The Harlot and the Sheikh


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A defiant woman…in a desert king's world! After inheriting a broken kingdom, Prince Rafiq made a vow—to restore its pride by winning a prestigious horse race. To ensure success, he hires an English expert. But even notoriously controlled Rafiq is shocked when his new employee is introduced…as Miss Stephanie Darvill! Stephanie is determined to leave her shameful past and broken dreams behind—she will prove to Rafiq she deserves his trust! But this hard-hearted desert sheikh calls to Stephanie in the most primal of ways… Dare she give in to her wildest desires?




From Governess to Countess


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The scandalous truth about the count’s new mistress! A Matches Made in Scandal story Count Aleksei Derevenko has hired governess Allison Galbraith for her skills as a herbalist, not a mistress! But when rumors spread, Allison is more shocked by her wanton reaction to Aleksei—inscrutable and impossibly handsome, his icy blue eyes promise white-hot nights of sin. She knows too well how fragile her reputation is, but will the price of their passion be worth paying? “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 “Fairytales do come true … There is plenty of action and adventure to captivate all readers” — RT Book Reviews on Sheikh’s Mail-Order Bride Matches Made in Scandal miniseries Book 1 — From Governess to Countess Book 2 — From Courtesan to Convenient Wife — coming soon




Forbidden: The Sheikh's Virgin


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Sheikh Rafiq Al'Ramiz left his homeland behind—betrayed by the woman he loved. He's hardened his heart and made his fortune—and now he must return: his country needs him. But he is more powerful than ever, and vengeance is high on his agenda! Seeing Sera again, he finds the image he's held of a heartless temptress at odds with her drab robes and downcast eyes—but he will take what he's owed! What will this ruthless sheikh do when he discovers Sera's very real innocence?




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




FORBIDDEN: THE SHEIKH'S VIRGIN


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Though technically royalty in Qusay, Rafiq distanced himself from the throne, leaving his homeland at a young age and becoming a successful businessman in Australia. But fate leads him home when his brother’s coronation ceremony approaches, and Rafiq returns to Qusay. There he encounters Sera, the woman who left him to marry another man. Sera has been widowed and now acts as Rafiq’s mother’s companion. At first Sera avoids Rafiq, but while journeying through the desert kingdom together the two slowly become close once again. Suddenly, Rafiq’s brother renounces the throne, and their newly rekindled romance is threatened once again.




Claiming His Desert Princess


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Beneath starlit Arabian skies, a princess falls for a rugged adventurer in this epic historical romance. Bound to marry for duty, Princess Tahira finds her only freedom in forbidden escapes to the desert. Then one night she encounters a stranger under the stars—adventurer Christopher Fordyce. He’s wildly attractive and thrillingly dangerous . . . an illicit fantasy she can’t resist! Even unaware of Tahira’s royal blood, Christopher knows his shameful past makes any future with her impossible. But in the sultry desert heat, desires are uncovered and secrets unveiled, and soon Christopher will risk everything to claim his desert princess!




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




Fit for a Sheikh


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HOT PURSUIT Tracker Darin Shakir worked alone. The mysterious Cattleman's Club member had been burned in the past and he wasn't about to see innocents hurt on this mission. But plans had gone awry—he'd wound up injured, and in bartender Fiona Powers's capable hands. The feisty redhead was more than a match for this brooding sheikh and insisted on helping Darin. But his temporary, sexy new partner was a very tempting distraction Darin didn't want, even as he yearned to show Fiona the fiery attraction blazing inside.




A Scandalous Winter Wedding


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A woman’s secret identity brings her scandalously close to the man she never forgot in this holiday Regency romance. London, 1819. Kirstin Blair has spent seven years trying to forget brooding Cameron Dunbar. In that time, she has reinvented herself as The Procurer—a mysterious woman capable of making the impossible possible. But when Cameron seeks The Procurer’s help recovering his missing niece, Kirstin knows it is the riskiest job she’s ever considered. There is one truth that Kristin cannot deny: seeing Cameron again sparks the same irresistible attraction that first brought them together. Now, as her investigation unfolds and holiday festivities begin, she must decide whether to resist temptation, or reveal herself completely to the man who broke her heart . . .




Harlequin Historical February 2017 - Box Set 1 of 2


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Harlequin® Historical brings you a collection of three new titles, available now! This box set includes: THE HARLOT AND THE SHEIKH Hot Arabian Nights by Marguerite Kaye (Regency) Prince Rafiq must save his desert kingdom's pride in a prestigious horse race. But he's shocked when his new equine expert is introduced…as Miss Stephanie Darvill! MISS BRADSHAW'S BOUGHT BETROTHAL by Virginia Heath (Regency) Having escaped her evil stepmother, heiress Evelyn Bradshaw finds herself trapped with brooding Finn Matlock when her fake fiancé disappears… Available via Reader Service and online: THE DUKE'S SECRET HEIR by Sarah Mallory (Regency) When the Duke of Rossenhall meets Ellen Tatham at a ball, the tension of their shared past comes alive. What will Max do when he discovers Ellen's secret…and his heir?