New Releases by Mary Jo Putney

Allies of the heart and soul . . . England, 1803. The oldest foster child of the Earl and Countess Tremayne, Caden Tremayne was one of several abandoned children rescued into the fold of the “Tribe of Tremayne,” each bearing a special gift. Now that he is grown, Cade’s superior investigative abilities and talent for preventing violence—or when necessary, executing it—are urgently required by the Home Office. For after an all-too-brief peace, Britain and France are about to be at war again. But it isn’t the dangerous mission that concerns Cade. It’s his secret love for his sweet, bright, spirited accomplice . . . Will their love be the victor? Tamsyn Tremayne has always felt a deep connection to Cade, whose very presence warms her heart. Yet though they are not blood, their family relationship has led her to suppress her love for him. Still, their mental bond is undeniable—and only grows stronger, along with their feelings, when Cade is captured by the French. Tam knows that Cade will not be easily broken, yet only their meeting of minds can truly save him—and hopefully free them to be together at last. But first, she will have to navigate a treacherous maze of enemies and allies to find him, they will have to escape France—and block a devastating plot against Britain . . .

From the renowned bestselling author comes a thrilling new historical romance series set in the remote English county of Cornwall, featuring a rugged hero and heroine who share a unique legacy, a powerful passion—and a common enemy. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton. Together they faced the past . . . A sense of duty sends Bran Tremayne to Cornwall to confront his heritage of British nobility. Abandoned at birth, Bran wants nothing to do with the embittered remains of his family. But as a special agent for the Home Office, he senses trouble brewing along the coast. And he can’t turn away from the vulnerable woman he encounters in the Cornish countryside. Merryn’s amnesia makes her past a mystery to them both, but with her life in danger, the only thing Bran knows for sure is that the beautiful stranger needs his protection . . . But would they share a future? Leaning into Bran is difficult enough, but can Merryn trust the strong bond—and the powerful passion—she feels for her rugged rescuer? She has no choice once Bran uncovers that she is at the center of a plot between French agents and Cornish smugglers. From misty woodlands to stormy shores, the two join forces with a band of loyal Cornishmen to bring down a common enemy. Yet will their growing love survive the coming peril?

Reissued and repackaged for the very first time since 1988, Lady of Fortune is a classic story of one woman’s perseverance and strength in the face of insurmountable odds in the wake of the French Revolution. A countess turned servant . . . Forced to escape the French Revolution, resilient young Comtesse Marie-Christine D''Estelle flees to London. But when she finds herself unexpectedly penniless, Christa hides her aristocratic background to become a lady''s maid. . . . Until rebuffing advances from both her tyrannical mistress’s husband and her lover gets Christa cast into the street—directly into a hero’s arms . . . A Royal Navy commander . . . After a long absence, Captain Lord Alexander Kingsley has returned to England on medical leave. Now head of his family, he must take charge of his younger siblings. He feels a special duty to his sister Annabelle, a shy debutante in need of a maid. So Alex is delighted to discover that the intriguing, outspoken, and lovely young woman who serendipitously landed in his arms is in need of just such a position . . . The heart of a household . . . With her warmth, charm, and surprisingly refined intellect, Christa soon wins the hearts of all the Kingsleys—especially Alex. And while their mutual attraction deepens to something more, the gap in their social stations seems an impossible obstacle. Only when Alex and Annabelle become the targets of fortune hunters, will the truth about Christa have a chance to be revealed. But will it mean a chance for true love to triumph?

