Best Selling Books by Eloisa James

Jane Austen''s witty comedy of manners is one of the most universally loved and admired English novels of all time. “It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.” The Bennets are a family of five daughters, and with no male heir, the Bennet estate must someday pass to their priggish cousin Mr. Collins. Therefore, with no fortune or security of their own, the girls must marry well—and thus is launched the story of spirited and opinionated Elizabeth Bennet and the arrogant and aloof bachelor Mr. Darcy. An entertaining portrait of nineteenth century matrimonial rites and rivalries, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is timeless in its hilarity and honesty. As Elizabeth and Darcy’s first impressions lead to civilized sparring and ultimately true and enduring love, it becomes clear why this masterwork renowned for its romance and wit. With an Introduction by Margaret Drabble and an Afterword by Eloisa James

With This Kiss: Part Three Lieutenant Colin Barry returns from the wars injured in body and spirit, knowing that he has no right to steal Grace from the arms of her fiancé. Yet the same warrior''s spirit that won so many battles at sea is prompting him to throw propriety to the winds, imitate his pirate father, and simply take what he most desires! Author''s Note: Don''t forget to read Parts One and Two! Reading this installment first would be like eating the icing before you even get it onto a cupcake.

From Julia Quinn, the author of Bridgerton—along with close friends and bestselling authors Eloisa James and Connie Brockway—comes a thrilling tale of a snow-bound party in a Scottish castle. And You’re Invited! When Laird Taran Ferguson’s nephews refuse to find brides, he takes matters into his own hands, raiding a ball and bringing some lovely young ladies to his castle. Which author do you think escorted which heroine to the castle? Miss Fiona Chisholm, a beauty with a scandalous past Lady Cecily Tarleton, a lovely heiress—but she’s English Miss Catriona Burns, a lady with no name or fortune, so clearly someone made a mistake! When it comes to gentlemen, did Eloisa invite an earl so stern that he broke his engagement after a mere whiff of scandal? Did Connie suggest that the Duke of Bretton fall asleep in the carriage used in a kidnapping? Did Julia bring a rogue whose reputation proceeds him? A novel in three parts, as fresh and charming as the Highland air, written by three of the very best writers of historical romance.

No one is more surprised than Lord North when he returns from war to find his ex-fiancee in his ancestral home...working as a governess in a sexy, fiery new Wildes of Lindow Castle romance by New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James... The handsome, rakish heir to a dukedom, Lord Roland Northbridge Wilde—known to his friends as North—left England two years ago, after being jilted by Miss Diana Belgrave. He returns from war to find that he’s notorious: polite society has ruled him “too wild to wed.” Diana never meant to tarnish North’s reputation, or his heart, but in her rush to save a helpless child, there was no time to consider the consequences of working as a governess in Lindow Castle. Now everyone has drawn the worst conclusions about the child’s father, and Diana is left with bittersweet regret. When North makes it clear that he still wants her for his own, scandal or no, Diana has to fight to keep from losing her heart to the man whom she still has no intention of marrying. Yet North is returning a hardened warrior—and this is one battle he’s determined to win. He wants Diana, and he’ll risk everything to call her his own.

Two eccentric orphans bring together a grumpy viscount and the free-spirited heroine who steals his heart in the first novel in Eloisa James’s new Accidental Brides series, in which haughty aristocrats find themselves married to the wrong women. He wants a nanny, not a bride… Suddenly guardian to twins, Viscount Dominic Kelbourne is luckily betrothed to a suitable lady—until she elopes. With no time to woo, Dominic decides to marry his fiancée’s unconventional sister. Torie isn’t perfect, but their kisses are so passionate that society thinks he’s actually chosen her. She wants to marry for love… Torie has never been able to make sense of words on a page, so she has turned her talents to art. She longs for a man who values her as she is… but marries for the sake of the twins. She doubts Dominic is capable of love, let alone respect, but as their heated debates turn into something more, Torie begins to imagine a life as a wife, not a nanny. But when the arrogant viscount finds that his viscountess has stolen his heart, he’ll have to give all he has to win her love.

