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Jane Montford is at a loss. She has received calls and requests to dance from gentlemen at balls, yet nothing comes of them. Her stepmother, Mrs. Bennet, always told her she was not so beautiful for nothing, yet both her sister Elizabeth and her cousin Amelia wed before her-even her cousin Nicholas found love before her What do gentlemen find so objectionable about her? And why does no man seem inclined to court her? While walking in Hyde Park, she stumbles across two alone and frightened little girls in need of her aid. Their father, the Duke of Albemarle, just so happens to be a widower as well as handsome and genial, yet what would a duke want with her? Jane's father is nothing but a country gentleman who married to the daughter of a tradesman after the death of his own wife. Despite those professing he is courting her, the duke would, no doubt, seek a lady with higher connexions than the granddaughter of an earl, would he not? Henry Granville, the Duke of Albemarle, is in need of a wife. After his daughters are found without their servants in Hyde Park, Miss Jane Montford is thrust into his notice. Could she be the lady he seeks? But what if in courting Miss Montford, he brings danger to her door. After all, his brother Simon longs to be duke, and Henry has reason to believe his younger brother is behind the mysterious circumstances of his daughters in Hyde Park. What if by marrying Miss Montford, he makes her a target? Henry must protect his family at all costs, but first, how to prove himself worthy of Miss Montford's love?

Nicholas Montford is tired of the London Season, tired of the marriage mart, and most of all, he is tired of encountering a certain duchess from his past. The Hatton viscountcy has an estate in Ireland, a place his father wrote fondly of in his journal. By journeying to Ireland, Nicholas could escape the duchess he once loved as well as see to a property that a Montford has not visited since he was a boy. Despite his grandfather's objections, he departs for County Antrim, eager to seek solace, but when he first espies a cloaked figure on horseback galloping across his lands as though fleeing for his life, Nicholas's wishes seem for naught. He gives chase to the trespasser, but when a fiery redhead with a glare to match her locks emerges from the cape, he finds himself in a predicament he never imagined possible. Lady Fiona Fitzgerald has no need of a gentleman to wed-not even the handsome viscount who just arrived at Montford, the neighbouring estate. As the Earl of Kildare's only child and heir, she plans to live forever at Larchfield as a spinster. After all, her father raised her as he would a son: she rides astride, shoots with the men, and never reads romances, so why do as expected and marry a man? Why would she make herself subject to a gentleman's whims? But what is she to do about Viscount Hatton? He has come to her rescue more than once, challenges her at every turn, and frustrates her to no end. He also stirs her like no other she has ever met. When her father poses an ultimatum, the irritating gentleman could be the answer, but can she entrust Viscount Hatton with her dilemma? By doing so, she might have to leave all she has known and cherished behind, but by taking such a huge risk, will she find something even greater-will she find love?

As the granddaughter of the Earl of Richmond, Lady Amelia Montford is never in want of dance partners. Even though she finds the gentlemen tedious, she is always guaranteed good company for one set-her dance with the agreeable and handsome Sir Anthony Greene. Despite falling madly in love with the dashing baronet during her first Season, Sir Anthony has become a devoted friend and confidante. Yet of late, he has behaved oddly and has even declared he is attached to a lady Amelia is dumbfounded. Sir Anthony claims he is in love with her? No, he could not be, not after all this time. She loved him once, but he broke her heart all those years ago. How is it possible to fall in love with someone a second time, with her best friend? Sir Anthony Greene had not expected Amelia to react with such shock to his revelation. Worse, when it is bandied about London that he had an assignation in the garden with her at the Marquess of Ormonde's ball, her reputation is in tatters, so they must marry. He finds himself resigned to a life with a lady he loves but who considers him no more than a friend in return Such an existence will be a torture In the meantime, an old lover of Anthony's father returns to town. Lady Lincoln holds secrets that can unravel any progress Anthony has made in his quest to win Amelia's heart. Can Anthony thwart Lady Lincoln's attempts to ruin his hopes of gaining Amelia's regard? Can he prove himself a gentleman of worth?

