Lords of Desire Series by Stevie Sparks

His brother's wife. He loved his brother's wife. After losing his heart to Emmeline, the one woman he could never have, Michael committed himself to a life in the army, fighting for King and country in the Great War. . .. Until his brother died, and Michael returned to Scarlett Castle as the Duke of Foxcotte. Fed up with her lack of grandchildren, Michael's mother hatches a plan to bring Michael and Emmeline together in a marriage of convenience... moreHis brother's wife. He loved his brother's wife. After losing his heart to Emmeline, the one woman he could never have, Michael committed himself to a life in the army, fighting for King and country in the Great War. . .. Until his brother died, and Michael returned to Scarlett Castle as the Duke of Foxcotte. Fed up with her lack of grandchildren, Michael's mother hatches a plan to bring Michael and Emmeline together in a marriage of convenience. However, whilst Michael agrees to court Emmeline, they both secretly long for something more passionate than a business arrangement. But Michael could have never imagined that hidden trauma lurked beneath Emmeline's emerald eyes. Follow along as Michael and Emmeline ignite a flame that threatens to consume them both as they learn that all relationships come with risks both wanted and unwanted. This story celebrates the nobility of passion, family bonds, desire-filled glances, and the prospect of finding forbidden love in a marriage of convenience. Become entranced as Michael strives to win over the love of his life while trying to protect both families’ interests. Will their marriage of convenience be successful? Or will Emmeline's traumatic past catch up to her and sweep her away? If you're looking for a steamy historical romance novel, then Surrender to the Duke today! Surrendering to the Duke is a historical romance novel of approximately 99,000 words with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA. It contains adult language and scenes that are simply scandalous. less

Sixteen years ago, Lady Annabelle Fraser broke him. Kit, the Duke of Aylesbourne, has been running from his demons ever since, be it journeying into the heart of the Antarctic or narrowly avoiding death in an avalanche on Mount Everest. He would have rather faced death than Annabelle. But when he finds her bedding one of his old friends, he snaps. Because sixteen years ago, Annabelle promised to wait for him. And this time he isn’t going to let her escape... moreSixteen years ago, Lady Annabelle Fraser broke him. Kit, the Duke of Aylesbourne, has been running from his demons ever since, be it journeying into the heart of the Antarctic or narrowly avoiding death in an avalanche on Mount Everest. He would have rather faced death than Annabelle. But when he finds her bedding one of his old friends, he snaps. Because sixteen years ago, Annabelle promised to wait for him. And this time he isn’t going to let her escape. Sixteen years ago, Kit abandoned her when she needed him most. Some might call her a spinster. Annabelle preferred to think of herself as an independent woman. When Kit discovers her affair, however, he does what she never expected him to do again. He ruins her. Disgraced in the eyes of society, if Kit thinks Annabelle is going down without a fight, he’s got another thing coming. less

Freed by the Marquess (Lords of Desire #3) will be an age gap, husband's father (trust me on this) romance partially set in New York in the Roaring Twenties. 💚 Age gap. 🗽 Forbidden love. 💚 Only one ship cabin. 🗽 Angst. 💚 Damsel in distress. The release date is provisional. Barring some catastrophic event, it will be brought forward.

🪔 Marriage of convenience. 🦌 Late 20s FMC. 🪔 Found family. 🦌 Primal kink. 🪔 Independent FMC. 🦌 Scottish MMC. 🪔 Woman on a mission. Savi never expected her world to shatter—but one glimpse of her father’s monstrous secret leaves her with no choice. Abandoning her carefree bohemian life, she agrees to wed Alex, the mysterious Marquess of Lakenheath. She plans to use his power to expose her father, but she doesn’t plan on wanting him… or craving him... more🪔 Marriage of convenience. 🦌 Late 20s FMC. 🪔 Found family. 🦌 Primal kink. 🪔 Independent FMC. 🦌 Scottish MMC. 🪔 Woman on a mission. Savi never expected her world to shatter—but one glimpse of her father’s monstrous secret leaves her with no choice. Abandoning her carefree bohemian life, she agrees to wed Alex, the mysterious Marquess of Lakenheath. She plans to use his power to expose her father, but she doesn’t plan on wanting him… or craving him. He’s every inch the gentleman… until she glimpses the darkness coiled beneath his polished exterior. A fierce, hidden wildness she can’t stop provoking. Alex never planned to marry for anything but duty until desperation forced his hand. To save his family’s estate, he strikes a bargain: marry his business partner’s daughter. He expects a polite partnership; he doesn’t expect her. Savi crashes into his ordered life like a storm, vibrant, alluring, and impossible to ignore. And the more he falls under her spell, the harder it becomes to contain the primal hunger unfurling within him. Will she meet his desire head-on… or run from the beast he’s becoming? less