Lisa Kleypas Książki

Trzecia część bestsellerowego cyklu Wallflowers.Evangeline Jenner po śmierci ojca ma odziedziczyć wielki majątek, na kt�ry czyha bezwzględna rodzina jej matki. Evie pragnie uciec od podłych krewnych, dlatego proponuje małżeństwo lordowi Sebastianowi St. Vincentowi, znanemu londyńskiemu hulace o reputacji tak fatalnej, że najkr�tsze spotkanie z nim sam na sam może zniszczyć dobre imię każdej panny.Jest jednak pewien warunek: po nocy poślubnej małżeństwo ma pozostać białe ? Evie nie chce być kolejną porzuconą ofiarą ze złamanym sercem.Czy Sebastian, spragniony cielesnych uciech, będzie musiał bardziej się postarać? A może po raz pierwszy w życiu otworzy swoje serce na prawdziwą miłość?

Druga część bestsellerowego cyklu Wallflowers.Piękna i śmiała Lillian Bowman szybko zrozumiała, że swoją niezależną amerykańską naturą nie podbije serc londyńskiego towarzystwa. Największą dezaprobatę okazuje jej nieznośny, snobistyczny i zadufany w sobie lord Marcus Westcliff, najlepsza partia w Anglii.Ku zdumieniu obojga pewnego dnia Marcus ? z narażeniem reputacji ? porywa dziewczynę w ramiona. Lillian ogarnia obezwładniająca namiętność do mężczyzny, kt�rego nawet nie darzy sympatią.Czas staje w miejscu? jakby zostali na świecie sami. Na szczęście obywa się bez świadk�w!

Lady Madeline Matthews woli okryć się hańbą niż poświęcić wolność. Aby uniknąć małżeństwa ze starzejącym się rozpustnym lordem, szuka towarzystwa Logana Scotta – burzliwy romans z aktorem, właścicielem teatru i notorycznym kobieciarzem bez wątpienia sprowadzi na nią potępienie w oczach towarzystwa i wybawi od niepożądanego mariażu. Logan to w rzeczywistości niezwykle skryty mężczyzna dręczony przeszłymi zdradami. Tymczasem bezpośrednia mała kokietka, całkowicie zagubiona w londyńskim wielkim świecie, zakłóca jego spokój radosną energią, urokiem i nieskalanym pięknem. Niewinny pocałunek przeradza się w coś więcej, coś zachwycającego i prawdziwego. Czy Logan i Madeline odnajdą w sobie odwagę, by w imię miłości zrzucić maski, za którymi się ukrywają? Lisa Kleypas (ur. 1964) – bestsellerowa amerykańska pisarka, laureatka nagrody RITA, autorka licznych współczesnych i historycznych romansów, które mają swoje wierne czytelniczki na całym świecie. Autorka mieszka w stanie Waszyngton wraz z mężem i dwójką dzieci.

Druga część bestsellerowego cyklu Ravenels.Szalona ambicja i pracowitość wzniosły Rhysa Winterborne?a na szczyty bogactwa i wpływ�w. Twardy Walijczyk przywykł, że w interesach i w życiu musi mieć wszystko, czego zechce. Kiedy poznaje nieśmiałą, arystokratyczną lady Helen Ravenel, ma tylko jeden cel - zdobyć ją. Nawet, jeśli miałby jej zabrać cnotę i potajemnie poślubić?Helen ma niewiele kontakt�w z cyniczną i pełną blichtru londyńską socjetą. Kiedy pojawia się Rhys, w spokojny świat Helen wdziera się burzliwe uczucie i pożądanie, o kt�rych czytała tylko w książkach. Wszystko się komplikuje, kiedy Helen dla miłości musi się zbuntować przeciwko konwenansom swojej epoki, a potem wyznać Rhysowi sekret, kt�ry zniszczy ich miłość?Lisa Kleypas (ur. 1964) - bestsellerowa amerykańska pisarka, laureatka nagrody RITA, autorka licznych wsp�łczesnych i historycznych romans�w, kt�re mają swoje wierne czytelniczki na całym świecie. Autorka mieszka w stanie Waszyngton wraz z mężem i dw�jką dzieci.

