Cynthia Bailey Pratt
Rose Spenser was surprised by the Black Mask, a rogue searching for what she supposed was the ruby ring she’d inherited from her godfather. But Rose had need of the infamous thief, wishing to retrieve her brother Rupert’s IOUs from Sir Niles Alardyce. The thief was not averse to this plan, as his aim was to expose the sins of society’s blackguards. Regency Romance by Cynthia Bailey Pratt; originally published by Zebra
Widowed Sophie Banner had married a brilliant poet who proved unreliable. Now she had returned to England, only to find that Dominic Swift, Duke of Saltair, stood her friend. The duke had been enchanted by Sophie on her wedding day, but he realized that she needed now to maintain her independence from her family and publish her husband's poems. But Christmas was approaching... Regency Romance by Cynthia Bailey Pratt; originally published by Zebra
...3) Splendid You
Egyptologist Simon Archer thinks his long-time correspondent, a self-taught hieroglyphics expert, is an elderly woman. He is horrified to find that Julia Hanson is young, beautiful, and determined to accompany him on his expedition-something not done in 1849. Julia accidentally releases An-ket, a long-trapped Egyptian spirit who can make her way to Heaven only by bringing these two headstrong people together. Historical Paranormal Romance by Cynthia
...Maris Lindel had a tendre for her neighbor Lord Kenton Danesby, but he found her only a charming, and flirtatious, girl. So Maris returned to her home—and found that a friend was in financial difficulties. When Kenton again met Miss Lindel, he found her become a woman who helped those in need with great dignity—and no longer interested in him. Or was she? Regency Romance by Cynthia Bailey Pratt; originally published by Zebra.
On a visit, Camilla Twainsbury finds her mother's old nurse in dire trouble and goes for help. When Camilla is discovered by Sir Philip in the snow, he takes them both into his home. A writer, he has inherited his brother's title, as well as his brother's widow and three daughters. His wish to make it a Christmas to remember is about to be granted. Regency Romance by Cynthia Bailey Pratt; originally published by Zebra
When Lady Roma Randolph's fiancé died, she accepted that she would not marry. Visiting Bath for the winter, she met her recent fiancé's cousin, Bret Donovan. Not at all like her fiancé, who was a genteel gentleman, Bret was witty and outrageous, handsome and charming—but also almost penniless. He would have to enter trade and lose his social standing, or marry a rich woman... Regency Romance by Cynthia Bailey Pratt; originally
...11) The Irish Bride
Rietta Ferris has been courted before for her wealth. But it is always her younger sister Blanche, beautiful and vivacious, who seems to win the men's affections. So Rietta, to protect herself, disguises her own beauty, hoping that a gentleman will love her for herself. Sir Nicholas Kirwan's Irish estate has been impoverished by his father's gambling debts, so he's looking for an heiress... Historical Romance by Cynthia Bailey Pratt writing as
...Lillian Canfield is suffering from a broken engagement. In order to escape the concern of the London ton, she decided to aid her friend Pauline by posing as a governess at Mottisbury Castle. Pauline was interested in the castle's owner, Thorpe Everard, and needed someone close by to advance her cause. But Lillian found herself succumbing to Everard's charms—and Pauline was not at all pleased... Regency Romance by Cynthia Bailey Pratt; originally
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