Best Selling Books by Meredith Duran

"Trapped in the countryside, facing an unwanted marriage and the theft of her fortune, Jane Mason is done behaving nicely. To win her freedom, she''ll strike a deal with the most dangerous man she knows--a rising star in politics, whose dark good looks mask an even darker heart"--Amazon.com.

Sensible and lonely, Olivia Mather survives by her wits—and her strict policy of avoiding trouble. But when she realizes that the Duke of Marwick might hold the secrets of her family’s past, she does the unthinkable, infiltrating his household as a maid. She’ll clean his study and rifle through his papers looking for information. Alastair de Grey has a single reason to live: vengeance. More beautiful than Lucifer, twice as feared, and thrice as cunning, he’ll use any weapon to punish those who fooled and betrayed him—even an impertinent maid who doesn’t know her place. But the more fascinated he becomes with the uppity redhead, the more dangerous his carefully designed plot becomes. For the one contingency he forgot to plan for was falling in love...and he cannot survive being fooled again -- publisher description.

London 1866. Catherine Everleigh is London''s loveliest heiress, but a bitter lesson in heartbreak has taught her to keep to herself. All she wants is her birthright--the auction house that was stolen from her. To win this war, she''ll need a powerful ally. Who better than infamous and merciless crime lord Nicholas O''Shea? A marriage of convenience will no doubt serve them both.

In a debut romance as passionate and sweeping as the British Empire, Meredith Duran paints a powerful picture of an aristocrat torn between two worlds, an heiress who dares to risk everything...and the love born in fire and darkness that nearly destroys them. From exotic sandstone palaces...to the marble halls of London—destiny follows wherever you run. Sick of tragedy, done with rebellion, Emmaline Martin vows to settle quietly into British Indian society. But when the pillars of privilege topple, her fiancé''s betrayal leaves Emma no choice. She must turn for help to the one man whom she should not trust, but cannot resist: Julian Sinclair, the dangerous and dazzling heir to the Duke of Auburn. In London, they toast Sinclair with champagne. In India, they call him a traitor. Cynical and impatient with both worlds, Julian has never imagined that the place he might belong is in the embrace of a woman with a reluctant laugh and haunted eyes. But in a time of terrible darkness, he and Emma will discover that love itself can be perilous—and that a single decision can alter one''s life forever. A lifetime of grief later, in a cold London spring, Emma and Julian must finally confront the truth: no matter how hard one tries to deny it, some pasts cannot be disowned...and some passions never die.

A jilted woman is determined to learn how to seduce men at any cost, even if it means working with an infamous scoundrel in this historical romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Meredith Duran. Gwen Maudsley is pretty enough to be popular, and plenty wealthy, too. But what she’s best known and loved for is being so very, very nice. When a cad jilts her at the altar—again—the scandal has her outraged friends calling for blood. Only Gwen has a different plan. If nice no longer works for her, then it’s time to learn to be naughty. Happily, she knows the perfect tutor—Alexander Ramsey, her late brother’s best friend and a notorious rogue. Unbeknownst to Gwen, Alex’s aloof demeanor veils his deepest unspoken desire. He has no wish to see her change, nor to tempt himself with her presence when his own secrets make any future between them impossible. But on a wild romp from Paris to the Riviera, their friendship gives way to something hotter, darker, and altogether more dangerous. With Alex’s past and Gwen’s newly unleashed wildness on a collision course, Gwen must convince Alex that his wickedest intentions are exactly what she needs.

A sexy and evocative Regency romance e-novella! Jilted overseas and abandoned without a penny, Amanda Thomas is desperate to get home. She’ll do whatever it takes to secure a berth on an England-bound ship, even if it means pretending to be the wife of the absentee viscount who jilted her. But when the anchor lifts, she’s not the only impostor on board—for the stranger in her bed claims to be the real Viscount Ripton. Can she trust this devastatingly attractive scoundrel? Or is his offer of friendship only a pretext for seduction...and revenge?

