Rogues of the Road Series by Sasha Cottman

When society peacock Lord Harry Steele’s father reaches the end of his tether, he throws his wayward son out of the house.Forced to quickly find a way to make money, Harry hits upon a brilliant idea.Instead of creating scandals, he will get paid to manage them.Heiress, Alice North, is desperate.She seeks Harry’s help to rid her of a fortune hunting scoundrel.In Harry, she discovers a handsome, yet complex man, who sets her blood on fire.Harry in turn is drawn to Alice... moreWhen society peacock Lord Harry Steele’s father reaches the end of his tether, he throws his wayward son out of the house.Forced to quickly find a way to make money, Harry hits upon a brilliant idea.Instead of creating scandals, he will get paid to manage them.Heiress, Alice North, is desperate.She seeks Harry’s help to rid her of a fortune hunting scoundrel.In Harry, she discovers a handsome, yet complex man, who sets her blood on fire.Harry in turn is drawn to Alice. A steamy secret affair ignites between them.But, will Alice’s heart be the ultimate price she has to pay for engaging the services of a Rogue for Hire?(formerly published as part of the Have Yourself a Merry Little Scandal Anthology). less

A king’s secret mistress. A master thief in search of a priceless treasure. One woman holds the key to it all.The Honorable George Hawkins is a man caught between two worlds. On one hand, he is the respectable son of a senior London judge; on the other, he is a founding member of the dirty-dealing Rogues of the Road.On the hunt for ancient gold, he meets antiquities expert Jane Scott and is immediately smitten... moreA king’s secret mistress. A master thief in search of a priceless treasure. One woman holds the key to it all.The Honorable George Hawkins is a man caught between two worlds. On one hand, he is the respectable son of a senior London judge; on the other, he is a founding member of the dirty-dealing Rogues of the Road.On the hunt for ancient gold, he meets antiquities expert Jane Scott and is immediately smitten. George decides that there is nothing better than mixing business with pleasure and sets his sights on wooing Jane.And while Jane is no fool and sees right through George’s plan, her heart is still determined to win his love.An old letter written in cypher sends the two lovers on the trail of a great, secret prize. A king’s treasure of gold and jewels. But with every step on the path to discovery, both Jane and George find themselves wondering whether they can trust the other. Will love have to be the price they both pay in order to succeed?Stolen by the Rogue is a standalone novel in the Rogues of the Road Historical Romance series. less

In the burning, shattered ruins of a French château, smuggler Augustus Jones makes a promise to a dying man. He will find the men who have abducted his missing niece no matter what the cost.But Evangeline La Roche is not a captive, instead she is on the hunt for revenge, determined that those who have sought to destroy her family will pay dearly for their crimes.The last thing Evangeline needs is for Gus to appear and attempt to become her hero... moreIn the burning, shattered ruins of a French château, smuggler Augustus Jones makes a promise to a dying man. He will find the men who have abducted his missing niece no matter what the cost.But Evangeline La Roche is not a captive, instead she is on the hunt for revenge, determined that those who have sought to destroy her family will pay dearly for their crimes.The last thing Evangeline needs is for Gus to appear and attempt to become her hero. While she has long held a secret attraction for the smooth talking Englishman, she has also made a vow to never trust a member of the criminal Rogues of the Road.Bound by his promise, a reluctant Gus, is forced to go along with Evangeline’s plan and sets out with her on the long road to Paris.Travelling through the wilds of Brittany, the first flames of desire spark between them. Both are powerless to resist temptation.As they close in on their enemies, Gus and Evangeline are shocked to discover that the tables have suddenly turned, and they are now the prey.They face a desperate and dangerous race back to the coast to where a boat is waiting to take them to safety.But will Gus be able to convince Evangeline that what they share is enough for her to flee her beloved country and start a new life with him in England? less

A Rogue, with his heart set firmly against love and marriage, finds himself dealing with the unexpected consequences of a night of passion with a beautiful young widow.For Sir Stephen Moore, a family will never be on the cards. His rake of a father had no time for him, and that has left permanent scars on Stephen’s heart. He is more than happy to play fast and loose with the wicked women of the ton, just as long as things are over by morning light... moreA Rogue, with his heart set firmly against love and marriage, finds himself dealing with the unexpected consequences of a night of passion with a beautiful young widow.For Sir Stephen Moore, a family will never be on the cards. His rake of a father had no time for him, and that has left permanent scars on Stephen’s heart. He is more than happy to play fast and loose with the wicked women of the ton, just as long as things are over by morning light.The Rogues of the Road operate their dangerous and illegal business dealings behind the respectable front of the RR Coaching Company. As a founding member of the organization, Stephen excels as a master of manipulation, blackmail, and the settling of personal vendettas.Lady Bridget Dyson is a young woman, disillusioned by her first marriage. As a widow, London society permits her to indulge in discrete affairs.Neither Bridget nor Stephen have any intention of ever settling down and playing at happy families.But Cupid is not without a sense of humor.After helping her family deal with a dangerous blackmailer, Bridget and Stephen celebrate. A little wine and some wicked flirting leads to a night of steamy romance.A stunned Bridget now has to break the news of impending fatherhood to a man determined to avoid commitment at all costs.Can two star-crossed lovers overcome their own painful pasts and find love before the arrival of a bouncing bundle of joy? less

To win, they will both have to lose.He has escaped the clutches of bloodthirsty pirates. Even managed to evade the entire French navy. But Andrew McNeal, the Duke of Monsale, may have finally run out of places to hide.Duke’s daughter Lady Naomi Steele has long had her marital sights set on the aristocratic leader of the Rogues of the Road.When an ancient law is suddenly invoked, an unwilling Monsale is forced onto the marriage market... moreTo win, they will both have to lose.He has escaped the clutches of bloodthirsty pirates. Even managed to evade the entire French navy. But Andrew McNeal, the Duke of Monsale, may have finally run out of places to hide.Duke’s daughter Lady Naomi Steele has long had her marital sights set on the aristocratic leader of the Rogues of the Road.When an ancient law is suddenly invoked, an unwilling Monsale is forced onto the marriage market. He recruits Lady Naomi’s mother to help him put together a list of potential wives.Furious, Naomi refuses to be on the list. As far as she is concerned, there should only be one woman Monsale is considering making his bride.And when the stubborn, sexy rogue won’t admit his mistake, Naomi decides to take matters into her own hands.So, begins a steamy, high stakes game where the cards are marked, and hearts are wagered.But who will fold first? less