Harlequin Historical – August 2025 – Box Set 1 of 2

<strong>Harlequin ® Historical brings you a captivating trio of thrilling new Regency romances in one collection!</strong><br />This boxset includes:<br /><strong>TO WED A DEVILISH DUKE</strong><br />Part of <em>Wicked Dukes</em><br />By Christine Merrill<br />(Regency)<br />Portia Braddock must find a wealthy husband after her late father leaves her with a mountain of debts. But her reputation is destroyed when she unwittingly becomes the center of a duel between two devilish dukes. Now, the only way to secure her future and silence the gossips is to wed one of them! <br />Julian Parish, Duke of Septon, accepts her demand—a marriage in name only will allow him to continue his rebellious rakehell ways. Except soon, their insatiable attraction throws the convenience of their marriage into jeopardy…<br /> <br /><strong>BECOMING HIS BLUESTOCKING COUNTESS</strong><br />Part of <em>The Scandalous Stringhams</em><br />By Samantha Hastings<br />(Regency)<br />Lady Rebecca Stringham is stunned when a beautiful man falls from his horse and practically into her lap! The notorious Earl’s reputation proceeds him, so their instant bond must remain secret from her overprotective family.  <br />Phineas has never danced to anyone else’s tune before, yet he’s entranced by Becca’s intelligence and wit—not to mention her curves! Could fifty courtship questions be enough to unravel her inner world? With each answer Becca gives, his feelings for her only deepen, but can he trust her with his secrets – and ask her the most important question of all?<br /> <br /><strong>THE FORTUNE HUNTER’S GUIDE TO LOVE</strong><br />By Emma-Claire Sunday<br />(Regency)<br />Step 1: Move to the seaside for the summer, where there will be no shortage of wealthy bachelors holidaying. <br />Step 2: Strike a deal with local farmer Hannah. If Hannah can help Sylvia bag a rich husband, Sylvia will fund Hannah’s dream of opening a cheese shop. <br />Step 3: Charm their way into luncheons, parties and exclusive balls, but do <em>not </em>start to confuse friendship with romantic feelings for Hannah. <br />Step 4: Focus on her fortune-hunting scheme and do not let her heart get carried away by her unexpected and magical kiss with Hannah! <br />