Kirjahaku

Italy, 1492.A ruthless mercenary skilled in the art of conquest. An heiress who refuses to be tamed. The Devil's own bargain . . . Cara di Montessori has a price upon her head. Her traitorous uncle has murdered her father and seized her home. Her only hope of survival, and of regaining her birthright, is an alliance with her childhood nemesis, the infamous mercenary Il Diavolo. The most irritating--and seductive--man Cara's ever met.Battle hardened and world-weary, Alessandro del Sarto has earned the sobriquet Il Diavolo. He needs a politically expedient marriage to secure the lasting peace he craves, but the simpering ladies of court hold little interest. More than anything, he longs for a challenge.Headstrong beauty Cara has always been Il Diavolo's only weakness, the one woman he's never been able to forget. When she appears at his door begging for help, the two strike a devil's bargain. In return for his assistance, for two weeks Cara must entertain his guests, relieve his boredom--and warm his bed. Cara has no intention of succumbing to del Sarto's studied seduction, but the passion that simmers between them is more potent than her paper twists of gunpowder. Surrounded by danger and intrigue, she must choose between what she's always thought of as her destiny, and what could be the greatest prize of all--her heart's desire. From #1 Bestselling author K C Bateman comes a witty romantic adventure filled with passion, vengeance, and redemption. Praise for K. C. Bateman's novels: "The writing and characterization are superb, the romance is hot, snarky and tender and the hero is delicious. I couldn't ask for much more in an historical romance " --All About Romance for To Steal A Heart. "5* . . . . incredibly sexy . . .deliciously wicked." --Rakes & Rascals for A Counterfeit Heart.

Egypt, 1815. A reluctant hero.When cash-strapped adventurer Harry Tremayne accepts five thousand pounds to locate Lady Hester Morden in Egypt, he knows he's in for a rough ride. The headstrong mapmaker has been a source of irritation--and forbidden attraction--for years.A damsel in distress?Lady Hester doesn't need rescuing. She's far too busy enjoying her freedom to return to the stuffy confines of London. Besides, handsome scoundrel Harry Tremayne is the last man she wants to see; she's still plagued by the memory of their one, unforgettable kiss.A deadly curse.When Hester discovers a necklace in the sand--one which may or may not be cursed by an ancient Egyptian goddess--the two are thrust into an adventure that takes them from the desert's seductive heat to the perils of Napoleonic France. Can they ignore their inconvenient attraction long enough to save the world? The answer may just lie in the promise of a single kiss . . .Praise for K. C. Bateman: "Scintillating . . . Intelligent, affable characters make this fast-paced novel shine, especially for fans of clever women and the men who sincerely admire them." - Publisher's weekly Starred Review for This Earl Of Mine."A new riveting voice for Regency readers K. C. Bateman is on my auto-buy list." - Janna MacGregor"Delicious, witty, and ripping good fun Bateman's writing sparkles." - Laura Lee Guhrke

Reclusive ex-spy Christopher 'Kit' Carlisle has barely left his country estate since his escape from wartime captivity, but a deathbed promise has forced him to London to seek out the beautiful-and elusive-Emma Townsend.Botanist Emma is back from Brazil, determined to keep her precious orchids alive long enough to present them to the Royal Society. For that she needs a hothouse, and the assistance of the one man who's always made her heart beat faster: the broodingly handsome Kit.When Kit reluctantly agrees to allow Emma-and her plants-to spend Christmas with him at his country estate, the attraction simmering between them is hard to deny. In Emma's company, grouchy Kit rediscovers the joy of being alive, while Emma can't resist the impulse to make Kit smile again-or to steal his clothes while he's bathing . . .NB: This sweet addition to the Secrets & Spies series features the 'best friend's sister' trope, with hints of Beauty and the Beast.