Зарубежная современная проза — Sophia James

Scandal can unleash the deepest passions…Mistress at MidnightHaunted by rumours following her husband’s suspicious death, Aurelia St Harlow has withdrawn from society. Still, Lord Stephen Hawkhurst finds the troubled beauty impossible to resist. Yet Aurelia is suspected of treason and, as England’s greatest spy, he must uncover her every secret and as the truth unfolds so does their desire…Scars of BetrayalCassandra Northrup had believed Nathaniel dead… until now. Once, she had loved him, given...

High Seas to High SocietyAsher Wellingham, Duke of Carisbrook, was captivated by her! He had happened upon Lady Emma Seaton swimming naked and, beyond her beauty, had seen the deep curling scar on her thigh–a wound that could only be the mark of a sword. Who was this creature of contradictions? Something about her brought back tantalizing memories from the past. Her ill-fitting, threadbare clothes concealed the body of an angel, but what kind of woman truly lay behind her refined mask? Highborn...

In this exciting collection, Sophia James unleashes the charms of the four wild Wellingham brothers…and their sister!HIGH SEAS TO HIGH SOCIETYAsher Wellingham, Duke of Carisbrook, had happened upon Lady Emma Seaton swimming naked and, beyond her beauty, had seen the mark of a sword on her thigh. The Duke is intrigued by this lady of contradictions—and vows to possess her!ONE UNASHAMED NIGHTForced by a snowstorm to spend the night together, guarded Lord Taris Wellingham and plain Beatrice-Maude...

No matter the cost they’ll say ‘I do’!Marriage Made in Rebellion by Sophia JamesSeverely wounded Captain Lucien Howard, Earl of Ross, has a boat waiting to take him home but this means parting ways with the woman he’s given his heart too. He can’t stay in war-torn Spain. Yet neither can he stop his arms from tightening about Alejandra as he breathes her in…Marriage Made in Hope by Sophia JamesLady Sephora Connaught knows there is another, more reckless side to her. When she’s rescued by the wild...

Every marriage has its secrets…Marriage Made in MoneyLord Montcliffe must marry into money to save his debt-ridden estate, but no one ever said he should actually love the bride. He wants nothing from Amethyst Cameron except her wealth – until one scorching kiss all but undoes him. When Daniel uncovers the truth about his new wife, can he accept the true Amethyst and give in to the passion brewing between them!Marriage Made in ShameAdelaide Ashfield is running out of time – forced to choose a...

Asher Wellingham, Duke of Carisbrook, was captivated by her!He had happened upon Lady Emma Seaton swimming naked and, beyond her beauty, had seen the deep curling scar on her thigh–a wound that could only be the mark of a sword. Who was this creature of contradictions? Something about her brought back tantalizing memories from the past.Her ill-fitting, threadbare clothes concealed the body of an angel, but what kind of woman truly lay behind her refined mask? Highborn lady or artful courtesan,...

She was his – signed, sealed and delivered! Ordered to marry, his betrothal to homely, timid Lady Grace Stanton was hardly worth the trouble of protest. Yet, despite everything, Laird Lachlan Kerr found there was something about her that was…brave. All his life he had been surrounded by betrayal, and this woman, who believed there was still goodness in him, was special indeed. Grace knew that the safety of her home depended on her betrothal – signed, sealed and delivered!Lachlan’s strength and...

THE DARKEST HOURS OF THE NIGHT BRING THE DEEPEST PASSIONS…Haunted by rumours following her husband’s suspicious death, Aurelia St Harlow has withdrawn from society. To secure her family’s future there’s only one man who can help. And that man demands payment – with a kiss!Lord Stephen Hawkhurst finds the troubled beauty impossible to resist. But Aurelia is suspected of treason and, as England’s greatest spy, Hawkhurst must uncover her every secret. As the truth unfolds so does their desire.Drawn...

BEHIND THE ENEMY’S WALLS Badly disfigured Lady Isobel Dalceann has fought fiercely to defend her Keep, with little thought for her safety. Why, then, has she let a stranger within her walls? Whilst he threatens danger, his battered body marked by war mirrors her own scars and tempts her to put her faith in him.Marc de Courtenay is a mercenary and a loner, although he is drawn to damaged, beautiful Isobel. But in taking him into her highly defended buttressed walls she has unwittingly given him...

