Wilma Counts

Witty and well-read, best friends Henrietta, Harriet, and Hero know that real love is rarely as simple as a fairy tale. But with the right partner, it can be sweeter—and even more satisfying. . . A single woman of means generally does not choose the company of seven rambunctious children over the haut ton. Yet since the tragic loss of her sister and brother-in-law, the Honorable Harriet Mayfield has found purpose and pleasure in caring for her orphaned nieces and nephews. If her unorthodox views about how to raise the newly minted Earl of Sedwick and his siblings put her at odds with their strict grandmother, well, so be it. The children’s uncle, Colonel Lord Quinton Burnes, however, is a far more complicated—and charismatic—problem . . . Accustomed to having his slightest word obeyed, Quint hardly knows what to make of the bewitching bluestocking who has taken on the role of guardian in his absence. Quint’s mother wants Harriet gone, the sooner the better. She has the perfect bride in mind for him—someone not at all like kindhearted, loyal Harriet. But if he and Harriet can only withstand meddling and misunderstandings, their unconventional attraction might yet come to a delightfully happy ending . . .

Rules for an Unmarried Lady

Well-bred, well-dressed, and well-read, Henrietta, Harriet, and Hero are best friends who have bonded over good books since their schooldays. Now these cultured ladies are ready to make their own happy endings—each in her own way . . . Lady Henrietta Parker, daughter of the Earl of Blakemoor, has turned down many a suitor for fear that the ton’s bachelors are only interested in her wealth. But despite the warnings of her dearest friends, Harriet and Hero, she can’t resist the challenge rudely posed by her stepsister: transform an ordinary London dockworker into a society gentleman suitable for the “marriage mart.” Only after a handshake seals the deal does Retta fear she may have gone too far . . . When Jake Bolton is swept from the grime of the seaport into the elegance of Blakemoor House, he appears every inch the rough, cockney working man who is to undergo Retta’s training in etiquette, wardrobe, and elocution. But Jake himself is a master of deception—with much more at stake than a drawing room wager. But will his clandestine mission take second place to his irresistible tutor, her intriguing proposal . . . and true love?

My Fair Lord

An Untimely Encounter... When her father falls gravely ill, eighteen-year-old Sydney Isabella Waverly dutifully agrees to marry the earl whose estate borders her family’s modest country home. But on a trip to Bath before she weds, Sydney meets the enigmatic, heroic Captain Zachary Quintin, with whom she feels an unmistakable mutual attraction. Still, they have no choice but to part ways, regretting what might have been. Sydney cannot know that one day they will meet again under vastly changed circumstances, that Zachary will play an unexpected role in her life—and that the man she never forgot still ignites her heart. All that will remain is to find out if he feels the same way...

The Memory of Your Kiss

At the height of the Peninsular War, an English officer rescues a Scotswoman with a marriage of convenience . . . and loses his heart. (May)

Rules of Marriage

Temptation Is Sweet. . . After critiquing the poor fare at a soirée, Miss Nicole Beaufort's cousins wager her to do better. The daughter of an English noblewoman and a French chef, Nicole is confident she can win the challenge. But she will have to secure a position in a gentleman's kitchen--and keep it for at least six weeks. . . Disguising herself as a widowed cook, Nicole finds work at a nearby estate, where the health of her new employer depends on her pleasing his palate. Wounded at Waterloo, the handsome but ornery Earl of Thornwood refuses to eat. But while Nicole fully expects to tempt his appetite, she doesn't expect to tempt his heart as well. . . Includes delicious recipes for you to try! 20,000 Words

The Way to a Man's Heart

Best friends since their schooldays, Henrietta, Harriet, and Hero are wise and witty young ladies, embarking on the sometimes bumpy road to happily-ever-after, each in her own brilliant way . . . Hero Whitby has harbored long-buried fears since a devastating attack by two young men of the privileged class. Now, while her peers aspire to husband-hunting, Hero pursues her passion to be a doctor, working alongside her father, a respected Devonshire physician. But when a badly beaten stranger is carried in to his practice, Hero is stunned by her reaction. Over three days of tending to the man, along with her instinct to heal, she finds herself intensely drawn to him . . . Robbed and left for dead for highwaymen, Alexander Sterne has no memory of his past as a soldier in Wellington’s army—or as a carousing playboy. But as he becomes aware of his surroundings and the plight of the locals, Alex realizes only he can break the corrupt hold of an evil land steward. And when Hero’s tender kiss awakens him from sleep—and restores his identity—he knows that he must regain not only his strength but a newfound compassion . . . which can only be ignited by Hero and a meeting of hearts that may heal them both . . .

