Lisa Kleypas

Fyra unga kvinnor möts på en debutantbal och ingår en pakt. De ska hålla ihop och hjälpa varandra. Under societetssäsongen i London förstår snart den vackra och djärva Lillian Bowman att hennes självständiga amerikanska stil inte går hem alls. Och den som markerar det tydligast av alla är den olidligt snobbiga Marcus, Lord Westcliff, Londons mest eftertraktade aristokrat. Men, innan hon vet ordet av finner hon sig i hans armar, trots att hon inte gillar honom. Och han gillar väl inte henne? Motvilligt verkar Marcus falla mer och mer för Lillian, men att han skulle gifta sig med henne är uteslutet. Det skulle på alla sätt vara ett opassande parti. Fast kan de stoppa de känslor som satts i rullning? Lisa Kleypas är en av världens mest kända romanceförfattare, hennes böcker har översatts till tjugoåtta språk och sålts i miljontals exemplar. Det hände en höst är den andra boken i Väninnor-serien.

Headstrong American heiress Lillian Bowman has come to England to find an aristocratic husband. Unfortunately, no man is strong enough to tame the stubborn beauty's fierce will. Except, perhaps, the powerful and arrogant Earl of Westcliff--a man Lillian despises more than anyone she's ever met.Marcus, Lord Westcliff, is famous for his icy English reserve and his supreme self-control. But something about the audacious Lillian drives him mad. Whenever they're in the same room, they can't stop themselves from battling furiously to gain the upper hand.Then one afternoon, a stunningly sensuous encounter changes everything . . . and Lillian discovers that beneath the earl's reserved fa ade, he is the passionate and tender lover of her dreams. What neither Westcliff nor Lillian suspect, however, is that a sinister conspiracy threatens to destroy any chance of happiness. After a shocking betrayal endangers Lillian's safety--and possibly her life--will Marcus be able to save her before it's too late?

Fyra unga kvinnor möts på en debutantbal och ingår en pakt. De ska hålla ihop och hjälpa varandra genom säsongen. Den vackra Annabelle Peyton hade kunnat välja vilken man som helst, om hon bara haft en förmögenhet. Men hennes familj är på gränsen till ruin och det är Annabelles uppgift att hitta en välbärgad man som kan rädda dem. Tyvärr är hennes mest envise friare är den ökände Simon Hunt. Han är ett olämpligt parti, ändå dras de till varandra. Kan hon stå emot? Och vad blir konsekvenserna? Lisa Kleypas är en av världens mest kända romanceförfattare, hennes böcker har översatts till tjugoåtta språk och sålts i miljontals exemplar. Hemligheter i sommarnatten är den första boken i Väninne-serien. "Kleypas kan få dig att skratta och gråta på samma sida." Julia Quinn

A classic historical romance novel from New York Times bestseller Lisa Kleypas (One of today's leading lights in romantic fiction --Seattle Times), Because You're Mine is a breathtaking tale of romantic intrigues and uncontained passions that showcases this acclaimed author at her very best.I don't care about your conscience. All I want is for you to kiss me again.Lady Madeline Matthews would rather shame herself than sacrifice her freedom. To avoid marrying an aging, lecherous lord, she seeks out the company of Logan Scott, for a torrid affair with the notorious womanizer would surely condemn her in the eyes of good society.In truth, Logan is an intensely private man tormented by past betrayals. Now a forward little minx, completely at sea in London's sophisticated whirl, is disrupting his life with her vibrant charm and unspoiled beauty. But when what begins with a kiss threatens to blossom into something more rapturous and real, will Logan and Madeline have the courage to drop the masks they hide behind in the name of love?

New York Times bestseller Lisa Kleypas returns with an enthralling and steaming romance between a widowed lady and a Scot on the run - who may have connections to one of London's most noble families.

