Lord Braybrook's Penniless Bride


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Miss Christiana Daventry will do whatever it takes to keep from being thrown out on the streets—even accept the insufferably attractive Lord Braybrook's proposition! Julian Trentham, Viscount Braybrook, urgently needs to hire a governess and companion, and Christy is conveniently available. Headstrong, with charmingly mismatched eyes and soft tawny hair, Christy is unlike any woman he has ever encountered. But there is something so deliciously endearing about her that Julian quickly forgets how scandalous it would be to give in to the mounting attraction for his penniless governess….




Married by Christmas


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Josephine Horne ignores convention. She never intends to marry, so why should she be hedged about with rules? When loyalty to a friend demands Jo risk her own reputation, she doesn't hesitate. Then she meets handsome Harry Beverley, and her ideas about marriage begin to change…. Hal must marry for duty, and already has a respectable bride in mind. His attraction to the unruly, rebellious Miss Horne is ridiculous! Both Hal and Jo have a lesson to learn—and Christmas is the season of forgiveness and love!




Runaway Miss


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Just who is Miss Fanny Draper? Alexander, Viscount Malvers, is sure the beautiful girl on the public coach is not who she says she is. Her shabby clothing and claim of being a companion cannot hide the fact that she is quality. He's intrigued. This captivating miss is definitely running away, but from what—or whom? Alex is adept at getting under her guard, but Lady Emma Lindsay must keep up the pretense. As her feelings grow, so does her dilemma. Maybe a lady can follow her heart, but a poor companion certainly can't—and Miss Fanny Draper she must remain!




The Surgeon's Lady


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From a RITA Award–winning author, a doctor and a noblewoman fall in love while caring for wounded soldiers during the Napoleonic wars. As a surgeon in the Royal Navy, Lieutenant Philemon Brittle has proved his bravery countless times. But he’s never known the thrill that comes with falling in love. Until he meets the beautiful Lady Laura Taunton, who has turned to nursing the wounded as solace from her unhappy past. Philemon will need to draw upon every bit of his strength and determination to convince the marriage-shy Laura that establishing a life together is the truest path to love and happiness. . . . “A powerful and wonderfully perceptive author.” —Mary Jo Putney, New York Times–bestselling author of Lady of Fortune




Romance Fiction


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A comprehensive guide that defines the literature and the outlines the best-selling genre of all time: romance fiction. More than 2,000 romances are published annually, making it difficult for fans and the librarians who advise them to keep pace with new titles, emerging authors, and constant evolution of this dynamic genre. Fortunately, romance expert and librarian Kristin Ramsdell provides a definitive guide to this fiction genre that serves as an indispensible resource for those interested in it—including fans searching for reading material—as well as for library staff, scholars, and romance writers themselves. This title updates the last edition of Romance Fiction: A Guide to the Genre, published in 1999.While the emphasis is on newer titles, many of the important older classics are retained, keeping the focus of the book on the entire genre, instead of only those titles published during the last decade. Specific changes include new chapters on linked and continuing romances, a new section on "Chick Lit" in the Contemporary Romance chapter, an expansion of coverage on the alternative reality subset. This is THE romance genre guide to have.




His Convenient Marchioness


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A grieving Marquess in need of a wife sets his sights on a beautiful widow in this is delightful Regency romance. After the loss of his wife and children, the Marquess of Huntercombe closed his heart to love. But now that he must marry to secure an heir, he’s determined that the beautiful, impoverished widow Lady Emma Lacy should be his . . . Emma has vowed never to marry for money so must refuse him. But when her children’s grandfather sets to steal them away from her, she has no other option: she must become the marquess’s convenient bride!




Harlequin Historical January 2018 - 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! HIS CONVENIENT MARCHIONESS Lords at the Altar by Elizabeth Rolls (Regency) Facing the threat of losing her children, widow Lady Emma Lacy finds herself with no other option: she must become the Marquess of Huntercombe’s convenient bride! COMPROMISED BY THE PRINCE’S TOUCH Russian Royals of Kuban by Bronwyn Scott (Regency) Klara Grigorieva must approach exiled Prince Nikolay Baklanov with her father’s dangerous proposition. Their meeting awakens a rebellious passion in Klara—a passion only Nikolay can satisfy… THE CAPTAIN’S DISGRACED LADY The Chadcombe Marriages by Catherine Tinley (Regency) Juliana Milford is surprised when dashing but arrogant Captain Harry Fanton defends her against Society’s speculation. She soon discovers there’s more to Harry than she first thought… Look for Harlequin® Historical’s January 2018 Box set 2 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!




Wish Upon a Snowflake


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Discover Christmas dreams coming true in these three festive stories. THE CHRISTMAS DUCHESS by Christine Merrill Her daughter recently jilted, widowed Generva feels anything but festive—until the unexpected arrival of Thomas Kanner, Duke of Montford, transforms the Marsh household. Might there be a Christmas wedding after all? RUSSIAN WINTER NIGHTS by Linda Skye Russian princess Ekaterina Romanova sees through the gilded facade of the Winter Court. An intimate encounter with Andrey Kvasov offers a moment of escape, and soon this Yuletide brings the promise of something thrilling…and forbidden. A SHOCKING PROPOSITION by Elizabeth Rolls Madeleine Kirkby must be married before Twelfth Night—or forfeit her family estate. After a chance encounter with the man she lost her heart to years ago, she has the perfect prospective husband in mind.




Harlequin Historical November 2014 - Box Set 1 of 2


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Harlequin® Historical brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! This Harlequin® Historical bundle includes Wish Upon a Snowflake by Christine Merrill, Linda Skye and Elizabeth Rolls, Darian Hunter: Duke of Desire by Carole Mortimer and Rescued by the Viscount by Anne Herries. Look for six compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Historical!




Lord Martin's Scandalous Bluestocking


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Drama and passion abound in this Regency romance. Torn apart by scandal Reunited by passion! Since Kit Selbourne scandalously broke her betrothal to Lord Martin Lacy, she’s become an independent woman, running her uncle’s bookshop. But when her uncle is murdered, Kit must turn to Martin for help—and she discovers the desire between them still burns strongly. Yet Kit is wedded to her new, free life…unless Martin can finally convince his courageous bluestocking that their marriage would be one of equals… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.