Emily Nevins has built a web of lies to protect her family's inheritance. To save it all, she consorts with pirates to smuggle brandy. On the run from British troops, American Revolutionary War spy Ryan Sutton will do anything for his cause, even blackmail a woman with as many secrets as he has. Ryan is drawn to Emily’s beauty and fire, but he’ll risk his very life if gives in to their forbidden attraction. England, 1779. Emily Nevins has built a web of lies to protect her family's inheritance. In order to save it all, she consorts with pirates to smuggle brandy. But when a devastatingly handsome stranger bursts into her home threatening to expose her, she has no choice but to give into his demands––and maybe a few kisses. On the run from British troops, American Revolutionary War spy Ryan Sutton will do anything for his cause, even blackmail a woman with as many secrets as he has. Ryan is drawn to Emily’s beauty and fire. He meant never to see her again, for her safety and his, but a chance encounter pulls him once more into Emily's dangerous circle. She can't depend on a traitorous spy who could expose her. And Ryan risks his very life if he gives in to their forbidden attraction.
Sarah leads two lives. By day, she is the perfect lady, training for married life, and blossoming into a high-society lady. By night, she is a member of the Wednesday League, a secret club that helps defenseless women and children. One night, she slips out the window dressed as a man and hurries through London’s foggy back streets in order to help a child. But the charming yet dangerous Ethan Travis, blocks her way. He asks what such a beautiful woman is doing out in the middle of the night and attempts to proposition her. Has he mistaken her for a prostitute?
Tasked with covertly investigating a string of suspicious deaths, Charles Hunter finds himself reunited with Georgiana Huffington, darling of the ton, who broke his heart many years before. She's a woman with a mysterious past-mere days after taking their vows, Georgiana's two husbands have perished under dubious circumstances. As Charles works with Georgiana to prove her innocence, she finds herself captivated by the man he's become. Still devilishly handsome, he's now more guarded, more ... dangerous. Georgiana fears she's losing her heart to him, but will her love make Charles the killer's next victim?"--Page 4 of cover
Annica, of royal descent, is an unusual woman by the standards of London society. Independent and liberated, she doesn’t humble herself before any man. Tristan likes her the moment he sees her, and comes up with many excuses to approach her. But she is hard to pin down, and he’s all wrapped up in her outrageous actions. Meanwhile, Annica feels attracted to Tristan since he seems to understand her, but right now she’s more concerned with trying to help her friend Sarah, even if that means leaping into danger…
In London, women without families are disappearing one by one without a trace, and London society is becoming ever more apprehensive about the missing ladies. Before they realize it, Tristan, who has been assigned to resolve the missing persons cases, and Annica, who is hunting her friend Sarah’s attacker herself, end up pursuing the same leads. Whenever Annica lands in trouble, Tristan seems to appear out of nowhere to rescue her. Now, as the hands of evil are closing in around her, she begins to realize that she is falling in love with him.
TO RESTORE HER REPUTATION, SHE MUST FIRST DESTROY IT ... When Dianthe Lovejoy is accused of murdering a courtesan who bears an uncanny resemblance to her, she must go into hiding. And the only man who can protect her is her enemy-notorious rake and gambler Lord Geoffrey Morgan. Owing a debt of honor to her relative, Lord Geoffrey reluctantly takes in the meddlesome miss. But when he learns of her plan to masquerade as a courtesan to unmask the villain, he vows to put a stop to the ridiculous scheme. Thinking that training Dianthe in the courtesan arts will scare her off, Geoffrey discovers tha.
THE EARL OF GLENROSS WOULD HAVE HIS REVENGE—BUT AT WHAT PRICE? Rob McHugh had survived an agonizing ordeal in foreign climes only to discover his family’s tragedy was rooted in British soil. For a terrible irony revealed that Afton Lovejoy, his beautiful English rose, had dangerous thorns—and was, in fact, the very woman he’d sworn to destroy! AFTON LOVEJOY WAS BENT ON JUSTICE! Her beloved aunt had been murdered, forcing Afton to masquerade as fortune-teller to the ton to find the killer. What she found, however, was a dangerous, heady mix of intrigue and desire—for Rob McHugh, notorious womanizer, had roused her passions…and her suspicions!