New York Times bestseller Lisa Kleypas returns with an enthralling and steamy romance between a Scot with a mysterious past and strong-willed lady looking for adventure--and love. "The devil never tries to make people do the wrong thing by scaring them. He does it by tempting them."Lady Merritt Sterling, a strong-willed beauty who runs a shipping company, knows London society is dying to catch her in a scandal. So far, she's been too smart to provide them with one. But then she meets Keir MacRae, a rough-and-rugged Scottish whisky distiller, and all her sensible plans vanish like smoke. They couldn't be more different, but their attraction is powerful, raw and irresistible.From the moment Keir MacRae arrives in London, he has two goals. One: don't fall in love with the dazzling Lady Merritt Sterling. Two: avoid being killed.So far, neither of those is going well.Keir doesn't know why someone wants him dead until fate reveals the secret of his mysterious past. His world is thrown into upheaval, and the only one he trusts is Merritt.Their passion blazes with an intensity Merritt has never known before, making her long for the one thing she can't have from Keir MacRae: forever. As danger draws closer, she'll do whatever it takes to save the man she loves . . . even knowing he might be the devil in disguise.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Devil in Disguise, the first book in her beloved Wallflowers series.The Wallflowers: four young ladies at the side of the ballroom make a pact to help each other find husbands . . . no matter what it takes.Proud and beautiful Annabelle Peyton could have her pick of suitors--if only she had a dowry. Her family is on the brink of disaster, and the only way Annabelle can save them is to marry a wealthy man. Unfortunately her most persistent admirer is the brash Simon Hunt, a handsome and ambitious entrepreneur who wants her as his mistress. Annabelle is determined to resist Simon's wicked propositions, but she can't deny her attraction to the boldly seductive rogue, any more than he can resist the challenge she presents. As they try to outmaneuver each other, they find themselves surrendering to a love more powerful than they could have ever imagined. But fate may have other plans--and it will take all of Annabelle's courage to face a peril that could destroy everything she holds dear.

In the wake of tragedy, three people discover unexpected happiness and love in this heartwarming novel of magic, hope, and family, infused with the spirit of the holiday season--the first book in New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas's Friday Harbor series, and the basis of the Hallmark Hall of Fame television movie Christmas with Holly.When his sister, Victoria, died in a car accident, Mark Nolan became the guardian of his six-year-old niece Holly. But it hasn't been easy. Since that tragic night, the little girl hasn't spoken a word. Mark isn't sure how to help Holly. All he can do is follow his sister's wise advice: Start by loving her. The rest will follow.Maggie Collins was barely married a year when she suddenly lost her husband. Though she doesn't dare let herself believe in love again, the toy store owner does believe in magic--the power of imagination. When she meets Holly Nolan, she knows just what the quiet little girl needs. Thrust together by the vagaries of fate, three wounded people are about to share the greatest Christmas gift of all. . . .

Det skulle bare have været for en enkelt nat … Da den selvstændige og ugifte forfatterinde Amanda Briars fylder 30, giver hun sig selv en helt særlig fødselsdagsgave: en nat med en mand. Så da en høj, flot mand dukker op på det aftalte tidspunkt, forventer hun derfor en lidenskabelig nat med en fremmed, hun aldrig skal se igen. Hvad hun ikke ved er, at manden er Jack Devlin, en fremadstormende forlægger, der har opsøgt hende for at tale om hendes bøger. Han gennemskuer misforståelsen, men kan ikke modstå chancen for at give Amanda en smagsprøve på det, hun drømmer om. Bare for én nat. Da Amanda møder ham igen og opdager, at han er den forlægger, som har købt hendes manuskript, bliver hun rasende. Jack vil udgive det for enhver pris, men langsomt går det op for ham, at det ikke længere kun er forretningsmanden i ham, der vil have hende. Han har tabt sit hjerte til Amanda og må nu overbevise hende om, at hun ikke er nødt til at vælge mellem sin frihed og kærligheden. Min i nat er en underholdende kærlighedshistorie, der udspiller sig i 1800-tallets London, om to viljestærke mennesker, der forelsker sig. Pressen skriver: "Hvis du har læst andet af Lisa Kleypas eller generelt er vild med bøger fra 1800-tallets England, så kan jeg varmt anbefale denne". - Deungesord.dk

Den magtfulde og velhavende jernbanemagnat Tom Severin har alt, hvad hjertet kan begære – undtagen en hustru. Så hvorfor er det så svært for ham at finde den rette? Da Tom fanger det første glimt af den smukke og begavede lady Cassandra Ravenel, ved han, at han har fundet den perfekte kvinde – men selv om Cassandra drages mod den charmerende, men også skruppelløse Tom, vil hun aldrig kunne blive hans. Hun længes efter at gifte sig af kærlighed, dén ene ting han tilsyneladende aldrig vil kunne give hende. Da en uventet katastrofe pludselig truer Cassandras ry, giver Tom hende et tilbud, hun ikke kan afslå. Med et forestående bryllup i horisonten, er Toms jagt på hendes hånd ovre. Men han må sande, at kampen for hendes hjerte kun lige er begyndt … Lady Cassandras valg er den sjette bog i Lisa Kleypas’ historiske og romantiske Ravenel-serie.