Let yourself be swept off your feet by the dashing heroes and heroines of the Rogues Redeemed series. Includes the first three books; Once a Soldier, Once a Rebel and Once a Scoundrel. Once a Soldier: As heir to a title, Will Masterson should have stayed home and tended his responsibilities. Instead, he went to war. After years fighting the French, he intends his current mission to be his last. But all his plans are forgotten when he arrives in the small mountain stronghold of San Gabriel and meets her. Knowing herself to be too tall, strong and unconventional, Athena Markham has always gloried in her independence. Yet for the first time in her life, she finds a man who might be her match. Two of a kind, too brave for their own good, Athena and Will vow to do whatever it takes to vanquish San Gabriel’s enemies, while finding a love deeper than they’d ever imagined. Once a Rebel: As Washington burns, Callista Brooke is trapped in the battle between her native England and her adopted homeland. She is on the verge of losing everything, including her life, when a handsome Englishman cuts through the violent crowd to claim her as his. Lord George Gordon Audley was Callista’s best friend, but his attempt to rescue her from a loathsome arranged marriage had him sent on a one-way trip to the penal colony of Australia. Against all odds, he survived, and now he vows to do whatever is necessary to protect Callista. But their friendship has become a dangerous passion that may save or destroy them when they challenge the aristocratic society that exiled them both. Once a Scoundrel: Gabriel Hawkins was born to command the sea, until he left the Royal Navy in disgrace and was disowned by his family. Now captaining his own ship, earning his living through dubious means, he is the best choice to ransom an aristocratic beauty captured by Barbary pirates. Facing the prospect of a life as a harem slave, Lady Aurora Lawrence is beyond horrified. Her only hope of escape lies in a quiet, steely captain who ignites an attraction in her that burns hot within the close confines of his ship. But even if they endure the perils of the waves, can their love survive a return to England, where the distance between a disgraced captain and an earl’s daughter is wider than the ocean? A sweeping and dramatic historical romance series for fans of Bridgerton and Johanna Lindsey. Praise for Mary Jo Putney ‘I loved this story and didn''t want it to end! The whole “Rogues Redeemed” series is excellent and Ms. Putney is one of my favourite authors.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader review ‘Enchanting, full of adventures and romance and happily ever afters.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader review ‘A light, happy romance... with many great characters. I recommend this to historical romance lovers.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader review ‘Exciting and heartwarming, the storyline flows well and captures your full attention. An outstanding read from one of my go-to authors.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader review ‘So good, I''ve read it several times. Mary Jo Putney never disappoints.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader review ‘An exciting adventure filled with danger, trust and friendship... Ms. Putney is one of my all time favourite authors.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader review

The reigning legendary queens of Regency Romance, bestselling authors Madeline Hunter, Sabrina Jeffries, and Mary Jo Putney, deck the halls with this delightful Christmas collection of three sparkling holiday interconnected romances, as stranded travelers find merriment, mistletoe, and holiday romance awaiting at a quaint country inn… THE UNEXPECTED GIFT by Madeline Hunter Jenna Waverly has closed her inn, anticipating a blissfully quiet Christmas, until a snowstorm brings the first of several strangers to her property. Lucas Avonwood, as charming as he is secretive, is on a mission to track down a scoundrel, but the inn’s lovely owner is giving him a more compelling reason to stay… WHEN WE FINALLY KISS GOOD NIGHT by Sabrina Jeffries When Flora Younger first met Konrad Juncker, she thought she’d found her match, only to have her hopes dashed. Konrad is now a famous playwright whose plays Flora has secretly panned in reviews. But a chance meeting in a secluded inn may help them rewrite this star-crossed romance… WHEN STRANGERS MEET by Mary Jo Putney Kate Mcleod is shocked to find that her fellow guest in the snowbound inn is the dashing soldier who may or may not be her husband. Daniel Faringdon barely remembers that long-ago night when he rescued her from disaster, but the desire they discover now will be impossible to forget, or to ignore . . .

Mientras la pasión renace bajo el impasible sol del desierto, Juliet empieza a sentirse atrapada por un amor que ha sido pospuesto demasiado tiempo... A los diecisiete años, Juliet Cameron lo tiene todo. Esta joven hermosa, apasionada y sedienta de nuevas emociones se ha enamorado locamente de lord Ross Carlisle. Él es el compañero de viaje perfecto para seguir con el estilo de vida aventurero al que está acostumbrada así que, siguiendo su naturaleza impulsiva, decide casarse con él. Pero la rígida moral victoriana y el temor de que su amor por Ross acabe por consumir su espíritu libre la llevan a tomar una dramática decisión: escapar de ese mundo que la asfixia y regresar a su amada Persia, la tierra donde su padre, un diplomático británico, la crió. Doce años más tarde, Ross viaja a la tierra adoptiva de Juliet para cumplir una misión sin saber que está a punto de reencontrarse con su esposa y con la irresistible atracción que sentían el uno por el otro... El segundo libro de la Trilogía de la seda narra la historia de dos amantes que vuelven a encontrarse después de mucho tiempo.

