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A young woman''s hastily arranged marriage brings unexpected romance and love into her life.

Left penniless after her parents'' death, Meg Gillingham is in dire straits. Reluctantly, she turns for help to her only legacy—a magic statue that will grant wishes, but at a price.

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.

". . . this whole story had me on the edge of my seat." ~Stephanie Porter, Reviewer A Case of Mistaken Identity . . . a Christmas Eve to Remember: The Wise Virgin by Jo Beverley It was quite daring of Edmund de Grave to rescue Lady Nicolette de Montelan before her father found out she was pregnant with an enemy family''s child. Unfortunately, he kidnapped the wrong woman when Nicolette''s cousin, Joan, took Nicolettes place as the Blessed Virgin in the Christmas re-enactment—a last minute change that seemed fitting given her "condition". Now, Lady Joan finds herself trapped in a cave on Christmas Eve with the great Edmund de Grave and neither are very happy about it. He''s fuming because his plan was spoiled and worrying about his brother, now in enemy hands. She''s perturbed that a man she thought a hero is the type to get a lady "with child" outside of marriage. There''s a battle brewing as the fires of ancient hatreds are stoked and the true spirit of Christmas is about to be tested. From the Publisher: Fans of Jo Beverley will recognize this story as one of her early works previously published as part of an anthology. Readers with a passion for history will enjoy the author''s penchant for detail and accuracy. Fans of Elizabeth Chadwick, Bernard Cornwell and Philippa Gregory as well as Tamara Leigh and Suzan Tisdale will delight in this medieval romance. "So sensual in such a short story, it was a pure Beverley delight." ~Marilyn Rondeau, Reviewer About The Author: Publishers Weekly declared Jo Beverley "Arguably today''s most skillful writer of intelligent historical romance..." Her work has been described as "Sublime!" by Booklist, and Romantic Times described her as "one of the great names of the genre." She is the NYT bestselling author of over thirty historical romance novels, all set in her native England in the medieval, Georgian, and Regency periods. Her novels have won the RITA, romance''s top award, five times, and she is a member of Romance Writers of America''s Hall of Fame. She also writes some romantic stories with a science fiction and fantasy twist. The Trouble With Heroes... won the Sapphire Award for Best SF Romance, and The Marrying Maid was an honorable mention for Best SF 2011. She firmly believes that reading should be fun, and that every book should leave the reader with a smile.

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.

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.

Collection brings the best love stories from Christmas anthologies.

New York Times bestselling author Jo Beverley presents a romantic fairy tale in which one princess’s idea of happily-ever-after gets turned upside down... A dragon has invaded Saragond! The time has come for Princess Rozlinda to be sacrificed. She is the designated SVP—the sacrificial virgin princess—and her chaste royal blood will appease the monster and prevent the destruction of the kingdom. Not to worry! A dragon hasn’t eaten a princess in ages. It’s purely ceremonial now. Just a small cut and a little bit of blood, and Rozlinda will have done her duty. She’ll be free at last to cease being both “S” and “V,” and she has the man in mind. But things don’t go quite to plan. Someone kills the dragon, and tradition says that the princess must marry the dragon slayer, whoever that may be. Even if it is the terrifying dragon rider of Dorn himself! Previously appeared as The Dragon and the Virgin Princess in the anthology Dragon Lovers Praise for the Novels of Jo Beverley "Arguably today’s most skillful writer of intelligent historical romance.”—Publishers Weekly “A delish little scandal, wicked stolen kisses, and a wonderful ending that had me heaving my happy sigh.”—Smexy Books "With delicious bantering and a rapid pace, it’s a sensual and enthralling read.”—RT Book Reviews

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?

