In turn, the Duke is suspicious of Pandora's motives when she applies for the position of governess to the young orphans in his charge. Pandora has greater worries when she must sell her beloved late mother's necklace to help support her young brothers. But the intervention of Heron in the sale has surprising and far reaching consequences. As Heron observes Pandora in society, he finds himself attracted to the capable and strong-willed young woman. What would she make of a proposal of a highly respectable marriage? Meanwhile, Lady Sarah Bingly has set her sights on becoming Duchess of Heron. And it is clear that she will stop at nothing to make sure Pandora doesn't stand in her way.

    She had no choice but to accept a position as governess in Cockermouth, a remote town in the English Lake District.Resolved to make the best of her bleak future, Dorcas was not surprised when the stage-coach she was travelling in was waylaid by an accident. She and her fellow passengers were forced to seek refuge in a nearby inn. So much did she enjoy the assorted company, the she found herself wishing to be stranded forever.One passenger in particular, the dashing Colonel, Sir Richard Severall, was of special interest to Dorcas. And it seemed as if she was of special interest to him. Fate had delivered her into the hands of love. If only she could be certain Sir Richard returned her affection.

    Not only had she become a remarkable talent on the London stage, but she was sought by one of society's darlings, the handsome, wealthy Earl of Linton--as his mistress. Oh, what a tangled web we weave...

    How, then, could Alexandria Linnell seriously consider his outrageous proposal of marriage? True, her position as companion to a harridan aunt was unbearable. And her childhood sweetheart had jilted her to wed for money. But marriage to a rake? Unthinkable!Impulsively, she accepts... She is free to do anything she pleases--except try to change her husband's rakish ways. But Alexandria develops a weakness for his certain mischievous grin and endearing gallantry And when the rogue retreats to the country, she ardently pursues him...

    She is a helpless captive. He is her cocksure rescuer. Together they are snared by the underhanded ways of Scottish courtship. Theirs is a marriage in name only, a protective union that soon blooms and greens into unexpected passion.

    Not only was she a young lady of good breeding and even better sense, she was busy enough trying to save her family estate, curb the extravagance of her flighty mother, and provide for the marriages of her two charming but helpless sisters.But if Josephina would not go near the temptations of the city, they came to her--in the devilishly handsome form of Lord Conniston Venables. Venables was on an unwilling visit to the countryside, but the sight of Josephina made him eager to stay until he conquered her. He could not imagine she could resist a man who knew so well the ways of the world--until Josephina began to teach him how much he had to learn about the ways of a woman's untamed heart....

    What right had she to the title held by the Incomparable Chloe, the beauty she had come to depose? To what lengths would Chloe go to keep the estate she considered her own? And what of the sardonic Lord Trevor, who was legally bound to control Alison's power-- her purse? And her very own son, the five-year-old duke himself? Had she any friends in hostile Langfort Court? How could she trust her unreasonable feeling for Lord Trevor when her cautious heart warned..."Beware!"

    But Sally Bates, the servant who knew her place in the old world, crossed the raging Atlantic determined to begin again on the wild new frontier.Her secret was safe until Blaydon sailed to Canada and into her life again.

    DARING PLOY IN THE GAME OF LOVE Lovely young Esme, recently orphaned and nearly penniless, arrived at her uncle's country home to the delight of her four cousins. High spirited and well versed in the ways of the world, Esme had all the charm to make her unconventional behavior quite forgivable. When Esme discovered that her cousin Kit was about to forsake love for an arranged marriage, the wonderfully imaginative Esme was compelled to give Cupid a hand. Her daring ruse involved betrothing herself to a man she had never met ... a man with a very wicked reputation. When Esme finally does meet her "intended," the entrancingly mysterious Marquis of Lockynde, her innocent game takes a startling turn as unexpected but undeniable attraction begins to bloom.

    ROWLEY, SO PRAY DO NOT THINK THAT YOU CAN FOB ME OFF!"When Lord Welham spoke thus to the diminutive widow of his beloved cousin Robin, he little knew the tales that that young lady could tell. He determined that Anne should reside with him until her tongue was sufficiently loosened.But as Anne revealed the truth of Robin's heinous behavior, Lord Welham vowed he would make recompense.And then a new problem presented itself Welham's growing ardor for Anne. Could he help her recover enough to learn to love again?

    NO GIRL WHO KNOWS TODD WOULD HAVE HIM. From the moment Mr. Kendall promised his lovely daughter, Rozelle, to young rakehell Todd Wendover, a storm of misunderstandings and deception broke over the peaceful English countryside. Rosie did not want to marry the scandalous Todd. So she made herself up to look like an old hag, and Todd fled from their meeting as she had hoped he would. But when he asked his friend, Lord Markham, to help him stage a kidnapping to escape his problems, the trouble really began....