An Unwilling Bride

Content with her independent life as a teacher, free from the bonds of matrimony, Beth Armitage suddenly finds herself trapped in a betrothal to the rakish Lucien de Vaux, Marquess of Arden, who must marry to secure his inheritance.

"Jo Beverley strains the boundaries of political correctness . . . There is no denying Ms. Beverley is a master storyteller and perhaps because of this political incorrectness she delivers a powerfully fresh stage for her story." ~Tara A. Green Ruined through her vile brother's schemes, Eleanor Chivenham is offered rescue by marriage to a rake with an infamous French mistress. Eleanor accepts, determined to treat the arranged marriage with cool dignity. Then she meets Nicholas Delaney. Not only does he stir her senses, but the trouble and pain beneath his smooth exterior reaches her heart. Nicholas is indeed troubled. While serving his country by seducing secrets out of a French spy, he is persuaded to marry Eleanor to protect his family's honor. But such chivalry runs counter to his carefully wrought rogue image, and extends the life-threatening plots shadowing him to Eleanor. To assist, Nicholas re-assembles the Company of Rogues, a schoolboy group he started years before. But not even they can dampen Eleanor's fighting wit that is quickly unmasking their enemy and testing Nicholas' formidable will. From The Publisher: Author Jo Beverley is known for her consumate attention to historical detail that wisks the reader back in time to a near first-hand experience. Fans of Regency romance and historical British fiction set in the 19th century, as well as readers of Jess Michaels, Mary Balogh, Christi Caldwell, Stephanie Laurens, Madeline Hunter and Mary Jo Putney will want to read every book by Jo Beverley. Best Regency Novel, Romantic Times Bookrak Bestseller RITA, finalist "A splendid love story... a veritable feast of delight. Bravo!" ~Romantic Times

CELEBRATION 1000 PROBLEM: DESTINED FOR SPINSTERHOOD Passion. Longing. Fantasies. Paige Stanford never entertained such notions. Men—and marriage—only upset the balance of a well-ordered, celibate life. Case in point: sultry scientist Stefan. Ever since he'd moved next door, Paige's dreams were X-rated and restless. SOLUTION: GREEN CARD MARRIAGE? Stefan was new to America, but not to the universal language of love. The moment he saw Paige, he had to have her. But Paige was too uptight for her own good. So Stefan had to trick her into his bed…and into becoming his wife. THE STANFORD SISTERS: Three sister discover once-in-a-lifetime love and strengthen the bonds of family!CELEBRATION 1000: Come celebrate the publication of the 1000th Silhouette Desire, with scintillating love stories by some of your favorite writers!

". . . what distinguishes Beverley's writing is the depth of compassion and human understanding." ~Kim E Power The Duchess of Belcraven committed a folly, and bore her husband another man's child. But Lucien was a third son, so all was patched over. Then the two older boys drowned, leaving disaster. Now, over twenty years later, the duke learns he has a legitimate daughter—Beth Armitage, a child of his blood—and he compels Lucien and Beth to marry. Lucien, now the arrogant ducal heir, is devastated to learn he is not his father's child and that the only way to his fortune is through his unwilling bride: an independent schoolteacher raised in the principles of the Rights of Women. Can there be any common ground? From The Publisher: Author Jo Beverley is known for her consumate attention to historical detail that wisks the reader back in time to a near first-hand experience. Fans of Regency romance and historical British fiction set in the 19th century, as well as readers of Jess Michaels, Mary Balogh, Christi Caldwell, Stephanie Laurens, Madeline Hunter and Mary Jo Putney will want to read every book by Jo Beverley. Romance Writers of America RITA Award, Winner Best Regency Romance, Romantic Times "...vivid and mesmerizing characters . Top notch Regency reading pleasure." ~Romantic Times "...reading about these two intelligent, strong people was such a treat." ~All About Romance

She never wanted to marry. He hopes to make amends for past wrongs. Can love find a way to heal both of their hearts? Sadie Schrock swore she would never marry. All of her other Amish friends could court and marry—she was content to manage the family business and eventually take it over when her parents are ready to retire. But all of that changes when a reckless driver kills both of her parents and seriously injures her younger sister. With mounting hospital bills adding to the pile of debt her parents left behind, Sadie is left with no choice: she must marry. And not just any man—the man who saw her at her weakest and walked away. Aden knows what his brother did to Sadie years ago was inexcusable. And every day since that incident, Aden has lived with the guilt for not intervening sooner. When he is faced with the chance to protect Sadie once again, he can’t let her down—even if it means living with the scorn of the woman he loves for the rest of his life. Working alongside Aden at the store, Sadie realizes he isn’t the same boy who once betrayed her. Just when Sadie starts to let her guard down and perhaps develop feelings for her new husband, dangerous secrets are revealed. Now everything Sadie has worked so hard to protect is threatened, and she must find a way to save her family—and herself.

SHE WOULD GIVE HIM HER HAND, BUT NEVER HER HEART Beth Armitage had the life she wanted. Her work as a teacher gave her the independence she always sought and a life free from the shackles of matrimony. Yet after a harrowing meeting with the Duke of Becraven, Beth found herself caught in a web of aristocratic power—and engaged to marry his rakish heir Lucien de Vaux, Marquess of Arden! She was determined to despise her betrothed, but when Arden decided to seduce her, she needed all her strength to keep her from surrendering her heart. 'Nobody does Regency better than Jo Beverley, and this latest tale adds to the argument that she may just be the best.' — Rendezvous 'Beverley breaks just about every rule in the book and makes us beg for more.' — Romantic Times

Revisit a classic-Catherine Coulter's second novel. The #1 New York Times bestselling author has transformed her second novel from a Regency to full-fledged historical romance. Katherine Brandon is a hoyden who bewitches a powerful, sophisticated nobleman, but can't hide her terrifying secret from him...

Another chance to enjoy this bestselling novel from Sandra Marton! Wed for the tycoon’s baby! Renowned bachelor Damian wasn’t looking for commitment, and Laurel didn’t date arrogant men, but when they collide as guests at the Wedding of the Year, their mutual red-hot attraction is undeniable. Yet they are left with more than just sensual memories of their night together and, when Damian discovers Laurel is carrying his child, he demands she marry him! Laurel might have said “I do” for the sake of her baby, but it will take more than their potent passion to make this convenient marriage real… Book one in The Wedding of the Year trilogy Originally published in 1997 as The Bride Said Never!

Paige is working on her next creation in her workshop when a strange man appears and shouts, “Fire!” Thanks to him—her new Russian neighbor—her house is saved from burning to the ground. Stefan is so sexy that her heart starts pounding, but she’s not one to fall in love, preferring to live in solitude. Then he begins coming by her house for English lessons day after day… And before she knows it, he’s become a part of her life!