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Beautiful Grace Paget has no reason not to believe these words. After all, she was kidnapped, spirited away to a remote country manor, and told she is to grant this man his every desire . . . or lose her life. But Grace is no common trollop. So she risks everything to save her virtue by planning a daring escape, even though she finds herself tempted by this handsome man. There is something in his eyes that makes her wonder if he is as dangerous as he would have her believe. Sheene knew nothing of the plan to bring him this woman. Locked up as a prisoner, called "mad" by all of the world, he will do anything to reclaim his life, and Grace''s sensuous beauty has distracted him from his goals. And although he finds her irresistible, he is horrified to hold her against her will. Now, together, they must both revolt against the strange set of circumstances that have forced them together—for only then will Grace truly surrender to him . . . forever.

"A lush, sensuous treat" (Laura Lee Guhrke, New York Times bestselling author) perfect for fans of Eloisa James and Tessa Dare. WILL A WEEK OF SEDUCTION . . . Desperate to save her sister''s life, Sidonie Forsythe has agreed to submit herself to a terrible fate: Beyond the foreboding walls of Castle Craven, a notorious, hideously scarred scoundrel will take her virtue over the course of seven sinful nights. Yet instead of a monster, she encounters a man like no other. And during this week, she comes to care for Jonas Merrick in ways that defy all logic-even as a dark secret she carries threatens them both. . . . SPARK A LIFETIME OF PASSIONATE SURRENDER? Ruthless loner Jonas knows exactly who he is. Should he forget, even for a moment, the curse he bears, a mere glance in the mirror serves as an agonizing reminder. So when the lovely Sidonie turns up on his doorstep, her seduction is an even more delicious prospect than he originally planned. But the hardened outcast is soon moved by her innocent beauty, sharp wit, and surprising courage. Now as dangerous enemies gather at the gate to destroy them, can their new, fragile love survive?

Tired of being the Harmsworth bastard, Sir Richard is going to hunt down the jewel that will confirm his claim as rightful heir. But the jewel''s custodian is the unworldly Genevieve Barrett. She won''t part with the jewel easily - and his only option is to seduce it from her. Frustratingly, deceiving the innocent beauty is much harder on his conscience that he ever imagined ...

He''s the last man she wants to marry -- and he''s the only man she''ll ever love ... A reputation at risk ... What woman in her right mind would say no to marrying the dashing Duke of Sedgemoor? Miss Penelope thorne, that''s who. She''s known Camden Rothermere since they were children - and she also knows she''d bring nothing but scandal to his name. Cam can hardly believe Penelope turned down his proposal. But if she wants to run off to the Continent and set the rumor mill ablaze, he can''t stop her. then her brother''s dying request sends him to bring home the one woman he thought he''d finally gotten over. the only way they''ll both get back to London without their reputations in tatters is to pretend they''re married during the journey. that means kissing like they mean it and even sharing a bed - until it becomes hard to tell where the game ends and true desire begins ... ''Campbell''s vibrant voice rings out in another touching, humorous and utterly delightful story. Her multidimensional characters'' dialogue sparkles with wit, and the sensuality blazes across the page ... an extraordinary read.'' Romantic times ''With its superbly nuanced characters, impeccably crafted historical setting, and graceful writing shot through with scintillating wit, Campbell''s latest lusciously sensual, flawlessly written historical Regency, part of the Sons of Sin series, will have romance readers sighing happily with satisfaction.'' Booklist ''Campbell makes the Regency period pop in the appealing third Sons of Sin novel ... Romantic fireworks, the constraints of custom, and witty banter are combined in this sweet and successful story.'' Publishers Weekly

The Duke of Kylemore knows her as Soraya, London''s most celebrated courtesan. Men fight duels to spend an hour in her company. And only he comes close to taming her. Flying in the face of society, he decides to make her his bride; then, she vanishes, seemingly into thin air. Dire circumstances have forced Verity Ashton to barter her innocence and change her name for the sake of her family. But Kylemore destroys her plans for a respectable life when he discovers her safe haven. He kidnaps her, sweeping her away to his hunting lodge in Scotland, where he vows to bend her to his will. There he seduces her anew. Verity spends night after night with him in his bed . . . and though she still dreams of escape and independence, she knows she can never flee the unexpected, unwelcome love for the proud, powerful lover who claims her both body and soul.

