A Putney Classic Romance Series

A Classic Sweet Regency Romance A Wicked Wager!   Rich, handsome, and fashionably jaded, Jason, Lord Radford, knows he must marry to get an heir, but assumes that any well bred young lady will do, so he offers for Caroline Hanscombe, whose name he draws at random. Caroline is pressured by her family to accept, but shy and musical, she finds her new fiancé alarming. Will this be a match made in heaven or hell? Or might Caroline quietly find herself a man who suits her better…?   Mary Jo Putney's first book, The Diabolical Baron was a RITA finalist and won the Romantic Times awards for Best New Regency Novel and Best New Regency Author, and the NJRW Golden Leaf Award for best historical romance. * Praise for The Diabolical Baron:   "An exciting debut…fresh and memorable." —Romantic Times   "I just read Diabolical Baron and I couldn't put it down. Thank you! It was wonderful! Excellent, excellent! I have enjoyed many books, including yours, but this one is special…It's one that I'll never tire of; it's an 'old friend,' even though I just read it for the first time. I just wanted to say thank you!" —Reader review   "EXCELLENT...EXCELLENT...EXCELLENT! I truly enjoyed how Ms Putney involves you in the lives of the enchanting characters in this book…I couldn't put it down until I finished it." —Regency Reads   Putney Classic Romances The Diabolical Baron, #1 Carousel of Hearts, #2 About the Author A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USAToday bestselling author, Mary Jo Putney's novels are known for psychological depth and intensity and include historical and contemporary romance, fantasy, and young adult fantasy. Winner of numerous writing awards, including two RITAs, three Romantic Times Career Achievement awards, and the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award from Romance Writers of America, she has had numerous books listed among Library Journal's and Booklist's top romances of the year.

Love is in the air, but where is Cupid aiming his darts?    Spirited and beautiful, Antonia Thornton is a baroness in her own right, and her companion and best friend is Judith Winslow, a quiet intellectual with a love of natural philosophy.  Then Antonia's childhood friend, Adam Yorke, returns from India and brings his friend, the outrageously handsome Simon, Lord Launceston.  They all like each other, love is in the air—and they are all too noble for their own good! Can four confused young people sort themselves out properly before it's too late?    Readers praise Carousel of Hearts: * "Absolutely wonderful! Sexy without being sexual…I highly recommend it."   * "Putney does a great job of characterization, and all four main characters are portrayed sympathetically and likeably."   *"Excellent...Excellent...Excellent!  Ms. Putney involves you in the lives of the enchanting characters in this book. Delightful…I couldn't put it down until I finished it."   * "What a ridiculous wonderful madcap mix-up!" Putney Classic Romances The Diabolical Baron, #1 Carousel of Hearts, #2 About the Author A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USAToday bestselling author, Mary Jo Putney's novels are known for psychological depth and intensity and include historical and contemporary romance, fantasy, and young adult fantasy. Winner of numerous writing awards, including two RITAs, three Romantic Times Career Achievement awards, and the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award from Romance Writers of America, she has had numerous books listed among Library Journal's and Booklist's top romances of the year.