The Beastly Earl

Is her love strong enough to tame the beast and free the man inside?After eight years in the Sudan, Ewan Colquhoun returns home minus an eye and arm. His cold, grim childhood home hasn't changed except for the boy his wife died giving birth to-a son that isn't his. Bitter and angry at life, he quickly earns the title, the Beast of Argaty. When he finds Louisa half-dead on the moors, she stirs something inside him. Soon, finds his life turned upside down by a woman hell-bent on taming the beast.When tragedy strikes, Louisa becomes a widow with two young children. For two years, she's struggled with the grief and guilt from that terrible night. Eager to let go of the past, she returns to the Rockwood family's estate in Scotland, but an unfortunate accident places her in the path of the Earl of Argaty. She soon discovers letting go of the past is easier than taming the beast and freeing the man inside. Book #4 in the Reckless Rockwoods series

Warning: Contains a sexy Scottish earl tortured by his past, and a heroine determined to rescue him. A spicy Beauty and the Beast story set in the Scottish Highlands, featuring the most impulsive of all the Reckless Rockwoods. After eight years in the Sudan, Ewan Colquhoun, Earl of Argaty returns home to Scotland minus an eye and arm. His cold, grim childhood home hasn't changed except for the boy his wife died giving birth to—a son that isn't his. Bitter and angry at life, he quickly earns the title, the Beast of Argaty. When he finds Louisa half-dead on the moors, she stirs something inside him. Soon, his life is turned upside down by a woman hell-bent on taming the beast. Tragedy left the youngest member of the Rockwood family a widow with two young children. For two years, Louisa Rockwood has struggled with the grief and guilt from that terrible night. Eager to let go of the past, she returns to the Rockwoods family estate in Scotland. But an unfortunate accident places her in the path of the Beastly Earl of Argaty. She soon discovers letting go of the past is easier than freeing a Highlander from the chains of the beast.

The Beast captures a Beauty The reclusive Lord Edward, Earl of Greenwich, never shows his face in London Society. Gossip pages claim he’s mad, so it's no wonder Lydia Montgomery is horrified when she’s packed off to his estate for a marriage of convenience, but she’ll do anything to save her mother. Can they set each other free? Lydia would rather devote all her time to her art, but a deal’s been struck with the phantom lord—the first man who understands her need to paint. With the passage of time, an undeniable passion grows. And if love is what she wants, Lydia must unmask the man everyone believes is a beast...or lose him forever.

"Shereen Vedam delightfully combined Regency paranormal drama with lively characters and touches of humor. A treat to enjoy!"--NYT bestselling author Jo Beverly A tale as old as time . . . Lady Annabelle Marchant was a belle of the ball in London until she attempted to save a man's life with her psychic senses. She failed miserably, leaving him dead and her disgraced. All she wants now is a chance to comfort his widow by cleansing the woman's home of her husband's restless spirit. But the widow's son accuses her of coming to the wilds of Cheshire to snag him as a husband. Rufus Marlesbury, the beastly Earl of Terrance, is suspected of murdering his father. He has come home to clear his name by finding the real killer before the new year, or Rufus will be called in front of the House of Lords to answer for the crime. With an unruly manor ghost terrorizing the occupants, and corpses piling up in the village, Belle must find a way to uncover the man beneath the beast. Rufus, too, must learn to believe in the love of a woman who has no reason to trust him. Only by working together can they stop a killer before he strikes again . . . . Once upon a time, Shereen read fantasy and romance novels to entertain herself. Now she writes heartwarming tales braided with threads of magic and love and mystery elements woven in for good measure. She's a fan of resourceful women, intriguing men, and happily-ever-after endings. If her stories whisk you away to a different realm for a few hours, then Shereen will have achieved one of her life goals.

An outcast fighting for her future... Thea Knight loves a spot of mischief. She especially loves her current mischief: masquerading as her sister, while finalizing her scheme to expose the dastardly knaves whose lies ruined her life. Then big, bad-tempered Lord Luxborough upends her game by maneuvering her into marriage. But it's her sister's name on the license, so the marriage won't be valid. Thea's idea? Keep pretending to be her sister until she can run away. A recluse haunted by his past... Rafe Landcross, Earl of Luxborough, has no love for mischief. Or marriage. Or people, for that matter. The last thing he wants is a wife--but if he marries, he'll receive a large sum of much-needed money. Then he learns that Thea Knight is using a false name. Rafe's idea? Pretend he doesn't know her true identity, marry her, and send her packing once the money is his. A compelling attraction that changes their lives But as passion ignites and secrets emerge, the mutual deception turns tricky fast. Rafe and Thea face irresistible temptations, unsettling revelations, and a countdown to the day when Thea must leave... Fun, tender, and steamy, this Gothic-flavored historical romance tells of a fake marriage between a grumpy, scarred hero and a trickster heroine who reminds him how to play.

