Lisa Kleypas Ordre des livres (chronologique)

Nowe wydanie czwartego tomu serii „Wallflowers” autorstwa amerykańskiej królowej romansu. Ojciec Daisy Bowman ma już dosyć: jego córka miała trzy sezony, żeby znaleźć sobie męża, i dotąd jej się nie udało. Senior rodu stawia dziewczynie ultimatum: albo wybierze kogoś do końca trwającego cyklu towarzyskiego, albo on zmusi ją do poślubienia swojego protegowanego – bezwzględnego, ponurego Matthew Swifta. Daisy nie zamierza się poddać; by uniknąć zaaranżowanego przez rodzica małżeństwa, postanawia wyjść za pierwszego lepszego kandydata. Na drodze dziewczyny staje jednak Matthew i zmysłowy ogień, który wybucha między nimi bez ostrzeżenia w trakcie spotkania po latach. Z czasem dziewczyna zaczyna zdawać sobie sprawę, że to Swift może okazać się mężczyzną jej snów. Tylko czy panna Bowman będzie skłonna się do tego przyznać? W końcu Daisy postanawia ulec rodzącym się uczuciom. Jednak właśnie wtedy na jaw wychodzi skandaliczna tajemnica, która może zniszczyć zarówno Matthew Swifta, jak i łączącą ich więź… Lisa Kleypas(ur. 1964) – amerykańska pisarka, której romanse stały się bestsellerami na całym świecie. Tworzy opowieści historyczne i współczesne, a grono ich wiernych czytelniczek powiększa się z każdą nową książką. Mieszka w stanie Waszyngton wraz z mężem i dwójką dzieci.

Nowe wydanie piątego tomu serii „Wallflowers” autorstwa amerykańskiej królowej romansu. Nadchodzą Święta Bożego Narodzenia. Z Ameryki do Londynu przybywa przystojny Rafe Bowman. Mężczyzna ma w stolicy Anglii spotkać się z Natalie Blanford, uroczą, grzeczną córką pary brytyjskich arystokratów, którą mógłby poślubić… Mógłby, bo na przeszkodzie stoją jego szokujące maniery i reputacja hulaki. Rafe zostaje zmuszony do odbycia przyspieszonego kursu reguł londyńskiego życia. Zdobycie ręki pięknej panny okazuje się jednak dużo trudniejsze, niż przypuszczał. Mężczyzna przyzwyczajony do dostawania wszystkiego, czego pragnie, musi dać się okiełznać… co okazuje się szczególnie trudne, gdy na jego drodze staje niezwykła Hannah Appleton, kuzynka potencjalnej narzeczonej. Lisa Kleypas (ur. 1964) – amerykańska pisarka, której romanse stały się bestsellerami na całym świecie. Tworzy opowieści historyczne i współczesne, a grono ich wiernych czytelniczek powiększa się z każdą nową książką. Mieszka w stanie Waszyngton wraz z mężem i dwójką dzieci.

Nowe wydanie trzeciego tomu serii „Wallflowers” autorstwa amerykańskiej królowej romansu. Evangeline Jenner będzie bogata – po śmierci ojca ma odziedziczyć wielki majątek, na który jednak czyhają jej bezwzględni krewni. Zdesperowana młoda kobieta postanawia zaproponować małżeństwo i fortunę Sebastianowi St. Vincentowi – największemu londyńskiemu hulace – w zamian prosząc o zapewnienie jej bezpieczeństwa. Pomysł może wydawać się koszmarny – reputacja arystokraty jest tak fatalna, że nawet najkrótsze spotkanie z nim może narazić na szwank dobre imię każdej szanującej się panny. Jednakże przyciąganie między nimi wydaje się wynagradzać wszelkie różnice charakteru. Nieufna Evangeline ma dla przyszłego męża jeden warunek: przez pierwsze trzy miesiące po ślubie Sebastian nie będzie miał wstępu do jej łoża. Pożądanie między partnerami rośnie z każdą chwilą, a mężczyzna coraz bardziej zaczyna doceniać siłę ukrytą w głębi duszy jego nowo poślubionej żony. Evangeline zaczyna jednak grozić niebezpieczeństwo ze strony wrogów z przeszłości. Czy Sebastianowi uda się ją ochronić? Lisa Kleypas (ur. 1964) – amerykańska pisarka, której romanse stały się bestsellerami na całym świecie. Tworzy opowieści historyczne i współczesne, a grono ich wiernych czytelniczek powiększa się z każdą nową książką. Mieszka w stanie Waszyngton wraz z mężem i dwójką dzieci.

