New Releases by Eloisa James

Lady B may have married Bluebeard; she may have fallen in love with a gorgeous, grumpy solicitor; she may have met a ghost and survived to tell the tale! New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Eloisa James delights with witty historical romance with a gothic twist. In the depths of winter, Lady Genevieve Hughes, her pet piglet, and her septuagenarian husband travel to a haunted abbey in the Scottish Highlands. Evie is excited to meet a ghost (perhaps one of her husband’s three previous wives), but didn’t expect the funny, quirky guests to become the friends she’s never had. And she certainly didn’t imagine meeting Sir Godric Everly, a sardonic, witty solicitor who loathes her husband. Yet as secrets and lies turn Evie’s world upside down, Sir Godric becomes the one person whom she can trust. When ghosts, multiple wills, and a shocking marriage certificate bring Lord Burnsby’s past crashing into his present, Burnsby promptly dies, leaving Evie free to remarry…though as a virgin wife, now a virgin widow, she is more unnerved by the marriage bed than a spectral visit. More importantly, she has to figure out whose identity is false, whose vows are dishonorable, whose truths could destroy her reputation—and where her heart belongs.

Celebrate Jane Austen’s classic novels with this short story anthology starring forgotten characters as they experience their own happy endings. In honor of her 250th birthday, eight authors have come together with wildly imaginative reboots of the lives of several of Jane Austen’s minor characters. Written with plenty of love and wit, these clever stories star everyone from Pride and Prejudice’s snobbish Caroline Bingley to the modern descendant of Sense and Sensibility’s Eliza Williams and much more. Blurring genres and taking us across the oceans, Ladies in Waiting is a heartfelt celebration of Jane Austen and her timeless masterpieces.

New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James returns to the Accidental Brides series with a romance about a forced marriage between a feisty heroine and a Scottish laird... neither of whom have plans to marry, let alone fall in love. Desperate after her Season comes to a spectacularly disastrous end, the Honorable Miss Clara Vetry jumps into a carriage hired to take a housekeeper to Scotland. The laird of Castle CaerLaven has no interest in a wife, especially a love match—but when Caelan sees his new housekeeper, he changes his mind. Marriage to a delectable bookworm strikes him as a perfect arrangement. To his surprise, Clara refuses his proposal once…and again…yet again. When her true identity is revealed, and they’re forced to marry, Caelan realizes he has a far more crucial challenge. He finally has Clara’s hand—but how will he ever win her heart?

Two eccentric orphans bring together a grumpy viscount and the free-spirited heroine who steals his heart in the first novel in Eloisa James’s new Accidental Brides series, in which haughty aristocrats find themselves married to the wrong women. He wants a nanny, not a bride… Suddenly guardian to twins, Viscount Dominic Kelbourne is luckily betrothed to a suitable lady—until she elopes. With no time to woo, Dominic decides to marry his fiancée’s unconventional sister. Torie isn’t perfect, but their kisses are so passionate that society thinks he’s actually chosen her. She wants to marry for love… Torie has never been able to make sense of words on a page, so she has turned her talents to art. She longs for a man who values her as she is… but marries for the sake of the twins. She doubts Dominic is capable of love, let alone respect, but as their heated debates turn into something more, Torie begins to imagine a life as a wife, not a nanny. But when the arrogant viscount finds that his viscountess has stolen his heart, he’ll have to give all he has to win her love.

Miss Viola Astley begitu pemalu hingga tak sanggup membayangkan harus berdansa dengan orang asing. Rencana debutnya di London terasa bagaikan mimpi buruk. Karena itu, ia sangat gembira saat bertemu seorang pendeta tampan dan pendiam yang sama sekali tak tertarik pada kehidupan masyarakat kalangan atas—namun tepat ketika ia berhasil menarik perhatian sang pendeta, reputasinya tercemar oleh seorang duke. Devin Lucas Augustus Elstan, Duke of Wynter, tak akan berhenti sampai berhasil menikahi Viola, bahkan jika itu berarti menikahi seorang wanita yang diyakininya mencintai pria lain. Devin tahu ia bukan orang suci, tapi ia terbiasa menaklukkan. Viola sudah menerima lamarannya, tapi kini sang duke menginginkan hatinya.

