Bücher von Lisa Kleypas

Engaged to the very sensible Michael Bayning, Poppy Hathaway is content with her lot - having longed for a life of normality. That is, until she meets a mysterious hotel owner, Harry Rutledge - the most complicated and dangerous man she has ever met. Harry is wealthy and powerful, a collector of secrets, with hobbies more dangerous than Poppy could imagine. What Harry wants, Harry gets - and Harry wants Poppy, like he has never wanted a woman in his life. So when Michael breaks off their engagement and Harry makes his move, Poppy quickly learns that her life is destined to be anything but normal - filled with wild, passionate days and steamy nights . . .

It's Christmas time and Rafe Bowman, an uncivilised American rake, has come to London for an arranged marriage with the perfect aristocratic bride, the very proper and beautiful Natalie Blandford. But before the courtship can begin, Rafe needs to learn the rules of London society. And when four former wallflowers try their hand at matchmaking, no one knows what will happen. And winning a bride turns out to be more complicated than Rafe anticipated, especially for a man accustomed to getting anything he wants.

The "New York Times"""bestselling author of" Sugar Daddy "and" Blue-Eyed Devil"Lisa Kleypas""is back with her most sensual and heartfelt novel yet!HE'S ONE SMOOTH TALKER...A billionaire playboy, and all-around ladies' man, Jake Travis has a reputation as big as the state of Texas. He drives too fast, lives too hard, and loves too many women to count.SHE'S ALL BUSINESS ...In her advice column, and her love life, Ella Varner is always practical. So when she's left holding her reckless sister's baby, she decides to ask Jake Travis to take a paternity test.THE TIME FOR TALKING IS OVER. . . .Ella is instantly struck by Jake's bold good looks and easy charm--but she's not falling for his sweet talk. This big sexy tomcat needs to take responsibility for his actions, and Ella's making him stick to his word. Now if she can only ignore the unspoken attraction that smolders between them..."A perfect contemporary romance sure to stand the test of time.""--Romantic Times BOOKreviews"A "Woman's World" "Best Beach Read"

ONE OF OPRAH MAG'S BEST ROMANCES OF 2020!Everything has a price . . .Railway magnate Tom Severin is wealthy and powerful enough to satisfy any desire as soon as it arises. Anything?or anyone?is his for the asking. It should be simple to find the perfect wife?and from his first glimpse of Lady Cassandra Ravenel, he's determined to have her. But the beautiful and quick-witted Cassandra is equally determined to marry for love?the one thing he can't give.Everything except her . . .Severin is the most compelling and attractive man Cassandra has ever met, even if his heart is frozen. But she has no interest in living in the fast-paced world of a ruthless man who always plays to win. When a newfound enemy nearly destroys Cassandra's reputation, Severin seizes the opportunity he's been waiting for. As always, he gets what he wants?or does he? There's one lesson Tom Severin has yet to learn from his new bride: Never underestimate a Ravenel.The chase for Cassandra's hand may be over. But the chase for her heart has only just begun . . .

Although beautiful young widow Phoebe, Lady Clare, has never met West Ravenel, she knows one thing for certain: he's the rotten bully who terrorized her late husband while at boarding school. But when Phoebe attends a family wedding, she encounters a dashing and impossibly charming stranger who sends a fire-and-ice jolt of attraction through her. And then he introduces himself . . . as none other than West Ravenel.West is a man with a tarnished past. No apologies, no excuses. However, from the moment he meets Phoebe, West is consumed by irresistible desire . . . not to mention the bitter awareness that a woman like her is out of his reach.But before long, Phoebe sets out to seduce the man who has awakened her fiery nature and shown her unimaginable pleasure. Will their overwhelming passion be enough to overcome the obstacles of the past?Only the Devil's Daughter knows . . .

New York Times bestselling author LISA KLEYPAS delivers the unforgettable tale of a strong-willed beauty who encounters her match in one of London's most notorious--yet irresistible--rakes . . .An eccentric wallflower . . .Most debutantes dream of finding a husband. Lady Pandora Ravenel has different plans. The ambitious young beauty would much rather stay at home and plot out her new board game business than take part in the London Season. But one night at a glittering society ball, she's ensnared in a scandal with a wickedly handsome stranger.A cynical rake . . .After years of evading marital traps with ease, Gabriel, Lord St. Vincent, has finally been caught by a rebellious girl who couldn't be less suitable. In fact, she wants nothing to do with him. But Gabriel finds the high-spirited Pandora irresistible. He'll do whatever it takes to possess her, even if their marriage of convenience turns out to be the devil's own bargain.A perilous plot . . .After succumbing to Gabriel's skilled and sensuous persuasion, Pandora agrees to become his bride. But soon she discovers that her entrepreneurial endeavors have accidentally involved her in a dangerous conspiracy--and only her husband can keep her safe. As Gabriel protects her from their unknown adversaries, they realize their devil's bargain may just turn out to be a match made in heaven . . .

