She’s played Cupid for others—now she’s met her own unlikely match! “A charming historical romance [with] a pair of attractive, down-to-earth leads.” —All About Romance Widowed society matchmaker Mrs. Clara Sommersby thinks self-made businessman William Lane is just the man for her neighbor’s overlooked daughter. He’s successful and confident, if emotionally distant, until suddenly—shockingly—his attention turns to Clara herself! She thought her days of romance were over—but is this younger man intent on giving her a second chance?

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 Marquess, a Miss and a Mystery by Annie Burrows (Regency) To find her brother’s killer, Miss Horatia Carmichael must join forces with rake Lord Devizes—and allow the marquess to pretend to seduce her! But as danger grows, so does their desire... Unbuttoning Miss Matilda by Lucy Ashford (Regency) Ex-army officer Jack Rutherford must go to Aylesbury to prove his innocence! Opportunity strikes as Matilda Grey needs help to pilot her canal barge. Travelling closely, their mutual craving becomes impossible to ignore… Mrs. Sommersby’s Second Chance The Sommersby Brides by Laurie Benson (Regency) Widowed society matchmaker Mrs. Clara Sommersby thinks handsome businessman Mr. William Lane is perfect for her neighbor’s daughter—until shockingly his attention turns to Clara herself! Look for Harlequin® Historical’s August 2019 Box Set 2 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!

A staged seduction... ...to solve a murder mystery! After one disastrous season, Miss Horatia Carmichael avoids the ton—her mind and tongue are too unfashionably opinionated to land a husband. But to find her brother’s killer, she must join forces with incorrigible rake Lord Devizes and allow the marquess to pretend to seduce her for all to see! Horatia knows it’s not real—she’s a plain spinster after all—but as danger grows, so does their desire... “A charming Regency romance...which lets you escape to a more romantic era, for a little while” — Jane Hunt on A Duke in Need of a Wife “A great book, told with a lot of heart and feeling. The characters are well drawn and you can’t help but fall in love with them” — Sanoobar Unscripted on A Duke in Need of a Wife

Secrets and Lies are everywhere you look! And the storm is coming! The new teen thriller from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of Girl Missing Hollie has spent her whole life on the quiet south coast. She's faced some tough challenges, but then who hasn't? When she and her best friend, Parker, start a research project on the local sea-wall defences, the last thing she expects is to uncover a trail of lies that lead her – and those she loves most – into terrible danger. Soon Hollie finds herself at the centre of a growing storm, where she must fight to save everything: her friends, her family and her life . . . Praise for Girl, Missing: 'Page-turning' The Independent 'Will have you gripped for hours' Sunday Express 'Please read this book: it is brilliant!; The Guardian 'Whenever I hear the phrase YA thriller I only ever think of one name - and that's Sophie Mckenzie. Why? Because noboody does it better' Phil Earle, award-winning author 'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant... you can't stop reading' Robert Muchamore, bestselling author 'Brilliantly described, scary and touching' The Daily Mirror 10 YEARS OF AWARDS FOR Girl, Missing Manchester Children's Book Awards Bolton Children's Book Award Soilhill Book Award Winner of the Sakura Medal Red House Children's Book Award Richard and Judy Best Kids' Book Lewisham Children's Book Award

One stolen night... ...leads to unexpected wedding vows! Part of The Sommersby Brides: widowed Lady Charlotte Gregory believes she'll never marry again after losing her husband. Until meeting dashing Lord Andrew Pearce brings her respectable, lonely world back to vibrant life! Left alone one night, they give in to their desires only to find their secret passion leads to shock, scandal...and a sudden marriage of convenience!

From the author of Pond Puckster and Baseball Sleuth! More than anything, eight-year-old Jimmy Jarvis wants a baseball autographed by his favorite major league player, and he is willing to do almost anything to get it. Jimmy has another wish, too. After living in six different foster homes in six years, Jimmy wants a family that will be his forever. But will he risk a chance at a real home for the ball of his dreams?

“Dash it, Miss Forrester, what are you doing up here?” The Earl of Hartwick delights in scandalising the Ton with his behaviour. But it's his turn to be scandalised when he bumps into Miss Sarah Forrester – in the rain, at night, on a rooftop! Sarah is hunting for a diamond, and the last thing she needs is the infuriating Hart distracting her. But he's looking for the jewel too! They might be rivals, but the sparks between them are uncontrollable...