Bøger af Lana Williams

Spencer Campbell, Viscount Rutland, keeps the world at arm's length by using his analytical skills for British Intelligence. But when he takes his first field mission to stop one of London's worst criminals, he realizes the work is far from black and white. Especially when he comes upon a lady he knows far too well in the middle of his assignment.Dalia Fairchild is appalled to discover her maid is being lured into a life of prostitution. She does all in her power to stop her, even if that means putting herself at risk. The more Dalia learns about the lives of fallen women, the more determined she is to aid them. Crossing paths with Viscount Rutland during her quest causes her to see him in a new light. The maddening boy she used to know is now a handsome man with a dry wit and heated kisses that make her heart stutter.Dalia's recklessness drives Spencer crazed, but her genuine concern for the less fortunate has him taking a second look at the lady, as do her big blue eyes and lithe curves. She is not who he thought, and her passion for life--for him--nearly undoes him.Dalia knows falling for the viscount would be a terrible mistake. Spencer lives by rules she rarely considers. But when the villain they fight puts their lives in jeopardy, both must decide what they're willing to risk for love.

From a USA Today Bestselling Author A thrilling medieval adventure set on the Scottish border that you won't soon forget! A lady bound by duty... Lady Sophia struggles to gather the pieces of her life after the devastating attack on Berwick, Scotland, that tore her world apart. Now head of her family, she does all she can to keep them safe and help the people of her city regain what they lost. The arrival of an English knight raises her distrust, especially when he suspects her of stirring unrest. A knight veiled in secrecy... Sir Garrick de Bremont's secret mission in Berwick is to seek out signs of discord. His quest should be simple, yet nothing comes easily in this troubled city where no one is who they seem. The English are not welcome here, especially English knights, who laid siege to the city, killing thousands. Sophia has no reason to trust this man but her attraction to him is undeniable. When he helps protect her, she realizes this is a knight like no other. Though he is English and she is firmly on the other side of the border, he makes her long for things that cannot be.Rebellion brews in this bustling market city. Can Garrick uncover the cause before he and Sophia lose not only their love but their lives?

A reclusive scholar. A charming lady. An undeniable love.Oliver, Viscount Frost, must end his reclusive ways to uncover the mysteries of an ancient text used by a ringleader of professional thieves. He emerges from his books only to find Lady Julia Hopwood blocking his path.Julia's friendly nature and charming smile hide her desperate efforts to keep her father from succumbing to melancholy and illness. The purchase of an old book for his collection is her latest attempt to brighten his spirits. When the gruff viscount demands she hand it over, she refuses, even when it plunges her into a shadowy side of London she barely knew existed.The lovely lady is a beam of light in Oliver's dark world, but he needs the book. Passions rise as the pair cross paths, each hiding secrets even as they share stolen kisses. Julia is drawn to the solemn scholar, wanting to ease the unhappiness she senses deep inside him. Can Oliver release his demons to help Julia or will their secrets keep them apart?

After five seasons as a wallflower, Lettie Fairchild is resigned to spinsterhood. Mostly. Determined to claim more meaning for her life than seeing her younger sisters married, she seeks a purpose. She finds what she's looking for when she happens upon a book describing seven curses that plague London.Nathaniel Hawke is attempting to adjust to civilian life after retiring from the military, but his injured leg and memories of his time in the service prevent an easy transition. On his long walks during London's darkest hours, Nathaniel is appalled by what he sees taking place on the dirty streets and alleyways. He is determined to take action. Coming upon a proper, if rebellious, lady in the desolate area both intrigues and frustrates him. Nathaniel's disregard for his personal safety infuriates Lettie even as her heart is touched by his determination to aid the city's neglected children.As the two wounded souls stumble upon each other time and again in slums and ballrooms, they realize they fight a common cause-and share an unbridled passion. Will the curse they fight be their downfall? Or will love win the day?

