A Notorious Woman -- Bride of Shadow Canyon -- The Abducted Heiress 3 Vols Set (Harlequin Historical, Assorted Volumes)

A Notorious Woman: "Venice belongs to the mysteries of night, to darkness and deep waters. And so does Julietta Bassano. The beautiful perfumer hides her secrets from the light of day, selling rose water and essence of violet to elegant ladies rather than taking her rightful place in society. Then enters Marc Antonio Velasquez--a fierce sea warrior determined to claim her. Seduced by his powerful masculinity, Julietta begins to let down her defenses. But in the city of masks, plots spiral and form around Marc and Julietta--plots that will endanger their lives and their growing love." Bride of Shadow Canyon: "When the widowed boardinghouse keeper he has come to rescue turns out to be a scantily-clad showgirl, Jed Doulan knows he's in for trouble. With his shadowed past, he'd be mad to let this spirited--and surprisingly innocent woman get close. Bound by a hasty marriage to her reluctant hero, Rachel Carlson senses his struggle to keep a distance between them. But the message is Jed's eyes makes her pulse quicken--and even dares her to believe in love." The Abducted Heiress: "Lady Desire Godwin's gentle existence is rudely interrupted when a handsome brigand crosses the parapet of her rooftop garden. She watches, dismayed, as the impudent stranger is carried off to jail. As the Great Fire rages across London, Jakob Balston uses the confusion to escape. He fully expects that Desire will have already fled town. Only, she is still ther, at the mercy of the flames and alone. In his intention rescue or abduction as he rows them both to safety upstream? He must surely be after her wealth because no man could possible want a woman as scarred as she." [Excerpts from back covers' notes.]