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Po románe Tri týždne do svadby vám ponúkame druhý diel skvostnej regentskej série z pera populárnej americkej spisovateľky Elly Quinnovej, v ktorom spoznáte ďalších členov rozvetvenej rodiny Worthingtonovcov a zaručene si ich obľúbite!Keď mala Dorothea Sternová debutovať v spoločnosti, jej matka si zlomila nohu a nemohla ju sprevádzať do Londýna. Našťastie manželka lorda Worthingtona Grace sa podujala, že sa o ňu postará, a tak Dotty prišla do mesta, kde ju s radosťou prijala jej najlepšia priateľka Charlotte, s ktorou sa odmalička tešili, že budú debutovať spolu. Hoci Dotty vyrastala na vidieku, je vnučka vojvodkyne Bristolovej a vychovali ju ako príslušníčku šľachty. A svojou krásou i duchaplnosťou očarí všetkých, no najmä Worthingtonovho bratanca Dominica, markíza Mertona.Po tom, čo Dominicovi zomrel otec a matka ochorela, vychovával ho prísny strýko a neustále mu zdôrazňoval, že si má plniť povinnosti a vyhýbať sa láske. No krásna Dotty má v sebe niečo, čomu mladý muž nevie odolať. Ak si ju chce získať, musí sa rozhodnúť: bude sa naďalej držať strýkových príkazov, alebo riskuje všetko kvôli žene, ktorá sa mu zdá dokonalá?

Obľúbená regentská séria o šľachtickom rode Worthingtonovcov z pera úspešnej americkej autorky Elly Quinnovej pokračuje ďalšou, treťou časťou s názvom Začalo sa to bozkom, v ktorej spoznáme sestru grófa Worthingtona lady Louisu Viversovú.Keď sa rozbehne spoločenská sezóna, všetky oči sa upierajú na krásnu, temperamentnú lady Louisu. O jej pozornosť sa uchádzajú mnohí džentlmeni, no ona sa nemieni uspokojiť s hocijakým ctiteľom. Chcela by muža, ktorý má rád dobrodružstvo a je vášnivý. Túži po spriaznenej duši a vie, že keď takého muža uvidí, hneď ho spozná.Mohol by tým mužom byť Gideon, vojvoda Rothwell? Keď sa prvý raz stretnú, obaja pocítia silnú príťažlivosť. A tak na svitaní spolu jazdia na koni a po večeroch tancujú na báloch. Napokon Gideon neodolá túžbe objať ju a Louisa si je istá, že ju požiada o ruku. Vojvoda je však presvedčený, že sa nemôže oženiť. Jeho otec prehajdákal rodinný majetok a on by svojej neveste nemal čo ponúknuť. Musí sa teda rozhodnúť, či dopustí, aby jeho hrdosť stála v ceste ich láske – alebo riskuje všetko a dovolí, aby rozhodla dáma...

Záverečný, šiesty diel bestsellerovej regentskej série Elly Quinnovej s názvom Musíte mi veriť je plný vášne, dobrodružstiev a vtipných zápletiek. Spoznáme v ňom mladšiu sestru Augustu Viversovú, ktorú namiesto manželstva láka šíry svet. Staršie sestry lady Augusty Viversovej si našli dobrých manželov, ktorých ľúbia, ale Augusta je presvedčená, že pre manželstvo by sa musela vzdať štúdia jazykov a geografie a nemohla by cestovať. Keď sa Augustina mama postaví proti jej rozhodnutiu študovať na jedinej univerzite v Európe, na ktorej môžu študovať ženy, je nútená zúčastniť sa na večierkoch a báloch usporadúvaných počas londýnskej spoločenskej sezóny. Večierky ju nebavia, až kým nestretne svetobežníka lorda Phineasa Cartera-Woodsa. No Európa čaká... Phineas študoval architektúru na celom svete, ale jeho najväčším objavom sa stala Augusta. Ako by mohol odolať dáme, ktorá má rada mapy, cudzie jazyky a ďaleké krajiny? Augusta však túži po štúdiu, nie po vydaji. Keď sa Phinn dozvie, že príbuzní ju pozvali na výlet do Európy, rozhodne sa tajne pripojiť k ich skupine. Chce Auguste ukázať, že aj v spoločnom zväzku možno nájsť vzrušujúce dobrodružstvo. No keď im cestu skrížia nebezpečné prekážky, Phinn dostane príležitosť dokázať Auguste svoju lásku... Z anglického originálu Believe in Me (Zebra Books, Kensington Publishing Corp., New York 2019) preložila Tamara Chovanová.

