<div>His proposal was convenient—but his kisses changed her life . . . “An unusual, and thoughtful, romance read.” —Fresh Fiction Knocking on Owen Harrington’s door, impoverished and desperate Miss Phoebe Brannagh wonders if London’s most eligible catch will recognize her. It has been some time since he rescued her from unwanted attention in a Paris café. But injured and reclusive, Owen is no longer a carefree man. And he’s in urgent need of a convenient wife! Owen’s shock proposal allows Phoebe to fulfill her life’s ambition to open a restaurant. But his heated kisses tempt her to hope for a new dream—marriage, for real . . . Praise for Marguerite Kaye’s A Scandalous Winter Wedding “The book opens up like a succession of Russian dolls, revealing more and more about the protagonists in all guises. And this is Kaye’s strength as a writer: setting up a plot and characters shrouded in mystery, and then revealing them with increasing complexity as the story moves on . . . A book not to be missed.” —All About Romance “Wonderful . . . Ms. Kaye has fast become one of my favorite authors of historical fiction.” —Romance Junkies</div>

A Wife Worth Investing In

<div>In this historical romance, the desert heats up when an adventuresome Englishwoman is rescued by a dashing Arabian prince. Abandoned in the desert, Julia Trevelyan finds herself at the mercy of Azhar, an imposing yet impossibly handsome Arabian merchant. Determined not to be intimidated by her rescuer—or their sizzling attraction!—she asks for his help . . . But Prince Azhar is in fact the rightful heir to the Qaryma throne, returned from exile to take back his inheritance! He knows a dalliance with the enticing English adventuress is out of the question, yet he can’t deny the temptation to claim both his throne . . . and Julia!</div>

The Widow and the Sheikh

<div>Beneath starlit Arabian skies, a princess falls for a rugged adventurer in this epic historical romance. Bound to marry for duty, Princess Tahira finds her only freedom in forbidden escapes to the desert. Then one night she encounters a stranger under the stars—adventurer Christopher Fordyce. He’s wildly attractive and thrillingly dangerous . . . an illicit fantasy she can’t resist! Even unaware of Tahira’s royal blood, Christopher knows his shameful past makes any future with her impossible. But in the sultry desert heat, desires are uncovered and secrets unveiled, and soon Christopher will risk everything to claim his desert princess!</div>

Claiming His Desert Princess

<div>An Englishwoman is hired to masquerade as a Parisian wine merchant’s bride, but her secret past could cause trouble in this Regency romance. In this Matches Made in Scandal story, Jean-Luc Bauduin, Parisian society’s most eligible bachelor, is determined to take only a wife of his choosing. But until that day comes, he’ll ward off his admirers by hiring Lady Sophia Acton to wear his ring! The passion Jean-Luc shares with his convenient bride is enormously satisfying—until he discovers Sophia’s utterly scandalous past! Matches Made in Scandal series: From Governess to Countess From Courtesan to Convenient Wife His Rags to Riches Contessa A Scandalous Winter Wedding Praise for the novels of Marguerite Kaye “Readers will be seduced by the passionate natures of the protagonists, and the fast-paced, thrilling adventure.” —RT Book Reviews on The Harlot and the Sheikh</div>

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From Courtesan to Convenient Wife

<div>In this sexy Regency romance, a widowed countess with a scandalous secret reveals the intimate details of her affair with a master thief. England, 1817. I am the Dowager Countess of Kinsail, and I have enough secrets to scandalize you for life. I will never reveal the truth of my soul-destroying marriage—some things are too dark to be told. But at least no one can guess that I, a famously icy-hearted widow, am also the authoress of the shamelessly voluptuous romances currently shocking the ton! Only now I have a new secret identity, one that I will risk my life to keep—accomplice to Elliot Marchmont, gentleman, ex-soldier and notorious London thief. This adventurer’s expert touch ignites in me a passion so intoxicating that surviving our blistering affair unscathed will be near impossible. . . .</div>

Outrageous Confessions of Lady Deborah

<div>A countess in name only&#8230; &#8230;tempted by a night with her husband! Part of Penniless Brides of Convenience: Eloise Brannagh has witnessed firsthand the damage unruly passion can cause. Yet she craves freedom, so a convenient marriage to the Earl of Fearnoch seems the perfect solution! Except Alexander Sinclair is more handsome, more intriguing, more everything than Eloise anticipated. She&#8217;s set her own rules for their marriage, but her irresistible husband might just tempt her to break them! Penniless Brides of Convenience miniseries Book 1 &#8212; The Earl&#8217;s Countess of Convenience Book 2 &#8212; A Wife Worth Investing In Book 3 and 4 &#8212; coming soon! &#8220;The book opens up like a succession of Russian dolls, revealing more and more about the protagonists in all guises. And this is Kaye&#8217;s strength as a writer: setting up a plot and characters shrouded in mystery, and then revealing them with increasing complexity as the story moves on &#8230; This is a book not to be missed.&#8221; &#8212; All About Romance on A Scandalous Winter Wedding &#8220;What a wonderful culmination A Scandalous Winter Wedding is to the Matches Made in Scandal series &#8230; Ms. Kaye has fast become one of my favorite authors of historical fiction&#8221; &#8212; Romance Junkies on A Scandalous Winter Wedding</div>

