|
Showing 1 - 25 of
34 matches in All Departments
How far would an abandoned son go to get revenge? New York
Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath’s next novel in The
Chessmen: Masters of Seduction series where the price is always
high… American Leonora Garrison has come to England in
desperate search of investors to keep her family business afloat
but instead finds surprising pleasure when she visits an exclusive
ladies’ club and dares to kiss a stranger, who leaves her
yearning for more. With a libertine for a father, Viscount Wyeth,
more commonly known as Rook, vowed to live his life above reproach,
with nary a hint of disgrace. Until one night, he takes a
mysterious beauty into his arms, a lady who tempts him to cast his
sterling reputation aside in favor of more wicked pursuits. When
fate reunites the couple, they are torn between desire and duty.
Leonora may want the viscount, but she needs a stakeholder not a
lover. When caught in a compromising situation that places
everything they hold dear at risk, they must determine how best to
win. However, in this scandalous game, nothing except love takes
all.
Who is the villainous Lord K? New York Times bestselling
author Lorraine Heath’s next novel in The Chessmen: Masters of
Seduction series where revenge is best served hot… A
scandalous book by an anonymous author takes London by storm, and
everyone is convinced its villainous “Lord K†is the greatly
admired Earl of Knightly. Heartbroken that he left her at the
altar, Miss Regina Leyland impulsively sought revenge by revealing
the true Knightly to the world but never expected the uproar to
bring enemies to her door. To keep her identity hidden, she must
trust the one man with the power to destroy her. Furious to be the
object of notoriety and gossip, Knightly confronts the lady he
suspects of penning the tome only to discover she is no longer the
naĂ¯ve innocent he was forced to betray, but a woman of strength
and conviction, who will bow before no man. Knightly and Regina
pretend a reconciliation to salvage their reputations and throw
the ton off their scent. But false friendship soon
turns to powerful passion. When truths emerge, threatening all they
hold dear, they must face the consequences of their past if their
story is ever to deserve its happily ever after.Â
New York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath begins a
compelling new spin-off series, The Chessmen: Masters of
Seduction, centering around three heroes—Knight, Bishop,
and Rook—who play to win at any cost. Born into an aristocratic
family, yearning for a life beyond Society’s strictures,
Marguerite “Daisy†Townsend is an enterprising sleuth. Hired to
obtain proof of a wife’s infidelity, she secures a position in
the household of the woman’s lover, never expecting to be lured
into the seductive blackguard’s arms herself. Devilishly
handsome, David Blackwood, known widely as Bishop, quickly realizes
the enticing maid is interested in far more than dusting. She aims
to uncover his sins. Although tempted by the dangerous beauty, he
can’t risk her learning the truth: his affairs are chaste. As a
boy who witnessed his mother’s abusive relationship, Bishop now
helps desperate wives escape unhappy marriages. Yet when he is
accused of murdering the husband of a “paramour,†he is forced
to seek Daisy’s assistance in proving his innocence. As their
perilous search draws them into a web of deceits, they can no
longer deny their simmering desire. Once secrets are revealed, will
Daisy’s counterfeit scoundrel give up the scandalous games he
plays and surrender his heart into her keeping?Â
Amazon April 2021 Best of the Month Pick Lorraine Heath begins an
exciting new series with a breathtaking romance about a young woman
who must marry a titled gentleman to obtain her inheritance and the
usuitable man she begins to fall madly in love with She is
desperate to wed a duke... Lady Kathryn Lambert must marry a titled
gentleman to claim her inheritance and has finally gained the
attention of a duke. Yet she is unable to forget the scandalous
second son who aided in her achievement-or his betrayal. He wants
what he can never possess... Lord Griffith Stanwick is tormented by
the bitter truth that as a "spare," he will never be able to give
Kathryn what she yearns to possess. But when his father is found
guilty of treason, Griff detours into the dark and dangerous
corners of London, haunted by memories of the woman lost to him
forever. Love not to be denied... As the duke's courtship
intensifies, Kathryn discovers Griff has become a man to be
reckoned with. When old passions flare and new desires ignite, she
must decide if sacrificing her legacy is worth a lifetime shared
with the scoundrel of her heart.
In the thrilling third book in New York Times bestselling author
Lorraine Heath's Once Upon a Dukedom series, the dashing son of a
disgraced duke teams up with a sultry beauty to thwart an
assassination plot against Queen Victoria. When his father, the
Duke of Wolfford, is hanged for an assassination attempt on Queen
Victoria, Marcus Stanwick is stripped of everything. Vowing to
return honor to his family, he seeks to expose the others involved
in the treasonous plot and bring them to justice. His search forces
him to turn to a woman he despises for her unforgiveable betrayal-a
woman known as the heartless harlot. Harboring secrets, Esme
Lancaster has her own reasons for wanting to discover who's behind
the conspiracy that's still afoot. She doesn't trust Marcus but
can't deny the handsome devil makes her wonder if she does indeed
possess a heart, one he could very easily steal. As their hunt for
the truth leads them into danger, Marcus finds Esme isn't cold and
calculating as he'd assumed but fire and brimstone, with courage
and determination to match his own. Soon, they're unable to deny
their growing desire for each other. But giving into temptation
comes at a cost, and they must decide if love is worth the risk of
losing their one chance for redemption.
