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Treasured Vows (Harper Monogram Ser.)
Par Cathy Maxwell. 1996
An unconventional woman and her buttoned-up guardian find passion in this opposites attract Regency romance from a New York Times–bestselling…
author.“Whenever I’m asked which of my characters is my favorite, the answer always is Phadra Abbott. I love her scarves, her toe rings, and her desire to live life to its fullest.” —Cathy MaxwellAs stubborn as she is beautiful, Phadra Abbott will not be deterred when she sets her mind on something. The headstrong heiress has decided to track down her spendthrift explorer father—and nothing is going to stand in her way . . . not even her handsome, but oh, so stuffy guardian Grant Morgan.Though strong and level-headed, Grant has watched his well-ordered life go disastrously awry since he first tried to arrange the irrepressible Miss Abbott’s future. And now he has no choice but to accompany Phadra on her latest misadventure—for it’s not only his sworn duty that compels him, but a raging, newly born desire to hold his maddening, enchanting adversary in his arms . . . and love her for all time.What the Duke Desires (The Billingham Bastards Series #1)
Par Jenna Petersen. 2009
In What the Duke Desires, Jenna Petersen launches the first installment in her passionate new romance series about the illegitimate…
sons of a notorious duke brought together by love and deception. The Duke of Billingham must find a proper wife and continue his family’s exalted name—but the woman he desires may be the most unsuitable bride of all . . .Tempt the Devil
Par Anna Campbell. 2009
Any man in London would worship her. Yet Olivia is, quite frankly, bored of them all. Despite her many dalliances,…
she's never felt true passion, never longed for any lover's touch . . . until Julian, London's most notoriously wanton rake, decided to make her his mistress.From the moment he first saw her, Julian knew he must possess her. And when he discovers her greatest secret, a scandal that could ruin her reputation and end her career, he knows just the way to use this damaging information to his most delightful advantage. He offers Olivia a deal with the devil: he'll keep her secret . . . if she allows him the chance to show her true ecstasy.But Olivia must be careful, for Julian has a secret of his own: he will not rest until she is completely, shamelessly his.Some Like It Wicked (Kincaid Highlands #1)
Par Teresa Medeiros. 2008
Some like it dangerous . . .Highland beauty Catriona Kincaid cares nothing for propriety—or even her own safety—when she storms…
the grounds of Newgate Prison. Determined to return to Scotland and restore her clan's honor, she seeks the help of Sir Simon Wescott, a disgraced nobleman and notorious rogue. She is prepared to offer him both wealth and freedom, but she never dreams the wicked rake will be bold enough to demand a far more sensual prize.Some like it seductive . . .Simon is shocked to discover the tomboy he met long ago has blossomed into a headstrong temptress. Although he's sworn off his dreams of becoming a hero, he can't resist playing knight errant to Catriona's damsel in distress. Both adventure and peril await them at her Highland home, where they will risk their lives to vanquish her enemies . . . and risk their hearts to discover a passion beyond their wildest dreams.Secrets of a Scandalous Bride (Widows Club #4)
Par Sophia Nash. 2010
Her first secret: She is not a widow.Elizabeth Ashburton has never even married, and at this rate, she never will.…
But pretending to be a bereaved young wife was the only way she could escape her horrid fate—being forced to marry the man who destroyed her father.Her second secret: She is not a prim young lady.Her third secret: She's willing to risk all.Elizabeth knows she is playing a dangerous game, for her dreaded suitor will not give her up without a fight. Now she needs Rowland more than ever—to rescue her from a life of desperation, to drive her wild with desire, and to make her his scandalous bride.The Wild Marquis (The Burgundy Club #1)
Par Miranda Neville Miranda Neville. 2010
The Marquis of Chase is not a reputable man.He is notorious for his wretched morals and is never received in…
