Napoleon Never Saw These Ladies coming
The Napoleonic wars rage on the Continent, while England’s ballrooms glitter with candlelight and the breath of scandal. Everything is not what it seems. A duke might be a spy. A lady might be a smuggler. The Zodiac is a ring of elite spies loyal to the British crown. They’ll stop at nothing to carry out any mission given. But espionage is never simple, and everyone has a secret.
Every spy will meet their match, igniting passions that can change the course of history. If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if James Bond met Jane Austen, here’s your chance to find out…
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A Heartless Design (Secrets of the Zodiac #1)
An enigmatic woman, a determined spy, and a love that could shake the foundations of Europe…
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“Heartless” Cordelia Bering refuses every marriage offer she receives. Yet men still try to win her, drawn by her sharp wit and intoxicating green eyes. But Cordelia knows a marriage could reveal her deepest secret and truly endanger her life. Besides, she hasn’t met a man worth considering, until…
Sebastien Thorne, a spy in the service of the Crown. One of the elite agents in the group known as the Zodiac, he comes to London determined to solve a mystery with roots on the Continent. He won’t let anything distract him. But is Cordelia a distraction, or the key to the mystery? As he learns more about the “heartless” woman, he becomes embroiled in secrets, plots, and a design that could change the future…and Cordelia is at the center of it all.
The first book in the Secrets of the Zodiac, a series that blends romantic suspense with the high stakes of the Napoleonic War period.
A Reckless Soul (Secrets of the Zodiac #2)
A seductive agent, a disillusioned lord, and a web of deceit only they can untangle…
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Sophie Bertrand is skilled in acting, espionage, and the subtle art of seduction. An independent spirit, she fought her way from rough streets to the top secret circle of spies known as the Zodiac. Her newest assignment is one of her most delicate yet: hunt down a traitor within Britain’s own government. But there’s a catch…this time she can't work alone.
Bruce Allander has a title, honor, wealth...but he’d trade it all to restore his family. The Zodiac gives him a chance for justice in a world that's already taken too much from him. Now he finds himself close to this captivating Frenchwoman—possibly too close. Sophie defies all his expectations, yet in her he senses a kindred soul.
Passion draws the two together, but a web of betrayals threatens to tear them apart. To survive, they have to trust each other. They have to be a little reckless…
The second book in the Secrets of the Zodiac, a series that blends romantic suspense with the high-stakes of the Napoleonic War period.
A Shameless Angel (Secrets of the Zodiac #3)
A courageous codebreaker, a gentleman with a score to settle, and a past that refuses to stay hidden…
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Sarah Brecknell has always had an unusual obsession with numbers. After the unfortunate death of her fiancé, she’s lost her place in society, and her gift has left her alone with a dangerous secret. Sarah must turn to a complete stranger for help—a secret agent in service to the Crown. She has already made one mistake in love. She can’t afford another.
Theodore Markham has plenty of secrets of his own, not least of which his occupation as a spy. Now he is hunting for a traitor. This time is different, though—the rogue was his best friend. The trail goes cold until he meets Sarah, a woman with extraordinary mathematical talents…and an irresistible charm that may be even more dangerous than his adversary.
The third book in the Secrets of the Zodiac, a series that blends romantic suspense with the high-stakes of the Napoleonic War period.
The Lady Dauntless (Secrets of the Zodiac #4)
A fiery lady, a devilish smuggler, and a cargo nations would kill for…
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Gemma Harrington leads a wild, unconventional life among con men and smugglers. She can ride and shoot as well as any man, but she wants to escape the world she’s caught in for something better. Then a mysterious gentleman shows up with a daring proposal. If Gemma helps him infiltrate a smuggling ring, he’ll take her anywhere his ship can sail.
With shady ancestors and a far-away upbringing, Logan Hartley isn’t the typical hero, and that makes him an excellent spy. Logan had to fight for everything he ever wanted: his own ship, his place in the Zodiac, and the respect of his peers. Now he wants Gemma—but he has to stay alive long enough to win her.
As Gemma and Logan follow the trail of a strange criminal, they become targets in a much deadlier game. To expose the truth, they will defy convention and break the rules. And they have to act fast, because their enemies are much closer than they imagine…
The fourth book in the Secrets of the Zodiac, a series that blends romantic suspense with the high-stakes of the Napoleonic War period.
Beneath Sleepless Stars (Secrets of the Zodiac #5)
A lady haunted by nightmares, a duke chased by death, and an answer hidden in the night sky…
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Insomnia and a passion for astronomy keep Lady Violet Holloway awake all night. She’s content to remain alone with her telescopes and treatises, until an unexpected marriage proposal changes everything. Though she’s never met him, Violet is handed off to a lord whose name is only mentioned in whispers.
Alexander Kenyon is the Duke of Dunmere...better known as the Duke of Death, after losing three wives under unusual circumstances. He’s learned his lesson about the dangers of falling in love, so this marriage is purely for convenience. He has no time for a bride anyway, no matter how intriguing she is. As an agent of the Zodiac, he is tasked with solving a string of perplexing murders hinting at a political conspiracy.
