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A SEASON FOR THE HEART Miss Melpomene Rand’s only refuge from a life of monotony and cruelty is the extensive library left to her by her grandfather. The fantastic notions and romantic heroes in those books are the only things that distract her from the abuse of her adopted family. But then a mysterious stranger, the Earl of Austell, finds they have a mutual malady of boredom, and he endeavors to rescue them both. THE DUKE’S DILEMMA After losing their parents in an accident, older sister Leslie Endale runs off with her two younger sisters and her brother Daryl, the nine-year-old heir to...

THE EARL AND THE EMIGREE Mademoiselle Cozette deLorme leaves war-torn France for England to track down the only surviving relative of a four-year-old boy whose father and mother were slain. She is to bring the news of this tragedy to the Earl of Stone and Hamer, and to present him with the nephew of whom he is now the guardian. Cozette’s devotion to the small boy is obvious, but the arrogant Earl has much to learn about parenthood, so she agrees to stay on as the child’s governess. However, she becomes the bane of the Earl’s existence, for not only does she ignore his noble breeding ...

Matilda's father loses everything because of his irrepressible gambling, including her hand in marriage. To avoid becoming the wife of the brutal Earl of Tark, she courageously flees for her freedom and secures a survival position in the kitchen of a London inn. While her culinary abilities are exploited by the innkeeper, she has captured the attention of the gallant and war-wounded Major Bruce, who invites her to work for him at his Scottish castle. But as affection grows between Matilda and the handsome major, her past comes back to haunt her.

After being left destitute by the death of her parents, Moira Lovelace travels by carriage to seek solace at her Cousin Lily's. On the way, the coach is attacked and a handsome but wounded Marquess is left in Moira's care. A mysterious traveler, Major Hilary Norman, comes to assist, and soon Moira realizes that she has captured the interest of both men.

Fans of the Outlander Series will enjoy this! Expecting a marriage proposal but ending up jilted, Kathryn Hendrix wanders into an art gallery and becomes lost in the eyes of a portrait of a beautiful woman painted 200 hundred years before. Suddenly, she’s transported from a modern day metropolis to an eighteenth century English world of luxury and decadence—now occupying the body of the woman in the portrait, Lady Nadine Elsingham. Kathryn finds herself confronted by the arrogant yet disturbingly handsome husband of Lady Elsingham, Lord John, all the while thrust into an old world that ...

Miss Melpomene Rand's only refuge from a life of monotony and cruelty is the extensive library left to her by her grandfather. The fantastic notions and romantic heroes contained in those books are the only thing that distracts her from the abuse of her adopted family. But then a mysterious stranger, the Earl of Austell, finds they have a mutual malady of boredom, and he endeavors to rescue them both.

After her husband passed away, Lauren Rose’s entire life became her clothing line, September Song. With one of the biggest fashion competitions of the year being held on the luxury ocean liner, Queen Elizabeth II, Lauren finally has a shot to get her business to new heights. There’s plenty to distract her, including models who need hand-holding, and her late husband’s best friend Herbert, who would do anything to get control of her and September Song. But when she meets the exciting playboy Mike, a passion builds between them that threatens to overwhelm her and could destroy ...

While on a top secret mission investigating the strange happenings in Ore Valley, FBI agent Phil Norton goes missing. The Pentagon brings in Phil’s secret wife, the exotic dancer Valentine Norton. She’s willing to do anything to help get Phil back, even go under cover in a town now overrun by an alien race known as the Masters. A Novelette.

It’s 1856 and eighteen year-old Brittania Layton is en route to India to be reunited with her parents, whom she hasn't seen in a decade. During her voyage on the S.S. Cleopatra, Tania’s heart is awakened for the first time when she meets Captain Adrian Fairmont. Her friend, Dr. Adam Baird, steadfast and affable, has only aroused feelings of friendship in her despite his obvious interest. When both men propose to her, she's caught between passion and common sense. If only Adam could arouse in her the passion Adrian does . . . but Tania’s heart burns for the man who may ruin her. And ...

After losing their parents in an accident, older sister Leslie Endale, her two younger sisters, and her brother Daryl, the nine-year-old heir to the Endale estate, run away from their wicked cousin, March Wardell, who is trying to do away with the young heir so that he may capture the earldom for himself. Leslie leads the young orphans to the ruined mansion of the Duke of Kenelm, Drogo Trevelyan, who has not entered the much-hated premises since his father died. Drogo discovers the Endale children in his home seeking refuge until they can reach their Great-aunt in London. Much to his ...

Griselda Grant has everything: beauty, wealth, and an engagement to a future Baron. But after the death of her father, she's left as the guardian to her younger brother, Sholto Grant. When Sholto's drinking and gambling causes him to lose the family estate to the infamous Devil Fallon, Griselda devises a scheme to regain their property. She need only win a wager between her and the most notorious gamester in London . . . and not fall in love with him.