Bücher von Sasha Cottman

Per Caroline Saunders la bellezza è una maledizione. Ovunque vada, è sempre circondata da uomini adoranti. Tuttavia, Caroline sa che nessuno di loro potrà mai amarla per ciò che lei è davvero.Ha sempre trattato la sua corte di spasimanti con freddo sdegno, tanto da essersi guadagnata il titolo di Regina di Ghiaccio.Con il cuore segnato dal disastroso matrimonio dei suoi genitori, Julian Palmer, il Conte di Newhall, non ha molta fretta di convolare a nozze, ma gli uomini titolati necessitano di un erede.Con riluttanza, acconsente quindi alla richiesta di sua zia: organizzare un soggiorno di festeggiamenti, della durata di una settimana, nella sua residenza nel Derbyshire, invitando un selezionato gruppo di signorine idonee al matrimonio a prendervi parte insieme ai loro chaperon.A causa di un'improvvisa tempesta di neve, alla residenza di Julian arriva però soltanto una carrozza. La situazione peggiora drasticamente quando il conte scopre che l'ospite bagnato e infreddolito, giunto alla sua porta in piena notte, altri non è che Caroline Saunders, la Regina di Ghiaccio.Newhall Castle diventa l'unico rifugio di Caroline e, con il passare dei giorni, Julian scopre che sotto la corazza ghiacciata della ragazza batte un cuore appassionato e ardente.Due anime testarde si incontrano in una bellissima storia che narra di nemici che diventano amanti.

Secrets and lies are dangerous in the game of love, and the truth always comes at a price.Former spy William Saunders' world is turned upside down the day he rescues missionary worker Hattie Wright from the deep blue waters off the coast of Gibraltar.On the sea voyage back to London, the couple is forced to share a cramped cabin. Desire, and passion, soon ignite between them.While Hattie views the steamy affair as little more than a brief respite before she goes back to her mission among the poor and vulnerable in the slums of London, William sees things very differently. His cold, empty heart is once more filled with the warmth of love.After rejecting his offer of marriage, Hattie disappears into the dark underworld of the London rookeries. What quickly follows is a cat and mouse game between the two former lovers, with neither prepared to yield an inch.Hattie unwittingly makes a powerful enemy in one of the vile criminal gangs. And when she goes missing, William is finally forced to confront the truth of his own past. But will it be enough to save the woman he loves?My Gentleman Spy a full standalone book in the Duke of Strathmore series.This title is available in eBook, print, and audio.Sasha Cottman writes Regency romance with strong heroines and courageous heroes.

When society peacock Lord Harry Steele's father reaches the end of his tether, he throws his wayward son out of the house.Forced to quickly find a way to make money, Harry hits upon a brilliant idea.Instead of creating scandals, he will get paid to manage them.Heiress, Alice North, is desperate.She seeks Harry's help to rid her of a fortune hunting scoundrel.In Harry she discovers a handsome, yet complex man, who sets her blood on fire.Harry in turn is drawn to Alice. A steamy secret affair ignites between them.But, will Alice's heart be the ultimate price she has to pay for engaging the services of a Rogue for Hire? Rogues of the RoadRogue for HireStolen by the RogueWhen a Rogue FallsThe Rogue and the JewelKing of Rogues

For Caroline Saunders, beauty is a curse. She is constantly surrounded by men who worship her. But Caroline knows none of them could ever love her just for herself.She treats her court of suitors with cool disdain, gaining herself the title of the Ice Queen.With a heart scarred by his parent's disastrous marriage Julian Palmer, Earl Newhall has been in no particular hurry to take on a wife.But men with titles need heirs.The one name not on the list of young women Julian and his aunt have arranged to host over a week-long house party at Newhall Castle, Derbyshire is Caroline Saunders.But when a snowstorm and a disastrous accident sees these two enemies unexpectedly thrown together, Julian comes to realize that beneath Caroline's icy demeanor there beats a passionate heart.Two stubborn souls come together in this beautiful tale of enemies to lovers. The Ice Queen is a full standalone book in the Duke of Strathmore series.¿¿This title is available in eBook, print, and audio.Sasha Cottman writes Regency romance with strong heroines and courageous heroes.

