Meredith Duranová se proslavila svými romány, které se často ponořují do spletitostí britské historie. Její díla jsou známá svým pronikavým vhledem do psychologie postav a mistrovským zvládnutím historického zasazení. Duranová dokáže vdechnout život minulosti prostřednictvím bohatých detailů a strhujícího vyprávění, které čtenáře vtáhne do svých příběhů. Její přístup k psaní vyznačuje hluboké porozumění lidským emocím a vztahům, což jí umožňuje vytvářet nezapomenutelné a působivé literární zážitky.
Po ztroskotání a smrti rodičů přijíždí Emma Martinová do Indie za svým snoubencem. Ocitá se však ve víru velkého indického povstání sipáhíů a zachrání si život jenom díky Julianu Sinclairovi, jenž je anglo-indického původu, v Anglii se však má stát vévodou. Po záchraně si jeden o druhém myslí, že nepřežil. O to větší překvapení je čeká za čtyři roky v Anglii…
Nejstarší dcera egyptologa Boyce Lydia se už smířila s tím, že zůstane svobodná. Studuje egyptologii a pomáhá otci prodávat v Anglii egyptské starožitnosti. Poté, co se mezi nimi objeví padělky, bojuje za otcovu čest, zvlášť se zhýralým markýzem Jamesem Sanburnem, který naopak svého otce viní z hrozné necitelnosti. Oba se však přesvědčí o svém omylu...
The fourth dazzling Rules for the Reckless novel. Sharp, clever dialogue; a love story laced with humour; a tale with depth and passion - hallmarks of a Meredith Duran historical romance.
Set in London, the story follows Adrian Ferrers, the ambitious Earl of Rivenham, as he navigates a dangerous conspiracy while on a mission from the king. His pursuit of restoring his family's honor leads him to uncover a traitor, but he becomes entangled with a courageous woman who ignites powerful desires within him. The plot intertwines themes of ambition, betrayal, and unexpected romance, showcasing the complexities of loyalty and temptation in a high-stakes environment.
The third glittering Rules for the Reckless novel. Sharp, clever dialogue; a love story laced with humour; a tale with depth and passion - hallmarks of a Meredith Duran historical romance.
In the vein of Sarah MacLean, a sexy and evocative Victorian romance between a vengeful duke and a fiery redhead from an author who is a veritable tour de force in the genre.A Lady With a SecretRunning for her life, exhausted and out of options, Olivia Holladay wants nothing more than the chance to make a home for herself. So when she realizes that the infamous Duke of Marwick might hold the key to her freedom, she boldly disguises herself as the newest and bravest in a long line of the duke’s notoriously temperamental housekeepers. Little does she know that the wickedly handsome Alastair de Grey has very different plans for her.A Man With a Passion—For VengeanceAs his new employee, Olivia is a fearless upstart. As a woman, the daring redhead is just what Alastair needs to rouse him from darkness to the siren call of revenge. He has suffered a betrayal so deep that he will use whatever means necessary to destroy his enemies—even his brazen and beautiful domestic. But his vengeful plan fails to account for his single weakness: an irresistible and growing passion for the enigmatic Olivia.
In gritty, working-class London, she does what she must to survive…When Nell Whitby breaks into an earl's house on a midnight quest for revenge, she finds her pistol pointed at the wrong man—one handsome as sin and naked as the day he was born. Pity he's a lunatic. He thinks her a missing heiress, but more to the point, he'll help her escape the slums and right a grave injustice. Not a bad bargain. All she has to do is marry him.A notorious ladies' man could take her from poverty to opulence…but at what price?A rake of the first order, Simon St. Maur spent his restless youth burning every bridge he crossed. When he inherits an earldom without a single penny attached to it, he sees a chance to start over—provided he can find an heiress to fund his efforts. But his wicked reputation means courtship will be difficult—until fate sends him the most notorious missing heiress in history. All he needs now is to make her into a lady and keep himself from making the only mistake that could ruin everything: falling in love…
THE SOCIETY BEAUTY WHO SAVED HIS LIFE ...Beauty, charm, wealthy admirers: Mina Masters enjoys every luxury but freedom. To save herself from an unwanted marriage, she turns her wiles on a darkly handsome stranger. But Mina's would be hero is playing his own deceptive game. A British spy, Phin Granville has no interest in emotional entanglements ... until the night Mina saves his life by gambling her own.THE JADED SPY WHO VOWED TO FORGET HER ...Four years later, Phin inherits a title that frees him from the bloody game of espionage. But memories of the woman who saved him won't let Phin go. When he learns that Mina needs his aid, honor forces him back into the world of his nightmares.IN LIVES BUILT ON LIES, LOVE IS THE DARKEST SECRET OF ALL ...Deception has ruled Mina's life just as it has Phin's. But as the beauty and the spy match wits in a dangerous dance, their practiced masks begin to slip, revealing a perilous attraction. And the greatest threat they face may not be traitors or murderous conspiracies, but their own dark desires ...
A collection of captivating historical romances unfolds in this anthology, featuring contributions from bestselling authors Sabrina Jeffries, Karen Hawkins, Candace Camp, and Meredith Duran. Set during the holiday season, the stories promise to deliver warmth, passion, and festive cheer, showcasing the unique styles of each author while intertwining themes of love and celebration. Readers can expect an enchanting blend of romance and holiday spirit that highlights the charm of the season.
She’s been burned not once but twice by London’s so-called gentlemen . . . Gwen Maudsley is pretty enough to be popular, and plenty wealthy, too. But what she’s best known and loved for is being so very, very nice. When a cad jilts her at the altar—again—the scandal has her outraged friends calling for blood. Only Gwen has a different plan. If nice no longer works for her, then it’s time to learn to be naughty. Happily, she knows the perfect tutor—Alexander Ramsey, her late brother’s best friend and a notorious rogue. So why won’t a confirmed scoundrel let her be as bad as she wants to be? Unbeknownst to Gwen, Alex’s aloof demeanor veils his deepest unspoken desire. He has no wish to see her change, nor to tempt himself with her presence when his own secrets make any future between them impossible. But on a wild romp from Paris to the Riviera, their friendship gives way to something hotter, darker, and altogether more dangerous. With Alex’s past and Gwen’s newly unleashed wildness on a collision course, Gwen must convince Alex that his wickedest intentions are exactly what she needs.
