An enthralling tale of love and burning desire from beloved New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas Hardy Cates is self-made millionaire from the wrong side of the tracks, a hot-blooded, blue-eyed devil who risked everything to follow his dreams. He’s broken all the rules . . . and more than a few enemies along the way. Now it’s time to for payback. Haven Travis defied her wealthy family’s expectations and ran off with a dangerous man. Now she’s back, humbled and determined to protect her heart. Hardy Cates is her family’s enemy—and the last man Haven wants. But her heart pulls her closer to his fire, even though her head says stay away. Hardy and Haven made heartbreaking choices before. Will they resist a passion they both know is wrong, even when it feels so right?

Travis Series

Blue-Eyed Devil

A classic historical romance novel from New York Times bestseller Lisa Kleypas (“One of today’s leading lights in romantic fiction” —Seattle Times), Because You’re Mine is a breathtaking tale of romantic intrigues and uncontained passions that showcases this acclaimed author at her very best. “I don’t care about your conscience. All I want is for you to kiss me again.” Lady Madeline Matthews would rather shame herself than sacrifice her freedom. To avoid marrying an aging, lecherous lord, she seeks out the company of Logan Scott, for a torrid affair with the notorious womanizer would surely condemn her in the eyes of good society. In truth, Logan is an intensely private man tormented by past betrayals. Now a forward little minx, completely at sea in London’s sophisticated whirl, is disrupting his life with her vibrant charm and unspoiled beauty. But when what begins with a kiss threatens to blossom into something more rapturous and real, will Logan and Madeline have the courage to drop the masks they hide behind in the name of love?

Capitol Theatre

Because You're Mine

Deception, passion, and love collide in this bewitching novel in New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas’ wildly popular Hathaway series Beatrix Hathaway would much rather spend time with her collection of rescued animals than flirting in a stuffy ballroom. If her unconventional behavior earns the mockery of handsome rakes like Captain Christopher Phelan, so be it. She’d rather stay true to herself, even if it means never finding love. Christopher’s courtship of Beatrix’s friend, the vivacious but flighty Prudence Mercer, is interrupted when his regiment is sent to fight in the Crimea. After a particularly devastating battle, he writes a letter to Prudence, unaware that the spoiled beauty has decided she doesn’t want to wait for him. Since Prudence won’t reply to the world-weary soldier, Beatrix offers to write a letter for her—and she signs it as Pru. A lively, witty correspondence begins, and gradually turns into something deeper as they share the secrets of their hearts. To Beatrix’s despair, she’s fallen for a man who thinks she’s someone else, and she’ll never be able to reveal her deception. Christopher, now a decorated hero, comes back to claim the woman he loves. Soon, however, he realizes Prudence is very different from her letters . . . and he’s bewildered by his inexplicable attraction to the eccentric Beatrix Hathaway . . .

Hathaways

Love in the Afternoon

Sparks fly and passion ignites between two reluctant lovers who must overcome the pain of their pasts to find happiness in this enchanting novel in New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas’ wildly popular Hathaway series Hired as a companion to the Hathaway sisters, Catherine Marks has built a new life for herself, away from her dark past. She adores her delightful charges, and the lively Hathaway household is the closest Cat has ever had to a family of her own. Everything is perfect—except for Leo Hathaway, the girls’ charming and utterly exasperating older brother who drives her to distraction. But when their heated sparring explodes in a sudden kiss, Cat can no longer deny the powerful attraction between them—or the thrill she feels when Leo makes her a shocking proposition. To save his family home, Leo must marry and produce an heir. The reformed rake vowed he’d never love again after tragedy shattered his heart. Yet the prim and proper Cat challenges him in surprising ways, and her beauty and prim demeanor fuels a desire he cannot control. When the secrets Cat has tried to outrun threatens to separate them forever, Leo and Cat must find a way to banish the ghosts of the past to build a future together.

Married by Morning

Headstrong American heiress Lillian Bowman has come to England to find an aristocratic husband. Unfortunately, no man is strong enough to tame the stubborn beauty's fierce will. Except, perhaps, the powerful and arrogant Earl of Westcliff—a man Lillian despises more than anyone she's ever met. Marcus, Lord Westcliff, is famous for his icy English reserve and his supreme self-control. But something about the audacious Lillian drives him mad. Whenever they're in the same room, they can't stop themselves from battling furiously to gain the upper hand. Then one afternoon, a stunningly sensuous encounter changes everything . . . and Lillian discovers that beneath the earl's reserved façade, he is the passionate and tender lover of her dreams. What neither Westcliff nor Lillian suspect, however, is that a sinister conspiracy threatens to destroy any chance of happiness. After a shocking betrayal endangers Lillian's safety—and possibly her life—will Marcus be able to save her before it's too late? This edition of It Happened One Autumn contains an altered version of the content that appeared in the original 2005 edition.

Wallflowers

It Happened One Autumn

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.

