Balogh, MaryMareMagnum
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The Earl of Severn's question was simple enough. Would Miss Abigail Gardiner agree to become his wife? But a far more difficult question was why the most handsome and wealthy lord in London, with a ravishing mistress and his pick of the marriage mart, would want to wed a Miss Nobody like her. A Miss Nobody, to boot, who harbored a secret that could cover her with shame and fill a husband with horror. There was but one way for Abigail to find out what lay behind the Earl's proposal and what danger her dark past might pose. For better or worse, she had to say yes. Book
(Signet Regency Romance) All her life, Guinevere Holland has been overshadowed in her mother's affections by her twin brother, the Earl of Holybrooke. But when the Holland family takes a London town house for the Season, Guin's mother expects the young miss to make a suitable match, without considering whether she wishes to marry at all. A master at diplomacy, Sir Frederick Hawkesworth has fared less well in the politics of love. Then he meets Guin at a dinner party, and the shy beauty intrigues him ore than any of the incomparables of the ton. But it will take all the charm, wit, and savoir faire Sir Frederick can muster to convince Guin that she and no other is Cupid's choice for him. Book
Pooling their meager resources, Lady Cornelia Dagenham, her sister-in-law Aurelia, and their friend Liv Lacey arrive in London's Cavendish Square to spend a month at the home Liv has just inherited. But why anyone would show a fervent interest in purchasing the rundown property -- particularly the arrogant Viscount Bonham, who clearly could afford the finest of homes -- is a puzzle to Cornelia. His charms are undeniable, though -- and Cornelia finds her resistance to this mysterious stranger falling away...as a sparking passion clouds her view. But their affair may place her and her friends in danger as Harry Bonham sweeps her into the sparkling whirl of high society. Leading a double life as a code breaker for the Crown, Harry is a man of many secrets. Is it Cornelia whom he truly desires, or something hidden in the house on Cavendish Square? Book
Andrew Terwillger may be London's most notorious rogue, but even he is shocked to find beautiful Olivia Banning snooping about his bedroom--claiming to be looking for a ghost, no less! Captivated by her audacity, he lets caution give way to temptation.The moment their lips touch, they are discovered by a group of the ton's most respected matrons. Pressured to salvage her reputation through a proper wedding, Olivia and Andrew are brought unwillingly to the altar, each believing the worst of each other. Andrew, however, finds it more and more difficult to ignore his charming wife, and Olivia longs for the affection of the husband she has come to love. But just as their forced marriage is becoming a true romance, a mysterious presence begins causing mischief in their home... Book
At twenty-eight, Anne Guilfoyle is happily established as a spinster and a bluestocking, delighting her London friends with witticisms and intelligent observations on the political goings-on of the day. But when she is suddenly bereft of her fortune, she is forced to take up residence at Fevermere, the Cheshire farmhouse willed her by her great uncle. Isolated from London society and surrounded by farmland, with only her friend Maria for companionship, Anne finds her intelligence put to the test. She rapidly overcomes the shock brought about by the move and sets herself the task of learning everything she can about farming. Evenings prove rather dull, however, and Anne is obliged to invite some of her neighbors to dine -- the most notable guest being Mr. Henry Highet, who Anne quickly decides is a thick-witted country type, though admittedly rather handsome. But Anne's estimations of both country life and Henry Highet are about to undergo a dramatic change... Book
At four and twenty, with a sizable inheritance to boot, Miranda Trafford had refused every suitor. Her father hoped a lavish Season would soon change that! But a blizzard waylaid her trip to London, landing her in the arms of the notorious Lord Wendover. And though her indiscretion went only as far as lively conversation, Miranda received a most scandalous reputation! Her winning charms soon quieted clucking tongues...and her hand became most eagerly sought. Yet her thoughts kept returning to a country estate...and a most intriguing earl. Book
