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An outcast determined to unlock her family's magical secrets. A nobleman on the run from his past. Will the truth keep them apart? Briony Fairborn, a midwife in eighteenth-century Scotland, comes from a family shrouded in scandal. Left with only one friend after her mother's death, she has little hope of gaining any others, let alone finding a husband. Instead, Briony tries to live a quiet life and avoid her neighbors' ridicule as much as possible.But things in her hometown take a drastic turn when a storm brings foreigners to Everton's shore.On the night Santiago Mendes arrives, he comes with a broken ship, a broken leg, and a broken spirit that Briony finds herself profoundly drawn to. Her scarred heart slowly starts to open, and although Briony suspects he may be hiding something, she can't help but dream of the possibility of love.That is, until another stranger appears in town, intent on repaying a childhood debt. A dangerously handsome stranger who calls to the magic in Briony's blood. And who holds the secrets of her past.But when the fate of her entire town is put at risk, Briony will have to decide where her loyalties lie. Will she be Everton's salvation? Or its destruction? Curl up with this cozy fantasy romance and experience Scotland's intriguing folklore, rich culture, and a sweet love story you'll not soon forget.  The Secret of Drulea Cottage is the first book in a series of clean fantasy romances set in 18th-century Scotland. Each book in the Betwixt the Sea and Shore series explores the love story of a different couple, but the plots are all interconnected.

An heiress forced to choose a husband by her next birthday. A former selkie bent on revenge. When a mutually beneficial partnership presents itself, can they set aside their differences long enough to achieve their goals? Muireall Oliver has never had a life of her own. Forever bound by society's expectations, the young heiress fulfills the role she must before retreating to the safety of her garden. Friendship—and love—are things this laird's daughter dare not dream of.But when her parents tell her to choose between two unsuitable men for a husband, desperation drives her to find any means of escape. Even if it means collecting three magical items for the Fair Folk, things she can only obtain with the help of her conniving, disrespectful, and undeniably handsome servant.Niall Moreland—exiled, powerless, broken—has only one goal: settling the scores with the people who destroyed his life. To do that, he'll have to be both cunning and patient. He can't afford to get distracted, least of all by his new master's irritating daughter.But as one of the most influential humans in town, tricking Muireall into owing him a favor could prove useful. He couldn't care less that fairy bargains always come with strings attached; all that matters is that she helps him when the time comes. There's just one small problem: the longer Niall spends with her, the more he starts to wonder if humans aren't as terrible as he thought. And if revenge isn't the thing he wants most. Magical bargains aren't broken lightly, but the cost of success may be too high for either of them to pay. Curl up with this fantasy romance and experience Scotland's intriguing folklore, rich culture, and a love story you'll not soon forget.The Treasure of Rigmore House is the third novel in a series of clean fantasy romances set in 18th-century Scotland. Each book in the Betwixt the Sea and Shore series explores the love story of a different couple, but the plots are all interconnected.

An innkeeper afraid of love. A widowed farmer desperate to protect his unusual son. Will their shared hurts heal or destroy each other?Return to Everton for the story hidden in the shadows of The Secret of Drulea Cottage. . . . In a Scottish village where mythical creatures walk amongst humans, the innkeeper's daughter works hard to maintain her neighbors' respect. But between running Everton Inn and protecting her best friend's secret, Adaira's life is filled to the brim, and it's all she can do to keep everything under control. When Adaira's first love returns to town with mysterious new friends, her orderly life begins to crack. Skeletons from her past start creeping out of the closet, skeletons that threaten much more than just her reputation. When recently widowed John Burgess arrives in Everton, he doesn't intend to stay long. Relationships are dangerous, and keeping his distance from the village residents is necessary to protect his son. But the more time he spends there, the more John realizes raising William alone might be more than he can handle. And that Everton Inn holds a magic of its own, one that could keep him there forever if he's not careful. Only together can Adaira and John prevent William from being lost, but that may require more honesty than either of them is willing to give. The Heart of Everton Inn is the second book in a series of clean fantasy romances set in 18th-century Scotland. It can be read before or after The Secret of Drulea Cottage. Each book in the Betwixt the Sea and Shore series explores the love story of a different couple, but the plots are all interconnected.

He's the bodyguard her fiancé hired. She's the vigilante he swore to take down.In the early Joseon dynasty, noblewoman Lee Chin Sun excels at wearing masks. Not only is she an outlaw fighting for justice, but she's also secretly a gumiho, a nine-tailed fox shapeshifter with a kiss that can kill. But masks are hard to maintain, especially after her fiancé hires a bodyguard to hunt down her alter ego. And when a violent confrontation ends with her guard unknowingly swallowing the source of her magic, she fears a kiss is the only way to get it back.Park Hyun Soo has hit rock bottom. Wrongfully discharged from the king's service and disinherited, he's on a mission to restore his reputation by killing the infamous vigilante threatening his friend's fiancée. Except Lady Lee is far from helpless, and the vigilante has him questioning if he's fighting on the wrong side.As Chin Sun does her best to retrieve her magic and Hyun Soo's walls begin to cave to the fascinating beauty, a greater enemy stalks them from the shadows. Chin Sun's magic could be devastating in the wrong hands, and if they don't find a way to work together, a stolen kiss will be the least of their worries. Gumiho Kiss is a no spice fantasy romance reminiscent of a historical Kdrama and the first book in a series of duologies. Each duology focuses on a different supernatural being—human pairing and features epic battles, lush Korean culture, and swoony romance that never goes beyond kisses.