The Bachelor and the Bluestocking — Karen L. King

Shakespeare wrote, "The course of true love never did run smooth." Perhaps he was thinking of Cupid and his mischievous arrows. In the charming tales collected here, you'll find that romance blooms in the most unusual places--and that Valentine's Day inspires even the most mismatched couples to follow their hearts to love...

"Be Mine" by Stacy Brown
Roland Harwicke, Duke of Westchester, has had quite enough of romance, thanks to his faithless former lover. Wooing another would be nothing short of torture--or so he believes until fate turns up one Valentina Rutledge, in his bed. Is she a beautiful fortune hunter--or the woman he is destined to love?


"The Bachelor and the Bluestocking" by Karen L. King
When Devin Nash, Lord Beauchamp, decides that marrying his mousy ward Cecilia Clemmons is the easiest way to settle her future, he's astounded by her refusal. But his amorous campaign of Valentines and gifts uncovers a surprising secret, and soon Devin realizes that he wants more than Cecilia's hand--he wants her heart.


"Love Letters" by Patricia Waddell
The widowed Viscount Sterling had no intention of attending the Goodalls' Valentine ball, but when he receives a love note obviously meant for another man, he knows he must clear up the romantic tangle sure to ensue. Until he sees the note's author and wishes Lady Rebecca Lowery would profess her love to him...

ON THE BACK COVER "BE MINE" IS MISPRINTED AS "ONLY MINE"