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Ralph Stockwood prides himself on being a leader, but when he convinced his friends to fight in the Napoleonic Wars, he never envisioned being the sole survivor. Racked with guilt over their deaths, Ralph must move on...and find a wife so as to secure an heir to his family's title and fortune.

A BOOKPAGE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Two women set their sights on marrying the same duke, but instead of becoming enemies, they find themselves falling in love—though not with him. “My new favorite romance author.”—Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton...

Mary Hamilton has had enough of being passed over by all of the eligible men in London, though she's had years and years of practice, and she's ready to give it up. But before she hangs up her dancing shoes for good, she wants one season of everything she's never had - invitations, flirtation, and suitors. But will all of that actually give her what she's always secretly wanted? Behind every little secret, there's another secret waiting....

Ein Mordverdacht. Eine unerwartete Leidenschaft. Und ein Frühling, der alles verändert. Im Schein gesellschaftlicher Skandale des Regency-Englands begegnen sich zwei verletzte Seelen – vereint durch Schmerz, getrennt durch Misstrauen. Lady Selina Whitcombe, nunmehr Lady Hollyfield, verliert ihren Ehemann unter mysteriösen Umständen. Die feine Gesellschaft flüstert, und Selina ist überzeugt: Viscount James Blackwood – charmant, gefährlich und mit einem zweifelhaften Ruf – steckt hinter dem tragischen Tod.

In the first novel of an explosive new series from K. J. Charles, a young gentleman and his elegant mentor fight for love in a world of wealth, power, and manipulation. When he learns that he could be the heir to an unexpected fortune, Harry Vane rejects his past as a radical fighting for government reform and sets about wooing his lovely cousin. But his heart is captured instead by the most beautiful, chic man he’s ever met: the dandy tasked with instructing him in the manners and style of the ton.

When Bridget masquerades as the baron's newest housekeeper, he's hopelessly intrigued by her quick wit and her skill with antique tomes. It should be easy enough to keep Bridget at arm's length, yet desire for her dogs his steps. As they spend time in each other's company, understanding for life grows as does love, but when Bridget's integrity is called into question, Vail's world is shattered. Now Bridget and Vail will have to overcome the horrendous secrets and lies between them to grasp a love - and life - together.

Gorgeous, stubborn Esme Brentmor, daughter of a disgraced lord, is used to a wild, dangerous life among the tribes of Albania, to whom her father is the legendary, controversial Red Lion whose death she's courageously vowed to avenge - even if it leads to her own. Instead, her quest finds her rescued by the most unlikely (and very reluctant) hero! Lazy and spoiled, Lord Varian St. George has gambled away his heritage and lives on his considerable looks, charm and wits.

Das Leben auf Arden Hall geht weiter seinen turbulenten Gang. Lord und Lady Arden führen ihre vier Kinder in die Gesellschaft ein. Während Louisa und Samuel schon bald ihr Herz an die Liebe verlieren, erkennt Charlie den Wert seiner Ehe erst, als das Schicksal einen Schatten auf sein Leben wirft. Und Anne, die jüngste, wehrt sich vehement dagegen, sich in das gesellschaftliche Korsett zwängen zu lassen. Stattdessen will sie Schriftstellerin werden. Und während sie anfangs noch versucht, sich vor der Liebe zu verstecken, merkt auch Anne bald: Das Herz findet immer einen Weg.

Georgiana, Herzogin von Leeds, hat ihren Mann nicht mehr gesehen, seit er sie am Tag ihrer Hochzeit sitzengelassen hat, um an der Jagd teilzunehmen. Doch sie ist keine Frau, die einem abspenstigen Gatten nachtrauert. Erfüllung findet sie darin, sich um streunende Katzen und Hunde auf Londons Straßen zu kümmern. Bis dann der Herzog zurückkehrt und sie die Wahrheit über seine Abwesenheit erfährt. Und plötzlich fällt es Georgina schwer, ihren Gemahl weiterhin für einen arroganten Tölpel zu halten.

USA Today Bestseller 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...

