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Authors: Jane Ashford
The Captive
Book 1 in the Captive Hearts series
by Grace Burrowes
New York Times
and
USA Today
bestseller
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He'll never be freeâ¦
Captured and tortured by the French, Christian Severn, Duke of Mercia, survives by vowing to take revenge. Before the duke can pursue justice, Gillian, Countess of Greendale, reminds him that his small daughter needs her papa desperately.
Until he surrenders his heartâ¦
Christian's devotion to his daughter and his kindness toward Gilly give her hope of a future with him, for surely he shares her loathing for violence. Little does Gilly know, the battle for Christian's heart is only beginning.
***
“Burrowes deftly builds the romantic tension amid lovely layers of domestic tranquillity and honest conversations.” â
Publishers Weekly
“This is a beautiful story of redemption and love's power over evil that wrenches readers' emotions, yet leaves them utterly satisfied.” â
RT Books Reviews
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The Traitor
Book 2 in the Captive Hearts series
by Grace Burrowes
New York Times
and
USA Today
Bestselling Author
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The past will overtake himâ¦
Abandoned in France since boyhood, despite being heir to an English barony, Sebastian St. Clair makes the impossible choice to serve in the French Army. When he returns to England, old enemies challenge him on the field of honor, one after another.
But this time, he will not fight aloneâ¦
Millicent Danforth desperately needs her position as companion to the Traitor Baron's aunt, but grieves to learn that Sebastian must continually fight a war long over. As Sebastian and Milly explore their growing passion, they uncover a plot that will cost Sebastian his life and his honor, unless he does battle once moreâ¦
***
“It takes a skilled storyteller to turn a ruthless interrogator into a man worthy of readers' respect and adoration. Burrowes steps outside the box and readers are gifted with a memorable love story.” â
RT Book Reviews
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The Laird
Book 3 in the Captive Hearts series
by Grace Burrowes
New York Times
and
USA Today
Bestselling Author
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He left his bride to go to warâ¦
After years of soldiering, Michael Brodie returns to his Highland estate to find that the bride he left behind has become a stranger. Brenna is self-sufficient, competent, confidentâand furious. But despite Michael's prolonged absence, Brenna has remained loyal.
Now his most important battle will be for her heart.
Michael left Brenna when she needed him most, and then stayed away even after the war ended. Even though Michael has come home a seemingly wiser, more patient, and honorable husband, Brenna is wary of entrusting him with the truths she's been guarding.
***
“Readers seeking a sweet, sensitive romance will savor this tale.” â
RT Book Reviews
“Burrowes's straightforward, sensual love story is intelligent and tender, rising above the crowd with deft dialogue and delightful characters.” â
Publishers Weekly
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A Winter Wedding
The Marriage Mart Series
by Amanda Forester
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This adventurous duke
The Duke of Marchford requires a suitable bride, but catching spies for the Foreign Office takes up most of his time. Not wanting to face another London season as an eligible man, he employs the notorious Madame X to find him a match.
Has met his match
Miss Penelope Rose's own unsuccessful attempts at matrimony did not stop her from becoming London's most exclusive matchmaker. Marchford proves to be a difficult client, but as he draws on her social expertise to help him flush out a dangerous traitor, they find that falling in love may be the riskiest adventure of all.
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“Pure ambrosia⦠Readers will delight in one of Forester's happiest offerings to date.” â
Publishers Weekly
“Forester's latest sparkles with charming repartee and just enough humor to spice up the romance and intrigue.” â
RT Book Reviews
, 4 Stars
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Love and Let Spy
Lord and Lady Spy Series
by Shana Galen
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She cannot afford to failâ¦
Jane Bonde was raised to be a spy, but the
ton
knows her only as an elusive beauty. But if she can't find and destroy the diabolical Foncé and his French spy ring, England's defenses may fall.
However, something even more dangerous than a madman stands in her wayâher fiancé.
When love conflicts with dutyâ¦
The demons of Dominic Griffyn's past make it difficult for him to get close to anyone. When his stepfather demands he settle down and marry, Dominic hopes the mysterious Miss Bonde will help him forget his troubles. He may be rightâher next mission is about to plunge them both into danger.
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“Galen provides plenty of explosiveness, both literal and erotic, in a Regency-era romantic thriller packed with intrigue and lust.” â
Publishers Weekly
“A lively, fast-paced, and wonderfully creative sensual romance.” â
RT Book Reviews
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Jane Ashford discovered Georgette Heyer in junior high school and was captivated by the glittering world and witty language of Regency England. That delight was part of what led her to study English literature and travel widely in Britain and Europe. She has written historical and contemporary romances, and her books have been published in Sweden, Italy, England, Denmark, France, Russia, Latvia, the Czech Republic, and Spain, as well as the U.S. Jane has been nominated for a Career Achievement Award by
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. Born in Ohio, she now lives in Los Angeles. She has never owned a parrot.
