A lady’s lessons... ...in temptation!
 When her almost fiancé proposes to someone else, Lady Eleanor is suddenly the talk of the ton! With her family in financial dire straits, Eleanor must marry before the end of the Season. Secret lessons with Charles, the dashing, infuriating—and devastatingly charming—Duke of Somersville, should help Eleanor shake off her shameful Ice Queen moniker. But how can she tempt a prospective husband when it’s the duke who ignites her desire?

From USA Today Bestselling Author Madeline Martin comes a steamy, suspenseful Scottish romance... Bridget de Vere wants nothing more than to kill the man who slew her brother on the battlefield, a man to whom she later finds herself betrothed. Marrying Aidan MacAllister is the perfect opportunity for her to get close enough to exact her revenge, except that the more she gets to know him, the harder it is to go through with her plan and the more she is drawn to the man she is supposed to hate. When passion and vengeance collide, can enemies become lovers, or are they destined to lose everything?

A MARQUIS WITHOUT HOPE OF LOVE Noah Haskett, the Marquis of Hesterton, is a recluse due to the rumors surrounding his late brother's death. Staying away from the ton has been a reprieve from the debutantes who want him only for his title and wealth. After all, what woman would desire a beast of a man with a twisted leg? Never once has the idea of marriage, much less love, crossed his mind...until the day he saves a mysterious, dark-haired beauty. AN HEIRESS BURDENED WITH A GIFT Miss Helen Craig has spent a lifetime hiding her ability to see the future, avoiding any opportunities for marriage because she fears passing on her "gift" to a child. But what she does not anticipate is the very heroic, very handsome marquis—and her vision of his impending death. A DESIRE NEITHER CAN DENY Attempting to save the marquis from murder brings danger to Helen's door, as well as undeniable passion. But...

Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders and muscled Viking warriors? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This box set includes: HOW TO WED A COURTESANThe London School for Ladiesby Madeline Martin(Regency) When the Earl of Westix returns to claim the woman he once loved, he's shocked she's become a notorious courtesan! Lottie's undeniably charming, but is her guarded heart beyond his grasp? A CINDERELLA FOR THE VISCOUNTby Liz Tyner(Regency) First Rachael's betrothal ends, then she learns she's about to become penniless! Thankfully, handsome Viscount Montfort offers to help save her shop. Sparks flare between them, but will it mean getting burned again? THE RETURN OF HER LOST KNIGHTNotorious Knightsby Melissa Oliver(Medieval)Lady Gwenllian knows she can...

A WOMAN WITH ONLY HER BEAUTY TO OFFER... Anice Barrington has always been known as the prettiest of the Earl of Werrick's five daughters. Years of trying to prove she's more than beauty has failed, not only with others, but also with herself. When their mortal enemy is laying siege to Werrick Castle, Anice does the only thing in her power to keep her family safe: she offers herself as bride to her enemy. She swears she will not lose her heart to him, but soon discovers that may be impossible when he stokes her curiosities toward intimacy and lights a burning desire within her. A MAN WITH A DANGEROUS PAST... James Graham has grown weary of a life of destruction and longs for peace. However, deciding to change does not mean there are opportunities to do so, at least until the lovely Lady Anice offers herself in marriage, bringing with her wealth and land that will insure a new beginning for his people. James knows she is far too beautiful for the likes of him...

CAN A WOMAN WHO DOESN'T WANT A HUSBAND When she had her come out, Lady Penelope Keats was one of the most sought-after debutantes of the season. But now, years later and by her own choosing, Penelope is still unmarried. She has little interest in love and prefers to spend her time at St. Thomas's hospital in pursuit of medical knowledge and helping others. However, staying unwed when one's mother is a notorious matchmaker is no easy feat. AND A MAN WHO DOESN'T WANT A WIFE Through unfortunate circumstances, James MacKenzie is the new Earl of Oakhurst, a title he never expected or wanted. When he is summoned by his only living relative, his grandmother the Dowager Countess of Oakhurst, to attend to her in London so that she might instruct him on his duties as earl, including finding a bride, he reluctantly complies. Upon arrival, he finds the older woman ill and in need of medical attention. When his grandmother...

CAN A BORN PROTECTORFeisty by nature, Kinsey Fletcher has always stood up for those who can't defend themselves. Joining a group of Scottish rebels fighting to reclaim stolen land is a natural fit for her, as she knows what it's like to have everything taken by the English. Though resistant to love, she finds herself drawn to the leader of the group, who might be too charming for his own good. And yet, no matter how she tries to ignore it, he ignites in her an unexpected desire that cannot be denied. AND A BORN CHARMERA roguish flirt, William MacLeod is the only son of Laird MacLeod—but his father has deigned that unless William proves himself a leader, he will not be named heir. To prove his worth, William goes on a campaign with the newly returned King of Scotland. When he meets the lovely Kinsey and learns she's an archer, he convinces her to join his cause. He thinks that she will be his for the taking, but...

A heartwarming story about a mother and daughter in wartime England and the power of the books that bring them together, by the bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London. In Nottingham, England, widow Emma Taylor finds herself in desperate need of a job. She and her beloved daughter, Olivia, have always managed just fine on their own, but with the legal restrictions prohibiting widows with children from most employment opportunities, she's left with only one option: persuading the manageress at Boots' Booklover's Library to take a chance on her with a job.When the threat of war in England becomes a reality, Olivia must be evacuated to the countryside. In the wake of being separated from her daughter, Emma seeks solace in the unlikely friendships she forms with her neighbours and coworkers, and a renewed sense of purpose through the recommendations she provides to the library's quirky regulars. But the job doesn't come without its...

"An irresistible tale which showcases the transformative power of literacy, reminding us of the hope and sanctuary our neighborhood bookstores offer during the perilous trials of war and unrest."—KIM MICHELE RICHARDSON, author of The Book Woman of Troublesome CreekAugust 1939: London prepares for war as Hitler's forces sweep across Europe. Grace Bennett has always dreamed of moving to the city, but the bunkers and blackout curtains that she finds on her arrival were not what she expected. And she certainly never imagined she'd wind up working at Primrose Hill, a dusty old bookshop nestled in the heart of London.Through blackouts and air raids as the Blitz intensifies, Grace discovers the power of storytelling to unite her community in ways she never dreamed—a force that triumphs over even the darkest nights of the war."A gorgeously written story of love, friendship, and survival set against the backdrop...

From New York Times Bestselling Author Madeline MartinFrom courtesan...to society wife?When Evander, Earl of Westix, returns from the continent to claim his bride, he is shocked that the innocent vicar's daughter he once loved has become a notorious courtesan. But Lottie is so much more than the insult society hurls at her. She is resourceful and strong—after all, she's had to be to survive. Her charms are undeniable, but her heart is beyond his grasp. To win it will mean taking her from bedroom to ballroom... From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.The London School for LadiesBook 1: How to Tempt a DukeBook 2: How to Start a ScandalBook 3: How to Wed a Courtesan