A Regency marriage of convenience, romance in uniform story
A favor for the Captain…
A new life as wife and mother?
Battle-worn Captain John Beattie is dealt another blow on his return from Trafalgar. His motherless young son, Allan, has been heartlessly abandoned by those hired to care for him. Required to return immediately to active duty, John throws himself at the mercy of his late friend’s sister, Anna Fontaine…
Anna can’t say no—the Captain’s desperate struggle to protect his son and his country touches her gentle heart. But temporarily caring for Allan backfires when rumors threaten unwed Anna’s reputation. Honorable John insists on marriage—but will Anna’s place in his family ever be more than convenient?
From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
A favor for the Captain…
A new life as wife and mother?
Battle-worn Captain John Beattie is dealt another blow on his return from Trafalgar. His motherless young son, Allan, has been heartlessly abandoned by those hired to care for him. Required to return immediately to active duty, John throws himself at the mercy of his late friend’s sister, Anna Fontaine…
Anna can’t say no—the Captain’s desperate struggle to protect his son and his country touches her gentle heart. But temporarily caring for Allan backfires when rumors threaten unwed Anna’s reputation. Honorable John insists on marriage—but will Anna’s place in his family ever be more than convenient?
From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
ISBN: 9780369769619
Imprint: Harlequin Historical
On Sale: Apr 23, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 272
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Historical / Regency
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Military
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Historical / Victorian
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A Regency marriage of convenience, romance in uniform story<br><br> A favor for the Captain… <br><br> A new life as wife and mother? <br><br> Battle-worn Captain John Beattie is dealt another blow on his return from Trafalgar. His motherless young son, Allan, has been heartlessly abandoned by those hired to care for him. Required to return immediately to active duty, John throws himself at the mercy of his late friend's sister, Anna Fontaine… <br><br> Anna can’t say no—the Captain’s desperate struggle to protect his son and his country touches her gentle heart. But temporarily caring for Allan backfires when rumors threaten unwed Anna’s reputation. Honorable John insists on marriage—but will Anna’s place in his family ever be more than convenient?<br><br><strong>From Harlequin Historical: <em>Your romantic escape to the past.</em></strong>
ISBN: 9780369769619
Imprint: Harlequin Historical
On Sale: Apr 23, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 272
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Historical / Regency
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Military
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Historical / Victorian
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BISAC 5: