Tessa Dare Knihy

Spindle Cove je místo, kam se uchylují problémové mladé dámy z lepší společnosti, s nimiž si společnost v první polovině 19. století neví rady: najdou se tu dívky chorobně plaché, mladé ženy zklamané manželstvím i slečny, které se pobláznily do nevhodných mužů. Když sem dorazí Victor Bramwell, hrabě z Rycliffu, rychle pochopí, že rozhodně nepatří do míst, kde žijí pouze staré panny a ovce. Nemá však na vybranou – jeho úkolem je sestavit zde oddíl domobrany. Nebyl by to těžký úkol, kdyby nenarazil na nečekaného protivníka: temperamentní a krásnou Susannu Finchovou, jež je odhodlána uchránit svou osobní říši utopie před vpádem Bramovy improvizované armády. Ti dva jsou jako oheň a voda – scéna je připravena pro bitvu století. Zvítězí arogantní muž, neslýchaně smělá žena, nebo oba? Či snad oba prohrají? Nová série „Spindle Cove“ nabízí romanci, poutavý příběh i humor.

Nezdárný lord a „modrá punčocha“ na cestě zkázy – tak by se dal ve stručnosti vyjádřit děj druhého románu série Spindle Cove, v němž se Minerva Highwoodová, zapřisáhlá odpůrkyně mužů, potřebuje dostat do Skotska. Colin Sandhurst, lord Payne, se potřebuje dostat… kamkoli, jen aby to bylo co nejdál od Spindle Cove. Tato nesourodá dvojice spolu musí z nezbytnosti strávit týden, během nějž jí nezbývá, než předstírat společný útěk za účelem sňatku, přesvědčit rodinu a přátele o své nehynoucí lásce, utéct ozbrojeným lupičům, přežít nečekané hrůzy a především urazit šest set kilometrů, aniž by se navzájem zavraždila – a při tom všem sdílet velmi malý kočár během dne a ještě menší postel za nocí. Tessa Dare předkládá čtenářkám poutavý, dějem nabitý a vtipný román, v němž – jak jinak – vítězí vášeň a láska.

"Wealthy and ruthless, Gabriel Duke clawed his way from the lowliest slums to the pinnacle of high society--and now he wants to get even. Loyal and passionate, Lady Penelope Campion never met a lost or wounded creature she wouldn't take into her home and her heart. When Gabriel demands she clears out her rescued animals, she challenges him to find them homes. Soon Lady Penelope's set her mind and heart on saving him, but not if he ruins her first."--Provided by publisher.

New York Times and USA Today BestsellerWhen a devilish lord and a bluestocking set off on the road to ruin . time is not on their side. Minerva Highwood, one of Spindle Cove's confirmed spinsters, needs to be in Scotland. Colin Sandhurst, Lord Payne, a rake of the first order, needs to be .

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.

An iBooks Best Romance of August Pick! One of Publishers Weekly's Buzz Books of Romance 2017! An Amazon Best Romance of August Pick! 2017 RT Reviewer's Choice Book of the Year Nominee and 2017 RT Reviewer's Choice Nominee for Best Historical Love & Laughter! When girl meets Duke, their marriage breaks all the rules… Since his return from war, the Duke of Ashbury’s to-do list has been short and anything but sweet: brooding, glowering, menacing London ne’er-do-wells by night. Now there’s a new item on the list. He needs an heir—which means he needs a wife. When Emma Gladstone, a vicar’s daughter turned seamstress, appears in his library wearing a wedding gown, he decides on the spot that she’ll do. His terms are simple: - They will be husband and wife by night only. - No lights, no kissing. - No questions about his battle scars. - Last, and most importantly… Once she’s pregnant with his heir, they need never share a bed again. But Emma is no pushover. She has a few rules of her own: - They will have dinner together every evening. - With conversation. - And unlimited teasing. - Last, and most importantly… Once she’s seen the man beneath the scars, he can’t stop her from falling in love…

USA Today BestsellerWhat's a duke to do, when the girl who's perfectly wrong becomes the woman he can't live without?Griffin York, the Duke of Halford, has no desire to wed this season-or any season-but his diabolical mother abducts him to Spinster Cove and insists he select a bride from the ladies in residence.

