"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....

"The Penniless Bride" by Nicola Cornick: Lord Robert Selborne intended tokiss the chimney sweep's daughter for luck at his cousin's wedding... notmarry her! But of all the ladies assembled, she was the only one whocaptured his interest. And unless she became his wife in name only, he wouldforfeit his inheritance.... Having been raised by a brutal father on theLondon streets, Jemima Jewell had few illusions about life and love. UntilRob's lips met hers in a soul-stirring kiss and he impulsively made her hiswife. And his penniless bride now hoped her love would provide Rob with afortune far greater than the one he sought....