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When her father hires Bow Street Runner Gideon Mayne, the very same man she secretly longs for, to protect her, Lady Julianne Bradley finds her life becoming like that of a heroine in a romance novel as she decides to seduce him.

HAS ENGLAND'S INFAMOUS BRIDE THIEF FINALLY MET HIS MATCH?Samantha Briggeham is far more interested in science than marriage, and is horrified when her well-meaning but ill-advised parents announce their plan for her to marry. Sammie has no intention of being betrothed--especially to a man she does not love. Her clever plan to unbetroth herself goes perfectly--until she is swept into a pair of powerful arms and spirited away by a masked rider. News of Sammie's heroic rescue by the Bride Thief turns her into the toast of the ton, wooed by suitors far and wide. But she can't forget the swashbuckling, mysterious brigand who abducted her. Then she meets Eric Landsdowne, the dashing and seductive Earl of Wesley... His exploits are legendary, his life filled with danger, the hangman's noose a constant and growing threat. With his true identity a scrupulously guarded secret, the elusive Bride Thief helps women escape the unhappy fate of forced, arranged marriages. But when he mistakenly rescues the newly unbetrothed Sammie, Eric finds himself battling feelings he believed long buried. Marriage is out of the question, which leaves only one option: A clandestine affair that can lead to scandal, social ruin, and the unmasking and ultimate death of England's Notorious Bride Thief."A passionate tale peopled with appealing characters, D'Alessandro's newest Regency-era romance is fresh, funny and loaded with charm"--Publishers Weekly"Jacquie D'Alessandro writes romance at its enchanting best!"--New York Times Best Selling author Teresa Medeiros"Full of charm and love and laughter...a delightful read."--Affaire de CoeurDear Reader, The Bride Thief was originally published in 2002. I am delighted to be able to make this classic Regency-era historical romance available again to readers who missed it the first time around. The story sprang from a tiny seed of an idea that took root in my mind after watching the movie The Mask of Zorro. I immediately knew I had to write a masked hero, and soon after The Bride Thief was born. I hope you enjoy Samantha and Eric's love story as much as I enjoyed writing it. I wish you much good health, happiness, and of course, romance.Best regards,Jacquie D'Alessandro

Impossible! Colin Oliver, Viscount Sutton, left his beloved Cornwall for London to find a bride—some comely, proper, wellborn lady to bear him an heir. Certainly not someone like Madame Alexandra Larchmont. Yes, she's the toast of the ton, and a rare beauty to be sure. But she's also a fortune-teller. And Colin has an excellent reason for keeping a sharp watch on this one . . . The cards have warned Alexandra for years about a dark-haired stranger who would wreak havoc with her life, so when she sees him at a soiree, her first thought is to run. Unfortunately, she overhears a murder plot, and the only person she can turn to for help is a man she knows she should stay away from, a man who eyes her with an undisguised hunger. But fate's strange turns are Alexandra's stock in trade. And if love is written in the cards, surely nothing is impossible!

New York Times bestselling historical romance superstars Stephanie Laurens and Mary Balogh, along with beloved fan favorites Jacquie D’Alessandro and Candice Hern—the four authors who brought you It Happened One Night—are back with It Happened One Season. Even more inventive than their bestselling first anthology, It Happened One Season presents four love stories set during an unforgettable Regency social season—each passion-rich novella based on the same themes chosen by readers during a month-long online contest…yet each one surprisingly, delightfully unique!

Philip Whitmore, Viscount Greybourne, has been deserted at the altar, and Meredith Chilton-Grizedale, the Matchmaker of Mayfair, is ruined. This was the most anticipated wedding of the Season and would have secured her position. But now the word is out that the groom-to-be is cursed, making him the Most Unmarriageable Man in England. If Meredith is to have any hope of a future, she'll need to help him break this curse and marry him off. Unfortunately, the only woman he now wants is Meredith—the Most Unmarriageable Woman in England!

Carolyn Turner, Viscountess Wingate, is absolutely shocked by the Ladies Literary Society of London's latest selection. Memoirs of a Mistress is scandalously explicit and downright wicked . . . and it's stirring feelings within Carolyn that she hasn't felt . . . well, ever! She's sure that this steamy read is the only reason she's succumbing to the charms of notorious rogue Daniel Sutton, Lord Surbrooke. She couldn't possibly be falling for the rascal and his illicit caresses . . . or could she? The last thing Daniel wanted was to be shackled by marriage vows. He lusted after Carolyn, sure, but he never imagined that once he lured her to his bed he'd never want to let her go. Yet only when a murderer targets his beloved will he be spurred to confess his true love . . . and claim Carolyn as his bride.

HEISSE NÄCHTE AUF LONG ISLAND Beruf und Privatleben trennt die New Yorker Werbefachfrau Jilly konsequent! Bis sie wegen eines Buchungsfehlers mit ihrem Kollegen Matt in einer Suite landet und die sinnlichste Nacht ihres Lebens genießt. Für Jilly ist es mehr als ein One-Night-Stand! Aber was ist mit Matt? LICHT AUS – SEX AN! Stromausfall in New York – genau in dem Moment, als Mallory beschließt, ihren Traummann Adam zu verführen. Ein sinnliches Spiel beginnt: heiße Hände auf weicher Haut, erregende Zärtlichkeiten und hemmungslose Erfüllung – bis das Licht wieder angeht. Oder für immer? VON DER LIEBE VERZAUBERT „Sie treffen noch heute den Mann, den die Sterne Ihnen bestimmt haben!“ Lacey glaubt der Wahrsagerin Madame Karma auf dem Valentinsmarkt kein Wort! Doch noch bevor der Tag endet, läuft Lacey dem attraktiven Manager Evan Sawyer in die Arme ...

Dr. Brett Thornton's latest discovery—an antiaging formula—should have had him set for life. Instead, everyone he meets wants a piece of him. He needs to get away, to clear his head. And he figures a once-in-a-lifetime trip into the wilds of Peru should help him put things into perspective. That is, until a gorgeous fellow tourist messes with his quest…and his libido! Kayla Watson used to like traveling on business. But that was before her boss insisted she spy on scientist Brett Thornton on his trek into the Andes mountains. Now she's tired, dirty…and seriously in lust with sexy Brett. Lucky for her, he encourages—and helps her exercise—that lust. Again and again. But will Brett still want her when he finds out what she's really after?

It Happened One Night . . . and nothing was ever the same again! Once upon a time, four superstar storytellers—New York Times bestselling authors Stephanie Laurens and Mary Balogh, along with Jacquie D'Alessandro and Candice Hern—came up with a delicious idea. What if they each wrote a story about a proper young lady stranded at a remote inn away from society's constraints? What would happen? And how long would it take for her to give in to desire? In these four amazing tales, four heroines will come face-to-face with the men who got away . . . only to discover that, instead of anger, there is still a passionate connection that cannot be denied. And while each of their lives is quite different, and their pasts utterly unique, they will all make a common discovery—that one night can change everything . . . forever.