Книги автора: Anne Herries

A Shocking Choice With his handsome good looks and rakish reputation Daniel, Lord Seaton knows he's a draw for any number of eligible young misses. One of whom he must marry for money! Eliza Bancroft is the lucky lady's companion who has caught his eye. She would dearly love to succumb to Daniel's sweet flirtations, but propriety stops her; Eliza is illegitimate. Hardly ideal wife material for a man such as Daniel! An Innocent Gamble…Her hand in marriage traded in a game of cards, innocent Lottie becomes engaged to the ruthless womanizer Lord Rothsay. But when her true identity is finally revealed, Rothsay should have no qualms about ending the farce. Or has Lottie’s sweet-nature finally tamed the ruthless Rothsay who suddenly he wants to turn his inconvenient fiancée into a wife for real!TWO BRAND-NEW, DAZZLING REGENCY TALES!

RANSOM BRIDEOnce a galley slave, now a Venetian merchant prince, Lorenzo Santorini has sworn revenge on his captor and has no time for women. English beauty Kathryn Rowlands appeals for help infinding a friend lost to pirates and then Lorenzo struggles to maintain his cool detachment. For Kathryn stirs deep feelings he had long forgotten and now he must take drastic steps to protecther from his sworn enemy…THE PIRATE'S WILLING CAPTIVEHeld captive on the high seas by pirate Captain Justin Sylvester, with nowhere to run, Maribel Sanchez had never felt more at liberty. For if she returned to rigid Tudor society she’d become an old man’s unwilling bride. If she remained with Justin, he’d made it abundantly clear, she would become his more than willing mistress!

MAKE-BELIEVE WIFEWith his rakish reputation and reluctance to wed, Lord Luke Clarendon is in need of a make-believe wife and who better than the beautiful runaway actress Roxanne? She is his perfect leading lady, yet once they uncover her true identity her Lord may claimher as his Lady for real…THE HOMELESS HEIRESSDisguised as a boy and living on the streets, runaway heiress Georgie is cold, hungry and desperate. Forced to pickpocket to survive, Georgie thieves from the wrong man – dashing Captain Richard Hernshaw! Soon the consummate Captain discovers this grubby boy is actually a pretty young woman, yet the dark secrets he conceals may prevent him from ever making Georgie his wife!

Diamonds, Deception and the DebutanteBelle Ainsley’s arrival in London has already caused somewhat of a stir. Tarnished with scandal, she knows her reputation is in tatters. But can falling from grace be so utterly terrible when wickedly handsome Lance Bingham seems more than willing to catch her?Fugitive CountessMarietta is fleeing for her life. With the accusation of witchcraft hanging over her head, she must protect her infant son. It’s not the first time she’s turned to dashing knight Anton of Gifford. But this time he’s sworn not to lose his head, or his heart, over her. . .

FOR HONOUR…Major Harry Brockley gave up on love long ago, when he lost his heart to his colonel’s wife, Samantha Scatterby. Now, years later, Brock agrees to a loveless marriage to save a damsel in distress – only for Sam to reappear in his life!… OR FOR LOVE?Courageous Sam, now a widow, is happy to see the one man she’s secretly adored for years – even if he is engaged to someone else. And when Brock seeks Sam’s help she’s powerless to resist this chance to be reunited with her handsome major…Regency Brides of Convenience: deals made at the altar!

THE WAYWARD WIDOW With her wealth, beauty and playful nature, young widow Mariah Fanshawe is not short of suitors. Yet the only man she wants to marry is immune to her obvious charms! Upright Andrew, Lord Lanchester has always seemed determined to resist, but Mariah has a new plan to win him over…Andrew is thrown when Mariah asks him to help her find a husband. The truth is he’d like nothing more than to make the wild Mariah his own obedient wife! But Andrew is living in the shadow of a scandal…SECRETS AND SCANDALS Nothing stays secret for long in Regency Society

REGENCY CHRISTMAS VOWS Nicola Cornick & Anne HerriesThe Blanchard Secret Nicola CornickPrim and proper Miss Sarah Sheridan sought to live a respectable life as her cousin's companion in Bath. But everything changed with a letter insisting she return to her childhood home. And to make matters worse Guy, Viscount Renshaw, a well-known rake, gains quite the wrong impression of Sarah when they first meet! He becomes determined to uncover all of her secrets.The Mistress of Hanover Square – Anne HerriesDarling of London society Miss Amelia Royston is beginning to give up hope that her feet will ever be swept off the ground… Then the charismatic Earl of Ravenshead returns, and his disturbing presence tips Amelia’s world upside down! He finally declares his intention to marry her – but does he only want a convenient bride…?

In the heated summer of Elizabeth I's reignHer hopes of marriage dashed by scandal, the crown under constant threat, Queen Elizabeth I takes a young, spirited woman into her close court circle.On her way to being presented at court, Catherine Moor fights back with spirit when she is attacked in a teeming London street. Tales of Cat's adventure reach the queen, who–impressed with the young woman's lively mind–claims her as a lady of the bedchamber. Alert against plots that threaten to overthrow the crown, Cat realizes everyone is suspect. Even the flatteringly attentive Sir Nicholas Grantly, a seductive rogue, has secrets to hide beneath his charming exterior….The Elizabethan SeasonGlory and tragedy, love and betrayal in the age of Elizabeth

SHE HAS HIS HAND, BUT NOT HIS HEART…Amanda Hamilton’s fortune means she’s not short of marriage offers – despite her unfashionable figure!But there’s only one man she wants for her husband: the dashing Lieutenant Peter Phipps, who is in dire financial straits. Amanda knows Phipps doesn’t love her, but when he proposes she accepts – unable to resist the chance to live her dreams.Their burgeoning relationship surprises everyone – especially Phipps, who discovers that his sweet, sensible fiancée is also brave and passionate. Suddenly the role of dutiful husband looks a lot more attractive!Regency Brides of Convenience: deals made at the altar!

