De retour en Angleterre après avoir combattu les armées napoléoniennes, Richard Mallory trouve le domaine familial au bord de la ruine et son grand-père à l'agonie. Sa grand-mère lui enjoint alors de récupérer un bijou de famille, volé cinquante ans plus tôt. Cette broche, ornée d'un rubis taillé en forme de cour, était offerte en gage d'amour par l'aîné des Mallory à celle qui allait devenir sa femme. Il faut la retrouver avant la mort du patriarche! Cette injonction rend Richard perplexe, car le voleur n'a laissé aucun indice. Quelque peu sceptique quant à la réussite d'une telle mission, il gagne Londres où la saison vient de commencer. Mais la chance est avec lui. Le premier bal où il se rend est l'un des plus élégants et des plus prisés. Toutes les femmes arborent des toilettes et des bijoux somptueux. Surtout la ravissante lady Weymouth, qui porte, épinglé sur sa poitrine, le cœur de rubis...

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This bargain-priced omnibus edition includes three full-length novels by bestselling author Candice Hern: A PROPER COMPANION, A CHANGE OF HEART, and AN AFFIAR OF HONOR. Fans of the traditional Regency Romances of Georgette Heyer, Barbara Metzger, and Carla Kelly will enjoy these witty, sweet romances about three rakish friends who each finds his life changed dramatically when he meets the right woman. A PROPER COMPANION: Robert, Lord Bradleigh, is a rakish earl with a recently arranged betrothal to a lovely young girl he barely knows. Emily Townsend is an impoverished, though well-born, spinster employed as a companion to his grandmother, the formidable dowager countess. Robert reluctantly agrees to help his grandmother find a husband for Emily. But once he comes to know her and care for her, he begins to regret his hasty, passionless engagement. This sparkling tale will take you from the Pump Room at Bath to the ballrooms of London, as the unexpected and undeniable attraction between Robert and Emily blossoms into something more ... something that could put one of them in danger. A CHANGE OF HEART: Jack, Lord Pemerton, is a cynical rake forced by family circumstances to seek a bride. Lady Mary Haviland is a plain, charming, but firmly on-the-shelf spinster who offers to help Jack by presenting him with suitable candidates. When Jack discovers information that makes Mary the perfect candidate, their comfortable friendship takes an unexpected turn. By turns witty and emotional, A CHANGE OF HEART follows the path of two wounded souls from friendship to betrayal to redemption. The ballrooms of London and the rugged cliffs and coves of the South Devon coast come alive in this poignant tale of the healing power of love. AN AFFAIR OF HONOR: During Meg Ashburton's single London Season she had been a wallflower ignored by all of Society. Except for one man. Lord Sedgewick had danced with her, and she had secretly fallen in love with him. Now, six years later, a carriage accident drops a near-dead Lord Sedgewick practically on her doorstep. Hoping for a second chance at love with him, Meg instead finds her world turned upside-down. From a famous stud farm in the Suffolk countryside to the ballrooms of London, Regency England comes alive in this charming romance."Candice Hern is a striking talent of superior merit, one whose intelligence, wit, and craftsmanship are as impressive as her elegant romantic sensibility."--Romantic Times

The Regency Rakes Trilogy Boxed Set

Fans of the historical romances of Sabrina Jeffries, Loretta Chase, and Jo Beverly will enjoy this sexy, National Readers' Choice Award winner by New York Times bestselling author Candice Hern. Beatrice, Lady Somerfield, is too busy acting as chaperone for her headstrong niece to take her friends' advice to find a lover. Until a dark stranger at a masquerade ball makes her realize what she's been missing. When she finally discovers his identity as the Marquess of Thayne, the very man she has practically been pushing into her niece's arms as the Catch of the Season, Beatrice is horrified. But Thayne is thoroughly captivated by Beatrice, and finds himself increasingly drawn to the beautiful, sensual, more mature and sophisticated Lady Somerfield, and soon discovers he wants more than a love affair. Beatrice, however, has vowed never to marry again. But when their private fling leads to public scandal, more than one life is turned upside down."Effervescent, unconventional, and brimming with honest sensuality." Library Journal (starred review)"A rare reading experience. Leaves you begging for more." Romantic Times (Top Pick)"Candice Hern writes as an artist paints-with beautiful lines and special attention to details. The final piece of work is something to treasure. The May/December romance between Beatrice and Gabriel only made their love affair even more special, and Ms. Hern graces this topic with elegance. The final declaration of their love is unforgettable." - Romance Reader at Heart (Top Pick)

