A page-turning story full of romance and fun, A Lady's Scheme follows three friends on their journey to capture the hearts of the men they desire.Debuting isn’t always the magical experience it’s thought to be. Whether it’s a social calamity or forbidden love, this group of friends is having a difficult time finding their match and may need to hatch an audacious scheme to salvage the season. What could go wrong?Look inside to begin reading now!*A Lady’s Scheme is the amusing first novel in the Best Laid Plans series of historical romantic comedy. If you love historical romance with strong female leads, humor, hijinks, and romance, this book is for you. It's recommended for ages 17+ due to infrequent strong language and sexual situations.Interview with the author:Q. What makes the Best Laid Plans series so special?A. It’s a mixture of things, I think. I began writing this series for my friends, detailing what zany adventures our daughters might have had if they’d been alive during the Regency and Victorian eras, plus I wanted to create something I’d enjoy reading myself. I usually choose humor and intrigue, so you’ll see those aspects sprinkled throughout the series. I’m also a sucker for love triangles, second chances, enemies to lovers, strong female characters, and friendship as a whole, so if you can also show me character growth along with it, then I’m a happy reader. If there was a Historical Romantic Comedy genre, my books would fall into that category for sure!As the series progresses through the Victorian period and beyond, the characters change as do the plotlines whether it’s spies, criminals, amnesia, etc. but the strong female characters and hilarious antics continue on in a way that has been extremely entertaining to write.Q. What order should I read the books in?A. Great question! There are a few different options, actually. Book 2, A Lady’s Choice, is a prequel and can be read first, second, or even last, although I’d suggest reading it towards the beginning as those main characters pop up in quite a few of the first books peripherally. Book 4, A Lady’s Wedding can be read after book 1, A Lady’s Scheme, or you can wait and read it after book 3, A Lady’s Rake. Although they are all part of the universe and incorporate members from the same three families popping in and out of other character’s stories, each book can be read as a standalone.A Lady’s SchemeA Lady’s Choice (prequel)A Lady’s RakeA Lady’s WeddingA Lady’s SpyA Lady’s RefrainA Lady’s ProseA Lady’s ResolveA Lady’s ArrangementA Lady’s RemedyA Lady’s Mischief (prequel)A Lady’s ScreamA Lady’s AdventureA Lady’s AmbitionA Lady’s DestinyA Lady’s DeceptionThe chronological order of the books is as follows if you’d rather read them that way:A Lady’s Choice (1799)A Lady’s Mischief (1812)A Lady’s Scheme (1818)A Lady’s Scream (1818)A Lady’s Wedding (1818)A Lady’s Spy (1823)A Lady’s Rake (1837)A Lady’s Adventure (1837)A Lady’s Refrain (1842)A Lady’s Resolve (1856)A Lady’s Prose (1863)A Lady’s Deception (1876)A Lady’s Arrangement (1882)A Lady’s Ambition (1892)A Lady’s Destiny (1893)A Lady’s Remedy (1901)

A New York Times Notable Book of 2023A New York Times Books Review Best Romances of 2023 pick • Apple Books’ Best Books of the Month • Amazon Best Books of the Month Editor’s Pick, Romance • An NPR “Books We Love” • Library Journal Romance Pick of the Month • LibraryReads Hall of Fame: June 2023 • Publishers Weekly Best Romances of 2023Casey McQuiston meets The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo in this mid-century grumpy/sunshine rom-dram about a scrappy reporter and a newspaper mogul’s son "‘for Newsies shippers,’ [that] absolutely delivers” (Dahlia Adler, Buzzfeed Books).“A spectacularly talented writer!” —Julia QuinnNick Russo has worked his way from a rough Brooklyn neighborhood to a reporting job at one of the city’s biggest newspapers. But the late 1950s are a hostile time for gay men, and Nick knows that he can’t let anyone into his life. He just never counted on meeting someone as impossible to say no to as Andy.Andy Fleming’s newspaper-tycoon father wants him to take over the family business. Andy, though, has no intention of running the paper. He’s barely able to run his life—he’s never paid a bill on time, routinely gets lost on the way to work, and would rather gouge out his own eyes than deal with office politics. Andy agrees to work for a year in the newsroom, knowing he’ll make an ass of himself and hate every second of it.Except, Nick Russo keeps rescuing Andy: showing him the ropes, tracking down his keys, freeing his tie when it gets stuck in the ancient filing cabinets. Their unlikely friendship soon sharpens into feelings they can’t deny. But what feels possible in secret—this fragile, tender thing between them—seems doomed in the light of day. Now Nick and Andy have to decide if, for the first time, they’re willing to fight.

