Историческая литература
Различные книги в жанре Историческая литератураThe Bride Ship
A ship full of women could only cause trouble!Of that Governor Sir Robert Kerr was certain, just by considering their chaperon! Though a widow, Mrs. Jocelyn Finch was young, vivacious and utterly determined to have her own way–especially with him!Challenging the governor of Halifax, Nova Scotia, to a duel was obviously a poor way to introduce herself. But when Sir Robert accused Jocelyn and her charges of something, well, less ladylike than husband-hunting, what else could she do? Besides, someone had to show this straitlaced, yet gloriously compelling figure of a man that there was more to life than doing one's duty!
The Alchemist's Daughter
THE QUEST FOR SECRETS HAD DESTROYED ONE MAN SHE LOVED. HER HEART COULD NOT BEAR TO LOSE ANOTHER.Isidora Binte Deogel had lost her father to alchemy, only to see Sir Lucien de Griswold willingly tread the same dangerous path. And now a cruel irony had made him her soul's desire and her the agent of his doom!THE NEED FOR ATONEMENT HAD DRIVEN LUCIEN DE GRISWOLD TO FORSAKE ANY CHANCE AT LOVE.But did Providence have a different fate in store for him? He looked upon Isidora and saw not the daughter of his loremaster nor the guardian of great mysteries, but the only woman who could transform the leaden pain in his heart into golden joy!
The Adventurous Bride
A proper lady…and an improper lord!Lady Mary Farren is a sensible, practical country girl. But on her long-awaited Grand Tour, she's determined to find adventure. She's thrilled when the chance purchase of an unusual painting draws her into a mystery…and brings her to the attention of a handsome stranger!Lord Fitzgerald thought she was just another pampered British miss–until he was confronted by her keen intelligence. Knowing full well that an impoverished Irish peer was no match for a duke's daughter, John still couldn't tear himself away from the ravishing Lady Mary…or the painting, said to hold clues to a fortune in gold.Grand Passion on the Grand Tour!
Reforming the Rake
"THIS ISN'T YOUR FIRST SEASON, IS IT, DEAR?"«NO. BUT IT SHALL BE MY LAST!»Beatrice Sinclair prayed that her bold declaration would prove true. After so many fruitless years on the ton's marriage mart, life on the shelf seemed the more appealing prospect. At least as an avowed spinster, she wouldn't be bound by the silliness women went through to catch even the dullest of husbands!Still, secretly, she yearned for romance–bone-melting, scandalous romance. If truth be told, what she really wanted–even if only for one mad, family-shocking moment–was a rake. And Charles Summerson, Marquis of Pelham, tall, dark and notorious, seemed only too happy to oblige!
Rake's Wager
The Rake's ReformCassia Penny runs a fashionable gaming house in Regency London. Her inspired style has always set the fashion…which is just the sort of talent Richard Blackley needs.Blackley is a self-made millionaire, determined to establish himself as a proper London gentleman. When Cassia loses a wager, he collects by demanding her services to refurbish his decrepit estate–but finds her beauty the most gracious adornment his home could have.Now, as she transforms the old house, she transforms Richard, as well. The unlikely pair are drawn together–until an old secret from Richard's past reappears. Will it tear them apart…or unite them forever?
Chained to the Barbarian
Indulge your fantasies of delicious Regency Rakes, fierce Viking warriors and rugged Highlanders. Be swept away into a world of intense passion, lavish settings and romance that burns brightly through the centuriesHER WARRIOR SLAVE Bound in chains, enslaved barbarian Sir William Bradfer stands proud in the Constantinople slave market. As a warrior, he’s trained in the art of survival. Lady-in-waiting Anna of Heraklea is betrothed to be married – against her will.Catching sight of the magnificent William, she finds a rebellious half-plan forming in her mind. Anna can offer this captured knight freedom in return for his hand in marriage! Palace Brides Beauties of Byzantium – claimed by warriors!
Miss Cameron's Fall from Grace
‘WELCOME TO OUR HOUSE OF PLEASURE, MISS CAMERON.’In a seedy tavern in the backstreets of London a case of mistaken identity leads respectable Miss Delphine Cameron to be unwittingly ravished by a devilish colonel: Lord Stephen Fitzwaring. Now she’s had a taste of lovemaking, and against her better judgement she craves it again…But the Colonel has ruined her honour, and there is only one way they can avoid a scandal: Delphine must marry her dark-eyed seducer! Now Delphine must decide between a life of chastity…or succumbing to her husband’s irresistible temptation…
The Rake's Revenge
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!
The Property of a Gentleman
SHE WAS NO MAN'S PROPERTY!To the dismay of his daughter Eve, Lord Somerville bequeathed his property to his business partner, Marcus Fitzalan. However, Marcus will only inherit it on one condition–he must marry Eve. Eve can hardly believe her father has sold her into the arms of a man she despises, a man who ruined her reputation three years ago! But the attraction between Eve and Marcus cannot be denied, and soon Marcus convinces Eve to agree to a marriage of convenience for the sake of the inheritance. Will their marriage-in-name-only ever blossom to one of love?
The Pirate's Daughter
She's Everything He Despises–And Desires…When Captain Stuart Marston meets, woos and then marries Cassandra Everson in Barbados, he is unaware of her real identity. And then the truth is revealed–she is none other than the daughter of his enemy, a notorious pirate who has terrorized the seas.Cassandra is unable to understand why her once passionate husband can no longer bear to be near her. When they're forced to spend days–and nights–together, it's more than obvious that Stuart still desires her. If only she can make him see that she's still the loving, steadfast woman he first lost his heart to….