Harlequin Historical – July 2026 – Box Set 1 of 2

By Lucy Ashford, Lotte R. James, Melissa Morgan

On Sale: 6/18/2026
Harlequin Historical – July 2026 – Box Set 1 of 2
Harlequin ® Historical brings you a captivating trio of thrilling new romances in one collection!
This boxset includes:

FAKE COURTSHIP WITH THE EARL
By Lucy Ashford
(Regency)
Inheriting a cottage near Brighton means penniless spinster Miss Kate Summerby can finally escape her patronizing sister’s household. Her new home is idyllic, save for the raucous all-night parties hosted by her new neighbor, Daniel, the Earl of Rivington!
As hostility builds, Kate becomes otracized as the local Society set side with Dan! So when he offers her a fake courtship to get back into the ton’s good graces, his generosity shocks her. Has she judged him too swiftly? Is there more behind his wild reputation? But starting to warm to Dan is far too dangerous to her carefully protected heart… 

FROM ROGUE TO VISCOUNT
Part of Ladies of Scandal
By Lotte R. James
(1830s)
With nowhere else to go, penniless Sofia Guaro has been the guest of her brother’s grand British in-laws, feeling stifled. Her only escape is sneaking out to explore London with the family valet—broodingly handsome Josiah Meadows…
Josiah gets drawn back into his criminal past when he is forced to take one last mission to retrieve a painting from Cornwall—and Sofia won’t be left behind! He must resist his beguiling accomplice. After all, having sworn never to return to his own aristocratic family, can he ever be the man she deserves?

WEDDED TO HER ENEMY KNIGHT
By Lissa Morgan
(War of the Roses)
Outraged when Yorkist knight Edmund Deverell stakes his centuries-old claim on her beloved home, Lancastrian maiden Isobel Calvert won’t leave without a fight! But her best defense against destitution is to propose marriage—to her enemy!
After the pain of his first union, Edmund had never planned to wed again, his only allegiance now is to the House of York. Still, he can’t deny a practical marriage will secure his legacy and leave his emotions intact. But days of verbal sparring with his new wife lead to nights of unforgettable passion, until Edmund finds his loyalties wavering dangerously… 
 
ISBN: 9780369769879
Imprint: Harlequin Historical
On Sale: Jun 18, 2026
List price: $16.99
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 / Historical / Medieval
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Historical / Victorian

Lucy Ashford

Biography

Lucy Ashford, an English Studies lecturer, graduated in English with history at Nottingham University, and the Regency is her favourite period.  Lucy, who has always loved to immerse herself in historical romances, has had several novels published by Mills & Boon.  She lives with her husband in an old stone cottage in the Peak District, near to beautiful Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, all of which give her a taste of the magic of life in a bygone age.

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Lotte R. James

Biography

Lotte James trained as an actor and theatre director, but spent most of her life working day jobs crunching numbers whilst dreaming up stories of love and adventure. She’s thrilled to finally be writing those stories, and when she’s not scribbling on tiny pieces of paper, she can usually be found wandering the countryside for inspiration, or nestling with coffee and a book.

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Melissa Morgan

Biography

Lissa Morgan hails from Wales but has travelled far and wide over the years, usually in pursuit of the next new job.  A history graduate and former archivist, she lives between the mountains and the sea in rugged north-west Wales, surrounded by medieval castles that provide the perfect inspiration for her writing – the best job of all!  Visit her at www.lissamorgan.com, Facebook.com/lissamorganhistoricalromance, Instagram.com/lissamorganauthor.

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Harlequin Historical – July 2026 – Box Set 1 of 2<br /><strong>Harlequin ® Historical brings you a captivating trio of thrilling new romances in one collection!</strong><br />This boxset includes:<br /><br /><strong>FAKE COURTSHIP WITH THE EARL</strong><br />By Lucy Ashford<br />(Regency)<br />Inheriting a cottage near Brighton means penniless spinster Miss Kate Summerby can finally escape her patronizing sister’s household. Her new home is idyllic, save for the raucous all-night parties hosted by her new neighbor, Daniel, the Earl of Rivington!<br />As hostility builds, Kate becomes otracized as the local Society set side with Dan! So when he offers her a fake courtship to get back into the <em>ton</em>’s good graces, his generosity shocks her. Has she judged him too swiftly? Is there more behind his wild reputation? But starting to warm to Dan is far too dangerous to her carefully protected heart… <br /><br /><strong>FROM ROGUE TO VISCOUNT</strong><br />Part of <em>Ladies of Scandal</em><br />By Lotte R. James<br />(1830s)<br />With nowhere else to go, penniless Sofia Guaro has been the guest of her brother’s grand British in-laws, feeling stifled. Her only escape is sneaking out to explore London with the family valet—broodingly handsome Josiah Meadows…<br />Josiah gets drawn back into his criminal past when he is forced to take one last mission to retrieve a painting from Cornwall—and Sofia won’t be left behind! He must resist his beguiling accomplice. After all, having sworn never to return to his own aristocratic family, can he ever be the man she deserves?<br /><br /><strong>WEDDED TO HER ENEMY KNIGHT</strong><br />By Lissa Morgan<br />(War of the Roses)<br />Outraged when Yorkist knight Edmund Deverell stakes his centuries-old claim on her beloved home, Lancastrian maiden Isobel Calvert won’t leave without a fight! But her best defense against destitution is to propose marriage—to her enemy!<br />After the pain of his first union, Edmund had never planned to wed again, his only allegiance now is to the House of York. Still, he can’t deny a practical marriage will secure his legacy and leave his emotions intact. But days of verbal sparring with his new wife lead to nights of unforgettable passion, until Edmund finds his loyalties wavering dangerously… <br /> 

ISBN: 9780369769879
Imprint: Harlequin Historical
On Sale: Jun 18, 2026
List price: $16.99
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 / Historical / Medieval
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Historical / Victorian

Lucy Ashford

Biography

<p>Lucy Ashford, an English Studies lecturer, graduated in English with history at Nottingham University, and the Regency is her favourite period.  Lucy, who has always loved to immerse herself in historical romances, has had several novels published by Mills & Boon.  She lives with her husband in an old stone cottage in the Peak District, near to beautiful Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, all of which give her a taste of the magic of life in a bygone age.</p>gt;

Lotte R. James

Biography

<p>Lotte James trained as an actor and theatre director, but spent most of her life working day jobs crunching numbers whilst dreaming up stories of love and adventure. She’s thrilled to finally be writing those stories, and when she's not scribbling on tiny pieces of paper, she can usually be found wandering the countryside for inspiration, or nestling with coffee and a book.</p>gt;

Melissa Morgan

Biography

<p>Lissa Morgan hails from Wales but has travelled far and wide over the years, usually in pursuit of the next new job.  A history graduate and former archivist, she lives between the mountains and the sea in rugged north-west Wales, surrounded by medieval castles that provide the perfect inspiration for her writing – the best job of all!  Visit her at www.lissamorgan.com, Facebook.com/lissamorganhistoricalromance, Instagram.com/lissamorganauthor.</p>gt;