Historical Regency Romances Series by Christina Courtenay

If you love Bridgerton and Georgette Heyer, you’ll adore Christina Courtenay’s brilliantly witty and irresistible Regency romance novella. Spirited Amelia is the penniless granddaughter of the Marquess of Ravenscroft, living a life of drudgery in her cruel aunt’s house and fighting off the advances of a lecherous cousin. She’s desperate to find a way out. James, Viscount Demarr, has a scandalous past... moreIf you love Bridgerton and Georgette Heyer, you’ll adore Christina Courtenay’s brilliantly witty and irresistible Regency romance novella. Spirited Amelia is the penniless granddaughter of the Marquess of Ravenscroft, living a life of drudgery in her cruel aunt’s house and fighting off the advances of a lecherous cousin. She’s desperate to find a way out. James, Viscount Demarr, has a scandalous past. Finding a wife is proving difficult, but if he’s to inherit his fortune, he needs one and to produce an heir — fast. Amelia makes the roguish viscount an offer he can’t refuse. A marriage of convenience means they both get what they want. But their cunning plan doesn’t include falling in love. They’re better suited to each other than either could have imagined. But while Amelia’s losing her heart to him, he begins to fear she’s too good to be true . . . The more she burns for him the colder he becomes . . . Can Amelia’s handsome viscount really feel nothing at all for her, or does his own passion blaze beneath the frozen exterior? This escapist Regency romance will be devoured by fans of Bridgerton, Georgette Heyer, Beverley Watts or Emma Melbourne. Praise for Marry in Haste: ‘Romance, adventure and tension . . . I felt transported into the era.’ Sue Fortin, USA Today and #1 bestselling author ‘Escapist bliss.’ ‘Read all the way through in one night.’ ‘A book to lose yourself in.’ ‘I love the way Christina Courtenay grabs the reader and envelopes you into the historical setting.’ ‘Such an amazing book.’ ‘I loved it and couldn't put it down.’ less

If you love Bridgerton and Georgette Heyer, you’ll lose yourself in Christina Courtenay’s brilliantly witty and irresistible Regency romance. Wallflower Miss Ianthe Templeton has lived in the shadow of her beautiful twin sister, the belle of the season, for as long as she can remember. Ianthe’s not exactly had a line of suitors at her door, so she’s long since buried any wish to fall in love and get married... moreIf you love Bridgerton and Georgette Heyer, you’ll lose yourself in Christina Courtenay’s brilliantly witty and irresistible Regency romance. Wallflower Miss Ianthe Templeton has lived in the shadow of her beautiful twin sister, the belle of the season, for as long as she can remember. Ianthe’s not exactly had a line of suitors at her door, so she’s long since buried any wish to fall in love and get married. Until she finds herself captivated by the charming Jason Warwycke, Marquess of Wyckeham. When he asks her to dance at a ball near the end of the season, it feels like there’s no one else in the room. But Jason has vowed never to wed again after his disastrous first marriage left him with nothing but a tarnished reputation. But it’s already too late . . . Ianthe has fallen for the magnetic marquess. And her jealous twin will do anything to keep her place as the centre of attention. Can Ianthe and Jason’s love heal his past wounds so they can find a way to be together? Or will scheming family members succeed in keeping them apart? This escapist Regency romance novella will be devoured by fans of Bridgerton, Georgette Heyer, Beverley Watts or Emma Melbourne. Praise for Once Bitten, Twice Shy: ‘Brilliant.’ ‘I love Christina Courtenay's writing style and yet again she delivers a brilliant, historically accurate and heartwarming romance that I just adored!’ ‘Wonderful . . . Wonderful . . . Wonderful.’ ‘I really loved this story!’ ‘A wonderful intellectual romance.’ less

