New Releases by SARAH MACLEAN

What a scoundrel wants, a scoundrel gets. . . A decade ago, the Marquess of Bourne was cast from society with nothing but his title. Now a partner in London''s most exclusive gaming hell, the cold, ruthless Bourne will do whatever it takes to regain his inheritance—including marrying perfect, proper Lady Penelope Marbury. A broken engagement and years of disappointing courtships have left Penelope with little interest in a quiet, comfortable marriage, and a longing for something more. How lucky that her new husband has access to an unexplored world of pleasures. Bourne may be a prince of London''s illicit underworld, but he vows to keep Penelope untouched by its wickedness—a challenge indeed as the lady discovers her own desires, and her willingness to wager anything for them . . . .even her heart.

She lives for passion. Bold, impulsive, and a magnet for trouble, Juliana Fiori is no simpering English miss. She refuses to play by society''s rules: she speaks her mind, cares nothing for the approval of the ton, and can throw a punch with remarkable accuracy. Her scandalous nature makes her a favorite subject of London''s most practiced gossips . . . and precisely the kind of woman The Duke of Leighton wants far far away from him. He swears by reputation. Scandal is the last thing Simon Pearson has room for in his well-ordered world. The Duke of Disdain is too focused on keeping his title untainted and his secrets unknown. But when he discovers Juliana hiding in his carriage late one evening—risking everything he holds dear—he swears to teach the reckless beauty a lesson in propriety. She has other plans, however; she wants two weeks to prove that even an unflappable duke is not above passion.

Since being named “London’s Lord to Land” by a popular ladies’ magazine, Nicholas St. John has been relentlessly pursued by every matrimony-minded female in the ton. So when an opportunity to escape fashionable society presentsitself, he eagerly jumps—only to land in the path of the most determined, damnably delicious woman he’s ever met! The daughter of a titled wastrel, Lady Isabel Townsend has too many secrets and too little money. Though she is used to taking care of herself quite handily, her father’s recent passing has left Isabel at sea and in need of outside help to protect her young brother’s birthright. The sinfully handsome, eminently eligible Lord Nicholas could be the very salvation she seeks. But the lady must be wary and not do anything reckless and foolish…like falling madly, passionately in love.

Readers will delight in New York Times bestseller Sarah MacLean’s debut novel—featuring her sexy, funny, emotionally rich writing and one of the fiercely feminist heroines that made Entertainment Weekly crown her “the utterly intoxicating queen of historical romance.” There are things a lady simply does not do. She does not smoke. She does not fence or attend duels. She does not fire a pistol, and she never, ever sneaks into a men’s club for a night of gambling and…other excitements. Calpurnia Hartwell has spent a lifetime following the rules and, as a reward, she’s been forgotten at the edges of society, unnoticed…and unsatisfied. So, what’s a girl to do, but break the rules and get a taste of the life she’s been missing? Once Callie throws herself into a bold new world, she fast realizes a taste won’t ever be enough. She’s going to need a partner—someone who knows everything about rule-breaking. Someone like Gabriel St. John, Marquess of Ralston—charming and handsome, with a scandalous reputation matched only by his wicked smile. But the further Callie ventures into this new world, the further she gets from her family’s expectations and all she once held dear. Will she be brave enough to leave her old life behind? Because she’s about to break the most important rule of all—the one that says pleasure-seekers should never fall in love. . .

Seventeen year old Lady Alexandra is strong-willed and sharp-tongued -- in a house full of older brothers and their friends, she had to learn to hold her own. Not the best makings for an aristocratic lady in Regency London. Yet her mother still dreams of marrying Alex off to someone safe, respectable, and wealthy. But between ball gown fittings, dances, and dinner parties, Alex, along with her two best friends, Ella and Vivi, manages to get herself into what may be her biggest scrape yet. When the Earl of Blackmoor is mysteriously killed, Alex decides to help his son, the brooding and devilishly handsome Gavin, uncover the truth. But will Alex''s heart be stolen in the process? In an adventure brimming with espionage, murder, and other clandestine affairs, who could possibly have time to worry about finding a husband? Romance abounds as this year''s season begins! Praise for THE SEASON: "[The novel is grounded in both historical context . . . and historical detail . . . which set the scene convincingly. MacLean''s lively character . . . provide a fun and unrestrained take on a buttoned-up era, and readers who choose to give themselves up to the tale will enjoy it." --KIRKUS REVIEWS "Clever conversation in the spirit of Jane Austen makes this quite a page turner." --PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Murder, treason, ballgowns, and boys . . . Regency London has never been so deliciously treacherous, adventure-filled, or . . . romantic!Seventeen year old Lady Alexandra is strong-willed and sharp-tongued -- in a house full of older brothers and their friends, she had to learn to hold her own. Not the best makings for an aristocratic lady in Regency London. Yet her mother still dreams of marrying Alex off to someone safe, respectable, and wealthy. But between ball gown fittings, dances, and dinner parties, Alex, along with her two best friends, Ella and Vivi, manages to get herself into what may be her biggest scrape yet.