Stokehursts

Midnight Angel

“Kleypas is a romance gem, a queen among a vast royal court of historical romance authors.” —Entertainment Weekly A classic Lisa Kleypas love story about a man whos decided to forgo all romantic entanglements... until he meets a beautiful woman with a secret... They call him the Monk of Bow Street Sir Ross Cannon, magistrate and head of the Bow Street Runners, has spent the past few years apprehending the most dangerous criminals in London. He’s driven and disciplined, a man to be feared. His personal needs have been set aside, his days and nights consumed by the determined pursuit of justice. Until Lady Sophia Sydney, a beautiful young woman with a tarnished past, comes to ask for employment. Ross knows a woman like Sophia doesn’t belong in the rough-and-tumble world of Bow Street, but he gives in to temptation and hires her as his assistant. Day by day the attraction between them grows, until neither of them can ignore the power of their mutual desire. But Sophia has a secret . . . and when Ross discovers the tragic link between their pasts, any chance of being with him will vanish. All they have are a few nights of pleasure, before Sophia will be forced to leave the man she’s fallen hopelessly in love with. What she doesn’t count on is how much Ross is willing to risk for the sake of a woman who’s awakened his heart.

Bow Street

Lady Sophia's Lover

New York Times bestseller Lisa Kleypas delights in the third book in the Bow Street series, an enthralling and steamy romance about the most seductive and dangerous rake in England tasked with finding a runaway bride—but when he finds her, will he be able to keep his feelings in check? Nick Gentry, the most seductive and dangerous man in England, has been sent to find Charlotte Howard, a runaway bride who has disappeared without a trace. But when he finds her, Nick is stunned by the intensity of his attraction to the elusive young woman whose adventurous spirit matches his own. Determined to escape a forced marriage to a man who will destroy her, Charlotte agrees to an audacious bargain . . . she will become Nick Gentry's bride. But soon she discovers that Nick has secrets of his own, and it will take all her wits and stubborn will to tame his tormented soul. In the desperate quest to protect Charlotte from the diabolical aristocrat who threatens her, one thing becomes clear: to save the woman he loves, Nick will take any risk . . . and pay any price.

Worth Any Price

She gave him her innocence . . . Lady Aline Marsden was brought up to marry a man of her own class, but from the moment she meets John McKenna, she risks everything to be with him. He gave her his heart . . . Although their love is forbidden, McKenna's passion for the beautiful Aline is too compelling to deny. When their secret is discovered, their world is shattered. McKenna is forced to leave forever, unaware that the only reason Aline has given him up is to save him. Now McKenna has returned, a powerful man determined to take revenge against the woman who broke his heart. But the magic between them burns as fiercely as ever . . . and as McKenna uncovers Aline's deepest secret, together they discover a love that will defy Fate itself.

Again the Magic

In the wake of tragedy, three people discover unexpected happiness and love in this heartwarming novel of magic, hope, and family, infused with the spirit of the holiday season—the first book in New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas's Friday Harbor series, and the basis of the Hallmark Hall of Fame television movie Christmas with Holly. When his sister, Victoria, died in a car accident, Mark Nolan became the guardian of his six-year-old niece Holly. But it hasn’t been easy. Since that tragic night, the little girl hasn’t spoken a word. Mark isn’t sure how to help Holly. All he can do is follow his sister’s wise advice: Start by loving her. The rest will follow. Maggie Collins was barely married a year when she suddenly lost her husband. Though she doesn’t dare let herself believe in love again, the toy store owner does believe in magic—the power of imagination. When she meets Holly Nolan, she knows just what the quiet little girl needs. Thrust together by the vagaries of fate, three wounded people are about to share the greatest Christmas gift of all. . . .

Friday Harbor Series

Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor

Lisa Kleypas is back with a stunning new historical romance! Readers have long waited for the return of New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas to historical romance—and now she's back with her most breathtaking yet. A twist of fate . . . Devon Ravenel, London's most wickedly charming rake, has just inherited an earldom. But his powerful new rank in society comes with unwanted responsibilities . . . and more than a few surprises. His estate is saddled with debt, and the late earl's three innocent sisters are still occupying the house . . . along with Kathleen, Lady Trenear, a beautiful young widow whose sharp wit and determination are a match for Devon's own. A clash of wills . . . Kathleen knows better than to trust a ruthless scoundrel like Devon. But the fiery attraction between them is impossible to deny—and from the first moment Devon holds her in his arms, he vows to do whatever it takes to possess her. As Kathleen finds herself yielding to his skillfully erotic seduction, only one question remains: Can she keep from surrendering her heart to the most dangerous man she's ever known?

The Ravenels

Cold-Hearted Rake

New York Times bestselling author LISA KLEYPAS delivers the unforgettable tale of a strong-willed beauty who encounters her match in one of London’s most notorious—yet irresistible—rakes . . . An eccentric wallflower . . . Most debutantes dream of finding a husband. Lady Pandora Ravenel has different plans. The ambitious young beauty would much rather stay at home and plot out her new board game business than take part in the London Season. But one night at a glittering society ball, she’s ensnared in a scandal with a wickedly handsome stranger. A cynical rake . . . After years of evading marital traps with ease, Gabriel, Lord St. Vincent, has finally been caught by a rebellious girl who couldn’t be less suitable. In fact, she wants nothing to do with him. But Gabriel finds the high-spirited Pandora irresistible. He’ll do whatever it takes to possess her, even if their marriage of convenience turns out to be the devil’s own bargain. A perilous plot . . . After succumbing to Gabriel’s skilled and sensuous persuasion, Pandora agrees to become his bride. But soon she discovers that her entrepreneurial endeavors have accidentally involved her in a dangerous conspiracy—and only her husband can keep her safe. As Gabriel protects her from their unknown adversaries, they realize their devil’s bargain may just turn out to be a match made in heaven . . .

