Sent to capture an infamous lady spy, Alexander mistakenly takes prisoner a woman he met years ago-the day she became his wife.

Publicly humiliated by the tongue of a snobbish society dragon, a comely young country girl flees unescorted into the dark London streets. Unwittingly, she becomes the savior of an enigmatic man who suddenly approaches and kisses her to evade the violent scoundrels stalking him. Terrified and aghast at his audacity, she abandons him to his fate, only to discover his identity as a roguish nobleman engaged to the very woman who insulted her! She finds herself drawn into a web of frightening intrigue, in which the only way out is to trust the desire in her heart.

He saved her family...she saved his heart.

When her father gambles away the family fortune, a beautiful young lady must decide whether to marry a wealthy man whom she does not love or accept a position tutoring the son of a notorious rake. But even as she helps a lonely boy emerge from his shell, she also melts the heart of her employer...

A seventh anthology featuring five holiday stories includes the works of Mary Balogh, Jo Beverley, Sandra Heath, Edith Layton, and Laura Matthews, and encompasses such subjects as three matchmaking orphans, a vengeful woman, a reformed rake, and a ghostly helper.

Still unwed at twenty-one, an unconventional high-spirited woman finds her affections sought by a handsome, devilishly charming Earl, who is nicknamed "The Ideal" by the ton--for his combination of wealth and looks. Though at first she fights his advances, slowly she forms a heated alliance with him. But sparring with words soon turns into a succumbing passion...

A young woman of unearthly beauty. Her unscrupulous mother. A powerful womanizer demanding repayment of a large debt. All amount to a most peculiar sojourn in the country, a tangle with a hat pin, and a shocking barter that leaves everyone fair game...<br><br>Winner of the Golden Leaf Award for best first historical romance...

"[p]ut this writer's name on your list of authors to watch."--Romantic Times

Now, fans of the New York Times bestselling author can revisit her award-winning debut historical romance after several years of its being out of print. It is the breathtaking story of Diana Lindsay-the most desirable and sought-after woman in London-who wants only one man: a haunted lord with mysterious secrets as deep as hers...

Two delightful Regencies...

One delightful volume...

His Lordship's Mistress:

Jessica O'Neill's stage career made her the toast of London society. But no one suspected her true identity as a high-born lady risking her good name to save her family from ruin. And when the handsome Earl of Linton approaches her with an offer she can't reject, Jessica must learn to play a wealth-hunting wanton to the hilt-and avoid falling in love.

"Joan Wolf is absolutely wonderful. I've loved her work for years."-Iris Johanson

"Joan Wolf never fails to deliver the best."-Nora Roberts

Married by Mistake:

Florence Washburn had Kit Swinton firmly in mind as her intended mate. So how on earth did she stumble into marriage with his infamous elder brother instead? Viscount Alford wasn't the man she planned to wed, and now it seems he's not the notorious rake he pretends to be either. In fact, Florence is charmed by the frightfully, clumsy oaf he actually is. Perhaps this marriage will turn out to be the best mistake she ever made...<br><br> "Melinda McRae crafts another superb Regency delight."-Romantic Times

"A stellar talent."-Romantic Times

Determined to bring her estranged parents back together again, Lady Sophia Bryant announces her false betrothal to Lord Francis Sutton, a devilishly handsome rake willing to help the beautiful Sophia.