The Earl's Countess of Convenience

<div>An unexpected encounter . . . Will change everything!Self-made gentleman and widower Grayson Maddox has devoted himself to his children and business, leaving no time for pleasure. Until he has an impulsive, thrillingly sensual encounter with lady&rsquo;s companion Miss Constance Grant! Their passion gives Grayson hope of a happiness he never thought he&rsquo;d feel again. But there&rsquo;s still much in both their pasts to confront before they can turn their forbidden liaison into a new beginning . . . &ldquo;The queen of historical romance&hellip; As always, Ms Kaye&rsquo;s writing is perfection, the passion for the characters and the story shines through, honestly, I can never say a bad word about her writing.&rdquo; &mdash;Chicks, Rogues and Scandals on An Inconvenient Elmswood Marriage &ldquo;It is character growth that enables them to find happiness together. It distinguishes the romance, raising it above a simple conflict between love and duty. Insightful. Highly recommended.&rdquo; &mdash;Historical Novel Society on An Inconvenient Elmswood Marriage &ldquo;Ms. Kaye is one of my favorite authors of historical fiction . . . A recommended read!&rdquo; &mdash;Romance Junkies on An Inconvenient Elmswood Marriage</div>

A Forbidden Liaison with Miss Grant

<div>A young woman’s plan to protect her sister forces her to go up against a notorious rake in this Regency romance. The Honorable Clarissa Warrington despairs when her beautiful, foolish sister becomes the latest female to set her cap at the ton’s most notorious rake. For Amelia’s sake, Clarissa must act fast . . . The devastatingly attractive and wealthy Kit, Lord Rasenby, is bored. London society holds little excitement for him, so the incurable womanizer is tempted by a most unusual offer. If he can provide the intriguing Clarissa with the adventure of a lifetime, she will provide him with—herself! No self-respecting rake could turn such an offer down!</div>

The Wicked Lord Rasenby

<div>Christmas at Blackhaven Castle by Sophia James In disguise, penniless Lady Seraphina Moreton seeks sanctuary at the Duke of Blackhaven&#39;s castle just days before Christmas. Trey swore never again to be beguiled by a beautiful face, but as governess Seraphina gets close to his unruly, motherless children, he wants the festive joy she brings to stay well beyond Christmas Day&#133;. Governess to Christmas Bride by Annie Burrows Lord Chepstow hasn&#39;t seen Honeysuckle Miller since she was a plain, awkward schoolgirl. Now she&#39;s not so plain and is looking after the host&#39;s children at a lavish Christmas house party. And the last thing Lord Chepstow expected to want on his Christmas list is the prim governess! Duchess by Christmas by Marguerite Kaye Masquerading as a governess to help the brooding Duke of Blairmore find a wife is not how Regan Stuart expected to spend Christmas! Then he steals an unexpected kiss, endangering Regan&#39;s heart&#133;unless Gabriel can see beyond her dowdy costume and realize she&#39;s his perfect Christmas bride! </div>

Gift-Wrapped Governess

<div>The truth behind the hero Officer Jack Trestain may have been one of Wellington's most valued code-breakers, but since Waterloo, he's hung up his uniform. If only he could just as easily put aside the tortured memories he carries deep within&#133; Perhaps enchanting French artist Celeste Marmion might be the distraction he so desperately craves? Except Celeste harbors secrets of her own, and questions that she needs Jack's help to solve! With Celeste's every touch an exquisite temptation, how close can Jack get without revealing his darkest secret of all? Comrades in Arms War heroes, heartbreakers&#133;husbands?</div>

The Soldier's Dark Secret

<div>A hero&#133;a rebel&#133;a desire worth fighting for! When Major Finlay Urquhart was last on the battlefield, he shared a sizzling moment with daring Isabella Romero. Two years later, Finlay has one final duty to perform for his country&#151;one that reunites him with this rebellious señorita! Except Isabella has her own mission, which means that no matter how much she craves Finlay's touch, she can never tell him the truth. But she's underestimated Finlay's determination to protect her, and soon she finds herself letting her guard down, one scorching kiss at a time!</div>