Now a Hallmark Hall of Fame television movie, CHRISTMAS WITH HOLLY (previously published as CHRISTMAS EVE AT FRIDAY HARBOR) is the first book in New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas's new series, which begins during the most magical time of year...ONE LITTLE GIRL NEEDS A FAMILY One rain-slicked night, six-year-old Holly lost the only parent she knew, her beloved mother Victoria. And since that night, she has never again spoken a word. ONE SINGLE MAN NEEDS A WIFE The last thing Mark Nolan needs is a six-year-old girl in his life. But he soon realizes that he will do everything he can to make her life whole again. His sister's will gives him the instructions: There's no other choice but you. Just start by loving her. The rest will follow. SOMETIMES, IT TAKES A LITTLE MAGIC... Maggie Collins doesn't dare believe in love again, after losing her husband of one year. But she does believe in the magic of imagination. As the owner of a toy shop, she lives what she loves. And when she meets Holly Nolan, she sees a little girl in desperate need of a little magic. ...TO MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE Three lonely people. Three lives at the crossroads. Three people who are about to discover that Christmas is the time of year when anything is possible, and when wishes have a way of finding the path home...

"Swoonworthy and romantic. Brown-Eyed Girl is simply delightful and not to be missed." -RT Book Reviews "Kleypas is a class by herself, and the conclusion to her Travis Brothers quartet deserves an A+."-Booklist (starred review) She's a single woman in the Lone Star state. Wedding planner Avery Crosslin may be a rising star in Houston society, but she doesn't believe in true love-at least not for herself. When she meets wealthy bachelor Joe Travis and mistakes him for a wedding photographer, she has no intention of letting him sweep her off her feet. But Joe is a man who goes after what he wants-and, at the end of the day, Avery can't resist his charms. He's a tried-and-true Southerner who won't go down without a fight... A man like Joe can only mean trouble for a woman like Avery, and she can't afford distractions-especially now that she's been hired to plan a career-making wedding event. But when Joe makes it clear that he's not going to give up that easily, Avery must confront the insecurities and beliefs that stem from a past she would do anything to forget. What is she willing to risk for a chance at "happily ever after?"

Die Wallflowers: Gegen alle Widerstände machen sie die besten Partien der Saison. Annabelle Peyton ist schön, stolz und klug - aber verarmt. Nur eine vorteilhafte Ehe kann sie und ihre Familie noch retten. Doch die adligen Junggesellen Londons meiden eine Lady ohne Vermögen. Einzig Simon Hunt, ein schwerreicher, ungehobelter, wenn auch äußerst attraktiver Geschäftsmann, hat ein Auge auf sie geworfen. Und er macht kein Geheimnis aus seinen unlauteren Absichten. Als Annabelle auf einem Ball drei weitere Mauerblümchen - Lillian, Daisy und Evie - kennenlernt, scheint sich ihr Schicksal zu wenden. Die vier jungen Frauen beschließen, einander bei der Suche nach vermögenden Ehemännern zu helfen. Als Erstes verschaffen sie Annabelle eine Einladung zum Fest der Saison. Unter den Gästen allerdings auch: Simon Hunt. Dieser Titel ist bereits auf Deutsch unter dem Titel »Geheimnisse einer Sommernacht« erschienen.

"Lisa Kleypas has enthralled millions of readers with her powerfully seductive novels. Now she delivers a story featuring her most unforgettable characters yet...."SHE'S FROM THE WRONG SIDE OF THE TRACKS Liberty Jones has dreams and determination that will take her far away from Welcome, Texas--if she can keep her wild heart from ruling her mind. Hardy Cates sees Liberty as completely off-limits. His own ambitions are bigger than Welcome, and Liberty is a complication he doesn't need. But something magical and potent draws them to each other, in a dangerous attraction that is stronger than both of them.HE'S THE ONE MAN SHE CAN'T HAVE When Hardy leaves town to pursue his plans, Liberty finds herself alone with a young sister to raise. Soon Liberty is under the spell of a billionaire tycoon--a Sugar Daddy, one might say. But the relationship goes deeper than people think, and Liberty begins to discover secrets about her own family's past.Will they find their hearts' desires--or will HEARTBREAK tear them apart?Two men. One woman. A choice that can make her or break her. A woman you'll root for every step of the way. A love story you'll never forget. "Kleypas shines." --"Romantic Times BOOKreviews "(Top Pick!)