Devil in Spring

A ruthless tycoon Savage ambition has brought common-born Rhys Winterborne vast wealth and success. In business and beyond, Rhys gets exactly what he wants. And from the moment he meets the shy, aristocratic Lady Helen Ravenel, he is determined to possess her. If he must take her virtue to ensure she marries him, so much the better . . . A sheltered beauty Helen has had little contact with the glittering, cynical world of London society. Yet Rhys’s determined seduction awakens an intense mutual passion. Helen’s gentle upbringing belies a stubborn conviction that only she can tame her unruly husband. As Rhys’s enemies conspire against them, Helen must trust him with her darkest secret. The risks are unthinkable . . . the reward, a lifetime of incomparable bliss. And it all begins with… Marrying Mr. Winterborne

Marrying Winterborne

Everything has a price . . . Railway magnate Tom Severin is wealthy and powerful enough to satisfy any desire as soon as it arises. Anything—or anyone—is his for the asking. It should be simple to find the perfect wife—and from his first glimpse of Lady Cassandra Ravenel, he’s determined to have her. But the beautiful and quick-witted Cassandra is equally determined to marry for love—the one thing he can’t give. Everything except her . . . Severin is the most compelling and attractive man Cassandra has ever met, even if his heart is frozen. But she has no interest in living in the fast-paced world of a ruthless man who always plays to win. When a newfound enemy nearly destroys Cassandra’s reputation, Severin seizes the opportunity he’s been waiting for. As always, he gets what he wants—or does he? There’s one lesson Tom Severin has yet to learn from his new bride: Never underestimate a Ravenel. The chase for Cassandra’s hand may be over. But the chase for her heart has only just begun . . . Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

Chasing Cassandra

A sexy novel, rich with love, laughter, and steamy passion that sizzles with New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas’s hallmark sensuality and delicious tension Millionaire Texas playboy Jack Travis lives for pleasure. He has money, women, and no commitments, and that’s just the way he likes it. Then a gorgeous stranger with an infant appears on his doorstep, rocking his carefree world. Columnist Ella Varner liked her independent life too, until her wild younger sister Tara, skipped town, leaving baby Luke in her responsible hands. Ella doesn’t know how to raise a child, and she’s not going to do it alone. The baby’s father—Jack—will have to help. For the first time in his life, Jack can’t smooth talk his way out a jam. But the more he gets to know Ella and Luke, the more he discovers he doesn’t want to. Ella admits the charming Jack is sexy as hell. But if she lets her guard down will he break her heart? As sparks fly and heat rises drawing them irresistibly closer, Jack and Ella will have to decide if they’re playing house . . . or playing for keeps.

Smooth Talking Stranger

A strong, spirited woman who refuses to be tied down finds her wild heart caught between two very different men in this sweeping novel from legendary bestselling author Lisa Kleypas Liberty Jones dreams of the wider world beyond Welcome, Texas, and has the determination to find it. She also has an untamed heart that leads her into trouble . . . and into the arms of Hardy Cates. Liberty is forbidden fruit Hardy knows he shouldn’t taste. He’s got ambitions and Liberty is a complication he doesn’t want. But neither can deny the attraction between them, a fire that’s both magical and dangerous. Then Hardy is gone. Raising the young sister who needs her and tending her bruised heart, Liberty is vulnerable to the charms of a billionaire tycoon. Everyone thinks Liberty has found a Sugar Daddy, but the bond they share goes deep, and leads her to discover secrets about her family and the past. Two very different men. One spirited woman. True love or heartache. The choice is Liberty’s to make . . .

Sugar Daddy

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.

Hello Stranger

2020 Audie Winner – Romance 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…

Devil's Daughter

“One of today’s leading lights in romantic fiction.” —Seattle Times A classic tale of sensuous deception and bold new beginnings, from the remarkable New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas ""Lady Hawksworth, your husband is not dead . . ."" With these words, Lara's life is turned upside down. Her unhappy, loveless marriage had ended when the Earl of Hawksworth was lost at sea. But now a man stands before her, virile and powerful, who says he is her missing husband, revealing secrets that only he would know. While this dark-eyed stranger closely resembles the earl, he is as attentive and loving as Hunter was cruel and cold, promising to make Lara his wife once again in every way. With every beat of her heart, she aches to believe that this remarkable man is who he claims to be. But is he truly the rake returned and reformed . . . or is Lara being seduced by a cunning imposter?

Stranger In My Arms

A flirtation between a manipulative genius and an eccentric beauty leads to scandal in this revised and updated edition of the third book of legendary New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas's popular Victorian romance series featuring the unforgettable Hathaways Though she adores her quirky family, Poppy longs for a conventional life. But nothing, especially love, is ordinary when you’re a Hathaway . . . During a stay at the magnificent Rutledge Hotel in London, effervescent Poppy Hathaway captures the attention of Harry Rutledge himself. With his brilliant mind and ruthless nature, Harry does whatever it takes to get what he wants. Fascinated by Poppy’s sweetness and charm, he comes up with a devious plot to steal her from another man and marry her himself. At first, Poppy is charmed by the handsome genius, who rescues her from scandal with an offer of marriage. But when she discovers how her new husband betrayed her, Poppy flees the marriage. Now it’s up to Harry to prove he can change his ways. Only by opening his heart, and loving Poppy with all the tenderness he’s capable of, will he convince her to give him another chance. And despite Poppy’s reluctance to forgive him, she realizes her shrewd, sexy husband may just turn out to be the man of her dreams.

