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Manche Geheimnisse sollten niemals ans Licht kommen …Für Lady Helena Carter ist es keineswegs verwerflich, ein Mauerblümchen und ein Blaustrumpf zu sein. Sie wünscht sich nichts sehnlicher als Unabhängigkeit. Ihr Vater hat es ihr nie leicht gemacht, und ihre Mutter will nur eines: dass Helena endlich einen Ehemann findet–irgendeinen Mann, Hauptsache verheiratet. Um ihr Ziel zu erreichen, schmiedet sie einen scheinbar narrensicheren Plan, der ihren größten Wunsch erfüllen soll. Nur gibt es ein Problem–und im Mittelpunkt steht ausgerechnet ein Mann.

As the war rages across Europe, Leander Ashby, the fearless and elusive second son of the Duke of Lionston, has spent years working in the shadows as a spy for the Crown. But when tragedy strikes—his father and elder brother killed in a devastating accident—Leander is forced to return to England and assume the title he never expected to inherit. Though duty binds him to his family’s legacy, he cannot abandon the work he believes in. Determined to continue aiding the war effort, he founds The Lion Watch, a covert spy agency operating beyond the limitations of the war office.

Jonas Parker, der Earl of Harrington, hat keinerlei Wunsch zu heiraten. Er genießt es viel zu sehr, ungebunden zu sein – eine Ehefrau würde nur alles verkomplizieren. Sein Club ist sein Zufluchtsort, und für die Ehe ist er nicht bereit, ihn aufzugeben. Doch sein Großvater, der Duke of Southington, will nichts sehnlicher, als ihn verheiratet zu sehen und zurück in den Schoß der Familie zu holen. Aus genau diesem Grund meidet Harrington anständige Damen und Hochzeitsglocken.

Lady Delilah Everly hasn't led the charmed life some might believe... Marrok Palmer, the Duke of Wolfton can't fathom the turn his life has taken...Both Marrok and Delilah both go on a journey. Through a fate neither could have imagined they cross paths. In their travels they must learn to lean on each other. Along the way they discover the possibility of an eternal love, but only if they're willing to take a leap of faith and accept each other faults and all.

As the war continues throughout, Europe, Dashiell Blackwell, the Earl of Ravenwood, moves in the shadows, uncovering secrets and thwarting Napoleon’s schemes as a trusted operative of The Lion Watch. With no room for distractions, he has resigned himself to a life of duty—one that does not include love or marriage. The battlefield and the whisper of coded messages have long been his world, and he has no intention of surrendering to the dangerous pull of emotion. Lavinia “Vivy” Ellsworth has spent years watching Dash from afar, her heart belonging to him long before he ever took notice.

Lady Felicity Hathaway doesn’t want a season, and convinced her father that she doesn’t need one. It took little persuasion, as he didn’t seem inclined to force her debut. At least until her aunt decides her reprieve is at an end and arranges her launch, warranting no discussion on the matter. She’s to find a husband whether or not she likes it. Which she most certainly does not… Well, if her aunt wants her to find a husband, she’s in for a shock. Because seduction and ruination seem like a much better notion in her estimation…

Lady Katherine Wilson never expected to inherit a horse farm, but she embraces the gift and the opportunity to continue her grandmother's legacy. She decides to breed the farm's mares, but only one stud will do. Unfortunately, the stallion belongs to the Marquess of Holton, and they've never gotten along well.

Charles Lindsay, the Earl of Coventry has big plans. None of them include a wife. His club is his main concern, and the men who he's come to respect. He's one of the wickedest rogues in the ton and he makes no apologies for it. That all changes when he meets Lady Abigail Halsey.... All the ladies in town adore Coventry, but none of them manage to capture his heart. Can Lady Abigail achieve a feat no other lady has and make the earl fall?

Lady Seraphina Bell has been in love with one man for what has seemed like her entire life. Unfortunately for her, that man also appears determined to be the bane of her existence. Their acerbic sparring matches are notorious, and inescapable. If only he would set aside what he believes her to be, and really see her—then they might have something she only has in her dreams—a perfect love.

Aletha Dewitt has led a charmed life. At least, that is how it appears from the outside looking in. Yes, she has had everything a person could possibly desire - except real respect. Because she was born female, her grandfather doesn’t believe she is capable enough to be a part of the family business. What he doesn’t realize is she has more ideas and ambition than her brother will ever have. She sets out to prove to him she’s more than up to the task. Nothing will stand in her way, not even love.

