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…




The Earl's Countess of Convenience


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A countess in name only… …tempted by a night with her husband! Part of Penniless Brides of Convenience: Eloise Brannagh has witnessed firsthand 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. She’s set her own rules for their marriage, but her irresistible husband might just tempt her to break them! Penniless Brides of Convenience miniseries Book 1 — The Earl’s Countess of Convenience Book 2 — A Wife Worth Investing In Book 3 and 4 — coming soon! “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 … This is a book not to be missed.” — All About Romance on A Scandalous Winter Wedding “What a wonderful culmination A Scandalous Winter Wedding is to the Matches Made in Scandal series … Ms. Kaye has fast become one of my favorite authors of historical fiction” — Romance Junkies on A Scandalous Winter Wedding




A Wife Worth Investing In


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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 fulfil her life's ambition to open a restaurant...but his heated kisses tempt her to hope for a new dream - marriage, for real!




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 has 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...and accepting his proposal seems practical and shockingly desirable! Yet Aidan is hiding a dark secret, and it will take all Estelle's courage to ensure it doesn't tear them apart...




Secrets of a Scandalous Marriage


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A duchess awaiting trial for her vile husband's murder is the most delicious gossip the ton has heard in years. But for Kate Townsende, the woman in question, it could be a matter of life and death. And when a shrewd and handsome nobleman offers to publish her side of the story while arranging for a barrister to take her case, she's tempted by much more than the chance to defend herself... James Bancroft, Viscount Medford, tells himself he's only interested in a bestselling pamphlet, but Kate's stubborn determination is captivating. Could the accused widow be telling the truth? At first, James isn't sure of anything besides his growing desire for her—but before long he's willing to risk much more than his reputation to make the infamous beauty his wife... Secrets of a Scandalous Marriage is the third Secret Brides novel from Valerie Bowman.




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 November 2019 - Box Set 1 of 2


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Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders, muscled Viking warriors and rugged Wild West cowboys? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! MISS LOTTIE’S CHRISTMAS PROTECTOR Secrets of a Victorian Household by Sophia James (Victorian) Desperate to find a missing woman, Lottie Fairclough asks family acquaintance Jasper King for help. And she soon realizes the injured entrepreneur needs her, too! THE TRUTH BEHIND THEIR PRACTICAL MATCH Penniless Brides of Convenience by Marguerite Kaye (Regency) Miss Estelle Brannagh’s unexpected encounter with Irish landowner Aidan Malahide blossoms into spine-tingling attraction, and a convenient proposal! Yet Aidan is hiding a dark secret… THE LORD’S INCONVENIENT VOW The Sinful Sinclairs by Lara Temple (Regency) Samantha Sinclair was always Lord Edgerton’s complete opposite. And yet when she impulsively suggests a convenient proposal, he surprises her…by accepting! Look for Harlequin® Historical’s November 2019 Box set 2 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!




THE ADMIRAL'S PENNILESS BRIDE


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After being falsely accused of a crime, Sophia’s husband committed suicide, and then she lost her young son to pneumonia… Prior to that she’d lost her job and was now left with no money or home. So she was without prospects or any recourse when she was approached by a navy admiral with a damaged left hand. He introduced himself as Charles and his smile was so unexpectedly charming that Sophia inadvertently revealed her predicament. And so he offered her a job…as his wife!




Historical Box Set 1-4/The Truth Behind Their Practical Marriage/The Lord's Inconvenient Vow/Scandalously Wed to the Captain/Miss Lottie's C


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The Truth Behind Their Practical Match - Marguerite Kaye Miss Estelle Brannagh’s unexpected encounter with Irish landowner Aidan Malahide blossoms into spine-tingling attraction, and a convenient proposal! Yet Aidan is hiding a dark secret... The Lord’s Inconvenient Vow - Lara Temple Samantha Sinclair was always Lord Edgerton’s complete opposite. And yet when she impulsively suggests a convenient proposal, he surprises her...by accepting! Scandalously Wed To The Captain - Joanna Johnson Grace Linwood’s employer, intent on seeing her protected, suggests she quickly weds her son, brooding Captain Spencer Dauntsey. But who is the man she’s to marry? Miss Lottie’s Christmas Protector - Sophia James Desperate to find a missing woman, Lottie Fairclough asks family acquaintance Jasper King for help. And she soon realises the injured entrepreneur needs her, too!