Cirrus@Austlit

'In the heart of Edinburgh, Aidan MacAndrew, the steadfast Laird of Clan MacAndrew, returns home to a startling revelation—his notorious cousin Donal is to be wed. But when Emily Mortlake boldly refuses to marry Donal at the altar, Aidan discovers that she has been thrust into this alliance by her scheming stepfather and becomes determined to save her from a fate worse than loneliness.

'Emily Mortlake has long yearned for freedom from her stepfather's oppressive control. Her brave refusal sets her on an unexpected path as Aidan steps in to protect her. Now living under his guardianship, Emily must navigate the treacherous waters of trust and newfound independence.

'As Aidan and Emily journey from the Scottish Highlands to the bustling streets of London, they must confront their own fears and the machinations of those who seek to control them. Amidst danger and deception, a bond begins to form, challenging the boundaries of duty and friendship.

'The Bride Said No is a tale of courage, love, and the relentless pursuit of independence, where two hearts must decide whether to forge a future together or remain bound by the ghosts of their pasts. This clean and sweet romance is suitable for readers of all ages.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'On a tropical private island, a storm is brewing.

'One former Ranger, now a CIA agent on the most dangerous mission of his life.
One white hat hacker, the only woman who can, maybe, hack the island's systems to tell the rest of the world about the danger they're in.

'Three nuclear weapons, up for sale to the highest bidder...

'RANGER'S BLOOD continues the electric, high-stakes RESCUE RANGERS series, but each book can absolutely be read as a standalone!' (Publication summary)

'Medically discharged from the Rangers after an accident leaves him blinded in one eye, sniper Drew Murphy has no idea what he’s going to do with the rest of his life. When an old colleague approaches him with a proposal to infiltrate an outlaw motorcycle gang, he’s intrigued enough to say yes.

'ATF agent Liane Hagerty has spent a year undercover running a roadhouse in northern Idaho and trying to figure out just what it is that the Pure Brethren are smuggling over the Canadian border. The last thing she needs is an untrained idiot who’s not even a federal agent blundering about, risking her cover. But Drew’s got an in with the gang she’ll never have; his cousin was a member. Can she trust him? And together, can they figure out how to stop the gang… before the body count mounts any higher?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Something's not right in the town of Woodvale.

'Called home to farewell his dying aunt, Jason Hunter, former Ranger, doesn't even make it into town before something strange happens. A missing woman stumbles in front of his car on a lonely highway, before vanishing into the night as mysteriously as she came. Within hours, he's arrested for her murder.

'Carla Ramirez is the only lawyer in town who's not beholden to Jason's powerful uncle. She's known for a while things weren't right, but Jason's appearance brings things to a head. Light is being shone into some dark corners... and the roaches are scuttling for cover.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Kidnapped by a ruthless drug lord to use as leverage against her father, a powerful South American politician, Ariana Monterro needs a miracle. Discovering the kidnapping was an inside job, her desperate father turns to the one man he knows he can trust to put his life on the line for Ariana: Army Ranger Captain Jack McAuley.

'Six years ago, Jack walked away from Ariana after making the biggest mistake of his life. Now, he’s heading into the South American jungle armed to the teeth with only one thing on his mind. Get. Her. Back.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Fainting at the feet of the handsome, extremely eligible young duke she is introduced to at her first London ball is the single most humiliating experience of Diana Creighton’s life. Learning she’s been nicknamed The Fainting Flower by the ton’s young bucks means her prospects aren’t likely to improve any time soon, so when Diana and her sister Clarissa are asked to accompany their aunt and her new husband on their honeymoon trip to Italy, they jump at the opportunity.

'It’s the trip of a lifetime, the chance to escape the humiliating gossip and the machinations of her matchmaking mother. But when one of the first people she encounters in Venice is the very same arrogant duke who caused her troubles in the first place, Diana realises she can’t run far or fast enough to escape.

'Although… Will Balford doesn’t seem nearly so stuffy and arrogant, away from the stifling expectations of the Ton. Possibly she doesn’t really want to get away from him after all…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Can she trust the man who holds the fate of her family's ranch--and her heart--in his hands?

