An Accidental Elopement

She is ready to settle for a marriage without love. He never wants to marry. But their meeting is explosive. After an unrequited dalliance, Cecilia Gaywood is certain that she will not be able to hold her husband’s attention for long. Thus she seeks a loveless but comfortable union. Archie Montagu has never considered marriage seriously; he is content being a bachelor with all that it entails, not least female company. But when he meets Cecilia he is intrigued from the start, despite her being an innocent and probably very soon the fiancé of someone else. Cecilia tries to both hide and fight her attraction to him, but despite their efforts friendship slowly blossoms between them. So much so, that when Cecilia asks Archie to leave with her when she discovers her fiancé with another woman, he does so without thinking about the consequences and soon the two find themselves married. But Cecilia is still certain that she cannot hold her husband’s attention for long, and with Archie disappearing and receiving strange letters, she fears she is losing her husband’s attention much sooner than she anticipated. If you like steamy stories from the Regency and Victorian Era, this novel might be for you. An Accidental Elopement is the sixth book in the series Lust and Longing. It is a Historical Regency Romance of about 70,000 words (about 250 pages) about becoming yourself, figuring out what a marriage is, lust and love with a happy ever after.

First comes love, then comes marriage—or is it the other way around? Lucia is an Italian spitfire with big dreams like her billionaire grandfather. But she wants to become a top tier fashion designer, not the heir to the family business in Italy. Now is her only chance to forge her own path. And what better place to start than in New York City? But working behind a bar doesn’t exactly pay the rent. Her trust fund would come in handy, but she needs to get married first. Luckily, she may have found the perfect husband candidate in her co-worker, who just happens to be the most charismatic and devastatingly gorgeous man she’s ever met . . . There’s more to Ryan’s charming smile than meets the eye—he’s out for revenge and working for his enemy is his best bet at getting it. When Lucia comes to him with her crazy plan, he sees a perfect opportunity to make his move. But doing that could mean hurting his new wife. They say nothing’s sweeter than revenge—but “they” never met a woman like Lucia . . .

Friends at seven, lovers at seventeen, Katherine and Jack were meant to be together. But when a tragic mistake results in marriage to the wrong man for Katherine, a heartbroken Jack heads to foreign lands to make his fortune. Now Jack is returning and Katherine is a widow, eagerly awaiting the only man she's ever loved. Experience has taught her to value even more his qualities of honour and bravery, while his humour and playfulness are ever on her mind, a counterpoint to her years of living with a humourless husband. But to Katherine's dismay, she learns that Jack is returning with his betrothed, a woman he agreed to marry abroad. Katherine knows Jack can't possibly love this woman as he'd loved her. She also knows she has the power to win him back. But Jack has equally compelling reasons for going forward with the betrothal he contracted in the West Indies. Will love or honour prevail? This is Book 4 of the Scandalous Miss Brightwells series though it can be read as a standalone. What readers are saying: "This book kept me hanging until the very last page... but the agony of not knowing the twists and turns until they were on me made it the most splendid adventure." "Great plot and characters which will keep you turning pages. Hope there are more to come." If you love your romance sprinkled with scandal, sizzle and with a wicked twist at the end, you'll love The Accidental Elopement.

A reformed wild child aims to settle down, but she’s also caught the eye—and maybe the heart—of a bad boy tech billionaire in this contemporary romance. What do you do when Mr. Right seems oh-so-wrong? Holly Sinclair is ready to have it all. She’s even found her Mr. Right—a steady, reliable guy who just needs a little convincing. Now all the former wild child has to do is free herself of her very inconvenient attraction to Jack Everett. Not only does the notorious playboy and tabloid king seduce her at her sister’s wedding, he follows her to Paris! Suddenly, Holly is alone with Jack in the most romantic city in the world—and his family is leaping to the wrong conclusions . . . The world’s most infamous bachelor has finally met his match. If Jack was the type to settle down, Holly would be the woman of his dreams. There’s just one hitch: Holly actually believes she wants to marry Mr. Oh-So-Boring. Intent on proving that she deserves someone better, Jack finds himself playing the role of the perfect boyfriend . . . a little too well. If he’s not careful, he might just lose this game—and his heart.

London’s ballrooms and bedrooms thrive on scandal and decadent pleasure and the summer of 1814 will be no exception for the fourth Distinguished Rogue in Heather Boyd’s regency romances series. Widowed beauty, Arabella Lawson, Lady Farnsworth, knows the value of independence after being trapped in a marriage that left her unfulfilled. Although she longs for a lover at last, she’s expected to chaperone her flirtatious niece during her first season. However, given the way the girl keeps disappearing every chance she gets, there is little hope of a good or speedy result. While searching for her charge yet again, she blunders into one of Lord Rothwell’s scandalous assignations. This time it’s Arabella’s turn to be on the receiving end of his hungry kisses, and she’s far from prepared to make the most of the opportunity. Gossip may paint Merrick Bishop, the Earl of Rothwell, as a notorious scoundrel when it comes to women, but this season his intentions are honorable. Duty bound to marry, he’s determined to discreetly court an open-minded bride and prove the gossipmongers wrong by being on his very best behavior… until in his frustration, he mistakenly kisses the wrong lady and discovers that everything about the encounter feels so very right. Merrick never once believed he had a chance with shy Arabella, and when the unthinkable happens, she turns to him not for an affair or hopes of marriage but for his friendship and protection from her own family. Can a rogue with a reputation for breaking hearts convince a widow who only hopes for an affair that their feelings are not only the stirrings of desire but the beginnings of the deepest and truest love? A steamy regency historical romance novel. Distinguished Rogues Series Book 1: Chills (Jack and Constance) Book 2: Broken (Giles and Lillian) Book 3: Charity (Oscar and Agatha) Book 4: An Accidental Affair (Merrick and Arabella) Book 5: Keepsake (Kit and Miranda) Book 6: An Improper Proposal (Martin and Iris) Book 7: Reason to Wed (Richard and Esme) Book 8: The Trouble with Love (Everett and Whitney) Book 9: Married by Moonlight (Gilbert and Anna) Book 10: Lord of Sin (Julian and Portia) Book 11: The Duke’s Heart (Sinclair and Kitty) Book 12: Romancing the Earl (Price and Lenore) Book 13: One Enchanted Christmas (Otis and Meg) Book 14: Desire by Design (Alexander and Sylvia) Book 15: His Perfect Bride (Harry and Ophelia) Book 16: Pleasures of the Night

