Историческая литература — Carole Mortimer

Escape to a world of roguish rakes and daring debutantes with this incredible Regency 2 in 1 from Mills & Boon. Featuring many of our best-loved Historical romance authors, this is a delightfully indulgent and beautifully presented treat for fans of Regency romance.The Lady GamblesLady Caroline Copeland has entered London’s mostinfamous gambling club and her reputation depends onkeeping her identity secret. But, when she locks eyes with thedevilishly handsome gentleman at the back of the room,...

Not Just a Seduction (A Season of Secrets, Book 1)The Earl of Chambourne’s scandalous reputation has been well-earned, but he has never forgotten the only woman he has ever loved—nor forgiven her for marrying another man while he was off fighting in France.When Christian discovers she is a widow, he hungers to possess her once again—as his mistress. Lady Sylviana Moorland, Countess of Ampthill, knows it is only a matter of time before she comes face to face with Christian again.No longer an...

Darkly delicious Lord Adam Hawthorne doesn’t care a whit for society – especially the tedium of finding a wife. So taking on a new governess for his young daughter shouldn’t shake his steely disposition! Or lady in disguise?Except Mrs Elena Leighton, an enigmatic widow, is a most intriguing addition to the household. What are those ladylike airs and graces beneath her dowdy exterior? Despite great impropriety, Lord Hawthorne is compelled to discover the real Elena – no matter what secrets are...

London, 1817"You are suggesting that, now our year of mourning for our husbands has come to an end, we should all take at least one lover?" Sophia Rowlands, the widowed Duchess of Clayborne, is shocked by her friend's daring proposition—but is even more astounded when Dante Carfax, Earl of Sherbourne, offers to do the honor!He may be rakishly handsome and undeniably arousing, but he's also four years her junior and they've been at odds ever since he stole a kiss from her ten years ago.As a young...

GENTLEMEN, SINGING FOR YOUR PLEASURE TONIGHT – MISS CARO MORTON!Her heart pounding beneath the bright lights of London’s most fashionable gambling club, Lady Caroline Copeland nervously steps out from behind the curtain… Eyes scanning the crowd, she’s drawn to a devilish-looking gentleman glowering at her from the back of the room.The intensity of his gaze burns through her disguise, making her throat dry, her cheeks pink. Caro’s gambled her reputation to be here, and can’t risk letting anyone...

Enigmatic beauty Ellie Rosewood is the talk of the ton. Her appointed guardian, Justin, Duke of Royston, has one job – to find Miss Rosewood a husband. But confirmed rake Justin wants Ellie all for himself!With her coming out a huge success, Ellie is overwhelmed by the attention of London’s most eligible bachelors. She finds an unexpected haven in the company of the arrogant Justin, and he begins to discover there is more to this unworldly wallflower than first appears…

Daniel Wycliffe, Earl of Stanford, expected Alice Fortesque to be an obedient and biddable wife, not the vivacious beauty demanding he woo her before sharing his bed! Daniel has no intention on falling for his convenient bride, but he needs to produce an heir soon in order to secure his inheritance. He's certain that she won't be able to resist his seductive charms for long. . . but with Alice determined to accept nothing less than Daniel's love and respect, will he be the one to surrender...

COUNTESS UNDER DURESS! Lady Diana Copeland has hot-footed it to London to tell her new guardian, Lord Faulkner, exactly what she thinks of his outrageous marriage demands! Well, with her two flighty sisters having run off, no one else is going to do it… Surely this magnificent man with a naughty glint in his eye can’t be the pompous old fool she was expecting?Inhaling deeply, Diana fights not to get lost in the depths of Lord Faulkner’s intoxicating gaze… Or to make the worst forfeit – by...

The last thing Alexander St. Claire, Duke of Stourbridge, expected was Angelina Hawkins arriving on his doorstep ready to become his mistress!He thought his ward was a little girl, not a beautiful and bold young woman with uncanny knowledge of the arts of seduction. Alexander knows he should resist, for it would be only too easy to lose himself in her forever. . .

From Innocent Miss to Libertine’s Lady! Everyone knows Lucian St Claire to be one of the wickedest rakes around. His heart is out of reach, but he certainly knows how to charm a lady…Now the time has come for Lucian to produce an heir – so first he must choose a wife! Young, vivacious and opinionated, Grace Hetherington is definitely not the kind of woman he’s looking for.Yet there’s something irresistible about her – and when they’re caught in a rather compromising situation, he has no choice...

