Mary Campbell knew the hatred her family had for the MacLawrys, and yet she dared to dance with Arran MacLawry at a masquerade ball. Almost betrothed to a young man deemed acceptable by her parents, she found herself falling for Arran’s charming personality, even though she was aware that Arran had no idea who she was. When Arran showed up outside her door the next morning, she was surprised, but pleased, and happily accepted his luncheon invitation for the next day. Read More »

Brenna Maureen MacLogan Brodie has had a difficult time of it ever since her husband left her to go to war nine years earlier. Running the castle, with the help of her husband’s Uncle Angus, was not an easy job, and Brenna felt isolated and lonely most of the time. Suddenly, the laird has returned, and Brenna must learn how to live with her husband, who is a virtual stranger to her. Read More »

Hannah Stark has just interviewed for a corporate law position, but is wary when the callback wants her to put in six months in family law. Hannah, a former foster child, intensely dislikes anything to do with family law, but she agrees because she needs a job to support herself and her daughter, Grace. She likes her associates, with the exception of one, and finds her boss to be kind and sympathetic. As Hannah navigates the stormy waters of family law, she learns a great deal about herself and becomes stronger as a result. Read More »

Heaven Montgomery had suffered a traumatic accident at the laboratory where she worked as a research scientist, and was determined to push through it. Heaven decided adopting a dog would be a good idea, as a companion, so she answered an advertisement and traveled to Sweetland, Maryland, to check out the dog and its littermates. Her plan was to pick up the puppy and return to her life in Boston, but there was something special about Sweetland… Read More »

Carly Daniels is desperate for money. Her mother, a gambling addict, has drained her bank account of the scholarship money she desperately needs to finish her college education. Desperate for quick cash, she agrees to go to work for the infamous Miss Black who runs a high-priced call girl ring. A chance encounter in Miss Black’s office with the famous rock star Adam Kincaid leads to a well-timed rescue when Carly’s first “date” takes a dangerous turn. Read More »

Lucien Russell, the Marquess of Rochester, was coming dangerously close to breaking Rule Two of the Rogue’s Code of Conduct, which stated that one must never seduce another member’s sister. His deepening attraction to Horatia Sheridan was one that he tried to hide under a veneer of hostility and coldness. Lucien was walking with another Rogue and keeping a close eye on Horatia when he noticed she had dropped a glove, and as he hurried across the street to retrieve it for her, he was nearly run over by a careless carriage driver. Read More »

Becca Muchmore feels like a failure. Her boyfriend of two years moved away to build schools in the Congo, she recently quit her job to attend graduate school, and only lasted one day at that. The only thing Becca knows she is good at is baking. It is comforting, soothing, and as long as you follow the recipe, you get perfect results, unlike in life. With the help of her neighbor, too-cool-for-words Sal, Becca starts a baked goods project, to be delivered twice a day to the law offices of a friend of a friend. Read More »

Richard Barrett, Lord Hartley, was both worried and resigned. Worried because his mother had written to tell him his father had fallen off the roof and was even now in an invalid state, and resigned that he would now have to give up his carefree existence and take on the running of Somerfield Park, the family estate. Richard brought with him his best friend Lawrence Seymour to keep him company, and had decided it was also time to settle down, so he had invited his almost-betrothed, Lady Antonia and her family to visit.
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Leonie Noirot, with her sisters, owns one of the most successful dressmaker’s shops in London. While her sisters tend to be more artistic, Leonie has a head for numbers and runs the business side of the shop with ease. While attending an art exhibit at the British Institution in order to gain new clientele, Leonie meets a handsome marquess who saves her from an embarrassing fall after she trips over an artist’s canvas in her hurry to get away. Read More »

Lady Ravenna Walsingham has a new and dangerous assignment- to travel to the Highlands, posing as a governess, to uncover the Sutherland clan’s dealings against the Crown. Since Laird Sutherland has not appeared at Court or sent his young son to learn English, Ravenna will teach Torquil English, all while gathering information the Crown can use against the laird. Ravenna never expects to develop such an attraction to Laird Sutherland, and she does not know how to confess her secret. Read More »

