A Marriage of Convenience Takes a Turn in Tempting Torment, by Jo Goodman 1787 England, Virginia and Philadelphia After quickly wedding the mortally wounded Noah McClellan, Jessa Winter intends to flee England as his widow along with her infant child. But she didn't anticipate Noah's will to live or his determination to make her deliver on all their marriage vows. As they sail for America, Noah has every intention of getting his due from the cunning female who's played him for a fool. But his growing tenderness for this beautiful woman he now calls wife, and the tiny child she cradles, has him torn between claiming what's his and winning her heart. PUBLISHER'S NOTE: For fans of Jo Goodman we bring you one of her earliest books freshly edited by Jo Goodman herself for today's readers. Enjoy! AWARDS: Best Romance 2011 – Library Journal Best Romance, All About Romance 2008 Annual Reader Poll Romantic Times Career Achievement Award Top Ten Romance of the Year 2011, Library Journal #5 in the Top 100 Romances of All Time, Dear Author. REVIEWS: “For the pure joy of reading a romance, this book comes close to perfection.” – Dear Author ALSO BY JO GOODMAN: Violet Fire Scarlet Lies Sweet Fire THE MCCLELLANS Crystal Passion Seaswept Abandon Tempting Torment THE HAMILTON FAMILY More Than You Know More Than You Wished THE COMPASS CLUB Let Me Be The One Everything I Ever Wanted All I Ever Needed Beyond A Wicked Kiss THE DENNEHY SISTERS Only My Love My Heart's Desire Forever in My Heart Always in My Dreams Only in My Arms THE MARSHALL BROTHERS Her Defiant Heart His Heart's Revenge THE THORNE BROTHERS TRILOGY My Steadfast Heart My Reckless Heart With All My Heart MEET JO GOODMAN: Jo Goodman is a licensed professional counselor working with children and families in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle. Always a fan of the happily ever after, Jo turned to writing romances early in her career as a child care worker when she realized the only life script she could control was the one she wrote herself. She is inspired by the resiliency and courage of the children she meets and feels privileged to be trusted with their stories, the ones that they alone have the right to tell. Once upon a time, Jo believed she was going to be a marine biologist. She knows she is lucky that seasickness made her change course. She lives with her family in Colliers, West Virginia.

Injured and lost, Mary Margaret "Maggie" Dennehy stumbles into a seedy New York City neighborhood. When the New York heiress awakes in her fashionable 5th Avenue residence, she remembers nothing of her experience, save a haunting dream that fills her with longing. Colorado Rancher Connor Holiday can't forget the passion filled night spent in the fancy New York bordello, or the exquisite lover who so willingly played the innocent. But when that lover turns out to be the bastard daughter of one of the city's richest men, he is forced to choose between what he wants and what he needs. To save his ranch... to save her dreams... Connor and Maggie strike a bargain where the success of their marriage hinges on breaking their vows. REVIEWS: "Jo Goodman is a master at historical romance." ~Fresh Fiction THE DENNEHY SISTERS SERIES, in series order: Only My Love My Heart's Desire Forever in My Heart Always in My Dreams Only in My Arms THE MARSHALL BROTHERS SERIES in order: Her Defiant Heart His Heart's Revenge THE THORNE BROTHERS TRILOGY, in series order: My Steadfast Heart My Reckless Heart With All My Heart

