После гибели мужа, блистательного офицера, молодая красавица-аристократка Джейн Марч ставит на себе крест, решив, что никогда больше не сможет полюбить и обрести семью. Отныне, полагает она, ее удел – выводить в свет молоденьких дебютанток в качестве компаньонки. Таковой и становится юная особа Мелия Беллингем, на которой собирается жениться брат Джейн. Однако у девушки обнаруживается опекун Пол Ф…
Молодая правительница Руси Эльга, провожая в поход на Греческое царство своего мужа, князя Ингвара, надеется лишь на удачу и милость богов, ведь всё, что ей остается, – ждать вести о победе или поражении. Однако вдали от нее всё складывается так, как она и представить себе не могла. Князь Ингвар, оказавшийся на земле болгар без своего войска и вынужденный искать поддержки у союзников, должен сдела…
Однажды утром древлянский парень Берест обнаружил на свежей могиле киевского князя Игоря десятки тел – то княгиня Ольга начала мстить убийцам мужа. Одним из первых нанес удар по земле древлян юный Лют, сын воеводы Свенельда. Потеряв всех родных, Берест вознамерился отомстить ему. Не раз еще в сражениях Древлянской войны пересекутся пути двух непримиримых противников – в борьбе за победу и за облад…
He prayed this might never stop. This – now – here in Spain, with Alejandra in his arms.Severely wounded Captain Lucien Howard, Earl of Ross, has a boat waiting to take him home. If she remains in his company the beautiful woman who saved his life will be compromised. The harsh light of dawn will send each of them their different ways.Lucien thinks of his family and his ancient crumbling estate. H…
‘THIS WILL BE A BATTLE OF WITS, MADAM.’Alex Arrandale, Earl of Davenport, is used to getting what he wants. So when he visits Diana Grensham, governess and joint guardian to his wards, and asks her to vacate his property, he is stunned when she refuses!p>Diana is determined not to bow to Alex’s demands. Her whole life she has believed she is unlovable and worthless, but now, as she and Alex engage…
Secrets of the marriage bed… Heiress Adelaide Ashfield lost her trust in men years ago. She spurns the advances of society's most eligible bachelors, but time is running out. Forced to make her choice, Adelaide accepts the hand of Gabriel Hughes, Earl of Wesley.Despite his debauched reputation, Gabriel shies away from intimacy. But his marriage to Adelaide awakens a desire he never thought he'd fe…
Hampshire, 1816Garrick, Lord Westerly, has forbidden the hanging of mistletoe, yet the holiday house party at his country estate sizzles with sensual desire. And though Theodora Southern decided long ago never to marry, she has been enjoying the erotic fantasies that haunt her each night—fantasies featuring her handsome, brooding host…Since returning from the war, Garrick has been in no mood to ce…
Christmas Hearts by Jillian Hart: Thirteen-year-old Amelia longs for a new ma. Little George needs a father’s guidance.For their children’s sake, Cole Matheson and Mercy Jacobs agree on a business-like marriage. But though Cole tries to keep his distance, Mercy offers the very thing he’s stopped believing in—the chance to forge a real family. ** Mistletoe Kiss in Dry Creek by Janet Tronstad: “Pass…
London, 1772Playing host to King George III's foreign guests holds little appeal for Sir John Frederick–until he meets one remarkable visitor. Because Akna, the Inuit princess, outshines every jeweled noblewoman at court and offers a sensual challenge the jaded navy captain craves.The court may view Akna as a savage, yet there is more treachery within the ton than she has ever faced before. But th…
Outrageous RegencyLords and Ladies!THE SHOCKING LORD STANDONRumours fly that Gareth Morant, Earl of Standon, is to be wed. He cannot deny them, but he won’t be forced into marriage. So encountering a governess in scandalising circumstances, Gareth demands her help—to make him ineligible. He wants to create a stir and will educate the prim Miss Jessica Gifford in the courtesan’s arts. But Gareth ha…
A COUNTRY MISS IN HANOVER SQUAREIn Susannah Hampton's first season in London she is mysteriously attracted to the dashing but undeniably arrogant Lord Pendleton. He's definitely not the sort of husband she had in mind – after all surely a young country girl couldn't attract the attentions of a lord with all of London society at his feet… ?AN INNOCENT DEBUTANTE IN HANOVER SQUAREDebutante Helene Hen…
A COUNTRY MISS IN HANOVER SQUAREIn Susannah Hampton's first season in London she is mysteriously attracted to the dashing but undeniably arrogant Lord Pendleton. He's definitely not the sort of husband she had in mind – after all surely a young country girl couldn't attract the attentions of a lord with all of London society at his feet… ?AN INNOCENT DEBUTANTE IN HANOVER SQUAREDebutante Helene Hen…
A Wicked LiaisonConstance Townley, Duchess of Wellford, has always been impeccably behaved, until she surprises a mysterious gentleman in her bedroom late at night. Her first instinct is to call for help, but when the thief apologises and kisses her for good measure, Constance knows that won’t be the last she sees of this intriguing rogue…Lady Folbroke’s Delicious DeceptionLady Emily Longesley mar…
A lady untamed… Lady Nicole Daughtry has vowed never to be vulnerable to any man. Despite the suitors vying for the beauty’s hand, she wants no part in the pursuits of love. But Lucas Paine has captivated her with his aura of danger and mystery…A man undercover… A scandalous affair with Nicole could be just the cover the Marquess needs to outwit his enemies. Though once Lucas lets Nicole into his …
Дохристианская Русь, земли днепровских кривичей. После смерти смолянского князя Велебора на престол притязают двое: его сын Зимобор и дочь Избрана. Зимобора полюбила Дева Будущего, богиня судьбы, и пообещала ему удачу во всем и победу в любой борьбе, при условии, что он будет хранить ей верность. Будучи вынужден уйти из дома, Зимобор находит себе место в дружине полоцкого князя, и неземная покр…