Three of the brightest stars of historical romance invite you to a party at the country home of the Honorable Marquess of Finchley Hugh Dunne, the Earl of Briarly, needs a wife, so his sister hands him a list of delectable damsels and promises to invite them— and a few other gentlemen—to her country house for what is sure to be the event of the season. Hugh will have time to woo whichever lady he most desires . . . Unless someone else snatches her first. The invitation list includes: The horse-mad but irresistibly handsome Earl of Briarly The always outspoken Miss Katherine Peyton The dashing war hero Captain Neill Oakes The impossibly beautiful (and painfully shy) Miss Gwendolyn Passmore The terribly eligible new Earl of Charters The widowed Lady Georgina Sorrell (who has no plans to marry, ever) And your hostess, Lady Carolyn Finchley, an irrepressible matchmaker who plans to find the lady most likely . . . to capture her brother’s untamed heart.

People magazine named Eloisa James’ novel Midnight Pleasures “Page Turner of the Week” and raved “Romance writing does not get much better than this.” Now the acclaimed author returns with another sumptuous tale of passion and misadventure in Regency England. . . . Gabrielle Jerningham cherishes the portrait of her betrothed, the perfect Peter Dewland . . . until she meets his commanding older brother Quill. But it is Peter to whom she has been promised. And how can she possibly transform her voluptuous, outspoken self into the poised gentlewoman Peter requires? When Gabby’s shocking décolletage plunges to her waist at her first ball, Peter is humiliated. But Quill comes to the rescue, to the peril of his heart. An accident years before has left Quill plagued by headaches—the kind that grows more excruciating with strenuous exercise. Needless to say, this hardly bodes well for siring progeny. But the very sight of Gabby leaves Quill breathless. One forbidden kiss and Quill vows to have her, headaches—and Peter—be damned! But it will take a clever man—and a cleverer woman--to turn the tables on propriety and find their way to true love. . . . BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Eloisa James''s Paris in Love. Praise for Enchanting Pleasures “Another winner . . . delightful heroine, masterful hero, and an ingenious plot: intelligent, sexy fun.”—Kirkus Reviews “Charasmatic characters and a healthy dose of humor . . . once again, James weaves a story as rich in plot as in character.”—Publishers Weekly

The rules of marriage . . . according to Miss Annabel Essex A husband must be: Rich. Make that very rich. She''s had enough of leaky roofs and thread-worn clothing. English. London is the center of the civilized world, and Annabel has a passion for silk and hot water. Amiable. Good-looking would be nice, but not necessary. Same for intelligent. Isn''t she lucky? She''s found just the man! And her chosen spouse is nothing like the impoverished Scottish Earl of Ardmore, who has nothing but his gorgeous eyes, his brain—and his kisses—to recommend him. So what cruel twist of fate put her in a carriage on her way to Scotland with just that impoverished earl and all the world thinking they''re man and wife? Sleeping in the same bed? Not to mention the game of words started by the earl—in which the prize is a kiss. And the forfeit . . . Well. They are almost married, after all!

Welcome to a world of reckless sensuality and glittering sophistication . . . of dangerously handsome gentlemen and young ladies longing to gain a title . . . of games played for high stakes, including—on occasion—a lady''s virtue. A marquess''s sheltered only daughter, Lady Roberta St. Giles falls in love with a man she glimpses across a crowded ballroom: a duke, a game player of consummate skill, a notorious rakehell who shows no interest in marriage—until he lays eyes on Roberta. Yet the Earl of Gryffyn knows too well that the price required to gain a coronet is often too high. Damon Reeve, the earl, is determined to protect the exquisite Roberta from chasing after the wrong destiny. Can Damon entice her into a high-stakes game of his own, even if his heart is likely to be lost in the venture?

