Books like The Hawk by Monica McCarty

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.

Lady Amelia Patton’s sheltered life unravels when she becomes the centre of a scandalous affair with Alexander St. James, the son of her father’s enemy.

A story of love and betrayal set against the backdrop of 19th-century England, where an orphaned heiress seeks to prove her worth in the pursuit of a marriage of convenience.

Vlad Taltos faces a renewed hunt as the Jhereg guild unites to eliminate him. He must outwit thieves, assassins, and other criminals to survive the high‑stakes chase across a fantasy world of magic and intrigue.

In 1072, after the Norman conquest of England, a soldier named Vallon must rescue a captured knight by capturing four rare hawks, undertaking a perilous quest across harsh seas and battlefields.

Three sisters struggle to reconcile their faith with the world outside the convent.

Set in sixth‑century Scotland, "The Lost Queen" follows Languoreth, twin sister of the historic Merlin, as she navigates war, rising Christianity, and political intrigue to defend her kingdom and preserve the Old Way.

A steamy romance set amid 18th‑century Scottish smuggling, where Lottie Livingstone's daring whiskey run captures not only a ship but also the heart of Captain Aulay Mackenzie.

Johnny Naples trusts Tim Diamond, a notoriously inept detective, with a £3 million parcel, only to die—leaving Tim's sharp younger brother Nick wrestling the loot and the town’s thieves.

Ewen “Hunter” Lamont, famed tracker and warrior, must locate a missing undercover courier who is none other than his former beloved Sister Genna, now revealed as Janet of Mar. With the deadly allure of love and the stakes of a dangerous mission, he faces his toughest battle yet.

A romance novel about Judd Matthiessen's troubled past and his return to Lanni's life, setting in the historical context of the 1930s.

A historical romance novel set in medieval Scotland, exploring the forbidden romance between Lady Marsi Cargill and a mysterious knight named Hawk.

Elysse de Warenne, a proud wife, must reclaim her place in her husband's life before it's too late.

A spinster woman joins a wagon train to the Oregon Trail and finds herself in a relationship with a wagon master, facing challenges on the journey while also using her medical skills to help others.

A tangle of romance, revenge, and daring adventure unfolds aboard the infamous ship Calypso when Bianca Simonetti, a vengeful tavern owner, is captured by Captain Balthazar Grattiano and forced to stow away for a perilous journey across the Caribbean.

In the small town of Hill Creek, accident-prone Dr. Susan Learner and the reckless yet devoted Freckles McCade find unexpected healing and love while running a rural clinic together.

Eden, a young white woman, falls in love with Iron Hawk, a Kiowa warrior, and faces cultural hatred and war that demands a painful sacrifice and a hopeful quest for peace.

A romance novel about a widowed widower and a spirited young woman who sets out to prove that age isn't a barrier to love in a small town in the South during the 1930s during the Great Depression. The book explores themes of perseverance and overcoming adversity through the love story of Reed Tyler, a young man who dreams of settling down on his own land with the woman he has promised to marry, and Hattie Colfax, a spirited young woman who runs her family's farm and dreams of a brighter future for her family. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Great Depression and explores themes of perseverance and overcoming adversity through the love story of Reed Tyler, a young man who dreams of settling down on his own land with the woman he has promised to marry, and Hattie Colfax, a spirited young woman who runs her family's farm and dreams of a brighter future for her family.

A family of orphans in 19th‑century Galveston faces secrets and romance as a wounded young man finds love and redemption with a mysterious woman, while past betrayals surface, tying their lives together.

The sinister Patron of the Rancho filled Courtney's heart with passion and fear. Courtney Keating is young, beautiful and alone in the world. All she has is a letter from her father promising her a share in the rich strike he called "The Queen of Tears." The secret of that legacy is concealed in the somber mansion known as Hawkshadow, the home of the infamous Barrons: Persia Barron Keating Courtney's - Courtney's stepmother, a stunning woman who makes no secret of her scandalous past. She has no intention of sharing anything with Courtney--not her home, nor her wealth, nor her stepsons. Nace Barron - A man of violent contrasts who is known as "The Sinister Falcon." He gives Courtney two choices: marriage or ravishment. Gill Barron - The charming, genial younger brother. He has his own ideas about the Barron line of succession-and his plans include Courtney. Caught in a dangerous drama of greed, jealousy, and revenge, Courtney is afraid to trust anyone-until she gives in to the impulses of her own heart.

Elizabeth Taylor’s ‘A Game of Hide‑and‑Seek’ is a historical romance set in England, delving into first loves, marriage, family life and man‑woman relationships.

Lady Grace Walsingham’s yearning for adventure leads her from Scotland to England under the guard of Highland captain Fagan Murray, where sharp wit, looming danger and growing attraction test their loyalties.