Nigel, Marquess of Rivaulx, ruthless spy and code breaker and damaged by years of intrigue in Russia and France, craves only innocence.

Frances Woodard is a professional courtesan, an Englishwoman trained in an Indian harem in the erotic arts of the Kama Sutra.

To uncover a traitor, Nigel must win Frances for one stunning night of passion, before sweeping them both into his dangerous world of intrigue and deception.

Dominic Wyndham, the most dangerous rake in Regency London, has only one goal: to win back his wife.

A passionate lady from the Scottish Highlands, Catriona arrives with the news of his wife's death and demands Dominic come to Scotland to rescue a child he never knew existed.

Dominic agrees on one condtion: Catriona must risk her virtue by exploring the seven deadly sins, one for each day of their journey.

Grand Duke Nicholas, ruler of a small country in the Alps, but also an English earl, returns to Regency England for his state wedding.

Penelope Lindsey, bastard cousin of a princess, collects hedgehogs on Nicholas's abandoned Norfolk estates, confident she'll never meet him.

When the real bride is kidnapped by a rival, Nicholas demands Penny stand in for the missing princess, even on their wedding night.

Nicholas's dog, Quest, his wolfhound from the Alps.

The royal horses, magnificent and obedient, and the plain old cob, Willow, which teaches Penny how to ride.

Hedgehogs.

"Lyricism and sensuality on par with Jo Beverley's, skillfully builds the simmering sexual chemistry between Alden and Juliet into an exquisitely sensual romance."- Booklist

"A stunning tale of intrigue and passion (with) some of the most beautiful and erotic imagery I have read in a long time... I feel very strongly about this book... the rewards are well worth it."

 Highest Rating: FIVE ROSES! - A Romance Review

Alden, Viscount Gracechurch, loses everything to his enemies at cards.

Juliet, a mysterious, secretive lady, hides from danger in a secluded cottage in an English village.

Alden is ruined unless he can publicly seduce Juliet within the week. So her sanctuary is about to be invaded by the loveliest man she's ever seen, who will risk anything to win her.

Robert Dovenby, infamous lover, is ironically known in fashionable London as the Dove.

Sylvie, Countess of Montevrain, returns from Europe to destroy him and may prove to be even more dangerous than he is.

No one knows of the covert life Dove hides in the shadows. So when Sylvie moves into his house to uncover his secrets, it's the beginning of a very dangerous cat-and-mouse game.

"Beautifully written with intelligent characters... clever plotting, smoldering passion and an insightful glimpse into the human heart, this book is one of Ross's finest novels. You'll be captivated from page one."  “TOP PICK” - Romantic Times 

"Brilliantly merges suspense, passion and a cast of characters one really cares about... a remarkable storyteller whose talents have taken her to the top."   “TOP PICK” - Romantic Times

Lord Jonathan Devoran St. George, known as Wild Lord Jack, intrepid world traveler, returns to England after roaming the Far East.

Anne Marsh, sensible Dissenter, is the unwitting possessor of a stolen fossil that Jack will risk his life to recover.

Pursued by desperate killers who threaten them both, Jack sweeps Anne off to his ancestral home at Wyldshay Castle, but proves to be a ravishingly dangerous guardian angel.

Lord Ryderbourne, heir to a dukedom, is dedicated to his duties at Wyldshay Castle, until he plunges his horse into the sea to rescue a lady from drowning

Alas, she is lovely Miracle Heather, lady of the night, hiding a terrible secret, fleeing enemies, and in fear for her life.

When Miracle's only escape from her gallant rescuer is a soul-shattering seduction, the result is a journey into an impossible passion.

Ryder's lovely chestnut mare, which almost gives the game away.

Sarah Callaway, redheaded widow, insists that Guy help find her missing cousin Rachel, with no idea that Rachel was once Guy's mistress.

Forced by honor to agree to Sarah's request, Guy drags her headlong into adventure and mystery, and into a forbidden passion that threatens to destroy them both.

And orchids: not animals, but very much alive!