Much to her father's displeasure, a proud beauty finds herself increasingly attracted to an arrogant but handsome duke. "A dazzling new talent . . . a superlative storyteller" says the Romantic Times of Allison Lane.
She had adored her older brother's best friend since childhood, but that was long ago. Now an orphan in a household that has reduced her to stocking servitude, he has suddenly returned. But why does he propose marriage, when it is clear that he loves another? Is he paying a secret debt, or simply...
Rebellious Rafe Thomas has just sworn to marry the first girl he sees on the road. But when that first girl turns out to be a breathtaking, bewildered temptress, he wonders what he has gotten himself into. One thing is certain, however: Rafe is a man who keeps his word...
The Earl of Bridgeport plots the perfect revenge for Elaine Thompson, the insignificant chit who left him standing at the altar, tarnishing his reputation. But Elaine doesn't cooperate, instead initiating a battle of wits that threatens to destroy them both. Will she discover his deepest secret, ...
Among the ton, innocent young Mary Seabrook is positively out of place. She'd rather go bird watching than go to a ball, and her embarrassing habit of speaking the truth gets her nothing but funny looks. If her peculiar behavior keeps up all Season, she may never find a man to marry. But when he...
While visiting an historic mansion, a beautiful young woman is rendered unconscious, only to awaken as a famous lady of English aristocracy in 1812, who had died suddenly, never wedding her intended. Posing as the Regency lady, she is determined to give this couple a second chance at marital unio...
Harriet knew better than to open her mouth on morning calls unless addressed directly, so this portion of her day rarely posed problems. And she had even less concern today, for Lady Wicksfield had accompanied them. For the moment, gossip held sway over surreptitious shopping. She hid a smile. Lo...
But she need not have fretted. Unlike most gentlemen, he did not treat Sarah with condescension, instead addressing her as an equal. After admitting that his behavior in Exeter had been wrong, he apologized, explaining that even adults sometimes forgot their manners. “Honorable people make amends...
It had been several days since he had joined her on her morning ride, so she seemed surprised to see him. But he hadn’t dared risk being spotted when her reputation was already suspect. Yet time had stretched interminably since the ball. Thrusting the thought aside, he smiled. “Truth has prevaile...
said Amelia once the last guest had departed. Justin had accompanied an old friend home, so the girls joined Mary in her sitting room. “Mrs. Bridwell grumbled, of course, but that was only to be expected.” “You enjoyed yourself, then?” asked Mary. Amelia nodded, settling onto a couch with a sigh ...
Two weeks of daily scrubbings alternating with vinegar soaks had finally removed the centuries of grime, but she was far from satisfied. Wrapping her hand around the ridged handle, she stared. What the devil was it? A rod protruded from each end, terminating in a flattened finger. Both rods and f...
It made her wonder if Charles had reinforced Hawthorne’s warning to Jessup. That hope died five minutes later when she intercepted an exchange of sly glances that left Diana nearly bursting with suppressed excitement. They were up to something. Her fears increased when Peter slid into the seat on...
He was tired and out of sorts. Finding help for Jacobs had taken far longer than he had expected. In the interim, all the work had fallen on his shoulders. And thoughts of Caroline had plagued him since her departure. Her suggestion to postpone their trip had been eminently sensible. Why had he s...
Perhaps the feeling grew from a solid night’s sleep. Or maybe last night’s unexpected freedom was responsible. The evening had started innocuously enough. Andrew’s morning scold had seemingly worked. When Laura joined the company before dinner, she’d set her megrims aside. After a gracious greeti...