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The Marquess Makes His Move (Clandestine Affairs #3)
by Diana QuincyDiana Quincy returns with the newest novel in the Clandestine Affairs series with a steamy romance about a half-Arab marquess seeking revenge on—and falling for—London’s most famous mapmaker.The new footman doesn’t seem to know his place… London’s most renowned mapmaker is a woman...but nobody knows it. If anyone discovers that Rose Fleming is the power and talent behind the family business, the scandal could ruin them. Rose’s secret is tested by the arrival of a handsome new footman who shows far too much interest in his new mistress. Rose battles an intense attraction to the enigmatic servant, but maintaining a proper distance isn’t easy when you and temptation live under the same roof. She makes him forget he has a score to settle…Few have met the reclusive half-Arab Marquess of Brandon, who is rumored to live with a harem of beauties among his mother’s people near Jerusalem. Brandon couldn’t care less what society thinks of him, or that his fellow peers are disdainful of his common blood, but he won’t stand for being robbed. That’s why he's disguised himself as a footman in the home of a respected mapmaker who cheated Brandon out of his land. But the nobleman's plans for retribution are complicated by his growing attraction for the secretive lady of the house.When Brandon uncovers the shocking truth about Rose’s role in his stolen birthright, can a love born of deception really conquer all?
The Marquess Meets His Match (Matchmade Marriages #1)
by Laura MartinSparks fly in this fun, romantic Regency!The marquess she loves to hate…or the man she can&’t resist? Farmer&’s daughter Charlotte Greenacre regrets attending a matchmaker&’s party when she has to spend it avoiding her enemy, Lord Robert Overby! Until she learns that the handsome widower is not the villain she thought—and that after his unhappy marriage, he doesn&’t want a new wife. It should mean she can now relax in his company…if it wasn&’t for the irritating flare of attraction between them!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Matchmade MarriagesBook 1: The Marquess Meets His Match
The Marquess Next Door: A Steamy Historical Romance Book (The Talk of the Beau Monde)
by Virginia HeathA dashing new neighbor… Temptation on her doorstep! To avoid an unwanted suitor at a ball, Hope Brookes asks another gentleman to rescue her. He obliges—with a surprisingly passionate kiss! He's revealed as her sinfully handsome new neighbor, Lucius, Marquess of Thundersley, and they forge a friendship over their balconies. It&’s refreshing that Lucius is more interested in her writer dreams than her looks, so why can&’t she stop thinking about that kiss? Previously published Discover all 3 charming titles in The Talk of the Beau Monde collection: The Viscount&’s Unconventional Lady The Marquess Next Door How Not to Chaperone a Lady
The Marquess Next Door: A sexy, funny Regency romance (The Talk of the Beau Monde #2)
by Virginia HeathA dashing new neighbor… Temptation on her doorstep! To avoid an unwanted suitor at a ball, Hope Brookes asks another gentleman to rescue her. He obliges—with a surprisingly passionate kiss! He's revealed as her sinfully handsome new neighbor, Lucius, Marquess of Thundersley, and they forge a friendship over their balconies. It&’s refreshing that Lucius is more interested in her writer dreams than her looks, so why can&’t she stop thinking about that kiss? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.The Talk of the Beau Monde Three unconventional sisters for three infamous lordsBook 1: The Viscount's Unconventional LadyBook 2: The Marquess Next DoorBook 3: How Not to Chaperon a Lady
The Marquess Tames His Bride
by Annie Burrows“I have just announced our betrothal.”A Brides for Bachelors storyThe Marquess of Rawcliffe has always found his feisty childhood friend Clare Cottam enthralling. Forbidden by her strict father to pursue a relationship, he’s kept his distance. But the couple is embroiled in a heated argument that puts Clare’s reputation in danger, and Rawcliffe is forced to declare her his fiancée! It will be his pleasure to tame his independent, innocent bride…Brides for Bachelors miniseriesBook 1 — The Major Meets His MatchBook 2 — The Marquess Tames His Bride Watch out for Book 3, the last book in the trilogy — coming soon“Burrows is a master at Regency romance” — RT Book Reviews on In Bed with the Duke “Burrows’ new quartet of men who will meet their matches is filled with humor and adventure” — RT Book Reviews on The Major Meets His Match
The Marquess and the Runaway Lady
by Samantha HastingsAn entertaining Harlequin Historical debutWill this disheveled runaway…Become the diamond of the Season? When the Marquess of Cheswick—Wick—takes in a mysterious woman, he&’s shocked to discover she is Lady Louisa, an heiress who&’s escaped her cruel aunt! Grieving the loss of two siblings, Wick avoids opening his heart to anyone else and stays away from the marriage mart. But when Louisa needs a husband in order to claim her inheritance, Wick&’s determined to help—even if it means stepping back into his worst nightmare: the Season!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Marquess of Cake (The Redcakes #1)
