There are wicked deeds to explore in new historicals
Here are some newer historical romances, compiled for you and HEA by some of our favorite authors (info provided by publishers and/or their websites):
The following new releases were compiled for HEA by Elizabeth Boyle, author of 22 Regency historical romances including her upcoming release, If Wishes Were Earls. Read an excerpt at www.ElizabethBoyle.com.
The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley (Berkley). When Daniel Mackenzie meets Violet Bastien—one of the most famous spiritual mediums in England—he immediately knows two things: that Miss Bastien is a fraud, and that he's wildly attracted to her. Violet knows she can't really contact the other side, but she's excellent at reading people. She realizes quickly that Daniel is dangerous to her reputation, but her attraction to Daniel is irresistible. It's not until Daniel is the only one she can turn to that he proves he believes in something more than cold facts. He believes in love.
A Lady's Secret Weapon by Tracey Devlyn (Sourcebooks). Boudoir spy Ethan deBeau, Lord Danforth, has charmed his way into the beds of wives and mistresses of powerful men across England and Europe. After a rogue attempt to save a loved one, he is sent to London to locate a missing child, an assignment any junior intelligence officer could accomplish. Who knew a proprietress, with a penchant for fixing things, would swoop in to complicate his mission? He soon learns she harbors more secrets than the Foreign Office and sets about uncovering each one, kiss by kiss.
A Song at Twilight by Pamela Sherwood (Sourcebooks). Aspiring singer Sophie Tresilian had the world at her feet—fame, fortune, and true love—until the man of her dreams broke her heart. Now she's the toast of Europe, desired by countless men but unwilling to commit to any of them. Then Robin Pendarvis walks back into her life...Robin had hoped to make Sophie his bride, but secrets from his past forced him to let her go. Seeing her again revives all the old pain—and all the old passion. It might be against every rule, but somehow, some way, he will bring them together again.
The following new releases were compiled for HEA by Ruth A. Casie, author of The Guardian's Witch. Her website is RuthACasie.com.
Aiding the Enemy by Julie Rowe (Carina Press). British Red Cross nurse Rose Culver has been aiding Allied soldiers caught behind enemy lines, helping them flee into neutral Netherlands. Dr. Herman Geoff knows Rose has been hiding British soldiers in her hospital. As a doctor, he admires Rose's skill and conviction. As a man, he can no longer deny his attraction to her. But when Rose is arrested for treason, Herman must choose between love for her and duty to his country.
MEDIEVAL HISTORICALS
The following new releases were compiled for HEA by Eliza Knight, author of Bared to the Laird. Her website is www.elizaknight.com.
Highland Homecoming by BJ Scott (Soul Mate). The last thing Alasdair Fraser expects to find on an isolated beach in Northern Scotland is a beautiful, unconscious lass. Unable to turn his back on someone in need, he delays his journey and tends to her injuries-an act that has him questioning his destiny and his plans to rejoin the fight for Scotland's independence. Will he drop the shield that guards his heart or will the secrets she fails to reveal, and his own stubbornness keep them apart forever?
Lucianna: The Silk Merchant's Daughters by Bertrice Small (Penguin). After her two elder sisters become the scandals of Florence, Lucianna Pietro d'Angelo is in the difficult position of finding a wealthy man who will have her for his wife. She has little choice but to accept the proposal of an aging bookseller—a not entirely disagreeable union in which Lucianna comforts the dear man in his final years. When he passes away, she inherits his shop and, with it, a sizable fortune. Lucianna is content with comfortable widowhood—until Robert Minton, Earl of Lisle, visits her bookshop. The Englishman is not only dashing and handsome—he's a trusted courtier of Henry VII. The Pietro d'Angelos cannot deny the spark of attraction between their daughter and the earl, so they scheme to send her to London. There, Lucianna steps out of the shadow of her quiet Florentine life, pursuing a love of which she never dreamed and rising in London society all the way to court of the new Tudor king.
Five Unforgettable Knights by Tanya Anne Crosby, Glynnis Campbell, Claire Delacroix, Colleen Gleason, Laurin Wittig (five medieval romance novels). Five Unforgettable Knights embark on a crusade to win your heart forever. Savor the passion and pageantry of the Middle Ages with five complete medieval romances from five bestselling and award-winning authors. The Mackinnon's Bride, The Beauty Bride, A Whisper of Rosemary, My Warrior, The Devil of Kilmartin.
Lord of Swords by Ann Lawrence (Ann Lawrence). Guy de Maci's son disappears during England's bloody civil war. Guy follows his son's trail to Stonewold Castle, becoming the bodyguard of Stonewold's heir. Guy uses the child as a cover to search for his missing son, but guarding the boy hampers rather than helps Guy's efforts. He is soon entangled in not only the boy's life but also that of the child's sister, the rebellious and utterly captivating Lady Joia. Lady Joia, who is betrothed to a man she despises, tries to enlist Guy in her plots to free herself from marriage. All of Guy's warrior skills are useless when it comes to resisting Lady Joia. But should he? Or should he succumb to the passion shimmering between them and learn the true meaning of love before they are separated forever?
If you're an author who has an upcoming new romance, you can send information about the book (subgenre, title, author, publisher, 75ish-word blurb) to happyeverafterusat@gmail.com. Please include "new release contemporary" (or whatever subgenre it is) in the subject line. HEA will do its darnedest to get your listing into a new releases post as close to your publication date as possible. All romances and subgenres are accepted, including self- and indie-pubbed.