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Фанни, взятую на воспитание богатыми родственниками, ежедневно третируют высокомерные тетушки и кузины. Однако добродетели девушки: ее непорочность, здравомыслие и доброта – помогают избежать ловушек судьбы и обрести счастье и любовь. «Мэнсфилд-парк», воспитательный роман Джейн Остен, в свойственной блестящей писательнице ироничной манере описывает безнравственность общества и учит отличать добродетели от порока. © Storysidе
Тайна царицы Асмин
Кассий отправляется в странствие по Сирии, чтобы выполнить приказ своего императора Антиоха – найти оракула и узнать у него предсказание о будущем народа Сирии, которое знал только он. Он знакомится с Джерабом – местным лекарем, от которого узнает предсказание Гистапа Оракула. Но после ограбления деревни сборщиками податей, в которой живут бедные местные жители, Джераб и его красавица-дочь Асмин, Кассий меняет свои идеалы. Он решается возглавить отряд местных подростков, единственных, оставшихся из мужского населения деревни, обучает их навыку владения мечом и отправляется к императору, чтобы восстановить справедливость. Однако его объявляют изменщиком и сажают в тюрьму. Асмин делают заложницей царя Антиоха, а Джераб пытается поднять восстание силами его друга – сирийского генерала Нинуса – против Антиоха.
Darling Jasmine
She was headstrong, fearless, and beautiful. She was just like her grandmother, the legendary Skye O'Malley. Darling Jasmine Jasmine had been forced into marriage twice. Rebelling at King James' decree that she wed Jemmie Leslie, fifth earl of Glenkirk, she fled to France with her children. But her youngest, the illegitimate offspring of Jasmine's lover, Prince Henry Stuart, is also the king's only grandson. Now the man coming after her and her little boy is the man she both fears and desires. . . Jemmie Leslie has come to France to possess Jasmine–by force if necessary. Though they shared a night of unforgettable passion, her rejection of their betrothal stunned and maddened him. Yet once he sees her again, Jemmie vows to win the elusive Jasmine back. . .and take her beyond ecstasy. «Rare poignancy, heart-stopping adventure, and sizzling sensuality.» – Romantic Times The author of over thirty-five novels of historical romance and four erotic novellas, Bertrice Small is a New York Times bestselling author who has also appeared on the Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and the Los Angeles Times bestseller lists. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including Best Historical Romance, Outstanding Historical Romance Series, Career Achievement for Historical Fantasy, and several Reviewers' Choice awards from Romantic Times BOOKclub. She has a «Silver Pen» from Affaire de Coeur, and an Honorable Mention from the West Coast Review of Books. In 2004 Bertrice was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by Romantic Times BOOKclub for her contributions to the historical romance genre. Bertrice is a member of The Authors Guild, Romance Writers of America, PAN, and PASIC. She is also a member of RWA's Long Island chapter, L.I.R.W., and is its easternmost member.
Just Beyond Tomorrow
Capturing the hearts and imaginations of millions worldwide, Bertrice Small's novels always deliver the lush sensuality her readers expect. In Just Beyond Tomorrow, Jasmine's strong-willed son, Patrick Leslie, continues Skye's Legacy when he takes a wife who wants no husband. . . Just Beyond Tomorrow With his father dead and his mother in France, Patrick Leslie, Duke of Glenkirk, discovers the obligations of the estate and its people are now his alone. But during a day of hunting, a chance meeting ensures that he will not be alone much longer, for to obtain the deserted castle and lands adjoining his, Patrick must agree to take something else, as well–a bride.Flanna Brodie, heiress to Brae, is as vibrant and beautiful as the Scottish countryside, and just as wild. She wants no man–only her freedom. But the passions Patrick awakens in her run deeper than those of the flesh. The independent Flanna is determined to champion the royal Stuarts' cause, and restore Charles II to his throne despite her husband's objections. Patrick knows the dangers of such political intrigues; that the Stuarts have always brought misfortune to the Leslies of Glenkirk, and that a roguish king will ask far more of the naïve duchess than a simple vow of fealty–forcing Patrick and Flanna to choose between the threat of wounded pride, and the promise of a lasting love both secretly yearn for. . .
Intrigued
Bertrice Small's New York Times bestsellers have won the hearts of countless readers time and time again. With Intrigued , Jasmine's spirited youngest daughter continues Skye's Legacy as she learns the price of love–and desire. . . Intrigued On her mother's advice, Lady Autumn Leslie leaves war-torn England for France in the hope of making a suitable match. The wealthy and handsome Marquis d'Auriville is all she could wish for in a husband, but when Autumn is widowed only a few years after they are wed, she believes she will never give her heart to another man.Yet as two kings–Louis XIV and Charles II–boldly bid for her affections, Autumn is plunged into the heady world of court intrigue, where powerful men will not hesitate to use a beautiful woman for their own ends–or barter her for their own pleasure. Yet it is Gabriel Bainbridge, the Duke of Garwood, a face from Autumn's past, who is determined to become her passionate, and only, destiny. . .