Join the Dennehy Sisters on a Journey of Love and Intrigue: The Dennehy Sisters Box Set, Three Full-Length Historical Romances from Jo Goodman Book 1 – Only My Love: Abducted during a train robbery, New York City newspaperwoman Mary Michael Dennehy is carried off by gang member Ethan Stone, who claims she's his estranged wife. Ethan, an undercover federal marshal, will do anything to protect Mary's true identity. But when the gang is finally brought to justice and Mary bolts, Ethan can't seem to get the feisty reporter out of his dreams. Book 2 – My Heart's Desire: Mary Renee "Rennie" Dennehy, one of Jay Mac Worth's five bastard daughters, studies engineering to gain her railroad mogul father's attention. However, Jay Mac's attention comes in an unexpected form when Jarret Sullivan, a bounty hunter, is instructed to break off Rennie's engagement. Furious, Rennie expels both men from her heart and life. Yet, when Jay Mac is involved in a train wreck and believed dead, dangerous rumors of fraud and foul play swirl, compelling Rennie to reconsider her feelings towards Jarret. Book 3 – Forever in My Hear: When New York heiress Mary Margaret "Maggie" Dennehy awakens in her fashionable Fifth Avenue residence, she has no memory of her venture into a seedy neighborhood the night before, except for a haunting dream that fills her with longing. Colorado Rancher Connor Holiday can't forget the passion-filled night spent in a fancy New York bordello, or the exquisite lover who so willingly played the innocent. But when that lover turns out to be the bastard daughter of one of the city's richest men, he is forced to choose between what he wants and what he needs. REVIEWS: "Goodman has a real flair...Witty dialogue, first-rate narrative prose, and clever plotting." ~Publishers Weekly THE DENNEHY SISTERS SERIES, in series order: Only My Love My Heart's Desire Forever in My Heart Always in My Dreams Only in My Arms THE MARSHALL BROTHERS SERIES, in series order: Her Defiant Heart His Heart's Revenge THE THORNE BROTHERS TRILOGY, in series order: My Steadfast Heart My Reckless Heart With All My Heart MEET JO GOODMAN: Once upon a time, Jo believed she was going to be a marine biologist. She feels lucky that seasickness made her change course. Jo lives with her family in West Virginia.

Discover Shadows of Desire amid Secrets Revealed in Lady Rivendale’s Connections Box Set, Books 1 to 3: Three Full-Length Historical Romances from Jo Goodman Book 1 - A Season to be Sinful: Fleeing the grasp of an unwanted English lord, Lily Sterling—an orphan raised in a French abbey—seeks refuge in London's bustling streets, only to be ensnared by the very man she aimed to escape. Amidst her escape into Holborn's dangerous alleys, she becomes a guardian to young pickpockets, schooling them in survival when she valiantly rescues Alexander Grantham, Viscount Sheridan (Sherry), a man of uprightness attacked in the streets. In her brave attempt to save him, she's grievously wounded, leading Sherry to bring her and her charges under his care. As they recover, an undeniable attraction blossoms, unearthing deep-seated secrets and vulnerabilities. The discovery of their pasts' dangerous intertwining, coupled with Sherry's mysterious resignation from covert Crown work, propels them into a shared fight against a looming threat. In each other, they find not only love but the courage to face their shared enemy. Book 2 - One Forbidden Evening: Tormented by her husband's death and torn between motherhood and her desires, Cybelline Caldwell finds solace in the arms of Christopher Hollings, Earl of Ferrin, during a masquerade ball's night of passion. Their encounter, meant to remain anonymous, takes a turn when Ferrin vows to discover the identity of his mysterious lover. As he uncovers Cybelline's true self, she struggles with mysterious letters accusing her of her husband's murder, forcing her to flee London with her daughter to escape the allegations. Ferrin's quest to protect and understand Cybelline brings him closer to her family, winning her daughter's affection and gradually earning Cybelline's trust. Despite the looming threat of the letters' contents, their burgeoning relationship faces the ultimate test as they risk everything for love amidst shadows of suspicion and danger. Book 3 - If His Kiss is Wicked: After a harrowing abduction leaves Emmalyn Hathaway with fragmented memories and deep mistrust, she finds refuge in Restell Gardner, a man rumored to be both a rake and a savior. Amidst her turmoil, Emmalyn, alongside her