New Releases by Karen Ranney

When Robert Hanover died at the hands of his mistress people grieved, but they weren''t afraid. Jack Mercer, a former Texas Ranger turned private investigator, wasn''t satisfied that they''d caught the murderer. Someone else had homicidal tendencies. The case brought him up against the past. Not only Hanover''s but his own as he was forced to consider a variety of suspects, one of them a woman he hadn''t seen for nine years. A woman who still fascinated him despite his suspicions.The last person Hope Smith expected to see was Jack Mercer, especially since she still felt guilty about their relationship. Plus, he brought murder into her life and her quiet subdivision.Her attraction to him was still as strong as before even as she asked herself: was one of her friends a murderer?

Ancien officier de marine, le duc de Roth est obsédé par la fabrication d’un prototype de torpille qui lui donne bien du fil à retordre. Un jour, trois inconnues débarquent chez lui. Accompagnée de sa demi-sœur et de sa grand-mère, Martha York vient lui apporter le modèle mis au point par son père, un inventeur de génie dont elle était l’assistante. D''abord irrité par cette intrusion féminine sur son territoire, le duc va peu à peu être séduit par cette experte en ingénierie militaire qui ne perd pas son temps en minauderies. Jusqu''à cette nuit torride où il lui découvre bien d’autres attraits.

MacIain 3 Scozia-Carolina del Nord, 1863 - La guerra civile, che imperversa in America da ormai due anni, ha messo in ginocchio la piantagione dei MacIain nella Carolina del Nord. La tenace e coraggiosa Rose si carica sulle spalle il futuro della tenuta e dei suoi abitanti affrontando un viaggio irto di pericoli, soprattutto per una donna sola, per raggiungere in Scozia alcuni parenti del cognato, ora al fronte. Fingendo di esserne la vedova, intende persuaderli a comprare l''ultimo raccolto di cotone. Il compito si rivela più semplice del previsto, tanto che poco dopo il suo arrivo si imbarca con l''affascinante Duncan MacIain alla volta di Charleston per visionare la merce. La traversata li costringe a confrontarsi con tempeste, fughe, sotterfugi, ma soprattutto con una passione irresistibile che li spinge l''una verso l''altro. Tuttavia, ciò che più dovrebbero temere è quanto troveranno ad attenderli... IN UN MONDO DI INGIUSTIZIE NASCE UN SENTIMENTO CAPACE DI ILLUMINARE IL BUIO PIÙ NERO.

When you''re a Furry nothing''s normal, but when the furniture starts communicating, you have definite problems. Torrance Boyd has just learned a dangerous family secret, is trying to deal with vampires, the disappearance of the man she loves, and her own part vampire, part witch nature. Not to mention that she''s just been fired. Someone is out to get her, but who? The co-worker with an attitude? The jealous sister-in-law? The vampire with rabies? Her own brother? An ex-boyfriend who should be far, far away, but isn''t? Or a mysterious and dangerous object that could cost thousands of lives, not to mention her own? Will Torrance admit that things aren''t going well? Will she decide to become a certifiable Furry Badass and take back her life? Read Torrance''s story to discover just what can go wrong. Will Torrance admit that things aren''t going well? Will she decide to become a certifiable Furry Badass and take back her life? Click on Buy Now to read Torrance''s story. Read Torrance''s story to discover just what can go wrong.

Si Alexander n’avait pas été aussi éméché lors de ce maudit bal masqué, jamais il n’aurait entraîné cette ravissante Marie-Antoinette dans la serre du château de Blackhall. Jamais il ne lui aurait fait l’amour avec tant de fougue. Maintenant il ne peut s’en prendre qu’à lui-même. Lui d’ordinaire si méfiant est tombé dans le piège le plus vieux du monde ! Cette Lorna Gordon – en réalité une simple domestique – attend un enfant. Et comme il est duc de Kinross, elle va forcément le faire chanter. C’est du moins ce qu’il croyait quand, sommé par sa mère d’assumer ses responsabilités, il s’en va bon gré mal gré trouver la jeune femme... qui lui claque purement et simplement la porte au nez !

