Western Christmas Proposals

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Carla has always said that she only writes the books that she wants to read, which has made this whole writing business extra fun.

She wrote her first book at age six. It was called The Old Mill, and she wrote it on her mother's Olivetti-Underwood typewriter. It had a cover (she spent more time on the cover than the narrative), and consisted of two sentences. But Carla said it had a plot.

Carla was always writing something. She admits to going through that awkward, poetry-writing phase. Luckily, it passed. In high school (A.C. Jones High School, Beeville, Texas), she got involved in journalism, which was a great thing, since JHS had an exemplary journalism teacher, Jean Dugat (Miss D), the meanest teacher alive. To show how mean, she insisted that her students learn A LOT. She was the only teacher Carla ever knew who never needed a substitute when she was gone. \"We wouldn't have dared not complete what she had assigned us,\" Carla said. Miss D was a wicked hard taskmaster, but it occurred to Carla that if she did what Miss D said, and paid attention, she'd be a writer someday.

Brigham Young University was a great place to go to college. Papers were a breeze (refer to Miss D in the above paragraph), and Carla graduated with a degree in Latin American history. She was married by her senior year, and eventually Martin and Carla had five interesting children. Martin, retired now, was a university professor, teaching theatre courses, English courses and speech, plus directing plays.

Carla says she began writing in earnest (i.e. selling stuff) when she lived in Ogden, Utah. She started out with short stories about the Indian Wars, reflecting academic interest, plus several years as a National Park Service ranger at Fort Laramie NHS. Great job. Carla said they paid her every two weeks for what she would have done for free… The result of those short stories were two Spur Awards from Western Writers of America and eventually the anthology Here's to the Ladies: Stories of the Frontier Army, which remains her personal favorite book of those she has written.

In 1983 or 1984, Carla wrote her first novel, Daughter of Fortune (she called it Saintmaker), inspired by an incident in New Mexico history. After that, her then-agent suggested she might want to try her hand at Regency romance, which turned out to be a nice fit.

Carla had written mainly for Signet and now Harlequin, with occasional academic works and state and Park Service–funded history projects thrown in to keep life interesting. She has two RITA® Awards for regencies, plus a Lifetime Achievement Award from RT Book Reviews. She doesn't belong to any writing groups because they take up too much time, and she's too cheap to pay dues.

Carla likes to write, but she does other stuff, too. More years in the Park Service meant a greater understanding of the American fur trade and Indians on the Northern Plains. She likes to read, focusing on police procedurals for her escape reading (John Harvey is her favorite such author) and whatever academic history interests her. She is currently researching coal mine history in Utah, because the Kellys moved to Wellington, Utah, in 2009, after Martin retired. Wellington is in Carbon County, well-known for coal mines. She has plans for a history of one 1900 mine disaster, and probably a novel on the same subject (she's a great one for using research many times—re: the Channel Fleet). Also in the works is a biography of Guy V. Henry, a well-known cavalry officer of the Indian Wars, Carla's primary history field. She's been known to present academic papers here and there, and never misses the Indian Wars Symposia at Fort Robinson, Nebraska.

There will always be time for fiction, though. Carla recently sold a novel that reflects her years in southeast Wyoming and her Mormon background to a Utah publishing company. She anticipates more books in this vein, partly because she has always been a bit squeamish about bodice ripping, and she's always up for new ventures.

Other than reading, Carla's only bona fide hobby is crocheting baby afghans. She does it while she watches television or rides shotgun in cars, and she's well on her way to making a gazillion.

Years ago, one of Carla's friends and fellow authors made the perceptive observation that Carla is only writing herself in her books: someone practical, down-to-earth, not Too Stupid To Live, who solves her own problems. And she writes about stalwart, caring men and women because she personally knows a lot of stalwart, caring people. She was also told by a friend, a certified graphologist (handwriting analyst), that her handwriting indicates she hasn't a creative bone in her whole body. Sigh. So it goes.  

