S is for Secrets "I hope someday you can convince yourself of that, little lamb, before you find yourself falling hard and fast in love with me." Filled with ennui after society has shunned her family once her brother's criminal activities have come to light, Sophia Whitworth finds her whole world slowly crumbling around her. Upon discovering that her father has arranged a dreadful match for her, in hopes of restoring the family to the good graces of the ton, Sophia knows she must take matters into her own hands. For the past several years, Samuel Beaumont, the Earl of Coldwell, has been working as a secret agent for the crown in a noble effort to avoid his responsibilities at home. However, his latest assignment could be the most complicated one yet. Charged with the responsibility of discovering if Lady Sophia is guilty of treason, Samuel soon discovers that protecting his heart from falling in love with the bewitching girl will prove far more challenging and dangerous.

Tolerant of all foibles, unschooled in flirtation, Anne Fairchild found herself surrounded by the most unsuitable of suitors while her family clamored for her to marry. Little did they know that Chas Prestwick, the adventurous brother of an earl, made her long to trade in a life of propriety for a love filled with unpredictable delight. Regency Romance by Regina Scott; originally published by Zebra

A captain in King Arthur's army, Rhun ap Maelgwn is devoted to the cause of driving the barbarian hordes back into the sea. His life takes a wrenching twist when he meets a Saxon princess he rescued years before and discovers the lovely flaxen-haired maid is the niece of Arthur's deadliest enemy. Can their deep bond survive war and treachery and lead to a love that can heal a land in turmoil?

When beautiful Fiona of Dunsheauna appears to Dag Thorsson in his underground prison, he fears she is a fairy come to enchant him. But when Dag escapes and takes Fiona captive, it's not magic that enslaves the Viking warrior, but desire. He takes her to his harsh homeland in the North, where the two of them must survive treachery and betrayal on their journey to a fierce and passionate love.