A reluctant earl and a penniless widow find a wealth of passion in this sexy Regency romance. Ever since her boorish husband died in battle, Lady Petra has enjoyed a solitary life. Though she is restless for adventure, she has had enough of marriage. And yet, as financial concerns only seem to multiply, she finds an appealing diversion in her gruff new neighbor . . . Having left the army to take up the title of Earl of Longhurst, Ethan feels the weight of his new responsibilities. He was brusque with the woman picking blackberries, only to find she’s his neighbor Lady Petra, who helps him despite his rudeness. A wealthy bride would save his estate, but all he can think about is this shy, kind widow!

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"A five-star job of sheerly delightful romance writing."— Chicago Sunday Tribune Can the wrong bride become the perfect wife? Adam Deveril, the new Viscount Lynton, is madly in love with the beautiful Julia Oversley. But he has returned from the Peninsular War to find his family on the brink of ruin and his ancestral home mortgaged to the hilt. He has little choice when he is introduced to Mr. Jonathan Chawleigh, a City man of apparently unlimited wealth and no social ambitions for himself-but with his eyes firmly fixed on a suitable match for his only daughter, the quiet and decidedly plain Jenny Chawleigh. What Readers Say: "Heyer always writes brilliantly and is capable of conveying the deepest emotions in the briefest of phrases and subtlest dialogue." "One of Heyer's most skillfully written novels." "Has all of Heyer's usual wit, vivid characters, and attention to detail." "One of my very favourite Heyers — and one of her most profound. Wise and heartwarming." "Thoughtful and thought-provoking ... reveals depths to Heyer's writing." "Truly a gem." Georgette Heyer wrote over fifty novels, including Regency romances, mysteries, and historical fiction. She was known as the Queen of Regency romance, and was legendary for her research, historical accuracy, and her extraordinary plots and characterizations.

Imogen Pritchard is thrown back together with Cole Talmage, the Duke of Trenwyth, who seduced her years earlier when she was a maid in a brothel, first as his nurse and later as his neighbor after she becomes a wealthy widow.

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The Brooding Duke Of Danforth - Christine Merrill Reunited by a storm! Abigail Prescott is trapped at a party with her once betrothed, Benedict Moore, the Duke of Danforth. Benedict is now determined to win Abigail back...with irresistible seduction! A Wife Worth Investing In - Marguerite Kaye A convenient proposal from eligible Owen Harrington allows Miss Phoebe Brannagh to fulfil her life's ambition to open a restaurant...but his heated kiss tempts her to hope for something unexpected - marriage, for real! Tempted By His Secret Cinderella - Bronwyn Scott To secure a patron for her father's play, Elidh Easton attends a party as Italian royalty! With Sutton Keynes needing a noble bride, she catches his eye - but could they ever have a future together? An Earl For The Shy Widow - Ann Lethbridge Ethan feels the weight of his new title as Earl of Longhurst, and although a wealthy bride would save his estate, all he can think about is Lady Petra: a shy, kind and penniless widow...

Yorkshire, 1879 I am alone. When Ivy Leavold is left destitute by her brother's death, she is taken in by her cousin's brooding, tortured widower--Julian Markham. Handsome and possessive, it's not long before Ivy falls for him. But Mr. Markham has dark secrets, secrets that may put Ivy in danger... I am afraid. As Ivy unravels the mystery surrounding her cousin's death, she falls deeper and deeper in love with Julian, who opens her body and her mind to his indomitable will. But even as he draws pleasure and desire from her night after night, Ivy can't shake the feeling that their passionate affair may end in violence... And I am completely his. The first book in the Markham Hall series.