respectable houses. The ladies of the ton would never allow him in their drawing rooms . . . though they were more than willing to welcome him into their bedchambers. Ejected from his father's house at the age of sixteen, he now lives a life of wanton pleasure. So what could the Marquis of Chase possibly want with Juliana Merton, a lovely, perfectly upstanding shopkeeper with a mysterious past? A moment's indiscretion?A night's passion? Or a lifetime of love?Even the wildest rakes have their weaknesses . . .So In Love: Book Five Of The Highland Lords (The Highland Lords #5)
Par Karen Ranney. 2004
Karen Ranney brings us another emotionally intense and passionate story in the fifth book of the nationally bestselling Highland Lord…
series, in which Douglas MacRae must overcome a dark betrayal in order to regain a love once lost.The Irresistible MacRae: Book Three Of The Highland Lords (The Highland Lords #3)
Par Karen Ranney. 2002
To avoid a scandal that would devastate her family, Riona McKinsey has agreed to marry the wrong man -- though…
the one she yearns for is James MacRae. Had she not been maneuvered into a compromising position by a man of Edinburgh -- who covets her family's wealth more than Riona's love -- the dutiful Highland miss could have followed her heart into MacRae's strong and loving arms. But alas, it is not to be.A man of the wild, tempest-tossed ocean, James MacRae never dreamed he'd find his greatest temptation on land. Yet from the instant the dashing adventurer first gazed deeply into Riona's haunting gray eyes, he knew there was no lass in all of Scotland he'd ever want more. The matchless lady is betrothed to another -- and unwilling to break off her engagement or share the reason why she will marry her intended. But how can MacRae ignore the passion that burns like fire inside, drawing him relentlessly toward a love that could ruin them both?The MacLean Groom: Highland Lairds Trilogy (The Highland Lairds Trilogy #1)
Par Kathleen Harrington. 1999
Bold men of power, pride and passionate hearts in a beautiful, troubled land . . . Highland LairdsMarried by DecreeHe…
is her family's ancient foe, but never has Lady Joanna Macdonald seen a man she wants more. Still, she hides from Rory MacLean—the dashing lairs whom King James has ordered her to marry—hoping to save her family's honor. For the pretty young lass knows that once she is wed, her trembling passion will be a difficult secret to keep hidden from her determined bridegroom.Bound by DesireFor Rory MacLean, this marriage was merely a means to secure his fortune. But when he finally sets eyes upon his heiress bride, Rory is enraptured, and determined to have her, body and soul. But first the rugged Highlands warrior has to the spirited, innocent beauty desire the man she has been taught all her life to hate. And by slow and sinful seduction, Rory MacLean will show sweet Joanna that he is truly the husband her heart is destined for.Swept Away By a Kiss (Rogues of the Sea #1)
Par Katharine Ashe. 2010
“A breathtaking romance filled with sensuality and driven by a brisk and thrilling plot…. Katharine Ashe writes with eloquence and…
power—what a compelling read!”—New York Timesbestselling author Lisa Kleypas“You’ll be swept away.”—New York Timesbestselling author Sabrina JeffriesAn absolutely amazing debut novel from Katharine Ashe, an exceptional new voice in historical romance, Swept Away by a Kiss is the first book in an exciting new series—the story of a society jade who thinks she’s done it all until she meets the devil himself. Piracy, intrigue, rogue lords with a dangerous secret…can love unmask the Masters of Masquerade? Read Swept Away by a Kiss and find out!Twice the Temptation (Samantha Jellicoe Series #4)
Par Suzanne Enoch. 2007
Two unforgettable tales. One dazzling diamond!Summer 1814 . . . When Evangeline Munroe inherits the exquisite but supposedly cursed Nightshade…
Diamond, she considers it a bit of good fortune. Then she literally runs into Connoll Addison, Marquis of Rawley, the most sought after bachelor amongst the ton. Surely her immediate attraction to the rogue is bad luck. Could the diamond be more dangerous than she ever imagined?Present . . . Samantha Jellicoe thinks it's good luck that has her—a reformed cat burglar—providing security for a museum exhibit. Then she discovers the Nightshade Diamond, with an accompanying note that says the thing is cursed. Cursed indeed! How else to explain Scotland Yard breathing down her neck, the appearance of an ex-boyfriend, and her lover Rick Addison suddenly testing the boundaries of their relationship? She needs to unload the gem and soon, or shemay lose her dreams forever.Three Times a Bride
