The Surrender of Miss Fairbourne

Author: Madeline Hunter
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101560894
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354

Book Description
A woman defies expectations—including those of an arrogant earl—in the first regency romance in New York Times bestselling author Madeline Hunter's Fairbourne Quartet. Despite the limits of her sex, Emma Fairbourne intends to run her late father's prestigious London auction house. Of course, she's not addlepated enough to do it openly and scare away her wealthy collectors. Instead, she and her friend concoct a deception, hiring a handsome and charming front man who will do her bidding... All would have proceeded smoothly—if it weren’t for the maddening interference of Darius, the arrogant Earl of Southwaite, who was her father’s “silent partner”. Darius has no interest in running an auction house—and he's certainly not interested in allowing the lovely Miss Fairbourne to run it either, her ludicrous scheme notwithstanding. But headstrong Emma is like no other lady he has ever encountered, refusing to follow his dictates. Holding his temper in check, Darius decides to attack on a different front. There is another way to achieve her surrender, one far more pleasurable for both of them...

The Surrender of Miss Fairbourne

Author: Madeline Hunter
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0515150460
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354

The Surrender of Miss Fairbourne

Author: Madeline Hunter
Publisher: Tantor Media Incorporated
ISBN: 9781452628639
Category : FICTION
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
As reluctant business partners, Emma Fairbourne's defiance and Darius Alfreton's demands make it difficult to manage one of London's most eminent auction houses. But their passionate personalities find common ground in an unforgettable affair--until the devastating truth behind their partnership comes to light.

The Wicked Duke

Author: Madeline Hunter
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698156609
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386

Book Description
Third in the roguishly intriguing series by the New York Times bestselling author of Tall, Dark, and Wicked and His Wicked Reputation... She appeals to his wicked inclinations, but he never expects she might snare his heart.... Suspected of his brother’s murder, Lancelot Hemingford, Duke of Aylesbury, was forced to give up his hell-raising habits in London for the anonymity of quiet country living. So, when an opportunity arises to clear his name in exchange for proposing to the niece of a neighbor, he sees no choice but to accept. Plus, seducing the reluctant maiden will be a most intriguing challenge... As Marianne Radley is dependent on her uncle, she must accept the Duke's marriage proposal at her family’s request, despite her belief he is irredeemably wicked. But along with marrying him, she intends to sniff out the duke’s unsavory secrets and expose them to the world: a plan that would be flawless were it not for one minor detail—even she, with all her determination, is not immune to the charms of a rakish duke...

The Accidental Duchess

Author: Madeline Hunter
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698151291
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 402

Book Description
From New York Times bestselling author Madeline Hunter comes this seductive tale of a headstrong young lady, a scandalous manuscript, and the iron-willed duke determined to save her from her ruin. For fans of Mary Balogh, Eloisa James, and Julia Quinn. When Lady Lydia Alfreton is blackmailed over the shocking contents of a manuscript she once wrote, she must go to the most desperate of measures to raise the money to buy back the ill-considered prose: agreeing to an old wager posed by the arrogant, dangerous Duke of Penthurst. At least Penthurst is a man she wouldn’t mind fleecing—and she’s confident she’ll win. Penthurst long ago concluded Lydia was a woman in search of ruinous adventure, but even he is surprised when she arrives at his house ready to bet her innocence against his ten thousand pounds—a wager he only proposed to warn her off gambling. When she loses to a simple draw of the cards, Lydia is shocked. Now, her problems are twofold: a blackmailer determined to see her pay and a duke determined to tame her rebellious ways. One misstep and Lydia could find herself ruined—or bound to the seductive man who would make her his duchess.