''Nothing gets me to a bookstore faster than Eloisa James'' Julia Quinn The latest glittering, witty Regency romance from New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James . . . He wants a prim and proper duchess, not the Wildest of the Wildes! Already notorious for the golden hair that proves her mother''s infidelity, Lady Joan can''t seem to avoid scandals, but her latest escapade may finally ruin her: she''s determined to perform the title role of a prince-in breeches, naturally. She has the perfect model in mind: Thaddeus Erskine Shaw, Viscount Greywick, a man who scorned the very idea of marrying her. Not that Joan would want such a dubious honour, of course. For years, Thaddeus has avoided the one Wilde who shakes his composure, but he''s horrified when he grasps the danger Joan''s putting herself in. Determined to keep her safe, he strikes a bargain: after one performance, the lady must return to her father''s castle and marry one of three gentlemen whom he deems acceptable. Not including him, of course... Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn''s Bridgertons and Eloisa''s Desperate Duchesses The Wildes of Lindow Castle series: Wilde in Love Too Wilde to Wed Born to Be Wilde Say No to the Duke Praise for Eloisa James: ''Eloisa James is extraordinary'' Lisa Kleypas ''Smart heroines, sensual heroes, witty repartee and a penchant for delicious romance have made James a fan favorite . . . readers will be hooked from beginning to end'' RT Book Reviews ''Romance writing does not get much better than this'' People ''Eloisa James writes with a captivating blend of charm, style, and grace that never fails to leave the reader sighing and smiling and falling in love'' Julia Quinn ''Charming, romantic and unexpectedly funny'' Kirkus

With This Kiss: Part Two Lady Grace Ryburn has accepted another man''s proposal after the love of her life, Lieutenant Colin Barry, asked for her own sister''s hand in marriage. But when Colin returns home from the wars, injured in body and spirit, will she be able to turn her back and marry another? Or will she throw away every rule her mother taught her and try to seduce a man who has shown no interest in her kisses? Author''s Note: Be sure to read Part One first! You need to know the story of how Grace fell in love with Colin . . .

Eloisa James breathes new life into one of the most popular fiction genres with her highly original debut novel Potent Pleasures, a charming, vividly peopled Regency romance. With an uncanny wit and an eye for the whimsical, she unravels a complex--and often hilarious--chain of events inadvertently set in motion by a young woman''s first taste of forbidden pleasure. About to make her debut in London society, Charlotte Calverstill, beneath the lavish gowns and manners of a well-brought-up young lady, yearns for a taste of freedom. Pushing propriety aside, one evening she sneaks out with a friend to attend a masked ball, and there meets a devastatingly handsome stranger who relieves her--not against her wishes--of her virtue, then vanishes. Years later, when they meet again, the rogue does not remember Charlotte. But she certainly remembers him; she has since learned not only his identity, but also a titillating piece of gossip about him that is sure to set society abuzz. The intricate web that a now-wiser Charlotte weaves to exact her due ensures justice for some and great merriment for all. Taking the Regency historical to fresh new places, with artful smoothness and irrepressible humor, Eloisa James delivers a winsome tale of first love and life''s unexpected surprises. BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Eloisa James''s Paris in Love.

''Nothing gets me to a bookstore faster than Eloisa James'' Julia Quinn In Eloisa James''s The Seduction series, meet four young ladies who are despised by society - which means four gentlemen must decide whether they give a damn about society''s rules. Two Dances and a Duke Miss Beatrice Valentine is having a horrible first Season, shamed for her curves by Lady Regina Haywood. Despite Regina''s attempts to make Bea a wallflower, Bea finds herself torn between Regina''s fiancé, the rakish, quick-tempered Lord Peregrine, and Regina''s brother, the war-hero, the Duke of Lennox. Bea is determined to marry a kindly man, and certainly no one attached to Regina. But both of these gentlemen are determined to seduce her . . . and one will succeed. Praise for Eloisa James: ''Eloisa James is extraordinary'' Lisa Kleypas ''Smart heroines, sensual heroes, witty repartee and a penchant for delicious romance have made James a fan favorite . . . readers will be hooked from beginning to end'' RT Book Reviews ''Romance writing does not get much better than this'' People ''Eloisa James writes with a captivating blend of charm, style, and grace that never fails to leave the reader sighing and smiling and falling in love'' Julia Quinn ''Charming, romantic and unexpectedly funny'' Kirkus

