Lorraine Heath Books

Lorraine Heath ends her bestselling Sins for All Seasons series with the hero readers have been waiting for!She wants lessons in seductionAlthea Stanwick was a perfect lady destined to marry a wealthy lord, until betrayal left her family penniless.

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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.

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. When danger closes in, Catherine discovers a man of immense passion and he discovers a woman of immeasurable courage.

They are masters of seduction, London's greatest lovers ... Renowned for his bedchamber prowess, Ransom Seymour, the Duke of Ainsley, owes a debt to a friend. But the payment expected is most shocking, even to an unrepentant rake—for he's being asked to provide his friend's exquisite wife with what she most dearly covets: a child. Living for pleasure, they will give their hearts to no one ... Lady Jayne Seymour, Marchioness of Walfort, is furious that such a scandalous agreement would be made. If she acquiesces, there must be rules: no kissing . . . and, certainly, no pleasure. Until love takes them by surprise. But unexpected things occur with the surprisingly tender duke—especially once Lady Jayne discovers the rogue can make her dream again . . . and Ransom realizes he's found the one woman he truly cannot live without.

Mick Trewlove, the illegitimate son of a duke, seeks revenge against his father by targeting the duke's legitimate son and attempting to seduce his betrothed. Despite his success as a businessman, Mick's wealth fails to fill the void left by his father's rejection. The story explores themes of vengeance, identity, and the complexities of love as Mick navigates his tumultuous emotions and the consequences of his actions.

Finn Trewlove, the illegitimate son of a nobleman, grapples with his identity and the shame of his origins while being raised by a stranger. As he matures, he experiences a passionate but ultimately doomed romance with an earl's daughter, whose betrayal shatters his dreams of a lasting love. The story explores themes of secrecy, betrayal, and the quest for belonging amidst societal expectations.

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?

London's most notorious rogue—decadent, depraved, forbidden...The ladies of the ton won't stop whispering about deliciously wicked Jack Dodger—once a thieving street urchin, now the wealthy owner of London's most exclusive gentleman's club. There's no pleasure he hasn't enjoyed, no debauchery the handsome scoundrel won't provide for the lords who flock to his house of carnal intrigue. London's most virtuous lady—honorable, uncorrupted, and all too human... Olivia, Duchess of Lovingdon, would never associate with such a rogue. So when Jack is named sole heir to the duke's personal possessions, the beautiful, well-bred lady is outraged. Now, Olivia is forced to share her beloved home with this despicable man. Caught between the devil and desire...But Olivia's icy disdain is no match for Jack's dangerous charm. His touch awakens desire. His kiss demands surrender. She will struggle to bar Jack from her heart...but her body, coveting divine release, will not let her bar him from her bed.

Gillie Trewlove knows what a stranger's kindness can mean, having been abandoned on a doorstep as a baby and raised by the woman who found her there. So, when suddenly faced with a soul in need at her door-or the alleyway by her tavern-Gillie doesn't hesitate. But he's no infant. He's a grievously injured, distractingly handsome gentleman who doesn't belong in Whitechapel, much less recuperating in Gillie's bed . . . Being left at the altar is humiliating; being rescued from thugs by a woman-albeit a brave and beautiful one-is the pièce de résistance to the Duke of Thornley's extraordinarily bad day. After nursing him back from the brink, Gillie agrees to help him comb London's darker corners for his wayward bride. But every moment together is edged with desire and has Thorne rethinking his choice of wife. Yet Gillie knows the aristocracy would never accept a duchess born in sin. Thorne, however, is determined to prove to her that no obstacle is insurmountable when a duke loves a woman.

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.