A resolute spinster at twenty-five, Abigail Weston is nonetheless determined to see her cherished younger sister wed to a man of Quality. But Abigail's lack of experience with the opposite sex means that she cannot allay her sister's fears about the marriage bed--unless she takes bold steps to learn what the intimacy between a man and a woman entails. Yet the one man in London qualified to teach her awakens temptation Abigail never anticipated--to experience each whispered pleasure for herself. James Stevens--wealthy, dissolute, and wholeheartedly bored by London society--believes nothing can shock him. While Abigail's request for a verbal explanation of the pleasures of the flesh is mildly surprising, what amazes James is his powerful reaction to her innocence and lush beauty. A sexual dalliance between them may bring untold carnal bliss, but anything more would ruin Abigail forever. And for the first time in his life, James suspects that mere physical intimacy pales in the face of true love. Book
Pierce Waverly, the Earl of Devonmont, has never forgiven his parents for inexplicably abandoning him to distant relatives as a child. Nevertheless, when he receives word that the stranger he calls "Mother" is gravely ill, the unabashed rogue makes a rare return to Montcliff, his country estate. There he finds that the woman is perfectly healthy,and that he has fallen for a cunning ruse crafted by her ladys companion, Mrs. Camilla Stuart. The lively vicars widow, too bright and beautiful not to arouse the scoundrel in Pierce, is determined to reconcile the Earl and Lady Devonmont. None of them can predict the secrets, both heartening and shocking, divulged between a mother and son, and between two lovers, each haunted by their pasts, that will make Christmas night at Montcliff one to remember,and the glorious night after, one to treasure for a lifetime. Book
(The DeWarenne Dynasty, 7) With her mother's passing, Alexandra Bolton gave up on love to take care of her family. Now, with the Bolton name in disgrace due to her father's profligate ways, marrying an elderly squire might be the only way to save her family from absolute ruin. But when she meets the infamous Duke of Clarewood, old dreams -- and old passions -- are awakened as never before. Yet she cannot accept his shocking proposition! He is the wealthiest, most powerful peer in the realm, and having witnessed the cold horror of marriage as a child, he has vowed never to wed. But Alexandra Bolton inflames him as no woman has ever done, and she also serves him his first rejection! Now Clarewood - who always gets what he wants -- will choose which rules to play by. But when passion finally brings them together, a terrible secret threatens to tear them apart Book
Marianne Pamberly thinks she's being clever by setting out to make a match in the coming season, but her handsome but lowborn best friend, a former stable hand, accuses her of being shallow and calculating. [Book 2 of 3 in the Flirtations Series] Book
Left alone on the family estate, headstrong Brien Weston has learned to manage for herself. But when she becomes too independent for her noble father's tastes, he orders an arranged marriage "for her own good." Taking matters into her own hands, Brien discovers that what makes a woman truly ineligible for marriage is marriage itself. So how does a woman acquire a husband . . . who won't really be a husband? Having rejected his own father's title and fortune, shipbuilder Aaron Durham vows to find a way to finance his dreams. But what is a charming scapegrace to do when a desperate young lady and a small fortune fall into his lap . . . with a shocking condition attached? One irresistible night of passion will change their destinies. Touch by touch, kiss by kiss, they fall deeper into a love large enough to span continents . . . strong enough to overcome deception . . . and sweet enough to make them forget that they have been. " Book
(Signet Regency Romance) Since her birth, Lady Jane Sinclair has been unofficially betrothed to Roger Hastings, heir to Trenton Abbey. But at twenty-five, Jane remains unmarried--and the rumors of Roger's liaison with the immodest Lady Horton have spread like wildfire. While out riding, she discovers her betrothed in a tryst among the flowers--and need not see the face of his lover to recognize the unlaced corset of Lady Horton. Jane is cut by his scandalous behavior, but Roger's rougish figure nonetheless torments her in her most private moments. But suddenly, Roger proposes--and though Jane is now assured of the husband she desires, Lady Horton's challenge threatens to destroy her fragile future with Roger before it begins. And even if she has never known the fiery passions of desire fulfilled, she knows she must lure Roger away from this wanton woman-if her tender love is to bloom. Book
