Bøger af Meredith Bond

Dylan has never been good enough... Neither his foster-brother nor his father have ever thought so. But now, finally, Dylan has a chance to demonstrate what he can do in the most difficult of situations. Dylan is the only descendant of the great Merlin and a member of a magical race known as the Vallen. One of the Children of Avalon, he knows he is strong enough to defeat Lady Nimuë. But when Dylan thinks he can take her on on his own, he is quickly shown otherwise. When not even the love of a beautiful and powerful woman is enough, what will it take for Dylan to prove that he is worthy of taking on the greatest threat Britain has ever faced?

LARGE PRINT EDITION Can he lose the disguise... and find himself? St. John Fotheringay-Phipps has nearly forgotten who he truly is. As the dashing, amusing dandy known to all in society as Fungy, he has hidden himself behind a mask of merriment. But he is reminded that there are pleasures beyond society -- when he finds himself feeling responsible for the innocently lovely and fiercely intellectual Rose, the daughter of a famed archaeologist, and her charming, if socially inept, family. Rose Grace knows that she cannot gamble with her future. She has suddenly been thrust into the role of mother to her two young sisters, companion to her brilliant, distracted father --and family savior. She needs to do the right thing -- to forget her own desires and quickly find a wealthy husband before the creditors come beating at their door. Then why is she distracted by the foppishly handsome Fungy, who seems so very irresponsible and pleasure-loving? Surely he's the last person whose advice she should follow!

Have you been thinking about self-publishing your book but don't know how to get started? From A to Z this book covers everything you need to know to get published. From deciding what goes into your book through to marketing, with an emphasis on how to format your work yourself, this book covers all the basics. Meredith Bond has been formatting and helping authors get published since 2013. She has been teaching publishing since 2008. With this book, she combines these into something everyone can use to see their passions realized.

A reason to live. It's all Sir Dagonet wants. He's been alive for over a thousand years and there is no end in sight thanks to a "gift" from the great wizard Merlin. But now, thanks to an invitation to the home of the high priestess of the Vallen, he might very well be given this most priceless gift. A life with reason. Kate Cherrington is trapped at her aunt's home with no way out and no future to look forward to-until a knight with an incredible secret comes to visit. Now there is hope for Kate. The possibility of a way forward, of a life of her own. Bridging the gap between what is and what could be might be within their sights, but first, they've got to get past one determined to stop them and who has the power to do so.

Tatiana Ashurst has a secret...one that she cannot afford to be known to Georgian English society. But Kit Vallentyn discovers her hidden ability to wield infinitely powerful magic... and saves her from inadvertently revealing it to everyone. Tatiana knows it is impossible for her to marry him. But how can she help herself from becoming fascinated by this handsome man, who seems to extend a spell over her more powerful than any she can conjure?Kit is out for a wife. His instinct, however, is to go through the mere motions of searching, just to please his ambitious father who wants a big dowry from the marriage. But the one woman who he can't get out of his mind is the twin sister of the one his father wants him to marry-the one who is plain, penniless, ineligible... and enchanting in more ways than one.For Kit and Tatiana to weather the storm of their desires, they have to peel away the layers of all of their secrets, to discover the simple truth of their love.

Can the joy of Christmas, and a beautiful woman, distract him from his duty?Alexander, Markgraf Kottenfurst, is extremely suspicious when he is invited to a Christmas house party in England. His brother, the prince of Aachen-Düren, a tiny principality near Brussels, insists that he go as this could be an incredible opportunity for their country. But after Alexander arrives, no one is willing to even discuss the reason he was invited.Prudence Torrington's father really doesn't want her to attend the Christmas house party. The bubbly, always cheerful young woman will be the first to admit that she does have a tendency to get into trouble but she always has the best of intentions. Her father tries to explain that this isn't merely a party, there will be other members of Parliament there to carry out sensitive negotiations with a foreign dignitary. Prudence swears she will be good and her father relents.Is it a recipe for disaster? Not even close. It's a Christmas intrigue leading to something neither Alexander nor Prudence could possibly expect. This is a Christmas novella to USA Today bestselling author Meredith Bond's new ROYALS & REBELS series. The novella was previously published in the Holiday Anthology: Naughty or Nice. The novella can be read as a standalone book.