Szósty tom romantycznej serii o rodzinie Ravenelów. Magnat kolejowy Tom Severin jest wystarczająco bogaty i potężny, by móc zaspokoić każde swoje pragnienie. Wszystko i wszyscy są na jego rozkazy, znalezienie żony nie powinno więc stanowić problemu. Niestety, rzeczywistość okazuje się o wiele bardziej skomplikowana - jego wybranka, lady Cassandra Ravenel, piękna i bystra arystokratka, jest zdeterminowana, by wyjść za mąż z miłości. Tylko że to uczucie jest jedyną rzeczą, jakiej nie może jej dać… Chociaż bezwzględny Tom Severin niewątpliwie zainteresował Cassandrę, to życie u jego boku w świecie, gdzie liczy się jedynie wygrana, nie jest już tak zachęcającą wizją. Gdy jednak reputacja dziewczyny legnie w gruzach, propozycja mężczyzny okazuje się wybawieniem. Severin jest pewien, że zdobył to, czego chciał – ale czy na pewno? Jest jedna lekcja, której jeszcze musi się nauczyć od swojej narzeczonej: nigdy nie lekceważ rodziny Ravenelów. Pogoń za ręką Cassandry może niedługo dobiec końca... ale pogoń za jej sercem dopiero się zaczyna Lisa Kleypas (ur. 1964) - amerykańska pisarka, której romanse stały się bestsellerami na całym świecie. Tworzy opowieści historyczne i współczesne, a grono ich wiernych czytelniczek powiększa się z każdą nową książką. Mieszka w stanie Waszyngton wraz z mężem i dwójką dzieci.

Poppy Hathaway kocha swą niekonwencjonalną rodzinę, lecz tęskni za normalnością. Los jednak stawia na jej drodze Harry'ego Rutledge'a, enigmatycznego hotelarza i wynalazcę. Harry dysponuje ogromnym majątkiem, przyjaźni się z najwyżej postawionymi osobami w państwie i prowadzi tajemnicze, niebezpieczne interesy. Gdy flirt naraża na szwank jej reputację, Poppy zdumiewa wszystkich, przyjmując jego oświadczyny - i odkrywa, że świeżo poślubiony mąż darzy ją namiętnością, lecz nie miłością. Harry był gotów zaryzykować wiele, by zdobyć rękę Poppy - ale nie miłość. Przez całe życie trzymał świat na dystans... Jednak jego przenikliwa, urzekająca młoda żona pragnie nią być w każdym znaczeniu tego słowa. Pożądanie narasta, a w mroku czai się wróg. Chcąc zatrzymać Poppy u swego boku, Harry będzie musiał zaryzykować prawdziwy związek ciał i dusz...

Pierwsza część bestsellerowego cyklu Wallflowers przedstawia cztery młode damy z londyńskiego towarzystwa, które łączy jeden cel: wykorzystać kobiecy spryt, by znaleźć mężów. Annabelle Peyton pragnie ocalić swoją rodzinę przed finansową katastrofą i postanawia wykorzystać urodę oraz rozum, aby skłonić arystokratę do oświadczyn. Jej uwagę przyciąga zamożny, potężny Simon Hunt, który oferuje jej pomoc w odkryciu cielesnych rozkoszy oraz ratunek dla rodziny. Annabelle jednak odrzuca jego propozycję, ponieważ Simon nie należy do arystokracji. Pomimo wsparcia przyjaciółek i zbliżających się oświadczyn odpowiedniego kandydata, Annabelle ma trudności z rozpoznaniem własnych pragnień. Pewnej letniej nocy ulega namiętnemu uściskowi Simona i odkrywa, że miłość to najbardziej niebezpieczna gra. Lisa Kleypas zręcznie ukazuje romantyczne napięcie oraz konflikty w erze wiktoriańskiej, tworząc wspaniały romans. Autorka, bestsellerowa pisarka i laureatka nagrody RITA, mieszka w stanie Waszyngton z mężem i dwójką dzieci.

Podarowała mu swoją niewinność?Lady Aline Marsden dorastała w przekonaniu, że musi poślubić mężczyznę z tej samej warstwy społecznej, lecz od chwili, gdy poznała Johna McKennę, ryzykuje wszystko, by z nim być. Oddał jej swoje serce. Choć łączy ich zakazane uczucie, miłość McKenny do pięknej Aline jest zbyt silna, by m�gł się jej oprzeć. Gdy tajemnica wychodzi na jaw, McKenna zostaje zmuszony do wyjazdu na zawsze, nie wiedząc, że Aline zrezygnowała z niego tylko dlatego, by go ocalić. Teraz McKenna powr�cił. Odni�sł w życiu sukces i pragnie zemścić się na kobiecie, kt�ra złamała mu serce. Okazuje się jednak, że płomienna miłość, kt�ra ich połączyła, nie wygasła? A gdy na jaw wychodzi najgłębiej skrywany sekret Aline, wsp�lnie odkrywają, że nawet przeznaczenie musi ulec sile ich miłości.