An outsider at her first English ball, Jewel is fascinated with the beautiful dresses and lovely dancing, but she’s vowed to save the Earl of Winchcombe from her cousin’s marriage trap. At first glimpse of the handsome lord, her heart beats faster. As they plan to thwart her cousin’s machinations, she discovers a kindred spirit in Oliver—even if he’s a peer and she’s a lowly colonist. Caught kissing the earl, the ball ends in disaster and Jewel’s displeased uncle whisks her away to Scotland. Lord Scar, as the ton calls Oliver, would rather be anywhere than at a godforsaken masquerade ball, and when he learns from the free-spirited colonist about the nefarious marriage plan, he grudgingly accepts her help. Jewel intrigues him and sets his heart racing. Yet, when the ball is over and the mask is off—Oliver curses the scar that will send her screaming away. When her uncle banishes her, Oliver comes to her rescue by offering Jewel his hand in marriage. She agrees, despite his disfigurement. But what’s a beastly lord like him to do with such a beautiful wife—especially when he discovers she’s delightfully saucy? Each book in the What Happens in the Ballroom series is STANDALONE: * How to Train Your Baron * About an Earl

“Eloisa James’s writing is absolutely exquisite.” —New York Times bestselling author Teresa Medeiros “Nothing gets me to a bookstore faster than a new novel by Eloisa James.” —New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn A wonderful spin on a much-beloved fairy tale, Eloisa James’s When Beauty Tamed the Beast is heart-soaring and fun historical romance at its finest. No wonder People magazine raves about her books, saying, “Romance writing does not get much better than this.” Eloisa’s delightful take on Beauty and the Beast unfolds in Regency England, where a beastly, bad-tempered Earl matches wits with a brazen beauty who has vowed to make the handsome grump fall in love with her in two short weeks.

Amazing value Regency three-story collection. Charming earls with attitudes and kind hearts. Lovely ladies who want to find love. You'll find all of this and much more in this collection. This Regency romance collection is a sweet read with a guaranteed happily ever after. The collection includes: 1. The Lady and the Beast Without a dowry, Lady Jane knew not to count on her looks to land her a husband. When her mother summons her back to London and she receives a proposition from an Earl she’s never met, she wonders what sort of man would send someone to propose on his behalf? What sort of man would marry a woman he’s never met before? With little options, she agrees she will at least meet the Earl, but nothing could prepare her for the surprise in store for her… Lord Edward had no need for a wife and is only searching for a one because of the ridiculous clause his father left in his will. Adamant that his marriage would be in name only, he sends his best friend to find him the most unmarriageable woman in all of London. Certainly the beauty his friend brings to his country estate could not fit this description. Edward must get rid of her and fast…before he falls in love with a beauty who could never return the affections of a beastly earl. 2. The Runaway Bride Lord Roger Blackmore saved Lady Diana Beaumont from a dire situation, and she can’t seem to get her mind off the handsome Earl. But Lady Diana Beaumont is being forced into a marriage with the Duke of Langley against her will. Lord Blackmore comes to the rescue and forms a plan to save Diana from her terrible predicament. When the Duke of Langley believes that Diana is marrying someone else, he takes matters into his own hands because he thinks Diana belongs to him. The Duke of Langley’s actions put lives in danger and threatens Diana’s only chance at happiness. This Regency romance is a sweet read with a guaranteed happily ever after. 3. Love Me Forever “Love me Forever” is an extraordinary insight into the life story of a young lady’s inspiring struggles with love. At the age of twenty, Emberly is at a crossroad; her father, the Earl of North wants her to marry the Baron of Winchester. Until this moment, Emberly has charmingly refused to marry all the men her father had carefully picked out for her but right now, the Earl has made it clear that she has no choice in the matter and has no right to say no. Will Emberly marry the charming baron? Will she understand what love means? Will they find happiness? This romance novel is an adventurous look at her story and all the complicated yet wonderful moments of her life. The various plots and multiple intertwining storylines make this novel totally unputdownable. Using a blend of romance and adventure to bring love to life, this book is a daring tale and a delight to read. Emberly’s challenges, strength, self-discovery, and heroics remains a story that every lover of suspense and adventure should read. This novel is sure to capture the imagination of everyone while also encouraging girls to embrace and love themselves. Set in ancient England, this is a unique story of love and passion that is guaranteed to touch the heart of every reader.