New Releases by Jo Beverley

Featuring five deliciously romantic stories set in historical and high fantasy worlds, this exclusive eBook set is the perfect gift for any romance reader. Featuring stories by Jo Beverley, Cecelia Holland, Robin Hobb, Jacqueline Carey, and Tanith Lee, this collection of five wonderful romantic stories from five wickedly creative authors includes beautiful maids and clever minstrels, orphans destined for greatness and spies thirsting for revenge, and a pair of lovers who must struggle against the forces of magic and fate. Originally published in the anthology Songs of Love and Death (edited by George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois), these compelling stories are specially packaged in one eBook set at a great price.

Cuando una serie de adversidades lanza a Prudence Youlgrave a los abismos de la pobreza, ella hará todo lo posible por recuperarse, y en 1765 en Yorkshire tal vez la única salida posible sea casarse con un miembro de la nobleza. Los planes de Prudence se ven frustrados cuando un grupo de matones intenta secuestrarla y el hombre que la rescata es Cate, un ex soldado cuyas peleas con su familia lo han dejado sin dinero. Cate y Prudence se enamoran y deciden contraer matrimonio y vivir con sus propios medios. De pronto, el hermano mayor de Cate muere y él se convierte en el conde de Malzard. Ahora Prudence parece haber logrado lo que siempre quiso, pero la familia de su marido la considera una advenediza y ella deberá luchar para preservar su nueva posición y la felicidad de su matrimonio.

Catesby Burgoyne è un nobile eroe di guerra che, dopo aver lasciato l''esercito e aver rotto con la famiglia, si ritrova al verde. Prudence Youlgrave, orfana e costretta a vivere in povertà dall''odioso fratello, avrebbe bisogno di un buon matrimonio per sistemarsi. E Catesby non è certo l''uomo adatto allo scopo....

"Christian Hill, lord Grandiston, salva a una joven de ser violada y termina obligado a casarse con ella, aunque lo hace bajo nombre falso. Diez anos mas tarde la joven, Dorcas Caroline Frogatt, convencida de que su antiguo salvador murio en la guerra, desea casarse con sir Elyam Colne. Christian, por su parte, se ha convertido en un personaje poco fiable que ha despilfarrado su fortuna y que necesita, urgentemente, contraer matrimonio con alguna dama de alta sociedad. Pero cuando Dorcas se entera de que tal vez su antiguo marido esta vivo, decide ir a buscarlo a Doncaster. Ambos coinciden en una posada en el camino aunque estan muy cambiados y no se reconocen. Sin embargo, entre ellos existe una quimica imposible de soslayar que amenaza con echar chispas. Ahora Christian se ha propuesto seducir a esa mujer sensual y misteriosa, sin saber que puede tratarse de su verdadera esposa, que ha venido a echar por tierra todos sus planes." --P. [4] of cover

Lady May is back. And so is the scandal that sent her tumbling from her position as the toast of London, when her husband, the Earl of Maybury, was killed in a duel. Even a year of mourning hasn''t quieted the rumors of her infidelity. Georgia Maybury is determined to regain her position in the beau monde, but a scarred ex-naval officer threatens her plans...

Stories by: Lauren Willig • Adriana Trigiani • Jo Beverley • Alexandra Potter • Laurie Viera Rigler • Frank Delaney & Diane Meier • Syrie James • Stephanie Barron • Amanda Grange • Pamela Aidan • Elizabeth Aston • Carrie Bebris • Diana Birchall • Monica Fairview • Janet Mullany • Jane Odiwe • Beth Pattillo • Myretta Robens • Jane Rubino and Caitlen Rubino-Bradway • Maya Slater • Margaret C. Sullivan • and Brenna Aubrey, the winner of a story contest hosted by the Republic of Pemberley “My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.” If you just heaved a contented sigh at Mr. Darcy’s heartfelt words, then you, dear reader, are in good company. Here is a delightful collection of never-before-published stories inspired by Jane Austen—her novels, her life, her wit, her world. In Lauren Willig’s “A Night at Northanger,” a young woman who doesn’t believe in ghosts meets a familiar specter at the infamous abbey; Jane Odiwe’s “Waiting” captures the exquisite uncertainty of Persuasion’s Wentworth and Anne as they await her family’s approval of their betrothal; Adriana Trigiani’s “Love and Best Wishes, Aunt Jane” imagines a modern-day Austen giving her niece advice upon her engagement; in Diana Birchall’s “Jane Austen’s Cat,” our beloved Jane tells her nieces “cat tales” based on her novels; Laurie Viera Rigler’s “Intolerable Stupidity” finds Mr. Darcy bringing charges against all the writers of Pride and Prejudice sequels, spin-offs, and retellings; in Janet Mullany’s “Jane Austen, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!” a teacher at an all-girls school invokes the Beatles to help her students understand Sense and Sensibility; and in Jo Beverley’s “Jane and the Mistletoe Kiss,” a widow doesn’t believe she’ll have a second chance at love . . . until a Miss Austen suggests otherwise. Regency or contemporary, romantic or fantastical, each of these marvelous stories reaffirms the incomparable influence of one of history’s most cherished authors.

