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In the twilight of her years, Elizabeth Norrington, the Dowager Duchess of Ravenswood, faces a choice that could rewrite her life's story: embrace a long-lost love or conform to the societal expectations that have dictated her past. Elizabeth Norrington, once bound by the chains of aristocratic duty, finds her serene life disrupted by the unexpected return of Gilbert Motley, her first and only love. Torn between the societal expectations of her title and the embers of an old flame that refuse to die, Elizabeth stands at a crossroads.

Lilah Stevens first season was the worst a lady could ever have. She hadn’t been a mere wallflower, she’d been the Wallflower. The one that had ended up with her name on everyone lips and a ruined reputation. Before that fateful day no one had ever noticed her. Afterwards, she couldn’t show her face in society without the whispers being uttered at her mere presence. It had been enough to make anyone run and hide, but she refused to allow him that satisfaction. She would make that infernal viscount rue the day they had ever crossed paths, even if it made her reputation terminally unrepairable.

Spirited Miss Elizabeth Bennet finds herself drawn to the dashing Mr. Darcy. Though initially spellbound by his taciturn charm, a compromising situation, duty, and desperation compel their hasty marriage, binding two virtual strangers. But misunderstandings soon divide them, leaving them estranged and living separate lives. Even after circumstances bring them back together under the same roof, the gulf between them seems only to widen.

MR FITZWILLIAM DARCY'S FAMILY has decided it is time for him to select a wife and marry. To that end, Pemberley is suddenly inundated with eligible young ladies vying for his time and attention. Disinterested in the notion, Mr Darcy’s attention is on his myriad other troubles. He has a London journalist whose attention has suddenly has turned towards him with unsavoury and false rumours, and lives with a wounded Colonel Fitzwilliam whose sanity has been called into question.

Faced with the threat of losing his father's support, the infamous rogue, Lord Julian Luvington, redirects his focus toward Lady Sarah—the embodiment of virtue. Yet, beneath her poised exterior, lies a heart not easily won. Lady Sarah Roseington harbors ambitions of her own, a quest for a marriage kindled by love and a thirst for freedoms traditionally reserved for men. In the face of Lord Luvington's scandalous renown, she extends a bold proposition: marriage to the very man capable of tarnishing her reputation, but also capable of unlocking doors she could never breach alone.

Caroline Brown once made an unforgivable mistake with a handsome earl, betraying a beloved friend in the process. Now she is rebuilding her life as the new owner of a dressmaking shop in the busy town of Chatternwell. She is determined to guard her heart from all men, including the darkly handsome blacksmith, until the local doctor requests her help on the night before Christmas.

New hope arrives for the Bennet family when Mr. Bennet discovers a way by which he can end the dreaded entail, leaving him free to leave Longbourn where he wishes. Mr. Bennet seizes the opportunity, ensuring his family's support and providing for their future. When the militia arrives in Meryton, they find a Bennet family much changed from what it had been in the past, for the youngest Bennets are better behaved and not out, and the eldest must deal with new and unwanted attention. For Jane Bennet, the difference is striking.

Lady Ivy Amberton, weighed down by her family’s expectations, has often struggled to navigate the complexities of high society—until the arrival of Lord Dunmore, a dashing Irish baron whose open charm and spirited view of life turn her world upside down. As Ivy grapples with the unfamiliar thrill of attraction, she is compelled to reconsider her understanding of what it means to truly be herself. Teague Frost, whose tenure in Parliament has cemented his views on the rigidity of the English, finds himself unexpectedly captivated by Ivy's intelligence and grace.

Miss Elaine Brooke has always spent more time daydreaming than actually living. With no fortune and no suitors, she is back from school and determined to face the reality of a quiet, lonely life. But an encounter with Daniel Ashburn, her childhood best friend and lifelong infatuation, sets her dreaming again. Sir Phillip Ashburn has an estate to manage and a troublesome brother to marry off. He won't let a penniless neighbor ruin everything by turning Daniel's head. Intent on keeping Miss Brooke away from his brother, Phillip sets out to monopolize her time.

Desperate to leave Paris, Gabrielle d’Amilly has set her sights on an English diplomat who can whisk her away to a happier life. But when an attempt to catch his eye goes wrong, she enlists the British navy lieutenant Harvey Barlow to help in her scheme. Under the guise of visiting a friend, Lieutenant Barlow arrives in Paris with the task of checking France’s relations with the discontented colonies. Playing at matchmaking won't hurt his mission, especially for a good cause. But when his intentions to be helpful turn to feelings of love, he finds himself distracted from his duties.