Dlaczego lady Sophia szuka kochanka? Czy zdoła uwieść najbardziej pożądanego mężczyznę w Londynie?Lady Sophia Sydney zrobi wszystko, by usidlić niedostępnego sir Rossa Cannona, zrujnować jego reputację i wywołać skandal, o którym mówić będzie cały Londyn. Podstępem wprasza się więc do jego domu.Każdego ranka ponętną urodą wodzi go na pokuszenie… sposobem, w jaki pochyla się nad stołem, by podać mu posiłek, który ugotowała… sposobem, w jaki jej dłonie delikatnie, acz zmysłowo muskają jego ramię. Każdego wieczoru sugeruje mu spojrzeniem, że aż do świtu mogliby poświęcać się nieokiełznanej pasji… gdyby tylko pozwolił jej dzielić ze sobą łoże.Wie, że sir Ross Cannon zakochuje się w niej coraz mocniej każdego dnia. Jej plan nie przewidział jednak tego, że sama się w nim zakocha. Ani tego, że sir Ross poprosi ją o rękę…Lisa Kleypas (ur. 1964) – bestsellerowa amerykańska pisarka, laureatka nagrody RITA, autorka licznych współczesnych i historycznych romansów, które mają swoje wierne czytelniczki na całym świecie. Autorka mieszka w stanie Waszyngton wraz z mężem i dwójką dzieci.

Zoe i Alex to ogień i woda, światło i mrok. Jednak czasem wystarczy przebłysk światła, by rozproszyć ciemność, a miłość dokonuje cudów.Alex Nolan to zgorzkniały i cyniczny mężczyzna. Nie przypomina swoich braci, Sama i Marka, którzy podobnie jak on mieszkają nad Zatoką Friday. Oni wierzą w miłość i uważają, że warto zaryzykować cierpienie, by zyskać szczęście. Jednak Alex żyje we własnym piekle, zwalczając demony za pomocą whisky. Wtedy pojawia się duch. Tylko Alex go widzi. Czy zaczyna tracić zmysły?Zoe Hoffman jest łagodna i romantyczna. Kiedy spotyka uderzająco przystojnego Alexa Nolana, wie, że powinna od niego uciekać. Nawet Alex jej to mówi. Jest w nim jednak coś, co przyciąga Zoe, która chce go przekonać, że miłość naprawdę istnieje.Duch nie wie, kim jest i dlaczego musi przebywać w domu Nolana. Wie tylko, że kiedyś kochał jakąś dziewczynę. Alex i Zoe posiadają klucz do jego tajemnicy…Lisa Kleypas (ur. 1964) – bestsellerowa amerykańska pisarka, laureatka nagrody RITA, autorka licznych współczesnych i historycznych romansów, które mają swoje wierne czytelniczki na całym świecie. Autorka mieszka w stanie Waszyngton wraz z mężem i dwójką dzieci. „Jezioro marzeń” to kolejna po „Ścieżce słońca” część cyklu o Zatoce Friday.

Pierwsza część trylogii znad Zatoki Friday ? opowieść o miłości, rozstaniu oraz sile, z jaką magia może wywierać wpływ na rzeczywistość ? zabierze cię w najbardziej romantyczną podr�ż twojego życia. Lucy Marinn zajmuje się szkłem artystycznym i mieszka nad przepiękną, malowniczą Zatoką Friday wraz z chłopakiem, Kevinem, kt�rego uważa za swoją pokrewną duszę. Już od dziecka Lucy posiada szczeg�lny dar ? magiczne zdolności, dzięki kt�rym tworzy niezwykłe formy ze szkła ? i bardzo zależy jej na tym, by go nie utracić. Gdy jednak spotyka ją przykra niespodzianka, czyli najbardziej bolesna zdrada, jaką można sobie wyobrazić, zaczyna kwestionować swoje życiowe decyzje. Chłopak zostawia ją dla jej własnej siostry. Rozpacz Lucy dodatkowo potęguje fakt, że nad całym jej dotychczasowym życiem uczuciowym ciąży piętno niewłaściwych wybor�w. Ponieważ rodzina Lucy nie kryje swej dezaprobaty wobec zaistniałej sytuacji, Kevin prosi swojego przyjaciela, Sama Nolana, właściciela lokalnej winnicy na wyspie San Juan, by ?zawr�cił Lucy w głowie? i w ten spos�b pom�gł jej szybciej dojść do siebie. Między Samem a Lucy zaczyna rodzić się prawdziwe uczucie. Dziewczyna musi jednak zadać sobie pytanie, czy warto po raz kolejny podejmować ryzyko i angażować się w nowy związek.

