London 1814. Drake, Duke of Manchester is searching the Marriage Mart for a perfect bride. He wants a woman who is poised, sophisticated, and worthy of the title Duchess. But most of all, he wants a woman who does not want the useless emotion of love. Socially awkward Miss Penelope Clayton isn't meant for marriage. A serious botanist, she has no desire to wed, so being forced by her guardian to participate in the Season to find a husband is torture. She'll never fit in with the ton, especially if they discover she's been pretending to be a man within the scientific community. As Drake's family makes over Penelope, turning her from naive bluestocking to enchanting debutante, he is put upon to introduce her to society and eligible bachelors. Despite dance lessons and new gowns, Penelope is the opposite of poised and sophisticated as she stumbles from one mishap to the next. Why then, does he find it so hard to resist her? The Marriage Mart Mayhem series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 The Elusive Wife Book #2 The Duke's Quandary Book #3 The Lady's Disgrace Book #4 The Baron's Betrayal Book #5 The Highlander's Choice Book #6 The Highlander's Accidental Marriage Book #7 The Earl's Return

Sinopsis Drake, Duke of Manchester sedang mencari calon istri yang sempurna di Bursa Pernikahan. Dia menginginkan wanita yang tenang, sempurna, dan layak menyandang gelar duchess. Tapi yang terpenting, dia menginginkan wanita yang tidak membutuhkan perasaan cinta karena sama sekali tidak berguna. Miss Penelope Clayton, seorang perempuan yang tidak memiliki bakat bersosialisasi menyadari bahwa dirinya tidak berniat untuk menikah. Penelope juga hanya seorang gadis biasa yang sering ceroboh, kikuk, dan tidak terbiasa dengan kehidupan bangsawan. Sebagai ahli botani yang serius, dia tidak memiliki keinginan untuk menikah. Paksaan walinya agar ia berpartisipasi dalam Season demi mendapatkan suami menjadi siksaan baginya. Dia tidak akan pernah cocok berbaur dengan kalangan bangsawan, terlebih jika mereka tahu bahwa dia berpura-pura menjadi pria di tengah komunitas ilmiah. Ketika keluarga Drake mendandani Penelope, mengubahnya dari kutu buku yang naif menjadi debutan yang memesona, Drake mendapat tugas untuk memperkenalkan Penelope kepada kalangan bangsawan dan bujangan yang memenuhi syarat. Meskipun mendapatkan pelajaran dansa dan gaun baru, Penelope adalah kebalikan dari semua kesempurnaan saat dia tersandung dan menimbulkan kecelakaan demi kecelakaan. Lalu, mengapa dia begitu sulit untuk menolaknya? Informasi Lainnya Judul: Historical Romance: The Duke's Quandary Cerita: Callie Huitton Tebal: 356 Halaman Tanggal terbit: April 2019 Format: Soft Cover Seri Lainnya

Drake, Duke of Manchester sedang mencari calon istri yang sempurna. Dia menginginkan wanita yang tenang, sempurna, dan layak menyandang gelar duchess. Tapi yang terpenting, dia menginginkan wanita yang tidak membutuhkan perasaan cinta, karena itu sama sekali tidak berguna. Miss Penelope Clayton tidak berniat untuk menikah. Sebagai ahli botani yang serius, dia tidak berkeinginan untuk menikah. Dia tidak akan pernah cocok berbaur dengan kalangan bangsawan, terlebih jika ketahuan dirinya menyamar sebagai pria dalam sebuah komunitas ilmiah. Namun, atas paksaan walinya, Penelope pergi ke London untuk menghadiri Season dan mencari suami. Sekalipun keluarga Drake berhasil mengubah penampilan Penelope dari kutu buku yang polos menjadi debutan yang memesona, juga memastikan gadis itu mendapatkan pelajaran dansa dan gaun baru, Penelope tetap saja jauh dari semua kesempurnaan. Dia terus-menerus tersandung dan terlibat dalam kecelakaan demi kecelakaan. Lalu, mengapa Drake begitu sulit untuk menjauhi gadis itu?

Miss Linea Braddock is passionate about drawing and Avery, Lord Hammond—not necessarily in that order. Avery, heir to the Duke of Easton and a spy in His Majesty's service, is passionate about his work and Miss Braddock—definitely not in that order. Between fervid kisses and stolen interludes, they talk of marriage, but Avery stubbornly refuses to propose until he can put his family's famous engagement ring on Linney's finger. When Avery leaves suddenly without even saying goodbye, Linney decides to take things into her own hands and show him they belong together now. But everything changes when an old enemy resurfaces. Napoleon's spymaster wants revenge for the Corsican's defeat, and his ruthless plan is to get even by destroying everyone close to Avery—especially the woman he loves.

After several unsuccessful attempts on her brother's life by their greedy guardian, Lady Leslie Endale attempts to remove herself and her younger siblings to safety and, en route, finds protection from the notorious and dissolute Duke of Kenelm

He never wanted renown. She longed to be free. Pressured by forces beyond their control, will they give in to forbidden desire? England, 1823. After establishing a successful practice in America, Dr. Harry Radcliffe swore he wouldn't set foot on British soil again. But when he's named the Duke of Ashton after his callous brother's sudden death, he begrudgingly returns to the pretentious world he detests. And his pledge to his dying mother to find a wife is thrown into chaos when he meets his stunning sister-in-law. Margaret Radcliffe finally escaped her abusive marriage. Yet her late husband's final cruel act left her penniless, with her only option to remarry ... the one thing she vowed she'd never do again. But the new duke's startlingly familiar features awaken yearnings she thought long-forgotten, dangling the heartbreaking whisper of a passion impossible to fulfill. Although convinced the accusations that she murdered her husband are only salacious gossip, Harry's real torment comes when he wishes for a union that would make them outcasts. But even when they finally submit to their simmering attraction, Margaret's dream of happily-ever-after may be derailed by society's schemes. Can a scandalous affair turn into a lifetime of love? The Reluctant Duke's Dilemma is the suspenseful first book in The Hope Clinic Regency romance series. If you like swoon-worthy heroes, uplifting humor, and heroines beating the odds, then you'll adore Trisha Messmer's tale of tortured hearts. Buy The Reluctant Duke's Dilemma to join a couple's search for connection today!

Despairing of competing with her lovely and well-connected cousin for the attentions of handsome Duke of Montford, Miss Emily Haliburton is amazed when the duke prefers her womanly charms to her cousin's social status. Original.