Thorn Dautry memutuskan sudah waktunya ia memiliki istri. Tapi demi mendapatkan istri dari kalangan bangsawan ia membutuhkan rumah mewah dan berkelas yang akan membuat orang memaafkan statusnya sebagai anak tak sah seorang duke. Dan itu berarti dia membutuhkan bantuan Lady Xenobia India. India yang menawan, keras kepala, dan mandiri bertekad akan mewujudkan rumah impian Thorn dalam tiga minggu. Tapi baik India maupun Thorn tak mengantisipasi ketertarikan di antara mereka. Thorn menginginkan India, dan ia punya tiga minggu untuk meyakinkan wanita itu mereka ditakdirkan untuk bersama.

Four novellas of tantalizing tittle-tattle in Regency England. In the salons of the ton, no tidbit is more delicious than a rumor of amour-the more outrageous the better. Rakes and rogues, ladies of high station and low morals are choice fodder for the gossips of society.

“Eloisa James is extraordinary.” —Lisa Kleypas In the capable hands of USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James, the fairy tales we loved as children take on vibrant—and sensuous—new life. With The Duke is Mine, the beloved author of A Kiss at Midnight and When Beauty Tamed the Beast gives the classic tale of the Princess and the Pea a delightfully romantic Regency spin. Fans of Victoria Alexander and Julia Quinn will simply adore this historical romance gem about a lady reluctantly betrothed to one duke but pursued by another; a tantalizing tale of love, lies, and one very uncomfortable mattress.

''Nothing gets me to a bookstore faster than Eloisa James'' Julia Quinn In Eloisa James''s The Seduction series, meet four young ladies who are despised by society - which means four gentlemen must decide whether they give a damn about society''s rules. Two Vows and a Viscount Miss Ella St. Trevelyon lives in the attic of her former home, working as an unpaid housekeeper to her usurping uncle, her only companions a pet squirrel and a three-legged cat. When Ella accompanies her cousin Fulvia to the theatre, she meets a man of princelike wealth, with forceful features and insolent manners. Unfortunately, Lord Peregrine is engaged to marry Fulvia. Fiennes is not a man who would chase after a woman, waving a shoe. But he is a man used to getting what he wants. And he wants Ella. Praise for Eloisa James: ''Eloisa James is extraordinary'' Lisa Kleypas ''Smart heroines, sensual heroes, witty repartee and a penchant for delicious romance have made James a fan favorite . . . readers will be hooked from beginning to end'' RT Book Reviews ''Romance writing does not get much better than this'' People ''Eloisa James writes with a captivating blend of charm, style, and grace that never fails to leave the reader sighing and smiling and falling in love'' Julia Quinn ''Charming, romantic and unexpectedly funny'' Kirkus

Ketika masih remaja, Emilia Gwendolyn Carrington pernah bersumpah di hadapan calon Duke of Pindar bahwa dia takkan mau menikah dengan pria ituÑjadi bertahun-tahun kemudian dia sangat ngeri ketika menyadari pria itu adalah satu-satunya yang bisa menolongnya. Evander Septimus Brody punya alasan sendiri untuk menyetujui lamaran berani Mia, tapi ada satu hal yang takkan dia berikan pada wanita itu: dirinya sendiri. Sebagai gantinya, dia menawarkan Mia kesepakatan... dia akan memberikan empat malam dalam setahun untuk Mia. Empat malam, tak lebih. Dan hanya jika Mia memohon kepadanya Hal yang takkan pernah dilakukan Mia. Sekarang Evander menghadapi tantangan paling berat dalam hidupnya: ia harus memenangkan hati sang istriÑdan tak peduli apa risikonya, dia tak boleh kalah dalam peperangan ini.

