Barbara Metzger

Alexander Ace Endicott, conde de Carde, necesitaba una esposa que le proporcionara herederos para su condado, pero lo que jamás imaginó es que llegaría a prometerse con tres mujeres distintas casi al mismo tiempo. Por eso se vio obligado a hacer lo que cualquier conde respetable haria en su lugar: huir.Es ahi cuando decide que es el momento de llevar a cabo la ultima voluntad de su padre: el y su hermano Jack le prometieron encontrar a su hermanastra, perdida mucho tiempo atras. Pero esa busqueda lo llevara hasta Nell, cuya delicada belleza suscitara su interes. Y cuando descubra que ella le corresponde, se vera obligado a calcular si dos amantes que no casan pueden formar una pareja ganadora.

Hace ya años que el joven Jack le prometió a su padre, en su lecho de muerte, buscar a la pequeña Lottie, su hermanastra desaparecida. Para llevar a cabo esta difícil empresa, Jack decide abrir un salón de juego y contratar crupieres jóvenes y hermosas, con la esperanza de que en algún momento su hermana se presente a pedir trabajo en su establecimiento. En cambio es Allison Silver la que llega a su vida. Y no va a ser fácil para esta estirada dama cumplir el encargo que le ha sido encomendado: debe llevar a Harriet, una niña de ocho años particularmente rebelde, a vivir con su nuevo tutor... que no es otro que Jack Endicott, el dueño de un salón de reputación más que dudosa. ¡Se admiten todo tipo de apuestas en esta desenfrenada partida del corazón...!

En el fragor de una batalla durante la guerra contra Napo-león, el mayor lord Tyverne resulta herido y atrapado tras la línea enemiga. Entonces un camarada casaca roja llega en su ayuda y le insiste para que escape hacia un lugar seguro. Mas adelante y horrorizado al conocer la muerte de su salvador, lejura vivir para poder cumplir con el reto que le lanzo el joven soldado al despedirse: salvar la vida de otra persona.Para pagar la deuda de honor, le ofrece su mano en matrimonio a la hermana del muerto. Ciertamente, Delia Croft esta necesitada de ayuda, ya que la suma que percibe de su primo apenas es suficiente para suministrar vestido y comida para ella y las personas a su cargo. Pero Delia anhela una union basada en el amor, no en la obligacion, una union en la que puede que el atractivo oficial ni siquiera crea.

Alexander Ace Endicott, conde de Carde, necesitaba una esposa que le proporcionara herederos para su condado, pero lo que jamás imaginó es que llegaría a prometerse con tres mujeres distintas casi al mismo tiempo. Por eso se vio obligado a hacer lo que cualquier conde respetable haría en su lugar: huir. Es ahí cuando decide que es el momento de llevar a cabo la última voluntad de su padre: él y su hermano Jack le prometieron encontrar a su hermanastra, perdida mucho tiempo atrás. Pero esa búsqueda lo llevará hasta Nell, cuya delicada belleza suscitará su interés. Y cuando descubra que ella le corresponde, se verá obligado a calcular si dos amantes que no casan pueden formar una pareja ganadora.

Hace ya años que el joven Jack le prometió a su padre, en su lecho de muerte, buscar a la pequeña Lottie, su hermanastra desaparecida. Para llevar a cabo esta difícil empresa, Jack decide abrir un salón de juego y contratar crupieres jóvenes y hermosas, con la esperanza de que en algún momento su hermana se presente a pedir trabajo en su establecimiento. En cambio es Allison Silver la que llega a su vida. Y no va a ser fácil para esta estirada dama cumplir el encargo que le ha sido encomendado: debe llevar a Harriet, una niña de ocho años particularmente rebelde, a vivir con su nuevo tutor... que no es otro que Jack Endicott, el dueño de un salón de reputación más que dudosa. ¡Se admiten todo tipo de apuestas en esta desenfrenada partida del corazón...!

