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An unexpected proposal… For the runaway heiress! After escaping to avoid an arranged marriage, American heiress Madeline Macooish stows away on board a ship bound for England. She’s rescued by Rees Dalton and spends the night in his cabin. Knowing her reputation is compromised, she accepts Rees’offer of a temporary marriage. Drawn to his honest heart, Madeline begins to imagine wearing his ring forever. Until she learns her new husband has a secret identity!

A wolf in gentleman’s clothing… She might just be the making of him American Joe Steton is visiting his estate in England—bringing his straight-talking attitude and rugged manners with him, much to the ton’s disapproval! Respectable widow Olivia Shaw offers to smooth his edges and make him an English gentleman, and Joe can’t resist such an intriguing instructor. He has wealth, and a title, but how can he give her his heart when his real life is an ocean away?

A Christmas Wedding… A forever vow? Faced with losing his ward if he remains unmarried, Isaiah Maxwell must find a bride! With spinsterhood beckoning, Felicia Pennyjohns is the perfect candidate for a marriage in name only. Which is all it can ever be, after Isaiah renounced love the Christmas Day his mother left him. But Felicia is getting under his skin and, as Christmas approaches, Isaiah’s usually painful memories give way to uncharted desire – for his convenient wife!

An unexpected reunion Now a forbidden temptation At a country party arranged to find his widowed brother a wife, William Talton is surprised to see Ginny Penneyjons, a shy, beautiful girl from his past, among the prospective brides! Their connection is as intense as ever, but William must resist her—for he’s honour-bound to sacrifice his own heart in favour of his brother’s. Yet a stolen kiss with Ginny is about to test William’s resolve not to claim her for himself!

Cosy up this Christmas With three heartwarming stories! With three heartwarming stories!

From old friend… To future husband? Anna Liese Preston is caught off guard by the Christmas return of Peter Penneyjons. The childhood friend she’s always loved has grown into the even more handsome and eligible Lord Cliverton. The perfect husband for her stepsister – or so thinks her scheming stepmother! Marrying Peter herself would save him from that miserable match. Anna Liese’s dilemma? She only wants to marry for love – and Peter sees marriage as purely duty…

To keep her home… She must marry! When Elizabeth Morsely’s beloved farm is sold to a genteel London family, she’s stunned to learn that she’s part and parcel…as a bride! This country girl believes she’ll have nothing in common with her city groom, William Grant, except he’s as reluctant to wed as she is! They agree to a platonic partnership, until Elizabeth glimpses the pure heart behind William’s aristocratic demeanour – might their arranged marriage become more after all?

How to find a bride? Check the guest chamber…! Check the guest chamber…!

From determined bachelor To family man? To family man? Baron Elmstone’s self-imposed isolation is shattered when he becomes guardian to two orphaned children. Forced to take a wife to provide them with a mother, their carer, Minerva Grant, seems the perfect choice for a convenient marriage. Yet her sunny personality, so opposite to his own reclusive disposition, and the emotions she’s awakening are proving most inconvenient!

A fated union… An unexpected match Eirene Smythe has been promised from birth to marry the future Viscount Warrenstoke. But when the long-lost heir Fletcher Larkin returns from America, the tough, rugged gentleman is nothing like she imagined. Tasked with teaching this fish out of water to swim in polite society, Eirene finds herself drawn to his unconventional yet charming ways… Can Eirene convince him to stay on English shores and become the husband she’s been promised?

Protecting a penniless widow With a marriage in name only! When Andrew Benton discovers his brother has cheated Clara Albright out of her wealth, and that she’s now almost destitute, he feels obliged to offer the only thing he can—marriage. Having sworn against love, after witnessing the devastation it leaves behind, Andrew can only promise Clara a comfortable life for her and her children. Only he didn’t foresee the inconvenient attraction blossoming between him and his convenient bride!

