<div><B>An independent lady in need of an heir wonders if a certain dashing Earl might be her perfect mate in this delightfully unconventional Regency romance.</B><br/><br/>Gabrielle Frost knows that getting married would mean handing over control of her beloved family vineyard in Portugal to her new husband. And that is a risk she is unwilling to take for any man. But that leaves her with one minor problem—she needs an heir! So when Nathaniel Graystone, Earl of Leybourne, arrives to escort her to London, Gabrielle wonders—what if this former soldier, with his courage, strength, and dangerous air, could be the one to father her child?</div>

A Lady in Need of an Heir

<div><B>A rebellious young widow couldn’t care less what society expects—and a highly respectable marquess finds that utterly alluring . . . </B><br/><br/>When Lady Sara Herriard’s husband dies in a duel, she turns her back on the vagaries of the ton. From now on, she will live as she pleases. She won’t change for anyone—certainly not for the infuriating Lucian Avery, Marquess of Cannock! <br/><br/>Lucian must help his sister recover from a disastrous elopement and reluctantly enlists Lady Sara’s help at her seaside shop. She couldn’t be further from the conventional, obedient wife he’s expected to marry, but soon all he craves is for her to surrender—and join him in his bed!<br/><br/>“Ms. Allen is capable of creating terrific sexual tension between her heroes and heroines and is very skilled at developing a believable romance.” —<I>All About Romance</I></div>

Surrender to the Marquess

<div><B>Sparks fly for a sharp-tongued spinster and a handsome Earl in this sweet and sexy Regency romance.</B><br/><br/>Plain, lame Ellie Lytton isn’t destined for marriage. She’s perfectly content being her stepbrother’s housekeeper . . . Until the high-handed Earl of Hainford arrives with shocking news—her stepbrother has been killed!<br/><br/>Ellie believes the earl is responsible for her plight and that he is duty bound to escort her on the journey to her new home. But soon Blake’s fighting an unwanted attraction to his argumentative companion . . . And when she needs protection, he determines he’ll keep her safe—by making Ellie his countess!</div>

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Marrying His Cinderella Countess

<div><B>A proper English lady battles her desire for a rakish officer as Napoleon marches into Brussels in this sexy Regency romance.</B><br/><br/>Major Hal Carlow was a fine soldier, but he was also a flirt, a rake and a scoundrel! In general, he tried to steer clear of proper young ladies—no fun at all—and spend time with the sort of women who appreciated his finer qualities. . . .<br/><br/>Miss Julia Tresilian’s duty was to find a husband, but her prospective suitors bored her to tears. Yet even <I>talking</I> to the incorrigible Hal Carlow was dangerous to her marriage prospects, let alone anything more. . . .</div>

The Officer and the Proper Lady

<div><B>A dashing spy must escort a beautiful widow from France to England in this sexy Regency romance.</B><br/><br/>He knows that escorting the haughty Grand Duchess of Maubourg to England will not be an easy task. But Jack Ryder, spy and adventurer, believes he is more than capable of managing Her Serene Highness.<br/><br/>He’s not prepared for her beauty, her youth, or the way that her sensual warmth shines through her cold facade.<br/><br/>And what started as just another mission is rapidly becoming something far more personal. . . .</div>

The Dangerous Mr. Ryder

<div><B>Scandal brews and sparks fly when an earl asks a governess for help in this sexy regency romance.</B><br/><br/>Rumors fly that Gareth Morant, Earl of Standon, is to be wed. He cannot honorably deny them, but he won’t be forced into marriage.<br/><br/>Encountering a respectable governess in scandalizing circumstances, Gareth demands her help—to make him entirely ineligible.<br/><br/>He educates the buttoned-up Miss Jessica Gifford in the courtesan’s arts. But Gareth hasn’t bargained on such an ardent, clever pupil—or on his passionate response to her! He wanted to cause a stir—it seems they are about to brew a scandal!</div>

