From abducted… …to betrothed! To stop an unsuitable elopement, Tobias Spenlow bundles his ward’s intended bride into his carriage—only to discover he’s made a terrible mistake. The woman is actually innocent governess Miss Dorothy Phillips—whose reputation he’s unintentionally ruined! The only way to right this wrong is for the earl to wed her. She might have accidentally become his countess, but their consuming attraction has him courting her in earnest! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

Bestselling author Valerie Bowman sets the stage in Regency England for her Playful Brides series, where couples' misadventures on the way to the altar are witty, romantic romps based on some of the world's most beloved plays. The second entry, The Accidental Countess, is inspired by Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. CAN A SCANDALOUS CHARADE For seven long years, Lady Cassandra Monroe has waited for the man of her dreams to return from the war. Unfortunately, he happens to be engaged to her flighty cousin. What Cass wouldn't give to take her cousin's place! When he mistakes Cass for Patience Bunbury, a fictitious friend her cousin has invented to escape social obligations...even with her future husband, Cass thinks this is her chance. LEAD TO TRUE AND LASTING LOVE? After defeating Napoleon at Waterloo, Captain Julian Swift is not quite ready to settle down and enter into his unwanted arranged marriage-especially when the real object of his affection turns out to be a beguiling beauty he meets at a party. Patience Bunbury is witty, independent, passionate...and, unbeknownst to him, the cousin of his current fiancée. When the truth about Cass comes out-and Julian discovers that their courtship is anything but accidental-will he surrender his heart to a woman who really is too good to be true?

Being a spinster was much easier than becoming the accidental countess and it definitely didn’t prepare her for falling in love. Colleen MacGregor doesn’t like rich men, especially rich titled men. Still, her guilt won’t allow her to leave Sebastian passed out in the snow. Before he can leave, they are caught in a compromising situation. Under an agreement he will leave and never bother her again, Colleen marries a man she barely knows to save her reputation. Before she can really stop anything, she is whisked to London, where she is transformed into an Original and captures the attention of the ton—not to mention her husband. Sebastian Ware thinks he’ll never see the sharp-tongued spinster again. He never planned on becoming the next Earl of Penwyth…or on falling in love. But before he can declare his feelings, he must protect her from an enemy who wants them both dead. Racing against the clock, Sebastian strives to save them both so he can turn their accidental love into a love for eternity. ONCE UPON AN ACCIDENT The Accidental Countess Lessons in Seduction The Spy Who Loved Her Don't Miss out on Melissa's other bestselling series: HARMLESSA Little Harmless SexA Little Harmless PleasureA Little Harmless ObsessionA Little Harmless LieA Little Harmless AddictionA Little Harmless SubmissionA Little Harmless FascinationA Little Harmless FantasyA Little Harmless RideA Little Harmless SecretA Little Harmless Revenge Love Military Romance? Check out Mel's military romances!The SantinisLeonardoMarcoGianniVicenteA Santini ChristmasA Santini in LoveFalling for a SantiniOne Night with a SantiniA Santini Takes the FallA Santini's Heart SEMPER FI MARINESTease MeTempt MeTouch Me A LITTLE HARMLESS MILITARY ROMANCEInfatuationPossessionSurrender

An emotional Regency reunion Her memory has returned And she’s the Countess of Epping! Mary has arrived home, after months away, following a traumatic encounter with a highwayman that wiped her memory. Back in her grand house, her aloof—but distractingly handsome—husband, Anthony, is wary, suspecting her of the worst! But how can she explain that she’d become brave and wily to survive? She’ll need those skills if she’s to win back her earl’s trust, and if they’re to resume as man and wife once more… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

From reluctant debutante To scandalous bride! After a disastrous first Season, Lady Daisy Patterdale is relieved to be back home with her books. Looking for peace, she rows out to the island on the lake, where she encounters Captain Benjamin Flinders, the Earl of Bramhall—who’s been tricked and left there with no clothes! It's a scandalous encounter that rushes them straight to the altar… But despite her unwillingness to wed, Daisy’s drawn to charismatic Ben. If only he felt more for her than a sense of duty… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

In celebration of Harlequin’s 75th year, we bring you A Season of Celebration! Surrender to the emotion and passion that begins with an unforgettable Midsummer ball! One impulsive kiss… His countess for life! Desperate to step into Society just once before she’s forced into an unhappy marriage, Alice sneaks into a masquerade ball…only to catch a dashing stranger’s eye! He’s also determined to be distracted from his troubles, and Alice can’t resist ending their enchanting evening with a kiss. But the next day, when he comes to warn her that their encounter was observed, she learns he’s the Earl of Northumberland…and the only way to save her reputation is to become his convenient countess! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. A Season of Celebration Book 1: How Not to Propose to a Duke by Louise Allen Book 2: Wed in Haste to the Duke by Sarah Mallory Book 3: The Kiss That Made Her Countess by Laura Martin

Step back in time and experience the grandeur and romance of a previous era as Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This boxset includes: THE COUNTESS’S FORGOTTEN MARRIAGE by Annie Burrows (Regency) Mary, Countess of Epping, has arrived home after months away, following a dangerous encounter that wiped her memory. She’ll need to use her newfound survival skills if she’s to win back her husband’s trust… THE SECRET SHE KEPT FROM THE EARL by Sophia Williams (Regency) One magical night with a handsome stranger left Eloise with child. When the Earl of Malbrook finds out, years later, will Eloise be able to avoid a scandal without giving up her independence? A DANCE WITH HER FORBIDDEN OFFICER by Lauri Robinson (WWII) When Pearl Harbor is attacked, Wendy Smith nurses injured naval officer K.T. McAllister back to health. But as K.T. grows stronger, so do her feelings, and her longing for the forbidden officer…

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Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders and muscled Viking warriors? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This box set includes: HIS ACCIDENTAL COUNTESS By Annie Burrows (Regency) In a case of mistaken identity, Tobias Spenlow accidentally bundles innocent governess Dorothy Philips into his carriage, unintentionally ruining her reputation. Now the only way the earl can right his wrong is to marry her! CAUGHT IN A CORNISH SCANDAL By Eleanor Webster (Regency) Reluctant smuggler Lady Millie saves a mysterious stranger in a storm. But helping Sam recover will embroil her in his thrilling family drama, risking both her plans…and her heart! WAGERING ON THE WALLFLOWER Young Victorian Ladies By Eva Shepherd (Victorian) When Hazel Springfeld discovers that charismatic Lucas Darkwood danced with her to fulfil a bet—to turn her into marriage material—she plans her revenge: convince Lucas she’s expecting a proposal—from him! Look for Harlequin® Historical’s April 2021 Box Set 2 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!

Step back in time and experience the grandeur and romance of a previous era as Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This boxset includes: WOOING HIS CONVENIENT WIFE The Patterdale Siblings by Annie Burrows (Regency) Jasper’s out of options when feisty stranger Penelope offers him a lifeline—marriage. It’s a practical match…until an inconvenient desire to share the marriage bed changes everything! AWAKENING HIS SHY DUCHESS The Irresistible Dukes by Christine Merrill (Regency) Evan is stunned when Madeline takes a tumble fleeing a ball…and accidentally falls into him! Now the situation forces them somewhere the duke didn’t want to be—the altar! THE EARL'S EGYPTIAN HERIESS by Heba Helmy (Victorian) Ranya’s mission is clear: restore her family’s honor by retrieving the deed to their business from the Earl of Warrington. Until she finds herself enthralled by the new earl, Owen…