In New York Times bestselling author Karen Ranney’s The Texan Duke, a reluctant royal must choose between American life—and the Scottish woman he loves. As the ward to the late Duke of Lothian, Elsbeth Carew resides at the ancestral estate of Bealadair. Fiercely attached to the manor, she loves it more than anyone else. When Connor McCraight—the new Duke of Lothian—arrives, Elsbeth does not quite know what to make of the American who has inherited the title but has never even set foot on Scottish soil. The tall, ruggedly handsome Texan sweeps through Bealadair with an air of authority Elsbeth has never encountered. Connor has no intention of making Scotland his home and hopes to sell the estate as soon as possible. But his plan is jeopardized when he meets Elsbeth. A sweet, gray-eyed beauty, she tempts him in ways no other woman has. As word spreads of Connor’s intention to sell Bealadair, his life is threatened—and the only woman who can save him may be the one he has hopelessly lost his heart to. The Duke Trilogy The Scottish Duke The English Duke The Texan Duke

Glasgow, 1862. Seit Kindertagen schlägt das Herz der ungestümen Glynis MacIain für den attraktiven Lennox Cameron. Aber als sie ihm keck einen Kuss stiehlt, weist er sie ab. Gedemütigt flieht die schöne Schottin ins ferne Amerika, in ein neues Leben. Nun, sieben Jahre später, zwingt der Bürgerkrieg Glynis dazu, erneut alle Brücken hinter sich abzubrechen und in die Heimat zurückzukehren. Und wieder steht sie Lennox gegenüber, der ihren Puls noch immer in die Höhe treibt. Endlich scheint er ihr Verlangen zu erwidern! Doch in Washington hat Glynis etwas Schreckliches getan, und ihr dunkles Geheimnis droht ihr unerwartetes Glück zu zerstören ...

"Ranney écrit avec sensibilité sur une période triste et dure de l''histoire américaine. Sa représentation délicate et pluridimensionnelle des personnages asservis évite les stéréotypes et blanchit le passé. '''' - Publishers Weekly Cet été, participez au grand jeu Harlequin Eté Gagnant ! Plus vous achèterez de livres, plus vous aurez de chances de gagner de magnifiques cadeaux qui illumineront votre été. Matériel de plage, dîner aux chandelles, week-ends évasion... vous pourrez même tenter votre chance pour remporter un voyage à Venise, Harlequin a tout prévu pour vous faire voyager ! Alors n’hésitez pas : munissez-vous d’une simple preuve d’achat et rendez-vous sur été-gagnant-harlequin.fr.

Torrance Boyd is trying to come to grips with her new life. She''s been made the first female member of the Were Council. Plus, she has huge problems with Alice at her clinic, not to mention that her brother, Austin, is acting bizarre. The biggest obstacle between her and happiness, however, is the abrupt and unexplained absence of Mark Avery, the only other Were like her. Oh, and the fact that she''s Pranic, which is supposed to bring all sorts of changes. The only changes, however, aren''t exactly welcome and are a bit scary. Set in the same world, and featuring the characters from, The Montgomery Chronicles, The Sound and the Furry is the second book in The Furry Chronicles.

In the second in New York Times Bestselling Author Karen Ranney’s scintillating series, society’s most coveted duke finds the one thing wealth and position cannot buy—the perfect partner… For years, Martha York has been fascinated by a man she’s never met—Jordan Hamilton, the new Duke of Roth and protégé to her inventor father. Could the elusive gentleman possibly live up to his brilliant letters? When Martha travels to his estate to carry out her father’s last bequest, she discovers that the answer is a resounding yes, for the duke’s scientific mind belies a deep sensuality… Jordan was determined to complete his prototype alone, but it’s impossible to resist the alluring young woman who shows up at his door. Working together, they grow ever closer, until a case of mistaken identity leaves him bound to another. A woman’s heart may be more complex than the most intricate invention, but Jordan must find a way to win Martha’s, or lose the only woman who can truly satisfy him…

