Paula Marshall

El señor de San Giorgio sólo procuraba a su hermana Bianca alimentos escasos y peor vestimenta. Así que cuando el guapo y conocido mercenario Piero de Manfredini pidió su mano en matrimonio, Bianca reacciono con asombro y colera al hecho de que su hermano la amenazara con enviarla a un convento si rechazaba la propuesta.Inteligente y ambicioso, Piero estaba practicando el astuto juego de engatusar a su nueva esposa con el unico fin de solucionar un desacuerdo con su familia. Pero segun avanzaba el juego, la voluntariosa Bianca lo iba confundiendo, haciendo que su corazon se abriera a lo impensable. ¿Seria posible que el resultado del juego no cumpliera con sus expectativas y en cambio le mostrara los aspectos mas intimos del amor duradero?

La duquesa Elena de Carisendi temía que su pequeño, pero próspero ducado, le fuera arrebatado por la fuerza. Su única posibilidad de sobrevivir era contratar a su propio ejército para que la protegiera a ella y a su pueblo. Y el mercenario Marco Rinaldi es el mejor soldado que se podia comprar con dinero. Marco se comprometio a expulsar a todo posible invasor, pero con una sola mirada a la hermosa duquesa supo que el mismo seria una amenaza aun mayor si Elena y el se casaban. Fuerte y dominante, Marco despertaba a la sensual mujer que se ocultaba bajo la superficie de la duquesa, quien pronto se dio cuenta de que guardaba un oscuro secreto. ¿Seria su matrimonio parte de un plan de venganza?

Sería un placer seducir a aquella mujer, pero… ¿cómo iba a ser capaz de arruinar su reputación? Sir Christopher Carlyon deseaba alejarse del ajetreo de la corte y recuperar la vida tranquila que habí

El lord ANA ROSA, NO SERÍA MEJOR PONER EL "SEÑOR" de San Giorgio sólo procuraba a su hermana Bianca alimentos escasos y peor vestimenta. Así que cuando el guapo y conocido mercenario Piero de Manfredini pidió su mano en matrimonio, Bianca reaccionó con asombro y cólera al hecho de que su hermano la amenazara con enviarla a un convento si rechazaba la propuesta. Inteligente y ambicioso, Piero estaba practicando el astuto juego de engatusar a su nueva esposa con el único fin de solucionar un desacuerdo con su familia. Pero según avanzaba el juego, la voluntariosa Bianca lo iba confundiendo, haciendo que su corazón se abriera a lo impensable. ¿Sería posible que el resultado del juego no cumpliera con sus expectativas y en cambio le mostrara los aspectos más íntimos del amor duradero?

From shy girl to assured beauty Gauche, unloved Lady Dinah Freville finds a champion in Cobie Grant. They share the taint of illegitimacy, which the rich and handsome Cobie has overcome. And he is equally determined to see Dinah blossom. Tricking Dinahs feckless half-brother into allowing them to marry, Cobie then sends his wife to Paris to be groomed. The lady who returns is a beautiful, assured woman. But hes already made it clear to her that hell never fall in love.

Civil war in a nationand in a family! Jack Dilhorne was in Washington, D.C., on business just as war was being declared between the North and South. It was not the best of times to meet someone as intriguing as Marietta Hope. Mariettas reputation preceded her: Jack expected her to be an embittered old maid. He was delightfully surprised to find her a bright, witty and goodlooking woman. But as Jack and Marietta grew closer their love came under threat from warand from an enemy much closer to home!

Bedding a ladyfor his own gain! Sir Christopher Carlyon yearned to leave the dissipation of court, to have again the settled life he knew before the war. The only way was to accept a disgraceful bet from the Duke of Buckingham. If he could bed the astrologers daughter, Celia Antiquis, the duke would give him the manor of Latter. When he met Celia she confounded all of Kits expectations. She truly was the chaste woman of her repute, but also so very alluring! To seduce her would be a pleasure indeed, but how could Kit ruin her for his own gain?

Nicholas Allen Schuyler era consciente de la irónica situación en la que se encontraba. Decidido a buscar su propio camino, había renunciado al apellido y a la fortuna de su familia. Había iniciado una nueva vida y era libre para labrarse un futuro como escritor, pero se habia enamorado de Verena Marlowe, de Marlowe Court, y tenia un problema: convencer a los padres de Verena de que un escritor sin dinero, conocido como Nicholas Allen, merecia casarse con su hija. Y tenia que conseguirlo sin mencionar que era un Schuyler.

Pretend marriagereal danger! The only way actress Catherine Wood could ensure her brothers release from jail was to accompany "Tom Trenchard" to Holland on a spying mission, while pretending to be his wife! With his roguish charm Tom made no bones about wanting Catherine in his bedafter all, she was an actress. But Catherine was determined to hold him at bay no matter how appealing he was. As they traveled into danger and depended upon one another, their attraction turned to love, and then misunderstanding. Would an eleventh-hour race against death finally make this "pretend" couple reveal the truth about their love?

