Priscilla Denver should be comfortably situated in the house her aunt sold her, but it turns out that her aunt was a trifle dishonest about what she was selling. Then there's the rattling hearth to distress Miss Denver and her companion, Miss Slack. And the darkly handsome Duke of Clavering is suspiciously persistent in wanting Prissie to sell him the house. Hmm. Something is definitely afoot, and Priscilla is just the person to tackle the problem. Regency Romance by Joan Smith

Emma Nesbitt's father left everything to his heir, trying to force her into marrying the man. In frustration Emma penned a diatribe against men which got her an invitation from a publisher in Bath, where she decided to settle with her companion. Lord Paton, critic for the Quarterly Review, got the wrong idea about Emma's views... Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett Crest

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Charity Wainwright's father had a special ability to placate ghosts, so they frequently traveled about the country. Which gave her little time to acquire a husband. But when they arrived at Keefer Hall, whose ghost was distressing the Earl of Merton's mother, there was much more amiss than a ghost. The earl was more than skeptical of Charity's father-and her-but he could be charming when he wished… Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett

Tess Marchant's father was flirting with a lightshirt, and her mother had forced him to leave their rented house in Bath. Now Mrs. Marchant was attending parties with Lord James and there were whispers of divorce. Tess approached Lady Revel to get her son's help in warning their cousin Lord James off. Lord Revel thought Tess a shrew and Tess thought him a rake…perfect. Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett Crest

NO LADY COULD IGNORE A CHALLENGE TO REFORM A HARDENED RAKE!Lord Havergal was in want of funds for gambling debts and other notorious pursuits befitting a dashing scoundrel such as himself. Though his tight-fisted financial guardian had refused his written requests for money, perhaps a face-to-face chat with the chap might prove more persuasive.He had not imagined L. Beddoes could be a woman! Believing herself to be far past the age of romance at the age of twenty-seven, Lettie Beddoes had no girlish delusion regarding Havergal's attempt to charm his way into her graces--and her purse. Surely it was just the arrival of spring that brought a sense of excitement in the air. It certainly couldn't be the restless yearnings of her own heart....

Deirdre Gower’s aunt, the Duchess of Charney, had trapped Lord Belami into offering for her niece. Deirdre had accepted in order to escape having to marry someone she disliked. But now, at Beaulac for the New Year’s holiday, both participants were ready to renege on the engagement—until solving the mystery of the duchess’s stolen diamond threw them together. Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett

When Zoie Barron’s painting studio is being readied, a stolen necklace is discovered. She decides to return it on the sly, but Lord Weylin is suspicious, especially when the necklace is found to be fake. Seldom trusting each other, Zoie and Lord Weylin set out to solve this mystery that involves her uncle, his aunt, and secrets from the past. Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett Crest

Minou (christened Lady Céleste by her British father) escaped the Terror in France to reach safety and send assistance for her mother and brother, who were in danger of facing the guillotine. Frustrated by the lack of progress, she determined to return to France with her cousin Henri—but they are followed by the upright Lord Degan, who quickly learned he possessed none of their panache. Georgian Romance by Joan Smith, writing as Jennie Gallant; originally published by Fawcett Coventry

Lady Barbara Manfred (“Babe” to Regency society) was known for her fast ways. Past time for some courageous relative to take her in hand. Lord Clivedon had some interesting ideas for her reclamation—staying with starchy Aunt Graham, the introduction of the sterling (and boring) Lord Ellingwood, instruction from the overbearing Lady Angela, fending off nutty Lord Romeo. But Clivedon couldn’t help appreciating Babe’s originality. . . Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett

Corinne (Lady Luten) agreed to store the goods for the orphan’s charity ball which she was managing. Sir Reginald begged her to allow his rehearsals at Luten’s place while Coffen Pattle had taken on Corrie’s butler Black, the newest member of the Brigade. But disaster struck and the Lutens were facing no goods for the charity ball unless they ransomed the pricey items. A 10th adventure for the Berkeley Brigade! Regency Mystery by Joan Smith; originally published by Belgrave House/Regency Reads

Mary Anne Judson has an idyllic country life, except perhaps that her Uncle Edwin is of a casually larcenous nature. When he liberates an abandoned-and smuggled-cargo of fine silk and finds himself pursued by the handsome London draper, Mr. Robertson, life becomes rather hectic. And Mary Anne suspects there is more to the stylish draper than meets the eye. Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett Crest

Emma Capehart, married at seventeen and widowed at twenty, knows she must remarry to avoid having her troublesome aunt descend upon her. Naïve in the ways of the world, Emma proposes marriage to her neighbor, the dashing Lord Hansard, who has always seemed to admire her. Nick is offended—but offers to help the lady find a suitable match… Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett Crest

Miranda Vale had learned that Lord Rotham was a rake, when her sister's heart was broken. But Miranda couldn't resist being charmed by the man, who had such courage and daring. She and Rotham's brother, Pavel, got caught up in the adventure Rotham was involved in. But Miranda insisted on protecting herself, even as Rotham was reevaluating his escapades—and his heart. Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett Crest

Her neighbor Lord Montaigne had asked Cecily Caldwell to pose as the anonymous author of the popular Chaos Is Come Again, written, supposedly, by his aunt. Cecily agreed because she had a novel of her own to introduce to a London publisher, and she wanted to do research on London society (including Lord Montaigne and his sister) for her next novel. Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally pubished by Fawcett Crest