A WOMAN OF MYSTERY… Why would an impoverished gentlewoman masquerade as a sophisticated lady of the ton? Baron Amburley had a jaundiced enough view of women to suspect only one reason. Miss Isabella Winstanley was cold-bloodedly masquerading above her station to land a rich husband! Determined to unmask the upstart, Amburley challenged Isabella to a race. But as they prepared for the big race, Amburley found himself captivated by the real Isabella. Her frank, open ways and manifest joy were so unlike anything he’d encountered with other women, he soon found himself wishing that he knew nothing of her deceit. For this Isabella was the kind of woman who could haunt a man’s dreams….
In 1812, more than one hundred years before the Russian revolution, there was a youthful Russian Army captain, beautiful and proud. Blue-eyed Alex, a favorite of the tsar, is accompanying him to England. But Alex is a woman?born into the nobility, she ran away from home when forced to marry. Since then she has pretended to be a man. But when she meets the bright Duke Calder in England, she falls in love. Is it time for Alex to reveal her true self?
Back from the Peninsula wars, Hugh Stratton is scarred and embittered, much altered from the young man Emma Fitzwilliam has fantasized about over the years. It's obvious that Hugo considers himself to be far from the eligible catch Emma deserves. So how will they fare when a situation arises which forces a marriage between them?
Alex instantly fell for Dominic Aikenhead, Duke of Calder, knowing that he would never notice her--because to him she was Captain Alexei Alexandrov, a young man and a brave hussar Alex longed to be with her English duke just once, as the passionate woman she truly was. To be swept off her feet, wearing the finest of gowns, would be a dream come true. But there was danger in such thoughts. What if Dominic ever found out the truth?
Scotland, 1800 Major Robert Anstruther has returned home to find a suitable bride. Instead, he stumbles upon a beautiful woman dancing on the battlements of his favorite castle. She is like a nymph of legend, a vision no man could resist. Soon, Robert has her in his arms, longing to claim the woman as his own.... But Robert's nymph is no apparition--she is Isobel Lang Ritchie, daughter of his family's mortal enemy! Their families' feud forbids their union. But will duty triumph over desire once their magical passion has ignited?
If Cassandra Elliott does not escape from the Laird of Galloway, she'll be forced into marriage or confined to Bedlam! Desperate, she turns to Captain Ross Graham, and begs for help in a most unladylike manner.
Lord Leo Aikenhead--renowned rake, skilled seducer and expert spy--has finally met his match. For opera singer Sophie Pietre may have the voice of an angel, but she will be no man's strumpet--no matter how handsome he is But these are dangerous times in Vienna, with betrayal and deceit round every corner. Sophie's tempted by his offer of protection and--she can no longer deny it--even more tempted by the offer of a place in his bed....
In this delightful Regency romance, a lady in disguise seeks refuge in an earl’s garden . . . and finds passion in his arms. With no dowry and unremarkable looks, Jessamyne Calderwood prepares herself for a life as a penniless country mouse. But when her greedy family attempts to marry her off, the mouse becomes a wily vixen. . . . Determined to escape her loveless marriage, “Jamie” disguises herself as a boy and manages to find a position working in the gardens on the estate of Richard, Earl Hardinge. There she remains undetected until Richard rescues her from an attack. To his astonishment, he finds he’s not holding a boy, but the soft body of a delectable young woman. . . .
Lord Jack Aikenhead's notorious exploits have finally caught up with him, and now he must restore his reputation--by undertaking a covert intelligence operation in war-torn France.... Stepping in to protect silk weaver Marguerite Grolier against an attacker, however, throws his plans into disarray Jack now needs the spirited French beauty's help on his mission and they must travel together--though she will be hopelessly compromised. But as she weaves her own alluring spell around him, marriage becomes an increasingly pleasurable prospect for this once-incorrigible rake
REFORMING A RAKE ... Desperate to support her widowed mother, Marina Beaumont had agreed to become a companion to a dowager countess and found herself in an impossible situation. She had never anticipated the position would force her to deal with Kit Stratton-a renowned rake who would stop at nothing to get the revenge he sought ... even if it cost Marina all that she held most dear. For unable to restrain the dowager's gambling habit, Marina soon found herself paying the price for Kit's sweet revenge on the widow. And the only way this rake would agree to her request to forfeit the money he was o.
