Bøger af Jennifer Monroe

Dive into a world of whimsical tales and hidden desires as Lady Olivia Burnsworth, the enchanting storyteller with dreams of the grand London stage, finds herself entangled in a web of fiction and love! When her father's matchmaking plans threaten to shatter her dreams, Olivia is swept away to the intriguing realm of Lady Marigold's Matchmaking service.

Embark on a thrilling journey through the winding streets of London, where scandalous secrets and stolen hearts collide!

From the USA TODAY bestselling author Jennifer Monroe.In order to save her family's estate, Cecilia agrees to marry the cold-hearted Duke of Thorns. A man she soon realizes may be the key to the true love they've both been seeking.(This is the 2nd edition of the book of the same title previously published under the Defiant Brides series by Jennifer Monroe.) Benjamin, 5th Duke of Thornbrook, caught but one glimpse of the golden-haired beauty and knew he had to possess her. With her father's estate failing, Benjamin offers him the chance to save it-if he's willing to give away his daughter's hand in marriage. Benjamin will honor and respect her, but he will never love her. He cannot take that chance again... Lady Cecilia Birks had hoped to one day marry for love. What she had never considered was having to marry to save her family's estate. And certainly not to the cold-hearted man known as the Duke of Thorns. Handsome he may be, but his cruel demeanor only confirms her heart will never be his. That is until his hard exterior begins to crumble... Benjamin rules his marriage with an iron fist, lest Cecilia sees him as weak. Although he tries to protect his scarred heart, his new bride lowers his defenses. From her warm smile to her gentle touch, Benjamin considers if love is truly worth opening old wounds... If you love marriages of convenience and deep-rooted love stories for which the couple must fight, then you will LOVE Jennifer Monroe's The Duke of Thorns. This swoon-worthy sweet romance will have you cheering until the end. This is the 2nd edition of the book of the same title previously published in Jennifer's Defiant Brides series. It is a standalone sweet Regency romance you will greatly enjoy.

A month after solving the murder of the Duke of Everton, Miss Victoria Parker is ready to indulge in a week of leisure. And what better setting than the quiet solitude of the farm belonging to the brother of her assistant, James Kensington? Although the getaway sounds promising, it does come with two caveats: Victoria and James must keep quiet their budding romance, and they must play guardian to James's eighteen-year-old niece, Dinah, a task to which Vicky readily agrees.And a decision she will soon regret.On their first morning on the Kensington Farm, Captain Walter Rummings is found murdered. Worse still, the local constable has cast suspicion on Dinah, causing James to fret. After all, if Dinah's name is ruined, no worthy suitor will every come to call. Not to mention the likelihood of a sojourn to the gallows.With the Kensington name - and Dinah's life - on the line, Victoria sets out to solve the murder of the captain, a task far more difficult than she first believed. The man had more enemies than friends, and finding buried treasure may prove easier than learning "whodunit".As Victoria delves deeper into the mystery, she also finds herself struggling to navigate her increasingly complex feelings for a despondent James. As the clock ticks faster, Victoria races to save not only her heart, but also the family name of the man for whom she cares deeply.A cozy, romantic Regency murder mystery that will keep you guessing til the end.

USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Monroe continues her infamous series Those Regency Remingtons with a tale as old as time... Letters of blackmail and an obsession with a woman's beauty guarantee this retelling of Beauty and the Beast will be one of your favorites. For Landon, Lord Briarthorne, there's no escaping the story of being a murderer, which earned him the moniker The Beast of Aldwick. Living alone at his estate of Tempest Hill, Landon conceals a broken heart as much as his disfigured face behind a mask. Everything changes, however, when he hears the voice of an angel, Miss Faith Cromwell, a woman so beautiful she surpasses any of the exotic roses in his garden. His obsession with Faith drives him to do anything to possess her... Raised by her uncle, Miss Faith Cromwell finds peace in singing at the local theater. Longing to marry, she wishes for just one man who is willing to look past her outer beauty and her bluestocking ways. But when she receives a series of frightening letters, one thing is made clear-her secret admirer is obsessed with her. His demand is simple. Give herself to him or see her uncle harmed. Then she receives devastating news. She is to live in servitude to the Beast, or find her uncle's life forfeit... He intends to keep her forever. She intends to see behind his mask. The battle of hearts is about to begin. The Bluestocking and the Beast is a standalone, sweet and clean romance that will have you cheering for Faith and Landon. For fans of Phantom of the Opera and Beauty and the Beast, it's truly another Jennifer Monroe Regency romance you can't resist.

