Bøger af Ellie St Clair

A perfect lady. An impeccable duke. A past betrayal that changes everything.Elizabeth Moreland is seen as the perfect lady, the epitome of grace and propriety. Yet she yearns for the opportunity to work in the world of which she is enamored, a world seemingly reserved for men -- banking. When her beloved grandfather passes away, she is both devastated and shocked when the reading of the will reveals that he left all -- his inheritance, as well as his senior partnership in the bank -- to her.Gabriel Lockridge, the Duke of Clarence, has everything a man could want, yet is continually bored with life and always in pursuit of a challenge. He is intrigued by the latest fortunes of Lady Elizabeth Moreland, a woman he wronged many years ago. When her cousin requests his help in destroying her reputation and new-found position, Gabriel agrees, though he has other motives in mind.Elizabeth must learn to fight in order to uphold what she believes in and fulfill the wishes of her grandfather. She has little time to determine the true intentions of the man she once thought she loved, but he is slowly beginning to find his way back into her life. Among all the adversaries against her, will Elizabeth choose to open herself up to the risk of love or heartbreak, or will she remain determined to keep her heart closed forever?This is the second edition of Lady of Providence, which was previously published.

There will be no happily ever after for Violet Tavners. At least, that is what she has determined. She has seen her sisters marry for love, but after falling for a man who turned out to be the worst kind of fraud, Violet is determined to never be deceived again. The only way to do that? Never fall in love. Instead, she agrees to consider the idea of marrying a man of her father's choosing, despite the fact the marriage would be convenient for everyone but her. Owen Ridlington chooses to be known for his exploits in the fight against Napoleon instead of for his title of Viscount of Primrose. He has faced many foes over the last few years, and now he is nearly lulled to sleep while protecting a little inn by the sea. One thing is certain - there is no room in his life for anyone who might be put at risk. He is alone, and he vows it is going to stay that way. Then danger, in the form of an escaped French spy, threatens The Wild Rose Inn and Owen must protect the Tavners family and the town of Southwold at all costs. But as they work to defend the town, will Owen and Violet protect their hearts against their growing attraction, or will they learn that love can always find a way?

Lady Juliana knows she is in danger. But does she really need a bodyguard?One abduction and suddenly her brother, the Duke, begins treating her like a damsel in distress. Lady Juliana, however, is anything but - she is a woman who knows her own mind, and is determined to make a difference. But just how is she supposed to work for her secret society protecting animals when she is being followed around by a dashing detective?Matthew Archibald has taken on many jobs in the past, but never did he think he would be playing nursemaid to the spoiled sister of a duke. Little does he realize, however, that there is much more to the fiery, spirited woman than he initially thought.Matthew soon finds his focus wavering as he tries to determine just who is threatening the Remington family. But the closer he comes to Lady Juliana, the less he is able to stay professional. Will his growing feelings for her come to endanger them both? This steamy Regency romance series is best read in order.

Raised in a small American village after her mother passes away, Sarah Jones is sent a cryptic letter about the true identity of her father, an English nobleman. She travels to London in search of the man while she passes herself off as a family member of the aristocracy. No one is aware - not even her closest friends - that she spends her nights in a boardinghouse, making money by treating people who come to her for her healing abilities. But one night, a nobleman appears on her doorstep, nearly dead, and her life will never be the same again.Lord David Redmond, second son of the Earl of Kilkenny, loves his life of pleasure and in pursuit of fun. He has never been able to understand the appeal of settling down with one woman, much to his parents' dismay. Until one night, he suffers the consequences of a liaison that should have never occurred, and he finds himself out-dueled in a brawl outside a gaming hell.Left for dead in the streets, David wakes up to find himself in the hands of a beautiful woman who treats his injuries. But more than that, she sees inside his soul. Soon they each discover a connection they never asked for and are not sure they can live with. When she finally shares her story, he vows to repay her by finding her father.What if the truth of who they are is more than either of them can take?This is the second edition of Lady of Charade, which was previously published.