I'M YOUR GROOM THEY ELOPED!

The Marquis Who Ruined Me: She is the daughter of his father's former mistress and now he has to marry her after the scandal of the decade Lady Edwina Stanhope is hoping for a true love match. Hoping to attract the eye of a gentleman she remains at a ball despite feeling ill. Lord Henry Seacourt comes across the pained Edwina, wanting to help her, yet only minutes later he finds himself alone with her and has to marry her. Afterwards, he discovers that she is the daughter of his father's former mistress which only deepens the scandal and complicates matters further. While their chemistry is undeniable, will they – with only days until their wedding – have the time to fall in love as well? Mating Rituals of the Haut Ton: She believes he hates her – He has to fight not to fall in love with her Lady Hester Montagu is well aware that she is not the most desirable lady among the ton: she always says what comes to mind, her hair is too dull, and she is obsessed with birds. Even so, she figures there has to be someone for her, someone who will want her for more than her large dowry and family connections. This is why she agrees to a house party where she will meet three eligible bachelors and hopefully form an attachment with one of them. Flint Eavesgrave, the Earl of Lambourn, is not one of them. In fact, he is almost engaged to someone else. Someone who will make a suitable countess, but most importantly will never cause his heart any danger. Which is why he has to stay as far away from Lady Hester as possible. An Accidental Elopement: She is ready to settle for a marriage without love. He never wants to marry. But their meeting is explosive. After an unrequited dalliance, Cecilia Gaywood is certain that she will not be able to hold her husband's attention for long. Thus, she seeks a loveless but comfortable union. Archie Montagu has never considered marriage seriously. But when he meets Cecilia, he cannot help but be intrigued. Cecilia tries to fight her attraction to him, but despite their efforts, a friendship slowly blossoms between them. But when the two accidentally elope, they soon find themselves married. Cecilia is still certain that she cannot hold her husband's attention for long, and with Archie disappearing and receiving strange letters, she fears she is losing her his attention much sooner than she anticipated. Three Wishes Upon a Tombstone: Can they turn friendship into love? Especially when she has no desire to remarry On the four-year anniversary of her husband's death Rosie decides that it is time she starts living her life again instead of simply surviving. She makes three wishes on her husband's tombstone: She wants to start a charity, she wants to host the party of the season, and she wants another child. And where does her childhood friend Gregory fit into this? Absolutely nowhere. The desire she starts feeling for him is highly inconvenient, especially when it turns into more than attraction. If you like steamy stories from the Regency and Victorian Era, this box set might be for you. This is a box set of the last four novels in the Lust and Longing series. They are Historical Regency Romances about love and lust, friends to lovers, arranged marriages, secret affairs, and accidental elopements, all with a happy ever after.

A Second Wedding Night: His mistress helps their marriage have a second chance Millie is a young timid woman betrothed to Charles, the Duke of Camborne. Her life seems perfect until her mother reveals to her, that what will happen on her wedding night will not be pleasant for her. Charles is looking forward to a comfortable and caring marriage with Millie, but when their wedding night turns into a disaster, their relationship stagnates and never has a chance to blossom. Ten years later a chance encounter at Charles's mistress gives them the opportunity for a second wedding night. New and 30.000 words longer edition added in April 2024. Falling for a Footman: Is he a thief or the man of my dreams? And am I willing to give up everything to be with him? Charlotte has just returned disappointed from her first season in London: None of the men there caught her interest. But when she returns to her family’s country estate, she finds herself drawn to the new footman. Caught between fighting the emotion and giving in, Charlotte also has to figure out whether James is the person who has been stealing from her family. James is more than a little annoyed when the duke’s eldest daughter seems to be attracted to him: It is not what he needs for his first undercover assignment as a Bow Street Runner. All he wants is to close the case quickly and prove his worth. But the more he gets to know Charlotte, the more drawn to her he becomes himself. But how will she react when she learns of his true identity? A Portrait of Love: For Lucy marrying equals giving up her dream of being an artist – but her best friend Edmund makes the choice very difficult Lady Lucy Montagu has always wanted to be an artist and knows that the responsibilities of being a wife and mother would get in her way. She has been happy to give it up in order to paint – until her childhood friend Edmund returns from his Grand Tour of Europe. Even though Lucy does not want to marry, she is curious as to what happens between a husband and wife in the bedroom and perhaps Edmund can help her explore that. Edmund however is not ready to abide her wishes – unless she marries him. Having secretly been in love with Lucy for years Edmund knows that he cannot settle on being merely her lover, he wants her heart as well. But is Lucy prepared to give him that? If you like steamy stories from the Regency Era, this box set might be for you. This box set of a three novels are the first of seven stories in the Lust and Longing series. They are a Historical Regency Romances about love and lust with a happy ever after.