Sutherland Sisters

Two sought-after sisters, a slew of suitors-and a vow to hold out for true love. How many proposals will it take to get to "I do"-especially when the stakes are high . . . There have been six suitors so far, all vying for the attention-and generous dowry-of the beautiful, elusive Eleanor Sutherland. What does this woman really want? Who has what it takes to melt the heart of the so-called Lady Ice? These are the questions Camden West keeps asking himself. But rather than wait for answers, Cam takes matters into his own hands . . . for he has a secret weapon. Cam knows that Ellie's sister, Charlotte, harbors a scandalous secret-one that could bring ruin to the Sutherland name. If Ellie marries him, Cam promises to keep mum. But is she willing to sacrifice her own happiness for her sister's reputation? To Ellie's surprise, it becomes clear that Cam doesn't need her money, nor is he interested in her status. Soon, what begins as a sham engagement transforms into something deeper, and more passionate, than Ellie could have imagined. Is it possible that all Cam truly wanted was her? And is that reason enough to say yes-or is handsome Cam hiding something else? Even for a lady in love, only the truth will do . . .

From spirited young woman to reckless widow, the beautiful Marchioness of Hadley remains a force to be reckoned with. But beneath her antics lies a broken heart . . . Since her husband's tragic death, Lady Charlotte Hadley has embarked on a path of careless behavior and dangerous hijinks from which no one can divert her . . . until suddenly, her first-and only-true love reenters her world. Their fiery romance was so scandalous Charlotte had no choice but to marry another, more suitable man. Surely now they are both free to pick up where they left off . . . Julian West has returned to London a hero after making a name for himself in battle at Waterloo. Every woman is vying for his attention-except the one who stole his heart. No matter, Julian has other obligations. But when Charlotte's sister, Eleanor, charges him with protecting the widow from ruin, what ensues is another kind of battle-one that leads a chase from London's bars and brothels to the finest country estate as Julian and Charlotte untangle a host of secrets, regrets, and misunderstandings. For could it be that the love they've forced themselves to forget is exactly what they need to remember? . . .

When a headstrong beauty clashes with the man she once loved, she's determined that the spirit of Christmas will open his mind, heal his heart, and perhaps give them a reason to celebrate-for many seasons to come . . . As far as Ethan Fortescue is concerned, his family's seat in Cornwall is only a source of torment, one that he's managed to avoid for two years. Now that he's the Earl of Devon however, he can close the door on his haunted past by locking up the cursed place for good. But upon arriving at Cleves Court, he is shocked to find the house aglow with Christmas celebrations, filled with music and laughter. And right at the center of the holiday madness is the infuriating-and eternally tempting-Theodosia Sheridan . . . Thea has always loved the town of Cleves, especially at the holidays. As a girl, she also loved Ethan with all her heart. It's painful to see how his brother's tragic death has embittered him. Still, she will do anything to make sure the town thrives-even if it means going to battle with Ethan to save Cleves Court. Now she has only until Twelfth Night to make a Christmas miracle happen-by proving that his childhood home can be a source of love and wonder. But before long, she finds herself wondering if she's trying to save the house-or its handsome master…