New Releases by Mary Jo Putney

Zwei Seelen und eine gemeinsame Gabe Der historische Liebesroman im wildromantischen Cornwall von der New York Times-Bestsellerautorin Mary Jo Putney Von seinem Vater einst verstoßen und ohne Familie aufgewachsen, will Bran Tremayne nichts mit dem Adelstitel zu tun haben, der ihm in Cornwall zugefallen ist. Doch seine Gabe, die ihn Gefahren instinktiv spüren lässt, zieht ihn an die nebligen Küsten, wo sich dunkle Machenschaften zusammenbrauen. Dort trifft er auf eine geheimnisvolle Fremde, die verletzt und ohne jede Erinnerung auf ihn angewiesen ist. Bran weiß, dass sie ihn braucht – und seine Intuition flüstert ihm zu, dass mehr auf dem Spiel steht, als er ahnt … Für Merryn ist die Gefahr allgegenwärtig, doch die wahren Bedrohungen bleiben im Verborgenen: Ohne Gedächtnis ist sie auf die Hilfe des mysteriösen Fremden angewiesen, der sie rettete. Aber kann sie dem Mann trauen, der in ihr eine Leidenschaft entfacht, die sie kaum begreift? Als ihr Leben in Gefahr schwebt, wird klar, dass Merryn im Mittelpunkt eines riskanten Spiels steht. Gemeinsam mit Bran und einem Bund loyaler Männer stellt sie sich ihren Feinden. Wird ihre wachsende Liebe stark genug sein, die Schatten des Krieges und die dunklen Geheimnisse zu überstehen? Erste Leser:innenstimmen „Spannende historische Romance mit einem magischen Twist.“ „Kurzweilig, mysteriös und malerisch in England des frühen 19. Jahrhunderts.“ „Ich freue mich auf die Fortsetzung der Reihe und empfehle sie allen Fans von Mary Jo Putney oder von realistischer historischer Fantasy.“ „Dieser historische Liebesroman hat mich komplett in seinen Bann gezogen.“

Allies of the heart and soul . . . England, 1803. The oldest foster child of the Earl and Countess Tremayne, Caden Tremayne was one of several abandoned children rescued into the fold of the “Tribe of Tremayne,” each bearing a special gift. Now that he is grown, Cade’s superior investigative abilities and talent for preventing violence—or when necessary, executing it—are urgently required by the Home Office. For after an all-too-brief peace, Britain and France are about to be at war again. But it isn’t the dangerous mission that concerns Cade. It’s his secret love for his sweet, bright, spirited accomplice . . . Will their love be the victor? Tamsyn Tremayne has always felt a deep connection to Cade, whose very presence warms her heart. Yet though they are not blood, their family relationship has led her to suppress her love for him. Still, their mental bond is undeniable—and only grows stronger, along with their feelings, when Cade is captured by the French. Tam knows that Cade will not be easily broken, yet only their meeting of minds can truly save him—and hopefully free them to be together at last. But first, she will have to navigate a treacherous maze of enemies and allies to find him, they will have to escape France—and block a devastating plot against Britain . . .

Rekindled love heats up a snowy winter night in this Regency delight from New York Times bestselling author Mary Jo Putney. Originally published in Seduction on a Snowy Night. Dressed as a veiled princess, Lady Diana Lawrence is shocked to discover that the mysterious corsair who tempts her away from the costume ball is the duke she once loved and lost. Now snowed in with Castleton at a remote lodge, will she surrender to the passion still burning hotly between them? “Putney’s stories never fail to inspire and delight.” —Sabrina Jeffries [Originally published in Seduction on a Snowy Night.]

