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CHERYL HOLT delivers the second novel in her poignant and thrilling,  Lost Girls trilogy... Caroline Grey was just four years old when she was found stranded and alone by navy sailors on a deserted island in the Caribbean. When she was returned to England, she enjoyed a brief burst of notoriety. Who was she? Who had her parents been? Ultimately, she was claimed by her dour, miserly relatives who've treated her like an unwanted pauper. She's spent her life trying to be accepted by those who should love her, but her haunting past has created too many obstacles. It's difficult to fit in... Caleb Ralston is a wealthy, infamous gambler who's raging against the unfairness of life. After spending a decade in the navy, he was forced out of the post he treasured as he struggled to protect others from a scandal. As a result, he vowed to become very rich so he could avenge himself against the sort of affluent oafs who've always disdained him... When he meets Caroline, he's intrigued by her beauty and pluck, but she's part of the world he loathes, and he could never bind himself to her. But Fate and destiny have other plans for Caleb, and Caroline might turn out to be just the woman he needs... **

CHERYL HOLT continues to delight readers with the thrilling, dramatic second novel in her Jilted Brides trilogy... Winifred Watson grew up as the only daughter of a decorated war hero. When he died suddenly, she was shocked to learn that he was bankrupt and she lost everything to pay his final debts. She'd hoped to wed her fiancé—a steady, handsome man who would have guided her through the tumult of her father's death. But when her penury was revealed, her fickle betrothed jilted her at the altar. His treacherous conduct pitched her into a downward spiral that she can't seem to halt... John Dunn escaped his dreary home by joining the army when he was sixteen. He loved his years as a soldier and planned to dedicate the remainder of his life to King and country. But he was swept into a scandal and drummed out of the service. He's returned to his family's isolated, dreary castle on the Cornwall coast, but it's the one spot on the globe he vowed to never visit...

New York Times bestselling author, Cheryl Holt, delivers her new and dazzling 'CADS' trilogy, three lush novels filled with drama, heartache, and love forevermore... Hunter Stone is London's most notorious cad. He's lived a life of debauchery and vice, and he's the most dedicated bachelor in the kingdom. He's renowned for his wicked ways, and he always has a beautiful woman on his arm to keep him company. But when his father suddenly inherits the family's earldom—an elevation that was completely unexpected—Hunter is next in line to be earl. He has to marry quickly to secure the title and inheritance. What's a cad supposed to do? Hannah Graves is a modern, independent young woman. She thinks men are fools and idiots, and she's decided to avoid the path to matrimony that most females are forced to walk. When her father died and left her a small inheritance, she fled her rural life in the country and used the money to open a bookshop in London. She's...

CHERYL HOLT delivers the first novel in her new and exciting “Lost Girls” trilogy. As a tiny girl, Libby Carstairs was found by navy sailors on a deserted island in the Caribbean. She was all alone and had no memory of her past or parents. Who is she? And what happened to leave her stranded so far from home? After she was returned to England, her situation was sensationalized in the newspapers, which meant she’s enjoyed a life of public acclaim. Due to her unconventional history, she’s very different from other young ladies and has no desire to ever be ordinary. Luke Watson had an exciting career in the navy, but on his brother’s death, he’s come home to assume his role as Earl of Barrett. His brother, with his repeated scandals, ran the family’s reputation and estate into the ground, and Luke is determined to repair all that’s been destroyed by exhibiting stellar moral behavior at all times. He will wed the perfect aristocratic girl, settle down to a tedious country existence, and try to be content. But when he meets Libby, sparks fly and passion ignites. She’s the complete opposite of the woman he thought he wanted in his life, but she just might be exactly who he needs… **

Nathan Blake is an adventurer and explorer who's spent nearly two decades in the wilds of Africa. But scandal and injury have finally driven him home to England to assume his role as Earl of Selby. He's a lonely, solitary man who's estranged from his family and haunted by a past he can't seem to remember. Nell Drummond was orphaned as a girl and raised by her mother's wealthy friends. She's been supported financially, but treated like a poor relative who's a heavy burden. With no dowry or prospects, she'll likely never marry or have a home of her own. She's resigned to her fate as a spinster. When she meets Nathan, there's an instant spark they both recognize, but how can they act on it? He's too far above her in the world, and she could never be the wife he needs. But some attractions are too strong to fight and some love is meant to be...

CHERYL HOLT delivers the third and final novel in her thrilling and delightful Lost Girls trilogy… Joanna James had a brief moment of notoriety at age four when she survived a shipwreck in the Caribbean. She was returned to England and raised quietly in the country by a doting auntie. She’s descended from an ancient line of wise women, so she’s very different from other young ladies. She has the sight, and she can cast spells and brew potions, but she’s cautious with her peculiar gifts and hides them from her rural neighbors who don’t always understand her odd talents. Captain Jacob Ralston works hard to be boring and ordinary. After learning at age ten that his notorious father was a bigamist and liar, he swore he’d grow up to be the most moral man in the kingdom. He would never rock a boat or raise a brow. After a stellar career in the navy, he’s determined to retire to the country, marry the fiancée his mother picked for him, and force himself to be content. When he crosses paths with peculiar, fascinating Joanna, he’s instantly bowled over. She’s beautiful, intriguing, and not like any woman he’s ever met. He can’t imagine how he would ever bind himself, but Fate and destiny have other plans for him, and Joanna just might be the one woman who can make him happy forever… Lost forever…finally found… **

CHERYL HOLT delivers the thrilling and dramatic final novel in her acclaimed ALWAYS trilogy... Rebecca Blake Carter saw her world fall apart when she was just three years old. Her parents died, and she was sent to live with her greedy, horrid relatives. They always made sure she realized she was a terrible burden, and she's lived a true Cinderella existence. She's constantly riveted by odd dreams that remind her of a prior period in her life, one where she was surrounded by people who loved her. Who were they? And how could she find them again? Raven Shawcross also saw his world fall apart when he was a small boy. His father was duped in a confidence scheme, and his family ended up losing everything: their property, their reputation, their good name. His parents died of shame, and he vowed to avenge them by retrieving what was wrongly taken by their enemies. He's spent his life, preparing for the moment when he will finally be able to deliver the justice he's...

Sebastian Sinclair is a famous adventurer who's spent two decades exploring the wilds of Africa. But after his most recent expedition ended in tragedy, he's staggered home to London, where he's bored and chafing and struggling to figure out how to move forward into the future. Sarah Blake Robertson runs an orphanage and has spent her life helping the less fortunate. Because she's always been busy with her charity work, she's viewed herself as having a rewarding and satisfying existence. But when she crosses paths with handsome, dashing Sebastian Sinclair, her entire world is pitched into chaos. And nothing will ever be the same...

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SHE SOUGHT LESSONS IN DESIRE...From girlhood, Lady Caroline Foster knew what her future held: marriage to an esteemed viscount, followed by a dignified high-society life. A sedate existence perhaps, but certainly preferable to her current state--jilted, humiliated, and then hastily bartered off to a man old enough to be her grandfather. Dreading the marriage, Caroline seeks advice from her ex-fiance's illegitimate brother, whose potent sexuality has always intrigued her...AND HE WAS THE CONSUMMATE TEACHER.Ian Clayton can scarcely believe that the woman he's coveted from afar is boldly seeking sexual instruction. A true gentleman would turn her away, but the yearning he feels for Caroline surpasses anything he's ever known. Soon their encounters become more heated, more daring...and more dangerous. For someone will stop at nothing to end their illicit affair--and destroy a fantasy that is coming blissfully, brazenly to life...