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When the grim Lord de Tulley bequests his legacy to his niece and decides to arrange her marriage, the maiden in question knows that no man of sense will decline such a rich prize of a bride. Her jest, undertaken to ensure her survival and ease an old man's loneliness, has become deadly serious. To Heloise's dismay, Tulley chooses Lothair the Viking as his successor. Lothair is unlike the other knights in his company-just as powerful and decisive as his fellows, quiet Lothair is also perceptive. His very presence makes Heloise's heart flutter and not just because she fears he will uncover her deepest secret. A man of honor like Lothair can only reveal the truth to Tulley and Heloise dreads the result. Can she charm her taciturn betrothed for the greater good?A warrior and a healer, Lothair is accustomed to being caught between objectives. Still, experience has not prepared him for the temptation of Lady Heloise, the beautiful niece of his overlord. The maiden's very presence steals his wits and renders him mute, while her barest glance fills his heart with wild yearning.When Lothair discovers that Heloise is not the maiden she pretends to be, he is once again snared-between honor and duty, his dawning love for his new wife, and the lady's determination to keep her secret. Can he dare to trust the woman who has stolen his heart, or is he just a willing pawn to his lady? Can Heloise trust the knight who swears to defend her forever instead of fleeing-or will her past demand its due from both of them first?

The ancient magic of darkfire scorches the history of the Pyr, dragon shifters sworn to defend the treasures of the earth, spreading chaos in its wake. Periodically commanded by Pyr with the rare ability to hold it in thrall, blue-green darkfire burns with relentless power through the centuries, shattering boundaries and provoking change. The Darkfire Chronicles tell the stories of those Pyr illuminated by darkfire's spark. One kiss will unveil the secrets of the past...Cast through time with his fellow Dragon Legion Warriors, Orion follows the spark of his firestorm, the sign of his destined mate's presence. Only when he's left behind, alone in a different time, does he discover the darkfire's deception. His firestorm might be a feint, but the woman touched by its golden radiance is one who could capture Orion's heart forever. When Slayers attack, Orion is determined to defend her and her secrets, no matter the price to himself.Grad student Francesca is more interested in her career and research than in getting married. But then, she's never met a man like Orion, a fierce protector whose presence ignites an undeniable desire within her-although the seductive power of his kiss isn't the only thing Francesca can't explain. Orion also creates a glow inside the vase said to contain the voice of the Cumaean Sibyl. When that light is released, Francesca hears the voice of the past and is revealed as Orion's destined mate-making her the Slayers' target.On the run, Orion and Francesca join forces to solve the Sibyl's last riddle. Will success provide the key to their shared future? Or will the unpredictable darkfire snatch Orion away as abruptly as he arrived-along with Francesca's memories of the dragon shifter who has claimed her heart? How much will either of them sacrifice to save their their unborn son and defend their future together?

She wed once for duty but will only wed again for love...For as long as she can remember, Eliza North's heart has been in the possession of her older brother's friend, Nicholas Emerson. But Nicholas has always been oblivious to Eliza, and when he bought a commission and sailed to war, she wed sensibly instead. Returned to her brother's house a widow, she meets Lieutenant Emerson again and realizes neither of their feelings have changed. She accepts his request to chaperone his younger sister, Helena, hoping she might win his attention yet, with the assistance of the mysterious Mrs. Oliver and her guide for seduction.Nicholas Emerson could never aspire to wed the daughter of a duke, especially one so pragmatic as Eliza has always been. That she married for the whimsy love makes him wonder how well he knew Eliza after all. She is still the only woman who captures his attention, but he knows his injuries mean he can never marry. Still, he cannot resist the chance to request Eliza's assistance with Helena's second season, and the chance to share her company.Neither of them anticipate Helena's wild behavior or their necessary alliance to defend her reputation. Entrusted with the manuscript of Mrs. Oliver's advice on the seductive arts, Eliza puts its counsel to use, much to Nicholas' delighted astonishment. How can he refuse the woman he loves, even knowing that he can never ensure her happiness? Caught between honor and love, Nicholas must accept his legacy from the war for this pair to have a future-is Eliza the woman who can heal his wounds forever?

Eurydice Goodenham is convinced that a marriage of convenience with the notorious Sebastian Montgomery, Earl of Rockmorton, would be ideal: in exchange for one child, she can retreat to the library of his country house to write, while he continues his scandalous life in London. But when she finds herself falling in love with her unpredictable, mischievous and secretly honorable husband, does she have any hope of claiming his heart?Sebastian is bored with the world's amusements, until his friend's ward makes a startling proposal. He can't help but challenge Eurydice's expectations in return. A wild escape to Gretna Green convinces him that his unexpected bride is perfect for him-except that Eurydice doesn't believe in love. Can Sebastian win this bluestocking's reluctant heart in time to save a Christmas-and a marriage-going awry?

