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The Casanova Code
“A refined gentleman, age 25, of wealth and education, seeks the acquaintance, with a view to matrimony, of a high-minded, kind-hearted lady who prefers an evening of quiet conversation to the lively demands of society." Edwina Hargrove knows that this “gentleman” was, in fact, Ashton Trewelyn, a rake notorious for seducing the young and naive. In fact, five decent women have already been tricked and bundled off to the continent for scandalous purposes. There was a way to thwart his scheme though—by shadowing this devilishly handsome Casanova and warning his prey. If only it were that simple. Wounded and weary, Ashton Trewelyn returns home to London from the King’s Royal Rifles, but soon discovers a coded message that has implications to the Crown and his family. His only hope to unravel the mystery lies in the enigmatic Edwina’s ability to recognize patterns. Even as he leads her on a path of secret societies and risque temptations, he discovers she arouses his jaded soul with temptations of her own. Must they risk everything to decipher Casanova’s code?
Redeeming the Rogue
As an agent for the Crown, Michael Rafferty is on the trail of a violent Irish separatist in Washington, D.C. But to complete his disguise as a diplomat, he needs Lady Arianne Chambers to portray his wife. As she teaches the rough Rafferty about high society, he teaches her to unleash the passions she has denied for so long...
Reviewer: Dreamweaver
Review: Nov 17, 2011
Genre(s): Historical Romance
Great storytelling with picture perfect historical details create an unforgettable backdrop for this excellent tale of mystery, thriller, romance, adventure and intrigue.
Michael Rafferty is an Irishman travelling to America. He is impersonating a British Minister as a cover to his nemesis and enemy. Rafferty is planning to take along two women whom he will need to make his cover a success; his pretend fian
The Seduction of a Duke
William Chambers, Duke of Bedford, ascended to the title upon his father’s death, but he also inherited his father’s extensive debts. Desperate to avoid scandal and ruin, he is willing to go to any lengths – including marrying, sight unseen, a reclusive American heiress known as Frosty Franny.
Not pleased to be trapped in an arranged marriage, Francesca Winthrop conspires to turn lemons into lemonade with the assistance of a courtesan’s journal.
Reviewer: Kyraninse
Review: Feb 9, 2009
Genre(s): Historical Romance, Regency
The Seduction of a Duke was a lighthearted, fun read, and definitely enjoyable.
However, I felt that the conflicts were just a bit too manufactured. How odd that Fran would have been able to just forget about the person she claimed to love and wanted to marry. However more strange that William would have fixated on her supposed pregnancy. It seemed forced, to induce some element of suspense and tensi
The Trouble with Moonlight
In the midst of a moonlit safe-cracking mission, British spy James Locke witnesses a ruby necklace spirited away as if by conjurer's trick. Following the jewels leads him to Lusinda Havershaw, who's inherited the talent of turning invisible in the moonlight--at least, the parts of her that are unclothed. Locke trains Lusinda in espionage, even while he finds her close proximity bewitchingly distracting. And as their mission to track Russian spies grows treacherous, they'll find that the heart behaves even more mysteriously than Lusinda in the moonlight.
Reviewer: Aemelia
Review: Apr 10, 2008
Genre(s): Historical Romance
On a moonlit night, master spy James Locke follows a floating necklace from a dark room out into a nearby carriage. Intrigued, he follows the carriage home, to see who steps out.
Lusinda Havershaw is surprised to have her secret discovered, but soon becomes involved in the Great Game. Her talent of being invisible on moonlit nights can be a great advantage for stealing into the homes of suspected traitors
The Education of Mrs. Brimley
Emma Brimley pretends to be a widow to find employment at an all-girl's school. But when she's expected to teach the intimacies of marriage, she strikes a scandalous bargain with a neighboring artist-a man well-versed in bedroom etiquette.
Reviewer: Diana Coyle
Review: Oct 1, 2007
Genre(s): Historical Romance
Emma Brimley, as we are introduced to her as, was a young lady on a search of finding herself. Through many unfortunate circumstances, her life had not been easy while growing up. Her poor mother died and left her and her sister, Penelope's welfare to their Uncle George to manage. This would prove to be the worst tragedy in Emma's life.
Her uncle was not the role model one would think an uncle would be
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