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The MacGregor Grooms: The Macgregors (MacGregors Series #10)
by Nora RobertsAVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIMEThree MacGregor grandsons are heading for the biggest day of their lives in this heartwarming trio of interconnected stories from international bestselling author Nora Roberts.Fresh from the success of sending his granddaughters down the aisle, Daniel MacGregor turns his matchmaking sights on his stubbornly single grandsons: D.C., Duncan and Ian. And though each man will put up a good fight, they'll be no match for the women chosen by Daniel to tempt and tease them all the way to the altar. The MacGregor Grooms can be enjoyed as a hugely entertaining standalone book. It is also the seventh instalment in the classic The MacGregors series, which begins with Playing the Odds and continues with Tempting Fate, All the Possibilities, One Man's Art, The MacGregor Brides, The Winning Hand and The Perfect Neighbour - all available as Ebooks for the first time. And look out for the prequel For Now, Forever, the historical MacGregor novel Rebellion and its companion novella In from the Cold. Includes a preview of The Perfect Neighbour
The MacGregor's Lady (MacGregor Series #3)
by Grace BurrowesWhat if the steps they take to avoid marriage… The last thing Asher MacGregor, newly titled Earl of Balfour, wants is a society wife, though he has agreed to squire Boston heiress Hannah Cooper about the London ballrooms. When he's met that obligation, he'll return to the Highlands, and resume the myriad responsibilities awaiting him there.…Lead instead to impossible love?At her step-father's insistence, Hannah Cooper must endure a London season, though she has no intention of surrendering her inheritance to a fortune hunter. When she's done her duty, she'll return to Boston and the siblings who depend upon her for their safety... or will she? The taciturn Scottish earl suits her purposes admirably—until genuine liking and unexpected passion bring Asher and Hannah close. For if the Scottish earl and the American heiress fall in love, an ocean of differences threatens to keep them apart.The MacGregor SeriesThe Bridegroom Wore Plaid (Book 1) Mary Fran and Matthew (Novella)Once Upon a Tartan (Book 2)The MacGregor's Lady (Book 3)What a Lady Needs for Christmas (Book 4)"Burrowes' powerful and complex characters will enthrall you." —RT Book Reviews
The MacGregors Collection: Volume 1, by Nora Roberts
by Nora RobertsIncludes: <P> Playing the Odds: Serena MacGregor's father knew she'd never settle down and produce a grandchild while working as a blackjack dealer on a luxury cruise ship. But he knew he could stack the odds in his favor by sending unsuspecting Justin Blade - part Comanche and all gambler - to see that his daughter was lucky in love...<P> Tempting Fate: Lawyer Caine MacGregor had a reputation for being an absolute devil in and out of the courtroom. He rarely met a case - or a woman - he couldn't win. But polished, elegant Diana Blade was no ordinary woman; she was his best friend's estranged sister and her icy wall of control held everyone at a distance. Back home in Boston, Caine convinced Diana to form a business partnership. But he was going to need all his persuasive skills to entice her to risk everything for an emotion!<P> One Man's Art: Her car had stalled on an isolated road in Maine, and Genevieve Grandeau found herself pounding on the door of an old lighthouse. But the man who answered wasn't the old seafaring gent she'd expected. . . . Grant Campbell was a loner - rude, surly and impossible. But Gennie was no pushover, and she found that combination irresistible. Of course, Grant was also intelligent, sarcastic, tender, secretive . . . and extremely good-looking.<P> All the Possibilities: Former First Daughter, and current potter/shop owner Shelby Campbell is wary of U.S. Senator Alan MacGregor's attention. She knows all too well what life in the public eye is like, and the life of a politician. But Alan is persistent. He's determined to win her over and show her that their future is worth all the potential drawbacks.<P> For Now, Forever: Fiercely dedicated medical student Anna Whitfield couldn't have been less suited to become Daniel MacGregor's submissive, heir-producing wife even if she'd tried. So why was the arrogant self-made millionaire moving heaven and earth to prove she was his perfect mate?
