Read this classic romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Carole Mortimer, now available for the first time in e-book!Back in the rich rancher's arms...Ten years ago Brenna's mother married Nathan Wade's father, and in time, Brenna not only found a new home at the sprawling Wade ranch in Alberta, she fell wildly in love with Nathan. She would have accepted his marriage proposal too—if she hadn't learned that all he really cared about was control of the ranch...Now a family crisis is pulling her back home. And despite Brenna's best efforts to despise Nathan, the desire between them is as strong as ever...!Originally published in 1986

THE HERO (Ruthless Regency Dukes 5) is the fifth book in USA Today and Amazon International #1 Bestselling Author, Carole Mortimer's, Regency Romance series.Six Dukes, bound together by their friendship and loyalty. When one of them is murdered, the five friends remaining are each given the task of investigating one of the five officers suspected of being responsible for the killing.Gideon Harrington, the Duke of Oxford, is the last of the five Ruthless Dukes tasked with identifying the person responsible for killing their friend, the Duke of Plymouth. Something, in view of the eccentricity of the gentleman Gideon is to investigate, he admits to having delayed for as long as possible, in the hope one of the other dukes will succeed in identifying the culprit.Unfortunately, that does not prove to be the case.Learning that his quarry, Henry Church, the Earl of Dunhill, is to attend a house party at the end of the month, Gideon secures an invitation for...

DRAGON REUNION is the 8th and last took book in USA Today and Amazon #1 Bestselling Author, Carole Mortimer's, paranormal dragon shifter series, DRAGON HEARTS.When billionaire Maddox Wilder's helicopter develops engine problems it forces the pilot to make an emergency landing in North Wales. With a heavy layer of snow on the ground, and a temperature approaching zero, Maddox seeks shelter in the local inn after his pilot volunteers to wait for the arrival of an engineer needed to make the necessary repairs.But Maddox doesn't remain at the inn for long, somehow feeling himself drawn toward Pendragon Castle perched high up on a nearby snow-covered mountain. Which is odd in itself, because the castle isn't shown in any of the maps for the area Maddox brings up on line. But the innkeeper assures him that Pendragon Castle exists and has been the property of the Pendragon family for centuries.Within minutes Maddox finds himself standing at the bottom of that...

Hidden Desire (Regency Men in Love 2) is the second book in the MM Regency series written by Carole Mortimer as C A MORTIMERCarole Mortimer is a USA Today Bestselling author, an Amazon #1 Bestselling author, and an International Bestselling author of over 260 novels in many different romance genres.Maxim Armitage, the Duke of Lancaster, has become totally smitten with Christopher Brooks since that young man came to work as a server at The Apollo Club, a gentleman's club owned by Maxim and three of his closest friends. But their ages, Christopher is only nineteen to Maxim's six and thirty, and the difference in their circumstances, Christopher is employed at The Apollo Club and Maxim is the powerful Duke of Lancaster, force Maxim to keep his distance.Until the night Maxim discovers Christopher being attacked by another man.Christopher Brooks was beyond grateful when he was offered employment at The Apollo Club. He enjoys his work there. The owners of...

KINGSTON'S CAPTIVE (Kingston Security 2) is the second book in USA Today and Amazon International #1 Bestselling Author, Carole Mortimer's, Contemporary Romantic Suspense series.Adam is learning the hard way that having feelings for a certain woman doesn't necessarily mean she's ever going to return those feelings. Especially if that woman is the beautiful but stubbornly infuriating Cara Ferrari-Smythe.But Adam is only too happy to ignore Cara's objections to having his presence in her life when he knows she's once again in danger.When Cara first saw the dark and brooding Adam Kingston again a year ago, at an art exhibition where some of her paintings were being shown, it had felt as if she had been waiting forever for him to come back into her life. That Adam didn't feel the same way about her became obvious, when he didn't so much as speak one word to her that night before leaving, let alone acknowledge the two of them had ever met before.Then a...

