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In this historical romance, a young woman''s expedition to find an Ancient Egyptian tomb leads her to a passion for the ages. As the daughter of a famous Egyptologist, Emma Knight has always wanted to see the Egyptian desert for herself. And after suffering the betrayal of a dishonest suitor, she is finally; pursuing her dream. With her father''s ancient map to guide her, Emma hopes to locate a legendary undiscovered tomb. Though Emma needs is a guide to fulfil her quest, treasure hunter Sebastian Oakfield is the last person she would choose! He''s charming, he''s arrogant and his roguish grin makes Emma want to throw caution to the wind. But as they venture deeper into Egypt''s untamed land, Emma is tempted to throw caution to the desert wind . . .

From the critically acclaimed author of Float and Glitch comes a new standalone adventure under the sea, perfect for fans of Gordon Korman and Dan Gutman! Berkeley and her best friend, Garth, live on an old cruise ship, scavenging for supplies from the drowned cities left behind on the ocean floor after the sea swallowed up all the land. They think they’ve seen every kind of aquatic creature, but they never expected to find sea monsters… After awakening a Hydra, Berkeley and Garth are sent to live on a submarine, where they study and hunt sea monsters. But the Hydra wants revenge on their home ship—and if it succeeds, their families will go down with it. Berkley, Garth, and their crew must find a way to save the ship. But monsters aren’t the only deadly things lurking in the ocean’s depths.

"You''re the most infuriating, unpredictable woman I''ve ever had the misfortune to meet!" And with those devastating words Hunter Deveraux made his opinion of Estelle all too clear. She did her best to stay out of his way after that, even though she thought Hunter was the most exciting man she''d ever met—after all, she did have a baby to consider. Of course, when Estelle started to work for Hunter, avoiding him just wasn''t possible. But why—if Estelle found Hunter so attractive—did she have to avoid him at all?

Jurassic World meets Dawn of the Planet of the Apes in this epic new middle grade series full of heart-pounding action and breathtaking chills! "Amazing adventures!" raves Brightly.com as they recommend Edge of Extinction as a 2016 Holiday Gift for Tween Readers. One hundred and fifty years ago, the first dinosaurs were cloned. Soon after, they replaced humans at the top of the food chain. The only way to survive was to move into underground compounds. . . . Five years ago, Sky Mundy’s father vanished from North Compound without a trace. Now she has just stumbled on a clue that not only suggests his disappearance is just the tip of an even larger mystery, but also points directly to the surface. To find her dad—and possibly even save the world—Sky and her best friend, Shawn, must break out of their underground home and venture topside to a land reclaimed by nature and ruled by dinosaurs. Perfect for fans of Brandon Mull, Lisa McMann, and Rick Riordan, this exhilarating debut novel follows two courageous friends who must survive in a lost world that’s as dangerous as they’ve always feared but also unlike anything they could ever have imagined.

The marquess''s fair lady Lord Alexander Whitemore would rather train racehorses than take unconventional but beguiling Lina Lock from gypsy dancer to perfect debutante. However, to win a wager, he''s willing to try! Lina is tired of fairs and fortune-telling. So when Alex''s unusual proposition comes just in time to get her out of hot water, she seizes the opportunity. Skeptical of the aristocracy, Lina must curb her rebellious instincts as she''s swept up into Alex''s world and the unexpected passion he awakens in her...

The Society lady And the return of her first love… Part of Scandalous Australian Bachelors. When widow Lady Francesca attends a masquerade ball, she’s shocked to meet Ben Crawford again. She’d loved him once, before her awful marriage, before he’d been transported to Australia as a convict. Ben is now a wealthy landowner, and his contempt of her burns almost as strong as their attraction. She knows he believes she betrayed him—so she must put the past right, before it’s too late… Scandalous Australian Bachelors miniseries Book 1 — Courting the Forbidden Debutante Book 2 — Reunited with His Long-Lost Cinderella Book 3 — coming soon! “She immerses readers in the world and scandals of the ton with realistic settings, authentic dialogue and twists and turns that keep the action moving.” — RT Book Reviews on An Earl to Save Her Reputation “Laura Martin has penned another winner.” — RT Book Reviews on An Earl to Save Her Reputation

