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Oliver Wollstonecraft, Viscount Tensbridge, and recent member of The Rakes of St. Regent’s Park, has a secret: he leads a double life. He sits on a progressive parliamentary committee by day, crafting laws to benefit the less fortunate. But by night, Oliver tests those values, acting as The Sentinel, a masked protector of the underprivileged. Nothing shakes his stoic resolve until he comes to the aid of a bold and fiery woman who turns out to be a lady detective. She awakens emotions Oliver believed were well hidden.
Claudia Ellingford has secrets of her own. The illegitimate daughter of a villainous duke, she spent the past ten years surviving on the streets. Recently hired by The Galway Investigative Agency, Claudia relishes her exciting new occupation. But nothing prepared her for seeing a masked man lurking in the shadows and patrolling the alleys of a notorious section of London. What is more shocking is that the stuffy viscount who hired her is the vigilante that stirred her dormant desire.
Claudia and Oliver become swept up into a perilous situation, with a vicious criminal determined to discover The Sentinel’s true identity. But what is also in danger is their hearts, facing their doubts, and finding a path to lasting happiness.
The Not So Perfect Duke
(The Rakes of St. Regent's Park #5)
Approx: 77,000 words
November 29, 2022
Late Victorian Era Historical Romance
Due to his father’s untimely demise, Damon Cranston is thrust into the role of the Duke of Chellenham. His loathsome and debauched father was too busy indulging in his vices to prepare Damon for such responsibility and left the dukedom in shambles. Damon turns to Althea Galway, co-owner of the Galway Investigative Agency, to assist in unraveling the tangled mess. Since meeting Althea months ago, he hasn’t been able to get her out of his mind. Not only her beauty, but Damon is also captivated by her intellect, compassion, and confidence.
Althea Galway has never been impressed by money or title. Or by looks—although Damon, the devilishly handsome, golden-haired duke, caught her attention at first glance. Arrogant and egotistical, he is called Dorian Gray by society because of his reprobate reputation. But Althea senses deep loneliness, perhaps even inner scars, and is compelled to find the honorable man she believes is hidden behind the cool exterior.
Damon and Althea are swept up into a maelstrom of revelations: a conspiracy involving the late duke and numerous others from the privileged class. Add a personal crisis into the mix, and finding a way to a shared future together seems hopeless. But they cannot deny the scorching attraction between them. Finding a way to make it all work will be a challenge. But it is one the duke and the lady detective are determined to overcome.
Top 100 Historical Romance CA and UK (Nov 2022)
#1 Mystery and Suspense: Women Sleuths (May 2023)
#2 Historical Romance
#3 Romantic Suspense
Top 100 New Release Victorian Romance UK and CA (Nov 2022)
Top 50 New Release Victorian Romance AU
#35 New Release Mystery Romance CA
#2 Victorian Historical Romance-Amazon UK (May 2023)
#1 Victorian Historical Romance Amazon.com (May 2023)
#1 Mystery Romance Amazon.com (May 2023)
#4 Smashwords Indie Bestseller list for the week of May 14-20, 2023
#17 Smashwords Indie Bestseller List the week of May 21-27, 2023
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#1 Historical Romance (May 2023)
#3 In Romance
#4 for the entire iBooks site
THE DUKE OF PAIN (The Rakes of St. Regent's Park #4)
Release April 7, 2022
Historical Romance approx 68,000 words
The oldest and
only remaining original member of The Rakes of St. Regent’s Park, Gideon
Broyles, the Duke of Watford, has grown weary of his debauched escapades. Due
to his wretched past, he often refers to himself as the Duke of Pain. He
selfishly breezed through life with no thought for anything or anyone. All that
changed when Gideon met Olivia Durham at an exclusive club. The passionate
encounter has him reeling, as he never experienced these powerful emotions
before.
Olivia also has a
dark past. Hiding behind a fictitious persona, she provides a particular
service to her clients. One that doesn’t involve physical intimacy, for Olivia
cannot stand to be touched. In all her years at the club, no man has sparked
her interest—until Gideon. Despite trying to ignore the intense feelings
swirling between them, Olivia finds the darkly handsome duke hard to resist.
When secrets from her past come to light, the complications become
insurmountable.
There are multiple obstacles to overcome,
including shared doubts about their capacity to feel—anything. For two
emotionally closed-off people to find and accept enduring happiness? Gideon and
Olivia must believe that love can conquer all.