Indulge your fantasies of delicious Regency Rakes, fierce Viking warriors and rugged Highlanders. Be swept away into a world of intense passion, lavish settings and romance that burns brightly through the centuriesLady Madeleine Randwick was his hostage, and a way to get under her brother's skin.As a player in the murky game of borderland politics, Alexander Ullyot, Laird of Ashblane, should have had no compunction about using her for his own ends. He should ruin her as surely as he wanted to...

THE LONG-KEPT SECRETCassandra Northrup had believed Nathaniel dead…until now. Once she had loved him, given herself to him in the hidden depths of the snow-covered Pyrenees. But then she had betrayed him…Relief at the sight of Nathaniel turns to darkest shame as Cassie sees the hate in his eyes. Years have passed, and their physical scars have faded, but the pain runs deeper than ever. Yet passion can be born out of betrayal – and as desire crackles between them once more will Cassie reveal the...

The awakening of Beatrice… Living in a grey world of silhouette, Lord Taris Wellingham conceals his fading eyesight from Society. He has long protected himself from any intimate relationships. Plain, twenty-eight-year-old Beatrice-Maude Bassingstoke does not expect to attract any man, especially not one as good-looking as her remote travelling companion.Forced by a snowstorm to spend the night together, these two lonely people seek solace in each other’s arms. The passion they unleash surprises...

THE RUMOUR IS UP AND THE BANNS ARE READ: THE DISSOLUTE DUKE HAS FINALLY WED! With a name synonymous with sin, and debauchery so shocking it is only spoken of in whispers, no one is more surprised than Taylen Ellesmere, Duke of Alderworth, when he finds himself forced to marry! Before the ink is dry on the register he turns his back on this sham of a marriage and leaves.Three years later, having barely survived the scandal, Lady Lucinda has placed one delicately shod foot back in the hallowed...

The Lady in RedViscount Winterton abducts a woman to protect her—but he kidnaps the wrong girl in red! The scandalous carriage dash leads to the ruin of Lady Florentia Hale-Burton’s reputation…and the Viscount’s apparent demise.Years later, Flora discovers her kidnapper is alive and as entrancingly handsome as she remembers! Disguised, she agrees to paint his portrait in an attempt to understand the man who’s haunted her fantasies. Is it revenge that has brought her this close to him again . . ....

Christmas at Blackhaven CastleIn disguise, penniless Lady Seraphina Moreton seeks sanctuary at the Duke of Blackhaven’s castle just days before Christmas. Trey swore never again to be beguiled by a beautiful face, but as governess Seraphina gets close to his unruly, motherless children, he wants the festive joy she brings to stay beyond Christmas Day…Governess to Christmas BrideLord Chepstow hasn’t seen Honeysuckle Miller since she was a plain, awkward schoolgirl. Now she’s not so plain and is...

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD…After her first disastrous marriage, wealthy heiress Amethyst Cameron swore she’d never take a husband again. Yet her beloved father’s deepest wish is for her to wed an aristocrat to protect her life and reputation.UNTIL THE DEBTS ARE PAID!Lord Montcliffe must marry into money to save his debt-ridden estate, but he doesn’t have to like it – or his bewitching future bride. So he’s stunned by the feelings stirred up by one scorching kiss! But when Daniel uncovers the truth can...

Marriage is a Christmas affair for these lords and ladies!Mistletoe Magic –Sophia James Could she be betrothed by Christmas? Miss Lillian Davenport must marry sensibly, although she yearns for some excitement first. Lucas Morgan is wild, dangerous and tempting. If she offers to pay for his silence, can she buy a single, passionate kiss?The Winter Queen –Amanda McCabe Innocent Lady Rosamund is sent to the infamous Elizabethan court. But she is unprepared to meet the likes of Anton Gustavson – a...

‘Sometimes I could scream with boredom.’Measured and self-effacing, Lady Sephora Connaught knows there is another, more reckless side to her. When she’s rescued from the fast-flowing Thames by the wild and dangerous Francis St Cartmail, Earl of Douglas, suddenly her confined world bursts into vibrant life.Francis has never fitted in to high society’s narrow world, so why does he feel so connected to−and undeniably aroused by−this ‘angel of the ton’? She offers him hope, but only time will tell...