Born to the landed gentry but forced into a life of servitude, Miss Amelia Parker has forgone any hope for happiness. Attending balls and meeting a gentleman who will speak to her heart has been replaced with the reality of scrubbing floors. It is when her grandmother informs Amelia that she is to marry a man in exchange for a parcel of land that Amelia tempts fate and escapes with a secret to her aunt's home of Scarlett Hall. Fate had been doubly cruel to Lord Christopher Beaumont, for he has failed yet again on his quest to find a bride in order to please his dying father. It is while carrying this shame on his return home that he meets Amelia and believes his luck has finally changed. Amelia is beautiful and mysterious, and he offers the servant woman safe passage in his carriage in hopes she will be desperate enough to accept his offer of marriage. Although Amelia finds Christopher handsome, it draws her ire that yet another man wishes to purchase her hand rather than ask for it. Instead of accepting his unconventional proposal she does agree to play the role of his wife. Yet, she did not expect new feelings to accompany it. As Christopher learns more about Amelia, he begins to question not only her story, but the feelings rising within him. And Amelia must make a decision - either speak of the burden she carries or allow it to forever remain a secret. Vows of Honor is the sixth book in the Secrets of Scarlett Hall series. It can be read as a stand-alone novel but is best enjoyed when read within the series. Filled with romance, adventure, and a dash of mystery, this book promises to be a page-turner.

A lady determined to find love. A gentleman wanting her hand in marriage. A Christmas story you will never forget. Miss Agnes Fitzsimmons will do whatever it takes to catch the eye of one Mr. Phillip Rutley. Even if it means bribing a courier to deliver letters to him herself. Tall and handsome, Phillip is everything Agnes's heart desires for Christmas. But looming financial burdens are keeping him from asking that one important question.Will he ever propose marriage?Phillip Rutley has always thought Agnes the loveliest woman he had ever met. The more time they spend together only makes his feelings for her stronger. Smart, witty, and beautiful, she is everything he could ever want in a wife. But with bankruptcy looming over him, Phillip postpones not only asking for her hand but also turning over his heart to her as well.They each have one wish for Christmas.As Christmas Eve draws closer, Phillip searches for a way to provide everything they will need for a comfortable life together. And for Agnes, she must also draw on her own strengths so they both can have the happily ever after they deserve. This Christmas novella is the prequel to USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Monroe's new SISTERHOOD OF SECRETS series. The novella was previously published in the Holiday Anthology: Naughty or Nice. The novella can be read as a standalone book.

In this second chance Regency romance, a widow in jeopardy and a disgraced boxer learn that the highest stakes in love.... must be fought for together.She is but a shadow of her former self... Ten years ago, Miss Tabitha Carter was ready to marry her love and hero, Christopher Remington. But that dream was shattered when her parents forced her to marry another-a violent man who broke the woman she once was. Now a scarred widow seeking to rebuild herself, Tabitha has learned that gambling debts have put her and her children's lives at risk. Seeking out Christopher for help, she finds the gentleman she once loved gone, replaced by something far worse.... A man consumed by rage... Christopher Remington withdrew from society after losing his estate and facing the scorn of the ton. To make matters worse, he also lost his one and only love, Tabitha, to another. Now a failed hero living his life as a boxer, Christopher's heart is as hard as the fists he uses to destroy any who challenge him-inside the ring or out. But when Tabitha reappears in his life and he learns that her family is danger, he is helpless against the urge to protect the woman who broke him. So he reluctantly returns to her home to protect her. Thrown together once more, both Tabitha and Christopher find themselves tortured by glimpses of the happily ever after that was stolen from them. Can they fight to reclaim the love they once shared, or will they admit defeat to the wounds that haunt them? A sweet and clean, standalone, second-chance Regency romance, Hero of My Heart, book three of Those Regency Remingtons, promises an adventure in love.Warning- Story contains themes of domestic abuse that some readers may find unsettling.

