Jane Feather Books

An entrancing love story from acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jane Feather.

The first novel in the sexy and scintillating Blackwater Brides trilogy of historical romances from a "New York Times"-bestselling author. Original.

The story revolves around the Duncan sisters, known for their secret matchmaking service. The arrival of a charming new client complicates the life of the youngest sister, Chastity, leading her to face unexpected challenges and dilemmas in both love and loyalty.

The sizzling conclusion of the Cavendish Square trilogy unveils the alluring secrets beneath the elegance of Regency London. Feather masterfully intertwines romance and intrigue, offering readers a captivating glimpse into a world where societal norms clash with hidden desires. This sparkling narrative promises to engage fans with its rich characters and compelling plot twists, making it a must-read for those who enjoy historical romance.

In this spectacular new romance from acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jane Feather, fate deals one stubbornly single young woman and one deceptively heartless man a shocking hand in a high-stakes bet. But is love in the cards?Jack Fortescu gambles to win, and this time his prize is not only his rival’s lavish mansion but everything in it–including the man’s beautiful sister! But when it comes to games, Jack has met his match. . . .Left homeless by her brother’s escapade, Arabella Lacey has two appalling pack her bags–or agree to marry the lunatic who’s taken over her house. Why would such a handsome–and outrageously wealthy–man want such an unromantic arrangement? Arabella intends to find out, and have a little fun in the process at Jack’s expense . . . literally. As Jack discovers that his reluctant bride is no ordinary beauty, he feels a stir of admiration, among other emotions, that wasn’t part of the bargain. Now he’s the one with everything to lose. . . .

Set against the backdrop of London's matchmaking scene, the story follows Prudence, the intelligent and captivating middle sister, who must navigate a challenging lawsuit threatening her family's reputation. As she strives to protect her sisters and their matchmaking business, romance and intrigue unfold, showcasing her wit and determination in a society that values charm and connections.

Set in a world where three unconventional women pledge to remain unmarried, this novel explores their journeys as they confront unexpected twists of fate. Each character's strong resolve is tested as they navigate love, societal expectations, and personal growth, ultimately revealing how destiny can reshape even the most stubborn intentions. The story promises a blend of romance, humor, and empowerment, making it a compelling start to the Brides Trilogy.

Set against the backdrop of a matchmaking service run by three spirited sisters, the story unfolds as these charming women, despite their impeccable backgrounds, initially resist the idea of marriage. Their lives take an unexpected turn when they each encounter their perfect matches, leading to a blend of romance and self-discovery. This trilogy promises an exhilarating journey filled with wit, love, and the complexities of relationships as the sisters navigate their own paths to happiness.

The book presents an intimate exploration of the author's personal journey, inviting readers into their thoughts and experiences. It delves into themes of vulnerability, connection, and the human condition, encouraging reflection on one’s own life. Through heartfelt anecdotes and poignant insights, the narrative fosters a sense of community and understanding, making it a relatable and thought-provoking read for anyone seeking deeper connections with themselves and others.

Dear Reader,What comes to mind when you think of a diamond slipper? Cinderella, perhaps? That's what Cordelia Brandenburg imagines when her godparents arrange amarriage for her with a man she's never met--a marriage that will take her to Versailles, far from the rigid confines of her childhood home. The betrothalgift is a charm bracelet with a tiny, glittering diamond slipper attached...as befits a journey into a fairy-tale future.But Cordelia--young, headstrong, and completely adorable--runs into trouble right away. Her escort to the wedding is the golden-eyed, sensual, teasing Viscount Leo Kierston. For Cordelia, it's love at first sight. Yet Leo seems to see only a spoiled child--perhaps it's the way she cheats at chess--and Cordelia is determined to show him the woman beneath.There is, however, no escaping her arranged marriage. She's devastated to discover that her new husband is an utterly loathsome tyrant who will stop at nothing to satisfy his twisted desires.My heart went out to Cordelia as she struggles courageously against a man determined to break her spirit.  But her husband has a secret, one that will bring down the vengeance of Viscount Kierston and all who have reason to hate him.I hope you'll enjoy this love story of two of my very favorite characters.Warmest wishes,Jane FeatherP.S. The charm bracelet makes its next appearance in The Silver Rose .Look for it next summer.