Po románe Začalo sa to bozkom pokračuje obľúbená regentská séria Elly Quinnovej štvrtou časťou s názvom Markíz a ja, očarujúcim príbehom plným lásky, vášne a dobrodružstva, v ktorom sa zoznámime s ďalšou členkou rozvetvenej rodiny Worthingtonovcov – bystrou a nebojácnou lady Charlotte Carpenterovou.Keď vojvoda Worthington dá zatvoriť nevestinec neslávne známej slečny Betsy, doplatí na to jeho švagriná lady Charlotte Carpenterová. Za bieleho dňa ju spred domu unesú dvaja muži a držia ju v odľahlom hostinci. Mladá žena nestratí hlavu a plánuje útek, keď jej z ničoho nič príde na pomoc neznámy príťažlivý džentlmen. Charlotte si až neskôr uvedomí, že ho už niekde videla - v divadle s dvoma kurtizánami! Nie je ochotná zotrvať v jeho spoločnosti a plánuje druhý útek. Ibaže na to, aby si napravila pošramotenú povesť, je už neskoro... Známy klebetník zazrel Charlotte v mužskej spoločnosti, a tak zakrátko všetci vedia, že strávila noc s Constantinom, markízom Kenilworthom. A všetci – okrem Charlotty - sa zhodujú, že jediným riešením je sobáš. Súhlasí s tým aj sám Constantine, jeho nadšená matka, ba aj jeho milenka Aimée! No Charlottini únoscovia s ňou ešte neskončili. Constantine preto musí urobiť všetko, čo je v jeho silách, aby ochránil odvážnu ženu, ktorú ľúbi, a aby si získal jej srdce...

Populárna regentská séria o šľachtickom rode Worthingtonov pokračuje piatou časťou s názvom Môj prvý gróf, v ktorej vám Ella Quinn prináša podmanivý príbeh ďalšej zo svojich nezabudnuteľných hrdiniek - lady Elizabeth Turleyovej. Tri dobré priateľky Elizabeth Turleyovej vrátane Charlotte Worthingtonovej sa nedávno vydali a aj ona je pripravená hľadať si manžela. Jej pozornosť upúta istý džentlmen, ktorý sa počas celej plesovej sezóny neúspešne uchádzal o Charlotte. Geoffrey, gróf Harrington, je vysoký, príťažlivý, očarujúci, a tak nečudo, že Elizabeth prijme jeho ponuku na sobáš. Krátko po svadbe však jej šťastie zakalí náhodne odhalené tajomstvo... Lord Harrington sa musí čo najskôr oženiť, inak príde o prestížny diplomatický post v Bruseli. Pekná Elizabeth z váženej rodiny dokonale vyhovuje jeho potrebám. Bolo by však možné, že svoju nevestu podcenil? Elizabeth je inteligentná a odvážna, ani okom nemihne, keď im na kontinente hrozí nebezpečenstvo. Zdá sa mu aj čoraz zvodnejšia, no ona je k nemu čoraz ľahostajnejšia a hrozí, že ju navždy stratí. A tak sa Geoffrey ocitne zoči-voči najťažšej úlohe: získať si priazeň a srdce vlastnej manželky... Prekladateľka: Tamara Chovanová

