In this funny Regency romance series, the Shackleford sisters descend on a Regency society that doesn’t know what’s hit it…There was no doubt that things had definitely looked better for Gabriel Atwood, one time Viscount Northwood. Mainly because everyone who knew him or of him almost certainly believed him dead - the bastard who’d betrayed him had made sure of that. His only hope was to seek aid from Nicholas Sinclair, his former mentor, now the current Duke of Blackmore, before his enemies realised that news of his demise had been greatly exaggerated. Unfortunately, on finally reaching the Duke’s estate late on Christmas eve, Atwood discovered the house shrouded in darkness and realised with despair that his grace had undoubtedly chosen to spend the Christmas season elsewhere.Hope Shackleford did not relish spending the festive season under the same roof as her entire family, even though the roof beneath which the gathering was to take place belonged to the Earl of Ravenstone and was far grander than the modest vicarage in which she’d spent her whole life. Indeed, given that her two eldest sisters were married to influential members of the ton, it had to be said that her family were becoming increasingly accustomed to indulgences entirely above their station.Hope on the other hand, despite possessing a head of flaming red hair giving indication to the contrary, was a practical young woman who eschewed both whimsy and optimism, unlike the rest of her eccentric family - in particular her father whose calling as a man of the cloth seemed in recent years to play a secondary role to his passion for meddling in affairs that in Hope’s view were entirely none of his business. Thus, the chances of their Christmas festivities being wholly focused on the simple joys of the season were, in Hope’s opinion, slim to none.After the unexpected appearance of a handsome vagrant who was clearly more than he seemed, Hope had no idea just how correct her misgivings would turn out to be…Perfect for fans of Regency Romances with wit and humor and a little bit of steam.Praise for the Shackleford Sisters:‘Very funny, kept laughing out loud when reading them.’‘Such an entertaining series, full of laughter and delightfully quirky characters.’‘Terrific series, very funny.’‘Thoroughly enjoyed this series, love the humour.’‘There is constant action and so much funny banter, I couldn’t help laughing.’‘These were wonderful. Lots of fun and great love stories.’ Read more

In this funny Regency romance series, the Shackleford sisters descend on a Regency society that doesn’t know what’s hit it…With her four older sisters now married, it’s Patience Shackleford’s turn to take charge of her younger siblings’ education. But given that Patience’s most prodigious skill is lock picking, any abilities she passes on to her younger sisters are unlikely to provide any assistance in the drawing rooms of the genteel, especially as she has no interest in either high society, or horror of horrors… marriage. Indeed, her father the Reverend Augustus Shackleford is firmly of the opinion that the less society knows about his fifth daughter the better…When Grace and Temperance, now married to influential members of the ton, offer to take her in hand and bring her out, both Patience and her father are entirely horrified. For once in total accord, they endeavour to hatch a plan to somehow avoid the upcoming Season.But that’s before a chance meeting with the enigmatic and undeniably handsome Marquis of Guildford when Patience discovers that lock picking is exactly the expertise he happens to be looking for…Perfect for fans of Regency Romances with wit and humor and a little bit of steam.Praise for the Shackleford Sisters:‘Very funny, kept laughing out loud when reading them.’‘Such an entertaining series, full of laughter and delightfully quirky characters.’‘Terrific series, very funny.’‘Thoroughly enjoyed this series, love the humour.’‘There is constant action and so much funny banter, I couldn’t help laughing.’‘These were wonderful. Lots of fun and great love stories.’ Read more

