Books like Dangerous to Hold by Elizabeth Thornton

Follow Lady Emily Brockton and her tumultuous love affair with Leon Devereux, a rakish French nobleman, as they navigate love, betrayal and danger across England and America in this Regency romance tale.

Abigail Wendover must defend her naïve niece from a captivating but unscrupulous town‐boy, while navigating the unexpected alliance of the family’s black sheep, Miles Calverleigh, in Regency Bath.

A seductive romance set in Britain where a 21‑year‑old young woman defends her heart against a Marquess who seeks her in the most unlikely of places—a brothel—turning deceptions into passion.

Two sisters flee a cruel stepfather, stealing a family heirloom to escape to London. While posing as a servant, one is drawn to a nobleman who must decide between love and protecting her true identity.

Richard, Duke of Cleybourne, returns to his country estate to deal with the tragic loss he had suffered four years earlier. But the arrival of Miss Jessica Maitland and Gabriella, his new ward, throws a wrench into his plans. The governess, feisty and flame-haired, reveals that the girl is in danger, and the mysterious events escalate into a murder mystery at Cleybourne Castle.

In the alleyways of London's gambling halls, 30‑year‑old Julian Raynor and Serena Ward, a disguised political fugitive, collide in a dangerous dance of seduction and revenge.

Jonathan Leinster of the Piccadilly Gentlemen's Club is tasked with escorting runaway Louise Vail home, but when their paths cross, romance and destiny blur the lines between duty and desire.

Set in the rugged Welsh borderlands of England, The Innocent follows Eleanore of Ashlin, a young woman torn between her religious vows and royalty’s demand that she marry the knight Ranulf de Glandeville. Amid growing passion and devious rivals, her faith and love are tested.

Lady Shawna wrestles with guilt after seducing the noble David Douglas of Castle Rock, whose death she inadvertently precipitated. His spirit returns to claim his birthright and exact revenge on those who betrayed him.

A wealthy, bitter exile in England seeks to win Emma Stokehurst’s heart, only to find that love’s magic may send him back to a past of splendor and romance, forcing him to learn what it truly means to love.

Four sisters and friends navigate life in Regency London, rescuing an abandoned lady at a mysterious house and confronting the return of an heir who resents their aid.

Viscount Guy Tregellas encounters a mysterious woman on a Scottish beach and becomes determined to uncover her secrets, while she seeks refuge in London.

In Regency England, twin sisters born to noble parents are separated in infancy. One becomes a ward of a chivalrous earl; the other rises as a street‑smart performer. Their identical looks ignite a dangerous plot of disguise and intrigue.

A fierce love story set in England, where Ariel Ravenspeare secretly marries her sworn enemy, Lord Hawkesmoor, and discovers a hidden secret wrapped in a silver rose.

Handsome, kind, and unassuming, Mr. Gray seemed the answer to Deborah Weyman's prayers. For once she accepted the position he offered, she would finally be safe from the notorious Lord Kendal, a man she had good reason to believe had murdered her former employer -- and was now after her. But there were certain things about Mr. Gray that Deborah should have noticed: the breadth of his shoulders, the steel in his voice, the gleam in his uncommonly blue eyes -- things that might have warned her that Mr. Gray was no savior, but a very dangerous man.... Too tempting to resist... Though she posed as a dowdy schoolteacher, Lord Kendal saw right through her disguise to the treacherous beauty beneath. Now, convinced that she alone can tell him the truth about Lord Barrington's murder -- and the whereabouts of Barrington's young son -- he coolly masquerades as the innocuous Mr. Gray. And only when it's too late for Deborah to run will she learn what it means to be at his mercy -- and powerless to resist his seduction....

A medieval romance filled with passion and mystery, as Edward Garrett and Elizabeth Ravenwold navigate the treacherous path of love amid royal intrigue.

HUNTER'S PREY Jordon Walker knew all about trouble. Not only had she been raped, but no one had believed her. She'd had to get away, and researching eagles in the wilderness of British Columbia seemed safe enough--until someone started shooting at her. Lean and rugged, Kel Stuart had come out of nowhere to save her, but could she trust this dangerous stranger? Kel had spent months tracking down Jordon Walker. She'd ruined his brother's life, and now he was going to make her pay. But when he found her, he only wanted to protect the wary woman. With short hair, baggy clothes and a shotgun in hand, she looked nothing like the cool, poised beauty he'd expected. And he began to wonder what had really happened two years ago.. . .

In Idaho, best friends Leah and Jake post mail‑order ads, each hoping to find a partner. As replies flood in, their plans race toward the altar—and the question is whether the strangers they choose can bring the happiness they seek together.

A contemporary Scottish writer uncovers a secret from 1708 involving a Jacobite invasion and a long‑lost tragedy, as a haunting ancestral memory threatens to unleash the buried truth for all to see.