In this Regency Romance inspired by Pretty Woman, a case of mistaken identity lands a new harlot into a marriage of convenience with a handsome viscount.Miss Amelia Browning once dreamed of a future where her prince would whisk her away. But when her name becomes embroiled in scandal, she soon finds herself destitute and turns to the oldest profession known to man. Mercifully, Amelia's new career ends before it even has a chance to begin, as on her first working night she meets the man who will change her life forever. Michael, as handsome as the prince of her dreams yet far more fearsome, makes her an offer she can't refuse. Money can buy him anything, even the bride he needs on short notice... Michael, Viscount of Trentworth, needs a bride and fast, in order to gain membership into a group of prominent men known as the Council. Having hired a locator to find a woman who will fit the bill, Michael finds himself instantly smitten with the raven-haired beauty, Amelia. But her strong will and quick tongue has his patience wearing thin... The term is for 30 days. Then the marriage will be annulled... With the ink still wet on the marriage contract, Amelia quickly realizes that Michael's offer was meant for another woman. Now, as the new Lady Trentworth, for thirty days she must play the doting wife and will be paid handsomely for her service. Dresses, jewelry, staff, it's all a far cry from where she was, so Amelia decides to keep her true identity secret... As the clock draws closer to midnight, and with new found feelings for Amelia, Michael reconsiders annulling the marriage. And for Amelia, she wishes her fairy tale to continue but fears telling the truth might ruin her happily ever after. The Viscount's Lady Harlot is a standalone, sweet and clean romance that will sweep you off your feet. For fans of Pretty Woman and happily ever afters, it's truly another Jennifer Monroe Regency romance you can't resist.

Miss Annabel Lambert has always held the desire to find the perfect gentleman and perhaps one day fall in love. Her dreams are quickly shattered when her father informs her that, in matters of courting, the choice is not hers. Lost and confused yet unwilling to give up on what her heart desires, Annabel ignores her father's wishes and is soon smitten with a gentleman unlike any she has ever met. Confident, handsome, and above all, brave, she has no doubt that he is the man who has consumed her silent dreams.Lord Edward Wolcott, 5th Viscount Wolcott, once enjoyed the privileges that came with his title and position in society. From fine tailored suits to the best horseflesh, all was within his grasp. Unfortunately, it was all taken from him in the blink of an eye. Now living a life of thievery, an opportunity arises that would allow him to regain his glorious past, and one Miss Annabel Lambert holds the key to his future.When Annabel is kidnapped, she quickly learns that she is merely a pawn in a deadly game and prays for someone to save her. Much to her surprise, she comes to realize that the very man who has kidnapped her may be her only hope of remaining alive.As both captive and captor learn more about one another, they come to recognize that what has thrown them together may be what gives them both what they need - It is Edward's wish to be the viscount he once was and perhaps to dare to love again. And Annabel must come to grips with why she has been the target of such a malicious act while at the same time following her instincts about a man who betrayed her.Silent Dreams is Book Four in the Secrets of Scarlett Hall Series. If you enjoy clean Regency with a dash of mystery, grab your copy today!

Mrs. Juliet Haskins enjoys her simple life with her husband, although her days are a far cry from her aristocratic upbringing. Who would have thought that tutoring those less fortunate would give her such satisfaction? And she has learned that, in the arms of Daniel, nothing is more important than the love they share.Lord Hugh Parsons has desired Juliet for many years. Her beauty was a gift for him alone, and his anger has never eased since the day she ran away with the stable boy. For two years he has searched for her, and now that his prize in his grasp, he is not letting her go. All he must do is see her husband hanged and Juliet will be at her rightful place at his side. When Daniel is taken from their home for the accusation of crimes he did not commit, Juliet calls on her sisters, invoking the vow they once made to come to one another's aid. But what Juliet needs to save her husband may not reside with her sisters, but rather a secret held in the journals of Scarlett Hall.Ballad of the Innocents is the seventh book in the Secrets of Scarlett Hall series and is best enjoyed when read within the series. Filled with romance, adventure, and a dash of mystery, this book promises to be a page-turner.