Tempt Me at Twilight

A revised and updated edition of the first book in legendary New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas’s beloved historical romance series featuring the unforgettable Hathaways: a family of misfits trying to navigate their way through the hazards of the British aristocracy Miss Amelia Hathaway, a beautiful and strong-willed spinster, has looked after her unruly younger siblings ever since the death of her parents. Romance is the last thing on her mind. But when reckless brother inherits a title, the Hathaways are flung into the unfamiliar world of the English peerage. And Amelia, who’s always refused to lean on anyone’s shoulder, finds herself turning to a sexy dark-haired stranger for help. Cam Rohan, with his Romany heritage and mysterious past, is even more of an outsider than the Hathaways. He’s tough and streetwise with a romantic streak, the kind of man Amelia has never dared to dream of. No matter how Amelia tries to avoid Cam, fate keeps throwing them together. But as their irresistible attraction blazes, an enemy from her past threatens everything and everyone she holds dear. As she and Cam confront the growing peril together, Amelia finally has to take the most dangerous risk of all: Loving a man, body and soul.

Mine Till Midnight

A story of fate, passion, secrets, and the enduring power of love—the second book in acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas’s timeless Victorian romance series, featuring the eccentric and lovable Hathaways, revised and updated for audio Starstruck lovers cursed by fate . . . No one can envision a match between the brooding, powerful Kev Merripen and luminous beauty Winnifred Hathaway. They seem as different as fire and ice . . . but underneath the surface, their shared passion will burn until the end of time. A woman who defies all the odds A long-ago battle with scarlet fever has left Win in fragile health, but her force of will is as strong as ever. Determined to get well again, she spends a year at a clinic in France, and returns fully recovered and glowing with health. Now nothing can keep her apart from Kev . . . except Kev himself. A man with a secret destiny The mystery of Kev’s origins has haunted him for most of his life. Knowing it’s best for Win if he stays away, he steels himself to endure the torture of watching her be courted by another man. After a twist of fate sheds light on Kev’s true identity, he seizes the chance to claim the woman he loves, now and forever. And when it becomes clear the Hathaways have unknowingly been harboring an enemy, Kev and Win move heaven and earth protect the family they love.

Seduce Me at Sunrise

The Wallflowers Four young ladies at the side of the ballroom make a pact to help each other find husbands . . . no matter what it takes Proud and beautiful Annabelle Peyton could have her pick of suitors—if only she had a dowry. Her family is on the brink of disaster, and the only way Annabelle can save them is to marry a wealthy man. Unfortunately her most persistent admirer is the brash Simon Hunt, a handsome and ambitious entrepreneur who wants her as his mistress. Annabelle is determined to resist Simon's wicked propositions, but she can't deny her attraction to the boldly seductive rogue, any more than he can resist the challenge she presents. As they try to outmaneuver each other, they find themselves surrendering to a love more powerful than they could have ever imagined. But fate may have other plans—and it will take all of Annabelle's courage to face a peril that could destroy everything she holds dear. This edition of Secrets of a Summer Night contains an altered version of the content that appeared in the original 2004 edition.

Secrets of a Summer Night

New York Times bestseller Lisa Kleypas returns with an enthralling and steaming romance between a Scot with a mysterious past and strong-willed lady looking for adventure—and love. “The devil never tries to make people do the wrong thing by scaring them. He does it by tempting them.” Lady Merritt Sterling, a strong-willed young widow who’s running her late husband’s shipping company, knows London society is dying to catch her in a scandal. So far, she’s been too smart to provide them with one. But then she meets Keir MacRae, a rough-and-rugged Scottish whisky distiller, and all her sensible plans vanish like smoke. They couldn’t be more different, but their attraction is powerful, raw and irresistible. From the moment Keir MacRae arrives in London, he has two goals. One: don’t fall in love with the dazzling Lady Merritt Sterling. Two: avoid being killed. So far, neither of those is going well. Keir doesn’t know why someone wants him dead until fate reveals the secret of his mysterious past. His world is thrown into upheaval, and the only one he trusts is Merritt. Their passion blazes with an intensity Merritt has never known before, making her long for the one thing she can’t have from Keir MacRae: forever. As danger draws closer, she’ll do whatever it takes to save the man she loves . . . even knowing he might be the devil in disguise. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

Devil in Disguise

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas’s sparking tale of love, romance, and Christmas magic, set in Victorian London, in which the irresistible Wallflowers help steer the course of true love for a notorious wealthy American and his reluctant British bride. The search for true love brought the Wallflowers together. Now happily married, these four delightful society women reunite once again to help a notorious rogue find happiness under the Christmas mistletoe. . . . Rafe Bowman has arrived in London to meet the aristocratic young woman he hopes to marry—Natalie Blandford, the very proper and beautiful daughter of Lord and Lady Blandford. But the dashing American’s shocking reputation has preceded him. Before he can claim Natalie’s heart, Rafe must learn to navigate the conventions of London society to win her hand. Even with the best teachers— four former Wallflowers experienced in the art of matchmaking—the wildly rich and very impatient Rafe discovers that wooing a bride is far more complicated than he expected. But Christmas is a time of magic—when a rake can become a romantic . . . and ignite passion in even the most strait-laced young lady’s heart.

A Wallflower Christmas

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 defense and exposes the mystery of Lily's past . . . and together they discover that love is the most dangerous game of all.

Gamblers

Then Came You

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.

