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The Demon's Mistress Lord Vendeiman has returned from war to find his estate bankrupt and his father dead. When wealthy widow Maria Celestin offers to hire him to pose as her fiance, he agrees, but forbidden passion ignites between them. Dare he reach for happiness? But what will happen when Vandeiman learns the truth about the woman he has come to love? The Dragon's Bride Con Somerford, the new Earl of Wyvern, returns to his fortress on the cliffs of Dover to find a woman from his past waiting for him—pistol in hand. Susan Kerslake, the new housekeeper at Crag Wyvern, was drawn back to Con's home by rumors of hidden gold and to help her family's smuggling operation. The magic they once shared was destroyed by youthful arrogance and innocence. The years at war have hardened him, and the years at home have softened her...but can time teach them both to seize the passion that comes along only once—or twice—in a lifetime? The Devil's Heiress In The Devil's Heiress, there are fortune hunters aplenty who are not particular about the origins of the wealth Clarissa Greystone has recently inherited from the vicious nobleman. Still, she's amazed when the new Lord Deveril (a distant relation of the late, unlamented lord) sends his heir, George Hawkinville, to court her... and she's right to distrust the bold young man's motives. At first, it's true that all Hawk cares about is her fortune. He cannot imagine what sort of respectable woman would have ever agreed to marry the late Lord Deveril, or to accept money from the man. But Hawk needs that same ill-gotten wealth to repay the enormous sum his father has pledged against Hawk's own maternal inheritance. But, as these unexpectedly loving allies are swept up in the aftermath of shattering a Napoleonic spy ring, it soon becomes clear to both Clarissa and Hawk that their mutual reservations cannot stand against their mutual passion.
A bankrupt nobleman and a wealthy widow forge a dangerous alliance, while a jilted Earl confronts his past, and a cunning heir pursues a fortune that leads to unexpected passion. Lord Vendeiman, burdened by debt and grief, accepts a wealthy widow's offer to pose as her fiancé, only to find himself entangled in forbidden desire and a hidden truth. Meanwhile, Con Somerford, the Earl of Wyvern, returns to his ancestral home to face Susan Kerslake, a woman from his past who arrives with rumors of hidden gold and a desperate need to aid her family's smuggling operation. Their shared magic, fractured by youthful pride, is tested by war and time. In a third tale, George Hawkinville, heir to a notorious nobleman, courts the recently widowed Clarissa Greystone, initially driven by her inherited fortune to settle his own debts. As they become entangled in dismantling a Napoleonic spy ring, their calculated pursuit of wealth transforms into an undeniable mutual passion.
This collection of historical romances offers three distinct narratives, each exploring themes of financial hardship, past entanglements, and the powerful pull of forbidden or rekindled passion. The stories appear to blend elements of Regency-era social maneuvering with gothic undertones and the thrill of espionage. Readers can expect tales where protagonists navigate societal expectations and personal desires, often finding love amidst danger and intrigue. The author's focus on character development and the intricate dance between duty and passion is a hallmark of the genre.
Page Count:
681
Publication Date:
2004-01-01
Publisher:
Penguin US
ISBN-10:
0451212002
ISBN-13:
9780451212009
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