The Earl's Inconvenient Houseguest


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The earl she loved to hate …until she stayed in his mansion! Sophie Gilbert has thwarted the standoffish new earl’s plans to sell his country estate and the quaint village that forms part of it. But when disaster strikes and he offers her refuge, she must reconsider everything about this vexing, determined man. After the heartbreak in her past, it’s a revelation to feel her pulse racing and her body yearning for his touch… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. A Very Village Scandal Where love can be found at every turn Book 1: The Earl's Inconvenient Houseguest




Harlequin Historical March 2023 - Box Set 1 of 2


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Step back in time and experience the grandeur and romance of a previous era as Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! HIS MADDENING MATCHMAKER (Regency) A Very Village Scandal • by Virginia Heath Isobel has been a thorn in Ned’s side since childhood. Determined to matchmake him, she’s pushing every available maiden into Ned’s path, not realizing she’s the one who sets his heart racing! FALLING FOR THE FORBIDDEN DUKE (Victorian) Those Roguish Rosemonts • by Eva Shepherd When Georgina’s forced to entertain the Duke of Southbridge, her half sister’s intended, their time spent together sparks an undeniable—and completely off-limits—desire! THE MARQUESS AND THE RUNAWAY LADY (Regency) by Samantha Hastings When Wick discovers the mysterious woman he’s taken in is heiress Lady Louisa, he’s determined to help. Even if it means stepping back into his worst nightmare: the season!




His Maddening Matchmaker


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Sparks fly in this witty Regency romance They say opposites attract… But do they wed? Ned Parker has spent years restoring his family’s fortunes, leaving no time for courting. Now childhood friend and self-appointed matchmaker Isobel has decided to transform this “scruffy brute” into an eligible gentleman. Though he has no interest in rejoining society, Ned senses Izzy needs the distraction and reluctantly goes along with her plans. Despite their differing views, a surprising new attraction grows…but Ned’s doing his best to avoid it! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. A Very Village Scandal Book 1: The Earl's Inconvenient Houseguest Book 2: His Maddening Matchmaker




Harlequin Historical March 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: THE EARL’S INCONVENIENT HOUSEGUEST By Virginia Heath A Very Village Scandal (Regency) Sophie Gilbert has thwarted the standoffish new earl’s plans to sell the village she calls home. Yet when disaster strikes and he offers her refuge, she must reconsider everything about him… INHERITED AS THE GENTLEMAN’S BRIDE By Carol Arens The Rivenhall Weddings (Victorian) When Elizabeth Morsely’s beloved farm is sold to William Grant’s genteel London family, she’s stunned to learn that she’s part and parcel…as his bride! Might their arranged marriage become more? THE MARQUESS OF YEW PARK HOUSE By Lotte R. James Gentlemen of Mystery (1830s) Haunted by nightmares, Henry Spencer, Marquess of Clairborne, seeks sanctuary at his Scottish estate. But his peace is disturbed by beautiful widow Genevieve de l’Omont, who has secrets of her own…




A Wedding to Stop a Scandal


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A charming Regency romance with a touch of humor and sparkle Caught unchaperoned in a blizzard Forced into a convenient marriage! The last words Rose Healy expected to say again were “I do.” Not after being jilted by her former betrothed. Until she finds herself in a seemingly compromising situation with Dr. Sam Able, the handsome widower caring for her aunt. Now a wedding is the only way to avoid a scandal! Rose vowed to never trust a man again—can she vow to spend the rest of her life with Sam? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. A Very Village Scandal Book 1: The Earl's Inconvenient Houseguest Book 2: His Maddening Matchmaker Book 3: A Wedding to Stop a Scandal




Harlequin Historical January 2024 - Box Set 1 of 2


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Step back in time and experience the grandeur and romance of a previous era as Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This boxset includes: A WEDDING TO STOP A SCANDAL A Very Village Scandal by Virginia Heath (Regency) Jilted bride Rose has sworn off marriage. But when a surprising encounter with Dr. Sam Able threatens her reputation, a wedding might be the only way to avoid a scandal! LORD LAMBOURNE'S FORBIDDEN DEBUTANTE by Lucy Ashford (Regency) When Lord Benedict Lambourne encounters the captivating Lady Julia, he enjoys their carefree flirtation. That is, until he discovers that she’s the daughter of his late father’s enemy! A MARQUIS TO PROTECT THE GOVERNESS by Parker J. Cole (Louis XV) Governess Isadora can’t help but be drawn to her employer, the Marquis de Lyonnais. But can she trust him to protect her explosive secret…one that could rock the court of King Louis XV?




The Earl Pretender


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Robert Carrow thought himself heir to an earldom until discovering he had an older brother. Born with developmental disabilities, Benedict disappeared at birth. Robert means to find him. Meeting Jane Winter and her brother, Ben, Robert suspects his search is over, but he’s injured by a runaway coach, the latest in a series of accidents. Jane nurses him and their feelings for each other grow. To protect her daughter, unmarried mother Jane poses as a widow. Despite her attraction to Robert, she fears his enquiries may tear her family apart. Worse, whoever is behind his “accidents” may hurt Ben, too, thinking he’s the lost Carrow heir. Can they stay safe long enough to uncover whose brother is Ben? Hers? Or his?




While We're Far Apart


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In an unassuming apartment building in Brooklyn, New York, three lives intersect as the reality of war invades each aspect of their lives. Young Esther is heartbroken when her father decides to enlist in the army shortly after the death of her mother. Penny Goodrich has been in love with Eddie Shaffer for as long as she can remember; now that Eddie's wife is dead, Penny feels she has been given a second chance and offers to care for his children in the hope that he will finally notice her and marry her after the war. And elderly Mr. Mendel, the landlord, waits for the war to end to hear what has happened to his son trapped in war-torn Hungary. But during the long, endless wait for victory overseas, life on the home front will go from bad to worse. Yet these characters will find themselves growing and changing in ways they never expected--and ultimately discovering truths about God's love...even when He is silent.




It Happened One Autumn


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Headstrong American heiress Lillian Bowman has come to England to find an aristocratic husband. Unfortunately, no man is strong enough to tame the stubborn beauty's fierce will. Except, perhaps, the powerful and arrogant Earl of Westcliff—a man Lillian despises more than anyone she's ever met. Marcus, Lord Westcliff, is famous for his icy English reserve and his supreme self-control. But something about the audacious Lillian drives him mad. Whenever they're in the same room, they can't stop themselves from battling furiously to gain the upper hand. Then one afternoon, a stunningly sensuous encounter changes everything . . . and Lillian discovers that beneath the earl's reserved façade, he is the passionate and tender lover of her dreams. What neither Westcliff nor Lillian suspect, however, is that a sinister conspiracy threatens to destroy any chance of happiness. After a shocking betrayal endangers Lillian's safety—and possibly her life—will Marcus be able to save her before it's too late?