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Ella Quinn

    Ella Quinn crea romanzi storici, con un affetto particolare per l'epoca Regency, come una fuga in mondi che l'hanno a lungo affascinata. La sua scrittura è informata da una prospettiva unica, basata su serie esperienze professionali come professoressa di scienze politiche e avvocatessa, e una vita arricchita da estesi viaggi globali. Questo background conferisce profondità e autenticità distintive alle sue narrazioni. Porta passione e un profondo amore per le ambientazioni storiche nelle sue storie avvincenti.

    Ella Quinn
    When A Marquis Chooses A Bride
    Enticing Miss Eugenie Villaret
    The Secret Life of Miss Anna Marsh
    The Temptation of Lady Serena
    The Seduction of Lady Phoebe
    Lady Beresford's Lover
    • Lady Beresford's Lover

      • 268pagine
      • 10 ore di lettura

      Ella Quinn's bachelors are quite sure of what they want in life and love until the right woman opens their eyes After a painful heartbreak, Rupert, the handsome young Earl of Stanstead, has decided that when it comes to love, avoidance is best. Until he meets a woman who makes him forget his plan and remember his longing for a wife and family. Yet he senses that she too has been hurt, though she attempts to hide her feelings. Intrigued, Rupert is willing to play along, if winning her is the prize. Crushed by her late husband's scorn, Vivian, Countess of Beresford, believes she is monstrously undesirable. Sadly childless, she has moved to London resigned to a solitary life. Still, when she encounters Rupert at a masquerade ball, her disguise as Cleopatra emboldens her. Convinced he doesn't recognize her, she begins an after-hours affair with him, always in costume while allowing him to innocently court the real her by day.

      Lady Beresford's Lover
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    • The Seduction of Lady Phoebe

      • 304pagine
      • 11 ore di lettura

      Polite society has its rules for marriage. But for Ella Quinn’s eligible bachelors, their brides will show them that rules are for the faint of heart . . . Phoebe Stanhope is not a typical Lady. As feisty as she is quick witted, no one can catch her, especially when she is driving her dashing phaeton with its perfectly matched horses. And unlike her peers, experience has guarded her against a growing list of would-be suitors. But when she encounters Marcus Finley, what she fears most burns deep within his blue-eyed gaze . . . For Lord Marcus, the spark of recognition is but a moment in the love he has held these many years. Now that he’s returned to England, all the happiness he desires rests on Lady Phoebe never finding out that he was the one who turned her heart so cold and distant. He must work fast to gain the advantage—to convince her what she wants is exactly what she denies—but in order to seduce her into his arms, he must be willing to give up more than he can control . . . “Lady Phoebe is a heroine Georgette Heyer would adore—plucky, pretty, and well worth the devotion of the dashing Lord Marcus. A marvelous find for Regency romance readers.” —Grace Burrowes, New York Times bestselling author

      The Seduction of Lady Phoebe
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    • Ella Quinn's bachelors in The Marriage Game series are charming and cunning when it comes to the ways of love—until the right woman captures their unsuspecting hearts...Custom-made gowns...nights at the theater...and a host of eligible bachelors. Accustomed to living a quiet life in the Scottish Borderlands, Lady Serena Weir has never had any of these luxuries. But when Serena's brother demands she finally have a Season in London, she's thrust into a glamorous world she's only dreamed of...Robert, Viscount Beaumont, remembers all too well what it feels like to be in love. That is why he must keep his distance from Serena. He's only felt his pulse stir the way it does now when he made the mistake of loving the wrong woman once before. Yet the more he strives to resist his feelings, the nearer he is to falling under Serena's seductive spell...

      The Temptation of Lady Serena
      3,7
    • The Secret Life of Miss Anna Marsh

      • 528pagine
      • 19 ore di lettura

      Now available in print for the first time, USA Today bestselling author Ella Quinn's second installment in The Marriage Game series is a witty, romantic historical tale about a young lady who must choose between her head and her heart... Since she was a young girl, Anna Marsh has dreamed of Sebastian, Baron Rutherford asking for her hand in marriage. But that was in another life when her brother Harry was alive, before she vowed to secretly continue the work he valiantly died for. Now as Sebastian finally courts Anna, she must thwart his advances. Were he to discover her secret, he would never deem her a suitable wife... Sebastian has always known Anna would become his wife someday. He expects few obstacles, but when she dissuades him at every turn he soon realizes there is much more to this intriguing woman. Somehow he must prove to her that they are meant to be together. But first he must unravel the seductive mystery that is Miss Anna Marsh...

