Be tantalized by Elizabeth Rolls’s scandalous Regency romance! She’s determined never to marry again… Is he the gentleman to change her mind? Left penniless by her late husband and disowned by her family, widow Lady Althea withdrew from polite society, and became infamous for indulging in not-so-secret liaisons with gentlemen of the ton. These days, Althea lives quietly with her beloved dog, Puck, and secretly pens salacious novels instead! Then handsome solicitor Hugo Guthrie arrives, with her orphaned nieces in tow, and turns her life upside down. For the girls need a home, and working with Hugo is making every emotion Althea thought she could live without come crashing back to life! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Risking everything… For love! Having struggled so hard to become a successful business owner, Jamaica-born Psyché Winthrop-Abeni has no interest in relinquishing her freedom or property to a husband. But when gentleman Will Barclay comes to her aid, their intense connection tempts her into a thrillingly passionate temporary affair! It’s the perfect arrangement…until Will feels honor-bound to propose. His offer is one she’s never dared to dream of, but can she trust Will enough to take the risk? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
A woman forced to marry for her inheritance fears revealing her dark past to her prospective husband in this Regency romance. As a girl she had been bubbling over with mischief. As a woman she seemed half lost in shadow. But Richard Blakehurst couldn’t miss the flash of connection between them when his hand touched hers. It was as if he had awakened something deep inside her. Seeing Richard again brought back the taunting memory of their dance at her coming-out ball. She must tame her wayward thoughts, because Thea doubted even her considerable fortune could buy Richard’s good opinion of her if ever he learnt the truth. . . .
A nobleman marries a woman to protect her from scandal and falls in love with his convenient wife in this Regency romance. The Earl of Rutherford was used to flirting with scandal. But when an act of charity placed his charge’s spotless reputation in jeopardy, Marcus knew he must do the honorable thing. There was no point in pretending he was in love. So in return for Miss Marguerite Fellowes’s discretion, and for providing him with an heir, the earl offered his name and protection. Then Marcus watched as proud Meg blossomed in London society. Meg’s smile was perhaps the loveliest he’d ever seen, and the glow in her eyes made him feel wildly out of control. Tantalized by her evident passion for life, the dutiful rake soon found himself consumed by far from innocent desires. . . . “Rolls pens a story . . . with poignancy and sensuality.” —Romantic Times
DOWNTRODDEN SERVANT OR GRACIOUS LADY? When Max, Earl Blakehurst, meets Verity he sees a downtrodden servant. He doesn't recognize her as the daughter of a colonel under whom he used to serve, the girl he'd once helped years before. The life Verity's now living is untenable. So he proposes a shocking solution—he will set her up as his mistress. It's only once that Verity's finally agreed, once Max is beginning to lose his heart to her, that he discovers her true identity. Max is taken aback; he would never have suggested this lady become his mistress. Now, to avoid scandal, they'll have to marry!
Northumberland Madeleine Kirkby must marry quickly—or lose her family estate to a distant cousin! And after a chance encounter with the man she lost her heart to years ago, she has the perfect prospective husband in mind. Lord Ashton Ravensfell hasn't seen Maddy since before he went to war, but it's clear she has grown into a fetching young woman. So he's shocked to receive a letter from her, proposing a marriage of convenience. They must be married before Twelfth Night! Ash cannot stand by and watch as Maddy and her tenants are turned out of their homes, and there's no denying their obvious mutual desire has him more than looking forward to their wedding night….
I want him to marry for love, even though his partner isn’t me. A rumor says that a new feudal lord will come in the early afternoon. Sophie, who lives with her nephew, encounters the new lord, David, when she helps a child from a speedy carriage. For some reason, Sophie gets to see David, whose niece is the same age as her nephew, whenever possible. However, she also hears that David will marry Lady Lucinda soon. She imagines that the marriage between a feudal lord and a countess will be a happy marriage, but David is not excited at all. For him, marriage is just for convenience. At that time, Sophie feels the pain in her chest...?
Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders and muscled Viking warriors? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This box set includes: A MARRIAGE OF EQUALS By Elizabeth Rolls (Regency) Having struggled to become a successful business owner, Psyché doesn’t plan on relinquishing her freedom to a husband! A passionate affair with gentleman Will Barclay is the perfect arrangement…until he feels honor-bound to propose! KIDNAPPED BY THE VIKING By Caitlin Crews (Viking) Kidnapped by enemy Viking Thorbrand, Mercian princess Aelfwynn expects him to have wicked intentions. But it’s the addictive pleasure she finds with him that is the biggest danger of all… A PROPOSAL FOR THE UNWED MOTHER Twins of the Twenties By Lauri Robinson (1920s) Connor McCormick was heartbroken when his sweetheart, Jenny Sommers, disappeared seven years ago. Unexpectedly reunited with her and her child, Connor isn’t willing to let this second chance at love go! Look for Harlequin® Historical’s May 2021 Box Set 1 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!
Miss Christiana Daventry will do whatever it takes to keep from being thrown out on the streets—even accept the insufferably attractive Lord Braybrook's proposition! Julian Trentham, Viscount Braybrook, urgently needs to hire a governess and companion, and Christy is conveniently available. Headstrong, with charmingly mismatched eyes and soft tawny hair, Christy is unlike any woman he has ever encountered. But there is something so deliciously endearing about her that Julian quickly forgets how scandalous it would be to give in to the mounting attraction for his penniless governess….
George, Prince of Wales (future Prince Regent/George IV) and Princess Caroline of Brunswick, 1795 George, Prince of Wales, with his mistress in tow, only lays eyes on Princess Caroline of Brunswick three days before their wedding, and his resentment is palpable. Christopher, Duke of Severn, knows all about arranged marriages—his new wife's fortune is the reason plain Linnet is wearing his ring! Severn and Linnet must persuade the spoilt princeling and his soon-to-be bride that a paper marriage can become something more. But in trying to convince the royal couple, a tantalizing spark ignites between the duke and his convenient duchess...
Six years ago, the rakish Viscount St Austell betrayed his best friend and his own sense of honor by seducing Lionel's sister, Loveday Trehearne. Now St Austell has hired Lionel as an artist and is reunited with Loveday once again. Though she is as beautiful as ever, Loveday lives in poverty...and a different sort of mystery seems to be haunting the Trehearnes, too. The scandalous viscount is determined to help Loveday despite her resistance--but his toughest challenge will be fighting the passion that still burns between them....
With this ring...I thee claim! After the loss of his wife and children, the Marquess of Huntercombe closed his heart to love. But now that he must marry to secure an heir, he's determined that the beautiful, impoverished widow Lady Emma Lacy should be his... Emma has vowed never to marry for money so must refuse him. But when her children's grandfather sets to steal them away from her, she has no other option: she must become the marquess's convenient bride!
An Earl seeks justice for a notorious gambler—and the hand of his innocent daughter—in this dramatic Regency romance. In his quest for revenge against a disreputable card sharp, James, Earl of Cambourne, discovers the man’s innocent and beautiful daughter. While her surroundings are impoverished, her dignity and refinement are unmistakable, and James faces an unsettling question—what will be her fate if he brings her father to justice? Although yearning for love and comfort, Lucy resists the earl’s surprising offer of protection. That is until a price is made on her virginity, and James is the only man who can save her.
A Compromised Lady Seeing Richard Blakehurst again brought back the taunting memory of their dance at Thea Winslow's coming–out ball. She must tame her wayward thoughts, because Thea doubted even her considerable fortune could buy Richard's good opinion of her if ever he discovered the truth... Lord Braybrook's Penniless Bride Miss Christiana Daventry will do whatever it takes to keep from being thrown out on the streets –– even accept the insufferably attractive Lord Braybrook's proposition! Julian Trentham, Viscount Braybrook, urgently needs to hire a governess and companion, and Christy is conveniently available. But there is something so deliciously endearing about her that Julian quickly forgets how scandalous it would be to give in to the mounting attraction for his penniless governess...