Tasked with covertly investigating a string of suspicious deaths, Charles Hunter finds himself reunited with Georgiana Huffington, darling of the ton, who broke his heart many years before. She's a woman with a mysterious past—mere days after taking their vows, Georgiana's two husbands have perished under dubious circumstances. As Charles works with Georgiana to prove her innocence, she finds herself captivated by the man he's become. Still devilishly handsome, he's now more guarded, more…dangerous. Georgiana fears she's losing her heart to him, but will her love make Charles the killer's next victim?
Three couples. Three vows. Three weddings come true. A Bouquet of Thistles by Lyn Stone Since they were betrothed as children, John, Lord Greycourt, and Alys of Camoy have not set eyes on one another. Alys is overjoyed when John returns home -- until she realizes that he has no intention of marriage. This is one battle that she cannot let her warrior win! Paying the Piper by Gail Ranstrom Miss Chloe Faraday has been engaged to Captain Sir Anthony Chandler for years, yet she doesn't even know what he looks like. She can't quite recall the dashing officer who proposed to her in a letter. Now the war is over, he expects to claim his bride. But Chloe has a mind of her own, and will not be compelled into marriage. Battle-Torn Bride by Anne O'Brien Forbidden to marry the man of her choice, Lady Beatrice Somerton was forcibly wed to another. Now her husband has met his death on the field of battle -- perhaps by the hand of her first and only love. Should she still want such a man?
Daphne 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, could come from one stolen kiss? Still, she could not allow her feelings to overpower her sense--it was too dangerous. She'd denied herself for five years. Surely she could deny Lockwood for a few weeks?
Saving Sarah Sarah Hunter was a lady of the night. Not in the salacious sense, but Ethan Travis had no way of knowing her close–held secrets. He saw, instead of an avenging angel, a lost and vulnerable soul who needed his unique talents to rescue her–almost as much as he needed her unconditional love to rescue him! Cloaked in a dark and dangerous appeal, Ethan Travis wore his whispered title of "the Demon of Alsatia" well. And Sarah Hunter was drawn to him with a mad intensity. But it was futile, she knew, for even a man with a past could never truly desire a woman without a future! The Missing Heir He'd returned from the dead to come face–to–face with an angel. Indeed, to Adam Hawthorne's eyes, Grace Forbush possessed an ethereal beauty, all the more intriguing when draped with the air of mystery she wore like an elegant evening wrap. But were the ton's whispers true? Could this heavenly creature who stirred him like no other have done murder most foul? The buckskin–clad savage in Grace Forbush's library wasn't all he seemed. Shockingly, he was more, for Adam Hawthorne was an English gentleman –– and her late husband's true heir, come to claim what was rightfully his: her hearth, her home...and her heart!
Three delightful tales of hope, comfort, and stolen kisses under the mistletoe . . . Scarlet Ribbons by Lyn Stone Captain Alexander Napier is battle scarred—from war and from life. For him, yuletide is just a reminder of all that he's lost. Can enchanting Amalie Harlowe restore light into the festive season . . . and reignite the passion in his heart? “Stone has an apt hand with dialogue.”—Publishers Weekly Christmas Promise by RITA Award-winning author Carla Kelly Now that peace has broken out, Captain Jeremiah Faulk is at odds over what to do this Christmas, let alone with his life. Until a simple act of charity reunites him with his lost love—Ianthe Mears. “A powerful and wonderfully perceptive author.” —Mary Jo Putney A Little Christmas by Gail Ranstrom Tending to a houseful of grieving relatives isn't Viscount Selwick's idea of a merry Christmas. But one stolen kiss under the mistletoe with spirited Sophia Pettibone is about to change everything! “Ranstrom . . . has both writing talent and original ideas.” —The Romance Reader
This is a collection of three Christmas stories. Each storie is centred around a character at odds about how to celebrate Christmas until love changes their lives.
Annica, of royal descent, is an unusual woman by the standards of London society. Independent and liberated, she doesn’t humble herself before any man. Tristan likes her the moment he sees her, and comes up with many excuses to approach her. But she is hard to pin down, and he’s all wrapped up in her outrageous actions. Meanwhile, Annica feels attracted to Tristan since he seems to understand her, but right now she’s more concerned with trying to help her friend Sarah, even if that means leaping into danger…
When her late husband’s heir returns to claim his fortune, a young widow finds her home—and her heart—in jeopardy in this Regency romance. Since her husband’s death, Grace Forbush has dedicated herself to seeking justice for vulnerable women. But now it is Grace who finds herself vulnerable—when she discovers a buckskin-clad ruffian in her library. Adam Hawthorn is not what he seems. A gentleman by birth, he is also the true heir to the estate of Grace’s late husband. Presumed dead for years, he has now returned to claim what is rightfully his: a home, a fortune—and a bride!