Lord Vandeimen returns home from Waterloo to ruined estates, his family all dead. His attempts to recreate something of his heritage leave him deep in debt, and he is ready to commit suicide when a woman bursts into his room with an extraordinary proposal. Mrs. Maria Celestin, widow of a wealthy foreign merchant, will pay him a small fortune to pretend to be her betrothed husband for six weeks. Van cannot refuse, but he is wary of this outrageous good fortune. He is also intent on getting into the widow’s bed. He doesn’t expect to be dragged back into life, and into love, or into a battle to win the woman who bought him.

After leaving the army and falling out with his family, the Honorable Catesby Burgoyne is drowning his sorrows when he comes across a woman being attacked by thugs. A fight is just what he needs, but little does he realize the lady he rescues will change his life. For Prudence Youlgrave is not just the victim of ruffians. Her life has been made a shambles by her selfish brother and brutish fiancé. But she has a bold and courageous spirit Catesby can’t resist, and before he knows it, he finds he has rescued her again by marrying her himself. A reckless adventurer may be forgiven for such an impulse. But when Catesby’s older brother suddenly dies, he finds himself Earl of Malzard, and Prudence is suddenly a most unlikely countess. Neither she nor Catesby are prepared to face the shock of his family. Still almost strangers, they have no one to turn to but each other, and it is in each other’s arms that they find a love neither ever expected. "Another jewel in Beverley’s heavily decorated crown."—The Romance Reader "A delightful blend of wit, intrigue, and emotional victories."—The State (Columbia, SC)

The game of love is filled with scandals and secrets in this quartet of Regency tales featuring New York Times– and USA Today–bestselling authors. Romance can blossom with little provocation and even less consideration for what’s good and proper. But when a spark ignites, it can be far too tempting to ignore—no matter how shocking the pairing may be . . . “Forbidden Attractions” by Jo Beverley When the notorious Earl of Carne moves into the mansion adjoining Anna Featherstone’s London townhouse, they’re separated by a single wall—and a gulf of social disdain. But sometimes the strangest neighbors can make the most intriguing of friends . . . “The Naked Prince” by Sally MacKenzie Josephine Atworthy is a proper and studious lady, and, as such, has no time for debauched goings on. But when she winds up on the guest list of one of her rich neighbor’s parties, she’s too intrigued to turn down the invitation—and far too attracted to the mysterious nobleman who seems desperate for just one kiss . . . “The Pleasure of a Younger Lover” by Vanessa Kelly After youthful friendship turns into ardent, grown-up passion, Clarissa Middleton and Captain Christian Archer find it difficult to keep their thoughts—or kisses—to themselves. But the differences between them might be too great for London society to overcome . . . “A Summer Love Affair” by Kaitlin O’Riley Nothing is quite so intoxicating as a holiday abroad in the sultry sun of Spain. That is, until Miss Charlotte Wilson discovers the irresistible charm of Mr. Gavin Ellsworth and embarks on a most enjoyable—and revealing—fling.

Rachel Proudfoot has enough trouble resisting the temptation of rakish Lord Morden without supernatural intervention. When she plays the traditional role of the Demon''s Bride at a Walpurgis Night festival, however, a mighty earth spirit attempts to unite them in passion in order to return to the world.

Tras la muerte de su progenitora, Petra d''Averio huye de un cruel destino y de un matón poco clemente. Si no se produce un milagro, acabará sus días como esposa de un aristócrata déspota y desalmado, algo que nunca soportaría. Por esta razón se ha vestido de monja en su fuga. Y su disfraz resulta eficaz hasta que los inquisitivos ojos de Robin Fitzvitry, conde de Huntersdown, se posan en ella. Dispuesto a averiguar el secreto que se oculta tras el hábito, el guapo caballero se se ofrecerá a socorrerla y acompañarla allá donde desee, forjando una alianza que se tornará muy peligrosa para Petra, pues ¿quién protegerá a la damisela de este encantador canalla? En Secretos de una dama, Jo Beverly vuelve a conquistar a sus lectoras combinando lo mejor del género romántico en una trama llena de aventuras y pasión.

