Victoria Alexander Libri

One is a celebration of individuality and life. Author Victoria Alexander writes with humour and wisdom about the importance of believing in and valuing ourselves. She reminds us to trust in ourselves, try things on for size, take risks and ask for what we want - after all, we might just get it. At its heart, this beautifully layered collection of stories, quotes, reflections and evocative images is about the power of choice and about enjoying life, with all its shifts and changes. Its message is universal: accept who you are and who you can be, whether you live alone, or whether you are one of many.

Who will be the last man standing? New York Times bestselling author Victoria Alexander's delicious series about four men desperately trying to avoid matrimony continues... Lady Cordelia Bannister simply cannot marry a man she has not chosen herself, no matter what her father decrees. So, pretending to be her own companion, she decides to seek out information about her intended by meeting with his secretary—a man who soon beguiles her. But Lady Cordelia doesn't know the truth—the man can't resist is really her intended, Daniel Sinclair. Daniel has nearly won the wager he made with three of London's most eligible bachelors. While two of his compatriots have surrendered to the shackles of marriage, he's remained free to woo any woman he chooses. Yet duty forces him to consider Lady Cordelia, so, determined to find a way to escape honor intact, he continues the masquerade he started. Each finds the other completely irresistible, but when they uncover their mutual mistaken identities, Daniel and Cordelia must make the most important choice of all...

LESSON #1: NEVER TEMPT A LADYBecome a bride? Never! Lady Marianne Shelton has come to London to experience life, and marriage is not part of her plan. To finance her independent future, the pretty country miss pens a series of anonymous stories. Soon they are the talk of the ton-and only she knows that her wicked hero is based on none other than bold, brash Thomas Effington, the future Duke of Roxborough.LESSON #2: NEVER DENY A MARQUESSThomas has been thrust into le of Marianne's protector. When she threatens to experience life with the first willing rogue to come along, he decides the best recourse is to tutor her himself. And when he accidentally compromises her honor, he's willing to accept their only recourse: a wedding. Marianne claims she wants no part of marriage, but her intoxicating allure and disarming willingness make her irresistible. And now Thomas is determined to teach her a lesson: that true love will last forever.

In this delightful romance, four bachelors wager on who will remain unmarried the longest. Nigel Cavendish, a charming rake, meets his match in Lady Felicity Melville, who schemes to reform him. Their unexpected marriage after a mishap forces Felicity to show Nigel that she is the only woman he truly desires.

Cecily White, a true American princess who stands to inherit her father's business empire, has no intention of marrying some foreign nobleman seeking her money; then on a trip to England, Cece falls under the spell of a dashing peer who has more to recommend him than the length of his title.

When New York Times bestselling author Victoria Alexander created the Effingtons, she introduced an irresistible clan. Now, meet her most unforgettable hero yet . . .Dashing Jonathon Effington, the Marquess of Helmsley, has had more than one lady willingly fall into his arms. But he's so delicious none has ever complained at their inevitable parting. And while Jonathon's no stranger to passion of the flesh, his heart has remained untouched. Until now . . .At each Christmas Ball, Jonathon selects a delectable lady to share the pleasures of the evening—after all, it's a holiday tradition! But he is shocked to discover that his choice is replaced by an enchanting stranger who surprises him with a proposal of marriage. Beautiful Fiona Fairchild is desperate—only a wedding will save her sisters and her inheritance. But Jonathon has no interest in marriage, and what starts as a shocking proposal turns into a scandalous proposition that might ruin them both . . .

In her quest for the ideal partner, a determined young lady navigates the complexities of love and societal expectations. Her journey reveals the challenges she faces, including family pressures and romantic entanglements. As she strives to secure her future, she encounters a cast of intriguing characters that shape her understanding of true love and self-worth. The story explores themes of ambition, resilience, and the transformative power of relationships in the pursuit of happiness.

Three spectacular stories all set on New Year′s Eve. First, Stephanie Laurens enthralls us with a New Year′s scandal, when a rake awakens in the bed of the temptress who seduced him years before. Then, Victoria Alexander enchants with her tale of a love promised, then foiled and then rekindled on another midnight. And Rachel Gibson delights with the reunion of two estranged friends and the passionate sparks that fly when the clock strikes twelve.

The story revolves around four aristocratic gentlemen who enter a tontine, competing to be the last man standing without a wife to claim a unique prize. Set against the backdrop of London, this historical romance by bestselling author Victoria Alexander promises a delightful blend of wit and charm as the characters navigate love and rivalry in their quest for victory.

To lift a long-standing curse, Lady Kathleen MacDavid plans to seduce and marry the Earl of Norcroft, defying societal norms. However, an accident leaves her with memory loss, complicating her mission. The earl, wary of her intentions, struggles with his attraction to her, leading to unexpected consequences.

The result of a ten-year search to find and interview loved ones of suicide victims describes their loss and discusses how they have found ways of reconnecting with themselves and others

Even the least sensible woman knew, upon meeting his gaze, that here was a man who was more than he might at first appear, who might steal the heart of even the most resistant woman. But oh, what a lovely theft! Adventurer Nathanial Harrington would never steal another man's discovery. And he'd never be so dishonorable as to tempt an untouched woman into his bed . . . even one as stunningly beautiful as Gabriella Montini. Yet she intrigues him. What is her secret? Nate would do anything to find out. Nathanial is an earl's son—but Gabriella knows he's not to be trusted! He's more than just a mere thief of hearts, he's also stolen her brother's good name. Determined to restore his reputation, she'd even masquerade as a destitute orphan and be taken into his family's home. But how can she continue her ruse when she finds herself succumbing to Nathanial's passionate charms?