Years ago, Lady Francesca St. Ives was divorced and cast out of her family--surrounded by rumors of a terrible scandal. Only her beloved Aunt Clarissa and Uncle John stood by her, taking her to their home in India. Now heiress to a large fortune and known as Lady Fanny Wentworth, she returns to England to make a new life for herself--without the help of a man. But as they board the ship in Calais, she and her aunt rescue a little girl named Charlotte from thieves... and meet the child's father, the very handsome--and arrogant--Colonel Sir Derek Sheldon. Lady Fanny is charmed by sweet, innocent Charlotte, even as she is irritated by the child's father. Then an illness traps Lady Fanny at the Sheldon estate and, as she recovers, sharing close quarters with him, sparks begin to fly. Now Fanny must make a difficult decision--for if she trusts the Colonel with her heart, she must also trust him with the scandalous secrets of her past.... Book
(Signet Regency Romance) Miss Sarah Baxter possessed both beauty and wit, but she knew that the Earl of Drakefield was after one thing only: the wealth he would gain when he made her his. Drakefield was the handsomest man Sarah had ever seen, but all she could see in him was everything she hated. Drakefield was a wastrel and rake to the core, with only his title to make her father command that she wed him. Sarah vowed to make this lord she loathed despise her in turn. She vowed as well to ignore his polished perfection. But in a game of deception with this master of seduction, keeping her vows proved to be heartbreakingly hard... Book
(Negligent Chaperone Series) All of London is raving about the newly arrived American, Emilia Highhart. She has beauty, charm, wit, and a hint of the exotic. Unfortunately, grace is decidedly not one of her virtues. Staircases, doors, even floors have proven her enemies, often leaving Emilia prostrate and mortified in a pile of muslin. Nevertheless, at her first ball, her dance card soon fills with the names of highly suitable men. But Emilia's eyes are on just one man - the one her aunt points out as the entirely unsuitable Lord Phillip... In fact, he isn't Lord Phillip. While Phillip, the heir, goes about spending the good family's funds, his identical twin, Devon, the spare, must attend society functions as Lord Phillip - all because of a few blasted minutes' age difference. Soon, both twins are vying for Emilia. And, under the not-so-watchful eye of Lady Palmerston, aunt and chaperon to the young lady, Emilia is unknowingly courted by two different men with the same face! But only one of them is the love of her life... Book
Alden Granville, Viscount Gracechurch, bet everything he owned in a card game--and lost. Now, his only hope is to accept his opponents" final, fateful wager: he must bed the mysterious Mistress Juliet Seton--otherwise he is well and truly ruined. Book
At twenty-four, Miss Phillida Morgan is comfortable in her spinsterhood. Yet if she must wed, she intends to choose well. Alas, most of the ton's candidates are bores, poseurs, or both. So Phillida enlists her abigail's assistance, for who better to gauge a man's character than his servants? But her strategy flies out the window when she encounters handsome Lucas Strathedene, a legendary rake who is definitely not marriage material. If only he weren't possessed of a delicious wit. If only she could remain sensible and rein in her runaway heart. Book
A gentleman from the top his handsome head to the tip of his polished boots, Lord Jonathan Longe always managed to be nearby when Patricia needed rescuing- be it from a fallen horse or an odious dance partner. Then she heard the horrible truth. Her handy hero was Lord Longshanks- the coward whose long legs carried him away from the battlefield while others--like her brother-were gravely wounded. How confounding it was that such a vile soul would continue to prove himself so kindhearted and heroic. Worse, how long could she loathe a man for whom she was falling quite hopelessly in love? Book
Regally beautiful, Lady Alexandra Wilton has refused to wed without love. She will not compromise--until her father dies and his shocking will reveals that Alexandra will lose everything unless she marries his heir. Much to everyone's surprise, the next earl is an upstart, a fiery Highlander just as outraged at the prospect of wedding a frosty Englishwoman as Alexandra is at the very idea of bedding him. But for this romantic lady, the unexpected is about to happen...an explosive meeting of two strong-willed forces that will change everything she believes about desire and her own heart. Book
