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From \"New York Times\"-bestselling author Laurens and beloved historical authors Kasey Michaels and Delilah Marvelle come three delightful tales of the rules of engagement, Regency-style. Reissue.

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It Happened One Night . . . and nothing was ever the same again! Once upon a time, four superstar storytellers—New York Times bestselling authors Stephanie Laurens and Mary Balogh, along with Jacquie D''Alessandro and Candice Hern—came up with a delicious idea. What if they each wrote a story about a proper young lady stranded at a remote inn away from society''s constraints? What would happen? And how long would it take for her to give in to desire? In these four amazing tales, four heroines will come face-to-face with the men who got away . . . only to discover that, instead of anger, there is still a passionate connection that cannot be denied. And while each of their lives is quite different, and their pasts utterly unique, they will all make a common discovery—that one night can change everything . . . forever.

For a limited time and at a special price, discover #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens''s Bastion Club series with Captain Jack''s Woman, plus special excerpts from other novels in the series. In Captain Jack''s Woman, they meet in a clash of swords, drenched in the moonlight of Britain′s rugged eastern coast: Captain Jack, his handsome features etched in silver and shadow, his powerful physique compelling \"Kit\" Cranmer to surrender. He is her dream lover come vividly alive, and his command of the smuggling gang is absolute. his all-knowing gaze penetrates her disguise as the \"lad\" leader of a rival gang with frightening ease and his \"punishment\" with kisses leaves her maidenly modesty in tatters. Suddenly Kit finds she′s only too delighted to explore with Jack the pleasures conventionally reserved for married ladies. . .little knowing what dangerous forces she′s unleashing. For even as Kit revels in midnight gallops and cottage rendezvous, captain Jack is laying a gentle trap that will curtail her freedom. . .and bind her to him with a ring, a promise. . . and ties of devotion and desire.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens continues the bold tales of the Cavanaugh siblings as the sole Cavanaugh sister discovers that love truly does conquer all. A lady with a passion for music and the maestro she challenges in pursuit of a worthy cause find themselves battling villains both past and present as they fight to secure life''s greatest rewards--love, marriage, and family. Stacie--Lady Eustacia Cavanaugh--is adamant marriage is not for her. Haunted by her parents'' unhappy union, Stacie believes that, for her, marriage is an unacceptable risk. Wealthy and well-born, she needs for nothing, and with marriage off the table, to give her life purpose, she embarks on a plan to further the careers of emerging local musicians by introducing them to the ton via a series of musical evenings. Yet despite her noble status, Stacie requires a musical lure to tempt the haut ton to her events, and in the elevated circles she inhabits, only one musician commands sufficient cachet--the reclusive and notoriously reluctant Marquess of Albury. Frederick, Marquess of Albury, has fashioned a life for himself as a musical scholar, one he pursues largely out of sight of the ton. He might be renowned as a virtuoso on the pianoforte, yet he sees no reason to endure the smothering over-attentiveness of society. Then his mother inveigles him into meeting Stacie, and the challenge she lays before him is...tempting. On a number of fronts. Enough for him not to immediately refuse her. A dance of subtle persuasion ensues, and step by step, Frederick finds himself convinced that Stacie''s plan has real merit and that it behooves him to support her. At least for one event. Stacie''s first musical evening, featuring Frederick as the principal performer, is a massive success--until Fate takes a hand and lands them in a situation that forces them both to reassess. Does Frederick want more than the sterile, academic life he''d thought was for him? Can Stacie overcome her deepest fears and own to and reach for her girlhood dreams? Impulsive, arrogant, and used to getting his own way, Frederick finds his answer easily enough, but his new direction puts him on a collision course with Stacie''s fears. Luckily, he thrives on challenges--which is just as well, because in addition to convincing Stacie that love can, indeed, conquer all, he and she must unravel the mystery of who is behind a spate of murderous attacks before the villain succeeds in eliminating all hope of a happy ending. A classical historical romance set in London and Surrey, in the heart of the ton. Third novel in The Cavanaughs--a full-length historical romance of 122,000 words. Praise for the works of Stephanie Laurens \"Stephanie Laurens'' heroines are marvelous tributes to Georgette Heyer: feisty and strong.\" Cathy Kelly \"Stephanie Laurens never fails to entertain and charm her readers with vibrant plots, snappy dialogue, and unforgettable characters.\" Historical Romance Reviews. \"Stephanie Laurens plays into readers'' fantasies like a master and claims their hearts time and again.\" Romantic Times Magazine