El memorable debut de Mary Jo Putney está dominado por una trama llena de pasión que gira en torno a dos historias de amor imposible. Al contrario que su hermana Gina, a la que fascinan las fiestas de la alta sociedad londinense y disfruta imaginando a su futuro marido, la joven y tímida Caroline siempre se ha interesado más por la música que por los hombres. Pero su padre, sir Alfred Hanscombe, no está dispuesto a aceptar más negativas. Ya ha perdido buena parte de sus bienes y se ha empobrecido tanto que la única salida es que sus hijas se casen con hombres ricos. Jason Kincaid, barón de Radford, un hombre famoso por su atractivo y su malhumor, ha decidido rendirse a la voluntad de su tía y, como no quiere esforzarse lo más mínimo en encontrar esposa, acepta la sugerencia de un amigo -que sea el azar quien escoja- y pone en práctica un descabellado sorteo del que Caroline resulta ganadora. Ha de aceptar la proposición sin ni siquiera saber cómo tratar a su prometido, un completo desconocido para ella... Por si todo esto no fuera suficiente, el irresistible Reggie, Richard Davenport, un oficial de caballería que acaba de descubrir sus orígenes nobiliarios, está a punto de cruzarse en su camino...

Bridgerton and Outlander fans as well as readers of Mary Balogh, Grace Burrowes, and Stephanie Laurens won’t want to miss this thrilling and clever new love story of a wandering laird, duty-bound but reluctant to return home to the Scottish Isles and the brave, brilliant woman he hopes to make his lady… “Splendidly crafted…Putney brilliantly utilizes all of the key elements her readers crave—engaging characters, an expertly evoked setting, an intriguingly different story line, even a quintessential cat—and the result is another exemplary-in-every-way romance.” —Booklist After the death of his fiancée, Kai Ramsay left Scotland to roam distant lands. He has searched ancient ruins, collected priceless antiquities, and escaped certain death after being imprisoned as a spy during the Napoleonic War. Ramsay has lived on the edge of danger for years—but everything changes the day a letter arrives for him from Scotland . . . Signy Matheson has dedicated her life to the people of Scotland’s remote Thorsay Islands. With a fiery spirit and agile mind, she is a faithful ally to the aging laird. But now their leader is near death, and Signy must summon his successor at once. It’s time for Kai Ramsay to come home . . . When Ramsay returns to Thorsay, he’s shocked to find that Signy has blossomed into an alluring beauty, and a force to be reckoned with. Their complicated past interferes with their unspoken desire as they work together for their people. Until a wild storm sparks first passion, then unexpected danger when a treasure trove left by their ancestors comes to light . . .

Separated by society once before, this time they''ll fight to stay together. As Washington burns, Callista Brooke is trapped in the battle between her native England and her adopted homeland. She is on the verge of losing everything, including her life, when a handsome Englishman cuts through the violent crowd to claim her as his. Lord George Gordon Audley was Callista’s best friend, but his attempt to rescue her from a loathsome arranged marriage had him sent on a one-way trip to the penal colony of Australia. Against all odds, he survived, and now he vows to do whatever is necessary to protect Callista. But their friendship has become a dangerous passion that may save or destroy them when they challenge the aristocratic society that exiled them both. A sweeping and dramatic historical romance for fans of Bridgerton and Johanna Lindsey.

An outcast on the high seas. A woman who defies convention. Gabriel Hawkins was born to command the sea, until he left the Royal Navy in disgrace and was disowned by his family. Now captaining his own ship, earning his living through dubious means, he is the best choice to ransom an aristocratic beauty captured by Barbary pirates. Facing the prospect of a life as a harem slave, Lady Aurora Lawrence is beyond horrified. Her only hope of escape lies in a quiet, steely captain who ignites an attraction in her that burns hot within the close confines of his ship. But even if they endure the perils of the waves, can their love survive a return to England, where the distance between a disgraced captain and an earl’s daughter is wider than the ocean? A stunning historical romance for fans of Bridgerton and Johanna Lindsey.