'I wish,' Philadelphia Smith said wistfully, 'that something would happen to me.' Nothing ever happened to Philadelphia until she made that wish one fine autumn evening, Her dreams came true that very night when she got more attention than she bargained for: Jamie, her handsome fiance, was tired of waiting to marry her. He was going to jilt Philadelphia that evening - or was she going to jilt him? Mr. Artherton, her rich and jaded neighbor, was enchanted by her fresh young beauty. The more he attempted to console the weeping, distraught Philadelphia, the more he wanted to seduce her. Ferdy, Mr. Atherton's gambling companion, was the blackest sheep in the noblest of families. He had designs on Philadelphia - every one of them evil." Book
Here is a wondrous new collection of original stories from five acclaimed Regency authors. Each tale celebrates the sweetness and excitement of a summer romance -- as handsome lords, bewitching ladies, and devilish rogues come together in revelry and scandal. These are enchanting stories about love and lovers that will always be in season. [1] Heath, Sandra -Brighton Betrothals (2] McRae, Melinda - A Country Wedding (3) Walsh, Sheila - Midsummer Masquerade (4) Dolan, Charlotte Louise- A Summer Escapade (5) Balogh, Mary -The Treasure Hunt Book
Sir Jason Hunter could not let a young widow fall into ruin when he could so easily help. His intentions were purely honorable, but then the lady herself surprised him with an offer of a carte blanche! Helen Marlowe's despicable brother had left her nearly penniless, and she knew that becoming Jason's mistress was the only practical solution. She told herself the decision was made with her head, not her heart, and had nothing to do with the way this notorious rake made her feel--or the look in his eyes that promised such heady delights.... Book
She had no doubt that the gentleman could kiss the truth from her lips! Candace Stafford could hardly turn her back on an injured man. But in aiding the young rascal, she discovered a formidable opponent: Edward Croyden, whose persistent charm put her in quite a predicament. For the injured rake was desperate she keep his whereabouts secret, and Croyden was equally determined to seduce his location out of her. A daughter of scandal herself, she realized she was in the midst of a real imbroglio. Perhaps Croyden was not the villain she had first thought, but he was dangerous to her in other ways, leaving her torn between her promise to one man and her desire to surrender more than her secret to the other.... Book
In this exhilarating new trilogy from New York Times bestselling author Jane Feather, a trio of spirited sisters secretly run a thriving matchmaking service. But these three good catches of impeccable pedigree have little interest in matrimony themselves--until, one by one, they meet their matches. Constance Duncan may be the eldest of three sisters, but she has more important things on her mind than finding a husband--for herself, at any rate. Through the Personals services of her popular newspaper, The Mayfair Lady, Constance connects lonely hearts. But her own heart lies in her work, and nothing will distract her from it--until she finds herself irresistibly drawn to a man of disastrously different views. Max Ensor is a politician whose outmoded attitudes outrage her--even as his powerful presence intrigues her. Clearly there is only one thing to do with such an exasperating man: convert him! Little does Constance know that Max has the same plan in mind for her.... What follows is a fiercely passionate duel in which two headstrong people discover that, differences or not, sometimes one gender cannot--will not--do without the other. Book
(Signet Regency Romance) In America, Judith Bosworth had always assumed love and marriage went hand in hand. But that vision of wedded bliss faded when the upright man of honor she adored disappeared at sea. Now in Regency London, Judith discovered that both marriage and men were cut of different cloth. The man who asked for her hand was Sir Stacy Warfield, the most handsome, charming, and notorious lord in the realm. And all too quickly Judith learned that he was offering her his title in return for his freedom from fidelity. Practicality told her to say yes. Pride told her to say no. And her senses reeled in disarray as her betraying heart began to play her false each time she got close to this maddening gentleman who promised not to be true.. Book