A Penniless Prospect With no dowry and unremarkable looks, Jessamyne Calderwood sees herself as a penniless country mouse. But when her greedy family attempts to marry her off, the mouse becomes a wily vixen. Determined to escape a loveless marriage, 'Jamie' disguises herself as a boy and manages to find a position working in the gardens on the estate of Richard, Earl Hardinge. There she remains undetected until Richard rescues her from an attack. To his astonishment, he finds he's not holding a boy, but the soft body of a delectable young woman... A Poor Relation Why would an impoverished gentlewoman masquerade as a sophisticated lady of the ton? Baron Amburley could suspect only one reason: Miss Isabella Winstanley was cold–bloodedly masquerading above her station to land a rich husband! Determined to unmask the upstart, Amburley challenged Isabella to a race. But as they prepared for the big race, Amburley found himself captivated by the real Isabella. Her frank, open ways were so unlike anything he'd encountered with other women, and he soon found himself wishing he knew nothing of her deceit. For this Isabella was the kind of woman who could haunt a man's dreams...
My Lady Angel Was Lady Angelina Penrose some grasping harpy? Or the beautiful widow longing for love that others saw? The Earl of Penrose wanted to think the worst. But when he learned otherwise, Frederick doubted he could ever make amends for their unfortunate introduction. Until he spotted Angel at a ball that could ruin her reputation and he felt honour bound to save her! Abused by her late husband, Angel had come to the risqué ball for a little harmless flirtation. And she found it with a mysterious stranger known only as Max. But even under the spell cast by Max's gentle kisses, she sensed there was something disturbingly familiar about her masked lover. Bride Of The Solway If Cassandra Elliott does not escape from the Laird of Galloway, she'll be forced into marriage or confined to Bedlam! Desperate, she turns to Captain Ross Graham, and begs for help in a most unladylike manner. Fleeing across the Solway, Cassie and Ross cannot be distracted by a desire as wild as the Scottish hills. When Cassie is kidnapped, Ross realises exactly what this spirited, seductive woman has come to mean to him...but will he find her in time to tell her?
Marrying the Major Surrounded by callous fortune hunters, beautiful Emma Fitzwilliam despaired of ever finding a man who truly loved her. Until she came face–to–face with the man who'd once been the object of her girlhood fantasies. Returning from the Peninsular War, Major Hugo Stratton was nothing like the lighthearted young man Emma remembered. Scarred and embittered, his reputation in tatters, Hugo believed he had nothing to offer her. But as she caught glimpses of the man she once knew and felt the heat of his desire, Emma knew otherwise. Though it wasn't until a desperate situation forced Hugo's hand in marriage that Emma got her chance to discover if that were true. But what would it take to bring back to life the man she'd never stopped loving? Rake's Reward Desperate to support her widowed mother, Marina Beaumont had agreed to become a companion to a dowager countess and found herself in an impossible situation. She had never anticipated the position would force her to deal with Kit Stratton – a renowned rake who would stop at nothing to get the revenge he sought...even if it cost Marina all that she held most dear. For unable to restrain the dowager's gambling habit, Marina soon found herself paying the price for Kit's sweet revenge on the widow. And the only way this rake would agree to her request to forfeit the money he was owed was if Marina gave him the reward he most desired...
His Cavalry Lady Alex instantly fell for Dominic Aikenhead, Duke of Calder, knowing that he would never notice her – because to him she was Captain Alexei Alexandrov, a young man and a brave hussar! Alex longed to be with her English duke just once, as the passionate woman she truly was. To be swept off her feet, wearing the finest of gowns, would be a dream come true. But there was danger in such thoughts. What if Dominic ever found out the truth? His Reluctant Mistress Lord Leo Aikenhead – renowned rake, skilled seducer and expert spy – has finally met his match. For opera singer Sophie Pietre may have the voice of an angel, but she will be no man's strumpet. But these are dangerous times in Vienna, with betrayal and deceit round every corner. Sophie's tempted by his offer of protection and – she can no longer deny it – even more tempted by the offer of a place in his bed...