Svěží romantický příběh z prostředí britské aristokratické smetánky líčí poměry na sňatkovém trhu; dějištěm je Londýn na jaře roku 1816.*Vévoda z Huntingtonu nemá zájem o výstřední zrzku, která se na něho mračí zpoza brýlí, dokud si neuvědomí, že je pro něho jedinou možnou kandidátkou na vévodkyni.Lady Stella Corshamová nosí brýle a je pihatá, ale aspoň má věno, které přitahuje dav zlatokopů. Hříšně pohledný Silvestr Parnell, vévoda z Huntingtonu, k nim nepatří. Ten pronásleduje své elegantní rivaly. A potom... Dojde k nejhoršímu. Ke sňatku. Silvestr se se Stelou ožení z nesprávných důvodů. Jak se mu podaří Stellu přesvědčit, že se do ní zamiloval?

The Duke of Huntington has no interest in an eccentric redhead who frowns at him over her spectacles…until he realizes that she is the only possible duchess for him. A new enemies-to-lovers romance by New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James. Bespeckled and freckled, Lady Stella Corsham at least has a dowry that has attracted a crowd of fortune-hunting suitors—which definitely doesn’t include the sinfully handsome Silvester Parnell, Duke of Huntington, who laughingly calls her “Specs” as he chases after elegant rivals. And then— The worst happens. Marriage. To the duke. To a man marrying her for all the wrong reasons. How can Silvester possibly convince Stella that he’s fallen in love with the quirky woman he married?

De oudste zus zijn is niet gemakkelijk en daar weet Teresa Essex alles van. Na de dood van haar vader blijkt het gehele familiefortuin te zijn vergokt. Teresa en haar drie jongere zusjes, Imogen, Annabel en Josephine, komen onder gezag te staan van de Engelse hertog van Holbrook. Hij is vriendelijk, maar weet zich totaal geen raad met de meisjes. Teresa voelt zich als oudste zus geroepen om zo snel mogelijk te trouwen om zo haar zusjes te kunnen helpen. Maar welke man zal ze kiezen? De Engelse Garett Langham is een zeer degelijke kandidaat. Maar waarom kan Teresa de knappe maar beschadigde Lucius Felton dan niet uit haar hoofd zetten? ‘Haar Schotse hart’ (2004) is het eerste boek in de Essex zussen-serie van Eloisa James. Een verhaal vol romantiek en met een tikkeltje humor. Eloisa James is het pseudoniem van de Amerikaanse schrijfster Mary Bly. De schrijfster maakte haar debuut in 1999 met 'Geur van de nacht', het eerste deel uit de 'Eindeloos genot-trilogie'. Haar romantische verhalen spelen zich voornamelijk af in de Georgische periode (1740-1837). James haalt haar inspiratie voornamelijk uit het werk van Shakespeare en poëzie uit de zestiende eeuw.

Für alle Bridgerton-Fans - Regency-Romance zum Dahinschmelzen! Lady Henrietta kann keine Kinder bekommen und darf deshalb auch nicht auf einen Ehemann hoffen. Sie glaubt, sich mit ihrem einsamen Leben auf dem Land abgefunden zu haben - bis der attraktive Lord Simon Darby auftaucht und ihr Herz in Aufruhr versetzt. In einem leidenschaftlichen Liebesbrief, der nur für ihre Augen bestimmt ist, schreibt sie ihre Sehnsüchte nieder - doch der Brief gerät in Umlauf, und Simon und Henrietta finden sich inmitten eines Skandals wieder, aus dem es für sie nur einen Ausweg gibt: Sie müssen heiraten ... Band 2 des Duchess-Quartetts

Niets is verleidelijker dan verleid worden... Charlotte Daichest staat op het punt om haar debuut te maken in de bruisende high society van Londen. Maar alles verandert wanneer zij zich laat verleiden door een knappe vreemdeling op een gemaskerd bal. Een lichtzinnige daad waar niemand ooit van mag weten. Jaren gaan voorbij totdat Charlotte de vreemdeling plots weer tegen komt. Hoewel zij hem nooit vergeten is, lijkt hij haar niet eens te herkennen. Bovendien blijkt deze vreemdeling geen gewone lakei, maar een rijke graaf met een twijfelachtige reputatie. Fans van Julia Quinn en Diana Gabaldon zullen ook zeker van dit verhaal kunnen genieten. Eloisa James is het pseudoniem van de Amerikaanse schrijfster Mary Bly. De schrijfster maakte haar debuut in 1999 met 'Geur van de nacht', het eerste deel uit de 'Eindeloos genot-trilogie'. Haar romantische verhalen spelen zich voornamelijk af in de Georgische periode (1740-1837). James haalt haar inspiratie voornamelijk uit het werk van Shakespeare en poëzie uit de zestiende eeuw.