Deception, passion, and love collide in this bewitching novel in New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas' wildly popular Hathaway seriesBeatrix Hathaway would much rather spend time with her collection of rescued animals than flirting in a stuffy ballroom. If her unconventional behavior earns the mockery of handsome rakes like Captain Christopher Phelan, so be it. She'd rather stay true to herself, even if it means never finding love.Christopher's courtship of Beatrix's friend, the vivacious but flighty Prudence Mercer, is interrupted when his regiment is sent to fight in the Crimea. After a particularly devastating battle, he writes a letter to Prudence, unaware that the spoiled beauty has decided she doesn't want to wait for him.Since Prudence won't reply to the world-weary soldier, Beatrix offers to write a letter for her--and she signs it as Pru. A lively, witty correspondence begins, and gradually turns into something deeper as they share the secrets of their hearts. To Beatrix's despair, she's fallen for a man who thinks she's someone else, and she'll never be able to reveal her deception.Christopher, now a decorated hero, comes back to claim the woman he loves. Soon, however, he realizes Prudence is very different from her letters . . . and he's bewildered by his inexplicable attraction to the eccentric Beatrix Hathaway . . .

Deception, passion, and love collide in this bewitching novel in New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas' wildly popular Hathaway seriesBeatrix Hathaway would much rather spend time with her collection of rescued animals than flirting in a stuffy ballroom. If her unconventional behavior earns the mockery of handsome rakes like Captain Christopher Phelan, so be it. She'd rather stay true to herself, even if it means never finding love.Christopher's courtship of Beatrix's friend, the vivacious but flighty Prudence Mercer, is interrupted when his regiment is sent to fight in the Crimea. After a particularly devastating battle, he writes a letter to Prudence, unaware that the spoiled beauty has decided she doesn't want to wait for him.Since Prudence won't reply to the world-weary soldier, Beatrix offers to write a letter for her--and she signs it as Pru. A lively, witty correspondence begins, and gradually turns into something deeper as they share the secrets of their hearts. To Beatrix's despair, she's fallen for a man who thinks she's someone else, and she'll never be able to reveal her deception.Christopher, now a decorated hero, comes back to claim the woman he loves. Soon, however, he realizes Prudence is very different from her letters . . . and he's bewildered by his inexplicable attraction to the eccentric Beatrix Hathaway . . .

Da Bow Street-agenten Nick Gentry bliver hyret til at opspore en forsvundet ung kvinde, forventer han nemt at kunne fuldføre sin mission. Men det er kun, indtil han finder Charlotte Howard. Hun er nemlig parat til at gøre alt for at undgå det arrangerede ægteskab, hun er flygtet fra. Den usædvanlige og modige kvinde tænder ukendte følelser i Nick, men det bliver hurtigt klart for ham, at der skal noget særligt til, hvis han vil vinde hendes hjerte, ligesom Charlotte langsomt finder ud af, at den mand, hun er ved at falde for, også har sine hemmeligheder … En pikant handel er tredje, selvstændige bind i Bow street-serien af dronningen af historisk romance, Lisa Kleypas.

She was unmarried, untouched and almost thirty, but novelist Amanda Briars wasn′t about to greet her next birthday without making love to a man. When he appeared at her door, she believed he was her gift to herself, hired for one night of passion. Unforgettably handsome, irresistibly virile, he tempted her in ways she never thought possible...but something stopped him from completely fulfilling her dream.Jack Delvin′s determination to possess Amanda became greater when she discovered his true identity. But gently-bred Amanda craved respectability more than she admitted, while Jack, the cast-off son of a nobleman and London′s most notorious businessman, refused to live by society′s rules. Yet when fate conspired for them to marry, their worlds collided with a passionate force neither had expected...but both soon craved.

Da Sophia Sydney søger jobbet som assistent for politidommeren Ross Canon, chefen for Bow Street Runners, er det med ét mål for øje: at ødelægge ham både politisk og følelsesmæssigt. Det var ham, der dømte Sophias bror til tvangsarbejde og dermed indirekte var skyld i hans død. Men langsomt går det op for hende, at han ikke er den brutale og hjerteløse mand, hun troede, og tiltrækningen mellem dem er uundgåelig. Men hvad når Ross opdager, hvem Sophia virkelig er? Er der overhovedet en fremtid for dem?

An enthralling tale of love and burning desire from beloved New York Times bestselling author Lisa KleypasHardy Cates is self-made millionaire from the wrong side of the tracks, a hot-blooded, blue-eyed devil who risked everything to follow his dreams. He's broken all the rules . . . and more than a few enemies along the way. Now it's time to for payback.Haven Travis defied her wealthy family's expectations and ran off with a dangerous man. Now she's back, humbled and determined to protect her heart. Hardy Cates is her family's enemy--and the last man Haven wants. But her heart pulls her closer to his fire, even though her head says stay away.Hardy and Haven made heartbreaking choices before. Will they resist a passion they both know is wrong, even when it feels so right?

A sexy novel, rich with love, laughter, and steamy passion that sizzles with New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas's hallmark sensuality and delicious tension Millionaire Texas playboy Jack Travis lives for pleasure. He has money, women, and no commitments, and that's just the way he likes it. Then a gorgeous stranger with an infant appears on his doorstep, rocking his carefree world.Columnist Ella Varner liked her independent life too, until her wild younger sister Tara, skipped town, leaving baby Luke in her responsible hands. Ella doesn't know how to raise a child, and she's not going to do it alone. The baby's father--Jack--will have to help. For the first time in his life, Jack can't smooth talk his way out a jam. But the more he gets to know Ella and Luke, the more he discovers he doesn't want to. Ella admits the charming Jack is sexy as hell. But if she lets her guard down will he break her heart? As sparks fly and heat rises drawing them irresistibly closer, Jack and Ella will have to decide if they're playing house . . . or playing for keeps.

A sexy novel, rich with love, laughter, and steamy passion that sizzles with New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas's hallmark sensuality and delicious tension Millionaire Texas playboy Jack Travis lives for pleasure. He has money, women, and no commitments, and that's just the way he likes it. Then a gorgeous stranger with an infant appears on his doorstep, rocking his carefree world.Columnist Ella Varner liked her independent life too, until her wild younger sister Tara, skipped town, leaving baby Luke in her responsible hands. Ella doesn't know how to raise a child, and she's not going to do it alone. The baby's father--Jack--will have to help. For the first time in his life, Jack can't smooth talk his way out a jam. But the more he gets to know Ella and Luke, the more he discovers he doesn't want to. Ella admits the charming Jack is sexy as hell. But if she lets her guard down will he break her heart? As sparks fly and heat rises drawing them irresistibly closer, Jack and Ella will have to decide if they're playing house . . . or playing for keeps.

A strong, spirited woman who refuses to be tied down finds her wild heart caught between two very different men in this sweeping novel from legendary bestselling author Lisa Kleypas Liberty Jones dreams of the wider world beyond Welcome, Texas, and has the determination to find it. She also has an untamed heart that leads her into trouble . . . and into the arms of Hardy Cates. Liberty is forbidden fruit Hardy knows he shouldn't taste. He's got ambitions and Liberty is a complication he doesn't want. But neither can deny the attraction between them, a fire that's both magical and dangerous.Then Hardy is gone. Raising the young sister who needs her and tending her bruised heart, Liberty is vulnerable to the charms of a billionaire tycoon. Everyone thinks Liberty has found a Sugar Daddy, but the bond they share goes deep, and leads her to discover secrets about her family and the past.Two very different men. One spirited woman. True love or heartache. The choice is Liberty's to make . . .

A New York Times bestseller! New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas returns with the next dazzling romance in the Ravenels series - perfect for fans of Sarah MacLean, Julia Quinn and Eloisa James. 'Lisa Kleypas is the best' Sarah MacLean Everything has a price . . .Railway magnate Tom Severin is wealthy and powerful enough to satisfy any desire as soon as it arises. It should be simple to find the perfect wife - and from his first glimpse of Lady Cassandra Ravenel, he's determined to have her. But the beautiful and quick-witted Cassandra is equally determined to marry for love - the one thing he can't give.Everything except her . . .Severin is the most compelling and attractive man Cassandra has ever met, even if his heart is frozen. But she has no interest in living in the fast-paced world of a ruthless man who always plays to win. When a newfound enemy nearly destroys Cassandra's reputation, Severin seizes the opportunity he's been waiting for. As always, he gets what he wants - or does he? There's one lesson Tom Severin has yet to learn from his new bride:Never underestimate a Ravenel.The chase for Cassandra's hand may be over. But the chase for her heart has only just begun . . . 'Kleypas can make you laugh and cry - on the same page' Julia Quinn The Ravenels: Cold-Hearted Rake Marrying Winterborne Devil in Spring Hello Stranger Devil's Daughter Chasing Cassandra Praise for Lisa Kleypas:'Opposites attract in spectacular fashion in the sixth Victorian-era Romance in bestseller Kleypas's Ravenel series' Publishers Weekly (starred review)'Intricately and elegantly crafted, intensely romantic . . . from a not-to-be-missed romance author' Kirkus Reviews'Witty, often hilarious, and delightfully passionate, this compelling, thrill-laced Victorian romance is another superb series entry' Library Journal, starred review'Readers are introduced to the unforgettable characters and their original personalities through a delightful storyline peppered with sharp repartee and steamy sensuality' RT Book Reviews (top pick)'Is it possible to give a book 6 stars? . . . [This] story has all of the forbidden romance, witty banter, and sigh-inducing declarations of love that you deserve' That's Normal