Was Caroline Carruthers a meek companion to the Dowager Hartville, or the determined young woman Lord Hartville occasionally glimpsed? In either case, he avoided her, because he was sure his mother intended her as his wife. But when a child appeared at his estate—and called him “papa,” his denials seemed to irritate the talented Caroline. Regency Romance by Laura Matthews; originally published by Signet

Viscount Marchwood came to spend Christmas with the Porchesters, as his mother was an old friend of the family. The oldest daughter, Hally, was suspicious of his reasons, for he seemed to know so much more about them than she would have expected. But he joined in all their frolics and traditions with such enthusiasm that Hally was soon captivated… Regency Romance Novella; originally published by Signet in A Regency Christmas

Regency Romance Because of her father's illness, Trelenny hasn't had a London season. Her opportunities to meet young men are extremely limited, but her parents want her to marry their neighbor, Cranford Ashwicke, in any case. To a vivacious young lady like Trelenny, Cranford's sterling attributes are profoundly dull, and he seems positively old (at twenty-eight). With a little scheming, and surprise help from that young man, a trip to Bath is granted. And amidst the wonders of that metropolis, Trelenny learns a great deal about herself-and Cranford. Alas, he now seems attached to Lady Jane Reedness, and Trelenny is left to the attentions of the suspect Mr. Rowle.

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