Never judge a book by its cover… 1782, London Alethea Newnham is a young woman with decided literary tastes, to the extent that she is called a Bluestocking by the gossips of Town. Educated in the country by her scholarly father and raised as an equal with her brothers, Alethea finds it difficult to play romantic games when she is invited to her aunt's house in London. In particular, she despises the dashing and notorious Sir James ‘Beau’ Devenish – a young man overly concerned with the latest fashions, and toying with female affections. With her aunt determined to see her wed, Alethea finds herself forced into company. Is Beau determined to make her his next conquest? Can she rebuff his supposedly irresistible charms? Will this Bluestocking be ruled by her head … or her heart? THE BEAU AND THE BLUESTOCKING is a classic historical novel by Alice Chetwynd Ley: a traditional British, pre Regency romance novel set in Georgian England. ‘one of my favourite traditional Regencies’ - The Word Wenches ‘Alice Chetwynd Ley's books were my favourite regency romances. I still have every one of her books on my keeper shelf with The Beau and the Bluestocking and The Jewelled Snuffbox in pride of place’ – Historical and Regency Romance UK ‘These vintage Regency romances hover somewhere between Jane Austen and the genre as we know it today. I really enjoy them.’ - Sonya’s Stuff

    The duke, unsuspecting, includes Ella and her aunt in his week-long country houseparty. He has also included the blue-blooded Lady Honor, the strikingly beautiful Miss Sheridan, and the multi-talented Miss Prentiss. How could one “ordinary” young lady with a sharp tongue compete with three sterling debutantes? Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett

    But she soon came to love the Yorkshire countryside and was grateful for the kindness of Patrick, her employer.Ann never dreamed she’d fall in love with Patrick. And Patrick seemed too modest to dream of marrying a “lady”...

    EVERYONE WAS EAGER TO PUT FELICITY IN HER PLACEHer cousin Amaryllis made it clear that Felicity did not belong in the fashionable drawing rooms of the great country house of Cheynings.Jamie, the six-year-old heir to Cheynings, marked Felicity as his latest victim in a long series of routed governesses.Lord Stayne, the infuriatingly handsome master of Cheynings, coldly informed her that her ideas and opinions were of no earthly interest to a supremely self-confident male like himself.And the vile Captain Hardman, whose devious designs Felicity threatened, did not bother to mask his intentions of removing her from his path by either brutal force or contemptible cunning.Felicity, however, had her own notions about what a woman’s place should be–as she set out on a campaign of conquest with only her wit and wiles as weapons, and love as a very treacherous ally….

    When Claudia's Aunt Sophie dies, a whole new world opens up for her. Cantankerous Sophie has instructed that her diamonds be buried with her—and Claudia is determined to help her cousin retrieve them. But the charming Sir Hillary Thoreau, a nonesuch, is co-executor of Sophie's will and he's keeping a sharp eye out for any mischief—and for Claudia, too, apparently...

     Honor Fenton was lovely, but penniless. There seemed to be little in her future but spinster-hood. Then one day she received an unexpected legacy—the fabulous Swynden necklace. Not long after this she was rescued from an unpleasant street incident by a dashing young stranger. When Honor learned that the stranger, Mr. Jocelyn, was the agent of a certain Marquess who wanted to purchase the necklace she was very disturbed. She did not know quite what to make of the mysterious Mr. Jocelyn. At first she was furious. Partly because she was attracted to him—and partly because she felt he was only interested in the jewels. Then someone discovered the truth about the Swynden necklace Mira Stables is the author of many historical fiction novels, including The Byram Succession, A Match for Elizabeth, and Golden Barrier.

    Surely, oh surely, he was not going to suggest that she should marry him! Beautiful Russet Ingram was the toast of the London social set with many suitors clamoring for her attentions. But she had no intention of stealing anyone’s beau. And she certainly was not interested in Lucian Staneborough, who was allegedly betrothed to sharp-tongued Letty Waydene. Letty, however, was suspicious and told her guardian, handsome and wealthy James Cameron, that Russet was threatening her marriage—and her happiness. She begged Cameron for his help. So it was that on the beginning of Russet’s journey to Rome, her carriage was stopped and she was abducted—and taken to Cameron’s estate. She was an unwilling prisoner for nearly a month. Then, suddenly, things began to change. . . . Mira Stables is the author of many historical fiction novels, including The Swynden Necklace and Golden Barrier.

    When Dominic pulled an unconscious girl out of the quarry pool, he had never heard of the old saying that holds a rescuer responsible for the life he has saved.Certainly Chantal needed help in the difficulties and dangers that faced her, but she was of an independent turn of mind and had little liking for the reluctant support of a self-confessed misogynist.A summer spent in the idyllic setting of the ancient castle of Dorne was to teach both of them a truer sense of values.

    Since she must find a husband in her first season (to wait longer would be to disoblige her guardians), she made the practical choice of Tom, her childhood country playmate and her best friend's brother. She and Tom would suit famously and live amicably ever after... But on her way to proposing to the unsuspecting intended, Eugenia was waylaid by the predicament of one Richard Liddiard, a newly discovered and darkly handsome cousin. Richard was earnestly sought by the Bow Street Runners for murder--a case of mistaken identity the enterprising Eugenia could not resist trying to put right. Soon she was one step ahead of the law--and one perilous step behind the real culprit. Bt the true danger lay in the bold, smoldering gazes the captivating Richard!

    She sparkled with a vibrant enthusiasm for living. Her best friend, Nell, idolized her. In fact, most of her journal was filled with revelations of Lucasta's romance with Captain Frederick Delauney. If Nell never experienced the splendor of love, she always wanted to remember theirs.It was almost like a fairy tale. Lucasta's family was opposed to her engagement because Frederick had no fortune. But once Lucasta made up her mind to do something, no one could stop her. Nell didn't know what to expect next, but suddenly she was afraid...

    And with dismay Regina realized that now she herself was the target of this man who made love a game he would break any rule to win.But Regina's hard-won wisdom was soon warring with the folly of her heart -- -and only iron resolve would safeguard her from the maddeningly dangerous charms of the most infuriatingly romantic nobleman in all the realm. . . .