CHARLOTTE STEVENS HAS ONE SEASON TO FIND A HUSBANDHer father’s fortune squandered, it’s up to Charlotte to secure a match and save her family from ruin. But nobody could be more surprised than her when Captain Viscount Delsey – whose reputation for breaking hearts is only exceeded by his wealth – proposes marriage.Recognising Charlotte as the urchin he rescued late one night, Jack finds his interest piqued by this captivating adventuress. He makes an impulsive offer: he’ll clear her father’s debts if she’ll give him heirs!Regency Brides of Convenience: Deals made at the altar!

Captain Adam Miller needs to find a wealthy bride!With a title to pass on and an estate in ruins he must marry well and produce an heir to turn the family fortunes around. Yet despite the endless parade of eligible heiresses thrust before him none can compare to the exquisite but penniless Jenny Hastings. The moment she sets eyes on the Captain Jenny is swept off her feet.But she has secrets that could change everything. When they come to light, will the Captain still want her by his side?

BETRAYED BY MARRIAGEWhen her betrothed is brutally murdered Lucy Dawlish looks for comfort from the man who shares her grief–his brother, Paul Ravenscar. Virtuous Lucy has always been secretly drawn to this frosty lord, but is it too late to reveal where her heart truly lies?Paul Ravenscar must marry and produce an heir for the sake of his estate, but there is only one woman he wants. To claim Lucy as his bride risks betraying his brother's memory, but Paul might be unable to keep his feelings hidden….Officers and GentlemenFor duty, for honor, for love

Sullied, Shamed and Surrendered!Bound by marriage to a cruel lord, Madeline no longer dares to remember the innocent love she once shared with Major Hallam Ravenscar.But when her husband offers her favors to a notoriously depraved marquis to settle his debts, Maddie knows she must escape. Her good name compromised, Maddie must withstand the scandal that looms in the wake of her departure. Should she turn to noble, honorable Hallam, or would she end up tainting him with her shame?Officers and GentlemenFor duty, for honor, for love

­­Wicked LordsThe Honourable Clarissa Warrington despairs when her beautiful, foolish sister becomes the latest female to set her cap at the ton’s most notorious rake. For Amelia’s sake, Clarissa must act fast… The devastatingly attractive Kit, Lord Rasenby, is bored and so is tempted by Clarissa’s unusual offer. If he can provide her with the adventure of a lifetime, she will give him – herself!­­Rebellious LadiesTomboy Miss Caroline Holbrook can’t imagine settling into a dull, respectable marriage. Undaunted, her aunt’s determined to see Caroline at all the best gatherings in town. Caroline’s zest for life and alluring innocence draw the attention of Sir Frederick Rathbone – who is far from dull! But can this rakish and most sought-after bachelor be trusted?

Innocent Miss, Powerful Lord!Debutante Helene Henderson has been given a gift of one season in London ; if she is to save her impoverished family she must find a husband! Only unworldly Helene's compassionate nature leads her into the path of a handsome rake with secrets of his own. . .Lord Max Coleridge is intrigued by Helene's beguiling mix of shyness and spirit ; but with his life in danger, how can he put her at risk? Helene's courage shines through and Max intends to solve this mystery ; and make this innocent miss his bride!Debutantes enjoy the delights ofA Season in Town

The Earl’s convenient brideAmelia Royston has made a name for herself amongst the London Ton as a brilliant matchmaker. Forever generous, she will do anything to help others’ dreams come true. But the society miss is beginning to give up hope that her own feet will ever be swept off the ground…Then the charismatic Earl of Ravenshead returns, and his disturbing presence tips Amelia’s world upside down! He finally declares his intention to marry her – but is he only wanting a convenient bride…?Debutantes enjoy the delights of A Season in Town

A COUNTRY MISS IN HANOVER SQUAREIn Susannah Hampton's first season in London she is mysteriously attracted to the dashing but undeniably arrogant Lord Pendleton. He's definitely not the sort of husband she had in mind – after all surely a young country girl couldn't attract the attentions of a lord with all of London society at his feet… ?AN INNOCENT DEBUTANTE IN HANOVER SQUAREDebutante Helene Henderson has been given a gift of one season in London-if she is to save her impoverished family she must find a husband!Only unworldly Helene's compassionate nature leads her into the path of the handsome Lord Max Coleridge, a dangerous rake with secrets of his own…

Lord Pendleton’s Society Wife In her first season in London, country girl Susannah Hampton is confused by the attentions of the dashing Lord Pendleton. Wealthy, but undeniably arrogant, he is certainly not the kind of husband she had in mind. Although she can’t help but find him attractive.Soon Susannah gets what she hopes for – a marriage proposal! She may be an innocent country miss, but now Susannah is determined to inflame her husband’s passion – and melt the ice around his heart…Debutantes enjoy the delights of A Season in Town