If it hadn't been for handsome Jonathan, Earl of Portbury, Beth might never have seen another Christmas! Destitute and suffering from amnesia, she was lucky to be saved from the freezing cold and given a roof over her head. A year later the earl returns, seeking a bride. Discovering his foundling is now a beautiful woman, he resolves to give her a new identity. This Christmas, under the mistletoe, the earl will make Beth lady of his manor!
By Annie Burrows & Joanna Maitland Including: A Countess by Christmas Miss Helen Forrest attends the forbidding Earl of Bridgemere's lavish Christmas party feeling rather ordinary until his surprise marriage proposal! But Helen refuses to be a bride of convenience - and will only agree to marry him for love...
It’s the nineteenth century, France is in turmoil and Marguerite, the daughter of the Marquis of Gerbeaux, is working as a weaver to hide her noble lineage from Napoleon’s men. Her business takes her to the Port of Marseilles, where she meets a young, beautiful man and woman who look as if they’ve stepped out of a fine painting. Just as she’s about to leave, gunshots ring out—and the woman’s been hit! Marguerite saves the beautiful couple with her quick wits. But the man, Louis Jacques, seems more interested in Marguerite than his beautiful wife…even if he is still on his guard around her. Little does Marguerite know that her sensual, harrowing journey has just begun…
It’s the nineteenth century, France is in turmoil and Marguerite, the daughter of the Marquis of Gerbeaux, is working as a weaver to hide her noble lineage from Napoleon’s men. Her business takes her to the Port of Marseilles, where she meets a young, beautiful man and woman who look as if they’ve stepped out of a fine painting. Just as she’s about to leave, gunshots ring out—and the woman’s been hit! Marguerite saves the beautiful couple with her quick wits. But the man, Louis Jacques, seems more interested in Marguerite than his beautiful wife…even if he is still on his guard around her. Little does Marguerite know that her sensual, harrowing journey has just begun…
It’s the nineteenth century, France is in turmoil and Marguerite, the daughter of the Marquis of Gerbeaux, is working as a weaver to hide her noble lineage from Napoleon’s men. Her business takes her to the Port of Marseilles, where she meets a young, beautiful man and woman who look as if they’ve stepped out of a fine painting. Just as she’s about to leave, gunshots ring out?and the woman’s been hit! Marguerite saves the beautiful couple with her quick wits. But the man, Louis Jacques, seems more interested in Marguerite than his beautiful wife…even if he is still on his guard around her. Little does Marguerite know that her sensual, harrowing journey has just begun…
Set against the Napoleonic Wars, STAR CROSSED AT TWILIGHT is the Romeo-and-Juliet love story of wounded Scottish officer, Robert, and Isobel, the only daughter of his family's sworn enemies. The novella is a prequel to BRIDE OF THE SOLWAY, a Scottish Regency novel by multi-published Harlequin author, Joanna Maitland. First print publication.
Because of her beauty, Sophie was sold by her father at the age of thirteen. Since then, she has been cultivating her life as an opera singer. In Vienna society, Sophie has the reputation of being “classy on the streets, but trashy in the sheets,” yet the truth is that she’s a virgin. Contrary to public opinion, she has been running away from the desires of men, but nobody believes that. Lord Leo, whom Sophie has fallen in love with for the first time, is no different from the others and tries to buy her. Will he ever see past her reputation to the real woman underneath?
Amy, despite being of noble birth, is attending a grand party at the famous Lyndhurst Chase estate, not as a lady but as a maid. Her younger brother Ned was last spotted at Lyndhurst before his mysterious disappearance. And there are rumours that Major Anthony, the owner of the Lyndhurst estate, is responsible for the disappearance of his own wife not long ago. What kind of trouble has her brother gotten into? Under the disguise of a lady’s maid, she sets off to look for clues of Ned’s whereabouts. But during her search, she comes across a mysterious man in hiding. Who is he and could he have something to do with Ned’s disappearance? But the more Amy learns about this handsome stranger, the more perilous her world becomes. Especially after she falls in love with him.…
Set in France at the climax of the Napoleonic Wars, HIS SILKEN SEDUCTION is a love story between Ben, a British aristocrat spying for Wellington, and Suzanne, a French silk weaver supporting Bonaparte. The novella is a stand-alone sequel to the Aikenhead Honours trilogy by multi-published Harlequin Author, Joanna Maitland. First print publication.
