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Una marquesa enamorada (Amor amor #Volumen 3)
by Mile BluettContinúa la serie «Amor amor» de Mile Bluett con esta historia de amor con tintes de intriga y misterio. La Inglaterra del siglo XIX será el escenario principal para esta pasión desmedida que transgrede las costumbres más arraigadas y las reglas del cortejo. El amor perdura a pesar de todo. Libre de los compromisos de su ascendencia noble y del poder masculino al que odia supeditarse, la primogénita de los Morell, creyó que podría dedicarse a su pasión oculta: la literatura. Antes de salirse con la suya, giros inesperados la dejan en posesión de un título inglés de marquesa y de una herencia desconcertante escondida en los compartimentos de un antiguo y misterioso secreter. Lord William Lovelace es el segundo hijo de un acaudalado duque, acostumbrado a dejar las responsabilidades a su hermano mayor, se ha dedicado amalgastar su fortuna y a vivir romances intrascendentes. Cuando llega a su círculo la noticia de que una bella marquesa desprecia a cuanto buen partido osa pretenderla, la curiosidad y una apuesta cambiarán todos sus planes. Nota: Todos los libros de esta serie son autoconclusivos y se pueden leer de manera independiente.
La marquesa enmascarada (La guía esencial del arte de seducción para señoritas #2)
by Claire DelacroixNo es la mujer con la que él se casó... Philomena Wright, marquesa de Arlingview, es universalmente admirada por su intelecto, buen sentido y sus esfuerzos caritativos a favor de las viudas y los huérfanos. Una mujer con todas esas virtudes también guarda un oscuro secreto: es, en realidad, la hermana gemela de Philomea, Penelope. Temiendo la soltería, asiste a un baile de máscaras con la esperanza de encontrar un pretendiente antes de admitir la verdad... sólo para encontrarse con un caballero que la conmueve como ningún otro... Garrett Wright echa de menos tener un propósito, y el peligro, de su trabajo como espía durante la guerra y está aburrido de su disfraz de imprudente libertino. Cuando acepta ayudar a descubrir al ladrón de joyas que se está aprovechando de la sociedad londinense, se ve seducido por una belleza que despierta algo dentro de él, y se muestra decidido a desvelar la verdad, cueste lo que cueste. Cuando encuentra unas gemas robadas en su poder, Garrett teme que su dama tenga un secreto más peligroso que su propia identidad. Obligado a elegir entre el honor y el inesperado amor, ¿cómo cumplirá con su deber y se asegurará, a la vez, de un futuro feliz con la mujer que ha capturado su corazón?
A Marquess, a Miss and a Mystery (Mills And Boon Historical Ser. #Vol. 605)
by Annie BurrowsA staged seduction… …to solve a murder mystery! After one disastrous season, Miss Horatia Carmichael avoids the ton—her mind and tongue are too unfashionably opinionated to land a husband. But to find her brother’s killer, she must join forces with incorrigible rake Lord Devizes and allow the marquess to pretend to seduce her for all to see! Horatia knows it’s not real—she’s a plain spinster after all—but as danger grows, so does their desire… “A charming Regency romance...which lets you escape to a more romantic era, for a little while” — Jane Hunt on A Duke in Need of a Wife “A great book, told with a lot of heart and feeling. The characters are well drawn and you can’t help but fall in love with them” — Sanoobar Unscripted on A Duke in Need of a Wife
The Marquess and the Runaway Lady
by Samantha HastingsAn entertaining Harlequin Historical debutWill this disheveled runaway…Become the diamond of the Season? When the Marquess of Cheswick—Wick—takes in a mysterious woman, he&’s shocked to discover she is Lady Louisa, an heiress who&’s escaped her cruel aunt! Grieving the loss of two siblings, Wick avoids opening his heart to anyone else and stays away from the marriage mart. But when Louisa needs a husband in order to claim her inheritance, Wick&’s determined to help—even if it means stepping back into his worst nightmare: the Season!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Marquess Makes His Move (Clandestine Affairs #3)
by Diana QuincyDiana Quincy returns with the newest novel in the Clandestine Affairs series with a steamy romance about a half-Arab marquess seeking revenge on—and falling for—London’s most famous mapmaker.The new footman doesn’t seem to know his place… London’s most renowned mapmaker is a woman...but nobody knows it. If anyone discovers that Rose Fleming is the power and talent behind the family business, the scandal could ruin them. Rose’s secret is tested by the arrival of a handsome new footman who shows far too much interest in his new mistress. Rose battles an intense attraction to the enigmatic servant, but maintaining a proper distance isn’t easy when you and temptation live under the same roof. She makes him forget he has a score to settle…Few have met the reclusive half-Arab Marquess of Brandon, who is rumored to live with a harem of beauties among his mother’s people near Jerusalem. Brandon couldn’t care less what society thinks of him, or that his fellow peers are disdainful of his common blood, but he won’t stand for being robbed. That’s why he's disguised himself as a footman in the home of a respected mapmaker who cheated Brandon out of his land. But the nobleman's plans for retribution are complicated by his growing attraction for the secretive lady of the house.When Brandon uncovers the shocking truth about Rose’s role in his stolen birthright, can a love born of deception really conquer all?
