Sussex, 1801 Governess Pompeia Grant thinks pretending to be Sir James Carling's wife as a favor to his sister will be harmless. She is haunted by his rejection of her youthful advances, but she's desperate for a place to stay after losing her last post.When James unexpectedly returns home from America, she assumes the game is up—until James encourages her to stay, and enjoy the pleasura…
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…
A SOLDIER’S RETURNMajor Lucas Blackstone has survived Waterloo and come home uninjured while many of his loyal men have not. His body might be whole and still handsome, but as he returns to the burnt-out shell of what was once his family mansion his soul is dark and troubled.Bright-eyed debutante Annabelle Havenham has no idea her fate is in his hands. His plans to settle old scores could mean her…
A marriage of convenience… or desire? The Earl of Burwell needs a wife! The woman who broke Daniel’s heart has been blackmailing him, so to protect his son from the horrors of illegitimacy he must find a rich bride…Temporarily posing as her heiress cousin, plain, poor orphan Lizzie Eastway knows her popularity is due only to her supposed dowry – no one could ever love the real her. And disclosing …
MARRIAGE IN MINDWith the restoration of King Charles II to the throne, his exiled supporters were jubilantly returning home, wealthy landowner Lucas Fox among them. Once a notorious pleasure seeker, Lord Fox now found himself ready to settle down to a quiet life on his estate. All that was missing was a wife….Proud and impulsive Prudence Fairworthy captured his interest–and made his blood run hot.…
Lord of Vice Quintus MacLachlann is arrogant – unapologetically so. When he’s asked to impersonate one half of a married couple to infiltrate Edinburgh society he relishes the challenge of being ‘married’ to the frustratingly wilful yet beautiful Esme. Lady of Virtue?Esme makes no bones about her fervent dislike of the dishonoured rake. He’s the last person on earth she can conceive of marrying – …
What was he keeping from her?Cobie Grant made a quixotic marriage to save Lady Dinah Freville from her unkind relatives. Now he thinks he can enjoy the benefits of married life without involving his feelings. But somehow he's finding it harder and harder to hold Dinah at arm's length–especially since she has become a beautiful, assured woman.Dinah, loving Cobie deeply, fully intends to d…
‘I have just announced our betrothal’Now there’s no going back…In this Brides for Bachelors story, the Marquess of Rawcliffe has always found his childhood friend Clare Cottam enthralling, but any relationship has been forbidden by her strict father. Now the couple are embroiled in a heated argument that puts Clare’s reputation in danger, and Rawcliffe is forced to declare her his fiancée. It will…
‘I have just announced our betrothal’Now there’s no going back…In this Brides for Bachelors story, the Marquess of Rawcliffe has always found his childhood friend Clare Cottam enthralling, but any relationship has been forbidden by her strict father. Now the couple are embroiled in a heated argument that puts Clare’s reputation in danger, and Rawcliffe is forced to declare her his fiancée. It will…
Jerusalem, 1192, The Third CrusadeSoraya al-Din is a woman bent on revenge. Disguised as a boy, nothing will keep her from her quarry!Marc de Valery is a war-weary knight who has one last duty–to protect King Richard on his perilous journey back to England.As the sun rises over the golden desert, Soraya sets out with Marc. It is the first step on a journey that will take her away from all she know…
Tropical heat…burning passionDaphne had sacrificed everything to remain unknown in her tropical paradise. But if Lord Lockwood recognized the woman who had fled England with a crime on her conscience, nothing could keep her safe….Even the thought of future punishment could not dampen present desire. Lockwood's lips reawakened the passionate woman she had once been. What harm, Daphne reasoned,…
Герои романа «Марта» проживают в южно-уральском посёлке Веряски в период с начала 20 века до его середины. Октябрьская революция, вторая мировая война — очень сложный, трагический период в истории России. Герои романа проживают его достойно, с честью. В «скромном» по объёму романе рассказаны судьбы десятка людей. Поэтому он динамичен и читается с интересом. В романе достаточно иронии и шуток, что …
She’s the wife he doesn’t want……and the woman he needs!Desperate to escape her murderous brother-in-law and protect her young sister, Ragnhild agrees to marry an unknown warrior, and arrives penniless at his remote island. Only Gunnar Olafson’s belief in love died with his family—he does not want a bride! But as yuletide approaches Ragnhild transforms his isolated existence. Can she melt her Vikin…
Indulge your fantasies of delicious Regency Rakes, fierce Viking warriors and rugged Highlanders. Be swept away into a world of intense passion, lavish settings and romance that burns brightly through the centuriesShe had found her man… Miss Laura Middlebrook wanted the chance to experience all that life could offer. For that, she needed a husband – fast. Dangerous daredevil Sean Wilder had to hel…
To: Sergeant Grace McCall-Fox From: Police Chief BerryThe only daughter of our most powerful senator has recently been murdered and her newborn child kidnapped. You and FBI special agent Mark Santini will pose as a childless couple desperate to adopt and bring the suspect into custody–before another murder occurs.I realize you and Mark have a past together and that this could complicate the assign…