A Mexican rancher’s daughter takes a gamble on love to save her father’s land in this historical western romance by the author of Texas Dawn.  Nueces Strip, 1839. Serita Cortinas will do anything to save her father’s ranch on the contested lands between Texas and Mexico. She’ll even allow herself to be gambled away in her father’s card game. The man to win her hand isn’t the groom of her dreams—he’s arrogant and brooding. But as it turns out, Captain Giddeon Duval may be exactly what Serita needs to ward off the threat of gringo land raiders.   Giddeon isn’t looking for a wife when he sits down at the card table. All he wants is enough money to salvage his sailing ship. But when his lucky hand wins him the spirited Serita, the undeniable desire he feels for the spirited beauty overtakes him. He realizes he’ll do whatever it takes to vanquish her enemies—and conquer her heart as well.

What’s a man to do when a tiny baby is dropped at his door?Lord Griswold Smith isn’t exactly genteel, despite his title. Gris is a hard hitting, gin making, gaming hell running, cursing and spitting giant of a man. Who would even leave a baby in his care? He’ll find her mother, return her from whence she came, and go back to his derelict life. Until he can track down the fool of a woman who dropped tiny Rose off to begin with, he’ll need help. A temporary nanny should do the trick.Her new employer is an absolute beast….But she’s as desperate as a woman can be. Which is why Miss Violet Chase accepts the nanny position even though Lord Griswold is as large and imposing as a man comes. With her father’s imprisonment, she has no alternative. And besides, the first time she sees Gris’s massive arms wrapped around a tiny little baby, something deep inside her shifts.And when the demons of her father’s past come knocking, suddenly a large and intimidating man is exactly what she needs. Is he strong enough to beat back the demons that chase her all while holding a tiny babe in his arms? And how might it feel to be held in that same way? She’d like to find out…

Her taste of forbidden love should have been sweet. From bestselling, award-winning author Eliana Piers comes a steamy series that introduces the world of The Good Dukes in London. A group of friends, one house party, a meddling duchess, and a whole lot of love and scandal...Lady Mary finds London society and its rules crushing. She wants to be her own woman, as one of the ton’s first female playwrights. Yet it’s more than a little tricky to be that person when she gets stuck in a closet, pressed against a hot, brooding duke who just so happens to be her best friend’s brother.Reeling from damage, Gregory, the grumpy Duke of Wellingford, spent years on the continent mourning his father. To rebuild himself, he needs two things: to find a biddable bride and to protect his heart from any more loss. But when an old friend turns into a flame, the calm he’s struggling to construct may shatter.She’s there to build a thrilling future. He came back to forge a calm life. Will an all-consuming passion see both of their dreams destroyed? If you like witty banter, character growth, and sweet & spicy reads, then you’ll adore Eliana Piers’ regency romance stories about The Good Dukes.Read Good Duke Gone Cold if you want a book to melt your heart with a steamy happily ever after.The Good Dukes series (All standalone novels)Good Duke Gone ColdGood Duke Gone HardGood Duke Gone BadGood Duke Gone LowGood Duke Gone FarGood Duke Gone Rogue

Introducing "The Maxwell Bride Series: Books Six to Ten Box Set" - a captivating collection that will transport you to the untamed lands of Hope, Montana, where love conquers all.Book Six: Angela Finds Harmony Angela Brown, a talented pianist and socialite, finds herself torn between her passion for music and the love she shares with her husband, Paul Cannon, the sheriff of Hope. As an opportunity arises for Angela to return to the symphony, she must confront difficult choices that could change the course of their lives forever.Book Seven: Hattie Finds Trust Hattie Thompson and Mark Webb's lives intertwine when Mark rescues Hattie from the brink of death. Unexpectedly, a bond forms between them, but when Hattie decides to become a mail-order bride and circumstances take a turn for the worse, their connection is put to the ultimate test. Will they find their way back to each other against all odds?Book Eight: Sophia Finds Faith Sophia Cooper's escape from an abusive marriage leads her into the protective arms of Brian Dennehy. However, convincing Sophia to let go of her past and embrace the love and safety Brian offers proves to be a challenging journey. Just when they think they've found happiness, a shocking revelation threatens to shatter everything they hold dear.Book Nine: Florence Finds Passion When Florence Campbell marries James Cooper, a man associated with the saloon and bawdy house, her sheltered existence is turned upside down. Immersed in a world she never imagined, Florence discovers unexpected strength in the women she once looked down upon. As Florence disrupts Cooper's life, they must find a way to reconcile their differences and forge a love based on understanding and respect.Book Ten: Elizabeth Finds Liberty Elizabeth Snyder is a fiercely independent woman, unyielding in her quest for freedom. When Dean rescues her from a perilous situation, their undeniable chemistry clashes with Elizabeth's determination to maintain her autonomy. Can they navigate their opposing desires and find a balance where love and independence can coexist?