New York Times bestselling author Karen Ranney returns with the first novel in a new series about dashing, charismatic dukes—and the women who tame them… Though raised as a gentleman’s daughter, Lorna Gordon is obliged to take a position as an upstairs maid at Blackhall Castle when her father dies. Alex Russell, the Duke of Kinross, is the most tempting man she’s ever seen—and completely unattainable—until, at a fancy dress ball, Lorna disguises herself as Marie Antoinette and pursues an illicit tryst…with scandalous consequences. Months after his mysterious seductress disappears, Alex encounters her again. Far from the schemer the distrustful duke assumed her to be, Lorna is fiercely independent and resourceful. She’s the one woman capable of piercing his defenses. But when danger threatens Lorna, Alex must prove himself not just the lover of her fantasies, but the man who will fight to protect her.

Minerva ne connaît plus de repos depuis que Neville, son frère, a traversé les mers pour s’engager aux Etats-Unis, dans la guerre de Sécession. Voilà des mois qu’elle est sans nouvelles de lui. Qu’avait-il besoin de partir se battre pour un pays qui n’est pas le sien ? Hors d’elle, elle finit par se présenter chez ce débauché de comte qui a entraîné son frère dans cette folie – et qui, contrairement à lui, est revenu du front. Mais, au lieu du noceur impénitent qu’elle s’attendait à trouver, c’est un homme aigri et abîmé par la guerre qu’elle découvre, tapi dans sa demeure. Et, s’il accepte finalement de l’aider à retrouver son frère, c’est pour une seule raison : il prétend que c’est à cause de Neville qu’il a pratiquement perdu la vue, lorsque celui-ci a tenté de l’assassiner... Une enquête fascinante au cœur d’une période trouble, qui va révéler les secrets de famille les plus soigneusement enfouis. A propos de l''auteur :Karen Ranney a commencé à écrire dès l’âge de cinq ans. Enfant, elle voulait devenir violoniste, avocate, professeur et, surtout, écrivain. Si elle est toujours fascinée par le droit et enseigne bénévolement, c’est l’écriture qui est restée la grande passion de sa vie.

Meskipun dia mempunyai karunia yang menakjubkan serta wawasan yang luar biasa, Veronica MacLeod tidak tahu-menahu tentang pria yang muncul ti danba-tiba menyelamatkan dari hal terbodoh dan paling menyedihkan yang akan menimpanya. Ternyata pria itu adalah Lord Fairfax of Doncaster Hall. Untuk kedua kalinya pria itu menyelamatkan dari skandal dan aib. Montgomery Fairfax mengambilnya menjadi istrinya. Bersama dengan Montgomery, Veronica sadar kalau dialah pria yang benar-benar ia cintai. Namun masih ada kehidupan masa lalu Montgomery yang selalu menghantui dirinya. Dan sampai Veronica bisa memecahkan masalah suaminya, percintaan mereka berdua hanya akan dipenuhi oelh kesalahan dan kesedihan masa lalu.

Lorsque Glynis revient à Glasgow après la mort de son mari, elle n’a plus rien de la jeune fille vive et spontanée qu’elle était autrefois. A Washington, elle a appris à tenir sa langue et à maîtriser ses émotions, en digne épouse de diplomate. Elle n’aurait jamais cru qu’à son retour au pays, et surtout au contact de son premier amour, devenu un homme d’affaires florissant, son tempérament d’Ecossaise se réveillerait et mettrait en péril la délicate mission qu’on lui a confiée. L’histoire bouleversante d’un retour aux sources, synonyme de renaissance sous la plume délicate de Karen Ranney.

