Minerva Spencer

Vom Krieg gezeichnet, verschlie t er sich vor der Liebe - bis sie in sein Leben trittDie au ergew hnliche Regency Romance-Reihe f r Fans von Olivia Drake geht weiterHonoria Keyes ist nicht mehr das schlaksige, leicht zu beeindruckende f nfzehnj hrige M dchen, das sie war, als sie Simon Fairchild zum ersten Mal traf. Zw lf Jahre sind vergangen, und sie ist eine erfolgreiche K nstlerin, die ihre Unabh ngigkeit in vollen Z gen genie t. Auch Simon hat sich ver ndert. Der sch ne, sanfte Junge aus Honorias Tr umen ist verschwunden. An seine Stelle ist ein vom Krieg gezeichneter Mann getreten, der menschlichen Kontakt - und Gef hle - meidet. Als ob seine k rperlichen und seelischen Wunden nicht schon schlimm genug w ren, ist er auch noch finanziell von seinem Bruder, dem Herzog, abh ngig. Dieser w nscht sich sehnlichst, dass Simon heiratet und einen Erben zeugt - doch Simon hat nicht die Absicht, das zu tun. Womit er allerdings nicht gerechnet hat, sind all die ungewollten Gef hle, die die sch ne, talentierte und unfassbar faszinierende Honoria in ihm wecken w rde ...Erste Leser: innenstimmen"Leidenschaftliche Romantik und echte Gef hle - einfach wundervoll ""Meine aktuell liebste Regency Romance Reihe berzeugt vor allem durch liebenswerte, authentische Charaktere.""Liebe, Spannung, Erotik ... diesem historischen Liebesroman fehlt es an nichts ""herzergreifende und fesselnd erz hlte Liebesgeschichte"

Critically acclaimed author Minerva Spencer brings a rebellious spirit to the Regency with her Rebel of the Ton series focused on how the youth of that era subvert the social expectations and mores of the day in order to carve their own paths in life. Perfect for fans of Bidgerton and readders craving romance that turns expected tropes upside down, Minerva Spencer weaves a tale of a disgraced former ton mean girl and a geeky ugly duckling turned handsome lord. Their pairing is explosive and the results are unforgettable A mean girl reformed...Once the reigning beauty of her social set, Celia--whom the newspapers dubbed Lady Infamous--has fallen on hard times and is practically destitute, her reputation in shreds. When Celia is forced to attend a society wedding as a companion to an elderly guest, she must confront the clique she once commanded; the gentleman she'd once hoped to marry--who is now wed to a girl Celia relentlessly taunted; and the powerful man who ruined her life a decade before--and is threatening to do so again... A hero transformed...Then there is Richard, the studious boy Celia used to ridicule, who is now gorgeous, wealthy, and more-than-a-little famous. As a youth, Richard was infatuated with Celia. He still seems intrigued, but Celia has acquired a shocking secret along with her hard-won humility. Will it put an end to the love blossoming between them? Does she have the courage to find out?

Nur bei einer Sache sind sie sich einig - sie sollten sich niemals ineinander verliebenDie mitrei ende Regency Romance f r Fans von Olivia DrakeGareth Lockheart ist einer der reichsten M nner Englands, aber es braucht mehr als Geld, damit der zur ckgezogene Exzentriker auch Macht und Ansehen bekommt. Er ben tigt daf r einen anstandsgem en Landsitz und eine aristokratische Frau mit tadellosen Verbindungen. Gareth ist entschlossen, seine zuk nftige Braut auf die Art zu finden, wie er alles in seinem Leben tut: mit Logik und Mathematik.Serena Lombard ist zwar die Witwe des Sohns eines Herzogs, aber sie hat immer am Rande der Gesellschaft gelebt. Die unkonventionelle franz sische Emigrantin hat sich als angesehene Bildhauerin und Landschaftsg rtnerin einen Ruf geschaffen. Nun soll sie auch Gareths Anwesen versch nern. Ihm f llt es schwer, sich in Anwesenheit der sch nen Frau zu konzentrieren, und auch Serena wird bei ihrer Arbeit von dem ebenso distanzierten, wie faszinierenden Mann abgelenkt. Aber kann ein Mann, f r den Ordnung alles bedeutet, sich dem unberechenbarsten aller Gef hle hingeben? Der Liebe?Erste Leserstimmen"eine mitrei endende, romantische und geheimnisvolle Regency Romance""Toller Liebesroman f r hei e Lesestunden. Klare Leseempfehlung ""Die Funken spr hen nur so zwischen den Seiten.""Ich liebe die Romane von Minerva Spencer, vor allem die B cher unter ihrem Pseuodnym S.M. LaViolette "

