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Misadventures in Matrimony series

Marriage has never been so treacherous—or this much fun!
Four young cousins and friends make a pact never to marry. But when circumstances force them into matrimony, each woman finds that sometimes the wrong man can be very right.

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No Man's Bride
1
Good Groom Hunting
2
Blackthorne's Bride
3
The Pirate Takes a Bride
4

The Pirate Takes a Bride

The Pirate Takes a Bride
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Book 4

"Ms. Galen's writing is funny, hot, and adventurous!"
   —LaShondia, Amazon

Ashley Brittany is living a nightmare. She's been mistakenly married to the one man she despises. Months ago, Lord Nicholas took her virtue then scorned her. Now, Ashley will do anything to have her revenge . . . anything but expose her ugly secret.

Nick Martingale has a secret, too: he's Captain Robin Hood, a pirate with a fearsome reputation. But when Nick learns his archenemy, the Barbary pirate Yussef, attacked innocents Nick has sworn to protect, he can think of nothing but vengeance.

Only one person stands in his way.

His wife.

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Blackthorne's Bride

Blackthorne's Bride
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Book 3

"Shana Galen adds a generous dash of action and adventure to the already irresistible mix of sexy romance and sharp wit in Blackthorne's Bride, her latest fabulously fun Regency historical."
   —John Charles, Chicago Tribune

A proper lady with a penchant for causing chaos...
Lady Madeleine, daughter of the Earl of Castleigh, cannot tolerate one more marriage proposal from a suitor only interested in her dowry. The solution? Elope with a mild-manner, biddable dog breeder who won’t try to control her. But she’s no sooner in the coach racing to the wedding than everything goes wrong, and she finds her carriage overtaken by the notorious Martingale brothers. One sultry smile from Jack Martingale, Marquess of Blackthorne, and Maddie’s plans, not to mention her heart, are in danger.

Meets a troubled lord with a dangerous enemy.
Jack Martingale’s brother has done it again. Lord Nicholas has angered the wealthy and powerful Duke of Bleven. The duke and his private army is after the Martingale brothers, and Jack, Lord Blackthorne, needs to escape London posthaste. He’d only intended to commandeer Lady Madeleine’s coach for a few miles, but he soon finds himself affianced to her cousin Ashley and on the road to Gretna Green.

A mistake by a drunken priest seals their fate.
Marriage to Maddie’s cousin isn’t Jack’s first choice, but the blond chit is not a danger to his heart—unlike the passionate, blue-eyed Maddie. As the group sprints toward Gretna Green, their attraction grows. And when a drunken anvil priest accidentally marries Jack to Maddie, Jack is secretly thrilled. But can he convince Maddie he’s the right man for her, especially when he refuses to ever fall in love?

RITA® finalist for Best Long Historical Romance

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Blackthorne's Bride is available in paperback and ebook:
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(February 2024) ASIN: B0CTJDKMXP


Good Groom Hunting

Good Groom Hunting
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Book 2

"A treasure map, a thrilling hunt, a pair of sworn enemies turned lovers, a vicious feud, a wild adventure and utterly delightful characters add tang and pleasure to Galen's latest treasure." 4 stars K.I.S.S. Hero
   —Kathe Robin, Romantic Times BOOK Reviews

A woman in search of adventure...
Josephine Hale is the granddaughter of a legendary pirate. She’s always been daring and unconventional, and now that she’s found half of an old treasure map, she’d ready for adventure. The only problem is the other half of the map is in possession of her family’s sworn enemy—Stephen Doubleday, the Earl of Westman. On the bright side, Westman has just returned from his travels and lives right next door. Josie vows to steal the map—and if that doesn’t work, she has no qualms about seducing the handsome lord.

A man in search of redemption
Stephen never wanted to be the earl, but when his older brother dies, he’s forced to return from exile in India and shoulder his responsibilities. Those responsibilities are more than he bargained for. The family coffers are empty and the Westman name is in tatters, in no small part as a result of his own reckless actions as a youth. Now a fiery beauty enters his library and his life and promises him not only pirate treasure but a passionate love affair. How can he refuse? How can he agree? The next thing he knows, Stephen is chasing after Josie and the treasure. But he doesn’t need to know Josie long before Stephen realizes it isn’t gold doubloons he really needs. The tempestuous beauty is the real treasure he’s been searching for all along.

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Good Groom Hunting is available in paperback and ebook:
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(February 2024) ASIN: B0CTJCTKCN


No Man's Bride

No Man's Bride
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Book 1

"Fans of deep character driven historical tales
will appreciate Shana Galen's strong tale."
   —Reviewer Harriet Klausner

She’s an Outcast Who’s Vowed Never to Marry
Catherine Fullbright has sworn off marriage. Her abusive father has made her wary of men and long for independence, and she has a plan to escape her family home. Catie’s younger sister is the apple of their father’s eye and betrothed to a wealthy lord. But when a more advantageous suitor shows interest in Catie’s sister, Catie finds herself standing at the altar with her sister’s betrothed and no memory of how she came to be there.

He’s a Political Insider Who Needs the Perfect Wife
Quint Childers, the fifth Earl of Valentine and heir to a marquessate, has a bright political future. He’s well on his way to the role of prime minister. The one thing he lacks is the perfect wife—a faultless hostess with impeccable taste to shine on his arm. But when he wakes up naked in bed with Catherine Fullbright, his dreams are shattered. Catie is impulsive, argumentative, and wants nothing to do with him.

But there’s one thing Quint hates more than being tricked into marriage—scandal. He vows to win his wife’s affections. The task won’t be easy or without sacrifice, but the more he comes to know Catie, the more he wants her, no matter the cost.

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No Man's Bride is available in paperback and ebook:
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(February 2024) ASIN: B0CTJDXRZV


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