This is a review of published and unpublished literature addressing petrol sniffing in Australian Aboriginal communities. In this executive summary, the main findings are itemised; however, because petrol sniffing, when it occurs, is invariably a product of a complex mix of causes findings should not be considered in isolation.

Her career in tatters, celebrity photographer Lilah Rose needs somewhere to regroup and start fresh, outside of the spotlight. There’s nowhere better to hide than the English countryside, complete with fluffy sheep, rolling hills…and Max, the stern, sexy farmer who tends to them. But the lazy days and lush nights with Max aren''t as far from the spotlight as Lilah thinks. He isn’t simply a farmer—he’s also a duke: young, handsome and powerful…and too aware of how a title can dazzle, making the man inside invisible. What’s the harm in playing the farmer for a while? After all, Lilah isn’t staying… Soon, Max is imagining just that, though--wondering what it would be like to have her on his land, in his life, in his bed forever. For that, he’s going to need to tell her the truth…and hope he can convince her that he’s a duke worth falling for.

"Uma história arrebatadora, sensual e comovente, que não deixa nada a dever ao primeiro livro. Os personagens nos conquistam e o ritmo perfeito da trama, junto com os diálogos magistrais, multiplica o prazer." - Romantic Times Book Reviews Isabel Townsend não é exatamente o que se espera da filha de um conde. Apesar de ter a pele delicada e de saber se portar como uma dama quando necessário, a jovem também monta a cavalo, conserta telhados, administra a propriedade e cria o irmão caçula desde que a mãe faleceu - tudo isso sem despertar a menor suspeita de que não há um homem sequer para cuidar de sua família. Para o pai dela, que só queria se divertir e gastar dinheiro em jogatinas, pouco importava o que ela fizesse. Porém, quando ele morre, Isabel se vê sem recursos e precisa defender os direitos do irmão, ameaçados pela chegada iminente de um tutor. Assim, não lhe resta saída senão vender sua coleção de estátuas de mármore, o único bem que herdou. Para sorte sua, um especialista em antiguidades acaba de chegar ao condado. Inteligente e sensual, lorde Nicholas St. John é um solteiro convicto que deixou Londres para se livrar das jovens que passaram a persegui-lo desde que foi eleito um dos melhores partidos da cidade. Em poucos dias, fica claro para Nick que Isabel é a mulher mais obstinada e misteriosa - além da mais interessante - que já cruzou seu caminho. Ao mesmo tempo, ao conhecê-lo melhor, a independente Isabel percebe que há homens em que vale a pena confiar. Enquanto eles põem de lado suas antigas convicções, seus corações se abrem para dar uma chance ao amor.

De todas as bobagens incríveis que ele já tinha visto as mulheres fazendo ao longo de sua vida, aquela era, sem dúvida, a pior. Sophie Talbot é conhecida pela Sociedade como uma das Irmãs Perigosas – mulheres Talbot que fazem de tudo para se arranjar com algum aristocrata. O apelido chega a ser engraçado, pois se existe algo que Sophie abomina é a aristocracia. Mas parece que mesmo não sendo uma irmã tão perigosa assim, o perigo a persegue por todos os lugares. Quando a mais desinteressante das irmãs Talbot se torna o centro de um escândalo, ela decide que chegou a hora de partir de Londres e voltar para o interior, onde vivia antes de seu pai conquistar um título. Em Mossband, ela pretende abrir sua própria livraria e encontrar Robbie, um jovem que não vê há mais de uma década, mas que jura estar esperando por ela. No entanto, ao fugir de Londres, seu destino cruza com o de Rei, o Marquês de Eversley e futuro Duque de Lyne, um homem com a fama de dissolver noivados e arruinar as damas da Sociedade. Rei está a caminho de Cumbria para visitar o odioso pai à beira da morte e tomar posse de seu ducado. Tudo o que ele menos precisava era de uma Irmã Perigosa em seu encalço. O Marquês de Eversley está convicto de que Lady Sophie Talbot invadiu sua carruagem para forçá-lo a se casar com ela e conquistar um título de futura duquesa. Já Sophie tenta provar que não se casaria com ele nem que fosse o último homem da cristandade. Mas e quando o perigo tem olhos verdes, cabelos claros e a língua afiada? Essa viagem será mais longa do que eles imaginavam...