From the darkest of shadows... After a year wrongfully imprisoned in an asylum, Louisa Turnhill can''t believe it when Robert, Lord Fleetwood, arrives to rescue her. As her new guardian, he''s there to take Louisa to his London town house—and a different life. ...to the dazzling swirl of the ton Thrust into an unknown world of debutantes and balls, Louisa starts to put her trust in Robert. But his life is tainted with darkness, too. With society''s eyes upon them, will they ever be able to shake off the secrets that once lurked behind locked doors?

A penniless miss meets the viscount in the first installment of Laura Martin’s brand-new duet Cinderella’s accidental waltz… With the viscount everyone wants! Nothing will stop destitute Miss Sarah searching for her sister—even breaking into an exclusive ball in London! Fortunately, sneaking in through the window lands her in the arms of a dashing viscount! Henry’s tedious evening among the ton becomes a lot more interesting when he decides to assist Sarah. His title might weigh heavy on his shoulders, but it can open doors. Yet time spent with the very unsuitable Sarah, when he’s meant to be securing a suitable bride, soon finds them on the brink of scandal! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. The Cinderella Shepherd Sisters Book 1: One Waltz with the Viscount

Shipwrecked off the coast of Barbados, pirate hunter William Greenacre is ready to surrender to the seductive pull of the sea when an angelic figure dives to his rescue. Except this angel is none other than Mia Del Torres-and she''s a wanted woman! To escape imprisonment, Mia must set sail with Will on his mission of revenge and help track down her brother, the formidable Captain Jorge Del Torres. By rights, she should hate Will, yet below deck their passion ignites. But when the hunters become the hunted, will their newly forged connection be enough to save them both? [pg. 4].

Harlequin Historical – September 2025 – Box Set 1 of 2 Harlequin ® Historical brings you a captivating trio of thrilling new romances in one collection! This boxset includes: ONE FORBIDDEN KISS WITH THE LAIRD Part of The Cinderella Shepherd Sisters By Laura Martin (Regency) Marrying Sir William’s daughter is the only way Laird Callum can regain his ancestral Highland home and protect the estate’s tenants. But when Callum calls upon his intended, he’s struck by a lightning bolt in the form of Selina, Sir William’s other, illegitimate, unwanted daughter! After her hopes of forging a relationship with her estranged father are dashed, Selina longs to return to London. Yet she’s thrown into Callum’s magnetic company at every turn. She must forget him – it’s her half-sister he needs – but their desire is not so easily put aside… THE PRINCE’S WALLFLOWER WIFE Part of The Wallflower Academy By Emily E K Murdoch (Regency) When Prince Christoph discovers that his nefarious brother is planning to wed wallflower Daphne, he steps in as the groom! He will do anything to keep his sister safe and Daphne’s wealth can provide his sister a new life out of his brother’s reach. But before long, Christoph discovers that his convenient wife’s shy temperament hides a resilient heart that is as enchanting as her beauty... As their attraction escalates, Christoph is torn. He can’t keep lying, but will Daphne be able to trust him if he admits the truth about their union? THE HIGHLANDER’S MYSTERIOUS MAIDEN Part of Lovers and Highlanders By Nicole Locke (Medieval) Seoc of Clan Graham knows his scars run deep. How else to explain the emptiness he’s felt inside since the battle that almost killed him? Nothing – and no one – has interested him, until the arrival of a beautiful and intriguing stranger on Beltane night… Barabal has spent her life moving from clan to clan, always seeking but never finding a place to belong. Yet the Graham clan, and gruff Seoc in particular, call to her. Still, she’s been abandoned before and is wary of drawing Seoc close, unless he can prove he won’t abandon her too…