The Shocking Lord Standon

<div><B>The disgraced cousin of a dowdy bookworm drags her into adventure and mystery—and out of her shell—in this Regency romance.</B><br/><br/>Stumbling upon his dowdy cousin Elinor on the Continent, Theo Ravenhurst hardly believes his luck. His dangerous lifestyle appears to have finally caught up with him, and her family connections could be put to excellent use. . . .<br/><br/>Theo is convinced Elinor’s drab exterior disguises a fiery, passionate nature. He gives her the adventure she’s been yearning for—and along the way discovers his newfound accomplice has talents beyond his wildest imagination!</div>

The Disgraceful Mr. Ravenhurst

<div><B>A desperate woman disguises herself as a cabin boy on a pirate ship to flee to England in this sexy Regency romance adventure.</B><br/><br/>Alone and in danger, Clemence Ravenhurst is forced to flee her beloved Jamaica, and she falls straight into the clutches of one of the most dangerous pirates in the Caribbean!<br/><br/>Nathan Stanier, disgraced undercover naval officer and navigator, protects Clemence on their perilous journey.<br/><br/>The heat between them sizzles. But honor—and his guarded heart—dictate that Nathan resist Clemence. Though it seems she’s determined to make their adventure as outrageous—and passionate—as possible!</div>

The Piratical Miss Ravenhurst

<div><B>Rough seas ahead for childhood friends reunited on a ship bound for England from India in this sexy historical romance adventure.</B><br/><br/>Vivacious lady Perdita Brooke prides herself on her social poise . . . except when faced with devastatingly dashing Alistair Lyndon. The dreamy young man Dita once knew is now a hardened rake, who clearly does not remember their passionate night together . . . however much it’s emblazoned on <I>her</I> memory!<br/><br/>Now Dita has the perfect opportunity to remind Alistair of their sizzling chemistry. But soon she is in over her head. Provoking him is supposed to be a deliciously wicked game, with her holding all the cards—until Alistair reveals the ace up his sleeve!</div>

Ravished by the Rake

<div><B>A naval captain’s secret Mediterranean mission is interrupted by a shipwrecked beauty in this steamy historical romance adventure.</B><br/><br/>Shipwrecked and washed up on an island, Averil Heydon is terrified—and being rescued by mysterious roguish naval captain Luc d’Aunay doesn’t calm her fears! Virginal Averil knows that falling for Luc is dangerous, but the pull of their sexual attraction is deliciously irresistible. . . .<br/><br/>After her first taste of wild desire in Luc’s arms, Averil must return to society and convention. Except Luc has a shockingly tempting proposition for her—to flaunt duty, and give in to her newly awakened sensuality . . .</div>

Seduced by the Scoundrel

<div>Sophia Langley&#39;s life is in turmoil. When she learns of her estranged fianc&#233;&#39;s death in a shipwreck, the last thing she expects is for his twin brother, Callum Chatterton, to make a shock proposal!<br><br>Her inner romantic objects to a marriage of convenience&#151;and brooding Cal makes it <I>very</I> clear that&#39;s all it can be. Yet to save her family Sophia accepts with trepidation&#151;and a highly inconvenient trembling of desire for her reluctant husband!<br><br></div>

Married to a Stranger

<div><B>Three Christmas romance novellas featuring noblemen in disguise who fall in love.</B><br/><br/>“On a Winter’s Eve” by Louise Allen<br/><br/>Snowbound together, Lady Julia Chalcott and Captain Giles Markham try to fight temptation. But, as Christmas draws closer, their attraction proves too strong to resist!<br/><br/>“Marriage Made at Christmas” by Sophia James<br/><br/>Christine Howard’s frozen heart melts as she gets to know her new bodyguard. How can a man so scarred and mysterious make her feel so safe?<br/><br/>“Cinderella’s Perfect Christmas” by Annie Burrows<br/><br/>Shy Alice Waverly’s kiss with Captain Jack Grayling makes her wonder if he—and his little children—could be the Christmas miracle she’s always dreamed of . . .</div>

Once Upon a Regency Christmas

<div><B>When childhood friends marry for convenience, they may find the love of a lifetime in this delightful Regency romance.</B><br/><br/>Giles Redmond, Earl of Revesby, is marrying childhood friend Laurel Knighton because it’s the only way to save his family fortune. The last time he saw her, she was an unconventional tomboy. So Giles is surprised to discover what a beautiful, headstrong young woman she’s become. He never expected to find himself irresistibly drawn to her. Who would have thought such an infuriating, disobedient bride could be so tempting?</div>

The Earl's Practical Marriage

<div>The liberty of trade...<br><br>Miss Bree Mallory has no time for the pampered aristocracy! She's too taken up with running the best coaching company on the roads. But an accidental meeting with an earl changes everything....<br><br>The luxury of the Ton...<br><br>Soon, beautiful Bree has established herself in Society.  She hopes no one will discover that she once drove the stage from London to Newbury...or that she returned unchaperoned with the rakishly attractive Max Dysart,  Earl of Penrith. <br><br>Is either any place for a lady?<br><br>Bree's independence is hard-won: she has no interest in marriage. But Max's kisses are powerfully&#151;passionately—persuasive!<br><br></div>

No Place for a Lady

<div>Hidden behind a mask, Jonathan Kirkland, Lord Redcliffe, has disguised himself as a highwayman to win a wager: to collect kisses from the first five women who pass. With only one kiss left, victory seems easy...until he encounters Miss Sarah Tatton, who has fled on horseback to escape her vile fianc?.Distraught and desperate, the last thing Sarah needs is to run straight into the arms of a highwayman. But his heart-stopping kiss gives Sarah an idea--to lose her virginity in order to break her engagement. And the surprisingly gentlemanlike thief is just the man to teach her the art of love...at least enough to pretend that she has lost her virtue.<br><br>But as Jonathan and Sarah's passion grows, all pretense must come to an end...</div>

Disrobed and Dishonored

<div>A certain proper lady of our acquaintance is flirting with ruin. yet even the most virtuous would find it hard to resist such  a dashing soldier&#133;<br><br>Freed from her unhappy marriage, Belinda, Lady Felsham, plans to enjoy herself. She suspects that the breathtakingly handsome Major Ashe Reynard is exactly what she needs. <br><br>Society is just waiting for them to make a slip! Still, the outrageous couple embarks on an affair&#151;and Belinda becomes increasingly confused. She has no desire to marry, but Ashe is a man she cannot live without&#133;.<br><br></div>

The Outrageous Lady Felsham

<div>Lady Maude Templeton has turned down many a marriage proposal. Why? She wants to marry for love&mdash;and her heart is set on one man alone.<br><br>Theater owner Mr. Eden Hurst is sexy, talented, intelligent&mdash;and resoundingly <I>in</I>eligible! What's more, he doesn't believe in love.<br><br>It seems an impossible task, but Maude sets out to make Eden realize he needs love&hellip;and her. Society is about to see she can be just as shocking as her Ravenhurst friends when she puts her mind to it!<br><br></div>

The Notorious Mr. Hurst

<div>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…</div>

Snowbound Surrender

<div><B>Once secluded in her father’s castle, a young lady is finally ready for society as a marriage of convenience leads to true passion in this Regency romance.</B><br/><br/>Cloistered away in a castle since birth, Madelyn Aylmer is unfamiliar with the ways of Regency London. But now she must venture out into the world and fulfill her eccentric father’s dying request: that she wed nobleman Jack Ransome! <br/><br/>Though Jack may have a title, the fortune that once came with it was lost long ago. Now, to regain his ancestral lands, he agrees to a marry Madelyn and vows to introduce her to society. But what Madelyn hadn’t expected was the way her body reacts to Jack, especially to his promise of a union filled with unbridled passion!</div>

Contracted as His Countess

<div><B>Christmas festivities come with the promise of wedding bells in this anthology of three charming Regency romance novellas!</B><br/><br/>In <I>Convenient Christmas Brides</I>, the holiday arrangements include marriage proposals that may just bring the gift of true love. In <I>The Captain’s Christmas Journey</I> by Carla Kelly, Captain Everard escorts Verity to her governess job—and for propriety’s sake that means a convenient engagement! In Louise Allen’s <I>The Viscount’s Yuletide Betrothal</I>, Eleanor advertises for a “suitable” gentleman to pose as her betrothed over Christmas. And in Laurie Benson’s novella, <I>Juliet Sommersby’s One Night Under the Mistletoe</I> leads to a marriage of convenience with handsome former love Lord Montague . . .</div>