Romantický příběh odehrávající se v Anglii na sklonku 18. století. Hlavní hrdinka si je dobře vědoma toho, jak okouzlit společnost i pány, přesto je rozhodnuta nenechat se spoutat sňatkem. První společenská sezona lady Betsy Wildové byla úspěšná: obdržela spoustu lichotivých nabídek k manželství, a o ruku ji požádal dokonce vévoda. Než se však Betsy Wildová provdá, touží zažít ještě aspoň jedno dobrodružství, neboť se jí zdá, že to k životu mladičké anglické šlechtičny nepochybně patří a že má na to nárok. S jejím skandálním plánem by pochopitelně při společenských rozhovorech nesouhlasil žádný gentleman. Lord Jeremy ovšem gentleman není a nabídne jí nejen sázku, ale i nevšední a hodně riskantní zábavu. Jestli vyhraje kulečníkovou partii ona, půjde v jeho doprovodu do společnosti oblečená ve skandálních pumpkách. Vyhraje-li on, lord Jeremy, Betsy s ním stráví vášnivou noc. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.

Eloisa James returns to the Wildes of Lindow Castle series with the next Wilde child who runs and joins a theatre troupe -- and the duke who tries to save her reputation. He wants a prim and proper duchess, not the Wildest of the Wildes! Already notorious for the golden hair that proves her mother’s infidelity, Lady Joan can’t seem to avoid scandals, but her latest escapade may finally ruin her: she’s determined to perform the title role of a prince—in breeches, naturally. She has the perfect model for an aristocratic male in mind: Thaddeus Erskine Shaw, Viscount Greywick, a man who scorned the very idea of marrying her. Not that Joan would want such a dubious honor, of course. For years, Thaddeus has avoided the one Wilde who shakes his composure, but he’s horrified when he grasps the danger Joan’s putting herself in. Staring into her defiant eyes, he makes the grim vow that he’ll keep her safe. He strikes a bargain: after one performance, the lady must return to her father’s castle and marry one of three gentlemen whom he deems acceptable. Not including him, of course.

A shy wallflower meets her dream man--or does she?--in the next book in New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James'' Wildes of Lindow series. Miss Viola Astley is so painfully shy that she’s horrified by the mere idea of dancing with a stranger; her upcoming London debut feels like a nightmare. So she’s overjoyed to meet handsome, quiet vicar with no interest in polite society — but just when she catches his attention, her reputation is compromised by a duke. Devin Lucas Augustus Elstan, Duke of Wynter, will stop at nothing to marry Viola, including marrying a woman whom he believes to be in love with another man. A vicar, no less. Devin knows he’s no saint, but he’s used to conquest, and he’s determined to win Viola’s heart. Viola has already said Yes to his proposal, but now he wants her unruly heart…and he won’t accept No for an answer.

SEGUNDO VOLUME DA DUOLOGIA "A DAMA MAIS...". A dama mais apaixonada é uma história contada em três partes, repleta de diálogos espirituosos, conspirações e romances improváveis. "Leitura obrigatória para fãs de romances de época." – Kirkus Reviews "Rico em inteligência e romantismo, A dama mais apaixonada é um livro inestimável." – Booklist Três estrelas do Romance de Época se unem para transportar você a um mundo de tentação, paixão e amores inesperados Quando os sobrinhos do proprietário de terras escocês Taran Ferguson se recusam a se casar para dar continuidade à linhagem da família, ele decide cuidar pessoalmente da questão e arranjar uma esposa para pelo menos um dos dois. Numa noite de festa, Taran invade um castelo e sequestra quatro damas: uma linda e ousada donzela, uma herdeira com uma pequena mancha na reputação, uma bela e rica inglesa e uma jovem sem sobrenome tradicional ou fortuna. Uma delas certamente se apaixonará por um lorde escocês. Resta saber se, em meio à fúria de um duque sequestrado por engano, um castelo decrépito e uma tempestade violenta que não vai permitir que ninguém vá embora tão cedo, haverá espaço para que um amor floresça. A dama mais apaixonada é uma história contada em três partes, repleta de diálogos espirituosos, conspirações e romances improváveis.