by Heather HiestandCoffee. . .tea. . .or a pastry chef sweeter than any confection. . .Scotch trifle fit for Queen Victoria, scones with clotted cream. . .Alys Redcake knows the way to a man's heart. Yet she is unaware that with each morsel--and flash of ankle--she is seducing the handsome marquess frequenting her father's tea shop. Unmarried at twenty-six, Alys's first love is the family business. But thoughts of the gentleman's touch are driving her to distraction. . .With his weakness for sugar, the Marquess of Hatbrook can imagine no more desirable woman than one scented with cake and spice. Mistaking Alys for a mere waitress, he has no doubt she would make a most delicious mistress. And when he finds himself in need of an heir, he plans to make her his convenient bride. Yet as they satisfy their craving for one another, business and pleasure suddenly collide. Will Hatbrook's passion for sweets--and for Alys--be his heart's undoing?85,000 Words
The Marquess of Yew Park House (Gentlemen of Mystery)
by Lotte R. JamesA brooding marquessAnd a mysterious widow On the outside Henry Spencer, Marquess of Clairborne, has it all: title, fortune and dashing good looks. Inside he&’s haunted by nightmares. Seeking sanctuary at his Scottish estate, his peace is disturbed by a new tenant, widow Genevieve de l&’Omont. Her beauty and spirit lead to a growing desire that distracts him from his troubles, but as he unravels a mystery from his past, he discovers Genevieve has secrets of her own… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Gentlemen of Mystery
The Marquess's Year to Wed
by Paulia BelgadoThe countdown to the altar is on in this spicy Victorian romance!A convenient marriage…an inconvenient passionNotorious rake the Marquess of Ashbrooke has a deadline. One year to marry and sire an heir or lose his title and wealth. But luck is on Ash&’s side! The vexing and alluring mathematician Violet Avery must also wed to save her family from ruin. The disintegration of his parents&’ marriage means Ash believes only a convenient marriage is practical. Until passion ignites, and he&’s left to decide if he should risk his heart or his fortune…From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Marquis She's Been Waiting For (The Marriage Game #9)
by Ella QuinnDashing as they may be, Ella Quinn’s eligible bachelors have much to learn about life and love. Fortunately, just the right ladies are willing to instruct them … Lady Dorcus Calthorp, daughter of the Marquis of Huntington, loved and lost during her first Season, leaving her suspicious of gentlemen. Now Dorie finds herself with no marital prospects in sight—until Alexander, the newly elevated Marquis of Exeter, arrives in town. Handsome, charming, and an interesting conversationalist, he at first seems to be her perfect match. Then Dorie discovers he may not be seeking a wife so much as a land steward and mother to his sisters… After learning of his father’s death, Alexander returns home to find his mother has run off with his land steward, leaving his younger sisters with their governesses. The most expedient solution is a wife who will take the household and estate in hand while he assumes his role in parliament. Lady Dorie meets all the requirements—until she makes a surprising proposal. Instead of marrying Alexander, she will tutor him in his duties, freeing him to find his heart’s match. Yet the more Dorie teaches him, the more he longs to change their course of study—to love. And with the end of the Season nearing, he doesn’t have much time...
The Marquis She's Been Waiting For (The Marriage Game #9)
by Ella QuinnDashing as they may be, Ella Quinn’s eligible bachelors have much to learn about life and love. Fortunately, just the right ladies are willing to instruct them … Lady Dorcus Calthorp, daughter of the Marquis of Huntington, loved and lost during her first Season, leaving her suspicious of gentlemen. Now Dorie finds herself with no marital prospects in sight—until Alexander, the newly elevated Marquis of Exeter, arrives in town. Handsome, charming, and an interesting conversationalist, he at first seems to be her perfect match. Then Dorie discovers he may not be seeking a wife so much as a land steward and mother to his sisters… After learning of his father’s death, Alexander returns home to find his mother has run off with his land steward, leaving his younger sisters with their governesses. The most expedient solution is a wife who will take the household and estate in hand while he assumes his role in parliament. Lady Dorie meets all the requirements—until she makes a surprising proposal. Instead of marrying Alexander, she will tutor him in his duties, freeing him to find his heart’s match. Yet the more Dorie teaches him, the more he longs to change their course of study—to love. And with the end of the Season nearing, he doesn’t have much time...