His heart pounding, the man scribbles the words in his notebook as fast as he can: “Woman dead in Highgate. Man in caped coat. Milky way and red streaks. I’m being followed.”Hours later, the man’s cold body lies in the city mortuary, alongside the woman he couldn’t save. And his sister, unconventional nurse Gemma Tate, tracks down troubled police inspector Sebastian Bell to unravel the truth.Sebastian has enough pressure to solve the murder of an aristocratic heiress without Gemma meddling in his case. But the cryptic sentences she brings him from her brother’s notebook could be a crucial lead. If only they knew what “milky way” meant. But as the trail of clues takes them away from the gilded drawing rooms of the nobility and into the dangerous slums of London, how far will their partnership be tested on the quest for justice, and will they both emerge unscathed?Fans of Andrea Penrose, Deanna Raybourn and Carole Lawrence will be hooked on this intricate, compelling mystery set in Victorian London. Readers love Irina’s historical mysteries…‘I loved, loved, loved this story… I couldn’t put the book down… What better way to spend the day but wrapped in a warm blanket and being transported to an adventure.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I absolutely loved this! The plot twist and storyline left me reeling in the best way possible.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I don’t know where to start, but this book has it all and it pulled me in on the first page.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This story is like a slow rollercoaster once it takes off, well, catch your breath!… Couldn’t put it down!!!!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I love the author’s way of writing. The characters are so real and likable. I was surprised at who the killer was and I really couldn’t put the book down. I can’t wait to get into the next book in this series.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I absolutely loved it! I love these characters!… This is a must-read series!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

In this funny Regency romance series, the Shackleford sisters descend on a Regency society that doesn’t know what’s hit it…While Charity Shackleford might be considered far more outspoken than her twin sister Chastity, she was much less inclined to make a complete cake of herself. Something her twin appeared to be doing with increasing regularity.Indeed, when details of Chastity’s latest faux pas threatened to travel beyond the confines of Blackmore, it appeared that removing her from the vicinity was the only answer. Naturally, as always, Grace, the eldest daughter and current Duchess of Blackmore was tasked with picking up the pieces.Unfortunately, just as she was about to inform their father of her intention to take Chastity for a short holiday to their sister Faith in Torquay, the Reverend was unexpectedly called upon to attend his curate’s sadly dying mother. Firmly of the opinion that their father could not be trusted to stay out of mischief long enough to give anybody the last rites, Grace instructed Charity to accompany him.On reaching the trading port of Dartmouth, Charity quickly learned that nothing was as it seemed. Indeed, she discovered her sister’s worst fears were well founded as she, her father and Percy found themself embroiled in a long-standing conspiracy involving smuggling and murder.Only the arrival of the mysterious Jago Carlyon stood between them and the infamous leader of the Hope Cove smuggling ring. Struggling to fight her undeniable attraction to the handsome Cornishman, Charity had to decide whether he could be trusted with her heart, or more importantly her life.Perfect for fans of Regency Romances with wit and humor and a little bit of steam...Praise for the Shackleford Sisters:‘Very funny, kept laughing out loud when reading them.’‘Such an entertaining series, full of laughter and delightfully quirky characters.’‘Terrific series, very funny.’‘Thoroughly enjoyed this series, love the humour.’‘There is constant action and so much funny banter, I couldn’t help laughing.’‘These were wonderful. Lots of fun and great love stories.’ Read more

In this funny Regency romance series, the Shackleford sisters descend on a Regency society that doesn’t know what’s hit it…In the eyes of her family, Chastity Shackleford was impulsive, flighty, overly emotional and inclined to sentimental overtures. All in all, a disaster waiting to happen should she accept the Duke of Blackmore’s offer of a Season in London. But what else was she to do since her twin sister and best friend had abandoned her for the wilds of Cornwall?Naturally she might have hoped that disaster had waited a little longer before striking, but at least she faced the possibility of marriage with someone who had all his own teeth. The fact that the gentleman was also wanted for murder was a little off-putting, but then one couldn’t have everything.When Christian Stanhope was forced to jump ship after being accused of a crime he didn’t commit, he’d never expected to return to England. But then he’d never expected to become the next Earl of Cottesmore either.However, if he was to survive the merciless world of England’s aristocracy, clearing his name was essential. And for that he needed the help of his former First Lieutenant Nicholas Sinclair, now the Duke of Blackmore. But first he had to convince the Duke that he was not guilty of a heinous murder committed seventeen years earlier. A task easier said than done.But just when he despaired of ever finding the real culprit and bringing him to justice, help, or possibly hindrance, arrived from an unexpected quarter…Perfect for fans of Regency Romances with wit and humour and a little bit of steam...Praise for the Shackleford Sisters:‘Very funny, kept laughing out loud when reading them.’‘Such an entertaining series, full of laughter and delightfully quirky characters.’‘Terrific series, very funny.’‘Thoroughly enjoyed this series, love the humour.’‘There is constant action and so much funny banter, I couldn’t help laughing.’‘These were wonderful. Lots of fun and great love stories.’'I laughed, cried and wondered what the Reverend would be getting up to next. Can’t wait for the next book.' Read more