One Unashamed NightLiving in a grey world of silhouette, Lord Taris Wellingham conceals his fading eyesight from Society. Until, one stormy night, a snowstorm forces him to spend the night with his travelling companion, plain Beatrice-Maude Bassingstoke. Long avoiding intimate relationships, Taris is surprised by the passion she unleashes within him. But can one night change a lifetime?One Illicit NightAfter one uncharacteristically wicked night in Paris, the once reckless Eleanor...

He prayed this might never stop. This – now – here in Spain, with Alejandra in his arms.Severely wounded Captain Lucien Howard, Earl of Ross, has a boat waiting to take him home. If she remains in his company the beautiful woman who saved his life will be compromised. The harsh light of dawn will send each of them their different ways.Lucien thinks of his family and his ancient crumbling estate. He can’t stay in war-torn Spain. Yet neither can he stop his arms from tightening about Alejandra as...

Indulge your fantasies of delicious Regency Rakes, fierce Viking warriors and rugged Highlanders. Be swept away into a world of intense passion, lavish settings and romance that burns brightly through the centuriesThey’ll always have Paris… After one uncharacteristically wicked night, the once reckless Eleanor Bracewell-Lowen now leads a safe and prudent life. On his return to London’s high society, Lord Cristo Wellingham looks different from the man she knew so briefly in Paris, but he is still...

Secrets of the marriage bed… Heiress Adelaide Ashfield lost her trust in men years ago. She spurns the advances of society's most eligible bachelors, but time is running out. Forced to make her choice, Adelaide accepts the hand of Gabriel Hughes, Earl of Wesley.Despite his debauched reputation, Gabriel shies away from intimacy. But his marriage to Adelaide awakens a desire he never thought he'd feel again. Maybe his beguiling new bride is the key to shaking off the shame which has haunted him...

Dark. Dangerous. Damaged.This man will protect her.After years of an unhappy and bitter marriage, cautious Lady Violet Addington is intrigued by the Comte de Beaumont. His air of danger, mysterious scars and pure sexuality pose a temptation that’s hard to resist. Threatened by her late husband’s enemies, she makes a daring proposition: in exchange for the Comte’s protection, she’ll join him in his bed!

An unexpected Christmas gift…Like all of London society, Lady Eleanor believed Viscount Bromley dead. Now, after six years, he has returned a changed man. Brooding Nicholas Bartlett has no memory of their one night of incredible passion – so how can she tell him he fathered a child…?As Nicholas starts to regain his lost memories, he realises the true reason he feels so drawn to beautiful Eleanor and her young daughter. And with the danger from his past threatening to rear its head, it’s up to...

He was her first love…Now she’ll risk all to save him.Celeste Fournier once gave her innocence to the man she loved. Years later that same man, Major Summerley Shayborne, is in Paris—and in danger! Celeste’s world has changed beyond recognition, but she knows she must help Shay flee. Yet their scorching reunion makes her wish she could reclaim something of herself…to be the girl she was…the girl that Shay deserves.

THREE REGENCY HEROES IN DISGUISE.THREE CHRISTMAS NOVELLAS TO WARM YOUR HEART!ON A WINTER’S EVE by Louise AllenSnowbound together, Lady Julia Chalcott and Captain Giles Markham try to fight temptation. But as Christmas draws closer their attraction proves too strong to resist!MARRIAGE MADE AT CHRISTMAS by Sophia JamesChristine Howard's frozen heart melts as she gets to know her new bodyguard. How can a man so scarred and mysterious make her feel so safe…?CINDERELLA’S PERFECT CHRISTMAS by Annie...

A Christmas mission… …with the scarred and brooding gentleman! Part of Secrets of a Victorian Household: Working in her family’s charity foundation for destitute women, caring but impulsive Miss Lottie Fairclough is desperately trying to find a missing woman. She’s roped in family acquaintance Mr Jasper King to help her, equally impressed and annoyed when he rescues her from perilous danger! As she gets to know the injured entrepreneur, it seems he needs her just as much…

From rags to riches By the earl’s side! Abandoned as a small child, Annabelle Smith has only vague memories of her past. Now living as a healer in London’s poverty-stricken East End, she receives a life-changing visit from the rich and imposing Lytton Staines, Earl of Thornton. He needs a cure for his ailing sister and helping him thrusts Belle into his dazzling life of luxury. But it’s Lytton who makes her world come alive!