The Marquis Takes a Bride (Regency Royal #2)
by M. C. BeatonMiss Jennie Bemyss was in a position that any intelligent young lady would envy. The wealthy, worldly Marquis of Charrington proposed a marriage of convenience that would leave him free to pursue his pleasures, and leave Jennie free of his undoubtedly depraved desires. <p><p>At the same time, handsome charming Guy Chalmers, whom Jennie had loved since childhood, proposed to aid her in enjoying her freedom to the fullest. Jennie should have felt relief at being left alone at last by a man whom she should properly despise. She should have felt even happier to be courted by a man whom she had so long adored. Why, then, did she feel so confused??
The Marquis Takes a Bride (The Changing Fortunes Series #3)
by M. C. BeatonA free-spirited beauty makes a wedding vow not to love, honor, and obey in this Regency romance by a New York Times–bestselling author.Miss Jennie Bemyss was in a position that any intelligent young lady would envy. The wealthy, worldly Marquis of Charrington proposed a marriage of convenience that would leave him free to pursue his pleasures, and leave Jennie free of his undoubtedly depraved desires. At the same time, handsome charming Guy Chalmers, whom Jennie had loved since childhood, proposed to aid her in enjoying her freedom to the fullest. Jennie should have felt relief at being left alone at last by a man whom she should properly despise. She should have felt even happier to be courted by a man whom she had so long adored. Why, then, did she feel so confused?ABOUT THE COLLECTION What could be more engaging than the women who rise from the commoner classes and minor nobility to triumph in the unforgiving high society of London. Read about women who have lost their fortunes, country girls at their first season, and new wives who can&’t resist temptation in the nine titles of the Changing Fortunes Collection.
The Marquis Takes a Bride: Regency Royal 2 (Regency Royal #3)
by M.C. BeatonMiss Jennie Bemyss was in a position that any intelligent young lady would envy.The wealthy, worldly Marquis of Charrington proposed a marriage of convenience that would leave him free to pursue his pleasures, and leave Jennie free of his undoubtedly depraved desires.At the same time, handsome charming Guy Chalmers, whom Jennie had loved since childhood, proposed to aid her in enjoying her freedom to the fullest.Jennie should have felt relief at being left alone at last by a man whom she should properly despise. She should have felt even happier to be courted by a man whom she had so long adored. Why, then, did she feel so confused??
The Marquis and I (The Worthingtons #4)
by Ella QuinnTrouble is no match for a lady of the extended Worthington family—except when it comes in the form of a most irresistible gentleman . . . Lady Charlotte Carpenter’s brother-in-law has put an infamous brothel owner out of business—yet it is Charlotte who suffers the consequences. Abducted by thugs and held at an inn, she is plotting her escape when she’s suddenly rescued by a dashing gentleman. Only afterward does she realize she’s seen him before—with two courtesans! Unwilling to tarry with such a man, Charlotte makes her second escape. But it is too late to repair her reputation . . . A known gossip has spied Charlotte’s movements, and his report is speeding through the rumor mill. Soon, everyone knows that Charlotte spent the night with Constantine, Marquis of Kenilworth. And everyone agrees the only answer is marriage—including Constantine himself, his overjoyed mother—and his mistress! But Charlotte’s abductors aren’t finished with her yet. Now Constantine will do anything to protect the spirited woman he loves and win her heart . . . Praise for The Worthingtons “The happy and chaotic family life that takes place around the edges of the love story is what makes this novel so delightful. A fun read.” – Kirkus Reviews on It Started with A Kiss “Quinn offers a refreshing take on historical-romance conventions. . . . Grace Burrowes’ readers will also appreciate the intelligent commentary on issues of the day.” – Booklist on When a Marquis Chooses a Bride
The Marquis's Awakening
by Elizabeth BeaconA goddess to revive him Tom Banburgh, Marquis of Mantaigne, has sworn never to return to Dayspring Castle. But his beloved godmother has other ideas. She sends him back to his unhappy childhood home, only for Tom to find Polly Trethayne camped out under his roof! From the beginning, Polly unsettles Tom. A goddess in breeches, she awakens feelings he thought he'd locked deep inside. Can Polly storm the barricades Tom has erected and bring fresh vitality to his lonely world? A Year of Scandal A gentleman for every season
The Marriage Act
by Alyssa EverettLondon, 1821When John, Viscount Welford, proposed to Caroline Fleetwood, the only daughter of the Bishop of Essex, he thought he knew exactly what he was getting—a lovely, innocent bride.Five years later, he knows better. The woman who ran to another man on their wedding night—after they'd consummated the marriage—is hardly innocent. Years spent apart while John served as a diplomatic attaché have allowed them to save face in society, but all good pretenses must come to an end. When Caroline receives word that her father is dying, she begs John to accompany her on one last journey to see him.But there's an added problem—Caroline never told her father that her marriage to John was a farce. As they play-act for others, Caroline is delighted to find she never really knew her husband at all. But can she be the kind of wife he needs—and does she want to be?85,950 words
The Marriage Act
by Elissa AmbroseSLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY...After a brazen midnight encounter with a handsome stranger, shy Linda Mailer returned to her quiet life working for Walter Parks. Until she learned she was expecting a baby. And that her mystery lover-the baby's father-was Detective Tyler Carlton, the man in charge of the scandalous investigation into her boss!Tyler insisted they marry and give their child a real family. The longer they lived together, the deeper their passion grew. But Linda was wary of Tyler's thirst for revenge against Walter, and feared he was only using her for information. Could Tyler finally let go of the past...and in the present find the love he'd always wanted?
