June Releases

Reforming the Viscount

by

Annie Burrows

To refuse him once had been a mistake - to refuse him again would be madness...

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 NEW FROM CAROL TOWNEND

Chained to the Barbarian



HER WARRIOR SLAVE

Bound in chains, enslaved barbarian Sir William Bradfer stands proud in the Constantinople slave market. As a warrior, he’s trained in the art of survival. Lady-in-waiting Anna of Heraklea is betrothed to be married—against her will. Catching sight of the magnificent William, she finds a rebellious half plan forming in her mind. Anna can offer this captured knight freedom in return for his hand in marriage!

Palace Brides
Beauties of Byzantium—claimed by warriors!

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NEW FROM JEANNIE LIN

MY FAIR CONCUBINE

(Harlequin Historical: May 22, 2012, ISBN: 978-0373296941)

 

Jeannie Lin's latest Tang Dynasty historical romance is a standalone novel set in 9th century China. The story is both a nod to the classic of "My Fair Lady" as well as exploration of the rich world of imperial Chinese entertainment and culture. 

The story premise is based on the practice of "heqin" or peace marriage, in which princesses, court ladies, and sometimes daughters of noble families were sent to neighboring kingdoms as alliance brides. 

Fei Long is a nobleman who has to deliver the emperor a "princess" after his sister runs away with her love. Yan Ling is an orphan and common tea house girl who has been thrown out onto the streets after dumping tea onto Fei Long in a misunderstanding. Suddenly, it seems like there is a solution to both of their problems. But in two months, can Fei Long train a common tea girl to pass as a noblewoman?

 "Lin combines wit, seduction, skill, and intelligence in a tantalizing take on 'My Fair Lady.'" - Publishers Weekly starred review