Henry Romney was a notorious rogue and ladies' man. How, then, could Alexandria Linnell seriously consider his outrageous proposal of marriage? True, her position as companion to a harridan aunt was unbearable. And her childhood sweetheart had jilted her to wed for money. But marriage to a rake?...  more

Henry Romney was a notorious rogue and ladies' man. How, then, could Alexandria Linnell seriously consider his outrageous proposal of marriage? True, her position as companion to a harridan aunt was unbearable. And her childhood sweetheart had jilted her to wed for money. But marriage to a rake? Unthinkable! Impulsively, she accepts... She is free to do anything she pleases -- except try to change her husband's rakish ways. But Alexandria develops a weakness for his certain mischievous grin and endearing gallantry. And when the rogue retreats to the country, she ardently pursues him...

In Belgium on the eve of Waterloo, the world seems turned upside down, but Louisa Varley must bravely face the truth. She is penniless and abandoned, and forced to become an actress -- much to the horror of her suitor. . . and his older brother, Richard, elegant Lord Lyston. Then the fire...  more

In Belgium on the eve of Waterloo, the world seems turned upside down, but Louisa Varley must bravely face the truth. She is penniless and abandoned, and forced to become an actress -- much to the horror of her suitor. . . and his older brother, Richard, elegant Lord Lyston. Then the fire of battle clears. Louisa returns to peaceful England -- only to find herself unwillingly but inextricably tied to Lord Lyston's family! He will dare anything -- even bribery and seduction -- to bend Louisa to his will. But she proudly defies him, fighting his thrilling caresses, determined to hide the secret of her growing desire...

The Artist and the Earl.... She was Sara Roche, eccentric, mysterious, exquisite -- and a portraitist of renown.  He was Edward, sixth Earl of Ramsey, aristocrat and gentleman.  From the instant they met, his arrogant manner clashed with her independent spirit.  As...  more

The Artist and the Earl.... She was Sara Roche, eccentric, mysterious, exquisite -- and a portraitist of renown.  He was Edward, sixth Earl of Ramsey, aristocrat and gentleman.  From the instant they met, his arrogant manner clashed with her independent spirit.  As London's glittering whirl threw the two together, Sara learned anew the pain of love, Edward felt the sharp thorns of envy.  So many seemed to court the lovely Sara... especially that American, Christopher Ames! Yet it was their very passion for each other that threatened to drive them apart.  For in Regency London, a lady's honor was her all -- and a stolen moment of bliss, an invitation to burning scandal!

At sixteen, country-fresh, penniless Ceci Garmont was wooed, then scorned by the darkly handsome Lord Armin Sherlay. Now at twenty-six, a wealthy, titled widow, she's heir to the famed Chadbourne Luck at cards. It last as long as its possessor doesn't fall in love... To the...  more

At sixteen, country-fresh, penniless Ceci Garmont was wooed, then scorned by the darkly handsome Lord Armin Sherlay. Now at twenty-six, a wealthy, titled widow, she's heir to the famed Chadbourne Luck at cards. It last as long as its possessor doesn't fall in love... To the world she's the dazzling Lady Ceclia Chadbourne. In her heart, she's still the wounded Ceci...and bent on revenge against Lord Sherlay, a man grown hard and cynical. But in the risky play of hearts, passion becomes sweeter than revenge.

Lady Christina hated the Ferrier name -- yet it was her very own, a scar from her few fleeting hours of marriage to Charles Ferrier.  She'd loved him truly, but his passion was for her money alone.  When he died in a duel on the day of their elopement, she vowed never to love again...  more

Lady Christina hated the Ferrier name -- yet it was her very own, a scar from her few fleeting hours of marriage to Charles Ferrier.  She'd loved him truly, but his passion was for her money alone.  When he died in a duel on the day of their elopement, she vowed never to love again -- and had been breaking hearts ever since. Then Sir Quentin Ferrier took her into his arms.  Returned from the war, he stormed every barricade surrounding her battered heart.  But how could she trust the brother of the very man who had betrayed her so scandalously?

Dazzling, impetuous Damaris had loved Robert, the high-spirited partner of her girlhood, for as long as she could remember. But as passionately as she proclaimed her will to marry, nothing could convince her guardian, Robert's older brother Giles, that her affection wasn't just a...  more

Dazzling, impetuous Damaris had loved Robert, the high-spirited partner of her girlhood, for as long as she could remember. But as passionately as she proclaimed her will to marry, nothing could convince her guardian, Robert's older brother Giles, that her affection wasn't just a headstrong whim. But when Robert leaves for war, the sparks ignite between Giles and Damaris!

