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Discover the enchanting world of Collette Cameron's Regency and Scottish Highlander romances! Explore her complete library today and see what's coming next from this USA Today bestselling author.
CHRONICLES OF THE WESTBROOK BRIDES
Unconventional characters, thrilling intrigue, and heart-pounding suspense weave together with soul-stirring romance as scandalous rogues and spirited women defy society's rules to find their soulmates and become the unforgettable Westbrook Brides!
· Midnight Christmas Waltz
· Mission at Midnight
· The Midnight Marques
· Holly, Mistletoe, and Midnight Snow
· The Wallflower's Midnight Waltz
· Minuet at Midnight
· Kiss a Rake at Midnight
· Unmasked at Midnight
· Memories Made at Midnight
· Once Upon a Midnight Dream
DUKES COME CALLING (SEDUCTIVE SCOUNDRELS)
Indulge in these captivating, emotion-laden and quick-read historical Regency romances sure to warm your heart and put a smile on your face.
· A Diamond for a Duke
· Only a Duke Would Dare
· A December with a Duke
· What Would a Duke Do?
· Wooed by a Wicked Duke
· Duchess of His Heart
· Never Dance with a Duke
· Wedding Her Christmas Duke
· The Debutante and the Duke
· Loved by a Dangerous Duke
· How to Win a Duke's Heart
· When a Duke Desires a Lass
· My Dearest Duke
FOR THE LOVE OF AN EARL
Enthralling Regency adventures brimming with intrigue, lovable scoundrels, strong heroines, and unforgettable, sigh-worthy romance.
· Earl of Wainthorpe
· Earl of Scarborough
· Earl of Keyworth
· Earl of Renshaw
HIGHLAND HEATHER ROMANCING A SCOT: CASTLE BRIDES
Pamper yourself with Scottish Regency historical romances packed with intrigue, smoldering passion, and page-turning surprises.
· Heart of a Highlander
· The Viscount's Vow
· The Highlander's Heiress
· The Earl's Enticement
· Triumph and Treasure
· Virtue and Valor
· Heartbreak and Honor
· Scandal's Splendor
· Passion and Plunder
· Wishes and Wonder
· A Yuletide Highlander
HEART OF A SCOT
Indulge in these captivating, emotion-laden, spicy Highlander suspense romances sure to warm your heart and put a smile on your face.
· To Love a Highland Laird
· To Redeem a Highland Rake
· To Seduce a Highland Scoundrel
· To Woo a Highland Warrior
· To Enchant a Highland Earl
· To Defy a Highland Duke
· To Marry a Highland Marauder
· To Bargain with a Highland Buccaneer
· A Christmas Kiss for a Highlander
LADIES OF OPPORTUNITY
Unconventional heroines dare to rewrite society's rulebook, taming roguish hearts and sparking love stories full of daring adventures, swoon-worthy intrigue, and a dash of irresistible mischief.
· The Wallflower's Wild Wager
· The Spinster's Secret Stake
· Better Not Bet a Bluestocking ~ Coming Soon!
· When You wager a Widow ~ Coming Soon!
SECRETS OF SCANDALOUS LADIES
Read these engaging, sweet romances featuring loveable rogues, scandalous secrets, a pinch of mystery, and a dash of humor for page-turning reads you won't soon forget.
· A Lady's Scandalous Kiss
· No Lady for the Lord
· Love Lessons for the Lady
· His One and Only Lady
· Never a Proper Lady
· Lady Tempts a Rogue
THE CULPEPPER MISSES
Read the Culpepper sisters saga for page-turning, humorous, and satisfying historical Regency romance romps you can't forget. Giggles guaranteed.
· The Earl and the Spinster
· The Marquis and the Vixen
· The Lord and the Wallflower
· The Buccaneer and the Bluestocking
· The Lieutenant and the Lady
THE HONORABLE ROGUES®
Are you ready for rousing, emotional, and romantic historical Regency romance quick-read capers you won't want to put down?
· A Kiss for a Rogue
· A Bride for a Rogue
· A Rogue's Scandalous Wish
· To Capture a Rogue's Heart
· The Rogue and the Wallflower
· A Rose for a Rogue
· 'Twas the Rogue Before Christmas
· A Rogue Worth the Risk
From the Back Cover
Excerpt - Never Dance with a Duke
Hyde Park, London
Morning, 15 May 1810
Nicolette Twistleton puffed out a soft, poignant sigh as she strolled the sun-dappled footpath along the southern bank of the Serpentine in Hyde Park.
Bella, her pug puppy, frolicked about, yanking on her leash in an energetic attempt to investigate every single thing she happened upon: leaves, sticks, insects, rocks, worms, people-- and their shoes. She had a particular penchant for the latter, which she thoroughly enjoyed ruining with her needle-like teeth.
Thus far, a trio of Nicolette's slippers and a pair of half-boots had met a gruesome end.
