Cirrus@Austlit

'Colin Lyre, recently inherited 10th Duke of Lincoln, has been told his whole life that he is superfluous to his family.

'When he must deal with the responsibility and stress that comes with his new title, he flounders rather badly. He is determined do his ‘duty’’ and marry an ‘appropriate Duchess.’

'Life throws Colin’s plans wayward when he rescues the beautiful Annabelle from a ball. She makes him realize how much better his life could be, but he doesn’t know if he truly deserves such happiness.

Annabelle wants nothing to do with the responsibility of marrying a title. She simply wants to make a suitable match with a gentleman who can support her family.

''Colin is Annabelle’s perfect prince until she realizes what life as his wife would be like. However, making the rational decision to stay away from one another is much harder than either of them expects.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Samantha Dobson is thirty two and heading towards ‘the shelf.’ Life seems to be passing her by. Her friend's Christmas party gives her a second chance at the man she once gave away.

'Is she brave enough to grab what is being offered?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Ellie Sommers is twenty years old, beautiful, lively and intelligent. She has finally returned to her family home after another long London season. She wants nothing more than to stay in her beloved country town and ride her horses. Enter Robert Blakely, a widower and a true gentleman. He has come to spend Christmas with his long-time friend William, Ellie’s father. Robert has no wish to marry again and is shocked to discover his own interest in the beautiful daughter of his friend. The only problem is that he is twice her age and a widower who has convinced himself he will never marry again.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Alexander Grigorakis is a Greek millionaire who needs the assistance of a nanny to help him raise his two year old niece. Cara Quincy, an Australian nanny, ticks every box. She is educated, young and happy to move overseas. She also ticks every box for Alex, she is beautiful, funny and has an exceptional heart. She is perfect except for the fact that she is his employee.

'Class rules dictate that Alex leave Cara alone, but her beguiling smile and innocence make that feat impossible.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.