Society gossips called Lady Charis de L'Isle the Mourning Bride and remarked on her devotion to a doting husband killed long ago. But they knew nothing of her pain. Death had cruelly taken her perfect love, and she felt mercifully numb, her heart frozen. Then a secret wager was set --...  more

Society gossips called Lady Charis de L'Isle the Mourning Bride and remarked on her devotion to a doting husband killed long ago. But they knew nothing of her pain. Death had cruelly taken her perfect love, and she felt mercifully numb, her heart frozen. Then a secret wager was set -- who could seduce the Mourning Bride? -- and two men vied for her attentions. Sir Clayton's advances disturbed her. But the incredibly charming, impossibly desirable Sir Gideon Parre awakened in her a passion she had long forgotten....

No one could be happier than Anthea Heberdeen when the dashing Titus, Earl of Vane, claimed her for his bride. But her dreams were shattered when heartache kept her husband from her side. Abandoned, Anthea seeks refuge in the theater. Here, she becomes famous as the ravishing actress, Thea...  more

No one could be happier than Anthea Heberdeen when the dashing Titus, Earl of Vane, claimed her for his bride. But her dreams were shattered when heartache kept her husband from her side. Abandoned, Anthea seeks refuge in the theater. Here, she becomes famous as the ravishing actress, Thea Playfaire -- and all too soon, infamous, as the companion of Clive, Marquis of Fearing. Imagine her shock when Titus returns to claim his wedded wife!

THE MAN SHE ALWAYS LOVED HAD BECOME THE COLDEST OF STRANGERS... Only Joanna knew how tragically far off the mark the gossipmongers were as they tittered about Welbourne Hall's youngest heir returning to claim true love and title.  Certainly Joanna wasn't foolish enough to...  more

THE MAN SHE ALWAYS LOVED HAD BECOME THE COLDEST OF STRANGERS... Only Joanna knew how tragically far off the mark the gossipmongers were as they tittered about Welbourne Hall's youngest heir returning to claim true love and title.  Certainly Joanna wasn't foolish enough to believe that Jack still loved her after she married his cousin.  And though she was now a widow, Jack's eyes glittered with contempt, accusing her of betrayal. As the Dowager Lady Welbourne, she would sadly become just another estate problem for Jack to confront as new lord of the manor.  A truce seemed impossible, for his nearness brought the past too close for comfort.  But as her heart beat its silent plea for forgiveness, love's dreams appeared suddenly much closer than she could ever have hoped....

Still a captivating beauty ten years after her own scandal-tainted season, Eleanor Portland returns to London. Facing down and finally dazzling the society that would shun her, Eleanor comes into her own. As a girl, she'd loved unwisely and borne the pain of a heart scarred by her faithless...  more

Still a captivating beauty ten years after her own scandal-tainted season, Eleanor Portland returns to London. Facing down and finally dazzling the society that would shun her, Eleanor comes into her own. As a girl, she'd loved unwisely and borne the pain of a heart scarred by her faithless lover. Now, as a woman, she can withstand the barbs of sharp-tongued gossip, even the pursuit of a devastatingly attractive rake ... or she thinks she can. But the sought-after, scandalous Lord Merriot is determined to have the wary lady who tries valiantly to put reason... before rapture.

Nell Trant knew Sir Charles Grayson kept several light-skirts. She had jilted him for that very reason -- at their betrothment ball no less. A shocking scandal! Later she regretted her haste -- though she admitted it to no one... Now she is beside herself with anger. How dare Sir Charles...  more

Nell Trant knew Sir Charles Grayson kept several light-skirts. She had jilted him for that very reason -- at their betrothment ball no less. A shocking scandal! Later she regretted her haste -- though she admitted it to no one... Now she is beside herself with anger. How dare Sir Charles ask to marry her sister! The man is a rake, proud and tyrannical, not at all suited to gentle Beth. But Nell protests too loudly and too well against the man who won her heart... though not her hand... long ago.