Torrance Boyd thought the rules a female Were had to obey were misogynistic and had no place in the 21st century. She chose to move away, living her life among people who had no idea she was different.However, even a Were gets homesick. Returning to San Antonio she found nothing was different...except that a childhood friend was suddenly a dog, her former boyfriend was acting like Machiavelli, and she''d won the lottery that would alter her life.What was a Furry to do?

An American woman sets sail for adventure with a sexy Scot in this historical tale of deceit, desperation & desire by a New York Times–bestselling author. Rose MacIain is a beautiful woman with a secret. Desperate and at her wits’ end, she crafts a fake identity for herself, one that Duncan MacIain will be unable to resist. But she doesn’t realize that posing as the widow of the handsome Scotsman’s cousin is more dangerous than she knew. And when a simmering attraction rises up between them, she begins to regret the whole charade. Duncan is determined to resist the tempting Rose, no matter how much he admires her arresting beauty and headstrong spirit. When he agrees to accompany her on her quest, their desire for each other only burns hotter. The journey tests his resolve as their close quarters fuel the fire that crackles between them. When the truth comes to light, these two stubborn people must put away their pride and along the way discover that their dreams of love are all they need.

The witches have almost gotten to the point of claiming Marcie Montgomery, at least since the Witch Test. If Janet Travis has anything to do with it, however, Marcie would be banished to the next universe before being publicly acknowledged as a Super Duper Witch. Marcie doesn''t care about Janet''s antipathy; she has other things to worry about. Mike is dying and she thinks she''s the only one who can save him. Opie reveals herself to an unlikely ally. Dan''s assistant turns out to be a redhead with a body made for fooling around, and Marcie''s things are disappearing. Plus, she''s developing odd powers. She can view things remotely, control vortexes, and "feel" Dan. A good thing, too, because he''s disappeared. Just when Marcie was ready to tell him "the" secret, he ups and vanishes. What''s a goddess to do? Well, fight the vampires, the Brethren, and anyone else who thinks they''re going to hide Dan away. That includes Dan''s mother who has kept a secret all this time. So has Dan. He isn''t quite human. In fact, he''s the one thing she never considered. Oh, dear, how will that affect the baby she''s carrying?

In New York Times bestselling author Karen Ranney''s second novel in her breathtaking series, an unconventional woman and a former scoundrel embark on a daring mission of desire Once the ton''s most notorious rake, Dalton MacIain has returned from his expedition to America during the Civil War— wounded and a changed man. Instead of returning to his old haunts, he now spends his time at home. But Dalton''s peace is disturbed when Minerva Todd barges into his London townhouse, insisting he help search for her missing brother Neville. Though Dalton would love to spend more time with the bewitching beauty, he has no interest in finding Neville, whom he blames for his injury. Minerva has never met a more infuriating man than the Earl of Rathsmere, yet she is intrigued by the torrid rumors she has heard about him . . . and the fierce attraction pulling her toward him. Dalton does not count on Minerva''s persistence, or the desire she awakens in him, compelling him to discover her brother''s fate. But when danger surrounds them, Dalton fears he will lose the tantalizing, thoroughly unpredictable woman he has come to love.

When Ceana Sinclair Mead married the youngest son of an Irish duke, she never dreamed that seven years later her beloved Peter would die. Her three brothers-in-law think she should be grateful to remain a proper widow. But after three years of this, she''s ready to scream. She escapes to Scotland, only to discover she''s so much more than just the Widow Mead. In Scotland, Ceana crosses paths with Bruce Preston, an American tasked with a dangerous mission by her brother, Macrath. Bruce is too attractive for her peace of mind, but she still finds him fascinating. Their one night together is more wonderful than Ceana could have imagined, and she has never felt more alive. But when the past reaches out in the form of an old foe, Ceana''s life is in danger. Now Bruce must fight to become her savior—and more—if she''ll let him.

