From Courtesan to Convenient Wife


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An Englishwoman is hired to masquerade as a Parisian wine merchant’s bride, but her secret past could cause trouble in this Regency romance. In this Matches Made in Scandal story, Jean-Luc Bauduin, Parisian society’s most eligible bachelor, is determined to take only a wife of his choosing. But until that day comes, he’ll ward off his admirers by hiring Lady Sophia Acton to wear his ring! The passion Jean-Luc shares with his convenient bride is enormously satisfying—until he discovers Sophia’s utterly scandalous past! Matches Made in Scandal series: From Governess to Countess From Courtesan to Convenient Wife His Rags to Riches Contessa A Scandalous Winter Wedding Praise for the novels of Marguerite Kaye “Readers will be seduced by the passionate natures of the protagonists, and the fast-paced, thrilling adventure.” —RT Book Reviews on The Harlot and the Sheikh




From Courtesan to Convenient Wife


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Every woman wants to marry him. But what if he is already taken? Jean-Luc Bauduin, Parisian society's most eligible bachelor, is determined to only take a wife of his choosing. But until that day comes he'll ward off his admirers by hiring Lady Sophia Acton to wear his ring! The passion Jean-Luc shares with his convenient bride is enormously satisfying ¿ until he discovers Sophia's utterly scandalous past!




The Truth Behind Their Practical Marriage


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A marriage hiding secrets …but forged by passion! A Penniless Brides of Convenience story. Miss Estelle Brannagh has never met a man who’s tempted her to renounce her hard-won independence—until an encounter with Irish landowner Aidan Malahide blossoms into spine-tingling attraction. He’s carefree and charismatic; accepting his proposal seems practical and shockingly desirable! Yet Aidan is hiding a dark secret, and it will take all of Estelle’s courage to ensure it doesn’t tear them apart…




Captain Amberton's Inherited Bride


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“Marry me… and you’ll have your freedom.” Her father’s will dictates Violet Harper must wed or be disinherited—yet she’d rather face the wilderness of the wintry Yorkshire moors than be bound to cynical, damaged soldier Captain Lance Amberton. Lance promises a marriage of convenience that will grant Violet her independence. In exchange, she must put her faith in Lance and see beyond his gruff exterior to the man beneath… “Fletcher has crafted a romance to engage medievalists” — RT Book Reviews on Besieged and Betrothed “Medieval fans will love the pageantry, the original setting and the surprises at every turn.” — RT Book Reviews on Married to Her Enemy




A Convenient Bride


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A headstrong beauty propositions an unlikely highwayman in this delightful regency historical romance. On the hunt for his runaway sister, Lord Richard Ellerby stops a suspicious carriage at gunpoint and is shocked to be mistaken for a thieving highwayman. When the attractive woman inside makes him an offer to court her for pay, Richard refuses and sends her on her way. But the determined lady soon finds him again and proposes an even more outrageous offer: wedding her in a marriage of convenience. Desperate to find love with a man of her own choosing, Lady Brenna Harrington will do anything to hold on to her freedom, even if it means propositioning a dangerous highwayman. If she can distract her father with a prospective husband who only wants to marry her for her fortune, Brenna will have time to do things her way. While her plan may be just crazy enough to work, her unsuitable suitor has other more pleasurable strategies in mind...




Harlequin Historical August 2024 - Box Set 2 of 2


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From Victorian England to 1900s Dominican Republic, lose yourself in this dramatic and emotional Harlequin® Historical collection containing two new full-length titles! This boxset includes: UNCOVERING THE GOVERNESS’S SECRETS by Marguerite Kaye (Victorian) As a private investigator to the rich, it’s my job to be impartial, but returning to moody Edinburgh – the city I made my name in – to locate Marianne Crawford, unsettles me. And when I meet the beguiling governess in question, I’m inexplicably drawn to her… Marianne Crawford is a survivor, she’s lived through experiences designed to destroy her. But I’m here to reveal her true identity, not to fall under her spell. I’ve never been afraid of secrets, but once I uncover this one, I’m afraid I won’t be able to walk away… UNEXPECTEDLY WED TO THE HEIR by Lydia San Andres (1900s) After dressmaker Aura Soriana’s father passes away, her home and livelihood are left on the line. With only herself to count on, she’s cautious when she meets handsome Eduardo Martinez, heir to a shipping empire, and has no time for his easygoing attitude and showy gestures!? When Eduardo discovers Aura’s home has been broken into, and the dangerous men pursuing her are linked to his family, the only way to keep her safe is to claim she’s his fiancée! Yet if independent Aura’s to meet him at the altar, Eduardo must face his past and show her she can rely on him..




