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A Fall from Grace

A Fall from Grace

Jennie Goutet

Millefeuille Press
2023
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She needs a champion. He needs one less person to worry about.Selena Lockhart comes with neither fortune nor connections, and she knows better than to expect society to give her a welcome - especially after her father gambled away his fortune, precipitating the family's sudden fall from grace and Selena's betrothed to break off the engagement. It therefore comes as no surprise that her new neighbor, Sir Lucius, treats her with disdain. Why should he look beyond appearances when her own promises so little? Sir Lucius Clavering is not married, but he may as well be, considering he is expected to escort his widowed mother to watering holes, round out the numbers at his married sister's dinners, and come to the aid of his scapegrace younger siblings. It doesn't help that single women and matchmaking mamas jostle each other for his face, fortune, and title so that he's left without a moment's peace. When Selena shows up at Lucius's doorstep looking for help, he is sure it's another ploy aimed at cutting up his prized bachelor existence. Although his prejudice does not last long, Lucius fears his first reaction might have ruined his chances with her. How can he save her from society's teeth when she continues to hold him at arm's length?
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The Sport of Matchmaking

The Sport of Matchmaking

Jennie Goutet

Millefeuille Press
2023
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For once, he has met a lady less inclined to marry than he is. How unfortunate that she is the only bride he will consider.George Clavering is much too young to think about getting married. Yes, his older brother-and even his younger sister-have managed to tie the knot, but he has plenty more years of play and sporting events ahead of him before he need consider such a thing. Even matchmaking becomes a sport when gentlemen bet on the Season's successes or failures in the club. He will not give them an opportunity to bet on him. Furthermore, why settle down when there are young women like Lady Alice who liven the sport of matchmaking with friendly wagers?Lady Alice St. Clair is the fifth daughter of the Duke of Carr, and as she is independently wealthy and may do as she pleases, she has no reason to wed. She certainly has no intention of doing so. If the marriage mart offers nothing more than the unattractive boors who have presented themselves at her door for the past five seasons, it should hardly surprise her parents she cannot be persuaded to the altar. True, George Clavering has a full head of dark hair and a smile that is as mischievous as it is attractive, but no lady of character would change her mind for one above-average specimen of the male race.For both, what began as a friendly bet between two bored guests at a ball turned into an earnest desire to help their prot g s find happiness. And if some deeper feelings should stir in George to win Alice's heart, then he has no choice but to dampen them. After all, Lady Alice has sworn she will not marry, and George has applauded her decision. For him to try to weaken her resolve now would be...unsportsmanlike.
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Seine unwillige Braut

Seine unwillige Braut

Jennie Goutet

Millefeuille Press
2023
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Es ist keine Ehe aus Liebe. Daf r wird sie sorgen. Kitty Stokes h tte nie gedacht, dass sie so schwach sein w rde, sich aus famili rer Verpflichtung heraus zu opfern, doch da die einzige Alternative zur Heirat mit Lord Hayworth darin besteht, das Kinderm dchen f r die Kinder ihres Bruders zu spielen, willigt Kitty schweren Herzens ein. An ihrem Hochzeitstag ist sie sich sicher, einen schweren Fehler begangen zu haben, doch es ist zu sp t, sie kann nicht mehr zur ck.Phineas Hayworth hatte darauf verzichtet, seine Braut vor ihrem Hochzeitstag zu sehen - der Preis, den er sich daf r auferlegt hat, derart k uflich zu sein, die Schwester eines reichen Kaufmanns zu heiraten, um sein Anwesen vor dem Ruin zu retten. Ihre Sch nheit ist daher ein Schock, ebenso wie ihr eisiges Verhalten, welches er seiner Meinung nach aber verdient hat. Er schw rt einen Eid, dass er sich ihr nicht n hern wird, um einen Erben zu zeugen, solange sie ihn nicht dazu auffordert.Als Phineas sich daran macht, sein Anwesen in Ordnung zu bringen und seine frischgebackene Frau der Gesellschaft vorzustellen, findet er sie noch bezaubernder, als er es sich selbst bei einer Liebesheirat h tte erhoffen k nnen. Kitty h lt ihn weiterhin auf Abstand, obgleich er annimmt, dass ihre Gef hle f r ihn gleicherma en stark sind. W hrend Phineas' Liebe und sein Verlangen nach seiner Frau wachsen, beginnt der Schwur, den er ihr geleistet hat, ihn zu ersticken. Bald wird ihm klar, dass er zwar bereit gewesen w re, sich mit einer Ehe ohne Liebe abzufinden, dass er eine unerwiderte Liebe jedoch nicht ertragen kann.
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Disgrazia e redenzione

