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Rumor has it, charming adventurer Christopher Pringle is finally ready to settle down. He’s searching for a free-spirited bride to join him on his travels. But when the matchmaker he hires turns out to be the woman he had a public spat with the day before, nothing goes as planned!

Eloisa James' dazzling new Georgian-set series continues...The richest bachelor in England plays matchmaker...for an heiress he wants for himself! For beautiful, witty Lavinia Gray, there's only one thing worse than having to ask the appalling Parth Sterling to marry her: being turned down by him. Now the richest bachelor in England, Parth is not about to marry a woman as reckless and fashion-obsessed as Lavinia; he's chosen a far more suitable bride. But when he learns of Lavinia's desperate circumstances, he offers to find her a husband. Even better, he'll find her a prince....

Anne Elliot has grieved for seven years over the loss of her first love, Captain Frederick Wentworth. But events conspire to unravel the knots of deceit and misunderstanding in this beguiling and gently comic story of love and fidelity.

Miss Emma Harlow hasn't earned the reputation as a hoyden for nothing, so when the duke of Trent discovers her in his conservatory stealing one of his orchids, he isn't surprised - charmed, delighted and puzzled, yes, but not surprised. It is Emma who is amazed. But her vexation doesn't last long. For Emma is a practical young lady with a mission: to end her dear sister Lavinia's engagement to the villainous (and dreadfully dull!) Sir Waldo Windbourne, and she thinks that the famous libertine is just the man for the job.

Helena Reynolds haría lo que fuera por escapar de su vida en Londres, incluso aunque eso signifique irse hasta Greyfriar’s Abbey, en el norte de la costa de Devon, y casarse con un completo desconocido. Sin embargo, Justin Thornhill, ex capitán del ejército, puede ser cualquier cosa menos un héroe romántico, y eso a pesar de que no le falta atractivo. Justin ha pasado las dos últimas décadas construyendo su fortuna y luego encerrado en una prisión de la India, en la que lo torturaron.

A London deb and a military hero meet at a ball and fall in love. Years later, a chance meeting reveals the truth of the past and yet the impossibility of a future together. Can they surpass love's barriers the second time around?

Etta Moore expects nothing more from a Tuesday than another dull day in the office. But when her morning commute ends in Regency England, she is forced to accept the impossible: she and her ancestor Miss Henrietta Bainbridge – or 'Mad Hetty', as she's known amongst the ton – have switched bodies. Suddenly Etta and Hetty must get to grips with the new worlds they find themselves in. Two hundred years away from everything they've ever known, might Etta and Hetty have actually found a place where they each truly belong?

Evil is masquerading in the halls of Parliament, and Sir Bertrand Thorndike is tasked with investigating from the inside. With his new position as a member of the House of Commons, he has access to the power brokers of English government. His tactic is to listen and learn, careful not to reveal his true motives, and he’s quickly inducted into the mysterious Theban Club.

Honora Pemberton’s life has changed, and not for the better. Over the six months, nearly all her hair has fallen out, forcing her to hide beneath bonnets and wigs. The last place she wants to be is under the scrutinizing gaze of London Society. When her father surprises her with a London Season, Nora is less than enthusiastic. If her secret is to be discovered, surely London is where it will happen.

Slashing through French soldiers at Waterloo was easy compared to engaging marriage-hungry debutantes. Finding the perfect bride-to-be isn’t Viscount Linscott’s intention; he only needs a match to satisfy the demands of the man holding his income hostage. Does he choose a wife from his friend’s list or get ensnared by the demure deb? Following the rules has never been more difficult, especially with an aunt determined to parade Annabelle Greene in front of every septuagenarian. She doubts her ability to attract a single suitor, but as the season progresses, she may have to turn away two.

Der Marquess of Gulliver, Seth Mowbray, hat keine eigene Familie. Wenn er sich nicht in Gesellschaft seiner guten Freunde, des Dukes und der Duchess of Selkirk befindet, ertränkt er seine Einsamkeit, indem er sich den anrüchigen Dingen widmet, die das Leben zu bieten hat. Lady Constantine Hartley scheint sich den Regeln der Gesellschaft nicht beugen zu können. Zudem haben die gesellschaftlichen Zwänge ihr jedes Vergnügen genommen. Weshalb sich also abmühen? Sie hat beschlossen, den gesellschaftlichen Druck diese Saison zu ignorieren und sich einfach zu amüsieren.