After a long separation, Elizabeth Bennet is off to spend Christmas in London with her grandparents, Lord and Lady Richmond, and her cousins, Nicholas and his sister, Amelia. While her grandmother is determined to see her spoiled with new gowns and the like, Elizabeth would prefer to play chess and shop for books with Nicholas and her grandfather and visit with her grandmother and Amelia. At Lady Vranes's private art exhibition, Elizabeth happens upon the one person she hoped she would never see again, Mr. Darcy. Not only that, but her grandparents and cousins are well acquainted with him, his cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam, and his young sister, Georgiana. How is she to behave around a man who finds her merely tolerable and made his disdain for her evident during his time at Netherfield? Moreover, what is she to do when he calls at Richmond House as a good friend of the family? Fitzwilliam Darcy is a man torn. He has just realized that the Elizabeth Bennet he thought so unsuitable in Hertfordshire is, in fact, eminently suitable to be Mrs. Darcy and boasts of connexions that even his uncle, Lord Fitzwilliam, cannot fault. The only problem seems to be his behaviour in Meryton. Now, he must seek her forgiveness and attempt to court the only lady who has ever tempted him beyond reason. Will he be the gentleman who wins her heart? In the end, she will make her choice, all he can do is endeavour to be worthy. Contains scenes with adult content.

Ellie Gardiner has landed her dream job restoring art at the mysterious estate of Pemberley. Once a majestic home in the Derbyshire peaks, the long-abandoned property is in desperate need of help with a crumbling east wing, overgrown gardens, and a house full of possessions belonging to the once wealthy Darcy family. The most bizarre bit, however, is an enormous mirror in the once great ballroom. How does an almost two hundred and fifty-year-old mirror have not one speck of dust nor any sign of age? And why does it not show her reflection? Instead, some unknown lady stares back at her-a lady with a teasing smile wearing an empire waisted dress that one might see in a period drama. Do not even get her started on Fitzwilliam Darcy, the reclusive early 19th century gentleman whose painting she is restoring. He was the last successful master of Pemberley and also another puzzle to solve. Why would a man of sense and education hide himself away from the world? More importantly, why is she so obsessed with a man who has long since been dead? After a couple of glasses of wine on a rainy evening, Ellie throws caution to the wind and presses her hand against her reflection, only to wake up in a time and place that is definitely not her own. Who is Elizabeth Bennet, and why does everyone keep calling her that? When she happens upon Fitzwilliam Darcy, the very man from the portrait, he comes to her aid, but what she truly needs is to return to her own time. Will she simply wake up one morning and resume her life at the Pemberley of the future? Must she travel to Fitzwilliam Darcy's Pemberley and touch the same mirror as the one that transported her here? If she is to attempt the latter, she will need to trust Fitzwilliam with the truth, but if she does, will he even believe such an outlandish story? Blimey, what if she remains stuck in the 19th century forever?

Lizzy Bennet has her life sorted-well, sort of. She's a successful veterinarian, working with her brother, Chase, in the family's practice, she has her friends and family, and she has her petite gray cat, Evie. But, the one thing Lizzy doesn't have is a boyfriend. Men have just never worked out for her. When William Darcy shows up at her clinic to have his horse examined, he's not exactly oozing charm, so why does her heart go pitter patter whenever he turns his arrogant gaze in her direction? He's aloof, he's distant, and by the way he looks at her, he thinks she's an idiot, which is why she absolutely refuses to develop a crush on him. After all, why would any self-respecting woman pine over a man who's not interested? William Darcy just relocated to the Texas Hill Country after leaving his cheating fianc and thieving father behind in Maine. His focus should be setting up his new stable and his horse breeding business and not the pretty auburn-haired veterinarian, but with Lizzy treating his horse, he can't avoid her, can he? The biggest problem is he can't stop thinking about her, and even his sister Ana has noticed the object of his preoccupation. He needs to get some space from her. A relationship between the two of them would be nothing but disaster Meanwhile, a suspicious accident at the Longbourn stable is reminiscent of an incident from his past and throws him into Lizzy's path. All he wants to do is keep her safe, but she's the most stubborn, headstrong woman he's ever met. His biggest challenge now is to resist temptation whenever she's around. How difficult can that be? It's not like she's that perfect someone. Contains scenes with adult content.

