New Releases by Erica Ridley

Regency meets adventure in this witty romp from a New York Times bestselling author! Advice columnist Miss Vivian Henry despises the Wild Wynchesters her young cousin idolizes. A privileged, wealthy family might get away with murder, while ordinary people are stuck firmly in their place. But when her beloved cousin goes missing and the authorities shrug, Viv has no choice but to beg for help from the vigilantes she hates. Animal trainer and secretive poet Jacob Wynchester prefers to stay behind the safety of a quill. The last thing he wants is to be lead investigator for his brilliant but prickly new client. As they team up to rescue her kidnapped cousin, they fall in love despite themselves. But when Jacob''s grand gesture backfires, everything they care about is thrown into jeopardy. Together, they must not only save the day, but also decide how far they''re willing to go to be who they really are. And determine whether their partnership is a mistake... or the missing piece that completes them.

A working-class French girl would kill to become assistant to Paris''s top modiste, but she must first seek vengeance against those responsible for the death of her family, in this thrilling historical horror from New York Times bestselling author Erica Ridley! Eighteen-year-old Angélique dreams of designing extravagant gowns like the ladies in the bourgeoise wear to balls and soirées. Because she’s working-class, Angélique knows that her life will, instead, be spent dyeing silk for a living. That is, until her parents and younger sibling are killed in the sweatshop where they’ve toiled. Now orphaned, and with another sister to protect, Angélique vows vengeance against the factory owner growing richer by treating his employees as disposable. To improve her station, Angélique takes a position as a junior seamstress for Paris''s top modiste. Though she''s bullied for being poor and her meager salary isn''t enough to pay rent, she refuses to give in. Her sister and crush, a handsome, immigrant shoemaker, won’t allow it. Then the modiste proposes a contest to win the well-paid, coveted assistant position. Angélique would do anything to earn the career of her dreams. What’s a little arsenic between girls after all? As Angélique outshines--and outlives--the competition, she also wields her newfound privilege and power to exact revenge on those who ruined her family and blossoms into a new role: Paris’s greatest protégée.

When a sudden snowstorm traps lords and ladies within opulent estates and remote countryside retreats, love blossoms amidst the wintry isolation. From forbidden desires to unexpected alliances, this collection weaves tales of captivating romance where the frosty landscapes only serve to ignite fiery passions. Discover the secrets, scandals, and unexpected connections that unfold when fate conspires to bring together unlikely pairs in the most unexpected of settings. Through the artistry of these bestselling authors, explore the transformative power of love amidst snowbound isolation, where barriers crumble and affection flourishes. Featuring books by: Nadine Millard Annabelle Anders Lauren Smith Diana Bold Dawn Brower Lauren Royal Amanda Mariel Sandra Sookoo Alina K. Field Sorcha Mowbray Grace Archer Erica Ridley Discover how chance meetings and unforeseen circumstances kindle flames of romance, proving that even in the chilliest of moments, the warmth of true love can thaw the iciest of hearts.

Shy Louisa Harcourt longs for one truly happy Christmas. Ideally involving lazy evenings curled before a fire with a good book… or her own poetry. Instead, she’s whisked to a house party as bait for sharks. To secure her uncertain future, an eligible suitor must propose before Twelfth Night. The clock is ticking. Charming, complicated, utterly non-eligible Ewan Reid crashes the duke’s holiday party, concealing an ulterior motive that must not involve falling for Louisa. Armed with nothing more than a plume and an irresistibly brooding glare, Ewan hides a dark secret that could spoil his one chance for true love…

Action adventure meets Regency romance in this feminist romp from New York Times Erica Ridley, perfect for fans of Manda Collins and Evie Dunmore. Bold, curvy Elizabeth Wynchester loves cuddling hedgehogs almost as much as she adores vanquishing villains with the sharp blade concealed inside her cane. Despite others’ opinions about her body and gender, nothing will stop her from seeing justice done. When her next mission drops her at the dastardly Earl of Densmore’s castle, she’s prepared to duel like gentlemen—only to be locked inside! Her trusty sword cannot defeat the castle’s hidden traps… or protect her heart from the devilishly handsome rogue guarding the keep. When reclusive inventor Stephen Lenox agreed to impersonate his cousin for a few days, he didn’t expect the earl to vanish altogether. Nor could Stephen predict mounting death threats… or the arrival of a beguiling, blade-wielding spinster who declares herself his new bodyguard. As the earl’s enemies lay siege to the castle, Stephen fights his way past Elizabeth’s defenses. She’ll share his bed, but when the adventure concludes, she vows to sever their affair. Unless he can somehow convince a swashbuckling siren to surrender her heart…

