Kristin James Books

"The long-awaited prequel to the Mad Morelands series--the story of Thisbe, the oldest Moreland daughter. Thisbe Moreland is used to men not taking her seriously. As a scientist, she's accustomed to being the only woman at lectures and meetings, her presence met with scorn and derision. So it comes as a pleasant surprise when she sits next to a handsome young man who is actually interested in having a conversation about science. Desmond Harrison cannot believe his good fortune when he sits next to Thisbe--she's intelligent and incredibly beautiful. He longs to see her again--but he's ashamed of his low birth. Not to mention his employment with the infamous Professor Gordon, a formerly respected scientist who turned to spiritualism and is now deeply scorned. When Professor Gordon demands that Desmond recover an artifact for him--an ancient object reputed to have terrible power, known as the Eye of Annie Blue--Desmond realizes that only Thisbe holds the key. Desmond must choose between his love for Thisbe and his loyalty to his mentor...but humanity's very future will depend on his choice"--

Can they forget their differences to solve a dark crime?

Set against a backdrop of societal expectations, the story follows Nathan Dunbridge, a bachelor grappling with his past, who encounters the enigmatic Verity Cole, a former spy disguised as a private investigator. As they join forces to uncover the truth behind a claim to Nathan's family title, their chemistry grows despite Verity's hidden secrets and the threat of her past. The narrative explores themes of love, deception, and the challenge of reconciling one's true identity with societal norms. Will their connection withstand the pressures they face?

A lost identity. A handsome protector. And a mysterious crime...

Thisbe, świetnie wykształcona córka księcia, od lat pasjonuje się chemią. Uczęszcza na wszystkie odczyty Towarzystwa Naukowego, przywykła, że jest tam jedyną kobietą, przywykła też do pogardliwych męskich spojrzeń. Kobieta naukowiec? To tylko fanaberie ekscentrycznej arystokratki. Gdy poznaje Desmonda, jest zachwycona, że on traktuje ją inaczej. Zamiast prawić jej komplementy, rozmawia z nią o liczbach atomowych. Złączeni wspólną pasją, szybko stają się sobie bliscy. Jednak na drodze ich miłości pojawia się wiele niepokojących przeszkód. Zupełnie jakby los ostrzegał, że ciąży na nich klątwa. Thisbe nie wierzy w przesądy i nie zamierza rezygnować ze szczęścia. Przecież żadna siła nie wygra z potęgą miłości.

James de Vere has always insisted on being perfectly pragmatic and rational in all things. It seemed the only way to deal with his overdramatic, greedy family. When he falls ill and no doctor in London can diagnose him, he returns home to Grace Hill in search of a physician who can, or to set his affairs in order. Arriving at the doctor's home, he's surprised to encounter the doctor's daughter Laura, a young woman he last saw when he was warning her off an attachment with his cousin Graeme. Alas, the doctor is recently deceased and Laura is closing up the estate, which must be sold off, leaving her penniless. At this, James has an inspiration: why not marry the damsel in distress? If his last hope for a cure is gone, at least he'll have some companionship in his final days, and she'll inherit his fortune instead of his grasping relatives, leaving her a wealthy widow with plenty of prospects. Laura is far from swept off her feet, but she's as pragmatic as James, so she accepts his unusual proposal. But as the two of them brave the onslaught of shocked and suspicious family members, they find themselves growing closer. They vowed, 'until death do us part,' but now both are longing for their marriage to be more than momentary.

Set against the backdrop of Scotland, a young heiress navigates the complexities of love and societal expectations in this enchanting historical romance. The story introduces themes of passion and intrigue, as the heiress's journey unfolds amidst the captivating landscapes of the Loch. With a blend of romance and adventure, the narrative promises to engage readers, making it a delightful start to a new trilogy by bestselling author Candace Camp.

Lady Calandra should have suitors beating down her door. But her overprotective brother, the Duke of Rochford, has managed to scare off every suitable gentleman. Every man except the mysterious Earl of Bromwell, that is. Callie finds herself drawn to the enigmatic earl, despite her brother's almost violent protestations. In defiance of her brother's wishes, Callie devises a plan to see Bromwell again, enlisting the help of matchmaker Francesca Haughston. But when shadowy secrets about the duke and the earl come to light, it may be too late for Callie to see that she's walked straight into a trap ..

From New York Times bestselling author Candace Camp comes a delicious and steamy marriage-of-convenience historical romance in A Perfect Gentleman. Forced to marry an American heiress to save his family, Graeme Parr, Earl of Montclair, vowed their marriage would be in name only. Abigail Price thought handsome, aristocratic Graeme was her knight in shining armor, rescuing her from her overbearing father. But when she was spurned by her husband on their wedding night, Abigail fled home to New York. Now, years later, Abigail has returned. But this sophisticated, alluring woman is not the drab girl Graeme remembers. Appalled by her bold American ways but drawn to her beauty, Graeme follows her on a merry chase through London's elegant ballrooms to its dockside taverns--why is his wife back? What could she want of him now? Torn between desire and suspicion, Graeme fears that Abby, like her unprincipled father, has a devious plan to ruin him. But is Abigail's true desire Graeme's destruction...or winning his love at last?