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Scandal can be handled...Captain Maximus Harcourt, the unconventional tenth Duke of Alderidge, can deal with tropical storms, raging seas and the fiercest of pirates but he's returned home from his latest voyage to find a naked earl - quite inconveniently deceased - tied to his missing sister's bed. He has only one place to turn. Now he's at the mercy of the captivating Miss Ivory Moore of Chegarre & Associates, known throughout London for smoothing over the most dire of scandals. Miss Moore treats the crisis as though it were no more serious than a cup of spilt tea on an expensive rug. As though this sort of thing happened on the job every day. Max has never in all his life met a woman with such nerve. Her dark eyes are too wide, her mouth is too full, her cheekbones too sharp. Yet together, she's somehow...flawless. It's just like his love for her, imperfect, unexpected-yet absolutely true.

Celebrated actress Elise deVries is a chameleon. Her talent for slipping seamlessly into every role has captivated London audiences since her stage debut at sixteen. Elise's ability to morph into any manner of person has also served her incredibly well in her secondary occupation--at White Knights & Associates, known throughout London for smoothing over the most dire of scandals.Fifteen years ago, Noah Ellery walked away from a life of titled privilege and has never once glanced back. He was happy to be shed of the burden of public life, and no one else seemed very eager to drag him back to it. Until now. When the beautiful and enigmatic Elise shows up on Noah's doorstep, her request for his help ends the peaceful refuge he's built for himself. With a fortune and a life hanging in the balance, Noah must decide whether he will continue to hide safely away or accept Elise's offer and become the man he thought he'd forsaken forever.

Their love was always in the cards.He should have thrown her out. But when club owner Alexander Lavoie catches a mysterious blonde counting cards at his vingt-et-un table, he's more intrigued than angry. He has to see more of this beauty-in his club, in his office, in his bed. But first he'll have to devise a proposition she can't turn down.Gossip said he was an assassin. Common sense told her to stay away. But Angelique Archer was desperate, and Lavoie's club offered a surefire way to make quick money-until she got caught. Instead of throwing her out though, the devil offers her a deal: come work for him. Refusing him means facing starvation, but with a man so sinfully handsome and fiercely protective, keeping things professional might prove impossible . .

HE THOUGHT HE'D SEEN IT ALL . . . The rogue's life has been good to William Somerhall: He has his fortune, his racehorses, and his freedom. Then he moves in with his mother. It seems the eccentric Dowager Duchess of Worth has been barely skirting social disaster-assisted by one Miss Jenna Hughes, who is far too bright and beautiful to be wasting her youth as a paid companion. Now home to keep his mother from ruin, William intends to learn what's afoot by keeping his friends close-and the tempting Miss Hughes closer still.. . . UNTIL HE MEETS HERHe's tall, dark, and damnably intelligent-unfortunately for Jenna. She and the duchess are in the "redistribution business," taking from the rich and giving to the poor, and it's going great - until he shows up. But even as William plots to make an honest woman out of her, Jenna will use all her wiles to reveal just how bad a rogue he can be . . .

Clara Hayward revels in her position as headmistress of the most prestigious ladies' finishing school in England. But when her parents die-- leaving their import company on the edge of bankruptcy-- the school becomes Clara's only hope of rescuing her family from financial ruin. Armed with her wits and her substantial connections, Clara expands the school's curriculum to incorporate an exclusive summer itinerary-- an enterprise that caters only to the wealthiest members of the ton. It is a clever solution that might just work,as long as Clara remains strictly professional with the handsome Duke of Holloway.August Faulkner was never supposed to be a duke. As the youngest son of the 12th Duke of Holloway, he spent many years cultivating his reputation as a playboy before unexpectedly inheriting the title. It's a lifestyle that provides a convenient cover for his true passion--seeking out companies on the brink of financial disaster and swallowing them for profit. And there are rumors that the once-prosperous import company held by Lancelot Hayward may be ripe for taking. Which is why he's agreed to chaperone his younger sister on her summer school adventure--it's the perfect opportunity to investigate the Hayward family. Except nothing could have prepared him for Clara Hayward. Charmed by her humor and cleverness, August finds himself spending more and more time with her, and he quickly realizes it's not just her family business he wants...