Par Catherine Anderson, Loretta Chase, Samantha James. 2010
A delightful anthology of love and matrimony, Three Times a Bride features breathtaking classic novellas from three of the brightest…
stars in romance: USA Today and New York Times bestsellers Catherine Anderson, Loretta Chase, and Samantha James. Sizzling, heart-soaring tales of passion and desire, jealousy and revenge, love and, of course, marriage, Three Times a Bride is a celebration of that most unique and wondrous event…and of the wedding night that follows!Wild and Wicked in Scotland (The Charmed and Dangerous Series #1)
Par Melody Thomas. 2007
Running wild . . .When Cassandra Sheridan agreed to an arranged marriage to the Earl of Hampstead, she never dreamed…
the cad wouldn't even bother to appear for their betrothal ball. It seems her intended cares more for gallivanting than meeting his bride-to-be! So Cassie decides to enjoy an adventure of her own and sets out across Scotland…and meets a dashing stranger who has elevated dueling and deception to an art form.A dedicated spy on a mission, the Earl of Hampstead has more on his mind than a silly party. Now fate has thrown him together with a vivacious lady whom he must protect from harm, and whose sensuous beauty is proving most distracting. Worse still, Devlyn is horrified to discover she's the very woman he's engaged to marry!With their lives and reputations in equal peril, do they dare surrender to their irresistible desires?She's No Princess (The Guilty Series #4)
Par Laura Lee Guhrke. 2006
A diplomat is tasked with finding a husband for the king’s illegitimate daughter in this Regency romance by a New…
York Times–bestselling author.The illegitimate daughter of a prince and a notorious courtesan, Lucia has been confined to schools and convents for most of her life. But that hasn’t stopped her from causing one scandal after another. Exasperated, her royal father decides that his exquisite hellion of a daughter must be married immediately. And Sir Ian Moore, Britain’s most proper diplomat, is the perfect man to choose her a groom.Diplomacy, not matchmaker, is Ian’s forte, but he vows to get Lucia married off as soon as possible so that he may return to his real duties. Yet, despite an abundance of very eager, worthwhile candidates, none is a match for Lucia’s spirit and fire. And the more time Ian spends with the infuriating beauty, the more reluctant he is to marry her off. Could it be that he has already found Lucia the perfect husband...and it is Ian himself?Praise for She’s No Princess“She’s No Princess is a passionate bottle of wits and wills!” —Jane FeatherThe Proposition
Par Judith Ivory. 1999
“Through skillful writing, Ivory captures the subtle sensual pleasures of her colorful characters, creating a sexy variation on My Fair…
Lady.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)No man, gentleman or otherwise, has ever looked at Lady Edwina Bollash the way the brash, handsome man standing before her is doing now. Edwina has accepted the challenge to transform incorrigible Mick Tremore into a gentleman in just six weeks. And although the linguist is sure she can rise to the task, she isn’t at all certain she won’t swoon under his frankly sensuous gaze before her job is done.Mick has lived outside of London society long enough to know that appearances can be deceiving. Edwina might look all buttoned up—the perfect English lady—but there is unleashed passion existing just below her placid facade (not to mention a great pair of legs!). And as she prepares him to take his place in society, Mick prepares Edwina to take her place in his heart . . . and in his bed.“Well-done protagonists who become more endearing with each chapter; several memorable secondary characters, including a ferret named Freddie; and shimmering sexual tension and page-singeing love scenes recommend this beautifully written romance, which gently but effectively points out some of the inequities women faced during the late Victorian era.” —Library Journal“A textbook example of how to generate sexual tension . . . The ending is the perfect touch to this wonderful fairy-tale of a book.” —All About RomanceTo Love a Scottish Lord: Book Four Of The Highland Lords (The Highland Lords #4)