New York Times and USA Today Bestseller On the cusp of her first London season, Miss Madeline Gracechurch was shy, pretty, and talented with a drawing pencil, but hopelessly awkward with gentlemen. She was certain to be a dismal failure on the London marriage mart. So Maddie did what generations of shy, awkward young ladies have done: she invented a sweetheart. A Scottish sweetheart. One who was handsome and honorable and devoted to her, but conveniently never around. Maddie poured her heart into writing the imaginary Captain MacKenzie letter after letter . . . and by pretending to be devastated when he was (not really) killed in battle, she managed to avoid the pressures of London society entirely. Until years later, when this kilted Highland lover of her imaginings shows up in the flesh. The real Captain Logan MacKenzie arrives on her doorstep—handsome as anything, but not entirely honorable. He's wounded, jaded, in possession of her letters . . . and ready to make good on every promise Maddie never expected to keep.

As the daughter of a famed author, Isolde Ophelia Goodnight grew up on tales of brave knights and fair maidens. One by one by one. Ugly duckling turned swan? Abducted by handsome highwayman? Rescued from drudgery by charming prince?No, no, and .

A temporary engagement, a lifetime in the making . . . After years of fending for herself, Kate Taylor found friendship and acceptance in Spindle Cove—but she never stopped yearning for love. The very last place she'd look for it is in the arms of Corporal Thorne. The militia commander is as stone cold as he is brutally handsome. But when mysterious strangers come searching for Kate, Thorne steps forward as her fiancÉ. He claims to have only Kate's safety in mind. So why is there smoldering passion in his kiss? Long ago, Samuel Thorne devoted his life to guarding Kate's happiness. He wants what's best for her, and he knows it's not marriage to a man like him. To outlast their temporary engagement, he must keep his hands off her tempting body and lock her warm smiles out of his withered heart. It's the toughest battle of this hardened warrior's life . . . and the first he seems destined to lose.

He's been a bad, bad rake-and it takes a governess to teach him a lesson The accidental governess After her livelihood slips through her fingers, Alexandra Mountbatten takes on an impossible post: transforming a pair of wild orphans into proper young ladies. However, the girls don't need discipline. They need a loving home. Try telling that to their guardian, Chase Reynaud: duke's heir in the streets and devil in the sheets. The ladies of London have tried-and failed-to make him settle down. Somehow, Alexandra must reach his heart . . . without risking her own. The infamous rake Like any self-respecting libertine, Chase lives by one rule: no attachments. When a stubborn little governess tries to reform him, he decides to give her an education-in pleasure. That should prove he can't be tamed. But Alexandra is more than he bargained for: clever, perceptive, passionate. She refuses to see him as a lost cause. Soon the walls around Chase's heart are crumbling . . . and he's in danger of falling, hard.

Your presence is requested at romantic Twill Castle for the wedding of Miss Clio Whitmore and... and... ?After eight years of waiting for Piers Brandon, the wandering Marquess of Granville, to set a wedding date, Clio Whitmore has had enough. She's inherited a castle, scraped together some pride, and made plans to break her engagement.Not if Rafe Brandon can help it. A ruthless prizefighter and notorious rake, Rafe is determined that Clio will marry his brother—even if he has to plan the dratted wedding himself.So how does a hardened fighter cure a reluctant bride's cold feet?● He starts with flowers. A wedding can't have too many flowers. Or harps. Or cakes.● He lets her know she'll make a beautiful, desirable bride—and tries not to picture her as his.● He doesn't kiss her.● If he kisses her, he definitely doesn't kiss her again.● When all else fails, he puts her in a stunning gown. And vows not to be nearby when the gown comes off.● And no matter what—he doesn't fall in disastrous, hopeless love with the one woman he can never call his own.

Welcome to Spindle Cove, where the ladies with delicate constitutions come for the sea air, and men in their prime are . . . nowhere to be found. Or are they? Spindle Cove is the destination of choice for certain types of well-bred young ladies: the painfully shy, young wives disenchanted with matrimony, and young girls too enchanted with the wrong men; it is a haven for those who live there. Victor Bramwell, the new Earl of Rycliff, knows he doesn’t belong here. So far as he can tell, there’s nothing in this place but spinsters . . . and sheep. But he has no choice, he has orders to gather a militia. It’s a simple mission, made complicated by the spirited, exquisite Susanna Finch—a woman who is determined to save her personal utopia from the invasion of Bram’s makeshift army. Susanna has no use for aggravating men; Bram has sworn off interfering women. The scene is set for an epic battle…but who can be named the winner when both have so much to lose?

