A Wife Worth Investing In


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His proposal was convenient—but his kisses changed her life . . . “An unusual, and thoughtful, romance read.” —Fresh Fiction Knocking on Owen Harrington’s door, impoverished and desperate Miss Phoebe Brannagh wonders if London’s most eligible catch will recognize her. It has been some time since he rescued her from unwanted attention in a Paris café. But injured and reclusive, Owen is no longer a carefree man. And he’s in urgent need of a convenient wife! Owen’s shock proposal allows Phoebe to fulfill her life’s ambition to open a restaurant. But his heated kisses tempt her to hope for a new dream—marriage, for real . . . Praise for Marguerite Kaye’s A Scandalous Winter Wedding “The book opens up like a succession of Russian dolls, revealing more and more about the protagonists in all guises. And this is Kaye’s strength as a writer: setting up a plot and characters shrouded in mystery, and then revealing them with increasing complexity as the story moves on . . . A book not to be missed.” —All About Romance “Wonderful . . . Ms. Kaye has fast become one of my favorite authors of historical fiction.” —Romance Junkies




Regency Penniless Brides/The Earl's Countess Of Convenience/A Wife Worth Investing In


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The Earl’s Countess Of Convenience A countess in name only...tempted by a night with her husband! Eloise Brannagh has witnessed first-hand the damage unruly passion can cause. Yet she craves freedom, so a convenient marriage to the Earl of Fearnoch seems the perfect solution! Except Alexander Sinclair is more handsome, more intriguing, more everything, than Eloise anticipated. Having set her own rules for their marriage, her irresistible husband might just tempt Eloise to break them! A Wife Worth Investing In A convenient proposal...makes a scandalous match! Knocking on Owen Harrington’s door, impoverished and desperate Miss Phoebe Brannagh wonders if London’s most eligible catch will recognise her. But injured and reclusive, Owen is no longer a carefree man. And he’s in urgent need of a convenient wife! Owen’s shock proposal allows Phoebe to fulfill her life’s ambition to open a restaurant...but his heated kisses tempt her to hope for a new dream — marriage, for real!




His Runaway Marchioness Returns


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Enjoy this Victorian second chance romance From convenient marriage... To inconvenient attraction! Industrialist Oliver, the new Marquess of Rashfield, has become society’s most eligible bachelor. The problem is he's already married! Honorable Oliver conveniently wed his best friend’s sister Lily years ago, and since then they’ve built separate, fulfilling lives. Now Lily has returned for a long-overdue divorce, but Oliver needs his marchioness again until he secures his inheritance. They've never shared a house… Sparks are sure to fly! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.




Lady Armstrong's Scandalous Awakening


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Be swept into a world of passion and emotion in this sexy Victorian romance! Hers was a body of marble… Until he brought it to life After her tyrannical late husband ruined her reputation, Lady Mercy Armstrong is longing to reinvent herself. The perfect opportunity presents itself when rebellious self-made man Jack Dalmuir has a daring proposition—a fake dalliance that will change society’s view of her! Only, cavorting with the handsome Scotsman ignites a passion that could change both their lives forever… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Revelations of the Carstairs Sisters Book 1: The Earl Who Sees Her Beauty Book 2: Lady Armstrong's Scandalous Awakening




The Inconvenient Elmswood Marriage


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Their marriage was a solution… Until passion turns it into a problem! Part of Penniless Brides of Convenience. Lord and Lady Elmswood’s convenient marriage has allowed them to live separate lives for years. Until larger-than-life Daniel almost dies and Kate must nurse the husband she barely knows back to health…and discovers how maddeningly attractive he is! With the clock ticking on his departure, they disagree on everything—except the impossibility of resisting each other!




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.







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…




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!




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..