NICOLA CORNICK

Who am I going to marry? The literal man of my dreams? Not wanting to go through with her arranged marriage, Jane disguises herself to be as unattractive as possible to get rid of her betrothed. She thinks she is finally free from being married off, until the Duke of Delahaye decides she will marry his brother! But one look at the duke and she is speechless. When Jane was fifteen, her friend had told her of a strange legend and Jane had dreamed of her future husband. And that man was none other than the Duke of Delahaye!

One year has passed since Annabella’s gambling, alcoholic husband died. Since then, she’s been relentlessly bullied by her mother-in-law, who has made her life a living hell. She finally gets to attend a ball once her mourning period ends, and there she meets Sir William, a strong, attractive gentleman. He seems interested in her, but she can’t believe he’d bother with a widow who is treated like a servant. Annabella doesn’t know what to make of him, but when she loses herself in his beautiful eyes, blue like the summer sea, she forgets everything else…

After her father passes away, Theodosia finds herself in quite the predicament. She has to figure out a way to support her siblings and keep their home. Her childhood friend suggests he marry her in order to support her and her family, but on their wedding day, Theodosia calls it off at the last moment and flees the altar. Soon after, she meets the Marquis of Merlin, her childhood friend’s cousin, who came to make certain Thea wasn’t just out for money. During his stay, he tries to tempt Thea with his charm and money, but she keeps refusing him. Thea comes off as old-fashioned to the local villagers, which surprises the Marquis, for he seems captivated by her in every way.

Evelyn inherited the title of viscount as well as a splendid estate… He has everything he could possibly want, but his heart is still heavy. Six years ago he stole the virtue of his good friend’s younger sister, Loveday Trehearne, but what could he do? The two of them were from different classes?they were torn apart and haven’t spoken in years. Now Evelyn is looking for someone to paint a mural in his new manor and has received a proposal from a mysterious artist named L. Trehearne.. This volume also includes the story Lady Loveless. Someone has been writing novels that scandalize all of London, but Count Alexander Beaumont refuses to believe that the mystery author behind these shocking books is his quiet, modest wife, Melicent!