Determined to find a husband, Miss Eleanor “Nell” Bowman attends a ball put on by the Duchess of Greycliffe, fondly referred to as the Duchess of Love. But she roundly dismisses the suitors the matchmaking hostess has invited on her behalf. For it’s the duchess’ dashing son Ned, Lord Edward, who long ago captured Nell’s heart-and roused her desire. All it takes is a pair of conveniently misplaced silky red bloomers to set the handsome widower’s gaze on this unusual girl who is clearly more than meets the eye . . . After more than a year of mourning, Ned longs to finally start anew. At first glance, the birthday ball his mother has thrown in his honour is decidedly lacking in suitable mistresses. But he senses something unexpectedly alluring beneath the veil of Nell’s plain exterior-something she’s anxious to reveal, and the lonely Lord is incapable of denying . . .

The “fallen” ladies of Puddledon Manor’s Benevolent Home are restoring their reputations-and their future prospects-by operating their very own brewery and alehouse . . .

As the founder of the Home, Josephine Smyth-Waters is determined to be there for the women who need her. But when those same women conspire to accept an invitation on her behalf, she finds herself suddenly on the way to the christening party of the Earl of Darrow’s baby. Guests at the party include her friends and former partners Pen and Caro-and Edward Russell, Duke of Grainger, the Home’s generous benefactor and the man she’s been writing to for months. While Jo decidedly does not have marriage on the mind, the duke’s handsome looks and charming words are enough to make the lovely widow a little reckless . . .

Even after a year, the title of “duke” still sits strangely on Edward Russell’s shoulders. When Edward encounters Jo-capable, fun, and utterly irresistible-he’s delighted to find someone he truly connects with. A trick of fate has placed them on two different paths . . . but Edward is beginning to realize that perhaps he’s not the kind of man who does the expected thing after all . . .
Contains mature themes.

Two possible futures loom before Miss Anne Davenport. The first option: sharing an unhappy home with her father and soon-to-be stepmother. The second: a life of independence at the Spinster House, if only her friend Cat would vacate the premises and marry the Duke of Hart. A well-placed whisper about the pair’s secret tryst might speed the course of true love. But the duke’s stubborn cousin poses an obstacle-a ridiculously handsome, very persuasive obstacle . . .
Nate, Marquess of Haywood, has spent his life looking out for the duke, hoping to stave off a family curse. The only way to keep his cousin alive is to keep him single. That means convincing the intriguing Miss Davenport that her lovely lips could be put to far better use than gossiping. Kissing, for instance. In fact, Nate is beginning to hope that Miss Davenport’s destiny lies not in the Spinster House at all, but with him.Contains mature themes.

Era un dia muy caluroso y a Venus Collingswood le apetecia darse un bano en el estanque. pero no queria que se le mojara el vestido. Total, ninguno de los habitantes del pequeno Little Huffington iba a pasar por ahi. Ademas, ese era el entorno perfecto donde pergenar un plan para que su hermana Afrodita, un raton de biblioteca, conociera y se enamorara del nuevo duque de Greycliffe, que llegaria a tomar posesion de sus tierras dentro de una semana. Andrew Valentine, duque de Greycliffe, jamas se imagino que llegar una semana antes de lo previsto a su casa levantara tanto revuelo. El ama de llaves le confunde con su primo. En realidad, tener la oportunidad de no ser duque por un tiempo le apetece. Puede servirle para interrogar a la encantadora y pequena ninfa a la que ha descubierto nadando en su estanque? eso si es capaz de articular una sola palabra.

Kit, the Marquis of Ashton, is in a sticky wicket. He married young and for love-how naïve. He discovered his mistake the very day of his wedding, but he is saddled now with a wife he’s reluctant to trust. And however much evidence he gathers against faithless Jess, he can’t seem to prove her guilt to the final judge-his foolish heart.
Jess knows she’s bobbled her marriage, however innocently. A fairytale wedding makes no difference if she hasn’t got the marquis charmed to show for it. Well, she’s had enough of accidental encounters with naked gentlemen and near misses explaining things to her husband. It’s time to buck up and go win her man back-even if she has to fight very dirty indeed.Contains mature themes.

Frances Hadley has managed her family’s estate for years. So why can’t she request her own dowry? She’ll have to go to London herself and knock some sense into the men interfering in her life. With the nonsense she’s dealt with lately, though, there’s no way she’s going as a woman. A pair of breeches and a quick chop of her red curls, and she’ll have much less to worry about . . .
Jack Valentine, third son of the famous Duchess of Love, is through being pursued by pushy young ladies. One particularly determined miss has run him out of his own house party. Luckily the inn has one bed left-Jack just has to share with a rather entertaining red-headed youth. Perhaps the two of them should ride to London together. It will make a pleasant escape from his mother’s matchmaking melodrama!

