The dashing Marquess of Chadwick was an object of desire, known for his looks, his wealth, and his stunning French mistress Amalie. Ginevra had been betrothed to his son, but Tom tragically died. Ginevra was shocked to find the wedding going forward--with the marquess as groom. While Ginevra struggled to make a success of her bewildering marriage, Amalie and the marquess’s second son, young Bysshe, sought to destroy it... Regency Romance by Julia Jeffries; originally published by Signet

The Fifties were a difficult time to be a married woman and daughters in particular carried the burden of this unhappiness. Forbidden to socialise, Alice, the seventeen-year-old heroine of ‘The Dress’, defies her mother and escapes to a glamorous and glitzy party but is terrified she will be shamed, humiliated and dragged home. She thinks she has got away with it, then something unexpectedly dreadful happens. This mesmerising and unforgettable novel describes what it was like to be young a...

When Jessica eloped with a young nobleman, the resulting scandal destroyed their marriage. Now her once-beloved husband is dead, and Jessica wishes only to escape from his disapproving family, especially Graham Foxe, Earl of Raeburn, her husband's older brother. But Graham is determined to keep her and her infant daughter close by--for the sake of his brother's child, he insists, but Jessica suspects he has much more personal motives. Regency Romance by Julia Jeffries; originally published by...

Tansy Richardson, an orphan, would accompany her spoiled cousin Amanda back to England, where Amanda would make an advantageous match. The ladies survived a shipwreck, but it was Martin Ballard, a spy for the British, who rescued them from pirates. When Amanda realized that Martin and Tansy were drawn to each other, she plotted to seduce him, despite her coming marriage… Regency Romance by Sandra Heath; originally published by Signet

Celia Demming has come to London with only one goal­—to make the perfect match. When handsome, charming Anthony Graydon takes a profound interest in Celia, her hopes soar. She is convinced she has found the ideal husband, until she discovers that even the best-laid plans can be overset by love. Regency Romance by Lois Menzel; originally published by Fawcett Crest

Maris Lindel had a tendre for her neighbor Lord Kenton Danesby, but he found her only a charming, and flirtatious, girl. So Maris returned to her home—and found that a friend was in financial difficulties. When Kenton again met Miss Lindel, he found her become a woman who helped those in need with great dignity—and no longer interested in him. Or was she? Regency Romance by Cynthia Bailey Pratt; originally published by Zebra

When Jenny Bright’s mistress committed suicide, Jenny was thrown into prison for murder. But Sir Hugh discovered the truth and had her released. Jenny had loved Sir Hugh long before that but realized she had no chance of winning his affection. Without a job, Jenny returned to her brother Giles, where eventually Sir Hugh, bent on revenge, reappeared in the neighborhood—and seduced Jenny. British Historical Romance by Sandra Heath; originally published by Signet

When Megan Mortimer was unfairly dismissed from her position as a companion, eccentric Lady Evangeline Radcliffe hired her, determined to make amends. Sir Greville Seton arrived for Lady Evangelines annual holiday theater extravaganza, and he was the perfect parti, but he had a decided prejudice against companionswith reason. Nevertheless, the spirit of the holiday season prevailed. Regency Romance by Sandra Heath; originally published by Signet

When Lady Roma Randolph’s fiancé died, she accepted that she would not marry. Visiting Bath for the winter, she met her recent fiancé’s cousin, Bret Donovan. Not at all like her fiancé, who was a genteel gentleman, Bret was witty and outrageous, handsome and charming—but also almost penniless. He would have to enter trade and lose his social standing, or marry a rich woman… Regency Romance by Cynthia Bailey Pratt; originally published by Zebra

Elinor Bennett inherited a coaching inn, The LadyShip, when her father died. Her twin Ned should have been the one to run it, but he was fighting Bonaparte. Elinors favorite patron was Marcus Allingham, but, feeling he must carry on the family name, he got engaged to the flighty Clarissa Dudley. Clarissas plans set adventures a-plenty in motion—and revealed some surprising truths. Regency Romance by Elisabeth Kidd; originally published by Walker

Widowed Sophie Banner had married a brilliant poet who proved unreliable. Now she had returned to England, only to find that Dominic Swift, Duke of Saltaire, stood her friend. The duke had been enchanted by Sophie on her wedding day, but he realized that she needed now to maintain her independence from her family and publish her husband’s poems. But Christmas was approaching… Regency Romance by Cynthia Bailey Pratt; originally published by Zebra

Anne Southwell and her ward Melissa sought refuge from a snowstorm at the estate of Henry Stanton, Marquess of Talford. Though Anne realized belatedly that this was Hell-Born-Harry, notorious rake, she found herself explaining her present difficulties to him. When his lordship provided a scandalous solution, she found herself making a most imprudent wagerwhich could ruin her if she ever had to fulfill her part. Regency Romance by Lucy Muir; originally published by Harlequin Regency