Two heartwarming seaside romances by New York Times bestselling author, Erica Ridley! AN AFFAIR BY THE SEA Orphaned pianist Allegra Brown is a poor relation with nothing much to recommend her, save a minuscule dowry and a very big imagination. She has spent the past several years as governess to her younger cousins, who are now ready for their come out—and want Allegra to marry, too. Specifically, they eagerly await the return of Allegra’s dashing, handsome, swashbuckling, conveniently absent and secretly fictional fiancé, the dread pirate Captain L’Amour. The only place Mr. John Sharp strikes fear is in the courtroom, where his neat, ordered mind is renowned for winning every case he presents. John loves predictability and longs to be a chef. Unfortunately, every time he puts on an apron, the entire kitchen catches fire. Much like the passion burning between him and a certain wildly unpredictable spinster, who seems to have confused him for a dashing, exciting pirate. By fulfilling her fantasies, can his dreams come true…together? LOVE LETTERS BY THE SEA When not responding to advice column letters, entrepreneurial widow Mrs. Deborah Cartwright runs bright, beautiful Siren’s Retreat, legendary for helping her lovelorn guests find their perfect match. Deborah experienced love years before, and lightning does not strike twice. Although there might be a light flirtation with a certain anonymous letter-writer she’s definitely not falling for, there’s no time for romance. Not whilst a heartless blackguard is in town to wrest her beloved inn out from under her! Clever, career-minded Mr. Patrick Gretham is the trusted man-of-business for a powerful lord, who is eager to turn this perfectly situated property wasted on lovebirds into a gambling hell the likes of which no one leaves with their fortunes intact. Over Deborah’s dead body! The beautiful proprietress hates everything Patrick stands for and will fight him every step of the way. Except when they find themselves on opposite sides of a plume. Or falling into each other’s embrace…

"Irresistible chemistry!" Grab seven full-length romances by a New York Times bestselling author in one fabulous collection! LORD OF CHANCE When Lady Luck wins him in a game of chance—and a wee mishap has them leg-shackled by dawn—have the tables finally turned in this rake''s favor? LORD OF PLEASURE When a ẉallflower infiltrates the ton’s most scandalous masquerade ball, she finds herself in the arms—and the bed—of the one man she’d sworn to hate! LORD OF NIGHT He''s a serious, sexy Bow Street Runner. She''s secretly Robin Hood in a bonnet. Sworn enemies—until a heist gone wrong drops her straight into his arms… LORD OF TEMPTATION Lord Hawkridge fights for a second chance with the woman he loved and lost… but she’s hiding a secret that will destroy everything he thought he knew! LORD OF SECRETS Heath Grenville is the problem-solver for London''s elite. When his assignment leads him to the wrong young lady, surely he won''t do anything so scandalous as to fall in love… LORD OF VICE Fall in love with fan-favorite Maxwell Gideon, enigmatic owner of the infamous regency gaming den, The Cloven Hoof. Watch as this clever, take-no-prisoners gentleman meets his match! LORD OF THE MASQUERADE Enjoy a fun, fast-paced interracial romance full of banter, scandal, and devastating secrets, when the Duke of Lambley meets the one situation—and woman—he cannot control!

Five unforgettable romances from a New York Times bestselling author! "Sensual and witty... A delicious treat!" - Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author TOO WICKED TO KISS When an impoverished bluestocking finds herself at the mercy of an irresistible scoundrel, his touch holds her captive to his every dark desire... TOO SINFUL TO DENY When a disgraced socialite is exiled to an isolated manor atop a pirate-infested cove, the only person who can help her escape is the one man who cannot be trusted with her heart... TOO TEMPTING TO RESIST A rakish lord has the chance to win forgiveness from a lost love... if he can spirit her away from a haunted castle. TOO WANTON TO WED A secretive governess seeks shelter in the towering home of a mysterious recluse who may be even more dangerous than the man she fled. TOO BRAZEN TO BITE In this gothic castle, even a woman of science isn’t immune to the charms of a wickedly handsome, dangerously sexy vampire…