The Soldier's Rebel Lover

<div>London, 1816 Richard, Earl of Kilcreggan, longs for the thrill of the unpredictable&#151;but nothing prepares him for the sudden appearance of a beguiling woman in his library. As a man of science, he's intrigued by her story of time-travel. As a man of passion, he cannot resist their smoldering desire. Thoroughly modern Errin McGill never dreamed a wish for romance would land her in Regency London&#151;and face-to-face with the most attractive man she's ever imagined. But her fantasy man and the sensual pleasure he offers is decidedly real&#133;.</div>

Lost in Pleasure

<div>A woman’s secret identity brings her scandalously close to the man she never forgot in this holiday Regency romance. London, 1819. Kirstin Blair has spent seven years trying to forget brooding Cameron Dunbar. In that time, she has reinvented herself as The Procurer—a mysterious woman capable of making the impossible possible. But when Cameron seeks The Procurer’s help recovering his missing niece, Kirstin knows it is the riskiest job she’s ever considered. There is one truth that Kristin cannot deny: seeing Cameron again sparks the same irresistible attraction that first brought them together. Now, as her investigation unfolds and holiday festivities begin, she must decide whether to resist temptation, or reveal herself completely to the man who broke her heart . . .</div>

A Scandalous Winter Wedding

<div>The scandalous truth about the count’s new mistress! A Matches Made in Scandal story Count Aleksei Derevenko has hired governess Allison Galbraith for her skills as a herbalist, not a mistress! But when rumors spread, Allison is more shocked by her wanton reaction to Aleksei—inscrutable and impossibly handsome, his icy blue eyes promise white-hot nights of sin. She knows too well how fragile her reputation is, but will the price of their passion be worth paying? “Readers will be seduced by the passionate natures of the protagonists, and the fast-paced, thrilling adventure” — RT Book Reviews on The Harlot and the Sheikh “Fairytales do come true … There is plenty of action and adventure to captivate all readers” — RT Book Reviews on Sheikh’s Mail-Order Bride Matches Made in Scandal miniseries Book 1 — From Governess to Countess Book 2 — From Courtesan to Convenient Wife — coming soon</div>

From Governess to Countess

<div>A defiant woman&#133;in a desert king's world! After inheriting a broken kingdom, Prince Rafiq made a vow&#151;to restore its pride by winning a prestigious horse race. To ensure success, he hires an English expert. But even notoriously controlled Rafiq is shocked when his new employee is introduced&#133;as Miss Stephanie Darvill! Stephanie is determined to leave her shameful past and broken dreams behind&#151;she will prove to Rafiq she deserves his trust! But this hard-hearted desert sheikh calls to Stephanie in the most primal of ways&#133; Dare she give in to her wildest desires?</div>

The Harlot and the Sheikh

<div>Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Considered the plain, clever one in her family, Lady Cressida Armstrong knows her father has given up on her ever marrying. But who needs a husband when science is the only thing to set Cressie&#39;s pulse racing? Disillusioned artist Giovanni di Matteo is setting the ton abuzz with his expertly executed portraits. Once his art was inspired; now it&#39;s only technique. Until he meets Cressie&#133;. Challenging, intelligent and yet insecure, Cressie is the one whose face and body he dreams of capturing on canvas. In the enclosed, intimate world of his studio, Giovanni rediscovers his passion as he awakens hers&#133;. </div>

The Beauty Within

<div>Lady Celia Cleveden thinks of herself as eminently sensible from the tips of her sturdy boots to the top of her unadorned bonnet. It seemed logical she would marry an equally practical gentleman. Until she&#39;s rescued by wildly enigmatic desert prince Ramiz of A&#39;Qadiz, while traveling across his unforgiving sands. He offers her a place in his harem and Lady Celia ought to be shocked&#133;except the seductive desert and intoxicating Ramiz make it curiously tempting&#133;. </div>

Innocent in the Sheikh's Harem

<div>Any virtuous society lady would know to run a mile from Mr. Nicholas Lytton. But Lady Serena Stamppe, returning from exile in France, is blissfully unaware of this rake&#39;s reputation. In any case, he just happens to be the one person who can help unlock the mystery surrounding her inheritance. Accepting Nicholas&#39;s offer of assistance, Serena soon discovers the forbidden thrills of liaising with a libertine&#151;excitement, scandal&#133;and a most pleasurable seduction! </div>

The Rake and the Heiress

<div>'Your rebellion has not gone unnoticed&#133;' Anticipating her wedding vows and then breaking off the engagement has left Kate Montague's social status in tatters. She hides her hurt at her family's disapproval behind a resolutely optimistic fa&ccedilade, but one thing really grates&#133; For a fallen woman, she knows shockingly little about passion! Could Virgil Jackson be the man to teach her? A freed slave turned successful businessman, his striking good looks and lethally restrained power throw normally composed Kate into a tailspin! She's already scandalised society, but succumbing to her craving for Virgil would be the most outrageous thing Kate's done by far&#133;</div>

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