From a USA Today Bestselling Author A charming Regency Romance!One enchanted evening.One irrevocable moment.Two lives changed forever.Caroline Gold is desperate to save her family from financial ruin with a proposal from a wealthy duke. But one misstep has her betrothed to the wrong man-Richard Walker, the Earl of Aberland, a handsome but cynical rogue with barely a farthing to his name.Richard spies for the Crown under the guise of a rogue but is intent on revenge. Offering for the beautiful Caroline creates an unwelcome distraction. Yet the desire he finds with her makes him wonder if a life-and love-after he claims justice is possible. Caroline quickly sees there is more to Richard than she expected, and his kindness toward her ailing father melts her heart. But marrying him won't save her family despite the surprising passion she discovers in his arms.A French spy posing as an English lord is on the loose. Can Richard unveil the man's identity and stop him before he destroys all Richard holds dear, including Caroline?Buy it today and begin The Rogue Chronicles series!

"In The Container Garden Recipe Book, Lana Williams of Oakland-based Tender Gardener offers readers dozens of step-by-step recipes for outdoor planters, from classic terra-cotta pots to window boxes, urns, bowls, and more. There are recipes specifically designed to boost your home's curb appeal (a rustic birdcage-turned-hanging basket, a stately Japanese maple planted in a painted terra-cotta urn) and others that are perfect for backyard entertaining (an elegant tabletop trough of succulents, a concrete water garden that's sure to be a conversation starter). And with Lana as their guide, readers' yards will never be bare thanks to the creative designs for all seasons, from urns bursting with spring bulbs to an heirloom pumpkin converted into the perfect home for fall blooms. And recreating these stunning designs couldn't be simpler. Each recipe includes a detailed ingredients list and step-by-step instructions, along with hundreds of photos showing where and how to place each plant. Also included is foundational information on choosing vessels, planting techniques, and care instructions, as well as plant spotlights highlighting foolproof options for all climates and seasons, from spring bulbs to evergreens"--

Lady Cristiana's plan to seek revenge against her mother's murderer is cut short when a world-weary knight arrives to escort her to her new guardian, a powerful bishop. Cristiana refuses to become a ward of the bishop whom she suspects was involved in her mother's death, but the knight leaves her no choice.Sir William de Bremont hopes to earn a second chance at the life he was given but believes he doesn't deserve. Serving the bishop seems the perfect solution, except Lady Cristiana thwarts him at every turn, captivating him body and soul.Cristiana has the unique ability to heal the sick through her touch. Accustomed to hiding her gift, the wall she's built to protect herself crumbles under William's passionate regard. Honor-bound to deliver her despite her protests and his own doubts, William reluctantly fulfills his vow only to realize the depth of his mistake.As William and Cristiana's love grows, they realize the bishop plans to use her ability to fulfill his own destiny with little concern for the life of others, including Cristiana's. The bishop's treachery comes to light, forcing Cristiana to choose between revenge or the love of a lifetime.

An English Knight...Sir Braden de Bremont guards his secret gift, keeping others at arm's length, trusting no one outside of his family. When he's injured during a mission in Berwick, Scotland, he's forced to remain until he heals, while protecting a lady from a powerful lord determined to kill her family as a warning to others with English ties.A Scottish Lady...Lady Ilisa Douglas is haunted by the terrible events she witnessed during the attack on Berwick when thousands were killed. She now trusts no one, especially English knights. Yet the exact kind of man she's learned to fear is the only one who steps forward to protect her from a murderous plot. Secretive yet bold, handsome and strong, Braden has Ilisa questioning all she once believed with his gentle embrace and passionate kisses.An irresistible temptation...In order to expose the lord willing to kill for his cause, Braden and Ilisa agree to marry in name only to attend the lord's upcoming gathering. Feigning the part of an attentive husband to the beautiful lady who tempts him with her cautious smiles and tender touch is no hardship for Braden but makes it nearly impossible to keep his secret. Ilisa knows more than her heart is at stake in this terrible game, for if they fail, the King of England will march again on Scotland.