When a wicked widow meets a sexy doctor, sparks fly in this sizzling and evocative Regency romance. One Daring Widow In the social whirl of Regency England, Elizabeth Chudderley is at the top of every guest list, the life of every party, and the belle of every ball. But her friends and admirers would be stunned to know the truth: that the merriest widow in London is also the loneliest. Behind the gaiety and smiles lies a secret longing—for something, or someone, to whisk her away. . . . One Reluctant Suitor Raised in scandal, Lord Michael de Grey is convinced that love is a losing gamble—and seduction the only game worth playing. But when duty threatens to trump everything he desires, the only way out is marriage to a woman of his brother’s choosing. Elizabeth Chudderley is delightful, delicious—and distressingly attractive. With such a captivating opponent, Michael isn’t quite sure who is winning the game. How can such passionate players negotiate a marriage of necessity— when their hearts have needs of their own?

In the vein of classic authors like Julia Quinn, Sarah MacLean, and Eloisa James, award-winning and USA TODAY bestselling author Meredith Duran returns with a bluestocking bent on justice who plays a dangerous game of seduction with London’s most scandalous viscount. Silver-tongued Viscount Sanburne is London’s favorite scapegrace. Alas, Lydia Boyce has no interest in being charmed. When his latest escapade exposes a plot to ruin her family, she vows to handle it herself, as she always has done. Certainly she requires no help from a too-handsome dilettante whose main achievement is being scandalous. But Sanburne’s golden charisma masks a sharper mind and darker history than she realizes. He shocks Lydia by breaking past her prim facade to the woman beneath...and the hidden fire no man has ever recognized. But as she follows him into a world of intrigue, she will learn that the greatest danger lies within—in the shadowy, secret motives of his heart.

The spirit of the season is festive—and clouding even the sharpest of judgments—in this Victorian era romance, perfect for fans of Jude Deveraux and Sabrina Jeffries. At a house party in the countryside, the joyful spirit of the Christmas season threatens to sweep Georgiana Trent under the mistletoe—and back into the arms of the dashing rogue who broke her heart two years ago. Little does she know that Lucas Godwin has no intention of leaving until he has reclaimed her as his own.

The third searing novel in the Rules for the Reckless series by Meredith Duran, the USA TODAY bestselling author of sexy and evocative Regency romances in the tradition of Sarah MacLean. CATCHING THE LADY RED-HANDED Born to a family of infamous criminals, Lilah Marshall has left behind her past and made herself into the perfect lady. Working as a hostess at Everleigh''s, London’s premier auction house, she leads a life full of art, culture, and virtue. All her dreams are within reach—until a gorgeous and enigmatic viscount catches her in the act of one last, very reluctant theft. CHASING ONE RED-HOT PASSION Christian “Kit” Stratton, Viscount Palmer, is society''s most dashing war hero. But Kit’s easy smiles hide a dark secret: he is haunted by a madman’s vow to destroy anyone he loves. When his hunt for the enemy leads to Everleigh’s Auction Rooms, he compels Lilah to help him. But one tempting touch may be their undoing—for what Kit needs threatens all Lilah holds dear, and losing her may destroy Kit.

In the vein of classic authors like Julia Quinn, Sarah MacLean, and Eloisa James, award-winning and USA TODAY bestselling author Meredith Duran is at her very best in this sensual and riveting tale of love lost and then found again. By candlelight, she lures him… Glittering court socialites and underworld cutpurses alike know that Adrian Ferrers, Earl of Rivenham, is the most dangerous man in London. Rivenham will let nothing—not the deepening shadow of war, nor the growing darkness within him—interfere with his ambition to restore his family to its former glory. But when tasked by the king to uncover a traitor, he discovers instead a conspiracy—and a woman whose courage awakens terrible temptations. To save her is to risk everything. To love her might cost his life. At swordpoint she defies him… Lady Leonora knows that Rivenham is the devil in beautiful disguise—and that the irresistible tension between them is as unpredictable as the dilemma in which Nora finds herself: held hostage on her own estate by Rivenham and the king’s men. But when war breaks out, Nora has no choice but to place her trust in her dearest enemy—and pray that love does not become the weapon that destroys them both…

IN GRITTY, WORKING-CLASS LONDON, SHE DOES WHAT SHE MUST TO SURVIVE . . . When Nell Whitby breaks into an earl’s house on a midnight quest for revenge, she finds her pistol pointed at the wrong man—one handsome as sin and naked as the day he was born. Pity he’s a lunatic. He thinks her a missing heiress, but more to the point, he’ll help her escape the slums and right a grave injustice. Not a bad bargain. All she has to do is marry him. A NOTORIOUS LADIES’ MAN COULD TAKE HER FROM POVERTY TO OPULENCE . . . BUT AT WHAT PRICE? A rake of the first order, Simon St. Maur spent his restless youth burning every bridge he crossed. When he inherits an earldom without a single penny attached to it, he sees a chance to start over—provided he can find an heiress to fund his efforts. But his wicked reputation means courtship will be difficult—until fate sends him the most notorious missing heiress in history. All he needs now is to make her into a lady and keep himself from making the only mistake that could ruin everything: falling in love. . . .