UNCOVERING SECRETS Inspecting the property recently inherited from his great-aunt, Jess Fitzroy found a youth and two children playing cricket on his grounds. The "youth" was the widowed Mrs. Georgina Herron, but, in behaving like a stern papa, he infuriated her before he and she could come to terms. Jess didnt think of Georgie as suitable parti, until he learned the truth behind the facade sheand others!presented to the world.

Bess was a girl when she first saw her husband on their wedding day. Andrew, Earl of Exford, left after the ceremony, and as Bess blossomed into a lovely woman, she reveled in the freedom afforded by her absent spouse. Yet she knew the day would come when she would come face-to-face with her long-estranged husband. On the day of his return, Drew found himself speechless at his wifes heart-stopping beauty and charm. Could it be that this once awkward girl was the bride he had deserted so long ago? Furthermore, could she ever forgive his cruel neglect and return his love?

Russell Chancellor, Lord Hadleigh, found the love of his life over a decade ago, but she was forced to marry elsewhere. When a chance meeting at a house party unites him with Mary Wardour once more, both realize that the feelings between them have never died. Mary is now a widow and free to marry. Russell needs to marry or forgo his inheritance. But they have to discover the truth behind the secrets and betrayals that drove them apart before they can hope to find future happiness together. . . .

THE MYSTERY MAN OF HER DREAMS After losing his beloved wife in childbirth, Thomas Dilhorne is a man inconsolable. Worried that his son will never recover from his grief, Thomass father sends him to Melbourne to do a little business and try to enjoy himself. But an attack by robbers turns the Dilhorne heir into a man who can remember neither his name nor his past. Kirstie Moore can hardly believe it when her father brings home a mysterious vagrant! Fred Waring might have duped her father into believing he was a decent sort, but Kirstie has her suspicions. Soon "Fred" proves hes a good worker and works his charms on the Moore family, including beautiful Kirstie. But will she still love him when she discovers his true identity?

Running Blanchards Bank after her fathers death was fulfilling for Anastasia but, even so, she felt there was something missing from her life. Problems with the branch in York, decided Stacy. She would go herself. But the November weather turned severe and, with her retinue, she sought refuge at Pontisford Hall. It was a nightmare! The Hall was in a parlous state, and the man she thought to be the butler turned out to be Matthew, Lord Radley. He was quite as forceful and autocratic as herself, and the sparks that flew during her enforced stay had repercussions that quite appalled her.

Four years of war and even more years of trying to save the family estate have knocked the daredevil out of Jack Compton. Hes hanging on to his place in society by the skin of his teeth. Seeing Lacey Chancellor joyously dancing the Charleston brings his passion for life back full force! As luck would have it, this wealthy heiress is drawn to him. But pride is a powerful thing. Unwilling to be branded a fortune hunter, will Jack choose honor over love?

What was he keeping from her? Cobie Grant made a quixotic marriage to save Lady Dinah Freville from her unkind relatives. Now he thinks he can enjoy the benefits of married life without involving his feelings. But somehow hes finding it harder and harder to hold Dinah at arms lengthespecially since she has become a beautiful, assured woman. Dinah, loving Cobie deeply, fully intends to do whatever is necessary to win his love. A task made even more difficult when she discovers he is leading a secret life

MISTAKEN IDENTITY Unbeknownst to Miss Susanna Beverly, her stepfather had cheated her out of her rightful inheritance. Thus she was forced to become the companion of Miss Amelia Western, who was betrothed to Viscount Darlington. Who would have guessed shed be mistaken for Amelia and kidnapped by Mr. Ben Wolfes henchmen! Bens intentions were honorable. He did at least intend to marry Amelia. But his real aim was revenge upon Darlingtons family. Kidnapping the wrong woman upset all his plans, but as Ben got to know the forthright Susanna, he couldnt really admit to being sorry.

The cynical Earl of Devenish, often most deserving of his nickname Devil, little expected to be so powerfully drawn to his neighbor Mrs. Drusilla Faulkner. Quiet and demure in public, in private she showed a wit and strength of will to match his own. But her husbands untimely death was part of the puzzle he was investigating, and he couldnt be sure that she wasnt involved. . . .

FAMILY SECRETS Something had gone wrong with the London end of the Dilhorne business empire, and Alan had been sent to England to make things right. But almost immediately after his arrival Alan met Ned Hatton, and to his total astonishment found that they were almost identical. It wasnt until he met Neds sister, Eleanor, and learned more of their family background that he realized the likeness was more than a coincidence. The trouble was, as he grew to love Eleanor, the family secret could sweep away any hope he had of a lifetime with his true love.

Two young women, up from Steepwood to London for the Season, immediately attract the attention of two highly eligible young men. Tall, dark and confident, Athene Filmer seizes the opportunity to act as companion to her small, blonde and decidedly timid friend when she is launched into the ton. Illegitimate, with no dowry, Athene sees this as her one chance to make a rich marriage. But troubles arise when both young women consider Adrian, Lord Kinloch, to be the ideal husband. Its more than obvious to Athene that his formidably brusque cousin, Nicholas Cameron, is disapproving of her seeing her as an adventuress on the make but since Nick has shown no signs of offering her marriage himself, she knows she should dismiss all thought of him! But Nick will not be ignored. . .