Diana Fletcher will do anything to save her family's estate from the despicable Lord Coventry. Even accept money from Lord Aubrey Brampton, a dashing stranger. Even follow Lord Brampton through the Great Fog to London to be a companion to his eccentric mother. By the time they reach the...  more

Diana Fletcher will do anything to save her family's estate from the despicable Lord Coventry. Even accept money from Lord Aubrey Brampton, a dashing stranger. Even follow Lord Brampton through the Great Fog to London to be a companion to his eccentric mother. By the time they reach the mist-shrouded city, Diana has lost her heart hopelessly...and irrevocably. For, like the fiance who jilted her when she proved too outspoken, Lord Brampton seems to prefer his ladies placid and demure. And Diana fears she will never win his love unless she can hide her fiery spirit.

Headstrong and sharp-tongued, Lady Rosanna Wythe felt equal to the challenge posed by the Earl of Leighton. A notorious rake, he had proclaimed himself guardian of her and her twin sisters and whisked them off to London. But Rosanna resolved to have nothing to do with balls and rout... and to...  more

Headstrong and sharp-tongued, Lady Rosanna Wythe felt equal to the challenge posed by the Earl of Leighton. A notorious rake, he had proclaimed himself guardian of her and her twin sisters and whisked them off to London. But Rosanna resolved to have nothing to do with balls and rout... and to remain unresponsive to Lord Leighton's charming manner. Nevertheless, in town Rosanna's lively spirit earns her many admirers, including Beau Brummell himself. And Lord Leighton's daily nearness begins to have a devastating effect on her senses. Blast the man! How dare he set her pulse racing, steal her sweet kisses... and make her long for his love...

Young, impoverished, with nowhere to turn, Eleanor Glyndon impetuously married a dashing stranger. But after a blissful wedding night, she awoke to an empty bed, with no way of finding her errant husband. Years later, Eleanor confronts the proud, formal Earl of Hellistone--who is shocked to...  more

Young, impoverished, with nowhere to turn, Eleanor Glyndon impetuously married a dashing stranger. But after a blissful wedding night, she awoke to an empty bed, with no way of finding her errant husband. Years later, Eleanor confronts the proud, formal Earl of Hellistone--who is shocked to learn he has a wife... and son. Honorably, he acknowledges her claim. But Eleanor, the forgotten bride, has never forgotten her bridegroom--or the glorious passion they briefly shared. When he comes to her at night, she cannot deny him. Still, a silent struggle rages between them as Eleanor fights his lust to win his love...

They are the envy of all London, the talk of the ton!  As the lovely young widow Amelia Carrington and her escort Justin Farnham, Earl of Croyden, dine and dance through glittering Regency London, almost consumed by their desire for each other, Justin cannot understand why she holds him...  more

They are the envy of all London, the talk of the ton!  As the lovely young widow Amelia Carrington and her escort Justin Farnham, Earl of Croyden, dine and dance through glittering Regency London, almost consumed by their desire for each other, Justin cannot understand why she holds him off. How can Amelia tell him that they have already been lovers!  That she is the ravishing, mysterious beauty he knew only as Mystère for one ecstatic week of love after a masked ball?  That she is the woman who taught him passion, then betrayed and embittered him...?

Belle Abington was the toast of London -- a beautiful young widow with a business and a mind of her own. Until she challenged Lord Kentington St. John in a war of words and wits -- and won. Suddenly she was a scandal, frozen out of the ton. But the rake who swore he wouldn't be mocked...  more

Belle Abington was the toast of London -- a beautiful young widow with a business and a mind of her own. Until she challenged Lord Kentington St. John in a war of words and wits -- and won. Suddenly she was a scandal, frozen out of the ton. But the rake who swore he wouldn't be mocked declared war on the woman he labeled "the wayward widow"... and vowed to win on the battlefield of love.

They met, scandalously, in her bedroom at midnight, and shared a daring escape from France. Now, in London, cynical, mocking Sir Nicholas Thomas is high-spirited Roberta Rushforth's hired protector and seeming suitor in an elaborate masquerade. The social whirl exposes her to the schemes of...  more

They met, scandalously, in her bedroom at midnight, and shared a daring escape from France. Now, in London, cynical, mocking Sir Nicholas Thomas is high-spirited Roberta Rushforth's hired protector and seeming suitor in an elaborate masquerade. The social whirl exposes her to the schemes of her jealous former suitor and a notorious French count -- and leaves her breathless in Sir Nicholas' arms... Beneath the glittering facade lies dark treachery, but Roberta can no longer mask her passion for Sir Nicholas -- whose ardent gaze might mean nothing . . . or everything.