Nicole Jordan crafts delightful tales that simmer with passion and sensuality. With over two dozen historical romances to her credit and millions of books in print, she now chronicles the sparks that fly when Regency lovers play the matrimonial mating game. Her novels regularly appear on numerous bestseller lists, including The New York Times.
Set against a backdrop of intense emotions, this story weaves a captivating narrative filled with passion and desire. The characters navigate the complexities of love, exploring the depths of their relationships while facing challenges that test their bonds. Nicole Jordan's signature style brings to life a thrilling romance that promises to engage readers with its blend of excitement and heartfelt moments.
As the most notorious rakehell in Regency London, Lord Damien Sinclair sought only his own pleasure, until his beloved younger sister, Olivia, was injured and her reputation ruined during a forbidden tryst. Now Damien will do anything to destroy the young nobleman guilty of hurting Olivia. . . . And Vanessa Wyndham will protect her foolish brother at all costs, even if it means entering into an illicit bargain with the dangerously handsome "Lord Sin." When Vanessa offers to act as a companion to Lord Sin's invalid sister, Damien agrees with one scandalous condition--he'll forgive her brother's debt if she agrees to become his mistress. And so the seduction begins. But once the affair has ended, will they escape with their hearts intact?
In the thrilling conclusion to The Courtship Wars, romance and intrigue intertwine as characters navigate the complexities of love and societal expectations. The story captures the essence of passion, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of relationships set against a backdrop of historical charm. Readers can expect a satisfying resolution that ties together the themes of desire and courtship, leaving them enchanted by the characters' journeys.
The incomparable Nicole Jordan weaves a seductive tale of passion and betrayal, intrigue and destiny, in her most devastatingly delicious love story yet. . . . He is England’s most notorious rake. Known as Dare to his friends, the wicked, outrageously charming Marquess of Wolverton is a consummate pleasure-seeker. But the seductive lifestyle is just his way of burying painful memories of the dazzling actress who once shattered his heart. When treachery threatens the Crown, Dare resolves to use his former beloved to help unmask a deadly traitor. Forced to betray the only man she ever loved, Julienne wants simply to forget the tender passion they had known as young lovers. But when Dare publicly vows to have her again as his mistress, she responds to his challenge with a vow of her own: to bring the Prince of Pleasure to his arrogant knees. As romantic adversaries, they play a provocative game of seduction. As patriotic allies, they embark on a perilous mission rife with danger and desire. And as their unforgettable passion rekindles, together they discover what Dare has long denied—that true love is the greatest pleasure of all.
Fleeing the distasteful prospect of an arranged marriage, aristocratic Blaise St. James disguises herself in drab servants' clothes, but her encounter with the dark, alluring Viscount Lynden makes her reassess her situation. Original.
To escape marriage to a despised man twice her age, Lady Aurora Demming makes a scandalous arrangement with Nicholas Sabine, a dangerously handsome American facing execution for murder and piracy. She agrees to become his wife for one day . . . and one glorious, intoxicating night. Widowed, Aurora returns to London society with Nicholas's orphaned sister at her side to face a lifetime without love--until her "dead" husband returns, insisting that she honor their vows and haunting her dreams with promises of forbidden desire. . . .
For her, marriage is best avoided entirely, despite what her parents - and
society - think.So when the charismatic Marquess of Claybourne - a notorious
rake - begins to show interest, she goes into hiding in a scandalous boarding
house.
But knowing that gentlemen lavish passion on their mistresses but seldom their
wives, she has resolved to learn all she can from a master before she can
catch her intended husband.But while the Duke is happy to tutor her in the art
of love, will he also let her go...?
Once again Nicole Jordan thrills and enchants with this fabulously seductive Regency romance, the next installment in the Paradise series.She is the woman of his dreams . . .and he will pay any price to possess her.From the moment he met the lovely Lady Eve, soldier of fortune Alex Ryder set his sights on winning the spirited beauty. But fate intervened, making Eve another man’s wife then a widow. Now, despite Eve’s ardent vow never to marry again, Ryder aims to use every seductive weapon in his arsenal to woo her.A renowned matchmaker for the ton, Eve defies Ryder’s wicked allure but cannot resist his challenge to find him a suitable bride–never dreaming that she is the only woman he will ever desire for his bride, or that his breathtaking sensuality will awaken her to soul-searing passion.But as their delicious mating dance begins, an assailant threatens Eve’s life. Now Ryder must protect Eve while striving to convince his beloved that he alone is her perfect match in the tantalizing game of love.
