She’s a shy innocent, wary of men—but can a devoted doctor make her drop her defenses in this “powerful and poignant” Regency romance? (RT Book Reviews) After a shocking incident, shy Lady Isabella Beaumont is perfectly happy to stay in the background and let her sister get all the attention from handsome suitors. However, working with Dr. Joseph Warriner to help the sick and needy pushes her closer to a man than she’s ever been before. But is this man worth trusting with her deepest of desires? “Virginia Heath never disappoints.” —Romance Junkies “[Heath’s] storytelling skills and character development are unmatched.” —Fresh Fiction

A sensible schoolmistress… Awakened by the notorious rake! In this The Wild Warriners story, schoolmistress Felicity Blunt feels old beyond her years—and desperately dull. Meeting confirmed rake Jacob Warriner brings her gloriously to life, yet no matter his allure, she must remain immune to his obvious charms and unashamed flirtation. But is Jacob merely a mischievous scoundrel, or is there much more to this Warriner than meets the eye?

An heiress in distress and an earl in disgrace...

Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders, muscled Viking warriors and rugged Wild West cowboys? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! A NIGHT OF SECRET SURRENDER Gentlemen of Honor by Sophia James (Regency) Celeste Fournier once gave her innocence to the man she loved. Years later, that same man, Major Summerley Shayborne, is in danger! Their reunion revives locked-away feelings, and now she’ll risk all to save him! AN EARL TO SAVE HER REPUTATION by Laura Martin (Regency) After being caught in a compromising position, Lord Harry Edgerton and Lady Anna Fortescue get engaged to prevent a scandal! Unable to resist Harry’s charms, Anna realizes the betrothal may have its benefits… A WARRINER TO SEDUCE HER The Wild Warriners by Virginia Heath (Regency) Meeting confirmed rake Jacob Warriner brings schoolmistress Felicity Blunt gloriously to life. Yet is Jacob merely a mischievous scoundrel, or is there much more to this Warriner than meets the eye? Look for Harlequin® Historical’s May 2018 Box set 2 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!

A runaway heiress finds love and protection with a handsome earl in this Regency era romance, the first in a series about brothers beset by scandal. 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! “The first of the Wild Warriners series will have readers asking for more.” —RT Book Reviews

"Joseph and His Friend: A Story of Pennsylvania" is an novel by American author Bayard Taylor, a prolific writer in many genres. It presented a special attachment between two men and discussed the nature and significance of such a relationship, romantic but not sexual. Critics are divided in interpreting Taylor's novel as a political argument for gay relationships or an idealization of male spirituality. The book was not well received and became the author's least successful and most disliked novel. However, in recent years it has regained popularity as America's first gay novel.

It’s almost Christmas, and Emery Hazard finds himself face to face with his own personal nightmare: going on a double date with his partner—and boyhood crush—John-Henry Somerset. Hazard brings his boyfriend; Somers brings his estranged wife. Things aren’t going to end well. When a strange call interrupts dinner, however, Hazard and his partner become witnesses to a shooting. The victims: Somers’s father, and the daughter of a high school friend. The crime is inexplicable. There is no apparent motive, no connection between the victims, and no explanation for how the shooter reached his targets. Determined to get answers, Hazard and Somers move forward with their investigation in spite of mounting pressure to stop. Their search for the truth draws them into a dark web of conspiracy and into an even darker tangle of twisted love and illicit desire. And as the two men come face to face with the passions and madness behind the crime, they must confront their own feelings for each other—and the hard truths that neither man is ready to accept.

"Filled with fabulously British banter, wit, and heart, this delightful book is one of my must-read rom coms of the year." - Evie Dunmore, USA Today bestselling author of Portrait of a Scotsman “Virginia Heath’s fun characters and situations will have you laughing out loud! Don’t miss this wonderful read!” - Sabrina Jeffries, New York Times bestselling author The first in a new historical rom-com series, a handsome earl hires a fake fiancée to keep his matchmaking mother at bay, but hilarity ensues when love threatens to complicate everything. The last thing Hugh Standish, Earl of Fareham, ever wants is a wife. Unfortunately for him, his mother is determined to find him one, even from across the other side of the ocean. So Hugh invents a fake fiancée to keep his mother’s matchmaking ways at bay. But when Hugh learns his interfering mother is on a ship bound for England, he realizes his complicated, convoluted but convenient ruse is about to implode. Until he collides with a beautiful woman, who might just be the miracle he needs. Minerva Merriwell has had to struggle to support herself and her two younger sisters ever since their feckless father abandoned them. Work as a woodcut engraver is few and far between, and the Merriwell sisters are nearly penniless. So when Hugh asks Minerva to pose as his fiancée while his mother is visiting, she knows that while the scheme sounds ludicrous, the offer is too good to pass up. Once Minerva and her sisters arrive at Hugh's estate, of course nothing goes according to his meticulous plan. As hilarity and miscommunication ensue while everyone tries to keep their tangled stories straight, Hugh and Minerva’s fake engagement starts to turn into a real romance. But can they trust each other when their relationship started with a lie? The first book in the Merriwell Sisters series, Never Fall for Your Fiancée is a hilarious, sparkling historical romantic comedy from Virginia Heath.

Will she choose to live life as a duchess . . . or something much more dangerous? “A tender, sensual romance wrapped around an intriguing plot.” —All About Romance Constantly told that her beauty and charm are all she has to offer, Lady Clarissa is intent on marrying a duke. And intriguing spy Sebastian Leatham will help her. But first she’ll assist him with his new assignment—playing the part of confident aristocrat Lord Millcroft. Soon, Sebastian awakens a burning desire within Clarissa that leaves her questioning whether becoming a duchess is what she truly longs for . . . “Virginia Heath never disappoints.” —Romance Junkies “[Heath’s] storytelling skills and character development are unmatched.” —Fresh Fiction

Enemies become lovers in this Regency era romance in which an undercover agent must bring his beautiful captive to justice before she steals his heart. Imprisoned by her past! Set free by her enemy! Charged with high treason, Lady Jessamine Fane is under the watchful eye of icily calm Lord Peter Flint. It’s a task this spy won’t be swayed from, no matter how alluring his prisoner! Only it’s not long before Flint realizes that tenacious Jess hides a lifetime of pain. With so much at stake, can he afford to take a chance on their powerful attraction?