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Lady Melanie Rutherford has spent the last year avoiding society's harsh glare. After a devastating family tragedy, she's become more comfortable in the shadows than in the spotlight—until a scandal threatens to destroy her family for good. Desperate to protect her loved ones, she makes a shocking proposal to the Duke of Malum: a fake betrothal to quiet the gossips. The Duke of Malum thrives on defying society's expectations. With a mysterious past, a dangerous reputation, and a brothel to his name, he's the last man anyone would expect to play hero.

Lady Gardenia has no desire to marry the horrid duke her father has chosen for her, but since her sister's escape, the Duke of Crossings is more domineering than ever. So when Nia is faced with vowing to love, honor, and obey during her wedding ceremony, she is presented with one final choice: marry the horrible Duke of Dewberry, or reach for freedom and run away from her own wedding. And if she runs, where on earth will she go? Perhaps the Baron of Westcott can be of assistance . . .

The Earl of Standish couldn't have a worse name. He's not in good standing anywhere, but with luck and the right bride, that should all change. As the Duke of Crossing's overlooked daughter, Lady Marigold Hathaway's prospects are limited, at best. So when Lord Standish comes to her with a shocking proposition, she can't help but consider it. When everyone has always wanted her older sister, why would this handsome earl suddenly want her?

Helena Reynolds haría lo que fuera por escapar de su vida en Londres, incluso aunque eso signifique irse hasta Greyfriar’s Abbey, en el norte de la costa de Devon, y casarse con un completo desconocido. Sin embargo, Justin Thornhill, ex capitán del ejército, puede ser cualquier cosa menos un héroe romántico, y eso a pesar de que no le falta atractivo. Justin ha pasado las dos últimas décadas construyendo su fortuna y luego encerrado en una prisión de la India, en la que lo torturaron.

Lady Maeve Thompson hadn’t been against having a season, but she hadn’t been supportive of one either. Her twin had hoped to find a match. Maeve was content with painting and spending solitary time alone in her studio. Until she met a viscount that stole a piece of her heart and became a temptation she didn’t even want to resist. Brooks Davis, the Viscount of Pemberton is one of the ton’s notorious rogues. Something he refused to apologize for. He is who he is, and they bloody well should accept that, or not. He could care less…

Eigentlich ist er ihr Vormund, aber wer kann sich vor der Liebe wehren? Vor allem, wenn der Earl ein wahrer Märchenprinz zu sein scheint. Gäbe es da nicht ein düsteres Geheimnis im Herrenhaus … George Cockridge, Earl of Townfield, finanziert schon seit vielen Jahren die schulische Ausbildung für die Tochter seines verstorbenen Militärkameraden. Um so überraschter ist er, als er eines Tages eine hübsche, junge Dame in der Eingangshalle seines Herrenhauses antrifft. Patience Danford, ist gerade einundzwanzig Jahre geworden. Alt genug endlich das Mädchenpensionat zu verlassen.

Frederica ankommer til London med sine tre yngre søskende med ét formål på hjertet: at få sin smukke søster Charis gift med en rig og ordentlig mand, så hun på den måde kan sikre resten af familien. Frederica beder sin fjerne slægtning markisen af Alverstoke om hjælp, og selvom den 37-årige ungkarl ellers aldrig gider at løfte en finger for andre mennesker, så er der noget ved Frederica, der vækker hans nysgerrighed.

Cassie Woods has been assigned her first big article after the success of her first two investigations. She dives in, eager to prove herself as a journalist in the male-dominated world of 1880s New York City. Her relationship with the handsome but infuriating Detective O'Neill seems promising, but when she discovers that O'Neill is investigating her father for corruption, she must choose whom to side with and whom to protect. Will she be able to solve both cases and save her family's reputation?

Ein Liebesroman, für alle, die gerne in die Zeit der Regency, mit einem Funken Magie eintauchen! Ein Monster, dass nur sie erlösen kann 1855: Nach einem Unfall findet sich Willow auf Bleak Castle wieder, wo sie eine Stelle als Gärtnerin antritt. Der idyllische Ort am Meer mit den herzlichen Bewohnern bietet der jungen Frau einen Neuanfang, von dem sie nicht zu träumen gewagt hat. Doch sie trägt ein Geheimnis mit sich, dass sie unter allen Umständen zu verbergen versucht. Auch vor ihrem Retter, Lord William Thornton, dem Herzog des Anwesens. William hat mit seinen eigenen Dämonen zu kämpfen.