In this funny Regency romance series, the Shackleford sisters descend on a Regency society that doesn’t know what’s hit it…Prudence Shackleford had not expected to be a spinster at three and twenty, but unfortunately, as she’d quickly discovered, very few men were prepared to tolerate either her ghoulish sense of humour, or her macabre taste in literature. And those were the ones she’d got as far as holding a conversation with.When invited to London by the Duke and Duchess of Blackmore to witness the Coronation of King George IV, she was equal parts horrified and intrigued. Especially after a chance meeting with a Bow Street Runner on the trail of conspirators it was feared were planning to murder the King.Jamie Fitzroy had been a Bow Street Runner for five years. In that time he’d risen swiftly up the ranks, gaining a reputation for both ruthlessness and guile. Such were his successes in ridding London's streets of thieves and murderers, his name had become almost legendary.But in the wake of the Cato Street Conspiracy, he was now on the trail of a gang intending to assassinate the King during his own Coronation. And with less than two weeks to go, and a London packed to bursting, the stakes had never been higher.The last thing he had time for was a russet haired chit who was too ripe and ready by half – even if she did haunt his dreams every night…Perfect for fans of Regency Romances with wit and humour and a little bit of steam...Praise for the Shackleford Sisters:‘Very funny, kept laughing out loud when reading them.’‘Such an entertaining series, full of laughter and delightfully quirky characters.’‘Terrific series, very funny.’‘Thoroughly enjoyed this series, love the humour.’‘There is constant action and so much funny banter, I couldn’t help laughing.’‘These were wonderful. Lots of fun and great love stories.’'I laughed, cried and wondered what the Reverend would be getting up to next. Can’t wait for the next book.' Read more

A National Bestselling Historical Romance from USA Today Bestseller Grace CallawayAn honorable policeman vows to help a scandalous beauty find her kidnapped daughter. His greatest risk? Losing his heart..."For readers who crave sexy, exciting Regency romance with a fresh plot and intriguing characters, I would highly recommend HER PROTECTOR'S PLEASURE." -Night Owl Reviews"If you love Elizabeth Hoyt, I strongly suggest this book for you!" -Sara, GoodreadsShe Breaks Society's RulesWealthy widow Lady Marianne Draven is as notorious for her behavior as she is for her beauty. Unbeknownst to the ton, however, her scandalous image obscures a desperate quest: to find her kidnapped daughter. Clever and daring, Marianne will stop at nothing to get her little girl back...and the last thing that she expects is for her heart to get in the way.He Stands for Justice and OrderA man of honor, Thames River Policeman Ambrose Kent has devoted his life to duty and doing what is right. He takes on a risky yet lucrative assignment to save his father from financial ruin. Fate has him investigating a mysterious and unscrupulous beauty, a lady he has no right to desire...and no power to resist.When Two Opposing Forces CollidePassion ignites between the unlikely lovers. As secrets unravel, can Marianne and Kent trust one another and work together to rescue her child from a dangerous foe? Can their love survive betrayal...and will Marianne surrender to Her Protector's Pleasure?Grace's books feature sizzling hot historical romance, fun and feel-good happily ever afters, and exciting mystery and adventure. Her books are standalones which can also be enjoyed as part of her interconnected series.Mayhem in Mayfair (hot Regency romance)Her Husband's Harlot (Helena & Nicholas)Her Wanton Wager (Percy & Gavin)Her Protector's Pleasure (Marianne & Ambrose)Her Prodigal Passion (Charity & Paul)Heart of Enquiry (Kent family saga)Prequel Novella: The Widow Vanishes (Will & Annabel)The Duke Who Knew Too Much (Alaric & Emma)M is for Marquess (Gabriel & Thea)The Lady Who Came in from the Cold (Marcus & Penny)The Viscount Always Knocks Twice (Richard & Violet)Never Say Never to an Earl (Sinjin & Polly)The Gentleman Who Loved Me (Andrew & Primrose)Game of Dukes (hot Victorian romance)The Duke Identity (Harry & Tessa)Enter the Duke (Ransom & Maggie)Regarding the Duke (Garrity & Gabby)The Duke Redemption (Wick & Beatrice)The Return of the Duke (Knight & Fancy)Lady Charlotte's Society of Angels (hot Victorian romance)Olivia and the Masked Duke (Olivia & Ben)Pippa and the Prince of Secrets (Pippa & Cullen)Fiona and the Enigmatic Earl (Fiona & Thomas)Glory and the Master of Shadows (Glory & Wei)Charlotte and the Seductive Spymaster (Now available for preorder!) Read more