A treasure lost...American Sara Whately came to England with a single goal: recover a long-lost family treasure. Her father had long ago renounced his title and abandoned his country, but desperate financial straits call for desperate measures. Gaining access won't be easy. The jewels are hidden on an estate Sara's grandfather lost long ago in an unlucky turn of the cards. And then there's the vexing, villainous, valiant Viscount Reath...A jewel of a woman...Sinclair Stratton, Lord Reath has always gotten everything he wants-money, privilege, and woman. But after ten years in India, he's returned to England, ready to make amends for his youthful follies. He plans to return his ill-gotten estate to its rightful owner, but the man is impossible to find. And despite still being one of the most sought after rakes in town, the bold American beauty he keeps encountering seems to be immune to his charms and dashing good looks.While Sara has promised to not just search for her grandfather's jewels, but make an attempt at fitting into society, it might just be that Viscount Reath is the treasure she actually needs.

In one day Scai has gone from being considered just unusual by the people of her little Welsh village to an outcast fleeing for her life. Left on the church steps as a baby, she knows nothing of her history-or her abilities. Did she really stop the rain just by wishing it to stop? But she is determined to learn all she can. Travelling alone to find her family seems to be the only way she's going to find the answers she seeks. Her journey leads her to the comical old knight Sir Dagonet, who tells her that she is one of a magical people called the Vallen. Together they continue on, joined by the handsome Dylan and the fiery Bridget on a new quest-to find the fabled Merlin's Chalice, said to hold all the power of the entrapped wizard. Together, Scai, Dylan and Bridget discover that they are the long awaited Children of Avalon, destined to save the world from power-hungry Lady Nimuë-unless she kills them first. Along the way, Scai finds magic-both in the wind and air that she can control at will, and in the sweet ache of a first love that she cannot.

She only wanted to save his soul. He needed to save her life. Laia Grace wasn't raised in society and besides meeting men was so much fun! But when the naive Regency miss introduces herself to wrong person, her father decides that it's time she grew up. If only he knew that the house he was sending her to had a ghost in residence. Marcus is haunting his own home, living in the secret passages and priest holes while he tries to deal with the horrific events that led to his brother's death. But when an angel shows up and coaxes him into telling her his story, he discovers a reason to live. Will he be willing to risk both his own life and his heart to save her?

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In this sweet, and thrilling Regency romance by USA Today bestselling author Meredith Bond, lives are in danger.. and hearts are on the line.Someone is trying to kill Prince Nikolas, heir to the crown of Aachen-Düren, and he wants to know who. After barely escaping from Oxford University, where he is studying, he is bound for London hoping with only a beard and shabby clothes will provide enough of a disguise. After a week of surveilling his uncle-the only person who would benefit from his death-he discovers his life has been saved twice by the most lovely spy.The man in black is the worst spy Hope Clemens has ever encountered. After saving his life-twice-she decides it's time to discover who he is and what he's after. She's not surprised when he gives her a false name. Claiming to be a prince is so unbelievable that it's amusing. He could, however, be extremely useful, and she can't say she minds sticking close to the handsome man.With lives in danger and hearts on the line, can Nik and Hope learn to trust each other before it's too late?Hidden identities, a princess on the run, and three lives at stake... despite this, these royals and rebels must learn to trust and open themselves to a lifetime of love. The Royals & Rebels Series#1 In Lieu of a Princess#2 Princess on the Run#3 A Prince Among Spies Prequel: Christmas Intrigue

In this sweet, and thrilling Regency romance by USA Today bestselling author Meredith Bond, we follow a princess and a marquess on a road trip to escape a murderer and find a prince.Princess Louisa of Aachen-Düren knows that her brother isn't dead. She knows it deep in her heart, no matter what the newspapers say-and she's going to prove it. But when Nik isn't where he should be, she has no choice but to go out and search for him. How hard could it be to travel from Oxford to Dover... on her own... with no money and no means of transportation because her purse and horse have both been stolen? She's never been on her own, but she's not going to let these obstacles stop her. When she's offered a ride by a handsome nobleman, she makes up a fake identity, certain her bodyguard will be sending men to find her.Samuel, Lord Ranleigh, is off on his very last adventure before settling down and becoming respectable. He briefly stops in Oxford and discovers a clueless, beautiful foreign young woman trying to wheedle her way onto the mail coach. This might be the opportunity he needs to prove to his mother and the world he's responsible. Ranleigh has no idea what he's getting himself into when he offers the girl a ride.Picking up strangers and stray animals is the least of his worries when men begin to follow them, trying to kidnap Isa. But when bullets begin to fly, he knows he must do everything within his power to protect this beautiful, if not entirely honest, young woman in his care.In the Royals & Rebels series you'll find hidden identities, a princess on the run, and three lives at stake... despite this, these royals and rebels must learn to trust and open themselves to a lifetime of love.Beware: This book ends in a cliffhanger The Royals & Rebels Series#1 In Lieu of a Princess#2 Princess on the Run#3 A Prince Among Spies Prequel: Christmas Intrigue

Thalia Grace has a habit of flaunting Regency society-whether it be racing her horse against ungentlemanly earls or standing up to the arrogant lady patronesses of Almack's. But after a handsome Greek artist comes to visit, she discovers her true calling-to follow in the footsteps of her archaeologist parents. The talented Yiannis Istoriakis is passionate about Greek antiquities-he would do anything to ensure that they are treated with proper respect. But he never expected to become a thief...much less be so fascinated by the spirited woman he needs to become his accomplice. As Thalia and Yiannis suffer through London's social whirl while stealing priceless antiquities, they find that it's their hearts that are in danger of being stolen.

