Syrie James

INSPIRED BY ACTUAL EVENTS Fifteen-year-old Jane Austen dreams of three things: doing something useful, writing something worthy, and falling madly in love. When she visits her brother in Kent to celebrate his engagement, she meets wealthy, devilishly handsome Edward Taylora fascinating young man who is truly worthy of her affections. Jane knows a match between her and Edward is unlikely, but every moment she spends with him makes her heart raceand he seems to return her interest. Much to her displeasure, however, there is another seeking his attention Unsure of her budding relationship, Jane seeks distraction by attempting to correct the pairings of three other prospective couples. But when her matchmaking aspirations do not all turn out as anticipated, Jane discovers the danger of relying on first impressions. The human heart cannot be easily deciphered, nor can it be directed or managed. And if others must be left to their own devices in matters of love and matrimony, can Jane even hope to satisfy her own heart?

« Jai écrit sur les joies de lamour. Au fond de mon coeur, je rêve depuis longtemps de vivre une relation intime avec un homme. Chaque Jane, jen ai la conviction, mérite son Rochester. »Même si Charl

The minute I saw the letter, I knew it was hers. There was no mistaking it: the salutation, the tiny, precise handwriting, the date, the content itself, all confirmed its ancient status and authorshipSamantha McDonough cannot believe her eyes--or her luck. Tucked in an uncut page of a two-hundred-year old poetry book is a letter she believes was written by Jane Austen, mentioning with regret a manuscript that "went missing at Greenbriar in Devonshire."Could there really be an undiscovered Jane Austen novel waiting to be found? Could anyone resist the temptation to go looking for it?Making her way to the beautiful, centuries-old Greenbriar estate, Samantha finds it no easy task to sell its owner, the handsome yet uncompromising Anthony Whitaker, on her wild idea of searching for a lost Austen work--until she mentions its possible million dollar value.After discovering the unattributed manuscript, Samantha and Anthony are immediately absorbed in the story of Rebecca Stanhope, daughter of a small town rector, who is about to encounter some bittersweet truths about life and love. As they continue to read the newly discovered tale from the past, a new one unfolds in the present--a story that just might change both of their lives forever.

"I have written about the joys of love. I have, in my secret heart, long dreamt of an intimate connection with a man; every Jane, I believe, deserves her Rochester."Though poor, plain, and unconnected, Charlotte Bronte possesses a deeply passionate side which she reveals only in her writingscreating Jane Eyre and other novels that stand among literatures most beloved works. Living a secluded life in the wilds of Yorkshire with her sisters Emily and Anne, their drug-addicted brother, and an eccentric father who is going blind, Charlotte Bronte dreams of a real love story as fiery as the ones she creates.But it is in the pages of her diary where Charlotte exposes her deepest feelings and desiresand the truth about her life, its triumphs and shattering disappointments, her family, the inspiration behind her work, her scandalous secret passion for the man she can never have . . . and her intense, dramatic relationship with the man she comes to love, the enigmatic Arthur Bell Nicholls."Who is this man who has dared to ask for my hand? Why is my father so dead set against him? Why are half the residents of Haworth determined to lynch himor shoot him?"From Syrie James, the acclaimed, bestselling author of The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen, comes a powerfully compelling, intensely researched literary feat that blends historical fact and fiction to explore the passionate heart and unquiet soul of Charlotte Bronte. It is Charlottes story, just as she might have written it herself.

Many rumors abound about a mysterious gentleman said to be the love of Janes lifefinally, the truth may have been found. . . .What if, hidden in an old attic chest, Jane Austens memoirs were discovered after hundreds of years? What if those pages revealed the untold story of a life-changing love affair? Thats the premise behind this spellbinding novel, which delves into the secrets of Jane Austens life, giving us untold insights into her mind and heart.Jane Austen has given up her writing when, on a fateful trip to Lyme, she meets the well-read and charming Mr. Ashford, a man who is her equal in intellect and temperament. Inspired by the people and places around her, and encouraged by his faith in her, Jane begins revising Sense and Sensibility, a book she began years earlier, hoping to be published at last.Deft and witty, written in a style that echoes Austens own, this unforgettable novel offers a delightfully possible scenario for the inspiration behind this beloved authors romantic tales. Its a remarkable book, irresistible to anyone who loves Jane Austenand to anyone who loves a great story.

In Syrie Jamessnewest Dare to Defy novel, adevastating duke goes head to head with a determined young woman. Lance Granville, the Tenth Duke of Darcy, was none too happyto give up his career in the Royal Navy to inherit the family title, completewith an ancient castle he needs to renovate. When an architectarrives on his doorstep, Darcy is astonished to discover that shes a woman.Kathryn Atherton has one goal: to become the first womanarchitect in Britain. Marriage doesnt figure in her plans. Despite the odds,her schooling is behind her. Now she needs experience. When shes sent to asmall tidal island in Cornwall to remodel a castle, the last thing Kathrynwants is to be attracted to its roguishly handsome owner.Kathryn is determined to keep things professional, but thesizzling attraction between her and the duke quickly blazes out of control.When Darcy learns that Kathryn is an heiress whose fortune would save St.Gabriels Mount, he wages the most important battle of his life: to woo and winthe woman whos captured his heart. But duchesses cant be architects. AndKathryn has worked too long and too hard to give up her dreams

When a runaway heiress runs into trouble, she may end up exactly where she belongs in this brand new series by USA Today bestselling author Syrie James Brainy and college-educated, American heiress Alexandra Atherton will do anything to avoid marriage to the English peer her mother has chosen for her--even abandon the life of privilege shes always known. But as her escape goes horribly wrong, Alexandra must invent a new identity to gain the help of a handsome stranger.Thomas Carlyle, the Earl of Longford, sweeps in and out of London disguised as a humble artist, earning just enough to keep his ancestral Cornwall estate afloat. When Alexandra crashes into his life, she awakens feelings and desires that he vows will stay buried. Despite himself, he needs this beautiful newcomer, for his sisters have run off another governess.Alexandra is surprised to find she thrives in her new position at Longfords home. But as she grows closer to Thomas and his sisters, and her relationship with the emotionally guarded earl unleashes their hidden passions, the truth Alexandras been forced to hide may end up coming between her and the only man shes ever loved.