Enjoy a delightful collection of 12 witty, feel-good, small-town romps from New York Times bestselling author Erica Ridley! ONCE UPON A DUKE Enjoy a fun regency romp featuring a spinster in a counting house, a grumpy duke, goats, true love, and a partridge in a pear tree. What could go wrong? Absolutely everything! KISS OF A DUKE A delightful romp featuring a rake (the sexy kind), a perfumer (of the chemist heroine variety), two turtle doves, one true love, and a kiss to last a lifetime. WISH UPON A DUKE An endearing historical romance featuring an astronomer heroine, an adventurer hero, three French hens, two nerds in love, and a wish that finally comes true. NEVER SAY DUKE A heartwarming romp featuring four colly birds, three French kisses, two turtledoves, one surly war hero… and the vexing young lady he cannot resist! DUKES, ACTUALLY A heartwarming romp featuring a buttoned-up duke seeking lessons in love, and a carefree hoyden who may give him much more than he bargains for… THE DUKE''S BRIDE Featuring a charming British smuggler, a clever French spinster, and a cozy holiday home in which anything might happen… THE DUKE''S EMBRACE When Monsieur le Duc discovers Miss Shelling intends to publish an exposé about his family, he’ll wage nothing short of war to stop her… but may lose more than his heart in the battle! THE DUKE''S DESIRE Featuring a grumpy hero minding his reputation, a determined spinster who doesn’t give two figs about hers, and a holiday that turns everything topsy-turvy! DAWN WITH A DUKE Secrets and scandal abound when two delightful, strong-willed opposites are snowbound together in this witty, feel-good romance! ONE NIGHT WITH A DUKE Sparks fly in this definitely-not-falling-in-love workplace romance between a handsome drifter chasing adventure, and a small-town jeweler who would never leave her home behind… TEN DAYS WITH A DUKE A second chances, enemies-while-lovers reunion romance where nothing is as it first appears, and everyone’s motives are suspect… FOREVER YOUR DUKE A forbidden love, opposites attract romp between a meticulously proper duke and an impishly improper spinster in this witty, feel-good romance! The 12 Dukes of Christmas is a series of heartwarming Regency romps nestled in a picturesque snow-covered village. After all, nothing heats up a winter night quite like finding oneself in the arms of a duke!

A collection of unforgettable romances in the witty, feel-good, fan-favorite DUKES OF WAR series, from a New York Times bestselling author! The Brigadier''s Runaway Bride After being left for dead on the battlefield, Brigadier Edmund Blackpool is scarred inside and out. He fights his way home only to discover his intended before the altar with his best friend. He''ll be the one to marry her, no matter what she wants! But when his new bride disappears with his child, he must reopen his wounds to win the most important battle of his life. The Pirate''s Tempting Stowaway Captain Blackheart leads a simple life of wenching, pirating, and treasure-hunting. He steers clear of respectable women — until the day he''s paid to cross the ocean to fetch a gently-bred lady. No one mentioned his cargo was feisty and passionate! From the moment she boards his ship, his trouble has just begun... The Duke''s Accidental Wife The Duke of Ravenwood isn''t cold and haughty, but a secret romantic who has always dreamt of marrying for love. Instead, he gets Miss Katherine Ross — a headstrong hoyden intent on unraveling his carefully ordered world. He doesn''t know whether to kiss her or throttle her. Can they survive each other''s company long enough to turn a compromise into love? INCLUDES 2 BONUS NOVELLAS: A Match, Unmasked A soldier comes home from war hoping to make amends with the girl-next-door he abandoned...if she''ll let him! All I Want He taught her to trust. He taught her to love. And then he left her behind without a word. Tonight he''s back. Whether for a moment or forever depends on the turn of a card. Twenty-one to win—or to lose it all. Their future hinges on her dealing him the right number... AND A BONUS SHORT STORY: Dukes of War: Holiday Reunion