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A Pregnant Courtesan For The Rake - Diane Gaston

Oliver Gregory still remembers the exquisite night he shared with a beautiful woman in Paris. Discovering her working at the London gentlemen’s club he part-owns comes as a shock…even more so when he realises she’s pregnant! Oliver will ensure his child is not born illegitimate, including returning Cecilia to his bed…as his wife!

Regency Christmas Wishes
Captain Grey’s Christmas Proposal - Carla Kelly

Captain Grey had been fighting a fever when he met Theodora Winnings. He proposed by letter — but it’s taken ten years to receive her reply. The answer was yes — but is she still free to become his Christmas bride?

Her Christmas Temptation - Christine Merrill

Faith Strickland’s plan to marry to save her family backfires when notorious rake James Leggett sets out to break her unhappy engagement. He’ll storm her twelfth night celebrations and scorch her into surrender!

Awakening His Sleeping Beauty - Janice Preston

Lonely Diana Fleming knows handsome knights don’t really exist. But can a festive kiss from the man she loves reawaken her frozen heart?

Her Christmas Knight - Nicole Locke

Alice of Swaffham searches the London nobility for a traitor dealing information to the Scots. Little does she know that the mysterious spy she seeks is the man she once loved.

If Hugh of Shoebury felt unworthy of Alice before, he can never claim her heart now. He must fight to keep Alice safe…and to keep his burning longing for her at bay!

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The Surgeon's Lady

As a surgeon in the Royal Navy, Lieutenant Philemon Brittle has proved his bravery countless times. But he's never known the thrill that comes with falling in love. Until he meets the beautiful Lady Laura Taunton, who has turned to nursing the wounded as solace from her unhappy past.

Philemon will need to draw upon every bit of his strength and determination to convince Laura that establishing a life together is the truest path to love and happiness...

Marrying The Royal Marine

Illegitimate Polly Brandon has never felt like more than an ugly duckling – she's amazed when Hugh Philippe Junot pays her such close attention as they sail for Portugal.

Under ordinary circumstances she knows this distinguished lieutenant colonel of marines would never have looked at her, but having his protection for the journey is comforting – and something more that she's afraid to give a name to. Should she trust what she sees in Hugh's eyes – has she turned from an ugly duckling into a beautiful, desirable swan?

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A Lord For The Wallflower Widow - Ann Lethbridge

When widow Lady Carrie meets charming gadabout Lord Avery Gilmore, she is shocked by her intense reaction to him. She’s never before longed for wifely pleasures, and it takes all of her courage to propose that he show her them! He might be taken aback by her request, but as Carrie learns firsthand, Avery will take the challenge very seriously…

Convenient Christmas Brides - Carla Kelly, Louise Allen & Laurie Benson

In The Captain’s Christmas Journey by Carla Kelly, Captain Everard is escorting Verity to her governess job — and for propriety’s sake that means a convenient engagement!

In Louise Allen’s The Viscount’s Yuletide Betrothal, Eleanor advertises for a ‘suitable’ gentleman to pose as her betrothed over Christmas.

And in Laurie Benson’s novella, Juliet’s One Night Under the Mistletoe leads to a marriage of convenience with handsome former love Lord Montague…

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Marriage Of Mercy

From riches to rags, Grace has had to swallow her pride and get a job as a baker. But everything changes when she's the beneficiary of a surprise inheritance. Her benefactor's deal comes with a catch: give up her life of toil and live in luxury only if she marries his illegitimate son, a prisoner of war. It's an offer she can't afford to refuse. But her husband–to–be is dying, and he begs her to take one of his men instead – to marry purely out of mercy…

A marriage of convenience with a complete stranger… could this arrangement ever work?

Marrying The Captain 

Ever since her father tried to sell her as a mistress to the highest bidder, Eleanor Massie has chosen to live in poverty. Her world changes overnight when Captain Oliver Worthy shows up at her struggling inn. Despite herself, Nana is drawn to her handsome guest....