En el fragor de una batalla, el mayor lord Tyverne resulta herido y atrapado tras la línea enemiga. Entonces un camarada llega en su ayuda y le insiste para que escape hacia un lugar seguro. Más adelante y horrorizado al conocer la muerte de su salvador, Ty jura vivir para poder cumplir con el reto que le lanzo el joven soldado al despedirse: salvar la vida de otra persona. Para pagar la deuda de honor, Ty ofrece su mano en matrimonio a la hermana del muerto. Ciertamente, Delia Croft esta necesitada de ayuda, pero ella anhela una union basada en el amor, no en la obligacion, una union en la que puede que el atractivo oficial ni siquiera crea

Barbara Metzger tiene una larga trayectoria como escritora. Sus novelas románticas han sido galardonadas con numerosos premios, entre ellos el RITA por Una deuda con Delia, el Romantic Times y el National Reader''s Choice.En kilometros a la redonda no existe un alma que no haya oido hablar de la historia de la desaparecida lady Charlotte Endicott y la atractiva recompensa que acarreara su regreso sana y salva. Decenas de impostoras rubias y de ojos azules que afirman ser la muchacha han probado suerte en el casino de Jack Endicott, solo para ser rechazadas Queenie Dennis, un diamante en bruto, podria ser la famosa Lottie. Y el destino da un giro cuando regresa al bullicio del beau monde y asume la identidad de una modista recien llegada de Francia. Queenie enseguida se convierte en la comidilla de la alta sociedad y llama la atencion del atractivo lord Harking, que ha llegado a Londres en busca de unas reliquias familiares robadas.Si quieres reir a carcajadas, vivir un romance de ensueño y disfrutar de los paisajes ingleses, adelante... Revista Clara, sobre As de corazonesBarbara Metzger se reafirma en su estilo con historias llenas de romanticismo, ternura y grandes toques de humor, en las que encontramos personajes humanos, imperfectos y llenos de temores, y aun asi maravillosos Noche en AlmacksLa reina de las novelas romanticas humoristicas del periodo de la Regencia Publishers WeeklySu conocimiento del periodo de la Regencia, su sentido del humor, su habilidad para crear personajes de carne y hueso y enzarzarlos en batallas verbales y en amores apasionados la singularizan. ¡No te lo debes perder! Sensual

A fairy-blessed young woman and a scandal-ridden duke navigate magic, love, and high-society intrigue in a Regency romance that enchants and captivates from the first page.A fairy-blessed young woman. A scandal-ridden duke. A marriage of convenience that becomes an enchanted affair. Barbara Metzger weaves a spellbinding Regency romance where magic and love collide.In the mystical Sevrin Woods, Lisanne Neville has always known she was different. Blessed with the ability to see fairies and heal with natural remedies, she lives a charmed life until her parents deaths leave her at the mercy of her controlling uncle. When the woods she loves face destruction, Lisanne makes a bold proposition to the notorious Duke of St. Sevrin - a marriage that could save them both.This enchanting Regency romance breaks traditional boundaries, blending magical realism with historical fiction. As Lisanne navigates high societys treacherous waters, she must balance her true nature with the demands of her new role as duchess. Meanwhile, the Duke finds himself drawn to his unusual bride, whose connection to the mystical world both intrigues and unsettles him.Will Lisannes magical gifts bring her closer to her new husband, or drive them apart? As whispers of scandal follow their every move, and dark forces threaten to destroy everything they hold dear, the Duke and his fairy-blessed bride must decide if love is worth risking everything for.

A war heros widow, Graceanne still has her adorable three-year-old twin boys to love--until she receives a letter from her late husbands demanding cousin, Leland Warrington, the Duke of Ware. It seems that the duke--thirty-two years old, twice widowed, and with no forseeable plans to marry again--is in desperate need of an heir. And seeing that Graceanne has two boys, she could easily spare one. Well, couldnt she? Graceanne is too strong a woman not to stand up to Lelands completely unreasonable expectations. When she does, she unleashes a hair-raising maternal fury that takes Leland by surprise. He also finds it all, quite frankly, magnificent. So much so that hes now entertaining thoughts of winning Graceannes heart, as well as an heir--a romantic scheme that grows more mischievous, and more unpredictable, with each passing winter night.