Zachary Bronson has built an empire of wealth and power -- now he needed a wife to help secure his position in society...and warm his bed in private.But not just any woman will do for a man whom all of London knows is not a gentleman. Then he unexpectedly swept Lady Holly Taylor into his arms for an unasked for -- but very alluring -- kiss, and suddenly he knew he had found a woman whose fierce passions matched his own. Lady Holly Taylor was beautiful, generous, and, as a widow, destined to spend her life playing by society's rules, even when they went against her bolder instincts. But Zachary's kiss had aroused her, and though the shocking offer he made didn't include marriage, she was compelled to risk everything and follow him to the place where dreams begin.

The moving sequel to NEW YORK TIMES bestseller Lisa Kleypas's SUGAR DADDY, BLUE-EYED DEVIL is a turbulent but beautiful star-crossed love affair...

The next novel in the Hathaway series by NEW YORK TIMES bestselling historical romance author Lisa Kleypas.

What is the price of love? Nick Gentry is reputed to be the most skillful lover in all England. Known for solving delicate situations, he is hired to seek out Miss Charlotte Howard. He believes his mission will be easily accomplished -- but that was before he met the lady in question. For instead of a willful female, he discovers one in desperate circumstances, hiding from a man who would destroy her very soul. So Nick shockingly offers her a very different kind of proposition -- one he has never offered before. He asks her to be his bride. And he knows that this will be much more than a union in name only. For he senses what Charlotte does not yet know -- that her appetite for sensuality matches his own. But what Nick learns surprises him. For while London's most notorious lover might claim Charlotte's body, he quickly discovers it will take much more than passion to win her love.

First in a brand-new contemporary romance series by NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Lisa Kleypas

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas combines the worlds of the Wallflowers with Marrying Winterborne in this irresistible story of how Sebastian's son Gabriel, Lord St. Vincent, meets his match in the eccentric and headstrong Lady Pandora.

A classic tale of sensuous secrets and unanticipated passion, from the extraordinary New York Times bestselling author The toast of the town ... All London is at Julia Wentworth's feet—and anything she desires is hers for the asking. But the glamorous leading lady guards a shocking secret: a mystery husband whom she does not know, dares not mention ... and cannot love. For years Damon Savage has been searching for the stranger his parents wed him to without his consent, hoping to legally free himself from matrimony's invisible chains. And he is astonished to discover his "bride" is none other than the exquisite lady he'd hoped to make his mistress! But though his wife by law, Julia will never truly be Damon's—until he conquers her fears, his formidable rivals ... and her proud, passionate, and independent heart.

She stood at danger's threshold—then love beckoned her in. A prim, well-bred gentlewoman, Sara Fielding is a writer who puts pen to paper to create dreams. But now curiosity is luring her from the shelter of her country cottage into the dangerous world of Derek Craven—handsome, tough, and tenacious—and the most exciting man Sara has ever met.Derek rose from poverty to become the wealthy lord of London’s most exclusive gambling house. And now duty demands that he allow Sara Fielding to enter his perilous realm of ever-shifting fortunes—with her impeccable manners and her infuriating innocence. But there is a hidden strength and sensuality to the lady that captivates him beyond his better judgment. And in this world, where danger lurks behind every shadow, even a proper “mouse” can be transformed into a breathtaking enchantress—and a cynical gambler can be shaken to his core by the power of passion and the promise of love.

Paid companion Catherine Marks is attracted to her employers' older brother, Leo Hathaway, despite their constant bickering, so she agrees to a marriage of convenience with him, but the secret she is hiding threatens them both.