The Marquess Meets His Match (Matchmade Marriages #1)
by Laura MartinSparks fly in this fun, romantic Regency!The marquess she loves to hate…or the man she can&’t resist? Farmer&’s daughter Charlotte Greenacre regrets attending a matchmaker&’s party when she has to spend it avoiding her enemy, Lord Robert Overby! Until she learns that the handsome widower is not the villain she thought—and that after his unhappy marriage, he doesn&’t want a new wife. It should mean she can now relax in his company…if it wasn&’t for the irritating flare of attraction between them!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Matchmade MarriagesBook 1: The Marquess Meets His Match
The Marquess Next Door: A sexy, funny Regency romance (The Talk of the Beau Monde #2)
by Virginia HeathA dashing new neighbor… Temptation on her doorstep! To avoid an unwanted suitor at a ball, Hope Brookes asks another gentleman to rescue her. He obliges—with a surprisingly passionate kiss! He's revealed as her sinfully handsome new neighbor, Lucius, Marquess of Thundersley, and they forge a friendship over their balconies. It&’s refreshing that Lucius is more interested in her writer dreams than her looks, so why can&’t she stop thinking about that kiss? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.The Talk of the Beau Monde Three unconventional sisters for three infamous lordsBook 1: The Viscount's Unconventional LadyBook 2: The Marquess Next DoorBook 3: How Not to Chaperon a Lady
The Marquess Next Door: A Steamy Historical Romance Book (The Talk of the Beau Monde)
by Virginia HeathA dashing new neighbor… Temptation on her doorstep! To avoid an unwanted suitor at a ball, Hope Brookes asks another gentleman to rescue her. He obliges—with a surprisingly passionate kiss! He's revealed as her sinfully handsome new neighbor, Lucius, Marquess of Thundersley, and they forge a friendship over their balconies. It&’s refreshing that Lucius is more interested in her writer dreams than her looks, so why can&’t she stop thinking about that kiss? Previously published Discover all 3 charming titles in The Talk of the Beau Monde collection: The Viscount&’s Unconventional Lady The Marquess Next Door How Not to Chaperone a Lady
The Marquess of Cake (The Redcakes #1)
by Heather HiestandCoffee. . .tea. . .or a pastry chef sweeter than any confection. . .Scotch trifle fit for Queen Victoria, scones with clotted cream. . .Alys Redcake knows the way to a man's heart. Yet she is unaware that with each morsel--and flash of ankle--she is seducing the handsome marquess frequenting her father's tea shop. Unmarried at twenty-six, Alys's first love is the family business. But thoughts of the gentleman's touch are driving her to distraction. . .With his weakness for sugar, the Marquess of Hatbrook can imagine no more desirable woman than one scented with cake and spice. Mistaking Alys for a mere waitress, he has no doubt she would make a most delicious mistress. And when he finds himself in need of an heir, he plans to make her his convenient bride. Yet as they satisfy their craving for one another, business and pleasure suddenly collide. Will Hatbrook's passion for sweets--and for Alys--be his heart's undoing?85,000 Words
The Marquess of Yew Park House (Gentlemen of Mystery)
by Lotte R. JamesA brooding marquessAnd a mysterious widow On the outside Henry Spencer, Marquess of Clairborne, has it all: title, fortune and dashing good looks. Inside he&’s haunted by nightmares. Seeking sanctuary at his Scottish estate, his peace is disturbed by a new tenant, widow Genevieve de l&’Omont. Her beauty and spirit lead to a growing desire that distracts him from his troubles, but as he unravels a mystery from his past, he discovers Genevieve has secrets of her own… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Gentlemen of Mystery
The Marquess Tames His Bride
by Annie Burrows“I have just announced our betrothal.”A Brides for Bachelors storyThe Marquess of Rawcliffe has always found his feisty childhood friend Clare Cottam enthralling. Forbidden by her strict father to pursue a relationship, he’s kept his distance. But the couple is embroiled in a heated argument that puts Clare’s reputation in danger, and Rawcliffe is forced to declare her his fiancée! It will be his pleasure to tame his independent, innocent bride…Brides for Bachelors miniseriesBook 1 — The Major Meets His MatchBook 2 — The Marquess Tames His Bride Watch out for Book 3, the last book in the trilogy — coming soon“Burrows is a master at Regency romance” — RT Book Reviews on In Bed with the Duke “Burrows’ new quartet of men who will meet their matches is filled with humor and adventure” — RT Book Reviews on The Major Meets His Match
A Marquess Too Rakish to Wed
