Elizabeth Cole

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About Elizabeth Cole

Elizabeth Cole is a romance author with a penchant for history, which is why she lives in an old house in an old city. She can be found hanging around libraries and archives, or curled in a corner reading, cat on lap. She believes in love at first sight. Then again, she also believes that mac 'n' cheese is a healthy breakfast, so don't trust her judgment on everything.

Elizabeth writes the Secrets of the Zodiac series of romantic spy thrillers set in the Regency period. The eighth novel, BREATHLESS IN THE DARK, is now available.

Elizabeth recently completed her Swordcross Knights series of medieval romances set in the beguiling word of Britannia during the period known as "The Anarchy". Start today with HONOR & ROSES.

Elizabeth loves hearing from readers. Connect with her at elizabethcole.co or Twitter @coleheartedgirl

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A Heartless Design: A Regency Spy Romance (Secrets of the Zodiac Book 1) Sep 10, 2013

by Elizabeth Cole

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An enigmatic woman, a determined spy, and a design that could shake all of Europe...

"Heartless" Cordelia Bering refuses every marriage offer she receives. Yet men still try to win her, drawn by her sharp wit and intoxicating green eyes. But Cordelia knows a marriage could reveal her deepest secret and truly endanger her life. Besides, she hasn't met a man worth considering, until...

Sebastien Thorne, a spy in the service of Crown. One of the elite agents in the group known as the Zodiac, he comes to London determined to solve a mystery with roots on the Continent. He won't let anything distract him. But is Cordelia a distraction, or the key to the mystery? As he learns more about the "heartless" woman, he becomes embroiled in secrets, plots, and a design that could change the future...and Cordelia is at the center of it all.

The debut novel in the Secrets of the Zodiac, a series of full-length historical romances featuring sexy storylines, complex characters, and international intrigue, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars.

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Honor & Roses: A Medieval Romance (Swordsworn Knights Book 1) Feb 21, 2016

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Forbidden flames burn brightest…

The knight Alric of Hawksmere has endured years of war and survived dozens of battles in the service of the king. A new challenge awaits him when he returns home to renew his bond with a childhood friend. Alric instead discovers she is now a spirited woman of rare beauty whose kiss makes his blood burn. But the lady Cecily de Vere has been offered in marriage to another man, and Alric‘s duty is to escort her to the wedding.

Cecily wants to behave as a proper lady. But she yearns for her childhood flame and knows he shares the same desire. When a sudden twist of fortune puts Cecily in mortal danger, Alric takes an unimaginable risk to rescue her. Left alone in the wild, Alric and Cecily must make a choice that will change their lives forever.

The first book in The Swordcross Knights: A series of full-length historical romance novels set in the vivid and beguiling world of medieval Britannia during the age known as "The Anarchy".

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A Shameless Angel: A Regency Spy Romance (Secrets of the Zodiac Book 3) Sep 23, 2014

by Elizabeth Cole

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The third novel in the Secrets of the Zodiac, a series that blends romantic suspense and mystery with the rich background of the Regency period.

A courageous codebreaker, a gentleman with a score to settle, and a past that refuses to stay hidden…

Sarah Brecknell has always had an unusual obsession with numbers. After the unfortunate death of her fiancé, she’s lost her place in society, and her gift has left her alone with a dangerous secret. Sarah must turn to a complete stranger for help—a secret agent in service to the Crown. She has already made one mistake in love. She can’t afford another.

Theodore Markham has plenty of secrets of his own, not least of which his occupation as a spy. Now he is hunting for a traitor. This time is different, though—the rogue was his best friend. The trail goes cold until he meets Sarah, a woman with extraordinary mathematical talents…and an irresistible charm that may be even more dangerous than his adversary.

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The Lady Dauntless: A Regency Spy Romance (Secrets of the Zodiac Book 4) Feb 22, 2015

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The fourth novel in the Secrets of the Zodiac, a series of full-length historical romance novels, features darker, sexier storylines, complex characters, and international intrigue, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars.

A fiery lady, a devilish smuggler, and a cargo nations would kill for…

Gemma Harrington leads a wild, unconventional life among con men and smugglers. She can ride and shoot as well as any man, but she wants to escape the world she’s caught in for something better. Then a mysterious gentleman shows up with a daring proposal. If Gemma helps him infiltrate a smuggling ring, he’ll take her anywhere his ship can sail. Captivated, she agrees to his dangerous plan.

With slightly shady ancestors and a far away upbringing, Logan Hartley isn’t the typical hero, and that makes him an excellent spy. Logan had to fight for everything he ever wanted: his own ship, his place in Zodiac, and the approval of his peers. Now he wants Gemma—but he has to stay alive long enough to win her.

