Cecilia Grant

Fans of Eloisa James, Sherry Thomas, Courtney Milan and Grace Burrowes will adore Cecilia Grants emotionally rich and deeply passionate Regency romance.Kate Westbrook has dreams far bigger than romance. Love wont get her into Londons most consequential parties, nor prevent her sisters from being snubbed and looked down upon - all because their besotted father unadvisedly married an actress. But a noble husband for Kate would deliver a future most suited to the granddaughter of an earl. Armed with ingenuity, breathtaking beauty, and the help of an idle aunt with connections, Kate is poised to make her dreams come true. Unfortunately, a familiar face - albeit a maddeningly handsome one - appears bent on upsetting her scheme. Implored by Kates worried father to fend off the rogues eager to exploit his daughters charms, Nick Blackshear has set aside the torch hes carried for Kate in order to do right by his friend. Anyway, she made quite clear that his feelings were not returned - though policing her wont abate Nicks desire. Reckless passion leads to loves awakening, but time is running out. Kate must see for herself that the charms of high society are nothing compared to the infinite sweet pleasures demanded by the heart.For more powerful, sensual romance, lose yourself in the Blackshear Family series: A Christmas Gone Perfectly Wrong, A Lady Awakened, A Gentleman Undone, A Woman Entangled.

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY RT BOOK REVIEWS An ambitious beauty seeking a spot among the elite is thwarted by a most disruptive gentleman in Cecilia Grants witty, elegant, and exquisitely sensual novel. Kate Westbrook has dreams far bigger than romance. Love wont get her into Londons most consequential parties, nor prevent her sisters from being snubbed and looked down uponall because their besotted father unadvisedly married an actress. But a noble husband for Kate would deliver a future most suited to the granddaughter of an earl. Armed with ingenuity, breathtaking beauty, and the help of an idle aunt with connections, Kate is poised to make her dreams come true. Unfortunately, a familiar facealbeit a maddeningly handsome oneappears bent on upsetting her scheme. Implored by Kates worried father to fend off the rogues eager to exploit his daughters charms, Nick Blackshear has set aside the torch hes carried for Kate in order to do right by his friend. Anyway, she made quite clear that his feelings were not returnedthough policing her wont abate Nicks desire. Reckless passion leads to loves awakening, but time is running out. Kate must see for herself that the charms of high society are nothing compared to the infinite sweet pleasures demanded by the heart.Praise for A Woman Entangled In the third of her Blackshear family series, Grant tackles class distinction and complex family dynamics in a wonderful sensual romance and witty tale in the style of Jane Austen . . . Grant skillfully takes a shallow, immature heroine and develops her into a likable, admirable grown woman. Grant is a smart, innovative, clever writer.RT Book Reviews Wielding a deliciously sharp wit that even Jane Austen would envy, Grant delivers yet another cleverly conceived and deftly choreographed Regency historical that is both lushly sensual and thoroughly romantic. Readers who have yet to discover Grants impeccably written romances are in for a rare treat.Booklist (starred review) An emotionally rich, sensually lush romance.Kirkus Reviews Cecilia Grant is swiftly becoming one of my favorite historical romance authors, with her complex characters and thoughtful explorations of how their historical period shapes them. If you love multifaceted stories, definitely give her work a try!Heroes and Heartbreakers The writing and characterization is every bit as good as Ive come to expect, and Ms. Grants economic, restrained style works beautifully to allow the depth of emotion that bubbles under the surface throughout the story to speak for itself. There is no verbiage for the sake of it; this author pays her readers the huge compliment of trusting us with her material and letting us work things out for ourselves.All About Romance

A seductive beauty turns the tables on a gentleman gaming for the guiltiest of pleasures in this rich and sensual Regency romance. Lydia Slaughter understands the games men playboth in and out of the bedroom. Not afraid to bend the rules to suit her needs, she fleeces Will Blackshear outright. The Waterloo hero had his own daring agenda for the gaming tables of Londons gentlemens clubs. But now he antes up for a wager of wits and desire with Lydia, the streetwise temptress who keeps him at arms length. A kept woman in desperate straits, Lydia has a sharp mind and a head for numbers. She gambles on the sly, hoping to win enough to claim her independence. An alliance with Will at the tables may be a winning proposition for them both. But the arrangement involves dicey odds with rising stakes, sweetened with unspoken promise of fleshly delights. And any sleight of hand could find their hearts betting on something neither can afford to risk: love.

Fans of Eloisa James, Sherry Thomas, Courtney Milan and Grace Burrowes will adore Cecilia Grants emotionally rich and deeply passionate Regency romance.Lydia Slaughter understands the games men play - both in and out of the bedroom. Not afraid to bend the rules to suit her needs, she fleeces Will Blackshear outright. The Waterloo hero had his own daring agenda for Londons gaming tables. But now he prepares for a wager of wits and desire with Lydia, the streetwise temptress who keeps him at arms length. A kept woman in desperate straits, Lydia has a sharp mind and a head for numbers. She gambles, hoping to win enough to claim her independence. An alliance with Will may be a winning proposition for them both. But the arrangement involves dicey odds with rising stakes, sweetened with unspoken promise of fleshly delights. And any sleight of hand could find their hearts betting on something neither can afford to risk: love.For more powerful, sensual romance, lose yourself in the Blackshear Family series: A Christmas Gone Perfectly Wrong, A Lady Awakened, A Gentleman Undone, A Woman Entangled.