The day was as hot as the pond was inviting. It’s not as if anyone in
Little Huffington was going to happen upon a secluded vale on the Duke
of Greycliffe’s lands. And Venus Collingswood didn’t want to get her
shift all wet. It was the perfect setting in which to plan her lovely
bookworm of a sister’s betrothal to the mysterious new duke arriving
seven days hence. If only she had a suitable accomplice . . .Andrew
Valentine, Duke of Greycliffe, never thought arriving at his own
household a week early would cause so much trouble. The housekeeper
thinks he’s his own cousin. Actually, the chance to not be the duke for a
while is a pleasant opportunity indeed. It might even help him
interrogate the delectable little nymph he’s discovered swimming in his
pond-if he can manage to get a word in edgewise . . .

The “fallen” ladies of Puddledon Manor’s Benevolent Home are determined to rise above scandal-and forge a sparkling new future operating their own brewery and alehouse . . .
With Christmas around the corner, Miss Caroline Anderson hoped to persuade a London tavern owner to carry the Home’s Widow’s Brew-only to discover the dastard was more interested in her ankles than her ale! To her further annoyance, her stagecoach back to Little Puddledon is waylaid by louts and a snow-covered ditch. Amid a nasty storm, Caro seeks shelter at a nearby estate-only to be greeted by Viscount Oakland, a.k.a. Nick, her brother’s childhood friend-and her schoolgirl crush. Now he’s the half-dressed host of what is clearly a holiday bacchanal. Still, his house is irresistibly warm . . .

Ever the free spirit, Nick has invited the wilder gentleman of the ton, and an assortment of London’s lightskirts, to celebrate Christmas in a more traditional, pagan fashion. So, he’s surprised to find Caro at his door. Now, with a blizzard raging, he must take her in-despite his fear she won’t take to his guests, and worse, upend his party. But she may surprise him-and upend his life . . .
Contains mature themes.

Tell Me What You Want
New to London society and rather . . . awkward . . . Lady Grace Belmont would just as soon hide behind the palm trees as dance with a man she doesn’t know. But Baron Dawson is on the hunt for a wife. Grace’s generous curves and remarkable height do not intimidate him. In fact, it would be more accurate to describe his reaction to the charming newcomer as lust.
Before Grace can so much as gather her thoughts, she finds herself in his arms, committing one shocking impropriety after another. The Baron’s devilish attractiveness-to say nothing of his splendid muscles-is simply impossible to resist. Her beloved aunt and chaperone advises patience, but Grace is not about to listen. The handsome baron is whispering such delightful things in her ear . . .
Contains mature themes.

For an American woman, a bad day of traveling turns into a compromising morning when she wakes up beside a naked nobleman in this Regency romance.
The Surprise of Her Life
Sophisticated. Scandalous. In fact, Miss Sarah Hamilton, a proper Philadelphian, finds London society altogether shocking. How can it be that she has awakened from her innocent slumber to find herself in bed next to a handsome-and exceedingly naked-man? The laughing onlookers standing in the doorway are no help whatsoever and surely this amorous lunatic cannot be a duke, as he claims. She is compromised-though she most certainly will not marry him!
The Sweetest Moment of His
James, the Duke of Alford, is enchanted by his unexpected bedmate-and not at all afraid of her pink-cheeked fury. True, the circumstances and place of their meeting are most unusual, but the spirited American who’s pummeling him with a pillow is an incomparable beauty. If Sarah will only listen to his perfectly reasonable explanation, James is sure that he can capture her heart . . . forever.
Contains mature themes.

He Took Her By Surprise
When a naked earl climbs through the window into her bedchamber, Lady Elizabeth Runyon does the proper thing: She screams. Loudly. And then . . . well, Lizzie has had enough of being proper. She wishes to be bold. Wanton, even. She won’t be commanded to put on her nightgown. Just this once, she will be absolutely daring . . .
She Returned The Favor
Robert Hamilton, Earl of Westbrooke, has no intention of being tricked into marriage by a detestable female, and if he has to flee naked across a rooftop, he will. Jolly good there’s an open window waiting-as well as an undressed, slightly drunk, and alluringly beautiful Lady Elizabeth. Oh dear. If they are caught together, he might have to marry her. The idea is delicious . . . and the temptation is irresistible . . .
Contains mature themes.