Rupert Haskell has always thought that Anthea, his friend Alexander's younger sister, would make an excellent choice of bride, but the loss of his inheritance made it impossible for him to court her. Caught between his honor and his heart, the only way he can show his esteem for Anthea is remove the stain from her name-even if that means having to watch her marry another man.Anthea Armstrong left London in her debut season when she was falsely accused of theft. Now that the real villain has been apprehended, she's returned to town to arrange her brother's wedding. She hopes to once again encounter the mysterious suitor who stole her heart with a kiss at a masquerade ball...when she realizes the mysterious man is none other than Rupert Haskell, can she convince this proud man of honor to take a chance on love?

Más apreciadas que el oro son las Joyas de Kinfairlie, y solo los más dignos pueden luchar por su amor... El señor de Kinfairlie tiene hermanas solteras, cada una de las cuales es una joya por derecho propio. Y él no tiene más remedio que verlas casarse a toda prisa.Como una heroína en un cuento antiguo, Vivienne esperaba en la cámara más alta de la torre de Kinfairlie a su amante predestinado. En la oscuridad, él vino a buscarla, envuelto en una capa y con la cabeza cubierta para que ella no le viera la cara. Él la amaba dulcemente, completamente... y Vivienne sabía que había encontrado su destino. Pero a la luz de la mañana, su sueño se hace añicos. Erik Sinclair de Blackleith no es un héroe romántico, sino un guerrero desheredado que organizó su secuestro para recuperar su propio legado. Indignada por la insistencia de Erik de que la necesita únicamente para engendrar un hijo, pero atrapada por la pasión que él despierta, Vivienne se da cuenta de que hay más mérito en su reservado cónyuge de lo que él admitiría. Erik se muestra escéptico ante la creciente fe de ella en su honor y su deseo de recuperar su derecho de nacimiento robado... Poco sospecha que la rara joya que tiene por novia tiene la intención de capturar su corazón también protegido.Esta es una traducción al español neutral de América Latina.

The Flatiron Five Tattoo Boxed Set includes all four emotional contemporary romances in the Flatiron Five Tattoo series.Three friends on a girls'' weekend in New York City attend Chynna''s gala opening of her Flatiron Five Tattoo shop - where Liv wins a free tattoo rumored to bring true love to the recipient. Liv doesn''t believe in magic (or maybe even love) but her friends encourage her to accept her prize tattoo from the legendary artist. When they get back to Honey Hill, Maine, that little tattoo heart starts to work its magic...In Just One Snowbound Night, Liv takes a chance and seduces Spencer, her best friend''s brother. It''s just one night of temptation before she leaves for England, but Spencer immediately realizes the identity of his secret lover-and wants more than one night with Liv. When they''re stranded in his cabin by a snowstorm, can he convince her to take a chance on forever?In Just One Vacation Night, Reyna is sure that once will be enough with Kade, the cop on vacation in the sleepy town of Honey Hill, Maine. But Kade knows Reyna is the woman he''s been waiting for-and he''s prepared to do whatever is necessary to earn her trust. Reyna finds herself falling but her past returns to haunt them both. Can Kade banish Reyna''s ghosts?In Just One Unforgettable Night, Lexi surrenders to a night with Gabe, only to discover that he''s the mystery lover who changed her life years before. Gabe has been waiting for her to realize their shared past-this time, he wants a shot at forever and doesn''t care how many secrets have to be revealed to make it happen. Can Lexi and Gabe create a life together in this second-chance romance?In Just One Christmas Night, Chynna attends Lexi and Gabe''s Christmas wedding in Honey Hill, never expecting a hot hook-up with an irresistible stranger. Chynna knows she was lucky to have known a great love once, even though she still mourns her husband''s loss, and is sure she''ll never love again. Will she be able to move past her pain to fall in love again? Will Trevor, who has always focused on his career, be able to make room in his life for a partner?Is Chynna''s full moon tattoo really magic-or does it open the recipient''s eyes to the love that was waiting all along? Come to Honey Hill, Maine, where love makes happily-ever-after possible, with the help of a heart tattoo.

Más apreciadas que el oro son las Joyas de Kinfairlie, y solo los más dignos pueden luchar por su amor... El señor de Kinfairlie tiene hermanas solteras, cada una de las cuales es una joya por derecho propio. Y él no tiene más remedio que verlas casarse a toda prisa.El corazón de Lady Madeline no está a la venta... especialmente para un notorio forajido como Rhys FitzHenry. Sin embargo, la mano de Madeline se ha vendido, nada menos que a este guerrero cansado de la batalla con un precio por su cabeza. Una doncella más obediente podría ceder al mando del señor y aceptar dócilmente su destino, pero Madeline nunca ha sido obediente. Ella decide huir, aunque nunca cree que Rhys la perseguirá.Ella no espera que este hombre reservado la corteje con historias fantásticas, y mucho menos que cada una de sus fascinantes historias revele una cicatriz en su alma protegida. Ella nunca imaginó que un hombre como Rhys podría poner en peligro su propio corazón al revelar tan poco de sus propios sentimientos. Cuando el pasado de Rhys amenaza su futuro, Madeline da un salto de fe. Ella se atreve a creerle inocente y arriesga su propia vida para perseguir una pasión más invaluable que la gema más rara.