Cirrus@Austlit

'Drama and passion abound in this Regency romance.

'Torn apart by scandal

'Reunited by passion!

'Since Kit Selbourne scandalously broke her betrothal to Lord Martin Lacy, she's become an independent woman, running her uncle's bookshop. But when her uncle is murdered, Kit must turn to Martin for help-and she discovers the desire between them still burns strongly. Yet Kit is wedded to her new, free lifeunless Martin can finally convince his courageous bluestocking that their marriage would be one of equals' (Publication summary)

'In Debt To The Earl

'In his quest for revenge against a disreputable card sharp, James, Earl of Cambourne, discovers the man's innocent daughter. While her surroundings are impoverished, her dignity and refinement are unmistakable, and James faces an unsettling question – what will be her fate if he brings her father to justice?

'Although yearning for love and comfort, Lucy resists the earl's surprising offer of protection. That is, until a price is made on her virginity, and James is the only man who can save her.

'The Chivalrous Rake

'With a broken collarbone, Jack Hamilton was in no mood to have relatives arrive on his doorstep. But the Reverend Dr Bramley and his daughter were practically penniless, so he couldn't just turn them away. They had obviously left their previous home, with Cressida's reputation in tatters.

'And then Jack learnt the true reason for their plight, and his chivalrous nature took over. Cressida was in need of a husband...but was he in need of a wife?'

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'After the loss of his wife and children, the Marquess of Huntercombe closed his heart to love. But now that he must marry to secure an heir, he’s determined that the beautiful, impoverished widow Lady Emma Lacy should be his…

'Emma has vowed never to marry for money so must refuse him. But when her children’s grandfather sets to steal them away from her, she has no other option: she must become the marquess’s convenient bride!'  (Publication summary)

'Mistress Or Marriage?

'To ensure the succession of the Helford family line, it's imperative that David Melville, Viscount Helford should marry – and soon! He's determined to choose a wife of nobility and decorum as a matter of convenience – until his resolve is shaken to the core by the independent and fiery Miss Marsden.

'Sophie's plain beauty, forthrightness and virtually penniless state are nothing Viscount Helford desires in a wife. But she stirs a passion in him he cannot resist. The solution seems easy, but to take her as his mistress would tarnish her good name – something he knows she can't afford to lose. But can he afford to lose her?

'The Unexpected Bride

'Did family honour really dictate that he marry the first eligible girl who could make intelligent conversation? The Earl of Darleston certainly hoped not, but there was no denying that he needed a bride. And Miss Phoebe Ffolliot seemed the ideal candidate for a marriage in name only.

'Or so he thought. Until his bride brought a wolfhound to their wedding and he learned that he hadn't married Phoebe – but her twin, Penelope. But when Penelope revealed the reason behind the charade, Darleston knew his 'unexpected bride' deserved nothing less than his whole heart. Could he now turn a paper marriage into wedded bliss?'

Source : publisher's blurb

''If you wish, I can take you out of all this. ' In his quest for revenge against a disreputable card sharp James, Earl of Cambourne, discovers the man's innocent daughter. While her surroundings are impoverished, her dignity and refinement are unmistakable, and James faces an unsettling question - what will be her fate if he brings her father to justice? Although yearning for love and comfort, Lucy resists the Earl's surprising offer of protection. That is until a price is made on her virginity, and James is the only man who can save her!' (Publication summary)

'George, Prince of Wales (future Prince Regent/George IV) and Princess Caroline of Brunswick, 1795.

'George, Prince of Wales, with his mistress in tow, only lays eyes on Princess Caroline of Brunswick three days before their wedding, and his resentment is palpable. Christopher, Duke of Severn, knows all about arranged marriages––his new wife's fortune is the reason plain Linnet is wearing his ring!

'Severn and Linnet must persuade the spoilt princeling and his soon–to–be bride that a paper marriage can become something more. But in trying to convince the royal couple, a tantalizing spark ignites between the duke and his convenient duchess...'

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'Three Sparkling Festive Regency Tales Christmas Cinderella Handsome country rector Alex Martindale dreams of kissing the spirited schoolmistress and never having to stop...With the aid of some Christmas mistletoe, he may just get his wish! Finding Forever at Christmas At the yule ball, Catherine Emerson receives a proposal from the man she thinks she wants-but an interlude with his mysterious, darkly handsome brother unleashes a deeper desire...The Captain's Christmas Angel Returning to England for Christmas, Sarah Ellison discovers gorgeous Captain Daniel Alexander adrift in the Atlantic Ocean. But nothing could have prepared her for the secrets he's keeping!' (Publication summary)

'When Lady Mathilda Cavendish arrived at a house party hosted by her young cousin's suitor, she had only one goal in mind—to stop the proposed match. The chaperon never imagined that her cousin's betrothed would be the only man she'd ever loved—Crispin Malvern, the Duke of St. Ormond. A fate all the more cruel because one look told her that she'd never stopped loving a man who could never be hers.... Yet widowhood has given Tilda a strength she'd never possessed before. And when one night of passion unleashed her most secret longings, the unruly chaperon must decide whether to follow the dictates of decorum...or desire.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'The Earl of Rutherford was used to flirting with scandal. But when an act of charity placed his charge's spotless reputation in jeopardy, Marcus knew he must do the honorable thing. There was no point in pretending he was in love. So in return for Miss Marguerite Fellowes's discretion and children, the earl offered his name and protection.

'Then Marcus watched as proud Meg blossomed in London society. Meg's smile was perhaps the loveliest he'd ever seen, and the glow in her eyes made him feel wildly out of control. Tantalized by her evident passion for life, the dutiful rake soon found himself consumed by far from innocent desires....'

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'The Dutiful Rake

'The Earl of Rutherford was used to flirting with scandal. But when an act of charity placed his charge's spotless reputation in jeopardy, Marcus knew he must do the honorable thing. There was no point in pretending he was in love. So in return for Miss Marguerite Fellowes's discretion and children, the earl offered his name and protection.

'Then Marcus watched as proud Meg blossomed in London society. Meg's smile was perhaps the loveliest he'd ever seen, and the glow in her eyes made him feel wildly out of control. Tantalized by her evident passion for life, the dutiful rake soon found himself consumed by far from innocent desires....

'The Unruly Chaperone

'When Lady Mathilda Cavendish arrived at a house party hosted by her young cousin's suitor, she had only one goal in mind—to stop the proposed match. The chaperon never imagined that her cousin's betrothed would be the only man she'd ever loved—Crispin Malvern, the Duke of St. Ormond. A fate all the more cruel because one look told her that she'd never stopped loving a man who could never be hers.... Yet widowhood has given Tilda a strength she'd never possessed before. And when one night of passion unleashed her most secret longings, the unruly chaperon must decide whether to follow the dictates of decorum...or desire.'

Source : publisher's blurb