Ist ihre Liebe wirklich verloren? Der gefühlvolle Roman »Die Unwägbarkeit der Liebe« von Mary Jo Putney jetzt als eBook bei dotbooks. Eine unerwartete Wendung des Schicksals ... Nachdem die Ehe von Kate und Patrick vor Jahren auf tragische Weise zerbrach, führt das Testament von Kates Vater sie nun wieder zusammen: Nur wenn sie ein Jahr lang zusammenarbeiten und unter einem Dach wohnen, erben sie das Haus der Corsi-Familie. Für die Architektin Kate eine bittere Nachricht, denn nicht ohne Grund lebt sie seit der Trennung in Kalifornien – weit weg von ihrem Exmann, seinen dunkelsten Seiten und der gemeinsamen Vergangenheit. Doch die Arbeit im Familienbetrieb und das geliebte Haus ihrer Kindheit hat sie schrecklich vermisst. Und Patrick, der ein anderer Mann geworden ist, als der, mit dem sie nicht mehr zusammenleben konnte, gelobt Wiedergutmachung ... Verdient er diese zweite Chance – und wird vielleicht auch ihre Liebe neu erblühen? Jetzt als eBook kaufen und genießen: Der Liebesroman »Die Unwägbarkeit der Liebe« von Mary Jo Putney. Wer liest, hat mehr vom Leben: dotbooks – der eBook-Verlag.

The reigning legendary queens of Regency Romance, bestselling authors Madeline Hunter, Sabrina Jeffries, and Mary Jo Putney, deck the halls with this delightful Christmas collection of three sparkling holiday interconnected romances, as stranded travelers find merriment, mistletoe, and holiday romance awaiting at a quaint country inn… THE UNEXPECTED GIFT by Madeline Hunter Jenna Waverly has closed her inn, anticipating a blissfully quiet Christmas, until a snowstorm brings the first of several strangers to her property. Lucas Avonwood, as charming as he is secretive, is on a mission to track down a scoundrel, but the inn’s lovely owner is giving him a more compelling reason to stay… WHEN WE FINALLY KISS GOOD NIGHT by Sabrina Jeffries When Flora Younger first met Konrad Juncker, she thought she’d found her match, only to have her hopes dashed. Konrad is now a famous playwright whose plays Flora has secretly panned in reviews. But a chance meeting in a secluded inn may help them rewrite this star-crossed romance… WHEN STRANGERS MEET by Mary Jo Putney Kate Mcleod is shocked to find that her fellow guest in the snowbound inn is the dashing soldier who may or may not be her husband. Daniel Faringdon barely remembers that long-ago night when he rescued her from disaster, but the desire they discover now will be impossible to forget, or to ignore . . .

Vom Schicksal vereint? Das historische Romantik-Highlight »Regency Beauties – Das Lächeln der Lady« von Mary Jo Putney jetzt als eBook bei venusbooks. Jeder, der sie sieht, würde die schöne Margot Ashton für eine zerbrechliche englische Rose halten ... und niemand ahnt, welches Geheimnis sie so geschickt verbirgt: Sie ist eine der besten Spioninnen Englands! Doch nun führt ein neuer Auftrag sie nach Frankreich – wo sie zu ihrer Überraschung dem einen Mann begegnet, den sie niemals wiedersehen wollte: Rafael Whitbourne, den Duke of Candover. Vor vielen Jahren hat er ihr ewige Liebe geschworen und sie dann vor der Hochzeit eiskalt im Stich gelassen. Doch so sehr Margot ihn auch zu hassen glaubt, ihr bleibt keine andere Wahl, als mit ihm zusammenzuarbeiten, wenn sie die gefährlichen Intrigen am Hofe überstehen will ... und merkt zu ihrem eigenen Entsetzen, dass Rafaels Nähe Gefühle in ihr weckt, die sie lang vergessen glaubte! »›Regency Beauties – Das Lächeln der Lady‹ rührt das Herz und bewegt den Geist. Ein Roman vom Feinsten.« Romantic Times Magazine Jetzt als eBook kaufen und genießen: Der historische Liebesroman »Regency Beauties – Das Lächeln der Lady« der international erfolgreichen New-York-Times-Bestsellerautorin Mary Jo Putney. Lesen ist sexy: venusbooks – der erotische eBook-Verlag.

