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Three elopements. Three love stories. Three times the fun.SAVING GRACE by Lucinda BrantWhen widow Helen, Lady Dysart, returns to the English border town of Carlisle for a family wedding, she decides to confront local physician Royston Meredith, the man who broke her heart. Royston has loved Helen since they were teenagers. He thought the feeling mutual until she up and married the local MP. While everyone around them hopes this reunion will see Helen and Royston sort out their differences, of more immediate concern is Royston's youngest sister Grace, when she elopes with the steward's son. Helen and Royston dash after her, determined to save her from scandal and an imprudent match. But in saving Grace the couple may very well be saving themselves.FOOLS RUSH IN by Julie DainesRichard Arden needs a wife in order to collect his inheritance. Eliza Barnes needs to escape an arranged marriage to the odious Mr. Barrington. When Richard overhears Eliza's plight at the coaching inn, he does the most reckless thing he's ever done-he proposes to a woman he's never met before. What begins as an easy solution leads Richard and Eliza on a journey across the country with Mr. Barrington at their heels, complicated even more when their fake engagement leads to feelings that are very real.A LADY OF SCANDAL by Heather B. MooreUnfortunately, Bridget's marriage is over in four hours due to her husband's tragic death. Fortunately, Bridget is now free from her distasteful marriage of convenience. When her year of mourning passes, and she meets her former husband's cousin, Bridget discovers that her difficulties are far from over. Lord Hugh Wilde blames Bridget for his cousin's death. But when Bridget's sister elopes to Gretna Green with a man of questionable reputation, Lord Wilde is the only one who can help, and they both have to set aside their pride to rescue the errant sister. From the publisher of the USA TODAY bestselling & #1 Amazon bestselling Timeless Romance Anthology series in Regency Romance, comes ROAD TO GRETNA GREEN. Featuring New York Times bestselling author Lucinda Brant, Julie Daines, and Heather B. Moore

Six Award-Winning Authors have contributed new stories to A Timeless Romance Anthology: Silver Bells. Readers will love this collection of six historical romance novellas, all centered around the Christmas season.In NY Times & USA Today's bestselling author Lucinda Brant's delightful novella, FAIRY CHRISTMAS, Kitty Aldershot is orphaned and forced to live on others' charity. Offered a home under the generous roof of her relatives, the Earl of Salt Hendon and his countess, Kitty wants for nothing, not even the affections of Mr. Tom Allenby. But when Kitty stumbles across a letter written by Lady Caroline that reveals how Mr. Allenby would be ruined should he marry the likes of Kitty, she realizes she has been fooling herself all along. Kitty's world crumbles around her as she recognizes she will forever be alone with no prospects at all.Sarah M. Eden's charming romance novella A CHRISTMAS PROMISE, Sean Kirkpatrick is trying to get to his new place of employment, Kilkenny Castle, in order to start as the new stablehand. His only requirement is to drive a team of high-spirited nags from Dublin to Kilkenny in a certain amount of time. Unfortunately he winds up in a muddy field, stuck, lost, and running out of time. He's about to lose the job before he can prove himself capable of finishing his first assignment. When Maeve Butler arrives on the scene, Sean isn't sure if she's intent on rescuing him or bent on torturing him with her fiery wit and lovely dark eyes.In Heather B. Moore's enchanting novella, TWELVE MONTHS, Lucien Baxter's best and most incorrigible friend, Will, dies unexpectedly, leaving behind his new bride and unborn child the week before Christmas. Will's last request is that Lucien watches over Cora, not just as a benefactor, but as a husband. When Lucien does his duty and proposes to Cora, he's turned down flat. But over the course of the next few days, Lucien discovers that marrying Cora wouldn't be any sort of duty after all, but a matter of following his heart.In Lu Ann Staheli's sweet romance novella, A FEZZIWIG CHRISTMAS, Dick Wilkins and his best friend Ebenezer Scrooge have been looking forward to the annual Fezziwig Christmas dance for weeks. Ebenezer is practically engaged to Annabelle Fezziwig, and Dick hopes to start courting her younger sister, Pricilla. Once the dance starts, and Pricilla arrives, as pretty and charming as ever, Dick discovers that he's not the only man vying for her attention. His best friend advises Dick that he has to win Pricilla's heart, as well as her mother's favor. Losing his heart has suddenly become very complicated.A TASTE OF HOME, a captivating romance by Annette Lyon, we meet Claire Jennings, who's on her way to spend Christmas with her family. As she rides the train with William Rhodes, who grew up across the street, memories of Christmases past flood her mind. He may be twenty-one now, but she can't forget his torturous teasing from their school years. At the rail station, Claire discovers that her home is under quarantine because her little brother has measles. She's stuck in town, away from her family, on her favorite holiday. William stays behind with her, and as Christmas Day approaches and her homesickness deepens, she discovers that perhaps he has changed in more ways than one.Becca Wilhite's entrancing novella, MY MODERN GIRL, follows Margie, who lands her dream job as a clerk at Macy's department store in New York City. Margie might be new in town, but she's determined to succeed and prove to Henry that moving to the city was the right decision. As the Christmas season approaches, Margie realizes that being a "modern girl" might not be all she had dreamed of and Henry might have more to offer than she ever imagined.

Lucinda Brant's writing is evocative, emotional, and a treat for the senses --Annette Blair, New York Times bestselling authorRoxton Family Saga: Mary and Christopher's Happily Ever After1770s Gloustershire and Hampshire.Widowed and destitute, Lady Mary Cavendish is left with only her pride. Daughter of an earl and great-granddaughter to a Stuart king, expectations demand she remarry. But not just any man will do; her husband must rank among the nobility. As always, Mary will do her duty and ignore her heart.Country squire Christopher Bryce has secretly loved his neighbor Mary for many years. Yet, he is resigned to the cruel reality they are not social equals and thus can never share a future together. Never mind that his scandalous past and a heartbreaking secret make him thoroughly unworthy of such a proud beauty.But with the help of a family ghost, and the never ordinary members of the Roxton family, a happily ever after might just be possible."I was totally captivated. Another superb book to add to an equally superb series. If you have not yet read these books, then you have many hours of wonderful storytelling to look forward to..." --Carol Cork Rakes And Rascals HIGHLY RECOMMENDED STELLAR 5 STARS"While Proud Mary can be read as a standalone, there is much more pleasure to be had by reading the series and learning to know and love this family as much as I and many other readers have. Each book has been a joy to read, and I cannot recommend them highly enough." --Lady Wesley Romantic Historical Reviews, Rated 5 STARS"A love story of unrequited love and passion. If we've learned anything in the previous Roxton Family tales, love has a way of conquering all stereotypes and norms. PROUD MARY carries on the tradition of endearing and engaging works of art by Lucinda Brant."--SWurman, Night Owl Reviews 5 STARS TOP PICKRomance. Drama. Family secrets. There's never a dull moment for the 18th Century's first family...152,000 words Non-explicit, mild sensualityConnecting BooksMany readers enjoy Lucinda Brant's books as part of a wider series since her characters inhabit the same meticulously-researched 18th Century world with people and events cross-referenced throughout. Should you wish to read each series in chronological order, here is the sequence: Roxton Family Saga 1740s NOBLE SATYR (Renard and Antonia) 1760s MIDNIGHT MARRIAGE (Julian and Deb) 1770s AUTUMN DUCHESS (Antonia and Jonathon) 1770s DAIR DEVIL (Dair and Rory) 1770s PROUD MARY (Mary and Christopher) 1780s SATYR'S SON (Henri-Antoine and Lisa) ETERNALLY YOURS: Roxton Letters Volume One FOREVER REMAIN: Roxton Letters Volume TwoSalt Hendon Series 1763 SALT BRIDE (Magnus and Jane) 1767 SALT REDUX (Antony and Caroline) SALT HENDON COLLECTION -- with bonus novella SALT ANGELAlec Halsey Mysteries Spring 1763 DEADLY ENGAGEMENT (Country house mayhem) Autumn 1763 DEADLY AFFAIR (The mysterious Miranda) Winter 1763 DEADLY PERIL (Bloody intrigue abroad) Summer 1764 DEADLY KIN (Coming soon)

Jane and Salt--Four years of Happily Ever AfterSir Antony Templestowe--Four years of ExileLady Caroline--Four years of HeartacheDiana St. John--Four years plotting RevengeThe time has come...Just when you feel safe to resurface Lucinda Brant returns with a chilling story mixing insanity with brilliance, a deadly combination. Extraordinary historical romance at its very best. --SWurman: 5 STAR TOP PICK Night Owl ReviewsThe richness of the prose and the attention to all that drives the story make this a wonderful read. Threads from the past are seamlessly woven into current events as Lady Diana proceeds with her plot to unseat Jane. SALT BRIDE was the first Lucinda Brant book I reviewed and I loved it. What a pleasure to revisit old friends in this sequel. --Fiona Ingram: 5 STARS Readers' FavoriteWhen the chance came to review [Salt Redux] I eagerly jumped in, and am now a huge Lucinda Brant fan. --Lady Wesley: 5 STARS Romantic Historical Reviews2013 Readers' Favorite International Book Award MedalistFull-length novel (123,000 words, about 490 standard pages)Parental Guidance Recommended (mild sensuality)Classic romance with a modern voice, similar to Regency noir

Sa richesse peut tout acheter, sauf l'amour d'une jeune fille sans le sou. Grâce à son héritage colossal, Lord Henri-Antoine peut s'octroyer tous les plaisirs. Miss Lisa Crisp dépend de la charité de sa famille pour éviter l'hospice. Ils se rencontrent dans des circonstances surprenantes. Quand il s'avère qu'ils assistent au même mariage à la campagne, Henri-Antoine fait une proposition scandaleuse à Lisa, mais si elle suit son c¿ur, cela pourrait les détruire tous les deux. Une aventure romantique qui prend Treat, foyer ancestral des ducs de Roxton, comme toile de fond. Les nouveaux lecteurs découvriront le somptueux monde aristocratique de la famille Roxton et sa myriade de plaisirs par les yeux de Lisa Crisp, la nouvelle venue, tandis que les amateurs de la série se réjouiront des brèves apparitions de nombreux personnages bien-aimés. Une histoire à la Cendrillon et un tout est bien qui finit bien touchant.

A Cinderella romance from 1786, between the son of a duke and a penniless orphan. Set in the glittering aristocratic world of the Roxton family.

Vincere l'orgoglio per trovare il vero amoreAutunno 1777. Lady Mary si deve risposare. Come pronipote di un re Stuart, ci si aspetta che trovi un marito titolato. Lo squire Christopher Bryce la ama segretamente da molti anni. Ma un passato scandaloso e un segreto straziante lo rendono indegno di lei. Il ritorno di un fantasma malizioso e i membri tutt'altro che convenzionali della famiglia Roxton, interverranno per mettere il sigillo a entrambi i loro destini.Romance. Dramma. Segreti di famiglia. Non c'è mai un momento di noia per la prima famiglia del 18° secolo.ENCOMIB.R.A.G. Medallion HonoreeReader's Favorite- Medaglia d'argentoChatelaine Awards per la finalista di Women Fiction & Romantic FictionLIBRI COLLEGATIGoditi il mondo georgiano di Lucinda, dove personaggi, luoghi ed e gli eventi si incontrano e si intersecanoLa Saga della Famiglia Roxton 1740 NOBILE SATIRO (Renard e Antonia) 1760 MATRIMONIO DI MEZZANOTTE (Julian e Deb) 1770 DUCHESSA D'AUTUNNO (Antonia e Jonathon) 1770 DIABOLICO DAIR (Dair e Rory) 1770 LADY MARY (Mary e Christopher) 1780 IL FIGLIO DEL SATIRO (Henri-Antoine e Lisa) 1743-77 ETERNAMENTE VOSTRO (Lettere Roxton, vol 1) 1772-87 CON ETERNO AFFETTO (Lettere Roxton, vol 2)Serie Salt Hendon 1763 La sposa di Salt Hendon (Magnus e Jane) 1767 Il ritorno di Salt Hendon (Antony e Caroline)I Gialli di Alec Halsey Primavere 1763: FIDANZAMENTO MORTALE (ricevimento in casa, omicidio e caos) Autunno 1763: RELAZIONE MORTALE (Un vicario avvelenato e la misteriosa Miranda) Inverno 1763: PERICOLO MORTALE (Un intrigo sanguinario all'estero) Estate 1764: CONGIUNTI MORTALI (Delittuosi segreti di famiglia)

Autunno 1763. Il diplomatico di carriera Alec Halsey è stato elevato al titolo di Marchese, un titolo che non desidera e che l'alta società non ritiene che meriti. E con il sospetto che abbia ucciso il fratello che ancora aleggia nei salotti di Londra, tornare a Londra dopo sette mesi di isolamento potrebbe essere un errore. L'inquietudine di Alec peggiora quando un vicario di nessuna importanza cade stecchito a una cena politica e suo zio Plantagenet, l'agitatore di folle, è picchiato e lasciato per morto in un vicolo. Quando scopre la vera identità del vicario, Alec sospetta che l'uomo sia stato avvelenato. Ma chi poteva volere la morte di un uomo di Dio, apparentemente innocuo, e perché?Concorso Goethe International Novel Writing 2016, Finalista tra le opere più meritevoli di fiction storica ambientata dopo il 1750; Finalista nel concorso 2012 Romance Writers of Australia Romantic Book of the Year; Vincitore di una Medaglia B.R.A.G.Libri collegati:Molti lettori amano leggere i libri di Lucinda Brant come parte di una serie più ampia, visto che i suoi personaggi vivono nello stesso 18° secolo, frutto di meticolose ricerche, e i personaggi e gli eventi si incontrano e si incrociano:I Gialli di Alec Halsey Primavere 1763: FIDANZAMENTO MORTALE (ricevimento in casa, omicidio e caos) Autunno 1763: RELAZIONE MORTALE (Un vicario avvelenato e la misteriosa Miranda) Inverno 1763: PERICOLO MORTALE (Un intrigo sanguinario all'estero) Estate 1764: PARENTI MORTALI (Prossimamente)Serie Salt Hendon 1763. La sposa di Salt Hendon (Magnus e Jane) 1767: Il ritorno di Salt Hendon (Antony e Caroline)La Saga della Famiglia Roxton 1740 NOBILE SATIRO (Renard e Antonia) 1760 MATRIMONIO DI MEZZANOTTE (Julian e Deb) 1770 DUCHESSA D'AUTUNNO (Antonia e Jonathon) 1770 DAIR DEVIL - Il signore degli inganni (Dair e Rory) 1770 PROUD MARY (Mary e Christopher) 1780 IL FIGLIO DEL SATIRO (Henri-Antoine e Lisa) ETERNAMENTE VOSTRO: Le lettere della famiglia Roxton-Primo volume PER SEMPRE VOSTRO: Le lettere della famiglia Roxton-Secondo volume