A collection of unforgettable romances in the witty, feel-good, fan-favorite DUKES OF WAR series, from a New York Times bestselling author! The Viscount''s Tempting Minx He''s an unbendable lord. She''s an unstoppable force. When these two clash, their winter nights will never be the same! The Earl''s Defiant Wallflower Lord Carlisle must marry an heiress—and fast. He definitely shouldn''t be kissing a penniless debutante...no matter how captivating she is! The Captain''s Bluestocking Mistress Spinster Jane Downing wants off the shelf and into the arms of a hot-blooded man — Specifically, the dark and dangerous Captain Grey! The Major''s Faux Fiancee When two stubborn best friends try to make each other call off their wedding, neither expects their fake betrothal to become true love... The Brigadier''s Runaway Bride Just as she’s about to say "I do" to a duke, Sarah’s ex-fiancé returns to crash the wedding! The Pirate''s Tempting Stowaway When Captain Blackheart is sent to capture treasure, the booty turns out to be a fiesty, passionate stowaway! The Duke''s Accidental Wife The unflappable Duke of Ravenwood meets his match in this rollicking #9 New York Times best-seller! INCLUDES 2 BONUS NOVELLAS: A Match, Unmasked A soldier comes home from war hoping to make amends with the girl-next-door he abandoned...if she''ll let him! All I Want He taught her to trust. He taught her to love. And then he left her behind without a word. Tonight he''s back. Whether for a moment or forever depends on the turn of a card. Twenty-one to win—or to lose it all. Their future hinges on her dealing him the right number... AND A BONUS SHORT STORY: Dukes of War: Holiday Reunion

Enjoy a collection of 3 witty, emotional, feel-good historical romances from New York Times bestselling author Erica Ridley: ONE NIGHT FOR SEDUCTION When a duke attempts to marry off a timid wallflower, he never suspects she''s living a double life... or that his career—and heart—will soon be in danger! ONE NIGHT OF PASSION The one obstacle between an adventuress and her chance for independence is a stubborn, sexy suitor whose passionate embrace voids the terms of her inheritance... ONE NIGHT TO REMEMBER Instead of the wealthy suitor she desperately needs, her traitorous heart is drawn to a penniless rogue... Meet the unforgettable men of London''s most notorious tavern, The Wicked Duke. Seductively handsome, with charm and wit to spare, one night with these rakes and rogues will never be enough…

What if Cinderella fell for the handsome prince’s… sister? Cynthia lives a life of drudgery, toiling for her stepmother and stepsisters without receiving gratitude or pay. Every day is the same… until a royal retinue sweeps into town, inviting every unwed maiden to vie for the hand of the visiting prince. The moment she lays eyes on the prince’s beautiful sister, Cynthia is smitten. She’s never been to a ball, and she’s determined not to miss this one. But when her family refuses to allow her to attend—not that Cynthia even has a gown to wear—it will take a miracle to escape the attic and catch the eye of the princess who holds the key to her heart!

Escape into ten tempting stories of the holiday season! Roguish lords and lovely ladies find their happily-ever-afters amidst the warmth and glitter of a historical Christmas. Whether you prefer a dashing spy, a haughty prince, or a scoundrel who is more than he seems, the lord you''re looking for is just a page turn away… A FIRST FOOTER FOR LADY JANE (*mild) Jennifer Ashley When Grandfather MacDonald predicts Lady Jane will marry this year’s First-Footer–the first guest into the house on Hogmanay—she dismisses the notion. Her childhood sweetheart is fighting on the Peninsula, and she can’t imagine marrying anyone but the staid Major Barnett. But when the clock strikes midnight, and Hogmanay begins, a knock at the front door changes Jane’s life forever. LORD LOCRYN AND THE PIXIE’S KISS (*mild) Deb Marlowe When is a kiss actually a curse? When an irate Pixie forbids you to kiss the wrong girl — ever. A DUKE BY ANY OTHER NAME (***hot) Claire Delacroix The Duke of Inverfyre disguises himself as a vain fop in order to catch a notorious jewel thief, which proves most inconvenient when he meets a lovely maiden who might steal his heart under other circumstance. But Daphne Goodenham is not deterred by his outrageous clothing and foppish manner. Is she a fortune hunter indifferent to appearances, a perceptive lady who sees his hidden truth, or an ally of the villain? At the very least, she is a perilous and untimely distraction... A COUNTERFEIT CHRISTMAS SUMMONS (*mild) Ava Stone Lady Emma Whitton has decided its time to take her future in her own hands. She has been in love with Viscount Heathfield since she was in leading strings. Unfortunately, it''s been almost that long since she''s laid eyes on her brother''s old friend and vice versa. Tired of waiting for him to remember her, Emma pens a holiday invitation (in her brother''s hand) to Heathfield and waits as patiently as she is able for her one true love to arrive… LADY HOLLY’S JOLLY CHRISTMAS (**medium) Nadine Millard Lady Holly has no interest in the Christmas season, and hasn’t since the tragic death of her mother. The widowed Earl of Stockton has as much reason to despise the season as Holly does. But fate and the arrival of a mysterious old lady have plans for these two. Will Lord Stockton learn to open his heart? And will Lady Holly finally have a jolly Christmas? CHRISTMAS KISSES (*mild) Nicole Zoltack Lady Anna has her sights on a scoundrel of a duke. Her mother insists on Anna befriending a marquess’s son, a man Anna finds far too rude. Is either gentleman the right one for Anna? THE DUKE WAGER (***hot) Eve Pendle Her family''s Christmas eve bankruptcy means aspiring doctor Miss Tamara Patterson must save them with a marriage to a wealthy man. Any man except her longtime nemesis, The Duke of Newton. Until he offers her a wager she can''t refuse… A PRINCE FOR YULETIDE (*mild) Anthea Lawson Miss Eliana Banning attends the Midwinter Masque. There, she meets a gentleman in wolf’s clothing who might prove to be her heart’s desire…or her worst enemy. RESCUED BY A CHRISTMAS KISS (**medium) Larissa Lyons Seeking shelter from danger during an ice storm, an unemployed companion barges in on an unsuspecting widower. Thanks to his mischievous, superior cat, love blooms during the topsy-turvied days before Christmas. MAKING MERRY (*mild) Erica Ridley Holiday romance blossoms in Christmas, England, between theatre director Miss Estelle Blaire and Marlowe Castle solicitor Mr. Aaron Thompson… discover the 12 Dukes of Christmas series with this prequel novella! A NOTE ON THE HEAT LEVELS: * One star = mild. Kisses ** Two star = medium. More than kisses, but not all the way. *** Three star = hot. Open door steamy scenes.