The MacGregors Collection: Volume 2, by Nora Roberts
by Nora RobertsIncludes: <P> The Perfect Neighbor: In New York, people were supposed to ignore their neighbours. But that was a rule that Cybil Campbell had never learned. When the sunny brunette knocks on her new neighbour's door, she expected that they would make a connection - after all, she knew everyone else in the apartment block. Preston McQuinn wasn't interested in small talk. He was in Manhattan to finish a job and leave as quickly as possible - until Cybil's sweet nature and big green eyes captured his interest. Cybil was intrigued by her mysterious new acquaintance - but what would she do when she found out he'd been lying to her from the very first moment they met?<P> The Winning Hand: In one exraordinary moment, Darcy Wallace was transformed from being down-on-her-luck into a millionaire sharing candlelight dinners with Robert MacGregor Blade. Mac was the most seductive man she ever met -- though he certainly wasn't the marrying kind. But Darcy was feeling lucky...So with searching kisses and aching vulnerability, the innocent beauty set about making the stubborn bachelor see that love was the biggest gamble -- and he was going to have to ante up!<P> The MacGregor Brides: Nora Roberts introduces her readers to the next generation of one of her most popular and celebrated families, as cousins Laura, Gwendolyn and Julia discover what their parents already know--that their busybody grandfather has an unerring instinct for love. Daniel MacGregor's three single granddaughters all have busy lives in Boston, building careers for themselves. But to Daniel, their lives could be more complete. Over three Christmases spent at his mansion in Hyannis Port, the patriarch and matchmaker of the MacGregor clan plans to find each granddaughter a special gift that money can't buy--the gift of a perfect man! .<P> The MacGregor Grooms: In this sequel to her "New York Times" bestseller "The MacGregor Brides", Nora Roberts one again brings readers back to the warmth and charm of her beloved MacGregor family. Daniel MacGregor continues his matchmaking shenanigans as he sets out to prove to his three grandsons that he has an unerring instinct for love.<P> Rebellion: Scottish beauty Serena MacGregor's hatred of all English began as a child when she watched as a band of Englishmen attacked her mother. Her brother's friend Brigham Langston was no exception to Serena's loathing--despite his supposed loyalty to the Scottish cause…and his good looks.<P> In from the Cold: In from the Cold follows the MacGregors during the American Revolution. Injured minuteman Ian MacGregor flees into the wilderness, where he finds refuge for his body and soul with Irish spitfire Alanna Flynn.
The MacGregors: Alan - Grant (MacGregors # 3-4)
by Nora RobertsAlan MacGregor's story: All the Possibilities, and Grant MacGregor's story: One Man's Art
The MacGruder Brothers ebook boxset: His Destiny; His Captive; His Woman; His Conquest; His Seduction; His Enchantment (MacGruder Brothers)
by Diana CosbyTogether for the first time, the MacGruder Brothers historical romances.&“ New York Times bestselling authorHis Captive Alexander MacGruder just wants to avenge his father&’s murder, but his desire to keep Lady Nichola, his English captive, with him, in his home—in his bed—unwittingly makes her a target for zealous Scottish rebels.His Woman Three years ago, Isabel Adair broke off her engagement to Duncan MacGruder, shattering his heart. Now, the two wary lovers must confront both the enemies hunting them and the secret legacy that threatens their very lives . . .His Conquest When her brother intends to trade her like so much chattel, Linet Dancort escapes her fate with a rebel prisoner trapped in her brother&’s dungeon—one Seathan MacGruder . . .His Destiny Scottish rebel Sir Patrik Cleary MacGruder saves an innocent damsel and embarks with her on a perilous journey, not realizing that she is really English mercenary Emma Astyn.His Seduction Englishman Griffin Westcott leads a clandestine—and lonely—life as a spy for Scotland, a secret he must keep from the spirited and tempting woman who has suddenly become his wife . . .His Enchantment As they plot to rescue the kidnapped Scottish king, Lord Trálin MacGruder and Lady Catarine MacLaren will discover a love made all but impossible by her obligations to her realm . . . Praise for Diana Cosby &“Diana Cosby is superbly talented.&”—Cathy Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author &“A sexy new voice in historical romance.&”—Sandra Hill, USA Today bestselling author
The MacKade Brothers Bundle
by Nora RobertsFrom New York Times bestselling author NORA ROBERTS come four classic tales of the MacKade brothers-their rebellions, their passions and their lovesTHE RETURN OF RAFE MacKADETen years after disappearing from Antietam, Maryland, the bad boy has come home. Cleaned up and successful now-though still dangerously good-looking-Rafe MacKade sets the town on fire and tongues wagging. Not even lovely newcomer Regan Jones is immune to his charms. Though Regan claims to not want to get involved with a rebel, Rafe's pretty sure that her reaction to their sizzling kisses suggests otherwise.THE PRIDE OF JARED MacKADE Jared MacKade believes in taking a stand, and he never turns his back on a fight. So when his work as an attorney brings him up against Savannah Morningstar, her rude behavior and strong defenses aren't nearly enough to scare him off-quite the opposite. Thoughts of the outrageously direct and sinfully sexy woman keep Jared coming back for more. And the more he gets to know her, the more determined he is to stand by her always.THE HEART OF DEVIN MacKADESheriff Devin MacKade has always known his destiny was to serve and protect the small town of Antietam, Maryland-and for a long while he thought that future would include Cassie Connor. But when Cassie married the wrong man, Devin did the honorable thing and kept his feelings to himself. Now that Cassie's divorced, Devin can finally follow his heart. Question is, can Cassie?THE FALL OF SHANE MacKADEShane MacKade enjoyed everything about women-the look of them, the smell of them, the taste of them. So the last thing he expected was to become a one-woman man. And even more surprising is that it's the Ph.D.-toting academic Rebecca McKnight who has him headed for a fall. Could Shane's days as a bachelor be coming to an end?
