Most Popular Books by Mary Jo Putney

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?

Romance and destiny intertwine in four all-new novellas inspired by grail quests-featuring two New York Times bestselling authors! From the bestselling and award-winning authors of Dragon Lovers comes an anthology of fantasy, romance, and eternal love. In these four novellas, history and destiny spark passion, and everything depends on the fate of one mystical cup: the Holy Grail. A young woman must find her love to summon the Grail to bring peace to England; a Regency lady must keep it safe from Napoleon''s spies; a modern sorceress must keep the Grail from falling into Nazi hands, and an American must put the chalice at risk to rescue her one true love. These are four passionate and enchanting stories of desire and destiny inspired by one of our most powerful legends.

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?

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....

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?

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.“

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.

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...

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.

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.

*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.

Bestselling author M.J. Putney weaves a new tale in the Guardian series--a dazzling romantic fantasy that takes readers not only from the elegant streets of London to a dangerously tempting Mediterranean island but across time. Jean Macrae''s family is one of the most prominent clans of Guardians, humans whose magical powers come from nature, but Jean considers her skills modest at best. She has never been able to summon the intense, earth-altering ability that has marked the most talented Guardians, and she is content without the adventure that such skill brings . . . until the day she is confronted by a handsome stranger whose magic imprisons her on his pirate ship. Captain Nikolai Gregorio is convinced that Jean''s father abandoned him, as a child, to slavers. Now he seeks vengeance against the Macraes, no matter the cost. But Jean soon finds his untrained magical gifts far more dangerous than his thirst for revenge, especially when they intensify her own powers to an unthinkable-and enticing-degree. And when Jean and Nikolai''s irresistible connection summons a woman from the future, they are charged with a formidable task: protect those who will oppose slavery''s evil and forever change the future of two nations. This quest will sweep Jean and Nikolai into the most fantastic of realms and try their powers beyond even what the Guardians themselves would dare. And when ultimate disaster threatens, they will stake everything on a shattering test of love that could secure the fate of generations . . . or destroy them and all they cherish. Praise for The Guardian Trilogy:"Magic and traditions of all kinds, an abundance of well-delineated characters, and fascinating historical and political detail make [A Distant Magic] the most complex and unusual [Guardian novel] to date."--Library Journal "Putney''s fully imagined magical system, combined with Georgian detail, is a terrific setting for a tale of intrigue and danger... The sexual tension is high in this enchanting blend of fantasy and romance."--Booklist (starred review) "Enchanting... Putney does a fine job of weaving magical elements together with actual historical events to create a rich, romantic tapestry."--Publishers Weekly The Guardian Trilogy:A Kiss of Fate, #1Stolen Magic, #2A Distant Magic, #3 About the Author:A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USAToday bestselling author, Mary Jo (M.J.) Putney''s novels are known for psychological depth and intensity and include historical and contemporary romance, historical romantic fantasy, and young adult fantasy. 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.

Bestselling author M.J. Putney''s spellbinding new romantic fantasy will sweep you from Wales''s mysterious forests to the glittering menace of Georgian London-and into a shattering rendezvous with fate.Heir to an ancient title, Simon Malmain, the Earl of Falconer, is well known among the Guardians, humans with magical powers derived from nature. Well known, but not always well loved . . . for those who enforce the law are rarely embraced by those whom they protect-and this is equally true whether the law is magical or mundane. A routine mission to confront a rogue Guardian who has misused his powers turns disastrous when Simon''s quarry, Lord Drayton, captures his pursuer in a transformation spell that can only be released by Drayton-or death. Aid arrives in the form of Meg, a fey young woman who first traps Simon, then frees him. As they flee together, Simon recognizes that Meg is also a victim of Drayton''s evil enchantments, and he restores her nature and innate magic. Though her memory is still clouded, she is freed at last from a shadowy world of fear and lost identity. She agrees to help Simon bring down Drayton. The need for each other''s magic binds them together-and releases the more ancient magic of passion. But desire cannot be satisfied until the rogue mage is stopped. For Drayton has a diabolical plan that will profoundly alter the course of Britain''s future. Even the combined power of Simon and Meg may not be enough to stave off catastrophe. Only a desperate act of love may win back the future-or destroy all they hold dear.Praise for Stolen Magic:"A wondrously original tale... this is a haunting evening''s read."--Romantic Times"Spellbinding... Putney''s skill as a historical romance novelist serves her well."--Publishers Weekly"Blends romantic suspense with fantasy to produce a graceful tale of magical intrigue and the power of love to overcome evil. Set in the eighteenth century, this meticulously researched and emotionally convincing story launches a promising new series and should appeal to fans of both fantasy and romance."--Library JournalThe Guardian Trilogy:A Kiss of Fate, #1Stolen Magic, #2A Distant Magic, #3 A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USAToday bestselling author, Mary Jo (M.J.) Putney''s novels are known for psychological depth and intensity and include historical and contemporary romance, historical romantic fantasy, and young adult fantasy. 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.

* 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

The heart needs no direction. It finds its own way. For years, Kenzie Soctt was everything to Raine Marlow - the friend she turned to for courage and comfort, the lover who touched the most tender parts of her heart, the husband she adored but never really knew. Even as their marriage disintegrates into a civilized divorce, he helps her achieve her dream of becoming a director by agreeing to play the lead in The Centurion. Raine knows the part of the mysterious, tortured hero is perfect for Kanzie - but he fears the character''s dark secrets may be dangerously close to his own. And when filming begins, he realizes that he must make peace with the tragic past he has guarded for years - or lose the one woman he will love for all time ...

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.