Books like Wicked Caprice by Anne Mather

Carla McAllister returns to Yorkshire to serve as a companion at Milverton Hall, only to uncover the mystery behind the vanished beauty Caprice and the fragile Elsa, navigating romance, suspense, and gothic intrigue.

Society beauty Caprice St. James rose above the sorrows of the past-with its broken promises and unfulfilled dreams--to emerge stronger and determined to succeed. Now if she could only overcome her greatest weakness: falling in love. Then she meets brash, handsome Randall Quinlan, whose own mysterious past and smoldering sensuality intrigue and tempt her as nothing ever has before... Yet the more she becomes involved with Quin, the deeper Caprice is drawn into his world of dangerous secrets and even more dangerous desire. As heavenly days stretch into long nights filled with champagne and never-ending passion, Caprice knows she is treading a treacherous line...and rapidly reaching a point of no return. But she also knows she can't fight the love Quin has awakened in her wary heart ....

He was larger than life and sexier than any man had a right to be...Colby Brennan was outrageously handsome, utterly masculine, and had the coolest, darkest green eyes she'd ever seen - but Noelle Durrell was furious at him! Even with his state-of-the-art security system, her boutique had been robbed and she held him responsible. Colby promised to give her burglary his most personal attention, but what he wanted was to take her in his arms and drive her wild with pleasure. Tempted beyond reason to believe their love had a chance, she fought the impulse to run. Now not only her life but her heart was in danger - and Colby held the key to her secrets. He vowed he'd risk anything to keep his lady safe from shadows, but would she dare trust him with her soul? In an enchanting blend of humor and passion, bestselling writer Fayrene Preston creates a memorable couple whose heartwarming love story is one to cherish! Seducing her senses with blazing kisses, this sexy security agent makes his beautiful client forget old sorrows and feel wonderfully, recklessly alive...