In this lush and seductive novel, exciting new author Tessa Dare takes desire to brazen heights.Ever the bold adventuress, Lucy Waltham has decided to go hunting for a husband. But first she needs some target practice. So she turns to her brother’ s best friend, Jeremy Trescott, the Earl of Kendall, to hone her seductive wiles on him before setting her sights on another man. But her practice kisses spark a smoldering passion–one that could send all her plans up in smoke.Jeremy has an influential title, a vast fortune, and a painful past full of long-buried secrets. He keeps a safe distance from his own emotions, but to distract Lucy from her reckless scheming, he must give his passions free rein. Their sensual battle of wills is as maddening as it is delicious, but the longer he succeeds in managing the headstrong temptress, the closer Jeremy comes to losing control. When scandal breaks, can he bring himself to abandon Lucy to her ruin? Or will he risk his heart and claim her for his own?

A handsome and reclusive horse breeder, Spencer Dumarque, the fourth Duke of Morland, has a reputation as the dashing Duke of Midnight. But none of the ladies of the ton catch his interest for long, until Lady Amelia d'Orsay tries her luck.In an effort to get the Duke to forgive her brother's debts, Amelia claims the duke's dance.

Set against the backdrop of the high seas, this steamy tale follows a runaway bride who encounters a charming privateer. Their unexpected meeting ignites a passionate adventure filled with romance and intrigue, as the two navigate the challenges of love and freedom while exploring the depths of their desires. Tessa Dare's fresh voice brings a captivating blend of excitement and emotion to this nautical escapade.

Luck is a double-edged sword for brooding war hero Rhys St. Maur. His death wish went unanswered on the battlefield, while fate allowed the murder of his friend in the elite gentlemen's society known as the Stud Club.

The bastard son of a nobleman, Julian Bellamy is now polished to perfection, enthralling the ton with wit and charm while clandestinely plotting to ruin the lords, ravish the ladies, and have the last laugh on a society that once spurned him.

When Louisa finds herself waltzing with the heartless Thorndale, she's unnerved by his handsome looks-and surprising charm.The Duke of Christmas Present by Sarah MacLean Rich and ruthless, Eben, Duke of Allryd doesn't care for the holidays.

A reformer and a rake embark on a journey of unexpected love in a story filled with wit and passion. Set against a backdrop of conquest, the narrative explores the dynamics between these contrasting characters as they navigate their desires and societal expectations. Tessa Dare's storytelling combines humor with romance, creating an engaging tale of transformation and connection.

Set in the Regency era, this novel follows a spirited heroine who embarks on a bold plan to rid herself of an insufferable duke over the course of ten years. As she navigates society's expectations and her own growing feelings, the line between disdain and attraction blurs. With witty banter and charming escapades, the story explores themes of love, independence, and the complexities of relationships, all while delivering a delightful journey of self-discovery and unexpected romance.

Manchmal muss ein Mann verlieren, um das Herz einer Frau zu gewinnen ... Junge Damen finden in Spindle Cove einen bezaubernden Rückzugsort fernab der Männerwelt. Ausgerechnet hierhin verschlägt es den attraktiven Victor Bramwell, der von dort die Angriffe Napoleons abwehren soll. Doch der drohende Feind ist bald sein geringstes Problem, denn Suzanna Finch, die ebenso schöne wie stolze Gründerin von Spindle Cove, ist nicht bereit, ihr weibliches Refugium kampflos aufzugeben. Als zwischen den beiden leidenschaftlichen Funken sprühen, stellt sich bald die eine Frage: Wie kannst du gewinnen, wenn es so viel zu verlieren gibt?