Scandal in Spring

""I'm Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent. I can't be celibate. Everyone knows that."" Desperate to escape her scheming relatives, Evangeline Jenner has sought the help of the most infamous scoundrel in London. A marriage of convenience is the only solution. No one would have ever paired the shy, stammering wallflower with the sinfully handsome viscount. It quickly becomes clear, however, that Evie is a woman of hidden strength—and Sebastian desires her more than any woman he's ever known. Determined to win her husband's elusive heart, Evie dares to strike a bargain with the devil: If Sebastian can stay celibate for three months, she will allow him into her bed. When Evie is threatened by a vengeful enemy from the past, Sebastian vows to do whatever it takes to protect his wife . . . even at the expense of his own life. Together they will defy their perilous fate, for the sake of all-consuming love.

Devil in Winter

“Kleypas is a romance gem, a queen among a vast royal court of historical romance authors.” —Entertainment Weekly A classic Lisa Kleypas love story in which a marriage in name only becomes something more… 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.

Somewhere I'll Find You

When shy and secluded author Sara Fielding ventures from her country cottage to research a novel, she inadvertently witnesses a crime in progress—and manages to save the life of the most dangerous man in London. Derek Craven is a powerful and near-legendary gambling club owner who was born a bastard and raised in the streets. His reputation is unsavory, his scruples nonexistent. But Sara senses that beneath Derek's cynical exterior, he is capable of a love more passionate than her deepest fantasies. Aware that he is the last man that an innocent young woman should ever want, Derek is determined to protect Sara from himself, no matter what it takes. But in a world where secrets lurk behind every shadow, he is the only man who can keep her safe. And as Derek and Sara surrender to an attraction too powerful to deny, a peril surfaces from his dark past to threaten their happiness . . . and perhaps even their lives. Together they will discover if love is enough to make dreams come true.

Dreaming of You

Da Sophia Sydney søger jobbet som assistent for politidommeren Ross Canon, chefen for Bow Street Runners, er det med ét mål for øje: at ødelægge ham både politisk og følelsesmæssigt. Det var ham, der dømte Sophias bror til tvangsarbejde og dermed indirekte var skyld i hans død. Men langsomt går det op for hende, at han ikke er den brutale og hjerteløse mand, hun troede, og tiltrækningen mellem dem er uundgåelig. Men hvad når Ross opdager, hvem Sophia virkelig er? Er der overhovedet en fremtid for dem?

Lady Sophias elsker

Da Bow Street-agenten Nick Gentry bliver hyret til at opspore en forsvundet ung kvinde, forventer han nemt at kunne fuldføre sin mission. Men det er kun, indtil han finder Charlotte Howard. Hun er nemlig parat til at gøre alt for at undgå det arrangerede ægteskab, hun er flygtet fra. Den usædvanlige og modige kvinde tænder ukendte følelser i Nick, men det bliver hurtigt klart for ham, at der skal noget særligt til, hvis han vil vinde hendes hjerte, ligesom Charlotte langsomt finder ud af, at den mand, hun er ved at falde for, også har sine hemmeligheder … En pikant handel er tredje, selvstændige bind i Bow street-serien af dronningen af historisk romance, Lisa Kleypas.

En pikant handel

Lady Pandora Ravenel er smuk og ambitiøs og driver en forretning, men socialt er hun en katastrofe. Under et bal kommer hun til skade i en havepavillion, og Gabriel Challon, lord St. Vincent, bliver tilfældigt den, der dukker op og kan befri hende. Under redningsmanøvren bliver de opdaget af ballets vært, og når to fremmede bliver fundet alene i en penibel situation under et bal i victoriatidens London, må der gøres noget for at bevare facaden. altså tvinges Pandora og Gabriel ind i en forlovelse, som ingen af dem ønsker ... i begyndelsen. Og her i tredje bind i Lisa Kleypas' Ravenel-serie viser det sig, at Gabriel er søn af Evie og Sebastian fra Wallflowers-seriens Vinterens løfter. Pressen skriver: »… hvis du hungrer efter romantik, lange blikke, hede kys og liret læsning, så er denne sag absolut at anbefale.« – Femina

Ravenel

Den rebelske lady

Lisa Kleypas fortsætter sin populære, romantiske serie om kvinderne i Hathaway-familien, der ved en uventet arv har vundet indpas i de aristokratiske kredse. Pludselig venter helt nye omgangformer - og fristelser. Hovedpersonen i dette tredje selvstænidge bind er Poppy Hathaway, en af de yngste døtre. Poppy, der altid har drømt bare at levet et helt almindeligt og ukompliceret liv, er blevet svigtet af.sin store kærlighed, Michael Bayning. Hun ser kun en vej ud af skandalen, nemlig at gifte sig med den smukke og mystiske hotelejer Harry Rutledge. Men Harry er en mand, der er fuld af hemmeligheder, og efterhånden konfronteres Poppy med et foruroligende spørgsmål: Hvad gør en heltinde, når det viser sig, at hun har giftet sig med en skurk? Pressen skriver: »Jeg kan helt sikkert varmt anbefale, at man tager fat i denne bog.« ****** – De unges ord »Et medrivende 3. bind i den romantiske serie om de usædvanligt selvstændige Hathaway-søstre.« – Maria Sjøblom, lektør