Sarah Hunter Was a Lady of the Night. Sarah Hunter was a lady of the night. Not in the salacious sense, but Ethan Travis had no way of knowing her close-held secrets. He saw, instead of an avenging angel, a lost and vulnerable soul who needed his unique talents to rescue her — almost as much as he needed her unconditional love to rescue him! Cloaked in a dark and dangerous appeal, Ethan Travis wore his whispered title of "the Demon of Alsatia" well. And Sarah Hunter was drawn to him with a mad intensity. But it was futile, she knew, for even a man with a past could never truly desire a woman without a future!
Emily Nevins has built a web of lies to protect her family's inheritance. To save it all, she consorts with pirates to smuggle brandy. On the run from British troops, American Revolutionary War spy Ryan Sutton will do anything for his cause, even blackmail a woman with as many secrets as he has. Ryan is drawn to Emily’s beauty and fire, but he’ll risk his very life if gives in to their forbidden attraction. England, 1779. Emily Nevins has built a web of lies to protect her family's inheritance. In order to save it all, she consorts with pirates to smuggle brandy. But when a devastatingly handsome stranger bursts into her home threatening to expose her, she has no choice but to give into his demands––and maybe a few kisses. On the run from British troops, American Revolutionary War spy Ryan Sutton will do anything for his cause, even blackmail a woman with as many secrets as he has. Ryan is drawn to Emily’s beauty and fire. He meant never to see her again, for her safety and his, but a chance encounter pulls him once more into Emily's dangerous circle. She can't depend on a traitorous spy who could expose her. And Ryan risks his very life if he gives in to their forbidden attraction.
Daphne 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, could come from one stolen kiss? Still, she could not allow her feelings to overpower her sense--it was too dangerous. She'd denied herself for five years. Surely she could deny Lockwood for a few weeks?
Disgrace and Desire by Sarah Mallory Breathtakingly beautiful Lady Eloise Allyngham scandalises and seduces the ton in equal measure. With all of London falling at her feet, wagers abound over who will capture the fast, flirtatious, disgraceful Lady Eloise and her fortune. Dashing Major Jack Clifton has vowed to watch over his late comrade's wife, but her beauty fires his blood, and her behaviour intrigues him even further. Only, the lady is not what she seems, and Jack must discover the secret she fiercely hides if he is to protect her A Rake by Midnight by Gail Ranstrom James Hunter cannot forget the night he rescued Eugenia O'Rourke from a terrifying ordeal how she felt in his arms, warm and vulnerable. Now working in the Home Office by day, he doesn't find it difficult to assume the role of her rake protector by night. Gina is painfully aware that James witnessed her deepest humiliation. Her biggest fear was her captor's return, but as midnight strikes she's more afraid of being the object of James's pity. But pity is not what James feels
A Rake By Midnight James Hunter cannot forget the night he rescued Eugenia O'Rourke from a terrifying ordeal – or how she felt in his arms. Now working in the Home Office by day, he doesn't find it difficult to assume the role of her rake protector by night... Gina's biggest fear was her captor's return, but as midnight strikes she's more afraid of being the object of James' pity. But pity is not what James feels. The Rake's Revenge For Rob McHugh, a terrible irony revealed that Afton Lovejoy – his beautiful English rose – had dangerous thorns...and was the very woman he'd sworn to destroy! Afton's beloved aunt had been murdered, forcing her to masquerade as a fortune–teller to find the killer. What she found however, was a dangerous mix of intrigue and desire – for notorious womaniser Rob had roused her passions... and her suspicions!
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Unlacing Lilly The bastard son of a duke, Devlin Farrell is about to exact revenge for his mother's murder. He will even go as far as kidnapping his enemy's bride from the altar! Lilly O'Rourke is merely an innocent pawn in Devlin's plan. Other than ruining her reputation, he means her no harm – though it's hard to play the perfect gentleman when he's struggling to resist her tempting beauty. But Devlin has lived so long for revenge, can he now forfeit this desire – and in rescuing Lilly, save himself? Indiscretions Daphne had sacrificed everything to remain unknown in her tropical paradise. But if Lord Lockwood recognised 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, could come from one stolen kiss? Still, she could not allow her feelings to overpower her sense – it was too dangerous. She'd denied herself for five years. Surely she could deny Lockwood for a few weeks?