Just One of Those Flings

Fans of the traditional Regency Romances of Georgette Heyer, Barbara Metzger, and Jo Beverley will enjoy this witty, entertaining romance from New York Times bestselling author Candice Hern. Meg Ashurton was a disaster during her first London Season. Skinny, red-haired, and 6-feet tall, the awkward wallflower was out of her depth in the social whirl. She was overlooked or ignored by everyone. Except for one man. The dazzling Lord Sedgewick had danced with her, and she had secretly fallen in love with him. Since then Meg has blossomed into a statuesque beauty. In a more startling turnabout, Lord Sedgewick is now at her mercy as he recovers from a carriage accident in Meg's country manor. While his broken leg keeps him bed-ridden, she could revel in his captivating company, and his irresistible smile, without the chance of him walking away. All too soon, though, he would be on his feet again, and able once more to take Meg in his arms, and this time not to dance. She is more than ready to succumb to this second chance at love with him. But when he finally makes her an offer, it is not the sort that Meg can accept. Or can she?From a famous stud farm in the Suffolk countryside to the ballrooms of London, Regency England comes alive in this charming romance."Ms. Hern exquisitely develops her appealing love story with richly textured characterizations and impeccable craftsmanship."--Romantic Times

An Affair of Honor (A Regency Romance)

Customers who enjoy the traditional Regency Romances of Georgette Heyer, Barbara Metzger, and Carla Kelly will enjoy this witty Regency romp by New York Times bestselling author Candice Hern. The Earl of Strickland is a handsome widower in search of a new wife to be a mother to his two young children. Having lost his one true love, he is determined on a practical, dispassionate match with a mature woman. Young girls in their first Seasons, their heads full of romantic notions of love, are not for him. When his sister comes to visit bringing along a beautiful widow, Miles thinks he may have found the perfect match. But the widow is chaperoning her gauche, much younger sister, an artless girl who causes Miles's best intentions to go awry as he finds himself falling in love with precisely the sort of woman he sought to avoid. Set at a grand country estate in the Midlands, this sweet love story of the reserved and dignified Miles and the delightfully gauche, clumsy, outspoken Hannah is sure to charm readers."With fresh, crisp characterization and unerring romantic sensibility, Ms. Hern brings to joyous life all the wonder of falling in love in this deceptively simple, impeccably crafted keeper for the heart." - Romantic Times"This is one Jane Austen herself would enjoy!" -- Rendezvous"Don't miss THE BEST INTENTIONS. Candice Hern has crafted a joyous, passionate tale full of life and laughter, one that readers will savor long after the cover is closed." - The Romance Reader

The Best Intentions (A Regency Romance)

Recouvrant ses esprits après une nuit alcoolisée, Anthony Morehouse, joueur invétéré, apprend avec stupeur qu'il a gagné un magazine féminin ! De fait, son adversaire semble ravi de s'être débarrassé de La vitrine des élégantes, que dirige sa nièce.- Edwina est compétente et son travail lui plaît. Elle restera si vous n'apportez pas de changements. Mais elle a un fichu caractère. Un peu du genre bas-bleu, si vous voyez ce que le veux dire Voilà Anthony prévenu ! Ne se sentant pas une âme de patron de presse, il ne voit qu'une solution : tenter de revendre La vitrine des élégantes à sa directrice. Probablement une vieille fille, qui sera ravie d'accepter sa proposition... Mais, lorsqu'on l'introduit dans le bureau de Miss Edwina Parrish, Anthony se fige, estomaqué une peau laiteuse, des yeux d'un noir aussi profond que sa chevelure, des lèvres pulpeuses... C'est l'une des plus belles créatures qu'il ait jamais vues !

Le rebelle apprivoisé

When two friends are found in a compromising situation, their marriage of convenience turns into something neither was looking for ... and something neither can live without. Nicholas Parrish wakes one morning to pounding at the front door of his London townhouse. Standing before him is the irate father of Prudence Armitage and several of her scowling brothers. They accuse him of compromising Prudence, and to his astonishment the woman in question walks out of his study, looking as if she's just been roused from her bed! Prudence had a tiring night putting the finishing touches to The Ladies߆ashionable Cabinet, the magazine she and Nicholas, along with his sister Edwina, have been working on.With Edwina on an extended wedding trip, Prudence had wanted everything to be perfect. But she fell asleep at her desk, and when she walks out of the office and sees her family ready to murder the man she had secretly had a crush on, Prudence is appalled. And when a marriage is forced between them, she is devastated. The damage is done, though, and now she's determined to make things right between herself and her new husband making him fall in love with her.

Il Était Une Fois Un Gentleman

Fans of the traditional Regency Romances of Georgette Heyer, Barbara Metzger, and Carla Kelly will enjoy this witty romance from New York Times bestselling author Candice Hern. Robert, Lord Bradleigh, is a rakish earl with a recently arranged betrothal to a lovely young girl he barely knows. Emily Townsend is an impoverished spinster employed as a companion to his grandmother, the formidable dowager countess. Robert agrees to help his grandmother find a husband for the beautiful Emily. But once he comes to know the charms of Emily, he begins to regret his hasty engagement. This sparkling tale will take you from the Pump Room at Bath to the ballrooms of London as the unexpected and undeniable attraction between Robert and Emily blossoms into something more . something that could put one of them in danger."Candice Hern is a striking talent of superior merit, one whose intelligence, wit, and craftsmanship are as impressive as her elegant romantic sensibility."--Romantic Times

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