by Liz TynerThis Regency brims with lively humor and sparky romance…Two oppositesWill they ever attract? Women flock around the disreputable Marquess of Hartcroft—all except Lady Guinevere Chenowith. She holds him at a polite distance, disapproving of the way he breaks society&’s rules. So no one is more surprised than Guinevere when she rushes to his side after he has a serious riding accident. And it seems the marquess&’s brush with death has forced him to think more favorably about marriage—because he&’s just stunned her with a proposal!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Marquess's Year to Wed
by Paulia BelgadoThe countdown to the altar is on in this spicy Victorian romance!A convenient marriage…an inconvenient passionNotorious rake the Marquess of Ashbrooke has a deadline. One year to marry and sire an heir or lose his title and wealth. But luck is on Ash&’s side! The vexing and alluring mathematician Violet Avery must also wed to save her family from ruin. The disintegration of his parents&’ marriage means Ash believes only a convenient marriage is practical. Until passion ignites, and he&’s left to decide if he should risk his heart or his fortune…From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Marquis and I (The Worthingtons #4)
by Ella QuinnTrouble is no match for a lady of the extended Worthington family—except when it comes in the form of a most irresistible gentleman . . . Lady Charlotte Carpenter’s brother-in-law has put an infamous brothel owner out of business—yet it is Charlotte who suffers the consequences. Abducted by thugs and held at an inn, she is plotting her escape when she’s suddenly rescued by a dashing gentleman. Only afterward does she realize she’s seen him before—with two courtesans! Unwilling to tarry with such a man, Charlotte makes her second escape. But it is too late to repair her reputation . . . A known gossip has spied Charlotte’s movements, and his report is speeding through the rumor mill. Soon, everyone knows that Charlotte spent the night with Constantine, Marquis of Kenilworth. And everyone agrees the only answer is marriage—including Constantine himself, his overjoyed mother—and his mistress! But Charlotte’s abductors aren’t finished with her yet. Now Constantine will do anything to protect the spirited woman he loves and win her heart . . . Praise for The Worthingtons “The happy and chaotic family life that takes place around the edges of the love story is what makes this novel so delightful. A fun read.” – Kirkus Reviews on It Started with A Kiss “Quinn offers a refreshing take on historical-romance conventions. . . . Grace Burrowes’ readers will also appreciate the intelligent commentary on issues of the day.” – Booklist on When a Marquis Chooses a Bride
A Marquis in Want of a Wife (Liberated Ladies #3)
by Louise AllenA convenient marriageNo inconvenient emotionsRoss Vincent, Marquis of Cranford, with his scarred face and formidable disposition, knows he’s hardly a catch. But he needs a wife to take care of his motherless son. Shy, scholarly Prudence Scott seems ideal: she has no expectation of love or passion. She’ll care for his baby in return for the protection of his name. Yet seeing Prudence on their wedding day tests Ross’s willpower to not take his new wife to bed…From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Liberated Ladies Unconventional heiresses…full of big ambitions!Book 1: Least Likely to Marry a DukeBook 2: The Earl’s Marriage BargainBook 3: A Marquis in Want of a Wife
The Marquis She's Been Waiting For (The Marriage Game #9)
by Ella QuinnDashing as they may be, Ella Quinn’s eligible bachelors have much to learn about life and love. Fortunately, just the right ladies are willing to instruct them … Lady Dorcus Calthorp, daughter of the Marquis of Huntington, loved and lost during her first Season, leaving her suspicious of gentlemen. Now Dorie finds herself with no marital prospects in sight—until Alexander, the newly elevated Marquis of Exeter, arrives in town. Handsome, charming, and an interesting conversationalist, he at first seems to be her perfect match. Then Dorie discovers he may not be seeking a wife so much as a land steward and mother to his sisters… After learning of his father’s death, Alexander returns home to find his mother has run off with his land steward, leaving his younger sisters with their governesses. The most expedient solution is a wife who will take the household and estate in hand while he assumes his role in parliament. Lady Dorie meets all the requirements—until she makes a surprising proposal. Instead of marrying Alexander, she will tutor him in his duties, freeing him to find his heart’s match. Yet the more Dorie teaches him, the more he longs to change their course of study—to love. And with the end of the Season nearing, he doesn’t have much time...