Steamy romance sizzles between a resurrected earl and his repentant bride in USA TODAY bestselling author Meredith Duran''s latest historical romance. Back from the dead, an earl seeks vengeance... Liam Devaliant, Lord Lockwood, was born into a charmed life. Charismatic, powerful, and wild, he had the world at his feet—and one woman as his aim. His wedding to Anna was meant to be his greatest triumph. Instead, in a single moment, a wicked conspiracy robbed him of his future and freedom. ...but will his long-lost countess pay the price? Four years later, Liam has returned from death with plans for revenge. Standing in his way, though, is his long-absent bride. Once, he adored Anna''s courage. Now it seems like a curse, for Anna refuses to fear or forget him. If she can''t win back Liam''s love, then she means at least to save his soul...no matter the cost.

From the bestselling author of The Duke of Shadows and the Rules for the Reckless series, the steamy follow-up to Bound by Your Touch featuring a beautiful woman of society and the jaded spy who vowed to forget her. Beauty, charm, wealthy admirers: Mina Masters enjoys every luxury but freedom. To save herself from an unwanted marriage, she turns her wiles on a darkly handsome stranger. But Mina’s would-be hero is playing his own deceptive game. A British spy, Phin Granville has no interest in emotional entanglements...until the night Mina saves his life by gambling her own. Four years later, Phin inherits a title that frees him from the bloody game of espionage. But memories of the woman who saved him won''t let Phin go. When he learns that Mina needs his aid, honor forces him back into the world of his nightmares. Deception has ruled Mina’s life just as it has Phin’s. But as the beauty and the spy match wits in a dangerous dance, their practiced masks begin to slip, revealing a perilous attraction. And the greatest threat they face may not be traitors or murderous conspiracies, but their own dark desires...

A collection of four historically-set Christmas romances includes Candace Camp''s "By any other name," in which a gentleman pursues a lady in disguise who is seeking her brother in the gaming hells of Edinburgh.

This ebook boxed set of historical romance bestsellers set in Regency England features novels by Jane Feather, Julia London, and Meredith Duran.

Meredith Duran returns with, That Scandalous Summer, a witty, humorous and smart romance beginning her Rules for the Reckless series. Fans of Julia Quinn, Jane Feather and Eloisa James will delight in Meredith''s trademark headstrong heroine, cunning hero and tale of deep emotional intensity! One daring widow meets one reluctant suitor ... In the social whirl of Victorian England, Elizabeth Chudderley is at the top of every guest list, the life of every party, and the belle of every ball. But her friends and admirers would be stunned to know the truth: that the merriest widow in London is also the loneliest. Behind the gaiety and smiles lies a secret longing - for something, or someone, to whisk her away . . . Raised in scandal, Lord Michael de Grey is convinced that love is a losing gamble - and seduction the only game worth playing. But when duty threatens to trump everything he desires, the only way out is marriage to a woman of his brother''s choosing. Elizabeth Chudderley is delightful, delicious - and distressingly attractive. With such a captivating opponent, Michael isn''t quite sure who is winning the game. How can such passionate players negotiate a marriage of necessity - when their hearts have needs of their own? Want more Rules for the Reckless? Don''t miss Your Wicked Heart, Fool Me Twice, Lady Be Good and Luck Be A Lady.