James Radley cannot put his finger on why he does not want Leah Shepherd to marry his best friend. She is kind, sweet and a true beauty. Any man should want to marry her.And therein lies the problem.Like a bolt out of the blue, James finds himself headlong in love with his best friend's fiancée. He promises himself that if he can just get through the wedding service, everything will fine.As his carriage draws up outside St Georges, London on the morning of the wedding, he is greeted by the sight of the bride racing down the front steps of the church fleeing her own wedding. His heart demands that he follows her.The best man and the bride are now on the run from her family, escaping into the beautiful wilds of Cornwall.A regency historical romance of two star-crossed lovers determined to win their happily ever after in a world which would seek to deny them.Two of a Kind is a full standalone book in the Duke of Strathmore series.¿¿This title is available in eBook, print, and audio.Sasha Cottman writes Regency romance with strong heroines and courageous heroes.

When handsome army officer Avery Fox unexpectedly inherits a fortune, he instantly becomes one of the season's most eligible bachelors. More accustomed to the battlefield, he has no patience with the naive debutantes who fill the ballrooms of London.Honest and impetuous Lady Lucy Radley is a breath of fresh air, guiding him through the season and helping him to avoid any traps. So when Avery is left with little option but to marry Lucy, he can't help but feel he's been manipulated. Nor can he shake the feeling that a duke's daughter should be out of his reach.From the wildly beautiful Scottish Highlands to the elegant soirees of Paris, Avery and Lucy go on a journey that is full of surprises for them both. But will their feelings for each other be strong enough to overcome the circumstances of their marriage and survive the ghosts of Avery's past? Sasha Cottman writes Regency romance with strong heroines and courageous heroes.This is a full standalone book in the Duke of Strathmore series.The Duke's Daughter is available in ebook, print, and audio.

The Favourite Heiress...Once engaged to the future Duke of Strathmore, the beautiful Lady Clarice Langham now finds herself in the humiliating position of celebrating his marriage - to another woman. But things begin to look up when handsome and charming rake David Radley makes it clear that, at least as far as he's concerned, she's still the catch of the season.The Illegitimate Son...The eldest son of the Duke of Strathmore, David Radley has been raised alongside his father's legitimate children. But while he is generally received as part of the family, not everyone thinks he should be, and especially not Clarice's father, the Earl of Langham, who forbids her from having anything to do with him. David's been in love with Clarice for years, and it isn't long before the attraction between them develops into something deeper. Yet he senses Clarice is hiding something and until she reveals her secret, she won't be free to follow her heart. Despite everything, David will not give up on Clarice, not even when another seems set to claim her. Sasha Cottman writes Regency romance with strong heroines and courageous heroes.This is a full standalone book in the Duke of Strathmore series.

James Radley ne sait pas très bien pourquoi il ne veut pas que Leah Shepherd épouse son meilleur ami. Douce et gentille, c'est une véritable beauté. N'importe quel homme serait heureux de l'épouser.Et c'est bien là que réside le problème.Victime d'un coup de foudre inopiné, James se retrouve fou amoureux de la fiancée de son meilleur ami. Il se convainc que s'il survit à la messe de mariage, tout ira bien.Alors que sa calèche se range devant l'église St Georges, à Londres, le matin du mariage, il surprend la mariée qui descend en hâte les marches de l'église et prend la fuite. N'écoutant que son cœur, il la suit.Le garçon d'honneur et la mariée, essayant d'échapper à sa famille, parcourent la nature sauvage et magnifique de Cornouailles.Mais trouveront-ils le bonheur ?