If you love Bridgerton and Georgette Heyer, you’ll fall head over heels for Christina Courtenay’s brilliantly witty and irresistible Regency romance novella.Intelligent and self-sufficient Lexie Holloway is surprised to find herself falling in love with the devastatingly handsome Earl of Synley after a brief encounter at a ball.But there’s just one problem — he's already engaged to an incredibly wealthy older woman.Years pass but her earl is never far from her thoughts. Or her heart... moreIf you love Bridgerton and Georgette Heyer, you’ll fall head over heels for Christina Courtenay’s brilliantly witty and irresistible Regency romance novella.Intelligent and self-sufficient Lexie Holloway is surprised to find herself falling in love with the devastatingly handsome Earl of Synley after a brief encounter at a ball.But there’s just one problem — he's already engaged to an incredibly wealthy older woman.Years pass but her earl is never far from her thoughts. Or her heart. And when all of Lexie’s dreams come true and they reunite, she finds that much has changed — including his marital status.But it appears her enchanting earl’s life is in danger, and Lexie’s quick wits may be the only thing that can save him . . .Will the love that has long burned between them be enough for a happy ending? Or will Lexie meet her downfall through her loyalty to her long-time love?This escapist Regency romance novella will be devoured by fans of Bridgerton, Georgette Heyer, Beverley Watts or Emma Melbourne. less

If you love Bridgerton and Georgette Heyer, you’ll be enamoured with Christina Courtenay’s brilliantly witty and irresistible Regency romance novella. Eight long years ago, Lady Maude Hexham’s plan to elope with her true love Luke was thwarted, and she was forced to marry a man she feels nothing for. Now, newly widowed, she is appalled to learn her late husband’s estate is being inherited by his cousin. The man she’d loved more than life itself. The man she still loves... moreIf you love Bridgerton and Georgette Heyer, you’ll be enamoured with Christina Courtenay’s brilliantly witty and irresistible Regency romance novella. Eight long years ago, Lady Maude Hexham’s plan to elope with her true love Luke was thwarted, and she was forced to marry a man she feels nothing for. Now, newly widowed, she is appalled to learn her late husband’s estate is being inherited by his cousin. The man she’d loved more than life itself. The man she still loves. But Luke hasn’t forgiven her betrayal. He has no idea that someone discovered their secret and trapped Maude in her room on the night they planned to elope. Now Maude is penniless and relying on the charity of the man who believes she scorned him. Will she seize her second chance at finding true love? Or will scheming outside forces give her no choice but to put the past behind her? Full of scandal and gossip, this escapist Regency romance novella will be devoured by fans of Bridgerton, Georgette Heyer, Beverley Watts or Emma Melbourne. Praise for Never Too Late: ‘Fabulously engaging Regency love story. You cannot go wrong with Christina Courtenay's books.’ ‘Nothing to dislike, everything to enjoy.’ ‘I was very impressed.’ ‘Once again, Courtenay does a superb job putting together a likable hero and a damsel in distress.’ less

If you love Bridgerton and Georgette Heyer, you’ll be spellbound by Christina Courtenay’s brilliantly witty and irresistible Regency romance novella. Delilah Risden is heartbroken when her cruel twin sister Deborah sets out to marry Hamish Baillie, the handsome-as-sin Fourth Earl of Blackwood. The man Delilah has loved . . . well, for as long as she can remember... moreIf you love Bridgerton and Georgette Heyer, you’ll be spellbound by Christina Courtenay’s brilliantly witty and irresistible Regency romance novella. Delilah Risden is heartbroken when her cruel twin sister Deborah sets out to marry Hamish Baillie, the handsome-as-sin Fourth Earl of Blackwood. The man Delilah has loved . . . well, for as long as she can remember. She'll never have him for herself, and knowing Hamish’s heart does not belong to Deborah, Delilah stops their wedding to save him from a lifetime of pure misery. She is cast out of her home and her reputation is in ruins. In Delilah’s hour of need, Hamish employs her as a housekeeper at his Scottish residence. Delilah’s dream of finding happiness by her enticing earl’s side is finally starting to take root. But Delilah’s scheming twin was never going to let go of the earl that easily. And she’ll do anything it takes, fair or foul, to stop them from finding their happy ending . . . Full of scandal and gossip, this escapist Regency romance novella will be devoured by fans of Bridgerton, Georgette Heyer, Beverley Watts or Emma Melbourne. Praise for Marry for Love: ‘Christina Courtenay is a favourite author of mine and I think I enjoy her Regency-set stories most of all.’ ‘Excellent for cheering up a dull afternoon.’ ‘A wonderful read that I highly recommend.’ ‘Christina Courtenay is one of my favourite historical romance writers. Every time I sit down to read one of her books, I just know I'm in for some fabulous storytelling.’ less