Headlong into sin . . . A well-practiced rake, weary of easy conquests and empty pleasures, Tarquin Vale, Earl of Ashcroft, knows women—and his every instinct warns him to beware of this one. Diana Carrick''s brazen overtures have thrown the haunted, sinfully handsome lord completely off his guard. Why, the exquisite temptress stated outright that she wishes to be his lover. But it is neither Diana''s boldness nor her beauty that intrigues him so—it is the innocence he senses behind her worldly mask. Intent upon the seduction that will finally free her, Diana has set her sights on the notorious Ashcroft—never dreaming that there is much more to the enigmatic rogue than sin and deviltry. His kiss is bewitching, his caress intoxicating—and even the dangerous secret Diana must protect cannot shield her from Ashcroft''s dark allure. Unwittingly yet most willingly, they are playing with fire. Now the fuse has been lit and there is no escape . . . except surrender.

He pledged his honor to keep her safe . . . Returning home to Cornwall after an unspeakable tragedy, Sir Gideon Trevithick comes upon a defiant beauty in danger and vows to protect her whatever the cost. He''s dismayed to discover that she''s none other than Lady Charis Weston, England''s wealthiest heiress—and that the only way to save her from the violent stepbrothers determined to steal her fortune is to wed her himself! Now Gideon must hide the dark secrets of his life from the bride he desires more with every heartbeat. She promised to show him how to love—and desire—again . . . Charis has heard all about Gideon, the dangerously handsome hero with the mysterious past. She''s grateful for his help but utterly unwilling to endure a marriage of convenience—especially to a man whose touch leaves her breathless. Desperate to drive him mad with passion, she would do anything to make Gideon lose control—and fall captive to irresistible, undeniable sin.

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From three bestselling authors come breathtaking, sensual novellas of first love and second chances for fans of Netflix''s Bridgerton! Days of Rakes & Roses Lady Lydia Rothermere has spent the past decade trying to make up for a single, youthful moment of passion. Now the image of propriety, Lydia knows her future rests on never straying outside of society''s rigid rules. Yet as she prepares for a marriage that will suit her family, but not her heart, rake and adventurer Simon Metcalf returns to reignite the flames of desire he started all those years ago . . . and Lydia must decide what''s more important: propriety or passion? Once Upon a Moonlit Night After escaping a kidnapper only interested in her dowry, Hippolyta Royle is running for her life. So when she throws herself at the mercy of a passing coach, her only hope is that the handsome traveler inside will escort her to safety. But Matthew Mortimer doesn’t turn Hippolyta away, he doesn''t believe her story. Only danger still stalks Hippolyta . . . and once they share a breathtaking kiss, Matthew realizes he may not ever be ready to let Hippolyta go. Night of the Scoundrel Ruthless. Dangerous. Known simply as King. No one knows his true name or where he came from. And when he learns that the man who betrayed him has returned to London, King has only one goal: vengeance. But he’ll need the aid of an unlikely ally: Adeline Archambault. She is as mysterious as she is beautiful. Exiled after the French Revolution, she''s determined to reclaim her birthright and deliver the justice that is owed her. King''s offer is a bargain she can''t refuse. But will this deal with a devil lead to a future she never dared hope for?

Four years ago, a 13 year old blackmailed me into friendship by holding my doughnut captive. We''ve been close ever since. But then, I noticed that I wanted to be more than just friends. I was in love with my best friend. Sadly, he didn''t feel the same way. I thought my world was over. I was crushed. But to my utmost yet most delighted surprise, I just happened to fall into the arms of a certain bad-boy. Literally. He didn''t just save me from what could''ve been a hell of a concussion that night. He saved my heart too. But hey, let''s not get in over our heads now. It wasn''t that easy. Not even close. After all, when two opposing worlds clash for the very first time, we cant just expect it to be all rainbows and sunshine. Now do we?

