Elizabeth Cole

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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 Swordsworn 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 Fearless Heart: A Regency Spy Romance (Secrets of the Zodiac Book 9) Aug 16, 2022

by Elizabeth Cole

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Can love grow on poisoned ground?

Gabriel Courtenay works tirelessly for the British Crown, part of the elite circle of spies known as the Zodiac. He is afraid of nothing, but his latest assignment may be his most deadly yet. A serial poisoner is taking down England’s most influential politicians and personalities one by one, leaving a grim message behind each time. Gabe puts the clues together to point the way to a mysterious estate with a shadowy owner no one ever sees: Calderwood.

Lady Arcadia has suffered tragedy after tragedy, leaving her a shell of herself. Worse, local rumors have driven most people away from Calderwood. All Arcadia wants is to study botany and chemistry and care for her vast gardens of rare plants, but when a suspiciously handsome new gardener shows up asking questions, she knows she can’t trust him.

When another death strikes too close to home, Arcadia has no choice but to accept the help Gabe offers. As they uproot the twisted trail of an assassin using Arcadia’s scientific advances for evil ends, the two grow ever more entwined. Can Arcadia overcome her greatest fears in time to stop the killer…or will someone she loves become the next victim?

The ninth novel in the Secrets of the Zodiac, a series that blends dramatic romance with suspense, set against the high stakes world of the Napoleonic Wars.

Daisy and the Duke: A Regency Romance (Wallflowers of Wildwood Book 1) Sep 21, 2021

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What does it take to turn a wallflower into a wildfire?

Miss Margaret Merriot is known as Daisy to her friends. But she is totally unknown by the larger world. Penniless, orphaned, and shy, Daisy is a true wallflower, destined to live out her days in the shadows, working for her thankless stepfamily. Living in the English countryside, Daisy knows that nothing special will happen to her…until she meets a most unusual duke.

Tristan Brooks never wanted to become the Duke of Lyon, but when has fate ever favored him? Scarred by war, uneasy in his new life, and now saddled with a massive estate that can’t pay for itself, Tristan needs a miracle to turn things around. One day, his path leads him directly to Daisy, and now he can’t get his shy but sweet neighbor out of his mind.

Daisy is charmed by Tristan’s direct manner and his unpretentious ways, not to mention his brooding good looks. But he’s a duke, and must marry an heiress to fulfill his obligations. He’s expected to announce his choice at the harvest ball. Daisy seems doomed to loneliness…unless she can change her destiny during one magical night…

The Wallflowers of Wildwood follows five young women as they leave their beloved boarding school and venture out into the cutthroat world of the marriage mart. Get ready, London. These wallflowers are wilder than you think!

Rose and the Rogue: A Regency Romance (Wallflowers of Wildwood Book 2) Oct 19, 2021

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Is it really so bad to be ruined?

When a cruel prank leaves the blind Rosalind Blake ripe for humiliation on a ballroom dance floor, she is rescued by an infamous rogue. Soon the innocent wallflower is seduced by the charm of Adrian Calwell, the scandal-chased Baron of Norbury, who is much more than he seems.

Adrian's only goal in rescuing Rose was to thwart another man's heartless trick. But Rose proves to be well worth it, and Adrian is impressed by the unusual young lady. Unfortunately, his reputation as a scoundrel makes it unlikely he’ll never be allowed near her again. Not that Adrian has ever let what’s “allowed” stop him for long.

When rumors begin to swirl about Rose’s own reputation and threaten her whole future, Adrian takes matters into his own hands to find the source and defend her honor. It will take all of Adrian's ingenuity and all of Rose’s daring to find the truth and prove to the world that there is a way for a rose and rogue to be together.

The Wallflowers of Wildwood series follows five young women as they leave their beloved boarding school and venture out into the cutthroat world of the marriage mart. Get ready, London. These wallflowers are wilder than you think!

Heather and the Highlander: A Regency Romance (Wallflowers of Wildwood Book 3) Jan 11, 2022

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Can an English wallflower survive on the Scottish moors?

Heather is a spitfire disguised as a spinster. Unwilling to face a marriage to a loathsome man, she does the only sensible thing…she runs away to Scotland! Unfortunately, before she even crosses the border, her coach is held up and a dashing Scotsman rides to her rescue.

Niall MacKenzie will gamble on nearly anything, but he wouldn’t have bet on finding a bonny blossom of a lady in the middle of the high road. But Heather proves to be much more than a pretty face, and when he hears her tragic tale, Niall makes a mad proposal: marry him instead!

Can a simple yes solve all of Heather’s troubles? Of course not, and soon the couple find themselves in a whirlwind of family drama, passionate embraces, and hidden dangers. Heather must draw on her wit and the advice of her best friends from Wildwood Hall to get through this thorny path to true happiness with her daring highlander.

The Wallflowers of Wildwood series follows five young women as they leave their beloved boarding school and venture out into the cutthroat world of the marriage mart. Get ready, London. These wallflowers are wilder than you think!

Poppy and the Pirate: A Regency Romance (Wallflowers of Wildwood Book 4) Feb 15, 2022

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On the smugglers' coast, sparks will fly!

Poppy St George's sharp tongue has done nothing for her except find trouble. When her dearest friend and childhood companion marries, she is suddenly alone and adrift in a society that prefers ladies to be meek and mild. Poppy seizes a chance to escape her melancholy by summering on the Cornish coast, never dreaming she will come face-to-face with a particular gentleman from her past, a man she secretly loved before he broke her heart.

Carlos de la Guerra is a man who has always chosen duty over desire. He always knew Poppy was special, but he lost his chance to court her when he had to defend his family’s interests abroad. Now he has returned to England, and Carlos is determined to correct his mistake, if only Poppy will let him.

Just as the two are brought together again, they are drawn into an intriguing and dangerous mystery that threatens them both. Caught between smugglers and social climbers, Carlos and Poppy discover that the course of true love never runs smooth...

The Wallflowers of Wildwood series follows five young women as they leave their beloved boarding school and venture out into the cutthroat world of the marriage mart. Get ready, London. These wallflowers are wilder than you think!

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

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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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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.

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

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

by Elizabeth Cole

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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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