Unexpected love—plus passion, intrigue, and danger—challenge our hero to embrace his true nature. #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens continues THE ADVENTURERS QUARTET, a riveting blend of Regency-era high seas adventure, a mystery shrouded in the heat of tropical jungles, and the passionate romances of four couples and their unexpected journeys into love. After a decade of captaining diplomatic voyages for Frobisher Shipping, alongside covert missions for the Crown, Captain Robert Frobisher decides that establishing a home—with hearth and wife—should be his next challenge. But an unexpected mission intervenes. Although Robert sees himself as a conservative businessman-cum-diplomat and this mission is far from his usual sphere, it nevertheless falls within the scope of his abilities. As matters are urgent, he agrees to depart for West Africa forthwith. To Robert, his way forward is clear: Get to Freetown, determine the location of a slavers’ camp, return to London with the information, and then proceed to find himself a wife. Already in Freetown, Miss Aileen Hopkins is set on finding her younger brother Will, a naval lieutenant who has mysteriously disappeared. Find Will and rescue him; determined and resolute, Aileen is not about to allow anyone to turn her from her path. But all too quickly, that path grows dark and dangerous. And then Robert Frobisher appears and attempts to divert her in more ways than one. Accustomed to managing diplomats and bureaucrats, Robert discovers that manipulating a twenty-seven-year-old spinster lies outside his area of expertise. Prodded by an insistent need to protect Aileen, he realizes that joining forces with her is the surest path to meeting all the challenges before him—completing his mission, keeping her safe, and securing the woman he wants as his wife. But the villains strike and disrupt their careful plans—leaving Robert and Aileen no choice but to attempt a last throw of the dice to complete his mission and further her brother’s rescue. Compelled to protect those weaker than themselves and bring retribution to a heartless enemy, they plunge into the jungle with only their talents and inner strengths to aid them—and with the courage of their hearts as their guide. The first voyage is one of exploration, the second one of discovery. The third journey brings maturity, while the fourth is a voyage of second chances. Continue the journey and follow the adventure, the mystery, and the romances to the riveting end. A historical novel of 120,000 words interweaving romance, high adventure, and intrigue..

A respected and driven entrepreneur, Lord Randolph Cavanaugh is loyal and devoted to his family, but yearns for more in life. When he travels to Buckinghamshire to review a recent investment, he discovers the determined and intelligent Felicia Throgmorton struggling to keep her late father''s estate together-- and to do that she needs to persuade their latest investor that her father''s follies are a risk worth taking. Rand and Felicia are forced to act together against ruthless foes to protect everything they hold dear. Will they make a good team in other ways?

Four extraordinary romance authors pen scintillating stories of the most dangerous rogues-and the fiery women who can soften their hardened hearts... Playing with Fire by Susan Johnson Once Burned by Dee Holmes Melting Ice by Stephanie Laurens Simple Sins by Eileen Wilks

#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens returns with a story of two people thrown together on a journey of discovery that defines what each most want of life, love, and family. A gentleman wishing to buy a fabulous horse and a lady set on protecting her family find common ground while pursuing a thief who upends both of their plans. Nicholas Cynster rides up to Aisby Grange determined to secure the stallion known as The Barbarian for his family’s Thoroughbred breeding stable, only to be turned away by the owner’s daughter. Nicholas retreats, but is not about to be denied by any lady, no matter how startlingly beautiful and distracting. Lady Adriana Sommerville knows Nicholas will be back and resigns herself to having to manage his interaction with her aging father. She successfully negotiates that potential quagmire only, at the very last moment, to discover the horse is missing. Stunned, Addie insists on setting out in pursuit and is not so silly as to refuse Nicholas’s support. But as they follow on the heels of The Barbarian, their adventures and encounters open both their eyes to the prospect of a more enduring partnership. Yet before they can follow that trail farther and before they can lay hands on the horse, through shock after shock, their pursuit uncovers a complicated plot that strips away masks and rescripts everything Addie and her siblings thought they knew about the Sommerville family. A classic historical romance of adventure, discovery, and reconciliation set in the English countryside. A Cynster Next Generation novel. A full-length historical romance of 103,000 words.

