After her father died, Penelope retreated from polite society and buried herself in her books. But now her older brother wants to take even that away from her! As long as her brother is managing her inheritance, Penelope is bound by his wishes. So she decides to go out and find a husband who will let her do what she wants! Just as she leaves on her journey, a drunk man throws himself in front of her carriage. He seems to come from a good family, though, and he’s quite handsome… Penelope recognizes that this is her chance and talks him into marrying her…but she had no idea just who he is!

After her father died, Penelope retreated from polite society and buried herself in her books. But now her older brother wants to take even that away from her! As long as her brother is managing her inheritance, Penelope is bound by his wishes. So she decides to go out and find a husband who will let her do what she wants! Just as she leaves on her journey, a drunk man throws himself in front of her carriage. He seems to come from a good family, though, and he’s quite handsome… Penelope recognizes that this is her chance and talks him into marrying her…but she had no idea just who he is!

When a mysterious woman holds him at gunpoint, Garrick Le Clere, Marquess of Beauworth, knows he's finally met his match! With her home lost to creditors, Lady Eleanor Hadley has been forced to take drastic steps. She's without hope—until the notorious rake offers a way out of her predicament…. Garrick soon discovers that his new mistress is a virgin, and a lady—with a dangerous secret life! But the pleasure she brings may be just what he needs to soothe the pain from his past.

Born into poverty, Joseph Stratford's clever mind has made him a rich mill owner, but he has earned himself a wicked reputation among the villagers of Fiddleton. Only firebrand Barbara Lampett can see beyond the cold heart of this gentleman in disguise. When visited by ghosts of Christmas past, present and future Joseph is brought down to earth with three thumps But as the clock strikes midnight on Christmas Eve, has Joseph left it too late to claim the beautiful Barbara and enjoy learning the most delicious Christmas lesson of all?

The engagement escapade! This season, all eyes are on biddable, well-connected Lady Belle. And for ambitious Benjamin Lovell, she’s the perfect candidate for a convenient marriage. First, though, he must contend with her fiercely protective sister, Lady Amelia Summoner. Amy is determined that only the right man will win her sister, and rakish Benjamin is certainly not that. Every move he makes, she’ll be one step ahead! Until the games get out of hand…and Amy realizes she’s broken her own rules and fallen for Ben herself!

Marian Robertson rescued a child and destroyed her reputation. Now, to keep her family safe, she must marry the stern, dark–eyed warrior negotiating a truce between their clans and risk her heart to protect the truth. Manipulated into marrying the exiled "Robertson Harlot," Duncan, peacemaker for the MacLerie clan, finds his new wife's courage and spirit make it impossible to resist her. But will he put his honour at stake to free her from her past and claim her love forever?

In this Regency Era romance, a nobleman rescues a lady from disgrace by purchasing her at an auction, then is forced to marry her to avoid a scandal. Bought for Ten Thousand Pounds! Ex-soldier Frederick Challenger may own a share of London’s most secret gentlemen’s club, but he has long since stopped sampling its delights . . . until a beautiful woman auctions her innocence. Georgiana Knight’s plan had been to lure in a villain, but instead she’s trapped the devil himself. And now, to protect her reputation, she must marry him! But if Frederick has hopes of taming this temptress, he’ll have to think again . . .

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Harlequin® Historical brings you a collection of three new titles, available now! This box set includes: THE WEDDING GAME by Christine Merrill (Regency) Benjamin Lovell has picked the perfect candidate for a convenient marriage. First, though, he must contend with her fiercely protective sister, Lady Amelia Summoner! SECRETS OF THE MARRIAGE BED by Ann Lethbridge (Regency) After one night of passion, Alistair, the dissolute Duke of Dunstan, made Julia his wife. But their marriage is tested when dark secrets come to light… Available via Reader Service and online: MARRIED TO HER ENEMY by Jenni Fletcher (Medieval) When enemies storm her family's keep, Lady Aediva of Etton assumes her sister's identity…taking her place as prisoner of Sir Svend du Danemark.