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In this Edwardian romance by the New York Times, bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin mysteries, an optimistic debutante faces an unlucky season. It's a maiden's miracle! Annabelle Quennell, daughter of a poor country parson, gets a chance at a London Season to snare a wealthy husband. But before she sets off, Mad Meg the Gypsy predicts trouble ahead! And it is nothing but woe that Annabelle finds. Godmother Lady Emmeline sponsors Annabelle's spree-and...

In this Edwardian romance by the New York Times—bestselling author of the Hamish MacBeth mysteries, a lovelorn debutante finds herself in a deadly plot. In any given glittering social season, Edwardian London's dizzying whirl has its share of surprises. The latest is Kitty Harrison, once achingly poor, suddenly an heiress and now, thanks to her determined mother, she is about to become a Baroness. From the moment Kitty sets eyes on Lord Chesworth,...

A long-engaged couple is about to wed out of a sense of duty- but someone has other plans in a rollicking Regency by the New York Times—bestselling author. Mary and the earl have been promised to each other for a decade- and after a long separation- the time has finally come for them to go through with it, in spite of the fact that their ardor has cooled. Anything else would be dishonorable... But, Mary's sister, Emily, believes the marriage would...

When an intimate secret ruins a young bride's wedding, all she can do is follow her heart in the New York Times—bestselling author's Regency romance. Lovely Alice Lacey is a true Incomparable, and her marriage to the Duke of Ferrant is set to be the event of the Season. No one knows that she secretly loves someone else. No one, that is, but a clever talking mynah bird, who announces her intimacies at the worst possible moment! Now Alice's marriage...

For a desperate Duke and a runaway lady, a marriage of convenience becomes the adventure of a lifetime in this delightful Regency romance. Henry Wright, the Duke of Westerland, is in desperate need of a wife. Without one, the dashing bachelor will lose the legacy he desires. Luckily, with time running out, he finds a young woman, who is equally in need of a husband. Lovely but sheltered Miss Frederica Sayers has finally escaped from her cruel and...

A marriage of convenience becomes a rollicking adventure on the rocky road to love in the New York Times—bestselling author's Regency romance. For two seasons in a row, lovely but stubborn Isabella rejected every proposal she received. Now her parents have taken charge with an arranged marriage. Much to her relief, however, the groom is adamant that their marriage shall be in name only. But, neither Harry nor Isabella is aware of the other's disguise....

Widowed on her wedding night, an ordinary woman is plunged into a world of scheming and misadventure in this romantic comedy set in Edwardian England. Married off to an elderly earl, Susie finds that her romantic daydreams don't match her reality-but a twist of fate saves her from her lecherous new husband and leaves her with a fortune . . . along with a meddling mother-in-law determined to transform her into a lady worthy of London society. There...

A flirtatious young lady meets the ultimate challenge in her strict new guardian in the New York Times—bestselling author's charming Regency romance. Miss Patricia Patterson is young, lovely, and more than a little spoiled. Life for her is a delightful dream of carefree days, dazzling balls, and delicious flirtations. But, that all changes when she suddenly comes under the care of a new guardian. Lord Charles demanded that Patricia act the part...

New York Times–Bestselling Author: Seven lighthearted love stories in one volume from "the best of the Regency writers" (Kirkus Reviews). Taking us from the English countryside to the social circles of London, the novels in this sparkling collection feature a botched marriage, a drugged bride, a witty governess, an unexpected inheritance, and many other delightful surprises from "a romance writer who deftly blends humor and adventure" (Booklist). The...

Seven novels by the New York Times-bestselling author about how the temptation to break society's rules can overwhelm even the most prim and proper women . . . Beset by awkward situations, inconvenient feelings, and ambitious families, the women in this seven-book romance collection refuse to bend to society's whim and still manage to capture true love in the process. The Love and Temptation Series includes: The Original Miss Honeyford; At the...