London''s most notorious seducer, Nicholas Challoner lives solely for revenge . . . The dashing, licentious Marquess of Ranelaw can never forgive Godfrey Demarest for ruining his sister—now the time has come to repay the villain in the same coin. But one formidably intriguing impediment stands in the way of Nicholas''s vengeance: Miss Antonia Smith, companion to his foe''s unsuspecting daughter. Having herself been deceived and disgraced by a rogue—banished by her privileged family as a result and forced to live a lie—Antonia vows to protect her charge from the same cruel fate. She recognizes Ranelaw for the shameless blackguard he is and will devote every ounce of her intelligence and resolve to thwarting him. Yet Antonia has always had a fatal weakness for rakes . . .

A Sons of Sins novella from bestselling and award winning author, Anna Campbell. "A lush, sensuous treat." -- Laura Lee Guhrke, New York Times bestselling author on Seven Nights in a Rogue''s Bed Lady Lydia Rothermere has spent the past decade trying to make up for a single, youthful moment of passion. Now the image of propriety, Lydia knows her future rests on never straying outside society''s rigid rules, but hiding away the desire that runs through her is harder than she could have ever dreamed. And as she prepares for a marriage that will suit her family, but not her heart, Lydia must decide what''s more important: propriety or passion? Simon Metcalf is a rake and adventurer. But for all his experience, nothing can compare to the kiss he stole from the captivating Lydia Rothermere ten years ago. Simon can scarcely believe he''s about to lose the one woman he''s never forgotten. The attraction between them is irresistible, yet Lydia refuses to forsake her engagement. With his heart on the line, will Simon prove that love is a risk worth taking?

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.

Haunting stories that will linger long after the lights are turned out, this collection of spine-chillers includes a mix of seasoned authors with emerging talent. Stories include classic style ghost tales and contemporary imaginings. All authors are past and present writers from our annual Rainforest Writing Retreat, a three day retreat set in the beautiful O''Reilly''s Rainforest with intense masterclasses by industry professionals. Twenty-five stories best enjoyed late at night in a creaking old house, or, you know, on the train on your way to work. You''ll meet spirits with unfinished business, lost love and sometimes... a taste for blood. There''s even a true ghost story included! Read them in snippets, or stay up all night and devour them all... if you dare.

Golden Days... Famous for her agricultural innovations, Amy, Lady Mowbray has never had a romantical thought in her life. Well, apart from her short-lived crush on London''s handsomest man, Lord Pascal, when she was a brainless 14-year-old. She even chose her late husband because he owned the best herd of beef cattle in England! But fate steps in and waltzes this practical widow out of her rustic retreat into the glamour of the London season. When Pascal pursues her, all her adolescent fantasies come true. Those fantasies turn disturbingly adult when grown-up desire enters the equation. Amy plunges headlong into a reckless affair that promises pleasure beyond her wildest dreams - until she discovers that this glittering world hides damaging secrets and painful revelations set to break a country girl''s tender heart. All that glitters... Gervaise Dacre, Lord Pascal needs to marry money to save his estate, devastated after a violent storm. He''s never much liked his reputation as London''s handsomest man, but it certainly comes in handy when the time arrives to seek a rich bride. Unfortunately, the current crop of debutantes bores him silly, and he finds himself praying for a sensible woman with a generous dowry. When he meets Dashing Widow Amy Mowbray, it seems all his prayers have been answered. Until he finds himself in thrall to the lovely widow, and his mercenary quest becomes dangerously complicated. Soon he''s much more interested in passion than in pounds, shillings and pence. What happens if Amy discovers the sordid truth behind his whirlwind courtship? And if she does, will she see beyond his original, selfish motives to the ardent love that lies unspoken in his sinful heart?

