Marianne Findlay lives next door to the Earl of Latteridge's York townhouse. Though she has never met him, it was his mother who sealed her fate years before-and drove her from polite society. Now she and Aunt Effie take in boarders and live a modest life, which is soon disrupted by the handsome earl, his scapegrace younger brother, his charming and determined sister-and that vengeful mother of his. A Georgian Romance by Laura Matthews; originally...

Prudence Stockworth inherited a considerable sum from her fiancé, and agreed to marry Baron Ledbetter knowing that he was in need of that money for his estate. But Prudence had known Ledbetter during her London season, and had been frightened by his obviously passionate nature. Now she had to learn to trust this exciting, impatient man-and teach him the value of love. Regency Romance by Laura Matthews; originally published by Signet

Gareth Rushton wants to build a hunting box in Leicestershire. Selina Easterly-Cummings owns the perfect piece of land--and she's not doing a thing with it, except taking walks, which she can perfectly well do on the rest of her large, prosperous property--can't she? But the vale is a reminder for Selina of her previous engagement, and of the difficult time she's had nursing her young cousin back to health. When Rushton appears to intrude on the cousins'...

Was Caroline Carruthers a meek companion to the Dowager Hartville, or the determined young woman Lord Hartville occasionally glimpsed? In either case, he avoided her, because he was sure his mother intended her as his wife. But when a child appeared at his estate-and called him "papa," his denials seemed to irritate the talented Caroline. Regency Romance by Laura Matthews; originally published by Signet

Most bridegrooms don't expect to be called an insufferable toad the day after their wedding. But Lady Clayborne had provocation enough from his lordship, though she hadn't a clue how he had developed the ludicrous notion that she was not a virgin. Rebecca was not content to be a wife in name only-and Jason was not willing to be deceived. Regency Romance by Laura Matthews; originally published by Warner and Signet

Theodosia Tremere through a spiteful lie had lost her true love and ended up a governess to the delightful Heythrop family. When she encountered her former fiancé, Lord Steyne, she was in the midst of a summer-long family treasure hunt. Misunderstanding and sadness lay in the past; would the future hold more hurt-or happiness? Regency Romance by Laura Matthews/Elizabeth Neff Walker; originally published by Fawcett

Lady Jane still grieved for her lost love, the warm and sympathetic Richard. Steven Rossmere couldn't hold a candle to him; the viscount was proud and withdrawn, though oddly compelling. Lady Jane had no intention of marrying her aunt's godson just because he was in need of an heiress to restore the family estate. Lord Rossmere had no plans for marrying, either, until faced with the alarming situation concerning Lady Jane's sister. But what were a...

As a prank, five young men, encouraged by her brother, proposed to Kate Montgomery. No harm done, except that it reminded some in the country neighborhood that Kate had also refused the suit of the Earl of Winterton’s brother—but then surprisingly accepted a legacy from him when he died in the Peninsula. Regency Romance by Laura Matthews; originally published by Warner

Glenna Forbes played the harp exquisitely. Which was the major reason Philip Hobart had asked her to marry him. And reassuring her aging father was Glenna's real reason for accepting. Everything changed when the naval captain became a viscount-who expected a different kind of wife than independent Miss Forbes. Regency Romance by Laura Matthews; originally published by Fawcett Coventry

Widowed Vanessa Damery had two young children to raise, a deteriorating estate to improve, and a household full of pseudo-relatives and dependents to placate. She did not need the advent of her late husband's cousin (and her co-trustee in his estate). And if Lord Alvescot expected gratitude for his interference, well, he'd have to look elsewhere! Regency Romance by Laura Matthews; originally published by Signet