Pour Caroline Saunders, la beauté est une malédiction. Partout où elle va, elle est entourée d'hommes qui la vénèrent. Mais Caroline sait qu'aucun d'eux ne pourra jamais l'aimer juste pour elle-même.Elle traite sa cour de prétendants avec froideur et dédain, ce qui lui vaut le titre de Reine de glace.Après une vilaine altercation avec un prétendant insistant, Caroline décide qu'il est temps de fuir les salles de bal bondées de Londres.À jamais marqué par le mariage désastreux de ses parents, Julian Palmer, comte de Newhall, n'est pas pressé de prendre femme. Mais les hommes qui ont un titre de noblesse doivent engendrer un héritier.Il accepte à contrecœur d'autoriser sa tante à organiser une fête d'une semaine dans son domaine du Derbyshire. Quelques jeunes femmes des meilleures familles, en âge de se marier, assisteront à la fête en compagnie de leur chaperon.Lorsqu'une malencontreuse tempête de neige empêche toutes les berlines sauf une de parvenir au château de Newhall, Julian décide qu'il doit faire contre mauvaise fortune bon cœur.Cependant, les choses vont de mal en pis lorsqu'il découvre que c'est Caroline Saunders qui est arrivée mouillée et glacée devant sa porte au milieu de la nuit.La Reine de glace est la seule femme dans toute la haute société londonienne qu'il ne se laissera jamais convaincre d'épouser, et encore moins d'aimer.Mais lorsque le château de Newhall devient le seul sanctuaire de Caroline, Julian découvre rapidement que sous son air glacial bat un cœur passionné.Deux âmes têtues se rencontrent dans cette belle histoire d'ennemis qui tombent amoureux l'un de l'autre.

In quanto secondogenito di un visconte, Freddie Rosemount è consapevole che, qualunque cosa realizzi nella vita, non sarà il primo membro della sua famiglia ad averla ottenuta.Di bell'aspetto, ricco e con la casa paterna a disposizione, Freddie decide che è arrivato il momento di trasferirsi a Londra e assicurarsi un successo tutto suo. Preso dal vortice infinito di feste eleganti e giochi politici, si ritroverà ben presto a frequentare persone sbagliate.Il Consiglio degli Scapoli è un club per giovani uomini che desiderano lasciare un segno nella società londinese, e l'unico modo per potervi accedere è superare una serie di sfide segrete, una più scandalosa dell'altra.Eve Saunders è la figlia beneducata del Duca di Strathmore, ma sotto la compita esteriorità inglese batte un appassionato cuore francese. La brama di pericolo scorre nel sangue della sua famiglia.Quando Eve accetta di aiutare Freddie nelle sfide che gli assicureranno l'ingresso nell'ambìto Consiglio, tra loro divampa la passione. Tuttavia, il prezzo che Freddie dovrà pagare per vincere l'ultima prova segreta è davvero esorbitante.Dopo che il padre, furioso per il suo comportamento, lo priva dell'accesso a qualunque forma di sostentamento finanziario, la vita di Freddie precipita in fretta e, ben presto, il giovane si rende conto del modo terribile in cui ha trattato la ragazza che ama.Determinato a fare qualunque cosa per riconquistare il cuore di Eve, Freddie scopre con sgomento che la giovane non è affatto seduta a casa a piangere per lui, e, quando lei dà il via a una serie di giochi erotici e pericolosi, a Freddie non resta altra scelta che fronteggiarla al suo stesso gioco.Solo all'ultima sfida, Freddie si renderà conto che Eve sta giocando per vincere.

An English lord torn from his homeland and forced to survive by his wits. The determined daughter of a duke who will never give up looking for him. Fate binds them together, but it will take an uncommon love to overcome the heartbreaking disaster which awaits them.Penniless aristocrat Flynn Cadnam has been dubbed the Vagabond Viscount by London society. But when Flynn informs his father that he intends to marry Lady Augusta Kembal, he is shocked to discover the lengths his vindictive sire will go to in order to destroy his son's future happiness.Lady Augusta Kembal holds a deep longing for her brother's best friend, and she suspects Viscount Cadnam feels the same for her. But just when she thinks Flynn is finally going to propose, he suddenly disappears. London is soon awash with rumors of Flynn's untimely demise. The duke's daughter is left to mourn the loss of the man she loves.In the hope of finding respite for her broken heart Augusta undertakes a journey to Italy with her mother. In the crowded streets of Rome, she spies a familiar face.The Vagabond Viscount is a gorgeously romantic, and at times steamy historical romance between two people bound together by the truth that home is where the heart is, and love is worth risking it all.Sasha Cottman writes Regency romance with heroes to die for, and heroines who are strong and courageous.