The true heir of Scarlett Hall has returned, and his name is Isaac Thorne. Lord and Lady Nathaniel Lambert return from their honeymoon only to find an intruder in their home of Scarlett Hall. Isaac Thorne is the legitimate son of Lord Charles Lambert, Nathaniel's father. But what does this mean for Nathaniel? Isaac Thorne has lived a life of poverty with dreams that reach well beyond his means. When his mother falls ill, she confesses to him a secret concerning the truth about his real father, and more importantly, who he truly is. With the aid of legal counsel, Isaac is now ready to take his rightful place as the baron of Scarlett Hall. But first, retribution must be paid... Upon meeting Isaac, Lady Harmony Lambert decides the best course of action is to win him over and convince him to forfeit the barony. Yet, when her plan appears to fail and she watches Nathaniel grow distant, she fears they will not only lose their home but their marriage, as well. Seeking advice from Lady Eleanor and others, Harmony embarks on a new path that will not only decide the fate of her marriage, but also that of future generations of Scarlett hall, as well. Cry of the Baroness is the ninth, and final, book in the Secrets of Scarlett Hall series and is best enjoyed when read within the series. Filled with romance, adventure, and a dash of mystery, this book promises to be a page-turner.

In this sweet Regency romance by USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Monroe, a strongheaded woman meets her match when an arrogant knight vows to take over the very theater she cherishes.A Knight with a destiny. A secret that can unravel it.Sir Aaron Kirkwood knows no woman can resist his good looks or charms. With no time for romance, his focus is on the local theater, which he hopes to turn into a gentlemen's club. His first point of resistance, however, comes from a wild and undisciplined beauty from the local school for young women. Miss Dunston is flirty, and her pouty lips are tempting, but Aaron knows what it will take to tame her.Her beauty is her strength, and she'll use it to guarantee the arrogant knight's failure.A secret past has ensured that no man will ever be able to love Miss Louisa Dunston, thus forever sealing her destiny. Living part of her life as a lie, she uses her looks to hide the pain she carries inside. When a handsome yet arrogant knight attempts to purchase the local theater, Louisa knows she must do whatever it takes to stop him. Even if it means lowering herself to his standards and playing a dangerous and flirtatious game.Two secrets, one destiny.Sir Aaron finds that with each talk of compromise, the passion and kisses he shares with Louisa are becoming too much to resist. As his feelings change, he fears she may learn the secret behind his newly bestowed title. And for Louisa, what begins as a way to save the theater turns into something far more pleasurable. In their quest for love, can they accept one another's pasts and change their destinies forever? The Sisterhood of Secrets#1 Duke of Madness#2 Baron of Rake Street#3 Marquess of Magic#4 Earl of Deception#5 Knight of Destiny#6 Captain of Second Chances