Die Wallflowers: Gegen alle Widerstände machen sie die besten Partien der Saison. Annabelle Peyton ist schön, stolz und klug – aber verarmt. Nur eine vorteilhafte Ehe kann sie und ihre Familie noch retten. Doch die adligen Junggesellen Londons meiden eine Lady ohne Vermögen. Einzig Simon Hunt, ein schwerreicher, ungehobelter, wenn auch äußerst attraktiver Geschäftsmann, hat ein Auge auf sie geworfen. Und er macht kein Geheimnis aus seinen unlauteren Absichten. Als Annabelle auf einem Ball drei weitere Mauerblümchen – Lillian, Daisy und Evie – kennenlernt, scheint sich ihr Schicksal zu wenden. Die vier jungen Frauen beschließen, einander bei der Suche nach vermögenden Ehemännern zu helfen. Als Erstes verschaffen sie Annabelle eine Einladung zum Fest der Saison. Unter den Gästen allerdings auch: Simon Hunt. Dieser Titel ist bereits auf Deutsch unter dem Titel »Geheimnisse einer Sommernacht« erschienen.

In WALLFLOWER CHRISTMAS, Rafe Bowman comes to London for an arranged marriage with the perfect aristocratic bride. But before the courtship can begin, Rafe needs to learn the rules of London society. And when four former Wallflowers try to make him into a gentleman, their plans go wildly astray. Winning a bride turns out to be more complicated than Rafe Bowman anticipated as Christmas works in the most unexpected ways ... and changes the most cynical hearts. In MINE TIL MIDNIGHT, Amelia Hathaway is the oldest of four sisters and has only one brother to drive her mad. They live a genteel but impoverished life until they come into an unexpected inheritance. Suddenly they have a title, a small fortune, and a ramshackle estate in Hampshire. But they're completely unprepared for an upper-class life. Amelia does her best to rein in her colorful and unmanageable siblings to match society's expectations. Until the mysterious, extremely wealthy half-Gypsy Cam Rohan appears. Cam wants to leave his civilized existence and return to his roots. The irresistible attraction between Amelia and the exotically handsome Cam poses a huge problem for both of them--their goals and lifestyles are incompatible. However, as Amelia deals with a multitude of problems, including trying to save her alcoholic brother Leo from ruin, she finds herself turning to Cam Rohan, whose friendship turns into a passion that neither of them can deny ..

New York Times bestseller Lisa Kleypas presents an enthralling romance between a widowed lady and a Scot on the run, with potential ties to a noble family. Lady Merritt Sterling, a strong-willed widow managing her late husband's shipping company, is aware that society is eager to catch her in a scandal, but she has thus far avoided one. Her plans are disrupted when she meets Keir MacRae, a rugged Scottish whisky distiller, and their undeniable attraction complicates everything. Keir arrives in London with two goals: to avoid falling for the captivating Lady Merritt and to stay alive. However, both objectives are quickly slipping away. Unbeknownst to him, someone is after his life due to his secret connection to one of England's most powerful families. As chaos ensues, Keir finds himself trusting only Merritt. Their passion ignites with an intensity that leaves Merritt yearning for a future with Keir, despite the looming danger. As threats close in, she is determined to protect the man she loves, even as she grapples with the possibility that he might be hiding dark secrets. Kleypas masterfully weaves humor and emotion, captivating readers with this tale of love and peril.

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas returns with the next dazzling romance in the Ravenels series. Rich and powerful railway magnate Tom Severin has everything in the world--except a wife. The woman he desires, the beautiful Lady Cassandra Ravenel, is the most desirable prize in the London marriage market. But even though Cassandra is intrigued by Severin's charisma and potent charm, she would never consider him as a husband. Her dream is to marry for love--the one thing he can never give her. An unexpected catastrophe, however, threatens to destroy Cassandra's reputation, and gives Severin the opportunity he's been waiting for. As always, Severin gets what he wants. The chase for her hand is over. But the chase for her heart is just beginning.