Lorraine Heath ends her bestselling Sins for All Seasons series
with the hero readers have been waiting for! She wants lessons in
seduction Althea Stanwick was a perfect lady destined to marry a
wealthy lord, until betrayal left her family penniless. Though
she's lost friends, fortune, and respectability, Althea has gained
a scandalous plan. If she can learn to seduce, she can obtain power
over men and return to Society on her terms. She even has the
perfect teacher in mind, a man whose sense of honor and dark good
looks belie his nickname: Beast. But desire like this can't be
taught Benedict Trewlove may not know his parentage but he knows
where he belongs-on the dark side of London, offering protection
wherever it's needed. Yet no woman has ever made such an outrageous
request as this mysterious beauty. Althea is out of place amongst
vice and sin, even if she offers a wicked temptation he can't
resist. But as the truth of his origin emerges at last, it will
take a fierce, wild love to overcome their pasts.
One of Amazon's Best Romances for October 2021 New York Times
bestselling author Lorraine Heath continues her Once Upon a Dukedom
series with this lush love story of a duke who discovers what he
desires in a wife may not be what he needs... Hugh Brinsley-Norton,
the Duke of Kingsland, is in need of a duchess. However, restoring
the dukedom-left in ruins by his father-to its former glory demands
all his time, with little room for sentiment. He places an advert
encouraging the single ladies of the ton to write why they should
be the one chosen, and leaves it to his efficient secretary to
select his future wife. If there exists a more unpleasant task in
the world than deciding who is to marry the man you love, Penelope
Pettypeace certainly can't imagine what it might be. Still, she is
determined to find the perfect bride for her clueless, yet
ruthlessly charming employer. But when an anonymous note threatens
to reveal truths best hidden, Kingsland has no choice but to
confront the danger with Penelope at his side. Beguiled by the
strong-willed, courageous beauty, he realizes he's willing to risk
everything, including his heart, to keep her safe within his arms.
Could it be the duchess he's hunting for has been in front of him
all along?
USA Today Bestseller New York Times bestselling author Lorraine
Heath pens another richly satisfying romance in her Sins for all
Seasons series. She's looking for a nobleman to wed... Though born
out of wedlock, Fancy Trewlove is determined to fulfill her
mother's wish that she marry into nobility. Fancy's keen intellect
and finishing school manners make her the perfect wife for any
gentleman-if he's willing to overlook her scandalous lineage. But
Fancy's plans are thrown into chaos when an intriguing commoner
begins visiting her bookshop-and she finds herself unable to stop
thinking about him. He's looking to escape his title... Widowed
just a year ago, the reclusive Matthew Sommersby, Earl of Rosemont,
has been besieged by women hoping to become his next wife.
Desperate for anonymity, he sheds Society life to search for the
peace that eludes him. Fancy's shop is his one refuge, until the
night their passion erupts into a kiss that nearly leads to her
ruin-and leaves both longing for much more. Together, they discover
an unlikely love... As Fancy finds herself torn between her
family's expectations and her growing feelings for Matthew, secrets
are exposed-secrets that force Fancy to question if she can trust
her heart's desire...
Inspired by true events, a breathtaking WWII historical novel about
the brave American women who trained the British Royal Air Force,
by New York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath. 1941. A
talented flier, Jessie Lovelace yearns for a career in aviation.
When the civilian flight school in her small Texas town begins to
clandestinely train British pilots for the RAF, she fights to
become an instructor. But the task isn't without its perils of
near-misses and death. Faced with the weight of her
responsibilities, she finds solace with a British officer who knows
firsthand the heavy price paid in war . . . until he returns to the
battles he never truly left behind. Rhonda Monroe might not be
skilled in the air but can give a trainee a wild ride in a flight
simulator. Fearing little, she dares to jeopardize everything for a
forbidden relationship with a charismatic airman... Innocent and
fun-loving Kitty Lovelace, Jessie's younger sister, adores dancing
with these charming newcomers, realizing too late the risks they
pose to her heart. As the war intensifies and America becomes
involved, the Girls of Flight City do their part to bring a
victorious end to the conflict, pouring all their energy into
preparing the young cadets to take to the skies and defeat the
dangers that await. And lives from both sides of the Atlantic will
be forever changed by love and loss...