cousin Marisol, seeks Restell's protection and expertise in navigating the treacherous undercurrents of her past. Restell, intrigued by Emmalyn's resilience and mystery, commits to unraveling the circumstances of her ordeal. Their investigation unveils a sinister realm of art fraud involving Marisol's fiancé, Neven Charters, an art expert, and the acclaimed artist Sir Arthur Vega, revealing secrets that threaten Emmalyn's fragile world. As danger mounts, Restell's resolve to protect Emmalyn evolves into a deeper, unexpected desire to win her heart, challenging him to not only safeguard her life but also to mend the trust and affection shattered by her trauma. Awards: Top Ten Best Romances 2018 Library Journal Best Romance, All About Romance 2008 Annual Reader Poll Romantic Times Career Achievement Award Top Ten Romance of the Year 2011, Library Journal #5 in the Top 100 Romances of All Time, Dear Author Starred reviews, Publishers Weekly Reviews: “A romance to savor.” ~Library Journal “Goodman has a real flair...Witty dialogue, first-rate narrative prose, and clever plotting.” ~Publishers Weekly “A master storyteller” ~The Romance Dish “Jo Goodman is a master at historical romance.” ~Fresh Fiction LADY RIVENDALE'S CONNECTIONS, in series order: A Season to be Sinful One Forbidden Evening If His Kiss is Wicked The Price of Desire THE DENNEHY SISTERS SERIES, in series order: Only My Love My Heart's Desire Forever in My Heart Always in My Dreams Only in My Arms THE MARSHALL BROTHERS SERIES, in series order: Her Defiant Heart His Heart's Revenge THE THORNE BROTHERS TRILOGY, in series order: My Steadfast Heart My Reckless Heart With All My Heart MEET JO GOODMAN: Once upon a time, Jo believed she was going to be a marine biologist. She feels lucky that seasickness made her change course. Jo lives with her family in West Virginia.

Daring Rescue and Escape to the Colonies in the Historical Romance, Crystal Passion, by Jo Goodman 1775 London, England and the Colony of Virginia Ashley Lynne never expected kindness from her guardian, the Duke of Linfield. But being betrothed by him to a much older man she hardly knew was unthinkable. Worse was the cost of her resistance—awakening from a drugged sleep in the bedchamber of a dark-haired, steel-eyed stranger. In England on business, Captain Salem McClellan assumed the lovely young woman curled up in his bed was only an evening's entertainment supplied by the Duke. But Ashley's terrified protests were proof enough of her innocence—and a powerful inspiration to rescue her. From the gloomy docks of London to the lush green hills of Virginia, Salem and Ashley embark on a journey that exposes scandalous family secrets, and plunges them into the American Revolution where they fight for freedom, and the promise of each other...forever. PUBLISHER'S NOTE: For fans of Jo Goodman we bring you one of her earliest books freshly edited, by Jo Goodman herself, for today's readers. Enjoy! AWARDS: Best Romance 2011 – Library Journal Best Romance, All About Romance 2008 Annual Reader Poll Romantic Times Career Achievement Award Top Ten Romance of the Year 2011, Library Journal #5 in the Top 100 Romances of All Time, Dear Author. REVIEWS: “Delightful and exciting...Goodman holds the suspense as well as the surprises and never lets up on the passion.” – RT Book Reviews “A thoughtful and intelligent writer who can make her characters live and breathe on the page.” – All About Romance THE MCCLELLANS, in series order Crystal Passion Seaswept Abandon Tempting Torment THE HAMILTON FAMILY, in series order More Than You Know More Than You Wished THE COMPASS CLUB, in series order Let Me Be The One Everything I Ever Wanted All I Ever Needed Beyond A Wicked Kiss THE DENNEHY SISTERS, in series order: Only My Love My Heart's Desire Forever in My Heart Always in My Dreams Only in My Arms THE MARSHALL BROTHERS, in series order: Her Defiant Heart His Heart's Revenge THE THORNE BROTHERS TRILOGY, in series order: My Steadfast Heart My Reckless Heart With All My Heart