Sir Royce de Bremont has spent his entire life plotting revenge against the uncle who murdered his parents and stole his birthright. Kidnapping the man's bride-to-be brings Royce one step closer to fulfilling his vow of vengeance.Lady Alyna of Montvue has no desire to marry nor to become a pawn in a game of revenge. Her only wish is to find a safe place to raise her young son, a child gifted with second sight. Alyna soon realizes this bold knight has captured her heart but fears she's merely part of his plot for revenge. The beautiful lady and her precocious son make Royce long for a family of his own, yet his plans have already been set in motion and cannot be stopped. As passions rise, Royce must choose between his vow of vengeance and risking his heart for love.

A USA Today Bestselling Book!A tormented earlA gentle widowBoth in need of rescueAfter several suspicious accidents nearly kill her young son, Grace Stannus, a widowed viscountess, and her son, Matthew, flee their home in the dark of night, their identities concealed. Her predicament goes from bad to worse when she's left ill and penniless alongside a deserted road in the pouring rain, not realizing the danger she faces is just beginning.Rather than celebrating his betrothal, Tristan Hawke, the Earl of Adair, seeks refuge at his country estate, hoping to convince himself he hasn't made a mistake by proposing marriage for all the wrong reasons. His world is upended when his coach strikes a woman. Fearing the worst, Tristan takes Grace and Matthew to his home. As his lovely and mysterious guest recovers, Tristan is charmed by how kind Grace is--the exact type of person he avoids for fear his temper will crush her. But his efforts to maintain his distance are thwarted by his house guests as they force him to consider that a gentle spirit might be the perfect antidote to his darkness. Grace refuses Tristan's efforts to aid her, certain she must stand on her own, especially since the handsome earl is engaged. But her determination isn't enough to keep her son safe.As passions ignite, Grace and Tristan must determine if they can rescue each other from their past demons before fate forces them apart.

A steamy Christmas novella from a USA Today Bestselling Author! A Scrooge of a Duke bound by duty, responsibility, and a vow to his grandfather...A merry lady who entered into a marriage of convenience with her secret crush...Can this unlikely pair find their happily ever after?Eleanor Slade, the Duchess of Rothbury, was certain marrying her secret crush would be the start to a future filled with love. But her new husband is taking the definition of a marriage of convenience to another level. His focus on duty is legendary and apparently he doesn't intend for a wife to change that, no matter how much she longs to.Douglas Slade, the 9th Duke of Rothbury, was taught at his grandfather's knee that honor and responsibility are all that matter. Especially after Douglas's lovesick father attempted to bleed the estates dry to please his wife. Now that his family is gone, it's up to Douglas to restore the duchy and care for those who depend on him. Never mind that Eleanor is everything a man could want in a wife-beautiful, intelligent, and so desirable. He only needs her money and an heir, not her love. But that lie is becoming more and more difficult to believe when her enchanting kisses warm his cold heart.A house party at Christmas is Eleanor's last hope. Can she convince Douglas that love will make them stronger and they're better together?Order your copy today!Although this book can easily be read as a stand-alone, most readers prefer to read the series in order, which includes: Trusting the Wolfe, a Novella, Book.5Loving the Hawke, Book 1Charming the Scholar, Book 2Rescuing the Earl, Book 3Dancing Under the Mistletoe, a Christmas Novella, Book 4Tempting the Rogue, Book 5 *Romancing the Rogue, a Regency prequel (and the start of The Rogue Chronicles series)Falling for the Viscount, Book 6Daring the Duke, Book 7Wishing Upon A Christmas Star, a Christmas Novella, Book 8Ruby's Gamble, a NovellaGambling for the Governess, Book 9Redeeming the Lady, Book 10Enchanting the Duke, a Christmas Novella, Book 11

Mystery and passion awaits in Victorian London! Purchase or read for FREE on Kindle Unlimited! Stabbed and left for dead in one of London's most dangerous neighborhoods, Marcus de Wolfe is astounded when a woman resembling the angel from the famous family legend saves him. Once recovered, he shoves aside his angel's captivating image to focus on his goal of stopping whoever is smuggling cargo on his ships. Left penniless by her wastrel father, seamstress Tessa Maycroft doesn't trust men, especially not the handsome earl with the golden eyes she saved. To keep others from facing the fate she barely escaped, she offers seamstress apprenticeships for impoverished girls, giving them a chance for a better life. But when Marcus appears in her shop and insists there's a terrible connection between her girls and his ships, she agrees to help him once more. He tempts her to believe there might be more to life than she's dared to hope. Marcus soon realizes Tessa is anything but a simple seamstress. His angel shows him he's not as dead inside as he believed. Can the passion they find in each other's arms unite these lonely souls or will the plot they uncover threaten not only their new-found love but their lives?