Lady Mara St. Bride has never backed down from a good adventure, which was how she wound up roaming the streets of London in the middle of the night, wearing nothing but a shift and corset beneath an old blanket. Luckily, her brother’s oldest friend, the devilishly sexy Lord Darius Debenham, answered her plea for help. Now she intends to repay the favor... Before he was wounded at Waterloo, Dare had embraced everything life had to offer. Forever changed by the war, he now believes nothing—not even the interference of a lovely young minx like Mara—can rescue him from his demons. But Mara is determined to reignite his warm smile, and enlists the help of all the Rogues to offer Dare a temptation he cannot resist...

". . . my favorite rogue story, I go back to it often. . . . Beverley has managed to bring romance, mystery and intrigue . . . just fun! ~An Actual Reader Leander, Lord Charrington has a problem. Raised to be a charming diplomat, women fall in love with him. He, however, seeks a marriage of convenience with a sensible woman with whom he can live on honest terms. The impoverished widow, Judith Rossiter, Angel Bride of poet Sebastian Rossiter, seems ideal. Still dressing in black, she remains devoted to her dead husband, and she has children to provide for. Judith Rossiter thanks heaven for the earl''s offered escape from disaster. Though her story is not what the earl believes, the terms of his agreement—to not fall in love with him—seem simple enough. Or so she believes on her wedding day . . . . From The Publisher: Author Jo Beverley is known for her consumate attention to historical detail that wisks the reader back in time to a near first-hand experience. Fans of Regency romance and historical British fiction set in the 19th century, as well as readers of Jess Michaels, Mary Balogh, Christi Caldwell, Stephanie Laurens, Madeline Hunter and Mary Jo Putney will want to read every book by Jo Beverley. Reader''s Choice Award, Best Regency "...beautifully complex love story... The Company of Rogues is well on its way to becoming one of the most cherished series ever in romantic fiction." ~Romantic Times

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.

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.

". . . romance with mistaken identities, wicked villians, strong women and men who are strong enough to accept them as equals." ~Shamim Morani The death of her husband freed Serena Riverton from life as an abused sex-object. Now, her brother plans to sell her to another vile man. This time, Serena flees, but finds herself stranded and near penniless. When a passing gentleman offers help, Serena accepts, and develops a new plan: become a rich man''s mistress so she can leave at any time. Believing herself barren, Serena initiates a passionate encounter with her rescuer. However, Francis, Lord Middlethorpe is already committed to a sweet-natured lady. He finds Serena refuge with an elderly relative, and must return to his life. Then Serena discovers she''s pregnant. They have no choice but to marry, but assailed by Serena''s scheming brothers, Francis''s appalled relatives and Serena''s painful past, is there any hope for the loving future they both seek? From The Publisher: Author Jo Beverley is known for her consumate attention to historical detail that wisks the reader back in time to a near first-hand experience. Fans of Regency romance and historical British fiction set in the 19th century, as well as readers of Jess Michaels, Mary Balogh, Christi Caldwell, Stephanie Laurens, Madeline Hunter and Mary Jo Putney will want to read every book by Jo Beverley. Please Note: Story contains references to the heroine''s sexually abusive first marriage that some readers may find disturbing. "Any woman would be able to understand Serena’s horror... and her inability to trust" ~Romance Reviews Today "Nobody does Regency better than Jo Beverley." ~Rendezvous "Ms. Beverley breaks just about every rule in the book and makes us beg for more in this enthralling love story." ~Romantic Times

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.

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.

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.

LOVE AT ITS MOST PASSIONATE AND TENDER... CASTLES IN THE SAND by Janet Dailey They were kids together on southern California''s Castle Sand Pier. Years later, Bridget and Reese meet again...and find that time has rekindled a passion too powerful to deny. THE MARRYING KIND by Debbie Macomber Katie and Jason were high school sweethearts until Katie''s parents put an end to their elopement. Now, a decade later, Katie walks back into Jason''s life ... and the years magically melt away. HASTEN DOWN THE WIND by Rebecca Brandewyne Elizabeth is swept back a hundred years in time, and kidnapped by a notorious half-breed outlaw who rides with Billy the Kid. Is he just a cold-blooded desperado...or is he fated to win her heart with a timeless love? FORBIDDEN AFFECTIONS by Jo Beverley Anna Featherstone''s London townhouse is filled with intriguing Gothic details. When the notorious Earl of Carne moves into the mansion next door, a secret connecting door becomes a passageway to danger...and romance.

