Lady Georgette wacht in einem fremden Bett neben einem nackten Schotten auf noch dazu mit einem Ring an ihrem Finger. Nach einem kurzen Gespräch mit ihrem "Ehemann" flüchtet sie - allerdings erst nachdem sie ihn versehentlich mit der Bettpfanne ausschaltet. Daraus folgt, dass sich jezt beide an ...
Caroline meets her hero at the age of twelve when she rescues a drunk Scotsman from drowning in the ocean. She instantly falls in love with him, as strongly as any 12 year old could. The infatuation lasts years, so when fate brings David to Brighton after she is well and fully grown, and still ha...
I chose this as it was recommended by another historical author that I like. A fizzy, fun read. I normally am a little skeptical when people say books made them laugh out loud but I was chuckling and smiling to myself on public transit as I read this. I have grown a bit tired of the dark, broody ...
She stepped inside the room the innkeeper showed her, absorbing the details with the eye of someone who would faithfully report her findings later. Lace curtains fluttered against the open window, and beyond them she could hear the pleasant sounds of conversation out on the street. There was fres...
She could do nothing else, after leaving the circus of her house. Her mother was beside herself with excitement. Penelope seemed pensive. Poor Bess busied herself changing out the water in all the flower arrangements. And so Caroline had taken the walk she had known she wo...
Wake up. Georgette did not even consider ignoring such a summons. She opened her eyes and found a stranger sitting on the bed next to her. She pushed herself up on frantic hands and scrambled backward, unsure of where she was, which bed she was in, ...