A Devilish Duke on a Quest for Pleasure...Frannie Darling was once a child of London's roughest streets, surrounded by petty thieves, pickpockets, and worse. But though she survived this harsh upbringing to become a woman of incomparable beauty, Frannie wants nothing to do with the men who lust for her, the rogues who frequent the gaming hall where she works. She can take care of herself and feels perfectly safe on her own—safe, that is, until he strides into her world, and once again it becomes a very dangerous place indeed. To bed her but not wed her. That's what Sterling Mabry, the eighth Duke of Greystone, wants. But Frannie abhors arrogant aristocrats interested only in their own pleasure. So why then does the thought of an illicit tryst with the devilish duke leave her trembling with desire? Her willing body begs for release... and a wicked, wonderful surrender.

A compelling arrangement unfolds as a man offers to fulfill a woman's every desire in exchange for her hand in marriage. The story delves into themes of power dynamics, desire, and the complexities of love, exploring how their relationship evolves amidst the tension of their bargain. As they navigate their feelings and the implications of their agreement, unexpected challenges and deeper connections arise, leading to a captivating journey of self-discovery and romance.

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 naïve 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.

The story explores the tumultuous emotions surrounding love and madness, as Viscount Locksley witnesses his father's decline after losing his beloved wife. To protect his family from the ambitious Portia Gadstone, he contemplates a strategic marriage that promises mutual benefit. However, as their arrangement unfolds, unexpected feelings complicate their relationship, challenging Locke's initial intentions and revealing the complexities of love.

USA Today BestsellerIn 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 .

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.

New York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath returns to the fan favorite series, The Scandalous Gentlemen of St. James, with the story of a viscount who has retreated to a small, secluded island only to have a mysterious and beautiful woman wash up on shore. After surviving a horrific railway accident, Viscount Langdon retreats to his private island to recover and conquer the nightmarish memories that continue to haunt him. The very last thing he wants--or expects--is for London's most infamous courtesan to wash up on his beach. Marlowe is known for her bold flirtations, but her most daring exploits involve flying in her hot air balloon. When a storm blows her off course, she discovers herself alone with the isle's only inhabitant. The gorgeous, seductive lord tempts her beyond reason, but giving into temptation would lead to her ruination because the all-consuming liaison would demand complete surrender. And she has secrets to protect. Langdon finds the captivating beauty near impossible to resist, but he can't risk her learning the true reason behind his isolation. However, a powerful tempest of desire is swirling wildly between them, urging them to give in to the perilous passion that could destroy them . . . or perhaps show them the way to love.

One summer night, Edward Alcott gives in to temptation and kisses Lady Julia Kenney in a dark garden. 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.

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.

Set against a backdrop of romance and societal expectations, the story follows Lady Louisa as she yearns for a marriage fueled by passion and love. Her journey explores the tension between desire and duty, leading her to question whether true happiness can be found with the duke. As she navigates the complexities of her heart and the pressures of her world, readers are drawn into a tale of love, choice, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment.

Amelia With a strict, eagle-eyed judge for a father and two older brothers to back him up, Amelia Harper is doted upon and protected within an inch of her life. She's not even allowed to have a sweetheart until she's seventeen, for example. Amelia longs for the day she can do as she pleases, but that day doesn't seem to be in any hurry to arrive.The OutlawFor a young fellow, Jesse Lawton has a surprisingly shady background. The only wonder is that it took him until the age of fourteen to end up in jail, so wild was the path he'd been on. But five years have passed, and his luck finally seems to have turned: he's been freed. If only he can stay on the straight and narrow . . .When Jesse arrives at the Harper ranch to work off the remainder of his sentence, it's no surprise that the judge's pretty daughter catches his eye. What he doesn't know is that this young lady is itching for excitement, and with one look into his haunted eyes, Amelia knows she's found it in Jesse. Without meaning to, Amelia forces the erstwhile outlaw into a choice between his freedom and his heart.

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?