Oliver planned to stay in Plymouth only long enough to report back to Lord Ratliffe – about Nana. But he soon senses that Lord Ratliffe is up to something, and Oliver will do anything to keep this courageous, beautiful woman safe – even marry her!

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On the frontier of a new life…

Tired and hungry after two days of traveling, Susanna Hopkins is just about at the end of her tether when her train finally arrives in Cheyenne. She's bound for a new life in a Western garrison town. Then she discovers she doesn't even have enough money to pay for the stagecoach! Luckily for her, the compassionate Major Joseph Randolph is heading in the same direction.

As a military surgeon, Joe is used to keeping his professional distance. But, despite Susanna's understated beauty, he's drawn to this woman who carries loss and pain equal to his own and has a heart that is just as hesitant and wary….

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Christmas Eve Proposal — Carla Kelly

Christmas suddenly gets interesting when dashing sailing master Ben Muir takes lodgings with Mandy Mathison. Because when her scandalous past is revealed, only  man can save her future...

The Viscount's Christmas Kiss — Georgie Lee

Lily Rutherford is shocked to learn the man who snubbed her years before will be staying for Christmas. Can she forgive the viscount in time for a stolen kiss under the mistletoe?

Wallflower, Widow...Wife! — Ann Lethbridge

Penniless widow Cassandra Norton faces Christmas on the run with her two stepdaughters, until Adam Royston sweeps her off her feet and into his country estate!

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Western Christmas Proposals (3 stories)

Christmas Dance With The Rancher – Carla Kelly

Stranded, Katie becomes chore–girl on Ned Avery's ranch. He shows her unexpected kindness...and in exchange she teaches him how to dance!

Christmas At Salvation Falls – Kelly Boyce

Willa Stanford moved to Salvation Falls to start afresh, but then the past – in the shape of her former sweetheart – arrives at her door.

The Sheriff's Christmas Proposal –Carol Arens

When widower Roy Garner falls for lovely Belle Key he's hoping for a very happy Christmas. Until he discovers Belle's dark secret…

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Cozy up this Christmas with three heartwarming stories!

In A Father for Christmas by Carla Kelly, widow Lissy and her young son give refuge to a handsome stranger for Christmas… In A Kiss Under the Mistletoe by Carol Arens, with her reputation in tatters, Louisa lets out her manor house to captivating Hugh and his motherless little girl… And in The Earl's Unexpected Gifts by Eva Shepherd, the Earl of Summerhill is shocked at becoming guardian to young twins — but could their governess be his best present yet?

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A Naval Surgeon To Fight For - Carla Kelly

Return to her respectable life...or take a scandalous path to marriage?

As her snobbish aunt’s companion, penniless vicar’s daughter Jerusha Langley is sent to take a donation to the local naval hospital. There she meets dashing surgeon Jamie Wilson and embarks on a secret mission — sneaking out to help him care for injured sailors!

With his life in peril fighting Napoleon, Jamie has never considered taking a wife, yet he’s impressed by Jerusha’s nursing ability — and beauty inside and out. Jamie knows she’s risking a scandal by helping him. Can he risk his heart and save her reputation with a marriage offer?

Captivated By His Convenient Duchess - Lauri Robinson

The duke must marry...but not for love!

In an accident that killed her parents, Lady Anita was left with a permanent leg injury, and at the mercy of her loathsome uncle. Bartering her to the Duke of Redford is a new low, so when the duke suggests a convenient marriage, she seizes the chance to escape.

Myles is determined his new wife won’t distract him from his ducal duties, but the woman who arrives at his estate is not the meek bride he expects! Society may have overlooked her, but now his spirited, determined duchess is all Myles can see!

