The Endearing Young Charms Series

Rescued as a child from the French Revolution, a lovely young widow is now determined to marry her intended match in this Regency romance. A Frenchwoman living in the English countryside, Delphine, Lady Charteris, has lived an isolated life. Only when her husband dies does she learn the truth of her parents’ death during the Terror—and of their plans for her to marry the Comte Saint Pierre. A capable woman who runs her own estate, Delphine has no need of a man. Yet she is determined to honor her late parents’ wishes, even if her union with the Comte will be a marriage in name only. Delphine is fully prepared to marry a man she has never met. But when she sees Jules Saint Pierre, she gets the shock of her life. He is the same man she’d seen juggling in the streets at a local fair. What is he doing as the Comte Saint Pierre? Has she made a terrible mistake? Or has she finally found true love?

A young governess in search of a dream life discovers that grim reality can bring true love in the New York Times–bestselling author’s Regency romance. Lord Percy Hunterdon has inherited a Gothic horror of a country estate along with a pair of teenage brats to marry off. To survive this disastrous fortune, he requires the expertise of a superior governess. When Jean Morrison discovers Lord Hunterdon's advertisement, dreams of an unmarried viscount and a magnificent castle dance in her head. She imagines him as Byronic and brooding, pacing the battlements in a black cloak and falling madly in love with her. It’s a rude awakening when Jean first sees the dank Trelawney Castle and encounters her vile new charges. Still, the golden hair and dancing eyes of her employer conjure up fantasies that are most unseemly for a governess of distinction.

In the New York Times–bestselling author’s Regency romance, an old dog learns new tricks, inherits a fortune, and leads two humans to love. After spending her life at an orphanage, young Emily is brought to the opulent estate of Sir Peregrine Manley, where she is employed as companion to the old man’s dog. Duke, scraggly old hound, is the only member of the family Sir Peregrine cares for. And while the rest of his family greedily awaits his death, he’s arranged to have the last laugh . . . Some shocking revelations are made at the reading of Sir Peregrine’s will. Not least of which is that Emily and Duke have each inherited a fortune in diamonds—as long as she can keep the dog alive. Now, while protecting Duke from canine assassination, Emily must also watch out for Lord Storm—the man threatening to steal her heart . . .

A marriage of convenience becomes a rollicking adventure on the rocky road to love in the New York Times–bestselling author’s Regency romance. For two seasons in a row, lovely but stubborn Isabella rejected every proposal she received. Now her parents have taken charge with an arranged marriage. Much to her relief, however, the groom is adamant that their marriage shall be in name only. But neither Harry nor Isabella is aware of the other's disguise. Isabella was not the selfish ice princess she seemed, nor was Harry a mincing dandy. As their masks come off, a search for buried treasure and a thwarted suitor out for revenge add to the marital mayhem—and soon the newlyweds discover that love lies no further than the nearest kiss.

New York Times–Bestselling Author: After a marriage-for-money scheme goes amusingly awry, the bride and groom join forces to find each other new mates . . . Fanny and Charles were pushed into marriage by their families—each mistakenly thinking the other would be a source of wealth. In truth, everyone involved is penniless . . . and now the couple is left to pick up the pieces. Charles is on a gentlemanly quest to find someone more fitting for Fanny, and Fanny seeks a woman for Charles who can provide him some financial relief. But as they try to play matchmaker for each other, they both start to wonder whether they’ve already stumbled into riches of another kind . . . “A romance writer who deftly blends humor and adventure.” —Booklist “The best of the Regency writers.” —Kirkus Reviews Previously published under the name Marion Chesney

Sibling rivalry reaches new heights when two sisters set their caps at the same marquess in a suspenseful romance by the New York Times–bestselling author. Harriet Clifton resents her widowed sister’s wealth, but spending the season at Cordelia’s luxurious London townhouse is her only hope for finding a good man to rescue her from her own hardworking yet penniless existence in the countryside. Then the rakish Marquess of Arden resists conceited Cordelia’s flirtations in favor of her less fortunate sibling, and romantic intrigue leads to a battle royale—and some unexpected danger—in this historical romance originally published under the name Marion Chesney, praised as “the best of the Regency writers” (Kirkus Reviews).

A long-engaged couple is about to wed out of a sense of duty—but someone has other plans in a rollicking Regency by the New York Times–bestselling author. Mary and the earl have been promised to each other for a decade—and after a long separation the time has finally come for them to go through with it, in spite of the fact that their ardor has cooled. Anything else would be dishonorable . . . But Mary’s sister, Emily, believes the marriage would be a mistake—and concocts an outrageous wedding-day scheme that will cause trouble for everyone involved—in this entertaining Regency romance originally published under the name Marion Chesney. “Light as a powderpuff.” —Pubishers Weekly “The best of the Regency writers.” —Kirkus Reviews

New York Times–Bestselling Author: Seven lighthearted love stories in one volume from “the best of the Regency writers” (Kirkus Reviews). Taking us from the English countryside to the social circles of London, the novels in this sparkling collection feature a botched marriage, a drugged bride, a witty governess, an unexpected inheritance, and many other delightful surprises from “a romance writer who deftly blends humor and adventure” (Booklist). The Endearing Young Charms Series includes: Duke's Diamonds, The French Affair, Those Endearing Young Charms, To Dream of Love, A Marriage of Inconvenience, A Governess of Distinction and The Glitter and the Gold.