A young woman disappears. A husband is suspected of murder. Stirring times for all the neighborhood.After a humiliating Season, Hester Perceval hid away and concentrated on stimulating her intellect—since her heart was broken! Indeed, Hester was a beautiful genius who cracked codes and solved puzzles, arousing the interest of a pen pal, "Zeno." When she discovered her enigmatic correspondent was Robert, Lord Dungarron—the man who had caused her shame during her Season—she t...

An Honorable PromiseLord Adam Calthorpe had been rash in his promise to look out for a fellow soldier's sister before the soldier was killed at the battle of Waterloo. For Miss Katherine Payne was a golden-eyed shrew who took genuine delight in flouting Adam's authority at every turn.Surely bringing her to stay with his mother for the Season would absolve him of his responsibilities—though he sincerely doubted such a headstrong young woman would ever find her...

A Young Woman Disappears. A Husband Is Suspected Of Murder. Stirring Times For All The Neighborhood.When poor relation Deborah Staunton finds herself destitute, through no fault of her own, she is thrown on the mercy of the Percival family. Help presents itself in the highly eligible shape of Hugo Percival. Could he ever consider her as a possible wife?All Hugo wants is a well-ordered life with a calm, gentle lady, not an accident-prone miss who spreads disas...

"Till death us do part."A solemn wedding vow, and one Lord Deverell's young bride most ardently wishes to bring about—sooner rather than later! Only minutes after the wedding ceremony Alexandra is brandishing a pistol, accusing her husband of ruining her family.So Deverell makes one more vow—that he's completely innocent and will prove it. If she isn't totally convinced, then he'll take the consequences. He sets about winning Alexandra's trust—using ...

Annabelle heeft haar tweelingzus, Rosabelle, al vier jaar niet meer gezien. Wanneer Rosa, inmiddels weduwe, eindelijk op Temperley Manor arriveert, is ze totaal uitgeput en gebroken. Geschokt over haar toestand besluit Annabelle haar plaats in te nemen (1) GEVAARLIJKE HARTSTOCHT - Rosabelle herstelt voorspoedig en niemand lijkt in de gaten te hebben dat ze Annabelle niet is. Alleen Philip, Lord Winbolt, voelt aan dat er iets niet klopt; Annabelle, zijn vrijgevochten buurvrouw, die hem gewo...

The Rake's ProposalNo society beauty had been able to tempt Lord Ivo Trenchard to give up the single life. None, that was, until he met an enchanting innocent—in boy's clothes—who challenged him to teach her how to kiss!He watched in amazement as the wild tomboy transformed into a stunningly elegant lady who took all of London by storm. His offer of marriage took them both by surprise.Was he merely protecting Joscelin Morley from a threatening scandal—or was ...

Francesca Shelwood is mortified when Marcus Carne reappears in her life—he stole the most magical, illicit kisses from the young, innocent Francesca! And she swore never to forgive him after being punished for her "wanton" behavior….Now, on her inheritance, Marcus has returned to offer the unimaginable—marriage! An indignant Francesca refuses, but very soon she walks headlong into danger—and the only man ready to sacrifice his life, and reputation, for her sake is Marcus….

Engeland 1818... Annabelle heeft haar tweelingzus, Rosabelle, al vier jaar niet meer gezien. Wanneer Rosa, inmiddels weduwe, eindelijk het familielandgoed Temperley Manor bezoekt, is ze totaal uitgeput en gebroken. Geschokt door haar toestand stelt Annabelle voor dat ze van plaats ruilen. Lady Rosabelle Kelland herstelt voorspoedig, en niemand lijkt in de gaten te hebben dat ze Annabelle niet is. Alleen Philip, Lord Winbolt, voelt aan dat er iets niet klopt. Annabelle, zijn vrijgevochten b...

Miss Eleanor Southeran was reliably informed that independence of mind was not a desirable quality in a young lady. But, convinced that she could not love any of the fashionable fribbles of the Ton, Eleanor had so far evaded matrimony.Meeting Mr. Jonas Guthrie, a forthright, coolly cynical gentleman, was a refreshing change—until the scandal that surrounded his name was revealed. Believing herself deceived about his character, Eleanor intended never to see him again. But Jonas had o...

Edward Barraclough's happy bachelor existence is thrown into a spinwhen he is forced to look after his two orphaned nieces. Employing theright governess is vital. Miss Petrie has the girls' support, while hehas reservations. Unassuming and a little dowdy she may appear, butEdward suspects she's neither so humble nor respectful underneath!Independently wealthy Lady Octavia Petrie is on the verge ofconfessing that Edward has mistaken her for someone else. In a momentof sheer madness, prompte...

Kerstmis op Temperley Manor: Sinds Rosabelles huwelijk, vier jaar geleden, heeft Annabelle haar tweelingzus niet meer gezien. Een bezoek wordt keer op keer uitgesteld. Met Pasen arriveert Rosa, inmiddels weduwe,dan eindelijk op Temperley Manor, totaal uitgeput en gebroken Deel 2: Temperley Manor heeft Rosabelle goed gedaan. Giles Stanton, Stephens erfgenaam, moet toegeven dat hij haar nieuwe strijdvaardige houding wel kan waarderen, maar hij vertrouwt haar niet. Alles wijst erop dat ze med...

A nameless beauty on his doorstep…Lord Aldhurst rescues a cold, dazed lady one stormy night-and now the nameless beauty is residing in his home! He’ll shelter her until she remembers where she comes from, but James can’t deny how much he’d like her to stay-as mistress of his mansion! London’s most sought-after debutante! Horrified at her growing feelings for her handsome protector, she flees to London, where she regains her status as the Ton’s most sought-after debutante. Until she...