A little knowledge is a dangerous thing... Emma Brimley made one small fib in her application to teach at the Pettibone School for Young Ladies: She claimed to be a widow. But when she arrives in Yorkshire, she is dismayed to learn that she's expected to prepare her students for the intimacies of marriage—of which she knows nothing! Her only hope of maintaining her place lies with the alluring Lord Nicholas Chambers, a neighboring artist whose behavior is scarcely consistent with that of a gentleman. True to his reputation, "Lord Bedchambers" offers Emma a scandalous bargain: He will answer her questions about anatomy and bedroom etiquette if she will pose for him...in the Grecian fashion. Though keenly aware of the dangers of such a scenario, Emma determines to best this noble roué—never thinking she may be risking her heart as well.

Francesca Winthrop had every intention of marrying for love... ...but her nouveau riche mother, to advance her own social standing, has arranged a betrothal for her reclusive daughter with an English duke. William Chambers ascended to the title upon his father's death, but he also inherited his father's gambling debts. Desperate to avoid scandal and ruin, he is willing go to any lengths—including marrying, sight unseen, an American heiress. A chance encounter and intrigue at a costume ball throw the matrimonially mismatched couple together. Though sparks fly, friction abounds. If Fran is to secure the future of her dreams, she must find a way to reach past the duke's mysterious aloofness. Fortunately, a courtesan's journal suggests there is more than one way to seduce a duke.

Michael Rafferty is an agent for the Crown, on the trail of a conspirator championing Irish independence through acts of violence. The trail leads to Washington, D.C., where Rafferty must assume the role of a diplomat in order to set a trap for the villain. To complete the pretense, he'll need to transform his coarse image and find someone to portray his wife. Lady Arianne Chambers, sister to a duke and well versed in high-society circles, reluctantly agrees to assist Rafferty's charade. She'll teach him the finer points of being a gentleman, but she has no desire for a husband. Yet the honorable and passionate man hidden beneath the rough edges finds his way into her heart. Can she trust her secrets—and her future—to such a seductive rogue?

In this Victorian Christmas novella, a former pickpocket and current ladies' maid, is whisked off by her employer to Caynham Castle in Shropshire, England. While her mistress searches for a wealthy suitor, Elisabeth discovers the man who murdered her brother. She anticipates he plans a similar fate waits for her, until an old friend offers protection. Upon receipt of a mysterious invitation to a holiday ball at Caynham Castle, Ben, an orphaned child raised on the streets of London's underworld, travels to Shropshire, pretending to be a house servant. He discovers a friend, justice for a murderer, and long-sought answers to questions about his heritage. In short, a perfect Christmas! Her Heart in His Pocket incorporates several characters from [Redeeming the Rogue](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9710296.RedeemingtheRogue " Redeeming the Rogue"). While written as part of the [Christmas at Caynham Castle](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48904093.ChristmasatCaynhamCastle " Christmas at Caynham Castle")_ anthology, the choice of the hero of the story was made from a polling of readers from my newsletter subscribers. Donna MacMeans is known for her sensual and witty Victorian Historical Romances. She's the recipient of the illustrious Golden Heart Award presented by Romance Writers of America and the Editors' Choice Award for Historical Love and Laughter by RT magazine (Romantic Times).

Ten all-new stories that celebrate our animal friends, by bestselling and award-winning authors.From Seeing Eye dogs to the cat who cuddles in your lap, animals are there for us in more ways than we can count. Helping us get through the day with a wag of the tail and a tilt of the head, they let us know that someone is on our side-no matter what. They also have an amazing ability to break down barriers between people; bringing families and loved ones closer, and giving strangers an excuse to strike up a conversation. In Tails of Love, each writer draws from her own unique perspective on our loyal friends—exploring the many mysterious ways they bring love into our lives.Featuring stories from New York Times bestselling authors Lori Foster and Stella Cameron, and Ann Christopher, Kate Angell, Marcia James, Dianne Castell, Donna MacMeans, Sarah McCarty, Patricia Sargeant, and Sue-Ellen Welfonder.A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM TAILS OF LOVE GOES TO THE ANIMAL ADOPTION FOUNDATION OF OHIO