New York Times bestselling author Jo Beverley "brings the Regency Period to life." (Joan Hammond) Emily Grantwich lives quietly with her crippled father and eccentric aunt, managing the family''s land, until the fateful day she walks down the main street of Melton Mowbray and is showered with Poudre de Violettes, thrown by a lady of loose morals at the handsomest man Emily has ever seen. He is Piers Verderan, known by many as the Dark Angel. His friends lay the blame for his scandalous ways on his troubled past. No decent woman should be seen in his company, but Emily must dutifully manage her father''s estate-which Verderan''s land adjoins. Soon Emily learns that the Dark Angel is very dangerous, especially to her sanity and her heart...

When Beth Hawley journeys to Lord Wraybourne''s castle to help young Lady Sophie Kyle prepare for her wedding, she has to share her carriage with two unexpected travelers, the rakish Sir Marius Fletcher, who is stranded after his curricle overturns, and an unidentified elderly woman, found unconscious in a wrecked carriage. As the date of Sophie''s wedding draws near, Beth realizes some mysterious shadow from the past seems to haunt the bride and groom. The elderly woman, suffering from memory loss, may hold the key. Beth turns to Sir Marius for help, but her efforts are thwarted at every turn as she encounters a most unlikely villain-while her only ally seems to have his mind set more on romance than the danger at hand...

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Wedding, a classic Regency romance back in print and in trade paperback for the first time. Though the widowed Chloe Stanforth loves her house by the sea, a series of puzzling incidents has left her unsettled and anxious to find a new home. Her situation is complicated by the arrival of her husband''s cousin, for whom she has long harbored a deep and guilty attraction. Back from the war, Justin Delamere hopes he can finally woo Chloe, until he suspects her guilty of treason-and murder. Can he trust the woman he''s always desired, and can Chloe surrender her most private secrets to the man who controls her freedom and now her heart?

Romance and destiny intertwine in four all-new novellas inspired by grail quests-featuring two New York Times bestselling authors! From the bestselling and award-winning authors of Dragon Lovers comes an anthology of fantasy, romance, and eternal love. In these four novellas, history and destiny spark passion, and everything depends on the fate of one mystical cup: the Holy Grail. A young woman must find her love to summon the Grail to bring peace to England; a Regency lady must keep it safe from Napoleon''s spies; a modern sorceress must keep the Grail from falling into Nazi hands, and an American must put the chalice at risk to rescue her one true love. These are four passionate and enchanting stories of desire and destiny inspired by one of our most powerful legends.

When Bella Barstowe seeks out the notorious Captain Rose, who came to her rescue years ago, to help her exact revenge on her enemy, they are both plunged into a world of danger and forbidden passion.

a sensational NEW historical romance from the New York Times bestselling author of a lady?s secret He had never intended to marry, but at the age of seventeen Christian Hill impulsively defended a maid?s honor only to be blamed for defaming it, and was coerced into marrying Dorcas Froggatt. But then he left to pursue his military career, putting the surreal event out of his mind. Until someone begins making inquiries about a man named Christopher Hill?the alias he used when he wed Dorcas years before...

Lady Chastity Ware dresses as a highwayman to help her widowed sister and her infant niece escape a treacherous pursuer, and she accosts the first stagecoach she sees--capturing, among others, a handsome aristocrat eager for adventure.

Ante la desesperada situación económica de su familia, Cressida Mandeville acepta la vil invitación de lord Crofton, un famoso experto en la organización de orgías en la Inglaterra de 1816. Sin embargo la joven, que no es tan inocente como parece, tiene otros planes: engañar al repugnante Crofton para recuperar la fortuna de su padre, oculta en una estatuilla erótica esculpida en un colmillo de elefante. Pero justo cuando se dirige a la abominable fiesta de lord Crofton, Cressida cae en manos de un secuestrador. Su captor no es otro que Tristan Tregallows, Duque de St. Raven, quien conoce la mala fama de Crofton y sólo quiere protegerla. Cressida finalmente le confiesa su plan y Tristan se convierte en su aliado y defensor, aunque ninguno de los dos puede prever el largo camino que les espera, ni las inesperadas trampas que les tenderá el amor.