The Marriage Act: A Novel
by John MarrsWhat if marriage was the law? Dare you disobey? Black Mirror meets thriller with a dash of Naomi Alderman&’s The Power in this dark, high-concept novel by the bestselling author of The One.Britain. The near-future. A right-wing government believes it has the answer to society&’s ills—the Sanctity of Marriage Act, which actively encourages marriage as the norm, punishing those who choose to remain single.But four couples are about to discover just how impossible relationships can be when the government is monitoring every aspect of our personal lives—monitoring every word, every minor disagreement…and will use every tool in its arsenal to ensure everyone will love, honor and obey.Don't miss other suspenseful reads from John Marrs (you'll never see the twists coming!): The One The Vacation The Family Experiment (coming soon!)
The Marriage Adventure
by Hannah BernardMaria knows she's a wimp, terrified of heights and all things scary, so why on earth has she agreed to jump out of a plane? She blames her stubborn pride and Eddie.
The Marriage Adventure
by Hannah BernardMaria knows she's a wimp, but she's terrified of heights and petrified of all things scary: so why on earth has she agreed to jump out of a plane? She blames her stubborn pride-and her need to get the better of Eddie, who'll be skydiving with her. Fearless, adventurous Eddie. Her first crush. The one who brushed her off years ago, saying she was just a kid. Eddie can't help but notice Maria is all grown up. The attraction is there-though he knows she hates him for everything that's happened. Will she take the jump-out of the plane...and into a life together?
The Marriage Agenda
by Christine Rimmer Allison LeighTogether for the first time in one volume, two marriage of convenience stories from New York Times bestselling authors Christine Rimmer and Allison Leigh!The Marriage ConspiracyJoleen Tilly is facing every mother's worst nightmare-a custody battle for her son, Sam. When Sam's grandparents demand she turn over her son, Joleen turns to her best friend, Detective Dekker Smith, for comfort. Instead, he offers an astonishing solution: a most convenient marriage! But will Joleen be able to contain her growing love for her in-name-only husband?The Billionaire's Baby PlanTo save her family's fertility clinic, Lisa Armstrong agrees to have venture capitalist Rourke Devlin's baby. First, though, she has to become Mrs. Rourke Devlin! Rourke wants a family the old-fashioned way and marriage will give them both what they want. But their temporary arrangement blossoms into something much deeper and their agreement could be threatened.
The Marriage Agreement
by Carolyn DavidsonWhen an undercover lawman needs a wife to complete his disguise, a beautiful riverboat singer may be more than he bargained for in this historical romance.Mississippi River, 1878. Scams and scalawags were all in a day’s work for government agent Gage Morgan. Songbird Lily Devereaux was not. No soiled dove, she was a lady in need of protection. But once vows were spoken, would he ever be able to let her go, as their marriage bargain allowed . . . and her troubled heart might demand?Songs and secrets were Lily’s shield against the world. A desperate act led her to sing for her supper aboard a Mississippi riverboat—but now her boss expects her to entertain customers in the bedroom as well. Playing the role of Gage Morgan’s bride is a tempting way to escape dire straits. But can Lily wed him and bed him without the promise of love?
The Marriage Agreement
by Christine RimmerMarsh Bravo comes to Norman after 10 years to see his dying father and learns that he has a daughter.
The Marriage Agreement and Shotgun Marriage
by Renee Ryan Danica FavoriteFirst comes marriagethen comes…love?The Marriage Agreement by Renee Ryan Hotel owner Jonathon Hawkins knows firsthand that gossip can destroy lives in an instant. So when he and his employee Fanny Mitchell are caught in an unexpected kiss at a ball, he proposes a marriage of convenience. Jonathon believes he can keep his heart to himself. But the more time he spends with Fanny, the more he realizes he may just be in love—with his wife!Shotgun Marriage by Danica Favorite Forced to wed to protect their reputations, Emma Jane and Jasper Jackson's marriage is one in name only. Resenting the choices taken from him, Jasper's determined not to lose his heart. A true bond between them seems impossible…until their ordeal leaves Emma Jane caring for an orphaned baby. In reach now is the one thing neither expected—the chance to turn a convenient marriage into a forever family.