Disgrazia e redenzione

Jennie Goutet

Millefeuille Press
2023
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Lei ha bisogno di un campione. Lui di una persona in meno di cui preoccuparsi.Selena Lockhart non ha n dote n conoscenze, e sa bene di non potersi aspettare che la Societ le dia il benvenuto, soprattutto dopo che suo padre ha perso al gioco la propria fortuna, provocando l'improvvisa caduta in disgrazia della famiglia e la rottura del fidanzamento di Selena con il suo promesso sposo. Non sorprende quindi che il suo nuovo vicino, Sir Lucius, la tratti con disprezzo. Perch dovrebbe guardare oltre le apparenze quando le sue promettono cos poco?Sir Lucius Clavering non sposato, ma potrebbe benissimo esserlo, visto il modo in cui tenuto ad accompagnare la madre vedova nei centri termali, a far quadrare il numero degli invitati alle cene della sorella sposata e intervenire in aiuto di quelle canaglie dei suoi fratelli minori. Non aiuta il fatto che le donne nubili e le madri in cerca di matrimoni vantaggiosi si affannino a reclamare il suo volto, la sua fortuna e il suo titolo, cos da lasciarlo senza un attimo di pace.Quando Selena si presenta alla porta di Lucius in cerca di aiuto, lui sicuro che si tratti di un altro stratagemma per mettere a repentaglio la sua preziosa esistenza da scapolo. Sebbene il pregiudizio non duri a lungo, Lucius teme che la sua prima reazione possa aver rovinato ogni possibilit con lei. Come pu salvarla dalle grinfie della Societ se continua a tenerlo a distanza?
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A Brilliant Match

A Brilliant Match

Jennie Goutet

Millefeuille Press
2023
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A love match would not do. She would make an advantageous match-a brilliant match At the age of nineteen, Lady Dorothea Rowlandson was practically on the shelf. Had she not suffered her father, the earl's, untimely death weeks before last year's season, she would surely by now be a married lady-the established wife of an illustrious peer. With such a regrettable delay, time was ever more of the essence if she wished to secure her own future and that of her sisters. Miles Shaw holds an encumbered estate. It is only logical, therefore, that he commence the London Season on the hunt for a well-dowered wife. His personal code of honor requires he be upfront about this goal, so that he deceives no one. And as he fully intends to love and cherish the wife of his choosing, he will naturally bring as much to the union as he receives. After all, he is a landed gentleman with no shortage of charm. When chance forced Miles and Dorothea to partner one another for the first dance of the first crush of the season, Fortuna could only have been in a funning mood. To have fostered so unsuitable a connection was nothing short of absurd. For what could a peer of the realm's daughter and a gentleman of no consequence, with his pockets to let, possibly have in common?
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Redención

Redención

Jennie Goutet

Millefeuille Press
2024
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Ella necesita un defensor. l necesita una persona menos de la que preocuparse.Selena Lockhart no posee dote ni conexiones, y sabe que no debe esperar que la sociedad le d la bienvenida; sobre todo, despu s de que su padre apostara y perdiera su fortuna, lo que precipit la repentina ca da en desgracia de la familia y que el prometido de Selena rompiera su compromiso. Por eso no es de extra ar que su nuevo vecino, Sir Lucius, la trate con desd n. Por qu deber a l mirar m s all de las apariencias cuando las de Selena prometen muy poco?Sir Lucius Clavering no est casado, pero bien podr a estarlo, considerando que su funci n es acompa ar a su madre viuda a las reuniones sociales, completar el n mero de asistentes a las cenas de su hermana casada y acudir en ayuda de sus bribones hermanos peque os. Tampoco ayuda el hecho de que las mujeres solteras y las madres casamenteras compitan entre s para adjudicarse su imagen, su fortuna y su t tulo, de modo que l no puede tener ni un momento de paz. Cuando Selena se presenta en la puerta de Lucius en busca de ayuda, l est seguro de que se trata de otra estratagema destinada a poner fin a su preciada existencia como soltero. Aunque sus prejuicios no duran mucho, Lucius teme que su primera reacci n haya arruinado sus posibilidades con ella. C mo puede salvarla de las garras de la sociedad cuando ella sigue alej ndolo?
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Uma Mudança Inesperada