A Classic Sweet Regency Romance Love is in the air, but where is Cupid aiming his darts? Spirited and beautiful, Antonia Thornton is a baroness in her own right, and her companion and best friend is Judith Winslow, a quiet intellectual with a love of natural philosophy. Then Antonia''s childhood friend, Adam Yorke, returns from India and brings his friend, the outrageously handsome Simon, Lord Launceston. They all like each other, love is in the air-and they are all too noble for their own good! Can four confused young people sort themselves out properly before it''s too late? Putney Classic Romance: The Diabolical Baron, #1 Carousel of Hearts, #2 ufeffAbout the Author A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USAToday bestselling author, Mary Jo Putney''s novels are known for psychological depth and intensity. Winner of numerous writing awards, including two RITAs, three Romantic Times Career Achievement awards, and the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award from Romance Writers of America, she has had numerous books listed among Library Journal''s and Booklist''s top romances of the year.

Risking danger, she finds hope and love The Irregulars return safely home to 1803 England, their magic strengthened by their heroic efforts at Dunkirk. But Tory is shocked when she realizes that the ever deepening relationship with Allarde will cost him everything. If Tory really loves him, she must walk away so he can find a non-magical mate and avoid being disinherited. But does she have the strength to leave the love of her life? Cynthia’s heroic efforts at Dunkirk have won her the respect of the Irregulars, but her sharp tongue keeps everyone at a distance. Does she have the courage to risk love? Then the Irregulars are drawn into a dangerous attempt to rescue a vitally important scientist from Nazi-occupied France. Countless lives are at stake, but when the mission goes awry, will they all survive to return home?

Namun bagi Lady Kiri Lawford, ia adalah seorang pahlawan---lebih pemberani dari para penyelundup, lebih terhormat dari lord mana pun yang pernah ia temui, dan jauh lebih menarik daripada yang mungkin bisa terjadi pada seorang pria. Bagaimana mungkin Kiri tak jatuh hati? Namun Damian Mackenzie tidak punya ruang di hatinya untuk Kiri, terlebih lagi wanita itu adalah adik dari teman lamanya, Ashton. Rencana jahat yang mengancam Kerajaan Britania Raya memaksa Kiri dan Damian untuk bersatu demi keselamatan keluarga kerajaan. Dan ternyata Kiri tidak cukup sopan dan terhormat seperti yang Damian asumsikan dulu. Wanita itu jauh lebih memikat....

Sparks fly in the page-turning new read from mistress of the Regency genre and historical romance legend, Mary Jo Putney. Will a disgraced former soldier and a beautiful brazen woman determined to regain custody of her son from her devious former husband make the perfect match…even as they are shunned by the London ton? “Enthralling…Putney again proves why she’s a star of the genre.” —Publishers Weekly The romantic Rogues Redeemed series features soldiers, spies—and the special redemption only love can bring . . . A man who has lost his honor has nothing . . . London, 1816. As a Royal Navy officer, Lucas Mandeville, Lord Foxton, has fought his share of battles on the high seas, followed by long years of imprisonment. But on this night, he’d rather be on the burning deck of a ship than in a ballroom, where it is just a matter of time before someone challenges him because of what happened on the Continent. A woman who has lost her reputation is nothing . . . When dark-haired beauty Kendra Douglas arrives, a whisper of scandal ripples through the ton. The disgraced divorcee’s entrance is an act of daring. Which is exactly why Lucas asks her to dance . . . A couple who stands together has everything . . . Unexpectedly, Lucas offers Kendra his aid in finding the evidence to regain her good name—and her beloved young son. Together they investigate the wicked conspiracy that destroyed her life, and in the midst of danger, find a deep love that will redeem them both—if only they can live long enough to build a future together. “An intense, dramatic love story…a thoroughly enjoyable read.” —All About Romance “Impeccable.” —Library Journal STARRED REVIEW

Julia Bancroft sedang dikejar-kejar masa lalunya. Dituduh sebagai pembunuh suaminya sendiri membuat posisinya terancam. Mertuanya ingin balas membunuhnya, ayahnya pun menolaknya. Sampai dia bertemu lagi dengan Randall, yang menjadi penyelamatnya. Mayor Randall sudah sangat tertarik kepada Julia sejak pertemuan pertama mereka, tapi dia menutupi perasaanya dengan sikap ketus. Kini Julia dalam keadaan terdesak dan Randall memutuskan utnuk menikahinya dengan perjanjian, demi keselamatan wanita itu. Pernikahan mereka menghadapi begitu banyak kejutan, hingga pada titik Randall menyadari kalau dirinya tak layak untuk Julia. Akankah mereka bertahan?

