Elizabeth Thornton Bücher

Es ist drückend heiß in London. Inspector Lynleys Assistentin Barbara Havers spielt mit dem Gedanken an Urlaub. Schon bald bricht sie in ein kleines, altmodisches Seebad auf – allerdings um dort den mysteriösen Tod eines jungen Pakistani aufzuklären. Aber bei ihren Nachforschungen stößt Barbara auf eine Mauer aus Schweigen und Hass.

Er hilft ihr in einer kritischen Situation, doch seine Küsse bergen ein Risiko.

Bestselling author Elizabeth Thornton weaves a tale of seduction, love, intrigue—and the most dangerous of romances. As the Avon Journal’s no-nonsense publisher, Jolie Chesney always sticks to the facts. And the fact is that she finds the celebrated war hero who comes to her office angrily demanding a retraction unsettlingly charismatic. Waldo Bowman’s wild sexual exploits have found their way into the paper’s gossip column, and Jo has no intention of compromising her standards, journalistic or otherwise. But when her star reporter suspiciously vanishes, Jo seeks help from this dangerously sensual man, whose connection to the Special Branch may save her friend’s life, even if it means putting her own life—and heart—on the line. Waldo Bowman senses danger in his instant attraction to Jo. Beautiful and independent, she is unlike any woman he knows—and he’s determined not to lose her, whatever the risk. For soon, these reluctant lovers will embark on a mystery that will either change their lives—or end them.

Set against a backdrop of scandal and intrigue, this novel weaves a tale of daring proposals and complex relationships. With Elizabeth Thornton's signature wit, the story explores the captivating dynamics between characters embroiled in temptation and secrets. As they navigate their desires and societal expectations, readers are drawn into a world filled with unexpected twists and romantic tension, making for an engaging and thrilling read.

James Burnett is a widower who’s given up hope of finding someone to share his life with. He did, however, once have a lover he later dubbed Faithless McBride. For eight years, he’d suppressed thoughts of Faith McBride’s abandonment with whiskey and women. That is, until visions of her imminent death started to haunt him. Only James can save her from a killer—but can Faith trust the one man who destroyed her faith in love?

Set against a backdrop of romance and intrigue, this novel follows a gentleman harboring a secret as he pursues an independent lady. Their journey unfolds in a captivating game of love, where charm and wit play crucial roles. The story promises to entertain with its engaging characters and the complexities of their relationship, making it a delightful read for fans of romance.

Serena Wardová, mladá šľachtičná hrá úlohu pochybnej ženy len z odhodlania pomáhať prívržencom Jakuba II. Stuarta. Jej prestrojenie i herecké schopnosti sú natoľko presvedčivé, že jej identitu neodhalí ani skúsený zvodca žien a hazardný hráč Julian Raynor, ktorý navyše stojí politicky na opačnej strane barikády. V strachu pred odhalením Serena chtiac-nechtiac obetuje aj to najcennejšie, čo má - svoju nevinnosť. Keď ju Julian napokon donúti priznať svoje pravé meno, je viac než šokovaný. Poznanie, že sa ocitol v osídlách dcéry svojho úhlavného nepriateľa, ho núti s o to väčšou naliehavosťou snovať pomstu. A hoci Serena o tomto jeho úmysle nič netuší, je už pevne rozhodnutá zabudnúť na noc, ktorú strávila v náručí vášnivého čiernovlasého muža.