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The Duke That I Marry
“The third superbly entertaining addition to Maxwell’s Regency-set Spinster Heiress series boasts flawlessly crafted characters as well as a neatly executed plot that is animated by steamy sensuality, family intrigue, and dangerous secrets.” (Booklist) “With quick-witted plotting, delicious chemistry, sparkling wit, and a serious dollop of danger, Maxwell delivers another Regency gem...” (Library Journal) “Heartwarming...a lively and surprising read.” (Publishers Weekly) “Well written, with sharp historical accuracy and a slightly feminist bent...Readers are transported back to the time of grand balls and Gretna Green, and the romance is tinged with the faintest whiff of wartime gunpowder. Smart dialogue, a strong plot, and simmering politics make for a delicious read.” (Publishers Weekly) “With humor, grace, and a breezy, refreshing style, Maxwell puts a spirited spin on a classic plot that is guaranteed to please her fans.” (Library Journal) “This is romance, adventure, sensuality, and wit blended to perfection—ideal for fans of Christina Dodd and Victoria Alexander—as a strong-willed hellion fleeing an unwanted arranged marriage is taken captive by a Robin Hood-like criminal...and discovers in his arms just how delightfully seductive scandal can be!” (Fresh Fiction) About the Author Cathy Maxwell spends hours in front of her computer pondering the question, “Why do people fall in love?” It remains for her the great mystery of life and the secret to happiness. Fans can contact Cathy at
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The Match of the Century
Elin Morris, proper, well-bred and always sure to do the right thing knows it's her duty to marry the Duke of Baynton. After all, they're the "match of the century"-at least according to gossip. But her world is turned upsidedown when the duke's brother, Benedict, returns. He's dashing, daring, handsome and living a life of questionable repute. And for once in her very good life Elin is oh, so tempted to do all sorts of very wrong things! Ben knows Elin is forbidden to him- - she's to marry his brother, after all. And long ago he payed a heavy price for loving her. But what is a man to do when the woman who owns his heart throws herself into his arms and begs him to save her life?
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The Groom Says Yes-The Birdes Of Wishmore
He had a noose around his neck and a price on his head...Sabrina Davidson, dutiful daughter, avowed spinster,thought shed secured a place for herself in Aberfeldy society-and then her hard-earned acceptance of her fate is challenged by the arrival of Cormac Enright, earl of Ballin, trained physician, soldier of fortune, and convicted felon.A prim and proper miss was the last thing he needed...Mac is determined to clear his name, but first he has to find the man whose testimony sentenced him to a hangmans noose. Of course, Robert Davidson is missing and protecting him is his daughter, the most entrancing, frustrating, beguiling, stubborn woman Mac has ever met. And it doesnt help that he has already tasted her kisses.Or that he has found in her a passion for life and adventure to rival his own.Mac has turned Sabrinas world inside out-but what will happen when he leaves?Or will the Groom Say Yes?
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The Wedding Wager
Lord Tyrone Wallingford has known miss Mary Spencer since they were young. She never gave him the time of day, even though he was the most eligible bachelor in their county. Now, hes one of the most desireable rogues in London and they meet again. Shes a debutante set on making a convenient marriage, but when he takes her in his arms and waltzes her across a ballroom suddenly shes struck by the fact that the one man who has always infuriated her now intrigues her-and in some very unexpected ways.
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The Seduction Of An English Lady
Lady Rosalyn''s life has had too much passion. Her mother and father were both destroyed by it, and she has no intention whatsoever of succumbing to it herself – it is much too dangerous. Safe in the Lancashire village she has always known, everything in her world is under control – until one day she learns she is to have a new neighbour, and the outside world is about to intrude on Rosalyn''s carefully ordered society...
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The Earl Claims His Wife
She'll be his perfect wife . . . Preoccupied with fighting Napoleon and making love to his mistress, Brian Ranson has ignored his wife since their wedding. But now that he's become the Earl of Wright, he's ready to fetch his bride back to London. He's shocked to find she's become a bold, beautiful woman, exactly the kind he lusts after . . . and she wants nothing to do with him. Gillian, Lady Wright, is desperate to seize the love she's been denied . . . but not with her rakish husband! So she makes a bargain—for thirty days she'll be the perfect wife, then he'll set her free. But no matter how she hardens her heart against her damnable earl, her body begs her to surrender . . .