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Catastrophe with a Count: A man with nothing to lose, and a woman with everything to gain - and neither trusts the other an inch…. Emigrating with an Earl: A man accused of murder, and a woman desperate for protection - and neither is sure who is being rescued by whom…. Peril with a Prince: A prince hiding his identity, and a woman hiding hers – and sparks will fly when they have only each other to rely on….

A notorious burglar known as The Snowman is currently terrorising the West End of London. Targeting the rich and fashionable, he leaves no evidence, except his calling card, a naively drawn snowman. Stylish lady detective, Miss Isabel Hewitt, is approached by retired actor Sir Willard Erskine and asked to find who this man is. Isabel has never investigated a burglar before but takes on the commission, as she has contacts in the criminal world, who may be able to help her.

Lizzy is the newest instructor at Netherfield Academy, and strange noises have her searching the corridors of the drafty old castle to discover the source. The previous headmaster disappeared under strange circumstances, and when his replacement, Mr. Darcy, catches her in the corridors, he warns her. The first time. The next time, he kisses her, and she sees something different about him. Darcy is as mysterious as the surroundings, and she fears for her life, her sanity, and her heart as she strives to resist the pull he exerts on her.

Summer 1917 and Great Britain is still at war with Germany. Stylish lady detective, Miss Isabel Hewitt, is asked by her friend, Doctor Anne Murray, to find the mother of a new born baby, abandoned on the doorstep of Anne's hospital. Isabel goes to Luton in Bedfordshire, where Anne's hospital is situated and begins her investigation. Her search leads her to a local hat factory and a possible name for the mother. But the girl is currently missing.

A man who wants to be alone, and a woman seeking shelter from the cold - and neither can hold out from temptation...Sir Moses of Wandorne is a miser...he is usually left alone: which is just how he likes it. But Chloe Vaughn is about to change all that. Accidentally stuck on the shores of the river that passes through the Wandorne estate, she seeks refuge from the storm and discovers a man who doesn't want to be found. Will Sir Moses decide to open his heart - and his bed - to a woman he barely knows? Can being beached with a Baronet give Chloe a night she will never forget?

For years, Frankie dreamed of fighting the corporations. After her recruitment to the anti-corporation taskforce, she might finally get her chance and free humanity from the grip of the corporations. Frankie must travel the world, infiltrating the American front line, the megacities of the Far East, and the industrial heartlands of Europe in their covert mission. But when it comes to protecting their interests, the corporations will go to extreme lengths. Frankie must fight her way through war zones, virtual worlds, and sabotage if she is going to change the world.

Beatrix Manning, cousin to the beautiful Lady Cordelia, wants to be a famous novelist. Although she enjoys reading out her silly stories to the Literary Gathering of Dubious Merit, she has secretly been working on a book that she hopes will change her fortunes, but it requires a rewrite due to some unflattering caricatures of the Ton within the pages. Felix Drake, a budding publisher and printer intent on growing his business, is flattered and grateful when an old friend invites him to read to her wealthy friends.

Count Anthony of Stratham almost drowned, and that's the second worst thing that happened to him this week. Now dragged into a courtroom battle with the owner of the ship that sank, the 28-year-old Count seizes his chance for a better life by blackmailing his adversary's daughter. All it takes is one invitation; all it takes is one night of passion. But Nerissa isn't ready to be ruined, by the devilishly handsome count or anyone else, and she has more than enough tricks up her sleeve to take on the bankrupt lord.

Whether laughing to tears reading Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great or clamoring for more unmistakable "me too!" moments in Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, girls all over the world have been touched by Judy Blume's poignant coming-of-age stories. Now, in this anthology of essays, 24 notable female authors write straight from the heart about the unforgettable novels that left an indelible mark on their childhoods and still influence them today. After growing up from Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing into Smart Women, these writers pay tribute to one of the most beloved authors of all time.

London, 1915. Britain is still at war with Germany. Stylish lady detective Miss Isabel Hewitt has agreed to play the piano at a fundraising concert. The funds are for a small military hospital where her former manservant Clarke works as an orderly. But her rehearsal is interrupted when a Mrs. Peveril calls to ask Isabel to look into the suicide of her daughter Leah. The family hope the girl did not kill herself.

