<div>A reluctant young bride finds her heart pulled in two directions in medieval Normandy in this romance by &ldquo;a superlative writer&rdquo; (RT Book Reviews). Although Catherine de Brione is being forced to wed the Norman lord Guy of Rivaux, she has vowed never to give him her heart. That belongs to the dashing Brian FitzHenry, who had held her in thrall since childhood. But she had no inkling of the fire her new bridegroom could rouse within her . . . As the turmoil of intrigue and battle, danger and deception erupt around her in eleventh-century Normandy, Catherine finds that the daring and passionate man she was so eager to leave is now the man she can&rsquo;t bear to lose. Fire and Steel is a thrilling historical romance from an author whose &ldquo;unexpected plot twists keep the reader turning pages&rdquo; (Publishers Weekly). &ldquo;A superb storyteller.&rdquo; &mdash;Heather Graham, New York Times&ndash;bestselling author of Come the Morning </div>

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Fire and Steel

<div>A runaway bride jumps out of a window&mdash;and into the clutches of a rake&mdash;in this witty Regency tale by &ldquo;a brilliant star of the romance genre&rdquo; (RT Book Reviews). Ellen Marling lives in terror of her wedding night to the beastly Baron Basil Brockhaven. After she is forced into the marriage by her father, a leap in the dark from the bedroom window seems more appealing than spending even one night with the loathsome lord . . . Until she discovers her leap has delivered her straight into the hands of the notorious Marquess of Trent, as handsome as he is hedonistic. Ellen has traded a monstrous husband for a masterly rake, and now faces the prospect of the greatest danger of all: falling in love. &ldquo;A superb storyteller.&rdquo; &mdash;Heather Graham, New York Times&ndash;bestselling author of Come the Morning</div>

Scandal Bound

<div>This tale of love, suspense, and mystery in Regency England features &ldquo;a refreshingly different hero and heroine&rdquo; (Publishers Weekly). After her wealthy merchant father is accused of murder, Elise Rand goes to the only person she knows who can help: Patrick Hamilton, Regency London&rsquo;s most brilliant trial lawyer. But no amount of cash will convince Patrick to take on what appears to be a doomed case. So a desperate Elise is forced to put her reputation, her sanity, and her heart on the line when she offers a very different method of payment for his legal services: herself . . . &ldquo;Mills does the historical romance genre proud with her latest offering. Tautly written and packed with suspense, the plot moves along at a brisk pace while engaging the reader in the moving love story of a refreshingly different hero and heroine . . . With a talent for evoking period atmosphere and her knowledge of the Regency underworld, Mills nips at the heels of Anne Perry&rsquo;s Victorian novels of crime and suspense.&rdquo; &mdash;Publishers Weekly &ldquo;An insightful and unusual historical that focuses not only on the glittering decadence of Regency upper-class society but also on its sinister criminal elements. Nicely drawn characters, a complex plot, and well-handled language contribute to this satisfying romance.&rdquo; &mdash;Library Journal</div>

Secret Nights

<div>This Regency romance is &ldquo;a beautifully crafted and well-written novel by a superb storyteller. I highly recommend it&rdquo; (Heather Graham, New York Times&ndash;bestselling author of Come the Morning). When Elinor Ashton&rsquo;s father forces her into a loveless marriage to satisfy his debts, she becomes the unhappiest bride in London society . . . and the property of Lord Kingsley, an elderly and enormously wealthy man whose jealousy leads him to concoct an unspeakable scheme. Lucien de Clare is England&rsquo;s most handsome&mdash;and most brazen&mdash;lord, a man whose scandalous behavior made the doors to polite society close against him. This makes him the perfect pawn in Kingsley&rsquo;s despicable plot to secure an heir. But the attempt at a deceitful seduction of Elinor leads to true desire, as Lucien is overcome by her beauty and charm. Neither treacherous intrigue nor vengeful deeds can temper their desire for forbidden kisses, or dampen the fire that fuels their love . . . &ldquo;Powerful . . . A story to touch all of your emotions.&rdquo; &mdash;Janelle Taylor, New York Times&ndash;bestselling author of Moondust and Madness</div>