The seduction of Lady Lace Bored with his dissolute life, Andrew Hunter craved a new diversion. And one presented itself in the form of the mysterious Lady Lace! Her practiced flirtations branded her an experienced woman – but her bewitching kisses spoke of innocence and purity. Lord Libertine set himself to seduce the truth from her. But the notorious rakehell was not prepared for the answers he gained. And in discovering the lady's secrets, he endangered his own heart!
The bastard son of a duke, Devlin Farrell is about to exact revenge for his mother's murder. He will even go as far as kidnapping his enemy's bride from the altar! Lilly O'Rourke is merely an innocent pawn in Devlin's plan. Other than ruining her reputation, he means her no harm though it's hard to play the perfect gentleman when he's struggling to resist her tempting beauty. But Devlin has lived so long for revenge, can he now forfeit this desire and in rescuing Lilly, save himself?
The Courtesan's Courtship When Dianthe Lovejoy is accused of murdering a courtesan who bears an uncanny resemblance to her, she goes into hiding. The only man who can protect her is her enemy — notorious rake Lord Geoffrey Morgan. Owing a debt of honour to her relative, Lord Geoffrey reluctantly takes in the meddlesome miss. But when he learns of her plan to masquerade as a courtesan to unmask the villain, he vows to put a stop to the ridiculous scheme. Thinking that training Dianthe in the courtesan arts will scare her off, Geoffrey discovers that he's met his match. Especially when Dianthe practices her newly acquired wiles on him... A Wild Justice For despite Lady Annica Sayles's determination to remain a spinster — the better to avenge wronged women, the better to guard her heart — her passionate response to Tristan Sinclair, the elusive Earl of Auberville, swept her into a web of intrigue and desire beyond her wildest imaginings! What he got was an independent woman with secrets of her own. But Annica Sayles, this most unsuitable of brides, suited him exactly, for she shared his thirst for justice and stirred his deepest needs!
The Rake's Revenge Rob McHugh had survived an agonizing ordeal in foreign climes only to discover his family's tragedy was rooted in British soil. For a terrible irony revealed that Afton Lovejoy, his beautiful English rose, had dangerous thorns – and was, in fact, the very woman he'd sworn to destroy! Her beloved aunt had been murdered, forcing Afton to masquerade as fortune–teller to the ton to find the killer. What she found, however, was a dangerous, heady mix of intrigue and desire – for Rob McHugh, notorious womanizer, had roused her passions...and her suspicions! A Christmas Secret Miss Charity Wardlow was anticipating a marriage proposal from her intended while attending a beautiful Christmas wedding. Yet when Sir Andrew MacGregor arrived at the manor, Charity's expectations took a different turn. Now, she wanted no one else to claim her hand unless it was the handsome Scotsman with the sensual smile...
Haunted By The Earl's Touch by Ann Lethbridge When she arrives at Beresford Abbey, orphan Mary Wilder's hopes of finding a place to belong are dashed when she meets Bane Beresford, the enigmatic Earl. He is as remote as the ghosts that supposedly haunt the Abbey...and, like its crumbling walls, her dreams fall apart. Occasionally she sees a different, more caring man behind the façade, so is she foolish to long for a happy home...and a family? His proposal is for a marriage of convenience, but his touch has awakened within her a fervent and forbidden longing... A Daring Liaison by Gail Ranstrom Tasked with covertly investigating a string of suspicious deaths, Charles Hunter finds himself reunited with Georgiana Huffington, the darling of the ton, who broke his heart many years before. She's a woman with a mysterious past – mere days after exchanging vows, Georgiana's two husbands had perished under mysterious circumstances. As Charles works with Georgiana to prove her innocence, she finds herself captivated by the man he's become. Still devilishly handsome, he's now more guarded, more...dangerous. But as Georgiana fears she's losing her heart to him, will her love make Charles the killer's next victim?
A Rake by Midnight... James Hunter cannot forget the night he rescued Eugenia O’Rourke from a terrifying ordeal and, despite his fearsome reputation, he’s taken the unlikely role as her protector. Gina fears the return of her villainous captor, but it seems that James is willing to do more than just protect her.
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