Comme il est le second fils d'un vicomte, Freddie Rosemount sait pertinemment que quoiqu'il accomplisse, il ne sera pas le premier membre de sa famille à l'avoir fait.Il n'est pas dénué d'atouts - la beauté, la fortune et la maison de ville de son père à sa disposition - aussi Freddie décide-t-il qu'il est temps de se rendre à Londres et d'être enfin le premier.Pris dans le tourbillon sans fin des fêtes élégantes et des manœuvres politiques, Freddie ne tarde pas à faire de mauvaises rencontres. Le Cercle des Célibataires est un club pour les jeunes hommes qui souhaitent laisser leur empreinte dans la société londonienne. On ne peut y entrer qu'en relevant une série de défis secrets, tous plus scandaleux les uns que les autres.Eve Saunders est une jeune fille bien élevée de la maison de Strathmore, mais sous le vernis anglais bat le cœur passionné d'une française. Dans sa famille, on a le goût du risque dans le sang.Alors qu'Eve aide Freddie à assurer sa position au sein du Cercle des Célibataires, ils tombent passionnément amoureux l'un de l'autre.Mais le dernier défi que Freddie doit accomplir en secret pour être admis dans le Cercle des Célibataires a un prix exorbitant.Lorsque son père lui coupe les vivres, Freddie ne tarde pas à connaître la déchéance. Il ne comprend la vérité que trop tard et mesure l'horreur de ce qu'il a fait à la jeune fille qu'il aime.Déterminé à faire tout ce qu'il faut pour reconquérir Eve, Freddie est consterné de découvrir qu'Eve n'est pas assise à la maison en train de le pleurer.Quand Eve se livre à son tour à des jeux coquins dangereux, Freddie n'a pas d'autre choix que de prendre Eve à son propre jeu.Ce n'est qu'au tout dernier défi que Freddie mesure enfin ce qu'il risque et qu'Eve joue pour de vrai.

When Love Conquers Duty.Gideon Kembal, Marquis of Holwell, vows to save those he loves from the shocking scandal which threatens to tear his family apart. Duty bound, he sails to Italy, determined to bring his wayward mother and sister back to England.Serafina de Luca is the obedient daughter of one of Rome's most wealthy and powerful families. Despite her heart's secret desire, she knows her future lies in a loveless, political marriage.Arriving in Rome, Gideon finds himself at war with his mother. His only respite is found in the company of the enchanting Serafina who offers to show him around the ancient city.The attraction which sparks between them soon becomes a blaze of passionate temptation. Serafina accepts Gideon's offer of a life with him in England.When their secret romance is exposed, her family is outraged. Serafina faces the heartbreak of being forced to marry a man she barely knows, while Gideon finds himself fighting an honor duel, to the death.As hope stands on the edge of bitter despair, can the eternal city deliver them a miracle?Sasha Cottman writes Regency romance with heroes to die for, and heroines who are strong and courageous.

L'ereditiera favorita...La bella Clarice Langham, un tempo fidanzata con il futuro Duca di Strathmore, si ritrova nell'umiliante posizione di partecipare alle nozze di quest'ultimo... con un'altra donna.La situazione, però, pare volgere al meglio, quando l'affascinante libertino David Radley rende evidente che, per quel che lo riguarda, Clarice è ancora la preda più ambita della Stagione londinese.Il figlio illegittimo...Il figlio maggiore del Duca di Strathmore, David Radley, è cresciuto insieme ai suoi fratelli, i figli legittimi di suo padre. Sebbene i suoi parenti lo considerino parte integrante della famiglia, non tutti, all'interno dell'alta società, pensano che dovrebbe esserlo. Specie non il padre di Clarice, il Conte di Langham, il quale proibisce categoricamente alla figlia di avere a che fare con il giovane.David è innamorato di Clarice da anni e non ci vuole tanto perché l'attrazione tra loro si sviluppi in qualcosa di più serio. Eppure, lui percepisce che Clarice sta nascondendo un segreto, e finché lei non glielo rivelerà, non sarà mai libera di seguire i dettami del suo cuore. Nonostante tutto, David vuole Clarice e non demorde, nemmeno quando un altro uomo pare intenzionato a reclamarla come sua.