Setelah terombang-ambing di lautan, Adam mengalami amnesia. Ia tidak ingat kedudukannya, tidak juga kecelekaannya kapal yang nyaris merenggut nyawanya. Untunglah ia diselamatkan oelh Mariah, yang mengaku sebagai istrinya. Mariah... nama itu tidak terlalu akrab bagi Adam, tapi tiap sentuhan dan kehangatan dari wanita itu, begitu tepat baginya. Mariah, yangs edang mencari cara untuk meghalangi niat peminangnya, tidak bisa membayangkan bahwa jawaban dari doanya akan terdampar di pesisir pantai. Meyakinkan Adam bahawa pria itu adalah suaminya pun amat mudah, tapi menahan diri dari godaanya, itu cerita lain. Mengatakan kejujuran akan sulit bagi Mariah, tapi bisakan dia melarikan diri dari Adam?

*Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Certificate of Excellence*Love and Betrayal...A cool master of sensuality, Rafael Whitbourne, the Duke of Candover, earned his rakish reputation in the silken boudoirs of London’s highborn ladies, never giving away his hand or his heart.Then a vital mission for his government takes Rafe to Paris to work with the Countess Madga Janos, “the most beautiful spy in Europe.” He is appalled to discover that the smoky eyed temptress is no Hungarian countess, but the deceitful doxie who betrayed him a dozen years earlier—the only woman he ever loved, and the only one he’s ever despised.Margot Ashton wants nothing more than to walk away from her turbulent past and the mesmerizing man who ruined her life. But patriotism binds them together in a shadowland of intrigue where a diabolical plot may plunge a continent back into war—and a whirlwind of passion sweeps Margot and Rafe into a shattering passion that cannot be denied.“Mary Jo Putney is a consummate storyteller whose deep understanding of human emotions shines through in all her work. Petals in the Storm is simply another of her miraculous romances—the kind that stir the heart and mind. Storytelling at its best.”—Romantic Times Magazine“Petals in the Storm is a stunning tour-de-force; a moving testament to the resilience of the human spirit and its ability to emerge from the fires of hell stronger and wiser than before. The protagonists are riveting characters with a tempestuous relationship played out against a mesmerizing backdrop of intrigue. Congratulations to Mary Jo Putney for another winner.”—Affaire de Coeur

* RITA Award Finalist * USA Today bestsellerA Marriage of Convenience...Gaunt and wearing an eye patch, Major Ian Cameron returns to India after being freed from horrendous captivity in Central Asia. Thoughts of his beautiful fiance helped him survive his imprisonment, but much can happen when a man has supposedly been dead for two years, and his return brings him face to face with how much he has lost.An unexpected inheritance gives him the opportunity to return home to Scotland and begin a new life. First, though, he must fulfill the dying wish of the Russian officer who had shared his captivity by delivering the colonel’s journal to his niece, Larissa Alexandrovna Karelian.The daughter of tempestuous Russian aristocrats, Laura Stephenson loved her quiet English stepfather and was happy to follow him to India as companion and hostess. His death leaves her adrift- until a handsome, haunted Scot appears to deliver her uncle''s journal.Startled to find a grown woman rather than a little girl, Ian quickly realizes that Laura is uniquely qualified to be his wife in an unconventional marriage. She accepts his offer and together they begin the long journey home to Britain with a side trip to the mountains to retrieve the belongings her uncle left with a friendly maharajah. In the process, they are swept into an adventure that threatens the future of India, and brings them together with a love and passion that is more than either of them had dared dream of.;Like Laura and Ian, you will be drawn into a dangerous web of intrigue and desire. Ms. Putney has written not only a stunning romance, but a love story that explores her characters’ psychological makeup and how they change through love;.A mesmerizing, exotic romance.