Enjoy a Regency-set reimagining of the classic tale of Snow White, featuring a strong, lovable heroine and a sexy, rakish hero. Lord Harry Lysander, an infamous rake known as The Huntsman, is desperately in need of money. He’ll do anything to save his earldom. Even accept a pile of gold in exchange for breaking the heart—and ruining the reputation—of the ton’s most terrifying dragon’s innocent stepdaughter. As long as the Huntsman doesn’t lose his own heart to her in the process…

This fabulously fun Regency romp featuring witty banter, a dash of mystery, lots of kissing, and an adorable hedgehog, will bring all the adventure you''ve been waiting for! Marjorie Wynchester has always let her siblings take the lead when it comes to planning their investigations. But someone in London is trying to pass off counterfeits, and this time she''s the only one with the skill needed to find the culprit. Soon, all the evidence leads her straight to Lord Adrian Webb. Adrian is a roguish scoundrel of the first order, but he never meant to get caught up in a forgery scheme. Especially one that’s snowballed out of control. Now a blackmailer is out to ruin him, and the most alluring woman he''s ever met is trying to put him behind bars. Every time Marjorie thinks she has Adrian figured out, her assumptions turn on their head. He’s a heartless scoundrel. A loyal brother. A smooth liar. A good kisser. Er…wait… Is winning her affections just one more attempt to avoid the law? Or is it possible he’s not such a rogue after all?

When the notoriously buttoned-up Duke of Southbury is forced to attend a matchmaking festival, he knows it will end in solitude—just like every soiree and ball. The duke doesn’t want a bride. He wants his charming French valet, Vachon. An untenable situation the duke refuses to admit, even to Vachon. The only way to avoid scandal—and the pull of temptation—is to dismiss his handsome valet before Southbury says or does something that cannot be taken back. But Vachon has pined for his taciturn employer since the moment they met. When the duke announces his impending dismissal, Vachon has only a fortnight to change his mind… and convince the ton’s model of propriety love is worth breaking all the rules!

In this fast-paced, feel-good romp from a New York Times bestselling author, forbidden love blooms between a runaway bride and the man sent to find her… Lady Tabitha Kerr was promised at birth to be the Viscount Oldfield’s bride. Their families had warred for generations, and this union will heal the longstanding rift. But Tabitha doesn’t want to be a pawn—or a consolation prize. She dreams of a love match, and failing that, at least one night of true love. Even if she has to run away to find it! As Viscount Oldfield’s trusted man of business, Mr. Hudson Frampton is his lordship’s right-hand man, attack dog, and fixer. When a nervous bride jilts the viscount at the altar, Hudson is meant to find and return her to his employer posthaste. He is not supposed to fall in love. Or kiss his employer’s bride. Or say yes when Tabitha makes an indecent proposal that will ruin them both…

