A Very Practical Proposal He hired a governess, but what retired officer Tristan Willoughby-Smith needs is a wife. Not on his behalf, but to protect little Dora and Freddie. When Caroline Bradley arrives at his Wyoming ranch, she seems perfectly suited—capable, efficient, intelligent…if a trifle too appealing. Caroline knows what a real union of hearts should be, and the major’s polite, no-nonsense offer hardly qualifies.Still, she accepts for the children’s sake, little knowing the complications the marriage will bring to test her confidence and her faith. Yet in this unusual match, Caroline starts to see a glimmer of something strong and true—the makings of the family she never thought she’d find…
An Unexpected EncounterFor a few moments on a moonlit balcony, Nicole Beaumont was just a beautiful woman catching the eye of the handsome Lord Devlin—but she knew the illusion couldn't last. If the enigmatic aristocrat knew her secret, he'd realize that her disability left her unfit for love. So who could blame her for hiding the truth a little longer?Devlin had never met a woman like Nicole. Her unique combination of innocence and wisdom left him utterly intrigued. Yet what was she hiding? For a man who did not trust easily, discovering her secret was devastating. Overcoming their pasts and forging a future would take faith, forgiveness and trust. And second chances could lead to new beginnings. . .
A Warrior without Equal, a Woman without Options. Triumphs in the Coliseum—and society bedchambers—made gladiator Alexius of Iolcos famous for his brutal skill and womanizing ways. Yet the only woman who intrigues him is Tiberia the Younger, who now needs his help. Protecting Tiberia places Alexius in the greatest danger he has ever known—from her vengeful father and his own heart…Becoming a temple priestess may be an honor, but Tibi can’t bear to surrender her freedom or her newfound faith. Alexius’s solution stuns her. Marriage…to a gladiator! Scorned by her noble family, Tibi always felt unworthy. But with her champion by her side, can she accept—and give—a love strong enough to vanquish their enemies?
Who will you spend tonight with? Take your pick of 6 thrilling types of companion in this amazing collection of 17 stories, including:One Night with a Regency LordREPROBATE LORD, RUNAWAY LADY by Isabelle GoddardTHE RETURN OF LORD CONISTONE by Lucy AshfordOne Night with Her Brooding BossRUTHLESS BOSS, DREAM BABY by Susan StephensHER IMPOSSIBLE BOSS by Cathy WilliamsTHE SECRETARY’S BOSSMAN BARGAIN by Red GarnierOne Night with a Seductive SheikhTHE SHEIKH’S REDEMPTION by Olivia GatesFALLING FOR THE SHEIKH SHE SHOULDN’T by Fiona McArthurTHE SHEIKH AND THE SURROGATE MUM by Meredith WebberOne Night with a Tempting PlayboyFROM PLAYBOY TO PAPA! by Leanne BanksTHE LEGENDARY PLAYBOY SURGEON by Alison RobertsUNWRAPPING THE PLAYBOY by Marie FerrarellaOne Night with a Gorgeous GreekDOUKASIS’S APPRENTICE by Sarah MorganNOT JUST THE GREEK’S WIFE by Lucy MonroeAFTER THE GREEK AFFAIR by Chantelle ShawOne Night with a Red- Hot RancherTOUGH TO TAME by Diana PalmerCARRYING THE RANCHER’S HEIR by Charlene SandsONE DANCE WITH THE COWBOY by Donna Alward
Her unexpected guardian Baron Stephen de Bretonne's sworn duty is to serve the king–and that means finding the Saxons plotting against the throne by any means necessary. Protecting a Saxon woman and her half-Norman child? Merely a means to that end. But the lovely Rowena proves to be more than just a pawn in his plan. And his admiration for her could ruin everything if he can't stifle his feelings.While Rowena must begrudgingly accept Norman protection for herself and her baby, she knows better than to trust any man. Yet in the face of danger, can she also open her heart to her unlikely protector?
Can she find her Happily Ever After… #1 New York Times bestselling author For the past seven years, Viola Branham has enjoyed the luxury of traveling the world as an independent woman, and confining her awkward past to a distant, if painful, memory. But now she has been summoned home to England over a stipulation in the will of her late uncle, the Earl of Ellsworth, one that decrees she lose everything unless she reconciles with the man who broke her heart and ruined her life—her husband.