As the stars spin overhead, the date of the next murder draws near. Violet and Alex must work together to stop it, or risk losing the life they’ve found together.
The fifth novel in the Secrets of the Zodiac, a series of historical romances: Featuring sexy storylines, complex characters, and international intrigue, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars.
A Mad and Mindless Night (Secrets of the Zodiac #6)
A rogue in search of a new life, a brilliant woman betrayed, and one path through a prison of lies…
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Ashley Allander has been a rake, rogue, scandalmaker, and heartbreaker. Now, with one last chance to redeem his name, he becomes a spy. The Zodiac’s newest recruit leaves London behind to find an elusive inventor, but his target proves far stranger. Ash discovers an aloof host, bright lights in the sky, and a woman who is either an innocent prisoner…or completely mad.
Elanora Morgan is desperate. Her life’s work has been stolen from her. She’s been declared insane and kept far from anyone who might help. She gambles everything on a mysterious newcomer, risking her reputation, her life, and her heart to regain her freedom.
Together, Ash and Nora hold the key to a conspiracy between two warring nations. In the midst of danger, they find an improbable love, and the chance for a new future…if they live long enough to reach it.
The sixth novel in the Secrets of the Zodiac, a series of historical romances: Featuring sexy storylines, complex characters, and international intrigue, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars.
A Most Relentless Gentleman (Secrets of the Zodiac #7)
A lord with two lives, a woman with a broken heart, a scandalous bargain, and a second chance for love…
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Cameron, Lord Deverall, appears to be a completely dissolute dandy, a favorite at London’s fanciest parties, relied upon to speak of nothing serious. In reality, he is a member of the Zodiac, England’s elite spy ring. He can’t let anyone close enough to him learn the truth—especially not his lovely, estranged wife. Unfortunately, he needs her for his next mission.
Lady Genevieve hasn’t seen her maddening husband in three years. Heartbroken after catching him in a scandalous encounter, Gen tossed him out and turned her attention to her heart’s solace: helping London’s poorest children. If she can’t have a family of her own, she’ll be a mother to the world, without Cameron at her side.
But fate brings Cameron and Genevieve together once again, when he offers her a deal she can’t refuse. All she needs to do is let Cameron back into her life for a little while…just long enough to uncover his darkest secrets. Just long enough to learn they’re being pursued by a shadowy nemesis. Just long enough to realize she’s never stopped loving him.
The seventh novel in the Secrets of the Zodiac, a series of historical romances: Featuring sexy storylines, complex characters, and international intrigue, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars.
Breathless in the Dark (Secrets of the Zodiac #8)
A fallen lady, a tortured lord, and an undeniable attraction…
Now available in digital editions. Coming soon to print.
Royce Holmes, the new Earl of Pelham, is also an agent for the Zodiac, England’s elite spy ring. He’s on the trail of a devious forger whose false documents have caused havoc in Britain’s war against Napoleon. On the night Royce vows to hunt down the man, he instead meets a woman who is just as intriguing.
After a devastating encounter with a cruel gentleman, Tamsin Black lives in fear he’ll find her again. A chance meeting with the mysterious Royce seems to offer a new life for her, if only she can keep her secrets hidden. Just a few tiny secrets: her true name, her shameful past, and her link to London’s criminal underworld.
Royce and Tamsin have a lot more in common than they ever expected, and day after day, they find themselves drawn together in the chase for a vicious spy. Night by night, they try to deny the attraction between them. But passion cannot be denied forever, and in the darkness, secrets will be exposed…
The eighth novel in the Secrets of the Zodiac, a series of historical romances: Featuring sexy storylines, complex characters, and international intrigue, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars.
A Fearless Heart (Secrets of the Zodiac #9)
Can love grow on poisoned ground?
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Gabriel Courtenay works tirelessly for the British Crown, part of the elite circle of spies known as the Zodiac. He is afraid of nothing, but his latest assignment may be his most deadly yet. A serial poisoner is taking down England’s most influential politicians and personalities one by one, leaving a grim message behind each time. Gabe puts the clues together to point the way to a mysterious estate with a shadowy owner no one ever sees: Calderwood.
Lady Arcadia has suffered tragedy after tragedy, leaving her a shell of herself. Worse, local rumors have driven most people away from Calderwood. All Arcadia wants is to study botany and chemistry and care for her vast gardens of rare plants, but when a suspiciously handsome new gardener shows up asking questions, she knows she can’t trust him.
When another death strikes too close to home, Arcadia has no choice but to accept the help Gabe offers. As they uproot the twisted trail of an assassin using Arcadia’s scientific advances for evil ends, the two grow ever more entwined. Can Arcadia overcome her greatest fears in time to stop the killer…or will someone she loves become the next victim?
The ninth novel in the Secrets of the Zodiac, a series of historical romances: Featuring sexy storylines, complex characters, and international intrigue, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars.