<div>A widow is recruited to turn a former pirate into a gentleman worthy of the title he will inherit in this Regency from a New York Times bestselling author. Dying without legitimate issue, the late Earl of Rochester sent his butler extraordinaire, Reeves, to find his wild, illegitimate children and “civilize” them. Reeves must seek out the first of the earl’s arrogant sons, Captain Tristan Llevanth, a one-time pirate, and teach him to be a gentleman. Wounded, Tristan Llevanth will never again sail the seas he loves. Life has no more challenges. Or so he thinks, until Reeves brings a certain outspoken lady into the captain’s uncultured household . . . Reeves believes Tristan needs a spark to relight the fires of his soul. And who better than lovely Prudence Thistlewaite, the bane of the captain’s existence? Prudence wants nothing to do with her wickedly handsome, ill-tempered neighbor. Still, she cannot refuse the outlandish sum Reeves offers to smooth Tristan’s rough edges. Can Prudence tame the rakish captain?</div>

Her Master and Commander

<div>A spinster finds herself seduced into a world of passion and suspense by a roguish lord in the New York Times–bestselling author’s sexy Regency romance. A mere whisper of the name "Gentleman James" sends chills throughout the ton (and thrills the ladies who have heard rumors of his amorous exploits). But with the passing of the father he never knew, the dashing brigand is shocked to inherit a title, a fortune . . . and a mission of revenge. Considered unmarriageable at twenty-five, Lady Elizabeth has the perfect life, snuggled among her beloved books while caring for her curmudgeonly grandfather. Or so she thinks until she meets Christian Llevanth, Viscount Westerville—and discovers the delicious ache of desire. But there is more to the mysterious viscount than what so pleasingly meets the eye . . . more romance, more intrigue, and certainly more passion that Elizabeth ever anticipated.</div>

Her Officer and Gentleman

<div>In a delightfully sexy and witty series, New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Karen Hawkins creates an unforgettable couple locked in a marriage that begins with a desperate feud&#8212;and ends in seduction. It&#8217;s hardly the type of wedding Fiona MacLean dreamed of. No family, no guests, just a groom who&#8217;s been dragged&#8212;literally&#8212;to the altar. But if marriage to Black Jack Kincaid, the handsome wastrel she&#8217;d sworn never to see again, will avert a bloody war between their clans, so be it. Surely she can share his bed without losing her heart&#8230; Known throughout Scotland and London as a wild rogue, Jack is accustomed to waking in dire situations, but&#8230;married? Long ago, he and Fiona reveled in a youthful passion. Now, the fiery, sensual lass is his once more. And though their marriage is in name only, Jack is determined to win her forever&#8212;body and soul&#8230;</div>

How to Abduct a Highland Lord

<div>In this saucy battle of the sexes, New York Times bestseller Karen Hawkins pits a hard-headed Scottish lord with an unusual family curse against a headstrong heiress who has a solution for every problem...except her own wayward heart. When Lord Gregor MacLean learns his childhood friend, Venetia Oglivie, has been abducted by a fortune hunter, he rides off to Scotland in hot&#8212;and very annoyed&#8212;pursuit. Venetia's soft heart has gotten her in major trouble this time: if he doesn't rescue her swiftly, the scandal will ostracize the provocative wench! The only sensible member of her family, Venetia is sure she can fix any problem, even this one. So when an irate Gregor catches up with her, arrogantly expecting a hero's welcome, the sparks between them begin to fly. Then an unexpected snowstorm traps them at an inn, and Gregor discovers his feelings for the lovely Venetia are far warmer than he realized&#8212;fiery enough to burn down the inn! Now if he can only convince Venetia that his motive for marriage isn't duty...but desire.</div>

To Scotland, With Love

<div>New York Times bestselling author Karen Hawkins continues to delight with this amusing and sizzling story of Regency escapades, when a proper English miss and a dashing Highland laird find their mutual passion. When sensible Catriona Hurst sets off in pursuit of her wild twin sister, Caitlyn&#8212;whose plan to trap the handsome laird of Clan MacLean into marriage will lead her to sure disaster&#8212;she never expects the journey to end with her own wedding. First Triona is caught in MacLean&rsquo;s carriage, then she&rsquo;s roundly scolded, and then&#8212;to her shocked surprise&#8212; thoroughly kissed! She is caught, body and soul, by the laird&rsquo;s enigmatic younger brother, Hugh MacLean, who had set a trap for the unprincipled sister and refuses to believe that he&rsquo;s caught the other. While Hugh is enchanted by Triona&rsquo;s delightful response to his kiss, he soon realizes that she is not who he thought, but an innocent whom honor demands he wed immediately. And he also discovers that letting the passionate Triona into his bed is far easier than keeping her out of his many concerns&#8212;even the ones he&rsquo;d planned to keep secret!</div>