V prvom diele úspešnej regentskej série vám populárna americká spisovateľka Ella Quinn predstaví budúceho grófa a grófku Worthingtonovcov – zaľúbencov, ktorí majú oveľa viac spoločného, než sami tušia… Lady Grace Carpenterová sa už zmierila s tým, že sa nikdy nevydá, keďže po smrti rodičov sama vychováva sedem mladších súrodencov. Sľúbila matke, že nedovolí, aby si ich rozobrali príbuzní, a nevie si predstaviť, že by bol nejaký muž ochotný starať sa o cudzie deti. Jedného dňa sa v hostinci, kam sa Grace uchýlila pred búrkou, objaví Matt, gróf z Worthingtonu, do ktorého je už nejaký čas platonicky zaľúbená. Vôbec ju nespozná, a tak sa mladá žena spontánne rozhodne, že ak má ostať do smrti sama, aspoň nebude stará panna... Matt sa už vzdal nádeje, že nájde manželku, čo by mu vyhovovala nielen fyzicky, ale aj duševne. Po večere s krásnou neznámou, strávenom zaujímavým rozhovorom, po ktorom nasledovala vášnivá noc, úplne stratí hlavu. Keď Grace do rána bez stopy zmizne, zaumieni si, že ju vypátra a ožení sa s ňou. Netuší však, aké prekážky ho čakajú...

Ella Quinn's bachelors are quite sure of what they want in life and love until the right woman opens their eyes After a painful heartbreak, Rupert, the handsome young Earl of Stanstead, has decided that when it comes to love, avoidance is best. Until he meets a woman who makes him forget his plan and remember his longing for a wife and family. Yet he senses that she too has been hurt, though she attempts to hide her feelings. Intrigued, Rupert is willing to play along, if winning her is the prize. Crushed by her late husband's scorn, Vivian, Countess of Beresford, believes she is monstrously undesirable. Sadly childless, she has moved to London resigned to a solitary life. Still, when she encounters Rupert at a masquerade ball, her disguise as Cleopatra emboldens her. Convinced he doesn't recognize her, she begins an after-hours affair with him, always in costume while allowing him to innocently court the real her by day.

Polite society has its rules for marriage. But for Ella Quinn’s eligible bachelors, their brides will show them that rules are for the faint of heart . . . Phoebe Stanhope is not a typical Lady. As feisty as she is quick witted, no one can catch her, especially when she is driving her dashing phaeton with its perfectly matched horses. And unlike her peers, experience has guarded her against a growing list of would-be suitors. But when she encounters Marcus Finley, what she fears most burns deep within his blue-eyed gaze . . . For Lord Marcus, the spark of recognition is but a moment in the love he has held these many years. Now that he’s returned to England, all the happiness he desires rests on Lady Phoebe never finding out that he was the one who turned her heart so cold and distant. He must work fast to gain the advantage—to convince her what she wants is exactly what she denies—but in order to seduce her into his arms, he must be willing to give up more than he can control . . . “Lady Phoebe is a heroine Georgette Heyer would adore—plucky, pretty, and well worth the devotion of the dashing Lord Marcus. A marvelous find for Regency romance readers.” —Grace Burrowes, New York Times bestselling author

Ella Quinn's bachelors in The Marriage Game series are charming and cunning when it comes to the ways of love—until the right woman captures their unsuspecting hearts...Custom-made gowns...nights at the theater...and a host of eligible bachelors. Accustomed to living a quiet life in the Scottish Borderlands, Lady Serena Weir has never had any of these luxuries. But when Serena's brother demands she finally have a Season in London, she's thrust into a glamorous world she's only dreamed of...Robert, Viscount Beaumont, remembers all too well what it feels like to be in love. That is why he must keep his distance from Serena. He's only felt his pulse stir the way it does now when he made the mistake of loving the wrong woman once before. Yet the more he strives to resist his feelings, the nearer he is to falling under Serena's seductive spell...

Now available in print for the first time, USA Today bestselling author Ella Quinn's second installment in The Marriage Game series is a witty, romantic historical tale about a young lady who must choose between her head and her heart... Since she was a young girl, Anna Marsh has dreamed of Sebastian, Baron Rutherford asking for her hand in marriage. But that was in another life when her brother Harry was alive, before she vowed to secretly continue the work he valiantly died for. Now as Sebastian finally courts Anna, she must thwart his advances. Were he to discover her secret, he would never deem her a suitable wife... Sebastian has always known Anna would become his wife someday. He expects few obstacles, but when she dissuades him at every turn he soon realizes there is much more to this intriguing woman. Somehow he must prove to her that they are meant to be together. But first he must unravel the seductive mystery that is Miss Anna Marsh...