In her dazzling new novel, Nicole Jordan tempts readers with a tale of breathless splendor and soul-searing passion.Lovers in paradise . . .He is a brilliant military commander . . . and every woman’s temptation. When Max Leighton unexpectedly comes to her golden Mediterranean island, Caro Evers longs to heal his emotional battle scars. But during one glorious night in his arms, she discovers a sensual master whose mere touch drives her to wild abandon.She is the bewitching angel he can’t forget. Jaded by the glittering ballrooms of Regency London, Max returns to Cyrene to find the temptress who haunts his dreams . . . only to learn that Caro leads a dangerous double life. She’s a warrior as well as a healer—a member of a secret society of protectors, sworn to fight evil and tyranny across Europe.Afraid to lose her heart to Max again, Caro vows to conquer her fierce tenderness for him and thwart his campaign to win her. Then a perilous mission of adventure takes them far from Cyrene’s sun-splashed shores, entwining their destinies and challenging their deepest desires.
BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Nicole Jordan's Princess Charming. Seduction takes a delightful, daring twist as Nicole Jordan’s irresistibly sensual Courtship Wars series continues. Dangerously sexy nobleman and former spymaster Rayne Kenyon, Earl of Haviland, has no interest in love. He merely desires an heir to carry on his title and therefore must have a wife. Rayne makes a surprising choice of brides by settling on the plain spinster daughter of a fellow spy who once saved his life. But the spirited and witty Madeline Ellis proves much more than Rayne bargained for. Dazed by Rayne’s smoldering kisses, Madeline knows that she’s at last found love—with a man determined to avoid it. Once wedded, she decides to take fate into her own hands. Maybe, just maybe, she can kindle the fires in Rayne’s heart by turning her plain, ordinary self into a dazzling temptress. With a little help from the Loring sisters, the earl’s artless new wife becomes a beautiful, bold seductress in their marriage bed. But who could imagine that a simple marriage of convenience can suddenly be flooded with danger, desire, and unexpected love? "One of my all time favorite writers, Nicole Jordan delivers romance like no one else. Captivating, enticing, and irresistible, her books are always on my must buy list."—New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon
When the battle-scarred Earl of Hawkhurst, whom she has loved since girlhood, returns to England from his self-imposed exile to make a marriage of convenience, Lady Skye Wilde sets out to prove to him that she is the only woman for him
"As the wickedly seductive Wilde cousins seek true love by taking a page from history's legendary love stories, Lord Jack Wilde plays a determined Romeo courting an enchanting Juliet. The last thing Sophie Fortin expects at a masquerade ball is a dazzling kiss from a pirate. Her desire quickly falters when she learns that her masked gentleman is devilishly scandalous Lord Jack, a member of the captivating Wilde clan--and a man she's forbidden to acknowledge. But when Jack begins a breathtaking seduction, Sophie can barely resist. Jack never imagined that the daughter of his family's mortal enemy would awaken such fierce passion within him--until one unforgettable kiss changes his mind forever. Soon, Jack is hell-bent on winning Sophie's hand, going so far as to abduct her to save her from marrying a rival nobleman. Determined to woo Sophie and her unyielding parents, Jack is faced with the one decision he'd sworn never to make. The secret heir to a prince, Jack has spurned his royal heritage for years ... but for Sophie he'll risk all to turn a legacy of heartbreak into love ever after."--Publisher's statement on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Lover-Be-Mine-Legendary-Lovers/dp/0345525299/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1368553792&sr=1-1&keywords=lover+be+mine+nicole+jordan#_
Despite his notorious reputation, Quinn Wilde, Earl of Traherne, has mostly honorable intentions. So when beautiful Venetia Stratham boldly enters a gentlemen's club, demanding that Quinn stop courting her sister, he does what any bachelor would do: He kisses her. With her sharp wit, intoxicating passion, and surprising vulnerability, Venetia is irresistible--except for all this nonsense about threatening to shoot Quinn. But when clandestine enemies make an actual attempt on the earl's life, Venetia is implicated. To save her good name, Quinn does what any true gentleman must do: He proposes. Thus Venetia finds herself wed to arrogant, wickedly sensual Quinn, whose devilish ways are as legendary as his rumored skills as a lover. Yet vexingly, her body rebels against her vow to remain immune to his many charms. If only she could reform the infuriating nobleman--without diminishing his undeniable allure. As Venetia discovers that a true rake is hard to tame, Quinn faces an even greater challenge: winning his wife's fragile trust ... while defending both their lives