Three bestselling authors. Two delightful novels. One terrific collection! From Julia Quinn, author of the Bridgerton series, now streaming on Netflix—writing along with close friends and popular authors Eloisa James and Connie Brockway—comes THE LADIES MOST… a duo of cleverly crafted novels, The Lady Most Likely and The Lady Most Willing, together for the first time. THE LADY MOST LIKELY Hugh Dunne, the Earl of Briarly, needs a wife, so his sister hands him a list of delectable damsels and promises to invite them—and a few other gentlemen—to her country house for what is sure to be the event of the season. Hugh will have time to woo whichever lady he most desires. Unless someone else snatches her first. The invitation list includes: The always outspoken Miss Katherine Peyton The impossibly beautiful (and painfully shy) Miss Gwendolyn Passmore The widowed Lady Georgina Sorrell (who has no plans to marry, ever) And your hostess, Lady Carolyn Finchley, an irrepressible matchmaker with romantic plans for every last one of them—especially THE LADY MOST LIKELY to marry an eligible Earl. THE LADY MOST WILLING Taran Ferguson, laird of his clan, is determined that his ancient (if not so honorable) birthright be secured before he dies. When both his nephews refuse to wed, he takes matters into his own hands, raiding an English lord’s Christmas ball and making off with four lovely potential brides (and one very irate duke). When his nephews, the Comte de Rocheforte and the Earl of Oakley, arrive for their annual holiday visit, they are drawn into a matchmaking party, of sorts. Among the unwitting guests are: Miss Fiona Chisholm, a beauty with a scandalous past Lady Cecily Tarleton, a lovely heiress—but she’s English Miss Catriona Burns, a lady with no name or fortune, so clearly someone made a mistake! As the snow piles up outside the highland castle, and the guests are forced to pass the time together, the initial dismay turns to unanticipated attractions and then irresistible passions – and indeed, there might be one LADY MOST WILLING to marry a Scottish lord.

After the success of The Lady Most Likely, New York Times bestselling authors Julia Quinn, Eloisa James, and Connie Brockway have joined together once again, but this time to ask the question, who is The Lady Most Willing? When Laird Taran Ferguson’s nephews refuse to wed and secure his birthright, he takes matters into his own hands, raiding a ball and kidnapping four likely brides—a bonny lass, an heiress with a slight reputation problem, a rich English beauty, and a maiden without a name or a fortune. But which one is ready to fall in love with the Scottish lord? Add a very angry duke, a decrepit castle, and a fierce Highland storm that is holding all of Taran’s “guests” captive to the mix, and readers will find themselves transported to a world of temptation, passion, and new and unexpected love. This historical romance novel in three parts—a single story with three compelling voices—is one that will not soon be forgotten.

Cleopatra Lewis är inte alls imponerad av societeten och har inga planer på att gifta sig. I ett försök att skrämma bort männen beger hon sig till Quimbys kostymer för att låta sy upp riktigt smaklösa klänningar – och går därifrån som ägare av hela stället. Amerikanen Jake Astor Addison är i London för att göra affärer och blir chockad när han inser att en kvinna just köpt butiken som var tänkt att bli hans nästa stora investering. Deras vägar korsas och snart har de en överenskommelse som inte liknar någon annan. Jake kan inte låta bli att fascineras av Cleo och inser snart att hon har stulit hans hjärta. Men Cleo värnar starkt om sin självständighet och låter sig inte charmas så lätt. Och med den bakgrund han har, har han ens en chans?

