IS ONE NIGHT WITH AN INFAMOUS RAKE WORTH THE RISK?

Wounded in action courageously fighting pirates, the notorious Greville Anders returns to society with neither the dress nor the conduct considered proper for a gentleman. Even more scandalous is the fact that well-brought-up debutante Amanda Neville finds this rogue irresistibly tempting...

It was her mama's last wish that her beautiful daughter should have a glittering London Season, shine on society's stage and marry a lord... But now Amanda's greatest desire is just one more secret rendezvous - with the most disreputable man in town!


The Rake To Ruin Her

by Julia Justiss

Published 1 January 2013
Known as "Magnificent Max," diplomat Max Ransleigh was famed for his lethal charm until a political betrayal left him exiled from government and his reputation in tatters. He seems a very unlikely savior for a well-bred young lady. Except that Miss Caroline Denby doesn't want to be saved--she wants to be ruined! To Caroline, getting married is tantamount to a death sentence, and meeting the rakish Max at a house party seems the answer to her prayers. Surely this rogue won't hesitate to put his bad reputation to good use?

The Rake To Redeem Her

by Julia Justiss

Published 1 January 2013
"Will Ransleigh, illegitimate nephew of the Earl of Swynford, has the tall, aristocratic bearing of nobility--and the resourceful cunning of a streetwise rogue. To clear his cousin's name he is on a mission that will take him across the Continent into a world of international intrigue--and the arms of Elodie Lefevre, the society hostess who brought shame to his family. Is she seductress, spy or damsel in distress? Will has to keep his wits about him and uncover the true nature of this mysterious Madame"--Publisher.

"When a destitute governess faints on Sir Edward Greave's threshold, chivalry demands that he offer her temporary shelter. However, the desire Ned feels when he catches her in his arms isn't all that gentlemanly.... With her large, troubled eyes and slender frame, Joanna Merrill calls to something deep inside this guarded man. For one who has purposely shunned the conniving beauties of London society, just how much is Ned risking by having this intriguing woman under his roof....?"--p. [4] of cover.

A Scandalous Proposal

by Julia Justiss

Published 10 October 2000

Indulge your fantasies of delicious Regency Rakes, fierce Viking warriors and rugged Highlanders. Be swept away into a world of intense passion, lavish settings and romance that burns brightly through the centuries
Disowned! But deeply in love!

Emily Spencer was both when she eloped to the Continent with her handsome young soldier. Now widowhood had brought her back to England-and into the arms of Evan Mansfield, the dashing Earl of Cheverley, who willingly gave her his heart. . . but could never give her his name!

Elemental and eternal. . . Such was the passion Emily Spencer inspired in Evan Mansfield. Surely this woman was his destiny, his forever love, despite her lack of aristocratic ties. But honor and a deathbed promise demanded he bind himself in marriage to another-and abandon the only joy he'd ever known!


This classic historical collection features romances from the Regency period. Volume 14 contains 'The Wedding Gamble' and 'Marrying the Major'.

No. H1158

His Reluctant Mistress

by Joanna Maitland

Published 1 January 2009

Indulge your fantasies of delicious Regency Rakes, fierce Viking warriors and rugged Highlanders. Be swept away into a world of intense passion, lavish settings and romance that burns brightly through the centuries

Lord Leo Aikenhead - renowned rake, skilled seducer and expert spy - has finally met his match.

For opera singer Sophie Pietre may have the voice of an angel, but she will be no man's strumpet - no matter how handsome he is! But these are dangerous times in Vienna, with betrayal and deceit round every corner.

Sophie's tempted by his offer of protection and - she can no longer deny it - even more tempted by the offer of a place in his bed...

The Aikenhead Honours Three gentlemen spies: bound by duty, undone by women!