Meredith Duran returns with another witty, humorous and smart romance in the second book of her Rules for the Reckless series, and winner of the 2015 RITA for Historical Fiction. Fans of Julia Quinn, Jane Feather and Eloisa James will delight in Meredith''s trademark headstrong heroine, cunning hero and tale of deep emotional intensity! Sensible and lonely, Olivia Mather survives by her wits - and her strict policy of avoiding trouble. But when she realises that the Duke of Marwick might hold the secrets of her family''s past, she does the unthinkable, infiltrating his household as a maid. She''ll clean his study and rifle through his papers looking for information. Alastair de Grey has a single reason to live: vengeance. More beautiful than Lucifer, twice as feared, and thrice as cunning, he''ll use any weapon to punish those who fooled and betrayed him - even an impertinent maid who doesn''t know her place. But the more fascinated he becomes with the uppity redhead, the more dangerous his carefully designed plot becomes. For the one contingency he forgot to plan for was falling in love...and he cannot survive being fooled again. Want more Rules for the Reckless? Don''t miss Your Wicked Heart or That Scandalous Summer.

Dalam pusaran sosial era Victoria di Inggris, Elizabeth Chudderley berada dalam urutan teratas daftar tamu dalam setiap pesta, dan primadona dalam setiap pesta dansa. Namun teman-teman dan pengagumnya akan tercengang kala mengetahui kebenarannya: bahwa janda periang ini ternyata orang yang paling kesepian. Di balik keriangan dan senyumnya tersimpan kerinduan penuh rahasiau0097akan sesuatu, atau seseorang.... Dibesarkan di tengah skandal, Lord Michael de Grey meyakini bahwa cinta adalah pertaruhanu0097dan rayuan adalah satu-satunya permainan yang layak dimainkan. Namun ketika tugas mengancam akan mengalahkan semua keinginannya, satu-satunya jalan keluar adalah menikah dengan wanita pilihan kakak laki-lakinya. Elizabeth Chudderley menyenangkan, sedap dipandangu0097dan sangat menarik. Dengan lawan yang menawan seperti itu, Michael tidak yakin siapa yang akan memenangkan pertandingan. Bagaimana para pemain yang bernafsu seperti itu bisa bernegosiasi untuk sebuah pernikahan yang dibutuhkanu0097ketika hati memiliki kebutuhannya sendiri?

Emmaline Martin viaja a la India junto con su família para reunirse con su prometido, el coronel Marcus Lindley. Durante la travesía el barco naufraga y sus padres mueren, por lo que Emmaline se convierte en una rica heredera dispuesta a integrarse discretamente en la sociedad británica de la India. Sin embargo, Emmaline descubre que Marcus le está siendo infiel, y a partir de ese momento busca la ayuda de Jualian Sinclair, heredero del duque de Auburn, el hombre en quien menos debe confiar pero al que no puede resistirse. En Londres brindan con champán por Sinclair. En la India lo tachan de traidor. Sin embargo, Julian nunca hubiera imaginado que hallaría su hogar entre los brazos de una mujer de tímida sonrisa y ojos atormentados. En un tiempo de terrible oscuridad, él y Emma descubrirán que el mismo amor puede ser peligroso, y que una simple decisión puede cambiar una vida para siempre.

Als Tochter eines Ägyptologen kümmert sich Lydia Boyce darum, die Finanzierung seiner Arbeit zu sichern. Als sie entdeckt, dass einige der Fundstücke ihres Vaters gefälscht sind, will sie der Sache auf den Grund gehen. Dabei begegnet ihr der attraktive James Durham, Viscount Sanburne, der sein eigenes Spiel zu treiben scheint. Gemeinsam versuchen sie, dem Fälscher auf die Spur zu kommen. Und obwohl James und Lydia gegensätzlicher nicht sein könnten, beginnen zwischen ihnen schon bald die Funken zu fliegen.

Engáñame otra vez es la tercera entrega de la serie romántica «Los temerarios» Se llama Olivia Hollaway, pero también se hace llamar Olivia Mather y Olivia Johnson. Durante muchos años esperó que ocurriera un milagro, pero ahora está decidida a tomar cartas en el asunto y a acabar con su miseria. Está a punto de convertirse en una ladrona. Su vida la ha llevado a ello. El corazón le palpita con intensidad mientras trata de convencerse a sí misma de que robar a Alastair de Grey, duque de Marwick, un político aristócrata lunático y arrogante, no es un delito tan grave. Su objetivo: unas cartas que la difunta duquesa se cruzó con Lord Bertram, un hombre que le está haciendo la vida imposible. Para llevar a cabo su plan, Olivia se las ingenia para entrar a formar parte del servicio de la mansión de Marwick en Londres. Está convencida de que no fallará... pero entonces ocurre algo inesperado: el duque no es el tirano que imaginaba, es un hombre a quien le han roto el corazón y por el que se siente profunda e irremediablemente atraída. ¿Podrá él volver a confiar en el amor? ¿Se arriesgará ella a dejarse llevar por el corazón?