Quando l'affascinante ufficiale dell'esercito Avery Fox si ritrova inaspettatamente erede di un titolo e di una ingente fortuna, diventa subito uno dei partiti più ambiti della Stagione londinese. Più avvezzo ai campi di battaglia, non ha pazienza per le inesperte debuttanti che riempiono le sale da ballo di Londra.Onesta e impetuosa, Lady Lucy Radley è per lui una boccata di aria fresca, che lo guida all'interno del ton e lo aiuta a evitare pericolose trappole. Perciò, quando ad Avery viene lasciata come unica opzione quella di sposare Lucy, non può fare a meno di sentirsi manipolato. E nemmeno riesce a scrollarsi di dosso la fastidiosa sensazione che la figlia di un duca non sia alla sua portata.Lei non era per quelli come lui.Dalla bellezza selvaggia delle Highlands scozzesi alle eleganti serate parigine, Avery e Lucy intraprendono un viaggio che si rivelerà pieno di sorprese per entrambi.I loro sentimenti saranno abbastanza forti da resistere alle circostanze del loro matrimonio e a sopravvivere ai fantasmi del passato di Avery?

Il mondo della ex spia William Saunders viene messo a soqquadro il giorno in cui salva dalle acque di fronte a Gibilterra la missionaria Hattie Wright.Quando le circostanze li costringono a condividere la stessa cabina, sulla nave di ritorno in Inghilterra, il desiderio e la passione divampano tra loro. Hattie vive il tempo con Will come un momento di libertà prima di tornare al suo lavoro di missionaria tra i poveri e i deboli, nei quartieri degradati di Londra.Will, tuttavia, si sente in dovere di offrirle un matrimonio e di restituirle il mondo di privilegi in cui lei un tempo aveva vissuto. Sebbene il cuore di Hattie desideri l'amore di Will, la giovane è determinata a proseguire il suo impegno caritatevole verso i più sfortunati e rifiuta la sua proposta.Hattie, però, si è fatta dei nemici potenti tra i criminali delle bande nella baraccopoli e c'è chi la vorrebbe addirittura morta. Quando Hattie scompare, Will sarà costretto ad affrontare il proprio passato e la sua più grande paura per poter salvare la donna che ama.

When faced with a dangerous new rival, Regency London's hottest lead singer is forced to place his singing career in the hands of a sexy widow.Lord Reid Follett enjoys all the lustful benefits that come from being a war hero on the battlefield at Waterloo. Every woman in London wants to bed him. And Reid is never a man to disappoint a lady.But the gloss of winning the war is starting to fade. Reid and his friends find themselves being challenged by a new group of talented Italian musicians who are taking their place in the hearts and bedrooms of the wicked women of the ton.England's bad boys must rise to the occasion and take on these interlopers at their own game. With Reid as their conductor and baritone, the Noble Lords Quartet is born.But Reid's singing abilities do not match his ego, and he soon discovers that in order to win he is going to have to put aside his pride and take singing lessons. Widowed mother of one Lavinia Jones is the perfect teacher for him. Discrete, and ready to do his bidding. The fact that she is a dark-haired temptress is simply a bonus. Reid intends to use her to get what he wants, then he will toss her aside.Lavinia however, is no push over and Reid soon discovers that she is the one holding all the power in their relationship. Without her guidance he will never be able to master the right note and go back to his seductive ways.The closer they work together, the less they can resist one another. A fiery sexual encounter leaves them both wondering just where the music stops and where the heart takes over. But Lavinia has a secret past of her own, and Reid finds himself suddenly facing his own jealous nature when it comes to the woman who has stolen his heart. Can he set aside his rock and roll lifestyle to secure the heart of the one woman who sets his blood on fire?The Noble Lords. Stories of war-scarred English lords who are bad boy musicians and the women who dare to love them. The Noble LordsLove Lessons for the ViscountA Lord with Wicked IntentionsA Seductive Rogue for Lady ElizaUnexpected Duke

The battle for Europe might well be over, but Sir Callum Sharp is left fighting a new enemy. One who comes to him in his dreams and will never let him rest.Callum Sharp is the life and soul of the party. If there are hijinks to be started, Callum will be both the fuse and the flame.No one can resist his charms, least of all Lady Eliza Follett the sister of his fellow Noble Lord, Reid. She has held a place in her heart for Callum since they were children.In June 1815, Reid, Owen, Callum and Kendal leave London to go and fight the final battle against Napoleon. On the eve of their departure for Belgium, Eliza and Callum make a secret promise to one another.After the victory at Waterloo, the Noble Lords return safely to England, but Eliza is dismayed to discover that war has changed Callum. The man she thought she knew, is gone. Callum throws himself into a life of hard drinking and partying and refuses to follow through on his promise to her.A steadfast Eliza does all she can to stand by her man.But Reid is determined that his sister will not throw waste her life on a man who does not deserve her love.Callum now faces the bitter choice between his brothers in music and Eliza. Either way he loses.Can the resolute heart of one woman save England's hottest musical group from tearing itself apart?The Noble Lords. Stories of war-scarred English lords who are bad boy musicians and the women who dare to love them. The Noble LordsLove Lessons for the ViscountA Lord with Wicked IntentionsA Seductive Rogue for Lady ElizaUnexpected Duke

