The Legacy — Edith Layton

Spirited ladies...dashing gentlemen ... notorious rakes...scandalous lovers ... all the romance and intrigue of St. Valentine's Day in an exquisitely beautiful collection of stories by five of the most beloved and highly acclaimed Regency authors. Here are delightful tales that capture the unique magic of the most passionate of holidays -- the bittersweet rediscovery of love after heartbreak, romantic Valentine's Day proposals, precious gifts of love, and dazzling balls and holiday parties where enchanted matches are made. This very special collection brings together five extraordinary talents in all-new stories that let you celebrate the warm and wonderful spirit of St. Valentine's Day now and all year round.

Valerian Blackwood, late of His Majesty's Light Hussars, is summoned to his aged uncle's country estate to help the old man settle a problem with his heir. What Valerian finds is a mystery - and the love of his life. He only has to decide which is more important to him: solving the mystery or winning his lady.