Le coeur empli de haine, Nell Whitby s’introduit en pleine nuit chez le comte de Rushden qui, d’après les dernières paroles de sa mère, serait son père. Or ce n’est pas un vieillard qu’elle vise avec son revolver, mais un splendide jeune homme. "Vous êtes lady Cornelia, lui dit le nouveau comte, la fille légitime de mon prédécesseur, enlevée à l’âge de six ans. Et vous avez une jumelle, Kitty." Il lui propose un marché : il l’arrache à sa condition d’ouvrière et lui rend sa place dans la haute société, en échange Nell partagera avec lui son héritage. Tout ce qu’elle a à faire... c’est de l’épouser.

Catherine Everleigh, supranumită Regina de Gheață, cea mai fermecătoare moștenitoare din Londra, a primit în viață lecții pline de amărăciune care au făcut-o să se închidă în sine. Cea mai mare sursă de satisfacții este afacerea pe care a moștenit-o, împreună cu fratele ei: o casă de licitații care, prin eforturile ei, și-a câștigat un bun renume și clienți bogați. Problemele apar însă când fratele ei se hotărăște să facă tot posibilul pentru ca el să fie singurul care să se poată bucura de banii rezultați. Pentru a câștiga această luptă, Catherine are nevoie de un aliat puternic. Și cine ar fi mai potrivit ca infamul și nemilosul Nicholas O’Shea? O căsătorie aranjată le va aduce amândurora avantaje. Cu multă muncă și cu istețime, Nicholas O’Shea, proprietarul unui tripou faimos, și-a asigurat ascensiunea în lumea interlopă și a ajuns un personaj de temut în Londra. Acum este însă în căutare de noi provocări, așa că, pentru el, căsătoria cu Catherine ar fi o modalitate numai bună de a accede la înalta societate. Nimeni nu trebuie să știe că el o urmărea pe Catherine din umbră de mai bine de un an și că se simte atras de ea ‒ aranjamentul lor este strict unul de afaceri, lipsit de orice complicații sentimentale. Seducția însă reprezintă o provocare, motiv pentru care face tot ce-i stă în putință pentru a-i arăta proaspetei sale soții ce înseamnă plăcerea ‒ chiar și în ciuda voinței ei.

Sie scheint alles verloren zu haben – auch ihre Hoffnung auf Glück? Der Exotikroman »Im Land des Safranmondes« von Meredith Duran als eBook bei dotbooks. Indien, 1857. Auf dem Weg zu ihrem Verlobten erleidet die junge Emmaline Schiffbruch und verliert ihre Eltern an die raue See. Und nicht nur das: Ihr Verlobter, für den sie die gefährliche Reise ins schillernde Delhi auf sich nahm, erweist sich als Frauenheld und Mitgiftjäger. Kann das Land des leuchtenden Safrans und des duftenden Sandelholzes noch etwas Gutes für sie bereithalten? Als sie auf einem Ball Julian Sinclair kennenlernt, den Marquess of Holdensmoor, scheint das Glück ihr endlich hold: Julian verliebt sich ebenso heftig in Emmaline, wie sie in ihn. Doch während die beiden noch gemeinsame Pläne schmieden, bricht in Indien der Sepoy-Aufstand aus, in dessen Wirren sie sich verlieren ... Wird es zwischen Emmaline und Julian je ein Wiedersehen geben? Jetzt als eBook kaufen und genießen: Der Indien-Roman »Im Land des Safranmondes« von Meredith Duran voller Gefahr und Sehnsucht ist eine köstliche Mischung aus Liebes- und historischem Roman. Wer liest, hat mehr vom Leben: dotbooks – der eBook-Verlag.

James Durham, visconte di Sanburne, è l''affascinante briccone del bel mondo londinese, eppure Lydia Boyce è immune al suo fascino. Quando l''ultima trovata di Sanburne minaccia di infangare il nome del padre, Lydia decide di risolvere il problema da sola, senza neppure coinvolgere quel perditempo il cui unico scopo nella vita è dare scandalo...

