Jennifer Monroe

When the Christmas spirit fills the air, a tale of love and destiny unfolds. Headstrong and spirited, Miss Amy Felton yearns to embark on a grand adventure across the vast ocean to America. There's just one problem. The man who possesses her heart has no desire to leave England. With her father threatening to marry her off to another suitor, Amy needs Tobias not only to commit to her dream, but to her heart as well. Mr. Tobias Deverell, second son of a baron and a devoted man of the cloth, is in love with Amy. But with his future firmly rooted in England, he does not share his future wife's dream of moving abroad. Nor can he bring himself to tell her how much she consumes him. After all, strong men do not go about spewing words of love. With Christmas Eve fast approaching, Amy searches for a solution to bridge the divide between their hearts. When she acquires a mistletoe rumored to possess mystical powers, Amy hopes it may be the very thing to ignite Tobias's heart. As the holiday draws nearer, Tobias must grapple with the conflict between his duty to the Church and the undeniable pull of his heart towards Amy. Can he find a way to reconcile the two before it's too late? Mistletoe Magic is a sweet Regency romance that explores the joys and challenges of love during a time when miracles are possible.

Prepare for a dazzling clash of hearts and wits in the spirited world of Lady Penelope Baxter and the formidable Duke of St. Cross

Dive into a world of whimsical tales and hidden desires as Lady Olivia Burnsworth, the enchanting storyteller with dreams of the grand London stage, finds herself entangled in a web of fiction and love When her father's matchmaking plans threaten to shatter her dreams, Olivia is swept away to the intriguing realm of Lady Marigold's Matchmaking service.

Embark on a thrilling journey through the winding streets of London, where scandalous secrets and stolen hearts collide

In this sweet Regency romance by USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Monroe, a young woman fights for a second chance with a former captain who is haunted by his past. A Captain lost at seaAfter a devastating shipwreck kills several of his crewmen, Captain Luke Bannerman has sworn off all aspects of his former life-including Miss Ruth Lockhart, the flaming-haired beauty he once loved. Now working for the Bow Street Runners, Luke is sent to the small village of Chatsworth to investigate a decades-old murder involving the headmistress of the very school Ruth attends. Although he has a duty to fulfill, the old feelings he has shut away resurface, making him reconsider what he has cast off... Her love will bring him homeMiss Ruth Lockhart once dreamed of marrying Captain Bannermann and sailing the high seas. But a heartbreaking letter brought that dream to a crashing end. When the handsome Luke unexpectantly reappears, Ruth finds the strong and gentle man gone, replaced by one who is broken and lost. Although her heart yearns for a second chance, Ruth knows the cost of having her captain returned to her may prove to be more than she can pay. Only the truth will calm a storm of secrets... Suspecting a second chance is on the horizon, Ruth aids Luke in the search for the truth. But as the investigation unfolds, Ruth realizes her own secrets may be the very thing that will keep them apart. As for Luke, he must decide which man he wants to be-the brave captain Ruth once knew or the Bow Street Runner who uncovers an unsettling truth that could ruin their chance at happiness... The Sisterhood of Secrets#1 Duke of Madness#2 Baron of Rake Street#3 Marquess of Magic#4 Earl of Deception#5 Knight of Destiny#6 Captain of Second Chances Prequel: Gentleman of Christmas Past

A lady determined to find love. A gentleman wanting her hand in marriage. A Christmas story you will never forget. Miss Agnes Fitzsimmons will do whatever it takes to catch the eye of one Mr. Phillip Rutley. Even if it means bribing a courier to deliver letters to him herself. Tall and handsome, Phillip is everything Agnes's heart desires for Christmas. But looming financial burdens are keeping him from asking that one important question. Will he ever propose marriage? Phillip Rutley has always thought Agnes the loveliest woman he had ever met. The more time they spend together only makes his feelings for her stronger. Smart, witty, and beautiful, she is everything he could ever want in a wife. But with bankruptcy looming over him, Phillip postpones not only asking for her hand but also turning over his heart to her as well. They each have one wish for Christmas. As Christmas Eve draws closer, Phillip searches for a way to provide everything they will need for a comfortable life together. And for Agnes, she must also draw on her own strengths so they both can have the happily ever after they deserve. This Christmas novella is the prequel to USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Monroe's new SISTERHOOD OF SECRETS series. The novella was previously published in the Holiday Anthology: Naughty or Nice. The novella can be read as a standalone book.

