Poor Caroline HOW SHE DETESTED THOSE WORDS... "Poor Caroline..." Orphaned and penniless at twelve, Caroline Whitlow had heard that phrase far too often. Taken in by her Uncle Clement, she'd made herself useful by running the household quite competently, and now, at twenty-four, she intends never to be pitied again... But after her uncle's death, Caroline learns that Clement's heir is on his way to Crittenden Grange. Kit Meredith, embittered by the war, is anxious to return to England...and enjoy some peace and quiet on his estate. It's not his intent to drive Caroline out into the cold - but the fiercely independent young beauty would rather starve than accept the charity of this arrogant stranger! By the time he arrives, she has fled. But it will take more than an invitation to bring Caroline back to the Grange. It will take scheming, deceit - and love... Matched Pairs A BROKEN BETROTHAL... The dashing Lord Canfield didn't like to get involved in domestic affairs. But when he moved to the tiny village of Derbyshire, he couldn't help noticing that neighbor Juliet Branscombe's engagement was headed for trouble. Her betrothed was enraptured by a charming London sophisticate...while shy Juliet seemed almost content to let him go! Struck by Juliet's delicate charm, Canfield decided to take matters into his own hands. He intended to help Juliet win back her fiancé's heart—but he didn't expect her to steal his own instead...