It's not fair. Rakes are almost always given the benefit of the doubt, but debutantes who take the slightest misstep get sent to the country, which is where Lady Natalie Spencer is stuck after jilting her betrothed one week before the wedding. Frustrated with her banishment, in spite of trying to be a good girl all the time, she's ready and willing to take a few chances with her reputation.

Lady Asherton is proper, lovely, and . . . lost. Widowed and just turned thirty—her recent engagement promises an unexpected chance to become a mother at last. The Marquess of Rockingham is gorgeous, exciting, and loyal to his family. He's never met a woman he can't have and the world is at his feet. He is young—too young. She's engaged—to his uncle. Two unlikely lovers are faced with a choice. Risk everything and embrace the passion of a lifetime or give in to society's expectations and endure the ashes of regret?

Rose is a lady's maid–albeit an educated, opinionated, hard headed, and impetuous one. Roman Spencer stands to become one of England's most powerful earls. Sober and responsible, Viscount Darlington holds honor and duty above all else. Stumbling upon one another at a Christmas house party, the mismatched couple struggles to douse the smoldering attraction threatening to ignite between them. Will they succumb to society's dictates or give in to the power of an everlasting love?

After witnessing the miracle of birth, self-determined spinster Miss Penelope Crone is having second thoughts about swearing off marriage. She wants—no, she needs—to experience the blessed event herself. Dear God, she's practically thirty! Time is running out! Hugh Chesterton, Viscount Danbury, is relatively intelligent, good looking, unmarried, and most importantly, close at hand. With a little décolletage, a sway of the hips, and a few drinks of brandy, Penelope is certain she can extract a respectable offer. If only she'd accounted for the power of passion.

Lady Daphne could have her pick of husbands, but she has very particular requirements—namely, the older and more decrepit the better. Actually, knocking on death's door would be nice. Because while being a wife holds little appeal, being a widow sounds quite lovely.

Alex Cross, the Duke of "Ice" has earned the nickname given him by the ton. Having lost his family in a tragic accident a few years before, he is now cynical, blasé, and arrogant. The duke no longer expects happiness, but will not reject sensual pleasure if it is offered. After all, a man has needs . . . . . . none of which will be met, unfortunately, at this particular house party. For most of his fellow guests are elderly gossips and the entertainments thus far have been something of a snooze, really. He'll make his excuses and depart early.

Miss Sheena MacGregor had loved Camdyn Oaks, Earl of Irvine, once upon a time. How could she not fall for his charm, honeyed words, and seductive lips? When she found out it was all a ploy, his betrayal cut deep. Never would she be such a fool again. Camdyn Oaks had set out to charm secrets out of Miss Sheena MacGregor. Instead, she captivated him and stole his heart. Before Camdyn could explain, confess the truth, and beg for forgiveness, she walked away and refused to ever speak to him again.

Sophia Westcott has mourned her late husband for a respectable amount of time by society's standards. She was now a dowager Duchess and independent in her own right. She was Sophie. Her life on her own terms. Sinclair Montgomery was returning home. The second son, now the heir. He had mourned the passing of his brother as he travelled abroad. In all his wildest dreams Sin never imagined to be stunned so forcefully by a vision of beauty. And so captivated by the inner workings of another's mind.

Lady Cristiana Kendal sehnte sich nach Leidenschaft, nach einer flüchtigen Flucht aus ihrer einsamen Welt – bis eine gestohlene Nacht mit dem unwiderstehlichen Adam Brighton alles veränderte. Nun hütet sie ein Geheimnis, das sie um jeden Preis beschützen will: eine Tochter, geboren aus dieser leidenschaftlichen Begegnung, ein Kind, von dessen Existenz Adam niemals erfahren darf. Doch als der mächtige Duke of Danby Adam zur Weihnachtszeit nach Yorkshire befiehlt, zerbricht Cristianas sorgfältig gehütete Welt.