Passionnée par l'Angleterre de l'époque Régence, où elle a étudié les poètes romantiques et les œuvres de Jane Austen, cette auteure tisse des romances historiques imprégnées de la richesse du passé. Ses récits explorent l'interaction entre les conventions sociales et l'ambition personnelle, mettant souvent en scène des héroïnes pleines de caractère qui osent poursuivre leurs rêves. L'attrait des bals éblouissants, des robes magnifiques et des demeures somptueuses transporte l'auteure et ses lecteurs dans un monde révolu, rendu vivant à travers les parcours de ses personnages.
"Baroness Sydney Rowland has spent a lifetime keeping secrets. Now that the husband she despised is dead, she'll do anything to get her young son back and protect him however she can. And that includes risking her life when she's coerced into working for a revolutionary group determined to overthrow the government. Captain Nathaniel Reed has heard of Sydney's involvement with Scepter. He's determined to keep the secretive widow at arm's length despite the attraction that burns between them. But when she turns to him for help, nothing will stop him from coming to her aid."--Back cover
"Notorious rake Alexander Sinclair, Earl of St James, takes pride in displaying his sins. When he's tasked by the Home Office with finding the men who attempted to assassinate the prime minister, his hunt leads him to Olivia Everett, a most proper schoolmistress who wants nothing to do with a profligate nobleman like him. Unknown to her, Olivia's brother Henry has been working with the revolutionary group planning to overthrow the government. Shocked and hoping to save her brother, Olivia agrees to help the persuasive earl. But the closer they get to uncovering the villains, the more Alec and Olivia will need to trust each other."--Amazon.com
A sexy new feminist historical romance from award-winning author Anna Harrington. Brandon Pearce, former brigadier and now the Earl West, is determined to help the girl he once loved save her property and the charity she's been struggling to build. But he'll have to deceive her first... Twelve years ago, Brandon Pearce had to give up the girl he loved, Amelia Howard. Now Amelia is a grown woman with a past she desperately needs to keep hidden in order to save her brother Frederick's reputation. In an effort to avoid blackmail, Frederick needs to place a list of gentlemen into government positions, and for that, he'll need an ally in Parliament--Pearce. Pearce has been investigating Scepter, a criminal group the Armory believes is behind the government appointments. Pearce must pretend that he sides with the blackmailer, even though it means breaking Amelia's heart. But Pearce is willing to do anything he can for a second chance with her, even when he discovers she's been keeping secrets of her own. Get out your smelling salts: This sexy Regency romance features a second-chance romance between a former military commander who stubbornly thinks he knows best and a strong-headed heroine who will fight tooth and nail for those she loves. "As steamy as it is sweet as it is luscious. My favorite kind of historical!"--GRACE BURROWES, New York Times bestselling author, for Dukes Are Forever
Top Pick! Anna Harrington takes readers on a fantastic adventure with this
beautiful historical romance. Miranda is one of the most delightful and
engaging heroines I've come across in some time.- NightOwlReviews.com
A steamy historical romance set in Anna Harrington's star-studded Regency world.Soldier turned solicitor Lord Merritt Rivers has dedicated his life to upholding the law. He patrols the streets faithfully, hoping to stop crimes before they can happen. While hunting an escaped convict, he encounters a woman also hunting thieves. She's a delicious distraction, until he discovers that she is the criminal he's after. She's smart, challenging, and everything he finds attractive, but he cannot trust her.Veronica Chase has hidden her past as a nobleman's daughter. She confesses to a crime to keep her adopted brother out of prison. She now lives in London's underworld, trapped between worlds, belonging nowhere.Forming an uneasy alliance, Veronica and Merritt work together to protect innocent Londoners during the city's riots. Moving between her world and his, they grow closer to each other and to the mob's dangerous leaders. But their newfound trust won't be enough, until each face their demons and ask what's worth saving―the lives they've chosen to lead or the love that leaves them yearning for more.
Exploring the intricacies of relationships, this narrative delves into the lives of characters whose hidden truths emerge, challenging their connections and self-perceptions. As secrets unravel, they confront their pasts and the consequences of their choices, leading to moments of revelation and transformation. Themes of trust, betrayal, and redemption intertwine, creating a gripping tale that examines the impact of honesty and vulnerability on personal growth and the bonds between individuals.
<b>CEL MAI NEBUN SECRET...</b><br />Colonelul Nathaniel Grey este liber să se culce cu oricine vrea, oricând alege, și exact așa îi place. Singurele sale loialități sunt față de țară și cei doi prieteni cu care a servit - frați pentru care ar face orice. Așa că, atunci când unul dintre ei este grav rănit și îi cere sora mai mică, Grey va muta cerul și pământul pentru a o aduce acasă. Nu este întâmpinat de fata neîndemânatică pe care o amintește, ci de o femeie uimitor de frumoasă care ține o pușcă încărcată. Și este complet captivat de ea...<br /><br /><b>ESTE O SEDUCȚIE SECRETĂ</b><br />Odată, Emily nu ar fi dorit nimic mai mult decât o oră furată cu cel mai bun prieten al fratelui ei, ofițerul atrăgător care i-a capturat inima și sufletul. Dar lucrurile sunt diferite acum - și la fel este și ea. Fata tânără și dornică, care credea în dragoste, a dispărut. În locul ei se află o văduvă împovărată de secrete care are nevoie disperată să dispară înainte ca acestea să fie dezvăluite. Dar zâmbetul păcătos de sexy al lui Grey îi oferă o protecție fără egal, tentând-o să riște totul... chiar și inima ei.
Josephine Carlisle, fiica adoptiva a unui baron, știe prea bine cât de grea este viața din orfelinat, unde a crescut până la șase ani. Deși părinții și frații o iubesc și o răsfață, este convinsă că nu se va putea mărita niciodată din cauza misterului legat de părinții ei biologici, așa că își dedică timpul copiilor din orfelinat, nefiind deloc interesată de lumea mondena a Londrei. Josie își prețuiește prea mult familia și libertatea ca să simtă lipsa iubirii... până când, la o petrecere la un conac de țară, întâlnește un străin chipeș și fermecător, de care se simte imediat atrasă. Thomas Matteson, marchiz de Chesney, vine în zonă ca să investigheze niște tâlhării. Veteran de război și fost spion, a fost nevoit să se retragă din activitate după ce un accident tragic l-a costat cariera. Pentru a-și salva reputația și a se întoarce la modul de viață pe care îl iubește, marchizul trebuie să-i găsească pe cei care tâlhăresc trăsurile unor nobili bogați și influenți. La început, Thomas este intrigat de tânăra îndrăzneață care îl abordează, apoi, la rândul lui, se simte atras de ea. Iar când își dă seama că Josephine, frumoasa cu mintea ascuțită ca un brici, ascunde ceva, nu se lasă până nu-i află secretele. Dar prețul curiozității sale va fi propria inimă...
