Close quarters Will reveal hidden truths… Desperately hoping for a season to escape her overprotective brother, Lady Margaret convinces him to hire her a dancing master. David Castell is dashing, exciting and mysterious, yet his probing questions about her family raise Margaret’s suspicions… And she discovers that her charming teacher is undercover investigating her brother for murder! Margaret’s determined to prove David wrong, but their irresistible attraction is disrupting both their plans… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Secrets of the Duke’s Family The mysteries and passions of the aristocracy! Book 1: Lady Margaret’s Mystery Gentleman
In this Regency-era romance, a lady hopes to seduce a handsome stranger in order to avoid being forced to accept an arranged marriage. Miss Esme Canville’s abusive father is resolved to marry her off—but she won’t submit tamely to his decree. Instead, she’ll offer herself to notorious rake Captain St. John Radwell and enjoy all the freedom of a mistress! St. John is intent on mending his rakish ways. He won’t seduce an innocent virgin. But Esme is determined, beautiful and very, very tempting. . . .
Comprised with a sexy Regency duke… A panicked escape… ends in a surprising proposal! Evan Bellwether, the Duke of Fallon, is stunned when Madeline Goddard takes a tumble attempting to flee a ball...and accidentally falls into him! But that’s the least of the duke’s worries when the compromising situation forces them somewhere Evan didn’t want to be—the altar! At first, his new bride appears painfully shy. Could the key to discovering the real Maddie lie with unlocking the passion of their marriage? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. The Irresistible Dukes Book 1: Awakening His Shy Duchess Book 2: A Duke for the Penniless Widow
Mistress or Wife? Independent Margot de Bryun has no intention of giving a man control of her life! Although handsome rake Stephen Standish, Marquess of Fanworth, does pique her interest… Maybe a man can offer other advantages? Stephen sees Margot as perfect marriage material—talented, intelligent and alluring. But when a stolen family ruby is traced to the jewelry shop Margot owns, Stephen is infuriated and demands she become his mistress. Except Margot's not one to be easily tamed—and whether she be mistress or wife, sparks will certainly fly! "Merrill delivers another juicy, scandalous romance." —RT Book Reviews on The Fall of a Saint
Constance Townley, Duchess of Wellford, has always been impeccably behaved. So why does she suddenly feel a wild urge to kick over the traces? Anthony de Portnay Smythe is a mysterious figure. A gentleman by day, he steals secrets for the government by night. When Constance finds a man in her bedroom late at night, her first instinct is to call for help. But something stops her. The thief apologizes and gracefully takes his leave…with a kiss for good measure! And Constance knows that won't be the last she sees of this intriguing rogue….
Chaperon Diana Price knew she was teetering on the edge of ruin. Her father had staked his fortune, and her virginity, at the card table—and lost! To the most notorious gamester in town… Nathan Wardale had money, plenty of it, but it was a long time since he'd been considered a gentleman. Still, he never intended to pursue this debt. Until he met Diana Price in the flesh—and began to wonder just how long his honor would hold out…
His ring will rescue her And she’ll save him from his solitudeIt’s best if Sir Robert Gascoyne remains alone. That way he protects others from the curse that has plagued his family for generations. But when an injury results in Emma Harris spending a scandalous stay at his manor, wedding bells are inevitable! After losing his first wife to childbirth, Robert won’t risk exposing Emma to the same fate. Yet resisting his stunning new bride is much harder than he’d expected… “Readers will enjoy the strong characters, swift pace, lively wit and the wickedly fun escapades that stubborn lovers can get into” —RT Book Reviews on “Her Christmas Temptation” in Regency Christmas Wishes “A triumph. Opposites attract, repel, collide and unite in this thrilling romance” —RT Book Reviews on A Kiss Away from Scandal
If the truth comes out... ...there will be scandal! In this Those Scandalous Stricklands story, Hope Strickland must find the lost items of her family’s estate. Mysterious Gregory Drake, expert at fixing the problems of the aristocracy, is hired to help. As they embark on the search, Hope finds herself drawn to the handsome stranger. He may not be a gentleman, but Hope’s tempted to put aside her marriage prospects for a forbidden night—in Gregory’s bed! Those Scandalous Stricklands miniseries Book 1 — A Kiss Away From Scandal Look out for the next book, coming soon! “Readers will enjoy the strong characters, swift pace, lively wit and the wickedly fun escapades that stubborn lovers can get into” — RT Book Reviews on “Her Christmas Temptation” in Regency Christmas Wishes “Merrill pens another winner” — RT Book Reviews on The Wedding Game
In this Regency Era romance, a nobleman rescues a lady from disgrace by purchasing her at an auction, then is forced to marry her to avoid a scandal. Bought for Ten Thousand Pounds! Ex-soldier Frederick Challenger may own a share of London’s most secret gentlemen’s club, but he has long since stopped sampling its delights . . . until a beautiful woman auctions her innocence. Georgiana Knight’s plan had been to lure in a villain, but instead she’s trapped the devil himself. And now, to protect her reputation, she must marry him! But if Frederick has hopes of taming this temptress, he’ll have to think again . . .