Eine verbotene Liebe, eine leidenschaftliche Frau - eine verführerische Mischung Die Marquise Lily von Harcliffe weiß genau was sie will, und dazu gehört, den Mann zu heiraten, den sie liebt – Julian. Doch ausgerechnet der besteht darauf, dass sie einen Gatten wählt, dessen gesellschaftlicher Stand dem ihren entspricht. Doch dann wird Lilys Bruder ermordet. Während sie gemeinsam den Täter suchen, wird Lily klar, dass dies die letzte Gelegenheit sein wird, ihren Julian davon zu überzeugen, dass sie allein die Richtige für ihn ist. Aber kann sie die Leidenschaft in ihm wecken, oder wird sie durch ihre Entschlossenheit alles verlieren …?

Bewegend, leidenschaftlich, unvergesslich - Tessa Dare verzaubert jeden! Romantik spielt im Leben der schönen Witwe Meredith Maddox keine Rolle. Sie glaubt nicht an das Schicksal und ist sich sicher, dass sie alles, was sie im Leben erreichen will, allein mit harter Arbeit schaffen kann. Doch als sie auf den gerade aus dem Krieg heimgekehrten Rhys St. Maur trifft, werden ihre Prinzipien auf eine harte Probe gestellt. Denn nur sie kann es schaffen, die Dämonen, die den gefährlich attraktiven Helden quälen, zu vertreiben. Wird Rhys in den Armen der dickköpfigen jungen Frau endlich Erlösung finden und sich ganz der Versuchung hingeben? Tessa Dare ist halbtags Buchhändlerin und ganztags Mutter. Wenn sie sich nicht um ihre Kinder oder ihre Bücher kümmert, schreibt sie Romane. Als Kind ist sie ständig umgezogen und hat schnell gelernt: Egal wie oft sie den Wohnort wechselt, eine bestimmte Sorte von Freunden bleibt ihr immer: die Helden aus den Romanen, die sie gelesen hat. Aus diesem Grund entschied sie eines Tages, sich selbst ihre eigenen Freunde zu schaffen und Romane zu schreiben. Sie lebt mit ihrem Mann, ihren zwei Kindern und ihrem Hund in Kalifornien.

Zamki szczęśliwej miłości Piękne damy i przystojni dżentelmeni dziedziczą je, wygrywają, kupują lub zdobywają podstępem. I przeżywają w nich niebezpieczne i romantyczne przygody Lady Clio Whitmore miała siedemnaście lat, gdy zaręczyła się z markizem Granville. Minęło osiem lat i wciąż jest narzeczoną. I obiektem żartów salonów. Ma tego dość. Ileż czasu może czekać na mężczyznę, który woli podróże niż życie małżeńskie? I czy w ogóle musi czekać? Zwłaszcza że właśnie odziedziczyła wspaniały zamek. Postanawia zerwać zaręczyny. Nie spodziewa się, że największą przeszkodą stanie się nie jej narzeczony, lecz jego brat owiany aurą skandalu i wykluczony z salonów Rafe Brandon.

Der hinreißende Auftakt der leidenschaftlichsten Trilogie seit Langem. Spencer Dumarque, der vierte Duke of Morland, ist in der Londoner Gesellschaft als »Duke of Midnight« berüchtigt – der begehrteste Junggeselle der Stadt tanzt jeden Abend den Mitternachtswalzer mit einer anderen Dame. Doch keine berührt sein Herz. Bis die Wahl auf Lady Amelia d’Orsay fällt, die ihn im Sturm erobert. Doch der Duke hat ein dunkles Geheimnis, und Amelia muss zweifeln: Wird sie ihr Herz an einen rücksichtslosen Salonhelden verlieren oder am Ende doch die immerwährende Liebe finden?

Като дъщеря на прочут автор Изолда Офелия Гуднайт е израснала с приказки за храбри рицари и благородни девойки. Тя никога не се е съмнявала, че в бъдещето й ще има романтика. Книгите обещават безбройни възможности. Но докато расте, Изи зачерква тези истории – една по една. Грозното патенце превръща ли се в лебед? Отвлича ли я красив разбойник? Спасява ли я красив принц от слугуването? Не, не и не. Сега Изи се отказва от романтиката. По-скоро ще си уреди покрив над главата. Че какви приказки за сбъдване за една обедняла двадесет и шест годишна жена, която никога не е била дори целувана? Ами… ето тази приказка..

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