* Winner of Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award* * Nominated for RWA’s Golden Choice Award The Desert FlowerAt seventeen, fiery Juliet Cameron fell passionately in love and married the perfect companion for the adventurous life she wanted to lead. Lord Ross Carlisle is handsome, dashing, and as eager to explore the world as she is. But social constraints and fear of an all consuming love that threatens to engulf her independent spirit send Juliet fleeing to the distant land where she was raised as a diplomat’s child.Now, a dozen years later, a gentleman’s promise sends Lord Ross on a dangerous rescue mission to Central Asia—and to a shocking reunion with his long estranged wife. Warily they join forces to cross the merciless desert to Bokhara, where Juliet’s army officer brother has been imprisoned. The fierce attraction that drew them together so many years before has never died. But if they succumb to passion, can either of them survive if they cannot heal their broken marriage?“[Silk and Secrets] fulfills every dream of your heart, every yearning of your soul, as a pair of memorable lovers find their way back to each other’s arms . . . This remarkable novel of high adventure and unquenchable love is a stunning reading experience, one you will remember and cherish forever.”--Romantic Times

A Desperate Lord...As rebel, soldier, hero, and spy, Kenneth Wilding had never known defeat. But nothing can save his heritage when he returns from the wars to an empty title and a ravaged estate. Nothing—until a stranger offers a devil’s bargain: financial salvation in return for Kenneth’s special subversive skills. Reluctantly Kenneth enters the household of the greatest artist in England to unmask a terrible crime. Instead, he discovers something infinitely more dangerous: a tantalizing new way of life and an irresistible woman. Everything he has always wanted—and can never have.A Scandalous Lady...Her reputation ruined by a disastrous elopement, tempestuous Rebecca Seaton withdraws to her attic studio and buries herself in her painting. Then Kenneth Wilding sweeps into her life with his pirate’s face and poet’s soul. Warily they slide into a duel of desire that brings both searing risks and shattering fulfillment. But Kenneth’s secret mission comes between them, unleashing a danger that threatens Rebecca’s life even as passion sweeps them into a river of fire that transforms their very souls…“In this Regency romance, Putney offers a strong romantic relationship, good writing and memorable characters, and a portrayal of the London art world filled with jealousy and passion.”—Publishers Weekly

Christmas 1815. Upstairs and downstairs, Holbourne Hall is abuzz with preparations for a grand ball to celebrate the year’s most festive—and romantic—holiday. For at the top of each guest’s wish list is a last chance to find true love before the New Year… A chance meeting beneath the mistletoe, a stolen glance across the dance floor—amid the sumptuous delicacies, glittering decorations, and swell of the orchestra, every duchess and debutante, lord and lackey has a hopeful heart. There’s the headstrong heiress who must win back her beloved by midnight—or be wed to another….the spinster whose fateful choice to relinquish love may hold one more surprise for her…a widow yearning to glimpse her long-lost love for even one sweet, fleeting interlude …a charming rake who finds far more than he bargained for. And many other dazzling, romantic tales in this star-studded collection that will fill your heart and spice up your holidays…

Kate Corsi și Patrick Donovan se întâlnesc întâmplător când nu aveau nici douăzeci de ani. Din familii total diferite și cu un statut social care îi făcea incompatibili, cei doi se îndrăgostesc nebunește și hotărăsc să se căsătorească. Kate este fiica italianului Sam Corsi, proprietarul celei mai importante firme de demolări prin implozie, Phoenix Demolition International (PDI). Donovan, pe de altă parte, și-a petrecut copilăria alături de un tată alcoolic care devenea violent la beție și a rămas orfan de tânăr.

Regency thrills from the New York Times bestselling author of Not Quite a Wife, who always delivers “adventure, passion and pure reading pleasure” (Jo Beverley). After the death of his sweetheart when he was at university, Daniel Herbert buried his grief in medical studies and his passion for healing. Viewed as a saint by those who know him, in his own mind he never quite manages to live up to his own high standards. Most men would be thrilled to learn they’ve inherited a title and estate from a distant relative, but Daniel is appalled because the burden of wealth will interfere with his medical calling. Warily he accepts that he must enter society and seek a wife—a sensible woman who can oversee his properties, leaving him free to continue his work. He does not expect to become intoxicated by a woman called the Black Widow, who is as mysterious as she is shockingly beautiful . . . Jessie Kelham’s looks have always been a curse. Now alone with a young daughter and a perilous secret, she is in need of protection. But dangerously attractive Daniel Herbert is not the kind of husband she has in mind. If he recognizes her, the demons of her past will surely erupt. Yet they cannot keep apart and are soon drawn into a union that may bring joy—or shattering danger . . . Praise for Mary Jo Putney and the Lost Lords series “Romance at its best!”—Julia Quinn “Intoxicating, romantic and utterly ravishing. . .”—Eloisa James “Putney’s endearing characters and warm-hearted stories never fail to inspire and delight.”—Sabrina Jeffries