Dangerous circumstances create passionate love stories… Discover a new author with exhilarating excerpts from historical romantic suspense’s stars. Each thrilling scene will entice you, drawing you in with mystery and intrigue. Featuring twelve bestselling and award-winning historical romance authors. For more information, check out PastThrills.com. Please note these are excerpts, not the full books. Too Dangerous for a Lady by New York Times Bestselling Author Jo Beverley - Meeting an old flame leads to fear, abduction and a threat to all London – but nothing''s too dangerous for a lady in love. Shev by USA Today Bestselling Author Tracey Devlyn – A Marquess of Shevington’s bleak existence sparks to life after hiring a mysterious governess whose secrets stir his curiosity and whose courage awakens his desire. Beauty and the Rake by USA Today Bestselling Author Erica Monroe – When a scarred woman with a terrifying past agrees to spend two weeks with the roguish Metropolitan Police inspector who owns her father’s gambling debts, desire just might be the key to a happily ever after. The Leading Lady by USA Today Bestselling Author Deb Marlowe - Lord Truitt Russell will do anything to apprehend the criminal Marquess of Marstoke, even ask for the help of the stubborn, irritating, gorgeous Callie Grant, but when fate demands a decision between revenge and love, which will he choose? Romancing the Earl by USA Today Bestselling Author Darcy Burke - A reluctant earl and a bold adventuress join forces to solve his brother’s murder and search for a valuable artifact, but amidst the dangers they face, passion may be the greatest threat of all. In Bed with a Spy by RITA-nominated Alyssa Alexander - The Marquess of Angelstone, code name Angel, is searching for the assassin that killed his fiancée four years ago. His only suspect is the woman who has captured his heart. Lady Vice by Wendy LaCapra - When a fallen baroness is accused of murdering her estranged husband, her first love becomes her last chance. Reckless Wager by Christy Carlyle - Set against the backdrop of London''s dangerous East End in 1888, Victorian propriety and passions collide when a beautiful widow makes a wager with a wounded police detective bent on solving the Ripper mystery. Captured Countess by Ann Lethbridge - where double agents play a seductively dangerous game in Napoleon’s war with England. Shattered Secrets by Lana Williams - The new Earl of Berkmond reluctantly offers a marriage of convenience to his childhood friend, but his passion for her collides with the terrible secrets of his past. The Rake to Rescue Her by Julia Justiss - When jaded Alastair Ransleigh begins an affair with the woman who once jilted him, hopes of finally escaping her spell change to a determination to rescue her from past misery and present danger. A Good Rake is Hard to Find by Manda Collins - Leonora Craven is desperate to know just how her brother died, but to find out she''ll need to join forces with her former love, Lord Freddy Lisle. Can a false betrothal help them gain entrance into the notorious Lords of Anarchy driving club, where fast carriages and danger aren''t the only vices on offer?

Lord Cynric Malloren sering kali harus mempertahankan harga dirinya karena dianggap terlalu cantik untuk menjadi seorang pria. Setelah mengalami sakit parah dan harus menjalani waktu berbulan-bulan untuk memulihkan kesehatan, rasa bosan menggelayutinya. Namun rindunya akan petualangan pun terbayar ketika kereta kudanya dihadang perampok bersenjata--yang ternyata bukanlah perampok biasa. Lady Chastity Ware terpaksa berpenampilan seperti seorang pemuda tanggung karena hukuman dari sang ayah yang kejam. Ketika kakak perempuannya datang meminta bantuan untuk melarikan diri dari ayah mereka, Chastity pun dengan sigap menolongnya. Rencana pertamanya untuk menyelamatkan sang kakak adalah dengan menyamar menjadi perampok dan menghadang kereta pertama yang lewat di depannya.

