Loretta Chase Book order (chronological)

Set in a historical context, this charming brother's best friend second-chance romance explores themes of love and redemption. The story features engaging characters navigating their complex relationships, highlighting the emotional depth and chemistry that develops over time. As part of the Difficult Dukes series by USA Today bestselling author Loretta Chase, it promises a delightful blend of humor and heartfelt moments.

Lady Olympia Hightower za moment poślubi księcia. Księcia o nie najlepszej reputacji, ale panna w pewnym wieku nie powinna wybrzydzać. Pragmatyczna Olympia na pewno wykonałaby ten krok… gdyby nie kilka łyków brandy, które zmieniają jej ogląd rzeczywistości. Ucieczka w deszczu wydaje się nagle bardzo rozsądnym rozwiązaniem, niechby i w towarzystwie przyjaciela niedoszłego pana młodego, także księcia o nie najlepszej reputacji. Ripley czuje się w obowiązku zadbać o bezpieczeństwo i dobre imię narzeczonej przyjaciela. Problem w tym, że wspólna eskapada nieoczekiwanie się wydłuża, a Olympia już przed laty wpadła mu w oko… Książka wydana w serii Wielkie Litery – w specjalnym formacie z dużą czcionką dla seniorów i osób słabowidzących.

USA Today bestselling author Loretta Chase continues her Difficult Dukes series with this delightful spin on Shakespeare's classic, The Taming of the Shrew. This time, who's taming whom... Cassandra Pomfret holds strong opinions she isn't shy about voicing. But her extremely plain speaking has caused an uproar, and her exasperated father, hoping a husband will rein her in, has ruled that her beloved sister can't marry until Cassandra does. Now, thanks to a certain wild-living nobleman, the last shreds of Cassandra's reputation are about to disintegrate, taking her sister's future and her family's good name along with them. The Duke of Ashmont's looks make women swoon. His character flaws are beyond counting. He's lost a perfectly good bride through his own carelessness. He nearly killed one of his two best friends. Still, troublemaker that he is, he knows that damaging a lady's good name isn't sporting. The only way to right the wrong is to marry her...and hope she doesn't smother him in his sleep on their wedding night.

Kiedy ojciec nastoletniej Leili zostaje zamordowany, dziewczynie przychodzi z pomocą szarmancki Francis Beaumont. Dziesięć lat później Leila, utalentowana malarka, tkwi w nieudanym małżeństwie z zapitym rozpustnikiem, w którego przemienił się jej wybawca. Mimo to znajduje szczęście i spokój w pracy do czasu, gdy w życie jej i jej męża wkracza przystojny hrabia d'Esmond, wyraźnie zauroczony Leilą. Hrabia nie jest do końca tym, za kogo się podaje, a Leila będzie zmuszona zmierzyć się z zagadką tego mężczyzny, sekretami z przeszłości i własnymi pragnieniami, kiedy w jej otoczeniu zostanie popełnione kolejne morderstwo.

Esme Brentmor, córka Albanki i wydziedziczonego przez rodzinę angielskiego arystokraty, chcąc przedostać się do Anglii, podróżuje przez Albanię połowy XIX w. w towarzystwie osławionego uwodziciela lorda Variana Edenmonta. By uniknąć niepożądanych zalotów Esme przebiera się za chłopca, co jednak szybko wychodzi na jaw. Drobna, odważna i nieokiełznana, zdaje się też o wiele młodsza, niż wskazuje na to jej wygląd. Nic zatem dziwnego, że budzące się pożądanie wywołuje u lorda niesmak i przerażenie. Podróż obfituje zarówno w niebezpieczne przygody, jak i emocjonalne pułapki, z których bohaterowie rozpaczliwie próbują się wydostać.

Not all dukes are created equal. Most are upstanding members of Society. And then there’s the trio known as Their Dis-Graces. Hugh Philemon Ancaster, seventh Duke of Ripley, will never win prizes for virtue. But even he draws the line at running off with his best friend’s bride. All he’s trying to do is recapture the slightly inebriated Lady Olympia Hightower and return her to her intended bridegroom. For reasons that elude her, bookish, bespectacled Olympia is supposed to marry a gorgeous rake of a duke. The ton is flabbergasted. Her family’s ecstatic. And Olympia? She’s climbing out of a window, bent on a getaway. But tall, dark, and exasperating Ripley is hot on her trail, determined to bring her back to his friend. For once, the world-famous hellion is trying to do the honorable thing. So why does Olympia have to make it so deliciously difficult for him . . . ?

Lady Clara Fairfax is frustrated by suitors who only see her beauty, prompting her to seek purpose through charity work. When she encounters the infuriating barrister Oliver Radford, who unexpectedly stands to inherit a dukedom, their worlds collide. Despite their initial intentions to avoid romance, their undeniable chemistry complicates their lives. As societal expectations clash with their growing attraction, Clara and Oliver must navigate their feelings and the challenges of an unconventional partnership.

Set against the backdrop of fashion and desire, this novel follows Leonie Noirot, a talented corset maker who believes that a perfect corset should not only enhance beauty but also hint at seduction. As she navigates the intricate world of high society and personal relationships, Leonie's journey explores themes of ambition, craftsmanship, and the complexities of love. With rich historical detail and engaging characters, the story delves into the art of allure and the transformative power of fashion.