Enjoy a fun, flirty, guardian-and-ward, beauty and the beast romp from a New York Times bestselling author! Miss Matilda Dodd refuses to be any man’s property. She’s a month shy of her majority, and cannot wait to live life on her own terms. Rather than meet her unwanted new guardian as instructed, she attends a ball and comes kiss-to-kiss with an adorably befuddled handsome lord instead. But the grumpy, sexy stranger turns out to be the new guardian, hell-bent on marrying her to someone else! Titus Noble, the Earl of Gilbourne, is an emotionless, rigid automaton who lives for predictability and order. There is no room in his exacting schedule for a ridiculous matchmaking festival, and there is no room in his peaceful life for an unexpected ward. The only solution is to marry the chit to the first fool willing to take the beautiful hoyden off the earl’s hands. That is, if Titus can keep his hands off his maddening, kissable ward…

Enjoy a fiery, passionate enemies-to-lovers revenge romance from a New York Times bestselling author! All her life, Miss Gladys Bell was a wallflower whose parents despaired of her ever attracting a suitor. Then she met the man of her dreams, who said she was the woman of his. One passionate night later, Gladys awaits a marriage proposal that never comes. Reuben Medford, the ton’s most notorious rake, doesn’t even remember her name. Thanks to his cold-hearted callousness, Gladys lost her reputation, her dowry, and her chance at love. But now she’s back, and bent on revenge. He’s trifled with the wrong woman: This wallflower has thorns. Once Gladys holds that damnable rake’s arrogant, fickle heart in her hands… She’ll crush it, just as he did to her. This time, he’ll remember her name.

Comme chaque année, Greystoke Manor accueille la Féerie de Noël où se presse le Tout-Londres pendant deux semaines. Bals, banquets, spectacles éblouissants... Un véritable enchantement pour tous ! Enfin, presque... Cressida est celle qui, depuis dix ans, orchestre dans l’ombre cet événement exceptionnel. Ce qui la condamne à rester vieille fille. Lady Isabelle tombe nez à nez avec son ex-fiancé... Bien que séparés, Caroline et son époux doivent faire semblant d’être fous amoureux... Quant à Louisa, elle n’a que quelques jours pour trouver un beau parti. Mais sous le gui se produisent bien des miracles. Que la fête commence !

From sweet kisses under the mistletoe to passionate encounters at holiday house parties, secret identities to second chances, find your Christmas cheer in these twelve different historical romance tales from bestselling and award-winning authors! The lord you''ve been looking for might be just a story away... ONCE UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR (**medium) - Ava Stone Only a duke will do for Lady Ivy Dallimore. If her unhappily married sisters have taught her anything, it’s that love is fleeting but a title lasts forever, which is all well and good in theory until she finds herself falling for the scandalous third son of a marquess who is bound and determined to make his fortune in trade! THE VISCOUNT’S TEMPTING MINX (*mild) - Erica Ridley He''s an unbendable lord. She''s an unstoppable force. When these two clash, their winter nights will never be the same! THE CHRISTMAS CONQUEST (***hot) - Claire Delacroix Love was not part of the plan when this marriage was arranged… Can a matchmaking courtesan in disguise save this match before the new year dawns? LADY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE (*mild) - Deb Marlowe Neither Lord Ellesworth nor Miss Glenna Bolton have much Christmas spirit this year. Neither have much desire to travel during the season, either, but a Star in the East, an abandoned child and a quest for holiday cheer might just convince these two that love is the best gift of the Season. A WINTER WISH (*mild) - Nadine Millard Mariah Bolton is as headstrong as she is clever, as strong-willed as she is beautiful. She enjoys her life and, apart from a rather snobbish mama, she is happy with her lot. Imagine her consternation then when her world is turned upside down by the brooding and aloof Mr. Brandon Haverton! LYING BENEATH THE MISTLETOE (***hot) - Sadie Bosque Matilda needs a miracle. She left Henry, her first and only love, over a decade ago. Now she’s back and determined to piece his heart back together. But she only has one night to do it. A VERY MERRY VISCOUNT (*mild) - Jane Charles The thought of spending Christmas at Danby Castle with her matchmaking great-uncle fills Lady Tabitha Storm’s heart with dread, until she spies the handsome horseman from Hyde Park. Would Andrew Delaney, Viscount Straffan, receive more this holiday than he ever dreamed, or would his Irish heritage stand in his way? THE LADY’S GUIDE TO A HIGHLANDER’S HEART (***hot) - Emmanuelle de Maupassant Meet a young bride in disguise and a battle-hardened Highland warrior in this passionate ''enemies to lovers'' medieval romance. MASKED LOVE (*mild) - Nicole Zoltack An evening of enchantment has a maid wishing a lord might look past his station this Christmas season. THE MISTLETOE TEMPTATION (***hot) - Eve Pendle She deliberately steps on his toes to avoid marriage and he retaliates by proposing a fake engagement. A Regency enemies to friends to lovers romance, with a touch of brother’s best friend, and a whole lot of banter and steamy scenes. A SNOWLIT CHRISTMAS KISS (**medium) - Larissa Lyons When a mischievous feline nudges two lonely souls together on a wretched, snowy night, a few Christmas kisses might be all they need. But he’s engaged, and she’s decided to never marry, so in the morning they go their separate ways, leaving pieces of their hearts behind...until a Twelfth Night Ball brings misunderstandings to light and merry tidings to one and all. A DUKE FOR MIDWINTER (*mild) - Anthea Lawson After a gentleman rescues her from a winter storm, Miss Selene Banning finds herself snowbound with Sir Jared Kendrick, who is not precisely who he claims to be… Scoop up the first collection, Twelve Lords for Christmas, for more heartwarming tales of the holidays!