Michael Drury, Viscount Weston, treats life like a business, shunning personal connections at all costs to avoid the passion that ultimately destroyed his parents. Discovering drab governess Emma Grisby in his library is a shock, especially since her uncle appears to have risen from the grave with deadly intent. He suspects her of working with her uncle and devises a scheme to watch her.Desperate to aid her family, Emma reluctantly agrees to Michael's offer to give her a season with the hopes of finding a wealthy husband. She trusts no man and does her best to ignore her growing feelings for the handsome viscount.Watching Emma transform into a beautiful, confident woman is more than Michael bargained for. He fears losing control of his carefully ordered life when his love for her intensifies. As passions collide and secrets are revealed, Michael and Emma must decide if they are strong enough to risk their hearts, and possibly their lives, for love.

Sir Hugh is a knight on a vital mission to halt a murderous plot with no time for distractions.Liza is known far and wide for brewing fine ale but is faced with unbearable choices when both her sister and her livelihood are threatened. Widowed following a brutal marriage, Liza trusts no man, yet the kindness of this strong knight and the passion he awakens in her tempt her to reconsider.Having loved and lost, Hugh has no desire to risk his heart again but needs Liza's help to fulfill his mission. Together, these two wounded souls must trust themselves and each other to foil a plot against the king and claim their second chance at love.

The beginning of an exciting trilogy set on the dark streets of Victorian London from a USA Today Bestselling Author! A troubled lord, a determined lady, an electromagnetic experiment gone wrong...When her father's murderer returns from the dead to threaten her family, Abigail Bradford attempts to warn him off, but soon learns chasing a ghost is no easy task. Stephen Nolton, Viscount Ashbury, stumbles upon Abigail in the dirty streets of London's East End. Able to read auras of good and evil after an electromagnetic experiment went terribly wrong, Stephen hovers on society's edge, keeping secret his unique skill and personal mission. Despite his fascination with the lady and her unique golden aura, he intends to keep his distance. Desperate to protect her family, Abigail turns to the one man she believes can aid her. In Stephen's arms, she finds so much more than she hoped. Stephen tries to resist his desire for the independent beauty, afraid she'll unravel his secrets. But when he discovers the murderer is linked to his own past, he must decide how much he's willing to risk for love.

Revenge is far from easy...Lady Lillian Bartley has but one thing on her mind-revenge. That is, until she meets the object of her vengeance. The Duke of Burbridge is nothing like she expected, but everything she could've wished for-in a husband. Attempting to make him fall in love with her so she can break his heart as he broke her friend's is proving difficult, especially when her emotions are hopelessly entangled and attraction simmers between them. When love is in the air.Elijah Waters, the Duke of Burbridge, is still reeling from the unexpected death of his father a year ago. Grief-stricken, he realizes too late that his mother has turned to alcohol to drown her sorrow. He discovers someone is selling liquor with harmful additives endangering others, including his mother. Keeping her secret from the ton while he tracks done the culprit is no easy task. When Lady Lillian happens upon his mother in a compromising situation, Elijah fears all is lost. Can he possibly trust the lady who stirs his senses?Lillian can't reconcile what she learns of Elijah with what she was lead to believe, but her broken-hearted friend died, leaving only questions behind. Elijah's concern for his mother is sweet, his kindness to Lillian heart-warming, and his kisses shake her world. But she must confront him about the past before she can hope for a future.Do they dare trust each other and reach for their happily ever after or will fate keep them apart?