A reacquaintance with Miss Elizabeth Bennet and Christmas in London, what could go wrong? Fitzwilliam Darcy is a man torn between choices. Having fled Hertfordshire with the singular goal of separating himself from the fine eyes and pert opinions of Miss Elizabeth Bennet, he finds himself face to face with her in London through a connection he never would have expected. He would like to abandon his reservations and court Miss Elizabeth, but other considerations are holding him back, including his family and friends, who might consider him honour-bound to another. Following Mr. Bingley's abrupt departure from Netherfield, Elizabeth Bennet accompanies her sister Jane to London to visit her aunt and uncle. A sudden reunion with the disagreeable Mr. Darcy is not in her plans, but the man she discovers is not the same one who insulted her so grievously at the Meryton Assembly. Instead, a doting brother and amiable gentleman calls upon her in Cheapside. A quiet Christmas at Gracechurch Street with her aunt and uncle seemed ideal, but the inclusion of Mr. Darcy brings old acquaintances and conflicts neither expected. Can Mr. Darcy convince his family and friends to choose Elizabeth? Could Elizabeth turn out to be his perfect gift?

Single mother Maggie Dashwood has no time for distractions. She's just been promoted from an assistant to a full-fledged wedding planner, and her six-year-old daughter, Harper, keeps her running. So, why do her grandmother and her co-workers insist that she needs a man in her life? After all, a man would do nothing more than to split that precious little bit of free time she manages to snare between weddings and Harper. They might also leave like Harper's father. Why would she want to risk that?After an accident, her grandmother's matchmaking eyes hone in on hunky Elliot Martin, an EMT who's best friends with Maggie's boss Charlie. As far as her grandmother is concerned, Elliot is flirty, sexy, and an all-around great guy whose singular purpose of wooing Maggie fits perfectly with her plan of finding love for her granddaughter. Meanwhile, Maggie struggles to maintain her equilibrium as well as dry palms when he's around.When ghosts from Maggie's past return and threaten her possible happily ever after, will Elliot be the rock she so desperately needs or will he leave like Harper's father before him?

Seventeen-year-old Elizabeth Bennet always hoped to marry for love-that is until she surrenders to her mother's demands and marries the handsome Duke of Leeds. Thrust into a society disinclined to accept the country nobody who entrapped one of their most sought-after bachelors, her marriage of convenience is nothing like she expected. Her husband confuses her, as he hides a scandalous secret he's reluctant to share.Fitzwilliam Darcy is a man torn. After meeting the Duchess of Leeds at a ball, he is fascinated by her intelligence and humour, but how does one maintain a respectable friendship with a lady-particularly when that lady is the wife of his cousin and godfather? Yet by spending time in her company, he loses more and more of his heart to a lady he is forbidden to possess. Tormented, his feelings must stay hidden from everyone, particularly Elizabeth. How is he to keep himself under such strict regulation when he is constantly thrown into her company? How does one prevent their own undoing?Contains scenes with adult content.

If only he'd never come back Charlie didn't mind being on her own. Heck, she'd been on her own since her high school sweetheart Jensen Worth left town for good after graduation. He obviously never looked back, so why should she? She had family and friends to keep her company. She certainly didn't need a man in her life Thirteen years after Jensen left Marysville, he's returned, joining the Marysville police force and reconnecting with the friends he left behind all those years ago-her friends. Why couldn't he have simply stayed away? Her life was certainly much simpler without him around The problem is he keeps turning up like a bad penny. Charlie not only has to bump into him around town, but to add insult to injury, her mother invites him for Thanksgiving. Can a little dog named Daphne, a family emergency, and pushy, meddling friends help break down that enormous wall around Charlie's heart? Will Charlie be able to remain angry with the only man she's ever loved, or God forbid, will she fall in love with him all over again?

