New Releases by Courtney Milan

Miss Minerva Lane is a quiet, bespectacled wallflower, and she wants to keep it that way. After all, the last time she was the center of attention, it ended badly--so badly that she changed her name to escape her scandalous past. Wallflowers may not be the prettiest of blooms, but at least they don''t get trampled. So when a handsome duke comes to town, the last thing she wants is his attention. But that is precisely what she gets. Because Robert Blaisdell, the Duke of Clermont, is not fooled. When Minnie figures out what he''s up to, he realizes there is more to her than her spectacles and her quiet ways. And he''s determined to lay her every secret bare before she can discover his. But this time, one shy miss may prove to be more than his match... The books in the Brothers Sinister series: ½. The Governess Affair (free prequel novella) 1. The Duchess War 1½. A Kiss for Midwinter (a companion novella to The Duchess War) 2. The Heiress Effect 3. The Countess Conspiracy 4. The Suffragette Scandal 4½. Talk Sweetly to Me

A HANDFUL OF GOLD by Mary Balogh Not only is Julian Dare dashing and wealthy, but he''s the heir to an earldom. So what do you get a man who has everything? Innocent, comely Verity Ewing plans on giving him her heart--the most precious gift of all. THE SEASON FOR SUITORS by Nicola Cornick After some close encounters with rakes, heiress Clara Davenport realizes she needs expert advice. And who better than Sebastian Fleet, the most notorious rake in town? But the tutelage doesn''t go as planned, as both Sebastian and Clara find it difficult to remain objective in lessons of the heart! THIS WICKED GIFT by Courtney Milan Lavinia Spencer has been saving her pennies to give her family Christmas dinner. Then her brother is swindled, leaving them owing more than they can ever repay. Until a mysterious benefactor offers to settle the debt. Lavinia is stunned by what dashing William White wants in return. Will she exchange a wicked gift for her family''s fortune?

The start of a critically acclaimed historical romance series by New York Times bestselling author Courtney Milan... Hugo Marshall earned the nickname "the Wolf of Clermont" for his ruthless ambition--a characteristic that has served him well, elevating the coal miner''s son to the right hand man of a duke. When he''s ordered to get rid of a pestering governess by fair means or foul, it''s just another day at work. But after everything Miss Serena Barton has been through at the hands of his employer, she is determined to make him pay. She won''t let anyone stop her--not even the man that all of London fears. They might call Hugo Marshall the Wolf of Clermont, but even wolves can be brought to heel... The books in the Brothers Sinister series: ½. The Governess Affair (free prequel novella) 1. The Duchess War 1½. A Kiss for Midwinter (a companion novella to The Duchess War) 2. The Heiress Effect 3. The Countess Conspiracy 4. The Suffragette Scandal 4½. Talk Sweetly to Me

From New York Times bestselling author Courtney Milan... Smite Turner is renowned for his single-minded devotion to his duty as a magistrate. But behind his relentless focus lies not only a determination to do what is right, but the haunting secrets of his past--secrets that he is determined to hide, even if it means keeping everyone else at arm''s length. Until the day an irresistible woman shows up as a witness in his courtroom... Miranda Darling isn''t in trouble...yet. But she''s close enough that when Turner threatens her with imprisonment if she puts one foot wrong, she knows she should run in the other direction. And yet no matter how forbidding the man seems on the outside, she can''t bring herself to leave. Instead, when he tries to push her away, she pushes right back--straight through his famous self-control and into the heart of the passion that he has long hidden away... Unraveled is a full length novel at 95,000 words.

Jenny, una pitonisa de origen humilde, podía conseguir que incluso los más escépticos creyeran sus predicciones. A veces le bastaba con batir sus oscuras y misteriosas pestañas. Hasta que llegó a su vida Gareth Carhart, marqués de Blakely, un científico que no estaba dispuesto a creerla. El reflexivo y atractivo Gareth no podía entender que su primo hubiera caído en las garras de Madame Esmeralda. Decidió entonces exponer sus mentiras y mostrar a todo el mundo que era una embustera. Pero la inesperada atracción que comenzó a sentir por la hechicera desafiaba toda lógica, y vio que sólo le quedaban dos opciones: seducirla o arruinar su vida.

Por un puñado de oro Mary Baloghu003ebru003e Julian Dare no sólo era guapísimo y rico: también era el heredero de un condado. Así pues ¿qué necesitaba un hombre que lo tenía todo? La inocente y hogareña Verity Ewing se había propuesto ofrecerle su corazón, el regalo más preciado de todos. Temporada de pretendientes Nicola Cornick Después de varios encuentros comprometidos con diversos crápulas, la heredera Clara Davencourt concluyó que le hacía falta el consejo de un experto. ¿Y quién mejor para esa tarea que Sebastian Fleet, el libertino más conocido de todo Londres? Su tutelaje, sin embargo, no iba a transcurrir conforme a lo previsto, porque ¿cómo iban a conservar la objetividad tratándose de lecciones del corazón? Un regalo envenenado Courtney Milan Lavinia Spencer había estado ahorrando afanosamente para agasajar a su familia con una verdadera cena de Navidad. Días antes de las fiestas, su hermano fue víctima de una estafa que los dejó endeudados y al borde de la ruina. Hasta que un misterioso benefactor se ofreció a saldar la deuda. La inocente Lavinia se quedó atónita al saber lo que deseaba a cambio el apuesto William White. ¿Estaba dispuesta a aceptar aquel regalo envenenado por el bien de su familia?