Love and survival in the shadow of Waterloo . . . Wearied by his years as a British intelligence officer, Simon Duval resigns his commission after Napoleon’s abdication. Hoping to find new meaning in his life, he returns to England, where he discovers his cousin’s widow, Suzanne Duval, the Comtesse de Chambron. Working as a seamstress, living in reduced circumstances, Suzanne has had a life as complicated as Simon’s. While both believe they are beyond love, their sympathetic bond leads him to propose a marriage of companionship, and Suzanne accepts. She didn''t want or expect a true marriage, but as Suzanne joins Simon in a search for his long missing foster brother, warmth and caring begin to heal both their scars—and a powerful passion sparks between them. Then news from France threatens to disrupt their happiness. Napoleon has escaped from Elba and Wellington personally asks Simon to help prevent another devastating war. Only this time, Simon does not go into danger alone. He and Suzanne will face deadly peril together, and pray that love will carry them through . . . Praise for the Rogues Redeemed series “Deftly balances fascinating historical detail, adventure, and menace with a passionate romance.” —Library Journal “Though suspense and adventure drive this story forward, the love at its center sets it apart.” —Kirkus Reviews “Impeccably written.” —Booklist

This winter, steal away with the reigning queens of Regency Romance . . . to a surprise snowstorm, the comfort of a blazing fire, and the heat of a lover’s kisses . . . A CHRISTMAS ABDUCTION by Madeline Hunter Caroline Dunham has a bone to pick with notorious rake Baron Thornhill—and a creative plan to insure his undivided attention. Yet once in close quarters, she finds herself beholden to their smoldering connection . . . A PERFECT MATCH by Sabrina Jeffries Whisked away from a wintry ball by the officer she knew only through letters, Cassandra Isles struggles with her feelings for the commanding Colonel Lord Heywood. For he, secretly a fortune-hunter, must marry for money to save his estate—and Cass, secretly an heiress, will accept nothing less than love . . . ONE WICKED WINTER NIGHT by Mary Jo Putney Dressed as a veiled princess, Lady Diana Lawrence is shocked to discover that the mysterious corsair who tempts her away from the costume ball is the duke she once loved and lost. Now snowed in with Castleton at a remote lodge, will she surrender to the passion still burning hotly between them? “Hunter’s effortlessly elegant writing exudes a wicked sense of wit.” —Booklist “Anyone who loves romance must read Sabrina Jeffries!” —Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author “Putney’s books are the literary equivalent of catnip to historical romance fans.” —Booklist

LOVE MUST FIND A WAY . . . A sheltered life in the countryside has left Diana Lindsay restless to see the wider world, for both herself and the son she is raising alone. She cannot marry, but perhaps as a courtesan she will find love and protection despite her painful past. Gathering her courage, she moves to London—and finds herself the city’s most desired woman, as admired for her charm as for her beauty. But it is one man who captivates her—handsome, haunted, and harboring a secret as deep as her own . . . Bound by the sins of his youth, Gervase Brandelin, the Viscount St. Aubyn, has spent his adulthood seeking redemption through service to England. Now a spymaster, he can allow nothing to distract him from his duty. But when he meets Diana, his burdens seem to lift. Though she can never truly be his alone, their genuine love fills him with hope, until a treacherous deceit—and a deadly enemy—threatens to tear them apart forever . . . Praise for Mary Jo Putney’s Rogues Redeemed series “A compelling story that neatly balances dangerous adventures and passionate romance.” —Booklist “A thrilling, romantic tale.” —Bookpage, Top Pick of the Month “Putney’s multifaceted and well-developed characters add depth to this romance, which is complete with the trials of war and the promise of future series installments.” —Publishers Weekly

Julia Bancroft sedang dikejar-kejar masa lalunya. Dituduh sebagai pembunuh suaminya sendiri membuat posisinya terancam. Mertuanya ingin balas membunuhnya, ayahnya pun menolaknya. Sampai dia bertemu lagi dengan Randall, yang menjadi penyelamatnya. Mayor Randall sudah sangat tertarik kepada Julia sejak pertemuan pertama mereka, tapi dia menutupi perasaanya dengan sikap ketus. Kini Julia dalam keadaan terdesak dan Randall memutuskan utnuk menikahinya dengan perjanjian, demi keselamatan wanita itu. Pernikahan mereka menghadapi begitu banyak kejutan, hingga pada titik Randall menyadari kalau dirinya tak layak untuk Julia. Akankah mereka bertahan?

