"The Notorious Duke" by Deborah Simmons: Pagan Penhurst is bored in Brightonuntil a friend wagers that he can find a woman who won't be swayed byPagan's charms. But problems arise when the duke meets Scholastica Hornsby,a young bluestocking much too inexperienced for his usual methods ofseduction.

"Cupid Goes to Gretna" by Deborah Hale: Irrepressible Ivy Greenwood isdesperate to reunite her lovesick brother and his divine mistress, yet inorder to do so she must first convince bookish scientist Oliver Lyte to beher accomplice -- in a daring elopement!

"The Rake's Bride" by Nicola Cornick: The Marquis of Merlin is honor boundto prevent his young cousin from marrying a "scheming older woman." But thejaded nobleman is completely intrigued when the would-be bride bolts at thealtar and then refuses his generous offer of settlement....