Although beautiful young widow Phoebe, Lady Clare, has never met West Ravenel, she knows one thing for certain: he’s a mean, rotten bully. Back in boarding school, he made her late husband’s life a misery, and she’ll never forgive him for it. But when Phoebe attends a family wedding, she encounters a dashing and impossibly charming stranger who sends a fire-and-ice jolt of attraction through her. And then he introduces himself...as none other than West Ravenel. West is a man with a tarnished past. No apologies, no excuses. However, from the moment he meets Phoebe, West is consumed by irresistible desire...not to mention the bitter awareness that a woman like her is far out of his reach. What West doesn’t bargain on is that Phoebe is no straitlaced aristocratic lady. She’s the daughter of a strong-willed wallflower who long ago eloped with Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent—the most devilishly wicked rake in England. Before long, Phoebe sets out to seduce the man who has awakened her fiery nature and shown her unimaginable pleasure. Will their overwhelming passion be enough to overcome the obstacles of the past? Only the devil’s daughter knows…

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas delivers a scintillating tale of an unconventional beauty who finds passion with the spy who can’t resist her A woman who defies her time Dr. Garrett Gibson, the only female physician in England, is as daring and independent as any man—why not take her pleasures like one? Yet she has never been tempted to embark on an affair, until now. Ethan Ransom, a former detective for Scotland Yard, is as gallant as he is secretive, a rumored assassin whose true loyalties are a mystery. For one exhilarating night, they give in to their potent attraction before becoming strangers again. A man who breaks every rule As a Ravenel by-blow spurned by his father, Ethan has little interest in polite society, yet he is captivated by the bold and beautiful Garrett. Despite their vow to resist each other after that sublime night, she is soon drawn into his most dangerous assignment yet. When the mission goes wrong, it will take all of Garrett’s skill and courage to save him. As they face the menace of a treacherous government plot, Ethan is willing to take any risk for the love of the most extraordinary woman he’s ever known.

Ostatnia część z bestsellerowego cyklu Wallflowers.Na święta Bożego Narodzenia do Londynu przybywa z Ameryki Rafe Bowman, by poznać pannę Natalie Blandford, piękną i dobrze wychowaną c�rkę lorda Blandforda. Dzięki swojej urodzie i imponującej sylwetce Rafe Bowman m�głby zdobyć serce i rękę każdej damy, ale przeszkadzają mu w tym jego szokujące amerykańskie maniery i reputacja hulaki. Zanim więc rozpocznie zaloty, Rafe musi nauczyć się reguł londyńskiego życia. Zdobycie panny okazuje się jednak o wiele trudniejsze, niż Rafe m�głby przypuszczać. A największa komplikacja nosi imię Hannah. Na szczęście cud Bożego Narodzenia działa na każdego i nawet największego cynika może zamienić w romantyka, a w najbardziej nieśmiałym sercu rozpalić płomień namiętności.Wielbicielki tw�rczości Lisy Kleypas z pewnością docenią wartką akcję tej powieści oraz błyskotliwe opisy uczuciowych rozterek i problem�w bohater�w. Publishers Weekly

Romance stars Lisa Kleypas, Lorraine Heath, Megan Frampton, and Vivienne Lorret prove in this collection of stories that love is the most magical during Christmas… "I Will" by Lisa Kleypas To be reinstated into his father’s will, Andrew, Lord Drake, must court a respectable woman-his friend’s spinster sister, Miss Caroline Hargreaves. After he blackmails Caroline into helping him, the charade begins-but is it really a charade once love takes hold of their hearts…? "Deck the Halls With Love" by Lorraine Heath Alistair Wakefield, the Marquess of Chetwyn, devastated Lady Meredith Hargreaves when he proposed to another. But when he becomes free to pursue her, it’s too late for she’s on her way to the altar….. As Christmas approaches, Chetwyn vows to lure Lady Meredith back into his arms. "No Groom at the Inn" by Megan Frampton James Archer detests his mother’s matchmaking ways. When ordered to attend a Christmastime house party filled with simpering maidens, he produces a fiancée-Lady Sophronia Bettesford. James and Sophronia pretend to be in love for one month. But their pact soon turns into love. "The Duke’s Christmas Wish" by Vivienne Lorret To the Duke of Vale, science solves everything-even marriage. When the impulsive Ivy Sutherland makes him question all of his data, he realizes that he’s overlooked a vital component in his search for the perfect match: love. Four previously published stories together for the first time.

Rhys Winterborne, ein reicher Bürger, strebt nach dem Respekt der Adelsgesellschaft und will die unerfahrene Lady Helen heiraten. Trotz des Standesunterschieds sucht sie ihn heimlich auf, was zu einem skandalösen Vorschlag führt: Wenn sie sich ihm hingibt, müssen sie heiraten. Eine unvergessliche Liebesgeschichte entfaltet sich.

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas combines the worlds of the Wallflowers with Marrying Winterborne in this irresistible story of how Sebastian's son Gabriel, Lord St. Vincent, meets his match in the eccentric and headstrong Lady Pandora.