A shredded gold lace ballgown that travels through time. The greatest lover in Regency London. And Emma, the modern woman who is bound by them both. Should Emma respond to the Regency stud? Will she get back to her own time if she does? And, given the threatening shadows swirling round in her modern world, is it safe for her to return?
1815, Marseille. Marguerite se maudit d’avoir été assez sotte pour voyager avec deux inconnus en cette période de troubles. L’un des deux, blessé, lui semble inoffensif ; mais l’autre... L’autre l’a subjuguée bien avant leur départ, au point qu’elle en a oublié les risques qu’elle courrait à monter en voiture en sa compagnie. Oublié, aussi, la bienséance, en le laissant lui prendre un langoureux baiser à la faveur de l’obscurité. Mais à présent, son inconséquence lui semble impardonnable. Si d’aventure le ténébreux inconnu appartient au clan ennemi, s’il découvre qui elle est et la dénonce... il la fera tout bonnement jeter en prison...
STÜRMISCHE HERZEN IM HERBST von JOANNA MAITLAND Getarnt als Zofe, verschafft Amy sich Einlass auf Lyndhurst Chase. Sie sucht ihren Bruder – und entdeckt stattdessen einen unbekleideten Fremden im Ankleidezimmer des Gastgebers. Gegen ihren Willen spürt sie ein erregendes Prickeln beim Anblick dieses geheimnisvollen Mannes ... EINE UNKONVENTIONELLE LADY von LOUISE ALLEN Welch zartes Antlitz für einen Postillion! Oder wird die Postkutsche gar von einer Frau gelenkt? Max, Earl of Penrith, staunt nicht schlecht, als ihm bei einem nächtlichen Kutschenrennen eine schöne Unbekannte begegnet. Überraschend trifft er sie auf einem glanzvollen Ball wieder. Welches Geheimnis verbirgt die schöne Bree?
TALL, DARK AND DISREPUTABLE BY DEB MARLOWE: Portia Tofton has always yearned for brooding Mateo Cardea. His dark good-looks filled her girlish dreams - dreams that were cruelly shattered when Mateo rejected her hand in marriage. Now Portia's home has been gambled away, and Mateo is the only man she can turn to. This time, however, she has in her possession something he wants and she finds herself striking a deal with the devil himself! HIS FORBIDDEN LIASON BY JOANNA MAITLAND: Lord Jack Aikenhead's notorious exploits have finally caught up with him, and now he must restore his reputation - by undertaking a covert intelligence operation in war-torn France... However, stepping in to protect silk weaver Marguerite Grolier against an attacker throws his plans into disarray! Jack now needs the spirited French beauty's help on his mission - though she will be hopelessly compromised. But as she weaves her own alluring spell around him, marriage becomes an increasingly pleasurable prospect for this once incorrigible rake!
A Countess By Chrirstmas by Annie Burrows Miss Helen Forrest, attends handsome Earl of Bridgemere's lavish Christmas house party feeling rather ordinary. Then she discovers the true man behind Bridgemere's forbidding exterior, and receives an unexpected Christmas gift– a marriage proposal! But Helen refuses to become Bridgemere's bride of convenience– this fiery Cinderella will only agree to become his Christmas Countess for love... The Earl's Mistletoe Bride by Joanna Maitland If it hadn't been for handsome Jonathan Foxe–Garway, Earl of Portbury, Beth Aubrey may have never seen another Christmas! Destitute and amnesiac, she was saved from the freezing cold and given a roof over her head. But she cannot answer questions concerning her past. So when, a year on, the Earl returns, wishing to take a bride, and his foundling is a beautiful woman, he resolves to give her a new identity– as his wife.
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