Unmasking the Marquess


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Note: The Hold Your Breath books are each stand-alone stories, and can be read individually in any order. London, 1820 Some people are born with backbone. Others have to fight for it. List in-hand of suitable bachelors, Lady Reanna Halstead, the epitome of naivety, is thrust into London society with demands to gain a husband. To her utter amazement, she manages to capture the attentions of the Marquess of Southfork. Her love, dreams, and future are soon pinned on her marriage to this one man. One handsome, kind, fantastic man. One man, who has a very different idea of what this marriage will be... He will be hated, before he is loved. Killian Hayward, Marquess of Southfork, is only one step away from completing the revenge he has fought his entire life for. All he has to do is marry Lady Halstead. The one woman that is the key to his revenge. To his peace. The one woman that will threaten the very foundation of his entire existence. The Hold Your Breath series continues. A thousand reasons to hold your breath, and one to let it go. Historical romance with strong women, undeniable men, and hold your breath adventure.




Hold Your Breath: Books 1-3: Rogues, Rakes and Dukes


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More than 1,000 5-star reviews. Three irresistible stories with strong women, undeniable men, and hold your breath adventure. The first three historical Regency romances of the Hold Your Breath series from K.J. Jackson.




The Soul of a Rogue


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A lady who swore she’d never love again. A bitter rogue out to avenge horrors of the past. Two hardened souls are forced together in an adventure to break a curse, sparking to life a sizzling attraction that will not be denied in this newest novel from USA Today Bestseller, K.J. Jackson. A lady who swore she’d never love again. Eliana Graham, Dowager Countess of Raplan, had once had it all. An earl for a husband with all the respect, power and wealth that came with it—everything she’d worked toward her entire life. And then, within a year, it was gone in an instant. Adrift since the death of her husband, Elle has filled her days reveling in all the freedoms afforded to a young widow. But when the opportunity appears to help her niece solve the mystery—and the curse—of the Box of Draupnir, she jumps on it. Anything to keep her mind occupied, her body in motion…and her heart cold. A bitter rogue out to avenge horrors of the past. Rune Smith has had one goal since his father was murdered years ago. Complete his father’s life work and in the process, avenge his father’s death. Every step he’s taken since he watched his father die has been filled with that purpose. So when he’s finally within grasp of completing his father’s dream, he’s irritated to learn he’ll have to team up with a silly young chit of the ton to get the answers he needs. Lady Raplan’s a widow, beautiful, entitled, self-absorbed, and the last thing he needs interfering in his life. Two hardened souls team up to break the curse of the Box of Draupnir. With an ancient curse threatening their every move, this unlikely duo fights a sizzling attraction neither can deny. But love is not for either of them—they make a pact upon that very vow. Until the secrets become too dangerous, and the only thing that can possibly save them both from the curse is a love that will last a lifetime. Join the adventure today! You’ll love The Soul of a Rogue, the third in the Box of Draupnir series and a can’t-miss riveting regency historical romance by USA Today bestselling author, K.J. Jackson. Note: The novels in the Box of Draupnir series by K.J. Jackson are each stand-alone stories and can be read individually in any order. These historical romances are set in the Regency and Victorian eras, and do not shy away from scenes with steamy heat, occasional naughty language, and moments that might possibly make you squirm.




The Blood of a Baron


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A deal with the devil never goes according to plan in this newest novel from USA Today Bestseller, K.J. Jackson. Her last hope. With her brother dead and destitution looming, spinster Lady Helena has only one hope left—finding the mysterious box her brother has left her and trading it for the modest fortune that will last her the rest of her days. The last man Laney wanted to see accompanying her brother’s casket home was the man who jilted her long ago, abandoning her in the ashes of ruin. But he may be just the man to help her find the box. She took everything from him, now it was time to return the favor. Weston Jacobson, former Baron Planford, has been biding his time for years. Years it has taken for fortune to grant him the opportunity to exact revenge upon the man and his sister, Laney, who took everything from him. Never mind that he’d once been betrothed to Laney—she’d ruined him just the same and those particular feelings of attachment expired long ago. She makes a deal with the devil—the devil out to destroy her. Unwillingly, Laney joins forces with Wes to find the Box of Draupnir. But they aren’t the only ones on the hunt. Men have always sought the box for the fortunes it can turn. When danger skirts too close to Laney, Wes has no choice but to protect her, and the two find that the past must be reckoned with. Now if they can stay alive, they may just find a way to move forward, together. Join the adventure today! You’ll love The Blood of a Baron, the second in the Box of Draupnir series and a can’t-miss enthralling regency romance by USA Today bestselling author, K.J. Jackson. Note: The novels in the Box of Draupnir series by K.J. Jackson are each stand-alone stories and can be read individually in any order. These historical romances are set in the Regency and Victorian eras, and do not shy away from scenes with steamy heat, occasional naughty language, and moments that might possibly make you squirm.




The Unmasking of Oscar Wilde


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Vilified by fellow Victorians for his sexuality and his dandyism, Oscar Wilde, the great poet, satirist and playwright, is hailed today, in some circles, as a progressive sexual liberator. But this image is not how Wilde saw himself. Joseph Pearce's biography strips away pretensions to show the real man, his aspirations and desires. It uncovers how he was broken by his prison sentence; it probes the deeper thinking behind masterpieces such as The Picture of Dorian Gray and De Profundis; and it traces his fascination with Catholicism through to his eleventh-hour conversion. Pearce removes the masks and reveals the Wilde beneath the surface. He has written a profound, wide-ranging study with many original insights on a great literary figure.