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From Ugly Duckling to Beautiful Swan

Illegitimate Polly Brandon has never felt like more than an ugly duckling. So she's amazed when Hugh Philippe Junot pays her such close attention as they sail for Portugal.

Under ordinary circumstances she knows this distinguished Lieutenant Colonel of Marines would never have looked at her, but having his protection for the journey is comforting – and something more that she's afraid to give a name to.

Should she trust what she sees in Hugh's eyes – that she's turned from ugly duckling to beautiful, desirable swan?

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Indulge your fantasies of delicious Regency Rakes, fierce Viking warriors and rugged Highlanders. Be swept away into a world of intense passion, lavish settings and romance that burns brightly through the centuries

MARRYING THE WRONG GROOM…

From riches to rags, Grace has had to swallow her pride and get a job as a baker. But everything changes when she's the beneficiary of a surprise inheritance… Her benefactor's deal comes with a catch: give up her life of toil and live in luxury only if she marries his illegitimate son, a prisoner of war. It's an offer she can't afford to refuse.

But her husband-to-be is dying, and he begs her to take one of his men instead…to marry purely out of mercy… A marriage of convenience with a complete stranger… Could this arrangement ever work?

'Kelly has the rare ability to create realistic yet sympathetic characters that linger in the mind.' – Library Journal

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Sally Paul is down to her last penny. As she spends it on a cup of tea to stave off being at the mercy of the workhouse the last thing she expects is an offer of marriage from a complete stranger!

Admiral Sir Charles Bright's seafaring days are over and according to society, that must mean he's in need of a wife! Discovering Sally's in need of a home, he offers a solution. They marry in haste but will they enjoy their wedding night at leisure?","rating":"3.78","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":10022,"isbn13":"9781460830819","title":"The Admiral's Penniless Bride","seo":"the-admirals-penniless-bride","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460830819.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Historical","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027050"},{"name":"Romance / General","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027000"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
As a surgeon in the Royal Navy, Lieutenant Philemon Brittle has proved his bravery countless times. But he's never known the thrill that comes with falling in love. Until he meets the beautiful Lady Laura Taunton, who has turned to nursing the wounded as solace from her unhappy past.

Philemon will need to draw upon every bit of his strength and determination to convince the marriage–shy Laura that establishing a life together is the truest path to love and happiness.

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Hattie Wilkinson Meets Her Match by Michelle Styles

In the eyes of the ton Hattie Wilkinson is a respectable widow, content with her safe, if somewhat modest life. On the other hand Sir Christopher Foxton prides himself on being regarded as one of London's most notorious rakes, with a particularly mischievous streak!

Upon their first meeting Kit threatens to shatter Hattie's well–ordered peace – and her reputation – if only she'll allow herself to succumb to his playful advances. This time they've both finally met their match...

The Admiral's Penniless Bride by Carla Kelly

Sally Paul is down to her last penny. As she spends it on a cup of tea – to stave off being at the mercy of the workhouse – the last thing she expects is an offer of marriage...from a complete stranger.

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Ever since her father tried to sell her as a mistress to the highest bidder, Eleanor Massie has chosen to live in poverty. Her world changes overnight when Captain Oliver Worthy shows up at her struggling inn. Despite herself, Nana is drawn to her handsome guest .

Oliver planned to stay in Plymouth only long enough to report back to Lord Ratliffe about Nana. But he soon senses that Lord Ratliffe is up to something, and Oliver will do anything to keep this courageous, beautiful woman safe even marry her!

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The Admiral's Penniless Bride by Carla Kelly

Sally Paul is down to her last penny. As she spends it on a cup of tea –– to stave off being at the mercy of the workhouse –– the last thing she expects is an offer of marriage…from a complete stranger!

Miss Winbolt And The Fortune Hunter by Sylvia Andrew

Respected spinster Miss Emily Winbolt, so cool and cynical with would–be suitors, puts her reputation at risk after tumbling into a stranger's arms. But Emily is an heiress, and her rescuer none other than Sir William Ashenden, a man of some distinction. He needs to marry and she yearns to believe that William wants plain, upright, suddenly reckless Emily…not for her fortune, but her, herself.

