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What was to be a grand adventure for Melissa MacGregor?an escape from the wilds of her Scottish home into the whirl of the London social scene?seems to pale before the promise in the passionate gaze of Lincoln Ross Burnett. Though they exchange but a few words before parting after a chance encounter on her grandfather's lands, Melissa instantly knows this bold stranger is her destiny, while Lincoln realizes his heart has been claimed forever and he will never be complete until Melissa MacGregor is his bride.But there are serious obstacles impeding the well-smitten Viscount Cambury's pursuit of glorious romance: sixteen of them?all big and brawny, six named Ian and all named MacFearson. The bane of Lincoln's youth, Melissa's stifling, disapproving uncles are now determined to rob him of his newfound happiness. Yet he is equally resolved to confront the peril?and to pursue his exquisite obsession all the way to London...and to the ends of the earth, if necessary.

The many wondrous gifts of Johanna Lindsey?her fiery and endearing characters, her enthralling stories, her ingenious blending of passion, wit, and emotion?are all on glorious display in this unforgettable tale about an unwanted title and an unexpected love.Has anyone in London ever taken part in the coming-out Season with less enthusiasm than Sabrina? Luckily, the most sought-after lady in the city has agreed to usher this young, lovely country girl through the perils and pitfalls of her all-important first season.Dashing highlander Duncan MacTavish is even less keen to be in London. Having recently learned he is the sole heir of an English marquis, Duncan is now required to assume his grandfather's title and estates?and to marry Sabrina's ravishing, viper-tongued guide, who has been heard to make scathing statements in public about her "Scottish barbarian" groom-to-be.His unwanted betrothal, however, has brought Duncan into close proximity with the enchanting Sabrina?a kindred spirit whose wit delights him . . . and whose essence is the exquisite stuff of dreams. But duty, station, and a secret that dwells in the lady's past forbid Sabrina's and Duncan's desired union?unless true love can somehow miraculously find a way.

As the entire Malory family gathers at Haverston to celebrate the season, a mysterious present arrives anonymously. The gift is an old journal -- a tender and tempestuous account of the love affair between the second Marquis, Christopher Malory, and a dark gypsy beauty named Anastasia, who seeks a love match with a non-gypsy in order to save herself from a prearranged marriage to a brute. Though the dashing English lord Anastasia sets her sight upon burns for the exquisite, exotic miss, Christopher could never consent to wed such a lowborn lady. But miracles have been known to happen in this season of peace and giving and love, as two extraordinary people seperated by cicumstance of birth begin a passionate dance of will and wiles. And in the miraculous blossoming of a glorious romance at a long ago Christmastime, there are wise and well-learned lessons that will enrich the hearts of the Malory descendants -- and, indeed, of everyone who has ever dreamed.

As wild and reckless as the most incorrigible of her male cousins, Amy Malory has reached a marriageable age and has set her sights on a most inappropriate mate: the straight-laced American ship captain who once nearly had her Uncle James hung for piracy. Warren Anderson is shocked by the brazen advances of his despised enemy's beautiful niece. Though determined to resist her, he burns for the enchanting British minx. And an impassioned heart implores him to surrender to a love that could stoke the smouldering fires of a family feud into a dangerous, all consuming blaze.

Nine years ago Richard Allen fled England when his greedy, ambitious father, the Earl of Manford, betrothed him to Julia Miller, the daughter of London's wealthiest merchant. But when he attempts to woo her at a ball, the last thing he expects is to come face to face with Julia Miller.

For Lady Rebecca Marshall, a whirlwind of passion and excitement begins when she becomes a maid of honor at the court of Queen Victoria. Rebecca's mother is delighted - this appointment could be a golden opportunity for her to make a good match.

A young heiress in mourning for her mother, Kimberly Richards has been abandoned by her long-time fiance. But strange turns and outrageous circumstances promise to lead the ill-matched pair to a wildly unexpected destination - and to open a resisting heart to the true glories of love.

From one of the most beloved and bestselling writers of romantic fiction in the world...Sabrina is young, lovely, and possesses a sparkling wit, but she feels dreadfully out of place in London Society. Luckily, Ophelia, the daughter of a family friend, has been chosen to usher Sabrina through the all-important first season.Even less keen to be in London is Duncan MacTavish, who has recently learned he is required to assume his grandfather's title and estates. Worse still, a betrothal has already been arranged without his consent to the ravishing, viper-tongued Ophelia. However, circumstances bring him to the enchanting Sabrina. Now this is a woman for whom Duncan would willingly abandon his beloved Scotland.But duty and station forbid Sabrina's and Duncan's desired union. And a secret dwells in the lady's past, and it threatens their romance. Under such adverse conditions a match that should be, a passion that must be, cannot possibly be--unless true love can somehow, miraculously find a way.