Primavera 1763. Il diplomatico di carriere Alec Halsey torna a Londra trovando la sorprendente notizia che il fratello con cui è in rotta, il conte di Devlin, non solo ha ucciso un amico in un duello, ma è fidanzato con la donna che Alec sperava di sposare. La madre del morto vuole che Alec indaghi, quindi lui partecipa con riluttanza a un ricevimento per festeggiare il fidanzamento. Gli ospiti ottengono più di quanto si aspettavano, quando viene uccisa una cameriera, la promessa sposa viene aggredita e un ospite viene assassinato con un colpo di pistola. Dopo aver scoperto il collegamento tra questi atti sinistri e il duello di suo fratello, Alec deve fronteggiare un crudele scherzo del destino e scopre il motivo per cui suo fratello farebbe qualsiasi cosa per rovinarlo agli occhi dell'alta società.Bestseller di USA Today; Finalista del concorso, Romance Writers of Australia Romantic Book of the Year; Vincitore di una Medaglia B.R.A.G.I gialli di Lucinda Brant esplorano il lato più oscuro del suo mondo, così riccamente autentico, del diciottesimo secolo. Insieme al suo particolare spirito e alla sua drammaticità, ci sono intrecci secondari più profondi e personaggi ancora più bizzarri che vi faranno rabbrividire e ridere allo stesso tempo.Libri collegati:Molti lettori amano leggere i libri di Lucinda Brant come parte di una serie più ampia, visto che i suoi personaggi vivono nello stesso 18° secolo, frutto di meticolose ricerche, e i personaggi e gli eventi si incontrano e si incrociano:I Gialli di Alec Halsey Primavere 1763: FIDANZAMENTO MORTALE (ricevimento in casa, omicidio e caos) Autunno 1763: RELAZIONE MORTALE (Un vicario avvelenato e la misteriosa Miranda) Inverno 1763: PERICOLO MORTALE (Un intrigo sanguinario all'estero) Estate 1764: PARENTI MORTALI (Prossimamente)Serie Salt Hendon 1763. La sposa di Salt Hendon (Magnus e Jane) 1767: Il ritorno di Salt Hendon (Antony e Caroline)La Saga della Famiglia Roxton 1740 NOBILE SATIRO (Renard e Antonia) 1760 MATRIMONIO DI MEZZANOTTE (Julian e Deb) 1770 DUCHESSA D'AUTUNNO (Antonia e Jonathon) 1770 DAIR DEVIL - Il signore degli inganni (Dair e Rory) 1770 PROUD MARY (Mary e Christopher) 1780 IL FIGLIO DEL SATIRO (Henri-Antoine e Lisa) ETERNAMENTE VOSTRO: Le lettere della famiglia Roxton-Primo volume PER SEMPRE VOSTRO: Le lettere della famiglia Roxton-Secondo volume

Inverno 1763. Lord Alec Halsey viene inviato in missione diplomatica a Midanich, avamposto imperiale del Sacro Romano Impero, per trattare la liberazione degli amici presi prigionieri. Midanich è un posto pieno di pericoli e di oscuri misteri; una nazione in preda alla guerra civile, governata da una famiglia con la pazzia che scorre nelle vene. Per Alec è un posto di ricordi indicibili, dal quale è scappato a fatica e dove ha giurato di non tornare più. Ma deve tornare, se vuole salvare la vita di Emily St. Neots e sir Cosmo Mahon. In una corsa contro il tempo, Alec e la delegazione inglese attraversano la gelida landa desolata per arrivare alla fortezza dove sono imprigionati Emily e Cosmo. Il temibile inverno è un nemico quanto i soldati delle opposte fazioni accampati lungo la via. Alla fine del suo viaggio ci sono ad aspettarlo il margravio e sua sorella, che non chiedono altro che la testa di Alec su una picca.Vincitore del premio Readers' Favorite Award Winner; Finalista del concorso RONE per il Miglior giallo pubblicato; Finalista e secondo arrivato del concorso 2016 RONE per la copertina nella categoria gialli/suspense; Finalista del premio M&M Book i romanzi gialli e giallorosa; Vincitore di una Medaglia B.R.A.G.Libri collegati:Molti lettori amano leggere i libri di Lucinda Brant come parte di una serie più ampia, visto che i suoi personaggi vivono nello stesso 18° secolo, frutto di meticolose ricerche, e i personaggi e gli eventi si incontrano e si incrociano:I Gialli di Alec Halsey Primavere 1763: FIDANZAMENTO MORTALE (ricevimento in casa, omicidio e caos) Autunno 1763: RELAZIONE MORTALE (Un vicario avvelenato e la misteriosa Miranda) Inverno 1763: PERICOLO MORTALE (Un intrigo sanguinario all'estero) Estate 1764: CONGIUNTI MORTALISerie Salt Hendon 1763. La sposa di Salt Hendon (Magnus e Jane) 1767: Il ritorno di Salt Hendon (Antony e Caroline) La Saga della Famiglia Roxton 1740 NOBILE SATIRO (Renard e Antonia) 1760 MATRIMONIO DI MEZZANOTTE (Julian e Deb) 1770 DUCHESSA D'AUTUNNO (Antonia e Jonathon) 1770 DAIR DEVIL - Il signore degli inganni (Dair e Rory) 1770 PROUD MARY (Mary e Christopher) 1780 IL FIGLIO DEL SATIRO (Henri-Antoine e Lisa) ETERNAMENTE VOSTRO: Le lettere della famiglia Roxton-Primo volume PER SEMPRE VOSTRO: Le lettere della famiglia Roxton-Secondo volume