MY WICKED SOUL
(It's Never Too Late for Love #1)
February 11, 2022
Contemporary rock star novella
KG Publishing
Protecting the Duke (The Rakes of St. Regent's Park #1)
The fact that women couldn’t join the London Metropolitan Police was an injustice to Eleanora Galway. She found her way around such an obstacle: by forming a detective agency. When a note arrives from a duke concerning a mysterious and gruesome delivery, Eleanora agrees to investigate.
Despite the pursuit of pleasures by The Rakes of St. Regent’s Park, weariness and boredom were setting in. Along with stark loneliness. No one felt this more than Christian Bamford, Duke of Allenby. Once the Galway Agency arrives, Christian is fascinated by Eleanora and her razor-sharp deductive mind and bold confidence. She attracts him as no other woman has done before.
When Christian proposes assisting her with her inquiries, Eleanora initially balks. But the temptation of being in the darkly handsome duke’s company is hard to resist. Swept up into an adventure and a passion neither had counted on, the blending of unlikely lives, occupations, and societal standing seems insurmountable. But for the independent Eleanora and the progressive-minded Christian, nothing is impossible. Not even love.
He's the Wicked Bad
KG Publishing
Nov 25, 2020
Contemporary Romance
70,000+ words
Dark and brooding, Nick Crocetti
was labeled a ‘bad boy’ from the moment he arrived in Rockland City. Now the owner
of the bar, The Chief, whispers of criminal dealings and a murky past still swirl
around him. Being alone suits Nick, until his high school fantasy enters
his life once again.
Veronica Barnes is leaving behind a disastrous marriage along with her high-paying
consulting career. Returning home, she is determined to follow a lifelong dream
of opening a bakery. Meeting her secret high school crush, ‘the wicked bad’ Nick,
stirs up her emotions in ways she never imagined.
Despite the mutual physical
attraction—past and present—Nick and Veronica are wary, and, even though they
would never admit it, —lonely. Breaking down the barriers of past heartbreak
seem insurmountable, especially when the intimate bond moves toward something
neither counted on—nor wanted. Acknowledging their feelings may be more than
they bargained for.
Blind Cupid Series Book 1
Longing for adventure, Anne Sommer, a spinster firmly
on the shelf, does the unthinkable. She hires a man from the Blind Cupid
brothel for several nights of scandalous pleasure. Anne wants the sensual
memories to keep her company in the solitary years ahead. However, she did not
expect the young man to move her in ways she never imagined.
Desmond Glover gives sexual gratification—for a price. An orphan whose
childhood was mired in scandal and poverty; Desmond has learned to close off
his emotions, especially with regard to his occupation. He did not count on a
lonely woman to awaken his hidden passion. And touch his heart.
Not only do the years separate them, but so do their social standings. Can Anne
and Desmond cross such a chasm and find mutual desire—or love?
Also, top 5 in Short Stories, Historical Fiction, and Kindle short reads (Paid) Amazon.com
August 2021 #1 (Free) in Saga Fiction and Historical Victorian Romance
Amazon.com and Uk
European, short reads 90 min, and short stories (free)
Victorian (free)
KG Publishing
Book 2 The Hornsby Brothers
>He gave her shelter from the storm and nursed her back to health. But Tremain Hornsby is more than just a village vicar performing a chivalrous duty. He’s an ex-soldier whose spirit has been ravaged by war, the second son of a duke living under another name, hiding his aristocratic heritage. Yet, despite his secrets, he cannot help but be drawn to the fallen beauty, and asks her to stay and care for the orphan in his charge.
>And hers is lost…
Society has deemed Eliza Winston a disgraced governess. Dismissed, robbed, and left to perish, she finds herself in Tremain’s home—and soon realizes her handsome rescuer is the one in need of healing. Though a daunting task, Eliza is determined to thaw the vicar’s frozen heart—but her own is in danger. For Tremain is not only the man that she’s dreamed of, but a nobleman—making him an impossible match.
in the top 100 in the whole romance category
in the top 10 of Historical romance
Bold Seduction (Of Professor Hornsby)
As owner of The Starling Club, one of London’s more popular brothels, Philomena McGrattan has seen and heard it all. There is little that surprises her anymore, and even less that stimulates her. When she is presented an opportunity at a tempting and bold seduction, she can’t help but rise to the challenge. A virgin son of a duke? How could she refuse?
