Books like Always a temptress by Eileen Dreyer

The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice

Socialite Eden Carlbough runs a girls' camp that turns into a love affair when she meets orchard owner Chase Elliot, leading to unexpected romance amid apple trees and forbidden curiosity.

In medieval Cambridge, Adelia, a pioneering female forensic expert, is charged by King Henry II to uncover a murderer who has wrongly targeted the Jewish community.

When the new Earl of Heyward rescues Angeline Dudley from disgrace she falls instantly in love, but the stolid Earl has another match in mind—an old friend. Will passion triumph over protocol?

In the uncharted rain forests of Washington Territory, rebellious heiress and reporter Christiana Montgomery Mathison battles two captors, using wit and romance to outmaneuver greed and intrigue in her quest to stay true to herself.

Humiliated by his family's indiscretions, Lucas, Lord Ashton--nicknamed "The Saint"--wants nothing more than to live a quiet life with the prim and proper bride of his choice. And if the innocent young lady in question gives him some decidedly devilish urges, he is determined to control himself--much to her dismay. Lady Irisa. Langley is at her wit's end. Much as she loves her exasperatingly perfect fiance, she's starting to think it would be wrong of her to marry him. For Irisa has a secret that would shock even the world-weary denizens of the ton, and someone--who doesn't want her anywhere near Lucas--knows it. Lucas never knew that he could desire more in a bride than impeccable manners and an unblemished pedigree. But even a scandal looms, a loyal little spitfire with heated kisses and silken skin is making him forget every rule of etiquette he's ever known...

John Steele, an Army Ranger, is chained to a seductive Genevieve Bowen's bed as he battles to regain control over the woman who has captured his heart.

A love story between a middle-aged man and a young woman from a partisans' family in London, set against the backdrop of the 1970s, exploring the seductive power of storytelling.

A tale of two lovers in London's elite society of the 19th century, where a man and woman with conflicting passions clash and ultimately find a new path forward in the shadow of scandal and societal expectations.

A childhood friendship turns into a passionate, forbidden romance as former allies become bitter rivals, forcing Max Hastings and Lady Jillian Forbes to confront duty, love, and destiny.

Kate Miller’s life spirals from glossy magazines to quiet walks along London’s canals as she confronts past love, family illness, and enduring friendships.

After her fiancé dies, Lady Lydia Daughtry’s grief is broken by the unexpected charm of Duke Tanner Blake, who vows to protect her—yet his own vows and a looming danger threaten their fragile bond.

In this Georgian romance, hardened mercenary Simon Quinn faces a challenge unlike any before: the mesmerizing Lysette Rousseau, whose alluring mystery draws him into a battle of desire and fate.

A fearless woman seeks freedom aboard a privateer’s ship, sparking a passionate clash of wills as she resists love and confronts his brother‑saving mission.