Adrian Quinn trusts no one. Four years in prison will do that to a man—especially if he’s innocent. Somebody owes Adrian the truth, not to mention a fortune in lost income, and his bet is on his late partner’s ex—a spoiled society wife who walked away from her husband’s crime unscathed. Faith Nicholls escaped her two-timing husband right after he shattered her dreams. Left with nothing, she’s made a fresh start where nobody knows her name. Until Adrian Quinn stalks into town, dredging up dangerous secrets, awakening smoldering passions in her scorched soul—and endangering her heart as well as her life. Can they find the truth before it kills them? ~~~~~~~~~~ “Passion, betrayal, and churning emotions make NOBODY’S ANGEL a terrific way to spend your leisure hours.”—ROMANTIC TIMES “Rice…has created one of the most enticing heroes in contemporary romance.” Diana Herald, BOOKLIST “Passion, betrayal, and churning emotions make NOBODY’S ANGEL a terrific way to spend your leisure hours.”—ROMANTIC TIMES “Master storyteller Patricia Rice weaves a compelling, entertaining tale with a ful-bodied cast of unforgettable characters, snappy dialogue, and sizzling passion. NOBODY’S ANGEL is a keeper!” Susan Lantz, Romance Reviews Today Keywords: ex-con lawyer, kidnapping, North Carolina, suspense, romantic mystery, divorcee, pottery, criminal, betrayal, hostage, legal, revenge, bad boy

A soldier who despises women and a woman who despises soldiers must depend on each other to survive. Scarred in a duel over a feckless female, Gavin Lawrence leaves America to take up his new duty as Marquess of Effingham, vowing never to care about others again. But he does care about protecting his crumbling new home—the secret passages apparently conceal an intruder he’s determined to root out. Dillian Whitnell guards her injured cousin in isolated Arinmede manor after an attempt on both their lives. Having followed her father’s troops for years, Dillian is adept at camouflage. She just hadn’t expected the stubborn new marquess to refuse to believe in ghosts. Her game of hide-and-seek game taunts his irritation into intrigue, and intrigue into a forbidden passion, until Gavin realizes the exceedingly annoying but courageous young woman he chases is in terrible danger. Once more, the marquess is faced with the prospect of a fight for his life over a woman—unless Dillian leaves him and all she loves behind. REVIEWS “...a rousing good tale that is alternately merry, mischievous” Ann McGuire, Romance Reader “This fast-paced, witty novel will definitely delight on a cold winter’s night.” Margaret Devilbiss, Gothic Journal “Ms. Rice brings two marvelous characters together. With her mastery of subtle humor, The Marquess will please the taste of the most discriminating readers.” Joan Hammond, Romantic Times

Her real name is Lady Alexandra Theodora Beaumont, the daughter of an abusive British lord. Rescued by Quakers from near drowning, little "Dora" grows up as a typical Quaker child. No one knows of her past, not even the boy Dora adores, Pace Nicholls, hellion son of a local slaveholder. As Pace and Dora reach adulthood in war-torn Kentucky, Pace defiantly frees the family slaves, leaves his law practice, and joins the Union army. Dora is always there to nurse his wounds and aid his rebellions. Pace has no excuse except war's insanity for taking her in wanton self-indulgence and not giving his heart, never guessing that the tables would one day turn. The noble and beautiful Lady Alexandra who once came so willingly into his arms could be swept forever out of his reach… unless this time he offers the love he’s never known. ~~~ "A gifted story teller"—Romantic Times "Ms. Rice does a great job of creating a fast-paced story with appealing characters and interesting subplots."—Paperback Forum

Another heart-warming, page-turning Patricia Rice western! Philadelphia heiress Alicia Stanford has a thousand reasons never to trust a man again. Only, when she flees to hide her shame in the western wilderness, the tantalizing Mississippi keelboatman who takes her to freedom forcefully reminds her that she’s in a man’s world. Books in the Rogues and Desperadoes series: Lord Rogue Book #1 Moonlight and Memories Book #2 Shelter from the Storm Book #3 Wayward Angel Book #4 Denim and Lace Book #5 Keywords: aristocrat, marriage of convenience, English viscount, secret heir, pregnancy, Delaware Native American Indian, wealthy, pioneer, frontier, bad boy, pioneer, Regency, scandal, spinster, betrayal, disguise

One question teases the mind, the other troubles the heart— A Regency classic from NYT bestselling author Patricia Rice. . . Eldest daughter of an eccentric art collector, Arianne Richards is the caretaker of the family’s empty coffers—as well as her irrepressible siblings. Discovering a hidden painting, she is determined to sell it to obtain the funds to provide care for her ailing mother. But when her cousin’s suitor, the handsome and wealthy Lord Galen Locke, shows interest in her, as well as the painting, Arianne must question his intentions. But will the truth bring about secrets that should have remained buried? Regency Love and Laughter series: Crossed in Love Mad Maria’s Daughter Artful Deceptions All A Woman Wants Keywords: aristocrat, art, Regency, humor, Wales, lost love, historical romance, scandal, secret heir, spinster, betrayal, disguise, best friends,

“... full of the warmth, humor and poignancy that make Rice's books very special.”— Jill M. Smith, RT Book Reviews An ambitious MBA with a genius for opening her mouth when she shouldn't, Aurora Jenkins wants nothing more than to leave her suffocating rural hometown and run back to the big city where she belongs. Clay McCloud loves rural anonymity. After giving up his million-dollar lifestyle to pay back investors ruined by his MBA-wielding ex-fiancée, the last thing he needs is another woman with a fancy degree and rebellious plans. But a real estate scam threatening both their families forces these two brilliantly stubborn people to recognize what's really important and re-evaluate their dreams. . . and each other. Previously titled Carolina Girl Carolina Magnolias series in order: Rebel Dreams Imperfect Rebel Rebel Charm Carolina Rebel Rebel Girl Home Town Rebel “..Rice does such a good job of weaving the reader through each character, making them personable and the ending all the more romantic.” —ReaderToReader.com

Justice may be blind, but Justine sure as hell isn’t. Except for a faulty arrest record and a job in Baltimore’s radioactive Zone, Justine (Tina) Clancy leads the life of an ordinary law student. That is, until she damns her boyfriend to hell—and he goes. That’s how she learns she’s one of Saturn’s daughters, fated to bestow vigilante justice despite her determination to walk the straight and narrow. Tina refuses to accept that she sent poor Max up in flames, until he shows up in her mirror, warning her of danger. Over the objections of her immoral but sexy boss, Andre Legrande, she launches an investigation into her ex’s not-so-accidental death. Tina stalks Max's killer through the Zone, where buildings glow blue and Dumpsters dance. Always a loner, she unexpectedly acquires a posse that includes a shape-shifting chimp, an invisible teen, a Studly Do-right cop, and. . . maybe. . . her smoldering-hot boss. With Max in hell and Andre in her face, Tina juggles saving her own skin, unraveling a mystery that threatens her new friends, and learning a dangerous new meaning to studying for finals. Saturn’s Daughters series in order: Boyfriend From Hell Damn Him to Hell Giving Him Hell