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Martha Barwood

Martha is a talented Regency author who enjoys sharing her passion for writing with her readers. She was born in England and grew up in a country house a few miles from Norwich with her mother and three sisters.

Her admiration for the old dresses that he mother has kept safe since her grandmother’s age, made her fall in love with England’s history and the most romantic period, the Regency.

Her motto “do it with passion or not at all” led her to the United States where she studied Literature and Art History.

She is an incredible mom of three wonderful dogs and also a confectioner! In her free time she makes colourful cakes and sweets, listening to soft music and relaxing with a fine red wine.

  • A Governess For the Duke of Ice: A Historical Regency Romance Book (Vows in Velvet 5)
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    A Governess For the Duke of Ice: A Historical Regency Romance Book (Vows in Velvet 5)

    “She never meant to fall in love with the man who could ruin her.”

    When Georgia Waye accepts a position at Blackthorn Hall, she expects discipline and duty, not desire.

    The widowed Duke of Blackthorn, Marcus Thornesdane, vowed never to love again, but her warmth awakens something long buried beneath grief and pride.

    As whispers of scandal and legal threats loom, their hearts are tested between duty and the undeniable pull of forbidden love.

    Can a governess truly melt the heart of England’s coldest duke?

    * If you love emotional slow-burn romances, brooding dukes, and heroines who dare to follow their hearts, you won’t want to miss this story.

    A Governess For the Duke of Ice” is filled with longing, scandal, and a love powerful enough to defy society itself. No cheating. No cliffhangers. Just a deeply satisfying happily ever after will stay with you long after the last page.

    Available now, free to read with Kindle Unlimited!

  • The Duchess He Never Expected: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Era of Scandals Book 1)
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    The Duchess He Never Expected: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Era of Scandals Book 1)

    “One hidden will, one dangerous secret, and one marriage neither expected.”

    Violet Whitford never imagined her quiet life would end in scandal, let alone with a duke as her husband. When an afternoon at Willethorn House leaves her reputation in jeopardy, she suddenly finds herself walking down the aisle with the most eligible man in the county.

    But Dominic, Duke of Willethorn, carries secrets of his own. His father’s will has forced his hand into marriage, and though he offers Violet respect and protection, his guarded heart remains out of reach.

    What begins as a union of necessity soon grows into something deeper… and far more fragile. With gossip spreading, rivals scheming, and old heartbreaks resurfacing, Violet and Dominic must decide whether they will cling to pride, or risk everything for love.

    A clean Regency romance full of scandal and the kind of love that takes you by surprise. This is a story full of passion, heart, and redemption, with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily ever after that will leave you smiling long after the final page.

    It’s the kind of romance that steals your breath and stays with you.

    Grab your copy today and let the journey begin!

  • The Beast who Dares to Love: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Vows in Velvet Book 4)
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    The Beast who Dares to Love: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Vows in Velvet Book 4)

    “A beastly man is no fit match for a lady… yet fate cares little for society’s rules.”

    Lady Juliana Ashworth has accepted her quiet fate: destined for spinsterhood, she has resigned herself to a life in the shadows of London’s glittering ballrooms. But when an unexpected proposal ties her future to Gabriel Ashcombe, the formidable Duke of Wexford, she finds herself drawn into a world of secrets, scandal, and a man whose every glance both terrifies and tempts her.

    Gabriel bears the weight of his past like armor. His reputation as a cold, beastly duke keeps society at bay, but it also conceals a heart that has forgotten tenderness. Yet Juliana’s quiet strength stirs something he thought long buried.

    Caught between desire and decorum, Juliana and Gabriel must decide whether to guard their hearts or risk it all for a love that could conquer even the shadows of their past.

    Fall in love with The Beast who Dares to Love, a captivating and romantic Regency tale of more than 70,000 words. With no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet, deeply satisfying happily ever after, it’s the kind of story that will sweep you away and stay with you.

    Add it to your library today!

    Available now, and free to enjoy with Kindle Unlimited!

  • The Beast who Dares to Love: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Vows in Velvet Book 4)
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    The Beast who Dares to Love: A Historical Romance Novel (Vows in Velvet Book 4)

    “A beastly man is no fit match for a lady… yet fate cares little for society’s rules.”

    Lady Juliana Ashworth has accepted her quiet fate: destined for spinsterhood, she has resigned herself to a life in the shadows of London’s glittering ballrooms. But when an unexpected proposal ties her future to Gabriel Ashcombe, the formidable Duke of Wexford, she finds herself drawn into a world of secrets, scandal, and a man whose every glance both terrifies and tempts her.

    Gabriel bears the weight of his past like armor. His reputation as a cold, beastly duke keeps society at bay, but it also conceals a heart that has forgotten tenderness. Yet Juliana’s quiet strength stirs something he thought long buried.

    Caught between desire and decorum, Juliana and Gabriel must decide whether to guard their hearts or risk it all for a love that could conquer even the shadows of their past.

