A Regency Romance

The Contradictory Countess Morag Fleming, the Countess of Murr, had been bride to the most lecherous lord in Scotland yet this ravishingly lovely girl had never been touched. Needless to say, she had never borne a child yet as a young widow, she came to London with a fine son in tow. Her background had left her ignorant of the follies and fopperies of fashion yet soon all of society was at her feet. Most incredible of all, she knew so little about the ways and wiles of love yet set her heart upon none other than the devastatingly handsome, charming, and wealthy Lord Toby Freemantle, who could have any woman he chose, and clearly chose not to have her....

WHEN A YOUNG WOMAN DONS A GIRLISH DISGUISE, SHE DISCOVERS THAT LOVE IS NOT CHILD'S PLAY. Poor Grace, having just lost her post as governess, had no friends, no money, and was indeed in dire straits. Her petite figure and clever disguise fooled the coachman into giving her a child's fare to Wickfield, but what to do when she got there? Handsome Lord Whewett, to whom our heroine desperately confided her predicament, had a suggestion. Would she pose as his daughter to appease his aging and very rich mother, while his real daughter remained in Scotland? One hundred pounds for two days of skipping rope and reciting lessons seemed a tolerable antidote to her boring life and uncertain future. Unfortunately, Grace's interest in Whewett was becoming anything but childlike.

LADY IN THE LIMELIGHT The dashing young bloods of London gasped at their first glimpse of Cecily on the stage. Who was this adorable creature? Could she be as innocent as she seemed? Or was she just another adventuress, using her ravishing looks and dimpled smile to rise in the world? No one asked these questions with more concern than the Honorable Robert Ranleigh, the handsome, aristocratic leader of London male society. For Cecily actually claimed to be his distant relative, and begged him to come to her aid. Ranleigh had never been bested by any man, or discomfited by any woman -but Cecily had much to teach him about the unpredictable ways of a young lady in love, and about the unsuspected weak spot in the fashionably cynical armor with which Ranleigh thought to protect his heart....

Victoire The Marquis of Tarn's family were not surprised to be told that he had broken the heart and ruined the reputation of a girl in Ireland, but they were surprised at the extremely pretty, shy young lady who was produced as his victim. Fortunately the Marquis arrived in time to proclaim Victoire Duvenay an arrant imposter, but not before Victoire, an unwilling cat's paw in her cousin's scheme, had come to the same embarrassing conclusion. But Victoire, not so defenceless and gullible as she seems, has no intention of becoming anyone's pawn or prey. Emerging as a leading light of the London season, she soon has the hot tempered, hot blooded Tarn dancing attendance upon her, and a host of rakes, fortune hunters, and rogues swarming around. Despite the rivalry of a beautiful Condessa who does not intend to lose Tarn to anyone, the machinations of Tarn's cousin who plots to inherit the title, and the designs of a handsome young officer from her own past, she sets out to tame the notoriously arrogant Marquis, and teach him an unforgettable lesson in love.

Prudence Mallow, country miss, finds herself in London as the poor relation of her Uncle Clarence, a true British eccentric (and erstwhile painter). When she discovers her calling as a novelist, she is delighted to develop a friendship with another writer. But Prudence produces modest, sincere novels, and Lord Dammler, handsome rake that he is, has won acclaim for his scandalous Cantos from Abroad. Drawn by the rakish marquis into the hotbed of London society, Prudence finds herself in way over her head--and heart.

Extras: ONE: A Note from the Author, TWO: An Early Preview of Barbara Delinsky's upcoming novel, The Passions of Chelsea KaneOn a luxurious Caribbean villa Arielle Pasteur hopes to find the solitude she desperately craves. Until devastatingly handsome fashion photographer Chris Howe shows up, sparking memories of her painful past. Can Arielle trust him with her fragile heart?A Barbara Delinsky classic, first published in 1982.New York Times bestselling author Barbara Delinsky demonstrates her incomparable talents for capturing the deepest desires of the human heart in this breathtaking story, first published in 1982, of misunderstanding, fulfillment, and love.It is the ultimate in luxury and privacy -- a villa nestled amid brilliant sunlight and gently waving palm trees on a secluded Caribbean beach. There Arielle Pasteur hopes to find the solitude she desperately craves.Instead she ends up sharing her sensuous surroundings with a man who sparks memories of a painful past she thought she'd put behind her. Devastatingly handsome fashion photographer Chris Howe seems like an overbearing, egotistical chauvinist. Yet behind the glittering celebrity facade lurks a tenderness that begins to soften Arielle's protective shell. But before she can trust him with her fragile heart, she must learn to trust herself.

