Lords and Ladies

A trio of splendid Regency romances from national bestselling author Elizabeth Mansfield

A VERY DUTIFUL DAUGHTER

Miss Letitia Glendenning has done the unthinkable, turning down a proposal from the most eligible bachelor in England. Why did she do it? The lady has her reasons, and it’s up to the dashing lord to find out exactly what they are.

THE COUNTERFEIT HUSBAND

In order to escape the matchmaking efforts of her late husband’s sister, the Countess of Wyckfield pretends she is already married—to her new footman, Thomas. His cockiness and noble bearing make him perfect for the role, but Camilla is surprised to find herself wishing the deception would last forever…

THE BARTERED BRIDE

Lord Kittridge thinks he has made a great bargain in agreeing to marry Cassandra Chivers for forty-thousand pounds of her father’s money, but his new bride turns out to be a handful—and more crafty and manipulative than her new husband can believe…  

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