Drama and passion abound in this Regency romance. Torn apart by scandal Reunited by passion! Since Kit Selbourne scandalously broke her betrothal to Lord Martin Lacy, she’s become an independent woman, running her uncle’s bookshop. But when her uncle is murdered, Kit must turn to Martin for help—and she discovers the desire between them still burns strongly. Yet Kit is wedded to her new, free life…unless Martin can finally convince his courageous bluestocking that their marriage would be one of equals… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

Be tantalized by Elizabeth Rolls’s scandalous Regency romance! She’s determined never to marry again… Is he the gentleman to change her mind? Left penniless by her late husband and disowned by her family, widow Lady Althea withdrew from polite society, and became infamous for indulging in not-so-secret liaisons with gentlemen of the ton. These days, Althea lives quietly with her beloved dog, Puck, and secretly pens salacious novels instead! Then handsome solicitor Hugo Guthrie arrives, with her orphaned nieces in tow, and turns her life upside down. For the girls need a home, and working with Hugo is making every emotion Althea thought she could live without come crashing back to life! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

Harlequin Historical January 2023 - Box Set 1 of 2 by Elizabeth Rolls\Lara Temple\Sarah Rodi released on Dec 27, 2022 is available now for purchase.

Lord Martin's Scandalous Bluestocking - Elizabeth Rolls Torn apart by scandal, reunited by passion! Since Kit Selbourne scandalously broke her betrothal to Lord Martin Lacy, she's become an independent woman running her uncle's book shop. But when her uncle is murdered, Kit must turn to Martin for help, and discovers the desire between them still burns strongly. Yet Kit is wedded to her new, free life, unless Martin can finally convince his courageous bluestocking that their marriage would be one of equals... The Wrong Way To Catch A Rake - Lara Temple Can she unmask the rogue...amongst the canals of Venice? So far Phoebe Brimford's experience of Dominic, Lord Wrexham, is that he lives up to his reputation as a dissolute rake. But he's also frustratingly charming and distractingly attractive! And whilst undercover spy Phoebe knows entangling herself with such a character is the wrong way to go about her mission, the closer she gets to Dominic, the more she suspects he's not as lost as Society seems to think he is...

Harlequin® Historical brings you a captivating trio of new Regency and Victorian romances in one collection! This boxset includes: THE SCANDALOUS WIDOW by Elizabeth Rolls (Regency) Left penniless by her late husband and disowned by her family, widow Lady Althea withdrew from polite society, and became infamous for indulging in not-so-secret liaisons with gentlemen of the ton. These days, Althea lives quietly with her beloved dog, Puck, and secretly pens salacious novels instead! Then handsome solicitor Hugo Guthrie arrives, with her orphaned nieces in tow, and turns her life upside down. For the girls need a home, and working with Hugo is making every emotion Althea thought she could live without come crashing back to life! THE VISCOUNT’S CHRISTMAS BRIDE by Bronwyn Scott (Victorian) Newly minted viscount Julien has his desire for a peaceful Christmas thwarted by some unwelcome houseguests… Years ago, Lady Aurelia refused Julien’s marriage offer. Now she’s on his doorstep, and this time her recently impoverished father is encouraging a betrothal! But proud Julien won’t risk his heart again… Being forced to reject Julien left Aurelia stricken, and now she guards her feelings closely. Tired of being a pawn, she proposes a pretend courtship to prevent further meddling from her father. But will the terms of their festive union change when they’re reminded of their passionate connection? ONE NIGHT WITH THE DUCHESS A Widows of West End story by Maggie Weston (Victorian) Widowed duchess and virgin Isabelle must prove her loveless marriage was consummated or face losing her title and stepson! Her plan? Seek out a notorious rake to bed her! Her first stop is the famously indecent Lord Ashworth, who reluctantly agrees, to save her from the more debauched rogues on her list… Despite their fiery encounter making her feel wanted for the first time, Isabelle resolves never to seek him out again. Yet when their worlds collide once more, she’s hiding a secret that would bind them forever…

A high-stakes, Medieval enemies to lovers story. A royal decree That will change their lives… Norman knight Rolant Guyarde has come to conquer a Welsh fort, but when he meets its mistress, he realizes she’s the sword-wielding “soldier” he fought en route! Despite their being enemies, he finds himself intrigued by the brave, beautiful Princess Gwennan. When they’re forced into an uneasy alliance, Rolant helps her petition the king for her parents’ release from prison. But in exchange for their freedom, the king demands a price neither Rolant nor Gwennan expects! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

A thoroughly roguish nobleman and a devoted lady entomologist have absolutely nothing in common—or do they? Love is far from scientific when it truly blooms . . . In the eyes of the ton, Lady Sara Elsmere is so firmly on the shelf, she might as well be nailed in place. Not that Sara minds. She is far more concerned about her study of butterflies than society’s gossip. Of course, it’s also true that the nervous laughter that ruined Sara’s debut—and every social event thereafter—is a bit embarrassing. She can hardly help it—men are quite nerve-wracking. Except for one: the rake who pulls her into a dark room during a costume ball and kisses her senseless. He doesn’t make her titter, he makes her burn . . . Ian McAllister, the Duke of Dorchester, is perfectly satisfied to remain a rogue for the rest of his days. But when he finds he has kissed the wrong shepherdess, albeit a decidedly luscious one, he’s faced with a dilemma. His indiscretion with an innocent may cost him a lucrative business arrangement—and his two scapegrace wards need a maternal influence they can’t scare away. Promising Sara the use of her dowry to fund her studies seals the pair’s businesslike deal. But as they embark on their life together, they discover that their mutual attraction has sparked a desire not easily tamed—and certain feelings each of them are surprised to own. Can their matrimonial experiment possibly end in real love? “A delightful romance filled with period ambiance . . . and a charming supporting cast.” —Publishers Weekly on Never Deceive a Viscount

Risking everything...for love! Having struggled so hard to become a successful business owner, Jamaica-born Psyche Winthrop-Abeni has no interest in relinquishing her freedom or property to a husband. But when gentleman Will Barclay comes to her aid, their intense connection tempts her into a thrillingly passionate, temporary affair! It's the perfect arrangement...until Will feels honour-bound to propose. His offer is one she'd never dared to dream of, but can she trust Will enough to take the risk?

A feigned marriage A very real attraction… When their ship is commandeered, Nicholas Terrell, Duke of Severton, saves stranger Sarah Parrish by claiming she’s his wife! She’s more valuable if their captors believe she’ll bring them a duchess’s ransom, but now Nicholas is compelled to share a cabin with his distractingly beautiful faux bride… Outspoken Sarah enchants him like no debutante ever has. Yet, as a lady’s companion, Sarah’s completely unsuitable for a duke. So surely a real match between them is impossible? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

A grieving Marquess in need of a wife sets his sights on a beautiful widow in this is delightful Regency romance. After the loss of his wife and children, the Marquess of Huntercombe closed his heart to love. But now that he must marry to secure an heir, he’s determined that the beautiful, impoverished widow Lady Emma Lacy should be his . . . Emma has vowed never to marry for money so must refuse him. But when her children’s grandfather sets to steal them away from her, she has no other option: she must become the marquess’s convenient bride!