A ruthless tycoon Savage ambition has brought common-born Rhys Winterborne vast wealth and success. In business and beyond, Rhys gets exactly what he wants. And from the moment he meets the shy, aristocratic Lady Helen Ravenel, he is determined to possess her. If he must take her virtue to ensure she marries him, so much the better . . . A sheltered beauty Helen has had little contact with the glittering, cynical world of London society. Yet Rhys's determined seduction awakens an intense mutual passion. Helen's gentle upbringing belies a stubborn conviction that only she can tame her unruly husband. As Rhys's enemies conspire against them, Helen must trust him with her darkest secret. The risks are unthinkable . . . the reward, a lifetime of incomparable bliss. And it all begins with . . . Marrying Mr. Winterborne

Wedding planner Avery Crosslin may be a rising star in Houston society, but she doesn't believe in love-- at least not for herself. When she meets wealthy bachelor Joe Travis and mistakes him for a wedding photographer, she has no intention of letting him sweep her off her feet. After a one night stand, Avery is determined to keep it from happening again. When she's hired to plan the wedding of the year complications start piling up fast, and soon Avery is putting her career on the line and risking everything.

Devon Ravenel, London's most charming rake, inherits an earldom, bringing unexpected responsibilities and surprises. His estate is burdened with debt, and the late earl's three innocent sisters still reside there, alongside the sharp-witted widow, Kathleen, Lady Trenear. Despite knowing better than to trust a scoundrel like Devon, Kathleen cannot resist the fiery attraction that ignites between them. From their first embrace, Devon is determined to possess her, while Kathleen grapples with the challenge of keeping her heart safe from the most dangerous man she’s ever known. This captivating novel marks the beginning of the Ravenel series by bestselling author Lisa Kleypas, appealing to fans of Sarah MacLean, Julia Quinn, and Eloisa James. Praised for its intricate and elegant crafting, the story delivers intense romance and unforgettable characters, all wrapped in sharp repartee and steamy sensuality. Readers will find themselves drawn into a delightful narrative that evokes the best elements of Kleypas's previous works, making this a compelling start to a new Victorian series. With insightful characterization and super-charged chemistry, it promises to leave fans giddy with delight at Kleypas's triumphant return to historical romance.

Nella Boston di fine Ottocento, Jason e Laura sono una coppia di sposini che dopo due mesi di matrimonio ancora non si conoscono veramente. Jason è innamorato di Laura da sempre, ma temendo che lei lo disprezzi per le sue umili origini irlandesi, non le ha mai dichiarato apertamente i suoi sentimenti. E ciò di certo non aiuta Laura, timida e innocente come una ragazzina, senza nessuna esperienza nell'arte della seduzione. Ma i due sapranno imparare molto l'uno dell'altra, affidandosi alla tenerezza e alla passione della loro intimità. Tra feste, gite in slitta, confidenze rubate e confronti sinceri, il legame tra Laura e Jason crescerà e si dimostrerà forte, saldo e... bollente.

The fourth novel in a new contemporary romance series by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas - Nora Roberts meets Marian Keyes.

Andrew, lord Drake, è un famigerato libertino che non ha nessuna intenzione di ravvedersi, almeno fin quando il padre, sul letto di morte, non lo disereda per la sua condotta scandalosa. Timoroso di perdere fondi e posizione sociale, Andrew architetta un audace piano per convincere il genitore che è cambiato: corteggerà la rispettabile zitella Caroline Hargreaves, una donna che fino a quel momento non aveva degnato neppure di uno sguardo e che lo disprezza profondamente. Ma ciò che nessuno dei due ha messo in conto è che le bugie a volte possono trasformarsi in veritàe che la passione può scoppiare quando meno lo si aspetta… Un romanzo coinvolgente, che trascinerà le lettrici nella Londra del 1833, dove ogni altezzoso contegno può essere perduto e ogni dissolutezza può trasformarsi in promessa d’amore.

The second novel in a brand-new contemporary romance series by NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Lisa Kleypas - Nora Roberts meets Marian Keyes.

The third novel in a brand-new contemporary series by NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author, Lisa Kleypas - Nora Roberts meets Marian Keyes

When strong and handsome Heath Rayne pulled Lucinda Caldwell from a winter river, he rescued her from an icy death. But soon he was plunging her into a torrid torrent of passion that this New England beauty had never suspected could claim her. Heath was unlike any other man Lucy had ever known: a dashing, mocking, sensuous Southerner who came as a stranger to Lucy's town-and stayed as he stripped away her last shreds of resistance to the demands of desire and the flaming fulfillment of love...