All Ellie ever dreamed of was the perfect vacation.Ellie Barrett's first glimpse of the island resort is everything she dreamed when she planned her long-awaited tropical getaway-sun, sand, and miles of brilliant aquamarine water. She'd made it Two whole weeks to explore paradise. What could possibly be better?Perhaps an athletic man in board shorts with a body to die for and a pair of stunning blue eyes? On her first evening, she meets William. Intelligent, amazing to talk to, and hot as sin, he'd never be interested in her, but it didn't mean she couldn't enjoy the view while it lasted But perfection isn't bound to last. What if William isn't everything he seems? When love persists over all obstacles, is it enough? How can Ellie trust William and protect her heart at the same time?

Jena Barrett loves her perfect life. She has the best job in the world, a great place to live, and a best friend that she adores. The only hiccup is this wedding planner's love life However, when her sister Ellie suggests a remedy for Jena's lack of significant other, the notion is so insane, it flips Jena's universe off-kilter.Brandon has always been the steady fixture in Jena's life, her best friend. Even when he joined the Army out of high school, they never lost touch, picking up as though he never left the moment he returned. Now a local veterinarian, Brandon is the perfect man candy with his successful career, amazing personality, and a face and body no woman would kick out of bed-only he never dates. Not that she's ever questioned why, at least not until now.Could Ellie be right? Could he possibly be in love with her? If so, could Jena ever love him in the same way? The risk is huge. If everything blows up in her face, she could lose her best friend. But what if the train wreck doesn't happen? What if Brandon is her missing piece, her happy ever after?

Elizabeth Bennet's first day at Darcy Holdings was everything she imagined-that is until she met her new boss William Darcy. True, he's hotter than Hades but rude, abrupt, and constantly stares at her as though she's committed some grievous sin. If only she could avoid him, but her friends' not so brilliant ideas keep throwing them together.William Darcy put his foot in his mouth when he met Elizabeth Bennet Now, he's head over heels for her but she'd rather floss her teeth than speak to him. He needs to find a way to apologize and for them to really talk, but how? Then there's the dreaded office Secret Santa draw. Could that help or would it only make things worse?Twenty-five days of gifts boggles Elizabeth's mind. The whole idea is overzealous not to mention creepy How can her friends not see that? And what's with this weird reaction she has to Mr. Darcy. Everyone insists he's not the ogre she believes but they're wrong-they have to be. But what if they aren't and she takes a stab at unwrapping Mr. Darcy?

She swore would never marry Georgiana Darcy is a lady with a secret The last thing she wants is to return to London, but what else can she do when her brother and his wife make plans to spend the Christmas season in town. When Lizzy's youngest sister, Lydia, joins them, Georgiana gains a confidante, but will Lydia's outgoing nature cause problems when Lord Sele, son of a family friend reappears in Georgiana's life?As an insufferable boy, Lord Sele vowed he would marry Georgiana, but was his return from Ireland a coincidence or was his sole purpose to pursue her? He admits to desiring friendship, but Lydia is determined his desire is Georgiana and she will stop at nothing to see her best friend happily settled.What is Georgiana to do when faced with the society she has managed to avoid for her entire adult life as well as the one man determined to change her mind about marriage? Will she be able to overcome her fears despite the spectre from the past that seems to be haunting her? Will she be forced to tell her secret and choose happiness or will someone from her past ruin everything?

Who is this Mr. Darcy and what are his intentions? Like much of Meryton, the Bennets of Longbourn anticipate the arrival of Mr. Bingley and his friends to Netherfield, yet an unexpected visitor is not a part of Mr. Bingley's or Mr. Darcy's plans. While the two gentlemen attempt to control their uninvited guest, Elizabeth Bennet arrives to tend to her ill sister. An overheard conversation, the intriguing behaviour of Mr. Darcy, and Miss Bingley's cloying manner all fascinate her, but manage to throw her emotions into turmoil as well. As Elizabeth becomes better acquainted with Mr. Darcy, his world unfolds and, if possible, it is more complicated than the man himself Mysterious strangers and seducers lurk in the shadows-enough to threaten anyone's equanimity. Elizabeth's courage will be tested as she not only struggles to discover her own heart, but also why danger seems to surround Mr. Darcy.