Outspoken Lady Priscilla is the only woman in London brave enough not to simper at Robert Magson. As the Duke of Reighland, he needs a wife and this captivating woman would surely keep life interesting! Despite the obvious sexual attraction between them, Lady Priscilla doesn't wish to marry—ever—for she hides a shameful secret. Surely a duke deserves more than a ruined woman? But once Robert sets his sights on something beautiful, he will do anything in his power to claim it!
A sexy Regency romp He’s walked right into… The gossip of the Season! Captain William Grosvenor’s body may be recovering from battle, but his survivor’s guilt remains. The last thing he should be doing is kissing mysterious maids in carriages. Especially when that “maid” is in fact debutante Lady Annie Fitzroy! Sparring with adventurous Annie is exhilarating, but it’s also dangerous. Because the biggest scandal of the Season is about to explode…and Annie is at the heart of it! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Society's Most Scandalous Book 1: How to Woo a Wallflower by Virginia Heath Book 2: How to Cheat the Marriage Mart by Millie Adams Book 3: How to Survive a Scandal by Christine Merrill
Daphne Collingham is masquerading as a governess in Lord Timothy Colton's home-- determined to discover if he is responsible for her beloved cousin's death. She's prepared to uncover secrets and scandal, but the biggest revelation is the way she feels under the lord's dark gaze.... Lord Colton is suspicious of the alluring new governess--and with the furor surrounding him he must control his passion. But a man has his limits, and the delectable Miss Collingham is pure temptation....
Lord Kenton is surprisingly happy to be lured to a moonlit gazebo, held at gunpoint by the delectable Cynthia Banester and forced to marry her. The only finger he's had to lift is the one that's caressed the neckline of her dress. She's claimed a title--he's secured a fortune. There are just two problems--he's not the real Lord Kenton, and she's not rich Bound by their own deceptions, Cynthia and Jack decide to make the best of a bad deal. They may not have two coins to rub together, but consummating their vows proves deliciously satisfying....
Widow Emma Hammond had reluctantly accepted her place as a poor relation to be given away in an arranged marriage. She didn't think she could escape her fate--until she meets gypsy Chal Pannell. Even though he vows revenge against her family for taking a gypsy boy from his tribe, he awakens Emma's passionate fantasies...and a risqué tryst in the woods proves he desires her just as strongly! When the boy goes missing, Emma and the wild stranger set off to recover him as unlikely allies--and uninhibited lovers....
She much prefers an American stranger over the earl she’s meant to marry—but a surprise awaits . . . To escape marriage to the newly inherited Earl of Comstock, bookish Charity, the plainest of the Strickland sisters, must find her family’s missing diamonds. She meets her match in an intellectual stranger auditing the estate . . . not knowing he is Lord Comstock himself! With him, Charity feels different—even desirable! But will seizing one night of passion bind her to the very man she’s determined to avoid? Praise for the romance of Christine Merrill “Readers will enjoy the strong characters, swift pace, lively wit and the wickedly fun escapades that stubborn lovers can get into.” —RT Book Reviews
Lady Verity Carlow is poised, charming, virginal. Her family's precious jewel. She will marry whatever titled bore is chosen for her. Yet sometimes, in the dark of the night, she wishes she weren't always so well behaved…. Then she is kidnapped by her family's enemy, Gypsy lord Stephano Beshaley. In this dangerously unsuitable man's arms, Verity is tempted to do wicked, wicked things. And, shockingly, she does not want to be rescued—not one little bit! As the secrets of the past are dramatically revealed, join in the final breathtaking installment of Silk & Scandal.
