Bristol, England, in the early Nineteenth Century. The slave trade has been abolished but slavery itself has not yet been outlawed.Bess, a young woman of mixed heritage, has an ambiguous position in the home of the once-eminent Liston family. Raised and educated alongside the family's children, Richard and Artemisia, she has been increasingly confined to the role of a domestic servant since the death of Joshua Liston, the household's head.When Richard Liston instigates an i...

When Cal McCoy, American heir to a business empire, shows an interest in buying West Lough Lodge in rural Ireland, his real estate agent, Maggie O’Reilly, does her best to put him off. She has good reason to prevent the sale and can’t abide Cal but she worries that her work colleague will blow her cover. To add to Maggie’s troubles, everybody thinks Cal is wonderful – Maggie just doesn’t see it.Cal is determined to get his palatial, lakeside residence but, before long, the pursuit ...

Jess Fielding is Cameron McCallum’s newly-appointed personal assistant. He is due to take over from his father as Laird on their Scottish Highland estate. Used to the corporate world, Jess finds that, whilst the professional demands of her new role are straightforward, the domestic and family dynamics in Cameron’s stately home leave her feeling daunted.Instantly attracted to Cameron, Jess begins to suspect that her feelings are reciprocated. But the appearance of Alexandra, an old ...

The South-West of England in the late Fourteenth Century. Zelda, daughter of a falconer in the service of Sir Hugh, suspects that the lord of the manor is attracted to her. At home, she is being pressed to accept the attentions of Matthew, an apprentice mason.When Zelda's ill-judged scheme to seduce Hugh goes disastrously wrong, she fears herself out of favour. But the incident leaves Hugh with the burgeoning sense that he has an alternative to his loveless engagement to the refined...

Kitty Lewis travels with her younger sister, Clara, to join their family for the season in Bath. Her mother is intent upon finding a husband for their elder sister, Lucinda, and believes she has found the perfect match in Captain James Northwood, a distinguished naval officer.With time, however, Kitty begins to suspect that her sister's affection lies elsewhere. Meanwhile, her own plan, to keep her head firmly fixed in a book and thus avoid all the nonsense going on about her, goes...

Samantha, a seamstress, stows away on a ship bound for Australia, disguised as a boy. Discovered by the ship's doctor, John Seacombe, she becomes his assistant. However, she rapidly finds that her growing feelings for Doctor John mean that her disguise is a hindrance, rather than a help. And when the feisty Estelle McEwan enters the scene, things become even more complicated for Sam."The author packs a lot into this little gem," (4-star review)."The writing was quick-witted...

A Collection of Three Historical Romances that are Short & Sweet:Brizecombe Hall'A young woman must value, above all else, her virtue.'Ann Rhys, daughter of a minister, is employed by Mr Brindley, the widowed Master of Brizecombe Hall, to be governess to his two children. Her initial feelings of apprehension regarding her employer are rapidly surpassed by other emotions that are new to Ann.Under Ann's influence Mr Brindley takes a greater interest in his chi...

Sylvie is a girl who longs to be a woman. When her friend Betty invites her to a dance at the local airfield, where a US squadron is based, she knows she has to go, even if it means lying to her parents.Upon meeting Jack, a young American airman, life becomes even more complicated.A World War II romance, set in Norfolk, rural England."Short and sweet story about love, innocence and loss," (Review)."An insight into a young girl's heart as she falls for a sold...

The story of two love affairs played out against a backdrop of aspiration and ambition in a salubrious suburb.This isn't my life… Michelle, involuntarily single thirty-something, is living beyond her means but desperate to retain the flat and urbane lifestyle she enjoys in the sought-after suburb of Clifton. When she meets Lawrence, successful businessman, she thinks her prayers may have been answered.Lowenna and Jack's marriage is falling apart. But Adam loves Lowenna infi...

Seven of Catherine E. Chapman's short historical romances collected in one volume, to give you a novel-length read.BRIZECOMBE HALLAnn Rhys, daughter of a minister, is employed by Mr Brindley, widowed Master of Brizecombe Hall, as governess to his two children. Her initial feelings of apprehension regarding her employer are rapidly surpassed by other emotions that are new to Ann. Under Ann's influence Mr Brindley takes a greater interest in his children's upbringing but does ...

Three short, sensual romances, set in the Medieval and Elizabethan eras. 'Enjoyable short reads; talented author,' (4-star review).Danburgh CastleLord Robert, Norman ruler of the most north-easterly region of England, spares the life of Emma, the widow of an Anglo-Saxon rebel. When his wife dies in childbirth he asks Emma to become nurse to his son at Danburgh Castle.On arrival at the castle, Emma discovers that the widowed Lord Robert is already promised to Fiona, ...

Eliza, lady-in-waiting to Lady Jane Braggot, is sent to work in the household of the noblewoman's brother-in-law, Sir Richard. Lady Jane suspects Sir Richard of being involved in a treason plot.Upon arrival at Braggot Park, Eliza encounters Sir Richard's son, Lorenzo, and swiftly falls under his spell.With time, Eliza learns that all is not as it seems at Braggot Park and, when her liaison with Lorenzo is discovered by Lady Jane, she faces a dilemma: should she obey Lorenzo...