She was known as The Spinster of Brightwood Manor, and that suited Lady Beatrice O’Brien just fine. She was happy being a spinster; happy running her father’s estates while amassing a fortune of her own; happy tending to the needs of her community; and most of all, she was happy not having a man around to tell her what to do. But when Beatrice accidentally shoots her new neighbor, the Earl of Drennan, her life turns upside-down. Suddenly, this very arrogant gentleman, who also happens to be charming and attractive, makes himself at home at Brightwood Manor, and proceeds to court her! Beatrice knows one thing for certain. Marriage will complicate her life. But falling in love? That’s an entirely different matter.

She was known as The Spinster of Brightwood Manor, and that suited Lady Beatrice O'Brien just fine. She was happy being a spinster; happy running her father's estates while amassing a fortune of her own; happy tending to the needs of her community; and most of all, she was happy not having a man around to tell her what to do. But when Beatrice accidentally shoots her new neighbor, the Earl of Drennan, her life turns upside-down. Suddenly, this very arrogant gentleman, who also happens to be charming and attractive, makes himself at home at Brightwood Manor, and proceeds to court her! Beatrice knows one thing for certain. Marriage will complicate her life. But falling in love? That's an entirely different matter.

Married off at a tender age by her greedy uncle, Lady Kathleen Langtry suffered through several years as the wife of a wealthy, but cruel man. Now a widow, and mistress of Dovehill Hall, Kathleen is determined to be her own woman. Independent and free. She certainly doesn’t want the famous solicitor, Beau Powers telling her what to do, even if he is devilishly handsome and charming. Beau Powers is well aware that the beautiful widow resents his presence, but he is determined to guard Kathleen’s interests from her money hungry relatives. Besides he enjoys spending time with the refreshing young woman. But when an attempt is made on Kathleen’s life they realize there is more at stake than the estate. So in order to catch a killer, Beau and Kathleen embark on a journey to discover the secrets of Dovehill Hall . . . secrets to die for.

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: THE SPINSTER’S SCANDALOUS AFFAIR by Sophia James (Regency) Euphemia Denniston has accepted her life as a servant…until cynical, wealthy Augustus Rushworth offers her an arrangement that will give her one last chance to be the belle of the ball! A WAGER TO TEMPT THE RUNAWAY The Rebellious Sisterhood by Bronwyn Scott (Regency) Free-spirited artist Josefina Ricci is embroiled in a wager to paint businessman Owen Gann. He’s pragmatic and serious, but when a passionate side emerges, might he be the adventure she’s seeking? THE VIKING CHIEF’S MARRIAGE ALLIANCE by Lucy Morris (Viking) Warrior Thorstein rescues beautiful Gyda from a storm, leading to an unexpected marriage alliance. But after they share a fiery kiss, this high-status ice queen may not be the convenient wife he bargained for… Look for Harlequin® Historical’s June 2021 Box Set 2 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!

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: THE DEBUTANTE'S SECRET By Sophia James (Regency) Esther Barrington-Hall needs a steadfast, responsible husband. Rakish Lord Wrotham is neither, but he is exciting and sexy. And dangerous, too, because he’s the only one who knows her past… THE SHOPGIRL'S FORBIDDEN LOVE By Jenni Fletcher Regency Belles of Bath (Regency) Nancy has been fighting her feelings for James, a handsome shop owner, for years. Finally, she can no longer deny her love—but discovers he’s engaged to someone else! A DEFIANT MAIDEN'S KNIGHT By Melissa Oliver Protectors of the Crown (Medieval) Joan’s deteriorating sight won’t stop her from helping Sir Warin, her fierce protector. If only fighting her attraction to the gallant knight was as simple as fighting their enemies!

The marriage game is afoot in this clever blend of My Fair Lady meets Pride and Prejudice with a twist! Edward Stanhope, the icy Duke of Thornfield, likes his life in a certain order. Give him a strong drink, a good book, and his dog for company, and he’s content. But when he goes to his library and finds a woman sitting in his chair and petting his dog, a fiery battle of wits ensues—leading to a steamy kiss that could ruin them both if they were caught. Of course, that’s precisely when Edward’s aunt walks in, and introduces Miss Georgiana Bly...the future Duchess of Thornfield. Georgiana was content to be a spinster, spending her days reading and working to keep her family out of debt. But now her days are spent locked away with a growly duke and learning how to be the perfect duchess, and her nights are spent fighting the undeniable attraction to a man who was never meant for her. As their wedding day approaches, the attraction between them burns hot and fierce, but is it enough to melt the duke’s chilly facade? Each book in the Never a Wallflower series is STANDALONE: * The Spinster and the Rake * Much Ado About Dukes * The Duke's Secret Cinderella