The Rake's Final Conquest by Dorothy Elbury

Marcus Wolfe, Viscount Helstone, has more than earned the name of Hellcat Helstone, due to his wild, rakish ways. No woman can hold him –– until he meets outspoken governess Sophie Flint. Her refusal to become his mistress has Marcus in a spin –– and even more determined to make her his!","rating":"0.00","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-03-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-03-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":6069,"isbn13":"9781460805046","title":"The Admiral's Penniless Bride","seo":"the-admirals-penniless-bride","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460805046.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Romance / General","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027000"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
Marriage Of Mercy by Carla Kelly

From riches to rags, Grace has had to swallow her pride and get a job. But everything changes when she's the beneficiary of a surprise inheritance...but the deal comes with a catch, she must marry an illegitimate man – a prisoner of war. It's an offer she can't afford to refuse. But her husband–to–be is dying and he begs her to take one of his men instead...could this arrangement ever work?

Unbuttoning Miss Hardwick by Deb Marlowe

Dressing as a buttoned–up spinster is nothing new for Chloe Hardwick. But under the watchful eye of her handsome employer, the Marquess of Marland, Chloe yearns to be unbuttoned! After Chloe resigns, the Marquess pursues her to London determined to entice his assistant back. But he is utterly unprepared for the woman he finds there!

His Makeshift Wife by Anne Ashley

Spirited Briony Winters can't believe her beloved godmother's will pushes her into marriage with notorious rake, Luke Kingsley! But Luke is used to having secrets, and he's keeping his true reasons for marrying Briony hidden. Yet they're increasingly hard to hide from his inquisitive new wife!","rating":"4.50","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-08-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-08-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":6072,"isbn13":"9781460805091","title":"Marriage Of Mercy","seo":"marriage-of-mercy","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460805091.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Romance / General","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027000"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"

A convenient arrangement. Three festive Regency romances…

In The Captain’s Christmas Journey by Carla Kelly, Captain Everard is escorting Verity to her governess job — and for propriety’s sake that means a convenient engagement!

In Louise Allen’s The Viscount’s Yuletide Betrothal, Eleanor advertises for a ‘suitable’ gentleman to pose as her betrothed over Christmas.

And in Laurie Benson’s novella, Juliet’s One Night Under the Mistletoe leads to a marriage of convenience with handsome former love Lord Montague…

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The Surgeon's Lady

As a surgeon in the Royal Navy, Lieutenant Philemon Brittle has proved his bravery countless times. But he's never known the thrill that comes with falling in love. Until he meets the beautiful Lady Laura Taunton, who has turned to nursing the wounded as solace from her unhappy past.

Philemon will need to draw upon every bit of his strength and determination to convince Laura that establishing a life together is the truest path to love and happiness...

Marrying The Royal Marine

Illegitimate Polly Brandon has never felt like more than an ugly duckling – she's amazed when Hugh Philippe Junot pays her such close attention as they sail for Portugal.

Under ordinary circumstances she knows this distinguished lieutenant colonel of marines would never have looked at her, but having his protection for the journey is comforting – and something more that she's afraid to give a name to. Should she trust what she sees in Hugh's eyes – has she turned from an ugly duckling into a beautiful, desirable swan?

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Captain Grey's Christmas Proposal – Carla Kelly

Captain Grey had been fighting a fever when he met Theodora Winnings. He proposed by letter – but it's taken ten years to receive her reply. The answer was yes – but is she still free to become his Christmas bride?

Her Christmas Temptation – Christine Merrill

Faith Strickland's plan to marry to save her family backfires when notorious rake James Leggett sets out to break her unhappy engagement. He'll storm her twelfth night celebrations and scorch her into surrender!

