Lynne Connolly

Once Bianca was the talk of the town. Now all she wants is a quiet life. Until murder and mayhem erupt around her - again.When Bianca, Duchess of Whiston is invited to a house party at Stonyhurst, she is looking to restore her reputation. But it doesn't work out that way. The marquess's heir, Mr. Alexander Fraser, draws her as no other man has, not even her late husband.Events escalate, until Bianca finds herself in the middle of a scandal she may never recover from.Alex's father turned his back on his aristocratic heritage. He made a name for himself in the new, exciting world of industrial enterprise. He was so successful that his son came to be called the Midas of The North. But when the Marquess of Stonyhurst's three heirs die in battle, Alex becomes the heir, despite his desire not to be so.Until he meets Bianca. Then he's not so sure about anything any longer, except that he wants her.The Brazen BurrellsBook 1 - The Only Honest Man in LondonBook 2 - An Unusual CourtshipBook 3 - The Talk of the Town

A diplomat Earl and a scandal-ridden adventuress aren't the perfect match-except in passion.Welcome to the second book in the Brazen Burrells series, where scandal and adventure follow Juliet Burrell.When Juliet Burrell meets Valerian, Earl of Langston, their attraction is immediate, but their path to happiness is littered with obstacles it will take all their strength to overcome. Val is a diplomat, looking for a well-connected, scandal-free bride to help further his career. Juliet is surrounded by constant scandal, even though none of it is of her making. And Val is engaged to be married to Juliet's best friend.But when Val discovers that his future bride is in love with someone else, he and Juliet join forces to help them and end up in a betrothal themselves. As Juliet gets to know Val better, she tumbles further into love with him, but she's acutely aware that she is the exact opposite of what he needs. She cares for him too much to let him sacrifice everything for her and refuses to accept that their betrothal will result in marriage, even though their attraction has blossomed into passion.Val wants Juliet, though he knows he might have to give up his treasured diplomatic career to have her. For years he's engaged in the dark world of espionage, secrets, and lies, and he has done his job well and kept people safe. But he has always viewed his future in terms of the diplomatic work he is suited to, work that may not be possible with Juliet at his side.It's not long before trouble and tragedy plunge the Burrells into the mire once again, and Val may be the only one who can rescue Juliet from a situation that goes beyond scandal and into treason.Is love worth the sacrifice he may have to make?The Brazen BurrellsBook 1 - The Only Honest Man in LondonBook 2 - An Unusual CourtshipBook 3 - The Talk of the Town

When the adventuress and the earl meet - sparks fly Welcome to book 1 in the new series The Brazen Burrells by USA Today Bestselling author Lynne Connolly.When the Burrell sisters take the ton by storm, nobody is more surprised than Viola. The whirlwind of their elevation to the highest in the land pushes her into the arms of the Earl of Knowsley. Viola is lost, all her careful plans abandoned. She has nothing to offer but her beauty. A hidden disability has taken away her confidence and her grace. If she gives him her heart, will he give her a ring, or a carte blanche?Gerald wants to marry, but not to the ravishing beauty who entrances him from the first time he sets eyes on her. He wants a rational marriage with moderate affection, not the tempest of passion Viola leads him into.From an encounter in the sordid London docks, to a presentation at court, to riding lessons in the park, Viola and Gerald grow closer, until the actions of her sister and his best friend threaten to force them apart.If they survive this, they can survive anything. If they don't, they'll part forever.The Brazen BurrellsBook 1 - The Only Honest Man in LondonBook 2 - The Talk of the TownBook 3 - An Unusual Courtship

Founded by the wealthy Miss Angela Childers, the purpose of the Society for Single Ladies is to solve crimes. But its intrepid members are just as fascinated by the mystery of love . . . Virginia, Lady Dulverton, feels safer keeping the world at a distance. One man sees through her reserve to the woman beneath: the infamously rakish Francis, Earl of Wolverley. Now a widow, Virginia is wrangling with the terms of her late husband's will. When she realizes Francis is in danger because of his connection to her, she feels compelled to help, regardless of the hazard to her own heart. Francis has worked hard to strengthen his inheritance. But he's also found time to play. Despite his many dalliances, his affections have never been involved. Those belong entirely to a woman he could never have. When he's attacked in the street and told to leave Virginia alone, he decides to do exactly the opposite . . . With the help of the Society for Single Ladies, they set out to discover who is targeting Virginia, and why. It's a race that will lead to the Devonshire coast, a smuggling ring, and a love that, however perilous, is worth waging countless battles . . . "Lynne Connolly writes Georgian romances with a deft touch. Her characters amuse, entertain and reach into your heart." --USA Today bestselling authorDesiree Holt "With plots, deviousness and passion galore, Temptation Has Green Eyes by Lynne Connolly is a truly enjoyable read." --Fresh Fiction