An American heiress and an English earl fight against the conventions of society -- and their attraction to each other -- in the second book in the Dary to Defy series by USA Today bestselling author Syrie James.Madeleine Atherton is no typical American heiress, sent to England to marry an English lord. A brilliant college graduate who secretly dreams of becoming a published author, she wants to marry for love. After receiving a proposal from a future duke, Madeleine flees the London Season for Cornwall to seek her sisters advice, never expecting her decision to be complicated by a charming, handsome earl shes certain she dislikeseven though his every touch sets her blood on fire.Charles Grayson, the Earl of Saunders, has secrets and ambitions of his own. Although under pressure from his mother and gravely ill father to marry his cousin, Charles cannot find the words to propose. But this fascinating American visitor does not figure into his plans, either.Thrown together unexpectedly at Trevelyan Manor, Madeleine and Charles struggle to rise above their intense attraction. But as things heat up between them over a summer that becomes increasingly scandalous, Madeleine and Charles will both be forced to make a difficult choice. Can two dreamers dare to defy convention and find their own happily ever after?

Author Syrie James (The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen) offers readers a breathtaking new perspective on Bram Stokers classic tale of the king of the vampires with Dracula, My Love. In these Secret Journals of Mina Harker, the object of Draculas desire relates for the very first time the shocking story of her scandalous seduction and sexual rebirth. This is not the chaste vampire romance of TwilightDracula, My Love celebrates a passionate obsession in all its hot and sensuous glory.

La verdadera historia del conde Dr#cula contada por Mina Harker: la novela de amor que se esconde tras la m#s famosa historia de terror. #C#mo era el conde Dr#cula? #Fue un depredador salvaje, un caballero maligno, un s#mbolo de lo prohibido? En esta novela, Syrie James lo muestra de un modo totalmente nuevo: es joven, apuesto, caballeroso y muy inteligente. Es un vampiro, s#, pero un vampiro con coraz#n y con alma, un tipo en lucha perpetua contra el mal que se esconde en su interior, y cuyos actos del pasado han sido malinterpretados. A partir de los diarios secretos de Mina Harker, veremos el verdadero rostro del vampiro: un ser fascinante que arrastra a Mina a un romance tempestuoso, a un completo despertar sexual. Ella deber# decidir si rompe junto al conde todos sus tab#es o si se somete a la moral puritana que encarna Jonathan Harker, su marido. Dr#cula, mi amor nos hace testigos privilegiados de una aventura rom#ntica que proporciona las piezas que faltaban en la novela original de Bram Stoker.

La verdadera historia del conde Drácula contada por Mina Harker: la novela de amor que se esconde tras la más famosa historia de terror.¿Cómo era el conde Drácula? ¿Fue un depredador salvaje, un caballero maligno, un simbolo de lo prohibido?En esta novela, Syrie James lo muestra de un modo totalmente nuevo: es joven, apuesto, caballeroso y muy inteligente. Es un vampiro, si, pero un vampiro con corazon y con alma, un tipo en lucha perpetua contra el mal que se esconde en su interior, y cuyos actos del pasado han sido malinterpretados.A partir de los diarios secretos de Mina Harker, veremos el verdadero rostro del vampiro: un ser fascinante que arrastra a Mina a un romance tempestuoso, a un completo despertar sexual. Ella debera decidir si rompe junto al conde todos sus tabues o si se somete a la moral puritana que encarna Jonathan Harker, su marido.Dracula, mi amor nos hace testigos privilegiados de una aventura romantica que proporciona las piezas que faltaban en la novela original de Bram Stoker.

A romantic and endearing novel perfect for fans of Rachel Vincent, Julie Kagawa, and Alyson Noel, from bestselling author Syrie James and her son, Ryan M. James, Forbidden is book one in an exciting paranormal romance series.When Claire Brennan begins to get psychic visions and mysterious warnings that shes in danger at the start of her junior year of high school, she isnt sure what to think. But the truth is stranger than anything she could have imagined.Alec MacKenzie has fled his duties as a Watcher angel and come to L.A. in search of normalcy. He never dreamed he would find a half-angel at his school, or that he would fall in love with hera relationship that is strictly forbidden for his kind.Romantic and suspenseful, with a touch of humor, readers will be swept away by this thrilling novel from bestselling adult author Syrie James (The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen) and her son, Ryan M. James. Claire and Alecs story continues in book two, Embolden.Hes an angel who broke the rules. Shes the half-angel he cant have.Renegade Angel: Alec is a Grigori, a Watcher angel tasked with policing the supernatural. But he walked away from his duties for a normal lifea choice that could get him killed. Nephilim Heroine: Claire Brennan has no idea shes a Nephilim, a half-angel with emerging psychic powers that make her a target for dangerous enemies. Second Sight Romance: Every time Claire touches someone, she risks seeing a vision of their past or future. But her strange new gift is also a beacon, drawing unwanted attention from the supernatural world. High School Paranormal: Between classes, homework, and crushes, Claire and Alec must navigate a hidden world of angels and demons on the campus of their elite L.A. high school.