      The Secret Life of Miss Anna Marsh
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    • Enticing Miss Eugenie Villaret

      • 368pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      Now available in print for the first time! USA Today bestselling author Ella Quinn brings adventure and spicy banter to the fifth installment in The Marriage Game series, when a Viscount flees to the West Indies to escape the pressure of finding a wife only to find an enticing and unexpected woman whose commitment to right the wrongs of injustice is unshakable. Ella Quinn’s intriguing and irresistible bachelors are masters in the game of seduction. But nothing has the power to change a single man’s mind like a captivating woman . . . William, Viscount Wivenly, plans to remain the most eligible of bachelors. He refuses to surrender to the schemes of husband-hunting ladies and matchmaking mamas. Fleeing the pressure of the ton, he’s bent on finding refuge in the West Indies. What he finds instead is a fascinating stranger, a woman so unlike those of his society that he can’t resist such a beguiling distraction . . . Determined to let nothing complicate her mission to protect her family’s livelihood while covertly rescuing orphaned slave children, Miss Eugénie Villaret does her best to evade suitors. But when dashing William lures her down a path of forbidden adventure and delicious danger, she may be convinced that business can indeed be mixed with pleasure—and persuaded to add passion to her priorities . . .

      Enticing Miss Eugenie Villaret
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    • When A Marquis Chooses A Bride

      • 348pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      "The Dowager Lady Worthington isn't quite sure what to make of country-girl Dorothea Stern. As the granddaughter of the Duke of Bristol, Dotty is schooled in the ways and means of the nobility. But her sharp wit and outspoken nature has everyone in a tizzy. Especially their cousin, Dominic, the Marquis of Merton"--Page 4 of cover.

      When A Marquis Chooses A Bride
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    • Miss Featherton's Christmas Prince

      • 280pagine
      • 10 ore di lettura

      The book features an excerpt from Ella Quinn's "Three Weeks to Wed," providing a glimpse into the romantic and engaging narrative. Readers can expect a compelling story filled with charming characters and the complexities of love and relationships. The selected pages delve into the dynamics of courtship, highlighting the challenges and emotions that arise within a short timeframe, promising an entertaining and heartfelt experience for fans of historical romance.

      Miss Featherton's Christmas Prince
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    • It Started With A Kiss

      • 364pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      What is a young Worthington woman to do when the man of her dreams is not who she thinks he is? This season, all eyes are on the Earl of Worthington’s spirited, beautiful sister, Lady Louisa Vivers. Many gentlemen are vying for her attention in and around the ton. Yet, Louisa longs for someone who can take her beyond the ballroom—a man who is worldly, adventurous, and passionate. She won’t settle for just any suitor. She wants her true soul mate—and she’ll know him when she sees him. Is Gideon, the Duke of Rothwell, him? The moment he and Louisa meet, they share a powerful attraction. Rides at sunrise and waltzes at dusk follow. Finally, Gideon can no longer resist the urge to embrace her, and Louisa is sure he will ask for her hand. But Gideon believes he is in no position to marry. The Rothwell estate has gone bankrupt, a scandal simmers in its wake, and he has nothing left to offer. Now, he must decide if he will let pride stand in the way of true love—or if he will risk everything, and let the lady decide for herself… Praise for The Worthingtons series “A classic Regency romp! Perfect for fans of Grace Burrowes.” --Caroline Linden, USA Today bestselling author on When a Marquis Chooses a Bride “Three Weeks to Wed is a delightfully heartwarming escape into the sparkling world of the Regency. Ella Quinn weaves magic.” --Cathy Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author

      It Started With A Kiss
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    • Desiring Lady Caro

      • 508pagine
      • 18 ore di lettura

      Now available in print for the first time! USA Today bestselling author Ella Quinn brings adventure and spicy banter to the fourth installment in The Marriage Game, as a roguish lord accompanies charming lady pursued by a scorned suitor upon a journey from Venice to London. Who knows what adventures await them on the road? Ella Quinn’s bachelors are clever, charismatic—and determined to remain single. Yet one by one, they find that fate—and certain irresistible women—cast doubt on even the best laid plans . . . Haunted by her past, Lady Caroline Martindale fled England for the solace of her godmother’s palazzo in Venice. But if Caro was hoping to escape the charms of marriage-minded men, she’s come to the wrong place. And she’ll resort to extreme measures to spurn the advances of a dangerously determined Venetian marquis . . . Though most of his friends have married off, Gervais, Earl of Huntley, remains bent on eluding the parson’s mousetrap. But his convictions begin to falter when he arrives in Venice and meets his match in the alluring Lady Caro. What began as a hastily concocted lie to save her from the marquis may become a chance for them both to relinquish their fear—and embrace what they can no longer deny . . .

