Set in the opulent backdrop of New York City's Gilded Age, this spicy Anastasia-inspired tale weaves a narrative rich in secrets and betrayal. The story unfolds through the lens of complex characters navigating the challenges of their era, promising a blend of romance and intrigue that captivates readers. With a focus on the glamorous yet treacherous world of high society, it explores themes of loyalty and ambition amidst the glimmering streets.
Joanna Shupe Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)
Joanna Shupe hegte schon immer eine tiefe Liebe zur Geschichte, eine Leidenschaft, die sie schließlich von einer Karriere im Marketing zum Schreiben ihrer eigenen fesselnden historischen Romane führte. Ihre Werke werden für ihre lebendige Erzählweise und fesselnden Erzählungen gefeiert und entführen die Leser in reichhaltig gestaltete Welten.






The Duke Gets Even
- 384 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
The story features a secret romance between a free-spirited heiress and a rigid duke, exploring the tension between their contrasting personalities. As their affair unfolds, it ignites unexpected passion and challenges societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of high society, this installment delves into themes of love, freedom, and rebellion, showcasing the characters' growth as they navigate their desires and the constraints imposed by their social standings.
By beloved USA Today bestselling author Joanna Shupe, the third installment in the Fifth Avenue Rebels series about an arranged engagement destined for disaster. A hard-hearted tycoon. A romantic dreamer. An engagement set up to fail. The charismatic and vivacious Katherine Delafield should be married by now. Her father arranged an engagement to the much sought-after tycoon Preston Clarke ages ago. The only problem is Preston refuses to acknowledge it. But this isn't going to stop Katherine from living life to the fullest as she ditches all silly notions of love and marriage and sets out to sample all the excitement New York City has to offer . . . the more scandalous the better. Because no matter what happens, she and Preston will never marry. After a tormented childhood, Preston is done letting his father control his life--including choosing his bride. But when a mysterious lover at a masquerade turns out to be his would-be fiancée, Preston's resolve begins to crumble. He hadn't expected Katherine to be so charming. Or beautiful. Or passionate. And seeing her out on the town with other men is driving him crazy. What happens when the wrong bride turns out to be the right woman after all?
"The woman no one notices ... Shy heiress Alice Lusk is tired of being overlooked by every bachelor. Something has to change, else she'll be forced to marry a man whose only desire is her fortune. She needs to become a siren, a woman who causes a man's blood to run hot . . .and she's just met the perfect rogue to help teach her. He's the life of every party ... Christopher "Kit" Ward plans to open a not-so-reputable supper club in New York City, and he's willing to do whatever it takes to hire the best chef in the city to guarantee its success. Even if it requires giving carnal lessons to a serious-minded spinster who has an in with the chef. Their bedroom instruction grows passionate, and Alice is a much better pupil than Kit had ever anticipated. When the Society gentlemen start to take notice, Kit has to try to win Alice in other ways ... but is he too late to win her heart?"-- provided by the publisher
New York 1888: Emmett und Elizabeth haben nichts gemeinsam. Er stammt aus den Slums von New York und ist heute einer der reichsten Männer der Stadt, sie ist in einer Villa aufgewachsen, will aber nichts sehnlicher, als ihr eigenes Geld zu verdienen. Eine Wette bringt die beiden zusammen. Ein Kuss besiegelt ihr Geschäft. Und plötzlich ist nichts mehr, wie es war ...
The Heiress Hunt
- 384 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
"Nothing makes me happier than a new book from Joanna Shupe!"--Sarah MacLean High society reprobate. An unconventional heiress. Childhood friends. Is it too late... Knickerbocker scoundrel Harrison Archer returns to New York to discover that his deceased father has bankrupted his estranged family. To save them from ruin, he's forced to quickly find and marry an heiress. For a matchmaker, Harrison turns to the one woman he wishes he could marry: his childhood friend and true love, Maddie, who once broke his heart and is now engaged to a duke. For true love? When her best friend Harrison left for Paris without a word, Maddie Webster took refuge in her infatuation with tennis. Now Harrison is back and needs her help in finding a bride. Begrudgingly, Maddie arranges a house party in Newport with a guest list of eligible heiresses. But watching Harrison flirt with potential brides is more than she can bear. When Harrison and Maddie reunite, the passion between them ignites. But with their marriages to others looming, time is running out. Is their fate inescapable . . .or can love set them free?
Gentlemen of New York. Calvin
- 400 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
Lillian Davies dachte, sie wäre klüger geworden. Vor vier Jahren schenkte sie Calvin Cabot ihr Herz - und bekam nichts zurück außer Lügen und Verrat. Sie schwor sich, keinem Mann je wieder so zu vertrauen. Doch dann muss sie in einer scheinbar ausweglosen Situation ausgerechnet Calvin um Hilfe bitten. Denn der hat einflussreiche Beziehungen wie kein anderer auf der Welt. Lilian lässt sich wohl oder übel ein zweites Mal auf ihn ein und spielt sein Spiel mit. Dabei muss sie feststellen, dass der größte Verräter von allen ihr Herz ist ...