Sleepless in Scotland

<div>The first in a scintillating series by the New York Times bestselling author Karen Hawkins follows a desperate beauty on an urgent quest, a dark earl scarred by his beastly past&#8212;and the ancient treasure that binds their fates. Someone is holding her brother prisoner in exchange for a gold-and-onyx box covered in mysterious runes, so Mary Hurst boldly sets out from the family vicarage to find the priceless artifact. But the man who possesses it, Angus Hay, the Earl of Erroll, is less than sympathetic to her plight. Himself a prisoner of his dark past, Angus refuses to yield the box&#8212;or allow Mary to leave. Suspicious of the alluring lass&rsquo;s mission, he vows to wrest a confession from her, but unearths a fiery temper and a will as strong as his own. Passion flares between them, but now there is more at stake: an unknown enemy is hunting down the precious box and will stop at nothing. Risking all for love, Angus must solve the mystery behind the runes&hellip;and trust the only woman who can awaken his forgotten heart.</div>

One Night in Scotland

<div>New York Times bestselling author Karen Hawkins spins an unforgettable tale of captivating beauty with a secret, a dashing sea captain on a treacherous mission, and the priceless artifact that seals their destiny. Despite fame and countless admirers, actress Marcail Beauchamp has never forgotten William Hurst, the audacious seafarer she once loved...and lost. Now, forced by a mysterious blackmailer who threatens her family, she must steal an ancient onyx box from the one man she&rsquo;s vowed never to see again. To save his brother from a ruthless abductor, William must deliver the artifact as ransom. He&rsquo;s stunned when Marcail, more lovely than ever, suddenly appears on his ship. But when she drugs him and steals the box, his fury knows no bounds. William pursues Marcail, but too late: she has already delivered the box. The estranged lovers realize they must work together&#8212;both to regain the artifact that could mean life or death to his family and to destroy the mysterious blackmailer&rsquo;s power over her family. Thus begins a high-stakes quest through the reaches of Scotland, a quest that stirs up long-forgotten memories and an unquenchable passion...</div>

Scandal in Scotland

<div>The second novel in New York Times bestselling author Karen Hawkins&#8217;s sparkling Duchess Diaries series features a young woman desperate for a wealthy marriage, a prince who pretends to be poor, and a meddling godmother. The sensible solution to her family&rsquo;s dire financial woes is for Lily Balfour to marry the Earl of Huntley, a wealthy widower handpicked by her matchmaking godmother, the Duchess of Roxburghe. Huntley is pleasant and attractive, the perfect candidate in every way. But Lily knows she&rsquo;s in big trouble as soon as passionate, unprincipled Prince Wulfinski sweeps a hot, possessive glance over her. By his own account, Wulf is a pauper, barely able to afford his own cottage. Yet nothing will stop him from pursuing the elusive beauty with every cunning trick he can muster. But which is more important: power and money...or love everlasting? To make the right choice, both Wulf and Lily must trust their hearts, not just their heads, to lead them to the happiness they desire.</div>

How to Pursue a Princess

<div>A beautiful Scottish Robin Hood meets her match in the New York Times–bestselling author’s historical romance with a fairytale twist. Max Romanovin, Oxenburg’s warrior prince, is escorting his grandmother to a house party deep in the Highlands when he and his entourage are robbed by a group of ruffians led by a man the locals have dubbed “The Scottish Robin Hood.” The battle-savvy prince instantly realizes there’s something different about this thief, and it’s not just the Scottish accent—it’s the fact that “he” is really a “she.” Lady Murian, a young widow out for revenge against the powerful earl who killed her husband and stole his birthright, is now living in the woods with her family’s banished retainers. To stay alive, she and her band of men rob rich nobles coming to visit the evil earl. But when she ambushes the Prince of Oxenburg’s golden coach, she gets far more than she expected. For when the prince uncovers her true identity, she’s afraid that he might be the real thief . . . of her heart.</div>

The Prince and I

<div>New York Times bestselling authors Sabrina Jeffries, Karen Hawkins, and Candace Camp, and USA TODAY bestselling author Meredith Duran come together for a sizzling historical romance holiday anthology. Stunned by the heat of an unexpected kiss on a cold winter&#8217;s eve, two strangers from vastly different worlds turn hotheaded principles into burning passion in Sabrina Jeffries&#8217;s delightful yuletide story, The Heiress and the Hothead. In the snowy Scottish countryside, Karen Hawkins&#8217;s rakish duke has an unforgettable holiday encounter in Twelve Kisses when the alluring lady he surprises under the mistletoe is not who he expected, but a long-lost love with a score to settle. In By Any Other Name, Edinburgh is aglitter for Christmastime as Candace Camp sends a curious gentleman in hot pursuit of an intriguing lady in disguise&#8212;one who refuses to reveal her true identity, though she fears he has already stolen her heart with his kiss. In Sweetest Regret, will the festive spirit of the season sweep Meredith Duran&#8217;s feisty heroine beneath the mistletoe&#8212;and back into the arms of the dashing rogue whose carelessness soiled her reputation and sent her into exile in London? In this all-new story collection sparkling with sexy charm and heartwarming wit, four beloved bestselling authors reveal the mix-ups and make-ups, the missed chances and golden opportunities that come but once a year.</div>

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Books By Karen Hawkins (10 Books)

Her Master and Commander

Her Officer and Gentleman

How to Abduct a Highland Lord

To Scotland, With Love

Sleepless in Scotland

One Night in Scotland

Scandal in Scotland

How to Pursue a Princess

The Prince and I

What Happens Under the Mistletoe

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