Earl. War hero. Notorious rake. After the Battle of Waterloo, Eli Dawes was presumed dead - and would have happily stayed that way. He's no longer the reckless young man he once was, and only half as pretty. All he wants is to hide away in his country home, where no one can see his scars. But when he tries to sneak into his old bedroom in the middle of the night, he's shocked to find someone already there.Rose Hayward remembers Eli as the arrogant lord who helped her late fiancé betray her. Finding him stealing into her art studio doesn't correct her impression. Her only thought is to get him to leave immediately. Yet the tension between them is electric, and she can't help but be drawn to him. He might be back from the dead, but it's Rose who is suddenly feeling very, very much alive.

From the author who Sarah MacLean calls "a charming, clever, and engaging storyteller" comes the next regency romance in the witty and sexy Devils of Dover series!Baron. Physician. Smuggler. Sir Harland Hayward is living a double life as an aristocrat by day and a criminal by night. As a doctor, Harland has the perfect cover to appear in odd places in the dead of night, a cover he uses to his advantage to bring in all sorts of illicit cargo from across the English Channel. He's chosen this life to save his family from financial ruin but he draws the line at taking advantage of the honest and trustworthy Katherine Wright.Katherine has returned to Dover to find that her family is working for a mysterious new crime boss. Growing up in a family of smugglers, she knows it's only a matter of time before they are caught-and killed. So after her brother is shot, she convinces her family to move away and start over. After they honor their last contract, of course. With her injured brother and elderly father unable to work, Katherine reluctantly steps back into the life she had left behind. And straight into the path of the merciless Harland Hayward.

When a modern woman inherits a Parisian apartment undisturbed since WWII, she discovers that it may hold the key to unraveling her cold great-grandmother's secret life -- a past of sacrifice during a mission to protect those she loved.1940, ParisAs the heiress to a wealthy Parisian family, Lise Allard grows up immensely privileged, but barely knowing her absentee parents. Instead, she finds her own sense of family among a close circle of friends. Yet when war breaks out and Paris is occupied, she sees her friends taken away one by one. Heartbroken, Lise vows that she will do whatever it takes to help defeat the Germans.2017, ParisWhen Aurelia Leclaire's great-grandmother passes away, the last thing Aurelia expects to inherit is a tiny Paris apartment untouched for over half of a century. But even more shocking is the massive collection of priceless jewelry and fine art secreted inside. When she discovers an unknown painting cherished by Lise, she realizes that it may be the key to unlocking her great-grandmother's story.Art appraiser Gabriel Seymour is contacted by a woman who claims to have found a painting by his great-great-grandfather. While unearthing its story, Gabriel and Aurelia discover a hidden cache of weapons, encrypted letters, and faded passport photos revealing intertwining family connections and betrayals from the past.

Two sisters discover the fairy tales written by their great-grandmother during WWII in this riveting tale of one woman's secrets lost in the chaos of war-perfect for fans of Julia Kelly and Natasha Lester.1940 - Stasia always found comfort in the idyllic French countryside where she spent her childhood summers, roaming the gardens of an old chateau and finding inspiration for fairy tales full of bravery and adventure. But these days are much darker, and with Nazis storming across Europe, she soon finds herself one of the most hunted agents of the Resistance. The only safe haven she can think of is Chateau de Montissaire. But she's about to discover that it just may be the center of her biggest mission yet.Present day - When Isabelle purchases a crumbling chateau in Rouen, it's not just a renovation project-it's a chance to reconnect with her sister, Emilie, the only family she has left. What she uncovers instead is an intriguing mystery... As the siblings piece together the incredible truth behind the books written by their great-grandmother Stasia, they discover an exciting story of courage in the face of treachery and an explosive secret that will change everything they believed about their family.