They are England's most eligible bachelors, with the most
scandalous reputations. But for the right woman, even an
unrepentant rogue may mend his ways . . .
Born to the street but raised within the aristocracy, Drake
Darling can't escape his sordid beginnings. Not when Lady Ophelia
Lyttleton snubs him at every turn, a constant reminder he's not
truly one of them. But after rescuing her from a mysterious
drowning, he realizes she doesn't remember who she is. With plans
to bring her to heel, he insists she's his housekeeper--never
expecting to fall for the charming beauty.
While Ophelia might not recall her life before Drake, she has
little doubt she belongs with him. The desire she feels for her
dark, brooding employer can't be denied, regardless of
consequences. So when Ophelia's memory returns, she is devastated
by the depth of his betrayal. Now Drake must risk everything to
prove she can trust this rogue with her heart once more.
And so, the marriage games begin. The Duke of Hawkhurst is proud -
and really rather, well, poor! He has an enormous estate, and a
longstanding pedigree, but his ancestors have gambled, frittered,
and otherwise simply lost the Hawkhurst fortune. Luckily, there are
American heiresses galore coming to snare titled gentlemen, and put
their money to good use keeping the castles sturdy and the estates
afloat. Lady Louisa St John - the daughter of an earl and the
sister of an earl - is forced to become essentially a finishing
governess to Jenny Rose. Hawkhurst has decided that the American,
Jenny, should be his bride, but it's Louisa who loves him...and
Louisa whom he eventually realises he loves with a passion he's
never felt before...
Frannie Darling, a product of the London streets, works as a
bookkeeper in an infamous gentleman's club managed by Jack Dodger.
One night as she is leaving through the back of the establishment,
she is accosted. She removes a hidden knife and makes a stabbing
motion...Unfortunately, the Duke of Greystone was in the area and
thought to come to her rescue. He pulls the man away just as
Frannie lunges with the blade and he is the one who is wounded. Out
of guilt she nurses him back to health. Greystone knows he can
never take her to wife, she'd never fit in with his crowd, but she
would make a most enticing mistress. And so he sets out to seduce
her. But he'll discover that it isn't enough to have her in his
life on occasion. He'll want her forever. But Frannie has never
wanted to be part of the aristocracy. As secrets from her past and
from his present are revealed, they'll both have to risk everything
in order to claim the greatest prize of all: love.
At birth, Mick Trewlove, the illegitimate son of a duke, was handed
over to a commoner. Despite his lowly upbringing, Mick has become a
successful businessman, but all his wealth hasn't satisfied his
need for revenge against the man who still won't acknowledge him.
What else can Mick do but destroy the duke's legitimate son-and woo
the heir's betrothed into his own unloving arms ...Orphaned and
sheltered, Lady Aslyn Hastings longs for a bit of adventure. With
her intended often preoccupied, Aslyn finds herself drawn to a
darkly handsome entrepreneur who seems to understand her so well.
Surely a lady of her station should avoid Mick Trewlove. If only he
weren't so irresistible ...As secrets are about to be exposed, Mick
must decide if his plan for vengeance is worth risking what his
heart truly desires.
In the first in a dazzling new series, New York Times bestselling
author Lorraine Heath introduces the Hellions of Havisham-three
charismatic rogues destined to lose their hearts ...After six
unsuccessful Seasons, Miss Minerva Dodger chooses spinsterhood over
fortune-hungry suitors. But thanks to the Nightingale Club, she can
at least enjoy one night of pleasure. At that notorious
establishment, ladies don masks before choosing a lover. The
sinfully handsome Duke of Ashebury is more than willing to satisfy
the secretive lady's desires-and draws Minerva into an exquisite,
increasingly intimate affair. A man of remarkable talents, Ashe
soon deduces that his bedmate is the unconventional Miss Dodger.
Intrigued by her wit and daring, he sets out to woo her in earnest.
Yet Minerva refuses to trust him. How to court a woman he has
already thoroughly seduced? And how to prove that the passion
unleashed in darkness is only the beginning of a lifetime's
pleasure ...?
Love begets madness. Viscount Locksley watched it happen to his
father after his cherished wife's death. But when his sire arranges
to marry flame-haired fortune hunter Portia Gadstone, Locke is
compelled to take drastic measures to stop the stunning beauty from
taking advantage of the marquess. A marriage of mutual pleasure
could be convenient, indeed ...as long as inconvenient feelings
don't interfere. Desperation forced Portia to agree to marry a
madman. The arrangement will offer the protection she needs. Or so
she believes until the marquess's distractingly handsome son
peruses the fine print ...and takes his father's place! Now the
sedate-and, more importantly, secure-union Portia planned has been
tossed in favor of one simmering with wicked temptation and
potential heartbreak. Because as she begins to fall for her
devilishly seductive husband, her dark secrets surface and threaten
to ruin them both-unless Locke is willing to risk all and open his
heart to love.