Keby to bolo možné, Daisy Bowmanová by strávila celý život čítaním. Jej otec má však o budúcnosti svojej dospelej dcéry celkom inú predstavu – ak si ihneď nenájde manžela, vydá ju za svojho zamestnanca Swifta Matthewa. No nádejný zať a šikovný obchodník Daisy nikdy nepriťahoval. Rozhodne sa preto vydať za hocikoho iného, len nie za Mathewa. Podarí sa jej odolať mužovi, ktorý po nej túži od okamihu, keď ju po prvý raz stretol? Voľné pokračovanie romancí Tajomstvá letnej noci, Vôňa jesene a Zimná láska čitateľky zavedie do viktoriánskeho Anglicka. Štyri mladé dámy, nerozlučné priateľky, sa v obave, že ostanú starými dievkami, znovu spoja, aby jedna druhej našli primeraného partnera.

First in a brand-new contemporary romance series by NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Lisa Kleypas

The next novel in the Hathaway series by NEW YORK TIMES bestselling historical romance author Lisa Kleypas.

Paid companion Catherine Marks is attracted to her employers' older brother, Leo Hathaway, despite their constant bickering, so she agrees to a marriage of convenience with him, but the secret she is hiding threatens them both.

Jack Travis is a macho Houston businessman - rich, tough and always in control. So when a beautiful young woman approaches his office carrying a baby that she claims is his, he's shaken more than he would ever let on. Stunned, Jack listens to Ella Varner as she explains that her sister recently gave birth and then abandoned her baby boy - and that enquiries have brought Ella to Jack's door. He virtually has a seizure when she asks him to do a paternity test. But ultimately, will a paternity test set things right? If Jack is the father, will he be the one to care for the baby? Would Ella be prepared to let him go? And if not? Ella can't bear to think of an answer...

The third book in bestselling author Lisa Kleypas' brand new Victorian series - the perfect moonlit love affair

It's Christmastime in London and Rafe Bowman has arrived from America for his arranged meeting with the very proper Natalie Blandford. But when four former Wallflowers try their hands at matchmaking, no one knows what will happen. Martin's Press.

The second book in bestselling author Lisa Kleypas' brand new Victorian trilogy

In this follow-up to her "New York Times"-bestselling novel "Sugar Daddy," Kleypas tells the story of what happens when Haven Travis tries to steer clear of gorgeous self-made millionaire--and family enemy--Hardy Cates. Martin's Press.

Lisa Kleypas has enthralled millions of readers with her powerfully seductive novels. Now she delivers a story featuring her most unforgettable characters yet....in Sugar Daddy SHE'S FROM THE WRONG SIDE OF THE TRACKS Liberty Jones has dreams and determination that will take her far away from Welcome, Texas---if she can keep her wild heart from ruling her mind. Hardy Cates sees Liberty as completely off-limits. His own ambitions are bigger than Welcome, and Liberty Jones is a complication he doesn't need. But something magical and potent draws them to each other, in a dangerous attraction that is stronger than both of them. HE'S THE ONE MAN SHE CAN'T HAVE When Hardy leaves town to pursue his plans, Liberty finds herself alone with a young sister to raise. Soon Liberty finds herself under the spell of a billionaire tycoon---a Sugar Daddy, one might say. But the relationship goes deeper than people think, and Liberty begins to discover secrets about her own family's past. WILL THEY FIND THEIR HEARTS' DESIRES OR WILL HEARTBREAK TEAR THEM APART? Two men. One woman. A choice that can make her or break her. A woman you'll root for every step of the way. A love story you'll never forget.

When an unexpected inheritance elevates her family to the ranks of the aristocracy, Amelia Hathaway discovers that tending to her younger sisters and wayward brother was easy compared to navigating the intricacies of the ton

Desperate to escape the clutches of her greedy relatives, heiress Evangeline Jenner makes a deal with Viscount St. Vincent to exchange her fortune for a marriage of convenience, only to discover the true nature of passion in his arms.

An unexpected desire. Quirky and fun-loving American heiress Daisy Bowman is the last unmarried Wallflower. Her exasperated father has informed her that if she can’t find a husband by the end of her third London season, she will be forced to marry a man she hates—the ruthless entrepreneur Matthew Swift.Daisy is horrified. A Bowman never admits defeat, so she decides to do whatever it takes to marry someone . . . anyone . . . other than Matthew. What she doesn’t count on, however, is Matthew’s unexpected charm, or the blazing sensuality that soon flares beyond both their control. And Daisy discovers that the man she has always hated just might turn out to be the man of her dreams.But when a scandalous secret is uncovered, it could destroy both Matthew and a love more passionate and irresistible than Daisy’s wildest fantasies.