Responsibility knocks, and a reckless, hedonistic man responds and opens the door to love—thus is a daredevil snared.

#1 NYT-bestselling author Stephanie Laurens returns with a puzzling case in which her favorite sleuths must untangle a slew of secrets to expose a coldblooded murderer. When a middle-aged spinster is found strangled in her country cottage and scurrilous gossip implicates Henry, Lord Glossup, he appeals to Barnaby and Penelope Adair along with Inspector Stokes to unravel the mystery of who killed Viola Huntingdon. Henry, Lord Glossup, arrives on Barnaby and Penelope Adairs’ doorstep and begs their aid—and that of Stokes—in identifying the murderer of Viola Huntingdon, a middle-aged spinster who lived a largely blameless life in a country cottage in a tiny village close to Henry’s home. As Stokes has already been tapped to take the case, the investigators travel to Salisbury and thence to Ashmore village and throw themselves into the case. While initially Henry was touted as a suspect, he is quickly eliminated, and with the help of the victim’s sister, Madeline, the investigators set out to discover all they can about the victim and who might have wished her ill. In such a small village, with a commensurately small population, the list of possible suspects is short, but the existence of Viola’s ‘secret admirer, H’ has everyone stumped. First, how could Viola, living in such a small community, have had a secret visitor, a man no one saw except at a distance? And who on earth is he, this H? As the investigators piece together the clues of missing jewelry and sightings of H and follow the leads generated by opportunistic thieves, dodgy jewelers, and local moneylenders, a picture emerges that points to only one conclusion. But in small villages, things are rarely as they seem. Have the investigators got the right man in their sights, or have they been led astray? A historical novel of 82,000 words weaving mystery and murder with a touch of romance.

Three years after being widowed, Therese, Lady Osbaldestone finally settles into her dower property of Hartington Manor in the village of Little Moseley. However, she questions whether life in a small village will generate sufficient interest to keep her amused during those months when she is not in London or visiting friends. But she will see. It''s December, 1810, and Therese is looking forward to her usual Christmas with her large brood at her youngest daughter Celia''s home. But then a carriage rolls up and disgorges Celia''s three oldest children. Their father has mumps, and their mother has sent Jamie, George, and Lottie to spend Christmas with their grandmama in Little Moseley. Therese has never had to manage small children, not even her own. She assumes the children will keep themselves amused, but quickly learns that what amuses three inquisitive, curious, and confident youngsters isn''t compatible with village peace. Just when it seems she''ll have to invent some game herself, she and the children learn that with only twelve days to go before Christmas, the village''s flock of geese has vanished. Every household in the village is now missing the centerpiece of their Christmas feast. but how could an entire flock go missing without the slightest trace? The children are as mystified and curious as Therese, and she seizes on the mystery as the perfect distraction for the children as well as herself. But while searching for the geese, she and her three helpers stumble on two locals who, it is clear, are in dire need of assistance in sorting out their lives. Never one to shy from a little matchmaking, Therese undertakes to guide Miss Eugenia Fitzgibbon into the arms of the determinedly reclusive Lord Longfellow. To Therese''s considerable surprise, she discovers that her grandchildren have inherited skills and talents from her late husband as well as herself. And with all the customary village events held in the lead up to Christmas, she and her three helpers have opportunities galore to subtly nudge and steer. Yet while their matchmaking appears to be succeeding, neither they not anyone else have found so much as a feather from the village''s geese. Larceny is ruled out; a flock of that size couldn''t have been taken without someone noticing. So where can the birds be? And with the day passing and Christmas inexorably approaching, will they find the blasted birds in time?

