Bound By Their Secret Passion

RITA Award–Winning Author: A widowed countess has a second chance at love—but first a scandalous accusation must be dealt with . . . Years ago, penniless Lorene Summerfield wed for duty, giving her siblings the chance to marry for love. But now the generous-hearted countess finds herself widowed . . . and the man she’s loved in silence for years is falsely accused of her husband’s murder! Although he closed his heart to love long ago, the Earl of Penford has always found Lorene irresistible. Their newly ignited passion may be scandalous, but now he’ll stop at nothing to clear his name and win Lorene’s hand . . .

A forbidden attraction... A hidden desire!

Re-read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author CaroleMortimer Aura Jones knows that she and successful financial businessman James Ballantine couldlight up the skies with their desire for each other. But falling in love with him is arisk she can't allow herself to take, not whilst she's still haunted by the secrets in herpast. Aura knows James has been disillusioned—he needs a woman who has a spotlessreputation, not one fuelled by scandal, like Aura's. She must call off their affair beforethings go too far. But can Aura continue to hold herself back, once their red-hot passionhas been unleashed…? Originally published in 1987

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Bound By A Scandalous Secret A most shocking betrothal! The pleasure-seeking Marquess of Rossdale has little interest in his birthright and even less in finding a bride. So he comes up with the perfect plan to survive the Season unscathed - a fake engagement to a most unsuitable girl! Outspoken Genna, the youngest of the scandalous Summerfields, has no wish to marry either. So agreeing to be Ross's temporary fiancée will grant her freedom for a little longer. But with every kiss, both Ross and Genna must face up to what they really desire...a true match! Bound By Their Secret Passion A forbidden attraction...a hidden desire! Years ago, penniless Lorene Summerfield wed for duty, giving her siblings the chance to marry for love. But now the generous-hearted Countess finds herself widowed...and the man she's loved in silence for years is falsely accused of her husband's murder! Although he closed his heart to love long ago, the Earl of Penford has always found Lorene irresistible. Their newly-ignited passion may be scandalous, but now he'll stop at nothing to clear his name and win Lorene's hand!

Step back in time and experience the grandeur and romance of a previous era as Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This boxset includes: THE LADY BEHIND THE MASQUERADE A Family of Scandals by Diane Gaston (Regency) Marcus can’t forget the mysterious woman he met in Paris or the passionate night they shared! A year later, he meets Juliana again, and Marcus must uncover who she is… THE VIKING SHE LOVES TO HATE by Lucy Morris (Viking) In a competition to prove who’s the better boatbuilder, Astrid and Ulrik know the stakes are high. But soon their rivalry turns to a heated passion they can’t ignore! HOW THE DUKE MET HIS MATCH by Sophia Williams (Regency) Alexander, Duke of Harwell, couldn’t stand by and let a rogue ruin heiress Emma—so to save her reputation, he shocks himself by announcing their engagement!