Il lui avait appris à faire confiance. Il lui avait appris à aimer. Puis, il l’avait quitté sans dire un mot. Ce soir, il est de retour. Pour un instant ou pour toujours, tout dépend du dévoilement d’une carte. Vingt-et-un pour gagner… ou pour tout perdre. Lui a-t-elle distribué la bonne carte ? Leur avenir en dépend. Une nouvelle des Seigneurs de guerre

Le voisin de mademoiselle Kitty Stanley : l’arrogant, l’intrépide et le vraiment très séduisant Nathaniel Baxter, était censé se tenir près d’elle pour sa première danse le soir de sa présentation. Au lieu de ça, ce sale type était parti à la guerre. Maintenant qu’elle était, pour ainsi dire, une vieille fille, elle profitait du bal masqué de la saison. Kitty avait oublié ce penchant idiot. Elle n’avait nul besoin du brigadier Baxter. Ce qui était une bonne chose, puisqu’elle ne l’avait pas revu depuis cinq longues années. Mais attendez… Qui est ce bel homme derrière ce masque ?

L’imperturbable duc de Ravenwood est un homme qui possède tout… Sauf une duchesse. Alors, que va-t-il faire de cette femme qui n’est absolument pas faite pour lui ? Mademoiselle Katherine Ross est riche, une personnalité mondaine excentrique qui sait exactement ce qu’elle veut : pas de mari, pas d’enfants, pas de tête-à-tête aux chandelles avec cet insupportable duc de Ravenwood dénué d’émotions. Elle est convaincue que son cœur est de glace – jusqu’à ce qu’elle touche son torse magnifiquement ciselé. Une erreur de jugement est tout ce qu’il faut pour retourner leur vie. Le duc de Ravenwood n’est pas froid et hautain, c’est un homme romantique et secret, qui a toujours rêvé de se marier par amour. Au lieu de quoi, il a mademoiselle Katherine Ross – un garçon manqué à la forte tête, ayant l’intention d’anéantir son monde ordonné. Il ne sait pas s’il doit l’embrasser ou l’étrangler. Pourront-ils supporter la compagnie de l’autre assez longtemps pour transformer leur compromis en amour ? Cette série met en scène des héros de guerre élégants et pleins d’esprit qui rentrent des combats pour retrouver la splendeur et la folie de la Régence anglaise.

A Regency-set comedic caper featuring a book club of meddling spinsters. Miss Sybil Stamper is the least fancy member of the reading circle known as The Heist Club. To her friends, bespectacled Sybil is the Queen of Lists, but she’d rather be belle of the ball. When she finally acquires an evening gown, her life looks like it’s falling into place. But when a client’s valuable objects go missing, not only is Sybil’s happy ending in jeopardy—so are the futures of other young ladies just like her! With the help of the Wild Wynchesters—a uniquely talented family of caper-committing siblings who don’t let “laws” stop them from righting wrongs—Sybil and her club of delightfully bookish spinsters take on the heist of the Season. PREQUEL TO: NOBODY’S PRINCESS "Erica Ridley is a delight!" — Julia Quinn