\"They''re battle-hardened, sinfully wealthy, completely unstoppable--and all male: Four officers of the Crown, fighting against a deadly foe known only as the Black Cobra. He is a man who has faced peril without flinching, determined to fight for king and country. She is a bold, beautiful woman with a scandalous past, destined to become an untamed bride. Together they must vanquish the ruthless enemy, while confronting the dangers of the heart...\"--p. [4] of cover.

Eine eigensinnige Lady und ein unwiderstehlicher Gentleman bringen die Seiten zum Glühen! England 1824: Kapitän Royd Frobisher hat sich als Seefahrer bereits einen Namen gemacht und will nun die Mission, die seine Brüder begonnen haben, erfolgreich abschließen. Allerdings stellt sich dies als schwieriges Unterfangen heraus, denn Royd wird dabei ausgerechnet von seiner Jugendliebe Isobel Carmichael begleitet. Die attraktive Frau verfolgt ihre ganz eigenen Pläne: Sie möchte nicht nur ihre verschwundene Cousine finden, sondern auch Royd zurückgewinnen. Als die beiden auf hoher See in große Gefahr geraten, sind sich Isobel und Royd tatsächlich bald näher als erwartet. Und müssen entscheiden, wie viel sie bereit sind, füreinander zu riskieren ...

Voor de fans van Bridgerton Geen haar op Harry Lesters knappe hoofd die eraan denkt om te trouwen. Helaas, sinds bekend is geworden dat de voormalige losbol een enorm fortuin in de schoot is gevallen, lijken de ongehuwde dames van de Londense society er nóg meer op gebrand om hem te strikken. Hij besluit naar het platteland te vertrekken, ver van hun verleidingspogingen. Onderweg stuit hij op een omgevallen reiskoets, die in een greppel is beland. Eruit stapt een jongedame, wier viooltjesblauwe ogen hem op slag bijna al zijn principes doen vergeten. Gelukkig heeft hij nog net de tegenwoordigheid van geest om haar bij zijn tante Em onder te brengen. Die hem, verrukt met haar onverwachte gast, gebiedt om Mrs. Lucinda Babbacombe te escorteren naar alle bals en soirees. Lucinda maakt hem echter duidelijk dat ze zelf heel goed in staat is om zich alle opdringerige heren van het lijf te houden. Maar inmiddels heeft Harry aanwijzingen gekregen dat het ongeluk met de koets geen ongeluk was, en dat iemand het op haar voorzien heeft. Hoe kan hij deze eigengereide vrouw er in hemelsnaam van overtuigen dat ze hem nodig heeft – voor haar eigen bestwil natuurlijk! Dit verhaal is ook verkrijgbaar in een Stephanie Laurens e-bundel.

Cuatro héroes, cuatro viajes, cuatro amores... en El cuarteto de la Cobra Negra. Endurecidos en la batalla, indecentemente adinerados, imparables... todos hombres: Cuatro oficiales de la Corona luchando contra un mortífero enemigo conocido únicamente como la Cobra Negra. Él era un hombre que se enfrentaba al peligro sin pestañear, decidido a luchar por su rey y su patria. Ella era una mujer atrevida y hermosa con un escandaloso pasado, destinada a convertirse en una novia indomable. Juntos iban a tener que vencer al despiadado enemigo al tiempo que se enfrentaban a los peligros del corazón... \"Esta maravillosa aventura tiene además una excitante trama construida en torno a un protagonista carismático y una protagonista con profundos sentimientos que llegan al corazón de todos los lectores. ¡Soberbia!\". Romantic Times \"En los libros de Stephanie Laurens podrás siempre encontrar protagonistas de convicciones firmes y mucha sensualidad\". Fresh Fiction \"El estilo de Laurens es brillante\". Publishers Weekly \"A la hora de escribir romance histórico entretenido y exquisitamente sensual, Stephanie Laurens no tiene rival\". Booklist \"Stephanie Laurens nunca falla a la hora de entretener a sus lectores con argumentos brillantes, diálogos rápidos y personajes inolvidables\". Historical Romance Reviews