Betina Krahn Knihy

Pomstiť sa je sladké, aj keď úlohy protagonistov sa môžu paradoxne vymeniť. Lady Antónia Paxtonová je veľkorysou ochrankyňou osamelých vdov, do ich bezútešného života vnáša novú nádej. Podnikavá lady Toni vymyslela rafinovanú metódu, ako dostať svoje chránenky opäť pod čepiec a zabezpečiť im dôstojný život. Jej obete, bohatí londýnski džentlmeni, si však s peknými vdovami chcú len vyhodiť z kopýtka a nemienia si komplikovať život manželstvom. Nástrojom ich pomsty sa má stať zaprisahaný starý mládenec Remington Carr, ktorý je povestný svojimi radikálnymi názormi na postavenie žien v manželstve a ich práva na vzdelanie a prácu. Dokáže Remington dva týždne vykonávať bežné ženské práce v domácnosti? A zvládne Antónia pracovné povinnosti, ktoré boli koncom XIX. storočia výlučne doménou mužov? Kto vyhrá ich stávku?

From New York Times bestselling author Betina Krahn comes a sparkling new historical romance series that will ignite the spirit, and the heart as two people trapped into an unwanted engagement arranged by their business rival fathers must weather scandal and burgeoning mutual attraction that will either forge a true partnership or be the ruin of both their families. Filled with with Betina's signature sparkling wit, the battle of wills between these two lovers are sure to captivate readers! When dashing, determined bachelor Rafe Townsend, and beautiful, impetuous Lauren Alcott are trapped into an engagement by their powerful business magnate fathers, their attraction suggests there may be pleasurable compensations to matrimony after all. Until an outing together puts a damper on their future... Lauren is appalled when Rafe refuses to help two women whose boat has overturned on a river. Stripping her outer clothing, she dives in to rescue them herself--delighting a nearby reporter. Soon newspapers and scandal sheets have labeled Rafe as "less than heroic," for all of London to see, while Lauren is viewed by many as brazen. Besieged by scandalous rumors, and with both their reputations in the balance, what ensues is a prickly scheme that will either forge a partnership of deception--or blaze a path to true love...

For fans of HBO’s The Gilded Age, explore the dark side of the alluring world of America’s 19th century elite in this gripping series of riveting mysteries…New York Times bestselling author Betina Krahn delivers an irresistible romance shimmering with light-hearted wit and thrilling twists... The youngest of four spirited American sisters, Sarah Bumgarten has studiously avoided her mother’s attempts to find her a titled husband among London’s aristocracy. Now, after an earl’s very public rejection, it seems her ideal mate will be anyone but a duke, a marquis, a baron, or a viscount... Thankfully, there are no noblemen in sight at Betancourt, the country estate where Sarah takes refuge. Its rightful owner, the Duke of Meridian, sibling to Sarah’s brother-in-law, has been absent for years. Accompanied by her bevy of beloved animals, Sarah delights in refurbishing the once-grand property. But even a self-assured frontier heiress needs help when greedy tenants are threatened by her presence... Out of nowhere, a stranger jumps into the fray when ruffians attack. Nothing about “Art,” the roguish interloper—now recuperating in the ducal bedchamber—smacks of nobility, with his brazen sensuality, worldly knowledge, and deeply seductive voice. Yet could he be the errant duke? If so, Sarah soon realizes this homecoming promises to be filled with unexpected challenges and passionate possibilities...

"Brimming with romance and adventure, the second Victorian-era romance in New York Times bestselling author Betina Krahn's thrilling new Reluctant Heroes series reveals the hero in every man, as a gentleman swept up by police in a morality raid feels honor-bound to rescue a woman who was also in the wrong place at the wrong time..." -- Publisher description

When Frances Bumgarten encounters a handsome stranger in her kitchen in the middle of the night, her first impulse is to wallop the scoundrel on the head with a bread paddle. And when Frankie discovers he is "The Fox," a disarmingly arrogant purveyor of gossip among England?s aristocracy, she?s tempted to take a second swing. Never mind that Reynard Boulton, nephew of the Viscount Tannehill, is returning her inebriated uncle safely home. This chiseled intruder has sparked an infuriating physical sensation unlike anything the feisty Nevada silver heiress has experienced. In fact, the noblemen of London are so dull, Frankie?s sworn off marriage entirely. She will, however, help her younger sister win her own love match?even if it means secretly enlisting Reynard?s enquiring mind. But secrets, as Reynard knows too well, can be costly. For Frankie is yet unaware that a villainous duke is scheming to claim her?and ruin him. Soon they?re racing to uncover the truth?and fueling a passion that won?t stay hidden

Set against a backdrop of romance and wit, this story features a forward-thinking woman and an academic torn between rationality and the allure of the fantastical. Blending charm and sparkle, the narrative explores themes of love and self-discovery, inviting readers into a world where intellect clashes with desire. The characters navigate their contrasting worlds, leading to a captivating journey filled with enchanting moments and heartfelt choices.

Unconventional American heiress Daisy Bumgarten, who has come to England to marry a duke, sets her sights on bookish Arthur Graham, but is distracted by his disreputable, impoverished younger brother Ashton.

Im 13. Jahrhundert in Südengland wird die Novizin Eloise vom Kloster auf eine Mission zu Peril, Earl of Whitmore, geschickt, um seine Eignung als Ehemann zu prüfen. Dabei kämpft sie mit ihren Gefühlen für ihn, während sie entscheiden muss, ob sie ihn gut oder schlecht beurteilen soll.

Eine Liebe, so wild und ursprünglich wie die Fjorde Norwegens. Eine großartige Wikingerromanze! Drei Frauen, umringt von wilden Nordmännern! Aaren kann es in ihren Augen sehen, dass die raubeinigen Wikinger ihre hübschen jüngeren Schwestern am liebsten sofort auf eine Bettstatt zerren würden. Doch erst wenn es einem von ihnen gelingt, Aaren im Kampf zu besiegen, dürfen die Männer sich ihren Schwestern nähern! Und das ist selbst für den größten Krieger eine Herausforderung, denn Aaren verfügt über die Kraft der legendären Walküren. Mutig hebt sie das Schwert zum Kampf - bis aus der Menge einer hervortritt, der sie alle in den Schatten stellt: Jorund, Sohn des Jarl. Und aus seinen kristallblauen Augen spricht eine Macht, gegen die Aaren keine Waffen kennt …

Die schöne Gabrielle LeCoeur, Tochter einer berühmten Londoner Mätresse, sehnt sich danach ein respektables Leben zu führen und zu heiraten. Doch ihre Mutter sucht bereits voller Eifer einen reichen Gönner für sie. Gabrielle ist verzweifelt. Bis sie Pierce St. James trifft: der perfekte Mann, um ihre Mutter zu überlisten. Er ist bereit, ihren Liebhaber zu spielen, sodass sie in Ruhe nach einem passenden Ehemann Ausschau halten kann. Doch ihr Plan wird vereitelt: Gegen ihren Willen fühlt sie sich plötzlich immer stärker zu Pierce hingezogen. Ausgerechnet zu Londons berüchtigtstem Frauenhelden, der seine Freiheit über alles liebt