The Society for Single Ladies is a crime-solving club founded by the wealthiest woman in London. Yet even Miss Angela Childers' charming detectives are not immune to the forces of love . . . Dorothea Rowland attends a country house party to investigate a long-lost heir-not to find a husband. But when the dashing American claimant discovers her prowling for clues, she is startled-and then seduced-by his provocative kiss. It's all Dorothea can do to remember her mission. Especially when a series of accidents adds up to something far more dangerous . . Benedict only meant to silence lovely Dorothea-not find himself enamored. What's a gentleman to do but join forces-and propose to the clever beauty? Yet as Ben and Dorothea pursue the truth about his inheritance, their faux betrothal threatens to become the real thing. Soon Ben's plan to return to his life in America is upended-not only by his deepening bond with his bride, but by someone who wants his fortune badly enough to jeopardize his future-even end it. And Dorothea can't let that happen. Not for the title, but for Ben . . . "Lynne Connolly writes Georgian romances with a deft touch. Her characters amuse, entertain and reach into your heart." -USA Today bestselling authorDesiree Holt "With plots, deviousness and passion galore, Temptation Has Green Eyes by Lynne Connolly is a truly enjoyable read." -Fresh Fiction Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com

Founded by the wealthiest woman in London, an unconventional crime-solving club brings together single lords and overlooked ladies from every rung of society. It's a perfectly scandalous match... As London's most sought-after bachelor, the Duke of Leomore stuns society when he announces his engagement to a woman who has just been branded a thief. Yet as his painfully shy "bride-to-be" understands, it is merely a ruse until The Society of Single Ladies apprehends the true culprit-and a ploy to further delay Leo's obligation to wed. For him, marriage will be a purely practical affair. Still, why does a stolen kiss with his faux fianc e conjure such tempting visions of romance?... As if being falsely accused weren't mortifying enough, Phoebe North is now the talk of the town. And while she knows Leo did the honorable thing to protect her reputation, she can't help but long for more. It would be an impossible match given their unequal stations, and Leo has made his view of marriage quite clear. Yet his kiss and flirtatious ways say something else. If only she could persuade him of how delightful it would be to thumb their noses at convention-and become fools for love... "Lynne Connolly writes Georgian romances with a deft touch. Her characters amuse, entertain and reach into your heart." -USA Today bestselling author Desiree Holt "With plots, deviousness and passion galore, Temptation Has Green Eyes by Lynne Connolly is a truly enjoyable read." -Fresh Fiction

She's the unlikely wallflower of the extraordinary Shaw family. A woman who will never marry, but not for the reasons you might think. . . Attacked on the streets of London, Lady Livia Shaw is relieved when a gentleman comes to her aid-and startled to discover her rescuer is Adrian, the Duke of Preston, a notorious rogue. But their association-and instant attraction-does not end there, much to the Shaws' distress. For Livia was robbed of a memento-one that is both her most precious possession and a reminder of a shameful secret. It is a secret she knows will cause her to lose Adrian forever, yet he is determined to track down the thief . . . Adrian never wanted to be anyone's hero, but now he's finding the prospect as pleasing as he does Livia's company, and her beauty. Certainly he wants her in his bed, but what surprises him is how much she comes to mean to him. Which is why the revelation of her scandalous past is nearly his undoing. Arrogantly, he had assumed only he had the power to shock. But it is too late to turn back, and now Adrian may have to risk everything for Livia, even his heart . . . "Lynne Connolly writes Georgian romances with a deft touch. Her characters amuse, entertain and reach into your heart." -USA Today bestselling author Desiree Holt "With plots, deviousness and passion galore, Temptation Has Green Eyes by Lynne Connolly is a truly enjoyable read." -Fresh Fiction