Utterly captivating. Wonderfully entertaining. Legendary bestseller Johanna Lindsey will capture your heart.

Utterly captivating. Wonderfully entertaining. Legendary bestseller Johanna Lindsey will capture your heart.

Utterly captivating. Wonderfully entertaining. Legendary bestseller Johanna Lindsey will capture your heart.

Ophelia Reid is an incomparable beauty with an incorrigible nature. Having purposefully wrecked her carefully arranged marriage to an utterly suitable marquis, she flees to London, determined to choose her own wealthy husband. On the journey there, she meets Raphael Locke, the most desired young lord in England.

Danny demands that Jeremy takes her in, and he hires her as his maidservant - although he wants her as his mistress. Danny blossoms into a lady under Jeremy's guidance, but she refuses his amorous attentions because she knows he will never marry her.

Utterly captivating. Wonderfully entertaining. Legendary bestseller Johanna Lindsey will capture your heart.

Hidden identities, family feuds, and a love that will never die. Some young ladies marry for money and social standing, a few lucky ones marry for love, but Tiffany Warren is marrying to end a feud.

Lovely Amanda Locke, the daughter of a duke, has been out in London society for three years but has still not found a husband. Devin Baldwin, a darkly handsome breeder of horses, is well known for using his expertise to bring about the matching of eligible young ladies to suitable gentlemen - and becomes Amanda's riding instructor.

Lady Margaret Landor first met Sebastian Townshend as a child. Tall, dashing and handsome, he cut a romantic figure, and she never dreamt that one day she would be living at his family's magnificent estate with his father, the Earl of Edgewood, as her guardian. But by this time, Sebastian has been banished after a duel which ended tragically.

Devastated by her mother's death, eighteen-year-old Gabrielle Brooks sets sail from England to a Caribbean island in search of her estranged father, and is shocked to discover that he has become a pirate. Three years follow, sailing and treasure hunting with her father, until he decides that she must return to London to find a proper husband.

Milisant and Wulfric are equally unhappy as they are forced to marry for dynastic reasons - but in spite of the unromantic reasons for their alliance and the political manoeuvrings behind the scenes, a grand passion soon unites them.

Forced to flee Napoleon's rampaging army on the continent, orphaned Alana Farmer and her guardian find safety and a home in London. Years later, on the eve of her debut into Society, Alana learns the shocking secret of her birthright. This title deals with this story.

Beautiful but prim history professor Roseleen White cherished her new precious possession - a thousand-year old Scandinavian sword.

When Judith Malory sets sail from London to attend the debutante ball of her Malory cousin in Connecticut, she little thinks that she will encounter on the high seas the handsome Nathan Tremayne, a sea captain and wanted smuggler.

When Sir Anthony Malory's daughter is abducted from Hyde Park, the ransom note mistakenly falls into the hands of Boyd Anderson, a hot-headed sea captain, who vows to find the missing girl.

Wrongly branded as a spy, the dark and handsome Viking lord Selig Haardrad suffered greatly in the dungeons fo Lady Erika of Gronwood.

The headstrong child of Chandos Straton and Courteney Harte, Casey Straton inherited her mother's eyes and her father's stubborn temperament.

By the author of "Surrender My Love". Alexandra Rubliov defied her father's wish for her to wed, until he recalled an agreement that she should marry Count Petroff. Petroff is forced to take her as his unwilling bride, but the passion that flared between them could not be denied.

Amy was a Mallory through and through, as wild and reckless as the most incorrigible of her male cousins. Now that she had reached a marriageable age, she set her sights on a most unsuitable partner, Warren Anderson, the ship's captain who had once almost had her uncle hung for piracy.

Angel was a ruggedly handsome hired gun with eyes as black as sin. Engaged to protect Cassie Stuart's Texas ranch, he at first wanted just to leave the dark-haired beauty to fend for herself, but became determined to make her want him come hell or high water - and not just for his gun alone.

Lovely, spirited Rowena Belleme must produce an heir to pacify her ruthless stepbrother, and sets out to capture a virile man and force him to submit to her amorous advances. The magnificent knight Warrick de Chaville vows to resist, but is devoured by Rowena's sapphire eyes and voluptuous beauty.