Историческая литература
Различные книги в жанре Историческая литератураAn Innocent Masquerade
THE MYSTERY MAN OF HER DREAMSAfter losing his beloved wife in childbirth, Thomas Dilhorne is a man inconsolable. Worried that his son will never recover from his grief, Thomas's father sends him to Melbourne to do a little business and try to enjoy himself. But an attack by robbers turns the Dilhorne heir into a man who can remember neither his name nor his past.Kirstie Moore can hardly believe it when her father brings home a mysterious vagrant! Fred Waring might have duped her father into believing he was a decent sort, but Kirstie has her suspicions. Soon «Fred» proves he's a good worker and works his charms on the Moore family, including beautiful Kirstie. But will she still love him when she discovers his true identity?
An Ideal Companion
HER QUIET WORLD OVERTURNEDWhen an unseasonable snowstorm brings an assortmentof stranded travellers to Lady Beatrice Lindley’s door, companion Miss Ruth Harrington welcomes them in, flustered though she is by the towering presence of Colonel Hugo Prentiss. But the next morning Ruth’s quiet existence on the moor is shattered – LadyBeatrice is dead!Convinced there’s more to her employer’s demise than meets the eye, Ruth seeks the one man who can help her uncover the truth – the enigmatic Colonel. But, in a world where nothing is what it seems, can Ruth and Hugo come to put their trust in each other?
An Honourable Thief
The dashing Mr. Hugo Devenish had come to London on an important mission: to prevent his innocent nephew from marrying an unsuitable young heiress.He'd never expected to be trounced upon by the most infamous thief in town! All society was agog at the rash of burglaries being committed by the mysterious Chinaman, but Hugo's attention was diverted once he was introduced to his nephew's heiress, the intriguing Miss Kit Singleton. Hugo found himself utterly enchanted. But her dubious background gave rise to the suspicion that Miss Singleton was somehow connected to the notorious thief. And Hugo could only hope to uncover Kit's many secrets, before the winsome beauty managed to steal his heart!
An Earl To Save Her Reputation
A convenient betrothal…‘It will save us both from scandal.’Widowed three times over, Lady Anna Fortescue is used to ignoring the wagging tongues of the ton. After finding herself in a compromising position with handsome bachelor Lord Harry Edgerton, to avoid scandal she ends up engaged again. The arrangement is one of convenience, but as Anna finds herself unable to resist Harry’s charms she realises the betrothal might have its benefits…
A Warrior's Passion
A Man of Power, Patience and Passion Power …When Griffydd DeLanyea departed his ship in Dunloch, he thought his stay would last no more than a fortnight. Unbeknownst to Griffydd, Diarmad MacMurdock, the man he had come to see, was not merely interested in a trade alliance… .n Patience … Griffydd always believed that good things came to those who waited, but the Welshman had never wanted anything as badly as he wanted Diarmad's daughter Seona… .Passion … Whether in battle or in love, Griffydd preferred to guard his feelings carefully. But the day would come when Seona would be his wife.
A Warrior's Lady
Though a royal command had force-marched Sir Reece Fitzroy and Lady Anne Delasaine down the aisle, a true pairing between him and the ethereal Anne would bring disaster to his family. So despite the lady’s siren call Reece swore to ignore his body’s urgent response to her! Destined to be a pawn in her devious brothers’ games of power, Anne Delasaine was thunderstruck when their scheming joined her with the one knight who stirred her soul. But would the price for her life with Reece prove more than she could pay?
A Vow For An Heiress
The vow of a lordIn exchange for an heiressWith his bankrupt and crumbling estate, Lord Ashurst and his situation are well known to the ton. He needs a wife, and she must be rich! He leaps at a marriage of convenience with heiress Rosa Ingram. She might be beautiful, kind and brave, but when he discovers the truth about her past and her family wealth he’s torn by his sense of honour. Should he marry her now?
A Very Unusual Governess
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. In a moment of sheer madness, prompted by his cynical attitude, she finds herself accepting the temporary position.From Lady to simple Miss–what has she let herself in for? Was she really what she seemed?
A Treacherous Proposition
HE TRUSTED NO ONE…And that was his strength…until murder linked his life with that of the victim's widow. Now Vincent, Earl of Lonsdale, found himself drawn to the haunting vulnerability displayed by Lady Diana Corby. Truly, this was his soul mate! But could she ever really accept him, a man who daily bedded down with deception and danger?Though secrets and lies beset her at every turn, Diana Corby would do whatever she must to protect her children–even if it meant allying herself with Lord Vincent. He might be a man wrapped in a mantle of mystery, but she couldn't turn down his offer of protection–or the shelter of his arms!
A Thoroughly Compromised Lady
Seduced by her sinful curves… When it comes to fencing, be it with words or weapons, Dulci Wycroft considers herself more than the equal of any man. Only once has she ever met her match… Jack, Viscount Wainsbridge, is an irresistible mystery.He is all charm and quick wit in the ballroom, but his impenetrable green eyes hint at darkness underneath. His dangerous work leaves no space for love – yet Dulci’s sinfully innocent curves are impossibly tempting.Fate takes a hand as Dulci and Jack are thrown together on a journey which takes them far from Society’s sly whispers – and free of all constraints…