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A past kiss with adorably bookish Miss Olivia Norley should be barely a memory for Marlowe Drake, the duke of Thornstock. After all, there are countless debutantes for a handsome rakehell to charm beyond a young lady whose singular passion is chemistry - of the laboratory type. But Thorn has not forgotten - or forgiven - the shocking blackmail scheme sparked by that single kiss, or the damage caused to both their names. Now Thorn’s half brother, Grey, has hired the brilliant Miss Norley for her scientific expertise in solving a troubling family mystery.

A series of stepfathers and a difficult childhood have left Fletcher “Grey” Pryde, fifth duke of Greycourt, with a guarded heart, enviable wealth, and the undeserved reputation of a rogue. Grey’s focus on expanding his dukedom allows him little time to find a wife. But when his mother is widowed yet again and he meets the charmingly unconventional woman managing his stepfather’s funeral, he’s shocked to discover how much they have in common. Still, Grey isn’t interested in love, no matter how pretty, or delightfully outspoken, the lady.... 

Lady Gwyn Drake has long protected her family's reputation by hiding an imprudent affair from her youth. But when her former suitor appears at Armitage Hall, manhandling the heiress and threatening to go public with her secrets, it's Gwyn who needs protecting. Her twin brother, Thorn, hires Joshua Wolfe, the estate's gamekeeper, to keep her safe in London during her debut. As a war hero, Joshua feels obligated to fulfill the assignment he has accepted. But as a man, it's torment to be so very close to the beauty he's fought to ignore....

Abigail Mercer was thrilled at being reunited with Spencer Law, whom she met once and later married by proxy. But now Viscount Ravenswood denies all knowledge of their union! Too many witnesses have made it impossible for the secretive Spencer to reject his bride without causing a scandal. So he has proposed a marriage in name only until they can locate his mysteriously absent younger brother - who is responsible for everything! - and untangle this messy affair.

Griff Knighton's found the perfect way to avoid being trapped into marriage with one of the Earl of Swanlea's daughters: He'll swap identities with his man of affairs during their next visit to Swan Park, and be free to pursue his own desires! After all, he's not about to marry some homely spinster just to claim his rightful title. But Griff didn't reckon on the brazen, voluptuous Rosalind, who could tempt even a saint into sinning, and Griff is no saint.

This winter, steal away with the reigning queens of Regency Romance to a surprise snowstorm, the comfort of a blazing fire, and the heat of a lover’s kisses. A Christmas Abduction: Caroline Dunham has a bone to pick with notorious rake Baron Thornhill - and a creative plan to insure his undivided attention. Yet once in close quarters, she finds herself beholden to their smoldering connection. A Perfect Match: Whisked away from a wintry ball by the officer she knew only through letters, Cassandra Isles struggles with her feelings for the commanding Colonel Lord Heywood.

Helena Laverick is at her wits' end! The only man who can help find her eloping young sister is that scoundrel Daniel Brennan - the man who played with her emotions last year and then left. And he used to be a smuggler! Although Mrs. Nunley's Guide to Etiquette for Young Ladies would never approve, Helena is forced to go after the runaway in Daniel's company. But something about being with him feels oddly freeing-and a delicious tingle warns Helena that more than her reputation may be in danger....

After two London seasons - and a score of resoundingly dull society suitors - Juliet Laverick finds herself longing for one man: Morgan Pryce, the dashing scoundrel who kidnapped her two years ago. But her determination to bring the rogue to justice hasn't waned - until Morgan's twin brother, Sebastian, arrives with some shocking news: Juliet's mysterious paramour has disappeared. Sebastian, Lord Templemore, dares not tell Juliet the truth: He is the man she seeks - it is his kiss for which she yearns. 

