New Releases by Liz Carlyle

Nationally bestselling author Liz Carlyle presents the second book in her scandalous romance series—a fiery duel of desire and deception with love as the ultimate prize... Once, he spurned the woman he loved. The Earl of Wynwood was far too reckless to handle a sophisticated woman like Viviana Alessandri. And the beautiful opera singer was too famous to make a suitable for Wynwood. Twice, she wagered with her heart. Crushed by Wynwood’s refusal to marry, Viviana offered her hand to another, a wealthy count. But fate has a way of playing with lovers’ hearts—and passion has a way of setting them on fire. Two little lies tore them apart. But now, at a gala affair celebrating Wynwood’s recent betrothal, Viviana will get one last chance to win back his love…again…and again.

Frederica "Freddie" d''Avillez is abandoned by her suitor, and turns to Bentley Rutledge, long-time friend and rogueish rake. Through a series of misunderstandings, Freddie assumes Bentley is not interested in her, and that his caddish behaviour has continued as usual -- yet could it be that he has finally fallen in love with someone?

Nationally bestselling author Liz Carlyle presents her most tempting romance to date—a sinfully sensual tug-of-war between heavenly desires and earthly delights. He was a scoundrel, a scamp, and a hopeless skirt-chaser. So it shouldn''t have been so surprising when Sir Alasdair awoke after a night of debauchery to see a young lass on his doorstep...with a baby in her arms. She was beautiful, brazen, and utterly bankrupt. So it shouldn''t have been so shocking when Miss Hamilton accepted the rogue''s scandalous proposal to move in with him...and become the baby''s governess. One little sin brought them together. But when one man''s wicked charms are matched by one woman''s fiery spirit, one little sin can lead to another...and another...and another...

The "USA Today" bestselling author of "The Devil You Know" and "A Deal with the Devil" continues her devilish streak in this unforgettable saga of passion and surprising revenge, set in Regency London. Original.

From RITA Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Liz Carlyle comes a spellbinding novel in which the town’s most charming ne’er-do-well meets his match in a most unexpected fashion and discovers the true meaning of desire. Frederica d’Avillez is sure she will never marry. She’s had a disastrous London season, and now her longtime beau has thrown her over for a more eligible miss. But if Freddie can’t have a husband, she’s hell-bent on experiencing at least one night of unforgettable passion. Where better than in the arms of the dashing rogue Bentley “Hell-Bent” Rutledge? So what if he’s a rake, scoundrel, and all-round devil? Scandal trails in Bentley’s wake and fair maidens usually steer well clear of him—and vice versa. But when the opportunity presents itself, Bentley can’t resist Freddie’s exotic beauty. When their wild, reckless passion has dire consequences, Bentley is forced to choose between honor and freedom. And Freddie soon realizes that Bentley’s devil-may-care façade is just that—for she has unwittingly unleashed his dark secrets...and secret desires.

In this powerful and passionate novel from Liz Carlyle, one of romance fiction''s brightest new stars, a high-society murder brings scandal to the lords and ladies of the ton -- and unexpected desire to a pair of unlikely lovers. No True Gentleman Lady Catherine Wodeway knows that no true gentleman would presume to kiss a lady senseless without a proper introduction -- not even to save her life. yet somehow, Maximilian de Rohan''s dark good looks, brooding manner, and mysterious past make it all too easy for Catherine to forget that she''s a lady. Although Max is stunned by Catherine''s beauty, honesty, and charm, he knows that getting mixed up with a noblewoman can end badly, especially when her brother is a murder suspect. But when Catherine stumbles onto the key to Max''s murder investigation and unwittingly places herself in the killer''s hands he will risk everything to pull her out of danger and into the arms of love.

To find a stolen formula, Col. Michael Sanson masquerades as a tea merchant to infiltrate an eccentric chemist''s home, only to be sidetracked by the man''s lovely niece, in In a Moonlit Garden, while in Hunting Season, a vengeful aristocrat sets out to seduce his enemy''s betrothed.

From the grandeur of regency Mayfair to the dark danger of London''s East End, Liz Carlyle sweeps you away with a powerful story of a love born against all odds, as an honorable young widow stands fast against the cynical rogue who seems determined to consume her—heart and soul. In the lonely months since her husband''s death, Cecilia Lorimer has hidden her emptiness by devoting herself to a charity mission for the unfortunate women of London''s slums. But when the dashing Lord Delacourt takes control, she feels an uncharacteristic urge to flee. Just six years earlier, Delacourt had proven himself to be the immoral rake society called him, nearly ruining her reputation in the bargain. It''s whispered that the womanizing Delacourt is vain, vindictive, and merciless. But he''s a man who honors his wagers—and one result lands him in his brother-in-law''s godforsaken mission, face-to-face with the woman who has long haunted his dreams. When treachery closes in, only he knows how to guard Cecilia from the consequences of her own principles. Can a profligate knave persuade a virtuous woman that he is worthy of her trust—and her love?

Let bestselling author Liz Carlyle sweep you away to Regency England and into the lives of the outrageous Rutledge family, where scandal is served up like a soup course and dangerous secrets abound. The daughter of London''s wickedest widow, Helene de Severs left England in disgrace and has struggled to overcome her heritage. Renowned within Europe’s emerging psychiatric field for her gift healing children, she returns to England confident she has learned to govern her own reckless emotions. A disastrous marriage left notoriously ruthless Camden Rutledge, Earl of Treyhern, with a traumatized child, and he decides to hire a governess so that he can concentrate on other family fires. Yet the moment Helene arrives, Treyhern’s cold reserve is melted by desire he long thought dead. With her elegant clothing and mountain of luggage, the woman is not who he expected. Or is she? Sometimes the workings of the mind are as dangerous as those of the heart. And soon, danger is truly everywhere...

Prepare yourself for heart-stopping romance in this luminescent love story about a chance meeting between two strangers one dark, rain-swept night in the English countryside. From that moment on, their destinies are forever changed. When Elliot Armstrong, the marquis of Rannoch, pursues a spiteful mistress into the wilds of Essex to sever their relationship, he is surprised to find himself hopelessly lost—in more ways than one. Inexplicably drawn to a warmly fit house along an isolated country lane, he is mistaken for an overdue guest—but he dares not reveal his identity for fear of being tossed back out into the torrential rain, a fate he admittedly deserves. The loving family that innocently welcomes Rannoch into their midst soon challenges his cynical convictions, and ultimately, resurrects his shattered dreams. The beautiful Evangeline van Artevalde is an artist of exceptional talent and extraordinary secrets. Isolated from society by choice, the half-Flemish refugee has fled her homeland in search of a secure haven for the children in her family. But even the Essex countryside, she finds, is not without danger. As the clutches of her aristocratic English relatives tighten, Evangeline holds them at bay by sheer force of will, unleashing her emotions only within the walls of her studio. The furthest thing from her heart is desire—until a drenched, strikingly handsome man shows up at her doorstep late one night. Soon, Evangeline finds she can no longer confine her passions to oil paint and canvas. Drawn by desire, Elliot and Evangeline discover a powerful love neither thought possible. But malevolent forces surround them, and soon their secrets will be exposed and their hearts tested to unthinkable limits. Only if they can forgive the past will they have a future....