"First published in October 1999 by Signet...Originally published in a somewhat different version in a Signet edition entitled The Would-be widow"--T.p. verso

Celebrate! I love writing Christmas stories because they include three of my favorite things—tradition, lots of emotion, and a guaranteed happy ending. That’s why I’m delighted to reissue this holiday collection which includes four of my classic historical novellas, plus my only contemporary novella. What all these tales have in common is two people discovering life’s greatest gift, love, at the happiest time of the year. Enjoy! —Mary Jo Putney Sunshine for Christmas follows a lonely young aristocrat to Italy for the holidays, where he finds something even more precious than sunshine. (The hero, Lord Randolph Lennox, was a secondary character in my RITA winning novel, The Rake.) The Christmas Cuckoo features level-headed young Meg who goes to the local coaching inn and comes home with the wrong Jack Howard. And like a true cuckoo in the nest, Jack doesn''t want to leave! The Christmas Tart is the tale of Nicole, a young Frenchwoman down on her luck in London, whose stark choice for survival gives her--and her kitten!—a new chance for happiness. The Black Beast of Belleterre is a Beauty and the Beast Victorian tale of a beautiful young artist and the husband who believes he cannot be loved. Of course he''s wrong! In A Holiday Fling, a British actress and a Hollywood cameraman team up to film a Christmas show for a good cause. Anything that happens between them will be a strictly temporary holiday fling—or might it be more?

An uncommon love story... Wrenched from a monastery before taking final vows, Adrian de Lancey''s fighting skill wins him an earldom. Fierce discipline masters his darker nature—until he finds a winsome slip of a girl lost in his forest, an illegal falcon on her wrist. Encountering the ice-blond warrior Earl of Shropshire, Meriel de Vere knows his dangerous reputation—and hides her identity to protect her brother''s estate from the enemy earl. She does not expect to be arrested. Still less does she expect such a great lord to want her as his mistress. Her passionate need for freedom clashes disastrously with his obsession with his enchanting captive. Given a second chance to properly woo Meriel, can Adrian learn tenderness? Will the two of them claim lasting happiness—or will they lose all to a brutal sworn enemy? Praise for Uncommon Vows: "Uncommon Vows is my favorite among Mary Jo Putney''s books... Few authors can pull off a medieval backdrop without stripping the era of its darkness or allowing its dramatic historical politics to overshadow the romance, but Putney makes it seem effortless... The result is some of her strongest and most inspired writing.... A romance that definitely qualifies as uncommon." —All About Romance “A wondrous tale, brimming with adventure, intrigue, and memorable romance."” —Romantic Times The Bride Trilogy The Wild Child, #1 The China Bride, #2 The Bartered Bride, #3 Uncommon Vows (A medieval prequel to the Bride Trilogy)

El memorable debut de Mary Jo Putney está dominado por una trama llena de pasión que gira en torno a dos historias de amor imposible. Al contrario que su hermana Gina, a la que fascinan las fiestas de la alta sociedad londinense y disfruta imaginando a su futuro marido, la joven y tímida Caroline siempre se ha interesado más por la música que por los hombres. Pero su padre, sir Alfred Hanscombe, no está dispuesto a aceptar más negativas. Ya ha perdido buena parte de sus bienes y se ha empobrecido tanto que la única salida es que sus hijas se casen con hombres ricos. Jason Kincaid, barón de Radford, un hombre famoso por su atractivo y su malhumor, ha decidido rendirse a la voluntad de su tía y, como no quiere esforzarse lo más mínimo en encontrar esposa, acepta la sugerencia de un amigo -que sea el azar quien escoja- y pone en práctica un descabellado sorteo del que Caroline resulta ganadora. Ha de aceptar la proposición sinni siquiera saber cómo tratar a su prometido, un completo desconocido para ella... Por si todo esto no fuera suficiente, el irresistible Reggie, Richard Davenport, un oficial de caballería que acaba de descubrir sus orígenes nobiliarios, está a punto de cruzarse en su camino...