A heartwarming Christmas Novella set in Victorian London from a USA Today Bestselling Author!Wishing Upon a Christmas Star... Violet Fairchild longs to follow in her sisters' footsteps and make a difference with those less fortunate but fears she lacks the courage to take on the ills of London alone. When an elderly couple next door is in need of assistance, she jumps at the chance to fulfill their wish to recreate a Christmas from their past, for it answers a wish of her own.Might bring more than you bargained for.Baxter Adley has spent the past few years rebuilding his family's fortune in India. He's weary of foreign shores but reluctant to return to England. Not with the sting of rejection from a lady still fresh, and not until he replaces the fortune his father lost. His trip home is quickened when he receives an alarming letter from his parents about a do-gooder he fears intends to steal the fortune he's rebuilt. Violet is shocked by the angry, if handsome, son her neighbors rarely mention who refuses to believe his parents are in dire straits. His kisses weaken her knees even as he insists his parents don't need her help. She prepares to go to battle on their behalf only to realize more than a joyful Christmas is at stake. Violet is nothing like Baxter expected. She's beautiful, if opinionated, and before he knows it, he's agreed to help her give his parents a special holiday. Can a Christmas wish give this unlikely pair not only a memorable holiday but the start of a perfect future together? Enjoy the latest story in The Seven Curses of London series today!

It's time to take a stand.As Lucy Davis begins her senior year of high school, a need to fight the injustices she sees burns within her. Students of color are being discriminated against, women are mysteriously disappearing, and her late father's work continues to be dismissed. Are they common occurrences on the planet Balder? Sure, but maybe they shouldn't be.With the gift of sorcery awakening in her veins, Lucy is determined to force change despite the black hole of insecurity in her heart, new skills she has yet to master, and a villainous billionaire intent on destruction. Can Balder's new superhero, Sorceress, stand up for those who can't despite the odds stacked against her? For the first time ever, she is in control.

A woman running from her past...Katherine Flemming gratefully accepts an invitation to spend Christmas at a new friend's country estate, allowing her to escape London with her secrets still intact. Her past has caught up with her, and she must leave everything behind to start over. Again.A man unwilling to face the future...Cole Dumont takes one day at a time, spending his days seeing to the needs of his tenants but never his own. Unable to bear the idea of enduring another Christmas alone, he gratefully accepts an invitation from a neighboring estate with the fleeting hope of surviving a holiday filled with too many memories.A stolen moment under the kissing bough...Well aware of the trouble chasing her, Katherine avoids forming connections with others but something about the quiet baron tugs at her. Cole's guilt convinces him that he doesn't deserve happiness, yet the woman he kisses beneath the mistletoe makes him wonder if fate has something else in store.Can one kiss and the magic of Christmas unite two lonely souls?

When his brother is abandoned near death at the gate of his keep, Lord Nicholas de Bremont seeks revenge against those he believes guilty: Lord Crefton and his treacherous daughter, Elizabeth. But the old lord is too feeble for Nicholas to fight. Desperate to protect her father, Lady Elizabeth offers to take his place, but as Nicholas's wife. Nicholas vowed never to have a family and risk passing his cursed second sight on to a child, yet how else can he make Crefton suffer but to take away his only daughter? Determined to make Elizabeth pay for her part in his brother's injuries, he adds a punishing stipulation to her offer--he refuses to bed her, dashing her dream of a family.As they feign a true marriage, Elizabeth tries to guard her heart from the angry lord who appears to despise her, yet his small acts of kindness crumble her defenses. Nicholas attempts to keep his distance from the beautiful lady, terrified Elizabeth will unveil his dark secret, but is tempted every moment he's with her. When his visions divulge a villain who intends her harm, Nicholas must choose whether to accept her trust and love, or keep his secret and claim vengeance.