The Marquis She's Been Waiting For (The Marriage Game #9)
by Ella QuinnDashing as they may be, Ella Quinn’s eligible bachelors have much to learn about life and love. Fortunately, just the right ladies are willing to instruct them … Lady Dorcus Calthorp, daughter of the Marquis of Huntington, loved and lost during her first Season, leaving her suspicious of gentlemen. Now Dorie finds herself with no marital prospects in sight—until Alexander, the newly elevated Marquis of Exeter, arrives in town. Handsome, charming, and an interesting conversationalist, he at first seems to be her perfect match. Then Dorie discovers he may not be seeking a wife so much as a land steward and mother to his sisters… After learning of his father’s death, Alexander returns home to find his mother has run off with his land steward, leaving his younger sisters with their governesses. The most expedient solution is a wife who will take the household and estate in hand while he assumes his role in parliament. Lady Dorie meets all the requirements—until she makes a surprising proposal. Instead of marrying Alexander, she will tutor him in his duties, freeing him to find his heart’s match. Yet the more Dorie teaches him, the more he longs to change their course of study—to love. And with the end of the Season nearing, he doesn’t have much time...
The Marquis Takes a Bride (Regency Royal #2)
by M. C. BeatonMiss Jennie Bemyss was in a position that any intelligent young lady would envy. The wealthy, worldly Marquis of Charrington proposed a marriage of convenience that would leave him free to pursue his pleasures, and leave Jennie free of his undoubtedly depraved desires. <p><p>At the same time, handsome charming Guy Chalmers, whom Jennie had loved since childhood, proposed to aid her in enjoying her freedom to the fullest. Jennie should have felt relief at being left alone at last by a man whom she should properly despise. She should have felt even happier to be courted by a man whom she had so long adored. Why, then, did she feel so confused??
The Marquis Takes a Bride (The Changing Fortunes Series #3)
by M. C. BeatonA free-spirited beauty makes a wedding vow not to love, honor, and obey in this Regency romance by a New York Times–bestselling author.Miss Jennie Bemyss was in a position that any intelligent young lady would envy. The wealthy, worldly Marquis of Charrington proposed a marriage of convenience that would leave him free to pursue his pleasures, and leave Jennie free of his undoubtedly depraved desires. At the same time, handsome charming Guy Chalmers, whom Jennie had loved since childhood, proposed to aid her in enjoying her freedom to the fullest. Jennie should have felt relief at being left alone at last by a man whom she should properly despise. She should have felt even happier to be courted by a man whom she had so long adored. Why, then, did she feel so confused?ABOUT THE COLLECTION What could be more engaging than the women who rise from the commoner classes and minor nobility to triumph in the unforgiving high society of London. Read about women who have lost their fortunes, country girls at their first season, and new wives who can&’t resist temptation in the nine titles of the Changing Fortunes Collection.
The Marquis Takes a Bride: Regency Royal 2 (Regency Royal #3)
by M.C. BeatonMiss Jennie Bemyss was in a position that any intelligent young lady would envy.The wealthy, worldly Marquis of Charrington proposed a marriage of convenience that would leave him free to pursue his pleasures, and leave Jennie free of his undoubtedly depraved desires.At the same time, handsome charming Guy Chalmers, whom Jennie had loved since childhood, proposed to aid her in enjoying her freedom to the fullest.Jennie should have felt relief at being left alone at last by a man whom she should properly despise. She should have felt even happier to be courted by a man whom she had so long adored. Why, then, did she feel so confused??
