A is for Apple She was like the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden. Touching her was strictly prohibited, but that didn't take away the desire. Lady Alexandra Worthington has been betrothed to Lord Coldwell since birth, an arrangement that never bothered her until her parent's unexpected death. Feeling as if she has no control over her life, Alexandra begins acting out and soon becomes too much of a burden for her brother, her current guardian, to bare, so she is sent to be under the care of her betrothed's father, Lord Emberson. Aaron Beaumont, the Marquess of Emberson, lives an orderly existence—nothing in his life is out of place. That is until Alexandra shows up and quickly turns his structured world upside down. Convinced he is a man incapable of passion, he soon discovers that isn't true as temptation, in the form of a beautiful and lively girl, is thrust upon him. The chemistry between the pair is palpable and soon leads to love, a forbidden union that can never come to fruition since Alexandra is legally betrothed to Aaron's son. Can love find a way to conquer when legalities stand in the way?

Sometimes life really is romantic. Bluestocking Ariadne Courdebas never thought she'd play the heroine in her own romantic novel until a chance encounter with handsome intelligence agent Jason Sinclair pulled her into the world of espionage. Now with the help of her sister Daphne and friends Priscilla Tate and Lady Emily Southwell, she's chasing French spies across 1815 London and uncovering treasonous plots that could the shape the outcome of the war with Napoleon, all while pretending to be engaged to Sinclair. It would be perfectly thrilling if she could just manage to secure vouchers for that exclusive club Almack's like all the other debutantes! As secrets and scandals collide, she finds herself wishing for more than just pretend. Can Ariadne use her considerable eloquence to convince Sinclair to play her hero, forever? This clean romantic mystery set in the Regency period features kisses only."I really enjoyed this story. Humor, adventure, and romance in one." Just Judy's...

One rapturous hour sparks unforgettable passion between Lady Nicola and Fawkes de Cressy. The memory of their time together enables Fawkes to survive the horrors and perils of the Crusades and gives Nicola the hope and strength to endure a brutal marriage. Fawkes returns to rescue the woman of his dreams and finds Nicola enmeshed in a dark web of castle intrigue. Fawkes is so altered by the hardships and cruelties of war, that Nicola fears to trust him with her secrets or her heart. Surrounded by enemies, the battle-hardened knight and the aloof, wary woman must rebuild the bond between them. Only if they dare let the soul-stirring magic their bodies share grow into love can they escape the sinister plot that threatens to destroy them both.

Even an Amazon can fall hard.In 1815 England, Daphne Courdebas is known for her daring. So when her former teacher now countess Lady Brentfield asks her, her sister Ariadne, and their friends Lady Emily Southwell and Priscilla Tate to return to Brentfield Manor to investigate things that go bump in the night, Daphne is ready. But once again, things are not as they seem at Brentfield, especially when it comes to Daphne's new friend, Wynn Fairfax. Wynn is determined to prove himself to the lovely Amazon. What's a lady known for saving the day to do when she finds her own heart in jeopardy?This clean romantic mystery set in the Regency period features kisses only.Early praise for Love and Larceny:"I loved this series but Wynn really grabs my heart. After an injury at Eton, he is left with a limp. The heroes with disabilities always get me." Just Judy's Jumbles, top reviewerPraise for previous books in the series:Secrets and Sensibilities: 5 Stars! "As the reader, I could not put down...

As Helène Phillips trudges through wet November snow to her new post as governess for the Marquess of Luton, she is nearly run down by a horse and rider. Lord Charles Quentin, the rider, is a guest at Luton and the two will soon make a deeper acquaintance—if they can avoid the machinations of Celia, the Marquess’s wife… Regency Romance by Amy Lake; originally published by Five Star

A Marriage of Necessity The moment John, Lord Hascot, encounters a young woman sheltering in his abandoned stable, his future is sealed. To prevent scandal--and protect Lady Amelia Jacoby from her parents' ire--he must propose. John's ability to trust vanished when his former love married his twin brother. Yet he offers Amelia everything she could want--except affection. Amelia sees John's true nature shine through when he cares for his horses. But the brooding aristocrat seems determined to keep her at arm's length. Little by little Amelia will turn Hollyoak Farm into a home, but can she turn a marriage of convenience into a joyful union? The Master Matchmakers: Wedding bells will ring when downstairs servants play Cupid for upstairs aristocracy

According to Persephone, dubbed the Incomparable Miss Compton by Society, a man in love refuses to leave your side for a second and looks at you as if you were a luscious raspberry trifle. Her cousin and chaperone Sarah has her doubts. But when the eligible Malcolm, Viscount Breckonridge, begins showing such symptoms, Sarah isn’t sure which Miss Compton he is interested in… Regency Romance by Regina Scott; originally published by Zebra