Highlander Ronan Maclaren muss heiraten und für einen Erben sorgen. Besonders eilig hat er es damit aber nicht. Er ist glücklicher Gutsherr seines Clans, der die Maclaren-Whisky-Destillerie leitet. Die richtige Frau hat er zudem auch noch nicht gefunden. Lady Imogen Kinley hat sich seit Jahren raffiniert vor der Ehe gedrückt. Sie hat aus schmerzlicher Erfahrung gelernt, dass man Männern nicht trauen kann und ist fest entschlossen, unabhängig zu bleiben. Dabei hat sie diebische Freude daran, sich für potenzielle Verehrer so unattraktiv wie möglich zu machen.

"Teidän Majesteettinne on se aurinko, josta säteilee valoa ja lämpöä meihin kaikkiin"Jo nuorena valtaan noussut Ranskan Ludvig XIV, Aurinkokuningas, tunnetaan intohimoisista rakkaussuhteistaan ja lukuisista rakastajattaristaan. Uljas Ludvig ei tyydy järkiavioliittoon espanjalaisen Maria Teresian kanssa, vaan etsii rakkautta viehättävien ja henkevien hovinaisten vuoteista. Kuninkaan kiintymyksestä ja sen mukanaan tuomasta korkeasta asemasta käydään kiihkeää kamppailua, eivätkä hovin kaunottaret kaihda likaisiakaan temppuja päihittääkseen kilpailijansa.

When Gia Landon is tricked into a London season by her father, she is pleased to have found a friend who shares her love of horses in the Duke of Roxburghe. The surly Scot enjoys living in London and hates the country, while Gia despises everything about society.

Lord Roland Crewe wants nothing to do with love or romance. He's already proven he's a terrible husband-twice!-and has no interest in doing it again. But for some reason, he struggles to remember that when he's with Aurelia. He knows a scarred, hardened man like him has nothing to offer a beautiful young idealist like her. So, why can't he stay away?

Amelia Willoughby è promessa al duca di Wyndham da quando riesce a ricordare. Letteralmente. Aveva solo sei mesi quando furono firmati i contratti e ha passato il resto della sua vita ad aspettare. E aspettare. E aspettare... perché Sua Grazia l'altissimo duca Thomas Cavendish non si decide finalmente a convolare? Ma mentre lo osserva da lontano, Amelia in effetti ha il vago sospetto che lui non pensi mai a lei. E ha ragione. A Thomas piace l'idea di essere fidanzato, più che altro per tenere a bada le cacciatrici di dote, e ha tutte le intenzioni di accasarsi... prima o poi.

Als Veronica Sebastian Sinclair, dem Duke of Edgefield, das Jawort gab, glaubte sie, alle ihre Träume seien wahr geworden. Er war schneidig und vernarrt in sie, und sie liebte ihn über alles – bis er ihr Vertrauen missbrauchte und ihre Ehe und ihr Herz in tausend kleine Stücke zerbrach. Jetzt hat sie ihren Mann seit zwei Jahren nicht mehr gesehen, und sie würde am liebsten zwanzig daraus machen.

Desperate after her Season comes to a spectacularly disastrous end, the Honorable Miss Clara Vetry jumps into a carriage hired to take a housekeeper to Scotland. The laird of Castle CaerLaven has no interest in a wife, especially a love match—but when Caelan sees his new housekeeper, he changes his mind. Marriage to a delectable bookworm strikes him as a perfect arrangement. To his surprise, Clara refuses his proposal once…and again…yet again.

When Lady Emma Carlisle's twin sister jilts the wealthy and influential Duke of Ashford, their distraught parents pressure shy Lady Emma to marry the duke in her sister's place, dashing her hopes of a love match. Lady Emma is determined to make the best of the situation, but her new husband is cold and aloof and wants nothing to do with her. In his quieter moments, she catches glimpses of a thoughtful and intelligent man she'd like to know better. If only he weren't determined to keep her at a distance.

Charity Baxter is trapped in a cage of her own making. After being the tyrant of society for years, she fell from grace—and fell hard. Now, she is overlooked at the best of times and openly despised at the worst of it. Though troubles have a way of changing a person for the better, no matter how she tries to repair her reputation, no one is willing to believe her change of heart. And matters are only made worse when an irritating naval officer appears in town, determined to pester her. Odious man! Why can he not leave her be?

In "Enlightening The Lady," the youngest Norrington, Sophia, longs for life's quiet joys, away from the season's clamor. Her retreat is a secluded stream, her solace found in books and quietude. But when Stephen, a viscount with a disdain for societal expectations, invades her sanctuary, they form an unexpected bond. As they share laughs and literary passions, Sophia's heart is drawn to possibilities she never dared to dream. But with her mother's ambitions and Stephen's aversion to marriage, their budding love faces a trial by society's gaze.