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Marion Chesney

M.C. Beaton

Seven novels by the New York Times-bestselling author about how the temptation to break society’s rules can overwhelm even the most prim and proper women . . .

Beset by awkward situations, inconvenient feelings, and ambitious families, the women in this seven-book romance collection refuse to bend to society’s whim and still manage to capture true love in the process.

The Love and Temptation Series includes: The Original Miss Honeyford; At the Sign of the Golden Pineapple; The Education of Miss Patterson; Quadrille; Sweet Masquerade; Miss Davenport's Christmas; and The Perfect Gentleman.

“A romance writer who deftly blends humor and adventure.” —Booklist

“The best of the Regency writers.” —Kirkus Reviews

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The Love and Temptation Series

When a young lady arrives in London to find a wealthy husband, she must play her cards wisely—and bet her whole heart—in this Regency romance.

Miss Honaria Honeyford is sent to London to save the family fortune by hunting for a wealthy husband. For the sake of her family, Honaria reluctantly accepts the challenge. But this beautiful young lady who can ride, shoot, and argue as well as any man is not about to lose her head or heart to the dismal dandies of the Marriage Mart. 

First she meets the arrogantly attractive Lord Alistair Stewart, who treats her infuriatingly like a little girl. Then she meets the skillfully seductive Lord Channington, who treats her intoxicatingly like a desirable woman. Now she must choose which role to play—and just how much risk she can afford to run.

The Original Miss Honeyford

A lady’s sensational sweet shop causes a scandal among the ton in this Regency romance by the New York Times–bestselling author.

When Miss Henrietta Bascombe decides to eschew marriage in pursuit of a trade, the pronouncement causes quite a stir. But Henrietta is determined to turn her pittance of an inheritance into a fortune. And she plans to do so by opening a London sweet shop to rival the famous Gunther's! 

Hanging out her shingle—the traditional confectioners sign of a golden pineapple—Henrietta soon earns the custom of the entire ton. But the proud Earl of Carrisdowne takes exception to his younger brother ogling the girls behind Bascombe's counter. The earl intends to see Miss Bascombe close up shop and soon. But the more he tangles with the fiery-eyed proprietor, the more he finds her as irresistible as her famous treats . . .

At the Sign of the Golden Pineapple

A flirtatious young lady meets the ultimate challenge in her strict new guardian in the New York Times–bestselling author’s charming Regency romance.

Miss Patricia Patterson is young, lovely, and more than a little spoiled. Life for her is a delightful dream of carefree days, dazzling balls, and delicious flirtations. But that all changes when she suddenly comes under the care of a new guardian.

Lord Charles demanded that Patricia act the part of a proper and perfectly boring young Miss. Even worse, he insists that she devote her waking hours to cultivating her mind rather than captivating her swarm of admirers. And so begins an epic battle of wills between the handsome, arrogant aristocrat who has Patricia under his lawful power … and Patricia, who vows to turn this hateful tyrant into her lovelorn subject …

The Education of Miss Patterson

An earl has been appointed guardian to a teenage boy—but all is not what it seems in this romantic comedy by “the best of the Regency writers” (Kirkus Reviews).

Freddie Armstrong, an eighteen-year-old boy, is joining the earl of Berham’s household. It’s the earl’s duty to serve as guardian, even though he doesn’t feel enthusiastic about taking on the responsibility. But when he finds out that Freddie is actually Frederica, the situation becomes intolerable.

Freddie, the product of an unconventional childhood, is soon sent away to a seminary for young ladies—at the suggestion of Lady Clarissa, who secretly wants the earl all to herself. But Freddie intends to escape the awful institution, and what follows will surprise the earl even more than discovering his ward’s true identity

Originally published under the name Marion Chesney, this Regency romp comes from the New York Times–bestselling author who “deftly blends humor and adventure” (Booklist).

Sweet Masquerade

A marriage of convenience becomes a battle of wills in this Regency romance by the New York Times–bestselling author . . .

Lord Hubert Challenge married Mary for her money, but she wants more from her handsome husband—and before long chaos reigns in their unhappy household. Flirtations with others spark jealous outbursts, attempts at seduction go awry, and it soon seems clear that a generous dowry does not a happy marriage make. 

But Mary is willing to take on any challenge—and that includes the stubborn Lord Challenge—in this feisty tale of wooing and warring, originally published under the name Marion Chesney.

“The best of the Regency writers.” —Kirkus Reviews

Quadrille

A pair of puritanical sisters let their hair down for a very special Christmas in this Regency romance by the New York Times–bestselling author.

Finding themselves alone on Christmas, the Davenport sisters are expected to obey strict puritanical devotions. But this year, flame-haired Gillian decides it’s high time she and her younger sister enjoyed themselves a bit. With the help of a kindly relation, the two daring misses exchange their usual somber attire for modish gowns and hairstyles that would surely have given their parents apoplexy!

With plum pudding, eggnog, carols, and a most breathtaking tree, the Davenport sisters revel in their Christmas celebrations, as well as the selection of handsome gentlemen who arrive to for the festivities. And when Gillian is caught under the mistletoe by Lord Ranger Marden, she discovers things her mother had never dreamed of telling her . . .

Miss Davenports Christmas

A handsome Lord finds his perfectly proper life upended by a spirited young beauty in the New York Times bestselling author’s Regency romance.

From the top of his flawlessly groomed head to the waxed tips of his fashionable shoes, Lord Andrew Childe is every inch the perfect gentleman. And now that he’s set to marry a sensible match, he’ll be everything a man of his station is supposed to be. So why is his arrogant composure almost always shattered by the impertinent Penelope Mortimer? 

Despite her lack of title or dowry, the achingly lovely country girl has a knack for ruffling his lordship’s feathers—and invading his most intimate thoughts. Penelope’s nose for trouble seems to land Lord Andrew in the most awkward situations … and love itself quickly became the most delicate of them all!