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

In the age of chivalry and the season of hope, three marriages are forged in this collection of stories involving knights, mercenaries and family patriarchs. The titles include The Wise Virgin by Beverley, The Vagabond Knight by Moore, and The Unexpected Guest by Simmons.

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.

Dia terpikir untuk mengakhiri hidupnya, tapi sang earl menghentikannya. Sang earl tidak bisa menikahi Eleanor, tapi sebagai gantinya, Eleanor bisa menikah dengan adik kembar sang earl. Sungguh penyelesaian masalah yang tidak masuk akal. Namun Eleanor rela melakukannya demi bisa menyelamatkan reputasinya. Pernikahan mereka dilakukan dengan segera. Suaminya bernama Nicholas Delaney, seorang petualang yang jarang pulang karena selalu bepergian. Eleanor merasa hidupnya sudah aman karena Nicholas tidak akan mengusiknya. Namun dia belum menyadari bahwa sang suami ternyata terlibat dalam persekongkolan besar, sebuah rencana penting untuk membebaskan Napoleon dan membangun kembali kerajaannya.

Elfled Malloren bosan dengan kehidupannya yang selalu datar. Dia ingin terlibat dalam petualangan menyenangkan yang takkan pernah terlupakan. Dengan nekat Elf menyamar sebagai gadis asal Prancis, lalu menghadiri pesta topeng penuh skandal di tempat paling nakal di seantero London. Namun bukannya mendapatkan kesenangan, dia malah tertangkap sedang menguping pembicaraan penting di antara para pengkhianat kerajaan yang berencana untuk membunuh sang raja! . Fortitude Ware dikenal sebagai sang earl yang suram dan penuh dengki, terutama jika berurusan dengan keluarga Malloren. Dendam membuatnya bersumpah akan menghancurkan keluarga terpandang itu lewat rencana matang yang melibatkan perbuatan makar pada sang raja. Namun dia harus menyelamatkan seorang gadis Prancis misterius yang diancam akan dibunuh oleh para pengkhianat kerajaan, gadis yang lalu melarikan diri darinya tapi mampu merebut hatinya.

Der Earl of Walgrave hasst ihre ganze Familie – doch der maskierten Lady kann er sich nicht entziehen … Band 3 der prickelnden historischen Liebesroman-Reihe für Fans von Stacy Reid Um sich bei der Vauxhall Gardens Masquerade ausgelassen in Spaß und Flirts zu stürzen, verkleidet sich Lady Elfled Malloren als geheimnisvolle Schönheit Lisette. Doch als sie auf dunklen Pfaden in tödliche Gefahr gerät, muss sie sich in die rettenden Arme des rachsüchtigsten Feindes ihrer Familie werfen – dem unberechenbaren Fort Ware, Earl of Walgrave. Seine Anziehungskraft auf Elf ist unleugbar und trotzdem muss sie sich ihm entziehen, bevor er sie unter der Maske erkennen kann. Doch nach nur einer Nacht weiß Elf, dass sie den Mann, den sie nicht lieben sollte, nie vergessen wird … Weitere Titel dieser Reihe Die Maske der Lady (ISBN: 9783986377120) Das Glück des Lords (ISBN: 9783986373122) Erste Leser:innenstimmen „Eine wunderbar fesselnde historical Romance, ich habe so sehr mit Elf mitgelitten …“ „Leidenschaftlich, romantisch und spannend – was will man mehr?“ „Ich habe Band 3 der Regency Romance-Reihe heiß erwartet und wurde nicht enttäuscht.“ „Jo Beverley schreibt einfach die unterhaltsamsten Liebesgeschichten!“

