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Dorothy Sheldon

Dorothy Sheldon is a Regency Historical novelist inspired by her mother’s favorite author, Georgette Heyer. Reading romance novels from a very young age was the beginning to capture her imagination into Romance books narrating the Regency era. She is a romantic soul and loves the way people express their love to others.

Her sister always stood by her in her writing career until she met her husband, who gave her four wonderful daughters and they now live in Texas. A dear dog and cat are not to be missed in the family.

Dorothy spends her free time listening to music, reading books, and baking delicious sweets. She likes to travel to see new places and learn more about historical facts of other countries. She also loves foreign languages and now speaks more than four!

  • The Spinster’s Stolen Heart: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Willenshires Book 5)
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    The Spinster’s Stolen Heart: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Willenshires Book 5)

    A viscount with a broken heart. A violinist with a daring spirit. One love that defies the rules.

    Pippa Randall’s violin sings with passion, but her future is stifled by her mother’s relentless push to secure a wealthy husband. When a chance encounter introduces her to Lord Nathan Whitmore a reserved viscount burdened by duty and loss sparks fly.

    Drawn to Pippa’s spirit, Nathan begins to question the life he’s built. But as family expectations, painful secrets, and social pressures threaten to pull them apart, they must decide if love is worth risking everything.

    In a world bound by rules, can two hearts break free to create their own perfect melody?

    “The Spinster’s Stolen Heart” is a heartfelt story about love, duty, and finding your own path. With memorable characters and a romance that keeps you turning pages, this around 60,000 word novel is sure to sweep you away until the very last chapter.

    No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily ever after.

    An captivating tale of romance and redemption. Read your copy today!

  • The Duke’s Loveless Bargain: A Historical Regency Romance Book (Marriage and Duty 2)
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    The Duke’s Loveless Bargain: A Historical Regency Romance Book (Marriage and Duty 2)

    A beast of a man. A woman taught to be silent.

    He rules from the shadows cold, ruthless, untouchable. A Duke shaped by cruelty, haunted by words he could never master.

    She moves through society a picture of grace, unseen and unheard. A lady trained to be perfect, yet never enough.

    When fate binds them together, their scars collide.

    Silence. Tension. A battle neither can afford to lose.

    But in the quiet, something stirs. A spark. A question.

    Can love find a way through the walls they’ve built or will the past drag them both into the dark?

    * If you like historical romance with strong characters and a touch of redemption, The Duke’s Loveless Bargain is for you. It’s a heartfelt story of love, hope, and marriage of convinience trope that will captivate you.

    No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.

    Also available free with Kindle Unlimited.

  • The Duke's Widow: A Historical Regency Romance Book (Marriage and Duty 1)
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    The Duke’s Widow: A Historical Regency Romance Book (Marriage and Duty 1)

    “You will never be his, Martha…”

    Josiah Elkins, the reluctant new Duke of Pembroke, has lived in the shadow of his older brother’s cruelty and greed. Now, with the title thrust upon him, he returns to Pembroke Manor, where duty compels him to confront the one woman he swore to forget Lady Martha, his brother’s widow and the only woman he has ever loved.

    Scarred by an abusive marriage and burdened by society’s expectations, Martha has vowed never to let another man control her life. Yet Josiah’s quiet strength and steadfast kindness stir something she thought she had lost forever hope.

    But the ghosts of the past linger in every shadow, and the weight of the present threatens to tear them apart. With scandal looming and unspoken truths between them. Will they fight for a love worth risking everything, or will fear drive them to let it slip away?

    If you enjoy historical romance with strong characters and a touch of redemption, The Duke’s Widow is for you. It’s a heartfelt story of love, hope, and second chances that will captivate you.

    No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.

    Also available free with Kindle Unlimited.

  • The Duke’s Hidden Scandal: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Dukes
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    The Duke’s Hidden Scandal: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Dukes, Secrets and Rumors Book 1)

    “The past has a way of haunting the present, but in your eyes, I found the strength to rewrite my story.”