Awakening His Sleeping Beauty – Janice Preston

Lonely Diana Fleming knows handsome knights don't really exist. But can a festive kiss from the man she loves reawaken her frozen heart?

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Bestselling author Carla Kelly’s Regency series The Channel Fleet continues, and the life-and-death stakes couldn’t be higher for this dashing naval hero!

Return to her respectable life…or take a scandalous path to marriage?

As her snobbish aunt’s companion, penniless vicar’s daughter Jerusha Langley is sent to take a donation to the local naval hospital. There she meets dashing surgeon Jamie Wilson and embarks on a secret mission — sneaking out to help him care for injured sailors!

With his life in peril fighting Napoleon, Jamie has never considered taking a wife, yet he’s impressed by Jerusha’s nursing ability — and beauty inside and out. Jamie knows she’s risking a scandal by helping him. Can he risk his heart and save her reputation with a marriage offer?

Mills & Boon Historical — Your romantic escape to the past.","rating":null,"stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2024-08-14 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2024-08-14 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":40782,"isbn13":"9781038936783","title":"A Naval Surgeon To Fight For","seo":"a-naval-surgeon-to-fight-for","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781038936783.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Historical","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027070"},{"name":"Historical","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027050"},{"name":"Romance / Military","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027220"},{"name":"Historical","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC014000"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"

Mills & Boon Historical — Your romantic escape to the past.

Cinderella At The Duke’s Ball - Bronwyn Scott

An extraordinary dress to change her ordinary life!

Cora has one season to find a husband and save her family from poverty! So, when her modest dress order is accidentally replaced with an above-her-station gown, she grabs the opportunity to wear it. The Duke of Harlow’s ball is ideal for meeting a perfectly nice gentleman. Until the Duke himself asks her for the first dance! Their connection is undeniable, but she knows Declan must ‘marry well’ and she doesn’t reach the high echelons expected of his position. As the clock strikes midnight on their time together, will this Cinderella get her happy-ever-after?

Accidental Courtship With The Earl - Samantha Hastings

She’s falling for the earl…when she’s already betrothed!

Mark, the Earl of Inverness, escapes to London to avoid his mother’s matchmaking, and the wounds of war that continue to haunt him. So, when a macaw flies into his garden, he’s intrigued by his new neighbour following behind…and the dazzling woman proves just the distraction he needs!

Lady Helen Stringham reluctantly agreed to a Season in exchange for becoming conveniently engaged to her childhood friend when she returns home. But after she encounters broodingly handsome Mark, who shares her passion for animals, she’s discovering what real attraction is…just who should she be marrying?

A Naval Surgeon To Fight For - Carla Kelly

Return to her respectable life…or take a scandalous path to marriage?

As her snobbish aunt’s companion, penniless vicar’s daughter Jerusha Langley is sent to take a donation to the local naval hospital. There she meets dashing surgeon Jamie Wilson and embarks on a secret mission — sneaking out to help him care for injured sailors!

With his life in peril fighting Napoleon, Jamie has never considered taking a wife, yet he’s impressed by Jerusha’s nursing ability — and beauty inside and out. Jamie knows she’s risking a scandal by helping him. Can he risk his heart and save her reputation with a marriage offer?

Captivated By His Convenient Duchess - Lauri Robinson

The duke must marry…but not for love!

In an accident that killed her parents, Lady Anita was left with a permanent leg injury, and at the mercy of her loathsome uncle. Bartering her to the Duke of Redford is a new low, so when the duke suggests a convenient marriage, she seizes the chance to escape.

Myles is determined his new wife won’t distract him from his ducal duties, but the woman who arrives at his estate is not the meek bride he expects! Society may have overlooked her, but now his spirited, determined duchess is all Myles can see!

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Christmas with a Naval Captain by Carla Kelly will be available from December 1st.

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Christmas Through The Ages by Carla Kelly will be available from December 1st.

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