The New York Times–bestselling author delivers “an exciting, poignant and passionate romance that promises to begin a memorable series” (Romantic Times, 4 1/2 Stars). Karen Ranney’s series debut spins the intriguing story of a beautiful widow and a devilishly handsome shipbuilder . . . Seven years have passed since Glynis MacIain made the foolish mistake of declaring her love to Lennox Cameron, only to have him stare at her dumbfounded. Heartbroken, she accepted the proposal of a diplomat and moved to America, where she played the role of a dutiful wife among Washington’s elite. Now a widow, Glynis is back in Scotland. Though Lennox can still unravel her with just one glance, Glynis is no longer the naïve girl Lennox knew and vows to resist him. With the American Civil War raging, shipbuilder Lennox Cameron must complete a sleek new blockade runner for the Confederate Navy. He cannot afford any distractions, especially the one woman he’s always loved. Glynis’s cool demeanor tempts him to prove to her what a terrible mistake she made seven years ago. As the war casts its long shadow across the ocean, will a secret from Glynis’s past destroy any chance for a future between the two star-crossed lovers? “[A] story of passion, forgiveness and intrigue which takes place in Glasgow, Scotland in the 1860s . . . There were several surprising plot twists in the final few pages of the novel. LOVED the ending!” —Fresh Fiction “Overall I enjoyed how the different elements of the story come together in the end, for a full satisfying read that will captivate you. A STELLAR ROMANCE!!” —Addicted to Romance

Une rencontre, un baiser, et Tessa tombe amoureuse du duc de Kittridge. Trois ans plus tard, le conte de fées se réalise : elle l’épouse. Pourtant, le lendemain de leur nuit de noces, le prince charmant déserte sa belle pour batifoler en ville. D’office, Tessa s’installe dans la résidence londonienne de son époux qui, furieux, lui ordonne de s’en aller. Mais la jeune duchesse n’est pas aussi docile qu’il le pensait. Ils pactisent. Elle restera et, dès qu’elle tombera enceinte, elle retournera à la campagne pour se consacrer à son rôle de mère. Fine mouche, Tessa fait semblant d’accepter,alors qu’en secret elle est bien résolue à gagner coûte que coûte l’amour de son mufle d’époux.

Okay, so she''d dated a vampire. Maybe she got carried away one night. Becoming a vampire seemed a high price to pay for being foolish. This whole transformation thing wasn''t starting off the way it was supposed to for Marcie Montgomery. She was hungry all the time, not for blood but tacos and french fries and cheeseburgers, oh my. Then there was Niccolo Maddock, the Master Vampire who was acting as her mentor. Just what did he want? Going from being an insurance adjuster to a vampire could confuse the most level headed person and Marcie had always considered herself a pragmatist. Soon she was faced with relatives who weren''t who they''d always been, witches who were out to annihilate her, and the stunning knowledge of her own powers. Add in werewolves, shape shifters, and other Brethren and life in South Texas suddenly became very complicated. When Marcie discovered she alone could transform the vampire race, she was faced with a choice: to embrace who she was or change her destiny. Why should anything be easy?

After accepting a governess position with the notorious Earl of Moncrief, who has decided to raise his illegitimate daughter, Katherine Sanderson finds herself falling in love with her tempestuous employer.

An innocent lass with a scandalous secret discovers true passion in the New York Times–bestselling author’s Scottish historical romance series finale. Beneath Ellice Traylor’s innocent exterior beats a fiery, imaginative heart. She has been pouring all of her frustrated virginal fantasies into a scandalous manuscript. But when her plans for her future are derailed by her mother’s matrimonial designs, she takes matters into her own hands. Ross Forster, the Earl of Gladsden, has spent his life creating order out of chaos. He expects discipline and calm from those around him. What he does not expect is a beautiful, thoroughly maddening stowaway in his carriage. But when Ross discovers Ellice’s secret book, he finds himself enticed by the disarming virgin’s intimate thoughts. But when a compromising position forces them to wed, the upright Earl and his surprising new wife will discover there’s no substitute for reality . . .