In the second novel in Joanna Shupe's the Uptown Girl series, a ruthless casino owner bent on revenge finds his plans upended by a beautiful woman who proves to be more determined than he is--and too irresistible to deny.
The Devil of Downtown
- 384 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
"Nothing makes me happier than a new book from Joanna Shupe!"--Sarah MacLean The final novel in Joanna Shupe's critically acclaimed Uptown Girl series about a beauitful do-gooder who must decide if she can team up with one of New York's brashest criminals without losing something irreplaceable: her heart. Manhattan kingpin. Brilliant mastermind. Gentleman gangster. He's built a wall around his heart... Orphaned and abandoned on the Bowery's mean streets, Jack Mulligan survived on strength, cunning, and ambition. Now he rules his territory better than any politician or copper ever could. He didn't get here by being soft. But in uptown do-gooder Justine Greene--the very definition of an iron fist in a velvet glove--Jack may have met his match. She wears hers on her sleeve... Justine is devoted to tracking down deadbeat husbands and fighting for fair working conditions. When her mission brings her face-to-face with Jack, she's shocked to find the man behind the criminal empire is considerably more charming and honorable than many "gentlemen" she knows. Forming an unlikely alliance, they discover an unexpected desire. And when Justine's past catches up with them, Jack may be her only hope of survival. Is she ready to make a deal with the devil...?
The Rogue of Fifth Avenue
- 400 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
Silver-tongued lawyer. Keeper of secrets. Breaker of hearts. He can solve any problem .
A Daring Arrangement
- 372 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
Set in New York City's Gilded Age, this historical introduces an English beauty with a wicked scheme to win the man she loves--and the American scoundrel who ruins her best laid plans. Original.
New York 1889. Eine Stadt im Wandel. Hoffnungen werden zu Träumen, Träume zu dunklen Versuchungen. Und die gefährlichste ist die Liebe. Lillian Davies dachte, sie wäre klüger geworden. Vor vier Jahren schenkte sie Calvin Cabot ihr Herz - und bekam nichts zurück außer Lügen und Verrat. Sie schwor sich, keinem Mann je wieder so zu vertrauen. Doch dann trifft sie erneut auf Calvin und muss feststellen, dass der größte Verräter von allen ihr Herz ist ... "Umwerfend! Der aufregende, intensive, leidenschaftliche Abschluss einer großartigen Serie!” Fresh Fiction
Порочни лъжи - 1: Херцогинята куртизанка
- 352 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
Може ли една дръзка лъжа да доведе до вечна любов? Това ще се опитат да научат една по една героините от поредицата „Порочни лъжи“, всяка – по свой уникален начин… Как да си върнеш отчуждения съпруг и да се спасиш от дълга в четири абсолютно непристойни и изненадващо приятни стъпки: 1. Научи най-интимните тайни на най-умелата куртизанка в Лондон. 2. Престори се, че самата ти си куртизанка. 3. Отпътувай за Венеция и открий своя така наречен съпруг. 4. Съблазни го, без да разкриваш истинската си самоличност, осигури си наследник и – воала! – бъдещето ти е подсигурено! Този план изглежда съвсем осъществим – херцогиня Джулия Колтън не е виждала съпруга си от осем години, когато я е изоставил веднага след сватбената церемония. Но ето че нещата се объркват… Бурният флирт прераства във всепоглъщаща страст! Нима съпругът на херцогинята може да се окаже любовта на живота й?
New York 1888. Die Stadt, die niemals schläft. Niemand weiß das besser als William Sloane, der alles hat: Geld, Macht und Ansehen. Alles, was sein Vater ihm nie zugetraut hat. Nun fehlt ihm nur noch die politische Karriere, und dafür tut er alles. Bis ihm eine sehr talentierte und sehr verführerische Betrügerin einen Strich durch die Rechnung macht. Und er muss feststellen, dass Liebe nicht einfach nur ein weiteres Geschäft ist ... Band 2 der Gentlemen of New York-Trilogie
New York 1888. Eine Stadt, geprägt von Macht und Korruption. Eine Zeit, geprägt von glitzerndem Luxus und bitterer Armut. Eine Liebe, geprägt von Verrat und Lust. Emmett und Elizabeth haben nichts gemeinsam. Er stammt aus den Slums von New York und ist heute einer der reichsten Männer der Stadt. Sie ist in einer Villa aufgewachsen, will aber nichts mehr, als ihr eigenes Geld zu verdienen. Eine Wette bringt die beiden zusammen. Ein Kuss besiegelt ihr Geschäft. Und plötzlich ist nichts mehr, wie es war ... Der Stahlmagnat und die Debütantin - Band 1 der Gentlemen of New York-Trilogie „Dieser originelle und fesselnde Historische Liebesroman beschreibt auf großartige Weise zwei Protagonisten mit komplexen und vielschichtigen Persönlichkeiten ...“ Publishers Weekly Ausgezeichnet mit dem Seal of Excellence der RT Book Reviews als herausragender Liebesroman, der die Grenzen des Genres erweitert