Setelah terombang-ambing di lautan, Adam mengalami amnesia. Ia tidak ingat kedudukannya, tidak juga kecelekaannya kapal yang nyaris merenggut nyawanya. Untunglah ia diselamatkan oelh Mariah, yang mengaku sebagai istrinya. Mariah... nama itu tidak terlalu akrab bagi Adam, tapi tiap sentuhan dan kehangatan dari wanita itu, begitu tepat baginya. Mariah, yangs edang mencari cara untuk meghalangi niat peminangnya, tidak bisa membayangkan bahwa jawaban dari doanya akan terdampar di pesisir pantai. Meyakinkan Adam bahawa pria itu adalah suaminya pun amat mudah, tapi menahan diri dari godaanya, itu cerita lain. Mengatakan kejujuran akan sulit bagi Mariah, tapi bisakan dia melarikan diri dari Adam?

“Eight romance authors walk into a Regency-era ballroom and wreak fabulous, shimmering holiday mischief all over the place.”—Publishers Weekly Christmas 1815. Upstairs and downstairs, Holbourne Abbey is abuzz with preparations for a grand ball to celebrate the year’s most festive—and romantic—holiday. For at the top of each guest’s wish list is a last chance to find true love before the New Year . . . “The tales are rather sentimental, a box of chocolates with sweet, soft centers inside a dark covering, a pleasant confection for the holiday season. My personal favorites are Anne Gracie’s ‘Mistletoe Kisses,’ a charming variant on the Cinderella story, and Susan King’s ‘A Scottish Carol,’ whose lovers must struggle to find healing for the wounds of self-doubt and past failures; but there is ample variety here for other tastes. Recommended for lovers of Regency romances.”—Historical Novel Society “In this wonderful collection of eight short stories, Christmas in the Regency world is brought to life in extraordinary fashion, with love, secrets, scoundrels and heroes of every description.”—Fresh Fiction “If what you are looking for is a set of short stories with a common location and holiday feel that are well done, quick to read, and entertaining then this will be a book for you . . . one of the best historical romance collections I’ve read in a long time.”—Smexy Books “Each author’s unique style and storytelling talents are at their best, gifting readers one scrumptious treat after another . . . glowing with the joy and romance of the yuletide.”—RT Book Reviews (4 Stars)

A Regency series debut from the New York Times bestselling author whose “endearing characters and warm-hearted stories never fail to inspire and delight” (Sabrina Jeffries). As heir to a title and great wealth, Will Masterson should have stayed home and tended his responsibilities. Instead he went to war. Now, after perilous years fighting the French, he intends his current mission to be his last. But all his plans are forgotten when he arrives in the small mountain stronghold of San Gabriel and meets her. Knowing herself to be too tall, strong, and unconventional to appeal to a man, Athena Markham has always gloried in her independence. But for the first time in her life, she finds a man who might be her match. Two of a kind, too brave for their own good, Athena and Will vow to do whatever it takes to vanquish San Gabriel’s enemies. For neither will back down from death, and only together can they find happiness and a love deeper than any they’d dared imagine . . . Praise for the Rogues Redeemed series “Putney begins her new Rogues Redeemed series on a high note with an impeccably written book that realistically integrates the cost of the Napoleonic Wars into a compelling story that neatly balances dangerous adventures and passionate romance.”—Booklist “A thrilling, romantic tale.”—Bookpage, Top Pick of the Month “Putney’s multifaceted and well-developed characters add depth to this romance, which is complete with the trials of war and the promise of future series installments.”—Publishers Weekly