Lisa Kleypas has enthralled millions of readers with her powerfully seductive novels. Now she delivers a story featuring her most unforgettable characters yet....in Sugar Daddy SHE'S FROM THE WRONG SIDE OF THE TRACKS Liberty Jones has dreams and determination that will take her far away from Welcome, Texas---if she can keep her wild heart from ruling her mind. Hardy Cates sees Liberty as completely off-limits. His own ambitions are bigger than Welcome, and Liberty Jones is a complication he doesn't need. But something magical and potent draws them to each other, in a dangerous attraction that is stronger than both of them. HE'S THE ONE MAN SHE CAN'T HAVE When Hardy leaves town to pursue his plans, Liberty finds herself alone with a young sister to raise. Soon Liberty finds herself under the spell of a billionaire tycoon---a Sugar Daddy, one might say. But the relationship goes deeper than people think, and Liberty begins to discover secrets about her own family's past. WILL THEY FIND THEIR HEARTS' DESIRES OR WILL HEARTBREAK TEAR THEM APART? Two men. One woman. A choice that can make her or break her. A woman you'll root for every step of the way. A love story you'll never forget.

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas delivers a scintillating tale of an unconventional beauty who finds passion with the spy who can’t resist her A woman who defies her time Dr. Garrett Gibson, the only female physician in England, is as daring and independent as any man—why not take her pleasures like one? Yet she has never been tempted to embark on an affair, until now. Ethan Ransom, a former detective for Scotland Yard, is as gallant as he is secretive, a rumored assassin whose true loyalties are a mystery. For one exhilarating night, they give in to their potent attraction before becoming strangers again. A man who breaks every rule As a Ravenel by-blow spurned by his father, Ethan has little interest in polite society, yet he is captivated by the bold and beautiful Garrett. Despite their vow to resist each other after that sublime night, she is soon drawn into his most dangerous assignment yet. When the mission goes wrong, it will take all of Garrett’s skill and courage to save him. As they face the menace of a treacherous government plot, Ethan is willing to take any risk for the love of the most extraordinary woman he’s ever known.

Although beautiful young widow Phoebe, Lady Clare, has never met West Ravenel, she knows one thing for certain: he’s a mean, rotten bully. Back in boarding school, he made her late husband’s life a misery, and she’ll never forgive him for it. But when Phoebe attends a family wedding, she encounters a dashing and impossibly charming stranger who sends a fire-and-ice jolt of attraction through her. And then he introduces himself...as none other than West Ravenel. West is a man with a tarnished past. No apologies, no excuses. However, from the moment he meets Phoebe, West is consumed by irresistible desire...not to mention the bitter awareness that a woman like her is far out of his reach. What West doesn’t bargain on is that Phoebe is no straitlaced aristocratic lady. She’s the daughter of a strong-willed wallflower who long ago eloped with Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent—the most devilishly wicked rake in England. Before long, Phoebe sets out to seduce the man who has awakened her fiery nature and shown her unimaginable pleasure. Will their overwhelming passion be enough to overcome the obstacles of the past? Only the devil’s daughter knows…

The second book in bestselling author Lisa Kleypas' brand new Victorian trilogy

When an unexpected inheritance elevates her family to the ranks of the aristocracy, Amelia Hathaway discovers that tending to her younger sisters and wayward brother was easy compared to navigating the intricacies of the ton

Jack Travis is a macho Houston businessman - rich, tough and always in control. So when a beautiful young woman approaches his office carrying a baby that she claims is his, he's shaken more than he would ever let on. Stunned, Jack listens to Ella Varner as she explains that her sister recently gave birth and then abandoned her baby boy - and that enquiries have brought Ella to Jack's door. He virtually has a seizure when she asks him to do a paternity test. But ultimately, will a paternity test set things right? If Jack is the father, will he be the one to care for the baby? Would Ella be prepared to let him go? And if not? Ella can't bear to think of an answer...

An unexpected desire. Quirky and fun-loving American heiress Daisy Bowman is the last unmarried Wallflower. Her exasperated father has informed her that if she can’t find a husband by the end of her third London season, she will be forced to marry a man she hates—the ruthless entrepreneur Matthew Swift.Daisy is horrified. A Bowman never admits defeat, so she decides to do whatever it takes to marry someone . . . anyone . . . other than Matthew. What she doesn’t count on, however, is Matthew’s unexpected charm, or the blazing sensuality that soon flares beyond both their control. And Daisy discovers that the man she has always hated just might turn out to be the man of her dreams.But when a scandalous secret is uncovered, it could destroy both Matthew and a love more passionate and irresistible than Daisy’s wildest fantasies.