Autumn Rain

<div>This sequel to Comanche Moon is &ldquo;a Texas-size love story . . . with a tough yet tender hero&rdquo; (Georgina Gentry, New York Times&ndash;bestselling author of Apache Tears). After a Comanche war party kills her husband and infant son, and makes off with her young daughter, Annie Bryce has nothing left to live for. Held captive herself by a brutal warrior, merely surviving every day is the only act of defiance she can muster. Haunted by guilt for not preventing the Comanche attack on the Bryce family, Texas Ranger Hap Walker is surprised when he stumbles across the captive Annie three years later. Hardly recognizing the beaten down woman at first, he eventually brings her back to the &ldquo;civilized&rdquo; world, where she&rsquo;s met with scorn and gossip by the townsfolk suspicious of her survival. Free of her bonds, Annie finds a new reason to live with the realization her daughter is still missing but alive. Hap agrees to accompany her through treacherous Indian Territory, hopeful to be a part of the new life Annie struggles to build. In a time and place of savagery and splendor, a saga of passion and courage comes flaming to life. &ldquo;This gripping story about the healing power of love will pull at your heartstrings.&rdquo; &mdash;Joan Johnston, New York Times&ndash;bestselling author of Surrender &ldquo;Mills writes fine, humane dialogue and makes good use of history.&rdquo; &mdash;Publishers Weekly</div>

Comanche Rose

<div>A stellar group of romance authors lights up the holidays with six festive novels to put you in the Christmas spirit. Charming and dashing, sexy and funny, these six Christmas stories bring couples together around the holidays. From romance stalwarts like Raine Cantrell, Sherrill Bodine, Tiffany White, Katherine Kingsley, and Anita Mills, these gorgeous tales cross time and place to get to the human heart at the center of the season, reminding every reader that the best part of winter happens underneath the mistletoe . . . Under the Mistletoe includes: <ul><li>The Christmas Ball by Sherrill Bodine</li><li>More than a Miracle and A Time for Giving by Raine Cantrell</li><li>The 6&#39;1&quot; Grinch by Tiffany White</li><li>The Sound of Snow by Katherine Kingsley</li><li>Winter Roses by Anita Mills</li></ul></div>

Under the Mistletoe

<div>It takes a tough Texas Ranger to melt a hardened heart in this &ldquo;brilliant western romance&rdquo; from the author of the Fire Series (Rosanne Bittner, author of Caress). Amanda Ross returns from her Boston finishing school to claim the Texas ranch her parents died fighting to protect. Determined to protect the land that has been in her family for generations, Amanda resents the Comanche people for taking away her loved ones. Clay McAlester may be a Texas Ranger, but he identifies most strongly with the Comanche tribe who raised him. A proud man brought up by a proud people, he has little sympathy for a woman filled with nothing but hate. But when Amanda&rsquo;s fianc&eacute; abandons her in her hour of need, it is McAlester and a nearby Comanche camp that comes to her aid. Will Amanda learn forgiveness in the arms of this fierce and fearless man, or will her anger consume her? &ldquo;Superb . . . Grabs you by the throat and won&rsquo;t let go . . . I loved it!&rdquo; &mdash;Joan Johnston, New York Times&ndash;bestselling author of Surrender</div>

Comanche Moon

<div>The multigenerational medieval romance series continues with a novel of all-consuming passion from &ldquo;a superlative writer!&rdquo; (RT Book Reviews) Gilliane de Lacey&rsquo;s pride is as fiery as her hair. In the face of a command from the King of England himself, she refused to wed a lord she despises. The one man she does want, Richard of Rivaux, is honor-bound to wed another, even though his passion for her has become a burning need. Defying death to rescue Gilliane from the royal wrath, Richard draws his love into the perilous swirl of conflict between England and Normandy. Against this dramatic backdrop, Gilliane and Richard know that nothing will ever stop them from risking it all for love, and giving all to desire. &ldquo;Mills is a sprightly storyteller, providing atmosphere and action aplenty, and cannily complicating her characters&rsquo; inner landscapes.&rdquo; &mdash;Publishers Weekly</div>