It's difficult enough for Lady Clara Stanbourne to run her London home for reformed young pickpockets without having to contend with a criminal right next door! The mysterious Morgan Pryce is obviously dealing in stolen property, and she will never allow the handsome scoundrel to lead the children astray. Pryce is very much mistaken if he believes her a delicate rose he can wilt with passionate, unspoken promises. Now if only Clara could douse the fiery yearning the charming cad ignites inside her.   

Tristan Bonnauds einziges Ziel ist es, alles, was ihm lieb und teuer ist, vor seinem Halbbruder George zu beschützen - und sicherzustellen, dass dieser Tristans Leben kein zweites Mal zerstört. Als die gerissene Lady Zoe Kane, Tochter des Earls of Olivier, in der Detektei auftaucht und Tristan bittet, ihr auf der Suche nach einer geheimnisvollen Frau aus dem fahrenden Volk zu helfen, sieht er seine Chance gekommen, bei dieser auch Informationen über George zu finden.

Victor Cale hätte es nie für möglich gehalten, dass seine Braut Isabella in kriminelle Machenschaften verwickelt sein könnte. Doch dann verschwindet Isa spurlos, nachdem die Diamanten der königlichen Familie Hollands gestohlen wurden. Und alle Indizien sprechen dafür, dass Isa für den Raub verantwortlich ist. Zehn Jahre später begegnen die beiden sich erneut - doch zu Victors Überraschung beschuldigt Isa nun ihn, die Diamanten einst entwendet zu haben.

Als Maximilian Cale, der Herzog von Lyons, in der Ermittlungsagentur Manton aufkreuzt, sieht Lisette Bonnaud ihre Chance gekommen, endlich echte Detektivarbeit statt nur Sekretärinnendienste zu leisten. Max behauptet, er habe von ihrem Bruder Tristan Nachricht erhalten, dass sein totgeglaubter Bruder Peter noch lebt. Lisette, die seit Monaten nichts von Tristan gehört hat und sich schon Sorgen macht, besteht darauf, mit ihm nach Paris zu reisen, um Peter und Tristan zu suchen.

Lady Celia Sharpe sucht nach einem passenden Ehemann, um das Ultimatum ihrer Großmutter zu erfüllen, die sie enterben will, sollte sie nicht bald heiraten. Sie beauftragt den Privatermittler Jackson Pinter, mögliche Kandidaten auszuspionieren, ohne jedoch zu ahnen, dass Pinter selbst ein Auge auf sie geworfen hat.

Lord Gabriel Sharpe ist einer der besten Reiter Englands, der keinem Pferderennen widerstehen kann. Umso überraschter ist er jedoch, als ihn die junge Virginia Waverly herausfordert, deren Bruder bei einem Rennen ums Leben kam. Sie will sich an Gabriel rächen, den sie für den Tod ihres Bruders verantwortlich macht. Doch Gabriel will nicht nur das Rennen gewinnen, sondern auch Virginias Herz.

Als notorischer Spieler kann Lord Jarret Sharpe keiner Herausforderung widerstehen. Schon gar nicht einer, die so entzückend ist wie die hübsche Annabel Lake...

Lady Minerva Sharpe soll möglichst bald heiraten, wenn sie das Erbe ihrer Großmutter nicht verlieren will. Um der Großmutter einen Strich durch die Rechnung zu machen, täuscht sie eine Verlobung mit dem Draufgänger Giles Masters vor. Doch während Giles und Minerva Nachforschungen über den Tod von Minervas Eltern anstellen, entwickeln sie bald echte Gefühle füreinander.

Oliver Sharpe, Marquess von Stoneville hat allen Glauben an die Liebe verloren. Er wird von seiner Vergangenheit verfolgt und sucht Vergessen...

A charming and poignant short story originally published in the Mossy Creek Hometown novel, A Day In Mossy Creek. A dead woman agonizes over her orphaned babies as they are adopted by her sister, whose autistic teen son seems dangerous and unpredictable. Sabrina Jeffries is the New York Times best-selling author of regency romance historicals including the School For Heiresses series. She is the mother of an autistic teenage son.