    Colin Ludlow, Duke of Lindenbrook, is a man weighed down by duty and secrets. Struggling to untangle the dangerous mysteries left behind by his late father, he has no time for the frivolities of society or the vulnerability of love. Yet, his carefully ordered world begins to crack when he meets Lady Charlotte Wentworth.

    Once bound by grief and obligation, Charlotte’s quiet strength and wit awaken a yearning Colin cannot ignore. But as intrigue deepens and truths emerge, their connection is tested by revelations that threaten to destroy everything they hold dear.

    Amid the whispers of scandal and the shadows of betrayal, will they find the courage to follow their hearts?

    *If you like a realistic depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then The Duke’s Hidden Scandal is the novel for you.

    This is a historical Regency romance novel of around 65,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.

    Get The Duke’s Hidden Scandal today to discover Colin‘s and Charlotte’s splendid new story!

  • The Burdened Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Willenshires Book 4)
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    The Burdened Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Willenshires Book 4)

    “The greatest love emerges when we confront our deepest fears and with your presence I was taught that fear is only as deep as the mind allows.”

    William Willenshire, Duke of Dunleigh, bears the weight of his family’s legacy, each decision a tribute to the past. Duty has ruled his life, forcing him to suppress all his desires apart from one : the search of the captivating, mysterious woman whose locket he has cherished ever since that fateful masquerade ball.

    Independent and compassionate, Lavinia’s resilient spirit stirs something in William, awakening emotions he thought long buried.

    But when a painful truth is revealed, their fragile connection shatters, leaving them to decide if love is worth the risk of heartbreak.

    The Burdened Duke is a compelling tale of love, duty, and destiny. With its captivating romance and rich characters, this book promises to keep you hooked until the very end of over 60,000 words.

    No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily ever after.

    An unforgettable tale of romance and redemption. Get your copy today!

  • An Icy Christmas Engagement: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Christmas Matches of Worth Book 1)
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    An Icy Christmas Engagement: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Christmas Matches of Worth Book 1)

    You are the Christmas miracle I never believed I deserved.

    Caroline Winterbourne’s quiet life as a widow hides her true identity as a secret author, a truth that could ruin her in the eyes of the ton.

    A fragile bond forms when she crosses paths with Cedric Hutton, known for his cold resolve.

    But a scandalous revelation threatens everything, leaving them to decide if they’ll risk it all for love.

    *A Regency Christmas romance novel with dynamic characters, heart-wrenching twists, turns, and lots of romance. This story offers an irresistible escape into the world of the Christmas Regency period.

    No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.
    Get this novel and unlock the story of Cedric and Caroline today!

    Also available with Kindle Unlimited!

  • The Marquess's Imperfect Bride: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Love Beyond Expectations Book 4)
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    The Marquess’s Imperfect Bride: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Love Beyond Expectations Book 4)

    “I don’t belong in his world… no matter what I want, I can’t let him ruin his future for someone like me.”

    Lady Grace Farraway hides behind her music, her talent masking the scars,both visible and invisible, that have left her partially blind and deaf. She believes love is out of reach for someone as damaged as she is. But when she catches the eye of Gareth Darnall, the handsome Marquess of Hayewood, Grace is forced to face her deepest insecurities and decide whether she can truly open her heart.

    Gareth, burdened by duty and the pressures of high society, knows he must marry well to secure his family’s legacy. But Grace’s resilience and compassion awaken something deeper in him, making him question everything he thought he wanted. As their connection deepens, Gareth must choose between the perfect match the ton demands and the imperfect love his heart craves.

    In a society obsessed with perfection, Grace and Gareth battle against family expectations, social pressures, and their own fears. With the help of loyal friends, and a mischievous cat, they must decide if love is worth the risk of losing everything.

    If you like Historical Regency novels, then The Marquess’s Imperfect Bride is a story for you, with engaging characters and lots of romance. With exquisite historical details and a plot full of twists and turns, this book offers an irresistible escape into the world of Regency romance.
    No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.

    Also available with Kindle Unlimited!