Alexander--the #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author of "The Perfect Mistress"--delivers an irresistibly festive Christmas novel featuring a beautiful, self-sufficient woman who has only one wish--to be a mistress. 352 pp.

Um ihr Erbe anzutreten, müssen der Earl von Pennington und die attraktive Gwendolyn Townsend heiraten. Von Liebe war nie die Rede! Doch er kann sich dem Zauber der eigenwilligen Schönheit nicht entziehen, und bald will er mehr als nur eine keusche Ehe.

Lady Camille Lydingham will für ihren ausländischen Verehrer ein perfektes englisches Weihnachtsfest inszenieren. Dazu engagiert sie Schauspieler, die ihre unkonventionelle Familie ersetzen sollen. Ihr Plan mündet allerdings bald im Chaos, denn die Darsteller vergessen ständig ihre Rollen. Dann steht auch noch ihre Jugendliebe Grayson Elliot vor der Tür. Camille versucht, ihn so schnell wie möglich wieder loswerden, doch der vermaledeite Kerl will sich dieses verrückte Schauspiel keinesfalls entgehen lassen und gibt sich prompt als ihr verschollener Cousin aus. Camille könnte ihn erwürgen. Wenn er nur nicht so verdammt verführerisch wäre ...

Thomasi Effingtonovi, markýzi z Helmsley, připadl nelehký úkol: být galantním průvodcem tří sester Sheltonových během londýnské společenské sezóny. Je pevně rozhodnut je co nejdříve dostat pod čepec, aby se mohl brzy vrátit ke svému hejskovskému způsobu života. Ani na okamžik nepochybuje, že najít tři ženichy bude snadné. Poněkud se ovšem přepočítal. Najít ženichy by možná bylo snadné, ovšem nevěst se mu jaksi nedostává. Nejstarší sestra Marianne nejeví o manželství nejmenší zájem, ba právě naopak. Je odhodlána využít první příležitosti k dobrodružství, jaké londýnské salóny nabízí - a Thomasovi tudíž nezbývá, než ji osobně zasvětit do tajů života dřív, než se té role ochotně ujme jiný muž a navěky Marianne zostudí. Ani jeden by za nic na světě nepřipustil, že ho ten druhý přitahuje. A tak si během souboje dvou silných vůlí udělují navzájem lekci, aby postupně zjistili, že si možná od života přejí něco docela jiného, než si původně mysleli. A že láska a manželství mohou být největším dobrodružstvím ze všech.

Gillian ist eine junge Witwe von 29 Jahren. Ihr steht eine erhebliche Erbschaft ins Haus, sofern sie es schafft, an ihrem 30. Geburtstag verheiratet zu sein. Dummerweise hat sie ihren verstorbenen Gemahl sehr geliebt und ist von einer neuerlichen Vermählung nicht wirklich angetan. Allerdings benötigt sie die Erbschaft dringend, um von ihrer Familie unabhängig zu sein und weiterhin als Mäzenin für Künstler auftreten zu können. So entschließt sie sich, dem verarmten Earl Richard of Shelbrooke ein unmoralisches Angebot zu machen: Er soll sie - nur auf dem Papier - heiraten, damit beide in den Genuss der Erbschaft kommen. Richard könnte damit seine Grafschaft wieder auf Vordermann bringen, Gillian könnte weiterhin als Mäzenin agieren. Doch Richard weist dieses Ansinnen von sich; schließlich möchte er Kinder, damit sein Name und der Titel weiterhin bestehen bleibt...

Es beginnt als Spiel, doch ihre Leidenschaft ist stärkerUm das Erbe ihres Vaters zu bekommen, soll die schöne Fiona den Amerikaner Sinclair heiraten, den sie noch nie zuvor gesehen hat. Da sie dieser Heirat entgehen will, macht sie Lord Effington ein unwiderstehliches Angebot. Zu spät merkt dieser, worauf er sich da eingelassen hat

1. díl Effington Family Series: Nejskandálnější londýnská kráska Pandora Effingtonová se vždy pohybovala těsně za tenkou hranicí mezi tím, co se sluší, a chováním už poněkud nepřístojným. Alespoň v očích londýnské smetánky tomu tak bylo. Vždyť už ten její nepochopitelný postoj k otázce manželství! Chce se vdávat z lásky, nikoli za jednoho ze ctěných lordů, ale prý potřebuje, aby v ní její vyvolený vyvolával ono příjemné chvění a především, aby byl pro získání její přízně a lásky ochoten udělat všechno na světě. Někdo jako… Maxmilian Wells. Neodolatelný hrabě z Trentu nemůže uvěřit svým uším… nebo spíše očím. Stojí před ním nádherná Pandora Effingtonová, po jejíž přízni prahne půlka Londýna, a předkládá mu neuvěřitelnou nabídku k sňatku. Ano, provdá se za něj, ale… Ale nejprve si musí být jistá, že je pro získání jejího srdce ochoten podstoupit zkoušku, kterou si pro něj připravila. Bude Maxmilián ochoten dát všanc vše, co je mu drahé, aby získal srdce dámy?