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(Breconridge Brothers series ) Lord Geoffrey Fitzroy leads a charmed existence. As the second son of the Duke of Breconridge, he has none of the responsibilities of his older brother and all of the advantages, leaving handsome Geoffrey free to enjoy his rakish pursuits. And pursue them he does, leaving hearts fluttering all over London. But one night, at a ball brimming with high society's most sought-after beauties, only one truly intrigues him: the regal, aloof, and mysterious Miss Serena Carew. Magnificently dressed and wearing jewels befitting a queen, the lady is considered the prize of the season: a noble-born heiress raised in India. But even as Geoffrey's fascination grows, Serena deflects his curiosity -- and with good reason. Serena's exotic past contains a perilous secret that could destroy her. Yet her plan to live in safe solitude is thwarted by her hungry heart, and soon Geoffrey's passionate seduction finds her blissfully bedded -- and wed. Will her deception destroy her chance at happiness as Geoffrey's wife? Or will the devotion of her new husband bring out the hidden truth of her undying love? Book
(A Zebra Regency Romance) Aristocratic Alessandra di Tassio had learned her lesson in love only too well, and now, at one-and-twenty, was no longer given to giddy swoons and foolish romantic yearnings. So when Harry Dudley, Sixth Earl of Milverton, offered for her band, Alessa felt duty-bound to accept. After all, be was the most spotlessly respectable and utterly unromantic man she bad ever met! Yet never did she dream that a sensible alliance would soon flame into something far more passionate--or that her handsome husband's tender kisses would so completely capture her heart.The Earl of Milverton had wed for one reason only: to produce an heir to carry on the distinguished family name. Love didn't even enter into it. But now this marriage of convenience was proving most inconvenient. And all because of his well-bred wife, whose captivating charms drove him to near-distraction! But when an age-old secret embroiled Harry and his new bride in a royal scandal that endangered his title and very life, it was Alessa who showed him bow love could ensnare even the most jaded of hearts. Book
Three Regency romances in a single volume [1] Cecily " When Cecily appeared on the stage, the questions started. Who was she; could she be an innocent; was she an adventuress? No one asked these questions with more concern than the Honorable Robert Ranleigh, the handsome, aristocratic leader of London male society. For Cecily actually claimed to be his distant relative, and begged him to come to her aid." [2] Georgina "After shutting the door in the face of her latest and most eligible suitor 'Miss Georgina Powers announced that spinsterhood was preferable to a life with a dimwit twice her age. Her very displeased grandmother, Lady Mercer, ships her off to distant relations in the wilds of Ireland, where sheer boredom would force her to reflect on her folly. To the surprise of both Georgina and her disapproving grandmama, the Emerald Isle yielded the roguish Mr. Shannon, a handsome Irishman with a most scandalous past. Georgina is sure to set the ton on its ear with her choice of a groom... but for all the wrong reasons! "[3] Lydia: '"On his arrival at one of his recently inherited estates, the Fourth Viscount Northover is surprised to learn that a family from Louisiana have made themselves at home there. In his library he meets Miss Lydia Leyland, who engagingly confides that she has come to England to secure a rich husband. Amused, Lord Northover watches Lydia scheme and flirt with various wealthy men as the Leylands set out to assault London society - always at hand to pull her out of the scrapes into which her forthrightness and charm precipitate her." 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
Headmistress Charlotte Gregory, while walking down the streets of London, encounters an enigmatic man named Finch who takes her on an exciting adventure through the glittering world of the ton when he asks for her help in infiltrating a ring of French spies Book
(Signet Regency Romance) The Duke of Carlyle's plans for a marriage between his daughter, Lady Gemma Monteith, and the wealthy John Deleyan are threatened by Gemma's preference for Captain George Godwin, her childhood sweetheart 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
(Masquerade, No. 66) he was to become Lady Windlow...But Miss Louisa Parke was not at all pleased by the prospect - despite the fact that Lord Windlow was one of the most handsome and eligible bachelors in London. Maybe if she'd had some say in the matter, thought Louisa, she'd have felt differently. But she had not. The rigid rules of Regency England dictated that she and Lord Windlow marry...all because an innocent set of circumstances had caused him to compromise her. Silently Louisa swore she'd make Lord Windlow regret that compromise! Ex-Library
An account of the Arab dynasty founded in 1711 that held the throne of Tripoli for 125 years. Index. 14 illustrations, two maps and an illustration in the text.