Two sisters discover the fairy tales written by their great-grandmother during WWII in this riveting tale of one woman's secrets lost in the chaos of war-perfect for fans of Julia Kelly and Natasha Lester.1940 - Stasia always found comfort in the idyllic French countryside where she spent her childhood summers, roaming the gardens of an old chateau and finding inspiration for fairy tales full of bravery and adventure. But these days are much darker, and with Nazis storming across Europe, she soon finds herself one of the most hunted agents of the Resistance. The only safe haven she can think of is Chateau de Montissaire. But she's about to discover that it just may be the center of her biggest mission yet.Present day - When Isabelle purchases a crumbling chateau in Rouen, it's not just a renovation project-it's a chance to reconnect with her sister, Emilie, the only family she has left. What she uncovers instead is an intriguing mystery... As the siblings piece together the incredible truth behind the books written by their great-grandmother Stasia, they discover an exciting story of courage in the face of treachery and an explosive secret that will change everything they believed about their family.

Based on true events, Tomorrow Is for the Brave is a gripping World War II page-turner about a courageous woman who risks it all for what is right-perfect for fans of Natasha Lester and Kristen Harmel.

This heart-wrenching novel about family and war unearths generations of secrets and sacrifices-perfect for fans of The Paris Orphan and The Lost Girls of Paris.2017, London: When Aurelia Leclaire inherits an opulent Paris apartment, she is shocked to discover her grandmother's hidden secrets-including a treasure trove of famous art and couture gowns. One obscure painting leads her to Gabriel Seymour, a highly respected art restorer with his own mysterious past. Together they attempt to uncover the truths concealed within the apartment's walls.Paris, 1942: The Germans may occupy the City of Lights, but glamorous Estelle Allard flourishes in a world separate from the hardships of war. Yet when the Nazis come for her friends, Estelle doesn't hesitate to help those she holds dear, no matter the cost. As she works against the forces intent on destroying her loved ones, she can't know that her actions will have ramifications for generations to come.Set seventy-five years apart, against a perilous and a prosperous Paris, both Estelle and Lia must summon hidden courage as they navigate the dangers of a changing world, altering history-and their family's futures-forever.

This heart-wrenching novel about family and war unearths generations of secrets and sacrifices--perfect for fans of The Paris Orphan and The Lost Girls of Paris.2017, London. When Aurelia Leclaire inherits an opulent Paris apartment, she is shocked to discover her grandmother's hidden secrets--including a treasure trove of famous art and couture gowns. One obscure painting leads her to Gabriel Seymour, a highly respected art restorer with his own mysterious past. Together they attempt to uncover the truths concealed within the apartment's walls. Paris, 1942. The Germans may occupy the City of Lights, but glamorous Estelle Allard flourishes in a world separate from the hardships of war. Yet when the Nazis come for her friends, Estelle doesn't hesitate to help those she holds dear, no matter the cost. As she works against the forces intent on destroying her loved ones, she can't know that her actions will have ramifications for generations to come.Set seventy-five years apart, against a perilous and a prosperous Paris, both Estelle and Lia must unearth hidden courage as they navigate the dangers of a changing world, altering history--and their family's futures--forever.

2018 RITA award-winning author From the author who Sarah MacLean calls "a charming, clever, and engaging storyteller" comes the next regency romance in the witty and sexy Devils of Dover series Baron. Physician. Smuggler. Harland Hayward is living a double life as an aristocrat by day and a criminal by night. As a doctor, Harland has the perfect cover to appear in odd places at all hours, a cover he uses to his advantage. He's chosen this life to save his family from financial ruin, but he draws the line at taking advantage of the honest and trustworthy Katherine Wright.Katherine thought she was done smuggling. Having finally convinced her ailing father and injured brother to abandon their criminal pursuits, she's returned to England to help them escape to a new life--once she helps them fulfill their last contract. And that means working with Hayward, even when her instincts tell her that becoming his ally may be a risk to her heart - as well as her life.