The unique joys and passions that surround St. Valentine's Day are captured in an extraordinary collection of all-new stories by five of the most beloved and highly acclaimed Regency authors. — Fair ladies... courtly gentlemen... romantic intrigue... here are the timeless tales of sweethearts young and old -- richly drawn stories of innocence and surrender, of infatuation, yearning, and of tender devotion. An exquisitely beautiful collection to be savored, shared, and treasured, A Regency Valentine lets you enjoys the magical spirit of Valentine's Day all year round. GOLDEN ROSE by Mary Balogh THE SECRET BENEFACTOR by Katherine Kingsley LADY VALENTINE'S SCHEME by Emma Lange FATHERS AND DAUGHTERS by Patricia Rice THE ANTAGONISTS by Joan Wolf

"THE CHRISTMAS BALL" by Leslie Lynn — Lord Andrew Finchley was determined to find the ravishing beauty who stole his heart at the masked Christmas Ball -- never suspecting that she was right under his nose.... — "LOVE a LA CARTE" by Joan Smith — The scathing reviews by the notorious food critic, Monsieur Bongout, had all but ruined Cybele Leigh's dining establishment. Now she decided it was high time she turned the tables! "GREETINGS OF THE SEASON" by Barbara Metzger When his secretary confused some cards and gifts, the Earl of Montravan found his Christmas goose cooked -- with his fiancee, his mistress, and his mother! Only Petra found the whole incident quite amusing.... "HOME FOR CHRISTMAS" by Jennie Gallant Elizabeth loathed the thought of marrying Baron Rathbone, whose blackmail and skullduggery forced her into such a fate. Then Lord Wyckholme came to the rescue, with a much more desirable scheme....

London society buzzed around the scandalous Comtesse de la Tour. Lord Dashwood was assigned to discover whether the beautiful red-head was a French spy--or perhaps something just as unsavory to his enchanted vision. At one moment Renée seemed as chaste as a nun, at another as flirtatious as a courtesan.

From his earliest years Helver Trebourne, son of the Duke and Duchess of Saymore, had set tongues wagging in the sleepy town of Tisbury, and often with good reason. Only Edgitha Durden, his spirited next-door neighbour, enjoyed Helver's confidence and to him she was always Eddie. Drawn to the continent by the excitement surrounding the Congress of Vienna, Helver returns three years later to find himself the new Duke of Saymore. Suddenly a man of responsibility and one of the most eligible bachelors around, he is fair game for the likes of red-haired Lady De Courcy. Meanwhile, Eddie must contend with the questionable intentions of the devoted Dr Thorne. In this fast-paced and witty comedy of errors, will Helver realize his perfect match is right under his nose before it's too late?

Allegra At first, Allegra Herington thought the offer of marriage from her distant cousin, Sir Derek, an attractive proposition. Left homeless and practically penniless, it would ensure security and happiness for her and her younger sister, Hilary. But hearing the rumour that he was only proposing out of charity, she firmly refused him. Taking Hilary, she swept off to take up a teaching post in Brussels, despite the political disturbances on the Continent. Sir Derek, exasperated by her independence, still made certain that both girls entered the highest circles of English society in the city. Soon they were surrounded by suitors, but on the eve of Waterloo the girls found themselves confronting unexpected danger and there was only one person they could turn to - Sir Derek...

The last thing Princess Mimi wanted was to kiss a bailiff, but Simon was no ordinary bailiff. Bitter from his experiences in the London marriage mart, Simon left his title behind and sought rural calm in learning the art of managing a large estate from his aunt's overseer. Instead, his peace was shattered when he bargained kisses for the rescue of a beautiful princess's bracelet. Winner of the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Certificate of Excellence for Regency Comedy.