Heading to the altar …and a pretend husband! Refusing to marry her sister’s beau to please their father, Olive is at her wits’ end when Joseph Billings purchases the local manor. He’s a handsome viscount’s heir, and she’s a penniless villager, but they have one thing in common—being pushed to marry against their will! With his potential bride visiting for a week, Joseph suggests a bold charade: pretending to be newlyweds! And as they grow closer, Olive starts wondering where the ruse ends…and reality begins…

Cosy up with this warm-hearted Victorian romance where this governess is not all she seems…! A demure governess Or a rebellious lady? Lady Vivienne is destined for marriage to a marquess—a match that is for anything but love! Before their engagement is announced she vows to have one last adventure, and masquerading as a governess for the summer is just what she seeks…Clement Marston has no time for love, and is dedicated to raising his late sister’s children. But as summer approaches he must find help to care for the girls. The captivating and intriguing Vivienne seems like the perfect fit. But as they grow closer he can’t help but wonder if this governess is hiding a secret…

A slow burn, opposites attract romance set in the Victorian era A cowboy in London …and a deal at the altar? When his English business partner dies, Montana rancher Boone Rawlins becomes guardian of the man’s little girl, and heir to their family property in London. So when a storm destroys the ranch, they cross the Atlantic to start a new life!Penniless lady Ambrin is stunned when a real-life cowboy arrives on her doorstep. But she quickly comes to her senses when she discovers her dear brother has left Boone her house—and that he wants to sell to fund a new farm! Ambrin’s determined to keep her home and her precious niece. Will a convenient marriage be the solution…or a whole new predicament? Perfect for fans of: 💍 Marriage of convenience☯️ Opposites attract

Protecting a penniless widow With a marriage in name only! When Andrew Benton discovers his brother has cheated Clara Albright out of her wealth, and that she’s now almost destitute, he feels obliged to offer the only thing he can—marriage. Having sworn against love, after witnessing the devastation it leaves behind, Andrew can only promise Clara a comfortable life for her and her children. Only he didn’t foresee the inconvenient attraction blossoming between him and his convenient bride!

A slow burn, opposites attract romance set in the Victorian era A cowboy in London …and a deal at the altar? When his English business partner dies, Montana rancher Boone Rawlins becomes guardian of the man’s little girl, and heir to their family property in London. So when a storm destroys the ranch, they cross the Atlantic to start a new life!Penniless lady Ambrin is stunned when a real-life cowboy arrives on her doorstep. But she quickly comes to her senses when she discovers her dear brother has left Boone her house—and that he wants to sell to fund a new farm! Ambrin’s determined to keep her home and her precious niece. Will a convenient marriage be the solution…or a whole new predicament? Perfect for fans of: 💍 Marriage of convenience☯️ Opposites attract

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by Amberley, a British-accented digital voice based on a human narrator.From old friend…To future husband?Anna Liese Preston is caught off guard by the Christmas return of Peter Penneyjons. The childhood friend she’s always loved has grown into the even more handsome and eligible Lord Cliverton. The perfect husband for her stepsister—or so thinks her scheming stepmother! Marrying Peter herself would save him from that miserable match. Anna Liese’s dilemma? She only wants to marry for love—and Peter sees marriage as purely duty…From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by Amberley, a British-accented digital voice based on a human narrator.Opposites attract in this Victorian romanceA fated union…An unexpected matchEirene Smythe has been promised from birth to marry the future Viscount of Warrenstoke. But when the long-lost heir Fletcher Larkin returns from America, the tough, rugged gentleman is nothing like she imagined. Tasked with teaching this fish out of water to swim in polite society, Eirene finds herself drawn to his unconventional yet charming ways… Can Eirene convince him to stay on English shores and become the husband she’s been promised?From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Sitting in the finest secondhand wedding dress she can find, Emma Parker watches the clock tick down. She needs the most willing cowboy in town to become her husband before the sun sets–or she''ll lose her first ever real home.Then Matthew "Singing Trigger" Suede saunters in, and his cover as the "Robin Hood of the West" is almost blown as he escapes from a bank. So Emma offers the renegade an alibi to save him from the noose…if only he''ll escort her down the aisle–immediately!

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Bounty hunter Zane Coldridge–infamous, dangerous and revered–does not get distracted. He''s renowned for his no-nonsense attitude, and criminals fear the day he comes knocking on their door.But when Zane encounters Missy Lenore Devlin, his resolve is swiftly tested. This ditzy yet innocently beautiful damsel in distress is on the lookout for adventure, and Zane has that in abundance.Torn between chivalry and keeping his head in the game, Zane pulls Missy onto his horse and promises her a journey–one that neither could have imagined when the sun rose over the prairie that morning.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.REUNITED…IN DISGUISE!Trace Ballentine, investigative journalist, has gone undercover to expose corruption at a remote South Dakota hospital. And when his long-lost sweetheart appears out of nowhere–beautiful, vulnerable and with two adorable children in tow–he can''t risk blowing his cover.Lilleth Preston finds bumbling librarian Clark Clarkly curiously attractive…and strangely familiar. Is there more to the mysterious, bookish Clark than meets the eye? But she has secrets of her own, and revealing the truth could put both Trace and Lilleth in grave danger….