Uma Mudança Inesperada

Jennie Goutet

Millefeuille Press
2024
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Tudo que ela precisa de um her i. Tudo que ele n o precisa ter mais uma pessoa com quem se preocupar.Selena Lockhart n o traz consigo dotes ou conex es, e sabe que n o deve esperar que a Sociedade a receba bem - especialmente depois que seu pai perdeu a fortuna em apostas, precipitando a queda repentina da fam lia e o rompimento do noivado pelo prometido de Selena. Portanto, n o surpresa nenhuma quando seu novo vizinho, Sir Lucius, a trate com desd m. Por que ele deveria ver al m das apar ncias quando as dela prometem t o pouco?Sir Lucius Clavering n o casado, mas poderia muito bem ser, considerando que precisa acompanhar sua m e vi va a bares, completar a quantidade dos jantares da irm casada, e ajudar os irm os mais novos. N o ajuda em nada que mulheres solteiras e m es casamenteiras se acotovelem para reivindicar sua apar ncia, fortuna e t tulo, ent o ele n o encontra nem um momento de paz.Quando Selena aparece na porta de Lucius pedindo ajuda, ele tem certeza de que s mais uma arma o visando acabar com a vida de solteiro que ele tanto valoriza. Embora esse prejulgamento n o dure muito tempo, Lucius teme que suas rea es iniciais possam ter arruinado suas chances com ela. Como ele poderia salv -la das presas da Sociedade quando ela continua o mantendo a um bra o de dist ncia?
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Intrigas del corazón

Intrigas del corazón

Jennie Goutet

Millefeuille Press
2024
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Ella es capaz de muchas cosas; incluso de volverlo loco. Al comienzo de su temporada londinense, Philippa Clavering descubre que su amiga Susan est siendo pretendida por el caballero equivocado y decide cambiar el rumbo de Susan hacia un pretendiente m s digno. Como no es de las que se acobardan ante lo que considera su deber y su don, Philippa pone en marcha una serie de planes para conseguir el final feliz que su amiga se merece. Lo que no espera es que el hermano mayor de Susan vigile, y critique, cada uno de sus movimientos.Tras un respetable n mero de a os en la ciudad, Jack Blythefield contempla por fin la idea de sentar la cabeza. Lo que busca es una esposa complaciente que le proporcione un heredero o dos y haga de su hogar un lugar confortable mientras l pasa las tardes en el club, donde un hombre puede conseguir algo de paz. Lo que no necesita es una arp a que le haga la vida imposible con planes descabellados en los que, invariablemente, l participa sin querer.Sin embargo, cuando la reputaci n de la familia de Jack se ve amenazada, Philippa es la persona a la que l acude. Y cuando el pretendiente m s decidido de Philippa se siente m s seguro de su conquista, Jack debe decidir si una esposa f cil de complacer y d cil es realmente lo que busca, o si debe desafiar a su coraz n antes de que el cortejo de Philippa termine.
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A Corte de Philippa

A Corte de Philippa

Jennie Goutet

Millefeuille Press
2024
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Ela capaz de muitas coisas - inclusive deix -lo louco.No in cio de sua temporada em Londres, Philippa Clavering descobre que sua amiga Susan est sendo cortejada pelo cavalheiro errado e decide guiar o caminho da amiga para um pretendente mais digno. Como n o uma pessoa de fugir do que considera seu dever e talento, Philippa coloca em a o planos para fazer acontecer o final feliz que sua amiga merece. O que ela n o esperava era que o irm o mais velho de Susan estava observando - e criticando - cada um de seus movimentos.Depois de alguns anos na cidade, Jack Blythefield est finalmente pensando na ideia de se casar. O que ele procura uma esposa complacente, que lhe d um herdeiro ou dois e que torne sua casa confort vel, enquanto ele passa as noites no clube, onde um homem pode finalmente encontrar alguma paz. O que ele n o precisa de uma mocinha prepotente que ponha a sua vida em risco com esquemas malucos que invariavelmente envolvam a sua relutante colabora o.No entanto, quando a reputa o da fam lia de Jack amea ada, Philippa que vem em seu aux lio. E medida que o pretendente mais determinado de Philippa pensa estar seguro de sua conquista, Jack deve decidir se o que ele realmente procura uma esposa confort vel e d cil, ou se deve desafiar seu cora o antes que Philippa encerre sua corte.
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Un mariage de prestige

