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After being thrown over for the second time in one season, Mr. Simon Appleton’s interest in courting another young lady is less than his interest in reconciling with his estranged brother. Entering into her third, and dare she hope final season, Miss Henrietta Hughes has a single goal: make it to August without becoming engaged, thus securing her sister’s promise of being allowed to become a spinster. But with the most scandalous woman to ever step foot in London acting as Henrietta’s chaperone and Simon’s undeniable urge to vex her every chance he’s afforded, they both might find themselves with new plans.

One summer night, Sebastian Gentry, Lord Belgrave hauled the wrong young lady to Gretna Green. When her identity is exposed, the only obvious solution is to get an annulment. Only, just like his elopement plans, things didn’t go as planned and while she has reason to believe they are no longer married, he knows better. Wanting to make things right for her, he offers to help her find a husband…

The last thing Daphne Cavanaugh wants to do is marry - well, perhaps not the last thing, but it's certainly not at the top of her list, especially if it's only to get her out of her guardian's hair. Aaron Lentz has faith in marriage - for other people, that is. Having been betrayed and made a fool once before, he has no inclination to walk down the aisle.. But perhaps a sprig of mistletoe, a dash of fate, and a shameless, meddling family (even in the form of an ancient duke), Michaelmas, 1816 might bring about a future they never expected.

The grandson of an unconventional marquis and son of a notorious woman, Elijah Watson, Marquis of Ridgefeld, has spent most of his life outside of London. His atypical upbringing has left him longing for roots and a traditional family life, and he's determined to live his life above reproach. When he meets Miss Samantha Pengarden, he believes he's found the woman he wants to marry - except she has other far more sensual ideas for him.

Lady Patience Post is about to lose the one thing she really wants for Christmas - the sweetest kitten in all the world. But unless she can figure out a way to save the little ball of fluff, her brother will toss the cat unceremoniously out into the snow. Luckily, a summons from the Duke of Danby arrives at the perfect time for a feline reprieve. Now if only the little Angora can behave himself in Yorkshire over the holidays so she can devise the perfect plan to keep him.

For the last year, visions of the disappearing angel Lord Quentin Post danced with and kissed at his brother's Samhain masquerade have haunted his dreams and his plagued his waking thoughts. Convinced that hosting the masquerade once more is the only way to find the girl who got away and unmask her once and for all, Quentin enlists the help of his sisters and friends alike.

Lisa Marshall is stunned when celebrated volcanologist Paul Hamilton comes back into her life at the college where she now teaches. Despite their acrimonious break-up several years earlier, they soon realize the magnetic attraction between them is stronger than ever. However, the past is still part of the present, not least when Paul discovers Lisa has a young son. They can't change the past, but will it take a volcanic eruption to help them change the future?

Adeline Jones is soon to be wed to Lord Miles Barrow of Dovedale. However, when his father, the Duke of Dovedale, declares he is near to bankruptcy and ruination, he insists that Miles must make a most abhorrent sacrifice. Miles is fated to a disconsolate marriage of convenience. The consequences are dire for Adeline as she is abandoned. Five years have passed and life is much changed for both Miles and Adeline. Miles has inherited his father title but is still guilt ridden and heart broken.

Only a madman makes a promise in the heat of passion. During a midnight tryst in a moonlit garden, Nicolas Needham fell in love - only to walk away. As a younger son with few connections, his pride demanded that he better his circumstances before paying his suit to Lady Mariah. When Nicolas is finally given the opportunity he needs to advance - by negotiating a contract of matrimony on the British Envoy's behalf - he is shocked to learn that the intended bride is the same woman.

Orphaned at a young age and left to run wild, at eighteen Julian Price joins the fight against Napoleon in the hope of attaining honor. Devastated when his best friend, Thomas, is killed in battle, Julian returns home burdened with guilt, only to find his wastrel uncle has squandered his inheritance.

Young Lord Charville and Katerina Carradine were once devoted childhood companions, their significant social class difference never impeding on their friendship. Now adults, their paths in life have gone separate ways and things are very different. Lord Charville's life has come to a standstill after his wife's death. He is bereft with guilt that he was responsible for her death leaving their young son Edmond without a mother. Katerina is well aware of her station in life and is now governess to Edmond.

Harley has everything a vampire-white witch hybrid could want: wonderful parents, a hunky sort-of boyfriend, and a clan of loving friends. When that life is taken away from her, Harley doesn't want to serve revenge up cold. She wants to serve it up now, and she wants to serve it up HOT.

Mary Elizabeth Edwardes has one of the largest fortunes in England but has no desire to leave her quiet country existence...and even less to acquire a husband she cannot choose for herself.

In Victorian England, little Ellie Browning swiftly discovered happily ever afters did not exist and rakes were simply rakes. When the man she had adored for years kissed her and left her heartbroken, and she was forced to marry an elderly earl to save her reputation, she resolved to put any dreams of fairy tales aside.

Amber Fox has been making too many mistakes, and something's got to give...For starters, Amber accidentally shoots Chief Inspector Janice Skipper and gets thrown off the police force. Oops! Then, she accepts a job as an insurance investigator from her ex-fiancé, Brad Beckett. Only Brad thinks they've still got unfinished business in the romance department, making for a steamier working environment than Amber counted on.

Miss Felicia Easton, holed up happily at Easton Manor, was quite content with her unchaperoned state, thank you very much. The last thing she needed was to be summarily fetched to see her ogre of a guardian, the elderly Duke of Somerset. And so she fled with her childhood friend, Scott - only to run into a highwayman!

Scotland, 1245. Jenna MacReynold, the eldest daughter of her clan's chieftain, is doomed to be the wife of a murderous local clansman. In order to save herself and her younger sister, she summons a ghost who owes the first born of every generation of her family. She orders him to bring her a husband, one who is simple and easily maneuvered. Her wish is granted and she finds herself married to an invalid stranger.

Having inherited his mother's English home and title, Earl of Dunkirk of Scotland is considered a prize catch by the haute ton. He knows one day he will have to marry to carry on his name, but he wants a wife who 'understands' they will each go their own way after she gives him an heir - a marriage of convenience.

Anton Petrov loved one woman and thought to spend the rest of his life with her. Never would he have imagined that she would betray him, leave him for dead, and disappear completely.

Being one of the most powerful sorceresses in the world is a challenge for 16-year-old Diana. Still haunted by the evil forces who kidnapped her in infancy, she is taught to fight those who want to steal from her everything she loves. During a rebellious night out, a small accident leaves her unconscious. When she wakes, she finds herself in a strange, new place. Everyone seems to be joyful and content in this place called Shae'lan. What awaits Diana in this happy place will not only leave her wanting more, it will also have her questioning her life's decisions