Cheryl Bolen crée des romances historiques qui transportent les lecteurs dans des époques révolues, en se concentrant sur des décors méticuleusement documentés et des personnages captivants. Ses récits explorent souvent les dynamiques sociales complexes et les intrigues romantiques du passé. Avec un sens aigu de l'atmosphère d'époque et des intrigues prenantes, elle a su cultiver un lectorat dévoué. La capacité de Bolen à tisser des histoires d'amour captivantes avec le contexte historique en fait une voix distinguée dans le genre de la romance historique.
For the past decade Harry, the Earl of Wycliff, has worked feverishly to reclaim all that his father had lost. Only one item remains elusive: the Gainsborough portrait of his beloved mother. And the impossibly young, stunningly beautiful widow Louisa Phillips holds the key to finding it. If only he can persuade her to help him . . .
The Beauty and the Scholar... Certain the "smart" Steffington twin is the person who can help her recover her late husband's nearly priceless stolen Chaucer manuscript, Catherine Bexley tearfully persuades the scholar to assist her. A deal is struck. She's particularly pleased that the Doctor of Letters is not interested in seducing her because she's finished with men (owing to her late husband's multitude of unfortunate alliances with... doxies). Regaining the manuscript and its subsequent sale will give her independence to ensure she never has to marry again. Once he learns the poor, delicate widow is in danger of losing her heavily mortgaged home if they cannot find the valuable hologram, Dr. Melvin Steffington vows to do everything in his power to restore the rare Canterbury Tales to her. It's obvious the pretty little thing needs a man to help her. Not normally the twin to take note of pretty little things, Melvin can't help but to observe that Mrs. Bexley's physical appearance is much like the beauties so admired by his twin brother. He hadn't counted on the fact he would have to pose as her husband as they race against the banker's ticking clock. He hadn't counted on the mysterious thief attempting to kill him. Most of all, he hadn't counted on how close he would become to the lovely widow or how the kissing of said widow would become the most pleasant experience in his entire seven and twenty years...
"To extricate himself from financial difficulties, John Beauclerc, the Earl of Finchley, concocts a scheme to marry a stranger who's answered his advertisement. He'll show his grandmother! That lady's withholding money until he can demonstrate more maturity and less scandalous behavior. At six and twenty, the last thing he wants is to settle down. He goes to the church at St. George's Hanover Square to wed Miss Margaret Ponsby of Windsor, send her on her way with £100, and continue to pursue wine, women and faro with his fun-seeking friends. After the ceremony, he realizes he's married the wrong woman. Miss Margaret Ponsby of Windsor obviously thought the wedding was to occur at St. George's Chapel in Windsor. Lady Margaret Ponsby was at St. George's in London. How can he extricate himself from this wretched marriage--a marriage over which his grandmother is ecstatic? If only Lady Margaret Ponsby weren't so shy. When the lanky young (though most disreputable) earl she's worshipped from afar for as long as she could remember asks her to move to the church's altar with him, she's powerless to decline. Even after a wedding ceremony begins, she still remains mute. She must be standing in for Lord Finchley's true bride. But once she realizes she really is married to Lord Finchley, she determines to do everything in her power to make this a dream marriage. Even if it means imitating her clever, talkative sister"--Author's web page
Texas Heroines in Peril Series Heat index: hot * * * The child she gave up for adoption eight years ago is missing, and Ava Simpson is convinced his life is in danger. Only one person can help her find the boy: Blake Tranowski, the birth father of the child. If only she can forge the courage to tell him of the existence of their son. . . The anger Blake felt toward Ava when she dumped him nine years ago can't touch the fury he experiences when she makes her shattering revelation. Even more shattering is Blake's discovery that the boy really has gone missing. Why hasn't the adoptive father contacted the police? How is the man involved with a Mexican drug cartel? Is their son even alive? As Blake and Ava race against the clock to find their son, others are intent on stopping them. Even if it means killing them.
Texas Heroines in Peril Series *** As speech writer to the Texas lieutenant governor, lovely Lacy Blair accidentally stumbles onto a high-level fraud involving state funds and masterminded by her boss. Since she can't risk snooping into the situation herself, she secretly consults with an FBI agent who agrees to help her investigate. Soon afterwards, she realizes she is being watched, and the FBI agent has been killed. Terrified for her own safety and hungry for justice, she flees. But where can she turn? Who can she trust? Her former lover, Mike Talamino, is the only person she could ever count on. But will he agree to help her? Can she endanger him, too?
Bereft of beauty as well as fortune, the exceedingly plain Miss Jane Featherstone has failed to attract any suitor during her three Seasons. Rather than be a burden to her brother and his obnoxious wife, Miss Featherstone vows to accept the first man who asks-even though she's always worshipped a lord who's far above her touch. . . Lord Slade must marry an heiress in order to honor the deathbed vow he made to his father, and he needs Miss Featherstone's help in wooing her beautiful cousin. After her initial anger, Miss Featherstone agrees to his scheme, telling him she's doing so because she admires his Parliamentary record of humanitarian legislation and his reverence for truth. But the more he's with the two cousins, the more attracted he becomes to Miss Featherstone. What's a man of his word to do? Break a vow to a beloved father-or follow his heart with Miss Featherstone?
A soldier grapples with the conflict between his deep love for his bride and his unwavering commitment to his country. As duty pulls him away, he faces emotional turmoil and the struggle to balance personal desires with national responsibilities. This poignant tale explores themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and the heart-wrenching choices that come with serving one's country.
The mystery unfolds as Lady Mary's traveling companion vanishes without a trace, leaving her in a precarious situation. Amidst skepticism from those around her, only one man is convinced of the companion's existence. This intriguing tale explores themes of belief, trust, and the quest for truth, as the characters navigate the complexities of their relationships and the unfolding enigma. The narrative promises suspense and emotional depth as Lady Mary seeks to uncover the truth behind the disappearance.
Amidst her doctoral research in Siddley Hall, Antonia Townley discovers the curator murdered, leading the police to suspect her due to her fingerprints on the knife and a joking email about wanting his job. As she navigates the investigation, Antonia must prove her innocence while uncovering the truth behind the curator's death, all set against the backdrop of England's grand Tudor history.
A young woman assumes a new identity while working for a charming earl, creating a tension-filled dynamic as she navigates her secret life. As her feelings for him deepen, the stakes rise, and she must balance her hidden past with the growing attraction. The story explores themes of deception, romance, and the struggle for self-identity in a world where secrets can lead to both danger and desire.