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Rejected by the ton Trapped in the shadow of her mother's notoriety, Miss Marianne Domville feels excluded from London society. Her sole comfort is composing at her pianoforte - until author Sir Warren Stevens brings a forbidden thrill of excitement into her solitary existence... Through his writing, ex-Navy surgeon Warren escapes the memories of cruel days at sea. So when he finds Miss Domville's music and strength an inspiration he's certain the...
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He'll fight to the death. She'll fight to save him! When her father wagers her hard-earned money on a gladiator battle - and loses! - Arria is forced into slavery... just as trapped as the gladiator she blames for her downfall, rugged Cal. She's furious, yet also captivated by their burning attraction. Cal's past has made him determined to die in combat, but can Arria give her forbidden warrior something to live for - and a reason to fight for their...
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A lady turned governess. A life-changing proposal! When Lady Alexandra Mannerly last saw Malcolm Gordston he was a poor crofter's son - someone a sheltered duke's daughter would never be allowed to marry. But scandal has rocked her arrogant family, and Alex now leads a quiet life as a governess in Paris... where she meets Malcolm again! Now he's a wealthy, powerful department store owner - and determined to make her his bride!
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The Marquess is back! Will she give him a second chance? When widowed Lady Clara Kingston discovers that Lord Delamare is a guest at the same Christmas house party her instinct is to run! Six years ago Hugh broke her foolish heart. Does she dare believe the rake is truly reformed? She's secretly thrilled every time he looks her way, but she'll have to trust him if she's to reclaim his kiss underneath the ever-present mistletoe...
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The plainest Strickland sister. In the Earl's arms! Part of Those Scandalous Stricklands: To escape marriage to the new Earl of Comstock, bookish Charity must find her family's missing diamonds. She meets her match in an intellectual stranger auditing the estate - little knowing he is Lord Comstock himself! With him, Charity feels different - even desirable! But will seizing one night of passion bind her to the very man she's determined to avoid?
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Matches made in scandal volume 4
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From one snowy Christmas... to a sizzling hot reunion! A Matches Made in Scandal story: Kirstin Blair has spent seven years trying to forget brooding Cameron Dunbar. Now self-made man Cameron needs her help to recover his missing niece, and Kirstin must face the truth: seeing him again sparks the same irresistible attraction that first brought them together! She must decide... Resist, or give in to temptation and risk Cameron discovering everything...
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Court a beautiful debutante... Or fulfil his quest for vengeance? Part of Scandalous Australian Bachelors. When Sam Robertson returns to London after making his fortune in Australia he has one mission - revenge upon the Earl who had him wrongly convicted and sent away years before. But when he meets Lady Georgina, the Earl's daughter, Sam's plan is thrown into disarray. Their admiration is mutual... but is his hunger for her stronger than his thirst...
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A search for a duchess... despite his scandalous secret! Oliver, Duke of Theakstone, needs a duchess - but who will accept his secret illegitimate child? He invites several eligible ladies to his estate to assess their suitability, including infuriating beauty Miss Sofia Underwood. Oliver is a master of cool practicality, so he's hopeful when he sees the connection between Sofia and his daughter. What scares him is that there's nothing cool or practical...
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Could this infamous rake... finally have found his Countess? Part of The Sinful Sinclairs. When Lucas, Lord Sinclair, receives a mysterious summons from a Miss Olivia Silverdale he's sceptical about helping her. But Olivia, although eccentric, is in earnest about her quest to restore her late godfather's reputation. Lucas's curiosity is piqued - and not just by Olivia's intelligent eyes and lithe form. A new challenge quickly presents itself: keeping...
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He's claimed his title... Can he inherit a bride too? Part of The Sommersby Brides. The Duchess of Skeffington has retreated to the estate that was her refuge during her cruel marriage. She's shocked to come face to face with a distant heir, now the new Duke, adventurous Simon Alexander. When Elizabeth is robbed it's up to them both to find the thief. But travelling together will attract too much gossip... Unless they pose as husband and wife...!
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'I can protect you.' But she must accept his ring! An Allied at the Altar story: after an abusive marriage, Sofia is struggling to find acceptance in Society. So when dashing Viscount Taunton needs her investment for his business, she's surprised by his strong, supportive nature. In Conall's arms she discovers true pleasure. Yet to fully leave her past behind, Sofia must consider Conall's offer of his full protection - in the form of wedding vows!...
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She can't trust anyone. Yet to survive she has to trust him! When widow Hetta Champion and her little boy are endangered by her father's hunt for a murderer, aristocrat Magnus Haile is compelled to assist! Hetta's unhappy marriage has left her just as wary of people as Magnus, but on their adventure in England's stunning south coast she feels her guard begin to slip. Could she offer Magnus the family he's long believed impossible...
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From a marriage masquerade... to his bride for real! Viscount's son Barrett prefers building his empire to securing a bride - and a wager to spend a week in sheltered Annie Carson's family home won't change that! But Barrett doesn't expect Annie to be so captivating, and when she runs away to find her scandalous sister he must bring her home. To protect innocent Annie's reputation they pretend to be married! Will Barrett lose the wager... and win...
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Imprisoned by her past. Set free by her enemy! Part of The King's Elite. Charged with high treason, Lady Jessamine Fane is under the watchful eye of icily calm Lord Peter Flint. It's a task this spy won't be swayed from, no matter how alluring his prisoner! Only it's not long before Flint realises that tenacious Jess hides a lifetime of pain. With so much at stake, can he afford to take a chance on their powerful attraction?
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A lady hidden from society... A viscount with his own secrets? When Frances Webster meets brooding Arthur Amberton on Whitby shore he's a different man from the dashing young gentleman she once carried a flame for. But life has changed her too. After a tragic accident left her scarred, physically and emotionally, she's led a solitary life. She cherishes their new friendship, and yet she can't help but hope Arthur sees the beauty within her...
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The vow of a lord. In exchange for an heiress! With his bankrupt and crumbling estate, Lord Ashurst and his situation are well known to the ton. He needs a wife, and she must be rich! He leaps at a marriage of convenience with heiress Rosa Ingram. She might be beautiful, kind and brave, but when he discovers the truth about her past and her family wealth he's torn by his sense of honour. Should he marry her now?
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An unconventional friendship could ruin their reputations... Respecting each other's desire for independence, Lord Henry Cary and writer Melissa Taverner enjoy an uncomplicated friendship. Henry finds her amusing and intelligent company, but she's also an attractive woman - and he's alarmed to find lust sneaking in... Having always viewed marriage as a cold matter of convenience, Henry dares not risk their friendship with a proposal. Yet when their...
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A sensible spinster... shall go to the ball! Euphemia Denniston has accepted her quiet life as servant to her stepmother's family. Until cynical, wealthy Augustus Rushworth offers her an unusual arrangement: accompanying him around town to ward off husband-hunting debutantes! She knows their supposed affair is temporary, but she's cautiously thrilled to escape her lonely life and be the belle of the ball. And when desire grows between her and Augustus,...
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...Under the mistletoe! Mounting debts mean that Elanora is about to lose her family home, Grisham Hall. When her childhood friend Captain Tristan Lennox returns from war, she's embarrassed by her reduced circumstances. Especially as Tristan has made his fortune and is excited about his first English Christmas in years! But she can't help being swept up by Tristan's festive spirit-even if she should ignore the intoxicating new attraction to her old...