Those Scandalous Ravenhursts

He knows that escorting the haughty Grand Duchess of Maubourg to England will not be an easy task. But Jack Ryder, spy and adventurer, believes he is more than capable of managing Her Serene Highness. He's not prepared for her beauty, her youth, or the way that her sensual warmth shines through her cold facade. And what started as just another mission is rapidly becoming something far more personal....

Rumors fly that Gareth Morant, Earl of Standon, is to be wed. He cannot honorably deny them, but he won't be forced into marriage. Encountering a respectable governess in scandalizing circumstances, Gareth demands her help-to make him entirely ineligible. He educates the buttoned-up Miss Jessica Gifford in the courtesan's arts. But Gareth hasn't bargained on such an ardent, clever pupil-or on his passionate response to her! He wanted to cause a stir-it seems they are about to brew a scandal!

Stumbling upon his dowdy cousin Elinor on the Continent, Theo Ravenhurst hardly believes his luck. His dangerous lifestyle appears to have finally caught up with him, and her family connections could be put to excellent use... Theo is convinced Elinor's drab exterior disguises a fiery, passionate nature. He gives her the adventure she's been yearning for-and along the way discovers his newfound accomplice has talents beyond his wildest imagination!

Alone and in danger, Clemence Ravenhurst is forced to flee her beloved Jamaica, and she falls straight into the clutches of one of the most dangerous pirates in the Caribbean! Nathan Stanier, disgraced undercover naval officer and navigator, protects Clemence on their perilous journey. The heat between them sizzles. But honor-and his guarded heart-dictate that Nathan resist Clemence. Though it seems she's determined to make their adventure as outrageous-and passionate-as possible!

A desperate woman disguises herself as a cabin boy on a pirate ship to flee to England in this sexy Regency romance adventure. Alone and in danger, Clemence Ravenhurst is forced to flee her beloved Jamaica, and she falls straight into the clutches of one of the most dangerous pirates in the Caribbean! Nathan Stanier, disgraced undercover naval officer and navigator, protects Clemence on their perilous journey. The heat between them sizzles. But honor-and his guarded heart-dictate that Nathan resist Clemence. Though it seems she's determined to make their adventure as outrageous-and passionate-as possible!

A dashing spy must escort a beautiful widow from France to England in this sexy Regency romance. He knows that escorting the haughty Grand Duchess of Maubourg to England will not be an easy task. But Jack Ryder, spy and adventurer, believes he is more than capable of managing Her Serene Highness. He's not prepared for her beauty, her youth, or the way that her sensual warmth shines through her cold facade. And what started as just another mission is rapidly becoming something far more personal. . . .

The disgraced cousin of a dowdy bookworm drags her into adventure and mystery-and out of her shell-in this Regency romance. Stumbling upon his dowdy cousin Elinor on the Continent, Theo Ravenhurst hardly believes his luck. His dangerous lifestyle appears to have finally caught up with him, and her family connections could be put to excellent use. . . . Theo is convinced Elinor's drab exterior disguises a fiery, passionate nature. He gives her the adventure she's been yearning for-and along the way discovers his newfound accomplice has talents beyond his wildest imagination!

Harlequin Historical brings you the exciting final installments of award-winning author Louise Allen's “Those Scandalous Ravenhursts” series. “The Disgraceful Mr. Ravenhurst” Stumbling upon his dowdy cousin Elinor on the Continent, Theo Ravenhurst hardly believes his luck. His dangerous lifestyle appears to have finally caught up with him, and her family connections could be put to excellent use...Theo is convinced Elinor's drab exterior disguises a fiery, passionate nature. He gives her the adventure she's been yearning for—and along the way discovers his new-found accomplice has talents beyond his wildest imagination... “The Notorious Mr. Hurst” Lady Maude Templeton has turned down many a marriage proposal because she's determined to marry for love—and her heart's set on one man...theatre owner Mr Eden Hurst. He's sexy, talented, intelligent—but resoundingly ineligible! What's more, he doesn't believe in love. It seems an impossible task, but Maude sets out to make Eden realise he needs her. Society is about to see she can be just as shocking as her Ravenhurst friends when she puts her mind to it! “Disrobed and Dishonored” Hidden behind a mask, Jonathan Kirkland, Lord Redcliffe, has disguised himself as a highwayman to win a wager: to collect kisses from the first five women who pass. With only one kiss left, victory seems easy... until he encounters Miss Sarah Tatton, who has fled on horseback to escape her vile fiancé. She has a surprising request: for him to take her virginity to break her engagement! Jonathan will teach her enough to pretend she has lost her virtue, but as their passion grows, all pretense comes to an end... “The Piratical Miss Ravenhurst” Alone and in danger, Clemence Ravenhurst is forced to flee her beloved Jamaica. Disguised as a boy, she falls straight into the clutches of one of the most dangerous pirates in the Caribbean! Nathan Stanier, disgraced undercover naval officer and navigator, protects Clemence on their perilous journey. The heat between them sizzles. But honour—and his guarded heart—dictate that Nathan resist Clemence. Though it seems she's determined to make their adventure as outrageous—and passionate—as possible!

Harlequin Historical brings you three Regency romances in one collection from award-winning author Louise Allen. Follow the lives and loves of “Those Scandalous Ravenhursts!” “The Dangerous Mr. Ryder” Jack Ryder knows that escorting the haughty Grand Duchess of Maubourg to England will not be an easy task. But the spy and adventurer is sure he's capable of managing Her Serene Highness. However, he's not prepared for her beauty, her youth, or her sensual warmth. And what started as just another mission is rapidly becoming something far more personal... “The Outrageous Lady Felsham?” Freed from her unhappy marriage, widow Belinda plans to enjoy herself. She suspects that the breathtakingly handsome Major Ashe Reynard is exactly what she needs. But high society will not forgive a scandal! Still, the outrageous couple embark on an affair—and Belinda becomes increasingly confused. She has no desire to re-marry, but Ashe is a man she cannot live without... “The Shocking Lord Standon?” Rumours fly that Gareth Morant, Earl of Standon, is to be wed, but he won't be forced into marriage. So, encountering a governess in scandalising circumstances, Gareth finds an ally—to help make him ineligible. He wants to create a stir and will educate the prim Miss Jessica Gifford in the courtesan's arts. But Gareth hadn't bargained on such an ardent pupil!

Scandal brews and sparks fly when an earl asks a governess for help in this sexy regency romance. Rumors fly that Gareth Morant, Earl of Standon, is to be wed. He cannot honorably deny them, but he won't be forced into marriage. Encountering a respectable governess in scandalizing circumstances, Gareth demands her help-to make him entirely ineligible. He educates the buttoned-up Miss Jessica Gifford in the courtesan's arts. But Gareth hasn't bargained on such an ardent, clever pupil-or on his passionate response to her! He wanted to cause a stir-it seems they are about to brew a scandal!