El mundo placentero de Imogen, hija del se&ñor de Carrisfod, se desmorona una noche cuando la violencia y la muerte irrumpen en su castillo. Muerto su padre, conquistada su tierra, Imogen se convierte en el m&ás preciado bot&ín de guerra: cualquiera que se case con ella se convertir&á en el m&ás poderoso se&ñor feudal. Imogen necesita un defensor, y la &única elecci&ón segura es la del bastardo FitzRoger. Un hombre fuerte y un gran luchador, pero cuya rudeza y falta de miramientos lleva a Imogen a pensar que, quiz&ás, ha reemplazado a un monstruo por otro igual de terrible. Mientras se acerca la batalla, la joven no sabe si el temblor que sacude su cuerpo cuando &él est&á cerca es fruto s&ólo del miedo, o de algo muy diferente que nunca hab&ía experimentado... ELLA NECESITABA UN DEFENSOR... Cuando la gente se refiere al Tesoro de Carrisford, no s&ólo habla de las joyas y el dinero, sino de la joven y hermosa Imogen, m&ás conocida como La Flor del Oeste. Una aut&éntica flor de largos cabellos, criada entre sedas, a la que su padre ha mantenido toda su vida lejos de la violencia y el sufrimiento de una &época cruel y de un pa&ís en convulsi&ón. Sin embargo, cuando todas sus comodidades desaparecen de un plumazo y se enfrenta sola ante el mundo y el horror de la guerra, descubre una fuerza interior que no cre&ía poseer. Una fuerza que le permite pactar con un guerrero fuerte y autoritario como ninguno, pero en el que ella adivina, detr&ás de aquella fachada, un atisbo del hombre con el que sue&ña para salvarla del abismo. &¿PER C&ÓMO PODR&ÍA CONFIAR EN &ÉL? El precio que ha pagado FitzRoger por su castillo y sus tierras no ha sido peque&ño. Bastardo del se&ñor Roger de Cleeve, tuvo que superar torturas de su propio padre y ganarse la vida como mercenario y luchador en torneos hasta conseguir respeto, riqueza e incluso la amistad del rey. Para todos, es un hombre duro e impasible, cuya ira nadie osa afrontar. Pero aquella dama que llega un d&ía& a su castillo implorando ayuda, vestida con harapos, puede ser la primera que vea a trav&és de su m&áscara hasta encontrar al aut&éntico FitzRoger. Si logra casarse con ella, el bastardo conseguir&á un poder sin precedentes. Sin embargo, por una vez, intuye la sombra de un sentimiento que puede interferir en el cumplimiento de sus objetivos.

Searching for a sensible woman to marry, especially since he seems unable to fall in love, Leander Knollis, Earl of Charrington, finds a suitable candidate in Judith Rossiter, a poor young widow with two small children, and as they embark on a marriage of convenience, unexpected love blossoms between them. Original.

In these two delectable novels, someone craves to be married and loses sight of the joys of true love—until their heart is opened unexpectedly... The Fortune Hunter: A stunning beauty rejects the charming suitor who isn''t wealthy enough to save her impoverished family. But she can''t so easily dismiss the memory of their sweet shared kiss. Deirdre and Don Juan: The dashing Earl of Everdon is most eager to marry someone-anyone-who will bear him an heir. But when he meets a quiet, well-bred lady who fits the bill, he must resort to an amorous dance of deception to gain her acceptance to his proposal.

When Robin Fitzvitry, the fun-loving Earl of Huntersdown, encounters a cursing nun in a French inn, he can''t resist the mystery. He offers to help Sister Immaculata reach England, expecting amusement on the tedious journey home from Versailles. Petre d''Avernio is not exactly a nun, though she has spent years in an Italian convent with her mother, whose death has left her in danger. She must find the only person who might protect her-her true father, an English lord who does not know she exists. The gorgeous earl Robin Fitzvitry will be a dangerous ally, but she''s glimpsed her pursuers and must race to the coast. She will resist him, use him, and eventually escape him with her virtue and secrets intact-she hopes.

A trio of stories that celebrates the magic of the holiday season includes Heather Graham''s "Home for Christmas," in which Isabelle, a daughter of the Confederacy, and Travis, a Yankee captain, discover love in the war-torn South

Determined to restore his family''s name, Horatio Cave, the new Viscount Darien, enters London society to win the hand of Lady Thea Debenham, who will help him in his quest only if she can convince her brother, a member of the Company of Rogues, that he is nothing like his ancestors. Original.

Susan era poco más que una niña cuando conoció el amor en los brazos de su amigo Con, en una caverna en los acantilados de Dover. Quizás por su juventud reaccionó como lo hizo, y lo apartó de su lado cuando descubrió que él no era, como ella creía, el heredero del condado de Wyvern. Once años después, vuelven a encontrarse en las mismas tierras. Pero Con ya no es el mismo: la guerra en Europa ha curtido un corazón ya dolido por el rechazo, y además, por un capricho del destino, ha vuelto convertido en conde. Susan vive ahora al filo de la ley, entregada al peligroso negocio del contrabando. Se ha arrepentido muchas veces de aquel impulso que la privó del verdadero amor, y ahora está convencida de que sería imposible intentar siquiera recuperarlo? ¿o quizás aún tiene una oportunidad? Jo Beverley vuelve a demostrar que es una maestra del romance histórico en esta aventura llena de giros inesperados, sensualidad y pasión.