Allie Beckett had come back to her family’s cabin at Butternut Lake to start a new life for herself and her 5-year-old son after her husband’s death in combat. Allie had not been to the cabin in ten years, but she felt comfortable there, and believed it would be a good place to start over. Her old friend Jax, with her children, help Allie and Wyatt settle in, and Caroline at the diner offers both wisdom and food to Allie’s hungry and empty soul. Read More »

Emily Parr was still mourning the deaths of her parents, and knew she should be grateful that her uncle Albert took her in, but she hated his house and his way of life. His only goal was to marry her off, and her only option seemed to be his disgusting business partner. While heading to a ball one evening, without a chaperone, the coach Emily was riding in was hijacked and she was kidnapped. Though she tried to hide in the coach and bravely fought against the men, they drugged her and took her to a country estate. Read More »

This has to be one of the more intriguing first lines I have read in a long time: “The worst time for a police cruiser to fly off a bridge was when you were handcuffed in the back.” Where can you go from there? Dana manages to live up to the excellent first line and takes you on a journey of intrigue in the now-familiar Broslin Creek setting. Not only do we get to follow two new friends on their journey, but we catch up with old friends and see the start of some potential new stories. Read More »

Sophie has a fresh start ahead of her. Finally a chance to live her life and try all the things on her IFL (If I Live) list. Taking charge of herself she is putting herself first and using her new-found strength to try things she never thought she would do. Peaches is just a sign of all the new things to come. Read More »

A bit darker than Deathwatch, Deathscape is still a good read. Set in the now familiar town of Broslin Creek, it follows the journey of Ashley and Jack. I enjoyed the development of the characters in some very trying circumstances. Dana has very good world-building skills, and I’m enjoying how true to Read More »

Kicking off with a bang, this book keeps you involved every step of the way. Although short, there is a good bit of information that is given in such a way as to build the story and characters, not just as information. Having seen an assassin’s face, Kate’s life is in jeopardy until he is caught. Can she trust someone else to help her again? She believed others could help once before only to be proved wrong.

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Edie made a deal with the Duke of Margrave. If he married her, she would save his estates and support his family, provided he left for Africa and never returned. However, a near-death experience brings the Duke back to her doorstep. Edie explores her options and decides that she will have to leave behind all she loves in order to avoid Stuart. Read More »

Master and Commander James Sparhawk cannot believe that his career in the British Royal Navy has come to this. In executing his orders-to commandeer any possible rebel ship, confiscate cargo, and press the crew into service- he finds himself at the mercy of a sea-going siren-one who appears to know how to handle a pistol. Unfortunately, the gold James has found aboard the Sally speaks more to rebel sympathies and as a faithful British naval man, James must do what is required of him, even if Sarah Ward is the most captivating woman he has ever laid eyes on. Read More »

Though the travesty of the Salem Witch Trials has received plenty of attention, the horrors of the incarcerations of those accused may not be so widely known. The excellent The Heretic’s Daughtercovers both of those aspects, as well as events leading up to the trials. Told in first-person narration by the ten-year-old Sarah, readers get the chance to experience the proceedings and surrounding incidents through the eyes of a child, albeit a precocious one. Read More »

This enjoyable novel in the Secrets trilogy begins with the young soldier Christian Hill attempting an ill-fated rescue of a young woman from the clutches of one of his comrades. Upon arriving at the inn, Christian ends up fighting for his life against the recalcitrant Moore, who refuses to either give up the young lady or surrender himself. The ensuing battle results in the death of Moore. Immediately thereafter, the aunt of the terrified young woman tells Christian that he must marry the fourteen-year-old Dorcas, or he will be indicted for murder. Feeling trapped, Christian agrees, and he and Dorcas marry. After that, both young people go their own ways-Dorcas back home, and Christian overseas with the army. Read More »