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'An English lord torn from his homeland and forced to survive by his wits. The determined daughter of a duke who will never give up looking for him. Fate binds them together, but it will take an uncommon love to overcome the heartbreaking disaster which awaits them.

'Penniless aristocrat Flynn Cadnam has been dubbed the Vagabond Viscount by London society. But when Flynn informs his father that he intends to marry Lady Augusta Kembal, he is shocked to discover the lengths his vindictive sire will go to in order to destroy his son's future happiness.

'Lady Augusta Kembal holds a deep longing for her brother's best friend, and she suspects Viscount Cadnam feels the same for her. But just when she thinks Flynn is finally going to propose, he suddenly disappears. London is soon awash with rumors of Flynn's untimely demise. The duke's daughter is left to mourn the loss of the man she loves.

'In the hope of finding respite for her broken heart Augusta undertakes a journey to Italy with her mother. In the crowded streets of Rome, she spies a familiar face.

'The Vagabond Viscount is a gorgeously romantic, and at times steamy historical romance between two people bound together by the truth that home is where the heart is, and love is worth risking it all.

'The Vagabond Viscount is a standalone story in the ongoing Duke of Strathmore, Regency Historical Romance series. Sasha Cottman writes Regency romance with heroes to die for, and heroines who are strong and courageous.'(Publication summary)

'Grumpy meets sunshine in this steamy battle of boats, business, and baked goodies.

'Francis Saunders lives by one hard and fast rule. Never mix business with pleasure.

'His long-held ambition to take over the family’s shipping business is about to become a reality. All he needs to ensure his success is to secure the lease on the empty building next door.

'After a lifetime spent at sea, all Poppy Basden wants is a home. The ugly warehouse isn’t exactly what she had in mind, but it’s a start.

'And while her white-haired devil of a neighbor makes it clear he wants her gone, Poppy is quietly determined to stand her ground.

'His weapons of choice are money and an arrogant temper.

'Hers are tender kisses, freshly baked biscuits, and a copper bath that comfortably fits two.

'But when hearts and plans are left in ruins, they will both have to face up to the truth that all is fair in love and war.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'To win, they will both have to lose.

'He has escaped the clutches of bloodthirsty pirates. Even managed to evade the entire French navy. But Andrew McNeal, the Duke of Monsale, may have finally run out of places to hide.

'Duke’s daughter, Lady Naomi Steele, has long had her marital sights set on the aristocratic leader of the Rogues of the Road.

'When an ancient law is suddenly invoked, an unwilling Monsale is forced onto the marriage market.

'He recruits Lady Naomi’s mother to help him put together a list of potential wives.

'Furious, Naomi refuses to be on the list. As far as she is concerned, there should only be one woman Monsale is considering making his bride.

'And when the stubborn, sexy rogue won’t admit his mistake, Naomi decides to take matters into her own hands.

'So, begins a steamy, high stakes game where the cards are marked, and hearts are wagered.

'But who will fold first?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.