Quand le capitaine Blackheart est envoyé pour s’emparer d’un trésor, le butin n’est autre qu’une passagère clandestine pétillante et fougueuse ! Le capitaine Blackheart mène une vie simple à arpenter les mers, à batifoler et à chercher des trésors. Il évite les amours complexes susceptibles de le maintenir à terre. Ainsi, il ne devrait pas éprouver la moindre difficulté à garder ses mains loin de la dame bien née qu’on lui a demandé d’aller chercher… Mais sa passagère s’avère fougueuse et passionnée ! C’est un trésor qui vaudrait la peine d’être conquis, si seulement sa présence à bord ne compromettait pas beaucoup de choses… Clara Halton croit vivre la plus terrible des épreuves : elle a été arrachée à sa famille, frappée par la tuberculose et laissée pour morte. Puis arrive sa rencontre avec Blackheart. Leur attirance est désastreuse… et irrésistible. Quand il la délivre, comme s’il s’agissait d’un vulgaire pillage, il se dit que sa mission est terminée… Mais celle de Clara, en revanche, ne fait que commencer. Son objectif ? Le forcer à reconnaître leur alchimie spéciale, quitte à prendre d’assaut son navire pour cela ! Cette série met en scène des héros de guerre élégants et pleins d’esprit qui rentrent des combats pour retrouver la splendeur et la folie de la Régence anglaise.

Sarah s’apprête à dire « je le veux » à un duc quand son ex-fiancé fait irruption au mariage ! Miss Sarah Fairfax passe une année malheureuse. Son fiancé a péri à la guerre et elle porte son enfant. Pour assurer l’avenir de ce dernier, elle s’est résignée à un mariage sans amour. Au moment où elle va dire Je le veux, son fiancé revient d’entre les morts, apparaissant à son mariage… mais il n’est plus l’homme charmant et insouciant de ses souvenirs. Après avoir été laissé pour mort sur le champ de bataille, le brigadier Edmond Blackpool est resté marqué, à l’extérieur comme à l’intérieur. Il s’est battu pour revenir chez lui… tout cela pour retrouver sa fiancée devant l’autel avec son meilleur ami. Il sera l’homme qu’elle épousera, qu’elle le veuille ou non ! Hélas, lorsque la jeune mariée disparaît avec son enfant, il doit rouvrir ses plaies pour remporter la bataille la plus dure de sa vie. Cette série met en scène des héros de guerre élégants et pleins d’esprit qui rentrent des combats pour retrouver la splendeur et la folie de la Régence anglaise.

Quand l’amitié mène à l’amour, sur fond de faux-semblants, sous la plume d’Erica Ridley, auteure de best-sellers au classement du New York Times. Quand le général Bartholomew Blackpool apprend que sa voisine d’enfance va être mariée de force à un homme qu’elle n’a pas choisi, il rentre chez lui en se faisant passer pour son soupirant. Cet ancien dandy sait très bien que la société exige la perfection, et il va s’assurer d’offrir le meilleur à son ancienne amie. Mademoiselle Daphné Vaughan redoute que ce subterfuge ne détruise les chances du général Blackpool de trouver une véritable épouse. Elle essaie de le pousser à renoncer. Elle se fiche bien d’en souffrir, de toute façon, elle n’a jamais voulu d’un mari. Mais le général est tout aussi déterminé à lui faire rompre ses propres fiançailles. Chacun n’en fait qu’à sa tête, sans se douter que leur amour factice mènera à bien plus... Cette série met en scène des héros de guerre élégants et pleins d’esprit qui rentrent des combats pour retrouver la splendeur et la folie de la Régence anglaise.

A fun and feminist Regency romp from a master of the genre hailed as "a delight" by Bridgerton author Julia Quinn. Nothing happens in London without Graham Wynchester knowing. His massive collection of intelligence is invaluable to his family’s mission of aiding those most in need. So when he deciphers a series of coded messages in the scandal sheets, Graham’s convinced he must come to a royal’s rescue. But his quarry turns out not to be a princess at all… The captivating Kunigunde de Heusch is anything but a damsel in distress, and the last thing she wants is Graham’s help. All her life, Kuni trained alongside the fiercest Royal Guardsmen in her family, secretly planning to become her country’s first Royal Guardswoman. This mission in London is a chance to prove herself worthy without help from a man, not even one as devilishly handsome as Graham. To her surprise, Graham believes in her dream as much as she does, which makes it harder to resist kissing him…and falling in love. But how can she risk her heart if her future lies an ocean away?