As Gemma and Logan follow the trail of a strange criminal, they become targets in a much deadlier game when they uncover a secret that governments would kill for. To expose the truth, they will defy convention and break the rules. And they have to act fast, because their enemies are much closer than they imagine…

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Breathless in the Dark: A Regency Spy Romance (Secrets of the Zodiac Book 8) May 12, 2020

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A fallen lady, a tortured lord, and an undeniable attraction...

Royce Holmes, the new Earl of Pelham, is also an agent for the Zodiac, England's elite spy ring. He's on the trail of a devious forger whose false documents have caused havoc in Britain's war against Napoleon. On the night Royce vows to hunt down the man, he instead meets a woman who is just as intriguing.

After a devastating encounter with a cruel gentleman, Tamsin Black lives in fear he'll find her again. A chance meeting with the mysterious Royce seems to offer a new life for her, if only she can keep her secrets hidden. Just a few tiny secrets: her true name, her shameful past, and her link to London's criminal underworld.

Royce and Tamsin have a lot more in common than they ever expected, and day after day, they find themselves drawn together in the chase for a vicious spy. Night by night, they try to deny the attraction between them. But passion cannot be denied forever, and in the darkness, secrets will be exposed...

The eighth novel in the Secrets of the Zodiac, a series of historical romances featuring sexy storylines, complex characters, and international intrigue, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars.

A Mad and Mindless Night: A Regency Spy Romance (Secrets of the Zodiac Book 6) Dec 19, 2016

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A rogue in search of a new life, a brilliant woman betrayed, and one path through a prison of lies...

Ashley Allander has been a rake, rogue, scandalmaker, and heartbreaker. Now, with one last chance to redeem his name, he becomes a spy. The Zodiac's newest recruit leaves London behind to find an elusive inventor, but his target proves far stranger. Ash discovers an aloof host, bright lights in the sky, and a woman who is either an innocent prisoner...or completely mad.

Elanora Morrison is desperate. Her life's work has been stolen from her. She's been declared insane and kept far from anyone who might help. She gambles everything on a mysterious newcomer, risking her reputation, her life, and her heart to regain her freedom.

Together, Ash and Nora hold the key to a conspiracy between two warring nations. In the midst of danger, they find an improbable love, and the chance for a new future...if they live long enough to reach it.

The sixth novel in the Secrets of the Zodiac, a series of full-length historical romances: Featuring sexy storylines, complex characters, and international intrigue, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars.

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A Most Relentless Gentleman: A Regency Spy Romance (Secrets of the Zodiac Book 7) Dec 10, 2018

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A lord with two lives, a woman with a broken heart, a scandalous bargain, and a second chance for love...

Cameron, Lord Deverall, appears to be a completely dissolute dandy, a favorite at London's fanciest parties, relied upon to speak of nothing serious. In reality, he is a member of the Zodiac, England's elite spy ring. He can't let anyone close enough to him learn the truth--especially not his lovely, estranged wife. Unfortunately, he needs her for his next mission.

Lady Genevieve hasn't seen her maddening husband in three years. Heartbroken after catching him in a scandalous encounter, Gen tossed him out and turned her attention to her heart's solace: helping London's poorest children. If she can't have a family of her own, she'll be a mother to the world, without Cameron at her side.

But fate brings Cameron and Genevieve together once again, when he offers her a deal she can't refuse. All she needs to do is let Cameron back into her life for a little while...just long enough to uncover his darkest secrets. Just long enough to learn they're being pursued by a shadowy nemesis. Just long enough to realize she's never stopped loving him.

A Most Relentless Gentleman is the seventh novel in the Secrets of the Zodiac, a series of historical romances featuring sexy storylines, complex characters, and international intrigue, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars.

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Beneath Sleepless Stars: A Regency Spy Romance (Secrets of the Zodiac Book 5) Jun 20, 2015

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A lady haunted by nightmares, a duke chased by death, and an answer hidden in the night sky...

Insomnia and a passion for astronomy keep Lady Violet Holloway awake all night. She's content to remain alone with her telescopes and treatises, until an unexpected marriage proposal changes everything. Though she's never met him, Violet is handed off to a lord whose name is only mentioned in whispers.

Alexander Kenyon is the Duke of Dunmere...better known as the Duke of Death, after losing three wives under unusual circumstances. He's learned his lesson about the dangers of falling in love, so this marriage is purely for convenience. He has no time for a bride anyway, no matter how intriguing she is. As an agent of the Zodiac, he is tasked with solving a string of perplexing murders hinting at a political conspiracy.