¿Puede el amor derribar los muros alzados por la desconfianza? Spence St. John, vizconde de Ripton, ha viajado por medio mundo para tratar de detener a su primo Charles, un escurridizo estafador que se está gastando la fortuna familiar haciéndose pasar por él. Las últimas pistas le llevan a una isla griega pero, como ya empieza a ser costumbre, Spence acaba con las manos vacías... Sin embargo, en esta ocasión da con una persona que podría conducirle a él. Al menos eso cree. Amanda Thomas, una joven inglesa de origen humilde, afirma ser la prometida del falso vizconde. No cabe duda de que Charles la ha engañado, pero ¿eso la convierte en víctima? ¿O es una cómplice ciega de rencor? Sea como sea, esta dulce e irresistible criatura es la única pista que Ripton tiene, y la convence para que le ayude. Ambos se embarcan en una travesía que les lleva de los rincones más idílicos del Mediterráneo a Inglaterra.

No están dispuestos a aceptar sus sentimientos; pero... ¿hasta cuándo podrán resistirse? Segunda entrega de la serie «Los temerarios». Alastair, duque de Marwick, está absolutamente abatido: al poco de fallecer su esposa descubre que le era infiel. Ahora se niega a volver a casarse, y con ello la responsabilidad de asegurar una línea sucesoria recae en su hermano, el doctor lord Michael de Grey. Es más, Alastair lo amenaza con cancelar los fondos con los que sufraga su hospital si no sienta la cabeza y busca esposa. Michael decide huir a Cornualles donde se hará pasar por un médico modesto. Sin embargo, todo se tuerce cuando la hermosa y problemática Liza Chudderley se cruza en su camino. La atracción es inmediata, sin duda, pero él se niega a una relación; y en cuanto a ella, una viuda de la alta sociedad londinense sin un penique en el bolsillo, le urge volver a casarse con un hombre rico... pero un médico de pueblo no encaja con los requisitos.

SERIA „REGULI PENTRU NESĂBUIȚI” Născută într-o familie de infractori bine-cunoscuți, Lilah Marshall și-a lăsat în urmă trecutul, decisă să se transforme într-o adevărată doamnă, stăpână pe propriul destin. Primul pas este să aibă o slujbă cinstită, drept pentru care se angajează la cea mai importantă casă de licitații din Londra, unde duce o viață în care predomină arta, cultura și, mai ales, lumea bună. Acum toate visurile ei par realizabile — până când un viconte chipeș și enigmatic o prinde exact când comite ultimul ei jaf, cerut de unchiul său, cel de care depinde păstrarea bunul ei renume. Christian „Kit” Stratton, viconte de Palmer, este cel mai admirat erou de război, iubit de oamenii simpli și burlacul cel mai dorit de tinerele lady de vârsta măritișului. Dar zâmbetul lui ascunde un secret întunecat: un nebun a jurat să-l distrugă, ucigându-i rând pe rând pe toți cei dragi lui. Când vânătoarea pe care o declanșează împotriva acestui lunatic înverșunat îl conduce la casa de licitații Everleigh, Kit își dă seama că poate folosi situația compromițătoare în care o surprinde pe Lilah în propriul avantaj. Însă ceea ce începe ca un simplu parteneriat se transformă treptat într-o pasiune care îl pune în fața unei alegeri teribile, căci dorința lui de răzbunare amenință viața lui Lilah... iar pierderea ei îi poate aduce propria distrugere.

Historisk, erotisk spændingsroman fra victoriatidens London. Hun er vokset op i en familie, der aldrig har holdt sig på lovens side, men Lilah Marshall er fast besluttet på at lægge fortiden bag sig og skabe sig til bedre fremtid. Hun arbejder som værtinde i Everleigh''s, Londons førende auktionshus, hvor hun skal underholde de mange, velhavede kunder under eftersyn og auktioner. Alle hendes drømme om livet som den perfekte lady er indenfor rækkevidde, men så bliver hun taget på fersk gerning, da hun modstræbende har påtaget sig en sidste opgave for sin kriminelle onkel. En flot og mystisk viscount holder nu hendes skæbne i sine hænder. Christian ''Kit'' Stratton, den elegante vicount Palmer, er en af selskabslivets mest feterede krigshelte. Hans rolige attitude dækker imidlertid over en mørk hemmelighed. Kit jagtes af en galning, der har svoret at smadre alt og alle, som han elsker. Da Kit på sin jagt efter fjenden kommer til Everleigh''s auktionhus, tvinger han Lilah til at hjælpe sig. De tiltrækkes af hinanden. En fristende tilnærmelse kan imidlertid ende med at gøre det af med dem. For det, Kit har brug for, truer alt, hvad Lilah har kært. Men at miste hende vil ødelægge Kit.

