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This beautiful, sweet Regency romance from beloved author Jane Ashford takes you to a glittering world of revelations and romance, where a lonely earl can find love where he least expects it…Arthur Shelton, Earl of Macklin, has helped four young noblemen recover from grief and find love, but he's learned to live his own life as a widower. Yet when he returns home after traveling, his estate feels too empty, and he quickly heads to London. There, he encounters Teresa Alvarez de Granada, a charming Spanish noblewoman and is immediately entranced.There is no room for earls in the quiet, safe life Teresa has finally found for herself. The earl might be charming and handsome, but she knows firsthand how dangerous attraction can be. The more determined Teresa is to discourage Arthur, the more entangled they get, and it's only a matter of time before her respect for him starts to feel a lot like love.Praise for Jane Ashford's Regency romances:"Humor, drama, mystery, romance, intrigue, and a surprising ending."—Harlequin Junkie for How to Cross a Marquess"An irresistible love story."—Library Journal for A Duke Too Far"Expertly crafted…another triumph of nuanced characterization and sparkling wit."—Booklist for Nothing Like a Duke

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Two sparkling stories for the price of one! A duo of sweet historical romances from "one of the premier Regency writers," author Jane Ashford.The Repentant Rebel:At age 17, Diana Gresham eloped with a rogue who left her before even reaching Gretna Green. After years hiding this secret, she thinks she's finally due for some joy in her life again when she meets kind Captain Robert Wilton. Just as things are looking up, Diana's past lover returns, threatening to reveal her secret if she won't marry him to secure his position with her wealth. Is keeping her secret worth losing Robert's love?Meddlesome Miranda:Miss Miranda Dennison's improper appetite for adventure lands her in a maze of romance and intrigue when she meets the mysterious Alan Creighton on an isolated estate straight out of a gothic novel... Now Miranda might be in over her head—both in love and danger. Can she find her way to a happy ending before it's too late?"Jane Ashford absolutely delights."—Night Owl Reviews TOP PICK for Nothing Like a Duke

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Jane Ashford discovered Georgette Heyer in junior high school and was captivated by the glittering world and witty language of Regency England. That delight was part of what led her to study English literature and travel widely. She's written historical and contemporary romances, and her books have been published all over Europe as well as in the United States. Jane has been nominated for a Career Achievement Award by RT Book Reviews. Find her on the web at www.janeashford.com and on Facebook. If you'd like to receive her monthly newsletter, you can sign up at either of those sites.

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How can they stay rivals when they''re falling in love?As children of the two most prominent families in town, Gavin Keighley and Rose Denholme have been enemies their whole lives. When the Duke and Duchess of Tereford come to town to get their estate in order, they invite Gavin, Rose, and their families for a visit to settle the feud once and for all. But as jealousy takes root, all the town families begin to compete for the attention of the duke and duchess, forcing Gavin and Rose to choose between fighting for their family interests or fighting for the love that''s blossoming between them.Praise for Jane Ashford''s sparkling Regency romance:Impossible to put down The story crackles with clever dialogue and humorous scenes. Historical Novel Society for The Duke Who Loved MeAn irresistibly sweet literary confection. Booklist for Earl to the RescueComplex characters, subtle romance, and all the sparkli

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Fans of Mary Balogh, Ella Quinn, and Bridgerton will fall in love with the charismatic characters and glittering detail of Jane Ashford's bestselling Regency romances:A reluctant duke flees from his new roleA wild lady yearns to escape her family's strict rulesThey meet, and find refuge in each otherThe missing Earl of Ferrington doesn't want to be found…At the end of the London season, Harriet Finch reluctantly returns to her wealthy grandfather's country house. His rigid opinions for how she should live and whom she should marry sparks Harriet's rebelliousness. Yearning to reclaim her freedom, Harriet goes for a long walk and a handsome rogue from the nearby Travelers camp catches her eye.Little does she know, the rugged traveler she's flirting with is Jonathan "Jack" Frederick Merrill, the missing Earl of Ferrington in disguise. Will Jack tell Harriet the truth about who he is for the sake their blossoming relationship? Or will he keep his distance altogether? Time is running out, and the earl can't hide forever…Praise for Jane Ashford's romances:"Impossible to put down… The story crackles with clever dialogue and humorous scenes."—Historical Novel Society for The Duke Who Loved Me"An irresistibly sweet literary confection."—Booklist for Earl to the Rescue"Complex characters, subtle romance, and all the sparkling wit and flirtatious banter of a Georgette Heyer novel."—Publishers Weekly for A Duke Too Far

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Jane Ashford brings you straight to the English countryside in her newest Regency romance. Perfect for readers of Mary Balogh, Ella Quinn, and fans of Bridgerton, this historical romance features: A young woman trying to do the right thing An earl's son whose clumsiness is their downfall A scandal that turns the haute ton upside down The undeniable spark that transforms a blunder into a tender connectionSarah Moran's attempt to save Kenver Pendrennon-the heir of an earl-as he slips off the Cornwall cliffs sends them both into each other's arms and into the sea. Now, marriage may be the only option to keep a scandal at bay. But what started as a terrible mistake may be exactly what both of them needs...Praise for Jane Ashford:"[A]n irresistibly sweet literary confection"-Booklist for Earl to the Rescue"A comic delight. Highly recommended to Regency lovers."-Historical Novel Society for Lord Sebastian's Secret"Graced with lively wit, excellent period detail, and appealing protagonists."-Library Journal for Heir to the Duke

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