(Candlelight Regency #716)No one knew the secret sorrows of Agatha Trimble. To all, she was the paid companion of Lord Winthrop's spoiled daughter, sworn to see the newly orphaned Cecilie through her first London season before making any future plans. Then suddenly fate delivered them both into the hands of the Earl of Denby, Cecilie's new guardian--and the everlasting flame Agatha had tried to extinguish from her heart. Five years ago he had deserted her without a word. Now she was in his grasp again, knowing he would never let her go. He vowed to make her his once more. But how could she ever trust him again? Book
Reginald Mason is wealthy, refined, and, by all accounts, a gentleman. However, he is not a gentleman by birth, a factor that pains him and his father, Bernard Mason, within the Regency society that upholds station over all else. That is, until an opportunity for social advancement arises, namely Lady Annabelle Ashton. Daughter of the Earl of Havercroft, a neighbor and enemy of the Mason family, Annabelle finds herself disgraced by a scandal. Besmirched by shame, the earl is only too happy to marry Annabelle off to anyone willing to have her. Though Bernard wishes to use Annabelle to propel his family up the social ladder, his son does not wish to marry her, preferring instead to live the wild, single life he is accustomed to. With this, Bernard serves his son an ultimatum: marry Annabelle, or make do without family funds. Having no choice, Reginald consents, and enters into a hostile engagement in which the prospective bride and groom are openly antagonistic, each one resenting the other for their current state of affairs. So begins an intoxicating tale rife with dark secrets, deception, and the trials of love -- a story in which very little is as it seems. Book
(Signet Regency Romance) Beautiful and spirited Jane Stanfield had made her choice between her two childhood friends, the dashing Lord Langston and the devoted Stephen Middleton. She had chosen to listen to Langston's impassioned proposal and turned her back on Stephen's gentle sweetness. That was before her family's ruin wrecked her marriage plans. That was before she was reduced to being paid companion to Langston's mother while Langston himself had to hunt a wealthy wife in the marriage mart. Now Stephen had returned from abroad a new man, determined this time to get what he wanted. And Langston refused to let her love any man but him. Which left Jane to choose once again--having learned all too well that the last thing in the world she could trust was her heart.... Book
Sir Edward Fairmount had decided had decided that his daughter Valeria must marry Perry Adaire. Despite her own opposition to the match, Sir Edward took her to Vienna, where Perry's regiment was stationed, to make sure the betrothal took place. In Vienna, the Peace Congress was in progress, and amidst the intrigue and excitement, love touched Valeria at last. But it was not love for Perry. Valeria had lost her heart to a man who seemed to have no heart of his own. 224p. Ffep missing, else fine 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
(Applegate Sisters) When Adrian Carter, Viscount Weller, comes across an unconscious woman in the rain, his attempts to aid her land them in a compromising position. Now, with her reputation ruined, Madeline has no choice but to accept Adrian's marriage proposal-and face the secrets from his past that could tear them apart forever. Book
(Guardians) Laird of an ancient Scottish clan, Duncan Macrae also possesses the secret powers of the Guardians--humans with mystical abilities to control nature's forces and see into the hearts of others. Duncan has sworn to use his abilities for the greater good, but duty is eclipsed when he meets the dazzling, independent English widow Gwyneth Owens.Though Gwynne's father was a Guardian, she believes that she has inherited only her mother's beauty, not her father's power. Then one kiss from the dangerously alluring Duncan ignites a passion that shakes her to the soul--and reveals a looming catastrophe that threatens both their nations. Only by becoming Duncan's wife, and ultimately betraying the man she loves, can she avert disaster. As fate casts them onto opposing sides, Gwynne and Duncan must push their powers and passions beyond the most forbidden limits if they are to save their love--and secure the future. Book