A woman with a secret. Reckless beauty Lily Lawson delights in shocking London society. She will break any rule to get what she wants . . . and she is determined to stop her younger sister from marrying Alex, Lord Wolverton, a handsome and arrogant earl who has vowed never to fall in love. A man who will do anything to possess her. To Alex's fury, the headstrong hellion presents a temptation he can't resist. He vows to make her pay dearly for her interference—with her body, her soul, and her stubborn, well-guarded heart. As Alex and Lily challenge each other at every turn, they are caught up in a white-hot desire that burns through every defence and exposes the mystery of Lily's past . . . and together they discover that love is the most dangerous game of all.

She was unmarried, untouched and almost thirty, but novelist Amanda Briars wasn′t about to greet her next birthday without making love to a man. When he appeared at her door, she believed he was her gift to herself, hired for one night of passion. Unforgettably handsome, irresistibly virile, he tempted her in ways she never thought possible...but something stopped him from completely fulfilling her dream. Jack Delvin′s determination to possess Amanda became greater when she discovered his true identity. But gently-bred Amanda craved respectability more than she admitted, while Jack, the cast-off son of a nobleman and London′s most notorious businessman, refused to live by society′s rules. Yet when fate conspired for them to marry, their worlds collided with a passionate force neither had expected...but both soon craved.

Dear Avon Books,Where are my heroes? Whenever I'm reading a book by one of my favorite authors I find I'm falling for the wrong guy—not the hero, but the other man—and what I really want is for him to have his own story.Like Jake Linley, from Someone to Watch Over Me by Lisa Kleypas . . . that doctor could sit by my bedside if I ever got sick. And Ned Blydon in Splendid by Julia Quinn . . . he makes me want to learn to waltz! I never thought living in a drafty castle would be much fun until Simon of Ravenswood in Master of Desire by Kinley MacGregor came along.Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that these are my men—when do they get their stories?Sincerely,A Romance Fan___________________________________ Against All Odds by Lisa KleypasWhen eminently sensible Lydia Craven decides to marry for security rather than love, she doesn't calculate on the determination of devil-may-care doctor Jake Linley to rewrite the romantic formula. A Tale of Two Sisters by Julia QuinnDashing Ned Blydon is in a most unenviable predicament—he's engaged to one Thornton sister, while being secretly in love with the other. Midsummer's Knight by Kinley MacGregorWhen Simon of Ravenswood secretly answered Lady Kenna's letters in the name of a powerful earl, he was only being polite. Little did he know the lady would fall in love with the author and come between him, his best friend, and a solemn vow made long ago.

It's Christmastime in London and Rafe Bowman has arrived from America for his arranged meeting with the very proper Natalie Blandford. But when four former Wallflowers try their hands at matchmaking, no one knows what will happen. Martin's Press.

Devon Ravenel, London's most charming rake, inherits an earldom, bringing unexpected responsibilities and surprises. His estate is burdened with debt, and the late earl's three innocent sisters still reside there, alongside the sharp-witted widow, Kathleen, Lady Trenear. Despite knowing better than to trust a scoundrel like Devon, Kathleen cannot resist the fiery attraction that ignites between them. From their first embrace, Devon is determined to possess her, while Kathleen grapples with the challenge of keeping her heart safe from the most dangerous man she’s ever known. This captivating novel marks the beginning of the Ravenel series by bestselling author Lisa Kleypas, appealing to fans of Sarah MacLean, Julia Quinn, and Eloisa James. Praised for its intricate and elegant crafting, the story delivers intense romance and unforgettable characters, all wrapped in sharp repartee and steamy sensuality. Readers will find themselves drawn into a delightful narrative that evokes the best elements of Kleypas's previous works, making this a compelling start to a new Victorian series. With insightful characterization and super-charged chemistry, it promises to leave fans giddy with delight at Kleypas's triumphant return to historical romance.