DANGEROUS GIFTS A shy mortal girl rashly accepts a faery lord''s offer of beauty and charm. Then he comes to claim a terrible price—the loss of her new love and everything she holds dear. Praise for Mary Jo''s Lost Lords series "Romance at its best!" —Julia Quinn "Exquisitely and sensitively written." —Library Journal, starred review"Intoxicating and not-to-be missed." —Romantic Times (4 ½ Stars, Top Pick) 25,000 Words.

In this sparkling holiday collection, eight acclaimed authors unwrap the most daring of Regency delights . . . Christmastime in England—a time for passionate secrets, delicious whispers, and wicked-sweet gifts by the fire. From a spirited lady who sets out to save her rakish best friend from an unsuitable engagement, to a bold spy who gets the unexpected chance to win the woman he’s always loved, to a vicar’s daughter who pretends to be a saucy wench, these holiday tales will make you curl up in front of the fire for a memorable season of mischief and mistletoe . . .

* A Romance Writers of America RITA finalist for Best Regency Romance * The Rogue... A master spy with the face of a fallen angel and a darkly heroic past, Lord Robert Andreville returns to his ancestral home in Yorkshire after a dozen harrowing years spying against Napoleon. But nothing soothes his ravaged spirit until a determined young beauty sweeps into his life. ...and the Runaway Half Mohawk and all American, Maxima Collins is a wary stranger in a strange land, but she will let nothing halt her journey to London to learn the truth about her father''s sudden death-not even a self-appointed guardian who is all lazy charm and dangerous skill. Together they travel across England, evading pursuers and circling each other in a dance of desire, where truth is elusive and only passion is sure. Then dark secrets shatter their idyll-and only love has the power to heal the past. PRAISE FOR ANGEL ROGUE: "Pure magic... a sumptuous reading experience by one of today''s great romance authors." -Melinda Helfer, Romantic Times "What a joy Mary Jo Putney is to read; she can''t write fast enough for me." -Laura Kinsale, New York Times bestselling author "Magnificent read, I adore the hero!... (Angel Rogue) is a "road story," with humor and pathos and tons of exciting passion. The tenderness between will just melt your heart. Bravo, Ms. Putney!" -Amazon Review by Kate McMurry

Tory and her friends receive an urgent summons, leading the young mages known as Merlin''s Irregulars to ask Rebecca Weiss, an untrained telepath from 1940, to join them in 1804 and stop Napoleon from invading England.

Dangerous Deceivers... Like his nickname, Lucifer, Lord Strathmore is know for unearthly beauty and diabolical cleverness. A tragic past has driven Lucien to use his formidable talents to protect his country from hidden enemies. It’s a job he does superbly well—until he meets a mysterious woman whose skill at deception is the equal of his own. By turns glamorous and subdued, his enchanting adversary baffles his mind even as she dazzles his senses. A perilous mission has forced Kit Travers into a deadly gave of shifting identities and needful lies, where a single misstep might cost Kit her life. But her disguises are easily penetrated by the Earl of Strathmore, who may be a vital ally—or a lethal enemy. Unwilling to trust, yet unable to part, Kit and Lucien join forces to search the dangerous underside of London society. Yet even two master deceivers cannot escape passion’s sensual web—or from an impossible love more precious than life itself. * A Romance Writers of America RITA® winner for Best Long Historical Romance Books in the Fallen Angels series: Book 1: Thunder & Roses Book 2: Dancing on the Wind Book 3: Petals in the Storm Book 4: Angel Rogue Book 5: Shattered Rainbows Book 6: River of Fire Book 7: One Perfect Rose Praise for Dancing on the Wind "With surprises around every turn of the page and a story that keeps you guessing right up until the end, Dancing on the Wind is Mary Jo Putney at her best, combining suspense, humor, and a unique style of sensuality (perhaps surprising to gentle readers!). Readers will be enthralled and enraptured with this irresistible tale." —Romantic Times "Dancing on the Wind is another A+ read from one of the very best: I count on Mary Jo Putney for a compelling story with characters who live and breathed, and most of all, love. Lucien senses in Kit the change to regain a part of himself he had thought forever lost. Kit has always felt second-best, and finds it difficult to believe that she can trust in Lucien''s love. Their love story is intense, emotional, and deeply satisfying." —Under The Covers "One of my favorite romances of all time." —All About Romance