Four young ladies enter London society with one necessary goal: they must use their feminine wit and wiles to find a husband. So they band together, and a daring husband-hunting scheme is born. It Happened at the Ball... Where beautiful but bold Lillian Bowman quickly learned that her independent American ways weren't entirely "the thing." And the most disapproving of all was insufferable, snobbish, and impossible Marcus, Lord Westcliff, London's most eligible aristocrat. It Happened in the Garden… When Marcus shockingly -- and dangerously–swept her into his arms. Lillian was overcome with a consuming passion for a man she didn't even like. Time stood still; it was as if no one else existed…thank goodness they weren't caught very nearly in the act! It Happened One Autumn... Marcus was a man in charge of his own emotions, a bedrock of stability. But with Lillian, every touch was exquisite torture, every kiss an enticement for more. Yet how could he consider taking a woman so blatantly unsuitable…as his bride?

Four young ladies enter London society with one common goal: they must use their feminine wit and wiles to find a husband.So a daring husband-hunting scheme is born. Annabelle Peyton, determined to save her family from disaster, decides to use her beauty and wit to tempt a suitable nobleman into making an offer of marriage. But Annabelle's most intriguing—and persistent—admirer, wealthy, powerful Simon Hunt, has made it clear that while he will introduce her to irresistible pleasure he will not offer marriage. Annabelle is determined to resist his unthinkable proposition . . . but it is impossible in the face of such skillful seduction. Her friends, looking to help, conspire to entice a more suitable gentleman to offer for Annabelle, for only then will she be safe from Simon—and her own longings. But on one summer night, Annabelle succumbs to Simon's passionate embrace and tempting kisses . . . and she discovers that love is the most dangerous game of all.

She gave him her innocence . . .Lady Aline Marsden was brought up for one reason: to make an advantageous marriage to a member of her own class. Instead, she willingly gave her innocence to John McKenna, a servant on her father's estate. Their passionate transgression was unforgivable -- John was sent away, and Aline was left to live in the countryside . . . an exile from London society . . .and he took her love. Now McKenna has made his fortune, and he has returned -- more boldly handsome and more mesmerizing than before. His ruthless plan is to take revenge on the woman who shattered his dreams of love. But the magic between them burns as bright as ever. And now he must decide whether to let vengeance take its toll . . . or risk everything for his first, and only, love.

Dear Avon Books,Where are my heroes? Whenever I'm reading a book by one of my favorite authors I find I'm falling for the wrong guy—not the hero, but the other man—and what I really want is for him to have his own story.Like Jake Linley, from Someone to Watch Over Me by Lisa Kleypas . . . that doctor could sit by my bedside if I ever got sick. And Ned Blydon in Splendid by Julia Quinn . . . he makes me want to learn to waltz! I never thought living in a drafty castle would be much fun until Simon of Ravenswood in Master of Desire by Kinley MacGregor came along.Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that these are my men—when do they get their stories?Sincerely,A Romance Fan___________________________________ Against All Odds by Lisa KleypasWhen eminently sensible Lydia Craven decides to marry for security rather than love, she doesn't calculate on the determination of devil-may-care doctor Jake Linley to rewrite the romantic formula. A Tale of Two Sisters by Julia QuinnDashing Ned Blydon is in a most unenviable predicament—he's engaged to one Thornton sister, while being secretly in love with the other. Midsummer's Knight by Kinley MacGregorWhen Simon of Ravenswood secretly answered Lady Kenna's letters in the name of a powerful earl, he was only being polite. Little did he know the lady would fall in love with the author and come between him, his best friend, and a solemn vow made long ago.

What is the price of love? Nick Gentry is reputed to be the most skillful lover in all England. Known for solving delicate situations, he is hired to seek out Miss Charlotte Howard. He believes his mission will be easily accomplished -- but that was before he met the lady in question. For instead of a willful female, he discovers one in desperate circumstances, hiding from a man who would destroy her very soul. So Nick shockingly offers her a very different kind of proposition -- one he has never offered before. He asks her to be his bride. And he knows that this will be much more than a union in name only. For he senses what Charlotte does not yet know -- that her appetite for sensuality matches his own. But what Nick learns surprises him. For while London's most notorious lover might claim Charlotte's body, he quickly discovers it will take much more than passion to win her love.