In Nicole Jordan’s dazzling new Regency series, the scandalous Wilde cousins seek true love by imitating history’s legendary lovers . . . beginning with Ashton Wilde, Marquis of Beaufort, who takes on the daunting role of Prince Charming to an unlikely Cinderella. Thanks to the mischievous meddling of his matchmaking sister, Ashton Wilde meets a damsel in distress during the midnight magic of a lavish ball. But Maura Collyer isn’t looking for a prince—or an intimate pairing with any member of the scandalous noble Wilde family. Intrigued by Maura’s beauty and daring, Ash is determined to aid in the rescue of her beloved stallion, gambled away by her wicked stepmother to an evil viscount. As their adventure becomes rife with peril and passion, Ash suspects he’s found his heart’s desire. Even though her dearest friend may be her self-proclaimed fairy godmother, Maura is mortified at being pushed into a romance with a notorious rake such as Ash. Dashing and charming, he comes to Maura’s rescue just in time to help her steal back her precious horse. As they flee across the countryside, she can’t resist his sweet seduction. But is her prince playing a role in a fairy tale to test an improbable theory, or is the love awakening in her heart proof of her own happily ever after?
Tasked with turning American privateer Brandon Deverill into a proper English lord and finding him a suitable bride, matchmaker Lady Katherine Wilde agrees to his demands only if he protects her from pirates during her search for buried treasure.
Exploring the virtues outlined in Galatians 5:22, this work delves into the nine attributes of the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Each trait is examined for its significance in personal growth and spiritual development, encouraging readers to cultivate these qualities in their lives. Through reflection and practical guidance, the book aims to inspire a deeper understanding of how these virtues can transform relationships and enhance one's faith journey.
Atemlos verfolgt die junge Malerin Diana Sheridan die Bewegungen des schwimmenden Mannes in dem glasklaren Wasser. Dieser kraftvolle Körper ist eine Augenweide! Erst als Christopher, Viscount Thorne, den Fluten entsteigt und sie schamhaft den Blick abwenden muss, fällt ihr wieder ein, warum sie auf die Mittelmeerinsel Kyrene gekommen ist: Dringend muss sie mit Christopher über sein Mündel Amy sprechen. Doch zunächst überreicht sie ihm einen geheimnisvollen Brief, der in London vergeblich auf ihn gewartet hat. Und kaum hat Christopher das Siegel gebrochen, macht er Diana einen gewagten Vorschlag: Sie soll ihn zurück nach England begleiten - in der verführerischen Rolle seiner Verlobten...
Voller Sinnlichkeit und Leidenschaft Das angenehme Leben des attraktiven Junggesellen Marcus Pierce, Earl von Danvers, nimmt ein abruptes Ende, als er zum Vormund für drei hübsche, junge und ledige Damen bestimmt wird. Um sich der Verantwortung möglichst bald zu entziehen, sucht er nach geeigneten Heiratskandidaten für seine Schützlinge. Doch er hat weder mit der Widerspenstigkeit der selbstbewussten Arabella, noch mit deren heißen Küssen gerechnet.
Eleanor Pierce kann die Demütigung durch ihren ehemaligen Verlobten Damon Staffor nicht vergessen. Zwei Jahre nach ihrem Betrug treffen sie sich in London wieder, und trotz ihrer Gefühle für ihn beginnt ein gefährliches Spiel der Leidenschaft.
Heather Ashford sieht sich gezwungen, den Antrag des verbitterten Ranchers Sloan McCord anzunehmen, obwohl sie sich wahre Liebe wünscht und ihre romantischen Träume aufgeben muss.
С первого взгляда юная Антония Мейтленд поняла, что мужественный Трей Деверилл предназначен ей самой судьбой. Но о браке с Треем девушка не смела даже мечтать,- ее отец, богатый кораблестроитель, намерен отдать дочь в жены знатному дворянину, а не безродному авантюристу и ни за что не изменит своего решения. Однако незадолго до свадьбы Антонии происходит непредвиденное, и теперь Деверилл - единственный, кто способен спасти возлюбленную от угрожающей ей смерти...