From four beloved writers—Eloisa James, Christi Caldwell, Janna MacGregor, and Erica Ridley—come four original stories that tell a hilarious tale of a Christmas house party that serves up love and scandal in equal measure! The Duke of Greystoke’s Christmas Revelry is famous throughout the British Isles for its plays, dancing, magical grotto… not to mention scandals leading to the marriage licenses he hands out like confetti. But not everyone welcomes a visit from Cupid. Lady Cressida, the duke’s daughter, is too busy managing the entertainments—and besides, her own father has called her dowdy. Her cousin, Lady Isabelle Wilkshire, is directing Cinderella and has no interest in marriage. Lady Caroline Whitmore is already (unhappily) married; the fact that she and her estranged husband have to pretend to be together just makes her dread the party all the more. But not as much as Miss Louisa Harcourt, whose mother bluntly tells her that this is her last chance to escape the horrors of being an old maid. A house party so large that mothers lose track of their charges leads to a delightful, seductive quartet of stories that you will savor for the Season!

Celebrate Valentine''s Day with Avon Books and an enchanting free e-book sampler, It Happened One Valentine''s Day. With excerpts from fourteen new, upcoming, and fan favorite Avon and Avon Impulse novels and novellas, including an introduction from Eloisa James. It Happened One Valentine''s Day: An Avon Romance Valentine''s Day Sampler includes excerpts from: The Trouble with Valentine''s Day by Rachel Gibson Once Upon a Tower by Eloisa James Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost Bride by Moonlight by Liz Carlyle "V is for Vampwoman" (from Vampires Gone Wild) by Kerrelyn Sparks "A Forever Love" (from Vampires Gone Wild) by Pamela Palmer True Love at Silver Creek Ranch by Emma Cane "Love Me Tender" (from Kiss Me: An Avon Books Valentine Day Anthology) by Cheryl Harper Saved by the Rancher by Jennifer Ryan The Earl in My Bed by Sophie Jordan What Happens in Scotland by Jennifer McQuiston Destiny''s Embrace by Beverly Jenkins The Maclean Groom by Kathleen Harrington

This book chronicles one joyful year in which a woman literally leaves her worries behind and runs away to one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the world, albeit with her husband and teenaged children in tow.

A Fool Again is the story of Genevieve, who once made a dash to Gretna Greene to marry, but was caught by her father. Now, a few years later, she attends the funeral of her elderly husband (not the man she ran away to marry) and who does she see but The One Who Got Away! Can they make their love work this time around or will Genevieve be A Fool Again?

Lady Yasmin Régnier har ett rykte som föregår henne, bär vågade klänningar och flörtar hejdlöst med alla societetens män. Giles Renwick däremot är seriös, plikttrogen och har aldrig gjort sig till för en kvinna. Men när de två dansar aftonens första dans med varandra händer något mellan dem. Den lekfulla tillvaron övergår plötsligt i något helt annat – något mycket allvarligare och inte helt lämpligt. Giles kan trots vad han har föresatt sig inte hålla sig borta från lady Yasmin. Men vad är det egentligen han dras till? Hon är otänkbar som både hustru och älskarinna. Och de kan absolut inte vara vänner eftersom de häftigt ogillar varandra! Så vad i himlens namn är det som får honom att be om hennes hand? Och vad ska han ta sig till om hon tackar ja? *** Eloisa James är författaren som inte bara skriver kärleksromaner utan också undervisar om Shakespeare på Fordham University. Förutom Shakespeare älskar hon sin italienske riddare till man (sin cavaliere, som det heter på italienska), sina vänner – och icke att förglömma alla underbara läsare! Eloisas romaner har getts ut i 30 länder och sålts i över sju miljoner exemplar världen över. *** ”Romantik blir inte mycket bättre än så här.” People ”Eloisa James är extraordinär.” Lisa Kleypas, författare ”Smarta hjältinnor, sensuella hjältar, kvicka repliker och en förkärlek för utsökt romantik har gjort James till en favorit bland fansen. ... läsarna kommer att vara fast från början till slut.” RT Book Reviews ”Charmig, romantisk och oväntat rolig.” Kirkus Reviews