Hathaway

Frist mig i den blå time

Den sky Evie Jenner står ti lat arve en døende fars formue, men hendes tyranniske familie planlægger at franarre hende arven. I desperation opsøger Evie den berygtede forfører Lord St. Vincent og slåe en dristig handel af med ham: et fornuftsægteskab, så hun kan beholde sin arv. Han vil til gengæld få den formue, han har så hårdt brug for. Evie mærker snart, at der bag St. Vincents blaserte ydre gemmer sig en kærlig og omsorgsfuld mand. Han drages på sin side uimodståeligt af Evies skønhed og rene hjerte. Men Evie vil ikke bare være en af hans utallige erobringer, og St. Vincent må sande, at alverdens forførelseskunster ikke slår til. Han må vove sit hjerte. Pressen skriver: »Jeg elskede kærlighedshistorien, jeg elskede dramaet, men jeg elskede mest af alt Evie og St. Vicents udvikling. En sød, romantisk fortælling, som du ikke kan undgå at holde af, hvis du, som jeg, er en håbløs romantiker…« ***** – Andrups bookshelf

Vinterens løfter

Lily Lawson smuk, rig og hæmningsløs og kan godt lide at chokere det bedre borgerskab. Og hun holder sig ikke tilbage for at få, hvad hun ønsker. Hun sætter sig op imod den mægtige Alex, lord Wolverton. Og det får helt uventede konsekvenser for dem begge.

Craven

Lilys længsel

1800-talsdrama og lidenskab for alle pengene.Historisk romantik, når det er allerbedst! Fjerde bind i Lisa Kleypas' populære serie om Hathaway-familien, der ved en uventet arv har vundet indpas i de aristokratiske kredse, har Leo Hathaway i front. Leo, lord Hathaway, præsenteres for den højst uvelkomne besked, at han og familien risikerer at miste deres dejlige Ramsay House. Er han ikke gift og har fået en søn inden et år, må familien forlade huset. Leo, der mistede sin elskede, Laura, som døde af skarlagens- feber for år tilbage, har svoret, at han aldrig vil giftes igen Alligevel fantaserer han om natten om sine yngstes søstres anstandsdame, Catherine Marks, som han om dagen konstant er på kant med. Hvad er det for spændinger, der fylder luften, når de to er sammen? Pressen skriver: »Hun er dronningen af historisk lir …« ***** – Femina »… jeg har kun et råd – læs bøgerne af Lisa Kleypas.« ***** – De unges ord »… sprængfyldt med humor, lidenskab og hed passion.« ***** – Bogrummet

Gift ved daggry

Den nye jarl er første bind i Lisa Kleypas' nye romantiske trilogi. Devon Ravenel, en af Londons største skørtejægere, arver uventet en jarltitel med tilhørende gods. Med den nye magtfulde position i selskabslivet følger en række forpligtelser ... og adskillige overraskelser. Hans besiddelser er tynget af gæld, og den afdøde jarls tre søstre bor fortsat i huset ... sammen med Kathleen, Lady Trenear, den smukke, unge enke. Hendes skarpe vid og målbevidsthed matcher Devons, så et viljernes sammenstød er uundgåeligt. Kathleen ved bedre end at stole på en skruppelløs slyngel som Devon, men der er en gensidig tiltrækningskraft imellem dem, som er umulig at kæmpe imod- Og da Devon først holder hende i sine arme, sværger han at gøre hvad som helst for at få hende. Kathleen falder for hans tilnærmelser, og så er der kun et spørgsmål tilbage: Hvordan undgår hun at overgive sit hjerte til den mest farlige mand, hun nogensinde har kendt? Pressen skriver: »… hun KAN det dér lir og de kjoler, og hvis du savner noget af det, så skynd dig ned til boghandleren.« – Femina »’Den nye jarl’ kan klart anbefales til dem, der er vilde med store kærlighedshistorie, der tager en med på en rejse tilbage i tiden … Intet mindre en fantastisk!« ****** – De unges ord »… underholdningsværdien er i top og skrivestilen lige i øjet.« – Iben Jakobsen, lektør

Den nye jarl

Den viljestærke, unge enke Lady Merritt Sterling ved, at Londons finere kredse ville elske at fange hende i en skandale, men da hun møder skotten Keir MacRae, bliver det umuligt at tænke fornuftigt. Fra det øjeblik Keir ankommer til London, har han to mål: Bliv ikke forelsket i den uimodståelige Lady Sterling, og undgå at blive slået ihjel. Begge dele viser sig at være en udfordring. Keir aner ikke, hvorfor nogen ønsker ham død, indtil hans forbindelse til en af Englands mest magtfulde familier bliver afsløret. Merritt er den eneste, Keir kan stole på, og da han bliver indhentet af sine fjender, må Merritt gøre alt, hun kan, for at redde den mand, hun elsker … selv om hun ved, at han måske er et farligt bekendtskab. Et farligt bekendtskab er den syvende bog i Lisa Kleypas’ historiske og romantiske Ravenel-serie. Pressen skriver: ”Lisa Kleypas kan få dig til at grine og græde – på samme side.” – Julia Quinn ”Et must-read for dem, der elsker historisk romance.” – Library Journal ”Et farligt bekendtskab brillierer takket være Klaypas’ mesterlige blanding af fyrighed og øm længsel.” – BookPage

