While the provided text focuses on biographical details rather than literary analysis, it suggests an author with a deep appreciation for history, likely stemming from her academic pursuits. This background may inform a writing style that is meticulously researched and perhaps offers a unique perspective on historical events and their human impact. Readers might expect narratives grounded in thorough investigation, potentially revealing overlooked aspects of the past.
Luke Harcourt was instantly smitten when he met Mrs Anne Cowper, the new lodger his landlady had taken in. Intrigued by her wit and humor, Luke could not see the consequences of their growing affection for one another. Only fiery strength and determination could win him the lady he loved...
Honeyed lies / Claire Delacroix. Originally published: 1994 Rinaldi's revenge / Paula Marshall. Originally published: 2002
The Earl of Devenish reluctantly returned to his ancestral home. A cynical man, often deserving his nickname devil, he didn't expect to be so powerfully drawn to his neighbor, Mrs Drusilla Faulkner...
Cobie Grant made a quixotic marriage to save Lady Dinah Freville from her unkind relatives. Now he thinks he can enjoy the benefits of married life without involving his feelings. But somehow he's finding it harder and harder to hold Dinah at arm's length — especially since she has become a beautiful, assured woman. Dinah, loving Cobie deeply, fully intends to do whatever is necessary to win his love. A task made even more difficult when she discovers he is leading a secret life...
While inspecting his recently inherited property, Jess Fitzroy finds a youth and two children playing cricket on his grounds. The "youth" was widowed Georgina Herron, but he infuriated her before they could come to terms. Jess didn't think of Georgie as a suitable "parti", until he learned the truth behind the facade she presented to the world.
For Allen Marriott, 1899 was proving a hectic time. He'd nursed a grievance against his rich cousin, but now he worked as Gerard Zchuyler's private secretary. Refusing to reveal their family connection, Allen was nearly undone when Torry Schuyler sponsored the beautiful young girl he had rescued from a train wreck. Caught up in the attraction between them, Trish Courtney agreed to be silent, heightening the thrill of their illicit meetings...
The only way actress Catherine Wood could ensure her brother's release from jail was to accompany Tom Trenchard to Holland on a spying mission, while pretending to be his wife With his roguish charm Tom made no bones about wanting Catherine in his bed - after all, she was an actress. But Catherine was determined to hold him at bay no matter how appealing he was. As they traveled into danger and depended upon one another, their attraction turned to love, and then misunderstanding. Would an eleventh-hour race against death finally make this pretend couple reveal the truth about their love?
1. In Greythorpe Manor träumt Miss Annis Milbank von einer Hochzeit mit dem attraktiven Viscount Deverel, den sie gesund pflegt. Doch beim Ball scheint er nur Augen für die Gastgebertochter zu haben. 2. Lord Halstead, nach einem Überfall ohne Gedächtnis, verliebt sich in die bezaubernde Elinor, Countess of Malplaquet, fühlt sich jedoch unerreichbar für sie.
1. Die waghalsige Herzogin: Diana, die atemberaubende Duchess of Medbourne, ist die Königin der Ballsaison – und die erste Frau, die Sir Neville Fortescue an Heirat denken lässt. Doch die wagemutige Schönheit weckt nicht nur sinnliche Sehnsüchte in ihm, sondern verwickelt ihn in einen pikanten Entführungsfall. Und ruft seine Lust am Abenteuer wach. Auch am Abenteuer Liebe? 2. Lady Lavinas Liebestraum: Verwirrende Gefühle! Zwei aufregende Gentlemen umwerben die junge Lady Lavinia: der geheimnisvolle Lord Wincote und der elegante Earl of Corringham. Wen der beiden sie liebt, hat sie in ihrer Unschuld noch nicht erkannt. Doch Lavinia spürt: Diese Saison in London wird die Entscheidung bringen. Mit jedem glanzvollen Ball, mit jedem Walzer wird ihr klarer, welchem Mann ihr Herz gehört …