Par Karen Ranney. 2003
A Lord Not Meant to MarryHamish MacRae, a changed man, returned to his beloved Scotland intending to turn his back…
on the world. The proud, brooding lord wants nothing more than to be left alone, but an unwanted visitor to his lonely castle has defied his wishes. While it is true that this healer, Mary Gilly, is a beauty beyond compare, it will take more than her miraculous potions to soothe his wounded spirit. But Mary's tender heart is slowly melting Hamish's frozen one . . . awakening a burning need to keep her with him -- forever.A Lady Who Dares Not LoveNever before has Mary felt such an attraction to a man! The mysterious Hamish MacRae is strong and commanding, with a face and form so handsome it makes Mary tremble with wanting him. Already shadowy forces are coming closer, heartless whispers and cruel rumors abound, and it will take a love more pure and powerful than any other to divine the truth -- and promise a future neither had dreamed possible.The Rogue Prince (Regency Flings #3)
Par Margo Maguire. 2010
“Margo Maguire writes fast-paced, poignant adventures that’ll keep you turning the pages.—USA Today Bestselling Author Lorraine Heath Once imprisoned for a…
crime he didn’t commit, a man disguised as a wealthy prince re-emerges in London society intent on revenge in Margo Maguire’s stunning romantic blockbuster The Rogue Prince. After just a few pages readers will well understand why Romantic Times says, “Fast-paced adventure tinged with poignancy that stirs the blood is a Maguire hallmark.” If you love the breathtaking, emotionally rich historical romance of Liz Carlyle and Julia London, Margo Maguire’s The Rogue Prince is certain to get your heart racing.Wicked Delights of a Bridal Bed (Byrons of Braebourne #5)
Par Tracy Anne Warren. 2010
A seductive rake gets a second chance with the woman he desires in this steamy Regency romance by a New…
York Times–bestselling author.To her surprise, Lady Mallory Byron finds herself walking down the aisle with the last man she ever expected to ask for her hand . . .Everyone knows the Byron brothers are “mad, bad, and dangerous.” Now their sister shockingly discovers she’s the newest talk of the Ton when she marries the scandalous Earl of Gresham. Faced with a tragic loss, she’d sought comfort from him as a family friend. But soon consolation turned to passion, scandal—and a wedding! In the bridal bed, she finds pleasure beyond her wildest dreams. But can nights of wicked delight change friendship into true love?Charming rakehell Adam, Earl of Gresham, has secretly loved Mallory for years. He lost her once to another man, but now he has a second chance to win her love—and plans to do so by any means necessary. Will Mallory’s heart give him what he so dearly desires? Or is the past too much to overcome?The Scottish Companion (Avon Romantic Treasure)
Par Karen Ranney. 2007
Till Next We Meet
Par Karen Ranney. 2005
In a departure from her nationally bestselling Highland Lord series, Karen Ranney brings us another emotionally intense and passionate story…
that will speak to her fans.When Adam Moncrief, Colonel of the Highland Scots Fusiliers, agrees to write a letter to Catherine Dunnan, one of his officers' wives, a forbidden correspondence develops and he soon becomes fascinated with her even though Catherine thinks the letters come from her husband, Harry Dunnan. Although Adam stops writing after Harry is killed, a year after his last letter he still can't forget her.Then when he unexpectedly inherits the title of the Duke of Lymond, Adam decides the timing is perfect to pay a visit to the now single and available Catherine.What he finds, however, is not the charming, spunky woman he knew from her letters, but a woman stricken by grief, drugged by laudanum and in fear for her life. In order to protect her, Adam marries Catherine, hoping that despite her seemingly fragile state, he will once again discover the woman he fell in love with.