Et farligt bekendtskab

Første bind i et nyt epos af bestsellerforfatteren Lisa Kleypas, der også har skrevet den populære Wallflowers-serie – historical romance, når det er allerbedst, med drama og lidenskab. En uventet arv rykker Amelia Hathaways familie op i de aristokratiske rækker, og hun må indse, at det ikke er ligetil at navigere i de fornemme cirkler. Og endnu mere udfordrende er det, da hun møder den høje, mørke og forfærdelig smukke og rige Cam Rohan. Amelia beder ham om hjælp, men han agter ikke at tilbyde hende andet end venskab. De gode hensigter matcher dog ikke det begær, der besætter dem begge. Pressen skriver: »Her er der lir i krogene og liv i skorterne, og det er den perfekte undskyldning for lige at finde en liggestol i sommervarmen.« **** – Femina »Jeg kan slet ikke andet end at anbefale ’Min indtil midnat’ og andre bøger fra Lisa Kleypas …« ****** – De unges ord **** – Boginspiration

Min indtil midnat

Andet bind i Wallflowers-serien, som følger fire unge kvinder, der slår sig sammen i jagten på passende ægtemænd i 1800-tallets aristokratiske London. Den smukke og dristige Lilian Bowman kan hurtigt mærke, at hendes frie amerikanske stil ikke falder i god jord til ballet ved hoffet. Og den, der bliver mest stødt, er den utålelige, snobbede Lord Marcus Westcliff, Londons mest eftertragtede aristokrat… Pressen skriver: »en dristig historisk kærlighedsroman« ****** – Familiejournalen

Efterårets luner

Første bind i endnu en romantisk serie fra victoriatidens England. Kavalergange og brede skuldre. Lange blikke og hede kys. Løfter, intriger, flirt, lidenskab og kærlighed. Adel og borgerskab. Med Lisa Kleypas’ medrivende Bow Street-serie får man historisk romantik, når det er allerbedst! Grant Morgan er et magtfuldt medlem af the Bow Street Runners, Londons første politikorps, og dertil en af Londons mest efterstræbte ungkarle. En nat må han tage sig af en drukneulykke ved Themsen og opdager til sin forbløffelse, at offeret er Vivien Rose Duvall, en smuk kurtisane, hvis løgne har ydmyget ham overfor det toneangivende selskab. Endnu mere overrasket bliver han, da det viser sig, at hun stadig er i live. Grant bærer hende til sit hjem blot for at opdage, at hun lider af hukommelsestab. Vivian accepterer tøvende sin flotte redningsmands påstand om, at hun har været hans elskerinde, selv om hun ikke er sikker på, hvem hun er og ikke kan genkende sig selv i den kolde person, som Grant fastholder, at hun er. Hun kan imidlertid ikke nægte, at mærkerne på hendes hals sandsynliggør, at opholdet i Themsens snavsede vand ikke skyldes en ulykke, og at hun fortsat er i fare. Grant indleder en jagt på forbryderen, og imens han gør alt, hvad han kan for at være foran de onde kræfter, som ikke agter at stoppe, før Vivien er død, er der opstået varme følelser mellem de to.

Elskerindens skygge

Den magtfulde og velhavende jernbanemagnat Tom Severin har alt, hvad hjertet kan begære – undtagen en hustru. Så hvorfor er det så svært for ham at finde den rette? Da Tom fanger det første glimt af den smukke og begavede lady Cassandra Ravenel, ved han, at han har fundet den perfekte kvinde – men selv om Cassandra drages mod den charmerende, men også skruppelløse Tom, vil hun aldrig kunne blive hans. Hun længes efter at gifte sig af kærlighed, dén ene ting han tilsyneladende aldrig vil kunne give hende. Da en uventet katastrofe pludselig truer Cassandras ry, giver Tom hende et tilbud, hun ikke kan afslå. Med et forestående bryllup i horisonten, er Toms jagt på hendes hånd ovre. Men han må sande, at kampen for hendes hjerte kun lige er begyndt … Lady Cassandras valg er den sjette bog i Lisa Kleypas’ historiske og romantiske Ravenel-serie.

Lady Cassandras valg

Fjerde bind i Wallflowers-serien, som følger fire unge kvinder, der slår sig sammen i jagten på passende ægtemænd i 1800-tallets aristokratiske London. Efter længe at have ledt efter en ægtemand i hele London har Daisy Bowmans far gjort hende det klart, at nu må hun finde én. Og hvis ikke Daisy kan finde en passende beundrer, må hun gifte sig med den, faderen har udset – den hensynsløse og tilknappede Matthew Swift. Daisy er forfærdet. En Bowman accepterer aldrig at blive besejret, og hun beslutter at gøre, hvad der skal til, for at finde en – hvem som helst – at gifte sig med. Bare ikke Matthew. Men Matthews charme kommer bag på hende … Pressen skriver: »God fornøjelse med den, damer ....« **** – Femina »Wallflowers er en helt igennem skøn, romantisk kærlighedshistorie med ægte jomfru-i-nød-drama, og jeg elsker det hele.« ***** – Andrups bookshelf

Forårets gåder

Lisa Kleypas' afslutter sin populære historisk-romantiske serie om familien Hathaway med et femte bind, Elskov om eftermiddagen. Leo Hathaway arver ved skæbnens tilsnigelse titel, gods og jord, og pludselig er søskendeflokken en del af det engelske aristokrati. Det betyder introduktion til selskabslivet i London, og de fire ældste har efterhånden fundet livspartnere. Familiens yngste, den dyreglade Beatrix, er ikke interesseret i baller og fester og vil bare leve i ro og fred på landet. Men kan hun mon finde en passende mand, der deler den drøm? Beatrix spiller hovedrollen i denne dramatiske fortælling, men hendes søskende og deres ægtefæller er på plads i persongalleriet. Pressen skriver: »… hold nu op, hvor er det en fantastisk serie…« ****** – De unges ord »Vidunderlig, underholdende og romantisk historie om en usædvanlig, ung kvinde i 1800-tallets England.« – Maria Sjøblom, lektør