Why is Lady Sophia looking for a lover? And could she seduce the most marriageable man in London? Lady Sophia Sydney would do anything to ensnare the unattainable Sir Ross Cannon. Her goal - to rin his reputation and cause a scandal that would be the talk of all London. So she insinuates herself into his life by gaining his trust and living in his house. Every morning, her lush presence tempts him beyond all reason. She knows he is falling more in lov with her each day. But she never counted on falling in love with him. And she never dreamed he might very respectably ask for her hand in marriage.--Cover.

She stood at danger's threshold—then love beckoned her in. A prim, well-bred gentlewoman, Sara Fielding is a writer who puts pen to paper to create dreams. But now curiosity is luring her from the shelter of her country cottage into the dangerous world of Derek Craven—handsome, tough, and tenacious—and the most exciting man Sara has ever met.Derek rose from poverty to become the wealthy lord of London’s most exclusive gambling house. And now duty demands that he allow Sara Fielding to enter his perilous realm of ever-shifting fortunes—with her impeccable manners and her infuriating innocence. But there is a hidden strength and sensuality to the lady that captivates him beyond his better judgment. And in this world, where danger lurks behind every shadow, even a proper “mouse” can be transformed into a breathtaking enchantress—and a cynical gambler can be shaken to his core by the power of passion and the promise of love.

A woman with a secret. Reckless beauty Lily Lawson delights in shocking London society. She will break any rule to get what she wants . . . and she is determined to stop her younger sister from marrying Alex, Lord Wolverton, a handsome and arrogant earl who has vowed never to fall in love. A man who will do anything to possess her. To Alex's fury, the headstrong hellion presents a temptation he can't resist. He vows to make her pay dearly for her interference—with her body, her soul, and her stubborn, well-guarded heart. As Alex and Lily challenge each other at every turn, they are caught up in a white-hot desire that burns through every defence and exposes the mystery of Lily's past . . . and together they discover that love is the most dangerous game of all.

She was unmarried, untouched and almost thirty, but novelist Amanda Briars wasn′t about to greet her next birthday without making love to a man. When he appeared at her door, she believed he was her gift to herself, hired for one night of passion. Unforgettably handsome, irresistibly virile, he tempted her in ways she never thought possible...but something stopped him from completely fulfilling her dream. Jack Delvin′s determination to possess Amanda became greater when she discovered his true identity. But gently-bred Amanda craved respectability more than she admitted, while Jack, the cast-off son of a nobleman and London′s most notorious businessman, refused to live by society′s rules. Yet when fate conspired for them to marry, their worlds collided with a passionate force neither had expected...but both soon craved.

Alternative cover editions for this ISBN can be found here and here.Grant Morgan is one of London's most eligible and unattainable bachelors. He's also a powerful member of the Bow Street Runners, and when he's called to the waterfront late one night to investigate a drowning victim, Grant is stunned to recognize the face of Vivien Rose Duvall, a well-known woman of the night. He's even more startled when he realizes that she's alive. With no one to care for her, Grant carries Vivien to his home and revives her, only to learn that she is suffering from amnesia.Vivien hesitantly accepts her handsome rescuer's claim that she is his mistress, despite her misgivings about her true identity. Nevertheless, she can't deny the marks on her throat that prove her near-drowning in the Thames was not an accident, and now she must trust the man who claims her as his paramour, for her life is in danger. As Grant searches for Vivien's attacker, the two find themselves falling in love, all the while struggling to stay one step ahead of the evil forces that will stop at nothing to see Vivien dead.

Zachary Bronson has built an empire of wealth and power -- now he needed a wife to help secure his position in society...and warm his bed in private.But not just any woman will do for a man whom all of London knows is not a gentleman. Then he unexpectedly swept Lady Holly Taylor into his arms for an unasked for -- but very alluring -- kiss, and suddenly he knew he had found a woman whose fierce passions matched his own. Lady Holly Taylor was beautiful, generous, and, as a widow, destined to spend her life playing by society's rules, even when they went against her bolder instincts. But Zachary's kiss had aroused her, and though the shocking offer he made didn't include marriage, she was compelled to risk everything and follow him to the place where dreams begin.