Four historical romances to transport you in time!The Secret Marriage Pact by Georgie LeeAn improper proposal!Jane Rathbone is used to being left behind, and no longer believes she deserves happiness. But when childhood friend Jasper Charton returns from the Americas, more dangerously sexy than ever, she has a proposition. She'll give him the property he needs if he'll give her a new future–by marrying her!Jasper never imagined taking a wife, but wonders if loyal Jane could be his redemption. And when their marriage brings tantalizing pleasures, convenient vows blossom into a connection that could heal them both…A Warriner to Protect Her by Virginia HeathAn heiress in distress and an earl in disgrace… When heiress Violet Dunston escapes from an abduction, she finds an unlikely protector in Jack Warriner–a member of one of England's most infamous families. Ensconced with mysterious Jack behind his manor's walls, soon escape is the last thing on Letty's mind!Jack may be an earl, but his father's exploits have left him with nothing to offer except a tarnished name. He's turned his back on the ton, but with Letty tempting him day and night, he finds himself contemplating the unthinkable–a society marriage!Claiming His Defiant Miss by Bronwyn ScottSeduced by her bodyguard!Aristocrat's daughter May Worth is beautiful, headstrong…and in trouble. There's only one man who can protect her: Liam Casek, her brother's best friend, a government agent and the man whose sinfully seductive touch she's never forgotten.Rakish Liam always knew May's wild beauty would be the death of him, but if he's to protect her with his life, he's damned if he'll deny their still-sizzling chemistry! May is everything Liam wants–if only he dares claim this defiant miss for his own.Rumours at Court by Blythe Gifford Wed by royal command!Widow Valerie of Florham wants nothing more than to forget her abusive marriage and live peacefully at the mercy of no man. She’d never have dreamed of a liaison with handsome Sir Gil Wolford, but then comes a royal decree…they must wed!Gil craves military conquest in Castile, far from his haunted past. Marriage to Lady Valerie is the last thing he should want, yet both have truths to hide from the rumour-mongers at court. They have no choice…and, once wed, the marriage bed changes everything!
Forced to assume a false identity, «John Bates» journeyed to the new Earl of Hythe's home to uncover a murderous plot. There he found Elinor Dalrymple, sister to the newly ensconced earl and mistress of his seaside estate.At first glance, John dismissed her as merely a staid spinster. Yet once she let down her hair, sweet Elinor transformed into a beautiful butterfly–and a feisty damsel who was dubious of his devilish rogue persona. Suddenly John's carefully orchestrated masquerade was crumbling…under his own desire to reveal his true self to Miss Dalrymple!
Scandalising the TonHer husband’s scandalous death has left Lady Wexin, once the Ton’s foremost beauty, impoverished and abandoned by her friends and family. When it comes to light that the widow is with child, the press are whipped into a frenzy! Who is the father? Only one man knows: Adrian Pomroy, Viscount Cavanley.Gallant Officer, Forbidden LadyJack Vernon has left the battlefields behind to become an artist. Painting the portrait of stunningly beautiful Ariana Blane is his biggest commission yet. Learning every curve of her body ignites feelings he thought were destroyed in battle. But he’s not the only man who has Ariana in his sights…
Mistress to the MarquisThey whisper her name in the ballroom’s shadows – the marquis’s mistress! It will take all of Alice Sweetly’s renowned acting skills to play this part: smile until it no longer hurts, until they believe your lie, until you believe. Pretend he’s meant nothing.If the Marquis of Razeby thinks he can let his mistress go easily, he is so very wrong. Each night she appears before a rapturous Covent Garden audience, taunting him with her beauty. But Razeby must marry, and while Alice could grace his bed, she could never grace his arm.Dicing With the Dangerous LordVenetia Fox is London’s most sought-after actress, darling of the demi-monde and every nobleman’s desire. But she’s about to face her toughest role yet – seducing a confession from the devilishly handsome and very dangerous Lord Linwood to bring her father’s murderer to justice!She might have the whole of London fooled, but Linwood can see through Venetia’s ardent attempts to persuade him to open up. His past is murky, but he’s no criminal. Her interest in him has Linwood intrigued – he might just have to play Miss Fox at her own seductive game…