It Only Takes a Kiss

In the middle of WWII, OSS agent Erin Forster must fulfill a special assignment in Nazi-occupied Paris: find a German soldier known to be part of a group of officers in the German army trying to end the war. Operating as a neutral Swiss journalist, she sets about her quest even as she aids French partisans in guiding American airmen to safe havens. Born in Germany, but educated in America, Alexander von Eisen returned to his native land for a visit only to be forced into the German army. As a courier for a group the Nazis would view as treasonous, he is deeply suspicious of the journalist and seeks to expose her. From D-Day to the Battle of the Bulge, from Paris to Berlin, Erin and Alex encounter the bombs and bullets of war and witness firsthand the plight of people caught up in events beyond their control.

In Enemy Hands

Cathleen Clare

Debbie Raleigh

Holiday magic and love abound as mischievous kittens wreak havoc in this delightful trio of regency romances that includes Cathleen Clare's "Christmas Cattitude," in which Lord David Donnington finds love when his exasperating twelve-year-old charge befriends a charming innkeeper named Stephanie and her adorable cat, Fluffy, during a blizzard. Original.

Christmas Eve Kittens

When the three suitors she rejected during the London season attempt to sully her reputation, spirited Annabelle Richardson pens a scathing satire, making them the laughstock of the ton, which invokes the wrath of Thorn Wainwright, the Earl of Rolsbury and brother of one of the suitors, who finds himself falling for the lovely lady and vowing to protect her from danger. Original.

Miss Richardson Comes of Age

A lovely and independent society lady with a taste for adventure, Lady Allyson Crossleigh finds herself taken by her handsome footman, only to discover he is actually a landed gentleman on medical leave from the army who has been asked to protect her from a kidnapping. Original.

The Lady and the Footman

He Was A Formidable Adversary. . . A devoted champion for the less fortunate, Hannah Whitmore passionately pursues improvement of the dangerous working conditions in the textile mills--especially for the children. She is stunned, then outraged, when a handsome new laborer turns out to be a gentleman in disguise, an heir to a local mill testing the mood of the workers. Yet their heated debates cannot conceal the fierce attraction they share. . . . . .But Love Always Finds A Way Theo Ruskin, Viscount Amesbury, is caught in the middle of a dangerous controversy-- accused of sedition by his peers and threatened by agitators for reform. Struck by Hannah's fiery courage and certain she is treading dangerous waters, he becomes her champion--a move that finds them both with enemies who plot their ruin. Forced into a compromising position, they must marry. And though each yearns to speak words of love, they have yet to realize that adversaries need not be enemies. . .especially in affairs of the heart.

The Viscount's Bride

A Loveless Wedding When the Honorable Trevor Jeffries loses everything at cards, there's only one way to cancel the debt--by marrying his opponent's unwanted ward, Miss Caitlin Woodbridge, a country girl fresh from the schoolroom. Their forced union proves to be a glum affair; and Trevor, leaving Caitlin well provided for, hastily escapes from it by enlisting for the Peninsula and urging her to seek an annulment. A Passionate Reunion Seven years have transformed Caitlin into a nonpareil of style and charm, adept in the enrichment of her long--lost husband's estate. Though her senses flame at the sight of her handsome bridegroom, she cannot forget his abrupt abandonment and long silence. But before she will surrender to him his heritage, and her heart, Trevor will have to vie with half the young bloods of London in an ardent courtship--of his own wife!

The Wagered Wife

When the Honorable Trevor Jeffries loses his hand at cards, he is forced to marry his opponent's ward, Miss Caitlin Woodbridge, but soon the union turns sour and Trevor enlists in the military for the Peninsula campaign, only to return seven years later to find that Caitlin has turned into the epitome of charm and beauty and must fend off a bevy of suitors to win back her trust and love. Original.