A classic historical romance novel from New York Times bestseller Lisa Kleypas (One of today's leading lights in romantic fiction -Seattle Times), Because You're Mine is a breathtaking tale of romantic intrigues and uncontained passions that showcases this acclaimed author at her very best. schovat popis

From the glittering ballrooms of Regency London to the glorious gardens of countryside manors, Lisa Kleypas invites her readers to visit a lushly romantic world. Now, Lisa has written her most unforgettable love story..."Lady Hawksworth, your husband is not dead..." With those words, Lara's life turned upside down. Hunter, Earl of Hawksworth, had been lost at sea. Or so she'd been told. Their unhappy marriage—with its cold caresses and passionless kisses—was over. But now a powerful, virile man stood before her, telling secrets only a husband could know, and vowing she would once again be his wife in every way. While Lara couldn't deny that this man with the smoldering dark eyes resembled Hunter, he was attentive and loving in ways he never was before. Soon she desperately wanted to believe, with every beat of her heart, that this stranger was truly her husband. But had this rake reformed—or was Lara being seduced by a cunning stranger?

A classic tale of sensuous secrets and unanticipated passion, from the extraordinary New York Times bestselling author The toast of the town ... All London is at Julia Wentworth's feet—and anything she desires is hers for the asking. But the glamorous leading lady guards a shocking secret: a mystery husband whom she does not know, dares not mention ... and cannot love. For years Damon Savage has been searching for the stranger his parents wed him to without his consent, hoping to legally free himself from matrimony's invisible chains. And he is astonished to discover his "bride" is none other than the exquisite lady he'd hoped to make his mistress! But though his wife by law, Julia will never truly be Damon's—until he conquers her fears, his formidable rivals ... and her proud, passionate, and independent heart.

Everyone loves a wedding... Nothing lifts our hearts like the joyous peal of wedding bells. Or the sight of a happy couple being showered with confetti and good wishes. Now the most exciting new names in romantic fiction and the bestselling author who started it all—escort you down the aisle to a place of honor at four glorious celebrations of everlasting love: Kathleen E. Woodiwiss reintroduces us to the beloved characters from The Flame and the Flower including Jeff Birmingham, who seals an impetuous proposal with one brief, precious and passionate kiss. Catherine Anderson calls us to meet a tempestuous pair of wild western hearts, in a tale of a frontier revenge that backfires. Loretta Chase melts our hearts with a story of an unconventional young woman's offer of marriage to a "mad" and presumed dying earl. Lisa Klepas shows us how true love will always win in a romance about one stubborn lady—and the persistent suitor who opens her heart. So come join the celebration and experience Three Weddings and a Kiss. Love for now...and always.

A wealthy and bitter exile, he most dangerous and desirable man in all of England, he burns to possess a proud, headstrong beauty who is promised to another. But winning Emma Stokehurst's exquisite hand through threats and determination does nothing to fill the empty spaces in Nikolas' heart until passion's magic carries the handsome, tormented prince back to a bygone era of splendor and romantic dreams. For there his destiny awaits him in a distant life. And in one remarkable woman's tender touch, achingly familiar but gloriously new, he must seek the elusive promise of ecstasy . . .and learn, at last, to love.

A noblewoman of frail beauty and exotic mystery fakes her own death to escape the gallows. And now she must flee. In disguise and under a false identity, she finds unexpected sanctuary in the arms of a handsome and arrogant yet gallant British lord—who must defy society to keep her safe . . . and overcome a tragic past to claim her as his own.

The newlywed bride of a Creole aristocrat, Celia Vallerand prays for deliverance from the bloodthirsty brigands who abducted her from a New Orleans-bound schooner. Though she believes her beloved husband slain, and despairs for her own life, the shy French beauty fears above all the dashing privateer who pays a king's ransom to claim her...and boldly risks capture to possess her.The most notorious pirate of the open seas, he is called "the Griffin"—a rugged and powerful renegade who arouses within Celia desires as dangerous as they are irresistible. But the magnificent adventurer is a man trapped in a perilous deception—and he guards a shocking secret that could deny him the love of the gossamer-haired enchantress who stirs his manly passions and enslaves his heart.

Dear Reader,Nearly a decade ago, I published my first novel with Avon Books, Only in Your Arms. Since then, romance has changed-and so have I—so I decided to give the book a makeover—and a new title, When Strangers Marry. I have two reasons for changing the title. First, it is in keeping with the new spirit of the book; second, no one—including my own mother—found the original one memorable!In When Strangers Marry, I had a great time rediscovering the story of Maximilien Vallerand and his stolen bride, Lysette. The promise of this handsome, though mysterious, man's love proves irresistable to her, but she doesn't know the secrets he hides.I hope you will enjoy revisiting the Vallerand family, or perhaps meeting them for the first time. And, as always thank you for your support and encouragement, as we escape together into the magical world of romance novels.Wishing you love and happiness,Lisa