The moment I stray into the kingpin’s path, I’m his lucky girl… But there’s a price to payRunning for my life into his London mafia territory, immediately I’m being watched. And my luck changes. I win a competition. I land my dream job. My whole wishlist is gifted to me.The shadowy billionaire kingpin with violet eyes is my new neighbor and my boss. Twice my age, he’s dangerous, handsome, and compelling. I have to know more.The line between stalker and stalked blurs.Then he catches me, and it’s clear I’ve been the prey all along. Because the mafia boss won’t take no for an answer…Spoiled by my Stalker is a sweet and spicy mafia instalove romance with an innocent heroine who goes from rags to riches, and the morally gray kingpin who loves to take care of his good girl. Read more

A spirited young lady with a dream. A duke in disguise. A compromising situation.Lucy Bell burns with determination. Convinced an arrogant aristocrat is to blame for her expulsion from her beloved school, the penniless girl sets out to visit her best friend to help her undo the catastrophe. But when a storm on the road leaves her in a compromising position with a handsome gardener, she is swept away by his gruff kindness.Henry, Duke of Ashmore, lives and breathes duty. So, though he suspects he’ll regret it, he grudgingly offers the chatterbox with the bouncy curls a seat in his coach. But despite her attracting disasters, he somehow finds himself sharing his long-buried emotions with the disarmingly unconventional woman.Shocked when her charming Henry is revealed to be the duke she thought she’d loathe, a floundering Lucy tries to gain his trust… but only manages to leave mayhem in her wake as she falls from one mishap into another. And Henry is mystified when he pledges to do the honourable thing, only to have the spirited mischief-maker give him a sound set-down.When scandal strikes and her past finally catches up with her, Lucy faces an impossible dilemma. Will her love ruin those dearest to her heart?For the Duke of Secrets is not the only one wearing a disguise.If you like cheeky heroines, light-hearted banter, and unexpected twists, then you’ll adore Sofi Laporte’s charming masquerade. Lucy and the Duke of Secrets is a sweet, mischievous regency romp and part of the Wishing Well series, which can be read in any order:Arabella and the Reluctant DukeBirdie and the Beastly DukePenelope and the Wicked Duke Read more

From USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a sassy and sweet romance about an Irish rebel who falls in love with the wrong girl. Full of witty banter and swoony moments, it's the perfect romantic comedy to binge on.Dear Diary, I might have gotten myself into a wee bit of trouble—and I'm not talking about the "court mandated community service," or “therapy sessions from bashing a bloke in the head" kind of trouble. I wish it were that simple. Nope. I’m talking about the "falling in love with one of my client's daughters,” kind of trouble . . . The kind of problem I can’t talk my way out of when the truth gets out.How I ended up with her phone is a long story—and when she called to get it back, I took things a bit too far. One innocent exchange wound up leading to so much more.Fun, new, and totally immune to my charm, Sutton is different. And I had no idea she was the daughter of Foster Green. Blame it on the dark colored stout running through my veins, pushing me toward one bad decision after another. Pushing me toward her even though I know right from wrong; even though she's my client's daughter. Dating her might be the best or worst decision I've ever made. Only time, whiskey, and one more roll around the mattress with her will tell. Roark Read more