Headlong into the unknown?Independent, willful Kate Starr has cherished a penchant for handsome Lord Shelburn since she was sixteen years old, but as a mill-owning industrialist, she moves in a different world from the libertine earl. Then one fateful day, Shelburn invites her to accompany him in a scandalous race, and immediate physical attraction swiftly turns into blazing passion.The hunter caught?Leighton Anstey, Earl of Shelburn, glories in his reputation as the worst lord in London. His fame as an irresistible seducer is unrivaled, although his amours are notable for their explosive heat, not their longevity. The dashing lord has never met a woman who can hold his wandering attention, until he tumbles into a liaison with a mysterious woman who enthrals him, body and soul.A brief encounter or a forever love?Neither Kate nor Shelburn views their torrid affair as more than a shooting star, flaring red-hot for a brilliant instant, then destined to fade to nothing. But does the fiery desire raging between them blind them to the chance of finding lifelong happiness together?

Un alma torturada que renacerá con el juego del amor. «Seré muchas cosas», dijo lord Sheen, «pero la amabilidad no se cuenta entre mis virtudes.» La bella Grace Paget no tiene motivos para dudar de estas palabras. A fin de cuentas la han secuestrado por error, la han llevado a una casa perdida en el campo y le han dicho que debe satisfacer todos los deseos de este hombre o perderá la vida. Sin embargo, en los ojos de él hay algo que la incita a dudar: quizá no sea tan cruel como quiere parecer. Encerrado como un prisionero, y tratado como un loco por la sociedad en pleno, Sheene haría cualquier cosa por recuperar su vida. Pero la sensualidad de Grace se ha interpuesto en sus objetivos. Pese a que la encuentra irresistible, le horroriza retenerla en contra de su voluntad. Juntos deberán rebelarse contra las singulares circunstancias que los han unido. Solo entonces Grace se atreverá a iniciar el juego de la seducción, tierno e intenso.

The new stableboy has a secret!Kit Laing is a genius with Glen Lyon''s horses and a favorite with his employer''s family, but he isn''t all he seems. In fact, the shy stablehand isn''t a he at all. Kit is actually Christabel Urquhart, Countess of Appin, on the run from a greedy, violent stepbrother with designs on her fortune.And the laird''s handsome nephew has worked out just what it is.Quentin MacNab, the dashing heir to Cannich, has had his suspicions about the new stable lad from the first. Kit is far too pretty to be a boy - and far too well spoken to be a servant.Now passion and danger combine to create a Yuletide like no other.When a snowstorm traps Kit and Quentin overnight in an isolated hut, the discovery of her true identity sparks a rushed marriage to stave off a scandal. But can the Christmas Countess learn to trust her charming new husband''s promises of protection? Or will their fragile alliance fall victim to the evil forces assailing her?

"Saldad vuestra deuda conmigo, señor Merrick" Cuando el famoso Jonas Merrick descubrió que la esposa de su mayor enemigo estaba endeudada hasta el cuello, le ofreció un trato; podría saldar su deuda trabajando… en su cama. Pero Jonas se quedó más que sorprendido cuando apareció en su lugar su inocente e ingenua hermana, que se ofreció como pago a aquel inquietante libertino. Inesperadamente conmovido por la belleza, la inocencia y la inteligencia de la joven Sidonie, aquel ermitaño despiadado supo que deseaba seducirla más de lo que imaginaba. En vez de una mártir en su cama, quería siete días para que ella se mostrara dispuesta.

Nell Trim wants revenge – for her sister and for all the other young women the Marquess of Leath has ruined with his wildly seductive ways. She has a bold plan to stop his philandering, as long as she can resist the rogue’s attractions herself! But from the moment Nell meets James Fairbrother, the air positively sizzles with temptation.