The MacKade Brothers Collection (MacKade Brothers)
by Nora RobertsFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts, meet the MacKade brothers: charming, irresistible, and rebellious, these reformed bad boys are ready for love! The Return of Rafe MacKade Ten years after disappearing from Antietam, Maryland, the bad boy has come home. Cleaned up, successful and still dangerously good-looking, Rafe MacKade plans to open a bed-and-breakfast with the help of antique shop owner Regan Bishop. Though independent Regan claims to not want to get involved with a rebel, working in such close quarters has her struggling to resist Rafe&’s charms. And even though she wants to keep their relationship professional, Rafe is pretty sure that her reaction to their sizzling kisses suggests otherwise… The Pride of Jared MacKade Jared MacKade always fights for what&’s right. As a kid he was competitive, and that spirit has continued in his career as an attorney. So when a challenge arrives in the form of stubborn single mother Savannah Morningstar, Jared won&’t be deterred by her cool and defensive attitude—quite the opposite. Jared is drawn in by the strong woman, and though Savannah is prepared to keep her guard up, Jared knows what he wants. Not only is he interested in Savannah, he&’s grown to love her son too. The former bad boy has always longed for a family of his own, and now that he&’s found the one woman he wants to come home to, Jared is ready to shed his pride and take a chance on love. The Heart of Devin MacKade Since he was a young man, Devin MacKade has always known his destiny was to become sheriff of his small town, to serve and protect Antietam, Maryland. For a long while he thought his future would also include Cassie Connor—the woman he&’s known, and certainly loved, forever. But when Cassie married the wrong man, Devin did the honorable thing and kept his feelings to himself. Twelve years later, Cassie&’s divorced and Devin can finally follow his heart. The question is, can Cassie? The Fall of Shane MacKade Shane MacKade is used to getting what he wants, especially when it comes to women. So he&’s surprised when the brilliant Dr. Rebecca Knight consistently brushes off his advances. The PhD-toting academic is in town to conduct a research experiment at the MacKades&’ ancestral farm, and Shane can&’t help but be impressed by Rebecca&’s wit and intelligence. Though Rebecca insists she&’s too busy to make any time for romance, Shane can see that the MacKade charm is slowly winning her over. Could this mean Antietam&’s notorious bachelor has finally met the one?
The MacKade Brothers Collection: The Return of Rafe MacKade\The Pride of Jared MacKade\The Heart of Devin MacKade\The Fall of Shane MacKade (MacKade Brothers #1)
by Nora Roberts#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts presents a collection of all four books from the classic MacKade brother’s series. THE RETURN OF RAFE MACKADEBad boy Rafe MacKade has finally come home. Cleaned up and successful now—though still dangerously good-looking—Rafe’s return sets tongues wagging. With the help of Regan Jones, who owns the local antique shop, he is restoring the old Barlow house into an inn. Though Regan claims to not want to get involved with a rebel, Rafe’s pretty sure that her reaction to their sizzling kisses suggests otherwise.THE PRIDE OF JARED MACKADEJared MacKade can’t resist a challenge. So when his work as an attorney brings him up against Savannah Morningstar, her defenses aren’t nearly enough to scare him off. While Savanah is understandably reluctant to let another man into her and her son’s life, Jared can’t help but fall for the sinfully sexy woman. And the more he gets to know her, the more determined he is to stand by her always.THE HEART OF DEVIN MACKADESheriff Devin MacKade’s destiny is to serve and protect—and a future he always thought would include Cassie Connor. She’s the only woman he has ever loved, but he’d never worked up the nerve to tell her. When Cassie married the wrong man, Devin did the honorable thing and kept his feelings to himself. Now that Cassie’s divorced, Devin can finally follow his heart. Question is, can Cassie?THE FALL OF DEVIN MACKADEShane MacKade is used to getting what he wants, especially when it comes to women. He’s shocked when he is rebuffed by the brilliant Dr. Rebecca Knight. The alluring academic is conducting a research experiment at his family’s ancestral farm, and her work has left her too busy to make any time for romance. But Rebecca can’t help but succumb to the MacKade charm…Previously Published.
