A spirited young woman conquers the high seas in this bold historical romance from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Captive Passions. Proud and beautiful Sirena Córdez was once commander of her own ship, battling pirates to avenge her sister’s violent death. But Sirena’s life as the Sea Siren ends when she meets Regan van der Rhys. Handsome, ruthless, and as fearless as she, Regan is the only man who can possess her, body and soul. Once enemies on water, they become lovers on land until their marriage is shattered by heartbreaking tragedy. Abandoned by her husband and left to face an uncertain future, the Sea Siren hoists sail again, embarking on a passion-filled voyage to reclaim her destiny . . . Praise for the writing of Fern Michaels “Heartbreaking, suspenseful, and tender.” —Booklist on Return to Sender “A big, rich book in every way . . . I think Fern Michaels has struck oil with this one.” —Patricia Matthews on Texas Rich “Fast-moving . . . Entertaining . . . A roller-coaster ride of serendipitous fun.” —Publishers Weekly on Mr. and Miss Anonymous

For historical fiction readers, a tantalizing new novel from New York Times bestselling author Alison Weir about the passionate and notorious French queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Renowned for her highly acclaimed and bestselling British histories, Alison Weir has in recent years made a major impact on the fiction scene with her novels about Queen Elizabeth and Lady Jane Grey. In this latest offering, she imagines the world of Eleanor of Aquitaine, the beautiful twelfth-century woman who was Queen of France until she abandoned her royal husband for the younger man who would become King of England. In a relationship based on lust and a mutual desire for great power, Henry II and Eleanor took over the English throne in 1154, thus beginning one of the most influential reigns and tumultuous royal marriages in all of history. In this novel, Weir uses her extensive knowledge to paint a most vivid portrait of this fascinating woman.

The rising star of our Avon list returns with more passionate, sensual Regency Noir ... 'Campbell holds readers captive with her highly intense, emotional, sizzling and dark romances ... HOT' ROMANTIC TIMES Top Pick they each have their secrets ... Enter a world of passion and daring with Anna Campbell When Sir Gideon trevithick returns to Cornwall after a horrific imprisonment in India he stumbles upon a beaten and frightened girl. Gideon feels an affinity for the waif's suffering and offers help - little does he realize the girl is Lady Charis Weston, England's greatest heiress. Charis has managed to escape her brutal stepbrothers, who tried to force her to marry a wastrel, but the only way she can remain safe is with Gideon's protection. they elope to Jersey, where Charis begins to fall in love with the handsome hero who rescued her, unaware of his dark secrets. And for Gideon, overwhelming passion defeats his demons as he finds rapture in Charis's arms. 'Campbell holds readers captive with her highly intense, emotional, sizzling and dark romances' ROMANtIC tIMES (4 1/2 starred review) 'this author's work transcends typical Regency conventions to create some of the best books in the marketplace.' Affaire de Coeur

Jess, who runs a small interior remodeling company in London, is concerned about Angelo, one of her employees, since he hasn’t shown up at work in a few days. When the doorbell rings, she opens the door thinking it could be him, but the handsome man standing there is someone she’s never met before. His name is Drago, and he’s a wealthy Italian who is also Angelo’s cousin. He’s there to tell Jess that Angelo has been in a coma since a car accident. Jess agrees to visit Angelo at the hospital in Venice, but as soon as she gets there with Drago, he changes his attitude. He now accuses her of being a con artist and confines her in his family palace!

First published in 1929, this is the tale of Miss Ursula Brett, known to her friends as Noodles, who gets sent back to her seaside school by her miserly uncle after apparently encouraging improper advances from the persistent and slimy Mr Fitzgibbon. But her vivacious beauty and kind-heartedness lead her into further trouble and she runs away to join the seafront Pierrot players. Luckily, her brother (with his best friend 'Snubs'), her aunt Mrs Millet, and her uncle's neighbours Sylvia Shirley and Mrs Shirley, are all in Newcliff-on-Sea for the bank holiday weekend.