“Marry me… and you’ll have your freedom.” Her father’s will dictates Violet Harper must wed or be disinherited—yet she’d rather face the wilderness of the wintry Yorkshire moors than be bound to cynical, damaged soldier Captain Lance Amberton. Lance promises a marriage of convenience that will grant Violet her independence. In exchange, she must put her faith in Lance and see beyond his gruff exterior to the man beneath… “Fletcher has crafted a romance to engage medievalists” — RT Book Reviews on Besieged and Betrothed “Medieval fans will love the pageantry, the original setting and the surprises at every turn.” — RT Book Reviews on Married to Her Enemy

Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders, muscled Viking warriors and rugged Wild West cowboys? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! A Western Christmas Homecoming by Lynna Banning, Lauri Robinson and Kathryn Albright (Western) Come home for Christmas in these three feel-good stories of festive romance in the Wild West! The Warrior’s Bride Prize by Jenni Fletcher (Roman) Gambled away by her intended bridegroom to centurion Marius Varro, Livia faces a difficult choice as a barbarian rebellion strikes: her Caledonian roots or the husband she’s falling for… A Most Unsuitable Match Sisters of Scandal by Julia Justiss While trying to find a man of impeccable reputation, Prudence Lattimar must avoid Lieutenant Johnnie Trethwell—his family is as notorious as hers, no matter how charming and unfailingly honorable he is! Look for Harlequin® Historical’s October 2018 Box set 1 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!

“Singing with atmosphere and with scholarship . . . gives us an enigmatic heroine who fascinates at every turn, and immerses us fully in a world long-gone.” —Romantic Intentions Quarterly Cleopatra’s slave girl—and an enemy Roman soldier . . . Egyptian slave Wen-Nefer is wary of all men. But she can’t help but be captivated by handsome Titus, adviser to Julius Caesar, even though he is commanding and intolerant of bold women like her. Their affair is as all-consuming as it is forbidden. But is he a man who will go to any lengths to love her despite their boundaries . . . or a sworn enemy she must never trust? “The engaging characters, impossible situation, and the power exchange between master and slave will have readers up past their bedtime.” —RT Book Reviews

From shopkeeper… To duke’s wife When Beatrix, Duchess of Howden, writes to her estranged husband offering a divorce, she’s stunned when he arrives on her doorstep with a different proposition: a six-week marriage trial! Quinton Roxbury seems cold and inscrutable, but Beatrix gradually realizes his rough exterior hides a heavy burden. As their connection deepens, dare she trust him with her own scandalous past and risk the marriage she never knew she wanted? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Regency Belles of Bath Book 1: An Unconventional Countess Book 2: Unexpectedly Wed to the Officer Book 3: The Duke’s Runaway Bride

She was gambled away—into the arms of a Roman centurion . . . Livia Valeria is furious when she’s ruthlessly gambled away by her intended bridegroom. Luckily, it’s tall, muscled, and darkly handsome Roman centurion Marius Varro who wins her as his bride! The daughter of a slave, she must hide her Caledonian roots, but when Marius faces a barbarian rebellion at Hadrian’s Wall, Livia must make a choice: her heritage or the husband she’s falling for . . . Acclaim for Jenni Fletcher’s Captain Amberton’s Inherited Bride: “A breathtakingly pure and beautiful tale . . . Just perfect!” —Chicks, Rogues and Scandals “Fletcher takes fans on another gratifying journey.” —RT Book Reviews

She must choose… …her queen—or love! As the queen’s new lady-in-waiting, Mathilde Gosselin tumbles straight into Parisian palace intrigue when she meets courtier Henry Wright, who she discovers is a spy! Mathilde’s loyalties are now divided—between this enigmatic, courageous man and her queen. And amid the turmoil, her falling for the unsuitable, illegitimate Henry means they’ve no choice but to hide their new love from the world… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

A strategic marriage… …with his runaway bride! Coira Barron is the last woman Fergus MacMillan would choose to marry—he’s never forgiven her for running away with another man on the eve of their wedding six years ago. Now an alliance with widowed Coira is crucial, and Fergus is shocked to discover his new wife is nowhere near as disloyal as he believed. Protecting her and his clan are his priority, but can he protect his own heart? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Highland Alliances Convenient marriages to save their clan! Book 1: The Highlander's Substitute Wife by Terri Brisbin Book 2: The Highlander's Tactical Marriage by Jenni Fletcher Book 3: The Highlander's Stolen Bride by Madeline Martin