‘SURELY A LADY AS…DARING AS YOU CANNOT BE FEELING NERVOUS AT THE IDEA OF TRAVELLING ALONE WITH ME, GENEVIEVE…?’ Genevieve Forster, widowed Duchess of Woollerton, knows only too well the need for bravado. After a miserable marriage she’s wary, but deep down yearns to pursue temptation… With his air of danger and elusiveness it’s little wonder that Lord Benedict Lucas is known to his close friends and enemies alike simply as Lucifer.Shocking the straitlaced Ton holds no fear for him. And the...

From plain Jane to society bride! Brooding Hawk St Claire, Duke of Stourbridge, believes Jane Smith to be a mere servant girl – albeit a remarkably attractive one! So when genteel Miss Jane is wrongly turned out of her home for inappropriate behaviour following their encounter, the Duke takes her in as his ward.Although Hawk is the first man to make Jane’s pulse race, she knows she cannot risk falling for his devastating charm. A marriage between them would be forbidden – especially if he were...

A SCANDALOUS SECRET! Having run away from home to avoid an unwanted betrothal, Lady Elizabeth Copeland must keep her disguise as an elderly lady’s companion at all times. Even when she’s called upon to nurse the lady’s nephew – who rather infuriatingly happens to be the most incredible-looking man she’s ever seen…Elizabeth yearns to break out of Betsy’s drab dresses to reveal that she’s of the same blue blood as the rakish Nathaniel. But she must not! Unless Nathaniel gets under her guard, and...

You are cordially invited to the marriage of DARIUS WYNTER, DUKE OF CARLYNE to LADY ARABELLA ST CLAIRE What is Lady Arabella letting herself in for? Sinister whispers surround the death of Darius’ first wife – could Arabella be in jeopardy? Or will the infamous Duke prove all Society wrong?One thing’s for sure – after the compromising situation that led to this marriage, Arabella will soon discover the exquisite pleasures of the marriage bed…The Notorious St Claires Scandal is in their blood

LONDON’S MOST DISSOLUTE BACHELORNo one knows how to sin quite like Zachary Black, Duke of Hawksmere. So when he finds a mysterious veiled woman hiding in his carriage there’s only one thing to do… carry her to his bedchamber and find out what she wants! But coming face to face with beautiful Lady Georgianna Lancaster – his former fiancée – unnerves Zachary. Maybe the best way to restore his equilibrium is to hold her captive… and turn the secrets of the past into the sins of the...

THE PLAYERS:Darian Hunter, Duke of Wolfingham: legendary rake and notorious bachelorMariah Beecham, Countess of Carlisle: society’s scandalous widow and secret agent of the crownTHE STAGE:A notoriously debauched house party.THE SCENE:Forced to pose as lovers, Darian and Mariah must work together to stop an assassination plotTHE TWIST:As the shocking and oh, so sensual games play out around them the romantic ruse becomes all too real.And the tantalising temptation to indulge their every desire...

Bedded by the Ton’s most desirable rake! Society gossip has kept Lady Juliet Boyd out of the public eye since the suspicious death of her husband. Persuaded to accept an invitation to a summer house party, all she really wants is a quiet life, free from the attentions of any man.But there she meets the scandalous Sebastian St Claire, who makes her feel things, want things, need things she’s never experienced before. Starved of affection, Juliet finds his lovemaking irresistible. But does he...

Who: Griffin Stone, tenth Duke of Rotherham.What: A dishevelled woman who is nearly trampled by his carriage horses.When: Late one summer night, while the Duke is in pursuit of would-be assassins.Why: When the mysterious beauty’s identity is revealed as Lady Beatrix Stanton, Griffin realises it’s she who holds the key to everything. Bea’s memory must be unlocked, but with every second in her presence inflaming Griffin’s desire, keeping his mind on the task ahead proves nigh on...

England, 1796.Miss Trudie Faraday has admired handsome Bastian Wilson for months, despite the aloof way he treats the rest of Society. She is surprised to find him at the same week-long house party she's attending and is even more shocked by his scandalous views on love and desire.While Trudie believes only love can guarantee compatibility in the bedchamber, Bastian vows to prove her wrong by wagering that he can give her sexual satisfaction before the week is out!

London, 1817.The Earl of Chambourne’s scandalous reputation has been well-earned, but he has never forgotten the only woman he has ever loved—nor forgiven her for marrying another man while he was off fighting in France.When Christian discovers she is a widow, he hungers to possess her once again—as his mistress. Lady Sylviana Moorland, Countess of Ampthill, knows it is only a matter of time before she comes face to face with Christian again.No longer an innocent, she sees no reason not to take...