A person cannot simply disappear without a trace... or can they?While his former girlfriend may not have been his true love, Bryan Smith cannot shake the feeling there is more to her disappearance than what others have accepted. He sets out to her last known location of Stonehaven, Scotland to investigate, where his search leads him down a path he never thought possible - into the bedchamber of a 16th century woman.Sorcha Singleir is desperately attempting to avoid the marriage her father has chosen for her, but sees no escape without bringing ruin to her clan. Until one night a handsome, mysterious stranger appears in her bedroom, potentially changing everything.As Bryan and Sorcha work together to prevent her marriage, they cannot help but be drawn to one another - even though they know there is no future together. With all of the barriers between them, will they choose to love regardless, or put a stop to it before it can even begin? This is a steamy Scottish time travel romance and was previously published as To the Time of the Highlanders.

She wakes up in the arms of the one man she can never have...but is helpless to resist. Can their forbidden love survive all that threatens them?Lady Maria has always done as she is told - until the former Diamond of the First Water faces a husband of unspeakable cruelty and escapes out a window and into the night, saved by the physician who affects her as no other man has.When Lady Maria shows up on his doorstep, injured, frightened, and alone, Dr. Hudson Lewis cannot help but look after her - even if it means sacrificing his heart to resist temptation. For he, a duke's bastard, will never be good enough for a woman like Lady Maria - especially after he has been accused of murdering his father.To protect Maria, Hudson must set aside his pride and turn to his half-siblings, the Remingtons, for help. When danger threatens, they are all at risk, and must work together to stay safe and determine who is pursuing them. Will Hudson and Maria's hearts be able to withstand all that is against them? This steamy Regency romance series is best read in order.

One last chance to prove himself.All he has to do is resist one captivating maid.Can the rake prove himself honorable?After the young woman he accidentally ruins refuses his offer of marriage, Benjamin Harrington is determined to prove himself in managing his father's floundering estate. He will turn a profit while resisting any women who tempt him. But then a beautiful new maid quite literally stumbles into his path, and Benjamin finds himself utterly charmed.Sophie Carmichael is desperate. Left under the care of her wicked cousin, the Earl of Dunstable, she has no choice but to flee. Assuming the identity of a servant, Sophie is sure she will go unnoticed. But her new employer has other ideas.She finds herself falling for the charming yet hesitant man, but when he invites a friend to his estate, she must determine whether to tell the truth and risk discovery, or face the risk of being caught in a lie.What will win out -- duty, trust, or love?This Regency Romance contains some steamy scenes.Revised and updated as of May 2023.

A man wronged.Revenge disguised as robbery.An unexpectedly romantic ruse.Determined to right the wrongs against him, Arie Hondros hones a flawless plan. But to succeed, he must have the perfect wife. When his brother's wife suggests her friend, Annabelle, he immediately refuses.The woman - who clearly has nothing but disdain for him - has already captured his affection, something he vowed he'd never permit. Imagine his surprise then, when she assents to the union, and his scheme prepares to unfold.For Arie's ploy to steal priceless Greek artifacts to work, he and Annabelle must convince the museum Board of Trustees that they are husband and wife. But when true love blooms from counterfeit sentiment, there is more than only the greatest robbery in London history at stake -There is the matter of his heart.Romance of a Robbery is a steamy regency romance.

On the run from the life that has let her down time and again, Jaime Abernathy escapes to Scotland - where she falls through time and into the arms of a man from centuries past.For years, Jaime has yearned to find a place she can call home - and has been let down time and again. She finally followed her heart to Scotland, the home of her ancestors. When she falls in the woods near her ancestral family home, she awakens with a pair of strong arms wrapped around her - and is convinced that she has finally gone mad.Son of the laird of the McDermonts, Alec is torn between avoiding his arranged marriage and keeping peace with a warring clan. Convinced treachery is on the horizon, he needs a plan - and when he finds Jaime alone in the woods, he senses a way out.When Jaime agrees to a fake marriage, little does she know the depths of Highland clan politics she is falling into. Finding herself caught between Alec and his family, she must help keep the peace before she returns where she belongs... if only she can discover just where that is.This is a steamy Scottish time travel romance and was previously published as Bride for a Time.

