When scientist Luke Ashburton arrives to open the Earl of Bexleys new museum, the last thing he expects to find is the building on fire.

Luke is tasked with overseeing its salvage, but needs the late earls journalsall of which are written in code. Luckily, a brilliant mathematician can help. Unfortunately, she is Grace Chetwood, a beautiful whirlwind Luke encountered at a ball years ago. The night began with attractionand ended with a slap to the face.

Cracking the cipher is a welcome reprieve from Graces messy life in Londonbut means working with Luke, a man she ardently wishes to hurl into the sea. Also stressful? The fact that she cannot stop thinking about him.

Over a week of long days and sleepless nights, Grace and Luke discover an uncommon ability to infuriate one another. But as hotter passions emerge, their connection grows deeper and more complicated than either could ever have imagined.

Rumors have flown for years.

That hes ruined scores of enemies.

Broken just as many hearts.

Lost an eye in a duel.

Murdered his first wife.

The Beast of Blackflint is a monster out of a fairy tale.

Arabella Dentons father just negotiated his most ambitious deal: marrying her to a duke. Unfortunately, that man is Nicholas Alberlefifteen years her senior, powerful, cold, scarred, and terrifying. Worse, their wedding will mean the end of Arabellas secret life as one of Londons most promising artists.

Nick knows what he needs: a wife who will give him an heir without capturing his interest, imagination, or heart. Shy Arabella seems perfect. Until she vanishes from their betrothal dinner. Running from him into a raging, deadly storm.

When Nick goes after Arabella, what unfolds is a night neither predicted. A singular night of accusation, of truths never before confessed and unexpected, searing passion, for as long as the storm might last.

The Dukes Bride Vanishes is a novella-length Regency Romance. For those seeking a content warning, please be aware that characters make mention of serious subjects including abuse and suicide.