Bedazzled
What The Lady Wants, The Lady Gets. And Then Some. . . Lady India Lindley is accustomed to having her own way in everything, and marriage is no exception. Determined to elope, she boards a ship bound for Italy with her intended. But when Ottoman pirates capture the vessel, Lady India finds herself a slave to the mysterious and very commanding Caynan Reis, ruler of the Barbary state of El Sinut. He makes it quite clear that she is no longer in charge–and that's his first mistake. . . Caynan is intrigued by the headstrong heiress whose passions and will are as strong as his own. Clearly this is not a treasure he can steal but one he must earn. Very well. Showing the lady how accommodating he can be will be pure pleasure. But what starts as an erotic game of sensual surrender soon yields to a love beyond their wildest fantasies, one that could destroy them both. . . The author of over thirty-five novels of historical romance and four erotic novellas, Bertrice Small is a New York Times bestselling author who has also appeared on the Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and the Los Angeles Times bestseller lists.She is the recipient of numerous awards, including Best Historical Romance, Outstanding Historical Romance Series, Career Achievement for Historical Fantasy, and several Reviewers' Choice awards from Romantic Times BOOKclub. She has a «Silver Pen» from Affaire de Coeur, and an Honorable Mention from the West Coast Review of Books. In 2004 Bertrice was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by Romantic Times BOOKclub for her contributions to the historical romance genre. Bertrice is a member of The Authors Guild, Romance Writers of America, PAN, and PASIC. She is also a member of RWA's Long Island chapter, L.I.R.W., and is its easternmost member.
My Wicked Little Lies
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Alexander, a captivating new romance in which a daring young woman must choose between her past and her future. . .Evelyn Hadley-Attwater has it all–a genteel Victorian life replete with loving husband, ball gowns and elegant parties. No one, including the man she married, suspects that she was once «Eve,» a spy for England's most enigmatic intelligence agency. Summoned for one final assignment, the excitement of her former life and memories of her mysterious, flirtatious boss «Sir» prove too tempting. . .Adrian Hadley-Attwater is a respectable, dignified gentleman. But even the most proper gentlemen have secrets of their own. Secrets from the rest of the world, from their families, from their wives. Secrets that have a price. Now, as a veil of secrecy frays, a tantalizing game of cat and mouse will test the bounds of unfailing love. . ."For love, laughter, and lots of fun, read Victoria Alexander." –Stephanie Laurens, New York Times bestselling author Praise for The Perfect Mistress "Smashing. . .very close to a perfect read." – Publishers Weekly (starred review) «With a delectably dry sense of humor that rivals Oscar Wilde at his best, Alexander fashions the perfect romance, featuring two splendidly matched protagonists engaged in an exceptionally entertaining literary and romantic battle of wills.» – Booklist (starred review)
My Fair Highlander
Jemma Ramsden is a wild thing in a noblewoman's body-so thinks Gordon Dwyre, Laird Barras, watching her galloping on horseback through her brother's lands. Bold, headstrong, beautiful: the perfect bride for a lusty Scots warrior. He might be able to convince her, too, if she would hear his suit. But Barras doesn't wait to be handed what he wants. When he's forced to rescue her from English ruffians, he makes sure she stays safe-by locking her in his castle.Jemma is hardly an eager captive. She has no horse and no freedom, and she is an Englishwoman in a hostile Scots keep: a stranger without work or friend. Barras seems determined to charm her-even tempt forbidden desires, a daring game that leaves Jemma desperate for more. But with passion, love, and a new life within her grasp, Jemma is in more danger than even she knows. . . Praise for the Novels of Mary Wine ". . .delightful characters and a charming romance. . .definitely a must-read." -Heather Graham on In Bed with a Stranger "A bold and lusty hero, a brave heroine, and intrigue at the royal court of Scotland. . .sexy and exciting as the Highland hills themselves!" -Elizabeth Hoyt on In the Warrior's Bed
Vixens
With their unbridled romance, unforgettable characters, and lush sensuality, Bertrice Small's bestsellers have captivated readers again and again. Now she concludes her thrilling Skye's Legacy series with the story of three cousins, all great-great granddaughters of the fabled Skye O'Malley. Spirited beauties whose pride, passions, and scandalous choices brand them. . . Vixens Fancy Surrounded by mystery and scandal, the widowed Fancy Devers, Fortune and Kieran's last child, arrives in England only to catch the roving eye of King Charles II–who makes the raven-haired, turquoise-eyed beauty one of his many lovers. But when their fiery romance settles into a comfortable friendship, the king is determined to find his glamorous mistress a husband–no matter her strenuous objections. . . Siren The lovely Lady Diana Leslie, Patrick and Flanna's daughter, has been nicknamed «Siren» by the gentlemen of the court. Her exquisite beauty, her generous nature, her charming manners, make it difficult for even her rivals to speak ill of her. But when Diana's heart is engaged by identical twin brothers, she finds herself torn. Choosing is impossible–yet choose she must. . . Cyn Lady Cynara Stuart is the not-so-royal Stuart's youngest daughter. Despite her family's insistence that she settle down, Cyn wants no man unless he can be her plaything. Then she meets the earl of Summersfield, a dangerous man every bit as adept at the game of love as she is. Only one can win at this game. And neither Cyn nor Harry Summers is a good loser. . . Naughty. Notorious. Compelling. These three heroines prove that bad girls not only finish first, they lead the way to undeniable desire. . .
The Importance of Being Wicked
In this dazzling new novel, #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Alexander welcomes you to Millworth Manor, a delightful English country estate where love is always perfectly at home. . .For Winfield Elliott, Viscount Stillwell, finding a prospective bride always seemed easy. Perhaps too easy. With three broken engagements to his name, Win is the subject of endless gossip. Yet his current mission is quite noble: to hire a company to repair his family's fire-damaged country house. Nothing disreputable in that–until the firm's representative turns out to be a very desirable widow. Lady Miranda Garrett expected a man of Win's reputation to be flirtatious, even charming. But the awkward truth is that she finds him thoroughly irresistible. While Miranda resides at Millworth to oversee the work, Win occupies her days, her dreams. . .and soon, her bed. For the first time, the wicked Win has fallen in love. And what began as a scandalous proposition may yet become a very different proposal. . ."For love, laughter, and lots of fun, read Victoria Alexander." –Stephanie Laurens, New York Times bestselling author