Prim, plain, desperately virtuous Lady Mary Fairchild stared at the seductive gentleman and wondered -- did he remember the elements of the night they met? Surely not. In the ten years since, she had abandoned her youthful impetuousness and transformed herself into a housekeeper -- disguising her beauty beneath a servant's dour clothing determined to conquer the passions of the past. But Sebastian Durant, Viscount Whitfield, did recognize her as a Fairchild, one of his family's bitter enemies. When he demanded her help recovering a stolen diary, she dared not refuse him. When he proposed they masquerade as a betrothed couple, loyalty forced her to agree. And when the restraint between them shattered and pleasure became an obsession, Mary had to trust a powerful man who could send her to the gallows ... or love her through eternity.

A Well Pleasured Lady - Well Pleasured #1

When Miss Samantha Prendregast arrives at Devil's Fell to take charge of six rebellious girls, the vibrant, outspoken governess is not quite prepared to deal with the tall, dark and dashing master of the grand estate. The children she can manage with intelligence, guile .

My Favorite Bride - Governess Brides #7

Miss Caroline Ritter, accomplished flirt, acknowledgedbeauty, and ruined gentlewoman, offers lessons toany rich, noble lord too inept to attract a wife. Discardyour silly affectations and your garish clothing!Learn the art of witty conversation, elegant dancing, equestrian feats and irresistible seduction at theopera! With Miss Ritter's help, you can become themost sought-after aristocrat at the ball!Send your request to the Distinguished Academyof Governesses. Please, absolutely no devastatingly attractive menwith hidden agendas, such as secret missions orvengeful plots against evil villains-specifically notJude Durant, the earl of Huntington, the mosthandsome, the most covert, the most dangerousof all the aristocrats in Regency London.

My Fair Temptress

Pendant un été magique, Genny Valente s'évade pour aller observer la faune dans les montagnes sauvages. Rien ne lui laisse croire qu'une bête plus inquiétante qu'un léopard se terre dans la forêt... un homme, un des Élus, trahi par son don et tourmenté par ses souvenirs. John Powell a fui son destin et son devoir, mais il voit en Genny sa seule chance de rédemption. Il la traquera, l'enlèvera, l'aimera comme seul un sauvage est en mesure de le faire. Cependant, lorsqu'une nouvelle trahison laisse planer sa menace, John doit faire appel à des pouvoirs qu'il avait juré de ne plus jamais utiliser. Alors, seule Genny peut le sauver... si elle ose.

Les Chaînes de Glace (The Chosen Ones #3)

Acclamée comme une des grandes conteuses romantiques, l'auteure à succès du New York Times Christina Dodd propose une nouvelle collection paranormale séduisante au sujet d'une rivalité ancienne qui existe encore aujourd'hui.Lorsque l'univers était encore jeune, des jumeaux naquirent. L'un apporta la lumière à un monde maléfique; l'autre l'obscurité et le danger. Ils rassemblèrent des gens autour d'eux, des hommes et des femmes destinés à mettre leurs puissants dons au service du bien ou du mal. Aujourd'hui, leurs descendants parcourent la Terre en tant qu'Élus, et l'ultime combat est sur le point d'être mené.Brillante, mais convenable et prévisible, Rosamonde Hall a vécu sa vie enfermée dans les universités et les bibliothèques, reléguant la légende des Élus au statut de mythe...jusqu'à ce qu'Aaron Eagle cogne à sa porte. Aaron la déstabilise et la fascine à la fois. Toutefois, elle ne peut refuser ses offres de visite clandestine de musées, en quête d'une mystérieuse prophétie, et de transformation, qui libèrera son âme indomptée. Avec une promesse d'amour qui brave le destin, Rosamonde est inévitablement confrontée à la vérité des Élus...et à cet homme dangereux qui l'entraîne dans un univers de sombres secrets.

Une Tempête d'Ombres

A land of legend and wild beauty - of clans, lairds, honour, and passion - Scotland forever stirs the soul of romance. Now, in one incomparable volume, four of Avon Romance's bestselling authors present stirring tales of hearts won and weddings to be, featuring a quartet of unforgettable heroines about to discover the rapture of love in a world as untamed as the men they will one day marry

Scottish Brides

MasqueradeEnglish orphan Miss Evangeline Scoffield has spent her life contenting herself with dreams. But with an unforseen inheritance, she can afford one perfect summer-a summer she will spend the rest of her life remembering. She buys herself expensive clothes, travels abroad, and presents herself as a lady of mystery. MarriageBut she quickly discovers her mistake, for a darkly handsome man appears at her bedroom door, claiming to be a Crown Prince-and her fiance. Or the Ever After of Her Dreams?One look into her eyes, and the prince recognizes her. She is his betrothed, the runaway Princess of Serephinia. All her denials cannot change that, or alter the passion that burgeons between them. To fullfil their destinies, the prince will do anything-abduct her, coerce her, or, best of all seduce his reluctant bride into his royal world of peril, promise and passion.