Die hübsche amerikanische Erbin Lillian Bowman soll auf Wunsch ihrer Mutter einen englischen Adligen heiraten. Doch Lillian eckt mit ihrer direkten Art in der vornehmen britischen Gesellschaft immer wieder an. Keiner der wohlerzogenen Herren scheint ihr gewachsen, allenfalls der mächtige und arrogante Lord Westcliff kann es mit ihr aufnehmen. Marcus ist berüchtigt für seine kalte, herablassende Art - und für sein märchenhaftes Vermögen. Lillian verachtet ihn, und doch bringt niemand sie so aus der Fassung wie Lord Westcliff. Dieser Titel ist bereits auf Deutsch unter dem Titel »Der Earl und die Erbin« erschienen.

Although beautiful young widow Phoebe, Lady Clare, has never met West Ravenel, she knows one thing for certain: he's a mean, rotten bully. Back in boarding school, he made her late husband's life a misery, and she'll never forgive him for it. But when Phoebe attends a family wedding, she encounters a dashing and impossibly charming stranger who sends a fire-and-ice jolt of attraction through her. And then he introduces himself... as none other than West Ravenel.West is a man with a tarnished past. No apologies, no excuses. However from the moment he meets Phoebe, West is consumed by irresistible desire... not to mention the bitter awareness that a woman like her is far out of his reach. What West doesn't bargain on is that Phoebe is no straitlaced aristocratic lady. She's the daughter of a strong-willed Wallflower who long ago eloped with Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent?the most devilishly wicked rake in England.Before long, Phoebe sets out to seduce the man who has awakened her fiery nature and shown her unimaginable pleasure. Will their overwhelming passion be enough to overcome the obstacles of the past?Only the Devil's Daughter knows...

ONE OF OPRAH MAG'S BEST ROMANCES OF 2020!Everything has a price . . .Railway magnate Tom Severin is wealthy and powerful enough to satisfy any desire as soon as it arises. Anything?or anyone?is his for the asking. It should be simple to find the perfect wife?and from his first glimpse of Lady Cassandra Ravenel, he's determined to have her. But the beautiful and quick-witted Cassandra is equally determined to marry for love?the one thing he can't give.Everything except her . . .Severin is the most compelling and attractive man Cassandra has ever met, even if his heart is frozen. But she has no interest in living in the fast-paced world of a ruthless man who always plays to win. When a newfound enemy nearly destroys Cassandra's reputation, Severin seizes the opportunity he's been waiting for. As always, he gets what he wants?or does he? There's one lesson Tom Severin has yet to learn from his new bride: Never underestimate a Ravenel.The chase for Cassandra's hand may be over. But the chase for her heart has only just begun . . .

"I'm Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent. I can't be celibate. Everyone knows that."Desperate to escape her scheming relatives, Evangeline Jenner has sought the help of the most infamous scoundrel in London.A marriage of convenience is the only solution.No one would have ever paired the shy, stammering wallflower with the sinfully handsome viscount. It quickly becomes clear, however, that Evie is a woman of hidden strength?and Sebastian desires her more than any woman he's ever known.Determined to win her husband's elusive heart, Evie dares to strike a bargain with the devil: If Sebastian can stay celibate for three months, she will allow him into her bed.When Evie is threatened by a vengeful enemy from the past, Sebastian vows to do whatever it takes to protect his wife . . . even at the expense of his own life.Together they will defy their perilous fate, for the sake of all-consuming love.

She gave him her innocence . . .Lady Aline Marsden was brought up to marry a man of her own class, but from the moment she meets John McKenna, she risks everything to be with him.He gave her his heartAlthough their love is forbidden, McKenna's passion for the beautiful Aline is too compelling to deny.When their secret is discovered, their world is shattered. McKenna is forced to leave forever, unaware that the only reason Aline has given him up is to save him.Now McKenna has returned, a powerful man determined to take revenge against the woman who broke his heart. But the magic between them burns as fiercely as ever . . . and as McKenna uncovers Aline's deepest secret, together they discover a love that will defy Fate itself.