He called himself Peregrine, the wanderer, and he came to London for revenge... Like the falcon he named himself for, Peregrine is wild and free, an exotic prince who fascinates 1839 London with his wealth, mystery, and dangerous allure. He emerged from his mysterious Asiatic past to exact retribution for an appalling crime. Nothing and no one can stop him—except perhaps Lady Sara St. James, whose fragile beauty conceals a gentle heart, genuine goodness, and a soul of steel. Unable to resist his seductive charm, Lady Sara turns away from her ordered life to embrace a man she loves, but cannot fully trust. In Sara, Peregrine sees a chance for a life beyond revenge. But can he keep her without revealing his devastating secrets? Or protect her from the enemy he has vowed to destroy? "Sharply defining unforgettable characters and exquisitely fashioning a sumptuous love story, Ms. Putney proves herself a dreamspinner of the highest order....This splendorous tale is the perfect romance for the reader in search of the extraordinary." —Romantic Times "Mary Jo Putney is a gifted writer with an intuitive understanding of what makes romances work. I loved Silk and Shadows, couldn''t put it down, and don''t think readers will, either." —Jayne Ann Krentz "A fabulous, fabulous book. Bravo!" —Mary Balogh The Silk Trilogy Book #1: Silk and Shadows Book #2: Silk and Secrets u200bu200bu200bu200bu200bu200bu200bBook #3: Veils of Silk

* Winner of Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award for Best Historical Sequel * Nominated for RWA’s Golden Choice Award for Best Romance of the year The Desert Flower At seventeen, fiery Juliet Cameron fell passionately in love and married the perfect companion for the adventurous life she wanted to lead. Lord Ross Carlisle is handsome, dashing, and as eager to explore the world as she is. But social constraints and fear of an all consuming love that threatens to engulf her independent spirit send Juliet fleeing to the distant land where she was raised as a diplomat’s child. Now, a dozen years later, a gentleman’s promise sends Lord Ross on a dangerous rescue mission to Central Asia—and to a shocking reunion with his long estranged wife. Warily they join forces to cross the merciless desert to Bokhara, where Juliet’s army officer brother has been imprisoned. The fierce attraction that drew them together so many years before has never died. But if they succumb to passion, can either of them survive if they cannot heal their broken marriage? "Silk and Secrets fulfills every dream of your heart, every yearning of your soul, as a pair of memorable lovers find their way back to each other''s arms . . . This remarkable novel of high adventure and unquenchable love is a stunning reading experience, one you will remember and cherish forever." —Romantic Times "Sheer brilliance. Silk and Secrets'' historical vibrancy and vitality bring to mind Dorothy Dunnett with a dash of Indiana Jones... Ms. Putney''s descriptions convey both the romanticism and the harshness of the dunes and their nomads. Traveling with a desert caravan, Ross and Juliet talk and fight and laugh, sometimes as the only way out of a tight spot, and I loved every word of it. I also loved Ross, a Lawrence of Arabia (oh heavens, Peter O''Toole) sans homosexuality crossed with Francis Crawford sans self-destructiveness - a true gentleman, and super, super hot. And Juliet was such a vital, complex woman - proud but not blinkered, hot-tempered but not TSTL, and humorous to boot—that damned if I didn''t wish she were a) my friend, b) running for president...." —Desert Island Keeper The Silk Trilogy: Book #1: Silk and Shadows Book #2: Silk and Secrets Book #3: Veils of Silk