Captain Logan Graham hoped to find peace and solitude at Blackstone Abbey, but painful memories from the battlefield, along with his lingering injuries, refuse to let him rest. He's not fit for polite company let alone a wife, especially not one as beautiful as the lady who arrives at his door at the behest of the Marriage Maker.Fiona Ainsley is out of options. Desperate to find a way to keep herself and her brother out of a workhouse, she spends their last few coins to venture to the ruins of a remote abbey to meet her potential husband. But the grim man who greets her isn't what she expected. Nor does he want her there. Yet the pain in Logan's eyes draws her closer and makes her wonder if this Highlander could be her perfect match.One kiss and Logan realizes there might be hope for a future after all, but only if he reveals a terrible secret that will surely send Fiona fleeing. Does he dare risk losing her for a chance at love?

Labeled as a wicked scoundrel by Society, Elliott Walker, the Earl of Aberland, does nothing to deny the outrageous rumors that blacken his reputation. In truth, he leads a double life, working for British Intelligence both in London and abroad. He's returned home from a lengthy mission to find an unexpected addition to his household, upsetting the careful balance of his secret life and tempting him in ways he never dreamed possible.Sophia Markham, the daughter of an impoverished viscount whose wastrel ways broke her mother's heart, was raised by her bitter spinster aunt. Sophia knows there are grave consequences to trusting men, especially rogues. When her aunt dies, Sophia finds a position as a companion in London, determined to avoid marriage at all costs.While Elliott would grant any wish to the grandmother he loves so dearly, he has no choice but to frighten away her beguiling new companion by playing the scoundrel. Having a set of beautiful hazel eyes watching his every move puts his hidden identity at risk. Sophia is shocked at her attraction to the handsome earl, the exact type of man she's been taught not to trust. But she can't ignore the evidence--or her heart--that suggests there's more to Elliott than meets the eye. Dare she trust him and his kisses? Or are his secrets deadlier than she could ever imagine?

A new medieval romance from a USA Today Bestselling Author!A powerful knight on a dangerous mission..."Sir Chanse de Bremont is determined to halt the wedding that will upset the tenuous balance of power between England and Scotland. He can think of only one way to do so-take the bride captive. But the willful if beautiful lady is nothing like he thought and more than he could've imagined.A defiant lady bent on escape...Lady Arabela Graham refuses to wed the brutal man her father intends to place on the Scottish throne. She knows her betrothed is not fit to be king, and she won't be a pawn in a political game that will surely end in disaster. Yet when a bold, handsome knight appears on the eve of her wedding offering escape, she rebuffs his aid as she is certain he has an agenda of his own.A desire that can't be denied.Chanse won't take no for an answer and whisks Arabela on a perilous journey, pursuers on their heels. She's touched by the knight whose tender regard and kisses make her heart sing. As those chasing them close in, Chanse realizes Arabela has become far more than a mission to him-she holds his heart. Will secrets keep these two apart, or will passion draw them ever closer?Buy the latest story in The Falling For A Knight series today!

A delightful new series introducing the ladies of The Mayfair Literary League from USA Today Bestselling Author Lana Williams. The series has charmingly spirited heroines with a love of books, dashing rogues, humor, steamy kisses, and twists you might not see coming. One bold move could change their futures... Bonded by books and united by a purpose, The Mayfair Literary League takes on a new agenda-For Better or Worse. The bachelors of London won't know what hit them when these bookish ladies set their sights on the men in their lives who don't see them for who they truly are-yet. She refuses to live with regret... Lady Phoebe Fitzroy knows her assets are few and the clock is ticking before Society declares her a spinster. Yet how could she accept another offer when her heart belongs to a man who seems completely unaware of her existence? He refuses to marry without love... Anthony Stanhope, the Earl of Bolton, intends to see his siblings settled before dealing with his own marriage. One thing he knows for certain-his will be a love match. Watching his parents' cold marriage of convenience has convinced him to seek more for his future. It's clear to Phoebe that she must take matters into her own hands to force Anthony to see her as someone more than his sister's friend. To help bolster her courage, she dares the ladies of the Mayfair Literary League to join her by making bold moves of their own with their secret crushes. Will her effort to catch Anthony's eye-and his heart-end in disaster or lay the path for the future of which she's always dreamed? Join the ladies of the Mayfair Literary League as they pursue their happily ever afters:A Matter of Convenience, Book 1A Pretend Betrothal, Book 2A Mistaken Identity, Book 3