  • Stealing the Rake's Heart: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Willenshires Book 3)
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    Stealing the Rake’s Heart: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Willenshires Book 3)

    She was the overlooked wallflower longing to break free. He was the irresistible rogue hiding haunted depths behind his charming facade. When fate throws them together one magical summer, will they risk everything for an unexpectedly profound connection?

    Shy wallflower Miss Abigail Atwater feels invisible within her own household, overshadowed by her prettier sister. When her eccentric Aunt Francesca invites Abigail to accompany her to a dazzling summer house party hosted by The Duchess of Dunleigh, she hopes to discover freedom beyond society’s constricting dictates. But Abigail never imagined crossing paths with the notorious yet irresistible rake, Lord Alex Willenshire.

    Behind Lord Alexander Willenshire’s witty banter and sinfully handsome features, he conceals profound grief over his father’s tragic death. Alex copes by embracing London’s vices and shallow relationships. But at the fateful summer house party, he finds himself unexpectedly spellbound by Abigail’s natural beauty and intellect. As they are increasingly drawn together despite obstacles conspiring to divide them, both lonely souls will need to surrender their guarded hearts to one another before the magical summer ends.

    Will the overlooked wallflower and the irresistible rogue defy expectations, jealous rivals and the spectre of scandal itself to embrace their profoundly unexpected love match?


    * If you love stories of unlikely romance, where strong-willed heroines and charming rogues must navigate the intricacies of high society to find true love, this novel is a must-read. With rich period detail and a love story that defies expectations, this book offers a perfect escape into a time when passion and propriety were in constant battle.
    Don’t miss your chance to be swept away by a tale that captures the very essence of Regency romance.

    No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily ever after.

    Also, read this novel for free with Kindle Unlimited!

  • The Notorious Dashing Viscount: A Clean Historical Regency Romance Book (Love Beyond Expectations 3)
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    The Notorious Dashing Viscount: A Clean Historical Regency Romance Book (Love Beyond Expectations 3)

    If risking my heart means winning yours, then it is a wager I am willing to take.

    Lady Isolde Belford, known throughout the ton as the Ice Queen, has built an impenetrable wall around her heart. Haunted by the secrets of her past and determined to protect her heart, Isolde has resigned herself to a life of solitude. But when a chance encounter with a charming rake sparks an unexpected connection, Isolde begins to question everything she thought she knew about love and happiness.

    Lord Clayton Henley, a bold Viscount, has spent years perfecting the art of the rake. With a string of broken hearts and scandalous liaisons to his name, Clayton has sworn off the idea of love, content to indulge in the fleeting pleasures of the ton. But when a scandalous wager challenges him to melt the heart of the infamous “Ice Queen”, Clayton finds himself drawn to the enigmatic beauty who hides a world of pain behind her icy facade.

    As the wager propels Clayton and Isolde closer together, they find themselves caught in a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. Isolde struggles to reconcile her growing feelings for Clayton with her fear of vulnerability, while Clayton grapples with the realization that his pursuit of Isolde has become more than just a game. With each passing day, the stakes of the wager grow higher, forcing them to confront their deepest desires and the consequences of falling in love. In a world where reputations are fragile and hearts are easily broken, Isolde and Clayton must decide if the chance at true happiness is worth risking everything they’ve ever known.

    ”The Notorious Dashing Viscount” is the perfect read for you if you enjoy strong characters set against the rich backdrop of the Regency and Victorian era. This captivating Regency romance spans 60,000 words, delivering a heartfelt story with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.

    Pick up this amazing new story today!

  • A Deal with an Unwilling Consort: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Regency Expedient Marriages Book 7)
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    A Deal with an Unwilling Consort: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Regency Expedient Marriages Book 7)

    ”I am surely not delighted in this engagement. You may be unaware, Your Grace, that I have no interest in marrying you and find this situation disagreeable.”

    Love requires vulnerability, and it takes courage to open your heart to someone knowing they have the power to hurt you. But sometimes, the fear of love is just the fear of truly living.

