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A Cinderella Christmas tale…Lord Lansbury has always known that true love must come second to a suitable match. So why is he so bewitched by the unforgettable violet eyes of his sister’s companion Jane Mortimer? From the moment she set foot in Chalfont, Jane has longed for the enigmatic Earl’s admiration. But they come from different worlds – her dreams will surely remain out of reach for ever… Until one night Jane’s wishes are granted… Now the Earl must decide – will there be wedding bells before Christmas?

AN UNEXPECTED END TO THE WINCANTON-STUART FEUD?Scandal broke last night when Lady Constance Stuart was discovered in the arms of Aaron Wincanton, the son of her family’s greatest enemy! But now we can reveal an even more shocking development. Our sources say a special licence was obtained and the two were married before sunrise!It’s been confirmed that Aaron has stolen his new bride away to the country to begin their unexpected marriage. We’ll be watching closely to see exactly what happens when a gentleman invites his enemy into his bed …

He would claim his meant-to-be bride! Spirited tomboy Bethany Ashworth had always adored her childhood friend Philip Stavely. His betrothal to her cousin destroyed her innocent dreams…Years later, time has changed them both. Finishing school has transformed Bethany into a stunningly beautiful and elegant woman, while tragedy has made Philip society’s most eligible man once again.This time Bethany will protect her heart, but Philip now knows exactly what he wants – and he’s determined to marry the woman he should have swept up the aisle six years ago!

Luca Zeani Had The Face Of A Fallen Angel… . It was a face Chiara had never forgotten, for it belonged to the man who had ruined her sister – the man she had vowed to destroy. But though she burned with vengeance, Luca's passionate kisses ignited a hotter flame that made her his captive in body and soul.Could the whisperings of her wayward heart lead her to the light of truth, or was she forever destined to love a man of darkness?

Jack Bellamy Could Strike Fear In The Toughest HeartBut the widow Emerson could hold her own against any man – even a brawny giant in buckskins, though in truth, his blue-eyed glance had her considering his offer of protection with a lot more than coldhearted interest.Rebecca Emerson Had A Stubborn Streak A Mile Wide Yet army scout Jack Bellamy saw the delicate prairie rose beneath the prickly exterior. Someone had to convince her that the western frontier was no place for a woman alone, and it looked as if he was just the man.

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 centuriesThe road that led to Kate Bradshaw's door sometimes seemed the loneliest in the world.In the depths of the Depression, the young widow was struggling to hold on to the family farm raise two small children. she had only her faith to sustain her–until the day Hatcher Jones came walking up that long, lonely road. The hsome, mysterious drifter was clearly haunted by some terrible secret from his past.But the simple acts of kindness he showed Kate her children spoke of a good heart strong values. she longed to make him see that there could be redemption for anyone, even him– that all his wering had brought him home at last.

Chase Cordell Was Coming HomeLinese had long awaited her husband's homecoming, but the hero that returned from the war was not the dashing rogue that had captured her in a whirlwind courtship. Who was this man with haunted eyes who could still make her heart pound ceaselessly?His memory shattered by war, Chase Cordell vowed to keep the loss of his identity a secret – even from the beautiful stranger whose touch rekindled a long-forgotten flame. But time was running out, and the past that stalked him was taking on a sinister life of its own… .

Olivia Pledger, through her own willfulness, found herself stranded in Portugal in the middle of the Peninsular War! A resourceful lady, she was determined to work her way back to the British lines and so get herself home to England.But in foraging a deserted mansion, she was discovered by Robert Lynmount, who had been cashiered in disgrace from Wellington's army. Although intent on scouting unofficially for Wellington until he could clear his name, now Robert felt responsible for Olivia's safety. In such circumstances, falling in love was crazy, and personal feeling could not be allowed to count….

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 centuriesDesperate to escape her past, Miss Journey Smith heads deep into Montana Territory. Then a terrible accident strs her in the tiny town of Walten during the Christmas season. The townspeople welcome Journey into their hearts homes, leading her to dream of a normal life, full of happiness, holidays– the town's hsome parson.Enchanted by the troubled beauty, Zane Thompson knows Journey is not what she seems. But she can't–or won't–trust him with her secrets, especially when her past reappears with a vengeance. Soon the parson must risk his life his faith to offer Journey the greatest Christmas gift of all–his heart.

WILL THE TRUTH SET THEM FREE?Major Seth Parker knows his wife, and the woman standing before him isn't her. The manipulative vixen who tricked his hand in marriage could never possess such innocence–nor get his heart racing like this!Millie St. Clair has traveled halfway across the country to pull off one of the greatest deceptions ever. But with everything at stake it soon becomes clear that the hardest part might be walking away from the Major when it's all over…."A delightful western…humor, realism and sweet emotion."–RT Book Reviews on Inheriting a Bride

She will not surrender… Heiress to the MacDougall clan, Lara, Maid of Lorne, dreams of marrying for love – but when Robert the Bruce takes control of her castle she is forced to wed his man, Sebastien of Cleish. Loyal to her people, Lara vows never to surrender to this bold warrior…But beneath the chainmail armour lies the heart of a chivalrous, brave knight, willing to entice and woo Lara as his true wife – in every way! Could the man who stole her virtue, her home and her family give her a future in his arms?

Their Grand Passion Had Burned Too Brightly To SurviveBut faced with wedding another, Alanna Patterson was determined to reignite any smoldering embers of desire Caleb Pitt might still harbor for her. Would her brawny captain, now a solitary lighthouse keeper, rescue her from a sea of regrets? Or had tragedy both public and private sunk any hopes for a lasting love?Caleb Pitt had once believed love was eternal as the sea, for Alanna Patterson had promised him forever. But despite her vow, she'd left him to drown in disgrace. Now, years later, she'd reappeared on a storm-tossed wave, beautiful as a siren…and just as seductive!