Ein Mordverdacht. Eine unerwartete Leidenschaft. Und ein Frühling, der alles verändert. Im Schein gesellschaftlicher Skandale des Regency-Englands begegnen sich zwei verletzte Seelen – vereint durch Schmerz, getrennt durch Misstrauen. Lady Selina Whitcombe, nunmehr Lady Hollyfield, verliert ihren Ehemann unter mysteriösen Umständen. Die feine Gesellschaft flüstert, und Selina ist überzeugt: Viscount James Blackwood – charmant, gefährlich und mit einem zweifelhaften Ruf – steckt hinter dem tragischen Tod.

Emma Woodhouse er gået igennem sit 21-årige liv uden nogen større bump på vejen. Halvt i kedsomhed og halvt i en ukuelig tro på egne evner begynder hun at matche venner og bekendte. Og da hun selv begynder at få følelser for en, hun er ved at sætte sin veninde op med, er det lige ved at gå rent galt.

Quando Hazel si imbatte in Jack fuori dalla Società reale degli anatomisti di Edimburgo non ne rimane particolarmente colpita. Nel momento in cui però le viene proibito di frequentare i corsi del celebre dottor Beecham in quanto donna, capisce che il suo nuovo amico potrebbe tornarle molto utile. Ora i due dovranno unire le forze per scoprire gli oscuri segreti nascosti non solo in quelle tombe senza nome, ma nel cuore stesso della buona società di Edimburgo.

Cassie Woods is eager to prove herself as a journalist after her first big investigation. But in 1880s New York City, the men still don't take her seriously. Not even handsome but infuriating Detective O'Neill who benefited from her assistance last time. This time, she takes over an investigation into forged artwork, only to discover a much deeper plot. Will she be able to solve the case and earn the respect she deserves?

Professor Theo Watt needs a suitable wife, or so his mother believes. His dazzling career as a naturalist leaves no time to find one, so he grudgingly defers to her matchmaking. Amidst a string of disappointing candidates, he unexpectedly finds himself charmed by a passing young woman who sacrifices her pretty dress to join him in the muddy rescue of a fish.

Cassie Woods yearns to be a real journalist. But in 1880s New York City, her only assignments are women's interest stories. Until, that is, a cookbook author she's meant to interview goes missing and Cassie finds herself in the midst of a police investigation involving one of the city's major crime families. Surly but handsome Detective O'Neill threatens repercussions to her career if she continues to interfere. Will Cassie get in over her head or will she save the day and solve the mystery?

Bath, 1852. As a girl, Nancy Bloom would go to Bath's Theatre Royal, sit on the hard wooden benches and stare in awe at the actresses playing men as much as the women dressed in finery. His lie and betrayal led to her ruin. Francis Carlyle is a theatre manager, a man with big dreams, who has finally shed the skin of his secret past as a foundling and is now rich, successful and in need of a new female star. Nancy vowed never to trust a man again. Francis will do anything to make her his star. As they engage in a battle of wits and wills, can either survive with their hearts intact?

1853, Bath. Industrialist William Rose was a poor lad from the slums who pulled himself up by his bootstraps, but in order to achieve his greatest ambitions he must become the epitome of Victorian respectability: a family man. Though she was once born to great wealth and privilege, she's hardly got the reputation he's looking for, but she's determined to invest her hard-earned fortune in Mr. Rose's mills and forge a new life as an entirely proper businesswoman.

For years, Joanna Crosby has longed to catch Dr. Edward Vaughn’s attention, but like every other man, he hardly knows she exists—until a very public prank binds the two of them together and leaves them with one choice: ruination or matrimony. Who could’ve done such a thing? Eddie doesn’t know, but with Joanna’s reputation in tatters and society accusing her of masterminding the situation to trap him, his honor won’t allow him to abandon her. Even if that means pretending to be a doting husband.

Marriage? "No thank you, sir!" has always been Lady Calliope Seaton's answer. But she needs access to naval documents to rescue her brother Spencer. And she'll do anything to get them—even wed disreputable navy officer Nathaniel Fitzgerald, the Duke of Kelford. Nathaniel has been obsessed with the daring bluestocking since she broke into his office. And to claim his inheritance, he needs a wife and an heir. So he proposes a marriage of convenience. Moving into Nathaniel's decaying Mayfair mansion and taking on his three untutored sisters would challenge even the bravest new bride.

Vi följer den vackra torpardottern Emilie i norska Trøndelag på 1880-talet, ett samhälle med stora klyftor mellan rika och fattiga. Emilie och Jens Christian har svårt att bortse från de starka känslorna som uppstått mellan dem – trots att de nu vet att de är kusiner.