Ne bojsja pogruzitsja v tajny proshlogo, ved ego podvodnyj mir byvaet prekrasen. Dusherazdirajuschij istoricheskij roman Kelli Bouen rasskazyvaet o tajnakh pokolenij. "Parizhskaja kvartira" sochetaet v sebe luchshee ot zhenskoj khudozhestvennoj literatury. Eto pronzitelnoe i zakhvatyvajuschee puteshestvie, razvorachivajuschiesja na fone objatoj vojnoj Frantsii. Sekrety zaschischajut ee proshloe, no pravda - kljuch k ee buduschemu... 1942 god, Parizh. Estel Allard, naslednitsa bogatoj frantsuzskoj semi, plokho znaet svoikh roditelej. Ee semej stanovjatsja druzja. Schastlivaja zhizn rushitsja, kogda nachinaetsja vojna, i teper Estel riskuet navsegda poterjat tekh, kto ej dorog. I togda ona prinimaet sudbonosnoe reshenie. 2017 god, London. Kogda prababushka Aurelii umiraet, ona ostavljaet vnuchke malenkuju parizhskuju kvartiru, netronutuju bolshe poluveka. Aurelija esche ne znaet, chto najdet v kvartire kollektsiju ukrashenij, platev i kartin, a odno iz poloten okazhetsja kljuchom k razgadke glavnoj tajny ee prababushki. Vmeste s Gabrielem Sejmurom, restavratorom s zagadochnym proshlym, gerojam predstoit raskryt pravdu, skrytuju v stenakh parizhskoj kvartiry. "Udivitelnyj vzgljad na zhizn silnykh zhenschin, riskovavshikh vsem vo vremja Vtoroj mirovoj vojny". - Karen Uajt "Trogatelnaja istorija ob opasnostjakh i intrigakh, ljubvi i poterjakh, kotoraja razvorachivaetsja na fone Parizha. Nastojaschee sokrovische". - Kristina Uells Romany Kelli Bouen byli perevedeny na italjanskij, frantsuzskij, japonskij i rumynskij jazyki.Perevodchik: Solomakhina Vera Vasilevna

Dva romana o ljubvi v samom romantichnom gorode mira. Dobro pozhalovat na kryshi Parizha! Kelli Bouen "Kvartira v Parizhe"Sekrety zaschischajut ee proshloe, no pravda - kljuch k ee buduschemu... Eto pronzitelnoe i zakhvatyvajuschee puteshestvie, razvorachivajuscheesja na fone objatoj vojnoj Frantsii. Parizh, 1942 god. Estel Alar, naslednitsa bogatoj frantsuzskoj semi, edva li khorosho znaet roditelej i nakhodit semju v tesnom krugu druzej. Schastlivaja zhizn rushitsja, kogda nachinaetsja vojna, i teper Estel riskuet navsegda poterjat tekh, kto ej dorog. I togda devushka prinimaet sudbonosnoe reshenie.London, 2017 god. Kogda babushka Aurelii umiraet, ona ostavljaet vnuchke malenkuju parizhskuju kvartiru. Aurelija esche ne znaet, chto najdet v kvartire kollektsiju ukrashenij i platev, a odna iz kartin okazhetsja kljuchom k razgadke glavnoj tajny ee babushki. Vmeste s Gabrielem Sejmurom, restavratorom s zagadochnym proshlym, geroine predstoit raskryt pravdu, skrytuju v stenakh parizhskoj kvartiry."Udivitelnyj vzgljad na zhizn silnykh zhenschin, riskovavshikh vsem vo vremja Vtoroj mirovoj vojny". - Karen UajtNatasha Lester "Shveja iz Parizha"Frantsuzskaja shveja. Britanskij shpion. Amerikanskaja naslednitsa. Eta istorija nachinaetsja v Parizhe i okhvatyvaet kontinenty i stoletija.Parizh, 1940 god. Junaja Estella Bissett zhivet s materju i rabotaet v shvejnoj masterskoj. Ona ambitsiozna, ostra na jazyk, s detstva izuchaet anglijskij i mechtaet stat velikim modelerom. Kogda nemetskie vojska priblizhajutsja k Parizhu, mat Estelly prosit doch uekhat v Ameriku, k ottsu, kotorogo devushka nikogda ne znala. I na poslednem parokhode Estella Bissett uplyvaet v novuju zhizn... Nju-Jork, 2015 god. Faben priletaet iz Avstralii na vystavku legendarnoj linii odezhdy svoej babushki. "Esli by tolko Estella mogla uvidet vse eto..." Faben znakomitsja s veduschim dizajnerom "Tiffani" Uillom Ogilvi, s kotorym vstretitsja vnov uzhe v Parizhe.Uznav bolshe o proshlom babushki, Faben otkroet udivitelnuju istoriju poter i obretenij, razbitykh serdets i istseljajuschej sily ljubvi."Lester pishet o smelykh i otvazhnykh zhenschinakh". - Herald Sun

