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Harlequin Historical - February 2026 - Box Set 2 of 2
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Harlequin Historical – February 2026 – Box Set 2 of 2
Harlequin ® Historical brings you a captivating duo of thrilling new romances in one collection!
This boxset includes:
FORBIDDEN TO THE BANISHED LAIRD
By Marguerite Kaye
(Victorian)
For landscape gardener Jessica, accepting a post on a remote Scottish island means escape—from her broken dreams and tattered reputation. But meeting the brooding laird who hired her, disturbingly attractive Murdo, Jessica wonders if she’s made a dangerous miscalculation…
Murdo has only had the furious ghosts of his past for company, until Jessica’s sweetness and inner steel offers a way out of the darkness. As her employer, and with his heart destroyed, she is utterly forbidden. But with nowhere to hide from their simmering connection, will Murdo play by Society’s rules, or burn everything down?
THE VIKING SHE SHOULDN’T CRAVE
By Sarah Rodi
(Viking)
Helena’s spent her life preparing to be the Byzantine Prince’s bride. But when his cruel disinterest turns her position perilous, she finds salvation in fierce warrior Viggo. As the Prince’s personal guard, he knows her betrothed like no other. Could Viggo help her win his affections?
Only, Helena swiftly discovers the man she craves is not her husband-to-be…but thrillingly rugged Viggo! To act on their desires would be committing treason. Getting caught could be fatal. And yet, resisting their illicit connection feels like a fate worse than death…
Harlequin ® Historical brings you a captivating duo of thrilling new romances in one collection!
This boxset includes:
FORBIDDEN TO THE BANISHED LAIRD
By Marguerite Kaye
(Victorian)
For landscape gardener Jessica, accepting a post on a remote Scottish island means escape—from her broken dreams and tattered reputation. But meeting the brooding laird who hired her, disturbingly attractive Murdo, Jessica wonders if she’s made a dangerous miscalculation…
Murdo has only had the furious ghosts of his past for company, until Jessica’s sweetness and inner steel offers a way out of the darkness. As her employer, and with his heart destroyed, she is utterly forbidden. But with nowhere to hide from their simmering connection, will Murdo play by Society’s rules, or burn everything down?
THE VIKING SHE SHOULDN’T CRAVE
By Sarah Rodi
(Viking)
Helena’s spent her life preparing to be the Byzantine Prince’s bride. But when his cruel disinterest turns her position perilous, she finds salvation in fierce warrior Viggo. As the Prince’s personal guard, he knows her betrothed like no other. Could Viggo help her win his affections?
Only, Helena swiftly discovers the man she craves is not her husband-to-be…but thrillingly rugged Viggo! To act on their desires would be committing treason. Getting caught could be fatal. And yet, resisting their illicit connection feels like a fate worse than death…
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About Marguerite Kaye
Marguerite Kaye has written almost sixty historical romances featuring feisty heroines and a strong sense of place and time. She is also co-author with Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, of two Sunday Times bestsellers, Her Heart for a Compass and A Most Intriguing Lady. Marguerite lives in Argyll on the west coast of Scotland. When not writing, she loves to read, cook, garden, drink martinis, and sew, though rarely at the same time.
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Sarah Rodi
Sarah Rodi grew up watching old, romantic movies recommended by her grandad, or devouring love stories from the local library. Sarah lives in Cookham in Berkshire, where she enjoys walking along the Thames with her husband, her two daughters and their dog. She has been a journalist for over 20 years, but it has been her lifelong dream to write for Mills & Boon. Sarah believes everyone deserves to find their happy ever after. @sarahrodiedits, sarahrodiedits@gmail.com, sarahrodi.com
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