Elizabeth Mansfield

A SPLENDID INDISCRETION — Ada Surringham would not deny - if she could keep her mind on the question long enough -- that she is more than somewhat muddleheaded. But not too muddled to know that she is in love with Ivor Griffith, Viscount Mullineaux, a Corinthian of impeccable poise and unshakable perfection. And he with her. That is precisely the problem. For Ada loves him too much to inflict upon him such a paragon of confusion as herself. THE GRAND PASSION Convinced she is never to find true love, Tess Brownlow decides to settle for extreme fondness and marry Jeremy Beringer. But when kind Jeremy dies tragically at the hands of a drunken "sportsman," Tess vows revenge. She will show handsome Matthew John Lotherwood, Marquis of Bradbourne, what it is like to lose. And her scheme works - too well. Because in trapping her opponent, she traps herself in the intoxicating blend of ardor and desire that makes a passion grand..

A Christmas Kiss: Evalyne Pennington is touched when two young gentlemen try to help her find a new governess post by inviting her to spend Christmas with them at the country estate of Lord Gryllford, the father of one of the young men. Thinking that Evalyne is his son’s fiancée, Lord Gryllford is horrified to realize he wants to marry her himself! Winter Wonderland: Miranda Pardew treated young awkward Barnaby Traherne very cruelly at a London ball. Now years later, the tables are turned. He is a dashing diplomat and she is an impoverished widow hired to be the governess for his nephews. The two meet again on the trip to his brother’s house for Christmas. Eventually, as events of the holiday week unfold, Barnaby starts to wonder if perhaps he should put aside his grudge against Miranda and recognize that she has changed, very much for the better.

Teenaged George Frobisher accidentally glimpses Olivia Henshaw in her bath. Transfixed, he can't forget her. Ten years later he meets her again at his sister’s house party. But Livy seems much different and he struggles to reconcile his feelings from his youth with the real woman in front of him.

In Suffolk, every unmarried young lady knows that, if she ever wants to find a match, she must walk, speak, eat, even laugh properly. A young woman looking to marry is always sweet and demure, charming and gracious, and, of course, deferential. But not Kate Rendell. An anomaly, Kate could not care less what people think of her and her tendency to speak her mind. Her suitors have all taken a disliking to this quirk of hers--and taken flight. And Kate has not minded. That is, until one man walks into her life... When Harry Gerard, Lord Ainsworth, calls upon Kate to view her family's much-admired painting of a girl with a Persian shawl, his hostess's rudeness takes him by surprise, and he leaves confused. But for all the gall she displayed during his visit, Kate finds herself thinking about him more and more. And she would never let anything stand between herself and the object of her desire--even if the obstacle is her beloved cousin...

Sophy always makes scenes or causes disasters. That’s what Marcus, Lord Wynwood, thinks anyway. Thankfully he’s planning to get engaged to the very peaceful and ladylike Iris Bethune. The announcement will be made at a house party at his estate. Unfortunately he finds out that his mother has asked Sophy and her grandmother to join the guests. Sophy meanwhile decides this is a perfect opportunity to show him what chaos she really can create, since for some reason she can’t stop thinking about hm.

The dashing Lord Kettering chafes at the fact that his fortune is still controlled by his mother. Alarmed by his gambling and spendthrift ways, she decides he can take over his own affairs if he agrees to work with her very capable secretary, Jane Douglas, who is excellent with numbers.

Fiery Moira Pattinger vowed that her domineering father would rue the day he dared interfere with her choice of husband... and so made an impetuous promise to marry the next man to cross her path. Little did Moira realize that the next morning, the first man she laid eyes upon would be a bootless, rugged, and unsightly vagrant sleeping in the Pattinger stables. Undaunted, the stubborn redhead declared her engagement -- while convincing the confused stranger to play along with the charade. But Moira didn't bargain for the discoveries she would make about her mysterious fiancé... or the tender longing he would arouse in her heart...

When her young brother vanishes, Ada sets out to find him, disguising herself as a boy. But then she meets Derek Rutledge and falls desperately in love. Can she reveal her true identity without becoming just one of the many ladies at Derek's beck and call?

A race to the altar Genevra did not give a fig for marriage; it was the violin she loved. The pretty miss had never lacked for suitors, mind you -- but a penchant for jilting them had left all prospects firmly on the shelf. Suddenly her bratty cousin Belinda was betrothed, the entire family was making such a fuss... and Genevra was more than a little jealous. Only one man had ever sparked a passion in Genevra that matched her love of music... the devilish Marquis of Ollenshaw. How could she have known that her cousin Belinda's fiance was... the Marquis himself! Well, all's fair in love and war. And Genevra is about to play a romantic overture that will capture the Marquis's ears... and heart.

In A Christmas Kiss, a father allows his rakish son to bring home a lovely-but-unlucky governess for Christmas, only to realize he himself is drawn to her

When Viscount Birkinshaw sought to marry off his impertinent daughter Kitty to the Earl of Edgerton's equally spirited brother, it seemed like the perfect match. But neither of the titled matchmakers could have anticipated the consequences of their scheme. For from the beginning of Kitty's journey to meet her husband-to-be, there seemed to be some question as to which lovely young lady was the bride, and which the conspiring domestic. As Kitty and Emily, her maid, are brought from the decorous academy run by Miss Marchmont to the sprawling elegance of Edgerton Park, it becomes necessary to keep a sharp eye out for the regal bride and the beautiful imposter..

A Bride Most Dear Brokenhearted from a shattered romance, Lord Kittridge agreed to marry Cassandra Chivers for forty thousand pounds of her father's money. But he recalled having seen her exquisite face somewhere before--and he was sure Cassie had planned to ensnare him in marriage. Was his new bride a crafty schemer behind her shy demeanor? Cassie loved him from the moment their eyes met... Why was he determined to believe the worst about her? All she wanted was his happiness -- and his love -- no matter what the cost might be.

A clash of hearts... Lucienne was positively outraged. The terrible collision with Lord Pertty Wittenden's carriage had all but destroyed her own. But when the infuriatingly good-humored gent published a scandalous account of the accident in the local paper--in which Lucy was identified as a "shrew"--well, that was beyond bearing! Indeed, Lucy's every encounter with the man bred chaos, turmoil, disaster... And yet, Lord Perry was thoroughly enjoying himself. Lucy was the most temperamental, spoiled and unreasonably young lady he had ever met. But her fiery spirit and captivating beauty drew him deeper into a raging battle of wits--and love was the grandest prize of all.

No one was more surprised than Pippa at the rumors and gossip which seemed to accompany her every act, no matter how well-intentioned. But Fate held the greatest surprise of all: love, and from a most unexpected quarter!

Augusta Glendenning is so ill-at-ease in society that her family despairs of her ever marrying. Then Philip Denham is persuaded to transform Gussie into the toast of the town; all his gambling debts will be paid off if he's successful. But Philip soon realizes that Gussie is perfect the way she is--and that he's fallen in love with her!

When Kitty made the journey with her maid, Emily, to meet her husband-to-be, there seemed to be some question as to which lovely young lady was the bride, and which the conspiring domestic...