The MacLean Groom: Highland Lairds Trilogy (The Highland Lairds Trilogy #1)
by Kathleen HarringtonA reluctant bride must marry her sword enemy in this Scottish historical romance trilogy debut.He is her family's ancient foe, but never has Lady Joanna Macdonald seen a man she wants more. Still, she hides from Rory MacLean—the dashing lairs whom King James has ordered her to marry—hoping to save her family's honor. For the pretty young lass knows that once she is wed, her trembling passion will be a difficult secret to keep hidden from her determined bridegroom.For Rory MacLean, this marriage was merely a means to secure his fortune. But when he finally sets eyes upon his heiress bride, Rory is enraptured. Determined to have her, body and soul, Rory must win the heart of his innocent bride by slow and sinful seduction…
The MacLeods of Skye Trilogy 3-Book Bundle
by Monica MccartyPraised by Julia London as "breathless" and "enthralling," Monica McCarty's novels featuring the MacLeods of Skye have won the hearts and minds of romance readers with riveting historical adventure, delightfully independent heroines, and the steamiest Scottish warriors this side of the Highlands. Now McCarty's unforgettable trilogy is available in a single eBook bundle: HIGHLANDER UNTAMED Rory MacLeod is a powerful Highland Chief with only one allegiance--to his clan. He vows revenge against the rival MacDonald clan, though duty demands a handfast marriage to Isabel MacDonald--a bride he has no intention of keeping. Blessed with incomparable beauty, Isabel is prepared to use every means possible--including seduction--to uncover her husband's most guarded secrets. Instead Rory awakens Isabel's deepest desires and her sweetest fantasies. Now Isabel has found the happiness she's always dreamed of . . . with the very man she must betray. HIGHLANDER UNMASKED A hardened mercenary on a secret mission to protect his clan, Alex MacLeod must keep his true purpose hidden. But his dangerous endeavor is threatened by a beautiful woman he saves from outlaws, never dreaming she will appear at court and put his plans in jeopardy. As Meg Mackinnon challenges Alex--the midnight rescuer whose smoldering blue eyes and raw sensuality left her breathless--to reveal his secrets, the stakes grow perilously high, especially for the bold woman who dares to unmask a highlander. HIGHLANDER UNCHAINED A born leader possessing brute strength, Lachlan Maclean will do whatever it takes to protect his clan--even if it means abducting the most willful woman in the Highlands. But Lachlan is unprepared for the beautiful spitfire who digs beneath his chiseled exterior. Flora MacLeod is determined to avoid her mother's fate of being bartered away as a marriage prize. Vowing to make her captor pay, she boldly engages him in a battle of wills, sweetening the challenge with dangerous passion-even as the deadly ghosts of a past tragedy reach out to thwart a love that has yet to be spoken.
The Macdonald Romances: The French Bride and Clandara (The Macdonald Romances #1)
by Evelyn AnthonyNow in one volume: The complete historical romance saga—from the Scottish Highlands to the Court of Versailles—by an international-bestselling author. The Macdonald Romances collection brings together two Scottish tales of passion, intrigue, and love by Evelyn Anthony. Clandara: It&’s unthinkable—but beautiful, headstrong Katharine Fraser has fallen in love with the eldest son of her father&’s longtime enemy. Notorious nobleman James Macdonald of Dundrenan is ready to sacrifice all for the woman he loves. But the fated struggle to restore the prince to the throne results in a fiery call to arms across Scotland—and a tragedy that threatens to divide the star-crossed lovers. As James vows to fight against the invading British Army, Katharine must follow her own path, even as it leads her into the arms of another man, far from the heart of her true desires and her beloved home of Clandara. The French Bride: To settle his gambling debts and avoid being sent to the Bastille, Charles Macdonald is given an ultimatum: He must marry his cousin, the beautiful, innocent Anne de Bernard—who also happens to be the richest woman in France. However, the dissolute Charles wants only to return to the bed of his mistress, the Baroness Louise de Vitale. When Anne is brought to Versailles at the king&’s command, the inexperienced bride is no match for Louise&’s wiles. As two women fight for the love of one man, a deadly intrigue will unfold that could destroy one life as it transforms another. Set against a rich historical canvas—from eighteenth-century Scotland to the French Courts—and peopled by such real-life figures as Bonnie Prince Charlie, King Louis XV, Madame du Barry, and future queen Marie Antoinette, the Macdonald Romances are prize-winning Anthony at her spellbinding best.
