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A young woman disappears. A husband is suspected of murder. Stirring times for all the neighborhood.Olivia Roade Burton has lived in obscurity in Steepwood since she brought disgrace on herself by jilting a man of high degree. Now she's grown restless and yearns for excitement. But will any man risk proposing to her? Scarred and disillusioned after his experiences in the Peninsular War, Captain Jack Denning believed he was too tainted to marry a decent girl. Caught in an innocent but compromising situation with Olivia, he's forced into an offer of marriage–one that Olivia accepts with no hesitation. Can she find true love and ease the secret sorrow that haunts Jack's eyes…?Regency DramaIntrigue, mischief…and marriageThe Steepwood Scandal

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A young woman disappears. A husband is suspected of murder. Stirring times for all the neighborhood.When the debauched Marquis of Sywell won Steepwood Abbey years ago at cards, it led to the death of the then Earl of Yardley. Now he's caused scandal again by marrying a girl out of his class– and young enough to be his granddaughter! After being married only a short time, the marchioness has disappeared, leaving no trace of her whereabouts. There is every expectation that yet more scandals will emerge, though no one yet knows just how shocking they will be.Regency DramaIntrigue, mischief…and marriageThe Steepwood Scandal

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BENEATH THE GOVERNESS’S BLUSH…Heiress Sarah Hardcastle is convinced her plan to escape the unwanted attentions of a fortune-hunter is foolproof. Buried deep in the countryside, and with a whole new identity as prim governess Miss Goodrum, Sarah is looking forward to the quiet life for once…But her careful masquerade is shaken when she meets her pupils’ mentor, Lord Rupert Myers. An incorrigible flirt, Rupert has the looks and the charm to make Sarah blush all the way down to her high-buttoned neckline – and the determination to uncover what’s beneath! Sarah will need her wits about her if she’s to resist Rupert’s roguish ways and keep her secret intact…

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She'd put the shadows of her past behind her. . .Now Miss Sarah Hunter was delighted at the prospect of a Season in London–and at the opportunity to spend time with the man who'd once saved her life! But Mr. Elworthy was much changed.Rumors and secrets tarnished his honorable name, and the ton had begun to wonder where the truth of the matter lay. He found a staunch champion in Sarah–but as she defended him she was inexorably drawn into the mystery. . . .

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Kept for the pirate’s pleasure! Instinct told her that Captain Justin Sylvester was a man she could trust. But how could this pirate, who had just stormed her ship, be a true man of honour? Captive on the high seas, with nowhere to run, curiously Maribel Sanchez had never felt more free.If she returned to rigid society she’d become an old man’s unwilling wife. If she stayed with Justin he’d made it abundantly clear she would become his more than willing mistress…

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On the verge of womanhood, Lucy Horne is excited and nervous about her first Season.Despite being the belle of every ball, she can't seem to quell her feelings for a man she has met only once before-the enigmatic and dashing Captain Jack. Captain Jack Harcourt is determined to put the bloody battlefields of France behind him and find a suitable wife.But secrets from Jack's past threaten to confound his plans-and he cannot offer a beautiful girl a tainted name. . . .

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Lord Pendleton’s Society Wife In her first season in London, country girl Susannah Hampton is confused by the attentions of the dashing Lord Pendleton. Wealthy, but undeniably arrogant, he is certainly not the kind of husband she had in mind. Although she can’t help but find him attractive.Soon Susannah gets what she hopes for – a marriage proposal! She may be an innocent country miss, but now Susannah is determined to inflame her husband’s passion – and melt the ice around his heart…Debutantes enjoy the delights of A Season in Town

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Innocent brides, conquering grooms – six fabulous stories of seduction, passion and desire!The Novice BrideInnocent in her convent, Lady Cecily of Fulford knows nothing of the ways of men. Yet when tragic news bids her home, her only escape is to offer herself to the enemy – as a bride! Now her fate, and her wedding night, lies in the hands of her husband, Sir Adam Wymark…The Dumont BrideA marriage to landed, beautiful Emalie Montgomerie will restore all that Christian Dumont lost. But the countess harbours a secret that could destroy them both! The desire flaring in Christian’s eyes offers her hope…but would the proud Dumont ever accept another man’s babe as his own?The Lord’s Forced BrideShirt off, skin glistening with sweat, the dark handsome stranger fighting in the town square mesmerises Catherine Melford. Years later, Catherine finds her desire more aroused than ever – but he’s her sworn enemy, Andrew, Earl of Gifford…and the man she’ll be forced to wed!The Warrior’s Princess BrideBenois le Vallieres, legendary Commander of the North, is as ruthless in battle as he is in love. So he’s shocked to find himself falling for the vulnerable maid he rescued, Tavia of Mowerby. But when her royal blood is discovered, only marriage to Benois can keep her safe…The Overlord’s BrideWhen Lord Kirkheathe’s first wife died, despite his innocence, rumour tarnished his reputation. Now Elizabeth Perronet finds herself his new bride with a question of her own – if Raymond D’Estienne were truly no savage, how had he unleashed in her feelings so…untamed and wild?Templar Knight, Forbidden BrideA hardened, battle-weary knight, Reynaud had forgotten about the healing powers of a woman…until he meets beautiful harpist, Leonor. Bound together by a secret mission, the journey brings them closer every day – and night. But such forbidden passion might just be their undoing…

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A Shocking Choice With his handsome good looks and rakish reputation Daniel, Lord Seaton knows he's a draw for any number of eligible young misses. One of whom he must marry for money! Eliza Bancroft is the lucky lady's companion who has caught his eye. She would dearly love to succumb to Daniel's sweet flirtations, but propriety stops her; Eliza is illegitimate. Hardly ideal wife material for a man such as Daniel! An Innocent Gamble…Her hand in marriage traded in a game of cards, innocent Lottie becomes engaged to the ruthless womanizer Lord Rothsay. But when her true identity is finally revealed, Rothsay should have no qualms about ending the farce. Or has Lottie’s sweet-nature finally tamed the ruthless Rothsay who suddenly he wants to turn his inconvenient fiancée into a wife for real!TWO BRAND-NEW, DAZZLING REGENCY TALES!

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Captain Moorcroft’s Christmas BrideSelina Searles is in desperate need of a refuge this Christmas. Taking the position as housekeeper at Banford Hall, little does she expect the lord of the manor to be Captain Robert Moorcroft, the man who stole her youthful heart one magical evening before going off to war! And as the Christmas bells chime, Selina’s heart is well on its way to being lost all over again…Governess Under the Mistletoe The day before Christmas governess Sophie Bonet wasn’t prepared for any unexpected visitors at Heartsease Hall, especially not the Earl of Sylbourne, Peter Vane. Sophie hasn’t seen Peter since she ran away eight years ago and her heart has never been the same since. But now her past has caught up with her and her buttoned-up exterior is crumbling under the seductive gaze of Peter Vane…

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