    Fall in love with The Beast who Dares to Love, a captivating and romantic Regency tale of more than 70,000 words. With no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet, deeply satisfying happily ever after, it’s the kind of story that will sweep you away and stay with you.

    Add it to your library today!

    Available now, and free to enjoy with Kindle Unlimited!

  • A Wife for the Beast: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Scandals and Second Chances Book 6)
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    A Wife for the Beast: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Scandals and Second Chances Book 6)

    This marriage is merely a kindness to your father. A beast like me cannot hope for salvation.

    Lucian Hollowbridge, the Duke of Ravenshollow, hides behind the walls of his crumbling estate, and behind the battle scars that have twisted more than just his face. Feared by the ton and tormented by ghosts of war, he has no desire for companionship… until a dying promise binds him to a woman unlike any he’s ever known.

    Evangeline Hartwell is strong, smart, and unafraid to speak her mind. When she enters a cold, unwanted marriage with the mysterious duke, she does so not for title or protection, but out of loyalty, and quiet hope. She refuses to be intimidated by Lucian’s rage or retreat from his pain.

    As whispers spread that Lucian is unfit to hold his title, and his cousin schemes to take everything, Evangeline stands by his side, even when the world turns against them.

    In a world that judges by appearances, can love find its way through darkness and scars?

    A Wife for the Beast is a captivating tale of passion and secrets, where Evangeline and Lucian defy the expectations of their time in pursuit of true happiness. Rich with emotion and layered with intrigue, this unforgettable romance will sweep you away from the very first page and deliver a beautifully satisfying ending.

    No cheating. No cliffhangers. Just a happily ever after.

    Grab your copy today, or read it free with Kindle Unlimited!

  • A Countess for the Beast: A Historical Romance Novel (Wives of Convenience Book 3)
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    A Countess for the Beast: A Historical Romance Novel (Wives of Convenience Book 3)

    He didn’t break my heart with secrets, but with the silence that said he never believed I could survive the truth…

    Miss Vera Huxford never dreamed she’d be forced to marry a man known only as “The Beast of Thornborough Abbey”. But with her family on the brink of ruin, she has no choice but to wed the reclusive, scarred Earl of Thornborough, a man whispered about in fear and pity.

    Phineas Renwick has buried his heart beneath layers of bitterness and betrayal. Disfigured by treachery and hunted by ghosts of the past, he agrees to the match out of duty, not desire. He expects a timid wife, not one with fire in her soul and eyes that see the man beneath the scars.

    But Thornborough Abbey holds more than secrets, it holds danger. As eerie events unravel around them and loyalties are tested, Vera and Phineas must decide: can two broken hearts risk trusting each other, or will the truth destroy them both?

    A tale of redemption, romance, and revenge, where love may be the only thing more dangerous than the past…

    A Countess for the Beast is a historical Regency romance novel you will love. Get ready to be whisked away this month by a delightful captivating romance story.

    No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily ever after full of romance.

    Also available with Kindle Unlimited!

  • The Governess of Thornecrest Hall (Vows in Velvet Book 3)
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    The Governess of Thornecrest Hall (Vows in Velvet Book 3)

    She brought warmth to a cold estate and melted the heart of the man who never meant to feel again.

    Desperate to save her family from ruin, Aurelia Whitfield accepts a governess position at the brooding Thornecrest estate. Two grieving children, a reclusive scholar, and a house steeped in sorrow, she’s undeterred. But as she brings warmth back to the children’s lives, Aurelia finds herself drawn to their awkward but brilliant uncle, Graham Davenport.

    He prefers ancient ruins to emotional entanglements until Aurelia’s quick mind and quiet strength challenge everything he thought he wanted.

    When priceless artifacts vanish and strangers lurk in the shadows, love and danger entwine. To secure their future, Aurelia and Graham must unearth more than secrets they must risk their hearts.

    * If you historical romance love stories with unforgettable characters, a few heartaches along the way, and a sweet, satisfying ending, this one’s for you. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

    Available now on Kindle Unlimited!

  • The Duke’s Deliverance: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Wives of Convenience Book 2)
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    The Duke’s Deliverance: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Wives of Convenience Book 2)

    She was his salvation in the darkest moment, and he might be her only chance at freedom.

    Forced into a marriage to save her family, Charlotte Everleigh dreams of freedom not a lifetime bound to a cruel man. But a single act of bravery throws her into the arms of Christopher Adlington, the brooding Duke of Alenwood, a man tormented by loss and determined to keep the world at bay.

    Honor demands their union. Desire makes it undeniable.

    As secrets swirl and scandal brews, Charlotte and Christopher must battle the ghosts of their pasts and the dangers of their present, before they can claim a love neither dared hope for.

    If you love stories with unforgettable characters, a few heartaches along the way, and a sweet, satisfying ending, this one’s for you.

    No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
    Available now on Kindle Unlimited!