The Viscount's Veiled Lady
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- 13 hodin čítania
A lady hidden from society A viscount with his own secrets...







A lady hidden from society A viscount with his own secrets...
You are cordially invited to the wedding of The Earl of Denholm and Miss Essie Craven. Although, if Essie has her way, there will be no wedding. Miss Essie Craven has been engaged since birth to a man she has only met once. The haughty, black-haired man with the intense blue eyes: Aidan Ravell, Earl of Denholm. The most coveted man in all of the Ton. The day of their marriage is set. The only problem is, spirited Essie dreams of more than being a Countess.
Slečna Annabelle peče ve svém obchodě ty nejproslulejší a nejlepší sušenky v Bathu. Když do jejího obchodu jednoho dne vstoupí mladý námořní kapitán Samuel Delaney, Anna se nerozpakuje dát mu najevo své opovržení nad morálkou takzvaných džentlmenů. Annina matka přišla kvůli sňatku z lásky o postavení ve společnosti a její příběh Annu naučil, že šlechtě se nedá věřit. A přesto si ji Samuel při každém setkání více a více získává. Těžko totiž může ignorovat jeho urostlou a svalnatou postavu, smysl pro humor i čestnou povahu. A také nemůže ignorovat, jak se jí při každém setkání rozbuší srdce a zadrhává dech. Bude Annina láska dostatečně pevná? Bude stát milovanému muži po boku, i když zdědí hraběcí titul?
Violet Harperová se podle závěti svého panovačného otce musí buď provdat za vikomta Ambertona, nebo zůstane bez prostředků. Když její otec závěť sepisoval, netušil ovšem, že dědicem titulu Ambertonů se stane nezdárný syn Lance, protože jeho bratr zmizí na moři. Violet by raději zůstala chudá, ale samostatná, než aby se vdala za Lance, jehož už dlouho považuje za vyvrhela společnosti. Lance jí ale slíbí nezávislost za to, že bude disponovat jejím dědictvím…
In a high-stakes world of Formula One, a notorious driver, Giovanni Bauer, faces the threat of losing his spot on the team due to his reckless lifestyle. Enter Maisie Evans, a determined psychology student eager to enter the competitive sports scene. Their lives intertwine through a fake relationship that offers both a chance to achieve their dreams: she gains access to the glamorous world of racing, while he seeks to repair his tarnished image. As their chemistry intensifies, they must navigate the risks of their arrangement before it spirals out of control.
A snowy Victorian Christmas Two festive short stories! In The Christmas Runaway by Jenni Fletcher, wilful independent heiress Fiona MacKay, impulsively runs away to a remote Scottish tower, where she's trapped in the snow with equally headstrong, deliciously dishevelled Angus Drummond. In Their Snowbound Reunion by Elisabeth Hobbes, fifteen years ago Amy Munroe and Anthony Matthews were cruelly parted, and each blames the other. When Amy becomes Anthony's new housekeeper their passion is reawakened!
A strategic marriage... ...with his runaway bride!
Set to release in April 2024, this novel features a compelling narrative centered around a wedding that serves as a means to safeguard a woman's fortune. The story promises to intertwine themes of love, loyalty, and the complexities of wealth, as the protagonist navigates the challenges posed by her circumstances. Expect a blend of romance and intrigue as characters confront their desires and the implications of their choices.
From shopkeeper… To officer’s wife With a scandal in her past, shopkeeper Henrietta Gardiner has become wary of men, including her friend’s brother, dashing officer Sebastian Fortini. When Henrietta is called upon to take in her three young nephews, Sebastian is on hand to help her, even offering a convenient marriage as a solution! Henrietta starts to realize her new husband’s carefree exterior hides a more intriguing interior…but where will that leave their hasty marriage? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Regency Belles of Bath From shopkeepers…to Cinderella brides! Book 1: An Unconventional Countess Book 2: Unexpectedly Wed to the Officer
From shopkeeper… To duke’s wife When Beatrix, Duchess of Howden, writes to her estranged husband offering a divorce, she’s stunned when he arrives on her doorstep with a different proposition: a six-week marriage trial! Quinton Roxbury seems cold and inscrutable, but Beatrix gradually realizes his rough exterior hides a heavy burden. As their connection deepens, dare she trust him with her own scandalous past and risk the marriage she never knew she wanted? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Regency Belles of Bath Book 1: An Unconventional Countess Book 2: Unexpectedly Wed to the Officer Book 3: The Duke’s Runaway Bride