Harlequin Regency Romance Series 2 Series by Coral Hoyle, Coral Hayle

Nothing was going as Julia wished The daughter of a bishop, Julia Witton had some-how reached the grand age of four-and-twenty unmarried. So her parents had arranged for her to wed the odious Mr. Oglesby. Julia's efforts to escape this fate resulted only in her eye being blackened, struck by a mysterious pouch thrown from a passing coach--an event that strangely coincided with the arrival of the foppish Lord Rossiter... moreNothing was going as Julia wished The daughter of a bishop, Julia Witton had some-how reached the grand age of four-and-twenty unmarried. So her parents had arranged for her to wed the odious Mr. Oglesby. Julia's efforts to escape this fate resulted only in her eye being blackened, struck by a mysterious pouch thrown from a passing coach--an event that strangely coincided with the arrival of the foppish Lord Rossiter. He was visiting the bishop's country home ostensibly to pursue his passion for flowers. But it soon became apparent to Julia that this devilish peer had not nearly such sweet-scented purposes.... less

He had lost her once He would not lose her again When Roxanne Costain arrives at Rammsford Abbey in the West Country, she is none too pleased to discover Alexander Monk there. Four years ago, she had broken their engagement and had vowed never to be civil to him again. Alexander, on the other hand, is determined to win her back. A fortuitous treasure hunt provides the perfect backdrop for his plans... moreHe had lost her once He would not lose her again When Roxanne Costain arrives at Rammsford Abbey in the West Country, she is none too pleased to discover Alexander Monk there. Four years ago, she had broken their engagement and had vowed never to be civil to him again. Alexander, on the other hand, is determined to win her back. A fortuitous treasure hunt provides the perfect backdrop for his plans. In such close proximity, Roxanne would never be able to resist his charms or deny that she, like him, had never fallen out of love. But neither of them had counted on the evil forces at work. What had begun as an innocent romp threatened to turn their romance into tragedy unless the culprit could be stopped.... less

Kate McClintock was an imposter. In order to help her father with his daring plan to restore his property and fortune, Kate agreed to pose as the celebrated courtesan the Contessa D' Allesandria of the Kingdom of Sardinia. Since the plan required removing to Berefordshire, Kate felt certain she was in no danger of discovery. Protected by her entourage, ad-mired by the local male population, Kate found herself enjoying the role of the famous flirt... moreKate McClintock was an imposter. In order to help her father with his daring plan to restore his property and fortune, Kate agreed to pose as the celebrated courtesan the Contessa D' Allesandria of the Kingdom of Sardinia. Since the plan required removing to Berefordshire, Kate felt certain she was in no danger of discovery. Protected by her entourage, ad-mired by the local male population, Kate found herself enjoying the role of the famous flirt. But with the arrival from London of Sir Maxim, Kate's peace was to be badly cut up. Not only had Sir Maxim been an "intimate" with the real contessa, but it seemed he was determined to become an "intimate" of Kate's! less