Now available in print for the first time! USA Today bestselling author Ella Quinn brings adventure and spicy banter to the fifth installment in The Marriage Game series, when a Viscount flees to the West Indies to escape the pressure of finding a wife only to find an enticing and unexpected woman whose commitment to right the wrongs of injustice is unshakable. Ella Quinn’s intriguing and irresistible bachelors are masters in the game of seduction. But nothing has the power to change a single man’s mind like a captivating woman . . . William, Viscount Wivenly, plans to remain the most eligible of bachelors. He refuses to surrender to the schemes of husband-hunting ladies and matchmaking mamas. Fleeing the pressure of the ton, he’s bent on finding refuge in the West Indies. What he finds instead is a fascinating stranger, a woman so unlike those of his society that he can’t resist such a beguiling distraction . . . Determined to let nothing complicate her mission to protect her family’s livelihood while covertly rescuing orphaned slave children, Miss Eugénie Villaret does her best to evade suitors. But when dashing William lures her down a path of forbidden adventure and delicious danger, she may be convinced that business can indeed be mixed with pleasure—and persuaded to add passion to her priorities . . .

The book features an excerpt from Ella Quinn's "Three Weeks to Wed," providing a glimpse into the romantic and engaging narrative. Readers can expect a compelling story filled with charming characters and the complexities of love and relationships. The selected pages delve into the dynamics of courtship, highlighting the challenges and emotions that arise within a short timeframe, promising an entertaining and heartfelt experience for fans of historical romance.

Now available in print for the first time! USA Today bestselling author Ella Quinn brings adventure and spicy banter to the fourth installment in The Marriage Game, as a roguish lord accompanies charming lady pursued by a scorned suitor upon a journey from Venice to London. Who knows what adventures await them on the road? Ella Quinn’s bachelors are clever, charismatic—and determined to remain single. Yet one by one, they find that fate—and certain irresistible women—cast doubt on even the best laid plans . . . Haunted by her past, Lady Caroline Martindale fled England for the solace of her godmother’s palazzo in Venice. But if Caro was hoping to escape the charms of marriage-minded men, she’s come to the wrong place. And she’ll resort to extreme measures to spurn the advances of a dangerously determined Venetian marquis . . . Though most of his friends have married off, Gervais, Earl of Huntley, remains bent on eluding the parson’s mousetrap. But his convictions begin to falter when he arrives in Venice and meets his match in the alluring Lady Caro. What began as a hastily concocted lie to save her from the marquis may become a chance for them both to relinquish their fear—and embrace what they can no longer deny . . .

Handsome, charming, and heir to a powerful Viscount, Christopher "Kit" Featherton is everything a woman could want--except interested in marriage. So when he hears that someone on his estate near the Scottish border is claiming to be his wife, Kit sets off to investigate. Since her parents' death, Lady Mary Tolliver has been hounded by her cousin, a fortune-hunting fool after her inheritance. Refusing to settle for anything less than love, Mary escapes to the isolated estate of rakish bachelor, Kit Featherton. Knowing he prefers Court to the country, she believes she will be safe. But when Kit unexpectedly returns, her pretend marriage begins to feel seductively real.

In a Season filled with surprises, the irrepressible Worthingtons welcome thrilling new love matches into their lively extended family . . . Intelligent. Kind. Must like children. Passable looks. A man of means. Must make us laugh . . . For Lady Alice Carpenter, these are some of the “musts” on the checklist for eligible bachelors compiled with her sisters as they husband-hunt among the ton. Yet when she encounters a striking nobleman on her morning ride in Hyde Park, Alice soon tallies another list of first impressions . . . Shallow. Flirtatious. Without seriousness of purpose. Impossible to avoid . . . Gifford, the Marquis of St. Albans, must wed in order to wrest his estate from his controlling father. How hard could it be to snag a suitable match? Waltzing with lovely Lady Alice at the Season’s whirl of balls and soirees however, defies Giff’s expectations: his dance moves are smooth but their small talk is excruciating—he offers up gossip sheet tidbits while she interrogates him on his charitable works—or lack thereof! Charming. Amusing. Irresistible . . . A disastrous idea? Alice is willing to entertain the possibility that there is more to the man than meets the eye—though what meets the eye is quite attractive. But when Giff’s true character is tested, she realizes it takes more than a list to reveal the heart of a worthy and honorable gentleman . . .