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Upstairs, downstairs worlds collide in this Regency romance An exiled gentleman’s world… collides with Cinderella’s! After receiving news of his father’s ailing health, Richard Digby must leave his self-imposed exile and return to the town that holds haunting memories. He forms an unlikely connection with his father’s intriguing and defiant housemaid, Rose, who also finds herself on the fringes of society after her troubled past. Richard is intent on leaving again, but keeping his distance from Rose while they’re in such close quarters is proving harder than he ever imagined! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

Love or betrayal Infiltrating millionaire Michael Hamilton''s business empire took all of Amber''s acting skills, but the thought of avenging her stepsister drove her on. Michael was a stickler for efficiency while Amber had never worked in an office in her life! She looked the part as his unflappable new personal assistant, but how would Amber''s scatty ways match up to such an exacting boss? A business trip to Amsterdam would put her to the test—they''d be working closely together, day and night! But the demands of the job were not her only concern. How was Amber going to stop herself from falling for the man she had set out to betray?

A young governess melts the heart of a brooding earl, only to be shocked by a scandalous proposition in this heartfelt historical romance. Arriving at the forbidding mansion on the Yorkshire moors, governess Selina Salinger is alarmed to find her new employer just as forbidding! Little is known about Lord Westcroft, who has newly inherited his estate and title—as well as the guardianship of his two orphaned nieces. But Selina soon discovers that the handsome earl''s aloof demeanor conceals a tender heart. As Lord Westcroft warms to Selina''s beauty and charms, their kisses make her dare to hope the ice around his heart is melting and a proposal could be a possibility. Instead he shocks her with a proposition so scandalous that no lady could ever accept!

From baby bump to marriage vows! Rosa Rothwell knows her pregnancy is scandalous. She will do anything to protect her baby, even staging a daring escape from her family''s Italian home. Rosa has no idea what the future holds—until a handsome but infuriating stranger offers his help. Convinced his family is cursed, Lord Hunter believes he''s far better off alone. But the pregnant debutante''s sweet nature touches him deeply. Can he confront his demons at last, and give them both a new future...as husband and wife?

Ready to marry for duty Until his old love returns... Running into old friend Lady Emma Westcombe at a London ball is pure delight for Captain Guy Fitzgerald—and pure torture! He''s carried a flame for her for years. But Guy is duty-bound to marry well to save his family from destitution, and a bride has already been selected... He has one week to spend with Emma before he must propose to someone else. But will it ever be enough? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

Step back in time and experience the grandeur and romance of a previous era as Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This boxset includes: A DEAL WITH THE REBELLIOUS MARQUESS An Enterprising Widows story by Bronwyn Scott (Victorian) After tragically losing her husband, Fleur is determined to expose the man responsible in a tell-all news article. Yet she’s thwarted by Jasper, the infuriating, rebellious – and undeniably handsome! – Marquess of Meltham, when she implicates his brother. His deal? They work to uncover the truth together! As sparks of hostility turn into sparks of desire, Fleur must decide whether her vendetta is worth the cost of losing her heart THE KISS THAT MADE HER COUNTESS by Laura Martin (Regency) Desperate to step into Society just once before she’s forced into an unhappy marriage, Alice sneaks into a masquerade ball...only to catch a dashing stranger’s eye! He’s also determined to be distracted from his troubles, and Alice can’t resist ending their enchanting evening with a kiss. But the next day, when he comes to warn her that their encounter was observed, she learns he’s the Earl of Northumberland...and the only way to save her reputation is to become his convenient countess! A MARRIAGE TO SHOCK SOCIETY by Joanna Johnson (Regency) Having lived at the Laycock School for Young Ladies since the day she was born, Emily Townsend thinks she is finally about to meet her father... Only to mistakenly arrive at dashing Andrew Goldsmith, Earl of Breamore’s Estate instead! Determined Emily needs access to the Ton if she’s to resume her search, and Alex needs a convenient wife! But can their unconventional – and surprisingly passionate! - marriage survive Society’s scrutinous gaze?