Eine bezaubernde Verführerin, ein aufrechter Lord und eine gefährliche Leidenschaft … Die prickelnde Regency Romance für Fans von Loretta Chase Endlich befreit von ihrem alten, grausamen Ehemann will Serena Riverton – nun eine reiche Erbin – nichts mehr mit Männern oder der Ehe zu tun haben. Doch ihre gewissenlosen Brüder, die sie damals mit 15 Jahren an ihren verstorbenen Ehemann verkauft haben, möchten erneut aus ihr Profit schlagen. So bleibt Serena nichts anderes übrig, als Hals über Kopf zu fliehen – zufälligerweise in die Arme des gutaussehenden Lord Francis Middlethorpe. Kann er ihr die Sicherheit geben, die sie braucht? Lord Middlethorpe steht kurz vor der Vermählung mit einer langweiligen Adelstochter. Schon lange ist er in seinem geordneten Leben gefangen, fühlt sich in der Vorhersehbarkeit aber auch wohl. Doch als er der bezaubernden Ausreißerin Serena begegnet, zieht diese ihn nach einer gemeinsamen leidenschaftlichen Nacht in ihren Bann. Sie verführt ihn nach allen Regeln der Kunst und schon bald braut sich ein handfester Skandal zusammen. So steht der Lord vor der Frage: Pflicht oder Verlangen? Erste Leserstimmen „die Autorin verbindet Humor und Liebe zu einem gelungenen Lesevergnügen“ „Serena und Francis sind besonders, eigensinnig, einfach liebenswert“ „durch den lebendigen und bildhaften Schreibstil flogen die Seiten des Buches nur so dahin“ „beim Lesen dieses historischen Liebesromans wurde ich überrascht, war erschüttert, musste schmunzeln“

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....

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.

¿Quién es en realidad ese salteador de caminos que acaba de abordar el carruaje de Cyn Malloren y le exige que le lleve a un caserón lejano? A él no le engañan sus ropas ni sus falsos ademanes de hombre rudo: no hay duda de que se trata de una mujer. Y no se equivoca, pues acaba de cruzarse en la vida de Lady Chastity Ware que, desesperada por ayudar a su hermana y a su sobrino a escapar de una muerte más que probable, se ha embarcado en una aventura que va a resultar más fascinante y deliciosa de lo que jamás soñó. Por fin está aquí la primera entrega de las andanzas de los Malloren, que ya se ha convertido en todo un clásico de la novela romántica. LA DAMA INTRÉPIDA Decidida, valiente, y sobre todo desesperada, Lady Chastity Ware no imagina que la decisión que ha tomado cambiará su vida para siempre. Su encuentro con Cynric Malloren, arrogante caballero en busca de aventuras, no augura un futuro demasiado prometedor. Si ser mujer no es fácil en la Inglaterra georgiana, ser mujer y disfrazarse de hombre es sin duda una locura que amenaza con degenerar en escándalo. Pero quien ha empezado siendo su rehén pasa a ser pronto su incondicional aliado, un aliado que está a punto de robarle el corazón. EL NOBLE AVENTURERO Cansado del reposo forzado al que le obligan sus heridas de guerra, Lord Cynric Malloren acepta a regañadientes emprender un breve viaje. Pero el aburrido trayecto se transforma de pronto en una deliciosa aventura cuando un falso salteador de caminos le obliga a cambiar de rumbo y lo toma como rehén. Detrás de esas ropas y esos gestos de rufián, Cyn no tarda en descubrir a una hermosa mujer que le subyuga al momento con sus deliciosas artimañas y le devuelve de una vez por todas la alegría de vivir.

In Georgian England, a poverty-stricken lady sells her virtue on the auction block to save her brother, but a mysterious gambler tries to save her from harm and draws her into a sensuality that could lead to madness. Original.

When he is named his wealthy uncle''s heir on the condition that he marry a woman he has never met, Peregrine Perriam begrudgingly proposes to the headstrong Claris Mallow, whose refusal at gunpoint poses an irresistible challenge.