Fans of Eloisa James, Sherry Thomas, Courtney Milan and Grace Burrowes will adore Cecilia Grants emotionally rich and deeply passionate Regency romance.Newly widowed and desperate to protect her estate from her malevolent brother-in-law, Martha Russell conceives a daring plan. Or rather, a daring plan to conceive. If she has an heir on the way, her future will be secured. Forsaking all she knows of propriety, Martha approaches her neighbor, a London exile with a wicked reputation, and offers a strictly business proposition: a month of illicit interludes...for a fee. Theophilus Mirkwood ought to be insulted. But how can he resist this siren in widows weeds, whose offer is simply too outrageously tempting to decline? Theo endeavors to awaken this shamefully neglected beauty to pleasure - only to find her dead set against taking any enjoyment in the scandalous bargain. Surely she cant resist him for ever. But could her surrender open their hearts to the most unexpected arrival of all...love?For more powerful, sensual romance, lose yourself in the Blackshear Family series: A Christmas Gone Perfectly Wrong, A Lady Awakened, A Gentleman Undone, A Woman Entangled.

Aussi douée au lit qu’à une table de jeu, Lydia Slaughter, tricheuse de génie, n’a besoin que d’une partie pour plumer le lieutenant Will Blackshear. Le héros de Waterloo et la courtisane finissent p

Tout juste veuve, Martha est menacée d’être chassée de chez elle par son beau-frère qui hérite du domaine. « À moins bien sûr que vous n’attendiez un heureux événement », nuance le notaire. Martha sa

Bien qu’elle soit la petite-fille d’un comte, Kate Westbrook ne fréquente pas la haute société dont son père a été banni après avoir épousé une actrice. Malgré l’amour de ses parents et de ses trois

In Cecilia Grants emotionally rich and deeply passionate Regency romance debut, a deal with a rumored rogue turns a proper young woman into . . . A Lady Awakened.Newly widowed and desperate to protect her estate and beloved servants from her malevolent brother-in-law, Martha Russell conceives a daring plan. Or rather, a daring plan to conceive. After all, if she has an heir on the way, her future will be secured. Forsaking all she knows of propriety, Martha approaches her neighbor, a London exile with a wicked reputation, and offers a strictly business proposition: a month of illicit interludes . . . for a fee.Theophilus Mirkwood ought to be insulted. Should be appalled. But how can he resist this siren in widows weeds, whose offer is simply too outrageously tempting to decline? Determined shell get her moneys worth, Theo endeavors to awaken this shamefully neglected beauty to the pleasures of the fleshonly to find her dead set against taking any enjoyment in the scandalous bargain. Surely she cant resist him forever. But could a ladys sweet surrender open their hearts to the most unexpected arrival of all . . . love?

Súbitamente viuda Martha Russell concibe un escandaloso plan... para concebir.Martha Russell acaba de verse liberada de un matrimonio infeliz y se prepara para abandonar Seaton Park cuando se entera de que su cuñado, el futuro heredero, es un crapula egoista y depravado. Dispuesta a asegurar su propio futuro y el de los empleados de la propiedad, Martha maquinara un plan tan desesperado como brillante: concebira una criatura y la hara pasar como legitimo heredero.Para llevarlo a cabo contratara a Theo Mirkwood, su joven y mujeriego vecino. Pero una cosa es tener que quedarse encinta y otra muy diferente disfrutar de la experiencia. ¿Podra Theo despertar la pasion de Martha?¿Puede una relacion estrictamente de negocios convertirse en algo mas?

En la partida del amor, el ingenio y el deseo son las cartas principales.Una seductora dama va a cambiar las reglas de un juego dominado por caballeros. ¿La recompensa? El mayor de los placeres...Mujer de mente afilada y un cerebro dotado para los numeros, Lydia Slaughter conoce todos los juegos para divertir a los hombres tanto dentro como fuera de la cama.Desesperada por conseguir el dinero que le dara la libertad, ha decidido desplumar a Will Blackshear, heroe de Waterloo y poseedor de una jugosa agenda de juego. El no tarda en caer a sus pies pero ella se esfuerza en mantener las distancias, hasta que descubre que una alianza seria lo mas conveniente para ambos. Su trato, conlleva sin embargo riesgos insospechados, pues una mala mano podria hacer que sus corazones arriesguen aquello por lo que ninguno de los dos esta dispuesto a apostar: el amor.

Súbitamente viuda Martha Russell concibe un escandaloso plan... para concebir. Martha Russell acaba de verse liberada de un matrimonio infeliz y se prepara para abandonar Seaton Park cuando se entera de que su cuñado, el futuro heredero, es un crapula egoista y depravado. Dispuesta a asegurar su propio futuro y el de los empleados de la propiedad, Martha maquinara un plan tan desesperado como brillante: concebira una criatura y la hara pasar como legitimo heredero. Para llevarlo a cabo contratara a Theo Mirkwood, su joven y mujeriego vecino. Pero una cosa es tener que quedarse encinta y otra muy diferente disfrutar de la experiencia. ¿Podra Theo despertar la pasion de Martha? ¿Puede una relacion estrictamente de negocios convertirse en algo mas?

En la partida del amor, el ingenio y el deseo son las cartas principales. Una seductora dama va a cambiar las reglas de un juego dominado por caballeros. ¿La recompensa? El mayor de los placeres... Mujer de mente afilada y un cerebro dotado para los numeros, Lydia Slaughter conoce todos los juegos para divertir a los hombres tanto dentro como fuera de la cama. Desesperada por conseguir el dinero que le dara la libertad, ha decidido desplumar a Will Blackshear, heroe de Waterloo y poseedor de una jugosa agenda de juego. El no tarda en caer a sus pies pero ella se esfuerza en mantener las distancias, hasta que descubre que una alianza seria lo mas conveniente para ambos. Su trato, conlleva sin embargo riesgos insospechados, pues una mala mano podria hacer que sus corazones arriesguen aquello por lo que ninguno de los dos esta dispuesto a apostar: el amor.