Married young to a charming but improvident army officer, Eve Hawthorne was widowed with little left except for a few extravagant trifles. Desperate to avoid her domineering stepmother, she accepts employment as chaperone to the Earl of Stewkesbury's American cousins. Who better than a levelheaded widow to remind these young girls that they no longer live on a frontier? But when she flirts with a handsome stranger who turns out to be the earl's brother Fitz, Eve worries she's given the wrong impression. Trying to prove herself responsible - with Fitz challenging her at every turn - is hard enough, but a blackmailer with an interest in Eve's prior marriage proves far more troubling. With the earl away, Eve can turn only to Fitz for help. But dare she confide in him, when getting too close to this confirmed bachelor might risk her heart to his alluring ways? Book
Alternative title : Caro: The Fatal Passion: The Life of Lady Caroline Lamb. "The young lady was Lady Caroline Lamb. wife of William Lamb. The young man was the literary lion of English Society Lord George Byron. TheIrs was the most tempestuous and tragic affair of the flamboyant Regency era.336p. bibliography. index/ Test neat and complete,slight damage to covers repaired. Book
Miss Gillian Harwell was sure that getting caught in a compromising position would thwart her family's scheme to marry her off for money. However, her plan worked all too well--with her reputation ruined, her only recourse was to wed Viscount Carlton Avery, a lonely widower with three unruly children. And it wasn't long before Gillian found her attempts to help her new family sparking a most surprising romance... Book
Shameless rogues who'll do anything to captivate the women they crave. Willing ladies stolen by desire, seduced into risking it all. An unforgettable new novel of wicked pasts and secrets--the first in the Bridal Pleasure series Book
[Harlequin Regency Romance No. 31180] The third book in the Thackery Jewels series SHE had expected an heirloom but all she got was the headache! Wed and widowed four times, Lady Udora Middlesworth was quite certain she'd experienced all. This became patently untrue as she was charged with the guardianship of The Thackery Jewels: Amythest, Emerald and Topaz, three of the mangiest mudlarks she'd ever beheld. Too much of a handful, Udora decided to hire on Aaron Bently who had volunteered his help. Little was Udora to know that having done so, she had leapt from the fat into the fire! Book
Lady Sophia Bryant had no intention of ever marrying. However, her own parents had been estranged for some fourteen years, and her one desire was to bring them together again in love. Surely, if she were to announce her betrothal -- even a false one -- they would be forced to see each other at last. Lord Francis Sutton was perfect for such deceit. Devilishly handsome and a notorious rake, he was always agreeable to games of passion, especially those in which he had nothing to fear and nothing to lose. The trap was set... if only Lady Sophia could keep her foolish heart from falling prey to her brilliant snares... Book
A love that cannot be bought or sold proves to be the greatest gift of all, in this heartwarming classic that demonstrates once again why New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh is among the most celebrated authors of historical romance. Weddings are supposed to be joyous occasions - especially when a couple seems as well matched as Randolph Pierce, Earl of Falloden, and his bride-to-be, Eleanor Transome. Ellie brings to the marriage a vast dowry, while Falloden, though distant, is handsome, tremendously desirable, and possessed of a title most young ladies can only dream of sharing. Yet Ellie is not most young ladies. She knows that she must honor her dear father's dying wish for her to wed the proud earl, but she dreads a lifetime in a union without love - and how can Falloden claim to love her when he married her only for her fortune As Christmas descends upon the Falloden manor, the warmth of the season may yet melt away the trappings of duty and wealth, leaving behind only a man and a woman destined for each other's arms. Book
"In this new approach to Jane Austen"s personal experience and artistic usage of Bath, Maggie Lane investigates the rich diversity of scene and occupation which made the place so powerful an influence upon the novelist"s imagination." 104P. ILLUS NOTES MAP INDEX Book
Miss Elizabeth Rossiter was finished with love forever - after a disastrous episode that had left her with a broken heart and a reputation that would be ruined should her scandalous secret be revealed. She had sought safety by fleeing her proper station in society to take a position as companion to the daughter of a wealthy family far from London, where Elizabeth's beauty and wit had once so brightly shown. But now her hope of a safe haven was shattered. To her horror, the one man in the world she hoped never to see again appeared in this rural retreat. Robert Denning, the handsome, faithless Marquis of Hetherington, had made a mockery of her dreams before - and now was working his old magic and mischief in her life once more... Book