Convenient Christmas Brides

<div>&#34;I fight dirty, I kill for a living and I'm not capable of being faithful.&#34; <br><br>The words might come straight from Major Adam Flint's mouth, but they certainly don't describe the man who saved vulnerable Rose's life. Yes, Flint is illegitimate, a roughened soldier and an incorrigible rake&#151;but Rose has never met a man so defined by honor. <br><br>Who else, when faced with a lady rendered memoryless by the traumas of war, would resist the intense attraction that burns between them? Rose might not know her own name, but she knows her heart&#151;and her heart wants Flint!</div>

A Rose for Major Flint

<div><B>A woman on the run finds safety by entering a marriage of convenience with a wealthy nobleman in this suspenseful Regency romance.</B><br/><br/><I>A lord in want of a wife . . .</I><br/><br/>Ruined and on the run, Julia Prior is in desperate straits when she meets a gentleman with a shocking proposal. Certain he is close to death, William Hadfield, Lord Dereham, sees Julia as the perfect woman to care for his beloved estate when he is gone—if she will first become his wife. <br/><br/>Marriage is Julia’s salvation—as Lady Hadfield, she can finally escape her sins. Until three years later, when the husband she believes to be dead returns, as handsome and strong as ever and intent on claiming the wedding night they never had!</div>

From Ruin to Riches

<div>A journey into pleasure&#133; <br><br>The night before dissolute Lord Denham is about to embark on his grand tour, he meets an unexpected complication. In boy's clothes that barely conceal her delectable curves, his childhood friend Lady Althea Curtiss&#151;desperate to escape an arranged marriage&#151;arrives, demanding free passage! <br><br>Rhys accepts his unlikely traveling companion with great reluctance&#151;the scandal is sure to blow up in his face&#151;until he finds there is far more intimate territory Lady Thea is curious to explore. Soon he realizes that he is in danger of awakening not only Thea's sensuality, but also his own long-buried heart&#133;. <br><br>&#34;Allen reaches into readers' hearts.&#34; &#151;RT Book Reviews on Married to a Stranger</div>

Unlacing Lady Thea

<div><B>Christmas is a time for love—even with inclement weather—in this anthology of three Regency short stories from three great authors.</B><br/><br/><I>An Earl Beneath the Mistletoe</I> by Louise Allen<br/><br/>Hugo, Earl of Burnham, hates Christmas! Snowbound in widow Emilia Weston’s cozy alehouse, with her young twins, he’s surrounded by festive preparations. Hugo’s cynical heart is in danger of being melted . . . How much longer can he avoid the mistletoe?<br/><br/><I>Twelfth Night Proposal</I> by Lucy Ashford<br/><br/>Leaving London to claim his newly inherited estate, Theo Dalbury finds remote Derbyshire as foreign to him as his feelings for country girl Jenna. Christmas evokes painful memories for him, but Jenna is bringing out his festive spirit—and will give him a yuletide that he’ll <I>never</I> forget!<br/><br/><I>Christmas at Oakhurst Manor</I> by Joanna Fulford<br/><br/>Vivien Hastings is looking forward to a quiet Christmas at Oakhurst Manor, until she realizes she’ll be sharing it with Max Calderwood. It’s been years since he broke her heart, but one hot glance from his cool gray eyes shows her that she’s just as vulnerable to him as she ever was . . . <br/><br/><B>Praise for<I> Snowbound Wedding Wishes</I></B><br/><br/>“Linked by the ‘snowbound for the holidays’ theme, these delightful Regency-set novellas treat readers to three very different but equally engaging romances, all overflowing with warmth and an abundance of English holiday tradition. . . . The spirit of the holidays shines through brilliantly, and the snow plays its part in this captivating, rewarding anthology that would be a worthy addition to historical romance collections.” —<I>Library Journal</I></div>