Tempting the Ton Lord Adam Hawthorne doesn't care a whit for society – especially the tedium of finding a wife. So taking on a new governess for his young daughter shouldn't shake his steely disposition! Except Elena Leighton is a most intriguing addition to the household. And Lord Hawthorne is compelled to discover Elena's secrets – no matter what else is unveiled along the way....Enigmatic beauty Ellie Rosewood is the talk of the ton. Her appointed guardian, Justin, Duke of Royston, has one job – to find Miss Rosewood a husband. But confirmed rake Justin wants Ellie all for himself! She soon finds an unexpected haven in the company of the arrogant Justin, and he begins to discover there is more to this unworldly wallflower than first appears....

Kingston's Obsession (Kingston Security 6) is the sixth book in USA Today and Amazon International #1 Bestselling Author, Carole Mortimer's, Contemporary Romantic Suspense series.Felix only caught a brief glimpse of the ethereally beautiful red-haired woman being held captive in the home of the head of the London gang of cutthroats who were demanding his cooperation.But it was long enough to know that he wanted to help her. That he wanted her.Brianna grew up in Ireland, well away from the life of crime her brothers led in London. Until Anthony Bart, the leader of the most powerful gang in the city, demanded she marry his son and unite the two factions against the Albanian gang trying to take control of London's criminal underworld.No amount of pleading or begging on Brianna's part had succeeded in changing her brothers' minds.Terry Bart was due to be released from prison in one week's time, the wedding to take place the day after...

Parting with danger... Abby Freeman is thrilled that, at last, she's landed herself a fantastic job as a TV chat-show host. But she needs to prove herself with a ratings-pulling interview. Who better to grill than thefamous, darkly handsome journalist Max Harding? He has an intriguing scandal in his past that has never been fully explained... Max is happy to let Abbyget close–but only in private; he, and his life, are not for public consumption. Now Abby has two dilemmas: she doesn't want to lose Max's story... but she's in danger of losing her innocence! Because, clearly, Max doesn't realise that the apparently worldly Abby is still a virgin...

Meet Nik Prince, Oscar-winning actor-turned-director. He's bent on transforming a worldwide bestseller into a blockbuster movie, and he must track down the reclusive author of the book. But stubborn Jinx Nixon is in his way... Jinx knows the identity of the writer though she's not about to reveal it! But Nik is as strong-willed as she is and that, combined with his good looks, arrogance and ruthlessness means she will have to fight very hard to control the attraction she feels towards him—and to keep her secret!

WANTON (Regency Scandal 1) is the first story in Carole Mortimer's new Regency series, Regency Scandal. It is approximately 25,000.Carole is a USA Today Bestselling Author, Amazon #1 Author, and an International Bestselling author. She has written over 260 romance novels in different genres.Until a year ago Xavier Asherton, the Duke of Northcliffe had known only three things about Lady Diana Fitzwilliam.She was young, beautiful, and a widow.Since then Xavier has also learned, after his younger brother, Raphael, died in Lady Diana's bed, that she was his brother's mistress.Unfortunately, for many past tormenting and sexually frustrating months, Xavier has also learned that Lady Diana is now the only woman he wishes to take to his own bed.Being propositioned by Society's most eligible bachelor, Xavier Asherton, the Duke of Northcliffe, would no doubt be a thrill for any woman. Unless they are Lady Diana Fitzwilliam. Because Diana knows,...

On her boss's orders…For her entire life, pastry-chef Grace Blake has been the pinnacle of politeness. Yet less than a day into the contract with her enigmatic Argentinean boss, Cesar Navarro, all of her good manners—and her good sense!—have flown out of the window.Cesar's got his sexy little spitfire of a chef right where he wants her—in his penthouse, at his command! He knows his staff should be off-limits, but Grace has tantalized his jaded palate, and Cesar finds himself ordering something new from the menu—a taste of the forbidden.…