Para Olivia Lytton, seu noivado com o duque de Canterwick é mais uma maldição do que uma felicidade para sempre. Pelo menos o título de nobreza dele ajudará sua irmã, Georgiana, a garantir o próprio noivado com carrancudo -- e lindo -- Quin, o duque de Sconce, um par perfeito para ela em todos os sentidos. Quer dizer, menos em um, porque ele está apaixonado por Olivia. A curvilínea, teimosa e inconformista irmã gêmea de sua noiva lhe desperta um desejo desconhecido. Mas Quin nunca coloca a paixão à frente da razão, e a razão lhe diz que Georgiana é sua noiva perfeita. Quando eles não conseguem resistir à paixão, correm o risco de colocar tudo a perder -- o noivado de Olivia, a amizade dela com a irmã e o próprio amor dos dois. Agora só há coisa coisa capaz de salvá-los, e ela espera no quarto, onde um magnífico colchão guarda respostas transformadoras ao enigma romântico de todos. No quinto livro da coleção Contos de Fadas, Eloisa James traz de volta uma pergunta antiga: será que a perfeição tem alguma coisa a ver com o amor? --

"Eloisa James é extraordinária." – Lisa Kleypas "Perspicaz e engraçada, esta releitura da clássica história da Rapunzel fará todas as mulheres desejarem ter uma torre a seu alcance." – Library Journal "Eloisa James escreve com uma cativante mistura de encanto, classe e graciosidade que nos faz suspirar, sorrir e nos apaixonar." – Julia Quinn Quando Gowan, o magnífico duque de Kinross, decide se casar, seu plano é escolher uma jovem adequada e negociar o noivado com o pai dela. Ao conhecer Edie no baile de apresentação dela à sociedade, ele acredita que, além de linda, ela também seja a dama serena que ele procura e imediatamente pede sua mão. Na verdade, o temperamento de Edie é o oposto da serenidade. No baile, ela estava com uma febre tão alta que mal falou e não conseguiu prestar atenção em nada, nem mesmo no famoso duque de Kinross. Ao saber que seu pai aceitou o pedido do duque, ela entra em pânico. E quando a noite de núpcias não é tudo o que podia ser... Mas a incapacidade de Edie de continuar escondendo seus sentimentos faz com que o casamento deles se desintegre e com que ela se recolha à torre do castelo, trancando Gowan do lado de fora. Agora o poderoso duque está diante do maior desafio de sua vida. Nem a ordem nem a razão funcionam com sua geniosa esposa. Como ele conseguirá convencê-la a lhe entregar as chaves não só da torre, mas também do próprio coração?

The richest bachelor in England plays matchmaker…for an heiress he wants for himself! For beautiful, witty Lavinia Gray, there’s only one thing worse than having to ask the appalling Parth Sterling to marry her: being turned down by him. Now the richest bachelor in England, Parth is not about to marry a woman as reckless and fashion-obsessed as Lavinia; he’s chosen a far more suitable bride. But when he learns of Lavinia''s desperate circumstances, he offers to find her a husband. Even better, he’ll find her a prince. As usual, there’s no problem Parth can’t fix. But the more time he spends with the beguiling Lavinia, the more he finds himself wondering… Why does the woman who’s completely wrong feel so right in his arms?