One summer night, Edward Alcott gives in to temptation and kisses
Lady Julia Kenney in a dark garden. However, the passion she stirs
within him is best left in the shadows as she weds his twin, the
Earl of Greyling. But when tragedy strikes, to honor the vow he
makes to his dying brother, Edward must pretend to be Greyling
until the countess delivers her babe. After her husband returns
from a two-month sojourn, Julia finds him changed. Bolder, more
daring, and more wicked-even if he does limit their encounters to
kisses. With each passing day, she falls more deeply in love. For
Edward the embers of desire sparked on that long-ago night are
quickly rekindled. He yearns to be her husband in truth. But if she
discovers his ruse, she will despise him-and English law prevents
him from marrying his brother's widow. Yet he must dare to risk
everything and reveal his secrets if he is to truly take all.
For a duchess with practical desires, falling in love is an
inconceivable part of her plan... As owner of the Elysium Club
which caters to women's fantasies, Aiden Trewlove is accustomed to
introducing adventurous ladies to sin and vice. But he is
uncharacteristically intrigued by the mysterious beauty who visits
his club one night, yearning to indulge in the forbidden-with him.
Drawn to her indomitable spirit, he breaks his rule of never
becoming personally involved with his clientele and is determined
to fully awaken her desires. A recent widow, Selena Sheffield,
Duchess of Lushing, has never known passion, not until Aiden's
slow, sensual seduction leads her on a journey of discovery and
incredible pleasure. But her reasons for visiting the notorious
club are not all that they seem. As Selena's motives become
complicated by love, she finds herself with a most unexpected
choice: forge ahead with a secret plan that could secure her
future-or follow her heart which could prove ruinous.
Sparks fly in the finale of the Scandalous Gentlemen of St. James
Place series, as the last wicked rogue meets his match. When
Rosalind Sharpe gains the attention of the deliciously wicked Duke
of Avendale, she's torn between her distracting attraction to the
notorious rogue and the knowledge that he-rich as Croesus-is the
perfect target for a deception that will put her swindling days
behind her. However, Avendale is no fool. After he discovers the
tantalizing lady packing up to leave London with his coins in tow,
he confronts her with a scandalous proposition: she can have all
the money she requires...for a week in his bed. Desperate for the
funds, Rose agrees, but on one condition: he must never question
her motives. Avendale quickly sees beneath her mask and discovers
she is more than passion and pleasure-she is everything he has ever
desired. But claiming her requires he unveil her secrets and lose
her forever. Unless he can put his own dark past aside and risk
everything for a chance at love.
They call him the Devil Earl-a scoundrel and accused murderer who
grew up on the violent London streets. A proper young lady risks
more than her reputation when consorting with the roguishly
handsome Lucian Langdon, but Lady Catherine Mabry believes she has
no choice. To protect those she loves, she would do anything-even
strike a bargain with the devil himself. Lucian desires
respectability and a wife above all else, but the woman of his
choosing lacks the social graces to be accepted by the aristocracy.
Catherine can help Lucian gain everything he wants. But what she
asks for in exchange will put their very lives in jeopardy. When
danger closes in, Catherine discovers a man of immense passion and
he discovers a woman of immeasurable courage. As secrets from his
dark past are revealed, Lucian begins to question everything he
knows to be true, including the yearnings of his own heart.
USA Today Bestseller! The bastard son of a nobleman, Finn Trewlove
was a shameful secret raised by a stranger. As Finn came of age, he
had secrets, too-the clandestine nights spent with an earl's
daughter. But her promise of forever ended in betrayal. Driven by a
past that haunts her, Lady Lavinia Kent seeks redemption in
London's underworld, engaged in a daring cause inspired by the
young man to whom she gave her innocence, and who then proved
himself a scoundrel by abandoning her. When their paths cross
again, they can't deny the yearning and desire that still burns. As
they discover the truth behind the deceptions that tore them apart,
Finn and Lavinia must fight to reclaim what they've lost, no matter
how dangerous-because love is worth the risk . . .
A man on a mission . . . After five grueling years in a Texas
prison, Austin Leigh is finally a free man. He can't wait to go
home and be reunited with his sweetheart. But when he discovers she
didn't wait for him and is now married, he becomes more determined
to clear his name of the crime he never committed. Meets the one
woman who could offer him salvation-and love . . . En route to the
state capital, he meets a young woman, Loree Grant, and her dog.
When he learns that they have survived a mysterious tragedy, he is
moved-and curious. And as he spends more time with the lovely,
intriguing woman, he sees glimpses of a future he had thought was
no longer possible as they both find a new lease on life-and a love
that can overcome any obstacle . . .
|
You may like...
Tenet
John David Washington, Robert Pattinson
Blu-ray disc
(1)
R54
Discovery Miles 540
|