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He is but a pawn in someone else's game.With no choice but to do the prince regent's bidding, Justin Wilde must marry – marry! – a woman not of his own choosing. And for the man notoriously referred to as the Bad Baron, marriage is the last thing he wishes to consider. Especially when the bride has the beauty of an angel but the devil's own temper.Stunned to find herself married to a stranger, Alina vows to uncover the reason behind their forced union. Yet the more time she spends with her roguish husband, the less the past seems to matter. But when the truth behind their wedding at last emerges, will it strengthen their fragile bond – or shatter their lives forever?

From acclaimed authors Stephanie Laurens, Nicola Cornick and Kasey Michaels come three enchanting tales to exceed expectations.A Lady of Expectations Jack Lester seeks the perfect bride—one who is attractive and kind, but who also loves him in spite of his wealth. Which is why he keeps this trifling detail hidden. But when Sophie Winterton enters his life, believing he must marry into wealth to run his family’s estate, how will he convince her that she is the woman he desires—and that he can be the husband she deserves?Secrets of a Courtesan Eve Nightingale thought she had put her past as mistress to the Duke of Welburn behind her. But when the handsome duke strolls into her small village, she finds it hard to keep her secrets concealed…and to keep her heart from stirring for him once again.Missives & MistletoeGoverness Maggie Stover is outraged when she is coerced into harboring a pirate in her home, lest her family face eviction. Though she may have a change of heart when she realizes the pirate is in fact the long-lost, and devilishly alluring, Duke of Trevere.

How to Woo a Spinster – a Daughtry family prequel Still unmarried at twenty-eight, Lady Emmaline Daughtry has resigned herself to spinsterhood. Then Captain John Alistair arrives at her door–the very image of the perfect lover of her most private dreams. But can a man with a secret and a woman who's never known love find happiness when they least expect to?"Michaels has done it again… Witty dialogue peppers a plot full of delectable details exposing the foibles and follies of the age." – Publishers Weekly on The Butler Did It (starred review)

London’s Little Season is so scandalous…It was an offhand vow often made on the battlefield. But Darby Travers, Viscount Nailbourne, now has his late comrade’s young daughter on his doorstep. Worse, his new ward comes with an overprotective, mistrustful chaperone – the child’s aunt, Sadie Grace Boxer. Darby is quite sure that behind her lovely façade, lies a secret.Sadie Grace faced many trials working alongside her brother in his surgery, but none prepared her for the world she’s thrust into on his passing. Navigating the ton, with its endless ball gowns and parties, is difficult enough, but hiding the truth about her niece while the handsome and sophisticated Viscount watches her every move proves nearly impossible. When the past catches up with her, will she be able to trust in Darby…

A Kasey Michaels Double BillThe Beleaguered Lord Bourne Kit Wilde, eighth Earl of Bourne, pledged to enjoy all the willing female company London has to offer ; not marry the first chit he kissed. . . Only Miss Jane Maitland, now his impertinent, unwanted wife, is full of surprises ; not least the passion in her eyes!The Enterprising Lord EdwardLord Edward Laurence must take a wife, and it seems that Miss Emily Howland is determined to protect her cousin from him, damning her own reputation as a result. Only his prickly new bride has no idea that her ultimate surrender is all Edward desires!

Two scandalous menTwo beautiful women to tame them The Ruthless Lord Rule His reputation is notorious. Lord Tristan Rule can have any young lady of the ton, though Miss Mary Lawrence has specifically caught his attention…But the ruthless Rule soon finds Mary has the power to forge his hard-as-steel heart into something very malleable! The Toplofty Lord Thorpe Julian Rutherford’s greatest admirer is outrageous imp Miss Lucy Gladwin. Amidst a scandal, she finally has Julian all to herself – and Lucy will stop at nothing to show him they can overcome any trial through a true meeting of souls…and bodies!A Kasey Michaels Double Bill

London’s Little Season is so intriguing…Ever since Cooper Townsend returned from France as a hero with a title, he has been relentlessly pursued by every marriageable lady in London. Except unconventional Miss Daniella Foster. Her appeal is that she doesn’t simper or flatter. She only wants him to unmask a blackmailer!Every other woman in London is fighting over His Lordship’s romantic attentions, but marriage is the last thing on Dany’s mind…at least until he kisses her. Now, as a mutual enemy races to ruin Coop’s reputation and Dany’s family name, an engagement of convenience sparks a passion that might save them both.

The Dashing Duke-to-be and the Daring DebutanteGabriel Sinclair has returned from battle as the reluctant heir to a dukedom. As if his new responsibilities weren’t enough, his aunt enlists him to guide a young heiress through London’s Little Season. Surprisingly, Miss Thea Neville is not the tedious obligation he expected. She’s exotic and enchanting – and utterly unaware of the secret poised to destroy her family’s reputation.After ten years in America, Thea is ready to do her duty and marry well. Deportment, modistes, balls – the ton is a nightmare she couldn’t navigate without Gabriel’s help. She really should accept the first bachelor who offers for her. But instead she’s discovering a dangerous attraction to her wickedly handsome chaperone – which will change her plans completely!

