Identities concealed. desires revealed 

 As the unacknowledged son of the lecherous Lord Westleigh, John 'Rhys' Rhysdale was forced to earn a crust gambling on the streets. Now he owns the most thrilling new gaming establishment in London. Witnessing polite society's debauchery and excess every night, Rhys prefers to live on its fringes, but the stakes are raised when Rhys is tempted by the mysterious masked Lady Celia Gale..When fallen beauty Daphne, Lady Faville, is carried to safety from a rampaging fire, she's horrified to recognise her rescuer as Hugh Westleigh - a man with every reason to despise her! But Hugh has been blinded and Daphne must nurse him back to health. Unable to see, he is driven to distraction by Daphne. But when Hugh finally regains his sight will she find forgiveness in his arms?

Regency Reputations: The Masquerade Club - A Reputation for Notoriety (The Masquerade Club) / A Lady of Notoriety

He wished never to see her again

 Now he wishes she'll stay.

 Lord Grantwell hasn't seen Lillian Pearson since she betrayed him years ago. So when she arrives on his doorstep, looking for sanctuary, he's not inclined to offer it! But when the two orphaned children in his care ask if she can stay for Christmas, how can he refuse?  Grant and Lillian discover an intense attraction still simmers between them, and Grant starts to wonder if he has done her a grave injustice.

Lord Grantwell's Christmas Wish

A Reputation for Notoriety

 As the unacknowledged son of the lecherous Lord Westleigh, John 'Rhys' Rhysdale was forced to earn a crust gambling on the streets. Now he owns the most thrilling new gaming establishment in London. Witnessing polite society's debauchery and excess every night, Rhys prefers to live on its fringes, but a mysterious masked lady tempts him into the throng.

 Lady Celia Gale, known only as Madame Fortune, matches Rhys card for card and kiss for stolen kiss. But the stakes are raised when Rhys discovers she's from the very world he despises.

 A Marriage of Notoriety

 The mysterious pianiste is the Masquerade Club's newest attraction, captivating guests with her haunting music . What is the true identity of the lady concealed beneath the mask?

 Only Xavier Campion, the club's new proprietor, recognises Phillipa Westleigh, the Lady with whom he once shared a dance. Concerned for her safety, Xavier escorts her home each night. But when their moonlit strolls are uncovered the only protection Xavier can offer is marriage!

Regency Reputation - A Reputation for Notoriety / A Marriage of Notoriety

THE MYSTERIOUS MISS M

 The Mysterious Miss M is a living male fantasy, until Lord Devlin Steele finds himself responsible for her - and her child. The real Maddy, the passionate woman who drives away his nightmares of Waterloo battlefields, is so much more. But the aristocratic soldier can't support his new family. He will only inherit his fortune on marriage to a suitable lady - and Maddy is far from suitable.

 CHIVALROUS CAPTAIN, REBEL MISTRESS

 Amid the chaos of Waterloo, Captain Allan Landon stumbles upon the most beautiful woman he's ever seen, disguised as a young boy. Back in London, the battle may be won, but Allan and Marian are now on opposing sides of a different war. As Marian's enemy, Allan has three options: to fight her, to bed her or to unconventionally wed her!

Innocence in Regency Society - The Mysterious Miss M / Chivalrous Captain, Rebel Mistress

Angleterre, 1816"Anna ne sait si elle doit etre heureuse ou terrifiee a l'idee d'avoir trouve une place de gouvernante dans la somptueuse demeure de Brentmore Hall. Car si ses eleves Cal et Dory semblent adorables, leur pere, Lord Brentmore, fait quant a lui l'objet d'etranges rumeurs. Ne dit-on pas qu'il a un passe plus que douteux ? Mais des leur premiere rencontre, un trouble profond l'envahit face a cet homme si seduisant et si sombre a la fois. Un homme dont le caractere ombrageux ne suffit pourtant pas a expliquer la distance avec laquelle il traite ses propres enfants. Puisqu'elle est desormais la gouvernante de ces derniers, Anna se promet de tout faire pour lui rappeler son role de pere - tout en se demandant si c'est uniquement par devoir qu'elle agit ainsi... D'ou lui vient en effet cette curiosite brulante qui la pousse a vouloir percer les secrets du marquis, alors meme qu'il s'apprete a annoncer ses fiancailles avec celle qui est destinee a devenir une nouvelle mere pour les enfants ?A propos de l'auteur:Fascinee par les coulisses de l'Histoire, Diane Gaston se fait pour nous le temoin privilegie d'une fascinante epoque: celle de la Regence anglaise, entre ombre et lumiere. "Fiancailles a Brentmore Hall" est son premier roman publie dans la collection Best-Sellers.

Fiancailles a Brentmore Hall

Angleterre, 1816Anna ne sait si elle doit être heureuse ou terrifiée à l’idée d’avoir trouvé une place de gouvernante dans la somptueuse demeure de Brentmore Hall. Car si ses élèves Cal et Dory semblent adorables, leur père, Lord Brentmore, fait quant à lui l’objet d’étranges rumeurs. Ne dit-on pas qu’il a un passé plus que douteux ? Mais dès leur première rencontre, un trouble profond l’envahit face à cet homme si séduisant et si sombre à la fois. Un homme dont le caractère ombrageux ne suffit pourtant pas à expliquer la distance avec laquelle il traite ses propres enfants. Puisqu’elle est désormais la gouvernante de ces derniers, Anna se promet de tout faire pour lui rappeler son rôle de père — tout en se demandant si c’est uniquement par devoir qu’elle agit ainsi… D’où lui vient en effet cette curiosité brûlante qui la pousse à vouloir percer les secrets du marquis, alors même qu’il s’apprête à annoncer ses fiançailles avec celle qui est destinée à devenir une nouvelle mère pour les enfants ?

Fiançailles à Brentmore Hall

England, 1829.

 Eleven years ago, Claude Mableau came to Rappard Hall as a stable worker seeking revenge and fell in love with the noble family's poor relation, Miss Louisa Finch. Now home after making his fortune abroad, he discovers that his youthful infatuation is as strong as ever, as is his body's craving for the beautiful lady.

 Claude cannot resist her plea to introduce her to the pleasures of lovemaking before her arranged marriage. Yet despite their intense passion, Louisa will always be forbidden to him as a bride.

The Liberation Of Miss Finch

A resolute man and a determined innocent

 In dissolute company 

 Jameson Flynn hears Rose O'Keefe's beautiful voice and decides to rescue her and her virtue. But then the man who can make or break Flynn's career desires Rose as his mistress. Soon Flynn will have to choose what matters to him most - success or love.

 A woman of innocence and notoriety. 

 Adam Vickery, Marquess of Tanerton, was drawn to the notorious Vanishing Viscountess's defiance. He didn't recognise Marlena Parronley - the once innocent, hopeful debutante he had danced with years ago. Marlena saw the dashing, carefree Marquess of her dreams and knew she couldn't let him help her escape. Not if she wanted him to live.

 Two classic and delightful Regency tales!

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