Hailed for her “wicked wit and exquisite sensuality” (Booklist), Jillian Hunter, the New York Times bestselling author of the Boscastle Affairs novels and the Bridal Pleasures novels returns with the Fenwick Sisters Affairs, her ravishing new series of four sisters bound by fortune, romance, and scandal.... Lady Ivy Fenwick is desperate. Since her father’s fatal duel, she and her sisters have sold off every valuable possession to make ends meet. With the manor stripped bare, Ivy has one last resort: Apply as governess to the Duke of Ellsworth’s wards. James should have known better than to hire the desirable lady who had fallen on hard times—and who tempts him at every turn. As her employer, he tries valiantly to remain noble and not let a kiss they shared as strangers years ago entice him. Yet the more he learns of Ivy’s secrets, the more he wants her. And when another suitor proves aggressive, James is confronted with a challenge: Surrender Ivy or fight for the woman he’s come to love against all odds, knowing that it takes a scoundrel to trump a scoundrel.

Since his notorious wife died in mysterious circumstances, rumours about James, the handsome Duke of Trent, have scandalized society. Now, he must marry again – but finding an eligible woman willing to overlook his past won't be easy. Defiantly single, Lady Alethea Sinclair has already turned down six offers of marriage. She prefers living on her own terms and refuses to answer to any man. Yet when Alethea meets the seductive and enigmatic Duke she finds herself strangely drawn to him. Intrigued by Alethea's defiance of society's expectations, James is instantly taken with the willful beauty and soon they are enjoying a playful flirtation. And when circumstances force them into a comprising situation, he does the honourable thing and marries her. But adjusting to the constraints of marriage doesn't come easily to the rebellious Alethea and, despite their growing feelings for each other, the Duke's troubled past keeps getting in the way. Can they learn to trust each other and give love a chance before it's too late? A steamy Georgian romance about desire, the importance of staying true to yourself and the power of the past to cast a shadow on the present.

A thrillingly sensual Regency romance from Millie Adams! Her unattainable guardian The man she secretly yearns for! This season, Eleanor Jennings must find a husband. Her guardian, Hugh, the autocratic and devastatingly alluring Duke of Kendal, has made that abundantly clear. The only flaw in his plan? Eleanor’s scandalous longing for him! Hugh might consider her off-limits and dangerously innocent, but Eleanor can see the pain and secrets he hides. Can Eleanor also be brave enough to make Hugh see the passion that exists between them? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Scandalous Society Brides Book 1: The Duke's Forbidden Ward

Spinster Miss Eleanor Lockhart is suddenly homeless and employment is her only option. Ruined after succumbing to a scoundrel’s excessive charm nearly a decade ago, she’s lucky to obtain a position as a paid companion and committed to behaving with the utmost propriety. She definitely shouldn’t be in the arms of a man capable of utterly destroying what little remains of her reputation... Titus St. John, Duke of Kendal, is known as the Forbidden Duke, a mysterious, intimidating figure who enters Society just once each year at his stepmother’s ball. A decade ago, he was a devil-may-care rake until his idle roguery brought about the ruin of Eleanor Lockhart—and his resulting self-imposed isolation. Now she’s back, and she needs his help. But by “saving” her, he may just ruin her life all over again.

A Heartbroken Duke & an Indomitable Lady. A Love Story for the ages Sometimes, a moonlit conversation is all one needs to fall in love… After the tragic death of his parents and little sister, Sebastian Moore has unwillingly become the Duke of Wentworth. He is left alone and brokenhearted and vows to never love again. Lady Elizabeth is headstrong, independent, generous, and doesn’t want to change her wayward ways even if she is about to enter the Marriage Mart’s fray. One night, a mysterious lord saves her life when she is attacked coming home from a charity call. The chance encounter leads to an unforgettable kiss, and their lives are forever changed. As Sebastian struggles to come to terms with his feelings for Elizabeth, she eavesdrops on a conversation between her father and the earl who bought his vowels. The discovery will force Elizabeth to sacrifice her future happiness. Will her heart survive losing her beloved duke?

The expectations of a duke are simple: 1. Secure a suitable marriage. 2. Produce male heirs. For Rhys Rolleston, Duke of Harling, however, it's not so black-and-white when he catches Bellona Cherroll trespassing on his land. He's captivated by this exotic beauty, but Rhys knows she's the very antithesis of what a "suitable" duchess should be. What should he do? Avoid her at all costs. What does he do? Invite her to live under his roof! --Page [4] of cover.

Kimberley agreed to accompany Duke Chester Spencer to England and gave up on trying ending her life by committing suicide. Duke Chester felt pity towards the girl and there was something he felt that attracted him to her, she was very unique and special, she wasn't like any other girl having such pride. Duke Chester suggested to teach his new slave martial arts so that instead of being a prey to many men, she could defend herself on her own, therefore he kept her by his side and taught her everything he learned and she proved to be a very fast learner as well as a very talented poet, indeed the duke heard the girl composing a poem and he started to fall in love with her and day by day he was no more able to step away from her and despite the fact that his marriage was very soon, the duke couldn't stop thinking of Kimberley and he forgot about all his duties and was watching her wherever she went. But people around them started to suspect their relationship and the bride to be heard the rumours and jealousy started to influence her deeds especially after a maiden spied on the duke and Kimberley while they were kissing. Duke Chester suffered a lot in order to reach his position as a duke and the father of his bride to be was the one who helped him and the reason he gained his power and title as well as peer. Kimberley tried a lot to stay away from the duke but whenever she would step back, he wouldn't let her be. Therefore, she thought that she had to disappear so that he would live happily with his bride to be. Indeed, Kimberley heard the maidens talking about a mission the duke would go to overseas, to catch a pirate named Jean, that pirate was notorious of smuggling and involved in many slavery deals. And as soon as she found out about that mission, she thought it would be an opportunity to leave the duke and let him live his life happily so she went to meet lady Persley, the bride to be and told her about her plan, the latter liked the idea and supported it then helped Kimberley disguise and get on the ship. But when they were in the middle of the sea, the ship was hit by the pirates and Kimberly was revealed by the duke but soon later, she lost her balance and fell down the water, the duke was about to save her but the pirates were faster and they managed to abduct Kimberley instead.