Cats of Mayfair Series by Rosemary Stevens

"An absolute charmer." --Barbara Metzger SHE WAS AN AUDACIOUS MISS--AND CLEARLY EVERYTHING HE DIDN'T WANT! Giles Vayne, the eighth Duke of Winterton, was rich, handsome, and arrogant enough to assume that every eager mother was throwing her daughter at him. He was right, of course... more"An absolute charmer." --Barbara Metzger SHE WAS AN AUDACIOUS MISS--AND CLEARLY EVERYTHING HE DIDN'T WANT! Giles Vayne, the eighth Duke of Winterton, was rich, handsome, and arrogant enough to assume that every eager mother was throwing her daughter at him. He was right, of course. Unfortunately that cynicism, plus an ill-mannered comment, made a charming country miss the subject of town scuttlebutt before her first ball! True, Henrietta Lanford had dreamed endlessly about his lordship--until his scandalous comment fueled her ire and her brazen public rebuke delighted the gossips to no end. She decided to encourage the attentions of another, unaware of his lascivious designs. Soon scheming and seduction of all sorts compelled Giles to become her reluctant protector, as fair Henrietta discovered that the hero of her fantasies was quite real indeed . . . . "A SPARKLING REGENCY ROMP." --Barbara Hazard less

HE WOULD TAKE THE HOUSE . . . AND THE LADY! When Verity Pymbroke inadvertently rented her London house to Lord Carrisworth, she broke one of her most stringent rules *condoning the presence of a rake. Clearly, the man was a practiced scoundrel. The sensations he provoked in her were most unsettling, though not entirely unpleasant. His Lordship couldn't resist this Miss with the face of an angel and a prim and proper nature that tempted him without reason... moreHE WOULD TAKE THE HOUSE . . . AND THE LADY! When Verity Pymbroke inadvertently rented her London house to Lord Carrisworth, she broke one of her most stringent rules *condoning the presence of a rake. Clearly, the man was a practiced scoundrel. The sensations he provoked in her were most unsettling, though not entirely unpleasant. His Lordship couldn't resist this Miss with the face of an angel and a prim and proper nature that tempted him without reason. With one kiss he dared to find out if a passionate nature lay beneath her sensible gowns and strict rules of conduct. But who was more surprised, himself or Miss Pymbroke? And how could he possibly convince a lady with too many rules to break several . . . all in the name of love? less

THEY WERE DRAWN TOGETHER BY FATE, FELICITY--AND FELINES! Miss Daphne Kendall, infuriated at the mistreatment of a lovely cat, rushed to save the poor creature. But for Lord Ravenswood--a man determined never to let any woman influence him beyond common sense--a spontaneous act of gallantry earned him the dubious honor of being the feline's new master... moreTHEY WERE DRAWN TOGETHER BY FATE, FELICITY--AND FELINES! Miss Daphne Kendall, infuriated at the mistreatment of a lovely cat, rushed to save the poor creature. But for Lord Ravenswood--a man determined never to let any woman influence him beyond common sense--a spontaneous act of gallantry earned him the dubious honor of being the feline's new master. As Daphne's attraction for his lordship drew her into a tangled maze of sinister doings, Lord Ravenswood--ardently shopping for an uncomplicated, biddable wife--could not resist the most unsuitable Daphne . . . a miss who threatened to inspire in him that most uncontrollable of all emotions: love! less

MARGERY VOWS TO HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVEN IF IT KILLS HER! The yuletide season has always cursed Lady Margery Fortescue with bad luck. This year the cottage roof caves in. So she reluctantly accepts an invitation to a house party--only to be accosted at a nearby inn by a rogue too handsome and too rich to have any sense. While he does graciously propose, after he realizes she is a lady of Quality, Margery ungraciously declines... moreMARGERY VOWS TO HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVEN IF IT KILLS HER! The yuletide season has always cursed Lady Margery Fortescue with bad luck. This year the cottage roof caves in. So she reluctantly accepts an invitation to a house party--only to be accosted at a nearby inn by a rogue too handsome and too rich to have any sense. While he does graciously propose, after he realizes she is a lady of Quality, Margery ungraciously declines. But when the arrogant Lord "Reckless" Reckford and his wicked grin appear at the same holiday gathering as Margery, she mistakenly concludes that the unrepentant rake is determined to steal her Christmas--or even worse . . .  her heart! less

Widowed Lady Margery Fortescue has suffered through several wretched Christmases and intends for this one to be better. Then her cottage roof caves in. Forced to accept a house party invitation, she is mistaken for a maid at an inn on the way—by a decidedly handsome rogue, Lord Reckford. Who proceeds to show up at the holiday gathering, as unrepentant as ever. Regency Romance by Rosemary Stevens; originally published by Fawcett Crest