Isabella Snowley knows full well that her family are on the brink of ruin, which is why she must try to stop her brother from getting himself killed in a silly duel. Tracking down the aloof Earl of Colbourne and asking him to withdraw made perfect sense when she formulated the plan. But standing in a dark street at four o'clock in the morning has quickly shown Bella her foolishness.

Autumn 1917 and Great Britain is still at war with Germany. Stylish lady detective, Miss Isabel Hewitt and her household are coping with the hardships of the Home Front, when she learns that her sweetheart and former confidant, Clarke, has been badly injured. She hopes he will be repatriated soon but there is no time to plan, as she is approached by a Lady Shillington for help. The lady has been conducting an illicit affair and has been photograph with her lover.

Married out of the schoolroom to her childhood hero, Kate had believed that life would finally hand her a happy ending - right up until her husband abandoned her for foreign shores less than an hour after their wedding. Since then she has forged a place for herself in society, and endured the cruel gossip about the state of her marriage, for even though she has been forced to face the Ton alone, she is still a Duchess.

A shy beauty in distress: When Guineveve Holland arrives in London, she's full of apprehension. Mrs. Holland has no great affection for her daughter, but she still has grand ambitions. Guin is to be married off for wealth and position. Guin's own hopes are ignored. Stammering, shy and gauche, Guin does not shine in society. Sir Frederick Hawkesworth pities the beleaguered beauty. He has a soft spot for damsels in distress. As the London Season progresses, his interest in Miss Holland becomes far more personal than he ever anticipated.

It was a ghastly horror of a house party. Miss Penelope Childe and all the others were awaiting the end of the wicked earl's rotten life. The disinherited son, the new heir, the illegitimate son - all of them are there. Murder is done. The centuries-old curse has struck again. Penelope alone heard the supernatural scream and sees the ghosts that no one else can. Penelope is a reluctant bride-to-be, contracted to wed a man she's never met before. She intensely dislikes her betrothed, the rakish Lord Taredell.

His lordship is in the House of Lords. His new bride is straight out of the schoolroom. It's their first Christmas. Lady Gwen Hallcroft organizes their holiday houseparty at the manor. She wants to be a credit to her husband, but she's feeling very insecure. After all, he's never told her that he loves her, not in words. Lord Christopher Hallcroft thinks nothing of making a public speech. But he isn't able to say all that is in his heart. He's uncertain - what gift will prove how much he adores his new bride?

A lovely impostor. Tragedy and a family feud years ago tore Cassandra Weatherstone and her twin apart. Cassandra exchanges lives with her sister to get to know her grandfather. She’s astonished to discover that Sir Marcus has arranged to betroth his granddaughter to his godson, Philip Raven. The problem is, she's the wrong granddaughter! A man meant for someone else. Everything has gotten so complicated! She’s in love with Philip. What is she to do? If she reveals who she really is, will he turn away from her?

The worst, and yet best, of all house parties. Lord Cummings is throwing a house party at Chester, his country seat. Miss Chastity Cummings acts as her brother’s hostess, and she has her hands full. There are always family squabbles, but who could have expected a house break-in, intrigue, and a second chance at love?

There's been a brutal murder in the Surrey countryside and it's DC Kate O'Connell's first case. Will it also be her last? Kate was driven to become a detective following the tragic murder of her aunt when she was a teenager. Memories of that unsolved case, and how she handled it, hang over her to this day. But Kate is keen to prove herself to her superiors and fights to break through the lies that surround this new victim’s life. Meanwhile, the chilling nature of the murder dredges up those disturbing memories, and Kate begins to wonder if there's a link between the two cases.

Anabelle Weatherstone is up from the country for her first London Season. She soon earns the sobriquet "Belle of London". Major Lord Ashdon, a soldier returned to England to find a bride, remembers meeting the demure young lady. He's startled to discover that she's become the toast of the town! He's not certain he approves, but he is intrigued.