Bücher von Lynne Connolly

Once Bianca was the talk of the town. Now all she wants is a quiet life. Until murder and mayhem erupt around her - again.When Bianca, Duchess of Whiston is invited to a house party at Stonyhurst, she is looking to restore her reputation. But it doesn't work out that way. The marquess's heir, Mr. Alexander Fraser, draws her as no other man has, not even her late husband.Events escalate, until Bianca finds herself in the middle of a scandal she may never recover from.Alex's father turned his back on his aristocratic heritage. He made a name for himself in the new, exciting world of industrial enterprise. He was so successful that his son came to be called the Midas of The North. But when the Marquess of Stonyhurst's three heirs die in battle, Alex becomes the heir, despite his desire not to be so.Until he meets Bianca. Then he's not so sure about anything any longer, except that he wants her.The Brazen BurrellsBook 1 - The Only Honest Man in LondonBook 2 - An Unusual CourtshipBook 3 - The Talk of the Town

A diplomat Earl and a scandal-ridden adventuress aren't the perfect match-except in passion.Welcome to the second book in the Brazen Burrells series, where scandal and adventure follow Juliet Burrell.When Juliet Burrell meets Valerian, Earl of Langston, their attraction is immediate, but their path to happiness is littered with obstacles it will take all their strength to overcome. Val is a diplomat, looking for a well-connected, scandal-free bride to help further his career. Juliet is surrounded by constant scandal, even though none of it is of her making. And Val is engaged to be married to Juliet's best friend.But when Val discovers that his future bride is in love with someone else, he and Juliet join forces to help them and end up in a betrothal themselves. As Juliet gets to know Val better, she tumbles further into love with him, but she's acutely aware that she is the exact opposite of what he needs. She cares for him too much to let him sacrifice everything for her and refuses to accept that their betrothal will result in marriage, even though their attraction has blossomed into passion.Val wants Juliet, though he knows he might have to give up his treasured diplomatic career to have her. For years he's engaged in the dark world of espionage, secrets, and lies, and he has done his job well and kept people safe. But he has always viewed his future in terms of the diplomatic work he is suited to, work that may not be possible with Juliet at his side.It's not long before trouble and tragedy plunge the Burrells into the mire once again, and Val may be the only one who can rescue Juliet from a situation that goes beyond scandal and into treason.Is love worth the sacrifice he may have to make?The Brazen BurrellsBook 1 - The Only Honest Man in LondonBook 2 - An Unusual CourtshipBook 3 - The Talk of the Town

Founded by the wealthiest woman in London, an unconventional crime-solving club brings together single lords and overlooked ladies from every rung of society. It's a perfectly scandalous match... As London's most sought-after bachelor, the Duke of Leomore stuns society when he announces his engagement to a woman who has just been branded a thief. Yet as his painfully shy ?bride-to-be? understands, it is merely a ruse until The Society of Single Ladies apprehends the true culprit?and a ploy to further delay Leo's obligation to wed. For him, marriage will be a purely practical affair. Still, why does a stolen kiss with his faux fiancée conjure such tempting visions of romance?... As if being falsely accused weren't mortifying enough, Phoebe North is now the talk of the town. And while she knows Leo did the honorable thing to protect her reputation, she can't help but long for more. It would be an impossible match given their unequal stations, and Leo has made his view of marriage quite clear. Yet his kiss and flirtatious ways say something else. If only she could persuade him of how delightful it would be to thumb their noses at convention?and become fools for love... ?Lynne Connolly writes Georgian romances with a deft touch. Her characters amuse, entertain and reach into your heart.??USA Today bestselling author Desiree Holt ?With plots, deviousness and passion galore, Temptation Has Green Eyes by Lynne Connolly is a truly enjoyable read.??Fresh Fiction

She's the unlikely wallflower of the extraordinary Shaw family. A woman who will never marry, but not for the reasons you might think. . . Attacked on the streets of London, Lady Livia Shaw is relieved when a gentleman comes to her aid-and startled to discover her rescuer is Adrian, the Duke of Preston, a notorious rogue. But their association-and instant attraction-does not end there, much to the Shaws' distress. For Livia was robbed of a memento-one that is both her most precious possession and a reminder of a shameful secret. It is a secret she knows will cause her to lose Adrian forever, yet he is determined to track down the thief . . .Adrian never wanted to be anyone's hero, but now he's finding the prospect as pleasing as he does Livia's company, and her beauty. Certainly he wants her in his bed, but what surprises him is how much she comes to mean to him. Which is why the revelation of her scandalous past is nearly his undoing. Arrogantly, he had assumed only he had the power to shock. But it is too late to turn back, and now Adrian may have to risk everything for Livia, even his heart . . . "Lynne Connolly writes Georgian romances with a deft touch. Her characters amuse, entertain and reach into your heart." -USA Today bestselling author Desiree Holt "With plots, deviousness and passion galore, Temptation Has Green Eyes by Lynne Connolly is a truly enjoyable read." -Fresh Fiction

Scandal is his chosen path—until this infamous Shaw surrenders to love . . . When Lady Charlotte Engles receives an offer of marriage from an eligible suitor, she’s finally ready to let go of her long-held hope that her engagement to Lord Valentinian Shaw will result in marriage. For despite the betrothal their families made between them, Val shows no interest in leaving his reckless life behind in favor of one with Charlotte. But when her plea to end their arrangement ends in a heated embrace, suddenly Val seems reluctant to let her go . . .   The last thing Val wants is a wife, despite how desirous his lovely bride-to-be has become. But when he discovers sweet Charlotte is planning to marry a dastardly man, he feels duty bound to keep her safe, even if that means making good on his marriage pledge. Then Charlotte is taken hostage by her dangerous suitor and suddenly Val is ready to risk everything for the woman who has won his heart . . .   “Lynne Connolly writes Georgian romances with a deft touch. Her characters amuse, entertain and reach into your heart.” —Desiree Holt   “Plots, deviousness and passion galore…a truly enjoyable read.” –Fresh Fiction on Temptation Has Green Eyes