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One Night in ParadiseThough Queen Elizabeth I’s court at Richmond was a hotbed of illicit liaisons, beautiful Adorna Pickering remained unscathed. Yet the one man she couldn’t resist had a reputation blacker than sin. And though Adorna didn’t want to be just another easy conquest, she’d willingly forsake everything she held dear for one night in Sir Nicholas Rayne’s arms…A Most Unseemly SummerCapable and determined Lady Felice has had to learn how to take care of herself. So she is shocked when the surveyor of her family’s new home, Sir Leon Gascelin, forces her to accept him as her temporary guardian. Is it to stop tongues wagging because they reside under the same roof? Or has she deliberately been sent to this dangerously attractive gentleman to be well and truly tamed?

His Cinderella BrideJasper Challinor, Marquis of Lensborough was a man well usedto getting exactly what he wanted–and he wanted Hester!Convinced that the redheaded, badly dressed waif was a poorrelation, the noble lord was about to receive the shock of his life…from a lady who would break all of his rules!Devilish Lord, Mysterious MissThe brooding Lord Matthison has still to recover from the deathseven years ago of Cora Montague, whose body was never found…So when he encounters a fragile-looking woman, the image of hisbetrothed, Matthison is convinced Cora is still alive. But whatshould he do to claim her…?

Lady Drusilla’s Road to RuinLady Drusilla Rudney’s sister has eloped and to prevent a scandal Dru has appealed to Captain John Hendricks to help bring her sister home. But Dru’s unconventional beauty soon makes John want to forget gentlemanly conduct… and create a scandal all of their own!Paying the Virgin’s PriceGambler Nathan Wardale may not be a gentleman, but when he wins his opponent’s daughter’s virginity in a card game he has no intention of claiming his winnings. Yet, when he lays eyes on Diana Price, his honour wavers under the temptation to possess his prize…

Escape to a world of roguish rakes and daring debutantes with this incredible Regency collection from Mills & Boon.The Earl Plays With Fire by Isabelle GoddardLord Richard Veryan was devastated when Christabel Tallis jilted him – but by the time they meet six years later, Richard has hardened his heart. Now, he’s determined to possess beautiful Christabel’s body, mind and soul – then he’ll be the one to walk away…Society’s Most Scandalous Rake by Isabelle GoddardJoshua Marchmain is Brighton’s most scandalous rake: wickedly handsome, with an allure that can disgrace even the purest debutante. And from the moment he meets the innocent Domino de Silva, he’s determined to put his powers of seduction to the ultimate test…

The truth will always come out…The Truth Will About Lady FelkirkWilliam Felkirk remembers nothing of the last six months. So who is this beautiful woman claiming to be his wife?Justine de Bryun will do anything to protect her sister. She must guard the reasons for her deception with her life. But with every passing day Justine knows she won’t be able to hide the truth for ever…Ring From a MarquessMargot de Bryun has no intention of giving a man control of her life! Although Stephen Standish, Marquess of Fanworth, does pique her interest…Stephen is immediately drawn to Margot so demands she become his mistress. But Margot’s not one to be easily tamed – and, whether she be mistress or wife, sparks will certainly fly!

Which will it be hero or rebel?The Soldier's Dark SecretIf only Jack Trestain could easily put aside the tortured memories he carries deep within… Perhaps Celeste Marmion might be the distraction he so desperately craves? With Celeste’s every touch an exquisite temptation, how close can Jack get without revealing his darkest secret of all?The Soldier's Rebel Lover Two years after they first met Finlay Urquhart has one final duty to perform for his country – one that reunites him with Isabella Romero! Isabella is now a woman filled with secrets, ones she can’t let him uncover. But soon she finds herself letting her guard down… one scorching kiss at a time!

The Greatest of SinsHaving spent years believing a lie about his birth, Dr Samuel Hastings has been condemned to a personal hell of his desire’s making – his sinful thoughts of the one woman he can never touch would damn his soul for eternity.Lady Evelyn Thorne is engaged to the very suitable Duke of St Aldric when a shocking truth is revealed – and now Sam will play every bit of the devil to seduce the woman he thought would always be denied him! The Sinner and the Saint Brothers separated at birth, brought together by scandal. The Fall of a SaintHonourable—and handsome to boot!—Michael Poole, Duke of St Aldric, has earned his nickname ‘The Saint’. But the ton would shudder if they knew the truth. Because, thrust into a world of debauchery, this saint has turned sinner!With the appearance of fallen governess Madeline Cranston—carrying his heir—St Aldric looks for redemption through a marriage of convenience. But the intriguing Madeline is far from a dutiful duchess, and soon this saint is indulging in the most sinful of thoughts…while his new wife vows to make him pay for his past.

The Laird’s Forbidden LadyKEEP YOUR FRIENDS CLOSE . . .Ian Gilvry, Laird of Dunross, is as rough and wild as the Highland heather. Yet the return of Sassenach Selina and her family to claim his land ignites hatred and passion in equal measure.BUT YOUR ENEMIES EVEN CLOSER!Lady Selina is torn between family loyalty and wanton need for Ian. Tricked into marriage, the Laird fulfils her every burning desire. But Ian is a man bound by duty. Can Selina be sure that his heart belongs not only to his clan…but also to the woman he has made his wife?Haunted by the Earl’s TouchArriving at Beresford Abbey, orphan Mary Wilder’s hopes of finding a place to belong are dashed when she meets Bane Beresford, the enigmatic earl. He is as remote as the ghosts that supposedly haunt the Abbey . . . and like its crumbling walls, her dreams fall apart.Occasionally she sees a different, more caring man behind the façade, so is she foolish to long for a happy home . . . and family? His proposal is for a marriage of convenience, but his touch has awakened within her a fervent and forbidden longing . . .

THE VISCOUNT CLAIMS HIS BRIDEFor years Valerian Inglemoore, Viscount St. Just, lived a double life as a secret agent on the war-torn Continent. Returning home, he knows exactly what he wants: to claim Philippa Stratten, the woman he gave up, as his bride.But Philippa is not the naive debutante he left behind…Also includes: The Earl's Forbidden Ward

Escape to a world of roguish rakes and daring debutantes with this incredible Regency collection from Mills & Boon.The Admiral’s Penniless Bride by Carla KellySally Paul is homeless and down to her last penny – so the last thing she expects is an offer of marriage from a complete stranger. Admiral Sir Charles Bright is in need of a wife…but after marrying in haste, can he convince Sally to enjoy their wedding night at leisure?Marrying the Royal Marine by Carla KellyIllegitimate Polly Brandon is amazed when the Lieutenant Colonel of Marines introduces himself as they sail for Portugal. In society, Polly knows he would never look twice at her…but with only the ocean for company, there’s no avoiding their unlikely attraction…

To Catch a Husband…Impoverished husband-hunter Kitty Wythenshawe knows what she must achieve by the end of her London Season – a marriage to a wealthy gentleman that will save her family. But, when she kisses landowner Daniel Blackwood, his fortune is suddenly the last thing on her mind…The Wicked BaronBaron Luke Ainslowe may be an infamous master of seduction, but Carlotta Durini refuses to become his next conquest. She lost her heart to Luke once before and now believes herself impervious to him…but what if the scandalous Baron refuses to take no for an answer?