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Lady Miranda is on the search for a new husband, and never expected the devil himself to be in contention! After one doomed marriage, this time around Miranda is certain to call all the shots. So when notorious rake and gambler Neville Morleigh announces his indecent intentions, Miranda finds the temptation too much to resist and requests a one-time bedroom interview…After all, shouldn't all unsui…
Tired of seasons with boring socialites, Lord Tristan Carlyle has given up his life as a libertine to become an artist. Inspiration eludes him. . . until he meets the alluring Contessa de Erato, who awakens a passion not even this former rake has felt before. But the «Contessa» has a secret – she is really Erato, muse of erotic poetry.Although she came to England to help other women find love, one…
London, 1802 When heiress Arabella Wilbanks flees a forced betrothal in the middle of the night, the last person she expects to find at the reins of her getaway hackney is Matthew Worcester.It's been seven long years since they gave in to their mutual desires and shared the most incredible night of their lives, but Matthew is still racked with guilt for leaving her without a word. He should escort…
Danyl Fitzhugh needs a woman.After his latest leading lady leaves both his theatre and his bed for another company, he vows to prove he can turn any woman in London into an actress—and sets his sights on Sarah Branford. He's immediately drawn to her innocence and beauty, and their unexpected attraction soon leads to an audition for the stage and as his mistress.But with Christmas approaching and t…
Central Iowa, 1883It’s been five years since Brett Richards rode out of Cutter’s Corner, Iowa, and out of Ester Larson’s life. Now he’s back to collect his orphaned siblings, and the very sight of him rekindles desire Ester thought was gone forever.The intensity of his kiss proves Brett hasn’t forgotten her either, and offers her a second chance to follow her heart. But he’s made it clear he’s goi…
England, 1813After years of struggling against her wicked desires, Lady Eugenie Hardwick is being driven wild by the sounds of unrestrained passion coming from her neighbor’s bedroom. The thought of Lord Richard Townsend, a notorious rake, sets her body quivering with need—even though she’s never yet seen his face.When they finally meet in person on Christmas Eve, it only takes one masterful kiss …
Daniel Wycliffe, Earl of Stanford, expected Alice Fortesque to be an obedient and biddable wife, not the vivacious beauty demanding he woo her before sharing his bed! Daniel has no intention on falling for his convenient bride, but he needs to produce an heir soon in order to secure his inheritance. He's certain that she won't be able to resist his seductive charms for long. . . but with Alice det…
Julian Burke’s reputation as a libertine was famous throughout Vienna.Few people know his debauchery is merely a pleasant way to mask his true mission: to recover jewels stolen from the British monarchy by a French comte. When he spots Sophie DuPlessy at the comte’s party, he thinks the vivacious beauty is just another debutante who can help his charade.But Julian soon learns Sophie is no innocent…
Эта книга — не совсем мемуары. В основе каждого рассказа есть реальные персонажи, повстречавшиеся на жизненном пути автора сего произведения, и реальные события, произошедшие с ним. Процент правды и вымысла каждый читатель соотнесёт согласно своим представлениям о деятельности милиции (да, в то время автор жил и работал) и своим убеждениям. Доля юмора и сарказма присутствует, поскольку без этих сп…
A Scandalous VowLady Adelaide swore never to allow any man to claim her or her lands. Nevertheless, when thrown into the arms of a valiant knight, the beautiful heiress rethinks her solemn vow…A Brazen Betrothal To ransom his captive brother, Armand de Boisbaston has great need of a wealthy – and willing – wife. Fate sends him the Lady Adelaide instead. A woman claiming she wishes to avoid the mar…
'Twas Murder Most Foul… Or Was It?Lord Kirkheathe's first wife was dead, and though his liege lord deemed him guiltless, rumor yet tarred his reputation. Now Elizabeth Perronet found herself his newly wedded bride with a question of her own: If Raymond D'Estienne were truly no savage, how had he unleashed in her things so…untamed and wild?Treachery, Thy Name Is Woman!Or so believed Raymond D'Estie…
Driven By Honour… North Country warrior Ian de Burgh was sworn to keep safe those entrusted to his care, including Madeline de Courcey. But the jewel-eyed vixen was expertly skilled in the arts of passionate seduction!A Temptress Surrenders… Much whispered about in the corridors of England’s castles, the Lady Madeline’s flashing eyes and sparkling charm ensnared the heart of many a knight – except…
The Devil In Disguise Bethany Alexander yearned to experience the real West in all its dusty glory – and who better to show it to her than an honest-to-goodness outlaw? So she'd hired the notorious gunman Cole Wagner to teach her the ropes – never expecting a lesson in seduction from the devil himself.Cole Wagner needed a cover to hide behind. But he didn't count on being saddled with a rich, spoi…
Will Brockett Certainly Had His Hands FullHis ex-fiancee had up and married while he'd been out on a cattle drive. Then she'd run away from her new husband, and as the town's part-time sheriff, it was up to Will to rescue her, and keep the residents of Possum Trot happy knowing that he was watching out for them.Now, to top it all off, his best friend, Paulie Johnson, had discarded her riding togs …
Книга посвящена одной из самых знаковых исторических личностей ХХ века – Иосифу Сталину, оказавшему влияние на политическое устройство ушедшей эпохи и психологию миллионов людей. В отличие от большинства книг, посвященных Сталину как политику, в этой книге представлен его объективный психологический портрет на фоне исторических событий и показаны причины его прихода к власти и огромного влияния на…