Alimentata dal caffè del Pacific Northwest e ispirata da innumerevoli visioni di drammi in costume britannici, quest'autrice crea sensuali romanzi storici ambientati nell'epoca vittoriana. Ama creare eroi che lottano contro ogni probabilità ed eroine che sono avanti per il loro tempo. Exinsegnante con una laurea in storia, trova una profonda soddisfazione nel unire il suo amore per il passato con una fede incrollabile nei lieto fine.
She doesn't need any distractions from her work, particularly of the sinfully handsome variety.As Diana and Aidan set out to find him an aristocratic match, neither are prepared for the passion that ignites between them or the love they can't ignore.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Irish coast, this romantic finale features a young duchess's secretary who reluctantly agrees to impersonate her mistress. The plan aims to help a future duke navigate his fortune-hunting family, but complications arise when he unexpectedly falls for the secretary. This tale weaves themes of love, deception, and self-discovery, culminating in a swoon-worthy conclusion to the Love on Holiday series.
HISTORICAL ROMANCE. Becoming engaged? Simple. Resisting temptation? Impossible. Sebastian Fennick, the newest Duke of Wrexford, prefers the straightforwardness of mathematics to romantic nonsense. When he meets Lady Katherine Adderly at the first ball of the season, he finds her as alluring as she is disagreeable. His title may now require him to marry, but Sebastian can't think of anyone less fit to be his wife, even if he can't get her out of his mind. After five seasons of snubbing suitors and making small talk, Lady Kitty has seen all the ton has to offer.and she's not impressed. But when Kitty's overbearing father demands she must marry before her beloved younger sister can, she proposes a plan to the handsome duke. Kitty's schemes always seem to backfire, but she knows this one can't go wrong. After all, she's not the least bit tempted by Sebastian, is she?
USA Today bestselling author Christy Carlyle sweeps readers away on an all-new romantic holiday to the wilds of Scotland where a young woman discovers her vacation home is unexpectedly owned by a strange, devastatingly handsome earl.After a lifetime of living for her friends, family, even strangers, Lady Lucy Westmont knows something must change or she’ll lose herself forever. An invitation to visit her free-spirited and scandalous aunt in the wild Scottish countryside is the perfect opportunity to discover how to live the life she wants. James Pembroke just learned that not only is he the new Earl of Rossbury, he’s also inherited his late uncle’s debts and a manor house deep in Scotland. Already owing money to an unsavory man because of a business deal that went awry, he has no choice but to travel to Scotland to sell the manor. On his way, he finds himself sharing a train car with a rather pretty but wild young woman. When Lucy manages to make it to her aunt’s home, she discovers her aunt is missing and the incredibly rude man who shared her train car is claiming that he owns the house instead. Nevertheless, Lucy is determined to have a true holiday, even if she is accompanied by the man who has upended her plans—and her heart.
If Mina learns what makes the enigmatic duke tick, perhaps she can change his mind-as long as she doesn't get too close to him.With each day Nick spends with Mina, his resolve weakens as their colliding wills lead to explosive desire.
Christy Carlyle concludes her Duke’s Den series with this sparkling romance about two reluctant allies intent on following the rules and breaking every single one.His Only Regret…Rhys Forester, the new Duke of Claremont, lives his life by four words: Enjoy All, Regret Nothing. He’s devoted to the pleasure of his wild soirees, reckless behavior, and shocking the ton with his interests in trade. The debts that come with his title don’t fit the carefree lifestyle he’s created, and when he’s forced to return to his family’s estate, he’s also forced to confront his one and only regret: the beautiful girl he left behind.May Be Falling in Love…Arabella Prescott has been the belle of more balls than she cares to remember. After three seasons and five rejected proposals, she’s done with the marriage mart. Bella’s hopes to live a comfortable life, alone, come crashing down when her parents demand she marry. But her salvation may come in the form of the man she hates the most.Bella has never forgiven Rhys for what he did to her, but desperate times call for fake engagements. With a few dozen rules, their scheme begins, but it’s not long before the former enemies find themselves breaking every single rule, including the most important of them all: don’t fall in love…
Hard at work preparing for Princess Beatrice's visit to judge their annual flower show, the appearance of a stern, handsome duke is a distraction Maddie doesn't need.Tasked by the committee to convince the duke to repair his ramshackle manor house in time for the royal visit, he agrees, if she will join him as he explores Cornwall.
The Ruthven Rules (for Rogues) #1 Love freely but guard your heart, no matter how tempting the invader. #2 Embrace temptation, indulge your sensual impulses, and never apologize. #3 Scorn rules and do as you please. You are a rogue, after all. Rules never brought anything but misery to Christopher "Kit" Ruthven. After rebelling against his controlling father and leaving the family's etiquette empire behind, Kit has been breaking every one imaginable for the past four years. He's enjoyed London's sensual pleasures, but he's failed to achieve the success he craves as London's premier playwright. When his father dies, Kit returns to the countryside and is forced back into the life he never wanted. Worse, he must face Ophelia Marsden, the woman who rejected him years before. After losing her father, Ophelia has learned to rely on herself. To maintain the family home and support her younger sister, she tutors young girls in deportment and decorum. But her pupils would be scandalized if they knew she was also the author of a guidebook encouraging ladies to embrace their independence. As Kit rediscovers the life, and the woman, he left behind, Ophelia must choose between the practicalities she never truly believed in, or the love she's never been able to extinguish.
Set against the backdrop of Victorian London, the story follows a spirited bluestocking from a treasure-hunting family and a serious Scotland Yard gentleman as they navigate a thrilling adventure. Their clashing personalities come to the forefront as they work together to thwart a daring plot to steal the Crown Jewels, drawing inspiration from the excitement of National Treasure. The narrative promises a captivating blend of romance, intrigue, and historical elements.
Set in the vibrant backdrop of the Victorian era, this debut novel features a fast-paced and sensual romance filled with intricate characters. The story unfolds through a series of captivating events that promise to keep readers engaged from start to finish. With its blend of scandal and passion, it appeals to fans of the genre looking for a compelling love story.