Hearts of Fire

<div>A delightful Regency romp from the author of the Fire Series and Newmarket Match, &ldquo;a magnificent storyteller&rdquo; (RT Book Reviews). After Lord Haverhill forces Miss Kitty Gordon&rsquo;s dearest friend into a loveless marriage, she sets her sights on the beastly baron for revenge. Isolating his wife in rural solitude, Haverhill continues to savor all the delights the city has to offer. Determined to force Haverhill to give her friend back her freedom, Kitty hatches a plot to kidnap the baron at gunpoint. But to her surprise, getting her hands on the handsome brute is actually the easy part&mdash;it&rsquo;s the temptation held in his arms that she never planned for.</div>

Miss Gordon's Mistake

<div>A shocking scandal. An undeniable passion. A medieval Scottish romance from &ldquo;an amazingly talented author who has few rivals&rdquo; (RT Book Reviews). Arabella of Byrum&rsquo;s stunning beauty is a blessing and a curse. It drew the brutal Elias of Woolford to make an irresistible offer for her hand in marriage, and it fueled the jealous rage that made Elias break that bond&mdash;leaving Arabella with an infant Elias refuses to acknowledge as his, and a shattered reputation. Despite the slanderous rumors about Arabella, William of Dunashie wants her when no other lord will. In his arms, Arabella discovers what the true power of love is, and can only hope that power will keep her safe as she searches a shadowy labyrinth of evil intrigue for the way to clear her name.</div>

Winter Roses

<div>First in the epic medieval romance series: A passionate story of intrigue, chivalry, and forbidden love from the author of Fire and Steel. Beautiful Eleanor of Nantes is pursued by many great noblemen, including the evil Robert of Belesme and charming Prince Henry, son of William the Conqueror. But it is the dashing Roger FitzGilbert, born a bastard with no title to his name, who sweeps her off her feet. Their love may be forbidden, but their passion is undeniable . . . &ldquo;Anita Mills makes a phenomenal debut . . . Splendid . . . A highly romantic, action-packed tale of enduring love.&rdquo; &mdash;Romantic Times &ldquo;For medieval romance lovers, this one should be on your keeper shelf . . . The story is rich in historic details with an intricately woven plot, fast-moving dialog and action. It&rsquo;s a page-turner and so well written.&rdquo; &mdash;Historical Romance Review with Regan Walker</div>

Lady of Fire

<div>A Regency romance &ldquo;that sweeps the heroine from the ballrooms of London to the grand palaces of Russia&rdquo; by the bestselling author of Autumn Rain (Historical Romance Review with Regan Walker). Never thought to be particularly pretty, Englishwoman Katherine Winstead is flattered and overwhelmed by the attentions of the Russian Count Alexei Volsky and his sister Galena. When the count proposes marriage, Kate thinks her dreams have come true, and readily accepts. Isolated in the count&rsquo;s frozen Russian estate, Kate quickly learns she is pregnant with his child. The celebration is short-lived as Kate discovers with horror her part in an elaborate plot for an heir, and the true relationship between the count and his sister. Driven to flee in the Russian winter, Kate turns to the rakish Viscount Townsend, a family friend who has been hiding in Russia while contemplating his return to England. After bearing such a dark betrayal, will Kate&rsquo;s heart ever feel warmth again? &ldquo;Anita Mills is a brilliant star of the romance genre.&rdquo; &mdash;RT Book Reviews</div>

Falling Stars

<div>A stunning post&ndash;Civil War romance from the writer of the Fire series, &ldquo;an amazingly talented author who has few rivals&rdquo; (RT Book Reviews). Everything changed for Laura Taylor when the South lost the Civil War. The Yankees&rsquo; arrival in South Carolina drove Laura and her soldier husband, Jesse, westward to seek a new beginning. But Laura&rsquo;s hopes crumble when Jesse dies, and she finds herself pregnant and alone in a wild railroad camp with winter coming in fast. The only one she can turn to is Dr. Spencer Hardin. Spencer returned from the war to discover his wife had run off with another man, taking his young son with them. Vowing to get his child back, he started the long journey to San Francisco, and not even the revelation of his wife&rsquo;s death could stop his vengeful journey. But when a blizzard rages, Spencer finds himself stranded, fighting for the lives of Laura Taylor and her baby, and the first steps on the path to redemption. &ldquo;A well-written story of two people who find love in recovering from the past and the war that tore apart a nation.&rdquo; &mdash;Historical Romance Review with Regan Walker</div>