As the stars spin overhead, the date of the next murder draws near. Violet and Alex must work together to stop it, or risk losing the life they've found together.

The fifth novel in the Secrets of the Zodiac, a series of full-length historical romances: Featuring sexy storylines, complex characters, and international intrigue, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars.

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A Reckless Soul: A Regency Spy Romance (Secrets of the Zodiac Book 2) Apr 2, 2014

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The second novel in the Secrets of the Zodiac, a series that blends romantic suspense with the rich background of the Regency period.

A seductive agent, a disillusioned lord, and a web of deceit only they can untangle...

Sophie Bertrand is skilled in acting, espionage, and the subtle art of seduction. An independent spirit, she fought her way from rough streets to the top secret circle of spies known as the Zodiac. Her newest assignment is one of her most delicate yet: hunt down a traitor within Britain's own government. But there's a catch...this time she can't work alone.

Bruce Allander has a title, honor, wealth...but he'd trade it all to restore his family. The Zodiac gives him a chance for justice in a world that's already taken too much from him. Now he finds himself close to this captivating Frenchwoman--possibly too close. Sophie defies all his expectations, yet in her he senses a kindred soul.

Passion draws the two together, but a web of betrayals threatens to tear them apart. To survive, they have to trust each other. They have to be a little reckless...

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Choose the Sky: A Medieval Romance (Swordsworn Knights Book 2) Jul 10, 2016

by Elizabeth Cole

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Betray not the heart

Lady Domina is playing a daring game. After her father falls gravely ill, she hides the truth of his condition and continues to rule in his name. Then one of the king’s knights arrives on royal business, and she must find a way to deceive the arrogant, handsome intruder.

Sir Luc of Braecon is fiercely loyal to the king. His battle scars prove it. When he is ordered to investigate reports of an insurrection, he swears to find the traitor. The first clues lead him directly to the Lady Domina. As the relentless knight exposes one secret after another, he finds that nothing about the tantalizing lady is what it seems.

Soon Domina and Luc are locked in a dance of deception, lust, and betrayal, each turn bringing them closer to a finale where winner takes all. Considering the stakes, the real danger is falling in love…

The second book in The Swordcross Knights: A series of full-length historical romance novels set in the vivid and beguiling world of medieval Britannia.

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Peregrine’s Call: A Medieval Romance (Swordsworn Knights Book 4) May 22, 2018

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For true love, nothing is impossible.

Robin was born poor in rough, remote part of England. She survived only by disguising herself as a boy and learning to hunt on her own. Then the kindly de Vere family helped her become a proper, polite young woman…almost. Despite the family’s efforts, Robin’s heart is still wild, and when she learns that a valiant knight—one she’s always admired—needs her help, she finds her cause.

There is no other knight in England quite like Octavian de Levant. Born in Africa, raised in the Holy Land, and trained by a military order, he’s a skilled fighter and a constant wanderer. Now, he’s sworn to aid the king in the war for the throne. The last thing he wants on his expedition is the company of the fiery and unpredictable Robin. But she is also the only person who knows how to get him to his destination.

The unlikely pair venture deeper into the deadly landscape of the border between England and Wales, and soon find their uneasy alliance growing into something more passionate. Robin and Octavian can’t give in to those feelings, or they’ll be lost in a maze of broken promises and conflicting loyalties. A path to happiness seems impossible. But for true love, nothing is impossible.

The fourth and final book in the Swordcross Knights: a series of full-length historical romance novels set in the vivid and beguiling world of medieval England.

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Raven’s Rise: A Medieval Romance (Swordsworn Knights Book 3) Jul 25, 2017

by Elizabeth Cole

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Claim your heart’s desire…

Lady Angelet has spent her whole life as a pawn, acquiescing to the wishes of others. She’s been a good daughter, a good wife, a good mother, and a good widow. The reward for her obedience is nothing more than a one-way journey to a nunnery. Outmaneuvered by her shrewd father-in-law, Angelet is forced to accept her fate. The knight who is hired to escort her has other plans.

Now known as the undefeated Knight of the Raven, the low-born but charming Sir Rafe has had to fight for everything he’s ever had. When he sees Angelet, he’s more than willing to fight for her too. Rafe makes the soon-to-be cloistered lady a salacious offer: for the duration of the journey, she can spend every night with him, and she doesn’t have to be good at all.

When a deadly pursuer threatens them, Rafe defends Angelet’s life even though it means revealing his dark side. But Rafe isn’t the only one with a secret, and now that she’s sampled the life she’s dreamed of, Angelet is done being a pawn…

The third book in the Swordcross Knights: A series of full-length historical romance novels set in the vivid and beguiling world of medieval Britannia.

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