Assise près de la fenêtre de son atelier, Rebecca Seaton s'exerce à croquer sur le vif les passants de Mayfair. Peindre est sa passion et la jeune femme fait preuve d'un réel talent. Elle a de qui tenir : sir Anthony Seaton, son père, est le plus illustre portraitiste d'Angleterre.Soudain, l'attention de Rebecca est attirée par un homme à la carrure imposante et au port arrogant. Une cicatrice barre ses traits anguleux. On dirait un pirate égaré dans ce quartier huppé... Quel sujet intéressant ! Accepterait-il de poser pour elle ?Bien que peu conformiste, Rebecca ne se sent pas le courage de se précipiter dans la rue pour le lui demander.Mais ce n'est que partie remise. Quelques heures plus tard, son père lui présente Kenneth Wilding, son nouveau secrétaire. Rebecca sursaute : bonté divine, le pirate ! De son côté, Kenneth éprouve une certaine contrariété. Cette ravissante personne risque de compliquer sa mission.

Un Tempérament explosif

Ivresse orientale

Au début de 1832, après plusieurs années passées à parcourir l'Orient, Kyle Renbourne débarque enfin à Macao.
La Chine est le but ultime de son voyage. Depuis son enfance, il rêve de visiter le temple de Hoshan, merveille de l'architecture dont il possède une gravure. Grande est sa déception lorsqu'il apprend qu'aucun étranger n'est autorisé à pénétrer à l'intérieur des terres. L'administration chinoise confine les Fan-qui dans un quartier réservé de Canton et les fait surveiller en permanence par des espions.
Intrigué par le comportement du jeune interprète qu'on lui a affecté, Kyle découvre bientôt que, sous les vêtements masculins, se dissimule une ravissante Eurasienne. Orpheline, Mei-Lian veut fuir la Chine et se réfugier en Ecosse, d'où son père était originaire.
Voilà l'occasion de conclure un marché et d'organiser une expédition clandestine à Hoshan ! Et qui plus est, en délicieuse compagnie...

La fiancée chinoise - Occasion

"The perfect road romance." Discover the acclaimed fourth book in the Fallen Angels historical romance series by New York Times bestselling author Mary Jo Putney! The Rogue... A master spy with the face of a fallen angel and a darkly heroic past, Lord Robert Andreville returns to his ancestral home in Yorkshire after a dozen harrowing years spying against Napoleon. But nothing soothes his ravaged spirit until a determined young beauty sweeps into his life. ...and the RunawayHalf Mohawk and all American, Maxima Collins is a wary stranger in a strange land, but she will let nothing halt her journey to London to learn the truth about her father's sudden death--not even a self-appointed guardian who is all lazy charm and dangerous skill. Together they travel across England, evading pursuers and circling each other in a dance of desire, where truth is elusive and only passion is sure. Then dark secrets shatter their idyll--and only love has the power to heal the past. Books in the Fallen Angels series:Book 1: Thunder & RosesBook 2: Dancing on the WindBook 3: Petals in the StormBook 4: Angel RogueBook 5: Shattered RainbowsBook 6: River of FireBook 7: One Perfect Rose "A sumptuous reading experience by one of today's great romance authors."-Romantic TimesAbout the AuthorA New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USAToday bestselling author, Mary Jo Putney's novels are known for psychological depth and intensity and include historical and contemporary romance, fantasy, and young adult fantasy. Winner of numerous writing awards, including two RITAs, three Romantic Times Career Achievement awards, and the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award from Romance Writers of America, she has had numerous books listed among Library Journal's and Booklist's top romances of the year.

Angel Rogue - Fallen Angels, #4

This novel was previously released as Stirring the Embers. The first contemporary novel by New York Times bestselling author, The Burning Point is a riveting story of the ties that bind two people together-and the incendiary forces that can tear them apart. Kate Corsi always dreamed of working for her family's world famous explosive demolition business-a wish her old-fashioned father denied until the day he died.  According to his will, Kate will receive a fortune while her ex-husband, Donovan, will inherit the family business.  But only if they agree to live under the same roof for a year. Forced into a reluctant alliance, Kate and Donovan must discover the truth about her father's death-and confront the past that almost destroyed them both.  And as they face their shattered dreams, their wrenching secrets and bitter resentments, they find themselves sliding perilously toward the burning point where passion catches fire once more.. The Burning Point was listed as one of the five best romances of the year by Library Journal. The Circle of Friends series:#1: The Burning Point#2: The Spiral Path#3: An Imperfect Process#4: A Holiday Fling (Novella)Praise for The Burning Point:"Powerhouse novelist Mary Jo Putney explodes on the contemporary scene with an emotionally wrenching and dramatically intense story.  She tackles a very difficult subject with insight, and compassion.  Exceptionally powerful reading!"-Romantic Times Magazine "This passionate love story [unfolds] gradually, in trademark Putney style.  The author has created a realistic, well-crafted story, laced with elements of suspense and mystery and featuring sympathetic protagonists whose biggest mistake was marrying too young."-Publishers Weekly "Kate and Patrick are both complex people, and answers do not come easily for the unresolved issues in their past. Set against the backdrop of demolition work and a question of sabotage, this gripping story sizzles with passion and danger, but is ultimately about healing and forgiveness-not only for others, but for ourselves as well. Mary Jo Putney will no doubt gain new fans with this book."-The Old Book Barn Gazette  "Ms. Putney is one of the very best authors who excel at historical romances-now she's crafted her first contemporary and fans of both genres will be delighted to learn that her incredible talent for compelling characterization and original premises comes through on every page.  She takes a taboo issue not normally found in a romance and with touching sensitivity, creates a poignant tale about forgiveness and the awesome power of love to heal all wounds.. I could not put it down."-Rendezvous About the AuthorA New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USAToday bestselling author, Mary Jo Putney's novels are known for psychological depth and intensity and include historical and contemporary romance, fantasy, and young adult fantasy.  Winner of numerous writing awards, including two RITAs, three Romantic Times Career Achievement awards, and the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award from Romance Writers of America, she has had numerous books listed among Library Journal's and Booklist's top romances of the year.