Pět dlouhých a neklidných let se Ariana z Claredonu připravovala na sňatek s Ranulfem de Vernay, nejoddanějším rytířem krále Jindřicha. Velkolepé plány však zhatila krutá hříčka osudu: Arianin otec je označen za zrádce a jeho panství král přidělí darem právě Ranulfovi. Legendární rytíř tak přijíždí na Claredon, ovšem nikoli jako ženich..., ale jako dobyvatel.
Ranulf si vydobyl slávu a uznání na válečném poli, ale na poli milostném jej potkala zrada. Na vlastní kůži poznal, jakých věrolomností jsou urozené dámy schopné, a proto je rozhodnut nevěřit ani té, s níž byl po pět let zasnouben. Na obranu před novým zklamáním obložil své srdce neproniknutelným brněním, ale Ariana se rozhodla zaútočit na jeho duši...
Ranulf má sice královské požehnání k tomu, aby se zmocnil Arianina panství i těla, ale nakonec to bude on, kdo podlehne vášni – a uzdravující síle lásky, která dokáže obměkčit jeho zatvrzelé srdce.
Inghilterra, 1816 - Grazie alla benevola invadenza della sorella, decisa a porre fine ai suoi giorni da scapolo, Ashton Wilde, Marchese di Beaufort, incontra una damigella in difficoltà durante un ballo sontuoso. Tuttavia, Maura Collyer non sta cercando un principe azzurro, bensì un Imperatore. Questo è infatti il nome del purosangue prediletto, ceduto con l'inganno dalla matrigna a un malvagio gentiluomo. Intrigato dalla bellezza e dall'intraprendenza di Maura, Ash acconsente ad aiutarla, nonostante la decisione di rubare il prezioso stallone li porti a una rocambolesca fuga tra le campagne inglesi. Ma una simile intimità non può che sfociare in una dolce seduzione e, quando il marchese le propone il fidanzamento, Maura non sa più se sta vivendo una favola a lieto fine o solo una magnifica illusione destinata ben presto a svanire.
Brie Carringdonová to věděla od prvního okamžiku, kdy ho spatřila ve dveřích svého pokoje: Dominic Serrault patří k mužům, kteří jsou zvyklí získat vše, co chtějí. Když se kochal pohledem na její zlehka zahalené křivky, měl oči jako led, a když ji pohladil, jeho dlaň žhnula jako oheň. Brie se zmohla jen na rozkošnický vzdech, a pak nezvaného návštěvníka rozechvěle odstrčila. Ano, zajisté mu poskytne úkryt před zuřící bouří, ale její pohostinnost rozhodně nezahrnuje i teplo vyhřáté postele!
Dominic si potěšeně prohlížel neznámou krásku a tvář mu zářila příjemným očekáváním. Žádná slušná žena by přece netrávila noc v opuštěné lovecké chatě. Nepochybně je to něčí milenka, ale ten, na něhož čeká, uvízl v bouři. Dominic se ale ochotně postará, aby nemusela onu temnou a děsivou noc strávit samotná. Během chvilky si dokázal představit její kadeře rozprostřené na polštáři, její roztoužené tělo a její ruce, které jej svírají v sametovém objetí...
Proslulý milovník a královský špion Lucian Tremayne se dlouhá léta vysmíval manželské instituci a tvrdil, že jemu se něco takového nemůže stát. Teprve když se ocitl na pokraji smrti, začal toužit po synovi, jenž by nesl jeho jméno. A pak ho pracovní povinnosti zavedly do Cornwallu, kde spatřil na břehu moře dívku tak krásnou, až se mu zatajil dech, a hrdý Lucian okamžitě pochopil, že právě s ní se chce oženit a mít děti.
Brynn Caldwellová je ovšem přesvědčena, že Lucianovo okouzlení souvisí s dávnou kletbou, jež byla uvalena na její dávné předky. V ní se praví, že dívky z rodu Caldwellů budou uhrančivě krásné, ale každý muž, který se do nich zamiluje, zaplatí za své city životem. A protože Brynn není šarmantní ctitel lhostejný, rozhodne se svěřit do jeho zkušeného objetí své tělo, ale nedopustit, aby získal i její srdce. To však není tak snadné, jak se zprvu zdá, a nad Lucianem se stále vznáší hrozba, že za Brynninu lásku zaplatí nejvyšší cenu...
Erotická romance ze skotské Vysočiny odehrávající se v polovině 18. století.
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