No one is more surprised than Lord North when he returns from war to find his ex-fiancee in his ancestral home...working as a governess in a sexy, fiery new Wildes of Lindow Castle romance by New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James... The handsome, rakish heir to a dukedom, Lord Roland Northbridge Wilde—known to his friends as North—left England two years ago, after being jilted by Miss Diana Belgrave. He returns from war to find that he’s notorious: polite society has ruled him “too wild to wed.” Diana never meant to tarnish North’s reputation, or his heart, but in her rush to save a helpless child, there was no time to consider the consequences of working as a governess in Lindow Castle. Now everyone has drawn the worst conclusions about the child’s father, and Diana is left with bittersweet regret. When North makes it clear that he still wants her for his own, scandal or no, Diana has to fight to keep from losing her heart to the man whom she still has no intention of marrying. Yet North is returning a hardened warrior—and this is one battle he’s determined to win. He wants Diana, and he’ll risk everything to call her his own.

Who Writes Cinderella Stories Better than Eloisa James? No Eloisa James fan should miss these enchanting short stories! A Midsummer Night’s Disgrace! u200bAfter Miss Cecilia Bu200bellingworth has endured two Seasons, she decides that she would rather ruin her reputation than endure further speculation about whether her children will be “silly,” like her brother, Billy.u200b u200bShe puts on a gorgeous gown and decides to flirt outrageouslyu200b with the first handsome servant she sees! Luckily, a gorgeous musician at the Duke of Ormond’s ball seems the perfect candidate to create a scandal… Don’t miss this charming version of Cinderella, previously published in the Essex Sisters Companion Guide. At Midnight u200bElias Hempleworth-Gray has only one thing only of value—his title, Earl of Leyton. Determined to leave England and the scandal of his gambler father behind, Elias hopes to turn around his fortunes and come back to claim the lady he loves, Miss Penelope White. But Penny has other plans for the man she has loved all her life...plans that include a masquerade, a stolen kiss and a lost shoe.

One of Cosmopolitan''s Best Books of 2017! Lord Alaric Wilde, son of the Duke of Lindow, is the most celebrated man in England, revered for his dangerous adventures and rakish good looks. Arriving home from years abroad, he has no idea of his own celebrity until his boat is met by mobs of screaming ladies. Alaric escapes to his father’s castle, but just as he grasps that he’s not only famous but notorious, he encounters the very private, very witty, Miss Willa Ffynche. Willa presents the façade of a serene young lady to the world. Her love of books and bawdy jokes is purely for the delight of her intimate friends. She wants nothing to do with a man whose private life is splashed over every newspaper. Alaric has never met a woman he wanted for his own . . . until he meets Willa. He’s never lost a battle. But a spirited woman like Willa isn’t going to make it easy. . . . The first book in Eloisa James’s dazzling new series set in the Georgian period glows with her trademark wit and sexy charm—and introduces a large, eccentric family. Readers will love the Wildes of Lindow Castle!

Le duc de Trent a trouvé la femme idéale : Merry Pelford, une héritière de Boston. Avec sa beauté exotique et sa franchise, elle est l'opposée de ces fades et fragiles Anglaises prisonnières du carcan de l'étiquette britannique. Merry est drôle, spontanée, sensuelle. Oui, parfaite, décidément. Sauf qu'elle vient de se fiancer à Cedric, le jumeau de Trent. Depuis l'enfance, les deux frères sont à couteaux tirés. Furieux, Trent jure que cette fois il ne se laissera pas damer le pion. Et le jour du mariage, il n'hésite pas à se substituer à son rival ! Reste à savoir si sa duchesse va goûter la plaisanterie...

Witty and elusive Eugenia Snowe has all society begging for one of her premiere governesses-except the powerful Edward Reeve, who bursts into her office with his arrogant demands. No question that Eugenia enjoys crossing wits with the brilliant inventor, but Ward wants far more than a governess. He wants Eugenia, and he’ll stop at nothing to have her-including kidnapping. Will Eugenia lose her heart in the most reckless gamble of her life, or will she discover the sweetest pleasure she’s ever known? All it will take is seven minutes...