En determineret arving og kongen af Londons underverden. Meredith Duran har skrevet en dramafyldt kærlighedsroman, der udspiller sig i London i 1860’erne. Romanen er den fjerde i den succesfulde serie Letsindighedens love. Den smukke Catherine Everleigh har arvet et fornemt auktionshus, men snydes af sin bror. For at vinde det tilbage, hun har retsmæssigt krav på, har hun brug for en magtfuld allieret. Og hvem er bedre end den berygtede og nådesløse forbryder, Nicholas O''Shea? Et proformaægteskab vil gavne dem begge. Nicholas er underverdenens mægtigste mand og vil gerne giftes med Catherine for at opnå en førende position i selskabslivet. Ingen behøver at vide, at han har begæret hende i mere end et år. Deres aftale er ren forretning - helt uden de besværligheder, der følger i kølvandet på kærlighed. Forførelse imidlertid er noget ganske andet - en fristende leg, som han vil gøre alt for, at hun vil nyde - hvad enten hun vil det eller ej.

Catherine Everleigh è un''esperta d''arte che con passione manda avanti la casa d''aste di famiglia. Ma è una donna. E per volontà testamentaria del padre, non potrà essere socia alla pari del fratello Peter, interessato soltanto ai soldi, finché non sarà sposata. Catherine ha bisogno di un alleato forte e Nicholas O''Shea, famigerato e losco personaggio dei bassifondi di Londra, sembra la persona adatta per raggiungere il suo obiettivo: un matrimonio di convenienza che argini l''avidità di Peter. Ma può davvero un legame di questo genere rimanere soltanto una questione d''affari, senza soggiogare il cuore con le armi della seduzione e del desiderio?

O văduvă îndrăzneață... un pretendent neașteptat... o pasiune copleșitoare... În vârtejul vieții sociale londoneze, Elizabeth Chudderley se află în fruntea oricărei liste de invitați, fiind sufletul oricărei petreceri și frumoasa oricărui bal. Dar prietenii și admiratorii ei ar fi uimiți să știe adevărul: cea mai veselă văduvă din Londra este și cea mai singură și se confruntă cu amenințarea sărăciei. Dincolo de veselie și de zâmbete se ascunde o dorință secretă – ceva sau cineva să o facă să simtă că trăiește cu adevărat... Crescut în mijlocul unui scandal uriaș, Lord Michael de Grey este convins că dragostea este un joc din care este imposibil să ieși câștigător, iar căsătoria, un pariu pierdut de la început – iar exemplul părinților lui și al fratelui mai mare este mult prea edificator. Pentru el, seducția este singurul joc în care merită să se implice. Curând însă, datoria familială amenință să distrugă unicul lucru care contează în viața lui – spitalul căruia și-a dedicat cariera de medic – și singura cale de scăpare este să accepte mariajul cu o femeie pe care fratele său să o aprobe. Când împrejurări ieșite din comun i-o scot în cale pe Elizabeth, Michael se simte cuprins de o pasiune dincolo de orice rațiune și orice principiu după care se ghidase până atunci. Tânăra văduvă este încântătoare, spirituală și tulburător de atrăgătoare – și tot ceea ce fratele lui NU ar accepta. Acum, Michael și Elizabeth trebuie să aleagă între datorie și dragoste – și să lupte împotriva tuturor pentru un viitor pe care nu îl credeau vreodată posibil.

Als Nell Whitby nachts in das Haus eines Earls einbricht, begegnet sie dort dem attraktiven Simon St. Maur. Dieser hält sie für eine reiche Erbin, die seit Jahren vermisst wird. Da er selber zwar einen Adelstitel, aber kein Geld hat, versucht er, Nell zu einer Heirat zu bewegen ... und verliebt sich gegen seinen Willen in die hübsche junge Frau.