Un mariage de prestige

Jennie Goutet

Millefeuille Press
2024
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Une rencontre amoureuse ne ferait pas l'affaire. Elle allait faire une rencontre avantageuse... un mariage de prestige l' ge de dix-neuf ans, lady Dorothea Rowlandson est presque consid r e comme une vieille fille. Si elle n'avait pas t frapp e par le d c s pr matur de son p re, le comte, quelques semaines avant la saison de l'ann e pr c dente, elle serait sans doute aujourd'hui une femme mari e, l' pouse estim e d'un illustre pair. Face ce regrettable contretemps, il lui faut imp rativement agir vite si elle veut assurer son propre avenir et celui de ses soeurs.Miles Shaw est propri taire d'un domaine cribl de dettes. Il est donc tout fait logique qu'il d marre la saison londonienne en qu te d'une pouse fortun e. En vertu de son code d'honneur personnel, il doit se montrer franc quant cet objectif, afin de ne duper personne. Et comme il entend bien aimer et ch rir la femme qu'il aura choisie, il apportera tout naturellement cette union autant qu'il recevra. Apr s tout, c'est un gentleman, propri taire terrien, qui ne manque pas de charme.Le hasard pousse Miles et Dorothea partager la premi re danse du premier bal de la saison, preuve de l'humeur badine de la D esse de la Fortune. Il est tout simplement absurde de cr er un lien aussi inad quat. Car, que pourraient bien avoir en commun la fille d'un pair du royaume et un gentleman sans envergure et aux poches vides ?
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El juego de buscar pareja

El juego de buscar pareja

Jennie Goutet

Millefeuille Press
2024
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Por primera vez, ha conocido a una dama menos dispuesta a casarse que l. Por desgracia, es la nica novia a la que considerar .George Clavering es demasiado joven para pensar en casarse. S , su hermano mayor -e incluso su hermana peque a-, han conseguido dar el s quiero, pero a l le esperan muchos a os de juego y acontecimientos deportivos antes de tenerque considerar semejante idea. Incluso el emparejamiento se convierte en un deporte cuando los caballeros apuestan por los xitos o fracasos de la temporada en el club. l no les brindar la oportunidad de apostar sobre su persona. Adem s, por qu sentar la cabeza cuando hay mujeres j venes como lady Alice que animan el deporte del emparejamiento con apuestas amistosas?Lady Alice St. Clair es la quinta hija del duque de Carr, y como tiene independencia econ mica y puede hacer lo que le plazca, no tiene motivos para casarse. Si el mercado matrimonial no le ofrece m s que los desairados patanes que se han presentado a su puerta durante las ltimas cinco temporadas, no deber a ser de extra ar para sus padres que no puedan convencerla para llegar al altar. Es cierto que George Clavering tiene una larga cabellera oscura y una sonrisa tan maliciosa como atractiva, pero ninguna dama con car cter cambiar a de opini n por un esp cimen de la raza masculina por encima de la media.Para ambos, lo que empez como una apuesta amistosa entre dos invitados aburridos en un baile, se convirti en un deseo sincero de ayudar a sus protegidos a encontrar la felicidad. Y si se despiertan sentimientos m s profundos en George por conquistar el coraz n de Alice, l no tendr m s remedio que sofocarlos. Despu s de todo, lady Alice ha jurado que no se casar , y George lo ha celebrado. Para l, intentar debilitar su decisi n ahora ser a... antideportivo.
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A Sham Betrothal

A Sham Betrothal

Jennie Goutet

Millefeuille Press
2024
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All's fair in love and peace...Paris, 1774. He can win her freedom, but can she win his heart?With Sophie Twisden's grandmother laid up with an illness, causing them to withdraw from the Paris social scene, the pompous Sheldon Cholmsley appoints himself as Sophie's "protector." Protector? Ha More like tormentor. So when her new friend Basile Gervain offers her the protection of his name and promises he will not allow harm to come to her reputation when she breaks their sham betrothal and returns to London, she has little hesitation in accepting.What once was an unthinkable notion-to align herself with a foreigner-becomes more and more the desire of her heart as she discovers how closely shared are their thoughts and sentiments. Now that it is time to leave Paris and put an end to their act, she wishes she might remain and become Madame Gervain in earnest. But what use is it to harbor a secret hope that he will declare his undying love, when he only proposed out of convenience in the first place?
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Una propuesta desafortunada