New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James delivers fascinating behind-the-scenes look in the Essex Sisters world, along with a brand-new short story in the series This is a book no Eloisa James fan should miss! Eloisa revisits the scintillating world of the Essex Sisters with “A Midsummer Night’s Disgrace,” a new story featuring a young lady, Cece, who would rather ruin her own reputation than endure further speculation about whether her children will be “silly,” like her brother, Billy. Happily for fans of Pleasure for Pleasure, Cece’s best friend is Josie, Countess of Mayne! Just as exciting, the Companion includes not only Eloisa’s original notes about each book and her “extra” chapters, but a 170-page alternate ending to Kiss Me, Annabel. Eloisa discarded this shockingly different plot after writing one draft, and the published novel went in an entirely new direction. Make up your own mind about which is better—Eloisa’s original, or the final book! Super fan Jody Gayle’s engaging guide includes essays about fascinating historical details, including period fashion designs. Explore the world of horse racing and tour the London theater scene. Delve into the rich history and deep literary tradition that makes Eloisa one of the top writers of historical romance. The Companion also gives you a sneak peek at Eloisa’s newest full-length novella, “A Gentleman Never Tells”—which springs from the world of the Essex Sisters! What will happen when one of the men who ruined an heiress’ debut by labeling her a “Wooly Breeder” (and Josie Essex a “Scottish Sausage”) decides that it’s time to make amends?

Bâtard du duc de Villiers, Tobias Dautry a grandi dans la rue. Devenu manufacturier, il souhaite épouser Laetitia Rainsford. Elle est peut-être bête, mais elle est si belle et si docile. En échange de son entregent, il lui apportera sa fortune. Après tout, le mariage est une transaction comme une autre. Toutefois, pour redorer son blason inexistant, il doit d’abord remettre en état son manoir. C’est ainsi qu’il fait appel aux talents de décoratrice de lady Xenobia India, une jeune personne très déterminée, qui a l’habitude de tout régenter à sa façon. Et forcément, leur collaboration va faire des étincelles...

A beautiful new standalone historical romance from New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James, a companion story to her latest romance, How to be a Wallflower! The arrogant Duke of Trent intends to marry a well-bred Englishwoman. The last woman he would ever consider marrying is the adventuresome Merry Pelford—an American heiress who has infamously jilted two fiancés. But after one provocative encounter with the captivating Merry, Trent desires her more than any woman he has ever met. He is determined to have her as his wife, no matter what it takes. And Trent is a man who always gets what he wants. The problem is, Merry is already betrothed, and the former runaway bride has vowed to make it all the way to the altar. As honor clashes with irresistible passion, Trent realizes the stakes are higher than anyone could have imagined. In his battle to save Merry and win her heart, one thing becomes clear: All is fair in love and war.

Hugh Dunne, conte di Briarly, deve prendere moglie. Per aiutarlo, sua sorella Carolyn prepara una lista di appetibili candidate e le invita, insieme ad alcuni interessanti gentiluomini, a un ricevimento nella propria casa di campagna. In particolare, ci saranno la bellissima e timidissima Miss Gwendolyn Passmore, la schietta Miss Katherine Peyton, ma anche il famoso eroe di guerra capitano Neill Oakes, l'ambitissimo conte di Charters e naturalmente Cupido, che si divertirà a scombinare le carte in tavola. Cosicché l'esuberante padrona di casa avrà il suo bel daffare per trovare la donna più adatta a catturare il cuore indomito del fratello.

De son enfance désargentée, Annabelle Essex n’a gardé que de mauvais souvenirs, et elle est disposée à épouser n’importe quel aristocrate, pourvu qu’il soit riche. Quand elle croise le comte d’Ardmore, son cœur palpite. Il est très séduisant ce Highlander venu chercher à Londres l’héritière dont la dot lui permettra d’entretenir son domaine. Cependant, en raison de sa pauvreté, elle refuse de lui accorder sa main. Mais sa réputation compromise, Annabelle se retrouve en route pour l’Écosse en compagnie de celui qu’on considère comme son mari et qui n’a pas renoncé à se faire aimer d’elle...

À cause d’une malencontreuse méprise, la ravissante Linnet Thrynne est déshonorée. Sa tante trouve alors une solution : Linnet épousera Piers Yelverton, futur duc dont personne ne veut. Et pour cause : victime d’un accident qui l’a laissé boiteux et impuissant, il terrorise son entourage de ses fureurs dévastatrices. Puisqu’il n’a aucun espoir d’engendrer un héritier, il acceptera de donner son nom à une femme qui, pense-t-il, porte la vie. Ce sera l’union de la belle et de la bête. Sauf que Linnet est aussi pure que la blanche colombe et que son irascible fiancé est loin d’être un monstre...