Laura Lee Guhrke is a celebrated author of historical romances, recognized for her natural writing style. Her novels consistently achieve bestseller status, drawing readers into richly imagined historical settings. Guhrkeová crafts compelling narratives that explore the complexities of her chosen eras, demonstrating a deep understanding of the genre. Her work stands as a testament to her significant contributions to contemporary historical romance.
Dear Lady Truelove . . Lady Truelove may be London's most famous advice columnist, but James St. Clair, the Earl of Kenyon, knows his wild young sons need a tutor, not a new mother. Yet Jamie, too, is learning surprising lessons-about desire, seduction, and passionate second chances .
Daphne Wade is captivated by the Duke of Tremore, Anthony Courtland, but he sees her as plain. Hurt by his careless remark, she resolves to improve herself socially, hoping to reveal the beauty he overlooks and win his attention.
Miss Emily is hired by the aristocracy to teach young ladies etiquette, but her life changes when she meets the charming older brother of her latest student. She discovers that some rules, especially those regarding love, are meant to be broken.
Dear Lady Truelove, I am a girl of noble family, but I am painfully shy, especially in my encounters with those of the opposite sex . . . For Clara Deverill, standing in for the real Lady Truelove means dispensing advice on problems she herself has never managed to overcome. There’s nothing for it but to retreat to a tearoom and hope inspiration strikes between scones. It doesn’t—until Clara overhears a rake waxing eloquent on the art of “honorable” jilting. The cad may look like an Adonis, but he’s about to find himself on the wrong side of Lady Truelove. Rex Galbraith is an heir with no plans to produce a spare. He flirts with the minimum number of eligible young ladies to humor his matchmaking aunt, but Clara is the first to ever catch his roving eye. When he realizes that Clara—as Lady Truelove—has used his advice as newspaper fodder, he’s infuriated. But when he’s forced into a secret alliance with her, he realizes he’s got a much bigger problem—because Clara is upending everything Rex thought he knew about women—and about himself. . . .
Fans of Lisa Kleypas and Julia Quinn will adore this opposites-attract romance featuring a dashing duke, a shy bookshop owner, and a wager that will change their lives forever. Evie Harlow runs a quaint little bookshop in London, which is the biggest adventure an unmarried woman with no prospects could hope for. Until Maximillian Shaw, Duke of Westbourne, saunters into her shop with a proposition: to win a bet with his friends, he'll turn her into the diamond of the season. The duke might be devilishly attractive, but Evie has no intention of accepting his ludicrous offer. When disaster strikes her shop, however, she's left with little choice but to let herself be whisked into his high-society world. Always happy to help a lady in distress, Max thinks he's saving Evie from her dull spinster's life. He'll help her find a husband and congratulate himself on a job well done. But as shy Evie becomes the shining star he always knew she could be, she somehow steals his heart. And when her reputation is threatened, can Max convince her to choose a glittering, aristocratic life with him over the cozy comfort of her bookshop?
Lucia, the beautiful illegitimate daughter of a European prince, faces scandals and is confined to finishing schools. To control her, her father hires Ian, a diplomat, to find her a husband. Initially dismissive, Ian is surprised to find himself falling for Lucia amidst the chaos of eager suitors.
When Jonathan Deverill promised a dying friend he'd be guardian to the man's daughter, he envisioned a girl in pigtails and pinafores, a child he could leave behind in some finishing school. Problem is, his ward is actually a fully grown, defiant beauty whose longing for romance threatens to make his guardianship a living hell.
Set in a captivating world of romance, this installment follows the intriguing dynamics between three dashing dukes and the spirited women who enchant them. As passions ignite and societal expectations clash, readers will be drawn into a tale of love, desire, and the pursuit of happiness. Laura Lee Guhrke's signature storytelling weaves rich character development with engaging plot twists, ensuring a delightful experience for fans of historical romance.
Set in London, the story features a renowned matchmaker and a charming scoundrel who is determined to win her heart while pursuing his own romantic ambitions. This captivating series promises a blend of wit, romance, and intrigue as the characters navigate love and societal expectations. The dynamic between the matchmaker and the rogue sets the stage for a delightful exploration of attraction and the complexities of relationships.
Dylan Moore struggles with despair after a tragic accident for five years. At a ball, he meets a woman disguised as a musician who intrigues him. Soon after, he discovers he has an eight-year-old daughter, Isabel. Grace Chevel, wary of Dylan's reputation, becomes Isabel's governess, leading to unexpected lessons in love for Dylan.