Well-bred orphan Cristabel Swann tolerates her thankless teaching job -- until her uncle dies unexpectedly. Arriving in London to claim her inheritance, Cristabel encounters something else entirely -- a loutish naval captain who won all of the old mans property in an evenings gambling, leaving his niece nothing but debt! To his credit, Captain Chase recognizes her desperation and offers her a position as landlady of a "boarding house" in Kensington. Cristabel is happy with her new situation and with the female tenants of the house. They are exceedingly well dressed for working-class girls and have many admirers. Cristabel soon has a beau of her own -- the dashing Lord Winstoke, who seems just a tad familiar, both in appearance and in attitude. Of course, Cristabel maintains propriety in every situation. But she cannot understand why the men she meets are so forward. Could it be the company she keeps? CUPBOARD KISSES won Romantic Times magazines Reviewers Choice Award and the Best Regency Comedy award.

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with a little Regency romance! Originally published in separate anthologies, and out-of-print for many years, these Christmas-themed novellas by legendary Regency romance author Barbara Metzger are in one volume for the first time ever! This collection includes the following stories: Greetings of the Season The Proof Is in the Pudding Three Good Deeds Christmas Wish List Little Miracles

Annalise Avery would rather run away than marry the despicable man her stepfather has chosen for her. All he wants is her fortune anyway. Escaping with two servants, Annalise takes employment at Lord Gardiners town house, disguised as a housekeeper. No one suspects that the new housekeeper for his wild lordships London pied-a-terre is a diamond of the first water and a famous horsewoman. But as Annalise becomes familiar with Gardiners tomcatting, she vows to thwart the despicable man and his lascivious ways. Sleeping powders in the wine and fleas in the bed do just the trick! In the meanwhile, his lordship has grown quite preoccupied by the very mysterious Lady in Green who rides through the park atop a magnificent steed, spurring hearts young and oldincluding his own!

When a destitute governess strikes a dangerous bargain with a spymaster posing as her protector, survival turns to seductionand every lie brings them closer to ruin. A lush, suspenseful Regency romance where passion, espionage, and redemption entwine beneath societys glittering mask.When survival demands a scandalous bargain, can a desperate governess and a dangerous spymaster find redemption in each others arms?Simone Ryland has nothing left but her virtueand shes ready to sell it. Orphaned, penniless, and out of options in Regency England, she steps into the glittering, ruthless world of the demi-monde to secure her brothers future. But the man who offers her protection isnt what he seems. Major Harrison is a spymaster with secrets, enemies, and a perilous mission that could cost them both their lives. Their arrangement? A charade of passion at a scandalous house party where courtesans compete for fortune and favor. The danger? Its all too realand so is the desire burning between them.This is historical romance with bite.Can Simone claim her crown as queen of the courtesans without losing herself? Will Harrys secrets destroy the fragile trust theyve builtor will love prove stronger than duty and deception? When enemies close in and the stakes turn deadly, only one thing is certain: survival demands courage, and love demands everything.

The lies are undeniablebut the truth is harder to see... Daniel Stamfield has become invaluable to the British Army for his ability to detect the truth from the enemys lies. After years of service, Daniel finally takes a respite for some wine, wenches, and wagering. Unfortunately, he didnt bet on the lovely Miss Corisande Abbott and her unsavory reputation to swagger back into his life. But as time passes, Daniel realizes he wants to make an honest woman of Coreyand an honest man of himself.