A rogue hopes to remedy a family scandal with an offer of marriage in this Regency romance. With a broken collarbone, Jack Hamilton was in no mood to have relatives arrive on his doorstep. But the Reverend Dr. Bramley and his daughter were practically penniless, so he couldn’t just turn them away. They had obviously left their previous home under a cloud, with Cressida’s reputation in tatters. And then Jack learnt the true reason for their plight, and his chivalrous nature took over. Cressida was in need of a husband . . . but was he in need of a wife? “An entertaining, delightful romp full of engaging characters, outrageous misunderstandings and inspiring trysts. Readers are in for a real treat.” —Romantic Times
The Chivalrous Rake With a broken collarbone, Jack Hamilton was in no mood to have relatives arrive on his doorstep. But the Reverend Dr Bramley and his daughter were practically penniless, so he couldn't just turn them away... They'd left their previous home under a cloud...and with Cressida's reputation in tatters. But when Jack learns the true reason for their plight, his chivalrous nature takes over. Cressida was in need of a husband...but was he in need of a wife? His Lady Mistress When Earl Max Blakehurst meets Verity Scott he sees a downtrodden servant and he proposes a shocking solution – he will set her up as his mistress! It's only once Verity's agreed, and once Max is beginning to lose his heart to her, that he discovers her true identity...
Drama and passion abound in this Regency romance. Torn apart by scandal Reunited by passion! Since Kit Selbourne scandalously broke her betrothal to Lord Martin Lacy, she’s become an independent woman, running her uncle’s bookshop. But when her uncle is murdered, Kit must turn to Martin for help—and she discovers the desire between them still burns strongly. Yet Kit is wedded to her new, free life…unless Martin can finally convince his courageous bluestocking that their marriage would be one of equals… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
With this ring…I thee claim! His Convenient Marchioness After the loss of his wife and children, the Marquess of Huntercombe closed his heart to love. But now that he must marry to secure an heir, he’s determined that the beautiful, impoverished widow Lady Emma Lacy should be his… Emma has vowed never to marry for money so must refuse him. But when her children’s grandfather sets to steal them away from her, she has no other option: she must become the marquess’s convenient bride! The Dutiful Rake The Earl of Rutherford was used to flirting with scandal. But when an act of charity placed his charge’s spotless reputation in jeopardy, Marcus knew he must do the honourable thing. There was no point in pretending he was in love. So in return for Miss Marguerite Fellowes’s discretion and children, the earl offered his name and protection. Then Marcus watched as proud Meg blossomed in London society. Meg’s smile was perhaps the loveliest he’d ever seen — tantalised by her evident passion for life, the dutiful rake soon found himself consumed by far from innocent desires…
Marc, the Earl of Rutherford, is content having numerous affairs with married women and widows. But to hold on to the title of earl, he must find himself a bride or risk losing his title to his cousin. Marc soon sets out for Yorkshire to take over his late uncle’s estate. He discovers that the estate is in disarray and that the housekeeper has fallen ill. Meg Fellowes, the ward of Marc’s uncle, was forced into the role of housekeeper due to her scandalous past. After spending the night caring for the sick Meg, Marc sets about correcting his uncle’s wrongs toward her. Marc and Meg clash over her future as she is determined to make a living on her own. However, Marc soon makes her an offer of marriage and Meg finds herself agreeing to his terms.
This classic historical collection features romances from the Regency period. It contains 'The Dutiful Rake' by Elizabeth Rolls and 'One Night with a Rake' by Louise Allen.
Marc, the Earl of Rutherford, is content having numerous affairs with married women and widows. But to hold on to the title of earl, he must find himself a bride or risk losing his title to his cousin. Marc soon sets out for Yorkshire to take over his late uncle’s estate. He discovers that the estate is in disarray and that the housekeeper has fallen ill. Meg Fellowes, the ward of Marc’s uncle, was forced into the role of housekeeper due to her scandalous past. After spending the night caring for the sick Meg, Marc sets about correcting his uncle’s wrongs toward her. Marc and Meg clash over her future as she is determined to make a living on her own. However, Marc soon makes her an offer of marriage and Meg finds herself agreeing to his terms.
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Pippa has been a guest at the Alderly estate for a long while, ever since her father went missing. With few apparent prospects, she does her best not to be a burden on Lady Alderly and those around her. Meanwhile, Hermione, the young lady of the house, waits for Dominic Alderly to return from the war so they can be wed. But when Dominic returns, his war wounds horrify everyone who has been waiting for him. The only one who doesn’t seem to mind them is the compassionate Pippa, whose beauty and kindness quickly capture Dominic’s heart.
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