At Queen Elizabeth’s palace, intrigue flourishes. A naive girl with a talent for keen observation enters the court, unaware of her role in bringing England—and all of Europe—to the brink of war. When she becomes a junior lady of the bedchamber, Rosamund is tasked by her cunning cousin, Sir Francis Walsingham, to document everything she sees, with the promise of a good marriage as a reward. However, through her brother Thomas, she is drawn into the vibrant world of theatre and becomes entangled with the dramatic playwright Christopher Marlowe. Additionally, she meets Will Creighton, a charming courtier and aspiring playwright, who represents an unsuitable match. Their forbidden romance incurs the wrath of Elizabeth, the Virgin Queen, leading to Rosamund's disgrace and banishment to a remote castle housing Mary Stuart, the imprisoned Queen of Scots. Walsingham expects Rosamund to uncover a plot against Elizabeth, but placing an innocent girl among such seductive players and deceptive games could prove perilous. Yet, this proximity may awaken Rosamund's own desires for passion and intrigue.

Dear Reader, Like the rose in the haunting tale of "Beauty and the Beast," a silver rose on a charm bracelet brings together a beautiful young woman and a battle-scarred lord.... In my story, Ariel Ravenspeare has been taught to loathe the earl of Hawkesmoor and everything he represents. Their two families have been sworn enemies for generations. But it's one thing to hate him, and another to play the part her vicious brothers have written for her--trapping Hawkesmoor into a marriage that will destroy him, using herself as bait. Forced into the marriage, Ariel will find her new husband unexpectedly difficult to manipulate, as well as surprisingly--and powerfully--attractive. But beneath the passion lurk the strands of a long-hidden secret...a secret embodied in a sparkling silver rose. I hope you will be as caught up in Ariel and Hawkesmoor's love story as I was. Warmest wishes, Jane Feather

When a prince has more than marriage on his mind, it might be folly.Livia Lacey came to the house she inherited in London’s Cavendish Square with her two friends, Lady Cornelia Dagenham and Lady Aurelia Farnham, to experience the excitement of city life. With Cornelia now happily married, Livia and Aurelia are on their own. But dashing Prince Alex Prokov, a newcomer to London, seems enchanted by Liv the moment they meet. Disarmed by the prince’s determined pursuit of her, his exuberant joy of living, and the desires he awakens in her, Liv agrees to marry him.But while night is a time for passionate embraces, Liv discovers that her irresistible husband can be as autocratic as he is extravagantly generous. While Alex balks at Liv’s independent ways, he refuses to explain his own comings and goings. When Liv learns one of Alex’s secrets she only loves him more. But when she learns the other secret, will she feel wickedly betrayed?

From the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "A Husband's Wicked Ways" comes her latest alluring romance novel. Original.

Once her childhood friend, then her lover, and finally her enemy, Lord Alasdair Chase resolves to make Lady Emma Beaumont his wife by Valentine's Day, but her stubborn insistence on preserving her independence makes it a challenge. Original.

A captivating romance unfolds as a woman disrupts a man's orderly life, igniting both turmoil and deep affection. Their relationship challenges him to confront his emotions and embrace vulnerability, leading to a transformative journey filled with passion and unexpected twists. As chaos reigns, the bond they share becomes a powerful force, reshaping their lives in profound ways.

"New York Times"-bestselling author Feather's Georgian trilogy concludes witha sexy tale sure to delight. Original.

Best of friends since boarding school, three luminous ladies take on London—and love—in this sparkling series from New York Times bestselling author Jane FeatherFrom the spark of revenge...Petra Rutherford is certain she isn't the first dreamy-eyed girl that devilishly handsome Baron Granville of Ashton has loved and left behind. But when her brother's political ambitions place her before him once more, she's determined to give Guy Granville his own taste of torment. What better way to best a scoundrel than by luring his interest—before bringing things to an abrupt, embarrassing end? The only flaw in her gem of a plan is her still powerful attraction to the dazzling nemesis...To a love more precious than rubies...Guy Granville is disarmed by Petra's bold pursuit of him, so much so that he forgets he never intended to fall in love—much less entertain thoughts of marriage. Now, if only the fiery Petra would stop sparring with him long enough to surrender to him completely—and allow him to convince her that his riches, his rubies, and his heart belong with her...