Elskov om eftermiddagen

Og så var der julen, hvor Lilian og Daisy Bowmans bror, den amerikanske velhaver Rafe Bowman, kom til London med henblik på at indgå ægteskab. De to søstre havde nemlig begge fundet ægtemænd og bosat sig i England, og Rafe havde udset sig Lady Natalie - en kvinde fra en af det engelske aristokratis fornemme familier. Et ægteskab, der skulle styrke hans forretningsmæssige ambitioner. Men to ting spærrede vejen. Den ene var Lady Natalies kammerpige, Hannah, der ikke fandt, at Rafe var et passende og pålideligt parti for hendes frøken … og den anden var Rafes passion for en kvinde, som han ikke ønskede - og som han slet ikke kunne få. Til sidst kunne julefreden dog sænke sig over Stone Cross Manor, hvor Lilian Westcliff havde inviteret sin søster, sine to veninder Annabelle og Evie med mænd og børn til at fejre højtiden hos sig og Lord Marcus. Femte og afsluttende bind i Lisa Kleypas' populære Wallflowers-serie. Pressen skriver: » […] hvis du både kan lide gamle slotte, lange beskrivelser af flotte kjoler og endnu længere beskrivelser af våde kys og ditto lange, faste knald, så er din jul reddet af Jul på Stony Cross Manor.« – Femina ***** – Familie Journal »Underholdende roman med stærke mænd, dånende kvinder og blid erotik.« – Marie Sjøblom, lektør

Jul på Stony Cross Manor

Første bind i Wallflower-serien. Annabelle Peyton har sat sig for at redde sin familie fra fattigdom og beslutter sig for at bruge sin skønhed og charme til at finde en passende ægtemand. Annabelles mest charmerende – og vedholdende – beundrer er den velhavende og magtfulde Simon Hunt, men han har gjort hende det klart, at han vil give hende uimodståelig nydelse, men ikke ægteskab. Annabelle er fast besluttet på modstå hans utænkelige forslag …

Sommernattens hemmeligheder

To fremmede er fjerde bind i Lisa Klaypas' romatiske serie om Ravenel-familien. Ethan Ransom, lord Ravenels uægteskabelige søn, har arbejdet i Scotland Yard. Han er lige så galant, som han er mystisk. Ethan bryder sig ikke om selskabslivet, men betages af Garrett Gibson, Englands første kvindelige læge, der er lige så modig som nogen mand. Hun går ikke af vejen for de fornøjelser, der byder sig. Alligevel har hun aldrig før indladt sig på et seriøst forhold til en mand. De to giver efter for deres begær efter hinanden og tilbringer en nat sammen. Trods en aftale om, at de efter den sublime nat igen skal være som fremmede for hinanden, trækkes Garrett snart ind i en af Ethans risikofyldte opgaver. Da missionen mislykkes, kræver det alt af hende at redde ham. De opdager, at de involveret i en farlig sag på regeringsniveau, og Ethan er villig til at satse alt for kærligheden til den mest usædvanlige kvinde, han nogensinde har mødt. En kvinde, der trodser sin tids normer. En mand, der bryder alle regler.

To fremmede

Unge lady Aline har altid vidst, at hun skulle ægte en mand med adeligt blod i årene. Men fra det øjeblik hun møder staldknægten John McKenna, indser hun, at hun aldrig vil kunne elske andre. Et upassende ægteskab er i familiens øjne det værste, der kan ske, så de truer Aline med mere end blot at sende McKenna bort, hvis ikke hun afslutter forholdet … Da McKenna vender tilbage til England, er han blevet en magtfuld mand. Han er fast besluttet på at få hævn over kvinden, der knuste hans hjerte for 12 år siden. Men hans verden bliver vendt på hovedet, da de genforenes, og gamle følelser blusser op på ny … Fortidens magi trækker tråde til karaktererne i Lisa Kleypas’ populære Wallflowers-serie, men udspiller sig tidsmæssigt inden den første bog.

Fortidens magi

Det skulle bare have været for en enkelt nat … Da den selvstændige og ugifte forfatterinde Amanda Briars fylder 30, giver hun sig selv en helt særlig fødselsdagsgave: en nat med en mand. Så da en høj, flot mand dukker op på det aftalte tidspunkt, forventer hun derfor en lidenskabelig nat med en fremmed, hun aldrig skal se igen. Hvad hun ikke ved er, at manden er Jack Devlin, en fremadstormende forlægger, der har opsøgt hende for at tale om hendes bøger. Han gennemskuer misforståelsen, men kan ikke modstå chancen for at give Amanda en smagsprøve på det, hun drømmer om. Bare for én nat. Da Amanda møder ham igen og opdager, at han er den forlægger, som har købt hendes manuskript, bliver hun rasende. Jack vil udgive det for enhver pris, men langsomt går det op for ham, at det ikke længere kun er forretningsmanden i ham, der vil have hende. Han har tabt sit hjerte til Amanda og må nu overbevise hende om, at hun ikke er nødt til at vælge mellem sin frihed og kærligheden. Min i nat er en underholdende kærlighedshistorie, der udspiller sig i 1800-tallets London, om to viljestærke mennesker, der forelsker sig.

Min i nat

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