Bittersweet

<div>A winning Regency that sets horses&mdash;and hearts&mdash;racing from the author of the Fire series, &ldquo;a brilliant star of the romance genre&rdquo; (RT Book Reviews). A shy country miss, Harriet Rowe is sure she has little to offer her step-cousin, the dashing Lord Richard Standen. The most handsome gentleman in London, he can have whatever he wants&mdash;except for a racehorse that&rsquo;s just out of his monetary reach. Eager to stay close to the man who has won her heart, even if he doesn&rsquo;t know it, Harriet offers to lend Richard the money for the racehorse, making them partners on the racecourse. But if Harriet wants to be a partner with Richard for life, she will have to remove her blinders and join the wild race for romance, with Richard as her prize.</div>

Newmarket Match

<div>The flames of rebellion&mdash;and desire&mdash;light up Medieval Scotland in this unforgettable romance from &ldquo;a superlative writer!&rdquo; (RT Book Reviews) Elizabeth of Rivaux is the most beautiful&mdash;and defiant&mdash;noblewoman in all of Britain. After a disastrous first marriage left her with a secret shame, she refuses to accept any man. As royal factions war for England&rsquo;s throne, she and her knights-in-arms go to Harlowe, the border castle that is her birthright. But out of the mists comes an ambush&mdash;and a dark, handsome, broadsword-wielding Scottish lord who saves her life. Giles of Moray is immediately taken by the raven-haired, emerald-eyed beauty at his mercy, and as unbidden passion envelops them, Giles pledges his freedom and fiefdom to win Elizabeth&rsquo;s heart. All he demands in return is for the forcefully independent Elizabeth to surrender&mdash;completely&mdash;to the power of their love.</div>

The Fire and the Fury

<div>From three bestselling romance authors: &ldquo;Each title expresses the strength and wonder of a mother&rsquo;s love in three unique, unforgettable love stories&rdquo; (Literary Times). Celebrate mothers and daughters with these three thrilling tales of adventure, mystery, and romance! Three acclaimed authors&mdash;Anita Mills, Arnette Lamb, and Rosanne Bittner&mdash;have come together to bring us tales of women thriving in worlds and times far from our own. From rural England to the American frontier to the wild currents of the high seas, these stories of courageous women move and inspire. Cherished Moments includes: <ul><li>Memories by Anita Mills</li><li>Flowers from the Sea by Arnette Lamb</li><li>Indian Summer by Rosanne Bittner</li></ul></div>

Cherished Moments

<div>A notorious rake can run from the law&mdash;but not from love&mdash;in this captivating Regency romance from &ldquo;an amazingly talented author who has few rivals&rdquo; (RT Book Reviews). Kidnapped by her callous cousin, Quentin Fordyce, beautiful Anne Morland has to fight off his amorous assault with all of her strength to avoid being stripped of her virtue and forced into a sham of a marriage. But when rescue comes in the form of Dominick Devereaux, Anne isn&rsquo;t sure she&rsquo;s better off. As notorious for his skills with a sword as he is for his skills with the ladies, Anne fears Dominick has no more noble intentions for her than Quentin did. But the handsome rake&rsquo;s attraction is almost impossible to resist . . .</div>

The Rogue's Return

<div>Medieval England, Scotland, and Normandy set the stage for the epic historical romance series from the &ldquo;amazingly talented author who has few rivals&rdquo; (RT Book Reviews). These five historical romances from Anita Mills sweep readers back in time, to places like eleventh-century Normandy, where the danger of loving the wrong man can be perilous, and where forbidden love flourishes in the darkened corners of castles. Defiant women and heroic men roam the gorgeous countryside in this multigenerational saga&mdash;perfect escapist romance for readers who take their stolen kisses with a hint of danger. &ldquo;Mills is a sprightly storyteller, providing atmosphere and action aplenty, and cannily complicating her characters&rsquo; inner landscapes.&rdquo; &mdash;Publishers Weekly</div>

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