Three childhood friends dare to defy the rules of London—and love—in this glittering series from New York Times bestselling author Jane Feather... A FLAWED CUT...The Honorable Miss Fenella Grantley has a secret: she’s been taking drama classes and longs to be an actress. Ladies of her standing don’t appear on stage, but Fenella has never been one for society’s rules. She’s quite excited to take on the challenge of reading the leading role in a new play—until she meets the playwright. Toeing the line between infuriating and irresistible, his first impression leaves a lot to be desired... OR A RARE FIND?Edward Tremayne, illegitimate son of the Earl of Pendleton, scorned the ton years ago, making his own way in the world, and pursuing his literary gifts on the side. The only thing he misses from his old world is Fenella. Since seeing her at a ball when she was a young debutante, he’s never forgotten her. Now that fate has reunited them, Edward’s determined to make her his leading lady—in every way. But the only thing they see eye to eye on is their intense passion for each other. And it just may take a massive misunderstanding for their love to get on the same precious page...

Three friends who met at an elite English boarding school take on the town—and the ton—one by one, in this sparkling new series about love, loss, and lustrous gemstones, from New York Times bestselling author Jane Feather...A FINE ROMANCE…Diana Sommerville seems to have it all—beauty, brains, and vast wealth, thanks to her family's ownership of a diamond mine abroad. But when her beloved brother dies in battle and leaves a lion's share of his estate to his best friend, Diana finds herself in a situation that seems scripted for the stage: Sharing her family home with the man she used to love—and now loathes. Worse, her unfaithful former fiancé has already moved in.OR AN EXCELLENT FAKE?Rupert Lacey didn't expect Diana to take the news without a fight. Still, he didn't expect her to bring the battle directly to their newly shared doorstep—complete with a full set of trunks, and a full set of orders to the staff. Yet there she is, bold, regal...magnificent as ever. Now they would face a formidable challenge: to ignore each other—and the unanswered questions that stood between them. The only sure thing is their still blazing desire. But with a woman like Diana, it will take nothing less than a momentous misunderstanding, a missing prized mare, and a shocking revelation to restore a love that hasn't lost its shine.

New York Times bestselling author Jane Feather introduces a sizzling new series that moves from the remote wilds of southwest England to the turbulent royal court, when a lovely young woman is forced into marriage to unite two families—and discovers a most unexpected desire...Headstrong Ariadne Daunt is convinced she loves handsome Gabriel Fawcett, but her grandfather has other plans for her. He decrees that she marry Ivor Chalfont, thus forging a powerful alliance between the two warring families who share ownership of their valley. Given no time to plot an escape, Ari finds herself standing reluctantly at the altar, swearing to honor and obey a man who is not her choice.Ivor has treasured Ari as a friend ever since he was brought to the valley as a child, but now he feels a man's desires. He longs to take the beautiful young woman to his bed and make their marriage more than an empty vow. Ari may believe she loves another man, but Ivor believes otherwise—and he will not rest until he gains her heart, her trust . . . and her passion.

Lady Guinevere Mallory, die als schwarze Witwe gilt, hat bereits vier Ehemänner verloren und steht vor einem Gerichtsverfahren. Der attraktive Hugh of Beaucaire wird zu ihrer Anhörung zitiert und ist von Guineveres Charme fasziniert. Doch auch er beginnt, an ihrem Geheimnis zu zweifeln und will es lüften, bevor er sich in sie verliebt.

Andere Leute zu belauschen, steht eigentlich nicht auf dem Tagesprogramm der 18-jährigen Südstaatenschönheit Genevieve Latour. Doch 1814, während der englischen Blockade der Küste von Louisiana, gelten andere Regeln. Und der perfide Plan des ruchlosen, attraktiven Freibeuters Dominic Delacroix, ihre ältere Schwester zu kompromittieren, empört Genevieve zutiefst. Sie fasst einen wagemutigen Plan, und als Dominic statt der älteren die jüngere Schwester entführt, verschlägt es ihm auch erst mal die Sprache - doch dann spricht sein Herz!§

Danny, eine Schönheit mit wilden Locken, kämpft ums Überleben in den Straßen von Paris. Als der attraktive Justin, Earl of Linton, ihr begegnet und sich um sie kümmert, erkennt er, dass hinter ihrem erbärmlichen Äußeren eine faszinierende junge Frau steckt, die viel zu bieten hat.