Pose as the fiancée of a duke over the Christmas season?The idea seems wild and yet, it might provide the answers to all of Tillie's problems. Only, it presents another problem of its own -- how to avoid the charms of the rakish man who awakens unexpected desires.For Tillie Andrews envisions a life of her own -- one that does not include the boorish man her parents would see her wed, nor a stubborn rake who would see her abandon her dream of becoming one of London's most successful, sought-after dressmakers.For Alexander Landon, Duke of Barre, wants one thing -- Tillie Andrews. When she continues to resist him, he sets in motion a plan to win her over, one that is allegedly in place to protect his heart, but will only prove to wake it up.Will Alexander's charade convince Tillie he is everything she ever wanted, or will his deception prove to be their undoing? Can Alexander wake Tillie from her deep sleep to find their happily ever after?This Regency Romance contains some steamy scenes.Revised and updated as of July 2020.

How does he ever protect a woman whose greatest danger is herself?Especially when that woman is his best friend's sister -- the very woman he wants but he just can't have.Jemima St. Vincent may now be the sister of a duke, but she is determined to make a name for herself as a renowned chemist, even if she has to put out a few fires along the way. She has no time for her brother's best friend, who seems intent on aggravating her at every turn.Archie Thompkins has come a long way from his humble beginnings, as he is now the valet and best friend of a new member of the nobility. But all of that is threatened when secrets from his past come back to haunt him.When Archie agrees to look after a reluctant Jemima, no one is more shocked than the two of them when the sparks between them begin to burn much differently. But when Archie's own past begins to threaten the woman he is growing to care for, he must decide if she is more at risk with or without him.For Jemima is up for playing with fire -- if only the stubborn man will let her. This Regency romance contains some steamy content.

She's a thief. He's a man of the law. When he's tasked to return her to the Highlands, sparks fly and an unexpected fire erupts. Roderick McDougall thought crossing the seas and becoming a law officer would fulfil the restlessness growing inside him. He was wrong. He now longs to return home to his beloved Highlands, but is too proud to admit to his father the error of his ways. Then one day he chases down a thief, and nothing will ever be the same again. For years, Gwen Malone has followed her father's outlaw gang around the Prairies. It's the only life she's ever known, and yet she's filled with an unknown restlessness. When she is captured by a rugged Highlander, she finds she has to fight to keep him from capturing her heart as well. When Roderick is assigned with the duty of returning Gwen and her father to Scotland, he wonders whether it will be the answer to all of his problems, or the beginning of an even bigger one. As they arrive in the Highlands, will their fiery attraction to one another lead to the love they never knew they needed, or will Gwen's past force them apart? This Scottish Victorian romance contains some steamy scenes. Note: Roderick's Purpose was previously published as Temptation of Fire and The Rebel's Purpose by Audrey Adair.

There are only three things Bow Street runner Georgina Jenkins knows about the man she pulls out of the Thames. His name, his lack of memory, and the fact that he's in trouble. As the only female detective, Georgie lives by two rules -- to seek justice where warranted and to never be swayed by emotion. Unable to turn away from anyone who needs her help, she must solve the mystery of the handsome stranger affected with amnesia. The more she learns about him, however, the more she becomes certain that he must belong to the world of lords and ladies that have caused her so much pain. He may not remember anything about himself except the name engraved on the medallion upon his chest, but Leo does know one thing -- he is in trouble. When he opens his eyes to his saviour, he is instantly captivated, and begs her to keep his presence secret. She reluctantly agrees, and Leo finds himself growing ever more attracted to the woman who is keeping him safe. Georgie and Leo cannot deny their feelings for each other, but know nothing can come of them until the honorable Leo determines whether he is promised to another. He is afraid, however, that once he regains access to his memories, he might realize he was better off without them. For all they seem to do is to put him and those he loves in continued danger -- a danger that even Georgie might not be able to fight. Especially not when she learns the truth. Is love between two people who have no right to be together enough to overcome honor, pride, and, most importantly, the past? This Regency romance contains some steamy content.