He arrived on a warm summer’s day…Malakai Azaiah Dunbar, a loner whose home was the ocean I adored.I was eighteen, he was thirty-six.My foolish heart was stolen by a man who refused to accept I existed. A forbidden kiss sending him back into the arms of the ocean.I was nineteen. He was thirty-seven.He was changed. Cruel. Abrasive. Until he wasn't and I gave him something precious.I'm twenty. He’s thirty-eight.Just like the ocean we both adore, Malakai is mysterious, tumultuous, dangerous and not to be tamed. Fear has kept us apart for too long, but I'm not afraid anymore. It's time to lay everything on the line. It's time to bring him home. **This is a standalone, age gap, contemporary romance with high heat levels and a love story that might just make you weep. Read more

Jaxon King is a work of art—beautiful, unique… priceless.I meet him when he admires my artwork at a hotel opening.He’s older, sophisticated… a gentleman.At least he is with his clothes on.Out of them… well, that’s a masterpiece in itself.But even a connection as strong as ours means nothing once the champagne wears off.A promise to call me.Then… nothing.When he turns up as my new boss on the biggest project of my career, I try my hardest to turn the page and leave him in the past.Only, he isn’t a memory I can simply erase.No matter how hard I try.We have this pull to one another… two colours that merge and create something heavenly.But he screws up the paper and leaves me crumpled… torn.Maybe it’s all an illusion and I should erase him from my heart once and for all?If only we could draw our own path through life.Start over.But it’s never as simple as erasing the past, not when you’re drawn to Mr. King.★★★★★This is a steamy, contemporary romance intended for readers aged 18 years and olderCW - Cancer, pregnancy, grief Read more

DEATH of a PENNILESS POET Gabriel Travis – a poet and book binder – has lived and worked above the popular bookshop in Chipping Common for many years. His story is tragic, his murder even more so. The police are convinced the bookshop owner is the culprit; the elderly and erudite, Ezekiel Melnyk. Adeline Fanshawe is less convinced, indeed she is outraged that the police could even consider such a thing of the venerable bookseller. She naturally turns to Miss Busby, persuading her to bring her sleuthing skills to unpick the truth of the matter. In doing so, Miss Busby uncovers another tragic mystery, one that has lain dormant for far too many years.If you love Miss Marple, you'll love this! Read more

Meet Detectives Slater and Norman, an unlikely crime-solving duo. They might seem like they have nothing in common, except a love of doughnuts and banter. But they never give up on a case, no matter how tough things get . . .Please note, this book was previously published as The Red Telephone Box.It starts with a phone call in the dead of night.A flat is burning, in a tower block on the edge of town. Detective Slater would know the address anywhere — Detective Norman’s place! Slater races round there, heart thumping, to find a blazing inferno.If Norman is home tonight, there’s no way he’s getting out alive.The flat turns out to be empty. But Slater’s relief soon turns to panic. Next morning, Norman is nowhere to be found. Not at his flat, not down the station. Nowhere.Slater needs to find his buddy. And fast. It’s not like Norm to do a disappearing act. What made him leave Tinton — or who?A shady figure is spotted, hanging round Norman’s flat in a cloud of cigarette smoke. Slater will stop at nothing to track this mystery man. But little does he suspect where the hunt will end: a red telephone box in a picture-perfect little village.Is this the final call for Slater and Norman?This absolutely gripping detective mystery full of twists and turns is perfect for fans of Rachel McLean, J.D. Kirk, Pauline Rowson, Elly Griffiths, Matt Brolly and Simon McCleave.READERS LOVE DETECTIVES SLATER AND NORMAN:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another wonderful British murder mystery. The two main detectives are a hoot.’ Virginia⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book . . . the plot has more turns than a plate full of spaghetti. Purely entertaining.’ Mary⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Brilliant!!!!! I stumbled upon this book . . . and I am not disappointed. It has suspense, mystery and murder . . . what more could you ask for.’ Colleen⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Ford knows how to create characters . . . polar opposites who become mates . . . a perfect English mystery.’ Paul R.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So twisted that I had a real hard time figuring out who did it and who was lying. This author is really talented.’ LeeMEET THE DETECTIVESDS David Slater is a youngish (not quite forty, thank you!) copper who knows his quiet corner of Hampshire like the back of his hand. The ladies can’t resist his strong, silent manners and bestubbled charms. But among the top brass, he’s persona non grata. Smooth-talking is not one of Slater’s many strengths. And so, he ends up unfairly blamed for a botched operation in the city. Will his unlikely new partnership with DS Norman Norman be the saving of his career?Before he moved to Wales, DS Norman Norman — so good they named him twice — once patrolled the twisty streets of Tinton. His shabby dress sense and aversion to the gym may raise more than a few sniggers among the younger recruits down in Tinton. But what he lacks in fitness, he more than makes up for with hard-won experience and crime-solving nous. Will they be enough to win him the respect of his new partner?ALSO BY P.F. FORDDETECTIVES SLATER AND NORMANBook 1: DEATH BY CARPETBook 2: DEATH BY PLANEBook 3: DEATH BY NIGHTBook 4: DEATH BY KITCHEN SINKBook 5: DEATH BY TELEPHONE BOXTHE WEST WALES MURDER MYSTERIES (which feature DS Norman Norman)Prequel: A DATE WITH DEATHBook 1: A BODY ON THE BEACHBook 2: A BODY OUT AT SEABook 3: A BODY DOWN THE LANEBook 4: A BODY AT THE FARMHOUSEBook 5: A BODY IN THE COTTAGE Read more

