Lisa Kleypas

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas delivers a scintillating tale of an unconventional beauty who finds passion with the spy who can't resist her A woman who defies her timeDr. Garrett Gibson, the only female physician in England, is as daring and independent as any man--why not take her pleasures like one? Yet she has never been tempted to embark on an affair, until now. Ethan Ransom, a former detective for Scotland Yard, is as gallant as he is secretive, a rumored assassin whose true loyalties are a mystery. For one exhilarating night, they give in to their potent attraction before becoming strangers again. A man who breaks every rule As a Ravenel by-blow spurned by his father, Ethan has little interest in polite society, yet he is captivated by the bold and beautiful Garrett. Despite their vow to resist each other after that sublime night, she is soon drawn into his most dangerous assignment yet. When the mission goes wrong, it will take all of Garrett's skill and courage to save him. As they face the menace of a treacherous government plot, Ethan is willing to take any risk for the love of the most extraordinary woman he's ever known.

Og så var der julen, hvor Lilian og Daisy Bowmans bror, den amerikanske velhaver Rafe Bowman, kom til London med henblik på at indgå ægteskab. De to søstre havde nemlig begge fundet ægtemænd og bosat sig i England, og Rafe havde udset sig Lady Natalie - en kvinde fra en af det engelske aristokratis fornemme familier. Et ægteskab, der skulle styrke hans forretningsmæssige ambitioner. Men to ting spærrede vejen. Den ene var Lady Natalies kammerpige, Hannah, der ikke fandt, at Rafe var et passende og pålideligt parti for hendes frøken … og den anden var Rafes passion for en kvinde, som han ikke ønskede - og som han slet ikke kunne få. Til sidst kunne julefreden dog sænke sig over Stony Cross Manor, hvor Lilian Westcliff havde inviteret sin søster, sine to veninder Annabelle og Evie med mænd og børn til at fejre højtiden hos sig og Lord Marcus. Femte og afsluttende bind i Lisa Kleypas' populære Wallflowers-serie. Pressen skriver: » […] hvis du både kan lide gamle slotte, lange beskrivelser af flotte kjoler og endnu længere beskrivelser af våde kys og ditto lange, faste knald, så er din jul reddet af Jul på Stony Cross Manor.« – Femina ***** – Familie Journal »Underholdende roman med stærke mænd, dånende kvinder og blid erotik.« – Marie Sjøblom, lektør

Lisa Kleypas' afslutter sin populære historisk-romantiske serie om familien Hathaway med et femte bind, Elskov om eftermiddagen. Leo Hathaway arver ved skæbnens tilsnigelse titel, gods og jord, og pludselig er søskendeflokken en del af det engelske aristokrati. Det betyder introduktion til selskabslivet i London, og de fire ældste har efterhånden fundet livspartnere. Familiens yngste, den dyreglade Beatrix, er ikke interesseret i baller og fester og vil bare leve i ro og fred på landet. Men kan hun mon finde en passende mand, der deler den drøm? Beatrix spiller hovedrollen i denne dramatiske fortælling, men hendes søskende og deres ægtefæller er på plads i persongalleriet. Pressen skriver: »… hold nu op, hvor er det en fantastisk serie…« ****** – De unges ord »Vidunderlig, underholdende og romantisk historie om en usædvanlig, ung kvinde i 1800-tallets England.« – Maria Sjøblom, lektør

