Empfehlungen basierend auf "Courting Miss Lancaster"

Married by Morning continues Lisa Kleypas's Hathaways beloved series set in Victorian London.For two years, Catherine Marks has been a paid companion to the Hathaway sisters―a pleasant position, with one caveat. Her charges' older brother, Leo Hathaway, is thoroughly exasperating. Cat can hardly believe that their constant arguing could mask a mutual attraction. But when one quarrel ends in a sudden kiss, Cat is shocked at her powerful response―and even more so when Leo proposes a dangerous liaison.Leo must marry and produce an heir within a year to save his family home. Catherine's respectable demeanor hides a secret that would utterly destroy her. But to Leo, Cat is intriguing and infernally tempting, even to a man resolved never to love again. The danger Cat tried to outrun is about to separate them forever―unless two wary lovers can find a way to banish the shadows and give in to their desires…

She Wanted Sanctuarybattered, Desperate, And Afraid, Helena Reynolds Will Do Anything To Escape Her Life In London, Even If That Means Travelling To A Remote Cliffside Estate On The North Devon Coast And Marrying A Complete Stranger. But Greyfriar¿s Abbey Is Not At All The Sort Of Refuge She Imagined. And Ex-army Captain Justin Thornhill¿though He May Be Tall, Dark, And Devastatingly Handsome¿is Anything But A Romantic Hero.he Needed Redemptionbitter, Brooding, And Vengeful, Justin Thornhill Has Spent The Last Two Decades Making His Fortune, Settling Scores, And Suffering A Prolonged Period Of Torture In An Indian Prison. Now, Firmly Established In The Grandest House In King¿s Abbot, He Needs Someone To Smooth The Way For Him With The Villagers. Someone To Manage His Household¿and Warm His Bed On Occasion. What He Needs, In Short, Is A Wife And A Matrimonial Advertisement Seems The Perfect Way To Acquire One.their Marriage Was Meant To Be A Business Arrangement And Nothing More. A Dispassionate Union Free From The Entanglements Of Love And Affection. But When Helena¿s Past Threatens To Destroy All That She Holds Dear, Will Justin¿s Burgeoning Feelings For His New Wife Compel Him To Come To Her Rescue? Or Will Dark Secrets Of His Own Force Him To Let Her Go?

On the night of the Parkhurst ball, someone had a scandalous tryst in the library.Was it Lord Canby, with the maid, on the divan? Or Miss Fairchild, with a rake, against the wall? Perhaps the butler did it.All Charlotte Highwood knows is this: it wasn’t her. But rumors to the contrary are buzzing. Unless she can discover the lovers’ true identity, she’ll be forced to marry Piers Brandon, Lord Granville—the coldest, most arrogantly handsome gentleman she’s ever had the misfortune to embrace.When it comes to emotion, the man hasn’t got a clue.But as they set about finding the mystery lovers, Piers reveals a few secrets of his own. The oh-so-proper marquess can pick locks, land punches, tease with sly wit . . . and melt a woman’s knees with a single kiss. The only thing he guards more fiercely than Charlotte’s safety is the truth about his dark past.Their passion is intense. The danger is real. Soon Charlotte’s feeling torn. Will she risk all to prove her innocence? Or surrender it to a man who’s sworn to never love?

When Viola Carroll was presumed dead at Waterloo she took the opportunity to live at last, as herself. But freedom does not come without a price, and Viola paid for hers with the loss of her wealth, her title, and her closest companion, Justin de Vere, the Duke of Gracewood. Shattered without her, Gracewood has retreated far into grief. As Viola strives to bring Gracewood back to himself, fresh desires give new names to old feelings

"A delightful, heartwarming love story filled with admirable people, charming Irish traditions, and the culture of nineteenth-century St. Louis."--Elizabeth Camden, RITA and Christy Award-winning author on Calling on the MatchmakerAfter her annulment is finalized, Enya Shanahan finds herself caught in a web of scandal and obligation while carrying a secret that threatens to shatter her family's reputation. Determined to find a suitable marriage for Enya, her father turns to a wily matchmaker to save them from their circumstances.Sullivan O'Brien, a steamboat captain committed to aiding enslaved people on their path to freedom, is faced with an ultimatum from his father. Forced to marry or lose his livelihood, a marriage of convenience seems to be the only solution. As he and Enya face the trials of their pasts and a city consumed by fire, they must confront their deepest fears and learn to trust in love, even when darkness threatens to engulf them.

The flames of desire fuel a torrid reunion as bestselling author Bronwen Evans returns with another captivating novel of the Disgraced Lords. See why Jen McLaughlin raves, “Bronwen’s historical romances always make the top of my reading list!”   Lady Evangeline Stuart chose to wed a tyrant with a title, or so society believes. That was five years ago—five long years that she could have spent with her first and only love: Lord Hadley Fullerton, the second son of the Duke of Claymore. Now Evangeline is a widow, and her soul cries out for Hadley. But when they see each other at last, everything has changed. The passion in his eyes has been corrupted by betrayal. Somehow Evangeline must regain Hadley’s trust—without revealing the secret that would spoil the seduction.   Hadley is determined not to be distracted by Evangeline. He and the other Libertine Scholars are in pursuit of an enemy who has been striking at them from the shadows, and Evangeline’s mere presence could be dangerous. But with one smile, one touch, one taste of Evangeline’s lips, Hadley’s resolve is overpowered by far more pleasant memories. As the two enter into a discreet affair, Hadley vows to give her his body, never his heart. That, she will have to earn.Look for the enchanting Disgraced Lords series from Bronwen Evans:A KISS OF LIES | A PROMISE OF MORE | A TOUCH OF PASSION | A WHISPER OF DESIRE | A TASTE OF SEDUCTION | A NIGHT OF FOREVERAnd don’t miss her novels in the Imperfect Lords series:ADDICTED TO THE DUKE | DRAWN TO THE MARQUESS | ATTRACTED TO THE EARL“Balanced by the constant undercurrent of attraction and mystery . . . [the] fifth Disgraced Lords Regency romance reunites two lovers who were separated by misunderstandings and time.”—Publishers Weekly“A thrilling read that engages you from the very first moment. Mystery and intrigue mixed into a heart-warming love story that holds you to the very end.”—Pamela Labud, author of A Most Delicate Pursuit“A Taste of Seduction is absolutely delicious, with excitement, emotion, and heat. It’s a love story that will make you sigh with satisfaction.”—USA Today bestselling author Darcy Burke“A Taste of Seduction is a riveting, adventurous story of suspense and passion that will leave readers begging for more from the talented Bronwen Evans!”—Award-winning author Vanessa Kelly  Includes an excerpt from the next Disgraced Lords title.

He is a man of simple tastes-and complex pleasures . . . Cameron Mackenzie is a man who loves only horses and women-in that order-or so his mistresses say. Ainsley Douglas is a woman with a strong sense of justice and the desire to help others-even if that means sneaking around a rakish man's bedchamber. which is exactly where Cam finds her-six years after he caught her the first time.  Only then, she convinced Cam she was seeking a liaison, but couldn't go through with it because of her husband.  Now a widow, she's on a mission to retrieve letters that could prove embarrassing to the queen.  Cam has no interest in Ainsely's subterfuge, but he vows to finish what they started those many years ago.  One game, one kiss at a time, he plans to seduce her.  And what starts out as a lusty diversion may break Cam's own rules-and heal the scars of a dark and damaging past . . . Praise for Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage 'A sexy, passion-filled romance that will keep you reading until dawn.' Julianne MacLean, USA Today bestselling author 'I adore this novel: It's heartrending, funny, honest, and true.' Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author 'skillfully nuanced characterization and an abundance of steamy sensuality . . . Irresistible.' Chicago Tribune

New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean follows her highly acclaimed Bombshell with Heartbreaker, featuring a fierce, fearless heroine on a mission to steal a duke's secrets...and his heart. A Tempting Thief Raised among London's most notorious criminals, a twist of fate landed Adelaide Frampton in the bright ballrooms of Mayfair, where she masquerades as a quiet wallflower--so plain and unassuming that no one realizes she's the Matchbreaker...using her superior skills as a thief to help unwilling brides avoid the altar, all while hiding her own scandalous past. A Powerful Duke Henry Carrington, Duke of Clayborn, has spent a lifetime living in perfection and has no time for the scandals that arise every time Adelaide ends another groom. His own reputation is impeccable--and the last thing he needs is a frustrating, fascinating woman discovering the truth of his past, or the secrets he holds close. A Perfect Match When the two find themselves on a breakneck journey across Britain to stop a wedding, the duke has no choice but to follow her across Britain on a trip filled with bad weather, bad luck, and a surprising lack of beds. Adelaide soon realizes that this perfect duke kisses like a proper scoundrel, and is turning out to be a thief in his own right...one who won't stop until he's stolen her well-guarded heart.

USA TODAY bestselling author Natalie Anderson's passionate royal marriage of convenience romance proves that opposites really do attract...! She didn't see her own beauty... Then he unmasked it! Royal assistant Hester knows playboy Prince Alek is totally out of her league. Shockingly, out of the blue, he proposes a marriage of convenience! In return, she'll have millions to help disadvantaged women. Warily, Hester agrees... To retain the throne he's sacrificed everything for, Alek must choose a bride. It's Hester's quiet discretion that catches his attention...until their unstoppable chemistry reveals her startling beauty and inner fire. Alek sees the queen that Hester could truly become--but the real question is, can she? From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all of the Once Upon a Temptation Books: Cinderella's Royal Secret by Lynne Graham Beauty and Her One-Night Baby by Dani Collins Shy Queen in the Royal Spotlight by Natalie Anderson Claimed in the Italian's Castle by Caitlin Crews Expecting His Billion-Dollar Scandal by Cathy Williams Taming the Big Bad Billionaire by Pippa Roscoe The Flaw in His Marriage Plan by Tara Pammi His Innocent's Passionate Awakening by Melanie Milburne

Nothing is more reckless-and potentially ruinous-than a wager on true love... Miss Sophie York is more than ready to enjoy a London Season sponsored by her cousin. What better way to overcome her painful past than to secure a happy future for herself? And if she's lucky, perhaps that future will include her handsome new friend...Finding a bride should be easy for Henry James, Duke of Holland. But rumors of his romantic...prowess are highly exaggerated. So, he's at a loss when it comes to wooing the lovely Sophie. Especially when she finds out the only reason he approached her in the first place was because of a ridiculous bet...Discovering his secret could be devastating to their love. But then again, so could her secret. Anyone care to wager on their odds of overcoming it all and making it to happily ever after?