A Marquis to Marry
by Amelia GreyAlexander Mitchell Raceworth, the dashing fourth Marquis of Raceworth, is shocked when the alluring young Duchess of Brookfield accuses him of stealing priceless pearls belonging to her family. Susannah Brookfield is the most beautiful, enchanting woman he has ever met, but despite his attraction, he's not about to hand over the pearls. Though suspicion and mistrust drive them apart when the pearls are stolen, Race suggests they pool their resources to recover them. If they do find them, will they finally be able to give in to love, or will the truth of the elusive necklace tear them apart once and for all?
A Marquis to Protect the Governess
by Parker J. ColeRomance and scandal ignite in the Palace of Versailles…A Cinderella governess…With a royal secret! Reeling from the discovery that everything she knew about her life was a lie, Isadora is forced to take up a position as a governess in the brooding Marquis de Lyonnais&’s household. As she helps the marquis bond with his orphaned nephew, Isadora can&’t help but be drawn to the man behind the title. But can she trust him to protect her secret…one that&’s so explosive it could rock the court of King Louis XV! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Marquis's Awakening
by Elizabeth BeaconA goddess to revive him Tom Banburgh, Marquis of Mantaigne, has sworn never to return to Dayspring Castle. But his beloved godmother has other ideas. She sends him back to his unhappy childhood home, only for Tom to find Polly Trethayne camped out under his roof! From the beginning, Polly unsettles Tom. A goddess in breeches, she awakens feelings he thought he'd locked deep inside. Can Polly storm the barricades Tom has erected and bring fresh vitality to his lonely world? A Year of Scandal A gentleman for every season
Marriage (Virago Modern Classics #782)
by Susan FerrierSusan Ferrier sold more copies of her novels than her contemporary, Jane Austen. Sir Walter Scott declared her his equal. Why, then has she been lost to history? On the 200th anniversary of this sharply observed, comic novel, it is time to rediscover her brilliance.'What have you to do with a heart? What has anybody to do with a heart when their establishment in life is at stake? Keep your heart for your romances, child, and don't bring such nonsense into real life - heart, indeed!'Understanding that the purpose of marriage is to further her family, Lady Juliana nevertheless rejects the ageing and unattractive - though appropriately wealthy - suitor of her father's choice. She elopes, instead, with a handsome, penniless soldier and goes to Scotland to live at Glenfarn Castle, his paternal home. But Lady Juliana finds life in the Scottish highlands dreary and bleak, hastily repenting of following her heart.After giving birth to twin daughters, Lady Juliana leaves Mary to the care of her sister-in-law, while she returns to England with Adelaide. Sixteen years later, Mary is thoughtful, wise and kind, in comparison to her foolish mother and vain sister. Following two generations of women, Marriage, first published in 1818, is a shrewdly observant and humorous novel by one of Scotland's greatest writers.
Marriage: A Novel, Volume 2
by Susan Ferrier Val McDermidSusan Ferrier sold more copies of her novels than her contemporary, Jane Austen. Sir Walter Scott declared her his equal. Why, then has she been lost to history? On the 200th anniversary of this sharply observed, comic novel, it is time to rediscover her brilliance.'What have you to do with a heart? What has anybody to do with a heart when their establishment in life is at stake? Keep your heart for your romances, child, and don't bring such nonsense into real life - heart, indeed!'Understanding that the purpose of marriage is to further her family, Lady Juliana nevertheless rejects the ageing and unattractive - though appropriately wealthy - suitor of her father's choice. She elopes, instead, with a handsome, penniless soldier and goes to Scotland to live at Glenfarn Castle, his paternal home. But Lady Juliana finds life in the Scottish highlands dreary and bleak, hastily repenting of following her heart.After giving birth to twin daughters, Lady Juliana leaves Mary to the care of her sister-in-law, while she returns to England with Adelaide. Sixteen years later, Mary is thoughtful, wise and kind, in comparison to her foolish mother and vain sister. Following two generations of women, Marriage, first published in 1818, is a shrewdly observant and humorous novel by one of Scotland's greatest writers.