The Shaws are one of Britain's most influential, dynamic families, but one Shaw prefers to keep a low profile. Unfortunately, the limelight can shine behind-the-scenes... Lady Drusilla Shaw may be a bit introverted, yet she has the observant mind of a writer, capturing all of society's quirks and scandals. But when the novel she's been working on disappears from her room, that is just the beginning of her problems. Confident, magnetic Oliver, Duke of Mountsorrel, has taken an interest in Dru, and when he proposes, she is both thrilled and anxious. Her book depicts a ruinous family story that is uncannily similar to Oliver's real-life, not to mention libelous. The manuscript could surface at any moment--and eventually it does, in published form, for all to read . . . Oliver is bewildered by his new wife and her blasted book. Worst of all, how can he love a woman he no longer trusts? But when it becomes obvious that someone is taking their cues from the book in a series of attacks, he has no choice but to stick close to her. Their explosive connection in bed should take care of the heir-making, but for that to happen, Drusilla has to stay alive--and so does Oliver. Praise for Lynne Connolly and her novels "Lynne Connolly writes Georgian romances with a deft touch. Her characters amuse, entertain and reach into your heart." --Desiree Holt "With plots, deviousness and passion galore, Temptation Has Green Eyes by Lynne Connolly is a truly enjoyable read." -Fresh Fiction

Does she love him enough to let him go? After three straight days working beside surgeon Will Kennaway to treat the wounded of Waterloo, Amelia Hartwell collapses on the nearest bed to sleep. Surely she can be forgiven for not caring that the warm body sleeping next to hers is Will's. Amelia's status-hungry mother, however, couldn't be more pleased to have an excuse to get the painfully shy, socially awkward Amelia married off, albeit to a less-than-ultra-rich husband. Will doesn't keep his title a deep, dark secret. His little-known earldom simply affords him the financial freedom to focus solely on healing the sick. But now that he has a wife to think about-and to admire, thanks to her unstinting bravery at Waterloo-he reluctantly takes up the mantle of earl to do his duty. Missing her meaningful work as a nurse, Amelia finds herself floundering in society's glaring spotlight, wondering if Will regrets being forced to marry. Perhaps it might even be better to give him his freedom, even if doing so will break her heart...

Two hearts beat as one - two hundred years apart Tabitha Simpson is on her honeymoon alone, after her fianc cheated on her. In London she finds a tiny shop, where she buys a miniature portrait. The man in the picture calls to her, as if she already knows him. When she finds the full-size painting, magic happens, and she is transported back in time to 1816. Avery is the Earl of Northcote, expected to marry and provide an heir. But when he finds Tabby on the sofa of his Thames villa, he is smitten. He doesn't want anybody else. He will defy everybody and everything to have her. But some things can't be defied. Tabby and Avery are madly in love, but they can't stay together. Their lives are two hundred years apart. When Tabby goes home, she knows she can't return. Avery must spend the rest of his life without her, or find a way to join the woman he loves. Maybe Tomorrow is part of the Enchanted Keepsakes series. "True love has no boundaries. It knows no space or time. Human or immortal, true love will always find you." Legend spins a tale of Korinna, a beautiful witch. With loving parents who doted on her, she wanted for nothing. On her fifth birthday, tragedy struck when her mother became ill and was suddenly taken from her. For two years, it was only Korinna and her father, until one day he fell in love. Her father married, and their family grew. Korinna's copper curls and wide violet eyes were a contrast to her four siblings' raven locks and emerald gazes. The men showered her with attention while ignoring her sisters, stealing their chances for love and marriage. On her eighteenth birthday, her resentful stepmother placed a curse upon her. Korinna would forever walk the earth, never finding her own true love. Her desire to help others sent her time traveling through exotic lands, collecting keepsakes along the way. With her treasures in hand, she placed an enchantment upon each of them. It is said whoever possesses one of these trinkets will be blessed with true love. So remember, the next time you step into a small shop, take a close look around. Do you sense the magic? If you happen to spot a beautiful redhead with sparkling violet eyes, it just might be Korinna, setting up shop in your town. Take care, for the treasure that whispers to you-to lift it from its resting place and take it home-could lead you straight to your one true love.