Meredith Duran Knihy

Prepychové indické paláce, maharadžova pevnosť, vojenský tábor, šľachtické sídla vo viktoriánskom Londýne – to sú miesta, na ktorých Meredith Duranová rozohráva svoj silný príbeh o láske a vášni, o zrade a cti, o strate a zmierení. Píše sa rok 1857. Mladučká Emma Martinová prichádza do Dillí, aby sa vydala za svojho dlhoročného snúbenca Marcusa Lindleyho. Jej príchod poznamenala tragédia: ako jediná prežila stroskotanie lode, pri ktorom zahynuli aj jej rodičia. Slobodomyseľná, umelecky založená dievčina sa nevie zaradiť do pokryteckej, snobskej spoločnosti a sklame ju aj snúbenec, z ktorého sa čoskoro vykľuje podliak a sukničkár. Keď sa chystá Lindleyho opustiť, vypukne v Dillií krvavá vzbura proti Britom. Emminou jedinou nádejou na záchranu je Marcusov bratanec Julian Sinclair, záhadný a nebezpečne príťažlivý muž, ktorému v žilách koluje zmiešaná krv...

Strhujúca historická romanca z viktoriánskeho Anglicka. Po tom, čo sa vzdelaná mladá žena Lydia Boyceová sklamala v láske, žije iba pre svojho otca, slávneho egyptológa. Venuje sa najmä predaju starožitností, ktoré Henry Boyce posiela z nálezísk v Egypte. Keď sa medzi dovezenými predmetmi nájdu falzifikáty, Lydia sa rozhodne vypátrať falšovateľa a zachrániť tak otcovu povesť. O pomoc požiada známeho bonvivána vikomta Sanburna, ktorý však pod maskou fičúra skrýva bystrý mozog. A navyše prebudí v Lydii dovtedy nepoznanú vášeň...

Fascinujúca historická romanca nabitá emóciami a zmyselnými erotickými scénami. Bystrá a pôvabná Mina Mastersová má všetko – mladosť, krásu, šarm i množstvo ctiteľov. Jediné, čo jej chýba, je nezávislosť a sloboda. Keď sa v meste zjaví tajomný a nebezpečne krásny Phin Granville, rozhodne sa ho využiť, aby sa zbavila neodbytného nápadníka a odvrátila hrozbu vynúteného manželstva. Ibaže muž, z ktorého si plánovala urobiť záchrancu, je v skutočnosti britský špión a o žiadne city ani záväzky nestojí...

Keď Gwen Maudsleyovú, krásnu, milú a bohatú mladú dámu, už druhý raz nechá snúbenec stáť pred oltárom, v mysli sa jej zrodí odvážny plán. Rozhodne sa hodiť spoločenské konvencie za hlavu a robiť si, čo sa jej zachce. Gwen túži po tom, aby sa naučila žiť nespútane, a vie, kto by jej mohol byť najlepším učiteľom: priateľ jej nebohého brata Alex Ramsey, ktorého sprevádza povesť zhýralého svetobežníka, čiernej ovce rodiny a hrdinu nespočetných škandálov...

The fourth dazzling Rules for the Reckless novel. Sharp, clever dialogue; a love story laced with humour; a tale with depth and passion - hallmarks of a Meredith Duran historical romance.

Set in London, the story follows Adrian Ferrers, the ambitious Earl of Rivenham, as he navigates a dangerous conspiracy while on a mission from the king. His pursuit of restoring his family's honor leads him to uncover a traitor, but he becomes entangled with a courageous woman who ignites powerful desires within him. The plot intertwines themes of ambition, betrayal, and unexpected romance, showcasing the complexities of loyalty and temptation in a high-stakes environment.

The third glittering Rules for the Reckless novel. Sharp, clever dialogue; a love story laced with humour; a tale with depth and passion - hallmarks of a Meredith Duran historical romance.

In the vein of Sarah MacLean, a sexy and evocative Victorian romance between a vengeful duke and a fiery redhead from an author who is a veritable tour de force in the genre.A Lady With a SecretRunning for her life, exhausted and out of options, Olivia Holladay wants nothing more than the chance to make a home for herself. So when she realizes that the infamous Duke of Marwick might hold the key to her freedom, she boldly disguises herself as the newest and bravest in a long line of the duke’s notoriously temperamental housekeepers. Little does she know that the wickedly handsome Alastair de Grey has very different plans for her.A Man With a Passion—For VengeanceAs his new employee, Olivia is a fearless upstart. As a woman, the daring redhead is just what Alastair needs to rouse him from darkness to the siren call of revenge. He has suffered a betrayal so deep that he will use whatever means necessary to destroy his enemies—even his brazen and beautiful domestic. But his vengeful plan fails to account for his single weakness: an irresistible and growing passion for the enigmatic Olivia.

In gritty, working-class London, she does what she must to survive…When Nell Whitby breaks into an earl's house on a midnight quest for revenge, she finds her pistol pointed at the wrong man—one handsome as sin and naked as the day he was born. Pity he's a lunatic. He thinks her a missing heiress, but more to the point, he'll help her escape the slums and right a grave injustice. Not a bad bargain. All she has to do is marry him.A notorious ladies' man could take her from poverty to opulence…but at what price?A rake of the first order, Simon St. Maur spent his restless youth burning every bridge he crossed. When he inherits an earldom without a single penny attached to it, he sees a chance to start over—provided he can find an heiress to fund his efforts. But his wicked reputation means courtship will be difficult—until fate sends him the most notorious missing heiress in history. All he needs now is to make her into a lady and keep himself from making the only mistake that could ruin everything: falling in love…

A collection of captivating historical romances unfolds in this anthology, featuring contributions from bestselling authors Sabrina Jeffries, Karen Hawkins, Candace Camp, and Meredith Duran. Set during the holiday season, the stories promise to deliver warmth, passion, and festive cheer, showcasing the unique styles of each author while intertwining themes of love and celebration. Readers can expect an enchanting blend of romance and holiday spirit that highlights the charm of the season.