Una propuesta desafortunada

Jennie Goutet

Millefeuille Press
2024
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Eleanor Daventry ha entrado en posesi n de dinero, pero la herencia tiene una condici n: debe casarse para recibirlo. La tenaz Eleanor prefiere ser profesora antes que aceptar a un marido al que no ama. Stratford Tunstall acaba de descubrir que su predecesor leg las tierras sin restricci n de herencia de la finca a la se orita Daventry. Aunque es esc ptico con respecto al amor, el hombre es capaz de reconocer una soluci n pr ctica cuando la ve. l y la se orita Daventry deben casarse, y Stratford no pierde tiempo en presentar su propuesta. Estando borracho. Eleanor rechaza tanto a Stratford como su propuesta y huye a Londres, con la esperanza de no volver a verlo. Pero no es consciente de que su mejor amiga conoce a Stratford desde la infancia y que las dos familias son inseparables. Ahora que est n constantemente juntos, Eleanor admira las magistrales disculpas de Stratford, sin importarle la frecuencia con la que debe pronunciarlas. Stratford admite que, en contra de todas sus predicciones, Eleanor tiene xito con la alta sociedad. Qu suerte. Ahora, si tan s lo sus pretendientes no sintieran la necesidad de recurrir a l en busca de consejo.Cuando una alianza de fuerzas amenaza la reputaci n de Eleanor, Stratford debe decidir si merece la pena luchar por ella. Y Eleanor debe convencerse de que su ayuda en su rescate es un acto inspirado por el amor.
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A Presumptuous Hope

A Presumptuous Hope

Jennie Goutet

Millefeuille Press
2024
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Who declared that every young lady of a certain age must surely wish for a husband? And why must a handsome bachelor, in possession of a fortune, be the obvious candidate simply because he lives next door? In the quiet countryside of Lincolnshire, Christine Grey is perfectly content with her life of spinsterhood, finding solace in the companionship of her beloved animals. In the tranquil routine of her days, she spends her time with married friends and puts up with her brother, who would try the patience of a saint. Satisfied in her habits and independence, she asks for nothing more.Sir Alexander Thorne arrives in Horncastle, a newly minted knight and owner of the long-dormant Gracefield Park. His aspirations to prove his worthiness lead him to pursue the life of a country gentleman, and through it, a clash with his pretty neighbor. His arrival stirs well-meaning friends to plans of matchmaking, and skepticism in Christine's heart.When circumstances force them into a compromising situation, they have no choice but to face the necessity to wed. Even as they fight against their fate, the connection between them deepens until they find it difficult to ignore. Christine wonders if her hopes for a happy marriage are too presumptuous, particularly when he had been forced to offer for her in the first place. Alexander must grapple with his own insecurities as he strives to be the husband a woman as worthy as Christine deserves.
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A Presumptuous Hope

A Presumptuous Hope

Jennie Goutet

Millefeuille Press
2024
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Who declared that every young lady of a certain age must surely wish for a husband? And why must a handsome bachelor, in possession of a fortune, be the obvious candidate simply because he lives next door? In the quiet countryside of Lincolnshire, Christine Grey is perfectly content with her life of spinsterhood, finding solace in the companionship of her beloved animals. In the tranquil routine of her days, she spends her time with married friends and puts up with her brother, who would try the patience of a saint. Satisfied in her habits and independence, she asks for nothing more.Sir Alexander Thorne arrives in Horncastle, a newly minted knight and owner of the long-dormant Gracefield Park. His aspirations to prove his worthiness lead him to pursue the life of a country gentleman, and through it, a clash with his pretty neighbor. His arrival stirs well-meaning friends to plans of matchmaking, and skepticism in Christine's heart.When circumstances force them into a compromising situation, they have no choice but to face the necessity to wed. Even as they fight against their fate, the connection between them deepens until they find it difficult to ignore. Christine wonders if her hopes for a happy marriage are too presumptuous, particularly when he had been forced to offer for her in the first place. Alexander must grapple with his own insecurities as he strives to be the husband a woman as worthy as Christine deserves.
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Eine glänzende Partie