The Mackade Brothers: Devin and Shane
by Nora RobertsFrom the book, After the end of her less-than-perfect marriage, Cassie Connor is free to love again. Can she capture The Heart of Devin MacKade? When shy professor Rebecca Knight captures the interest of the youngest MacKade brother, The Fall of Shane MacKade can't be far behind. Looking for trouble-and always finding it, the MacKade Brothers are bound to steal your hearts! Enjoy!
The Mackade Brothers: Rafe and Jared
by Nora RobertsThe Mackade brothers are back in these sizzling stories: The Return of Rafe MacKade; The Pride of Jared MacKade.
The Mackenzies Zach
by Ana LeighRugged Zach MacKenzie has a dangerous secret thatcould cost him his one chance to win the woman he wants. . . Rose Dubois became a Harvey Girl and came West looking for a new life and a husband -- preferably a wealthy rancher. She certainly knows better than to get involved with a no-account cowboy like Zach MacKenzie. He's strong and good-looking enough to stop a girl's breath -- but the dangerous ruffians he runs with are surely heading for bad ends. So why can't Rose calm her pounding heart whenever he's nearby?But Zach's only pretending to be no good in order to infiltrate an outlaw gang. If he tells Rose he's really a Texas Ranger, not only is his mission in jeopardy, but both of their lives as well! Yet this spirited filly is everything he ever dreamed of. Her lips are downright irresistible, and her passionate fire burns hot enough to make a smart man do something real stupid. . . like fall in love.
The Mackintosh Bride
by Debra Lee BrownBrazen, Bareback-And Beautiful! But little did Iain Mackintosh, determined laird of a scattered clan, suspect that Alena, the secretive woman who stirred his very blood, was the same gamin girl he’d loved-and lost-in childhood...and so held the key to his future!Her brutish betrothal. His marriage alliance. They could never be together, yet Alena knew their hearts beat as one. Still, fear gripped her when she thought of their future. For Iain Mackintosh, her soul’s own, had unknowingly vowed to war against her clan-putting her in a danger as deep as their love!
The Mad Earl's Bride
by Loretta ChaseOriginally appeared in the print anthology Three Weddings and a Kiss. Gwendolyn Adams is about to propose to an earl. On his deathbed. Gwendolyn Adams isnt shocked at being asked to save a handsome earls dying line, even when she learns the prospective bridegroom is seriously ill and possibly insane. Shes quite a good nurse, after all, and her family is famous for producing healthy male children. Those stories about his riding the moors half-naked on a pale white horse? Extremely intriguing--especially after she gets her first look at the gorgeous lunatic. The Earl of Rawnsley wants only to lose whats left of his mind in peace and privacy. But his busybody relatives have saddled him with a surprise bride and orders to sire an heir forthwith. (And they say hes mad?) But with Gwendolyn, his health is returning, and his resistance . . . crumbling. Is it possible that love is the finest madness of all?
The Mad Lord’s Daughter (Lords and Ladies Series #2)
by Jane Goodger“A gripping love story . . . the perfect read for anyone looking to lose themselves in a flawless romantic novel”—from the author of When a Duke Says I Do (Fresh Fiction).Locked away by her reclusive and intensely protective father, the recently deceased “Mad Lord of Northumberland,” Melissa is beautiful and educated but painfully naïve about the real world—and the dark secrets of her birth. Now in the care of her uncle, the Earl of Braddock, she must prepare to enter London society and find a proper husband, a task that grows complicated when she falls for the one man she can never have. Just as a promising new life begins to eclipse her tragic past, she'll find herself consumed by a forbidden love that could destroy it all . . .Praise for When a Duke Says I Do“Goodger's Regency debut abounds with quiet charm.”—Publishers Weekly“One of the most sweetly emotional stories I've read in ages . . . truly pulls at the heartstrings.”—All About Romance
The Mad Scientist's Daughter
by Cassandra Rose Clarke"Cat, this is Finn. He's going to be your tutor."Finn looks and acts human, though he has no desire to be. He was programmed to assist his owners, and performs his duties to perfection. A billion-dollar construct, his primary task now is to tutor Cat. As she grows into a beautiful young woman, Finn is her guardian, her constant companion... and more.But when the government grants rights to the ever-increasing robot population, however, Finn struggles to find his place in the world.File Under: Science Fiction [ Constant Companion | Finn X | Sentient Rights | Hot Tin Roof ]From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Mad Scientist's Daughter (Angry Robot Ser.)