Elizabeth has fine eyes, no wealth, and eminently unsuitable connections. Darcy finds that he can neither act on his feelings for her nor wish them away.Elizabeth Bennet happens upon Georgiana in Ramsgate, along with her companion and an old family friend. Her new acquaintance seems to have everything: family, fortune and love. But when Elizabeth observes some strange things, she suspects that all is not as it appears, and a few well-intentioned words set into motion a surprising series of events.Fitzwilliam Darcy’s desperate search for his missing sister leads him to meet a young lady, Miss Elizabeth Bennet, who has fine eyes but lacks wealth and has completely unsuitable connections. His mind is made up; he will depart Ramsgate and forget this woman. His heart has other ideas.Wickham threatens to make trouble for both the Darcys and the Bennets. Mr. Darcy has spent years cleaning up Wickham’s trail of debts and other indiscretions, never able to bring himself to take decisive action. Surely there is a way to deal with this miscreant once and for all? Read more

Meet Detectives Slater and Norman, an unlikely crime-solving duo. They might seem like they have nothing in common, except a love of doughnuts and banter. But they never give up on a case, no matter how tough things get . . .Please note, this book was previously published as The Wrong Man.Detectives Slater and Norman receive an unexpected call. The well-heeled residents of exclusive Bishop’s Common keep to themselves and have no need to trouble the police.But not today. Forty-something Diana Woods lies face-down on her kitchen floor, dressed in a slinky black negligee. Stabbed in the back as she stood at her kitchen sink, filling the kettle.Slater and Norman quickly deduce that Mrs Woods must have known her killer. So who did she let into her home that evening?Suspicion immediately falls on her estranged husband. According to the neighbours, he’s a vile bully. Diana was attractive and fun-loving, and for too long, he made her life a misery.But was Mrs Woods the perfect wife she appeared to be?As Slater and Norman dig deeper, they discover that nothing about this case is what it seems. Could they have the wrong man in their sights?This absolutely gripping detective mystery full of twists and turns is perfect for fans of Rachel McLean, J.D. Kirk, Pauline Rowson, Elly Griffiths, Matt Brolly and Simon McCleave.READERS LOVE DETECTIVES SLATER AND NORMAN:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another wonderful British murder mystery. The two main detectives are a hoot.’ Virginia⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book . . . the plot has more turns than a plate full of spaghetti. Purely entertaining.’ Mary⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Brilliant!!!!! I stumbled upon this book . . . and I am not disappointed. It has suspense, mystery and murder . . . what more could you ask for.’ Colleen⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Ford knows how to create characters . . . polar opposites who become mates . . . a perfect English mystery.’ Paul R.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So twisted that I had a real hard time figuring out who did it and who was lying. This author is really talented.’ LeeMEET THE DETECTIVESDS David Slater is a youngish (not quite forty, thank you!) copper who knows his quiet corner of Hampshire like the back of his hand. The ladies can’t resist his strong, silent manners and bestubbled charms. But among the top brass, he’s persona non grata. Smooth-talking is not one of Slater’s many strengths. And so, he ends up unfairly blamed for a botched operation in the city. Will his unlikely new partnership with DS Norman Norman be the saving of his career?Before he moved to Wales, DS Norman Norman — so good they named him twice — once patrolled the twisty streets of Tinton. His shabby dress sense and aversion to the gym may raise more than a few sniggers among the younger recruits down in Tinton. But what he lacks in fitness, he more than makes up for with hard-won experience and crime-solving nous. Will they be enough to win him the respect of his new partner?ALSO BY P.F. FORDDETECTIVES SLATER AND NORMANBook 1: DEATH BY CARPETBook 2: DEATH BY PLANEBook 3: DEATH BY NIGHTBook 4: DEATH BY KITCHEN SINKTHE WEST WALES MURDER MYSTERIES (which feature DS Norman Norman)Prequel: A DATE WITH DEATHBook 1: A BODY ON THE BEACHBook 2: A BODY OUT AT SEABook 3: A BODY DOWN THE LANEBook 4: A BODY AT THE FARMHOUSEBook 5: A BODY IN THE COTTAGE Read more