The Burning Point - Circle of Friends, #1

* This novella is also available in the author's Christmas novella collection, Christmas Revels.* A Holiday Fling has also been previously published as: A Christmas Fling. British actress Jenny Lyme is having a pretty decent career. Though she may not have become an international movie star, she's well loved in England for a role on British TV and continues to work regularly. Now her hometown community center is in danger of being sold. The only hope for its salvation is if Jenny can film the Christmas Revels production she's directing and sell it for television broadcasting.   For that she needs a really good cameraman-and she just happens to know one.. Greg Marino has worked hard for his success as a Hollywood cinematographer, and he has an Oscar sitting by his coffee maker to prove it.  But he still has fond memories of the fling he had with Jenny Lyme ten years earlier when they worked together on a disastrous movie.  When she calls and asks if he'd film her community Christmas show, he decides it would be a fun break in his demanding life.  And it would be really, really nice to see Jenny again. The show is a delight, and Jenny and Greg find the old attraction is still there. But is it possible to build a life together when both have demanding careers thousands of miles apart?  Greg and Jenny are characters from The Spiral Path, the second novel in the Circle of Friends Trilogy. The Circle of Friends Triligy:#1: The Burning Point#2: The Spiral Path#3: An Imperfect Process#4: A Holiday Fling (A Circle of Friends Novella) Praise for Christmas Revels, the novella collection that includes A Holiday Fling: "A great collection for a cold winter's evening with a hot cup of tea. Mary Jo Putney's characters are memorable and their stories are heartwarming."-The Best Reviews  "These five heart-tugging stories and their endearing characters celebrate the love, joy, and magic of the Christmas season. Highly recommended."-Romance Reviews Today "If you've never read Mary Jo Putney, this collection is a delightful introduction to her compelling characters and gifted storytelling. If you're a fan already, then you know this book will make a great stocking stuffer for the readers on your list!"-Old Book Barn Gazette About the AuthorA New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USAToday bestselling author, Mary Jo Putney's novels are known for psychological depth and intensity and include historical and contemporary romance, fantasy, and young adult fantasy. Winner of numerous writing awards, including two RITAs, three Romantic Times Career Achievement awards, and the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award from Romance Writers of America, she has had numerous books listed among Library Journal's and Booklist's top romances of the year.

A Holiday Fling (Novella) - Circle of Friends, #4

« Vous ne pouvez pas vous tromper avec une romance de Mary Jo Putney ! » Sabrina Jeffries « Enivrant et parfaitement romantique : vous serez complètement envoûtés. » Eloisa James Rêvant d'aventures, Sarah Clarke-Townsend se fait passer pour sa jumelle enceinte. Or si les ravisseurs aux trousses de sa soeur découvrent la supercherie, Sarah risque de le payer très cher... Rob Carmichael est un des plus grands coureurs de Bow Street, avec un don particulier pour secourir les demoiselles en détresse. Il est alors engagé pour retrouver Sarah en Irlande. Mais qu'il faille fuir à toute allure ou se jeter dans les bras de son sauveur, Sarah défie Rob à chaque tournant. Ces deux-là réussiront-ils à rentrer sains et saufs ? À moins qu'entretemps leur coeur ne soit touché...

La Confrérie des Lords, T5 : Pour l'amour d'un aventurier

A medieval prequel to the Bride TrilogyIn England's tumultuous 12th century... Wrenched from a monastery before taking final vows, Adrian de Lancey's fighting skill wins him an earldom. Fierce discipline masters his darker nature-until he finds a winsome slip of a girl lost in his forest, an illegal falcon on her wrist. Encountering the ice-blond warrior Earl of Shropshire, Meriel de Vere knows his dangerous reputation-and hides her identity to protect her brother's estate from the enemy earl. She does not expect to be arrested. Still less does she expect such a great lord to want her as his mistress. Her passionate need for freedom clashes disastrously with his obsession with his enchanting captive. Given a second chance to properly woo Meriel, can Adrian learn tenderness? Will the two of them claim lasting happiness-or will they lose all to a brutal sworn enemy?Praise for Uncommon Vows:".a wondrous tale, brimming with adventure, intrigue, and memorable romance.""-Romantic Times"A triumph!"-Laura Kinsale"Uncommon Vows .is some of (Putney's) strongest and most inspired writing.A romance that definite qualifies as uncommon."-All About RomanceAbout the AuthorA New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USAToday bestselling author, Mary Jo Putney's novels are known for psychological depth and intensity and include historical and contemporary romance, fantasy, and young adult fantasy. Winner of numerous writing awards, including two RITAs, three Romantic Times Career Achievement awards, and the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award from Romance Writers of America, she has had numerous books listed among Library Journal's and Booklist's top romances of the year.

Uncommon Vows

A la mort de son père, le comte de Cromarty, lady Jocelyn se sent trahie. Cet homme dont elle se sentait si proche a prévu dans son testament une clause qui oblige Jocelyn à se marier avant ses vingt-cinq ans. Alors que la date fatidique approche, lady Jocelyn ébauche un stratagème qui lui permet de contourner cette contrainte tout en faisant acte de générosité envers un officier blessé. Mais ce calcul si raisonnable ne prend pas en compte les progrès de la médecine… ou la force des sentiments que va lui inspirer cet homme admirable qui semble si sincèrement épris d’elle.

Un Tempérament explosif

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