A bluestocking heiress forced to find a husband and a rake on the edge of ruin tie the knot in this Regency romance. Shy heiress Miss Penelope Winthorpe was only trying to escape her bullying brother. She never meant to wed a noble lord over a blacksmith’s anvil! Adam Felkirk, Duke of Bellston, had no intention of taking a wife. But then Penelope’s plight moved him. Now the notorious rake has a new aim—to shock and seduce his prim and proper bride. But the gorgeous duke will be taught a lesson of his own as scholarly Miss Winthorpe becomes his seductive duchess!
Scandal and spice and all things nice…in this atmospheric Regency romance From one scandal Straight into the arms of another! Felicity Morgan has written a lurid gothic novel and all of London is clamoring for the sequel! But her mortified family have sent her to the countryside in disgrace! Felicity is relieved to be free of her parents’ relentless matchmaking—until she learns her host has a marquess in mind for her… Reclusive widower Martin Howell, Marquess of Woodley, has no interest in entertaining rebellious Felicity, but she is bringing lightness to his gloomy estate…and his brooding heart. They bond over their determination to remain unwed…until a kiss brings them to the brink of another scandal! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
A Scrooge-like mill owner gets a chance at redemption in this holiday Regency romance that mixes Gaskell’s North and South & Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. Born into poverty, Joseph Stratford’s clever mind has made him a rich mill owner, but he has earned himself a wicked reputation among the villagers of Fiddleton. Only firebrand Barbara Lampett can see beyond the cold heart of this gentleman in disguise. When visited by ghosts of Christmas past, present and future Joseph is brought down to earth with three thumps! But as the clock strikes midnight on Christmas Eve, has Joseph left it too late to claim the beautiful Barbara and enjoy learning the most delicious Christmas lesson of all?
“For the first time in six years, I’ll be coming home…to witness your marriage to the duke.” The long-awaited letter that young Evelyn received from Sam didn’t contain the answer she was hoping for. When she was fifteen, Sam was her first kiss and her first love. But she can only assume it was a goodbye gesture before he left to study medicine overseas. Suppressing her lingering passion, Evelyn decides to try her best to form a new loving relationship with the duke. However, Sam, now a skilled and handsome doctor, struggles with his developing feelings for Eve as he hides a dark secret that will change their relationship forever…
Giving in to temptation would be the ruin of them all! Having spent years believing a lie about his birth, Dr. Samuel Hastings has been condemned to a personal hell of his desire's making—his sinful thoughts of the one woman he can never touch would damn his soul for eternity. Lady Evelyn Thorne is engaged to the very suitable Duke of St. Aldric when a shocking truth is revealed—and now Sam will play every bit of the devil to seduce the woman he thought would always be denied him!
Lady Folbroke's Delicious Deception Lady Emily Longesley married the love of her life and hoped that he would learn to love her back. Instead, he left their country estate for London. Suffering the snub with dignity, Emily decides she's had enough! Confronting her errant husband, she sees that Adrian, Earl of Folbroke, has been robbed of his sight and doesn't recognise her at all! Emily longs for her husband's touch. If she plays his mistress, can he finally learn to love his wife? Lady Drusilla's Road To Ruin When Lady Drusilla Rudney's flighty sibling elopes, she knows she has to stop her! Employing the help of ex-army captain John Hendricks, Dru and John are soon embroiled in a mad dash across England - where John discovers that Dru is no simpering woman! Her unconventional ways make him want to forget his gentlemanly conduct...and create a scandal of their own! Master Of Penlowen Arabella Scott cannot decide whether she has been saved or abducted when she's rescued from menacing highwaymen by a darkly brooding stranger. In his eerily cold, dilapidated home, she has no choice but to trust her cavalry officer rescuer...