The Runaway Princess - Princess #1

Betrothed in the cradle, Princess Sorcha and Prince Rainger were destined to rule their countries together. Then revolution sent Sorcha to a remote Scottish convent-and Rainger into a dungeon so deep rumor claimed he was dead. Now danger threatens, and Sorcha must travel home with a simple fisherman as her companion-Prince Rainger in disguise. Changed by his imprisonment from a careless lad to a dangerous man, he's determined to win back his kingdom-and the woman he wants more than life itself. But can he protect a woman who believes every person she meets is her friend, every tavern is an opportunity to sing bawdy songs, and each turn in the road hides new adventure? To keep his princess safe, he must resort to his most treacherous weapon: seduction.

The Prince Kidnaps a Bride - The Lost Princesses #3

The Rules of Enticement: A woman should never surrender to a man without knowing his intentions. A man should never seduce a woman for the purposes of revenge. Rules of Society After nine years, Hannah Setterington has decided tosell the Distinguished Academy of Governesses and explore the secrets of her past. To that end she has agreed to be a companion to the elderly aunt of Lord Raeburn, a man enshrouded by dark mystery and haunted by the rumor that he murdered his wife. A strong-minded woman accustomed to the vagaries of nobility, Hannah believes the rumor to be so much piffle, until she comes face to face with Lord Raeburn. Rules of Fascination Dougald Pippard, Lord Raeburn, is deviously satisfied when his plan to trap Hannah springs itself successfully. But his satisfaction is short-lived as the indomitable Hannah draws the battle lines and kisses him with the pent-up passion Dougald hasn't felt for nine long years. The fire that has always flared between them rages again with every touch, every glance, until Dougald is almost ready to forget his wounded memories and plans of revenge for just one more night with her. Rules of Attraction

Rules of Attraction - Governess Brides #4

Rules of Engagement:Choose a bride from this year's debutantes. Decide on a proper settlement. Send an announcement to The Times. Inform the bride of her good fortune. Rules of Respectability:Devon Mathewes, Earl of Kerrich, has a plan that is sure to restore him to the Queen's favor. First, he must hire a sensible, unattractive governess. Next, he will see to adopting a properly grateful orphan, which will surely lend him a patina of respectability. Finally, he must obtain a guarantee that his orphan and the governess will better his character and reputation without unduly disturbing his life-love life or otherwise. Rules of Passion:As a condition of accepting the governess position, Miss Pamela Lockhart of the Distinguished Academy of Governesses has a few rules of her own. Devon at all times must behave with propriety, an unlikely accomplishment that would delight the ton and completely astonish Pamela herself. She must be allowed to choose a suitable orphan at her own discretion. Most important, Devon must vow to never ever delve into Pamela's background, or her appearance, lest he discover the truth behind the deepest secrets of her heart. But of course, all rules are made to be broken .

Rules of Engagement - Governess Brides #3

Jeune homme, Aleksandr Wilder a abandonné ses fonctions — et, pendant ce temps, il a été torturé, tourmenté et transformé. Aujourd’hui, il arpente les tunnels sous la ville, combat au front contre les forces du mal, sans oser vivre de nouveau comme un homme. Après sept années de combat contre le mal ultime du monde, Charisma Fongorn, une Élue, est devenue une guerrière forte et solide qui ne se berce pas d’illusions de bonheur… Même son don pour entendre les chants de la terre s’est estompé. Sourde à ses propres instincts, elle ignore que des monstres errent dans l’obscurité souterraine de la ville. Lorsqu’Aleksandr trouve Charisma, qui a été victime d’une attaque, il la sauve et la soigne, et l’espoir surgit de nouveau dans son coeur… et dans le monde. Cependant, dans les méandres de son âme, il connaît la vérité : une femme si exceptionnelle ne pourrait jamais aimer une bête… n’est-ce pas?

Le Tourment de la Bête (The Chosen Ones, #5)

The Rules of  Employment for The Distinguished Academy of  Governesses: Always remember your station. Be sure to maintain a disciplined schoolroom. And never, ever become too familiar with the master of the house .

Rules of Surrender - Governess Brides #2

L'Ecosse ! Ses landes mystérieuses jonchées de bruyère, ses farfadets malicieux, ses traditions millénaires, ses rousses sorcières et ses Highlanders sexy... Comment ne pas succomber aux charmes de cette contrée si romantique et si propice aux aventures ? Alors suivez Margaret, Rose, Janet et Andra dans leur quête de l'amour fou, vivez des histoires inoubliables et laissez votre coeur battre au rythme de ces romances passionnées !

Mariages à l’écossaise - Gretna Greene ; La rose d'Ecosse ; La fiancée de Glenlyon ; Le kilt nuptial

Gabriel avait changé. Autrefois enjôleur, il semblait à présent brutal et d'une virilité écrasante. Il était vêtu de tweed brun sur une chemise blanche, la tenue classique pour un séjour à la campagne. Il se tenait si près de Madeline qu'elle sentait cette odeur qui n'appartenait qu'à lui, un parfum de vent, de pluie et de sauvage volupté. Sa haute taille pouvait donner à une femme le sentiment qu'elle était protégée ou menacée, en fonction de son humeur. Ses cheveux sombres étaient attachés par un ruban sur la nuque. Avec sa peau mate, il aurait pu être véritablement ténébreux... s'il n'y avait eu ses yeux, verts ou gris, variant selon la lumière. Pour l'heure, le mépris les assombrissait, et ses lèvres que Madeline avait tant aimé embrasser étaient pincées. Autrefois, elle avait cru pouvoir dominer cet homme. Quelle sotte elle avait été !

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