Bøger af Deborah Simmons

Before the age of 18, one in every four girls and one in every six boys will experience sexual abuse. Their peers, older siblings, relatives or friends will have violated them. It is destroying their spirit and soul. I am finding out that so many of our adolescent girls and young women carry secrets. Sometimes we may sense the pain, but we don't know what to do or say to help them. It's time for us to educate ourselves, so that we will be able to stop the abuse.

He stepped out of a storm and onto her pages... All of Regency society thinks the latest Gothic novel is based on the Earl of Ravenscar-except the woman who wrote it. Although she took inspiration from the earl's eerie ancestral home, Prudence Lancaster is certain the man is no monster. Called the Devil Earl and rumored to have done murder, Ravenscar accepts his black reputation. But he refuses to be linked to a lurid book-until he meets the author. Bespectacled, ink-stained Prudence is unlike anyone he's ever known and everything he never knew he wanted. Book Two of The Regency Romps "The Devil Earl is a wonderfully written romance, complete with passion, love, mystery and a terrific cast of characters." - Romantic Times "TDE is funny, heartbreaking, and breathlessly romantic all at the same time... Absolutely magnificent, TDE demands reread after reread." - Mrs. Giggles Two-time RITA Finalist Deborah Simmons is a USA Today bestselling author of historical romances originally published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as a romantic comedy.

Why fight fate? When the Earl of Wycliffe strides into the vicarage, Charlotte Trowbridge decides he is the man she wants to marry. But her efforts to convince him always go awry. Wycliffe has planned his future down to the minute, and it doesn't include a vicar's daughter. But the beauty keeps wreaking havoc with his life-and his senses. Will Wycliffe toss his schedule to the winds and his heart into the fray? "Delightful, simply delightful!... Thank you, Deborah Simmons for giving us Max and Charlotte, and for doing it up right. This one's a real delight." - All About Romance Two-time RITA Finalist Deborah Simmons is a USA Today bestselling author of historical romances originally published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as a romantic comedy.

A destiny that cannot be denied... The handsomest of the de Burgh family of knights, Stephen enjoys wine, women, and comfort. He doesn't want to protect anyone who's headed into the wilds of Wales, especially witchy Brighid l'Estrange, the one female immune to his charms. Brighid disdains her l'Estrange heritage, but she doesn't need any special skills to know that Stephen de Burgh is trouble. She would rather go alone to discover the reason for her alchemist father's sudden death. But they can't defy the Earl of Campion-or their destiny. "Deborah Simmons is an author I read automatically. Why? Because she gets it right. I can always count on her for a good tale, a wonderful hero, a feisty heroine, and a love story where it truly is love that makes the difference." - All About Romance "Deborah Simmons continues this series with her usual skillful recreation of time, place and character, and achieves a luminous novel about a journey toward a celebration of self, and a love story not to be missed." - Romantic Times Two-time RITA Finalist Deborah Simmons is a USA Today bestselling author of historical romances originally published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as a romantic comedy.

Morgan Beauchamp doesn't have much use for Regency society. He'd rather be digging in the Egyptian desert for the artifacts he sells to wealthy collectors. But his latest shipment goes wrong when he's forced to work with Egyptologist Lady Juliet Cavendish. And then strange happenings begin afflicting the household... Lady Juliet dismisses rumors that Beauchamp unleashed an ancient curse and roused the mummy's wrath. She's more concerned with the explorer's ability to unleash her own dormant passions, rousing her from her scholarly existence to long for a life of adventure far from her father's townhouse. "A bit of THE MUMMY and a lot of Indiana Jones merge in this entertaining nonstop read... Simmons creates engaging characters and spices up her romance with plenty of action and suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat." - Romantic Times Two-time RITA Finalist Deborah Simmons is the author of 28 historical romances published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as a romantic comedy. Visit her at: www.DeborahSimmons.com Friend her at: www.Facebook.com/AuthorDeborahSimmons

Was she under a spell or truly the Devil's Lady? Bid by King Edward to marry one of his knights, Aisley de Laci hopes to avoid the altar by choosing Baron Montmorency. She is certain none will agree to the union, especially the baron, who is rumored to practice the dark arts from his isolated keep. Renowned in battle, Montmorency has secluded himself at Dunmurrow for reasons of his own. And he does not want a wife, no matter how wealthy and beautiful. But even he cannot defy the king, and what comes to him he takes-and holds. Aisley refuses to believe that Montmorency possesses any mysterious powers. Yet how else to explain her own growing feelings for a man so shrouded in shadow she has never seen his face? "Deborah Simmons guarantees the reader a page-turner." - Romantic Times Two-time RITA Finalist Deborah Simmons is a USA Today bestselling author of historical romances originally published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as a romantic comedy.

An age-old mystery. An inconvenient spirit. An unlikely romance. Abigail Parkinson is anxious to rid her inherited home of its troublesome specter. But she can't convince a scientist or scholar to investigate. Desperate, she turns to the one man she doesn't want to ask for help: Lord Moreland. Viscount Moreland, isn't a scientist or a scholar. The blood of pirates runs in his veins. But he's known for debunking a haunted house, and when summoned to Sibel Hall he vows to solve its secrets-including how to woo the intriguing Miss Parkinson. The Regency Collection: Witty Regencies with a Touch of Mystery "Deborah Simmons presents a charming Regency "Ghostbusters" with a little mystery twist and a sweet confection of a love story." - Romantic Times "Readers looking for a light, funny, and smart story can find it here." - All About Romance Two-time RITA Finalist Deborah Simmons is a USA Today bestselling author of historical romances originally published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as a romantic comedy.