Critically acclaimed author Minerva Spencer brings a rebellious spirit to the Regency with the Rebels of the Ton, a vibrant new series focused on the youth of the era as they subvert the social expectations of the day in order to carve their own paths in life. In this second installment, historical romance tropes are turned upside down when it's the heroine who kidnaps an earl and threatens to have her way with him Full of wit and humor, Outrageous celebrates women who always dare to break the mold and go after their desires... From handsome hostage... to unexpected suitor... When Eva de Courtney kidnaps Godric Fleming, her only plan is to stop the irritating earl from persecuting her beloved brother. But once she has the intriguing rogue in the confines of her carriage, she longs to taste the passion she senses simmering beneath his rugged exterior. Her forbidden plan is foiled, however, when Godric turns the tables, taking her hostage instead--and demanding they marry at once... The last thing Godric wants to do is make the fiery, impulsive Eva his wife, despite her delectable mouth and alluring innocence. He knows from experience that nothing is forever, not even love. But honor demands he do right by the lady, no matter how stubbornly Eva tries to hold on to her independence. And while the road to the Scottish border is beset with danger, Godric's greatest challenge is to keep his hands--and his heart--from his captivating bride-to-be...

Die gemeinsame Liebe zur Musik entfacht ein Feuer des Begehrens ...Die leidenschaftliche Regency Romance von S.M. LaViolette alias Minerva SpencerIhr verstorbener Mann hat Portia Stefani nichts als Schulden hinterlassen. Um ihren Lebensunterhalt zu sichern, nimmt die stolze junge Frau eine Stelle als Musiklehrerin in Cornwall an, die eigentlich ihrem Mann angeboten worden war. Doch sie konnte nicht ahnen, welche Faszination ihr neuer Arbeitgeber auf sie auswirkt und wie sehr dies ihr Leben ver ndert ...Stacy Harrington musste auf die harte Tour lernen, dass es besser f r ihn ist, sich von den Menschen fernzuhalten. Zur ckgezogen lebt er auf seinem pr chtigen Anwesen. Nur die Musik schafft es, Freude in seinen trostlosen Alltag zu bringen. Doch als der engagierte Musiklehrer sich als umwerfende junge Frau entpuppt, ist er ihrer berw ltigenden Anziehungskraft ausgeliefert. Doch die Geister der Vergangenheit lassen dunkle Geheimnisse ans Licht kommen, die die Harmonie der beiden zu bedrohen scheinen. Finden die Liebenden trotz aller Widrigkeiten zueinander, im Einklang ihrer Herzen?Erste Leserstimmen"Leidenschaftliches Prickeln und tiefe Gef hle - einfach gro artig ""Die Chemie zwischen Portia und Stacy war absolut mitrei end.""Wer authentische Regency Romance mag, wird diese Reihe lieben ""Romantisch, sexy und geheimnisvoll."

Acclaimed author Minerva Spencer begins a sparkling new series featuring trailblazing women who have no qualms about breaking the strict rules of Regency era London and pushing back on societal expectations to forge their own exciting paths. In Notorious, a sharp-tongued wallflower and a notorious rake wage a battle of wits until one scandalous moment forces them into a marriage of convenience. But it's not long before an outside threat endangers their lives and tests their growing bond. The cure for a willful wife... Drusilla Clare is full of opinions about why a woman shouldn't marry. But that doesn't stop the rush of desire she feels each time her best friend's brother, notorious rake Gabriel Marlington, crosses her path. So imagine her dismay when she finds herself in the clutches of a scoundrel, only to be rescued by Gabriel himself. And when Gabriel's heartless--and heart-pounding--proposal comes, it's enough to make Dru's formidable resolve crumble... ...is a smitten husband. She's sharp-tongued, exasperating--and due to one careless moment--about to become his wife. Still, something about Drusilla has Gabriel intrigued. First there's the delicious flush of her skin every time she delivers a barb--and then the surprisingly sensual feel of her in his arms. Gabriel even finds himself challenged by her unusual philosophies. And when he discovers a clandestine rival for Dru's affection, his temperature flares even hotter. But the real threat to their happiness is one neither of the newlyweds sees coming. If they're to save their future--and their very lives--they'll need to trust in each other and their growing love.

