Balogh, Mary -
Slightly married
The Bedwyn Family Series - Col. Adrian Bedwyn promises one of his dying men
that he will protect the man’s sister. Thus begins a marriage of convenience
that includes the bride’s entourage of “lame duck” servants
and orphans.
Beverley, Jo -
My Lady Notorious
Malloren World Series - Bored aristocrat Cyn Malloren is captured by a female
highwayman, Lady Chastity Ware. He insists on aiding her quest to save her
sister and niece.
Bradley, Celeste -
Pretenders
Liar's Club Series - Agatha Cunnington, spinster, comes to London searching
for her missing brother. Finding she needs a man, she latches on to a convenient
chimney sweep who is actually a British spy also looking for her brother.
Chase, Loretta -
Miss Wonderful
Carsington Brothers Series - Alastair Carsington arrives home from Waterloo
in need of a job or an heiress. He joins a friend in building a canal through
land protected by Mirabel Oldridge who is against men and progress.
Foley, Gaelen -
Duke
Knight Miscellany Series - Duke of Hawkscliffe wants to know the truth behind
the death of his ladylove. Belinda Hamilton, though gently bred, has been
forced by circumstances into the demimonde. He hires her to help him find
the truth.
James, Eloisa -
Duchess in Love
Duchess Quartet Series - Gina is forced into an arranged marriage at the tender
age of eleven to the Duke of Girton. The Duke flees to the continent for the
next several years. Meantime Gina grows up and becomes a toast. The Duke is
in for a surprise when he returns.
Kleypas, Lisa -
Secrets of a Summer Night
Wallflower Series - Four new friends name themselves the wallflowers after
failing to find husbands. Two American girls and two British girls finally
find true love beginning with Annabelle poor but beautiful and Simon, rich
but untitled.
Laurens, Stephanie -
Promise In a Kiss
Bar Cynster Series - Sebastian Cynster lands at the feet of Helena in her
French convent. Seven years later. Sebastian must convince her that he is
the right man for her.
Putney, Mary Jo -
Thunder and Roses
Fallen Angels Series - Clare, Welsh school mistress and daughter of the Methodist
minister approaches the Earl of Aberdare to ask his help in improving local
mine conditions. He agrees if she will move in with him for three months.
To both their surprise, she agrees.
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