\"The perfect road romance.\" Discover the acclaimed fourth book in the Fallen Angels historical romance series by New York Times bestselling author Mary Jo Putney!The Rogue...A master spy with the face of a fallen angel and a darkly heroic past, Lord Robert Andreville returns to his ancestral home in Yorkshire after a dozen harrowing years spying against Napoleon. But nothing soothes his ravaged spirit until a determined young beauty sweeps into his life....and the RunawayHalf Mohawk and all American, Maxima Collins is a wary stranger in a strange land, but she will let nothing halt her journey to London to learn the truth about her father''s sudden death--not even a self-appointed guardian who is all lazy charm and dangerous skill.Together they travel across England, evading pursuers and circling each other in a dance of desire, where truth is elusive and only passion is sure. Then dark secrets shatter their idyll--and only love has the power to heal the past.\"A sumptuous reading experience by one of today''s great romance authors.\"--Romantic Times

*Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Certificate of Excellence*Love and Betrayal...A cool master of sensuality, Rafael Whitbourne, the Duke of Candover, earned his rakish reputation in the silken boudoirs of London’s highborn ladies, never giving away his hand or his heart.Then a vital mission for his government takes Rafe to Paris to work with the Countess Madga Janos, “the most beautiful spy in Europe.” He is appalled to discover that the smoky eyed temptress is no Hungarian countess, but the deceitful doxie who betrayed him a dozen years earlier—the only woman he ever loved, and the only one he’s ever despised.Margot Ashton wants nothing more than to walk away from her turbulent past and the mesmerizing man who ruined her life. But patriotism binds them together in a shadowland of intrigue where a diabolical plot may plunge a continent back into war—and a whirlwind of passion sweeps Margot and Rafe into a shattering passion that cannot be denied.“Mary Jo Putney is a consummate storyteller whose deep understanding of human emotions shines through in all her work. Petals in the Storm is simply another of her miraculous romances—the kind that stir the heart and mind. Storytelling at its best.”—Romantic Times Magazine“Petals in the Storm is a stunning tour-de-force; a moving testament to the resilience of the human spirit and its ability to emerge from the fires of hell stronger and wiser than before. The protagonists are riveting characters with a tempestuous relationship played out against a mesmerizing backdrop of intrigue. Congratulations to Mary Jo Putney for another winner.”—Affaire de Coeur

Kate Corsi și Patrick Donovan se întâlnesc întâmplător când nu aveau nici douăzeci de ani. Din familii total diferite și cu un statut social care îi făcea incompatibili, cei doi se îndrăgostesc nebunește și hotărăsc să se căsătorească. Kate este fiica italianului Sam Corsi, proprietarul celei mai importante firme de demolări prin implozie, Phoenix Demolition International (PDI). Donovan, pe de altă parte, și-a petrecut copilăria alături de un tată alcoolic care devenea violent la beție și a rămas orfan de tânăr.

Daniel Herbert, after inheriting a title and estate from a distant relative, must enter society and seek a sensible wife who will allow him to pursue his medical calling, but instead finds himself drawn to a mysterious and beautiful woman called the Black Widow.

From the bestselling author of Sometimes a Rogue. “Of all Putney’s heroes, the Lost Lords are the most irresistible—bad boys who are so very good.”—RT Book Reviews Marry in haste, repent at leisure. James, Lord Kirkland, owns a shipping fleet, half a London gaming house, and is a ruthlessly effective spymaster. He is seldom self-indulgent . . . except when it comes to the gentle, indomitable beauty who was once his wife. Laurel Herbert gave James her heart as an innocent young girl—until she saw him perform an act of shocking violence before her very eyes. That night she left her husband, and he let her go without a word of protest. Now, ten years later, a chance encounter turns passionate, with consequences that cannot be ignored. But as they try to rebuild what was broken, they must face common enemies and a very uncommon love . . . Praise for Mary Jo Putney and the Lost Lords series “Romance at its best!”—Julia Quinn “Intoxicating, romantic and utterly ravishing. . .”—Eloisa James “Putney’s endearing characters and warm-hearted stories never fail to inspire and delight.”—Sabrina Jeffries “Adventure, passion and pure reading pleasure!”—Jo Beverley “No one writes historical romance better.”—Cathy Maxwell “Delivers captivating characters, an impeccably realized Regency setting, and a thrilling plot rich in action and adventure.”—Booklist (starred review)

