In The Rake's Bride, Theodosia Shaw flew out of the church, unable to marry without love, straight into the arms of the Marquis of Merlin. The jaded nobleman, knowing her to be badly in debt, then made a shocking offer - as much money as she needed if she would become his mistress...In The Penniless Bride, Lord Robert Selborne has to marry or forfeit his inheritance. But the woman who captures his interest is a chimney-sweep's daughter! Jemima Jewell is tempted by Lord Selborne's proposal of a paper marriage as a way to escape from her brutal father. But what will happen if her past is revealed? Her husband will have to choose between her or his fortune...