Disperată să salveze viața surorii ei, care trăiește sub teroarea unui soț violent, Sidonie Forsythe acceptă să se supună unei soarte teribile: va petrece o săptămână în întunecatul castel Craven alături de Jonas Merrick, un bărbat crud, care nu se dă în lături să-i răpească virtutea. Însă, în cele șapte nopți petrecute alături de bărbatul cu reputație de ticălos notoriu, Sidonie descoperă un suflet trist și pustiu, dornic să primească și să ofere iubire. Nemilosul Jonas Merrick nu poate uita nici măcar o clipă cine este: un bastard neacceptat de societate, obligat să poarte un blestem pe propriul chip. De fiecare dată când se privește în oglindă, vede un monstru cu o cicatrice respingătoare, a cărui singură armă de a cuceri o femeie este seducția. Dar când frumoasa și inocenta Sidonie apare la ușa lui, planurile lui de a profita de pe urma soției dușmanului său sunt date peste cap. După o săptămână de nopți fierbinți, proscrisul dur și încrâncenat este profund impresionat de frumusețea, istețimea și curajul tinerei Sidonie și nu-și mai dorește altceva decât să o păstreze pentru totdeauna alături de el. Însă acum, când dușmanii periculoși se adună să-i distrugă, poate iubirea lor abia descoperită și fragilă să reziste încercării?

«— Атман! — негодовала Майя. — Вылезай, мы не обсудили правила игры! Что получит победитель? — Правила просты, играй ради игры! А победит тот, кто найдет меня! Крикнул ей вслед Абсолют….» Лила. Игра трех Миров. Где-то в Поднебесье жила-была девушка Лила. Росла и воспитывалась она среди муз, да вот только вместо источника вдохновения являлась для смертных и небожителей генератором проблем и бед. Нынешняя глава Департамента по соединению сердец не очень-то жалует Лилу, хотя бывший управляющий, Святой Валентин, был куда демократичнее, и ко всем розыгрышам воспитанницы муз относился лояльнее. В один прекрасный день (а в Поднебесье все дни прекрасны) Лила решает сменить место жительства. Ведь есть еще и другие миры — Средний и Нижний. Нижний — некоторые смертные представляют в образе ада или чистилища. Но кто же доверяет воображению смертных? Так что, если вы не представляете, как должен выглядеть Нижний мир, то и не представляйте, все равно он окажется совсем другим. Лила, правда, пока не жаждет стать гражданином Нижнего мира. А вот Средний мир — это совсем другое дело. Он всем нам прекрасно знаком, ведь мы и являемся его обитателями. Однако не все так просто. Нельзя просто так перейти из одного мира в другой. Да и невозможно обитателю Поднебесья ходить путями смертных. Тем более, что смертные путешествуют лишь в один конец — из Среднего мира в другой. В какой именно другой — заранее не узнаешь. А как же из Поднебесья попасть в Средний мир? Да очень просто — родиться… Итак, ставки сделаны, фишки расставлены, игральные кости брошены. Игра начинается…

SERIA „FIII PĂCATULUI“ E NEVOIE DE O LADY... Genevieve Barrett este o intelectuală genială, care are un singur mare secret: este autoarea de drept a articolelor publicate de tatăl ei. Asta până când la casa parohială ajunge un student nou, pe care tânăra îl recunoaște ca fiind tâlharul mascat care a încercat să fure o bijuterie valoroasă din biroul ei. E riscant să nu-i divulge identitatea seducătorului străin, dar și ea are secrete pe care nu vrea să le afle nimeni. ...CA SĂ PRINDĂ UN HOȚ Sir Richard Harmsworth se preface a fi doar un crai monden, ca să arate societății că nu-i pasă de faptul că este copil din flori. Deși marcat de faptul că nu știe cine este tatăl lui, Richard crede că bijuteria Harmsworth va demonstra că el este adevăratul moștenitor al numelui familiei. Așa că își pune în minte să o seducă pe actuala proprietară a bijuteriei, dar se trezește față în față cu o frumusețe care îi taie respirația. Pe când Genevieve îi fură inima lui Richard, o amenințare mult mai mare se arată în direcția ei... „Anna Campbell este o voce surprinzătoare și îndrăzneață în historical romance.“ Lorraine Heath Anna Campbell a scris 19 romane câștigătoare a numeroase premii din domeniu și publicate până în prezent în 20 de țări.