Blood and intrigue abroadWinter 1763. Alec, Lord Halsey is sent on a diplomatic mission to Midanich, imperial outpost of the Holy Roman Empire, to bargain for the freedom of imprisoned friends. Midanich is a place of great danger and dark secrets, a country at civil war ruled by a family with madness in its veins. Awaiting him at his destination is the Margrave and his sister, demanding nothing less than Alec's head on a pike.AccoladesM&M Book Award Finalist for Outstanding Cozy and Not-So-Cozy MysteriesReaders' Favorite Award WinnerRONE Finalist Best Published MysteryRONE Mystery/Suspense Cover Design Finalist and Runner-UpB.R.A.G. Medallion HonoreeConnecting BooksEnjoy Lucinda's meticulously researched 18th century world, where characters, places, and events all intertwine.Alec Halsey Mystery Series Spring 1763 DEADLY ENGAGEMENT (Country house murder and mayhem) Autumn 1763 DEADLY AFFAIR (A poisoned vicar and the mysterious Miranda) Winter 1763 DEADLY PERIL (Bloody intrigue abroad) Summer 1764 DEADLY KIN (Murderous family secrets) Winter 1764 DEADLY DIPLOMACY (Lies, levées, and lovers) In progressSalt Hendon Series 1763 SALT BRIDE (Magnus and Jane) 1767 SALT REDUX (Antony and Caroline) SALT HENDON COLLECTION - boxed set with bonus novella SALT ANGELRoxton Family Saga 1740s NOBLE SATYR (Renard and Antonia) 1760s MIDNIGHT MARRIAGE (Julian and Deb) 1770s AUTUMN DUCHESS (Antonia and Jonathon) 1770s DAIR DEVIL (Dair and Rory) 1770s PROUD MARY (Mary and Christopher) 1780s SATYR'S SON (Henri-Antoine and Lisa) 1743-77 ETERNALLY YOURS (Roxton Letters Vol. 1) 1772-87 FOREVER REMAIN (Roxton Letters Vol. 2)

A poisoned vicar and the mysterious MirandaAutumn 1763. Alec Halsey has been elevated to a marquessate he doesn't want and Polite Society believes he doesn't deserve. And with the suspicion he murdered his brother still lingering in London drawing rooms, returning to the city might well be a mistake. So when a nobody vicar drops dead beside him at a party-political dinner, Alec's foreboding deepens. Uncovering the vicar's true identity, Alec suspects the man was poisoned. But who would want a seemingly harmless man of God murdered, and why?AccoladesGoethe International Novel Writing Competition Finalist for Outstanding Works in Post-1750s Historical FictionFinalist Australian Romance Readers AwardsB.R.A.G. Medallion honoreeConnecting BooksEnjoy Lucinda's meticulously researched 18th century world, where characters, places, and events all intertwine.Alec Halsey Mystery Series Spring 1763 DEADLY ENGAGEMENT (Country house murder and mayhem) Autumn 1763 DEADLY AFFAIR (A poisoned vicar and the mysterious Miranda) Winter 1763 DEADLY PERIL (Bloody intrigue abroad) Summer 1764 DEADLY KIN (Murderous family secrets) Winter 1764 DEADLY DIPLOMACY (Lies, levées, and lovers) In progressSalt Hendon Series 1763 SALT BRIDE (Magnus and Jane) 1767 SALT REDUX (Antony and Caroline) SALT HENDON COLLECTION - boxed set with bonus novella SALT ANGELRoxton Family Saga 1740s NOBLE SATYR (Renard and Antonia) 1760s MIDNIGHT MARRIAGE (Julian and Deb) 1770s AUTUMN DUCHESS (Antonia and Jonathon) 1770s DAIR DEVIL (Dair and Rory) 1770s PROUD MARY (Mary and Christopher) 1780s SATYR'S SON (Henri-Antoine and Lisa) 1743-77 ETERNALLY YOURS (Roxton Letters Vol. 1) 1772-87 FOREVER REMAIN (Roxton Letters Vol. 2)