"Till death us do part."A solemn wedding vow, and one Lord Deverell's young bride most ardently wishes to bring about–sooner rather than later! Only minutes after the wedding ceremony Alexandra is brandishing a pistol, accusing her husband of ruining her family.So Deverell makes one more vow–that he's completely innocent and will prove it. If she isn't totally convinced, then he'll take the consequences. He sets about winning Alexandra's trust–using every means at...
A nameless beauty on his doorstep… Lord Aldhurst rescues a cold, dazed lady one stormy night – and now the nameless beauty is residing in his home! He’ll shelter her until she remembers where she comes from, but James can’t deny how much he’d like her to stay – as mistress of his mansion! London’s most sought-after debutante!Horrified at her growing feelings for her handsome protector, she flees to London, where she regains her status as the Ton’s most sought-after debutante. Until she sees...
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 centuriesLonely spinster to loved brideRespected spinster Miss Emily Winbolt, so cool and cynical with would-be suitors, puts her reputation at risk after tumbling into a stranger’s arms. Suddenly, bleak loneliness is replaced with a wanton, exciting sense of abandon. But Emily is an heiress,...
Francesca Shelwood is mortified when Marcus Carne reappears in her life-he stole the most magical, illicit kisses from the young, innocent Francesca!And she swore never to forgive him after being punished for her «wanton» behavior. . . . Now, on her inheritance, Marcus has returned to offer the unimaginable-marriage! An indignant Francesca refuses, but very soon she walks headlong into danger-and the only man ready to sacrifice his life, and reputation, for her sake is Marcus. . . .
Miss Eleanor Southeran was reliably informed that independence of mind was not a desirable quality in a young lady.But, convinced that she could not love any of the fashionable fribbles of the Ton, Eleanor had so far evaded matrimony. Meeting Mr. Jonas Guthrie, a forthright, coolly cynical gentleman, was a refreshing change–until the scandal that surrounded his name was revealed.Believing herself deceived about his character, Eleanor intended never to see him again. But Jonas had other plans for...
A young woman disappears. A husband is suspected of murder. Stirring times for all the neighborhood.After a humiliating Season, Hester Perceval hid away and concentrated on stimulating her intellect–since her heart was broken! Indeed, Hester was a beautiful genius who cracked codes and solved puzzles, arousing the interest of a pen pal, «Zeno.» When she discovered her enigmatic correspondent was Robert, Lord Dungarron–the man who had caused her shame during her Season–she took flight. But Robert...
A Young Woman Disappears. A Husband Is Suspected Of Murder. Stirring Times For All The Neighborhood.When poor relation Deborah Staunton finds herself destitute, through no fault of her own, she is thrown on the mercy of the Percival family. Help presents itself in the highly eligible shape of Hugo Percival. Could he ever consider her as a possible wife?All Hugo wants is a well-ordered life with a calm, gentle lady, not an accident-prone miss who spreads disaster in her wake. Yet as the lively...
She intrigued him. . . Edward Barraclough's happy bachelor existence is thrown into a spin when he is forced to look after his two orphaned nieces. Employing the right governess is vital. Miss Petrie has the girls' support, while he has reservations. Unassuming and a little dowdy she may appear, but Edward suspects she's neither so humble nor respectful underneath!Independently wealthy Lady Octavia Petrie is on the verge of confessing that Edward has mistaken her for someone else....