When Tempers Flare And Sparks Fly. . . Once Harriet Kingsley was an impoverished, starry-eyed schoolgirl. Now, a little older and much wiser, she is a young widow with vast riches--and a life of her own. No high-and-mighty gentleman, not even Lord Marcus, can tell her what to do. . .especially about her ward, Annabelle. . . .Can It Be True Love? What is wrong with Lady Harriet, according to Marcus, is that she will not listen--and that she is so maddeningly lovely! Worse, their shared guardianship of the rebellious Annabelle has brought her into his household to handle the chit. . .and she's turning his life topsy-turvy. With a battle of wits soon raging over politics and a woman's proper place, Marcus is incensed--and intrigued. Then an impetuous kiss turns into a burning passion. Now the pros and cons are melting into sighs, but for Marcus the trouble with Harriet is only beginning. . ..

The Trouble With Harriet

Jo Ann Ferguson

Lynn Collum

Three delectable recipes accompany an entertaining trio of romantic Regency tales, including Lynn Collum's "Cakes, Kisses, and Confusion," "the Way to a Man's Heart" by Wilma Counts, and "Not His Bread and Butter" by Jo Ann Ferguson. Original.

Sweet Temptations

A Wicked Purchase. . . When, at the height of the Peninsular War, she is offered on the auction block by her lowlife husband, lovely Scotswoman Rachel Cameron fears the worst. To her great relief, she is purchased by Lord Jacob Forrester, a rugged English officer whose life she once saved. She becomes Jake's right hand on the bloody campaign trail...and, when fiery passion flares, his mistress... . . .Costs A Gentleman His Heart Back in London, where propriety rules, Jake is faced with the incontestable impropriety of his relationship with Rachel. To save her from the scathing tongues of the gossipy ton, he casts her aside--never dreaming a stunning revelation will foil his plans to reclaim her with a proper offer. Now Jake must vie with viscounts and barons for the hand of a woman he once bought in a tavern...and convince a reluctant lady that his love is true...and truly forever...

Rules Of Marriage

A Lady's Sweet Revenge. . .. A little wild, a lot mischievous, heiress Annabelle Richardson set society abuzz by rejecting three suitors in one season. Two were disreputable rakes after her fortune. The third, Timothy Wainwright, was simply too foolish and too young. Nonetheless Annabelle never would have written a scathing satire making them the laughingstock of the ton if the spurned trio hadn't tried to tarnish her name. . . Can Lead To A Dangerous Desire Now Annabelle has made three enemies--and sent Timothy's older brother into a rage. Thorne Wainwright, the handsome Earl of Rolsbury, angrily intends to put Annabelle in her proper place. . .until one look, one touch, one kiss convinces them both that her proper place is in his arms. But in a London where gossip thrives and reputations falter, a dastardly plot is under way to force Annabelle to the altar with the wrong man. Will Thorne be able to rescue her--and make her his bride--in time?

Miss Richardson Comes Of Age

WHEN ALL SEEMED LOST... Katherine Gardiner, a young English widow, has only one dream: to protect her son-a future duke-from her merciless father-in-law. Determined and desperate, she has no option but to take the guise of a housekeeper and escape to Yorkshire where the only hope is the enigmatic Earl of Kenrick... ...LOVE SAVED THE DAY In all his years spent roaming the world, Jeremy Chilton never braced himself for the burden of a much-damaged inheritance. Now, the new Earl of Kenrick must save his family legacy and raise his motherless young daughter as a proper English lady. His only salvation is his beautiful housekeeper, Kate. But as her secrets unravel, much that is puzzling about her falls into place. No wonder the Earl has caught himself imagining her more wife than employee. Clearly she belongs at Kenrick-safe in his arms. Now, if only he can convince her to agree...

An Earl Like No Other

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and one fascinating feline offers the most glorious gift of all. . . To help his daughter Joy recover after the death of her mother, Justin Wingate brings her to a Christmas party. But the only ones to whom the girl will speak are a tiny white kitten—and bereaved widow Meghan Kenwick. Now it's up to an angelic ball of fur to mend ties, restore faith—and bring soulmates together. . . 30,000 Words

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