A jilted duke. A shy wallflower. A marriage of convenience that neither of them wants.When Lady Emma Carlisle’s twin sister jilts the wealthy and influential Duke of Ashford, their distraught parents pressure shy Lady Emma to marry the duke in her sister’s place, dashing her hopes of a love match.Lady Emma is determined to make the best of the situation, but her new husband is cold, aloof, and wants nothing to do with her. In his quieter moments, she catches glimpses of a thoughtful and intelligent man she’d like to know better, if only he weren’t determined to keep her at a distance.Lady Emma is willing to offer the duke her heart, but she knows there’s every chance he’ll break it. After all, why would the handsomest man in the ton fall for his second best bride?If you love the glamor of Bridgerton or the drama of Downton Abbey, then The Duke's Inconvenient Bride is your next must-read book.One-click to start reading this steamy regency romance today!

A pair of puritanical sisters let their hair down for a very special Christmas in this Regency romance by the New York Times–bestselling author.Finding themselves alone on Christmas, the Davenport sisters are expected to obey strict puritanical devotions. But this year, flame-haired Gillian decides it's high time she and her younger sister enjoyed themselves a bit. With the help of a kindly relation, the two daring misses exchange their usual somber attire for modish gowns and hairstyles that would surely have given their parents apoplexy!With plum pudding, eggnog, carols, and a most breathtaking tree, the Davenport sisters revel in their Christmas celebrations, as well as the selection of handsome gentlemen who arrive to for the festivities. And when Gillian is caught under the mistletoe by Lord Ranger Marden, she discovers things her mother had never dreamed of telling her . . .

No scrooges allowed! Cozy up this holiday season with three festive tales that take you to a Victorian England filled with the gifts that really matter.In "A Father for Christmas" by Carla Kelly, widow Lissy and her young son give refuge to a handsome stranger for Christmas . . . In "A Kiss Under the Mistletoe" by Carol Arens, with her reputation in tatters, Louisa lets out her manor house to captivating Hugh and his motherless little girl . . . And in "The Earl's Unexpected Gifts by Eva Shepherd, the Earl of Summerhill is shocked at becoming guardian to young twins—but could their governess be his best present yet?From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

A new historical romance from the bestselling author of the Regency Goddesses Series."I simply could not put it down. The witty interplay between characters, their dialogue, the plot, and the lovely nature of the main character was wonderful. I even laughed out loud in moments of the book - a rare thing - it has just been so well written. I highly recommend!" P. Huxley? a presumed-dead, brooding duke? a sweet, feisty duchess? a straight-talking parrot? 1st novel of Taming of the Dukes SeriesWhen heiress Miss Daphne Jones finds herself married to the wrong brother – the black-sheep son of the Duke of Burlington – she has little idea that her groom will promptly disappear after the wedding, and that she'll become a duchess and a widow before her seventeenth birthday.Seven years later, the young and somewhat eccentric duchess has found contentment in taking care of her two younger sisters, Isadora and Emmaline, her absentminded brother-in-law, and an ever-growing menagerie of pets. The only thing missing from her life is a child of her own, but as she has finally accepted one of the many proposals to come her way, she feels confident this small detail will soon take care of itself.However, when her husband is deposited on her doorstep, unconscious but very much alive, her life (and heart!) spirals out of her control, and she is faced with a seemingly insurmountable problem: how does one go about seducing a man who seems determined to treat one with avuncular detachment and is set on an annulment?The Taming of the Dukes SeriesBook 1: DAPHNEBook 2: ISADORABook 3: EMMALINE

Would Lizzy Bennet be friends with Anne Elliot? Would George Wickham go after a rich Elliot sister if he had the chance? Should we save Charlotte Lucas? If you answered yes to any of these questions, read on!In the "Sweet Regency Saga," the Elliot family from Persuasion drops into the world of Pride and Prejudice, setting the stage for a tangled holiday of love, friendship, and unexpected consequences!The Elliot family is visiting Meryton, and the townspeople are just as convinced that wealthy young women deserve husbands as much as wealthy young men need wives. Of course, the townspeople would rather one of their own Bennet girls got Mr. Bingley or Mr. Darcy, but they are all agog to see if the eldest and most beautiful Miss Elliot will win the day.Anne only hopes to be left in peace, but it is not easy when her old friend Charles Musgrove comes to town to propose to her. She doesn't love him as he deserves, and while he might have turned to her sister, Mary-- he cannot. For Mary is currently besotted with the questionable officer, George Wickham! Anne is deeply concerned, but Mary listens to her so little already...And Elizabeth Bennet is on a mission to ensure happy endings for everyone--particularly her older sister, and her best friend, Charlotte. Through a whirl of winter festivities, Mr. Darcy is entranced with her despite himself, although he isn't quite ready to embrace his feelings--not unless he can overcome his own starch and reserve!"Starch and Strategy" invites readers into a world of Regency elegance and romantic intrigue, where love and strategy collide in the most delightful ways.