The romantic saga of the Becket family concludes with this brand-new novel by USA TODAY bestselling author Kasey MichaelsFor years, Courtland Becket denied himself the only woman who stirred his blood, yet he could no longer ignore the lovely Cassandra. For gone was the girl he had once teased – replaced by a fully grown woman, adamant that they act on their long-denied feelings. It was time for him to allow himself a taste of the forbidden!But passion’s price could prove too high when an age-old enemy returns to wreak revenge against the entire Becket clan, leaving Courtland torn between his new-found love, and his duty to the family that means everything to him…

From the nightmare of battle… Being in the care of lovely Lisette, who tended to his every need, helped Rian Becket to forget the horrors of war – although his intuition led him to believe there was more to the seductress than she revealed…To danger close to his heart If Lisette was aligned with the enemy, and endangering the Becket clan, how would he ever bring himself to stop her? Especially when she was beginning to mean more to him than life itself…

36 Hours Serial As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….Strange Bedfellows Part 3:Sworn enemies Cassandra Mercer and Sean Frame become more than friends when they’re trapped inside her car by a dangerous mudslide.The differences that flared into debates at school council meetings have become personal, as Cassandra gets closer to Sean and his son Jason. She sees Jason’s love for his dad, and knows she must find a way for Sean to see it too.And Sean is seeing something new in Cassandra. Ever since their night together, he’s realized, her crusade for her students comes from true caring. Maybe she can give Jason the stability he needs, and a reason for Sean to open up his heart.Don't miss the next story in this ongoing series, Ooh Baby, Baby by Diana Whitney.

36 Hours Serial As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….Strange Bedfellows Part 2:Sworn enemiesCassandra Mercer and Sean Frame become more than friends when they’re trapped inside her car by a dangerous mudslide.Things have been awkward between Cassandra and her former nemesis, Sean Frame, since that steamy night in her car. The two are spending more time together – and not just arguing over school policy. Sean and his troubled son Jason are constantly sparring, and Cassandra’s feelings for both have her caught in the middle. How can she make Sean understand that with each reckless act Jason is crying out for his father’s love?The story continues in Strange Bedfellows Part 3.

How to tempt a duke…? Returning from war, Rafael Daughtry battled a force more terrifying than Napoleon’s army: his family. Thankfully, childhood friend Charlotte Seavers agreed to chaperone his unruly twin sisters – while Rafe would provide her with the home she’d lost. By refusing to be tempted at all! But who would chaperone Rafe?For the feisty young girl he remembered had blossomed into a sensual woman whose haunting beauty and deeply kept secrets drew him like no other. Though Charlotte had good reason to mistrust men, Rafe’s irresistible seduction might yet convince her to give in to temptation…

His head tells him he shouldn’t have her, but his heart… Tanner Blake, Duke of Malvern, promised his dying friend he’d take care of his true love. So how dare he covet the gentle blonde beauty for himself? His solution: find Lydia a suitable husband immediately. Lady Lydia Daughtry’s thirst for books far outweighs any desire to entertain gentlemen callers. Especially those chosen by the one man she never wanted to see again.Several rejected suitors later, Lydia still hasn’t found her beloved…but he may just be closer than she thinks!

A lady untamed… Lady Nicole Daughtry has vowed never to be vulnerable to any man. Despite the suitors vying for the beauty’s hand, she wants no part in the pursuits of love. But Lucas Paine has captivated her with his aura of danger and mystery…A man undercover… A scandalous affair with Nicole could be just the cover the Marquess needs to outwit his enemies. Though once Lucas lets Nicole into his world, he’ll face his greatest challenge yet – to keep the lady safe from harm…and his heart safe from her!

You are cordially uninvited to witness Maddy Chandler's marriage!The bride is obliged to inform you that her once true love, Joe O'Malley, suddenly swept back into her life, wanting to claim her as his wife. But that had nothing to do with Maddy's ice-cold feet. No, Maddy had never gotten over Joe, the first man she almost married, the man she'd had to leave behind.But the bewildered bride vows that Joe won't have it easy gaining her hand in marriage. Yep, a little wooing, long talks and longer kisses definitely need to be part of the proposal….

Eldest son Alex lived by the rules of his legendary family's proud heritage and would never disgrace the revered Coleman name by seducing an innocent like Hannah Clark. Yet when the spirited beauty turned the tables, the infamous horse breeder found her impossible to resist. Honor demanded he make Hannah his bride. But Alex's destiny had already been carved in a land far beyond the Lone Star State. And his heart now faced the ultimate decision – the choice between love and duty.

I know that out in the big, bright world, it is usually the mommy and daddy who announce their baby's arrival.Well, there's still seven months before my auspicious debut, but I'm announcing myself. Now. See, Mommy is keeping me hush-hush. And her cold shoulder has Daddy in a dither. But Mommy has always loved Daddy…and though they got awfully close the night I appeared, he's never uttered those three little words. (No, not «change my diaper.»)Gee whiz – parents! I just know they'll work it out because babies are all about hope…and this baby won't stand for anything but a happy ending….

Groom needed! As proprietor of the Second-Chance bridal salon, Chessie couldn’t exactly avoid thinking about weddings. But her friends’ quest to find her a man had her running for cover. Her safe haven used to be her shop, until renovator Jace invaded her space. Soon Jace found himself wanting to be the only man in Chessie’s life – but he’d walked down the aisle once before and vowed never to do so again.So how could he keep things light with a woman whose business was marriage? Especially once her friends dubbed him the perfect groom-to-be!