He's a duke who holds honesty above all. She's a commoner hiding her true identity. Can they find their happily ever after at the masquerade, or will what separates them be too much to overcome when the final chime sounds at midnight? In this Cinderella story, Tabitha Blackmore yearns for a life of her own, free from her hostile stepmother and gold-digging step-sister. Tabitha creates some of the most noteworthy hats and accessories in London, but looks forward to the day she can break free from her current life and attend millinery school. When an opportunity arises to outfit the Duchess of Stowe, a chance meeting with her son could change Tabitha's life forever. For Nicholas Fairchild is a duke in name but not at heart. As his mother returns to society following her mourning period for his father, Nicholas dreads his responsibility to entertain vapid, fortune-seeking socialites and, eventually, find a wife. Then he happens upon Tabitha, who is everything he would have hoped for but nothing that he would have ever expected. But just as he starts to fall for her, she disappears from his life forever and he must begin his search for the woman he fell in love with at first sight. This Regency Romance contains some steamy content.Revised and updated as of July 2020.

She's never met a problem she can't fix...Lady Fredericka Ashworth observes the world around her with the intention of making it better. Blessed with a gift of tinkering and the skills of designing and woodworking, she has thought of everything from an easier way to cook eggs to candlesticks that allow for a longer burn. All she wants for her own life is to continue the work that has become so important to her. The only problem? She needs a husband. Her solution -- to find one who will provide for her but otherwise leave her alone. But where to find such a man?He hides a secret none can ever know...Lord Miles Luxington is cold, standoffish, and unfriendly -- or so everyone thinks. The truth is, his cold exterior has hidden his affliction for the entirety of his life. If the secret was ever revealed, his father would follow through on his threats to ensure the bloodline remained unsullied. All Miles ever wished for is to be accepted for who he is, yet he fears such a possibility mighty never come to be.A marriage of convenience...When Freddie reconnects with her childhood acquaintance, he seems to be exactly the man she is looking for. When she proposes a courtship, Miles is hesitant at first, until he finds that he can no longer hold himself back from the woman he has admired since childhood. With secrets and a desire for more hanging between, will marriage to one another become a life of regret, or one of love greater than either of them could ever have imagined?For readers over 18, due to some steamy scenes.

Marigold Tavners hat ein sanftes Gemüt und ein großes Herz. Sie zieht es vor, ihre Zeit mit Vierbeinern aller Art zu verbringen als mit den Gästen des elterlichen Gasthauses. Doch wenn etwas oder jemand in Not geraten war, muss sie helfen, egal, ob Tier oder Mensch. Nach dem Tod seiner Frau trat Jacob Rothschild, der Markgraf von Dorchester der Armee bei, um Abstand zu dieser persönlichen Tragödie zu gewinnen. Obwohl er es nicht darauf angelegt hatte, überlebte er. Allerdings trug er fortan eine Narbe in seinem Gesicht, die der auf seinem Herzen ähnelte. Der verbitterte Markgraf hielt sich die meisten Menschen mit seinem Missmut vom Leib, doch Marigold konnte einem Versuch, eine gebrochene Seele zu heilen noch nie widerstehen - auch dann nicht, wenn diese Seele keine Hilfe wünscht. Je mehr Zeit sie miteinander verbringen, desto mehr lernt er, ihr zu vertrauen. Doch war das genug, um jemals wieder lieben zu können?