Waiting for their prince to come? Not these heroines! But when their majestic mates do arrive, they soon discover that finding love is truly a crowning success. The Runaway Queen: Princess Tia Helios has a lofty goal: to modernize her Mediterranean kingdom of Kelephai. Her plan to go off the grid to gather intel goes awry, however, when she’s stranded at the farm of gorgeous horse breeder Damon Antos, who clearly resents her style. But he does need an investor to save his business, so he will be her guide for the right price—and when their attraction heats up, the secrets they were born with could cost them a happy future. Son of Dragons: Elvin warrior Mirhana scours the land to silence the undead. Her heart has turned as cold as the sword she wields, until Prince Landon seeks her aid. Never has he met a woman like Mirhana, who haunts his dreams as he battles to remain true to his promise to an unseen betrothed. Then a traitor emerges to test Mirhana and Landon, and the only remaining hope is to follow the prophecy and trust their bond is more than a fleeting attraction. Secrets of the Heart: Ten years ago, Nicholas Carter left Isabelle Tandori without a backward glance, and she stuffed down her heartache by becoming a respected cardiologist. Now the man she once loved has returned with a surprise—he’s Prince Nicholas Corsairs, heir to the throne of Wellfleet Isle, and he needs her to come to his kingdom for six months to care for his ailing father. Their attraction and passion is still off the charts. But a future with Nicholas is out of the question. His country needs him and Isabelle won’t take second place in his life again. But fate has one more shock in store that just might heal two broken hearts. Sensuality Level: Sensual

More goes wrong than could be imagined when Iris Sparks and Gwendolyn Bainbridge of The Right Sort Marriage Bureau are unexpectedly engaged to dig into the past of a suitor of a royal princess in Allison Montclair’s delightful second novel, A Royal Affair. In London 1946, The Right Sort Marriage Bureau is just beginning to take off and the proprietors, Miss Iris Sparks and Mrs. Gwendolyn Bainbridge, are in need of a bigger office and a secretary to handle the growing demand. Unfortunately, they don't yet have the necessary means. So when a woman arrives—a cousin of Gwen's—with an interesting and quite remunerative proposition, they two of them are all ears. The cousin, one Lady Matheson, works for the Queen in "some capacity" and is in need of some discreet investigation. It seems that the Princess Elizabeth has developed feelings for a dashing Greek prince and a blackmail note has arrived, alluding to some potentially damaging information about said prince. Wanting to keep this out of the palace gossip circles, but also needing to find out what skeletons might lurk in the prince's closet, the palace has quietly turned to Gwen and Iris. Without causing a stir, the two of them must now find out what secrets lurk in the prince's past, before his engagement to the future Queen of England is announced. And there's more at stake than the future of the Empire —there is their potential new office that lies in the balance.

As Crimson Romance celebrates its first anniversary, we honor those pioneers who helped shape the direction of romance novels for all of us. Suspense, mystery, paranormal activity and love - always love - have been the cornerstone of the genre since the early 1970s. Now we have updated the covers to these classics - but not the words - and reissued these timeless reads to let you relive the thrill of discovering a world of romance all over again. She clawed her way to the top - only to lose what she wanted most . . . Mary Scott’s climb from disgraced kitchen maid to the toast of London - a theatrical beauty fit for a Prince Regent - was filled with twists and turns. One misstep could send her hurtling back down - or make her a love slave to a man she hated . . . Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors

An extramarital affair is, according to Dr. Herbert Stream, a form of neurotic behavior that reflects the person's unresolved chlidhood conflicts and present level of maturity. Using numerous case histories that provide excellent illustrations, he describes conflicted marriages and the expectations, dissapointments, and frustrations of those who use affairs as a means of escape. Issues such as mate choice, types of marriages, spouses' reactions, and unconsious compliance add depth and complexity to this important and often provocative subject.

Princess Sophie's life is turned upside down when her brother invites his old friend to Morgan Isle. Feelings Sophie had buried away so long ago begin to resurface. The last time she saw this man was ten years ago?when she ended their secret relationship. Alex's return sends Sophie into a whirlwind of passion, but when his ulterior motives are revealed, Sophie's shattered heart turns to dust.

A sheltered princess goes wild—and makes the best mistake of her life—when she falls for a roguish reporter in this fun, sexy romance from the bestselling author of Royal Scandal. Online muckraker Brooks Walker has a reputation for exposing the political elite. Now he’s set his sights on the Sinclair siblings, who’ve been embroiled in their fair share of drama ever since their exile to North Carolina. But Brooks has never been afraid to get his hands dirty—until he meets a royal wallflower at a charity ball who makes him reconsider everything. Is Brooks feeling guilty because he knows all the sordid details of her family’s history? Or because he’s putting their relationship first, before his journalistic integrity? As the “spare” twin, Princess Charlotte has always been the responsible one. So when her sister finally agrees to fulfill her duty as queen, Charlotte gives herself permission to break a few rules by flirting with the very off-limits CEO of Walker Media. Brooks is the worst sort of man to start an affair with, but Charlotte just can’t help it. The trouble is, since she’s no good at playing games, soon she’s tiara over heels in love. And when Brooks comes clean, Charlotte must decide whether his confession is worth a royal pardon. Praise for Royal Affair “The perfect princess story for readers who love a strong heroine and a wonderfully written novel!”—Sarah Robinson, author of the Kavanagh Legends series “Sexy, quirky, and fun! This book had me intrigued from the very beginning. Marquita Valentine gives us a forbidden romance that overcomes all odds, giving us off-the-charts chemistry that’ll melt your heart.”—New York Times bestselling author L. P. Dover “A princess that needs rescuing, and a villain that needs to become her knight. A match made in heaven. Addictive series!”—New York Times bestselling author Melanie Moreland “For those who love the royalty read such as myself, I definitely recommend Royal Affair.”—Harlequin Junkie “Royal Affair is light and fun! While it can be read as a stand-alone, it would help you understand this family.”—The Book Disciple “This book was just so refreshing! And that cover, I don’t know why, but I absolutely love the covers for this series! I really can’t wait for the next book in the series, as the whole Sinclair family is entertaining and rather quite delightful.”—Obsessive Book Nerd “One of my favorite themes to read about is Royalty and Cinderella type tales. Royal Affair by Marquita Valentine was refreshing in a way as it still followed suit but [with] a gender reversal.”—The Phantom Paragrapher “Marquita Valentine has never stopped surprising me with how good each new book of hers is.”—Collectors of Book Boyfriends & Girlfriends “Oh man, what fun this book was!”—Addicted to Romance Praise for the novels of Marquita Valentine “Take the Fall is a sexy, emotional, heartfelt read. I adored this book and can’t wait for the next!”—New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy “Crackling with tension, intrigue, and romance, this story has it all. Your heart will pound, you’ll laugh, you’ll feel, and you’ll definitely swoon.”—New York Times bestselling author Katy Evans, on When We Fall Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.