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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):
Lord of the Sea by Danelle Harmon (Danelle Harmon). Captain Connor Merrick's thirst for danger has brought him fame and fortune as one of the most brazenly successful privateers of the War of 1812. But deep beneath his swagger, derring-do and charm, the handsome American captain is hiding a devastating secret, and he'll go to any lengths to protect it. Only the beautiful Rhiannon Evans can see beneath Connor's reckless façade to the man beneath. But when tragedy strikes, can her love save Connor from himself? Or will the secret he guards so carefully, end up being the undoing of them both?
Beguiled by Joanna Chambers (Samhain Publishing). A Fleeting pleasure is the sweetest seduction… In Joanna Chambers' new gay romance, book 2 of the Enlightenment series, a lowborn Scottish lawyer rekindles a torrid affair with the aristocratic lord who wants more than his body—he wants his whole heart.
The following new releases were compiled for HEA by Ruth A. Casie, author of The Guardian's Witch. Her website is RuthACasie.com.
An Inescapable Attraction (Sanborn-Malloy Series, Book Three) by Sydney Jane Baily (Cat Whisker Press) While trying to forget the searing brand of one man's fiery kisses, angel-faced, sharp-tongued Eliza incites a killer. She has no choice but to run. Thaddeus Sanborn has one weakness—the only female who's ever kept his interest at a scorching level. When Eliza steams back into his carefree life, he'll do anything—even kill—to protect her. Dangerous men, wanton women, and loyal horses populate the landscape, and peril is merely a hoof beat behind.
The following new releases were compiled for HEA by Willa Blair, author of Highland Seer. Her website is willablair.com.
The Bruised Thistle by Ashley York (Ashley York) 1149. Scotland. Seumas MacDonell returns from war in the Holy Lands broken in body and spirit, but he becomes determined to make amends for his sins. Iseabail MacNaughton loses her family lands to her lecherous uncle and sets out in search of help—which she seems to find in Seumas. But can they ignore their attraction and work together to defeat their enemies or will their scars be insurmountable?
Someone Like You by Elaine Coffman (Ellora's Cave Blush). Susannah Dowell may be choosing the life of a spinster in order to avoid ending up in a brothel like her mother, but that doesn't mean she isn't attracted to a kind, good-looking man when she sees one. Reed Garrett meets Susannah while trying to get a job on her aunts' farm. After being hired, he learns that running from his past doesn't mean that he can't enjoy his present and future. Soon Susannah and Reed both realize that hiding and fighting who they are won't stop them from being who each other needs.
The following new releases were compiled for HEA by Becky Lower, author of The Tempestuous Debutante. Her website is www.beckylowerauthor.com.
A Treasure Worth Keeping by Marie Patrick (Crimson Romance). Caralyn McCreigh has always believed in three things: that her father, Daniel, would never force her into marriage; she could have a story book romance; and in the existence of the legendary lost treasure, Izzy's Fortune. When Daniel tells her that her marriage has been arranged, all her beliefs are shattered and she does exactly as he hopes she will do – she embarks on a quest to find Izzy's Fortune, believing Queen Isabella's treasure will buy her out of a marriage she doesn't want. And who better to help her than Captain Trey, the infamous treasure hunter? Tristan Youngblood, Captain of the Adventurer and future Earl of Winterbourne, would much rather sail the oceans and search for lost treasure than settle down and take over the reigns of the Winterbourne estates, but when he receives news that his future has been decided for him, he knows he has no choice.
A Lady Undone: A Pirate's Captive by Simone Holloway (Simone Holloway). Grace is trapped in a loveless marriage to the stuffy English Lord, Percy DeWitt. One night she snaps and flees from the quiet life of their English country manor to a seedy dockside tavern. Waking the next morning with no memory of the night before, she finds herself captive of the dark, but sensual Captain Morgan. Torn between her pirate captor and her quiet life in the English countryside Grace faces serious questions about love, lust and money in this steamy, new romance on the high seas.
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 historical" (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.