Harlequin Historical - August 2025 - Box Set 1 of 2
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Harlequin ® Historical brings you a captivating trio of thrilling new Regency romances in one collection!
This boxset includes:
TO WED A DEVILISH DUKE
Part of Wicked Dukes
By Christine Merrill
(Regency)
Portia Braddock must find a wealthy husband after her late father leaves her with a mountain of debts. But her reputation is destroyed when she unwittingly becomes the center of a duel between two devilish dukes. Now, the only way to secure her future and silence the gossips is to wed one of them!
Julian Parish, Duke of Septon, accepts her demand—a marriage in name only will allow him to continue his rebellious rakehell ways. Except soon, their insatiable attraction throws the convenience of their marriage into jeopardy…
BECOMING HIS BLUESTOCKING COUNTESS
Part of The Scandalous Stringhams
By Samantha Hastings
(Regency)
Lady Rebecca Stringham is stunned when a beautiful man falls from his horse and practically into her lap! The notorious Earl’s reputation proceeds him, so their instant bond must remain secret from her overprotective family.
Phineas has never danced to anyone else’s tune before, yet he’s entranced by Becca’s intelligence and wit—not to mention her curves! Could fifty courtship questions be enough to unravel her inner world? With each answer Becca gives, his feelings for her only deepen, but can he trust her with his secrets – and ask her the most important question of all?
THE FORTUNE HUNTER’S GUIDE TO LOVE
By Emma-Claire Sunday
(Regency)
Step 1: Move to the seaside for the summer, where there will be no shortage of wealthy bachelors holidaying.
Step 2: Strike a deal with local farmer Hannah. If Hannah can help Sylvia bag a rich husband, Sylvia will fund Hannah’s dream of opening a cheese shop.
Step 3: Charm their way into luncheons, parties and exclusive balls, but do not start to confuse friendship with romantic feelings for Hannah.
Step 4: Focus on her fortune-hunting scheme and do not let her heart get carried away by her unexpected and magical kiss with Hannah!
This boxset includes:
TO WED A DEVILISH DUKE
Part of Wicked Dukes
By Christine Merrill
(Regency)
Portia Braddock must find a wealthy husband after her late father leaves her with a mountain of debts. But her reputation is destroyed when she unwittingly becomes the center of a duel between two devilish dukes. Now, the only way to secure her future and silence the gossips is to wed one of them!
Julian Parish, Duke of Septon, accepts her demand—a marriage in name only will allow him to continue his rebellious rakehell ways. Except soon, their insatiable attraction throws the convenience of their marriage into jeopardy…
BECOMING HIS BLUESTOCKING COUNTESS
Part of The Scandalous Stringhams
By Samantha Hastings
(Regency)
Lady Rebecca Stringham is stunned when a beautiful man falls from his horse and practically into her lap! The notorious Earl’s reputation proceeds him, so their instant bond must remain secret from her overprotective family.
Phineas has never danced to anyone else’s tune before, yet he’s entranced by Becca’s intelligence and wit—not to mention her curves! Could fifty courtship questions be enough to unravel her inner world? With each answer Becca gives, his feelings for her only deepen, but can he trust her with his secrets – and ask her the most important question of all?
THE FORTUNE HUNTER’S GUIDE TO LOVE
By Emma-Claire Sunday
(Regency)
Step 1: Move to the seaside for the summer, where there will be no shortage of wealthy bachelors holidaying.
Step 2: Strike a deal with local farmer Hannah. If Hannah can help Sylvia bag a rich husband, Sylvia will fund Hannah’s dream of opening a cheese shop.
Step 3: Charm their way into luncheons, parties and exclusive balls, but do not start to confuse friendship with romantic feelings for Hannah.
Step 4: Focus on her fortune-hunting scheme and do not let her heart get carried away by her unexpected and magical kiss with Hannah!
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About Christine Merrill
Christine Merrill wanted to be a writer for as long as she can remember. During a stint as a stay-at-home-mother, she decided it was time to “write that book.” She could set her own hours and would never have to wear pantyhose to work! It was a slow start but she slogged onward and seven years later, she got the thrill of seeing her first book hit the bookstores. Christine lives in Wisconsin with her family. Visit her website at: www.christine-merrill.com
Other books by Christine Merrill
Samantha Hastings
Samantha Hastings met her husband in a turkey sandwich line. They live in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she spends most of her time reading, having tea parties, and chasing her kids. She has degrees from Brigham Young University, University of North Texas, and University of Reading (UK). She’s the author of several YA Regency titles and also writes cozy murder mysteries under Samantha Larsen. Learn more at SamanthaHastings.com
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Emma-Claire Sunday
Emma-Claire Sunday is on a mission to fill the world’s libraries with queer happily-ever-afters. She has been a playwright, a filmmaker, a preacher, and a competitive spoken word poet—always something different but always a storyteller at heart. She lives in New Jersey with her partner, where they edit each other’s writing, drink an abundance of whole milk, and spend all their money at local bookstores. The Duke’s Sister and I is Emma-Claire’s debut novel and the winner of Harlequin’s Romance Includes You 2023 Mentorship. Connect with her on Instagram: @ec.sunday.author
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