Eine glänzende Partie

Jennie Goutet

Millefeuille Press
2024
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Eine Liebesheirat w rde nicht gen gen. Sie w rde eine vorteilhafte Partie eingehen - eine gl nzende Partie Im Alter von neunzehn Jahren war Lady Dorothea Rowlandson nahezu eine alte Jungfer. W re ihr Vater, der Earl, nicht Wochen vor der letzten Saison pl tzlich verstorben, w re sie nun sicher eine verheiratete Dame - die etablierte Ehefrau eines erlauchten Peers. Angesichts dieser bedauerlichen Verz gerung dr ngte die Zeit nun umso mehr, wenn sie ihre Zukunft und die ihrer Schwestern sichern wollte.Miles Shaw besitzt ein verschuldetes Anwesen. Es leuchtet daher ein, dass er sich zu Beginn der Londoner Saison auf die Suche nach einer wohlhabenden Ehefrau macht. Sein pers nlicher Ehrenkodex verlangt, dass er bez glich seiner Absichten offen ist, um niemanden zu t uschen. Und da er beabsichtigt, die Frau seiner Wahl zu lieben und zu ehren, wird er nat rlich ebenso viel in die Verbindung einbringen, wie er erh lt. Schlie lich ist er ein grundbesitzender Gentleman, dem es an Charme nicht mangelt.Als der Zufall Miles und Dorothea auf dem ersten Ball der Saison f r den ersten Tanz vereinte, musste Fortuna in einer lustigen Stimmung gewesen sein. Es war nachgerade absurd, eine derart unpassende Partie zu f rdern. Denn was k nnten die Tochter eines Earls und ein unbedeutender Gentleman mit leeren Taschen schon gemeinsam haben?
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Un chant de Yorkshire

Un chant de Yorkshire

Jennie Goutet

Millefeuille Press
2024
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Plus que tout, le coeur est trompeur. Qui peut le comprendre ?Lorsque la marraine de Juliana Issot l'invite passer le mois de No l une partie de campagne dans le Yorkshire, la jeune femme se sent oblig e d'accepter par affection. Peu importe qu'elle ait fui le Yorkshire la premi re occasion pour s'assurer un mariage plus prestigieux Londres et que la seule perspective matrimoniale la maison soit son compagnon de jeu d'enfance, Willelm.Willelm Armitage est un homme du Yorkshire pur et dur, et pour lui, la place de Juliana est ici, ses c t s. Cependant, la seule fois o il a os essayer de l'en convaincre, elle l'a promptement conduit, ce qui l'a pouss se demander si elle tait vraiment le bon choix pour lui. Apr s tout, si elle ne parvient pas voir quel point ils s'accordent, pourquoi devrait-il lui forcer la main ?Une partie de campagne No l, avec du pudding, des jeux, des charades, des promenades cheval et des chants de No l, c'est exactement ce qu'il faut pour rappeler Juliana quel point elle aime le Yorkshire. Mais lorsque sa nostalgie c de la place l'amour, sera-t-elle capable d'admettre que Willelm conna t ses tats d' me mieux qu'elle-m me ?
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Un pari sur l'amour

Un pari sur l'amour

Jennie Goutet

Millefeuille Press
2024
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Il a, pour une fois, fait la connaissance d'une femme encore moins attir e par le mariage qu'il ne l'est. Comme il est regrettable que ce soit la seule qu'il envisage d' pouser George Clavering est bien trop jeune pour songer se marier. Certes, son fr re a n et m me sa jeune soeur ont d j convol en justes noces, mais il a encore devant lui de nombreuses ann es de distractions, de joutes et de paris sportifs avant d'envisager de franchir le pas. M me jouer former des couples s'apparente un sport lorsque les gentlemen parient au club sur les succ s ou les checs amoureux de la saison. Une chose est certaine: il ne leur donnera pas l'occasion de parier sur lui. De plus, pourquoi s' tablir alors que des femmes comme lady Alice renouvellent l'art du pari en jouant les aimables Cupidon ?Lady Alice St. Clair est la cinqui me fille du duc de Carr. Elle poss de une fortune personnelle, se trouve libre de ses choix et n'a donc aucune raison de se marier. Elle n'en a certainement pas l'intention. Si le march du mariage n'a rien d'autre offrir que les paltoquets sans attrait qui se sont pr sent s sa porte les cinq derni res saisons, ses parents ne devraient pas s' tonner de ne pouvoir l'inciter se marier. George Clavering, il est vrai, poss de de beaux cheveux bruns et un sourire aussi espi gle que s duisant, mais quelle femme de caract re changerait d'avis simplement parce qu'un membre de la gent masculine sort du lot ?Pour l'un comme pour l'autre, ce qui n' tait au d part qu'un pari amical pris entre deux invit s d soeuvr s au cours d'un bal se transforme en un d sir sinc re d'aider leurs prot g s trouver le bonheur. Et dans l'hypoth se o des sentiments plus profonds motiveraient George conqu rir le coeur d'Alice, alors il n'aurait d'autre choix que de les faire taire. Apr s tout, lady Alice a jur de rester c libataire, et George a salu sa d cision. S'il cherchait maintenant la faire fl chir dans sa r solution, ce serait tout sauf fair play...
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