He Couldn’t Refuse
John Parker-Roth cannot believe that marriage is necessary for his happiness. He would far rather pursue his interest in horticulture, but if one day he should find a female who shared his passion for flowers-a level-headed, calm sort of female-he might reconsider. Certainly the lovely young woman who has just tumbled into his lap will not do, as she possesses neither of those admirable qualities. Yet Miss Margaret Peterson does have many things in her favor. To begin with, she is a true English rose, blushing a delectable pink. And she is not entirely clothed. Her full mouth begs to be kissed. If only she would not wriggle so . . . oh, dear. He cannot ignore the sudden vision of her in his bed, but he must.
What? Is Meg actually asking him to kiss her? Well, well, well. John Parker-Roth is a gentleman, first and foremost. And he cannot turn down a lady’s request . . .
Contains mature themes.

Indiscretion Is Just The Beginning . . .
One night of slight overindulgence-oh, all right, he was drunk-and Stephen Parker-Roth finds he must betroth himself to prevent yet another scandal. But his “intended” is lovely, a redheaded beauty under her horrendous, unfashionable bonnet, and before long, he’s congratulating himself on compromising such an excellent candidate-and anticipating what other naughtiness they’ll get caught at before the wedding . . .
Lady Anne Marston has long since given up any thought of marriage. That is the price she pays for the mistakes of her past. But one little conversation with a handsome rogue should never have led to a sham engagement. Even if it did end in a rather shocking kiss . . . in broad daylight . . . on the front step of London’s premier gossip. Now, trapped between a secret and a lie, Anne must somehow disentangle herself from this charming, maddening man before the truth comes out-or her heart gives in . . .
Contains mature themes.

Lords and Ladies can make strange bedfellows . . .
The viscount’s house party promises to be one of the season’s highlights, and Lord and Lady Kilgorn are delighted to attend. If only the long-estranged couple had realized they were both invited-and assigned to the same bedchamber . . .
Lady Kilgorn did not travel miles from her comfortable home to share a too-small room with the handsome Scottish scoundrel she’d married far too young-and far too eagerly! And the last thing Lord Kilgorn needs is to be teased by the sight of his ever more beautiful wife! But as the weekend progresses, the pair will discover there are some fires even time cannot put out . . .
Contains mature themes.

The Man Is Practical
As marriage proposals go, Charles Draysmith’s suit is as romantic as the moors in December. Emma Peterson might be only a vicar’s daughter, and he the new Marquis of Knightsdale, and perhaps he would rather marry her than endure the marriage mart. But when he suggests how much he’ll enjoy securing an heir, well, a lady can only endure so much.
But The Lady Is Passionate
There’s something about a woman throwing pottery at a man that piques his interest. Perhaps his proposal lacks grace, Charles thinks. But it does seem a perfect solution. He acquires a wife; his young charges have the mother they so desperately need, and Emma gains security and position. You see? Simple. Practical. Sensib-oh no, not the ceramic dog . . . He will have to confess the truth to calm her down. And the truth is, he’s madly in love . . .
Contains mature themes.

USA Today bestselling author Sally MacKenzie delights again with this perfect confection of romance, intrigue, sexiness, and humor . . .
An Invitation To Sin
Josephine Atworthy is shocked by the goings-on at her rich neighbor’s house party. Quite shocked. But her demure charm beguiles a mysterious nobleman, who begs a kiss-then another. And in a twinkling, they may be falling head over heels in love . . .
Contains mature themes.

The Naked Truth . . .
After eight Seasons in London, Lady Jane Parker-Roth is ready to quit the dull search for a husband in favor of more exciting pursuits. So when she encounters an intruder in her host’s townhouse, she’s not about to let the scoundrel escape. Until she discovers she’s wrestling a viscount-Edmund Smyth, the one noble she wouldn’t mind meeting in the dark. And when their struggle shatters a randy statue of the god Pan, even more mischief ensues . . .
Edmund was indeed searching for evidence of a scandal, but the shocking clues inside the nude statue are far from what he expected. The same can be said of Jane, who shows a talent for interfering in his affairs. And as his quest becomes more than a little improper, he finds the impetuous Lady has a talent for that as well . . .
Contains mature themes.

Kit, marques de Ashton, esta metido en un lio. Se caso joven y por amor, que romantico. Se dio cuenta de su error el mismo dia de la boda y ahora le han endilgado una esposa en la que no se puede confiar. Jessica sabe que ha puesto en peligro su matrimonio, aunque haya sido inocentemente. Bien, ya ha tenido bastante de encuentros accidentales con caballeros desnudos y echa de menos tener la oportunidad de explicar lo sucedido a su marido. Ha llegado el momento de levantar el animo y recuperarle como sea.