Kelly Bowens dramatiske familiesaga fra andre verdenskrig - En leilighet i Paris - avdekker flere lag av hemmeligheter og spionasje. Perfekt for deg som liker historiske romaner.Paris, 1942: Selv om tyskerne har inntatt og okkupert lysets by, blomstrer glamorøse Estelle Allard i en verden langt unna krigens grusomheter. Men når nazistene vender sin oppmerksomhet mot Estelles nærmeste venner, nøler hun ikke et øyeblikk med å hjelpe dem som står henne nærmest, uansett hva det måtte koste. Hun vet ikke at hennes handlinger vil ha konsekvenser for generasjonene som kommer etter henne. London, 2017: Aurelia Leclaire jubler over å arve en overdådig leilighet i Paris, men hun blir sjokkert når hun oppdager sin bestemors hemmeligheter. I leiligheten finner hun både en verdifull kunstsamling og en stor mengde vintage-klær, og hun kan ikke unngå å undres over hvor alt sammen kommer fra. Et av maleriene fører henne til Gabriel Seymour, en høyt respektert kunstkjenner med en mystisk bakgrunn. Sammen prøver de å avdekke alle hemmelighetene som sitter i veggene i leiligheten i Paris.

Kelly Bowens dramatiske familiesaga fra andre verdenskrig - En leilighet i Paris - avdekker flere lag av hemmeligheter og spionasje. Perfekt for deg som liker historiske romaner.Paris, 1942: Selv om tyskerne har inntatt og okkupert lysets by, blomstrer glamorøse Estelle Allard i en verden langt unna krigens grusomheter. Men når nazistene vender sin oppmerksomhet mot Estelles nærmeste venner, nøler hun ikke et øyeblikk med å hjelpe dem som står henne nærmest, uansett hva det måtte koste. Hun vet ikke at hennes handlinger vil ha konsekvenser for generasjonene som kommer etter henne. London, 2017: Aurelia Leclaire jubler over å arve en overdådig leilighet i Paris, men hun blir sjokkert når hun oppdager sin bestemors hemmeligheter. I leiligheten finner hun både en verdifull kunstsamling og en stor mengde vintage-klær, og hun kan ikke unngå å undres over hvor alt sammen kommer fra. Et av maleriene fører henne til Gabriel Seymour, en høyt respektert kunstkjenner med en mystisk bakgrunn. Sammen prøver de å avdekke alle hemmelighetene som sitter i veggene i leiligheten i Paris.

Den magiske hagener en medrivende historie på to tidsplan - fra andre verdenskrig og fra nåtiden.1940: Stasia har alltid likt seg på den idylliske franske landsbygda, hvor hun tilbragte alle sommerferier som barn. Her lekte hun i hagen rundt et gammelt slott og ble inspirert til å tegne og skrive spennende eventyr. I den bortgjemte hagen traff hun også Nicolas. Men før forholdet deres rakk å utvikle seg, brøt krigen ut ...2019: Søstrene Isabelle og Emilie vokste opp med de eventyrlige fortellingene som oldemoren Stasia skrev som barn. Når de begynner å utforske slottet og den magiske hagen som Stasia beskrev så levende, forstår de at hagen spilte en avgjørende rolle under andre verdenskrig, og at den har en mørk historie å fortelle.