His love will heal her heart.It's been over two years since her fiancé, Robert, died at the battle of Waterloo, and Maggie Radley has spent almost all that time lost in a fog of grief.When she receives a letter from the war office, explaining that they have no record of Robert, she is determined to get to the truth.Captain Piers Denford should be putting the war behind him and looking for his future viscountess. Instead, he is stuck at a desk dealing with an ever-growing pile of letters.He jumps at the chance to escape London while helping Maggie solve the mystery of what happened to her missing fiancé.At first, Maggie is reluctant to put her trust in Piers, but soon finds herself wanting more than just his words of comfort. Her blood stirs whenever the tall, handsome officer is near. He makes her feel alive again.Maggie's heart whispers its longing for love.On the way back to London, Maggie falls gravely ill, and a worried Piers takes her to his family home at Denford Park to recover. It is here that they finally confront their growing attraction to one another.But when a dark rumor from Pier's past surfaces, the future they hope to share is placed in jeopardy.Is Maggie about to have her heart broken for a second time or will she and Piers finally get their well-deserved happily ever after?A Lady's Heart Deceived is a standalone novel in the ongoing Duke of Strathmore series.Sasha Cottman writes Regency romance with heroes to die for, and heroines who are strong and courageous.

Lord Kendal Grant is a self-centered egotistical nightmare. He is also a solid gold genius when it comes to his music.But his muse has fled, and he is left fending off fools who would have him compose music just like Mozart. Kendal hates Mozart with the passion of a thousand fiery suns.Mercy Wood has no time for bad boy egos, she simply needs to make enough money to pay the rent. Kendal Grant is just another wealthy musician with money to burn. If he wants his piano tuned every day, she will gladly take his coin.But when Kendal tries to stiff her with his payment, he quickly discovers he has met his match. She is Mercy in name only. She demands an extra payment. Her price a single kiss.A kiss which when claimed, is scorching and takes them both by surprise. Kendal's muse is awakened at the touch of a woman far beneath his social status.With Mercy's inspiration, Kendal begins to create music which will set him on the path to being one of the greatest composers of all time.Her love also makes him question everything else in his life. But his wish to make her his wife becomes a near impossibility when an unexpected turn of events places him directly in line to become the next Duke of Banfield.A piano tuner's daughter could never be a duchess. The Noble Lords. Stories of war-scarred English lords who are bad boy musicians and the women who dare to love them. The Noble LordsLove Lessons for the ViscountA Lord with Wicked IntentionsA Seductive Rogue for Lady ElizaUnexpected Duke

Lord Owen Morrison has long stopped counting the number of women he has seduced.As a member of the Noble Lords, a group of English lords who play music to woo the wicked women of the ton, Owen knows his skillful fingers with the violin and viola are appreciated both in and out of the bedroom.A year after his return from the battlefield of Waterloo his parents have unexpectedly announced his engagement to Lady Amelia Perry, a young woman he has never met. Lady Amelia comes with a substantial dowry which will help rescue the Morrison family estate, but Owen is too busy creating mischief to care.Strong willed, Amy is not going quietly into the arms of an arranged marriage with Owen. She ventures to London and after assuming a false identity, she begins to lure her fiancé into her trap. She will do everything to unmask him as a rogue and force her father to call off the betrothal.For all her plans and schemes to unmask Owen as a wicked rake, Amy's heart rules her head, and she falls in love with her scoundrel fiancé. But heartbreak waits just around the corner.Can these two star crossed lovers find a way to claim their future?The Noble Lords. Stories of war-scarred English lords who are bad boy musicians and the women who dare to love them. The Noble LordsLove Lessons for the ViscountA Lord with Wicked IntentionsA Seductive Rogue for Lady ElizaUnexpected Duke