Set before Mr. Bingley takes up residence at Netherfield Park, Elizabeth travels into Derbyshire with her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner. On a day when her relations are visiting with some of Mrs. Gardiner's childhood friends, Elizabeth decides to explore the small village instead. Without realizing it, she strays further and further from the village, unconsciously walking in the direction of Pemberley, the estate they visited two days prior.

Tall, dark, and exquisitely sensual, he is the epitome of male perfection. Not that Claudia Martin is looking for a lover. Or a husband. As owner and headmistress of Miss Martin's School for Girls in Bath, she long ago resigned herself to a life without love. Until Joseph, Marquess of Attingsborough, arrives unannounced and tempts her to toss away a lifetime of propriety for an affair that can only lead to ruin.

In this classic 19th-century story of love battling pride, we meet Elizabeth Bennet. Elizabeth is a smart, well-rounded woman, and she is one of five unmarried daughters of Mr. Bennet, a country gentleman. Marriage is at the forefront Mrs. Bennet's mind, especially since her elderly husband's estate will not pass down to any of their daughters. The Bennets' small town is in an uproar when two highborn, eligible gentlemen, Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy, come to stay.

New York Times bestseller Lisa Kleypas delights in the third book in the Bow Street series, an enthralling and steamy romance about the most seductive and dangerous rake in England tasked with finding a runaway bride—but when he finds her, will he be able to keep his feelings in check? Nick...

Fiercely independent Daisy Chance has a dream - and it doesn't involve marriage or babies (or being under any man's thumb). Raised in poverty, she has a passion - and a talent - for making beautiful clothes. Daisy aims to become the finest dressmaker in London. Dashing Irishman Patrick Flynn is wealthy and ambitious and has entered society to find an aristocratic bride. Instead he finds himself growing increasingly attracted to the headstrong, clever, and outspoken Daisy.

The Wallflowers Four young ladies at the side of the ballroom make a pact to help each other find husbands . . . no matter what it takes Proud and beautiful Annabelle Peyton could have her pick of suitors—if only she had a dowry. Her family is on the brink of disaster, and the only way...

Wie tapfer ist doch ihr Ehemann! Lily Wiscombes Herz schwillt vor Stolz, als sie die Lobeshymnen über Geralds Kampf gegen Napoleon bei Waterloo in der Zeitung liest. Trotzdem überkommt sie heftige Angst. Denn der Krieg ist vorbei, Geralds Rückkehr steht unmittelbar bevor. Wie aber wird er reagieren, wenn er ihren Sohn Stewart sieht? Sieben lange Jahre war Gerald weg, und Stewart ist sechs. Kann ihr entfremdeter Gatte ihr verzeihen, was doch niemals ihre Schuld war - oder wird er sie hartherzig von Wiscombe Chase verstoßen?

Jane Eyre follows the emotions and experiences of eponymous Jane Eyre, her growth to adulthood, and her love for Mr. Rochester, the byronic master of Thornfield Hall. The novel contains elements of social criticism, with a strong sense of morality at its core, but is nonetheless a novel many consider ahead of its time given the individualistic character of Jane and the novel's exploration of sexuality, religion, and proto-feminism.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that the disastrous first meeting of Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet at the Meryton Assembly provided each with a ready-made set of prejudices to apply to the other. But when a horrific rural accident reveals Darcy to be a man of active, intelligent benevolence, and Elizabeth, in the absence of her appalling family, to be an extraordinary lady of courage and decision - then, surely, the course of true love will run smoothly. But alas, the lovers' meeting is not the end, but a new beginning.

Für andere erfüllt sie alle Wünsche - nun fordert sie auch für sich das Glück, das sie verdient. Die junge Witwe Lady Eliza führt mit ihren Schwestern die Event-Agentur "Elegant Occasions". Als der Earl of Foxstead, einst bester Freund ihres verstorbenen Gatten, ihre Dienste in Anspruch nimmt, flammt die Anziehung, die schon lange zwischen ihnen schwelt, erneut auf und stürzt Eliza in Seelennöte. Denn eigentlich wollte sie nie wieder einem Mann Macht über sich geben. Aber auch wenn Eliza nicht bereit ist, ein zweites Mal zu heiraten, will sie doch endlich wahre Leidenschaft erfahren.