This anthology intrigues and delights with its various genres. Ms. Maxwell's "The Irish Duke" begins with a tale depicting the tightrope Ms. Susan Roger walks as she earns a living steering young women into acceptable marriages. Trying to impress her clients, Susan spouts off her intricate knowledge of the aristocracy by imparting that an Irish duke has the lowest rank among other duke's. It all works well until an Irish duke appears.

At dawn, Sam Gregory spies a Lady Godiva pedaling a bike in Ms. Fox's "The Duke Who Came to Dinner." When the cautious Gray decides to indulge in an impulse and skinny dip, she does not expect a dog to steal her clothes. It brings two unlikely people together with a dog named Duke as their matchmaker.

Ms. Frost travels into the world of vampires and demons in "Devil to Pay." Elise, a lovely vampire hiding from the world, saves a man trying to commit suicide. Blake is possessed by a powerful demon that sends him into murderous rages, resulting in bodies littering his wake. Suicide seems his only option. However, for the first time in decades, Elise feels alive and she will try anything to rid Blake of the demon and keep him alive.

Returning to the Regency era in "Catch of the Century," Ms. Nash entertains with the tale of Victoria, a teacher, escorting her students. When she is beseeched with bad luck and loses their ride, Victoria and her charges are rescued by the Duke of Beaufort. She provokes and goads him at every turn, but he cannot take his eyes off of her.

In the final story, "Charmed by her Smile," Ms. Warren introduces a bored duke who finds himself caught by an innocent's kiss. She is trying to discourage a persistent and unwanted suitor. The fun begins as they pretend a courtship and their surprise escalates when real sparks fly.

This is a varied anthology that encompasses historical, contemporary and paranormal tales. Readers will enjoy Ms. Maxwell's and Ms. Warren's wonderful sense of humor. Ms. Nash displays her knack for clever and snappy dialogue, while paranormal author Ms. Frost delivers a tale in the dark and dangerous world of vampires and demons. Ms. Fox tucks into the mix a funny contemporary love story with a dog and ghost that will delight readers.