Nathanael, Viscount Fotherby, abducted the now Lady Merton to save his friend from marriage, and he's been trying to make amends ever since. He's trying to find a wife of his own, and one woman sparks his interest above all others. Miss Henrietta Stern, Lady Merton's younger sister, is intrigued by the stranger who comes to her aid until she learns his identity. Nate's stunt could have ruined her sister's reputation, and her family may never forgive him. With beauty, connections, and a sizeable dowry, Henrietta has plenty of admirers, yet no other suitor quickens her pulse quite like Nate does. Her heart insists that the gentleman has changed for the better, but has he?

In bestselling author Ella Quinn's intriguing new Regency trilogy, a dashing suitor must decide if love and marriage are mutually exclusive... Viscount Gavin Turley is convinced that love matches cause nothing but trouble. Still, after months of courting, he's fallen for Miss Georgie Featherton. He's passionate about her, in fact. But words of love are not an indulgence he will allow himself. When he presents Georgie with his marriage proposal, he will lead with his head--not his heart. His qualifications as a husband are excellent, after all. What could go wrong? No sooner does Gavin kneel on one knee than Georgie's heart goes aflutter with joy. Finally, the proposal she longed for had arrived. Yet Gavin seemed to be listing his credentials for a business partnership, not a romantic union. Without a declaration of love, Georgie can only reject his offer--unless the ladies of the ton, and Georgie's grandmamma, have anything to do with it. For sometimes it takes a wiser eye to see the love behind a guarded heart--and a clever scheme to bring it out of hiding...

For fans of Bridgerton and lovers of sexy, sparkling Regency romance, USA Today bestselling author Ella Quinn presents a delightful new trilogy set in the reader-favorite world of Regency England’s beloved extended family, The Worthingtons, returning in this first sparkling tale for fans of Sabrina Jeffries, Eloisa James, and Tessa Dare. As part of a large, rambunctious family, Lady Eleanor Carpenter has gained some knowledge of what makes a successful marriage. She’s even compiled a list of essential qualifications in a potential husband. John, the Marquis of Montagu, seems of good character (check), with money enough to support a family (check). But what of the many other requirements on her list? Montagu, meanwhile, believes the key to a comfortable life lies in marrying someone quiet and docile. Yet the one lady who captivates him could hardly be more different to what he envisioned. Lady Eleanor is as opinionated as she is lovely, determined to improve working conditions for coal miners, even at risk to her own safety. From evenings at Almack’s to carriage rides in Hyde Park, this Season will contain many pleasures—and a few surprises that compel both John and Eleanor to rethink their expectations. For one thing is certain: love will not be defined by any list . . .

Sogar die Worthington, die am wenigsten heiraten möchte, könnte ihren perfekten Partner finden ... Die romantische Regency-Reihe von Ella Quinn geht leidenschaftlich weiter! Eigentlich hat Lady Augusta Vivers davon geträumt, an Europas einziger Universität, die auch Frauen zulässt, ihr Studium der Sprachen und Geographie zu vertiefen. Doch anstatt nach Bologna zu reisen, verbringt sie nun ihrer Mutter zuliebe eine Saison in London. Sie macht sich auf langweilige Bälle und anspruchslose Unterhaltungen gefasst - bis sie dem faszinierenden Lord Phineas Carter-Wood begegnet. Phineas ist gebildet und hat überall auf der Welt Architektur studiert. Zu seiner Überraschung teilt die wunderschöne Augusta seine Begeisterung für Landkarten und ferne Länder. Doch Augusta will auf keinen Fall für einen Mann ihre Pläne aufgeben. Können die beiden erkennen, dass das größte Abenteuer die wahre Liebe ist? Alle Bände der The Worthingtons können unabhängig voneinander gelesen werden. Erste Leser: innenstimmen "Diesmal wird man nicht nur in die Regency Zeit, sondern auch auf Reisen entführt ... mein bisher liebster Teil der Reihe!" "Wunderschöner historischer Roman - zum wegträumen und verlieben." "Ella Quinns humorvollen wie fesselnden Schreibstil muss man einfach lieben." "Augusta und Phineas habe ich sofort ins Herz geschlossen, was für eine Lovestory!"