The Wolf Duke


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A lady set on vengeance. A cold duke with secrets of his own. Wills clash when she falls into his life and sparks fly. Can they learn to trust each other before it’s too late? A lady set on vengeance. Fiery death took her brother and with him, her chance for a normal life with a well-suited match. Now Lady Sloane Ruddington is determined to make the man responsible for the fire pay for his sins—Reiner Doran, a cold-hearted duke with nothing more than acquiring land and filling his coffers in his soul. A cold duke with secrets of his own. When the Duke of Wolfbridge stumbles upon a woman unconscious on his lands, Reiner has little choice but to hold her captive in his household. He has enemies afoot and she could very well be another spy sent to destroy him. The last thing he should do is trust her. But when the beguiling Scottish beauty awakens with no memory of why she is at Wolfbridge, he has to keep her close—for both of their sakes. Can a fiery lass melt a frigid heart? Reiner soon discovers her enthusiasm for life is exactly what is missing in his household—for his niece—and him. As an undeniable fire between them sparks to life, there becomes only one thing that can tear them apart—her memories. Can they learn to trust each other before it is too late? Join the adventure today! You’ll love The Wolf Duke, the second in the Valor of Vinehill series and a can’t-miss enthralling regency romance by USA Today bestselling author, K.J. Jackson. Note: The novels in the Valor of Vinehill series by K.J. Jackson are each stand-alone stories and can be read individually in any order. These historical romances are set in the Regency and Victorian eras, and do not shy away from scenes with steamy heat, occasional naughty language, and moments that might possibly make you squirm.




A Dynasty of Death


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Lost Past. New Powers. Time to fall in love. Destiny isn’t for the weak. I’ve gone dark. Lost to the shadows and I’ve taken Aiden down with me. But I just…can’t…stop…myself. Not only have put our love in jeopardy, I’ve put the entire world at risk. Charlotte and Triaten are there, trying to bring us back from the edge, but they’re dealing with their own unexpected news as well. News that threatens to break the very bonds they worked so hard to forge. We have to find a way back. Back from the darkness, back to each other. Because if the four of us can’t come together, all of humanity will cease to exist. A Dynasty of Death is a reimaging mashup of mythology and demigods in a fantasy romance with forbidden love, multiple POV, myths and legends, fated mates, amazing powers, morally-grey choices, twists, cliffhangers, spice, two kick-butt heroines and two tear-the-world-down-for-her heroes. Plus, let’s not forget the delicious, sexy angst.




The Steel Rogue


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A scarred lady, living in the outskirts of society. A hardened rogue brought up from the worst of humanity. One seeks revenge. One seeks redemption. Neither is prepared for a love that will defy all odds. A scarred lady, living in the fringes. Lady Alton knows she doesn’t fit into polite society. Her scars determined that long ago and marrying a viscount never helped the matter. Now a widow, Torrie is adrift, knowing peace and a family will never be hers. Luckily, she has one hobby, obsessing on the man that helped to kill her family nine years ago—Mr. Robert Lipinstein—who is back on English soil. When she discovers he is about to board a ship—still not accountable for his crimes—she follows him to the docks. A hardened rogue brought up from the worst of humanity. Roe Lipinstein has one thing on his mind—to get on his ship and catch the Minerva—the smuggling ship that holds the crew that killed half his mates. The ship—and the men aboard—need to sink to a watery grave and he’s now within striking distance. He has no time to save a fool woman from a hoard of sailors at the docks. Of course, what he should do, and what he actually does, have always been very different things. A reckoning no one was prepared for. When Roe yanks Torrie from the frothing band of ruffians, he’s faced with a reckoning he wasn’t prepared to have. He served seven years in Newgate Prison for killing Torrie’s family. A crime he didn’t commit. Not that she’ll believe him. Ever. But the attraction between them cannot be denied. And if she manages to crack her heart open to this hardened rouge, a love that will defy all odds could be theirs. Join the adventure today! You’ll love The Steel Rogue, the third in the Valor of Vinehill series and a can’t-miss enthralling regency romance by USA Today bestselling author, K.J. Jackson. Note: The novels in the Valor of Vinehill series by K.J. Jackson are each stand-alone stories and can be read individually in any order. These action packed historical romances are set in the Regency and Victorian eras, and do not shy away from scenes with steamy heat, occasional naughty language, and moments that might possibly make you squirm.




Of Sin & Sanctuary


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A lady with a heart haunted by past mistakes. A scarred rake determined to avoid all responsibility. One night of gaming, to change both of their fortunes.




Unmasking Lady Helen


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UNMASKING LADY HELEN1821 LondonAt twenty-four, Lady Helen Kinsey has her future carefully mapped out. A life of gentle quietude in the country caring for her unmarried brothers and walking with her dog. It does not include marriage, a dream she banished after her first Season. But when a handsome earl enters Kinsey House in London on a mission to find out why their footman was poisoned, she finds herself drawn into solving the mystery. And despite resistance on her part worthy of an army maneuver, she is irresistibly drawn to the earl himself. After Whitehall receives a letter warning of a plot against the Crown, Jason, Captain Lord Peyton, is sent to investigate. Surely the famous explorer, Lord Lawrence Kinsey could not be behind it. He is engrossed in roaming ancient libraries and tombs in the East and bringing back their treasures for the museum. But after Peyton finds a fragment of a burned letter it appears that something dangerous lurks in Kinsey House, and Peyton becomes determined to keep the defenseless family safe, and one member particularly. Lady Helen has built a wall around herself and holds him at arm¿s length. But arm¿s length is not where Peyton wants to be.As the mystery unfolds it becomes imperative for Peyton and Lady Helen to work together, very closely indeed.