„Einen Schurken erkennst du am unzüchtigen Glimmen in seinen Augen, der Leichtigkeit seines Charmes und seiner animalischen Anziehungskraft!“ Betroffen muss Lady Kathleen an die warnenden Worte ihrer Ziehmutter denken, als sie vor Devon Ravenel, dem neuen Earl of Trenear, steht. Denn verhängnisvoll gut passt diese Beschreibung auf ihn. Plötzlich fühlt sich die irische Schönheit ganz schwach. Als junge Witwe hängt ihre Zukunft von Devon, dem Erben ihres verstorbenen Mannes, ab. Mit einer Handbewegung kann dieser verwegene Schurke sie des Anwesens Eversby Priory verweisen - oder noch Schlimmeres von ihr verlangen … „Kleypas ist eine Meisterin ihres Fachs.“ Kirkus Reviews
Die RavenelsReihe
Tauchen Sie ein in die Welt viktorianischer Romantik und aristokratischer Verwicklungen mit dieser fesselnden Serie, die sich den Liebesgeschichten und persönlichen Entwicklungen der Ravenel-Geschwister widmet. Jede Erzählung beleuchtet ihre individuellen Wege zur Liebe, wobei sie gesellschaftliche Erwartungen trotzen und komplexe Beziehungen meistern. Freuen Sie sich auf eine reizvolle Mischung aus geistreichem Wortwitz, fesselnden Charakteren und knisternder Leidenschaft, die diese beliebte historische Romanserie auszeichnet.






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Marrying Winterborne
- 416 Seiten
- 15 Lesestunden
A ruthless tycoon Savage ambition has brought common-born Rhys Winterborne vast wealth and success. In business and beyond, Rhys gets exactly what he wants. And from the moment he meets the shy, aristocratic Lady Helen Ravenel, he is determined to possess her. If he must take her virtue to ensure she marries him, so much the better . . . A sheltered beauty Helen has had little contact with the glittering, cynical world of London society. Yet Rhys's determined seduction awakens an intense mutual passion. Helen's gentle upbringing belies a stubborn conviction that only she can tame her unruly husband. As Rhys's enemies conspire against them, Helen must trust him with her darkest secret. The risks are unthinkable . . . the reward, a lifetime of incomparable bliss. And it all begins with . . . Marrying Mr. Winterborne
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»Ich wäre lieber eine Waschfrau als die Gemahlin eines Peers.« Leider hat Lady Pandora Ravenel keine andere Wahl, als den Antrag von Gabriel, Lord St. Vincent anzunehmen. Denn sie wurde mit dem berüchtigten Frauenhelden in einer kompromittierenden Situation ertappt. Obwohl alles ganz harmlos war, kann nur eine schnelle Eheschließung ihren Ruf retten. Widerwillig folgt sie ihrem künftigen Gemahl auf sein Landgut, fest entschlossen, sich ihre Unabhängigkeit nicht nehmen zu lassen. Doch je mehr Zeit Pandora in der Nähe des attraktiven Lords verbringt, desto stärker geraten ihre Prinzipien ins Wanken … »Eine witzige und charmante Story, die den Leser von der ersten bis zur letzten Seite begeistern wird.« Kirkus Reviews
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The Ravenels: Devil in Spring. Book 3
- 384 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas combines the worlds of the Wallflowers with Marrying Winterborne in this irresistible story of how Sebastian's son Gabriel, Lord St. Vincent, meets his match in the eccentric and headstrong Lady Pandora.
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Hello Stranger
- 400 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas delivers a scintillating tale of an unconventional beauty who finds passion with the spy who can’t resist her A woman who defies her time Dr. Garrett Gibson, the only female physician in England, is as daring and independent as any man—why not take her pleasures like one? Yet she has never been tempted to embark on an affair, until now. Ethan Ransom, a former detective for Scotland Yard, is as gallant as he is secretive, a rumored assassin whose true loyalties are a mystery. For one exhilarating night, they give in to their potent attraction before becoming strangers again. A man who breaks every rule As a Ravenel by-blow spurned by his father, Ethan has little interest in polite society, yet he is captivated by the bold and beautiful Garrett. Despite their vow to resist each other after that sublime night, she is soon drawn into his most dangerous assignment yet. When the mission goes wrong, it will take all of Garrett’s skill and courage to save him. As they face the menace of a treacherous government plot, Ethan is willing to take any risk for the love of the most extraordinary woman he’s ever known.
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Devil's Daughter
- 384 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
Although beautiful young widow Phoebe, Lady Clare, has never met West Ravenel, she knows one thing for certain: he’s a mean, rotten bully. Back in boarding school, he made her late husband’s life a misery, and she’ll never forgive him for it. But when Phoebe attends a family wedding, she encounters a dashing and impossibly charming stranger who sends a fire-and-ice jolt of attraction through her. And then he introduces himself...as none other than West Ravenel. West is a man with a tarnished past. No apologies, no excuses. However, from the moment he meets Phoebe, West is consumed by irresistible desire...not to mention the bitter awareness that a woman like her is far out of his reach. What West doesn’t bargain on is that Phoebe is no straitlaced aristocratic lady. She’s the daughter of a strong-willed wallflower who long ago eloped with Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent—the most devilishly wicked rake in England. Before long, Phoebe sets out to seduce the man who has awakened her fiery nature and shown her unimaginable pleasure. Will their overwhelming passion be enough to overcome the obstacles of the past? Only the devil’s daughter knows…
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New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas returns with the next dazzling romance in the Ravenels series. Rich and powerful railway magnate Tom Severin has everything in the world--except a wife. The woman he desires, the beautiful Lady Cassandra Ravenel, is the most desirable prize in the London marriage market. But even though Cassandra is intrigued by Severin's charisma and potent charm, she would never consider him as a husband. Her dream is to marry for love--the one thing he can never give her. An unexpected catastrophe, however, threatens to destroy Cassandra's reputation, and gives Severin the opportunity he's been waiting for. As always, Severin gets what he wants. The chase for her hand is over. But the chase for her heart is just beginning.
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New York Times bestseller Lisa Kleypas presents an enthralling romance between a widowed lady and a Scot on the run, with potential ties to a noble family. Lady Merritt Sterling, a strong-willed widow managing her late husband's shipping company, is aware that society is eager to catch her in a scandal, but she has thus far avoided one. Her plans are disrupted when she meets Keir MacRae, a rugged Scottish whisky distiller, and their undeniable attraction complicates everything. Keir arrives in London with two goals: to avoid falling for the captivating Lady Merritt and to stay alive. However, both objectives are quickly slipping away. Unbeknownst to him, someone is after his life due to his secret connection to one of England's most powerful families. As chaos ensues, Keir finds himself trusting only Merritt. Their passion ignites with an intensity that leaves Merritt yearning for a future with Keir, despite the looming danger. As threats close in, she is determined to protect the man she loves, even as she grapples with the possibility that he might be hiding dark secrets. Kleypas masterfully weaves humor and emotion, captivating readers with this tale of love and peril.