Když se Zoe Octavia dostane z káhirského harému, kam byla unesena, v Londýně ji nečeká příliš vřelé přijetí. S pošramocenou pověstí se těžko může stát úctyhodnou členkou londýnské smetánky – natož aby si našla dobrého manžela! Jediným řešením je vévoda z Marchmontu, atraktivní londýnský hejsek s tou nejhorší pověstí, pokud jde o ženy, sázky a hojné popíjení. Jestliže se mu podaří zajistit Zoe audienci u královny, dveře do londýnských salonů se pro ni ihned otevřou. Jenže odolávat pokušení s krásnou, vášnivou a hříšně smyslnou mladou ženou je pro něho čím dál těžší...

The narrative follows Sophia Noirot, a skilled dressmaker who views fashion as a powerful tool for influence and seduction. Her journals reveal her strategic approach to designing dresses that not only captivate but also manipulate the desires of wealthy men. Through her creations, she navigates social dynamics and personal ambitions, showcasing the interplay between art, commerce, and romance in a vibrant historical setting.

Set in the vibrant world of fashion, the story follows Marcelline Noirot, a talented designer with dreams of making her mark in the industry. As she navigates the glamorous yet cutthroat realm of haute couture, themes of ambition, creativity, and resilience come to the forefront. The narrative delves into her relationships and the challenges she faces, highlighting her journey of self-discovery and the pursuit of her artistic vision amidst societal expectations and personal trials.

After years in Egypt, Peregrine Dalmay, Earl of Lisle, finds London dull, except for the captivating Olivia Wingate-Carsington. Despite her troublesome lineage and multiple engagements, their unexpected journey together reveals that they might be perfect for each other, even amidst ghosts and villains.

An Verehrerinnen mangelt es dem Draufgänger Darius Carsington wahrlich nicht – wohl aber an seiner Bereitschaft zur Ehe. Bis sein Vater eine List ergreift: Er vermacht Darius einen ruinösen Landsitz. Gelingt es ihm nicht, diesen binnen eines Jahres wieder in Schwung zu bringen, muss er heiraten! Grimmig entscheidet sich Darius für das in seinen Augen kleinere Übel, den Landsitz – doch da läuft ihm seine neue Nachbarin über den Weg. Darius verliert fast die Fassung. Nicht dass er etwas gegen die schöne, unnahbare Lady Charlotte hätte, nein. Aber muss sie dabei derart verführerisch sein, dass sie nie gekannte Gelüste nach Liebe in ihm weckt?

Die Zeit: 1820. Der Ort: Venedig mit seinen dunklen Kanälen und geheimnisvollen Palazzi. Höchst kompromittierende Briefe belasten eine hochgestellte Persönlichkeit. Heimlich gestohlen hat diese Briefe Francesca Bonnard, die glanzvolle Königin der Kurtisanen. Und ein gewisser James Cordier, Meisterspion im Dienst der Krone, soll ihr selbige wieder diskret entwenden. Eigentlich kein Problem für den charmant-gerissenen Aristokraten. Wäre die Dame nicht überaus eigensinnig - und verführerisch. Und wäre da nicht dieses aufreizende Gefühl, just der ersten Frau begegnet zu sein, die zu erobern ihn mehr als alles andere befriedigen würde …

Tall, dark, and handsome, the heir to the Earl of Hargate, Benedict Carsington, is known for his impeccable manners and good breeding. Benedict knows all the rules and has no trouble following them - until Bathsheba Wingate enters his life.

Rupert Carsington, the fourth son of the Earl of Hargate, is known for his knack for escaping entanglements. However, while stranded in a notorious Cairo prison, he faces a new challenge: accepting a beautiful widow's perilous proposal to secure his freedom.

The story revolves around a bluestocking and a reformed rake whose initial conflict over business matters evolves into an unexpected romantic tension. As they navigate their differences, the characters explore themes of love and transformation, showcasing Loretta Chase's signature wit and charm.

A ferocious conflict of wills... Vere Mallory, the Duke of Ainswood, has everything--he's titled, he's rich, he's devastatingly good looking--and he seems determined to throw it all away. Disreputable, reckless, and wild, the last of the Mallory hellions is racing headlong to self-destruction...until a mind numbingly beautiful blonde Amazon knocks him off his feet--literally. An incendiary passion... Lydia Grenville is dedicated to protecting London's downtrodden. Dissolute noblemen like Ainswood are part of the problem, not the solution. She would like him to get his big, gorgeous carcass out of her way so that she can carry on with her work. The problem is, Ainswood can no more resist a challenge, especially in female form, than he can resist the trouble she seems to attract. If they can only weather their personal firestorm... they might survive the real danger that threatens all they hold dear.

They call him many names, but Angelic isn't one of them . . . Sebastian Ballister, the notorious Marquess of Dain, is big, bad, and dangerous to know. No respectable woman would have anything to do with the "Bane and Blight of the Ballisters"—and he wants nothing to do with respectable women. He's determined to continue doing what he does best—sin and sin again—and all that's going swimmingly, thank you . . . until the day a shop door opens and she walks in. She's too intelligent to fall for the worst man in the world . . . Jessica Trent is a determined young woman, and she's going to drag her imbecile brother off the road to ruin, no matter what it takes. If saving him—and with him, her family and future—means taking on the devil himself, she won't back down. The trouble is, the devil in question is so shockingly irresistible, and the person who needs the most saving is—herself!