Decidida a encontrar marido, la senorita Eleanor, Ellie Bowman, asiste a un baile organizado por la duquesa de Greycliffe, a la que todos llaman con carino <>. Sin embargo, no hace caso de ninguno de los caballeros a los que la anfitriona ha invitado precisamente pensando en ella. En realidad, quien le interesa es su elegante hijo, Ned, lord Edward, que ya hace tiempo le robo el corazon? y la hizo arder de deseo. Es Sir Reginald, el gato ladron de la duquesa, el que le ayuda a hacerse visible al atractivo viudo cuando deja su culote rojo de seda entre los almohadones de la cama de Ned. Despues de cuatro anos de luto, Ned no quiere encontrar una esposa. A primera vista, el baile de cumpleanos que su madre ha organizado en su honor no le aporta ninguna candidata interesante. Sin embargo, surge en el un sentimiento inesperado por alguien a quien ya conoce bien, Ellie, que de pronto invade sus suenos y que lo hace de la manera mas escandalosa.

Frances Hadley ha sacado adelante la hacienda familiar ella sola durante anos. Asi que, ?por que no puede reclamar su propia dote? Para conseguirla, decide viajar a Londres y meter en la cabeza de su hermano y del administrador un poco de sentido comun. Sin embargo, para una mujer joven y guapa un viaje asi resulta peligroso por lo que Frances se disfrazara de hombre para tener algo menos de lo que preocuparse. Jack Valentine, el tercer hijo de la famosa duquesa del Amor, no deja de esquivar a jovencitas insistentes. Por suerte, en la posada encuentra una habitacion libre: lo unico es que tendra que compartirla con un joven pelirrojo bastante entretenido. Tal vez ambos deberian cabalgar juntos hasta llegar a Londres. !Eso le libraria del melodrama casamentero que le ha organizado su madre!

Scandal does not define the “fallen” ladies of Puddledon Manor’s Benevolent Home. Instead, it’s a recipe for an intoxicating new future as the women combine their talents-to operate their own brewery and alehouse . . .

When Penelope Barnes arrived at the Home with her young daughter, she discovered a knack for horticulture-and for cultivating the hops needed to produce a superlative pint. She put her scandalous affair with Harry Graham firmly in the past, along with the wrenching pain she felt when he went off to war. After all, she’d always known a farmer’s daughter had no future with an earl’s son. Now she has the pleasant memory of their passion, and she has little Harriet . . .

Harry went off to fight for the Crown unaware that his delightful interlude with his childhood friend had permanent consequences. Now he’s back in England, catapulted into the title by his brother’s untimely death. He sorely misses his former life of unfettered adventure, so when he has reason to explore Little Puddledon, he jumps at the chance. But what he finds there is something-and someone-he never knew he’d lost, and a once forbidden love whose time has come, if only he can persuade Pen he’s home to stay . . .
Contains mature themes.

Miss Isabelle Catherine Hutting would rather be lounging in the library than circling the ballroom in search of a husband any day. So when Cat hears that the town’s infamous Spinster House is open for a new resident, she jumps at the chance to put all this marriage business behind her. But first she must make arrangements with her prospective landlord, Marcus, the Duke of Hart-the most handsome man she’s ever seen, and the only man who’s ever impressed her in the least.
With her wit, independent spirit, and great beauty, Marcus can’t help but be stirred by Cat. It’s terribly unfortunate that he’s not looking to marry, given the centuries-old curse that left his family with the Spinster House to begin with. No duke shall live to see his heir’s birth. But is there a chance the curse could be broken-in true fairy-tale fashion-by an act of true love?

Miss Jane Wilkinson couldn’t be more delighted when her two best friends marry, creating a much-desired vacancy at the Spinster House. For the first time in her twenty-eight years, Jane can be free of her annoying older brother and enjoy complete solitude-with the exception of the Spinster House cat, Poppy. If only Jane’s unruly thoughts didn’t keep drifting to handsome Alex, Earl of Evans, in the most
un-spinsterlike ways . . .
Though jilted once, Alex has always intended to marry and raise a family. Now that his two closest friends have tied the knot, he is more determined than ever to find a wife. If only it wasn’t the intriguing Miss Jane Wilkinson that his heart-as well as the rest of him-desired. Not only does she appear uninterested in marriage, it’s clear she’s the managing sort. And yet, despite Alex’s fiercely independent spirit, the idea of being managed by her is quite appealing. Now if he can only convince her to give up her beloved Spinster House in favor of a far more pleasurable home-in his arms . . .
Contains mature themes.