Some plans are made to be broken...Being judge, jury and executioner for the magical Vallen people is Kat Havelock's hereditary duty, but she's desperate to live a normal life. Sometimes even just a few minutes for herself would be amazing. Her plan is to enter Regency society, fall in love, and live happily ever after.Jack the Lad, the notorious smuggler, has a single-minded quest to destroy his wealthy, intolerant father, who drove Jack's late mother to penury and despair. It has taken him ten years, but now the powerful Vallen is finally ready to put his plan into action. When Jack tries to use his magic for revenge, Kat is obliged to stop him. He convinces her to give him another chance, entangling her into his vengeful scheme. Can Jack and Kat carryout their dreams? Or does destiny have a better plan to steer them together through the storm?

... to be a leader, but she's about to find out. The witch hunts are getting worse by the day. But when Lady Nimuë kidnaps Bridget's own family things get personal. Only Bridget, the brilliant Scai and powerful Dylan-the prophesied Children of Avalon-have the power to defeat Lady Nimuë. The question is, does Bridget have the strength of will to lead them through to the end? When Scai's childhood friend, Aron the blacksmith, joins their group, Bridget is suddenly faced with a new challenge-this one from her heart. Will her love for Aron get in the way of defeating Nimuë, or will it give her the confidence she'll need?

In another time... Boundless blue skies. Oblivion. The pull of the sky through the wall of windows in Erin Freyn's new apartment is as enticing as it is disturbing. It seems to call her to step out, to let go, to surrender herself into its terrifying embrace. But when she turns to a hypnotist for help, she never dreams it will uncover long-hidden secrets - of ageless magic and forbidden romance. In another place... David Elder is trying to live up to the memory of his brother, who died while working with inner-city kids. He couldn't save his brother, but perhaps with his magic he can save another. When he hypnotizes Erin to seek a cure for her fears, they discover instead an ancient connection. In a past life, he was a medieval knight and her illicit lover... before things went very wrong. Today... Fate has given them a second chance. Will they take it and finally find happiness, or will they be doomed to replay history yet again?

"This isn't her Royal Highness," the headmistress told the man and the woman who were staring at Lucinda with their mouths hanging open."But it could be."These words turn the life of Lucinda North upside down. Within hours, she agrees-against her better judgement-to impersonate the missing Princess Louisa of Aachen-Düren. Within a week, she meets the queen and the handsome, charming Lord Melfield. Within the month, she is living at Buckingham Palace, lying about her true identity not only to Queen Charlotte but to all of Regency society, while someone is trying to kill her. Within her lifetime, she will never regret a moment of it.Anthony, Earl of Melfield would rather not waste his time helping a spoiled princess learn how to conduct herself. He would certainly rather not return to society after a heartbreak. And he most definitely would rather not have feelings for the princess, no matter how sweet, funny, and beautiful she is. Most of all, he would much rather not use all of his skills to save her life and figure out who wants her dead.In this first book of this sweet, and adventurous Royals & Rebels series by Meredith Bond you'll find hidden identities, a princess on the run, and three lives at stake... despite this, these royals and rebels must learn to trust and open themselves to a lifetime of love. The Royals & Rebels Series#1 In Lieu of a Princess#2 Princess on the Run#3 A Prince Among Spies Prequel: Christmas Intrigue

Can the Ladies of the Wagering Whist Society help a duke's sister find love where she would least expect it? Lady Margaret refuses to believe she is as beautiful and charming as people say. With a deadline to marry, she knows she needs to rely on her friends' help in putting herself forward. And now she's even seeking out the support of her chaperone's footman. Only through his incredible art can she recognize what she is unable to see in her mirror.Tall, blond, and broad-shouldered, James Douglass, Marquess of Rossburke, has the looks of the perfect footman. This unexpected career path is unfortunately the only way the impoverished Scottish nobleman can find to support his passion for painting - for which London is the only place to be. But how can he now win the heart of his new passion, the lovely and vulnerable Lady Margaret?To make sure that love is well served, the Ladies of the Wagering Whist Society have to concoct their most devious plan to convince the footman to show his true hand.