    Lady Amelia and Joseph, the Duke of Langford, both scarred by past heartaches and betrayals, find themselves bound together in an arranged marriage that neither of them wants. Initially resentful and wary of each other, they slowly begin to see past their own pain and defenses, finding unexpected comfort and understanding in each other’s company. As they navigate the complexities of their new relationship, they start to glimpse the possibility of healing and happiness in each other’s arms.

    But as their bond deepens, they cannot ignore the shadows of their pasts that still linger, threatening to pull them back into darkness. Will they be able to overcome their shared traumas and fears, or will their love be doomed to the same tragic fate that leads to darkness? Only time will tell what the future holds for Lady Amelia and Joseph.

    * If you love engaging characters set in the refined world of the Regency and Victorian periods, A Deal with an Unwilling Consort is a great choice. This delightful romance, about 62,000 words long, offers a story without deception, with a bit of suspense, and ends with a touching happily ever after.

    Also Free with Kindle Unlimited.

  • A Deal with a Cruel Earl: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Regency Expedient Marriages Book 6)
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    A Deal with a Cruel Earl: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Regency Expedient Marriages Book 6)

    You want an arranged marriage, not one of love, so why would I be any different to my sister? I come with the same dowery. Why not me?

    A monster haunts Rycroft Hall. Everyone knows that. But when Prudy is forced to marry Hall’s somber tenant, she quickly learns that the scarred Earl is a man to run from but the one who might need saving…

    Prudy’s father has always been obsessed with growing his social influence. So, when the local Marquess is ready to sell off his nephew to the highest bidder, Jasper Copperwell is first in line to trade in his daughter. But Prudy’s sister Catherine is so very in love with another. How can she allow her dearest companion to give up everything she adores to be married to the haunting spectre that lurks around Rycroft Hall.

    Claiming the bridal veil for herself, Prudy has no idea what to expect from the gothic manor on the hill, its skulking master or the threat that hunts women in the woods. One thing she does know, however, is that no-one is born a monster. Perhaps if she can unpick the horrors that have moulded Gideon Rycroft into a creature of the night, she can find a way to make this marriage work. What she doesn’t expect is that she might be the one who needs to change and grow, if she is to heal the man whom she is coming to love…

    *If you like powerful characters, loving Duchesses, and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, this is the novel for you.
    It is an enchanting regency romance of 66,000 words.
    No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.

    Grab A Deal with a Cruel Earl today to discover this fantastic love story!

  • An Unconventional Gentleman: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Willenshires Book 2)
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    An Unconventional Gentleman: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Willenshires Book 2)

    In a world where duty clashes with desire, Eleanor Fairfax and Henry Willenshire find their fates entwined in a captivating dance of legacy and love.

    Miss Eleanor Fairfax stands as a beacon of resilience and tradition in her family’s esteemed luxury goods business, specializing in porcelain and silverware. Since her mother’s tragic death, she has immersed herself in design work and settled for the life of a spinster. Bound by duty and a deep love for her ailing father, she is determined to uphold the Fairfax legacy, her hands as adept at crafting fine designs as they are at steering the family through turbulent times.

    Lord Henry Willenshire, the second son of the late Duke of Dunleigh, returns to London after a failed business deal abroad. He has set his sights on becoming a partner with Charles Fairfax in the luxury goods business. However, returning to London means he must face the dreaded stipulation left in his father’s will: all four Willenshire siblings must marry within 12 months to receive their inheritance. Henry sees the Fairfax enterprise as an opportunity for expansion and innovation. Yet, his plans for partnership are complicated by the fiery spirit of Eleanor, whose fierce dedication to her family’s heritage challenges his every move.

    An unintended spark ignites between them as they deal with the delicate dance of business and societal expectations. However, with Eleanor’s father’s health in decline and an outside force working against them, the question arises: will their blossoming love overcome the obstacles?

    An Unconventional Gentleman is a compelling tale of love, duty, and destiny. With its captivating romance and rich characters, this book promises to keep you hooked until the very end of over 60,000 words.

    No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily ever after.

    Also, read this novel for free with Kindle Unlimited!