Die bildschöne Olivia Granville stürzt beim Lesen eines Buches ins Meer und erwacht auf einem Piratenschiff. Dort trifft sie auf den attraktiven Piraten Anthony Caxton, zu dem sie sich hingezogen fühlt. Doch Anthony verbirgt ein gefährliches Geheimnis, das Olivias Vater betrifft und ihre Liebe gefährden könnte.

Sittsam, bescheiden und rein - so wirkt die junge, unauffällige Witwe Merrie Trelawney. Ein gottgefälliges Bild der Rechtschaffenheit. Bis auf die Augen - die blitzen erkennbar abenteuerlustig. Doch wem sollte das schon auffallen? Niemand würde auch nur davon träumen, dass diese zarten, gepflegten Händchen so geschickt ein Schwert führen können wie ein Mann. Geschweige denn, dass es jemand wagen würde, in ihrer Gegenwart eine berüchtigte Schmugglerbande auch nur zu erwähnen... Entsetzlich, diese stupiden Einwohner - und allen voran diese graue Maus, grämt sich der attraktive Lord Rutherford insgeheim, der in dieser gottverlassenen Ecke von Cornwall soeben Land geerbt hat. Als diese unauffällige kleine Witwe mit dem kastanienbraunen Dutt ihn allerdings verbal genüsslich fertig macht, verschlägt es ihm glatt die Sprache. Doch wenn sie denkt, er würde ihr das durchgehen lassen, hat sie sich mächtig getäuscht. Er beginnt, diese junge Lady genauer zu betrachten - und schließt plötz lich nicht aus, dass das Landleben ganz besondere Reize haben kann...

Ein turbulenter Liebesroman über Meg Barrett, die sich nach leidenschaftlicher Liebe sehnt, und Cosimo, der Frauen nur als Vergnügen sieht. Doch Meg passt nicht in sein Bild und bringt sein Leben durcheinander.

Sylvester Galbraith kann nur dann Erbe des Earl of Stoneridge werden, wenn er eine der vier Enkelinnen des Earl zur Frau nimmt. Die Wahl fällt ihm nicht schwer, denn der Wildfang Theodora sticht ihm sofort ins Auge - aber die Zähmung dieser ungestümen Frau erweist sich als äußerst schwierige Aufgabe.

Im England des Jahres 1554 fällt die schöne Lady Pippa Nielson bei Königin Mary in Ungnade. Dennoch werden sie und ihr Mann Stuart an den Hof berufen. König Philip von Spanien wählt Stuart als Vertrauten, während ein geheimnisvoller Mann nachts Pippas Gemächer besucht. Nur Lord Lionel Ashton scheint die Antworten zu kennen.

Phoebe, das jüngste Familienmitglied, soll den Witwer ihrer Schwester heiraten. Doch als sie Cato, den Marquis of Granville, näher kennenlernt, ändert sich ihre Meinung. Kaum hat sie ihn von seiner Liebe überzeugt, wird er jedoch auf eine gefährliche Regierungsmission geschickt.

Im amerikanischen Unabhängigkeitskrieg trifft die britische Monarchistin Bryony auf den amerikanischen Rebellenführer Clare. Zwischen Loyalität und Anziehung muss sie ihrem Herzen folgen.

Ariel Ravenspeare wird gegen ihren Willen mit dem Earl of Hawkesmoor verheiratet, um die Feindschaft zwischen ihren Familien zu beenden. Doch sie entdeckt, dass sie ihren charmanten Ehemann viel sympathischer findet, als sie erwartet hatte.

Glühende Leidenschaft und sinnliche Romantik! Die junge Witwe Lady Cornelia ist entzückt von der alten Villa im Herzen Londons. Nur warum zeigt der attraktive, aber mysteriöse Viscount Harry Bonham solch intensives Interesse daran? Ihr Widerstand gegen ihn schwindet allerdings bald, denn Harry ist ein umwerfender Verführer, und heiße Leidenschaft entflammt zwischen ihnen. Doch ein gefährliches Geheimnis liegt auf dem Haus, das sie nur offenlegen können, wenn sie einander vollkommen vertrauen .