Jennifer Monroe spins a tantalizing tale of two very unlikely lovers in this intriguing friends-to-lovers Regency romance between a young beauty and a scarred beast of an earl, who is dead-set on vengeance.To get his revenge, he needs a fiancée...Nicholas, Lord Dowding, is a dangerous and reckless man. For more than five years, revenge has been the earl's only goal as he traveled England seeking to ruin the lives of those who once wronged his family.Earning himself the moniker "Earl of Deception" for his deadly, scheming ways, Nicholas is close to putting the past to rest once and for all. The only problem? He'll need a woman by his side to do it.To play the role of a lifetime, she'll bargain her heart... Her education could never have prepared the romantic dreamer Miss Jenny Clifton, for a man like Nicholas. When the earl arrives at the school to call in a favor she never expected to have to repay, Jenny is quickly caught up in a dangerous game where she must first pose as his fiancée.Nicholas is dashing but ruthless, and his heart is heavily scarred by his past when he asks Jenny to pose as his fiancée. But she can't help being drawn to this man who blazes with passion wherever he goes.The greatest deception of all...She's just a lovestruck silly schoolgirl who owes him a favor. Their burgeoning friendship is a bonus, but what he requires of her is strictly business. It's a simple enough plan-in theory....Is between a man and his unruly heart.But Nicholas finds Jenny is one entanglement he cannot easily escape. While the girl is vexingly naive and innocent, she also burns with a beauty and sensuality that makes his heart beat faster. Soon Nicholas finds himself brought to his knees by a woman who holds a power even greater than that of deception: love.The Sisterhood of Secrets Series#1 Duke of Madness#2 Baron of Rake Street#3 Marquess of Magic#4 Earl of Deception#5 Knight of Destiny#6 Captain of Second Chances

In this sweet Regency romance by USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Monroe, a young woman fights for a second chance with a former captain who is haunted by his past.A Captain lost at seaAfter a devastating shipwreck kills several of his crewmen, Captain Luke Bannerman has sworn off all aspects of his former life-including Miss Ruth Lockhart, the flaming-haired beauty he once loved. Now working for the Bow Street Runners, Luke is sent to the small village of Chatsworth to investigate a decades-old murder involving the headmistress of the very school Ruth attends. Although he has a duty to fulfill, the old feelings he has shut away resurface, making him reconsider what he has cast off...Her love will bring him homeMiss Ruth Lockhart once dreamed of marrying Captain Bannermann and sailing the high seas. But a heartbreaking letter brought that dream to a crashing end. When the handsome Luke unexpectantly reappears, Ruth finds the strong and gentle man gone, replaced by one who is broken and lost. Although her heart yearns for a second chance, Ruth knows the cost of having her captain returned to her may prove to be more than she can pay.Only the truth will calm a storm of secrets...Suspecting a second chance is on the horizon, Ruth aids Luke in the search for the truth. But as the investigation unfolds, Ruth realizes her own secrets may be the very thing that will keep them apart.As for Luke, he must decide which man he wants to be-the brave captain Ruth once knew or the Bow Street Runner who uncovers an unsettling truth that could ruin their chance at happiness... The Sisterhood of Secrets#1 Duke of Madness#2 Baron of Rake Street#3 Marquess of Magic#4 Earl of Deception#5 Knight of Destiny#6 Captain of Second Chances Prequel: Gentleman of Christmas Past

Miss Harmony Radcliffe desires the day she can leave her family home and marry Nathaniel, the man she loves. Sadly, the choice is not hers. Her father has made it clear that it is he who will make the final decision in the matter of her hand, and he believes Harmony is best off with his business partner, the repulsive Lord Henry Miller. Lord Henry Miller has desired only one thing in life, Harmony Radcliffe. The auburn-haired beauty will make a perfect bed companion and there is nothing he will not do to have her. Having endured endless months of listening to her father's incessant caterwauling and feigning interest in subjects he would rather not discuss, the time has come to get what he wants. Lord Nathaniel Lambert, 8th Baron Lambert, is ready to return to Scarlett Hall and begin his life with a bride at his side. His sights are set on Harmony, a woman of such beauty and heart that he will do anything to secure her hand. Hoping to win over her father, Nathaniel invites Harmony and her parents to his home of Scarlett Hall. All is well until a long-buried secret emerges, causing Harmony and her family to leave with her father vowing never to return. Even worse, he has given permission for Lord Miller to call on Harmony. As his world crumbles around him, Nathaniel seeks the wisdom of one Reverend Creassey, who sets him on a path that will forever cause him to wonder who he is... And for Harmony, she must decide between what her parents wish and what her heart desires. Harmony of the Soul is the eighth book in the Secrets of Scarlett Hall series and is best enjoyed when read within the series. Filled with romance, adventure, and a dash of mystery, this book promises to be a page-turner.