3 books in 1 - the second collection of Anna Campbell''s seductive Regency romances featuring dark, sexy heroes and the women who captivate them. Includes Untouched, Captive of Sin and Midnight''s Wild Passion.UNtOUCHEDBeautiful Grace Paget was kidnapped, spirited away to a remote country manor, and told she is to grant Lord Sheene his every desire ... or lose her life. together they must both revolt against the strange circumstances that have forced them together, for only then will Grace truly surrender to him ... forever.CAPtIVE OF SINWhen Sir Gideon trevithick stumbles upon a beaten and frightened girl, he offers help - but has no idea that the girl is heiress Lady Charis Weston. the only way Charis can remain safe from her cruel stepbrothers is with Gideon''s protection. But is she safe from falling in love?MIDNIGHt''S WILD PASSIONNicholas Challoner, Marquess of Ranelaw and notorious libertine, has almost achieved the revenge he has been working towards for years when his plans are impeded by the intriguing and mysterious Antonia Smith. She knows all too well what danger he brings, but Ranelaw is an irrestistible temptation and Antonia has always had a fatal weakness for rakes ...

1828, Londres Indignée, Penelope se mure dans son refus. Camden Rothermere a le culot de vouloir faire d’elle sa maîtresse durant leur mois de traversée vers Londres, alors même qu’il doit prendre Lady Marianne Seaton pour épouse au terme de ce voyage. Ce duc ne l’aura décidément jamais aimé... y compris lorsqu’il lui a proposé un mariage de convenance neuf ans plus tôt. Pourquoi diable a-t-elle consenti à le suivre, pour restaurer sa réputation entachée dans la haute société anglaise, lorsque le scélérat est venu la dénicher en Italie ? Pis encore, que lui-a-t-il pris de céder sa vertu à Camden, en laissant libre cours à son désir la nuit dernière...

3 books in 1 - Anna Campbell''s dark, sexy Regency historicals featuring dark, sexy Regency heroes and the women who captivate them. 3 books in 1: Claiming the Courtesan, My Reckless Surrender and tempt the Devil - Anna Campbell''s dark, sexy Regency historicals featuring dark, sexy Regency heroes and the women who captivate them. CLAIMING tHE COURtESAN the Duke of Kylemore knows her as Soraya, London''s most celebrated courtesan. But dire circumstances have forced Verity Ashton to barter her innocence and change her name for the sake of her family. Flying in the face of society, Kylemore decides to make her his bride. He kidnaps her, sweeping her away to his hunting lodge where he vows to bend her to his will. MY RECKLESS SURRENDER A well-practiced rake, weary of easy conquests and empty pleasures, tarquin Vale, Earl of Ashcroft, knows women -and his every instinct warns him to beware of this one. Intent upon the seduction that will finally free her, Diana has set her sights on the notorious Ashcroft - never dreaming that there is much more to the enigmatic rogue than sin and deviltry. tEMPt tHE DEVIL From the moment Julian Southwood, Earl of Erith, first saw London''s most notorious courtesan, Olivia Raines, he knew he must possess her. And when he discovers a scandal that could ruin her reputation, he knows just the way to use this damaging information to his most delightful advantage. But for both of them, falling in love will prove the greatest risk of all ...

« Entendu, lord Erith. Je serai votre maîtresse. »Olivia Raines a posé ses conditions. Son nouveau protecteur est riche, généreux. Parfait, donc. Alors pourquoi cette peur qui l’étreint ? Parce que le comte n’est visiblement pas de la même étoffe que ses amants habituels qu’elle comble de jouissances sans jamais s’abandonner. De fait, Erith s’en aperçoit et lui lance un défi : il sera le premier à la faire se pâmer de volupté. Olivia lui rit au nez. Elle sait que tout plaisir lui est interdit. Entre la courtisane désabusée et l’aristocrate sans âme, un duel sensuel s’engage.