Originally in print in 2005, now available as an ebook! If only he could go back in time. Then Ian, Karl ol Marden, would not have dueled, and he would not have hit an innocent bystander -- a sickly lad, no less. And he certainly would never have brought the boys sister, Athena Renslow, to stay at his house without a chaperone. On top of it all, the nineteen-year-old beauty is under the mistaken impression that Ian is the gentle hero who rescued her brother instead of the rogue who practically killed him. So, in order to keep the Renslows lives from getting any worse, Ian resolves to marry the girl. But, Athena wont let the wealthy, handsome bachelor sacrifice everything for a country nobody, despite the urgings of both their families--and their hearts.

Madcap Tomboy... When the local magistrate jailed Jacelyn Trevaines pet dog as a public nuisance, the country miss knew he meant to blackmail her into socializing with his nephew. High-spirited Jacelyn decided to free her dog by kidnapping the precious nephew, but unfortunately she abducted the wrong gentleman! Her captive was none other than handsome Lord Leigh Claibourne--returned war hero and rake extraordinaire. And four hours alone with the libertine Earl was tantamount to social ruin. Of course if she was already ruined, Jacelyn may as well give society something to be scandalized about... Hardened Womanizer... Claibourne found country life tiresome and dull ... until he was kidnapped by an irrepressible chit whose candor was utterly disarming. Even rakes have their points of honor, however, and when the situation threatened to compromise Jacelyn, the cynical nobleman was forced to give the appearance of being betrothed to her. Claibourne never gave something for nothing. And in the case of the deliciously appealing Jacelyn, hed hold her reputation hostagefor a rakes ransom.

Three fiancées, one reluctant Earl, and a missing sister who could change everything—Barbara Metzger’s Ace of Hearts is a sparkling Regency romp full of romance, mystery, and laugh-out-loud London so

Aurora Halle McPhee, a girl of humble (some might say unconventional) background, cannot believe her luck when she is betrothed to the dashing, well-bred Harland Podell. Aurora soon learns, however, that the match is too good to be true when the nuptials are interrupted--by the brother of the grooms wife! Kenyon Warriner, Earl of Windham, is determined to foil that bigamous bounder Podell, before he disgraces another innocent female as he did Kenyons own sister. The earl will save Miss McPhees honor. Even if he must wed her himself...

Give the gift of love this holiday season with five romantic, magical Christmas storiesand feel as if youve just been kissed beneath the mistletoe. Originally published in separate anthologies, and out of print for many years, these Christmas-themed novellas by legendary Regency romance author Barbara Metzger are in one volume for the first time ever! The spirits of a knight and his lady must help their descendant find a bride in order to break The Christmas Curse. A lord without a fortune becomes an unwilling guardian to an orphaned girl when he provides A Home for Hannah. A down-at-the-heels benefactor finds that a single pennyhis lastis worth more than riches when it brings him face-to-face with a breathtakingly beautiful Christmas angel in The Lucky Coin. On the most magical night of the year, a practical young widow makes a wish. When fate sends her an old magician claiming to be The Enchanted Earl of her dreamsand wanting a kissshe wonders if, just once, she should let herself believe in magic. For Christmas, two little angels hatch devilish plans to get an elusive lord to marry their beloved guardian in Wooing the Wolf.

A battle-scarred soldier who can see truth through color must save an innocent woman from the gallows in a world ruled by lies and power. A Regency romance that fuses courtroom tension, supernatural intrigue, and emotional redemption in a story about truth, trauma, and the courage to love.Can a battle-scarred soldier with the gift to see truth save an innocent woman from the gallowsor will his familys curse destroy them both?London, 1813. Lord Rexford Royce returns from war with more than scarshe carries a supernatural ability to discern lies from truth through vivid colors only he can see. When Amanda Carville is accused of murdering her cruel stepfather, Rex is thrust into a deadly game of courtroom drama and social scandal. Imprisoned, brutalized, and abandoned by society, Amanda faces the noose unless Rex can unravel a conspiracy that reaches into the highest circles of British aristocracy. But defending her means risking everything: his familys tarnished honor, his own sanity, and a forbidden love that defies every rule of Regency England.Will Rexs gift be enough to prove Amandas innocence before the trial ends? Can two damaged souls forge a future when society demands their ruin?