Category: Regency

By Mary Balogh

Unique e-book: 1990

BONUS: This variation comprises an excerpt from Mary Balogh's The mystery Mistress.

Sensual. Seductive. Emotional. nobody stirs the guts and mind's eye like Mary Balogh. during this vintage novel, the New York instances bestselling author weaves a spellbinding story of 2 humans haunted through hope, not able to withstand the affection that has develop into their such a lot passionate obsession.…[b]
When James Purnell walks into the London drawing room and sees girl Madeline Raine, time stops. as soon as she were his for the taking. Now she is an aloof, appealing stranger, made up our minds to maintain the devilishly good-looking nobleman from seducing her back. yet after 4 years aside, wish reignites—swift, scorching, irresistible—culminating in an evening of reckless lovemaking. all at once Madeline is confronted with an insufferable selection: marry with out wish of affection or hazard definite smash. Her determination can have effects she by no means imagined, as she makes a surprising discovery in regards to the guy she secretly loves. What she doesn’t recognize is how some distance James will pass to correct the wrongs of the past—and how a lot he’s keen to threat for the girl who already owns him…body, center, and soul.

By Suzanne Enoch

The pursued turns into the pursuer. After years of getting Rowena MacLawry, the youngest sister of his closest buddy, tagging after him, all Lachlan MacTier desires to do is get away. yet then Winnie runs off to London, decided to overlook Lachlan within the swirl of her debutante Season.

When she returns 3 months later to organize for her oldest brother's lavish Highlands marriage ceremony, Rowena is a replaced girl. She's smothered her Scottish brogue, turn into an arbiter of the newest Paris and London models, and is within the corporation of numerous good-looking younger English aristocrats all vying for her favors.

Lach doesn't really comprehend what to make of this witty, subtle good looks who now has higher activities than keep on with him to a fishing pond. however the extra decided she seems to turn out that she has little need to fawn after a Scottish, kilt-wearing rogue who couldn't also be afflicted to jot down her a unmarried letter whereas she was once away, the extra he's in Winnie. Is she pretending to disdain him now, or has he really misplaced his likelihood at a woman who's growing way more wonderful and engaging than he ever imagined?

By Sherry Thomas

Love is preferred within the darkness earlier than dawn.
 
Elissande Edgerton is a determined lady, a digital prisoner in the house of her tyrannical uncle. in basic terms via marriage can she declare the liberty she craves. yet easy methods to capture the proper man?

Lord Vere is used to baiting impossible to resist traps. As a undercover agent for the govt, he’s tracked down probably the most devious criminals in London, the entire whereas holding his hide as one in every of Society’s so much harmless—and idiotic—bachelors. yet not anything can arrange him for the scandal of being ensnared by way of Elissande.

Forced right into a marriage of comfort, Elissande and Vere are every one approximately to find that they’re no longer the single one with a hidden schedule. With seduction their in basic terms weapon—and a gloomy mystery from the earlier endangering either their lives—can they discover ways to belief one another whilst they hand over to a keenness that won’t be denied?

By Julie Anne Long

Lord Philippe Lavay as soon as took to the excessive seas armed with appeal as deadly as his sword, and a stone-cold conviction: he'll restoration his family's fortune and honor, regardless of the price. Victory is ultimately inside of reach—when a brutal assault snatches it from his grab and lands him in Pennyroyal Green.

An afternoon of bliss brings a cascade of effects for Elise Fountain. She is kept away from through her kinfolk and ousted from a role she loves, and her survival capacity a plummet down the social ladder to a place no lady has but been in a position to maintain: housekeeper to a frighteningly bold prince.

The daring and mild Elise sees earlier his battered physique into Philippe's barricaded center . . . and her innate sensuality ignites his blood. Now a guy who inspiration he might by no means love and a lady who inspiration she may by no means back belief needs to struggle an incendiary ardour that may be the break of them either.

By Madeline Hunter

Whilst the outrageously filthy rich Duke of Castleford is bequeathed a small piece of estate that homes a modest flower store, he encounters its proprietor, the mysterious Daphne Joyes-a budding rose who fast turns into the article of his seduction.