A pair of brownish-gray mourning doves swooped across the pathway, landing beneath a flowering cherry tree's heavily laden branches. Cooing softly, they touched bills, in what almost appeared to be an avian kiss.
Several feet behind Nicolette--enough to permit a bit of privacy but not so much as to cause raised eyebrows--her maid, Jane, carried Nicolette's parasol and hummed softly to herself.
A distracted half-smile curving her mouth, Jane twirled the plump pink peony she'd plucked from the front flower bed when they left the house an hour ago.
Jane was madly in love.
She and Jack, one of the Twistleton grooms, were to wed next month. Her dreamy expression and wistful sighs were beginning to wear on Nicolette's tattered nerves, however. As happy as she was for the loyal servant, she couldn't prevent the reoccurring twinge in the region of her heart.
Oh, the pang most assuredly was not envy.
No indeed--God forbid such a wholly ludicrous idea.
The familiar ache was a bitter reminder of Nicolette's absolute humiliation and devastation two years ago. Her then betrothed, Alfonse Bremerton, the Duke of Kilbourne, had jilted her a mere four hours before they were to have exchanged vows at St. George's Church. After the odious churl had danced with her thrice at a ball the night before, pretending to be the doting soon-to-be groom.
When his note had arrived the morn of their wedding day, she'd eagerly opened it, expecting a love note.
Nicolette,
I cannot marry you.
Forgive me.
K
Kilbourne hadn't even deemed her worthy of an endearment.
Seven words.
Twelve short syllables.
Thirteen if you counted Alfonse's initial, which she did not.
That was all it took to destroy Nicolette's life, her plans for the future, and make her determined never to trust a rogue again. Or even marry for that matter.
How could she possibly ever trust her gullible heart again?
By the time she'd received her former betrothed cryptic note calling off their wedding, the cowardly cur was already half-way to Gretna Green with Maribelle Grosenick--a vulgarly rich heiress hailing from America.
Even more mortifying--salt in an already festering wound--Kilbourne's heir, a healthy male child, had entered the world a mere six-and one-half months later. Irrefutable proof that the blackguard had been playing Nicolette false during their courtship.
And he'd dared--dared, by God!--to plead with her to consummate their vows the eve of their wedding. After all, they were to exchange vows on the morrow, he'd cajoled, and all the while, Kilbourne been plotting to scorn her.
Scapegrace. Hog-grubber. Jackanape.
Typical man--controlled by that thing between his legs and not the brain in the head atop his shoulders. And most assuredly not governed by any sense of decency, honor, or chivalry.
"Contemptible, maggot-patted bounder." She snorted, loudly and most indelicately, earning her a curious look from Bella's big brown eyes and also sending the cooing doves to wing.
"No, I wasn't talking to you, my precious darling," Nicolette told the sweet little dog, she acquired the purebred pug in Colechester two months ago. Bending, she patted Bella's soft head, earning a doggy grin in return. "Are you having fun?"
Tongue lolling, Bella gazed at her adoringly and promptly tried to nip Nicolette's gloved fingers in an attempt to play. Everything was a chew toy for the teething pup.
Thank goodness for this little dog who'd helped ease the sadness and loneliness Nicolette hid from the world behind a carefully constructed contradictory facade: part carefree flirt and part coldly aloof spinster.
She donned her mask of gay coquette and pretended to all of the world that she didn't have a single care. That being jilted hadn't affected her in the least. Until a man became too familiar or forward, then she retreated into an icy shell.
Men never knew which she'd be, on any given occasion, and she preferred it that way. It kept them slightly off-balance, which meant they couldn't ever get close to her. And if they couldn't get close, she ran no risk of heartbreak again.
It also kept the gentlemen from presuming too much. And Nicolette's caustic tongue deterred even the more daring of the bucks from over boldness. She'd once overheard two matrons declaring Nicolette's tongue was sharp enough to scrape barnacles from a ship.
Bah, she scolded herself for allowing her mind to wander down these melancholy paths on such a lovely day.
She was better off without Kilbourne.
About the Author
USA Today Bestselling author Collette Cameron® is renowned for her captivating, humorous, and heartwarming Scottish and Regency historical romance novels. With over 65 published titles, over 1.6 million books sold around the world, and multiple writing awards to her credit, Collette is a well-known author in the world of romance.
Readers love her witty and relatable characters, including daring rogues, dashing scoundrels, and the strong and spirited heroines who capture their hearts. From the rugged highlands to the refined drawing rooms of Regency England, Collette's novels will transport you to another time and place, where love and adventure are just a page away.
Collette's Sweet-to-Spicy Timeless Romances® are the perfect escape for readers looking for romantic escape, poignant inspiration, engaging humor, and entertaining stories.
Based in the Pacific Northwest, Collette is surrounded by the lush greenery and rainy skies that inspire her writing. She dreams of one day splitting her time between the Pacific Northwest and Scotland. In the meantime, she indulges in her love of all things cobalt blue, dachshunds, chocolate, and of course, crafting her next romance.
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