Step back in time and experience the grandeur and romance of a previous era as Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This boxset includes: THE EARL’S CINDERELLA COUNTESS Matchmakers of Bath by Amanda McCabe (Regency) The Earl of Fleetwood was Eleanor St. Aubin’s first love, but being a mere vicar’s daughter held her back from admitting her feelings. Now a successful matchmaker, the prospect of finding Frederick the wealthy wife he needs to settle his inherited debts is a nightmare come true! But returning from war, Frederick’s facing nightmares of his own. Eleanor feels compelled to help him, but could she ever be his Cinderella countess? MARRIAGE CHARADE WITH THE HEIR by Carol Arens (Victorian) Refusing to marry her sister’s beau to please their father, Olive is at her wits’ end when Joseph Billings purchases the local manor. He’s a handsome viscount’s heir and she’s a penniless villager, but they have one thing in common—being pushed to marry against their will! With his potential bride visiting for a week, Joseph suggests a bold charade: pretending to be newlyweds! As they grow closer, Olive starts wondering where the ruse ends…and reality begins? THE LADY’S PROPOSAL FOR THE LAIRD Secrets of Clan Cameron by Jeanine Englert (Georgian) When Susanna Cameron needs to thwart her brothers’ plan to marry her off, she turns to her childhood sweetheart, Laird Rowan Campbell, with a daring proposal—to be her pretend betrothed! In exchange, she’ll help the now hardened Rowan get revenge on the man who killed his family. The only flaw in Susanna’s plan—their returning attraction!

Step back in time and experience the grandeur and romance of a previous era as Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This boxset includes: MISS ISOBEL AND THE PRINCE The Triplet Orphans by Catherine Tinley Given her meager dowry and lack of known parents, Isobel Lennox must use her only London season to make a sensible match. So why, oh why is she dazzled by the dashing, handsome Prince Claudio? She’s not highborn enough to be his bride—and he’s certainly not ready to marry. But one mesmerizing kiss later, neither can stay away from each other! MORE THAN A MATCH FOR THE EARL The Wallflower Academy by Emily E K Murdoch Marilla Newell refuses to play by society’s rules for finding a husband. Not after her calamitous engagement to an awful earl. Living her life without sight makes it even harder to trust, so she’s immediately wary of charming rogue Finlay—especially because he’s an earl! Yet the more their worlds collide, the less Rilla can recall her objections, until she learns about his duty that threatens their fledgling flirtation… THE WARRIOR'S FORBIDDEN MAIDEN The Warriors of Wales by Lissa Morgan Seven years ago, Llywelyn was ready to renounce everything to become a monk. But on the eve of his departure, he shared a forbidden night with his childhood sweetheart, Cristin. Then his world was turned upside down by the death of his brother…which left Llywelyn as his family’s sole heir, duty bound to fight on the battlefield. Now a hardened warrior, he’s reunited with Cristin. But will he return to his vocation…or remain with his love?

Step back in time and experience the grandeur and romance of a previous era as Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This boxset includes: ALLIANCE WITH THE NOTORIOUS LORD Enterprising Widows by Bronwyn Scott (Victorian) Recently widowed Antonia Lytton-Popplewell is determined to carve her place in a man’s world. Yet turning a ramshackle property in London into a worldclass department store isn’t easy. Especially when her inheritance comes with strings in the form of her late husband’s business partner, infuriatingly attractive Lord Cullen Allardyce. To ensure success, Antonia needs Cullen’s guidance. But her alliance with society’s most notorious rebel becomes even more complicated when begrudging respect turns into mutual desire… THE VISCOUNT'S WALLFLOWER WAGER by Liz Tyner (Regency) When Gabriel is awakened by the news that his riotous grandmother has lost a card game, and he has gained a bride, he knows he has to act! So, the Viscount wastes no time in meeting Marie, his unexpected betrothed. But she’s nothing like the wallflower he expected. Not least because Marie is privy to his family’s deepest secrets...which he has worked hard to hide. Now, he has no choice but to keep Marie tantalizingly close! SCANDALOUSLY BOUND TO THE GENTLEMAN Cranford Estate Siblings by Helen Dickson (Regency) Lucy Quinn has never put much stock in what others think. After the traumatic events of her past, she avoids society, working as a nurse in India. Then she meets British diplomat Charles Anderson, who makes her feel a lightness and excitement again. Until his inevitable return to England, and the discovery their liaison has consequences… Now Lucy must face the Ton once more and tell Charles he’s a father!