In this sweet Regency romance by USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Monroe, a strongheaded woman meets her match when an arrogant knight vows to take over the very theater she cherishes. A Knight with a destiny. A secret that can unravel it. Sir Aaron Kirkwood knows no woman can resist his good looks or charms. With no time for romance, his focus is on the local theater, which he hopes to turn into a gentlemen's club. His first point of resistance, however, comes from a wild and undisciplined beauty from the local school for young women. Miss Dunston is flirty, and her pouty lips are tempting, but Aaron knows what it will take to tame her. Her beauty is her strength, and she'll use it to guarantee the arrogant knight's failure. A secret past has ensured that no man will ever be able to love Miss Louisa Dunston, thus forever sealing her destiny. Living part of her life as a lie, she uses her looks to hide the pain she carries inside. When a handsome yet arrogant knight attempts to purchase the local theater, Louisa knows she must do whatever it takes to stop him. Even if it means lowering herself to his standards and playing a dangerous and flirtatious game. Two secrets, one destiny. Sir Aaron finds that with each talk of compromise, the passion and kisses he shares with Louisa are becoming too much to resist. As his feelings change, he fears she may learn the secret behind his newly bestowed title. And for Louisa, what begins as a way to save the theater turns into something far more pleasurable. In their quest for love, can they accept one another's pasts and change their destinies forever? The Sisterhood of Secrets#1 Duke of Madness#2 Baron of Rake Street#3 Marquess of Magic#4 Earl of Deception#5 Knight of Destiny#6 Captain of Second Chances

Jennifer Monroe spins a tantalizing tale of two very unlikely lovers in this intriguing friends-to-lovers Regency romance between a young beauty and a scarred beast of an earl, who is dead-set on vengeance. To get his revenge, he needs a fianc e... Nicholas, Lord Dowding, is a dangerous and reckless man. For more than five years, revenge has been the earl's only goal as he traveled England seeking to ruin the lives of those who once wronged his family. Earning himself the moniker "Earl of Deception" for his deadly, scheming ways, Nicholas is close to putting the past to rest once and for all. The only problem? He'll need a woman by his side to do it. To play the role of a lifetime, she'll bargain her heart... Her education could never have prepared the romantic dreamer Miss Jenny Clifton, for a man like Nicholas. When the earl arrives at the school to call in a favor she never expected to have to repay, Jenny is quickly caught up in a dangerous game where she must first pose as his fianc e. Nicholas is dashing but ruthless, and his heart is heavily scarred by his past when he asks Jenny to pose as his fianc e. But she can't help being drawn to this man who blazes with passion wherever he goes. The greatest deception of all... She's just a lovestruck silly schoolgirl who owes him a favor. Their burgeoning friendship is a bonus, but what he requires of her is strictly business. It's a simple enough plan-in theory.... Is between a man and his unruly heart. But Nicholas finds Jenny is one entanglement he cannot easily escape. While the girl is vexingly naive and innocent, she also burns with a beauty and sensuality that makes his heart beat faster. Soon Nicholas finds himself brought to his knees by a woman who holds a power even greater than that of deception: love. The Sisterhood of Secrets Series#1 Duke of Madness#2 Baron of Rake Street#3 Marquess of Magic#4 Earl of Deception#5 Knight of Destiny#6 Captain of Second Chances

In this mesmerizing Regency romance by Jennifer Monroe, a mysterious marquess and a misunderstood beauty need to realize that when love and magic mingle with desire, the results can be extraordinary... Spellbound by a glamorous man... Miss Diana Kendricks is the rarest of young women: She is actually looking forward to becoming a lifelong spinster Disillusioned by what she has seen of married life, she eagerly awaits the day when she is considered securely "on the shelf." However, Diana fails to take into account the most treacherous twist-her own traitorous heart, which finds itself skipping a beat when she meets Lord James Barrington, mysteriously labeled as the Marquess of Magic. Love is the greatest enchantment of all... Lord Barrington has always loved magic. Since childhood, he has found it thrilling to perform illusions and conjurations, to shock an audience, and leave them breathless. But in ordinary life, no magic can vanish away the dangerous secret he hides. James should not even be considering marriage. But when he chances upon Diana, she seems like his perfect match-beautiful, witty, with similar interests to his own. He cannot risk losing her to another suitor, and soon James has hopelessly ensnared both their hearts. But James's secret will not stay hidden in the shadows. When it comes to love, the truth may be the greatest magic trick of all-and James must soon reveal it, lest he lose his one true love forever... Sisterhood of Secrets#1 Duke of Madness#2 Baron of Rake Street#3 Marquess of Magic#4 Earl of Deception#5 Knight of Destiny#6 Captain of Second Chances

