Zara Romano sees dead people. New England’s best mortician, Zara and two of her older brothers own Romano Funeral Home in Salem, Massachusetts. Zara is a mingling of two nationalities, Irish and Italian. She’s Irish on the outside, complete with red hair, blue eyes and freckles, but she’s Italian on the inside, with a temper to match. The youngest sibling of seven and the only female, Zara loves her brothers but thinks they’re too bossy. Two of her brothers serve on the Salem Police Force, one is police chief and the other a detective. Zara’s two widowed nanas live next door. She can always rely on a home-cooked meal, unless her nanas are trolling funerals for new boyfriends. Another bossy man in her life is Zara’s ex-boyfriend, Marcello Ponti. A sinfully gorgeous police detective, Marcello makes a habit of appearing on her doorstep unannounced even though they broke up two years earlier when he wanted to “date” other women. Zara refuses to be a member of the Marcello Dating Club. Good thing she has her beloved dog Smooches to keep her company. Thankfully, Smooches is with her the night she finds the mayor hanging from a tree at a local park. Definitely a homicide, the mayor’s blood was drained via two puncture wounds on his neck. When she discovers two more bodies in the same condition, Zara’s own investigative instincts kick in, and she searches for the link between the three victims. Does Salem have a vampire in its midst or a serial killer with a fetish for fang marks? More importantly is Zara marked as the murderer’s next victim or is she merely flirting with death?

A daring risk… Angelica Douglas has no idea that she’s the Countess of Melrose. What she does know is that she needs to support her family as a card shark, while finding a way to seek revenge on the men who ruined her father and sent her family spiraling down into poverty. When Angela encounters Robert Campell, she thinks he’s simply a dashing rogue who is far too dangerous for her peace of mind. A dangerous game… Robert Campbell, Marquess of Argyll, heir to the Duke of Inverary, has no idea who Angelica truly is. He thinks Angelica is an angel except when she’s being a pain in the behind. Moreover, he wants to take care of her and make her his mistress. When Robert finds out that his own father may have been one of the men who ruined Angelica’s family, he vows to keep a careful eye on her. When Angelica finds out that Robert’s father may have been one of the men responsible, she vows to stay as far away from Robert as possible. But when danger threatens, both Robert and Angelica must face the truth and let fate take the upper hand.

She has a secret… Fancy Flambeau is many things: the eldest in a family of seven sisters, a talented opera singer, and the illegitimate daughter of a nobleman. No one knows her father’s identity, including her sisters. And Fancy wants to keep it this way. She refuses to end up like her mother — a broken woman who gave up everything for the man she loved. Fancy is determined to make her own way in life and provide for her family without the interference of any man. He has a plan… Stepan Kazanov is many things: the youngest in a family of five brothers, a wealthy prince, and the son of a mother who suffered at the hands of a cruel husband. Stepan is a determined man who goes after what he wants. And he wants the magnificent Fancy Flambeau. But can he make her see that not every aristocrat is like her father? And with a killer on the loose in London, whose victims are opera singers, dancers, and actresses, can Stepan convince the strong-willed Fancy to trust his to protect her from this deadly danger?

Blaze Flambeau is clever and gutsy: Daughter of a wealthy duke, Blaze Flambeau is a woman with a purpose and plans never to marry. Gifted with the ability to communicate with animals, Blaze is determined to build a sanctuary for horses, dogs, and cats. With a clever idea to raise funds, Blaze plans to race the thoroughbred filly her father gave her. Unfortunately, her prized thoroughbred has a quirk of nature that keeps her from reaching the finish line. Ross MacArthur is charming and easygoing: Ross MacArthur, the wealthy Marquis of Awe, is an influential thoroughbred owner on the racing circuit. MacArthur wants a wife uncorrupted by the prospect of material gain. Attracted to Blaze from the start, Ross thinks she’s more refreshing than a summer in the Highlands. Not only will Ross cure her ailing filly, he’s determined to win Blaze’s heart.

She longs to soar… Regina Bradford, the Countess of Langley, did not get her “happily ever after.” Her father, a wealthy man of business, married her off to an impoverished earl to gain an aristocratic title for the family. Regina is miserable in her marriage to Charles, the Earl of Langley, who is cheating on her with the blonde beauty, Princess Adele Kazanov. Regina is an aspiring author, and despite her husband's cruel barbs and his disdain for her writing, she is determined to finish her manuscript. Resolved to living the rest of her life in a loveless marriage, she spends most of her time with her beloved infant son, Austen, her best friend Ginger, her loyal butler Pickles, and her protective Great Dane, Hamlet. But when Regina meets the darkly handsome Prince Viktor Kazanov at a garden party, she begins to yearn for more than a happily-ever-after in print — she yearns for true love as well. He longs for freedom… Prince Viktor Kazanov wants a divorce. He is fed up with his wife Adele’s lack of affection for their young daughter, Sally. And, Adele’s affair with the Earl of Langley shows her complete disdain for the vows of marriage. Prince Viktor is determined to divorce his wife and help his daughter cope with the absence of a devoted mother. Reconciled to the fact that he will never experience the kind of loving marriages his brothers have, Viktor is surprised at his instant attraction to Regina Bradford at the Duke of Inverary’s annual country retreat. Drawn to Regina’s wit, intelligence, and fiery red-headed beauty, Viktor begins to hope for true love once more. But when Adele and Charles are found murdered, suspicion turns to both Viktor and Regina, and the authorities seek to arrest them for the deaths of their spouses. It’s a race against time as Regina and Viktor try to clear their names and avoid the hangman's noose. But when the killer strikes again, will they be destined for tragedy instead of happiness? Read less

A beautiful imposter… The daughter of Moscow’s most celebrated goldsmith, Katerina Pavlova surpasses her father’s genius for creating dazzling jewelry designs, but she carries a great burden. After a wealthy prince caused the deaths of her sister, brother, and father, Katerina escaped Russia with her remaining family and vowed vengeance on the man who brought them such sorrow. Now, in London, Katerina has reinvented herself as Katerina Garibaldi, the windowed Contessa de Salerno from Italy. Every lady in London desires one of her magnificent creations while every gentleman desires the elusive dark-haired beauty herself. A charming prince… When Prince Drako Kazanov meets the Contessa, he’s immediately taken with the beautiful young widow. Pursuing a courtship, Drako is determined to sweep Katerina off her feet. Katerina can’t help but be drawn to the tall, dark, and handsome prince and his ability to make her laugh. She begins to question her belief that Drako caused the deaths of her sister, brother, and father. But when Katerina begins receiving anonymous letters threatening her life, can she trust her instincts about Drako or will she give in to the dark rumors swirling about him?

CAN A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE BECOME A LOVE MATCH? Kathryn Devereux, young widow of an Irish chieftain, is determined to keep her young daughter and the child she carries safe. Kathryn strikes a bargain with Hugh O'Neill, her late-husband's ambitious nephew. Their union brings them an earldom-- Earl and Countess of Tyrone. Though attracted to her charismatic husband, Kathryn conceals her feelings and worries that Hugh cannot give her the tenderness she craves. Though attracted to his bride, Hugh agrees to a platonic marriage until Kathryn delivers her baby. No sooner than he gives Kathryn the love she craves when a rival O'Neill kinsman abducts her. Hugh's daring raid rescues his wife from her captor, but her nights as a captive haunt Kathryn. Hugh's task is to regain his wife's trust and gently stoke her desire.