What if Cinderella didn't want to go to the ball? Wedding planner Paige Porter doesn't believe in fairy tales. She's seen too many bridezillas, randy grooms, and short-lived marriages. But would-be fairy godmother Beatrice Maitland has other ideas. Her grandson Siegfried is one of the city's most eligible bachelors-if anyone could drag him away from his computer lab. As CEO of The Maitland Company and the latest in a family of inventors, Siegfried might forget to eat or sleep, but he can't forget Paige Porter. He might even have to put aside his all-consuming research for a new venture: Project Paige. Because when he saw her he knew: It Had to Be You. "Unique and romantic, It Had To Be You by Deborah Simmons will capture you and delight you from page one until the last line." - Singletitles Two-time RITA Finalist Deborah Simmons is the author of twenty-eight romances published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as this romantic comedy. Visit her at: www.DeborahSimmons.com Friend her at: www.Facebook.com/AuthorDeborahSimmons

When survival depends on keeping secrets, dare they trust their hearts Dominique's noble lineage marks her for death in Revolutionary France. Forced from her family's home, she must assume a new identity to seek her father amid the tumult of Paris. But she isn't the only one living a lie. The man who risks his neck to help others escape the guillotine avoids capture by allowing no one to get close to him. But one brave beauty could be his undoing... "A powerfully poignant romance." - Affaire de Coeur Book #3 of Love in Disguise Two-time RITA Finalist Deborah Simmons is a USA Today bestselling author of historical romances originally published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as a romantic comedy.

Christmas at Campion Castle With so many of his seven sons scattered, the holiday holds little joy for the Earl of Campion until the arrival of an intriguing young widow. Lady Warwick trusts no man, even the legendary Campion. But a winter storm forces her to seek shelter at his castle, where the festivities-and her enigmatic host-are like nothing she has ever known. Can the Twelve Days of Christmas thaw Campion's famous reserve and melt the lady's heart? Deborah Simmons is a talented writer whose stories I always look forward to reading-and this one is no exception. An Unexpected Guest is at its heart, the simple story of two nice people falling in love at Christmastime. Mmmmm. What could be more romantic?" - All About Romance Two-time RITA Finalist Deborah Simmons is a USA Today bestselling author of historical romances originally published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as a romantic comedy.

A Knight's Vow Lady Guenivere St. Leger has need of a knight. But she trusts none except Sir Berenger Brewere, who turned his back on his birthplace long ago. Now one of the foremost warriors in the country and a favorite of the king, will he remember those he left behind? Sir Brewere has his own vast lands, earned in battle, and wants no reminders of his past. But he cannot ignore a summons from the St. Legers. Years before, he swore an oath more powerful than mere allegiance. And 'tis a vow he must honor, no matter the cost. Two-time RITA Finalist Deborah Simmons is the author of twenty-eight romances published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as an indie romantic comedy. Visit her at: www.DeborahSimmons.com Friend her at: www.Facebook.com/AuthorDeborahSimmons Follow her at: https: //www.bookbub.com/authors/deborah-simmons

When his father gambles away the family fortune, Viscount Sheffield must find himself a wealthy wife. Undaunted by her reputation as Lady Disdain, he wagers he will win the hand-and heart-of Miss Melissa Hampton. Heiress Melissa Hampton holds her suitors in contempt, but the handsome, witty, and charming viscount woos her like no other. Is the man more than what he seems, or is he just another fortune hunter? And in this game of love, who is in danger of losing all?

Romance and Adventure on the High Seas Danger forces Catherine Amberly to disguise herself as a cabin boy on a privateer bound for the Caribbean. But the threats she left behind follow her into the heat of the tropics, where she must face her feelings for Captain Ransom Duprey. Ransom has his own enemies-and suspicions about the beautiful young woman in the Barbados ballroom. Although they've never met, she seems to know him better than he does himself. And the more she denies him, the more determined he is to uncover all of her secrets... Book #2 of Love in Disguise "This is a fun-filled adventure with pirates, villains, lords and ladies, suspense, romance, and much more." - Bookbug Two-time RITA Finalist Deborah Simmons is a USA Today bestselling author of historical romances originally published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as a romantic comedy.

Sydony Marchant is suspicious of the maze behind her new home, an old manor house with a sinister history. She's even more suspicious of darkly handsome Bartholomew Hawthorne, and when he arrives on her doorstep, she doesn't know whether to run to him-or away from him. Viscount Hawthorne hasn't traveled to Oakfield for a friendly visit or to gawk at a garden maze, no matter how eerie it is. He's there to solve a mystery of his own, and he won't be distracted by lovely Sydony Marchant-even if she could be his one weakness. But Sydony and Samhain may change his mind. "Simmons grabs readers with a well-crafted Regency-set romance. A stormy, bleak landscape; a dark, unwelcoming manor house and mysterious goings-on in the overgrown ominous maze lend a chilling gothic flavor." - Romantic Times Deborah Simmons is a two-time RITA Finalist and USA Today bestselling author of romances originally published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as an indie romantic comedy.