Angela Bainbridge sajnos éppen rosszkor volt rossz helyen. Éppen esti sétáját teszi, amikor is éppen kirabolják a bankot egy pár mexikói. Mivel Angela meglátta az arcukat a banda vezére úgy dönt, Lee Raven, kénytelen magukkal vinni a lányt, csakhogy később derül ki, hogy felesleges volt elrabolniuk mivel a lány vak. De sajnos már vissza vinni se tudják, így elviszik magukkal a szállás helyükre. Angela megismerkedik az egész családdal és beilleszkedik közéjük, Lee-be pedig egyenesen beleszeret. De a szülei és barátai sikeresen rátalálnak. És Lee-t letartóztatják. Mi lesz így a két szerelmessel?

« Je ne suis pas si facile à conquérir. » Cela faisait longtemps qu’aucune femme n’avait repoussé les avances du duc d’Avendale. Pourtant, dès qu’il a aperçu Rose Sharpe dans son club de jeu, le duc a tout de suite été subjugué par le visage d’ange et la robe écarlate de cette beauté – et elle semblait plus que réceptive, lorsqu’il l’a faisait valser dans ses bras. Venue seule, sans chaperon ni escorte, elle se présente à lui comme une riche veuve, mais Avendale n’est pas dupe. Qu’est-ce qui peut amener une inconnue dans ce repaire de gentlemen fortunés ? Et pourquoi refuse-t-elle obstinément qu’il la raccompagne chez elle ? Pour la conquérir, il compte bien percer le mystère qui l’entoure…

Amikor Kelley Spencer visszaköltözik testvérével szülővárosába, kétségbeesetten reméli, hogy meg tudja védeni a tizenhat éves Madisont azoktól a veszélyektől, melyek Dallasban fenyegették. Madison szinte rögtön összetűzésbe kerül a törvénnyel, és kiderült hogy a rendőrkapitány nem más, mint Jack Morgan – a férfi, aki sok-sok évvel korábban csúnyán összetörte Kelley szívét. Kelley soha nem gondolta volna, hogy pont Hopefulban fog találkozni Jackkel… az egyetlen férfival, akit valaha szeretett. Jack Morgan nem rejti véka alá, hogy egyetlen dologra vágyik: vissza akarja kapni Kelley Spencert. Lehet, hogy néhány évvel ezelőtt elhomályosult a szerelmük, de most már semmi nem tudja Jacket megállítani. Kizárólag Kelley sötét titka miatt fordulható visszájára a történet… Ekkor a lány örökre elveszítheti Jacket..

Die Dunkelheit bringt jedes Verlangen ans Licht ... London, 1852. Eleanor Watkins hat eine Mission: Sie will ihre Schwester rächen. Sie ist tot, gestorben wegen eines skrupellosen Lügners. Aber der ist ein angesehener Adliger, und so wird Eleanor bald selbst verfolgt: James Swindler, ein Ermittler von Scotland Yard, heftet sich an ihre Fersen. Eleanor weiß von seinem Auftrag, und trotzdem verliert sie ihr Herz an ihn. Doch für ihre Rache ist sie bereit, alles zu opfern. Sich selbst. James. Und die Chance auf mehr als eine einzige Nacht voller Leidenschaft ... Der New York Times -Bestseller erstmals auf Deutsch »Der Roman ist eine zärtliche, gefühlvolle Liebesgeschichte, die mit all den Wendungen eines großartigen Spannungsromans aufwartet. Seine Originalität wird die Leser begeistern.« RT Book Reviews

Дамите не спират да обсъждат възхитителния, порочен Джак Доджър – някогашен крадлив уличен разбойник, сега богат собственик на най-прочутия лондонски клуб за джентълмени. Няма удоволствие, на което да не се е насладил, поквара, която красивият мошеник не би предоставил на лордовете. Оливия, херцогиня на Ловингдън, никога не би се обвързала с такъв мошеник. Когато Джак е обявен за единствен наследник на имотите на покойния херцог, красивата, благовъзпитана дама е бясна. Но хладното презрение на Оливия не може да пребори опасния чар на Джак.