Justin Taylor hasn't seen Oona Parker for a decade, but he's never forgotten her. How could he ever forgive or forget the woman who ruined his life? Surely the gods of vengeance have placed her in his path for a reason?Oona can hardly reconcile the wealthy, successful businessman standing before her with the handsome but poor young groom she once knew. Juss Taylor might look different, but he still exerts the same dangerous pull over her thoughts and body as he ever did.When Oona loses her job it's Juss who steps in and offers her a position that will last only seven days but pay enough to support Oona and her young daughter for years. All she has to do is accompany Juss to a house party and pretend to be his mistress.It all sounds so simple.So why does Oona believe feel there's more to Juss's offer than what she can see on the surface?Praise for Minerva Spencer & S.M. LaViolette's THE ACADEMY OF LOVE: " A] pitch perfect Regency .... Readers will be hooked." (THE MUSIC OF LOVE)★Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW" A] consistently entertaining read." (A FIGURE OF LOVE)Kirkus

A trio of sizzling historical romances that prove passion is timeless . . . Mischief and the Marquess by Sylvia Day Justin, the Marquess of Fontaine, and Lady Sophie Milton-Riley are completely ill-suited to one another. But they will have to prove it in order to end their mothers' insistence that they should marry. Yet the more they attempt to demonstrate how wrong their union would be, the more surprisingly, irresistibly right things feel . . . THE DUKE'S TREASURE by Minerva Spencer Plain, prickly Josephine Loman has loved Beaumont Halliwell, the Fifth Duke of Wroxton, since the first time she saw him. But the most beautiful man she's ever met had eyes only for Jo's erstwhile friend, who betrayed Beau's trust by marrying his brother. Beau hasn't been home in years, but when his brother dies in an accident, he must marry to save the impoverished dukedom. And Jo is the overlooked heiress who will turn his world upside down . . . THE INCONVENIENT COUNTESS by Kristin Vayden As the eldest in a poverty-stricken family of daughters, Miss Diana Katherine Lambson's only option is a marriage of convenience. Her only prospect is a rogue with a miserable reputation. Her only true desire: freedom. And that is exactly what Charles Brook, Earl of Barrington, is willing to offer, in return for the respectability their union will give him. He will even provide Diana with a contract. But does she dare entrust her future to a scoundrel? Does she dare not to?

Finding out that her husband was a bigamist didn't devastate Portia Stefani; she held her head high when she forced him out of her life. But losing her beloved music school as a result of the traitorous bastard's gambling debts almost destroyed her. The only way she'll be able to make ends meet is to accept a lucrative tutoring position in remote Cornwall. What Portia hasn't anticipated is the life-altering impact that her mesmerizing new employer has on her.Stacy Harrington learned the hard way to keep people at a distance. Playing the piano is the only thing that makes his solitary life enjoyable these days, and he'll be damned if he allows his albinism to keep him from everything he loves. Bringing a private music tutor into his home is disruptive, but it's the only solution. Unfortunately, nothing could have prepared him for the overwhelming attraction he feels toward his fiery new employee.It's not long before a shared passion for music develops into something infinitely deeper. But when ghosts from the past--along with some very dark secrets--emerge to threaten everything they've built, can Stacy and Portia continue to make beautiful music together? Or will their happily ever after end on a painful, discordant note? Praise for Minerva Spencer's Outcasts series: "Minerva Spencer's writing is sophisticated and wickedly witty. Dangerous is a delight from start to finish with swashbuckling action, scorching love scenes, and a coolly arrogant hero to die for. Spencer is my new auto-buy "-NYT Bestselling Author Elizabeth Hoyt" SCANDALOUS is] A standout...Spencer's brilliant and original tale of the high seas bursts with wonderfully real protagonists, plenty of action, and passionate romance."-Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW

Finding out that her husband was a bigamist didn't devastate Portia Stefani; she held her head high when she forced him out of her life. But losing her beloved music school as a result of the traitorous bastard's gambling debts almost destroyed her. The only way she'll be able to make ends meet is to accept a lucrative tutoring position in remote Cornwall. What Portia hasn't anticipated is the life-altering impact that her mesmerizing new employer has on her.Stacy Harrington learned the hard way to keep people at a distance. Playing the piano is the only thing that makes his solitary life enjoyable these days, and he'll be damned if he allows his albinism to keep him from everything he loves. Bringing a private music tutor into his home is disruptive, but it's the only solution. Unfortunately, nothing could have prepared him for the overwhelming attraction he feels toward his fiery new employee.It's not long before a shared passion for music develops into something infinitely deeper. But when ghosts from the past-along with some very dark secrets-emerge to threaten everything they've built, can Stacy and Portia continue to make beautiful music together? Or will their happily ever after end on a painful, discordant note? Praise for Minerva Spencer's Outcasts series: "Minerva Spencer's writing is sophisticated and wickedly witty. Dangerous is a delight from start to finish with swashbuckling action, scorching love scenes, and a coolly arrogant hero to die for. Spencer is my new auto-buy "-NYT Bestselling Author Elizabeth Hoyt" SCANDALOUS is] A standout...Spencer's brilliant and original tale of the high seas bursts with wonderfully real protagonists, plenty of action, and passionate romance."-Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW