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Eliot si je vědom své povinnosti – a ožení se s Laurou. Co jiného také může čestný muž udělat poté, co je za dramatických okolností nucen strávit několik dní v hostinci sám se svobodnou dívkou bez gardedámy. Skutečnost, že se jedná o krásnou jemnou dívku odpovídajícího původu, s majetkem i patřičným vzděláním, mu ten čestný čin usnadňuje. Ale mladá nevěsta není spokojena s tak chabým základem pro manželství a začne se bouřit. Z nezkušenosti se brzy dostane do potíží a společnost s napětím očekává, jak se zachová její manžel. Tentokrát však čest ustoupí stranou a Eliot naslouchá pouze svému srdci.

Obvyklý konvenční svazek, Mary Flemingová a John Bexley se vzali, aby vyhověli přáním svých rodin. A krátce po svatbě odjíždí John, jako člen diplomatické mise lorda Amhersta, do Číny. Vrací se po téměř dvou letech. A všechno, o čem si mysleli, že jeden o druhém ví, je jinak. Jsou zmateni, znervózňuje je to, ale jistým způsobem je to nádherně vzrušující...

Gwendelina se po tragické smrti svých rodičů ocítá ve velmi těžké situaci. Po rodičích jí zůstaly jen dluhy, takže bude muset brzy opustit i svůj domov. Nemá žádné příbuzné ani přátele, není připravena na samostatný život. V okamžiku největšího zoufalství a beznaděje se objevý vysoký, elegantní, poněkud arogantní muž, hrabě St. Audley, který se přijel postarat o osiřelé dítě a s překvapením zjistí, že se jedná o osmnáctiletou dívku. Jménem skupiny přátel jí nabídne pomoc. Zdá se, že Gwendelina měla štěstí. Je zabezpečená, získá přátele, je uvedena do společnosti, a tak by ráda svým dobrodincům poděkovala, ale kdo to je? Narazí na nepochopitelné mlčení, proto se pustí do pátrání. Než zjistí pravdu, zažije únos, vyhrožování smrtí, je donucena se provdat. Teprve potom se ukáže, kdo je její anděl strážný.

Set against a backdrop of societal expectations and personal ambition, the story follows Lady Anne Tremayne as she navigates the complexities of high society in Town. With her sharp wit and determination, she challenges traditional norms while seeking her own path to happiness. The narrative explores themes of love, independence, and the constraints of class, as Lady Anne encounters various characters who influence her journey. Her adventures in Town promise both intrigue and romance, making for a captivating tale of self-discovery.

Regency fans can rejoice in a brand-new historical romance from Jane Ashford! Pulled from his comfortable life in Boston by agents who insist he's the Earl of Ferrington, Jonathan Frederick Merrill--Jack to everyone else--arrives in London only to face a torrent of criticism from his great-grandmother. Angry and hurt, Jack resolves to have one look at his ancestral home, and then return to America. Harriet Finch has been carried off to her wealthy grandfather's country house, where she's seething with rebellion. She spends her days pacing the grounds, fantasizing about a way to escape the life her grandfather has planned. There she meets an intriguing, handsome rogue. What better way to flout her grandfather's rules than to flirt with a stranger he would never approve of? But when she learns Jack's true identity, Harriet is stunned and furious at the deception! Her grandfather is delighted and insists she marry the new earl. Can Harriet accept Jack's promise to marry her when she wants nothing more than to be free, and is Jack willing to pay the price of nobility if it means he'll have to stay in England? Fans of Bridgerton will love Jane Ashford's sparkling Regency romance: Filled with wit and charm.--Fresh Fiction for Nothing Like a Duke Humor, drama, mystery, romance, intrigue, and a surprising ending. I can't wait to read the other books in the series.--Harlequin Junkie Top Pick for How to Cross a Marquess

A scientist renowned for his logical approach is reluctantly summoned to London by the Prince Regent to investigate a haunting, which threatens his reputation. Expecting a quick resolution to expose the hoax, Lord Alan Gresham's plans are derailed by an unexpected encounter with a captivating woman who challenges his rational mindset. As he delves deeper into the mystery, the investigation becomes more complicated than he anticipated, intertwining his scientific pursuits with unexpected emotions.

Family secrets, an unlikely alliance―and a love neither expected...After his parents' sudden death, Daniel Frith, Viscount Whitfield, is struggling to unravel a web of chaotic family records. He is astonished to learn his father's will contains a mysterious legacy: a house left to a complete stranger. He knows nothing about the beautiful Penelope Pendleton and he's not sure he wants to...until she turns out to be a whiz at all those nasty tasks involved in estate administration...Penelope has no idea why Rose Cottage was left to her. But it's a godsend after her brother's reckless actions disgraced her family. She had planned to stay out of Viscount Whitfield's way, not grow ever closer to him. But when they discover how entwined their families really are, Daniel and Penelope must collaborate to avoid a scandal that reaches much higher than they could have guessed...

"Delightful Regency romance.. this is one I will reread again and again. 5 Stars. TOP PICK"--Night Owl Reviews In an arranged marriage, Duke's son Lord Sebastian Gresham and wealthy heiress Lady Georgina Stane are in the unusual position of being in love. But Will the secrets that brought them together tear them apart? Proud. Cunning. Battle-hardened. Lord Sebastian Gresham is the epitome of military might and excellence. He's wealthy. The son of a Duke. There's just one problem: he can't read. It's those damned words. He doesn't see them in the same way everyone else does. It's a secret he'll never tell, certainly not to his new bride-to-be. Brilliant. Witty. Beautiful. Lady Georgina Stane has always known she'd make the perfect bride, that is, if her eccentric family didn't scare off every potential suitor from London to Bath. After carefully orchestrating a London season with her parents out of the picture, she secured an engagement to an impeccable gentleman. And when Lord Sebastian arrives at her family's estate to meet her parents, she's not about to let their antics ruin her perfect marriage. But what happens when these two learn that some secrets aren't so easy to keep? The Duke's Sons Series: Heir to the Duke (Book 1) What the Duke Doesn't Know (Book 2) Lord Sebastian's Secret (Book 3) Nothing Like a Duke (Book 4, coming May 2017)

Jane Ashford brings you on a romp through the English countryside in her newest Regency romance. Perfect for readers of Mary Balogh, Ella Quinn, and fans of Bridgerton, this historical romance features: A young woman trying to do the right thing An earl's son whose clumsiness gets him in trouble A scandal that turns the haute ton upside down The undeniable spark that transforms a blunder into a tender connection Sarah Moran's attempt to save Kenver Pendrennon--the heir of an earl--as he slips off the Cornwall cliffs plunges them into scandal. Now, marriage may be the only option to save their reputations. But what started as a terrible mistake may be exactly what both of them needs... Praise for Jane Ashford: "[A]n irresistibly sweet literary confection"--Booklistfor Earl to the Rescue "A comic delight. Highly recommended to Regency lovers."--Historical Novel Societyfor Lord Sebastian's Secret "Graced with lively wit, excellent period detail, and appealing protagonists."--Library Journalfor Heir to the Duke

A duo of sparkling Regency romances from beloved author Jane Ashford.In The Repentant Rebel, things are looking up for Diana Gresham and her new love, Captain Wilson, until they're challenged by a scandal from the past.And, in Meddlesome Miranda, Miss Miranda Dennison's improper appetite for adventure lands her in a maze of romance and intrigue when she meets the mysterious Alan Creighton on an isolated estate straight out of a gothic novel...