Lord Granton is invited to the country house of a wealthy family who hope he will offer for their daughter. However he happens to get intrigued with the local rector’s youngest daughter instead.

Chloe Barwick was struggling to run her impoverished family estate because her brother Edward wanted to become a poet. Suddenly Lord Carnforth's wealthy nephew, Jack Gamble, came home from India and everything changed. Jack lent money to Edward to fix up the estate, and became engaged to Lord Carnforth's daughter Emily, whom Edward had once wooed. Even so, Emily found herself daydreaming about Jack. Of course he was too disreputable to consider. Besides he had never made a move in her direction. Who would want to court a lady with a tongue of fire? Chloe never lost an opportunity to set him down. And yet, in spite of everything, love has a way of creeping into young hearts.

JUST WHAT MUST A GENTLEMAN DO TO PROVE HE'S A NOTORIOUS RAKE Stranded in London at the mercy of strangers, Miss Kathlyn Parkland was mistrustful of Lord Chase's sympathy, surprised by his hospitality . . . and positively shocked by his outrageous offer: He wished to pay her to appear with him in public! It seemed His Lordship wanted to counter the virtuous reputation that had branded him an oddity in the ladies' eyes. But Chase assured Miss Parkland that it would just be a ruse, for he strongly believed that if a bride was expected to enter marriage with her honor intact, so should the groom. Miss Parkland needed the money; he needed a mistress. Several strolls on his arm would be enough to establish his character as a roguish connoisseur and complete rake. But, of course, love had a scheme of its own. . .

Absentminded artist Polly literally falls into the arms of a gentlemanly but ragged stranger, a Russian in exile. But Kolya turns out to have friends in high places. When the Prince Regent summons him, Polly is afraid she'll never see him again - until a commission brings her to Brighton as well. Reunited, the unlikely pair finds themselves caught up in plots and intrigues.

A monstrous night of madness, a despicable dawn of disgrace Pilar had not even a family name to call her own. She had only her ravishing young beauty and rapier-like wit to protect her as an imprisoned ward of a wandering gypsy band. When the notorious Lord Gilmore, his senses inflamed by a night of revelry, forced Pilar to become his bride, she found she had escaped one nightmare captivity only to be trapped in another. She was wed to a man who clearly despised her in the sober morning after. She had no friends to help her in a society that scorned her; no apparent hope of rivaling the woman who was her husband's mistress; and no knowledge until too late that she was an imperiled pawn in a game of savage greed. But Pilar had also no time for self-pity. She was too busy fighting for her life--and then for love...

emphasized textThe Earl of Stone and Hammer has always led a peaceful and undisturbed life. That is until a gorgeous young French woman shows up on the doorstep of his home. She brings news that his brother, who has been missing for years, is dead in the streets of France and that the young boy in front of him is his nephew. Cozette has brought the young boy all the way from France to save his life, for the French Revolution has seized Paris and virtually everyone is in danger. From that day on, the Earl has had to put up with this saucy young Frenchwoman who so tempts and torments his heart. But as the two grow closer, Cozette reveals her real reason for having so desperately escaped from France: she bears a message for the King of England himself! As Cozette comes closer and closer to danger, like a fly being tempted toward a spider, she and the once icy Earl become entangled in a web of their own making, one of mounting desire for each other.

The pre Regency romance series that readers have fallen in love with! For fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Jane Aiken Hodge and Jane Austen. A pretty young heiress finds her quick temper may have landed her in a world of trouble... 1796, London At twenty-seven, the Honourable Hugh Eversley is still a bachelor, and eagerly pursued by every match-making mama who ever brought a daughter up to London for the season. But Hugh 'Beau' Eversley is a notorious rake and every effort to catch his attention so far has been wasted. That is why Susan Fyfield's family are shocked when she announces she is engaged to him. They aren't the only ones stunned by the news. The Beau himself isn't aware he has made a proposal... THE CLANDESTINE BETROTHAL is the first book in The Eversley Saga: Traditional British, pre Regency romance novels with outspoken, feisty heroines set in Georgian England.

After the cold-blooded murder of her odious husband, Marisol Pendenning, a lovely but pregnant young widow, and Lord Kimbrough, the handsome aristocrat who had been the last to see the victim alive, are drawn into the search for a killer.