Alternative cover editions for this ISBN can be found here and here.Grant Morgan is one of London's most eligible and unattainable bachelors. He's also a powerful member of the Bow Street Runners, and when he's called to the waterfront late one night to investigate a drowning victim, Grant is stunned to recognize the face of Vivien Rose Duvall, a well-known woman of the night. He's even more startled when he realizes that she's alive. With no one to care for her, Grant carries Vivien to his home and revives her, only to learn that she is suffering from amnesia.Vivien hesitantly accepts her handsome rescuer's claim that she is his mistress, despite her misgivings about her true identity. Nevertheless, she can't deny the marks on her throat that prove her near-drowning in the Thames was not an accident, and now she must trust the man who claims her as his paramour, for her life is in danger. As Grant searches for Vivien's attacker, the two find themselves falling in love, all the while struggling to stay one step ahead of the evil forces that will stop at nothing to see Vivien dead.

The newlywed bride of a Creole aristocrat, Celia Vallerand prays for deliverance from the bloodthirsty brigands who abducted her from a New Orleans-bound schooner. Though she believes her beloved husband slain, and despairs for her own life, the shy French beauty fears above all the dashing privateer who pays a king's ransom to claim her...and boldly risks capture to possess her.The most notorious pirate of the open seas, he is called "the Griffin"—a rugged and powerful renegade who arouses within Celia desires as dangerous as they are irresistible. But the magnificent adventurer is a man trapped in a perilous deception—and he guards a shocking secret that could deny him the love of the gossamer-haired enchantress who stirs his manly passions and enslaves his heart.

From the glittering ballrooms of Regency London to the glorious gardens of countryside manors, Lisa Kleypas invites her readers to visit a lushly romantic world. Now, Lisa has written her most unforgettable love story..."Lady Hawksworth, your husband is not dead..." With those words, Lara's life turned upside down. Hunter, Earl of Hawksworth, had been lost at sea. Or so she'd been told. Their unhappy marriage—with its cold caresses and passionless kisses—was over. But now a powerful, virile man stood before her, telling secrets only a husband could know, and vowing she would once again be his wife in every way. While Lara couldn't deny that this man with the smoldering dark eyes resembled Hunter, he was attentive and loving in ways he never was before. Soon she desperately wanted to believe, with every beat of her heart, that this stranger was truly her husband. But had this rake reformed—or was Lara being seduced by a cunning stranger?

Wedding planner Avery Crosslin may be a rising star in Houston society, but she doesn't believe in love-- at least not for herself. When she meets wealthy bachelor Joe Travis and mistakes him for a wedding photographer, she has no intention of letting him sweep her off her feet. After a one night stand, Avery is determined to keep it from happening again. When she's hired to plan the wedding of the year complications start piling up fast, and soon Avery is putting her career on the line and risking everything.

Dear Reader,Nearly a decade ago, I published my first novel with Avon Books, Only in Your Arms. Since then, romance has changed-and so have I—so I decided to give the book a makeover—and a new title, When Strangers Marry. I have two reasons for changing the title. First, it is in keeping with the new spirit of the book; second, no one—including my own mother—found the original one memorable!In When Strangers Marry, I had a great time rediscovering the story of Maximilien Vallerand and his stolen bride, Lysette. The promise of this handsome, though mysterious, man's love proves irresistable to her, but she doesn't know the secrets he hides.I hope you will enjoy revisiting the Vallerand family, or perhaps meeting them for the first time. And, as always thank you for your support and encouragement, as we escape together into the magical world of romance novels.Wishing you love and happiness,Lisa

A noblewoman of frail beauty and exotic mystery fakes her own death to escape the gallows. And now she must flee. In disguise and under a false identity, she finds unexpected sanctuary in the arms of a handsome and arrogant yet gallant British lord—who must defy society to keep her safe . . . and overcome a tragic past to claim her as his own.