From New York Times bestseller Eloisa James, a new Regency-set novel in which a heiress with the goal of being a wallflower engages a rugged American in a scorchingly sensual, witty wager that tests whether clothing does indeed make the man—or the wallflower! A perfect companion story to Eloisa''s My American Duchess. Miss Cleopatra Lewis is about to be launched in society by her aristocratic grandfather. But since she has no intention of marrying, she visits a costume emporium specifically to order unflattering dresses guaranteed to put off any prospective suitors. Powerful and charismatic Jacob Astor Addison is in London, acquiring businesses to add to his theatrical holdings in America—as well as buying an emerald for a young lady back in Boston. He’s furious when a she-devil masquerading as an English lady steals Quimby’s Costume Emporium from under his nose. Jake strikes a devil’s bargain, offering to design her “wallflower wardrobe” and giving Cleo the chance to design his. Cleo can’t resist the fun of clothing the rough-hewn American in feathers and flowers. And somehow in the middle of their lively competition, Jake becomes her closest friend. It isn’t until Cleo becomes the toast of all society that Jake realizes she’s stolen his fiercely guarded heart. But unlike the noblemen at her feet, he doesn’t belong in her refined and cultured world. Caught between the demands of honor and desire, Jake would give up everything to be with the woman he loves—if she’ll have him!

Bagi si cantik dan cerdik Lavinia Gray, hanya ada satu hal yang lebih buruk daripada harus meminta Parth Sterling menikahinya: ditolak pria itu. Dikenal sebagai bujangan terkaya di Inggris, Parth tidak mau menikahi wanita yang begitu sembrono dan sangat terobsesi pada mode seperti Lavinia; dia menginginkan pengantin yang lebih sesuai. Tapi ketika Parth mengetahui kondisi Lavinia, ia menawarkan untuk mencarikan suami bagi gadis itu. Bahkan ia akan mencarikan pangeran. Seperti biasa, tidak ada masalah yang tidak bisa diselesaikan Parth. Tapi semakin banyak waktu yang dihabiskannya dengan Lavinia yang memikat, semakin dirinya bertanya-tanya. Kenapa wanita yang begitu salah terasa begitu pas di pelukannya?

New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James returns to the Would-Be Wallflowers series with an enemies-to-lovers romance between a proper earl and an entirely improper lady--whom he can''t stop thinking about. Giles Renwick, Earl of Lilford, has never made a fool of himself over a woman--until he meets Lady Yasmin Régnier. Yasmin is ineligible for his attentions in every way: not as a wife, certainly not as a mistress (she is a lady!), nor even as a friend, since they vehemently dislike each other. Her gowns are too low, and her skirts are dampened to cling to admittedly lovely thighs. She loves to gossip--and giggle. She isn''t dignified, or polite, or even truly British, given that her father''s French ancestry clearly predominated. Not to mention the fact that her mother had been one of Napoleon''s mistresses, a fact she makes no effort to hide. So what--in heaven''s name--possesses him to propose? And what will he do if she says yes?

Lord Roland Northbridge Wilde—atau yang lebih dikenal sebagai North—meninggalkan Inggris dua tahun lalu, setelah dicampakkan oleh Diana Belgrave. Namun saat kembali dari perang, ia mendapati reputasinya sebagai jentelmen tercemar. Diana tidak pernah bermaksud menghancurkan reputasi North, atau hati pria itu, tapi dalam ketergesaannya menyelamatkan sang keponakan, tidak ada waktu untuk mempertimbangkan konsekuensi bekerja sebagai governess di Lindow Castle. Sekarang semua orang menyimpulkan hal terburuk tentang ayah sang anak, dan yang tertinggal bagi Diana hanya penyesalan. Ketika North menyatakan dengan jelas bahwa ia masih menginginkan Diana, ada atau tanpa ada skandal, Diana harus berjuang untuk memjaga hatinya dari pria yang masih tidak ingin dia jadikan suami. Namun kini North adalah prajurit tangguh—dan ini adalah peperangan yang ingin dia menangi. Dia menginginkan Diana, dan dia akan mempertaruhkan segalanya untuk menjadikan wanita itu miliknya.