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.LOOKING FOR PEACE, FINDING...TROUBLE Colt Wesson Travers is headed for a life of tranquility in Texas. Here, he'll finally escape the obligations demanded by his notorious outlaw family.But when he meets his stubborn lodger, Holly Jane Munroe, his illusions of peace are shattered. Colt is thrown right into the middle of two feuding families intent on winning Holly Jane's hand...and her grandfather's land! He quickly realizes that life with delicious Holly Jane is going to be anything but quiet....

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.An outlaw''s wife…With her home burned down, her outlaw husband believed dead and five children entrusted to her care, Melody Dawson must leave the ashes of her past behind to start afresh…And an outlaw hunter…Atoning for a youthful mistake, US marshal Reeve Prentis has made tracking down criminals his life''s work. His dangerous job has always demanded a solitary existence, yet escorting Melody across the Wild West has Reeve longing for change, and a family of his own!"One exhilarating read…. Take a deep breath and enjoy!" –RT Book Reviews on Rebel with a Cause

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.From city spinster…to cowboy''s bride!Abandoned as a young child, Rebecca Lane has always felt unlovable. Convinced she''s too tall and strong-minded to find a husband, she heads West to start a new life on her grandfather''s ranch.Lantree Walker is wary of his employer''s beautiful granddaughter. But when Rebecca is threatened, the cowboy does the only thing that will keep her safe–he marries her! Lantree may have convinced his reluctant bride to take his name, but what will it take to get her into his bed?"One exhilarating read… Take a deep breath and enjoy!" –RT Book Reviews on Rebel with a Cause

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.A bride to redeem an outlaw! The only way Boone Walker can escape jail is by capturing the fearsome King brothers. But to do this he needs Melinda Winston''s help and that means making her his wife!After only being valued for her beauty, Melinda is delighted to find a man who sees her for who she truly is. Even as their mission leads them into ever greater danger, Boone proves to be courageous and honorable beyond measure, and Melinda determines to show her outlaw husband that he is worthy of redemption…

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.His Fair Lady The only life Ivy Magee has known is aboard a gambling boat. Until cowboy Travis Murphy arrives with the startling revelation that she''s inherited a ranch. Ivy must now leave her home behind and put aside her tomboyish ways.To save the ranch, Travis knows Ivy must marry a wealthy stranger. And if that means teaching her to become a lady, then so be it. Except, being a part of Ivy''s transformation makes Travis wish he could be the prince to this unlikely Cinderella!

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.A Wyoming marriage of convenience…Agatha Magee has put her difficult past behind her and is living an independent life at the circus. But when William English rescues her–from being shot out of a cannon–their scandalous situation leaves them no option but to get married!William has no intention of making this more than a marriage in name only. Agatha must somehow change his mind if she''s to have the family she''s always yearned for…

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by Amberley, a British-accented digital voice based on a human narrator.From American heiress……to his convenient countess!When American schoolteacher Clementine Maccoish rescues a handsome stranger from perilously drowning late at night, she''s stunned to discover he''s actually Heath Cavill–the Earl of Fencroft–and the man she''s conveniently betrothed to! He has a reputation for being a man of mystery, so what was he doing outside so late? Intrigued by his secrets, Clementine wishes to find out the truth before she walks down the aisle to wed him!

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by Amberley, a British-accented digital voice based on a human narrator.An unexpected proposal for the runaway heiress!After escaping to avoid an arranged marriage, American heiress Madeline Macooish stows away aboard a ship bound for England. She''s rescued by Rees Dalton and spends the night in his cabin. Knowing her reputation is compromised, she accepts Rees''s offer of a temporary marriage. Drawn to his honest heart, Madeline begins to imagine wearing his ring forever. Until she learns her new husband has a secret identity!From Harlequin Historical:Your romantic escape to the past.