The Chaperon Bride

Lady Annis Wycherley may be feisty, but she is a chaperon to society misses and her reputation is first class. For her, rakes and romance are strictly off limits--most especially irresistible rogues like the handsome Lord Adam Ashwick Gossip and scandal could destroy Annis, unless Adam can convince her to become his chaperon bride...

Always The Chaperon And Never The Bride... At least, that's the way it was for Lady Annis Wyncherley. If this young widow was to remain as chaperon to society's misses, there could be no hint of scandal attached to her name. Rakes and romance were strictly off-limits, most especially a rogue like the handsome Lord Adam Ashwick! But that proved nearly impossible when Adam made his daughter's chaperon the subject of his relentless seduction. Adam knew any attention from him could destroy Lady Wyncherley's fine reputation. But he was powerless to control the strong desires she aroused in him. And all too soon this reformed rogue was hell-bent on convincing a very stubborn Annis to become his chaperon bride....

When Joanna finds herself destitute after her gambler father's suicide, unable to find work, and is offered instead a marriage of convenience she sees no other option. Sir Kenelm needs a wife as a chaperone, since governesses are reluctant to live in a widower's household. The twins, children of his first wife, refuse to accept her as a new Mama. The governess, having thought she too was applying for the position of governess, resents her.

"Ten thousand pounds to whoever can seduce the heiress by Michaelmas!" Even for dissolute rake Richard Arrandale, this latest bet is outrageously scandalous. But Richard doesn't care—until he meets the heiress's charming chaperon and the stakes are raised even higher! Widowed Lady Phyllida Tatham is no longer the shy, plain creature she once was. She's determined to protect her beautiful stepdaughter, but there's one suitor—with the worst kind of reputation—who seems more interested in seducing her. Who will come out on top in this winner-takes-all game? The Infamous Arrandales Scandal is their destiny!

Lord Robert Selborne intended to kiss the chimney sweep's daughter for luck at his cousin's wedding...not marry her! But of all the ladies assembled, she was the only one who captured his interest. And unless she became his wife in name only, he would forfeit his inheritance.... Having been raised by a brutal father on the London streets, Jemima Jewell had few illusions about life and love. Until Rob's lips met hers in a soul-stirring kiss and he impulsively made her his wife. And his penniless bride now hoped her love would provide Rob with a fortune far greater than the one he sought....

The book is one of Chinese Folklore Culture Series, which introduces the performance and evolution process of marriage customs of different nationalities in China by telling vivid historical allusions, legends and folktales. The author would like to draw a whole picture of the culture of Chinese traditional marriage with the sequences of traditional marriage customs.

The Earl's Prize Although exiled to a life of genteel poverty, Miss Amy Bainbridge was a well-bred lady of honour. But when she found herself the recipient of a surprise windfall, her whole life changed! Not only did she re-enter society, she also gained the attention of London's most notorious gambler -- a rogue determined to claim her as his own! Joss, Earl of Tallant, was everything Amy despised in a man, but she was utterly intrigued by him. He certainly wasn't interested in her newfound fortune, so why was this renowned scoundrel pursuing her with such intent? And why was she finding his amorous attentions all but impossible to resist? The Chaperone Bride Lady Annis Wyncherley was never the bride. If this young widow was to remain as chaperone to society's misses, no scandal can be attached to her name. Rakes and romance were off-limits, most especially a rogue like the handsome Lord Adam Ashwick! But that was impossible when Adam started seducing his daughter's chaperon. Adam knew his attention could destroy Lady Wyncherley's fine reputation. He had no power to control the strong desires she aroused in him. Soon this reformed rogue was set on convincing stubborn Annis to become his chaperone bride...