Uncovering the Governess's Secrets


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A sensual Victorian gothic romance set in Scotland She’s running from the past… Am I the key to her future? As a private investigator to the rich, it’s my job to be impartial, but returning to moody Edinburgh—the city where I made my name—to locate Marianne Crawford unsettles me. And when I meet the beguiling governess in question, I’m inexplicably drawn to her… Marianne Crawford is a survivor. She’s lived through experiences designed to destroy her. But I’m here to reveal her true identity, not to fall under her spell. I’ve never been afraid of secrets, but once I uncover this one, I’m afraid I won’t be able to walk away… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.




Harlequin Historical April 2022 - Box Set 2 of 2


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Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders and muscled Viking warriors? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This box set includes: #799 LADY ARMSTRON'G SCANDALOUS AWAKENING by Marguerite Kaye Revelations of the Carstairs Sisters (Victorian) Longing to reinvent herself, Lady Mercy Armstrong strikes up a fake dalliance with Jack Dalmuir. But cavorting with the handsome Scotsman ignites a passion with lasting consequences… #801 THE MARQUESS MEETS HIS MATCH by Laura Martin Matchmade Marriages (Regency) Charlotte Greenacre spends her time at a matchmaker’s party trying to avoid her enemy, Lord Robert Overby. But sparks fly when Charlotte learns he’s not the villain she thought… #803 THE KNIGHT'S TEMPTING ALLY by Ella Matthews The King's Knights (Medieval) The last thing the king’s knight, Theo Glenville, expected when uncovering a plot against his liege was to fall for his suspect’s beguiling daughter, Medea!




Harlequin Historical September 2020 - Box Set 1 of 2


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Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders and muscled Viking warriors? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This box set includes: A FORBIDDEN LIAISON WITH MISS GRANT By Marguerite Kaye (Regency) An impulsive, forbidden sensual encounter with lady’s companion Constance Grant reminds widower Grayson Maddox of happiness long forgotten, but their new future can’t begin until they confront their pasts! THE GOVERNESS’S GUIDE TO MARRIAGE By Liz Tyner (Regency) Held captive in a cottage with a stranger, governess Miranda is shocked to discover that he’s the Duke of Chalgrove—and their captor is her meddling grandmother, vying for a match! THE FLAPPER’S SCANDALOUS ELOPEMENT Sisters of the Roaring Twenties By Lauri Robinson (1920s) Heiress Jane Dryer craves independence. Railroad owner David needs a temporary wife. The plan is to marry then walk away. Only soon, their fake marriage feels seductively real! Look for Harlequin® Historical’s September 2020 Box Set 2 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!




Harlequin Historical January 2020 - Box Set 1 of 2


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Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders and muscled Viking warriors? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! THE INCONVENIENT ELMSWOOD MARRIAGE Penniless Brides of Convenience by Marguerite Kaye (Regency) When Lord Elmswood is badly hurt, Kate must nurse the husband she barely knows back to health…and discovers how maddeningly attractive he is! MR. FAIRCLOUGH’S INHERITED BRIDE Secrets of a Victorian Household by Georgie Lee (Victorian) Silas Fairclough’s practical marriage to Lady Mary is shaken up by news from England. Now they must leave America and return to the land of scandal they’d left behind… REUNITED AT THE KING’S COURT by Helen Dickson (English Civil War) Arlette thought she’d lost the Royalist soldier she once loved. Now William has returned, but they both have convenient betrothals beckoning… Can their reignited passion conquer all? Look for Harlequin® Historical’s January 2020 Box Set 2 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!