In this Regency romance by Jennifer Monroe, an infamous rake and a penniless woman find themselves entangled in a liaison based on lies... and love. A woman he overhears at a party boasting of her family's wealth. A woman who can change his life forever if she can believe just one little lie. A woman named Miss Emma Hunter... Lord St. John's reckless ways at the Rake Street Gaming Hell has driven his estate to near bankruptcy. In desperation, Andrew relies on his one saving grace-charm. With each sweet kiss and tender whisper of love, he convinces na ve, wealthy women to part with both jewelry and coin. Still falling short, Andrew sets his sights on a beautiful young lady who apparently comes with the largest dowry he's ever known. The man whose great wealth can purchase her hand. The man who can save her heart if he believes just one little lie. A man named Andrew St. John, whose charm she cannot resist. Miss Emma Hunter never forgot her introduction to the infamous Baron of Rake Street. The kiss he'd demanded left her breathless-and stole her heart. Unfortunately, her father has promised her hand to another, so any notion of love with Andrew is just a dream. But when Lord St. John requests to call on her, he makes her believe dreams can come true. From seedy gaming hells to abandoned castles, Andrew is running out of time to right the wrongs of his past. Now the problem is not only his near-ruined estate, but the growing feelings he has for Emma. To win her heart, he must tell the truth-a game of chance with the highest stakes he has ever played. Sisterhood of Secrets#1 Duke of Madness#2 Baron of Rake Street#3 Marquess of Magic

In this opposites-attract Regency romance by Jennifer Monroe, a duke who fears he will become mad like his father and a woman afraid of what the future will hold find themselves in a romance born out of madness. A duke searching for luck. A woman looking for love. And a romance of two opposites that definitely attract. A chance encounter with a handsome duke takes Miss Julia Wallace's breath away. He is wealthy, powerful, and sinfully attractive. Everything a woman might desire in a man-until he accuses her of stealing his lucky pocket watch. To compensate for the duke's upset, the headmistress of Mrs. Rutley's School for Young Women offers Julia's company as replacement for the lost timepiece-a new good luck charm of sorts., Julia reluctantly agrees to the ruse, although she doesn't share the same belief in chance. To her surprise, however, she finds a wounded soul hiding behind the reclusive duke's haughty exterior. As Julia begins to fall for Elmhurst, she wonders if it is madness to fall in love with a duke who thinks himself incapable of returning it... Matthew, 5th Duke of Elmhurst, has outright dismissed the notion of love. After all, if he is destined to become as mad as his father, why make any prospective bride suffer? His only comfort in life is his expanding empire-all brought about thanks to the luck of a family heirloom. After a visit to Mrs. Rutley's School for Young Women, Matthew is horrified to find his lucky pocket watch missing. He has no doubt that the beautiful young woman he bumped into used her alluring smile to distract him while picking his pocket. He accepts the headmistress' proposition in the hopes of obtaining a confession and retrieving the family heirloom. What he doesn't expect is to find Miss Julia Wallace so enchanting. Conflicted, Matthew finds his beautiful new companion too strong to resist. Does love have a place in his life after all? Or is Matthew's luck destined to run out? Sisterhood of Secrets#1 Duke of Madness#2 Baron of Rake Street#3 Marquess of Magic