'Astrid Anderssen never planned to manage her family's ranch. When her father breaks his leg, however, she has no other choice. She has pinched every penny and stretched every dollar, but it's still not enough. If the new bank owner is anything like the old one, he'll send them packing when the next loan payment comes due.

'Grant Watson left Rattlesnake Ridge under a cloud of shame. Inheriting his late uncle's bank brings him back to town, but ledgers full of gouging loans do nothing to help his reputation. Even the lovely blonde newcomer he crosses paths with on his first day in the bank seems to share the town's opinion of him.

'When all hope seems lost, Grant offers Astrid a job in the bank. Is it an answer to her family's prayers? Or will a growing attraction for her new boss add up to a disastrous end?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'When Daisy Jackson applied for the role of Rattlesnake Ridge’s new schoolmistress, she may have omitted a few important details, like her young age and lack of teaching experience. And it certainly doesn’t help that the town council holds her mixed-ethnicity against her, too.

'Luke Rockford fell head over heels the very moment he laid eyes on Daisy, but he wasn’t the only one. His rival, Deputy Grant Watson also set his sights on the pretty teacher. The arrogant lawman is accustomed to getting what he wants, even if he has to bend the rules to claim it, from the job promised to Luke to any woman in town.

'With so much to do before the school year begins, Daisy hardly knows which way to turn. Can she put down roots and fall in love before the town council runs her out of Rattlesnake Ridge?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Relieved widow Marianne has vowed never to let a man have power over her again after surviving a hellish marriage. Determed to maintain her independence, she refuses to let her scheming nephew turn her into an unpaid governess for his daughters and takes refuge with Ellen, Countess of Havers at the countess’s first house party.

'Alexander Rotherhithe, Marquis of Glenkellie, never stopped loving Marianne despite the way she broke his heart by marrying another man. Finding her available again and setting her traps for more unwary young men, his anger flares - until he finds out the truth about Marianne’s marriage.

'Can Alexander accept the truth that she never intended to betray him - and can Marianne look past her fear and dare to love again?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Brianna can’t believe she’s inherited half of an Irish racehorse stud from a great-uncle she never knew existed. But when the lawyers get hold of her, she can’t resist the temptation to hop a plane and check it out. Even if it’s halfway around the world. Discovering the other owner is a gorgeous Irishman… well, that’s just icing on the cake!

'Declan doesn’t want a partner. Doesn’t need one as far as he’s concerned. When he finds Brianna snooping around, things get off to a rocky start. But if he wants to buy her half he’d have to sell or mortgage everything he owns, and even then it might not be enough.

'Brianna must decide whether she should give up her career in Melbourne to move to Ireland permanently and find her place at the estate, or let Declan send this feisty Aussie back where she came from.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'When Georgiana Darcy runs away from home to search for George Wickham, her brother sets off in hot pursuit. Finding her in the company of Elizabeth Bennet confounds Darcy completely; surely Elizabeth could not be in league with Wickham?

'Trapped at Longbourn when Georgiana falls ill, Elizabeth and Darcy must resolve their differences and get to the truth. But forcing them to set aside their pride and prejudices might just take a miracle...

'A Christmas Miracle At Longbourn is the first in the Darcy & Lizzy Miracles series by highly acclaimed Austen Author Catherine Bilson.' (Publication summary) 

'Curated by USA Today bestselling author Caitlyn Lynch, Tempting Treats is a collection of Halloween-themed stories from some of the best new voices in romance.

'Enjoy fifteen stories filled with masquerades, magic, and more. Ranging from sweet to sexy, this anthology will fill all your Halloween needs. You'll be seduced by Fae and succubi, vampires and shifters, witches and werewolves as you're swept away by the magic of Halloween!'(Publication summary)

'Regina Brooks thinks finding a box of abandoned kittens on Christmas Eve is a disaster in the making. Fortunately, her hunky neighbor Ric is eager to help her out -- in any way he can!' (Publication summary)