Step back in time and experience the grandeur and romance of a previous era as Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This boxset includes: WED IN HASTE TO THE DUKE A Season of Celebration by Sarah Mallory (Regency) Angeline Carlow’s hasty marriage to her childhood best friend, Jason, the Duke of Rotherton, was purely practical. She knew that he could never love her the way that he loved his late wife. Yet in her new husband’s month-long absence, she’s found her place as mistress of their estate. Now that he’s back, just as guarded but undeniably handsome, can Angel find her place as his wife—and boldly claim their wedding night? A COURTSHIP TO FOOL MANHATTAN by Lauri Robinson (Gilded Age) At his sister’s society wedding, Lincoln Dryer finds himself paired up with heiress Victoria Biggs. Tired of being matchmade, Lincoln is surprised to learn Victoria feels the same. So they agree to pretend to be a couple! Though he enjoys Victoria’s refreshing company, Lincoln’s seen the heartache love can cause… Yet while their charade fools Manhattan, how long can Lincoln fool himself into believing he can let Victoria go when the wedding party’s over? A LIAISON WITH HER LEADING LADY by Lotte R James (1830s) Ruth Connell’s beloved theater is under threat! In desperation, she approaches reclusive playwright Artemis Goode. If Artemis can write a hit, Ruth can save her troupe from financial ruin. Yet it’s not just Ruth’s livelihood in need of saving, but Artemis’s shattered heart, too. As quickly as their personalities clash, their passion ignites! But while that leads their play toward success, it also leads Ruth closer to the end of her partnership with Artemis…

In 1922 the dance historian Cyril Beaumont contributed to the Dancing Times an article on the history of Harlequin, which as a result of continuous research since that period grew into the present volume. It covers the history of Harlequin, and of the Commedia dell'Arte, from their beginnings in the 16th century through their heydays in the 17th and 18th century and their gradual decline thereafter. The book includes more than 40 illustrations and the complete text of a Harlequinade from 1806, together with a dance for a Harlequin in Feuillet notation.

Harlequin Presents brings you four full-length stories in one collection! Experience the glamorous lives of royals and billionaires, where passion knows no bounds. Be swept into a world of luxury, wealth and exotic locations. This box set includes: THE KING’S HIDDEN HEIR by USA TODAY bestselling author Sharon Kendrick Emerald Baker was a cloakroom attendant when she spent one mind-blowing night with a prince. Now Konstandin is a king—and he insists that Emmy marry him when she tells him he is a father! For the sake of her son, she’ll consider his ruthlessly convenient proposal... CONTRACTED AND CLAIMED BY THE BOSS (A Brooding Billionaire Brothers novel) by Clare Connelly Ex-child star Paige Cooper now shuns fame and works as a nanny. When Australian pearl magnate and single father Max Stone hires her to help his daughter, she’s shocked by her red-hot response to him. And as the days count down on Paige’s contract, resistance is futile… SAYING “I DO” TO THE WRONG GREEK (A The Powerful Skalas Twins novel) by Tara Pammi Ani’s wedding will unlock her trust fund and grant her freedom— she just doesn’t expect infuriatingly attractive Xander at the altar! Penniless, Ani can’t afford to walk away. Their craving for each other might be as hot as her temper, but can she risk falling for a man who scorns love? UNDONE IN THE BILLIONAIRE’S CASTLE (A Behind the Billionaire’s Doors novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Louise Fuller Ivo Faulkner has a business deal to close. Except after his explosive night with Joan Santos, his infamous laser focus is nowhere to be found! He invites her to his opulent castle to exorcise their attraction, but by indulging their temptation, Ivo risks being unable to ever let his oh-so-tempting Cinderella go… For more stories filled with passion and drama, look for Harlequin Presents April 2024 Box Set – 1 of 2

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