      Desiring Lady Caro
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    • Believe in Me

      • 320pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      The bestselling Regency romance series continues as dashing man of the world hopes to settle down with a lady with who’d rather travel.Marriage has worked out quite nicely for her older sisters, yet Lady Augusta Vivers is certain it would end her studies in languages and geography—and stop her from travelling. But when her mother thwarts her plan to attend the only university in Europe that accepts women—in Italy—she is forced to agree to one London Season. Spending her time at parties proves an empty diversion—until she encounters the well-traveled Lord Phineas Carter-Wood. Phineas has studied architecture all over the world, yet Augusta is his most intriguing discovery yet. How can he resist a woman who loves maps and far-off lands? But her longing for all things foreign hinders any hope of courtship. When he learns her cousins have offered a trip to Europe, he secretly arranges to join their party. For he is determined to show Augusta that a real union is a thrilling adventure of its own. And when their journey is beset by dangerous obstacles, he gets far more opportunity than he bargained for…

      Believe in Me
      3,7
    • Marquis and I

      • 391pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      "Lady Charlotte Carpenter's brother-in-law has put an infamous brothel owner out of business - yet it is Charlotte who suffers the consequences. Abducted by thugs and held at an inn, she is plotting her escape when she's suddenly rescued by a dashing gentleman. Only afterward does she realize shes seen him before - with two courtesans! Unwilling to tarry with such a man, Charlotte makes her second escape. But it is too late to repair her reputation ..."--Back cover

      Marquis and I
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    • A Kiss for Lady Mary

      • 294pagine
      • 11 ore di lettura

      Handsome, charming, and heir to a powerful Viscount, Christopher "Kit" Featherton is everything a woman could want--except interested in marriage. So when he hears that someone on his estate near the Scottish border is claiming to be his wife, Kit sets off to investigate. Since her parents' death, Lady Mary Tolliver has been hounded by her cousin, a fortune-hunting fool after her inheritance. Refusing to settle for anything less than love, Mary escapes to the isolated estate of rakish bachelor, Kit Featherton. Knowing he prefers Court to the country, she believes she will be safe. But when Kit unexpectedly returns, her pretend marriage begins to feel seductively real.

      A Kiss for Lady Mary
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    • In a Season filled with surprises, the irrepressible Worthingtons welcome thrilling new love matches into their lively extended family . . . Intelligent. Kind. Must like children. Passable looks. A man of means. Must make us laugh . . . For Lady Alice Carpenter, these are some of the “musts” on the checklist for eligible bachelors compiled with her sisters as they husband-hunt among the ton. Yet when she encounters a striking nobleman on her morning ride in Hyde Park, Alice soon tallies another list of first impressions . . . Shallow. Flirtatious. Without seriousness of purpose. Impossible to avoid . . . Gifford, the Marquis of St. Albans, must wed in order to wrest his estate from his controlling father. How hard could it be to snag a suitable match? Waltzing with lovely Lady Alice at the Season’s whirl of balls and soirees however, defies Giff’s expectations: his dance moves are smooth but their small talk is excruciating—he offers up gossip sheet tidbits while she interrogates him on his charitable works—or lack thereof! Charming. Amusing. Irresistible . . . A disastrous idea? Alice is willing to entertain the possibility that there is more to the man than meets the eye—though what meets the eye is quite attractive. But when Giff’s true character is tested, she realizes it takes more than a list to reveal the heart of a worthy and honorable gentleman . . .

      The Groom List
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    • You Never Forget Your First Earl

      • 347pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      Within the Worthingtons' extended family circle, laughter and romance rule, and a young lady never settles for less than true love in this fifth installment from "USA Today"-bestselling author Quinn. Original.

      You Never Forget Your First Earl
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    • Nathanael, Viscount Fotherby, abducted the now Lady Merton to save his friend from marriage, and he's been trying to make amends ever since. He's trying to find a wife of his own, and one woman sparks his interest above all others. Miss Henrietta Stern, Lady Merton's younger sister, is intrigued by the stranger who comes to her aid until she learns his identity. Nate's stunt could have ruined her sister's reputation, and her family may never forgive him. With beauty, connections, and a sizeable dowry, Henrietta has plenty of admirers, yet no other suitor quickens her pulse quite like Nate does. Her heart insists that the gentleman has changed for the better, but has he?

      The Most Eligible Bride in London
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    • The Most Eligible Viscount in London

      • 352pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      In bestselling author Ella Quinn's intriguing new Regency trilogy, a dashing suitor must decide if love and marriage are mutually exclusive... Viscount Gavin Turley is convinced that love matches cause nothing but trouble. Still, after months of courting, he's fallen for Miss Georgie Featherton. He's passionate about her, in fact. But words of love are not an indulgence he will allow himself. When he presents Georgie with his marriage proposal, he will lead with his head--not his heart. His qualifications as a husband are excellent, after all. What could go wrong? No sooner does Gavin kneel on one knee than Georgie's heart goes aflutter with joy. Finally, the proposal she longed for had arrived. Yet Gavin seemed to be listing his credentials for a business partnership, not a romantic union. Without a declaration of love, Georgie can only reject his offer--unless the ladies of the ton, and Georgie's grandmamma, have anything to do with it. For sometimes it takes a wiser eye to see the love behind a guarded heart--and a clever scheme to bring it out of hiding...

      The Most Eligible Viscount in London
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    • The Marriage List

      • 384pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      For fans of Bridgerton and lovers of sexy, sparkling Regency romance, USA Today bestselling author Ella Quinn presents a delightful new trilogy set in the reader-favorite world of Regency England’s beloved extended family, The Worthingtons, returning in this first sparkling tale for fans of Sabrina Jeffries, Eloisa James, and Tessa Dare. As part of a large, rambunctious family, Lady Eleanor Carpenter has gained some knowledge of what makes a successful marriage. She’s even compiled a list of essential qualifications in a potential husband. John, the Marquis of Montagu, seems of good character (check), with money enough to support a family (check). But what of the many other requirements on her list? Montagu, meanwhile, believes the key to a comfortable life lies in marrying someone quiet and docile. Yet the one lady who captivates him could hardly be more different to what he envisioned. Lady Eleanor is as opinionated as she is lovely, determined to improve working conditions for coal miners, even at risk to her own safety. From evenings at Almack’s to carriage rides in Hyde Park, this Season will contain many pleasures—and a few surprises that compel both John and Eleanor to rethink their expectations. For one thing is certain: love will not be defined by any list . . .

      The Marriage List
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    • Sogar die Worthington, die am wenigsten heiraten möchte, könnte ihren perfekten Partner finden ... Die romantische Regency-Reihe von Ella Quinn geht leidenschaftlich weiter! Eigentlich hat Lady Augusta Vivers davon geträumt, an Europas einziger Universität, die auch Frauen zulässt, ihr Studium der Sprachen und Geographie zu vertiefen. Doch anstatt nach Bologna zu reisen, verbringt sie nun ihrer Mutter zuliebe eine Saison in London. Sie macht sich auf langweilige Bälle und anspruchslose Unterhaltungen gefasst - bis sie dem faszinierenden Lord Phineas Carter-Wood begegnet. Phineas ist gebildet und hat überall auf der Welt Architektur studiert. Zu seiner Überraschung teilt die wunderschöne Augusta seine Begeisterung für Landkarten und ferne Länder. Doch Augusta will auf keinen Fall für einen Mann ihre Pläne aufgeben. Können die beiden erkennen, dass das größte Abenteuer die wahre Liebe ist? Alle Bände der The Worthingtons können unabhängig voneinander gelesen werden. Erste Leser: innenstimmen "Diesmal wird man nicht nur in die Regency Zeit, sondern auch auf Reisen entführt ... mein bisher liebster Teil der Reihe!" "Wunderschöner historischer Roman - zum wegträumen und verlieben." "Ella Quinns humorvollen wie fesselnden Schreibstil muss man einfach lieben." "Augusta und Phineas habe ich sofort ins Herz geschlossen, was für eine Lovestory!"

      Der Lord, der mein Herz gewann