Книги жанра об истории серьезно
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…
Реальная история дочери знаменитых британских маньяков Фреда и Розмари Уэстов – о жизни в «доме ужасов», где происходили растление, насилие и убийства. Что делать и как жить, когда твои мама и папа – серийные убийцы, знаменитые на всю страну? Мэй Уэст знает это с самого детства. Ее родители насиловали, убивали и затем расчленяли молодых женщин в своем доме по адресу Лондон, Кромвель-стрит, 25. Сад…
НЕЗАКОННОЕ ПОТРЕБЛЕНИЕ НАРКОТИЧЕСКИХ СРЕДСТВ, ПСИХОТРОПНЫХ ВЕЩЕСТВ, ИХ АНАЛОГОВ ПРИЧИНЯЕТ ВРЕД ЗДОРОВЬЮ, ИХ НЕЗАКОННЫЙ ОБОРОТ ЗАПРЕЩЕН И ВЛЕЧЕТ УСТАНОВЛЕННУЮ ЗАКОНОДАТЕЛЬСТВОМ ОТВЕТСТВЕННОСТЬ «Летом 1513 года при дворе Маргариты Австрийской появилась девочка – дочь придворного, обученная понимать опасный дворцовый танец. Она знала, что лучшей защитой для девушки служит ее ум, что благосостояние се…
В 1996 году в России провели последнюю смертную казнь. В Москве расстреляли убийцу 11 детей. …Долгое время никто не мог опознать и идентифицировать человеческие останки, найденные в районе Звенигородского лесничества. Тела были так обезображены, что помочь в этом могли лишь судебные эксперты, но те всё никак не могли написать заключение. По всему выходило, что тела жертв принадлежали мальчикам лет…
Every woman wants to marry him…But what if he's already taken?In this Matches Made in Scandal story Jean-Luc Bauduin, Parisian society’s most eligible bachelor, is determined only to take a wife of his choosing. And until that day comes he’ll ward off his admirers by hiring Lady Sophia Acton to wear his ring! The passion Jean-Luc shares with his convenient bride is enormously satisfying—until he d…
Ее ославили как «Северную Мессалину» и «распутницу на троне». О ее «сластолюбии» и «ненасытности» ходят легенды. Историки до сих пор спорят, сколько любовников было у Екатерины Великой – десятки или сотни? Но лишь одного из фаворитов она любила по-настоящему, всю жизнь, даже после разлуки, лишь с ним тайно сочеталась браком, лишь он был достоин ее страсти и стал «ночным императором» России – Григо…
The scandalous truth…She’s the Count’s new mistress!In this Matches Made in Scandal story Count Aleksei Derevenko hires governess Allison Galbraith for her skills as a herbalist, not as a mistress! But when rumours spread Allison is shocked by her wanton reaction to Aleksei. His inscrutable icy blue eyes promise white-hot nights of sin! She knows too well how fragile her reputation is, but will th…
From the streets of London……to Venetian high society!A Matches Made in Scandal story: To catch his father’s murderer, broodingly arrogant Conte Luca del Pietro requires help from a most unlikely source—Becky Wickes, London’s finest card-sharp. Against the decadence of Carnival, Becky’s innocence and warmth captivates Luca, but as their chemistry burns hotter the stakes in their perilous game are g…
A scandalous journey…Glassmaker’s daughter Thea Markham is devastated when her brother Daniel goes missing. Then a mysterious lord turns up asking questions about Daniel and offers to find him. Unsure she can trust the handsome peer, Thea dresses up as a boy and follows him!Lord Vernon Beauchamp feels his life lacks direction. Meeting Thea gives him a renewed purpose. And when they are thrown toge…
‘All gamblers are alike in luck…’Although when Nolan Gray enters a high-stakes game in Venice, facing a ruthless opponent, he’ll need more than just luck. He can’t start losing now…especially when the virginity of the enthralling Gianna Minotti hangs in the balance!Fate is on his side, and Nolan seizes victory. But leaving in a gondola with Gianna and not collecting on his tantalising prize pushes…
A rake running from his past…For hell-raiser Brennan Carr, his Grand Tour has been the perfect way to replace difficult family memories with outrageous adventures. But after discovering his Greek hosts want him to marry, Brennan must prove he’s not ready to settle down – and fast! Is a fling with widow Patra Tspiras a delicious solution…?Patra has learned the hard way never to trust anyone, but Br…
Imprisoned by her pastSet free by her enemy!Part of The King’s Elite. Charged with high treason, Lady Jessamine Fane is under the watchful eye of icily calm Lord Peter Flint. It's a task this spy won’t be swayed from, no matter how alluring his prisoner! Only it’s not long before Flint realises that tenacious Jess hides a lifetime of pain. With so much at stake, can he afford to take a chance on t…
A lady turned governessA life-changing proposal!When Lady Alexandra Mannerly last saw Malcolm Gordston he was a poor crofter’s son—someone a sheltered duke’s daughter would never be allowed to marry. But scandal has rocked her arrogant family, and Alex now leads a quiet life as a governess in Paris…—where she meets Malcolm again! Now he’s a wealthy, powerful department store owner…and determined t…
A lady hidden from societyA viscount with his own secrets…When Frances Webster meets brooding Arthur Amberton on Whitby shore he’s a different man from the dashing young gentleman she once carried a flame for. But life has changed her too. After a tragic accident left her scarred, physically and emotionally, she’s led a solitary life. She cherishes their new friendship, and yet she can’t help but …