Miss Juliet Lambert has waited her entire life for her debut into society, for she knows her worth as the daughter of a baron. Although other women speak of love, Juliet only desires a man who realizes her beauty and can provide her with the lavish things she deserves. Daniel Haskins has been employed at Scarlett Hall since he was a boy of twelve, and he has loved Miss Juliet from the moment he first saw her. Although he understands he must keep his love for her hidden, he wants nothing more than to please the beautiful woman who always wears a mischievous smile. When Juliet injures her ankle in a fall, she is forced to miss the season and remain at home, much to her chagrin. Her mother insists that she considers allowing one Lord Parsons to call, and although he is handsome and wealthy, he is much too arrogant for Juliet's liking. In order to vent out her frustrations on the unfairness of life, Juliet finds solace speaking with Daniel, the stable boy. As the weeks pass, Juliet begins to see Daniel not as a man who can provide her with the finest of dresses but rather the love she needs in her heart. And although Daniel would wish nothing more than to be with her, he knows their relationship would surely be forbidden by her mother. As Lord Parsons' calls become more frequent, a dark secret lingers over Scarlett Hall, and the voice of shadow past may force Juliet into the very arms of the man she does not love. Voices of Shadows Past is the third book in the Secrets of Scarlett Hall series. It can be read as a stand-alone novel but is best enjoyed after reading book one Whispers of Light and book two Echoes of the Heart. Filled with clean romance, adventure, and a dash of mystery-and perhaps a bit of mischievousness-Voices of Shadows Past promises to be a page-turner.

For 150 years the magnificent Scarlett Hall has stood proud. However, the secrets it holds threaten to destroy it and the family who lives within. Miss Hannah Lambert has dismissed any notion of love and courting as foolishness and has gone so far as to feign illness to miss her debut into society the previous year. With a new season upon her, she desperately seeks a way to remain at Scarlett Hall and continue with her true love-writing. Lord John Stanford, Marquess of Greyhedge, leads a life too lively by society's standards. When he finds himself in a situation from which he is unable to disentangle himself, he runs to the home of his cousin, Laurence Redbrook, Duke of Ludlow, to seek refuge. When Laurence asks him to entertain his sister-in-law, Hannah, he readily agrees if it means he may earn his cousin's good favor. From Astley's Circus to fine balls, the season is far grander than Hannah would have ever expected, made more enjoyable in the company of John. Not only is the man handsome, but like her, he enjoys reading, poetry, and the theater. As new feelings arise, Hannah wishes to embrace them, but she worries that John may be hiding something from her. Although John's fondness for Hannah began as a ruse, he finds that his newfound feelings for her are true and vows to change his ways. However, as the two journey through the London season together, it may not be only John's past that returns to haunt them. For a secret deep within the walls of Scarlett Hall threatens to rise that will not only ruin Hannah, but her entire family, as well. Echoes of the Heart is the second book in the Secrets of Scarlett Hall series. It can be read as a stand-alone novel but is best enjoyed after reading book one Whispers of Light. Filled with romance, adventure, and a dash of mystery, Echoes of the Heart promises to be a page-turner.

In this stunning series debut from bestselling author Jennifer Monroe, a mother's mysterious request to a Duke reveals family secrets - and invokes romance - for her young daughters... After the death of her husband, Mrs. Isabella Barnett has returned to her mother's protection. With a shattered heart and refusing to love again, Isabel seeks to find refuge by hiding in the one place she will be safe - Scarlett Hall - the ancient estate belonging to her family. However, Isabel's cloak of safety is threatened when her mother reveals to her a secret, one that will forever change her life. The family estate is near bankruptcy, and Isabel is the only one who can save her siblings from the shame they are likely to endure.... Laurence Redbrook, Duke of Ludlow, no longer leaves his home, allowing him to avoid society, a preferable life to the alternative. Having suffered a horrible accident as a child and riddled with a limp, the ongoing stares and whispers of the ton are too much to bear. How can any lady ever see him as more than half a man? Therefore, he spends his days painting, protected from the outside world within the confines of the walls of his estate. That is, until a most unusual request from an old family friend has him reconsider the notion of marriage. And perhaps romance.... As Isabel and Laurence are joined into a marriage of convenience, Isabel begins to search for a way to escape from both a man she does not love and the secrets in her heart. And Laurence must decide if the love that has blossomed inside him is enough for Isabel to see him as the man he wishes to be rather than the burden she is forced to carry. Whispers ofLight is the first book in the nine-part Regency Romance Family Saga, Secrets of Scarlett Hall. Clean and sweet, with a thread of mystery woven throughout, each book contains a guaranteed happily ever after.