In the Arms of the Heiress

Author: Maggie Robinson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110161384X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 236

Book Description
It’s all fun and games until someone falls in love… Independent heiress Louisa Stratton is going home to Rosemont for the holidays and, at the family’s request, she’s bringing her new husband Maximillian Norwich, art connoisseur and artful lover, the man she’s written of so glowingly. There’s one hitch—he doesn’t exist. Louisa needs a fake husband, and fast, to make the proper impression. Charles Cooper, captain of the Boer War and with a background far from silver spoons or gilded cages, is so hard up that even Louisa’s crazy scheme appeals to him. It’s only thirty days, not till death do them part. What’s so difficult about impersonating a husband, even if he doesn’t know a Rembrandt from a Rousseau? The real difficulty is keeping his hands off Louisa once there’s nobody around to see through their ruse. And then there’s the small problem of someone at Rosemont trying to kill him. Keeping his wits about him and defending Louisa brings out the honor he thought he’d left on the battlefield. But when Louisa tries to protect him, Charles knows he’s found a way to face his future—in the arms of his heiress.

The Smuggler Wore Silk

Author: Alyssa Alexander
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101636092
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306

Book Description
A thrilling, seductive adventure from award-winning author Alyssa Alexander… After he is betrayed by one of his own, British spy Julian Travers, Earl of Langford, refuses to retire without a fight, vowing to find the traitor. But when the trail leads to his childhood home, Julian is forced to return to a place he swore he’d never see again, and meet a woman who may be his quarry—in more ways than one. Though she may appear a poor young woman dependant on charity, Grace Hannah’s private life is far more interesting. By night, she finds friendship and freedom as a member of a smuggling ring. But when the handsome Julian arrives, she finds her façade slipping, and she is soon compromised, as well as intrigued. As she and Julian continue the hunt, Grace finds herself falling in love with the man behind the spy. Yet Julian’s past holds a dark secret. And when he must make a choice between love and espionage, that secret may tear them apart.

The Counterfeit Mistress

Author: Madeline Hunter
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0515151386
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338

Book Description
THE BEAUTY. THE SPY. AND THE BEHOLDER. From the beloved New York Times bestselling Madeline Hunter comes this riveting historical romance, in which a darkly handsome nobleman is determined to unmask a delicate and mysterious young beauty... A refugee from the war in France, Marielle Lyon has established herself at the fringes of London society. Claiming to be the niece of an executed aristocrat, Marielle welcomes the gossip that she is a spy. The more eyes she has watching her, the better protected she is—and the better chance she has of saving her father’s life. A warrior at heart, Alban Norwood, Viscount Kendale, would still be in uniform if not for his older brother’s untimely death. After all he’s seen, Kendale doesn’t trust the French—or their femmes fatales. He has set up a surveillance network to ferret out undercover agents, and he believes he’s found one in the delicate, mysterious Marielle. Ready to pounce on his tempting prey, Kendale arranges a meeting with Marielle, who is more beautiful and more cunning than he anticipated. But the Viscount is ready to do whatever it takes to unmask her—even if it means playing a game of seduction…

Star Bright

Author: Miranda Jarrett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780743403566
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340

Book Description
A colonial beauty discovers that the wealthy marquis she is set to marry does not love her. In her desperation, she seeks out a lucky kitten, who leads her to a handsome common sailor. Little does she know that he's been ordered by the admiral of His Majesty's Navy to eliminate her entire family.

An Interrupted Tapestry

Author: Madeline Hunter
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101525649
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98

Book Description
A delightful historical romance novella from the New York Times bestselling author of the Fairbourne Quartet! Madeline Hunter weaves passion and adventure into this exquisite love story. A noblewoman, beset by her brother’s creditors, offers a cherished tapestry to a wealthy London merchant--who has more on his mind than settling her debts... Originally published in the anthology Tapestry Praise for the novels of Madeline Hunter: "Clever plotting, delicious sensuality, excellent art history elements, and strong, magnetic characters will attract readers to this engaging and beautifully executed romance." --Library Journal “Hunter’s books are so addictive.”—Publishers Weekly "Richly spiced with wicked wit and masterfully threaded with danger and desire...superbly sexy...irresistible and wonderfully entertaining."—Booklist (starred review) Madeline Hunter has published numerous critically acclaimed historical romances including The Conquest of Lady Cassandra, The Counterfeit Mistress, Ravishing in Red, Dangerous in Diamonds, and The Surrender of Miss Fairbourne. Her books regularly appear on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. More than five million copies of her books are in print. She has won two RITA awards and holds a PhD in art history, which she teaches at the university level.