Rumors of ruined maidens, coldblooded duels, swindles, and murder swirl around the impoverished 'Devil Earl.' But Faelan Savigar hides an even darker secret. Roderica Delamore longs for a normal life but fears she'll end up mad or suicidal like the forebears from whom she inherited her "gift" of sensing others thoughts and emotions. As the two find their way to each other against all odds, Roddy's growing love for Faelen may end up saving him or destroying her...A breathtaking historical romance filled with poignancy, darkness, love, and an unexpected twist of Gaelic magic...

The first new romance in over five years from New York Times bestselling author Laura Kinsale. Kinsale's writing transcends the romance category. This newest book offers everything Kinsale is best known for in a story that's so funny, so poignant, so deep and so delightful at the same time, that it's the perfect romance novel for these times.

Merlin Lambourne is a famous inventor-and her life is in danger from Napoleon's advancing forces. Lord Ransom Falconer, in service of his government, comes to rescue her, bringing her back to his estate where he promises she can work on her inventions and stay safe. But her dream is to build a flying machine, and Ransom is terrified of heights ...