An uncommon love story... Wrenched from a monastery before taking final vows, Adrian de Lancey''s fighting skill wins him an earldom. Fierce discipline masters his darker nature—until he finds a winsome slip of a girl lost in his forest, an illegal falcon on her wrist. Encountering the ice-blond warrior Earl of Shropshire, Meriel de Vere knows his dangerous reputation—and hides her identity to protect her brother''s estate from the enemy earl. She does not expect to be arrested. Still less does she expect such a great lord to want her as his mistress. Her passionate need for freedom clashes disastrously with his obsession with his enchanting captive. Given a second chance to properly woo Meriel, can Adrian learn tenderness? Will the two of them claim lasting happiness—or will they lose all to a brutal sworn enemy? Praise for Uncommon Vows: "Uncommon Vows is my favorite among Mary Jo Putney''s books... Few authors can pull off a medieval backdrop without stripping the era of its darkness or allowing its dramatic historical politics to overshadow the romance, but Putney makes it seem effortless... The result is some of her strongest and most inspired writing.... A romance that definitely qualifies as uncommon." —All About Romance “A wondrous tale, brimming with adventure, intrigue, and memorable romance."” —Romantic Times The Bride Trilogy The Wild Child, #1 The China Bride, #2 The Bartered Bride, #3 Uncommon Vows (A medieval prequel to the Bride Trilogy)

Vienen de mundos muy diferentes, pero tienen un destino común... De padre escocés y madre china, Troth Montgomery soñaba con volver algún día a Escocia. Pero la muerte de su padre la obliga a quedarse en Cantón y a hacerse pasar por hombre para trabajar como intérprete. Su sino cambiará cuando Kyle Renbourne, un vizconde aventurero, descubra la verdadera identidad de Troth y la persuada para que sea su guía en un peligroso viaje al corazón de China. Su compenetración inicial se transforma en una pasión ardiente; un fogoso idilio que termina cuando Kyle es capturado y condenado a muerte. Se casan apresuradamente la noche antes de la ejecución, y Troth huye a Inglaterra, a las tierras del hermano de Kyle. Aunque es aceptada como viuda, la memoria de su fugaz marido hace que no pueda encontrar la paz... Hasta que un día Kyle reaparece...

Escondidos entre el deber y el deseo. Atrapados entre la seguridad y la pasión. Sobornado por Kyle, su hermano gemelo, Dominic Renbourne acepta ocupar su lugar por unas semanas en Warfield Park, donde deberá cuidar de lady Meriel Grahame, la huérfana heredera con quien Kyle pretende casarse. Lo último que Dominic esperaba era enamorarse perdidamente de esta mujer de espíritu silencioso y etérea belleza. Meriel ha pasado la mayor parte de su vida alejada de la sociedad, intentando huir de la pesadilla que casi la destruye cuando era tan solo una niña. Sin embargo, ese extraño y atractivo hombre comienza a inspirarle sueños de una vida más allá de su santuario. Dominic, por su parte, debe luchar contra el deseo que siente por la futura esposa de su hermano. No tardarán en descubrir que son incapaces de resistirse a la pasión...

Salvaje, libre, vengativo y... enamorado. La primera entrega de la «Trilogía de la seda». Se hacía llamar Peregrine y, como el halcón, era un hombre salvaje y libre, extremadamente atractivo, fabulosamente rico, y deslumbrantemente seductor que, procedente de Oriente Medio, se había abierto paso en la sociedad victoriana con decisión. Pero su único deseo era vengarse de Charles Weldon, un desalmado propietario de burdeles que, tiempo atrás, se había convertido en su enemigo. Y el plan de Peregrine no puede ser más diabólico: primero, seducirá a Sarah, la prometida de Weldon y, después, acabará con él... Antes de lo que él cree se verá en una encrucijada: tendrá que escoger entre regir su vida con los principios de la venganza o del amor...