“You can sell Pemberley and settle as many debts as possible. Or you could marry a wealthy woman and use her fortune to restore it.” Fitzwilliam Darcy, heir to a mountain of debt, a tarnished family name, and a crumbling estate finds himself confronted by an unthinkable choice. Knowing it is a last chance to save his birthright, he agrees to an arranged marriage with Miss Elizabeth Bennet, ward of her wealthy but vulgar uncle, Mr Gardiner. Despite entering into the marriage understanding what he is giving up, he soon finds himself resenting the actions of his forebears and the choices he feels he was forced to make.Elizabeth Bennet knows that marrying a gentleman of high birth would allow her to reclaim the social status she lost when her father died. Having been approached by men falsely proclaiming their affection for her, she embraces the opportunity to set the terms of her marriage openly and honestly. After meeting Mr Darcy and his sister, Elizabeth is determined to give them the home and care they deserve. Believing she and Mr Darcy have a common understanding of what their union will be like, she has high hopes for a happy future.A friendship between them soon promises to bloom into something more romantic but Darcy has unresolved issues in his past that will not remain hidden. Dismayed, Darcy at last confronts his errors…but is it too late for he and Elizabeth to find happiness together?The Marriage Bargain is a forced or contracted marriage variation of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice and will be enjoyed by fans of Georgette Heyer's A Civil Contract and other regency romances. Read more

An old mystery, a murdered stranger and a notebook full of secrets turns a quaint village upside down with fear and suspicion.At the reading of their mother’s will, the lives of twin sisters Imogen and Ophelia are changed forever. In addition to leaving them the family home in the quaint village of Saffron Weald, their mother’s last request is that they retire together in the cottage, Badger’s Hollow. Ophelia, a retired musician, and Imogen, a recently widowed mother of two grown children, jump at the chance since they are still in good health.Their arrival coincides with the annual village fete, and they readily agree to lend a hand with the tug of war. However, when they go to the supply tent to retrieve the rope, they discover the body of a visiting young journalist. Before the arrival of the hapless village constable, the sisters scour the murder scene and discover several clues including a notebook in the girl’s bag filled with detailed notes on the villagers including one that hits shockingly close to home. Intrigued, the discovery propels them into investigating the murder themselves, taking them on a journey fraught with suspicion, startling revelations, and danger.Will the sisters succeed in bringing the ruthless murderer to justice or will they become victims of a predator desperate to keep their dark secrets hidden?Join these delightful and amusing elderly sleuths on their first detecting adventure and meet a whole cast of colorful and quirky characters.Fans of Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple will fall in love with the smart and sassy sisters in this delightful new series. Read more

How can a bachelor and a single woman raise two children together—unless they marry?Elizabeth never visits Pemberley and no one ever elopes, but when a tragic accident befalls Jane and her husband, Elizabeth is determined to flaunt every societal rule there is to continue caring for her niece and nephew. Mr. Darcy means to do the same for his godchildren. But how can a bachelor and a single woman raise the children together—unless they marry?Can a marriage of convenience blossom into love? A slow burn, closed door variation. Read more

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