An Improbable Encounter
Quiet and set in his ways, Lord Spencer Hornsby is a brilliant eccentric who prefers solitude and researching ancient civilizations. Alone in the Welsh countryside, with only his wolfhounds for company, Spencer has little time or patience for the pleasures of society. But when an unexpected guest arrives at his isolated hunting lodge, Spencer cannot help but be irresistibly intrigued by the presence of this beautiful woman.
LOVE WITH A NOTORIOUS RAKE
Men of Wollstonecraft Hall #3)
Dec 4/2018
Kensington Publishing/Lyrical Press
He’s as dangerous as he is irresistible . . .
The heir to his family’s fortune, Aidan Wollstonecraft is ready to put his prodigal ways in the past and prove himself worthy of his illustrious name. Going undercover in a factory to expose the wretched working conditions, Aidan believes his noble act will lead him to a better future. Until he’s reunited with the sweet beauty who saw him through his darkest days. Cristyn Bevan stirs him like no other woman before. Makes him yearn to claim her, despite the damning curse that dooms any Wollstonecraft wife to an all-too-early death . . .
To fall for Aidan would be her undoing. Yet, something about the blue-blooded scoundrel draws Cristyn to him like a moth to a deadly flame. Is it a desire to heal him that keeps the lovely nurse close? Or her secret hope that somehow, some way, Aidan can let go of his dark past and see the light—and the love—waiting for him?
“Karyn Gerrard writes very enjoyable, richly textured historical romances.”
—Kate Pearce, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
A re-release
SCANDAL WITH A SINFUL SCOT
Marriage with a Proper Stranger
Publisher: Kensington/Lyrical Press
Approx 82,000 words
Release Date: Feb 6th, 2018
Reached #19 for the entire Amazon.com site
#1 Victorian Romance Amazon.ca
#10 for the entire Amazon.ca site
Rea is owner of the brothel, The Blind Cupid, and harbors a desolate past of her own. As a result, she trusts no man. Yet it is hard to deny the ruggedly handsome Rory is everything honorable and appealing. He awakens feelings she never experienced before.
A grisly murder has Rory and Rea determined to bring the killer to justice. As danger lurks, secrets are revealed and passion ignites between them. Despite the obstacles, will the copper and the madam acknowledge their mutual yearning even at the peril of their lives?
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THAT CHRISTMAS FEELING
KG Publishing
Top 100 contemporary Romance
BELOVED MONSTER
What makes a man?
MY HIGHLANDER COVER MODEL
Skye Bancroft, assistant art director at a small New York publisher, is used to dealing with the occasional spoiled and egocentric model. After all, it’s part of her job description. But during a photoshoot, she didn’t count on one to become so delusional as to think himself a Highlander from 1814 Scotland.
Cailin Thorburn is every woman’s dream: A warrior who is fierce, passionate, and protective. Rendered unconscious during battle, he awakens in another place, time, and in another man’s body. Could this be magic? Convincing the bonnie lass, Skye, that he is Cailin is a daunting task.
Regardless of his strange time travel story and sexy Scottish burr, believing this extraordinary man is from another era becomes hard to deny. The attraction between them sizzles and Skye is left to wonder: Is Cailin truly as he claims?
Previously published, re-edited, revised, and more than eight thousand words added.
#1 Time Travel (paid) at Amazon.com, ca, and au
Top 100 Amazon.com, ca and uk Time Travel
#2 Romance Fantasy
#53 for the entire NOOK site
THE GOVERNESS AND THE BEAST
Amazon.UK #3 Gothic Romance
#6 Historical/Victorian
TIMELESS HEARTSuffering from burnout, elementary school teacher Sandra Cranston is on leave and trying to eliminate stress from her life. That plan is blown when she discovers an abandoned carriage deep in the woods. Inside is a man, Jerrod Ross, who fuels all of her wicked Regency dreams and fantasies. Take him home? Sure, why not?
Jerrod Ross has been ripped from the only world he has ever known—1821 Cornwall, England. A mine owner with many responsibilities, all he wants to do is return to his time. But his growing attraction for the lovely lady who found him makes staying in the future a temptation he finds hard to resist.
Torn between duty and desire, past and future, the hardest thing Sandra and Jerrod will do is admit their feelings. Or say—goodbye.
Victorian historical romance
45000 words
