Kristin James Ordre des livres

Set against a backdrop of societal expectations, the story follows Nathan Dunbridge, a bachelor grappling with his past, who encounters the enigmatic Verity Cole, a former spy disguised as a private investigator. As they join forces to uncover the truth behind a claim to Nathan's family title, their chemistry grows despite Verity's hidden secrets and the threat of her past. The narrative explores themes of love, deception, and the challenge of reconciling one's true identity with societal norms. Will their connection withstand the pressures they face?

In a captivating reunion set in Stonecliffe, a lady confronts a rogue from her past, reigniting old emotions while facing emerging threats. As they navigate their complicated history, the tension between them grows, intertwining romance with suspense. This tale promises to explore the intricacies of love and danger in a richly drawn setting.

Thisbe, świetnie wykształcona córka księcia, od lat pasjonuje się chemią. Uczęszcza na wszystkie odczyty Towarzystwa Naukowego, przywykła, że jest tam jedyną kobietą, przywykła też do pogardliwych męskich spojrzeń. Kobieta naukowiec? To tylko fanaberie ekscentrycznej arystokratki. Gdy poznaje Desmonda, jest zachwycona, że on traktuje ją inaczej. Zamiast prawić jej komplementy, rozmawia z nią o liczbach atomowych. Złączeni wspólną pasją, szybko stają się sobie bliscy. Jednak na drodze ich miłości pojawia się wiele niepokojących przeszkód. Zupełnie jakby los ostrzegał, że ciąży na nich klątwa. Thisbe nie wierzy w przesądy i nie zamierza rezygnować ze szczęścia. Przecież żadna siła nie wygra z potęgą miłości.

"The long-awaited prequel to the Mad Morelands series--the story of Thisbe, the oldest Moreland daughter. Thisbe Moreland is used to men not taking her seriously. As a scientist, she's accustomed to being the only woman at lectures and meetings, her presence met with scorn and derision. So it comes as a pleasant surprise when she sits next to a handsome young man who is actually interested in having a conversation about science. Desmond Harrison cannot believe his good fortune when he sits next to Thisbe--she's intelligent and incredibly beautiful. He longs to see her again--but he's ashamed of his low birth. Not to mention his employment with the infamous Professor Gordon, a formerly respected scientist who turned to spiritualism and is now deeply scorned. When Professor Gordon demands that Desmond recover an artifact for him--an ancient object reputed to have terrible power, known as the Eye of Annie Blue--Desmond realizes that only Thisbe holds the key. Desmond must choose between his love for Thisbe and his loyalty to his mentor...but humanity's very future will depend on his choice"--

James de Vere has always insisted on being perfectly pragmatic and rational in all things. It seemed the only way to deal with his overdramatic, greedy family. When he falls ill and no doctor in London can diagnose him, he returns home to Grace Hill in search of a physician who can, or to set his affairs in order. Arriving at the doctor's home, he's surprised to encounter the doctor's daughter Laura, a young woman he last saw when he was warning her off an attachment with his cousin Graeme. Alas, the doctor is recently deceased and Laura is closing up the estate, which must be sold off, leaving her penniless. At this, James has an inspiration: why not marry the damsel in distress? If his last hope for a cure is gone, at least he'll have some companionship in his final days, and she'll inherit his fortune instead of his grasping relatives, leaving her a wealthy widow with plenty of prospects. Laura is far from swept off her feet, but she's as pragmatic as James, so she accepts his unusual proposal. But as the two of them brave the onslaught of shocked and suspicious family members, they find themselves growing closer. They vowed, 'until death do us part,' but now both are longing for their marriage to be more than momentary.

A lost identity. A handsome protector. And a mysterious crime...

Can they forget their differences to solve a dark crime?