by Cassandra Rose ClarkeNominated for the Phillip K. Dick Award, a science fiction fairy tale set in a collapsing future America about a girl and the android she falls in love with.When Cat Novak was a young girl, her father brought Finn, an experimental android, to their isolated home. A billion-dollar construct, Finn looks and acts human, but he has no desire to be one. He was programmed to assist his owners, and performs his duties to perfection. His primary task now is to tutor Cat. Finn stays with her, becoming her constant companion and friend as she grows into adulthood. But when the government grants rights to the ever-increasing robot population, Finn struggles to find his place in the world. As their relationship goes further than anyone intended, they have to face the threat of being separated forever.
The Madcap Marchioness
by Amanda ScottAdriana&’s new husband is calm, considerate . . . and utterly impossible!Lovely young Adriana Blackburn is grateful that her marriage to the Marquess of Chalford has taken her away from her drunken father and pinchpenny brother, but it has also taken her away from the social whirl she enjoys in Brighton and London. Although Joshua is kind and tender toward his bride, Adriana begins to believe that he wants her only as a mistress for his half-crumbling Thunderhill Castle in Kent— not as mistress of his heart. But how can she know what Joshua truly feels when nothing seems to disturb his unruffled calm? And what will the enigmatic man do when she courts scandal by defying his wish that she stay close to home?
The Maddening Lord Montwood
by Vivienne LorretThe Rakes of Fallow Hall wagered that they would never succumb to love--yet in Vivienne Lorret's newest novel, the final rogue meets his matchFrances Thorne can handle anything--except losing her position, her home, and her father to debtor's prison all in one day. So when a generous offer of assistance falls into her lap, she's grateful for a second chance, even if it seems too good to be true. The last thing she needs is for the charming, infuriating--maddening--Lord Lucan Montwood to stand in her way.The end of the bachelors' wager is near, and Lucan Montwood can taste victory--just so long as he can stay away from the one woman who sees through his façade. Yet when he learns that Frances has been caught in an insidious trap, Lucan can't deny that he will do anything to help. Convincing her to trust him is the hard part, resisting her is next to impossible, but falling in love with her? That may be far too simple.
The Maddening Model
by Suzanne SimmsHazardous Duty Mountain guide Simon Hazard couldn't believe Sunday Harrington was his latest client. She'd probably never hiked one day of her privileged life! But it was Simon who had sweaty palms and palpitations. And they had nothing to do with roughing it in the jungle, and everything to do with Sunday's long, long legs....Dangerous Curves Sunday wasn't about to give Simon the satisfaction of proving she was all body and no brains. Men like him were all alike-uncivilized and very dangerous. And if she wasn't careful, they'd wind up exploring a lot more than their lush little paradise!
The Madman's Daughter
by Megan ShepherdA dark, breathless, beautifully-written gothic thriller of murder, madness and a mysterious island… London, 1894. Juliet Moreau has built a life for herself—working as a maid, attending church on Sundays, and trying not to think about the scandal that ruined her life. After all, no one ever proved the rumours about her father’s gruesome experiments. But when she learns her father is alive and continuing his work on a remote tropical island, she is determined to find out if the accusations were true. Juliet is accompanied by the doctor’s handsome young assistant and an enigmatic castaway, who both attract Juliet for very different reasons. They travel to the island only to discover the depths of her father’s madness: he has created animals that have been vivisected to resemble, speak, and behave as humans. Worse, one of the creatures has turned violent and is killing the island’s inhabitants. Juliet knows she must end her father’s dangerous experiments and escape the island, even though her horror is mixed with her own scientific curiosity. As the island falls into chaos, she discovers the extent of her father’s genius—and madness—in her own blood.