Зарубежная современная проза — Joanna Fulford

THE BETROTHAL BARGAIN The infamous Lord Ban has lost all in the Northumbrian conflict, and now this battle-hardened warrior must turn his thoughts to producing an heir. But only the very desperate would align her fate with such a man…Almost broken by the violent ravings of her first husband, the recently widowed but ever beautiful Lady Isabelle is left with no dowry and no hope for the future. Believed to be barren, she is forced into a secret betrothal to the powerful Lord. On one condition –...

Dark warrior, rebellious bride… Taken prisoner by the Norman invaders who destroyed her home and family, Lady Ashlynn finds her life in jeopardy – until her saviour comes in the form of a powerful Scottish warlord. Black Iain may be fierce, yet Ashlynn feels strangely safe in his arms…Iain McAlpin’s reputation is well deserved, and no one will capture his heart. Having loved and lost once before, Iain wants only to be free of the rebellious, enticing Ashlynn. But then a decree from the King...

The Wayward Governess: Vengeance has all but consumed Marcus Edenbridge, Viscount Destermere until Claire Davenport enters his life.Her beauty and quick mind are an irresistible combination, but it’s not until their secrets plunge them both into danger that Marcus realises he cannot let happiness slip through his fingers again…Also includes: His Counterfeit Condesa

Beautiful and courageous, the Lady Elgiva is as great a prize as the land the Viking conqueror now controls. Earl Wulfrum has taken her home, and now he will take her—as his unwilling bride. Wulfrum is a legendary warrior, but the strong-willed Elgiva proves the greatest challenge he has ever faced.Yet her response to his touch tells him she feels the all-consuming heat as much as he. Their passionate battle can end only one way—in the marriage bed!

THE MAJOR AND THE WILD ENGLISH ROSE Major Robert Falconbridge does not approve of Wellington sending a woman on a perilous mission across French-occupied Spain, but he can see that Miss Sabrina Huntley is no ordinary miss!The marriage-shy major and the English rose must pose as the Conde and Condesa de Ordoñez, travelling to a high society ball, and soon Falconbridge doesn’t know what is more dangerous – the menacing shadow of French patrols, or the sensual torment of sharing a room with this...

BARGAIN WITH A VIKING DEVIL! His life of old shattered, Wulfgar Ragnarsson lives only for the moment, cheating death and growing rich as a legendary mercenary. His heart may be frozen, but his desire burns hot for courageous widow Lady Anwyn, who needs his protection. . .For the safety of her son, Anwyn will risk everything. Even giving herself to a Viking warrior who teaches her not all men are monsters – but who seems incapable of love. . .Praise for THE VIKING’S DEFIANT BRIDE: ‘Fulford’s...

‘I will not become a rich man’s plaything! ’ Threatened with an unwelcome marriage, Claire Davenport flees to the wilds of Yorkshire. There, the darkly enigmatic Marcus Edenbridge, Viscount Destermere, comes to her rescue – and employs her as governess to his orphaned niece. Finding his brother’s killer has all but consumed Marcus until Claire enters his life. Her innocent beauty and quick mind are an irresistible combination, but she is forbidden fruit.It’s not until their secrets plunge them...

A HUSBAND SHE CAN NO LONGER DENY… Eight years ago Claudia, Countess of Ulverdale, said goodbye to her husband Anthony when he left to fight against Napoleon. Now, both working as spies, they find their separate missions bring them together by chance in a Parisian brothel. Claudia’s independence – and her virtue – are compromised.Claudia finds herself caged within a marriage bed full of lies as fiery anger inflames the rising intensity between them. It is only a matter of time before Claudia...

‘Time is running out and only you can save our family…’Harry Montague must discover the truth about his family’s missing heir—for better or worse. But his thoughts are sidetracked from the moment he first sees Elena Ruiz, beautiful and fierce in her bright red dress. She’s innocent, yet Spanish society has condemned her.Harry can help this woman in need with the security of a marriage made on paper—but nothing more. For Harry’s heart is armoured by pain and regret from the past. Yet soon he...

CONSUMED BY REVENGE – AND DESIRE!Captured by his enemy and chained like a dog, Leif Egilsson has one thought in his mind: revenge. He’ll no longer be beguiled by the treacherous beauty of Lady Astrid, and her innocence, which he so craved, will finally be his. On his escape, this fierce, proud Viking is bent on making her pay the price of her betrayal – in his bed!Only Astrid has the heart of a warrior, and she will not be tamed as easily as he believes…Victorious Vikings No man could defeat...

A WARRIOR BRIDEIN THE VIKING’S BED…A hot-tempered redhead with a talent for swordcraft, Lara Ottarsdotter has seen off many an unwanted suitor! Then the Viking warlord Finn Egilsson comes seeking vengeance on a mutual enemy and Lara’s despairing father offers him a bounty of ships and swords. The price? Finn must take Lara as his wife.Finn has no wish to endure marriage again, yet his reluctant bride fires his blood with one passionate kiss. Her courage means she will never yield in battle, but...

AN EARL BENEATH THE MISTLETOEHugo, Earl of Burnham, hates Christmas! Snowbound in widow Emilia Weston’s cosy house, with her young twins, he’s surrounded by festive spirit. Can Hugo’s cynical heart be melted? Twelfth Night Proposal – Leaving London to claim his estate, Theo Dalbury finds remote Derbyshire and country girl Jenna surprisingly appealing. Jenna will give him a yuletide that he’ll never forget!CHRISTMAS AT OAKHURST MANORVivien is looking forward to Christmas, until she has to share...

Tarnished Rose of the CourtAs a naïve girl Celia Sutton fell in love withJohn Brandon, who seduced her…then vanished. Now, sent on a dangerous mission by Elizabeth I, Celia is astonished to encounter him again.But, while John is as dashing as ever, Celia is notthe innocent rose he remembers…The Laird’s Captive WifeImprisoned by Norman invaders, Lady Ashlynn is rescued by fierce Scottish warlord Iain – who then holds her as his own prisoner! Disarmed by her attraction to her brooding captor,...