Romance stars Lisa Kleypas, Lorraine Heath, Megan Frampton, and Vivienne Lorret prove in this collection of stories that love is the most magical during Christmas..."I Will" by Lisa KleypasTo be reinstated into his father's will, Andrew, Lord Drake, must court a respectable woman-his friend's spinster sister, Miss Caroline Hargreaves. After he blackmails Caroline into helping him, the charade begins-but is it really a charade once love takes hold of their hearts...?"Deck the Halls With Love" by Lorraine HeathAlistair Wakefield, the Marquess of Chetwyn, devastated Lady Meredith Hargreaves when he proposed to another. But when he becomes free to pursue her, it's too late for she's on her way to the altar..... As Christmas approaches, Chetwyn vows to lure Lady Meredith back into his arms."No Groom at the Inn" by Megan FramptonJames Archer detests his mother's matchmaking ways. When ordered to attend a Christmastime house party filled with simpering maidens, he produces a fianc e-Lady Sophronia Bettesford. James and Sophronia pretend to be in love for one month. But their pact soon turns into love."The Duke's Christmas Wish" by Vivienne LorretTo the Duke of Vale, science solves everything-even marriage. When the impulsive Ivy Sutherland makes him question all of his data, he realizes that he's overlooked a vital component in his search for the perfect match: love.Four previously published stories together for the first time.

1800-talsdrama og lidenskab for alle pengene.Historisk romantik, når det er allerbedst! Fjerde bind i Lisa Kleypas' populære serie om Hathaway-familien, der ved en uventet arv har vundet indpas i de aristokratiske kredse, har Leo Hathaway i front. Leo, lord Hathaway, præsenteres for den højst uvelkomne besked, at han og familien risikerer at miste deres dejlige Ramsay House. Er han ikke gift og har fået en søn inden et år, må familien forlade huset. Leo, der mistede sin elskede, Laura, som døde af skarlagens- feber for år tilbage, har svoret, at han aldrig vil giftes igen. Alligevel fantaserer han om natten om sine yngstes søstres anstandsdame, Catherine Marks, som han om dagen konstant er på kant med. Hvad er det for spændinger, der fylder luften, når de to er sammen? Pressen skriver: »Hun er dronningen af historisk lir …« ***** – Femina »… jeg har kun et råd – læs bøgerne af Lisa Kleypas.« ***** – De unges ord

Lisa Kleypas fortsætter sin populære, romantiske serie om kvinderne i Hathaway-familien, der ved en uventet arv har vundet indpas i de aristokratiske kredse. Pludselig venter helt nye omgangformer - og fristelser. Hovedpersonen i dette tredje selvstænidge bind er Poppy Hathaway, en af de yngste døtre. Poppy, der altid har drømt bare at levet et helt almindeligt og ukompliceret liv, er blevet svigtet af.sin store kærlighed, Michael Bayning. Hun ser kun en vej ud af skandalen, nemlig at gifte sig med den smukke og mystiske hotelejer Harry Rutledge. Men Harry er en mand, der er fuld af hemmeligheder, og efterhånden konfronteres Poppy med et foruroligende spørgsmål: Hvad gør en heltinde, når det viser sig, at hun har giftet sig med en skurk? Pressen skriver: »Jeg kan helt sikkert varmt anbefale, at man tager fat i denne bog.« ****** – De unges ord »Et medrivende 3. bind i den romantiske serie om de usædvanligt selvstændige Hathaway-søstre.« – Maria Sjøblom, lektør

The third instalment of New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas's Ravenels series - perfect for fans of Sarah MacLean, Julia Quinn and Eloisa James.

New York Times bestselling author LISA KLEYPAS delivers the unforgettable tale of a strong-willed beauty who encounters her match in one of London's most notorious--yet irresistible--rakes . . .An eccentric wallflower . . .Most debutantes dream of finding a husband. Lady Pandora Ravenel has different plans. The ambitious young beauty would much rather stay at home and plot out her new board game business than take part in the London Season. But one night at a glittering society ball, she's ensnared in a scandal with a wickedly handsome stranger.A cynical rake . . .After years of evading marital traps with ease, Gabriel, Lord St. Vincent, has finally been caught by a rebellious girl who couldn't be less suitable. In fact, she wants nothing to do with him. But Gabriel finds the high-spirited Pandora irresistible. He'll do whatever it takes to possess her, even if their marriage of convenience turns out to be the devil's own bargain.A perilous plot . . .After succumbing to Gabriel's skilled and sensuous persuasion, Pandora agrees to become his bride. But soon she discovers that her entrepreneurial endeavors have accidentally involved her in a dangerous conspiracy--and only her husband can keep her safe. As Gabriel protects her from their unknown adversaries, they realize their devil's bargain may just turn out to be a match made in heaven . . .

New York Times bestselling author LISA KLEYPAS delivers the unforgettable tale of a strong-willed beauty who encounters her match in one of London's most notorious--yet irresistible--rakes . . .An eccentric wallflower . . .Most debutantes dream of finding a husband. Lady Pandora Ravenel has different plans. The ambitious young beauty would much rather stay at home and plot out her new board game business than take part in the London Season. But one night at a glittering society ball, she's ensnared in a scandal with a wickedly handsome stranger.A cynical rake . . .After years of evading marital traps with ease, Gabriel, Lord St. Vincent, has finally been caught by a rebellious girl who couldn't be less suitable. In fact, she wants nothing to do with him. But Gabriel finds the high-spirited Pandora irresistible. He'll do whatever it takes to possess her, even if their marriage of convenience turns out to be the devil's own bargain.A perilous plot . . .After succumbing to Gabriel's skilled and sensuous persuasion, Pandora agrees to become his bride. But soon she discovers that her entrepreneurial endeavors have accidentally involved her in a dangerous conspiracy--and only her husband can keep her safe. As Gabriel protects her from their unknown adversaries, they realize their devil's bargain may just turn out to be a match made in heaven . . .

This is the fourth and final installment of the Travis series, following on from Sugar Daddy, Blue Eyed Devil and Smooth Talking Stranger.

"Swoonworthy and romantic. Brown-Eyed Girl is simply delightful and not to be missed." --RT Book Reviews "Kleypas is a class by herself, and the conclusion to her Travis Brothers quartet deserves an A+."--Booklist (starred review) She's a single woman in the Lone Star state. Wedding planner Avery Crosslin may be a rising star in Houston society, but she doesn't believe in true love--at least not for herself. When she meets wealthy bachelor Joe Travis and mistakes him for a wedding photographer, she has no intention of letting him sweep her off her feet. But Joe is a man who goes after what he wants--and, at the end of the day, Avery can't resist his charms. He's a tried-and-true Southerner who won't go down without a fight... A man like Joe can only mean trouble for a woman like Avery, and she can't afford distractions--especially now that she's been hired to plan a career-making wedding event. But when Joe makes it clear that he's not going to give up that easily, Avery must confront the insecurities and beliefs that stem from a past she would do anything to forget. What is she willing to risk for a chance at "happily ever after?"

En pirrende romantisk fortælling om forbudt kærlighed i 1800-tallet, og en mørk og tænksom helt, der næsten mister den kvinde, han elsker, fordi han ikke føler sig god nok til hende. Efter med nød og næppe at have overlevet et grimt tilfælde af skarlagensfeber sætter Winnifred Hathaway sig to mål i livet: at blive sund og rask igen – og at finde ud af, om Kev Merripen er lige så glad for hende, som hun er for ham. Kev Merripen med romarødderne blev en del af Hathaway-familien som barn. Han har altid undertrykt sin dybe passion for Win – for en romantisk forbindelse mellem dem er umulig. Men den undertrykte, eksplosive kærlighed mellem dem truer deres familie, deres fremtid og deres liv. Pressen skriver: »… lukker læseren ind i et unikt univers med en masse romantik og erotik.« ****** – De unges ord »Endnu et medrivende og underholdende bind i den romantiske serie.« – Maria Sjøblom, lektør

Første bind i et nyt epos af bestsellerforfatteren Lisa Kleypas, der også har skrevet den populære Wallflowers-serie – historical romance, når det er allerbedst, med drama og lidenskab. En uventet arv rykker Amelia Hathaways familie op i de aristokratiske rækker, og hun må indse, at det ikke er ligetil at navigere i de fornemme cirkler. Og endnu mere udfordrende er det, da hun møder den høje, mørke og forfærdelig smukke og rige Cam Rohan. Amelia beder ham om hjælp, men han agter ikke at tilbyde hende andet end venskab. De gode hensigter matcher dog ikke det begær, der besætter dem begge. Pressen skriver: »Her er der lir i krogene og liv i skorterne, og det er den perfekte undskyldning for lige at finde en liggestol i sommervarmen.« **** – Femina »Jeg kan slet ikke andet end at anbefale ’Min indtil midnat’ og andre bøger fra Lisa Kleypas …« ****** – De unges ord **** – Boginspiration

The second instalment of New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas's Ravenels series - perfect for fans of Sarah MacLean, Julia Quinn and Eloisa James.

A ruthless tycoon Savage ambition has brought common-born Rhys Winterborne vast wealth and success. In business and beyond, Rhys gets exactly what he wants. And from the moment he meets the shy, aristocratic Lady Helen Ravenel, he is determined to possess her. If he must take her virtue to ensure she marries him, so much the better . . . A sheltered beauty Helen has had little contact with the glittering, cynical world of London society. Yet Rhys s determined seduction awakens an intense mutual passion. Helen s gentle upbringing belies a stubborn conviction that only she can tame her unruly husband. As Rhys s enemies conspire against them, Helen must trust him with her darkest secret. The risks are unthinkable . . . the reward, a lifetime of incomparable bliss. And it all begins with Marrying Mr. Winterborne"

After three London seasons without finding a husband, Daisy Bowman is faced with her father's ultimatum about getting married--if she cannot snare an appropriate suitor, she will marry the man of her father's choice, the ruthless, aloof Matthew Swift. Original.

Desperate to escape the clutches of her greedy and unscrupulous relatives, heiress Evangeline Jenner makes a deal with Viscount St. Vincent, the most dangerous rake in London, to exchange her fortune for a marriage of convenience, only to discover the true nature of passion in the arms of her libertine husband. Original.

The breath-taking first novel in the Ravenel series by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas - perfect for fans of Sarah MacLean, Julia Quinn and Eloisa James.

Lisa Kleypas is back with a stunning new historical romance Readers have long waited for the return of New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas to historical romance--and now she's back with her most breathtaking yet.A twist of fate . . .Devon Ravenel, London's most wickedly charming rake, has just inherited an earldom. But his powerful new rank in society comes with unwanted responsibilities . . . and more than a few surprises. His estate is saddled with debt, and the late earl's three innocent sisters are still occupying the house . . . along with Kathleen, Lady Trenear, a beautiful young widow whose sharp wit and determination are a match for Devon's own.A clash of wills . . .Kathleen knows better than to trust a ruthless scoundrel like Devon. But the fiery attraction between them is impossible to deny--and from the first moment Devon holds her in his arms, he vows to do whatever it takes to possess her. As Kathleen finds herself yielding to his skillfully erotic seduction, only one question remains: Can she keep from surrendering her heart to the most dangerous man she's ever known?--Booklist (starred review)

When shy and secluded author Sara Fielding ventures from her country cottage to research a novel, she inadvertently witnesses a crime in progress-and manages to save the life of the most dangerous man in London. Derek Craven is a powerful and near-legendary gambling club owner who was born a bastard and raised in the streets. His reputation is unsavory, his scruples nonexistent. But Sara senses that beneath Derek's cynical exterior, he is capable of a love more passionate than her deepest fantasies. Aware that he is the last man that an innocent young woman should ever want, Derek is determined to protect Sara from himself, no matter what it takes. But in a world where secrets lurk behind every shadow, he is the only man who can keep her safe. And as Derek and Sara surrender to an attraction too powerful to deny, a peril surfaces from his dark past to threaten their happiness ...and perhaps even their lives. Together they will discover if love is enough to make dreams come true.