Yorkshire, 1828 Par vengeance, Nell est prête à tout. Le marquis de Leath est un scélérat de la pire espèce, qui a provoqué la mort de sa demi-sœur, et elle compte bien exposer au monde entier quel monstre il est. Qu''importe s''il lui faut ruser, mentir, et se faire engager comme femme de chambre sous une fausse identité pour mieux approcher l''aristocrate et dérober les preuves dont elle a besoin ! Elle ne reculera devant rien, sa détermination sera sans faille... du moins, c''est ce qu''elle croit. Il suffit d''un regard, d''un geste esquissé, pour qu''elle se retrouve prise au piège du charme ravageur de James. Soudain, les convictions de Nell vacillent. Est-il vraiment le séducteur égoïste qu''elle s''imaginait ? La passion qui l''envoûte à chaque baiser est-elle sincère... ou un plan élaboré pour la faire taire à jamais ?

Londres, 1827 Débauché, illégitime, bâtard... Richard Harmsworth, fils de baron, est poursuivi par les rumeurs et les regards désapprobateurs de la bonne société depuis son enfance. Et s''il donne l''impression que rien ne l''atteint, il est déterminé à infléchir le cours de son destin. Pour cela, il lui faut remettre la main sur le Joyau des Harmsworth, propriété des héritiers de la famille depuis des générations. Seul problème, il a été confié à Miss Genevieve Barrett, avec instruction de ne jamais laisser Richard poser un doigt dessus. La jeune lady, aussi brillante qu''éblouissante, vit depuis trop longtemps dans l''ombre de son père où elle étouffe. Et si s''associer avec un séduisant voleur, dont elle fait mine d''ignorer l''identité, est la clé de sa liberté... elle est prête à tous les risques. A propos de l''auteur Originaire d’Australie et diplômée de littérature de l’université du Queensland, Anna Campbell a très tôt développé un goût certain pour la romance historique. Les voyages et les lectures ont nourri son imagination, notamment l’Angleterre où elle a vécu de nombreuses années. Elle a reçu son premier prix en 2007 : le prix Romantic Times de la meilleure romance, et n’a plus cessé d’écrire des romans palpitants, aux rebondissements inattendus et toujours passionnants.

Côte sud du Devon, novembre 1826 Sept nuits. Sept terribles nuits, au cours desquelles elle devra se soumettre à l’autorité et au bon vouloir de Jonas Merrick... Terrifiée par cet homme aussi impitoyable que débauché – mais surtout par la perspective de se retrouver seule avec lui dans un lit –, Sidonie Forsythe sait pourtant qu’elle n’a pas le choix : sa famille, criblée de dettes, l''a envoyée au château Craven, la lugubre propriété de Jonas, pour sauver leur honneur. Un marché dont elle est la monnaie d’échange et qu’elle payera au prix fort, elle le craint. Même si Jonas lui promet avec un sourire carnassier que, bientôt, elle sera amoureuse de lui...

Mieux vaut ne pas se frotter à Jonas Merrick. Sous ses dehors terrifiants, cet homme est aussi débauché qu’impitoyable. Ennemi juré de lord Hillbrook, il a piégé son épouse lady Roberta. Incapable d’honorer ses dettes de jeu, celle-ci est sommée de se livrer à sa concupiscence. Or c’est la jeune Sidonie qui se présente au sinistre château Craven à la place de sa sœur. Mais Merrick est encore plus pervers que Sidonie l’imaginait. S’il épargne son innocence le premier soir, il exige en contrepartie de la garder sept nuits en son pouvoir et lui promet qu’avant la fin de la semaine, elle s’offrira à lui de son plein gré.

Prise par erreur pour une fille de joie, Grace Paget est enlevée et emportée dans une demeure isolée. Menée face à un gentleman, elle comprend à son regard qu’il la désire avec ardeur. Plutôt mourir que de tomber aux mains de son ravisseur ! Grace ignore toutefois que Sheene est loin d’être le bourreau qu’elle imagine...