In 11th century Normany, a passionate story of romance, chivalry, and forbidden love. Beautiful Eleanor of Nantes is pursued by many great noblemen, including the evil Robert of Belesme and charming Prince Henry, son of William the Conqueror. But it is the dashing Roger FitzGilbert, born a bastar...
A SPORTING PROPOSITIONMiss Harriet Rowe felt she had little to offer her step-cousin, Lord Richard Stanton. The dashing viscount was the most handsome gentleman in London, with a bevy of beauties pining for his attention, while Harriet, a shy country miss, had only the stuffy Mr. Edwin Thornton a...
When Elinor Ashton's debt-ridden father forces her into a loveless marriage with the elderly but enormously wealthy Lord Kingsley, she becomes the unhappiest bride of London society... and the property of a man whose jealousy leads him to concoct an unspeakable scheme.Lucien de Clare is Regency E...
Immersed in England's dynastic war, the Rivaux family is making a dangerous move by abandoning Stephen of Blois to back the empress Matilda. Elizabeth of Rivaux, a 22-year-old widow, will do her bit by defending her father's castle Harlowe. Attacked on her way to the castle, Elizabeth is rescued ...
Set amid the glittering decadence of Regency England, Anita Mills' new historical is a passionate tale of deceit and desire. Elise Rand, the only child of a wealthy merchant, convinces brilliant and ambitious barrister Patrick Hamilton to defend her father on a murder charge. But Patrick's kisses...
Ju and Caro, constrained by Lady Lyndon’s presence, occupied the intervening time by discussing the weather, the previous night’s ball, Juliana’s court presentation, and the Season’s matrimonial matches. Both girls stayed away from anything pertaining to Patrick Danvers, Rotherfield, or Albert Ba...
And, given the thinness of the social calendar on this particular evening, the event had turned into a true crush. The dance floor had narrowed by the press of people until it was overheard that “ ’Tis far too crowded for a country dance, and so close that the waltz becomes positively indecent.” ...
Hughes wishes her to hang." "She must have stolen it." "She says not, sir.""So say they all," Patrick murmured dryly. "Yes, well, can you attend the matter?""I think so, but she hoped to see you." "Is she on bail?""Yes. The hearing is set for the twenty-second.""Send 'round to Peale, requesting a...
After two days of unsuccessful attempts to gain an appointment with him, she finally went to his office, determined to stay until he saw her. Whether he wanted to take it or not, she intended to file an official report on her captive daughter, requesting the army's assistance in the child's recov...