Romance stars Lisa Kleypas, Lorraine Heath, Megan Frampton, and Vivienne Lorret prove in this collection of stories that love is the most magical during Christmas… "I Will" by Lisa Kleypas To be reinstated into his father’s will, Andrew, Lord Drake, must court a respectable woman-his friend’s spinster sister, Miss Caroline Hargreaves. After he blackmails Caroline into helping him, the charade begins-but is it really a charade once love takes hold of their hearts…? "Deck the Halls With Love" by Lorraine Heath Alistair Wakefield, the Marquess of Chetwyn, devastated Lady Meredith Hargreaves when he proposed to another. But when he becomes free to pursue her, it’s too late for she’s on her way to the altar….. As Christmas approaches, Chetwyn vows to lure Lady Meredith back into his arms. "No Groom at the Inn" by Megan Frampton James Archer detests his mother’s matchmaking ways. When ordered to attend a Christmastime house party filled with simpering maidens, he produces a fiancée-Lady Sophronia Bettesford. James and Sophronia pretend to be in love for one month. But their pact soon turns into love. "The Duke’s Christmas Wish" by Vivienne Lorret To the Duke of Vale, science solves everything-even marriage. When the impulsive Ivy Sutherland makes him question all of his data, he realizes that he’s overlooked a vital component in his search for the perfect match: love. Four previously published stories together for the first time.

A wealthy and bitter exile, he most dangerous and desirable man in all of England, he burns to possess a proud, headstrong beauty who is promised to another. But winning Emma Stokehurst's exquisite hand through threats and determination does nothing to fill the empty spaces in Nikolas' heart until passion's magic carries the handsome, tormented prince back to a bygone era of splendor and romantic dreams. For there his destiny awaits him in a distant life. And in one remarkable woman's tender touch, achingly familiar but gloriously new, he must seek the elusive promise of ecstasy . . .and learn, at last, to love.

When strong and handsome Heath Rayne pulled Lucinda Caldwell from a winter river, he rescued her from an icy death. But soon he was plunging her into a torrid torrent of passion that this New England beauty had never suspected could claim her. Heath was unlike any other man Lucy had ever known: a dashing, mocking, sensuous Southerner who came as a stranger to Lucy's town-and stayed as he stripped away her last shreds of resistance to the demands of desire and the flaming fulfillment of love...

The fourth novel in a new contemporary romance series by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas - Nora Roberts meets Marian Keyes.

Andrew, lord Drake, è un famigerato libertino che non ha nessuna intenzione di ravvedersi, almeno fin quando il padre, sul letto di morte, non lo disereda per la sua condotta scandalosa. Timoroso di perdere fondi e posizione sociale, Andrew architetta un audace piano per convincere il genitore che è cambiato: corteggerà la rispettabile zitella Caroline Hargreaves, una donna che fino a quel momento non aveva degnato neppure di uno sguardo e che lo disprezza profondamente. Ma ciò che nessuno dei due ha messo in conto è che le bugie a volte possono trasformarsi in veritàe che la passione può scoppiare quando meno lo si aspetta… Un romanzo coinvolgente, che trascinerà le lettrici nella Londra del 1833, dove ogni altezzoso contegno può essere perduto e ogni dissolutezza può trasformarsi in promessa d’amore.

Nella Boston di fine Ottocento, Jason e Laura sono una coppia di sposini che dopo due mesi di matrimonio ancora non si conoscono veramente. Jason è innamorato di Laura da sempre, ma temendo che lei lo disprezzi per le sue umili origini irlandesi, non le ha mai dichiarato apertamente i suoi sentimenti. E ciò di certo non aiuta Laura, timida e innocente come una ragazzina, senza nessuna esperienza nell'arte della seduzione. Ma i due sapranno imparare molto l'uno dell'altra, affidandosi alla tenerezza e alla passione della loro intimità. Tra feste, gite in slitta, confidenze rubate e confronti sinceri, il legame tra Laura e Jason crescerà e si dimostrerà forte, saldo e... bollente.

Quatre belles jeunes forment les "florets", un groupe uni par le même objectif de trouver un mari. Dans ces deux romans amusants, deux d'entre elles rencontreront l'homme de leurs rêves. Mais avant cela, le destin leur réserve des surprises...

С железнодорожным магнатом Томом Северином, одним из богатейших и влиятельнейших людей Англии, сочла бы за честь породниться любая аристократическая семья. Но девушка, которая нужна ему, — прекрасная гордячка Кassandra, леди Рейвенел — упорно отвергает все его ухаживания. Ей нужны нежность и романтика — то единственное, на что приземлённый промышленник Том просто не способен. Но когда Кassandra оказывается невинной жертвой грязного скандала, Том настал его час. Придя к стене обстоятельствами, девушка не может сказать "нет" джентльмену, спасающему её репутацию. Однако мистер Северин рано торжествует. Он не понимает, что жениться на Кassandra ещё не значит заполучить её. Борьба за её сердце только начинается, и она не будет лёгкой!