Logan Weston, the Duke of Templeton, never wants to remarry. Losing his wife devastated him. He has an heir. Another marriage isn't necessary. At least until a certain countess invades his thoughts. One meeting and she's all he desires. But she doesn't want love, and marriage is out of the question. Enid St. John, the Countess of Winston, has never been in love. She certainly hadn't married for it. With the freedom and independence being a widow affords, she'll never marry again. She's had plenty of lovers. After all, one didn't need to be in love to fall into bed with a gorgeous man.

Gregory Cain, the earl of Shelby, doesn't believe in love, more specifically he doesn't believe in it for himself. It's perfectly fine for other people. Scandalous behavior and roguish deeds are in his skill set and he doesn't mind flaunting both. He doesn't get involved with innocents or marriage minded ladies. So when Lady Kaitlin Evans asks him for a kiss he has no choice but to refuse her. Not only is she close to his sister, she's his mentor's niece. She's off limits. So why does he suddenly find her fascinating and kissing her is the one thing he desires more than anything.

Collin Evans, the Earl of Frossly is forced to return to his ancestral estate after years of avoiding the responsibility. His estate manager quit and it’s up to him to ensure his servants and tenants don’t suffer from his neglect. He never expected to find a beguiling woman that tempts him beyond reason nearby. After a scandal erupts, Lady Charlotte Rossington is sent to the country to stay with a spinster aunt. What her father fails to realize is that was her goal all along. She hates London society and wants to write a novel and the season would prevent that endeavor.

As the daughter of a duke, Lady Annalise Palmer should be living a charmed life. But appearances can be deceiving - her father's ensured that her entire life has been filled with heartache and hardship. Happiness is an elusive emotion, and love is nonexistent. She has no reason to believe she’ll find either. Ryan Simms, the marquess of Cinderbury, has been alone nearly his whole life. After his father died, he was abandoned by his grandfather and left in the care of his wicked stepmother. From a young age, he learned not to trust a lady and never to fall in love, especially.

Miss Eleanor Jones is forced to find work as a governess after her father’s death. Being the daughter of a vicar gives her a certain respectability, one that she uses to her advantage. Her new position comes with unavoidable issues. The biggest one? Her new charge’s wildly attractive uncle…. She does her best to keep her distance, but he’s making it difficult at every turn.

Elias Stevens, the Marquess of Savorton doesn’t believe he’ll ever fall in love. He may marry one day, because the title demands it; however, that elusive emotion will not be freely given to his future wife. A house party changes everything for him though. His dearest friend makes a wager with him. He’ll fall in love by the new year. Elias takes that bet because he knows his own heart.

Lady Selena Brooks would much rather remain in the comforts of home during Christmastide. Why the blazes would anyone want to endure a house party for a whole fortnight? Especially one that has always been a wallflower? Society didn’t care if she attended, and wouldn’t notice her regardless. At least that was how it had been before. Before her cousin restored his finances and set funds aside for her dowry and that suddenly makes her more desirable. Well they could all jump back into the holes they crawled out of. She would never marry anyone that didn’t truly appreciate her.

Lady Roslyn Barrett’s launch into society was delayed by her foolish brother’s untimely demise. It makes a lady wish she’d been born an only child… All right, she did love the nitwit, and didn’t wish him to die; however, that doesn’t negate her irritation. Now she is at a disadvantage and the ton won’t let her forget her family’s scandalous past. She has a secret though, one that she won’t confess under any circumstances: Roslyn has already met the man she wants, but he doesn’t appear to return her feelings.

In the past, Lady Iris Keene had designs to marry Daniel Andrews, the Earl of Hampstead. After a devastating rejection from the earl she decided he wouldn't do, but once a heart is given it's difficult to retrieve. Something Iris discovers when she crosses paths with the scoundrel a year later...

Miss Emma Collins hates being a wallflower and never understood how she’d been relegated to the unnoticeable ranks of the ton. Her family was wealthy, she was reasonably attractive, and she thought, a catch for any worthy gentleman. She decides that if the ton doesn’t want her, then they don’t deserve her. She’s going to have some fun and they can all be damned. What better time to do it than at Christmas? They wanted to play games with her life, then they would get some of their own. Some gifts are only meant to be experienced after all…