The next sizzling romance in New York Times bestselling author Karen Ranney''s Clan Sinclair series Logan Harrison is looking for a wife. As the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, he needs a conventional and diplomatic woman who will stand by his side and help further his political ambitions. He most certainly does not need Mairi Sinclair, the fiery, passionate, fiercely beautiful woman who tries to thwart him at every turn. But if she''s so wrong for him, why can''t he stop kissing her? He is completely bewitched. Mairi Sinclair has never met anyone like Logan Harrison, the perfect example of everything she finds wrong with the world. He''s also incredibly handsome, immensely popular, and impossible to resist. His kisses inflame her and awaken a passion she can barely control. Can two people who are at such odds admit to a love that would bind them together for life?

True love blossoms in the Scottish Highlands in the steamy historical romance The Devil of Clan Sinclair, the first book in a new series by New York Times bestselling author Karen Ranney. When Countess of Barrett Virginia Traylor’s husband dies without an heir, she’s left in dire circumstances. The estate will go to his cousin unless Virginia can produce a son before the allotted time is up. In desperation, she turns to Macrath Sinclair, the self-made Scottish millionaire she loved before her father arranged her failed marriage. After a whirlwind affair results in her bearing a child, Macrath discovers he’s become a father and steals the baby away. While Virginia tries desperately to convince him to relinquish her son, Macrath realizes that he’ll do anything in his power not to give up the son…or the boy’s maddening, irresistible mother.

Douglas Eston, giovane e ricco scienziato, si rivolge al duca di Herridge per chiedergli di investire in una sua invenzione. Si vede invece offrire la mano della figlia Sarah. Douglas rimane scioccato dalla controproposta, ma se per lui è amore a prima vista, per l''algida giovane si tratta dell''unico modo per proteggere la madre malata e impedire al crudele padre di relegarla in Scozia. Tuttavia le costanti e appassionate attenzioni di Douglas riescono a trasformare un matrimonio nato solo per convenienza. Peccato che proprio quando Sarah si sarà resa conto di amare il marito, il destino minaccerà di portarglielo via per sempre...

Schottland, 1746: Nach vielen Jahren kehrt der Engländer Alec Landers nach Schottland zurück, wo er seine Kindheit verbracht hat. Ihm eilt ein Ruf als grausamer Unterdrücker voraus – und dennoch begegnet ihm die schöne Leitis MacRae voller Stolz und Trotz. Alec erkennt in ihr seine alte Jugendliebe wieder – und ist schon bald in neuer Leidenschaft für die schöne Feindin entflammt. Wird es ihm gelingen, ihr Herz zu erobern? Alle Bände der Highland-Saga: Teil 1: Die Rose der Highlands Teil 2: Stern der Highlands Teil 3: Gebieter meines Herzens Teil 4: Geliebter Lord Teil 5: Ruf der Sehnsucht

»Das Zwielicht verlieh ihrer Schönheit einen ganz besonderen Reiz, die Schatten hüllten sie ein wie eine zarte Decke. Es war, als gehörte sie hierher, als wäre sie ein Geist, der heimgekehrt war ...« Schottland 1782: Hamish MacRae kehrt als gebrochener Mann nach Hause zurück. Auf der Überfahrt hat er seine gesamte Mannschaft verloren, und es ist ihm nicht gelungen, auch nur einen einzigen seiner Männer zu retten. Der einst so stolze Lord ist entschlossen, sich für immer von der Welt zurückzuziehen. Heilerin Mary wird zu ihm gesandt, um seine verwundete Seele zu retten. Sie ist von betörender Schönheit, und ihre Heiltränke sollen Wunder wirken. Wird es ihr gelingen, Hamish wieder ins Leben zurückzuholen? Alle Bände der Highland-Saga: Teil 1: Die Rose der Highlands Teil 2: Stern der Highlands Teil 3: Gebieter meines Herzens Teil 4: Geliebter Lord Teil 5: Ruf der Sehnsucht