Carole Mortimer
Список книг автора Carole MortimerThe Lady Confesses
A SCANDALOUS SECRET! Having run away from home to avoid an unwanted betrothal, Lady Elizabeth Copeland must keep her disguise as an elderly lady’s companion at all times. Even when she’s called upon to nurse the lady’s nephew – who rather infuriatingly happens to be the most incredible-looking man she’s ever seen…Elizabeth yearns to break out of Betsy’s drab dresses to reveal that she’s of the same blue blood as the rakish Nathaniel. But she must not! Unless Nathaniel gets under her guard, and elicits a confession… The Copeland Sisters Flouting convention, flirting with danger…
The Lady Forfeits
COUNTESS UNDER DURESS! Lady Diana Copeland has hot-footed it to London to tell her new guardian, Lord Faulkner, exactly what she thinks of his outrageous marriage demands! Well, with her two flighty sisters having run off, no one else is going to do it… Surely this magnificent man with a naughty glint in his eye can’t be the pompous old fool she was expecting?Inhaling deeply, Diana fights not to get lost in the depths of Lord Faulkner’s intoxicating gaze… Or to make the worst forfeit – by agreeing to be the Lord’s new Countess! The Copeland Sisters Flouting convention, flirting with danger…
The Lady Gambles
GENTLEMEN, SINGING FOR YOUR PLEASURE TONIGHT – MISS CARO MORTON!Her heart pounding beneath the bright lights of London’s most fashionable gambling club, Lady Caroline Copeland nervously steps out from behind the curtain… Eyes scanning the crowd, she’s drawn to a devilish-looking gentleman glowering at her from the back of the room.The intensity of his gaze burns through her disguise, making her throat dry, her cheeks pink. Caro’s gambled her reputation to be here, and can’t risk letting anyone close enough to expose her secret – no matter how much her body craves to give in…The Copeland Sisters Flouting convention, flirting with danger…
His Very Personal Assistant
When Kit was hired as personal assistant to Marcus Maitland, she was ready to resist him – if her sensible suits, glasses and severe hairstyle didn't do it, then her cool, untouchable manner would. However, during a working weekend away, Marcus started getting very personal with his assistant.Without her glasses and prim clothes, Kit felt naked – which suited Marcus just fine!
Convenient Wife, Pleasured Lady
Daniel Wycliffe, Earl of Stanford, expected Alice Fortesque to be an obedient and biddable wife, not the vivacious beauty demanding he woo her before sharing his bed! Daniel has no intention on falling for his convenient bride, but he needs to produce an heir soon in order to secure his inheritance. He's certain that she won't be able to resist his seductive charms for long. . . but with Alice determined to accept nothing less than Daniel's love and respect, will he be the one to surrender first?
Some Like it Scandalous
London, 1817"You are suggesting that, now our year of mourning for our husbands has come to an end, we should all take at least one lover?" Sophia Rowlands, the widowed Duchess of Clayborne, is shocked by her friend's daring proposition—but is even more astounded when Dante Carfax, Earl of Sherbourne, offers to do the honor!He may be rakishly handsome and undeniably arousing, but he's also four years her junior and they've been at odds ever since he stole a kiss from her ten years ago.As a young man, Dante had taken one look at the beautiful Sophia and desired her more than any other woman before—or since. After years of longing, he's determined to claim her at last. But can he convince Sophia to risk scandal and surrender to their passion?
Not Just a Seduction
London, 1817.The Earl of Chambourne’s scandalous reputation has been well-earned, but he has never forgotten the only woman he has ever loved—nor forgiven her for marrying another man while he was off fighting in France.When Christian discovers she is a widow, he hungers to possess her once again—as his mistress. Lady Sylviana Moorland, Countess of Ampthill, knows it is only a matter of time before she comes face to face with Christian again.No longer an innocent, she sees no reason not to take the sensual pleasure he offers. But can Sylvie resist falling for the seductive rake?
Some Like to Shock
‘SURELY A LADY AS…DARING AS YOU CANNOT BE FEELING NERVOUS AT THE IDEA OF TRAVELLING ALONE WITH ME, GENEVIEVE…?’ Genevieve Forster, widowed Duchess of Woollerton, knows only too well the need for bravado. After a miserable marriage she’s wary, but deep down yearns to pursue temptation… With his air of danger and elusiveness it’s little wonder that Lord Benedict Lucas is known to his close friends and enemies alike simply as Lucifer.Shocking the straitlaced Ton holds no fear for him. And the pleasure will be all his as he skilfully uncovers Genevieve’s outrageous side!Daring Duchesses They’ll scandalise the Ton
Some Like It Wicked
DEVIL BY NAME… Rupert Stirling, Duke of Stratton, has long since acquired the nickname Devil. And with outrageous exploits both in and out of ladies’ bedchambers, my, has he earned it! Risqué behaviour is beyond Pandora Maybury, widowed Duchess of Wyndwood – although with her dark secret she’s far too well acquainted with being the subject of ribald gossip for her liking.If only the Ton knew just how innocent she really was…including Rupert who, after rescuing her from a compromising situation, seems intent on wickedly compromising her himself! Daring Duchesses They’ll scandalise the Ton
Not Just a Wallflower
Enigmatic beauty Ellie Rosewood is the talk of the ton. Her appointed guardian, Justin, Duke of Royston, has one job – to find Miss Rosewood a husband. But confirmed rake Justin wants Ellie all for himself!With her coming out a huge success, Ellie is overwhelmed by the attention of London’s most eligible bachelors. She finds an unexpected haven in the company of the arrogant Justin, and he begins to discover there is more to this unworldly wallflower than first appears…