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There's no such thing as luck...Once a lady, reduced to a governess, Emilia Greene is desperate. The child in her care has been left orphaned and penniless, and Emilia will do anything to protect her-even track down the girl's only relation. That man would be the next Viscount Sydenham, and surely he'll be gentleman enough to take care of his cousin.Or scruples...Unfortunately, that man is Nicholas Dashwood, the dangerously attractive owner of the notorious Vega Club. He's no gentleman, and he doesn't want a title. What Nick needs... is a governess, for his younger sister. When your heart is at stakeTheir precarious bargain throws them together in unsettling proximity, until neither can deny their attraction to each other. But Nick has enemies, and Emilia has secrets, and taking a gamble on happily-ever-after could cost them everything.The final book in the Wagers of Sin series.

The final word in the Desperately Seeking Duke story, from the hills of Scotland and the potteries of Perusia and even the wilds of America to the corridors of Carlyle Castle, wherein all questions about the series are answered. ABOUT A KISS is included for the first time in print.About a RogueAbout a KissA Scot to the HeartHow the Scot Was WonAll the Duke I NeedThe Ultimate Epilogue

The third book in the clever, sexy Desperately Seeking Duke series from USA Today bestselling and RITA Award-winning author Caroline Linden. Raised in the splendor of Carlyle Castle by her doting guardian, the Duchess of Carlyle, Philippa Kirkpatrick is one of the greatest heiresses in England.

Seven stories of first kisses, newly wedded bliss, and love long-awaited, until the holiday season of joy. Bel Astre que j'adoreA lonely French courtesan discovers the mysterious English spy who saved her harbors deeper feelings, under the mistletoe.My True Love Gave to MeInnkeeper Adam Milbank and his new bride Sarah are snowed in alone for their first Christmas together…Adeste FidelesWidowed Lady Fitzhugh dislikes the retired Army officer, Major Arthur Winston next door, until his dog makes friends with hers-and he serenades her with carols.What a Woman Needs for ChristmasA surprise arrival brightens a new wife's Christmas Eve. A holiday epilogue to What a Woman Needs.A Scot of Her OwnRosalind, Dowager Duchess of Exeter, has given up on finding romance with Lord Warfield, but he has not given up on winning her. A holiday epilogue to A Rake's Guide to Seduction.Grace's Christmas HeroEvery year Grace Finch falls a little more in love with her handsome childhood friend Oliver Ford, but will he ever feel the same for her?A Kiss for ChristmasThomas Weston is dumbstruck at the sight of Miss Clara Hampton. Unfortunately she's nearly engaged to another man… unless Thomas can win her heart.

Gareth Cavendish, Duke of Wessex, believes he's chosen the perfect bride… until he meets her sister and lightning strikes-literally! Now he's the only member of society dreading the wedding of the season. Or is he? Cleo Barrows can't fathom why her knees weaken every time the handsome duke approaches, or why her sister isn't in the clouds at the prospect of marrying him. But the more often wedding plans throw Cleo and Gareth intimately together, the faster time is running out to turn the celebration of the summer into the scandal of the year...and a happily-ever-after. Originally published as part of At the Duke's Wedding. Now with a bonus epilogue.

After a youthful infatuation went terribly wrong, Lady Samantha Lennox gave up all thought of suitors and happily-ever-after. But when she angers her strict and demanding father, the Earl of Stratford, he retaliates by arranging a marriage for her to a man she could never admire, much less love. In a panic, Samantha flees, only to find herself lost, alone, and nearly kidnapped-until an unlikely hero saves her. George Churchill-Gray is an artist, not a knight in shining armor, but he doesn't hesitate to rescue Samantha from disaster and offer her sanctuary. He wouldn't mind if she repaid him by modeling for his latest painting. He's enchanted by her face…her smile…all of her, really. But with every study he sketches, he falls a little more in love with her, and Samantha begins to suspect her scandalous actions might lead to the sort of love she never thought to find…

The final chapter in the Scandals series! Rule #1: Be discreet No one suspects plain, sensible Bathsheba Crawford of being the anonymous author of a wickedly scandalous series of naughty novels. But she is. Rule #2: Do not fall in love When she approaches her publisher, rakish Liam MacGregor, with an indecent proposal, he's shocked. But he accepts. Rules were made to be broken… The requirements for their affair are simple: complete secrecy, and no romantic attachment. But the more they see each other… the more pleasure they find in each other's arms… the harder it becomes to remember the rules…

Love is never out of fashion… Felicity Dawkins is determined to save her dress shop, Madame Follette's, from ruin. Times and styles have changed, but the upcoming coronation of King George IV is just the opportunity she needs to bring it back into vogue. Evan Hewes, Earl of Carmarthen, also has big plans for Follette's dress shop: he intends to tear it down to make way for the grand new boulevard he's building. All he has to do is persuade Felicity… She won't sell. He won't be denied. But the attraction that sparks between them every time they meet might upend all their plans… Originally published in Dressed to Kiss.

Part of a trilogy of sensual historical romances.

Harry Sinclair is a covert agent of the British Home Office, assigned to protect three prominent politicians in the uneasy period after the death of Princess Charlotte. Do your job well, he's been told, and there will be great rewards-career advancement, glory, all he can hope for as the son of an actor and a disgraced lady.

Part of the trilogy about historical romances.