Snowbound Wedding Wishes

<div>Anusha Laurens is in danger. The daughter of an Indian princess and an English peer, she&#39;s the perfect pawn in the opulent courts of Rajasthan. Even so, she will not return  to the father who rejected her.<br><br>Arrogant <I>angrezi</I> Major Nicholas Herriard is charged with bringing the alluring princess safely to her new life in  Calcutta. Nick&#39;s mission is to protect, to serve&#151;but under the searing Indian sun an initial attraction unfurls into a forbidden temptation.<br><br>This beautiful, impossible princess tests the very limits of his honor&#151;especially when Nick is left with only one option to keep Anusha safe: <I>marriage.</I> But the fast-flowing waters of the Ganges determine a different fate, and duty may separate them forever&#133;.<br><br></div>

Forbidden Jewel of India

<div><I>The Secret Life of Miss Phyllida Hurst</I><br><br>Having survived the scandal of her birth with courage and determination, the beautiful Phyllida has reached a precarious balance within the <I>ton.</I> And in just one moment Ashe Herriard, Viscount Clere, blows her world and her carefully made plans to pieces.<br><br>Brought up in vibrant Calcutta, Ashe is disdainful of polite London society, but something about Phyllida intrigues him. There&#39;s a mystery surrounding her. A promise of secrets and a hint of scandal&#151;more than enough to entice him!<br><br></div>

Tarnished Amongst the Ton

<div><B>In this Regency romance, an English noblewoman fleeing a scandal heads to country estate where she’s drawn to a man with troubling secrets of his own.</B><br/><br/>What does it matter if society spurns me?<br/><br/>Following a disastrous incident at a house party, Lady Isobel Jervis is exiled to the country to avoid further scandal. At the imposing Wimpole Hall, she meets architect Giles Harker. He is as eye-catching as the elegant house, but shockingly arrogant—and infuriatingly dismissive.<br/><br/>Despite himself, Giles is strangely drawn to the haughty Isobel, and stuns her with a secret kiss in the gardens. As the illegitimate son of an infamous scarlet woman, he knows love can be dangerous. Their growing attraction could come at the cost of both their reputations.</div>

Rumors: Scandal Comes to Wimpole Hall

<div><B>A sparkling Regency Christmas in a sleepy English village!</B><br><br>Guy Westrope, Earl of Buckland, was not a gentleman used to encountering opposition to his will. But the quick-witted, stubborn and delectable Miss Hester Lattimer was proving to be more than a match for him&#133;.<br><br>Local ghost stories would not scare Hester from her new house&#151;especially not at Christmas! Though her heart told her to trust the mysterious earl, she knew she had to be wary. Even if Guy was not behind the strange events, letting him get too close would inevitably reveal her scandalous past!</div>

Moonlight and Mistletoe

<div>The closest milliner Nell Latham has come to high society is making fashionable bonnets for ladies. But when she's asked to deliver a message to the Earl of Narborough, she's soon swept up in a web of intrigue and scandal!<br><br>Marcus, the Earl's sinfully sexy son and heir, tracks down the messenger, little expecting to find her so attractive. Nell is a mystery&mdash;her manners and demeanor are not those of a working girl. And as secrets are revealed and danger draws closer, Marcus has to choose between family honor and naked desire.<br><br></div>

The Lord and the Wayward Lady

<div><B>In this Regency romance, a snowstorm brings together an insecure spinster and a jaded noblewoman, but another woman could ruin it all.</B><br/><br/>Miss Decima Ross knows for a fact that her overbearing family regularly remind themselves to “marry off poor dear Dessy.” But who would ever want a graceless, freckled beanpole like herself?<br/><br/>Hearing that she is once more to be paraded in front of an eligible gentleman, Decima hurriedly leaves her brother’s house. And encounters Adam Grantham, Viscount Weston, the first man she’s ever met who’s tall enough to sweep her off her feet . . . literally! Could such a handsome rake really find <I>her</I> attractive?</div>

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