The Greatest of Sins Having spent years believing a lie about his birth, Dr Samuel Hastings has been condemned to a personal hell of his desire's making - his sinful thoughts of the one woman he can never touch would damn his soul for eternity. Lady Evelyn Thorne is engaged to the very suitable Duke of St Aldric when a shocking truth is revealed - and now Sam will play every bit of the devil to seduce the woman he thought would always be denied him! The Sinner and the Saint Brothers separated at birth, brought together by scandal. The Fall of a Saint Honourable--and handsome to boot!--Michael Poole, Duke of St Aldric, has earned his nickname 'The Saint'. But the ton would shudder if they knew the truth. Because, thrust into a world of debauchery, this saint has turned sinner! With the appearance of fallen governess Madeline Cranston--carrying his heir--St Aldric looks for redemption through a marriage of convenience. But the intriguing Madeline is far from a dutiful duchess, and soon this saint is indulging in the most sinful of thoughts...while his new wife vows to make him pay for his past.
A spicy Regency romance The only person who can save her… Is her enemy! When penniless widow Selina confronts the Duke of Glenmoor, the man she blames for her husband’s death, she’s startled at the attraction she feels for her enemy! She defiantly refuses his offers of help, until the scandal sheets claim she's his mistress. Now Selina’s forced to accept his marriage proposal to restore her reputation. As their connection grows, can Selina resist surrendering to their passion…? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. The Irresistible Dukes Book 1: Awakening His Shy Duchess Book 2: A Duke for the Penniless Widow
An irresistible connection But an improper match? Determined to marry on her own terms, Lady Olivia Bethune has arranged a convenient elopement, but her plot is thwarted when Michael Solomon is hired to watch over her. Her jaded protector stirs a grudging respect—and an illicit desire—in Liv. Their stolen kisses have her believing both love and her freedom might be possible. Can she convince Michael that he’s not just another play for her independence? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Secrets of the Duke's Family The mysteries and passions of the aristocracy! Book 1: Lady Margaret's Mystery Gentleman Book 2: Lady Olivia's Forbidden Protector
Considered a spinster, Lady Drusilla Rudney has only one role in life: to chaperone her sister. So when her flighty sibling elopes, Dru knows she has to stop her She employs the help of a traveling companion, who looks harmless enough.... Former army captain John Hendricks is intrigued by this damsel in distress. Once embroiled with her in a mad dash across England, he discovers that Dru is no simpering woman. Her unconventional ways make him want to forget his gentlemanly conduct...and create a scandal all their own
Danyl Fitzhugh needs a woman. After his latest leading lady leaves both his theatre and his bed for another company, he vows to prove he can turn any woman in London into an actress – and sets his sights on Sarah Branford. He's immediately drawn to her innocence and beauty, and their unexpected attraction soon leads to an audition for the stage – and – as his mistress. But with Christmas approaching and their passion growing, will their relationship last when Danyl learns Sarah is much more than she seems?
Stay snowed in this Christmas... ...with these three Regency short stories! After he broke her heart when he left for war, dare Lucy give Jack Gascoyne a second chance? Find out in Their Mistletoe Reunion by Christine Merrill. In Louise Allen’s novella, exiled into the countryside following scandal, Julia Chancellor finds herself Snowed in with the Rake! And in Christmas with the Major by Laura Martin, Lady Cecilia is hiding from her controlling guardian when she encounters Major Joseph Crawley...
The wife he doesn't know… When William Felkirk opens his eyes, the past six months areblank. What happened? And who is this beautiful woman claiming to be his wife and caringfor his broken body? Justine will do anything to protect her sister, even if that meanspretending to be a stranger's wife. She must guard the reasons for her deception with herlife. But with every passing day, William unlocks her heart just a little more, andJustine knows she won't be able to hide the truth forever…. "Merrill delivers anotherjuicy, scandalous romance." —RT Book Reviews on The Fall of a Saint
A marriage of convenience Lady Emily Longesley married the love of her life and hoped that he would learn to love her. Instead, he upped and left their country estate for London. Suffering the snub with dignity, three years on Emily has had enough! or passion? Confronting her errant husband, she sees that Adrian, Earl of Folbroke, has been robbed of his sight and doesnt know her at all! Emily longs for her husbands touch. If she plays his mistress by delicious deception, can he finally learn to love his wife?
Harry Pennyngton, Earl of Anneslea, is surprised when his estranged wife, Elise, arrives home for Christmas, especially as she is still intent on divorce! The festive house party is in full swing when the guests are snowed in, and Harry and Elise find themselves together beneath the mistletoe. Maybe the magic of Christmas is just what these two need to reignite their love….
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