Miss Polly Wyat sieht aus wie die Unschuld vom Lande. Doch seit dem Tod ihrer Eltern kennt sie sich in den dunklen Tavernen Londons bestens aus. Trotzdem ist sie überrascht, dass der undurchsichtige und sehr attraktive Lord Nicholas Kincaid so schnell ihre diebischen Absichten entlarvt. Als aber der Lord ihr das verführerische Angebot macht, sie bei Hofe einzuführen, vergisst Polly ihr gewohntes Misstrauen. Noch ahnt sie nicht, dass der Lord sie als Spionin für sich arbeiten lassen möchte - und dass er soeben und höchst widerwillig dabei ist, sich Hals über Kopf in seine temperamentvolle Diebin zu verlieben . "Eine Erzählerin von verführerischer und aufregender Qualität!" Los Angeles Times "Dieser Roman wird Sie mit seinem Charme, seinem Witz und seiner Sinnlichkeit völlig gefangen nehmen!" Romantic Times

Juliana flieht, da ihr niemand glaubt, dass der Stallbursche versehentlich starb. Der Duke of Redmayne will die Situation für sich nutzen, doch Juliana behauptet sich. Die Geschichte verspricht Abenteuer, Leidenschaft und eine sinnlich-betörende Handlung der amerikanischen Erfolgsautorin.

Die bezaubernde Lady Serena Grantley ist aus gutem Hause und hat eine hervorragende Erziehung genossen. Doch das hilft ihr nicht, als ihr spielsüchtiger Stiefvater ihre Schönheit dazu nutzt, um junge, gut betuchte Männer an seine Spieltische zu locken. Als er dann versucht, sie in eine Beziehung mit einem lasterhaften Earl zu drängen, begehrt die schöne junge Frau auf. Denn sie hat ihre große Liebe bereits gefunden: Es ist der ehrenwerte Sebastian Sullivan. Und auch Sebastian lässt die widerspenstige Lady alles andere als kalt …

Keď lord Rutherford zdedí majetok na odľahlom pobreží Cornwallu, nazdáva sa, že sa stretne s prázdnou pompéznosťou miestnej šľachty a chudobnými vidiečanmi, ktorí si pomáhajú pašeráctvom prekvitajúcim v tomto Bohom zabudnutom kúte. Určite neráta s tým, že sa stretne aj so záhadnou mladou vdovou, za ktorej biednym oblečením a zdanlivou pokorou sa skrýva iskrivý intelekt. Citlivý nos bývalého vojaka zunovaného záhaľkou v hlavnom meste však pri zoznámení s pôvabnou Meredith Trelawneyovou zavetrí aj čosi iné. Jeho podozrenie zakrátko potvrdí dramatický nočný zážitok na skalnatom pobreží, kde sa stane svedkom scény, pri ktorej ide o krk všetkým zúčastneným. Ostrieľaný vojnový veterán, ktorý odjakživa ctil zákon, musí pozbierať všetok dôvtip, ak sa chce vyhnúť nástrahám, ktoré mu kladie pod nohy cit k žene s dobrodružnými sklonmi, a pritom nestratiť to, čo konečne našiel...

Keď kráľ Filip Španielsky, ktorý sa oženil s neplodnou anglickou kráľovnou Máriou, zisťuje, že trón si udrží, len ak splodí potomka, zrodí sa diabolsky plán. Aj tentoraz je postavený na vydieraní a na ľudskej slabosti. Lord Nielson, ktorý sa teší významnému postaveniu na kráľovskom dvore, má čo stratiť. Jeho pôvabná manželka lady Pippa Nielsonová, ktorá nič netuší o tajnej vášni svojho muža, sa tak nevedomky stáva súčasťou nebezpečných machinácií, ktoré odhaľuje iba krok za krokom. Isté je len jedno - ak si chce zachrániť život a nestratiť svoje budúce dieťa, musí ujsť z Londýna. Oplatí sa staviť všetko na jednu kartu a zveriť do rúk tajomného muža v španielskych službách, o ktorého vierolomnosti sa už raz presvedčila? Akú hru rozohral? Čo ho poháňa? Nenávisť k človeku, ktorý mu dal upáliť sestru, nová láska, alebo oddanosť svojmu panovníkovi?

