This edition contains three individual novels written by Stephanie Laurens in one edition. They are as follows:

THE REASONS FOR MARRIAGE- Miss Lenore Lester was perfectly content with her quiet country life, caring for her father, and had no desire for marriage. She took steps to remain inconspicuous when managing her brother's house parties, and so was astounded when Jason, Duke of Eversleigh, quite clearly signaled his interest. He was a known rake. Lenore tried to deflect his attentions-to no avail! Why was he so persistent?

A LADY OF EXPECTATIONS- Jack Lester knew it was time to set up his nursery. His sister, Lenore, who had cared for his estate, was now happily married, and perforce, he had now taken the estate reins into his own hands. Given the debutantes he had seen over the past 4 years, it seemed impossible for him to find someone similar to his sister-who was attractive, capable and able to hold an intelligent conversation! The Lester Family were no longer poor as chuirch mice, little did Jack realize that keeping this family secret would so hinder his search for someone who would love him for himself!

THE UNWILLING CONQUEST- Having seen his sister Lenore and brother Jack caught in Parson's mousetrap. albeit willingly,Harry Lester had no intention of following their example. Now that the news was out that the Lester family fortunes had been repaired, Herry knew the matchmaking Mama's would be in pursuit, so he promptly left London for Newmarket, only to find himeslf acting as rescuer to Mrs Lucinda Babbacombe, a beautiful 'managing' widow, who actually refused to accept his advice! No matter that she challenged him and he desired her-marriage was definitely out of the question!