By Mary Balogh

“This is Mary Balogh at her riveting best.”—#1 manhattan Times bestselling writer Debbie Macomber
 
Gwendoline, girl Muir, has noticeable her percentage of tragedy. content material in a quiet existence with family and friends, the younger widow has no wish to marry back. but if Hugo, Lord Trentham, scoops her up in his hands after a fall, she feels a sensation that either shocks and emboldens her. Hugo is a gentleman in identify simply: a struggle hero whose bravery earned him a name, a merchant’s son who inherited his wealth. he's happiest while operating the land, yet responsibility and identify now call for that he unearths a spouse. Hugo doesn’t desire to court docket Gwen, but he can't face up to her guileless demeanour, infectious giggle, and gorgeous face. He desires her, yet will she have him? The dour ex-military officer who so gallantly carried Gwen to defense is a guy who wishes a lesson in successful a woman’s middle. yet via courtship and seduction, Gwen quickly reveals that with each one kiss, and with each caress, Hugo captivates her more—with his hope, with his love, and with the promise of forever.
 
“[Mary Balogh] writes with wit and knowledge. . . . The Proposal is either relocating and exciting and the start of what gives you to be a superb series.”—Romance reports Today
 
“A old romance of bizarre thoughtfulness and depth.”—Publishers Weekly
Includes a preview of Mary Balogh’s The association.

By Amanda Mccabe

Whilst antiquities start to move lacking from London drawing rooms leave out Calliope Chase units out to revive order. The thief has to be a well-connected member of the Ton. and he or she does not have to glance a lot additional than Cameron de Vere, Earl of Westwood, for a suspect. What she does not become aware of is that her decided pursuit of a felony is commencing to appear like a budding romance. until eventually Cameron kisses her, and her ordered lifestyles is thrown into appalling confusion!

By Mary Balogh

BONUS: This variation comprises an excerpt from Mary Balogh's the key Mistress.
On a just right August afternoon Susanna Osbourne is brought to the main good-looking guy she has ever visible . . . and immediately feels the icy kick back of popularity. Peter Edgeworth, Viscount Whitleaf, is totally charming—and doubtless unaware that they have met earlier than. along with his realizing smile and seductive gaze, Peter acts the rake; yet he stirs anything in Susanna she hasn't ever felt ahead of, a craving that either frightens and dazzles her. immediately she is familiar with: this brash nobleman poses a probability to her middle . . . and to the secrets and techniques she guards so desperately.

From the instant they meet, Peter is attracted to Susanna’s independence, dazzled by way of her sharp wit—he easily should have her. however the extra he pursues, the extra Susanna withdraws . . . till a sensual online game of thrust-and-parry culminates in a wonderful afternoon of ardour. Now extra made up our minds than ever to maintain her via his aspect, Peter starts off to suspect that a sad historical past nonetheless haunts Susanna. And as he strikes toward the reality, Peter is bound of 1 factor: he'll defy the mysteries of her previous for a destiny with this beautiful creature—all Susanna needs to do is belief him with the main invaluable mystery of all. . . .

By Gayle Callen

Might she be the brazen girl who posed for the scandalous portrait? woman Elizabeth Cabot is not any longer the reckless lady she as soon as used to be. Now the darling of the ton, she is decided to place her earlier in the back of her. yet who could have imagined that one conceited act may possibly throw her complete international into chaos . . . and strength her towards a loveless marriage? In desperation, she ways her early life buddy, Peter Derby, with a bold plan. Peter nonetheless recalls the wild and lively woman who had stolen his middle. yet may possibly the rumors be actual: is she the version for the scandalous portray placing in London's so much unique gentlemen's membership? If Peter has the same opinion to pose as her fianc?, Elizabeth has promised to bare the complete fact. yet Peter has his personal principles approximately this sham "engagement" to the beautiful attractiveness who is continually been simply out of his reach—and he is prepared to incite another scandal to make her middle really his.

By Gaelen Foley

Unique ebook: 1999

Gaelen Foley is an enthralling author who will sweep you away with this unforgettable tale of forbidden love and wondrous destiny.

Darius Santiago is the King's so much relied on undercover agent. he's fascinating, ruthless, and he has one weakness--the gorgeous Princess Serafina. She is all he has ever sought after and every little thing he can't have. Serafina has consistently worshiped Darius, realizing that deep within the reaches of her soul, the place she isn't royalty yet a flesh-and-blood lady, she belongs to this harmful guy. not able to suppress their hope, they're swept right into a bold dance of ardour till a dangerous enemy threatens to break their new love.

Princess is a wonderful experience, choked with intrigue and pageantry.