Elizabeth Thornton Livres

754pages. poche. broché.  En promenant son chien dans la lande, près du cercle de pierres de Nine Sisters Henge, une vieille dame découvre le cadavre d'un jeune homme, poignardé. A quelques pas de là, la police trouve un deuxième corps, celui d'une jeune femme tuée d'un coup violent à la tête. Les deux victimes se connaissaient-elles ? Y a-t-il un lien entre les deux crimes ? Pour la première fois, Linley et Havers enquêtent séparément. Le huitième comte d'Asherton et l'inspectrice la plus moche de Scotland Yard vont devoir démêler les fils d'une histoire terriblement complexe, qui les mène à de surprenantes découvertes. Loin, très loin des contrées sauvages et romantiques du Derbyshire.

Un jeune homme est retrouvé noyé dans le hangar à bateau d'un château du Lake District – apparemment, il s'agirait d'une mort accidentelle. Son oncle, le richissime industriel Bernard Fairclough, demande à Lynley d'enquêter dans la plus grande discrétion sur ce drame. Les suspects sont nombreux : l'héritier, ex-drogué repenti, ses sœurs Manette et Mignon, sa femme, Alatea ravissante Argentine dont il est passionnément épris ainsi que la galerie de personnages secondaires hauts en couleur qui les entourent !

Bestselling author Elizabeth Thornton weaves a tale of seduction, love, intrigue—and the most dangerous of romances. As the Avon Journal’s no-nonsense publisher, Jolie Chesney always sticks to the facts. And the fact is that she finds the celebrated war hero who comes to her office angrily demanding a retraction unsettlingly charismatic. Waldo Bowman’s wild sexual exploits have found their way into the paper’s gossip column, and Jo has no intention of compromising her standards, journalistic or otherwise. But when her star reporter suspiciously vanishes, Jo seeks help from this dangerously sensual man, whose connection to the Special Branch may save her friend’s life, even if it means putting her own life—and heart—on the line. Waldo Bowman senses danger in his instant attraction to Jo. Beautiful and independent, she is unlike any woman he knows—and he’s determined not to lose her, whatever the risk. For soon, these reluctant lovers will embark on a mystery that will either change their lives—or end them.

Set against a backdrop of scandal and intrigue, this novel weaves a tale of daring proposals and complex relationships. With Elizabeth Thornton's signature wit, the story explores the captivating dynamics between characters embroiled in temptation and secrets. As they navigate their desires and societal expectations, readers are drawn into a world filled with unexpected twists and romantic tension, making for an engaging and thrilling read.

James Burnett is a widower who’s given up hope of finding someone to share his life with. He did, however, once have a lover he later dubbed Faithless McBride. For eight years, he’d suppressed thoughts of Faith McBride’s abandonment with whiskey and women. That is, until visions of her imminent death started to haunt him. Only James can save her from a killer—but can Faith trust the one man who destroyed her faith in love?

Set against a backdrop of romance and intrigue, this novel follows a gentleman harboring a secret as he pursues an independent lady. Their journey unfolds in a captivating game of love, where charm and wit play crucial roles. The story promises to entertain with its engaging characters and the complexities of their relationship, making it a delightful read for fans of romance.

Doce aspectos importantes para un matrimonio. Elizabeth George explica el secreto de la felicidad conyugal, el diseño de Dios para que una esposa ame a su esposo, aunque tenga defectos. Este libro proporciona valiosas ideas en importantes aspectos del matrimonio. Entre otros explica qué significa ser la ayuda idónea del esposo, y qué es y qué no es la sumisión. Elizabeth George shares the secret to marital bliss; God's design for a wife to love her husband-even with his shortcomings! God hasn't called a woman to change her husband, but to focus on her calling as a wife. This book provides valuable insights on key areas of marriage such as what it means to be a husband's helper and what submission is and isn't.

Láska prekoná všetky prekážky… Odhodlanie pomáhať prívržencom Jakuba II. Stuarta donúti mladú anglickú šľachtičnú Serenu Wardovú hrať úlohu pochybnej ženy. Jej prestrojenie i herecké schopnosti sú natoľko presvedčivé, že jej identitu neodhalí ani skúsený zvodca žien a hazardný hráč Julian Raynor, ktorý navyše stojí politicky na opačnej strane barikády. V strachu pred odhalením Serena chtiac-nechtiac obetuje aj to najcennejšie, čo žena má. Keď ju Julian napokon donúti priznať svoje pravé meno, je viac než šokovaný. Poznanie, že sa ocitol v osídlach dcéry svojho úhlavného nepriateľa, ho núti s o to väčšou naliehavosťou snovať pomstu. A hoci Serena o tomto jeho úmysle nič netuší, je už pevne rozhodnutá zabudnúť na noc, ktorú strávila v náručí čiernovlasého muža. Lenže Amorove šípy už zasiahli ich srdcia.