V láske a vojne je všetko dovolené... Grófka Gabrielle de Beaucaire príde o rodičov počas Veľkej francúzskej revolúcie. Jej krstný otec, ktorým nie je nikto menej významný než minister zahraničia vo vláde Napoleona Bonaparteho a všetkými masťami mazaný starý lišiak Talleyrand, sa úbohej siroty ujme. A práve táto sktočnosť predurčí osud krásnej a temperamentnej červenovlásky - Gabrielle sa stane francúzskou vyzvedačkou. Za dramatických okolností príde rukou tajomného vraha o svojho blízkeho spolupracovníka, a zároveň milenca Guillauma. Talleyrand nasmeruje jej pátranie na iniciátora vraždy - lorda Nathaniela Praeda, anglického šéfa tajných služieb. Gabrielle s odhodlaním pomstiť sa odchádza do Anglicka. Na ceste za svojím cieľom neváha využiť i ženské úskoky. Poradiť si s Nathanielom sa však ukáže ako príliš tvrdý oriešok - a nielen vďaka jeho bystrému rozumu...

Stačí len chcieť... a môžeš byť iná. Phoebe Carltonová nikdy nevzbudzovala dojem nežnej krásky, práve naopak odmalička, ju pokladali za škaredé káčatko... Po smrti krásnej Diany sa jej otec dohodol s markízom Catom Granvillom, že v súlade s anglickou šľachtickou tradíciou sa ožení s jej mladšou sestrou. Phoebe, ktorá sa do mužného Cata medzičasom zaľúbila, pokorovala jeho nevšímavosť, a tak sa pokúsila vzbúriť. Jasne si uvedomovala, že Catovi ide len o splodenie mužského potomka, dediča tutulu a majetku rodu Granvillovcov. V prípade, že by Cato nemal syna, všetko by zdedil jeho adoptívny syn Brian Morse. Phoebina prefíkaná priateľka Portia jej poradí, ako sa stať príťažlivou, zmyselnou ženou, a tak sa zo škaredého káčatka napokon vykľuje krásna labuť...

Všetko zlé je na niečo dobré... V okamihu, keď mladučkú Cecile Penhallanovú prepadnú španielski zbojníci, netuší, že vďaka tomu nájde svoju životnú lásku. A podobný osud postretne po rokoch aj jej temperamentnú dcéru Tamsyn, ktorú kvôli fialovej farbe očí a krehkej postave prezývajú La Violette - Fialka. Dobrodružný život, ktorý viedli Tamsynini rodičia, zanechal na nej nezmazateľné stopy. Jej neskrotná povaha a zmysel pre spravodlivosť ju nútia pomáhať španielskym povstalcom v boji proti Napoleonovi. Jedného dňa sa dostane do zajatia, z ktorého ju vyslobodí plukovník Julian Saint Simon - ale len preto, aby jej znalosti mohli využiť Angličania. Vzápätí sa rozkrúti kolotoč udalostí, pretože Tamsyn nie je ochotná stať sa poslušnou figúrkou na šachovnici mocných mužov.

Nezávislá a nekonvenčná Meg Barrattová vonkoncom netúži po nudnom, zadúšajúcom manželskom zväzku, ktorý by jej zabezpečil primerané spoločenské postavenie, akého sa dostalo jej najlepšej priateľke, šťastne vydatej za markíza. Sníva len o strhujúcej vášni, aká sa vyskytuje iba v knihách. Ani ju veľmi netrápi, že dosiaľ nenašla muža svojich snov, a už vôbec neočakáva, že by sa s ním mohla stretnúť na pirátskej lodi, kam ju omylom uniesli. Veď búrlivák Cosimo, ktorý na nej velí, dobrodruh, špión a atentátnik, stelesňuje všetko, pred čím obozretní rodičia svoje dcéry odjakživa vystríhajú. Meg bola vždy ochotná riskovať, no tentoraz si musí dobre rozvážiť, či krok, ktorý jej ponúka osud v podobe driečneho korzára, je naozaj ten správny...