Evan, den neuen Earl of Westfeld, plagen Schuldgefühle – durch sein Verhalten hat er Lady Elaine vor Jahren sehr wehgetan. Jetzt trifft er sie wieder und erkennt, dass es nur einen Weg für ihn geben kann: Er muss Wiedergutmachung leisten und hoffen, dass die liebreizende Elaine ihm verzeiht. Elaine weiß nicht, was sie davon halten soll, dass ausgerechnet der Mann, der ihre erste Saison ruiniert hat, sich auf einmal derart um sie bemüht … oder darf sie ihm trauen und ihrem Herzen folgen? Historischer Liebesroman; 29000 Wörter. „Bei Weitem einer der tollsten Helden, von dem dieser Rezensent je gelesen hat ... Milans Talent, multidimensionale Charaktere und lebhafte Szenen zu beschreiben, bewährt sich hier wieder einmal ganz hervorragend; diese Geschichte wird Sie überraschen und entzücken.“ --RT Book Reviews

From New York Times bestselling author Courtney Milan... A perpetual wallflower destined for spinsterhood, Lady Elaine Warren is resigned to her position in society. So when Evan Carlton, the powerful, popular Earl of Westfeld, singles her out upon his return to England, she knows what it means. Her former tormenter is up to his old tricks, and she''s his intended victim. This time, though, the earl is going to discover that wallflowers can fight back. Evan has come to regret his cruel, callow past. At first, he only wants to make up for past wrongs. But when Elaine throws his initial apology in his face, he finds himself wanting more. And this time, what torments him might be love... Unlocked is a novella of 28,000 words (about 111 pages).

Ash Turner has waited a lifetime to seek revenge on the man who ruined his family—and now the time for justice has arrived. At Parford Manor, he intends to take his place as the rightful heir to the dukedom and settle an old score with the current duke once and for all. But instead he finds himself drawn to a tempting beauty who has the power to undo all his dreams of vengeance…. Lady Margaret knows she should despise the man who''s stolen her fortune and her father''s legacy—the man she''s been ordered to spy on in the guise of a nurse. Yet the more she learns about the new duke, the less she can resist his smoldering appeal. Soon Margaret and Ash find themselves torn between old loyalties—and the tantalizing promise of passion….

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In the three years since her husband left her, Lady Kate Carhart has managed to forge a fulfilling life for herself. But when Ned Carhart unexpectedly returns, she finds her tranquility uprooted—and her deepest secrets threatened. Though she has no intention of falling for Ned''s charms, Kate can no longer deny the desire that still burns in her heart. Ned is determined to regain his wife''s trust by using unbridled seduction. But just as Kate surrenders to Ned''s passion, her carefully guarded past threatens to destroy her. Now Kate must place her faith in the only man she''s ever loved, and the only one who has ever betrayed her….

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She was his last chance for a future of happiness… A gifted fortune-teller from a humble background, Jenny can make even the most sophisticated skeptic believe her predictions simply by batting her smoky eyelashes. Until she meets her match in Gareth Carhart, the Marquess of Blakely, a sworn bachelor and scientist. He just didn''t know it yet Broodingly handsome, Gareth is scandalized to discover his cousin has fallen under the spell of "Madame Esmerelda," and vows to prove Jenny a fraud. But his unexpected attraction to the fiery enchantress defies logic. Jenny disrupts every facet of Gareth''s calculated plan—until he can''t decide whether to seduce her or ruin her. Now, as they engage in a passionate battle of wills, two lonely souls must choose between everything they know…and the boundless possibilities of love.

Could that ravishing beauty be his wife? Damien, the handsome and brooding Earl of Coulter, is captivated by the mysterious woman he sees across a ballroom. Yet there is something strangely familiar in her flashing eyes and fascinating smile. Can this tempting woman full of sensual promise possibly be the same cat--obsessed chit he married? Last he knew, she was rusticating in the country with her damned feline. Frustrated that her husband can''t even be bothered to remember her name, Patience is ripe for revenge after three long years of countryside boredom. It''s time to show her husband exactly what he''s been missing. As Damien and Patience match wits, their passion threatens to beat them at their own game. With the help of a feather, a thunderstorm, a tiger, a pot of chocolate and a house full of meddling relatives, Patience and Damien are playing with fire. But who will triumph when true love it at stake? These Wicked Games is the first novella produced by Avon FanLit'' , an online event for the romance community.

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Miss Minerva Lane führt bei ihren Großtanten ein ruhiges und beschauliches Leben als Mauerblümchen – und dabei soll es auch bleiben. Schließlich ist ihr, als sie das letzte Mal im Mittelpunkt der Aufmerksamkeit stand, übel mitgespielt worden. Sie war sogar gezwungen gewesen, ihren Namen zu ändern, um den Skandal hinter sich zu lassen. Mauerblümchen haben zwar vielleicht nicht die schönsten Blüten, aber wenigstens geraten sie nicht unter die Räder. Als daher ein gut aussehender junger Herzog in die Stadt kommt, ist das Letzte, was sie sich wünscht, seine Aufmerksamkeit. Aber genau die bekommt sie leider. Denn Robert Blaisdell, der Duke of Clermont, lässt sich nicht so leicht an der Nase herumführen. Als Minnie herausfindet, was ihn nach Leicester führt, merkt er, dass mehr an ihr ist, als man auf den ersten Blick vermuten würde. Er ist entschlossen, hinter ihr Geheimnis zu kommen, ehe sie seines aufdeckt. Aber dieses Mal könnte sich eine schüchterne Miss ihm mehr als gewachsen zeigen … „Der Herzog und seine geliebte Feindin“ ist das erste Buch in Romanlänge in meiner neuen Reihe „Geliebte Widersacher“. Die andere Bücher in der Reihe sind: Die Gouvernante und ihr geliebtes Ungeheuer Der Herzog und seine geliebte Feindin Zärtlicher Winter Die Erbin und ihr geliebter Verräter Die Witwe und ihr geliebter Schuft (September 2014) Der Schurke und sein geliebter Blaustrumpf (2015)