Bøger af Shaela Kay

As royal ambassador to the English crown, Viscount Ellsworth has only one objective in Prussia: to secure the support of their previous allies. With France on the verge of revolution, eastern Europe a hotbed of unrest, and his own country embroiled in a bitter war with the American colonists, the last thing on his mind is finding a wife. But when presented with the opportunity to marry the bewitching daughter of the Lord Overseer in Strausberg, Viscount Ellsworth cannot deny the attraction he feels for the bright young noblewoman, nor the political advantage such a marriage could bring.Born the eldest daughter of a Prussian princess, Margareta Rodenburg has beauty, power, wealth--and a mind of her own. Despite her mother's careful guidance, Greta is headstrong and defiant; more concerned about the handsome Hans Schneider than in being a dutiful daughter. When her father arranges a marriage between herself and a foreign dignitary, Greta refuses to comply, and determines instead to run off with the man she loves. But is chasing the freedom her heart longs for worth the risk of losing her family, her home, and the life she has always known? This is the third book in the Journeys of the Heart series, but it is a stand alone story. You do not need to read the previous books before reading The Rodenburg Girl.

At nearly thirty years old, Eleanor Eves is a confirmed old maid-and a rather wealthy one at that. She enjoys her independence, relishes her position, and delights in serving the people of Littleton. But when the reclusive Mr. Cartwright returns to town after eight years abroad, she finds herself the unwilling delegate volunteered to welcome him into the neighborhood. Not only is he shrouded in mystery, but Albert Cartwright is horribly disfigured, and carries a reputation for being somewhat of a brute. With Christmas on the horizon, a holiday bazaar to organize, and her aging father to care for, can Eleanor make room in her heart for Mr. Cartwright as well?

Eleanor Cartwright has everything that money can buy, but no laughter to fill her empty home and no children to fill her empty heart. With her brother's new wife running the bazaar, caring for the parish, and chasing after her own children, there is little for Eleanor to do but sit at home and nurse her broken heart. When a terrible disease strikes the town, Eleanor jumps at the chance to help her ill neighbors, not caring about the risk to her own health and not realizing the risk to her heart. But when people start to die, Eleanor must decide if she has the courage and strength to open her home, and her heart, to one suffering even more than herself.

Katherine Greenwood is desperate to escape the confines of London and her wretched life on the streets. Seeking refuge in India, she finds herself an unwelcome guest on a tiny indigo plantation, and at the mercy of its handsome but brooding master, Charles Mendenhall.Intrigued by the broken man to whom she is now indebted, she slowly begins to unravel the truth behind his bitterness, and in the process, makes a place for herself in his heart. But a beautiful young Englishwoman is a rare sight in Calcutta, and Katherine soon draws the attention of the dashing Lieutenant Marcus Bradford as well.Drawn to the elusive Mr. Mendenhall, flattered by the handsome lieutenant, Katherine's heart is pulled in opposite directions, entangled in a web of love and loss from which she will not emerge unscathed. India was her refuge, but unless Katherine can rein in her traitorous heart, she will leave the land of her dreams more broken than ever before.

Since the deaths of their parents five years earlier, Madeline and her brother Thomas have never been parted-until their aunt decides to set Madeline up as a governess in another household. Desperate to find a way to stay with her brother, Madeline learns of an opportunity in York that seems like the perfect solution, so she and Thomas run away.Arthur Vanguard has no idea that the M. Crawford who answered his advertisement for a tutor was a woman, until she shows up on his doorstep with her eight-year-old brother in tow. Angry and annoyed, Arthur grudgingly agrees to give her the position, but only temporarily.As she begins tutoring his young son, the conflict between Arthur and Madeline grows. Headstrong and tenacious, she is nothing at all like his late wife, and he is determined to keep her at arm's length. But the longer she remains, the weaker his defenses become. Can Arthur learn to open his heart again, or will an unexpected visitor part them forever?

For five years, Jameson Rex has harbored a startling secret. When his uncle uncovers the truth and threatens to expose him, the disinherited Rex removes to London in search of a wealthy wife. But rumors of his disgrace have already rippled through the ranks of society, marking Rex as a scoundrel, a rake, and worst of all: an ineligible bachelor.The rumors flying through town are not all about Rex, however. Charming, vivacious, and completely unaffected, Sarah Mendenhall has quickly become the most sought-after débutante in London. Despite the masses vying for her affections, Sarah is resolved to enjoy her first season in town, and vows not to accept a single proposal, no matter how handsome or wealthy the gentleman offering may be.Desperate for funds, Rex accepts a wager to woo the unconquerable Miss Mendenhall, embarking on a whirlwind courtship that puts both of their reputations on the line. But will his triumph be worth the price he must pay? Bound to secrecy, driven by duty, and forced to choose between saving her innocence and saving himself, Rex is determined that nothing will stop him from winning her heart-even if it makes him a scoundrel.

They were only ever friends... but is that how they're going to stay?When Amie's fiancé breaks off their engagement, she does what any rational, 24-year-old law student would do: eats her weight in Ben & Jerry's and pawns the ring her ex-fiancé could have sold a kidney for. But Amie's got more problems than her expanding waistline: her entire world was planned around (and by) Derek. Without him, she doesn't even know how she likes her coffee, let alone what she wants to do with her life.Jason is stuck running the family business, when all he really wants to do is make filet mignon and perfect his crème brûlée. When his childhood friend shows up next door with a broken heart, he takes it upon himself to cheer her up, just like he did when they were kids. She's only around for the summer-what could possibly happen?Amie and Jason were only ever friends, so when sparks start to fly it catches them both off guard. But Amie finally has her life figured out, and Jason's culinary dreams are about to come true. With summer drawing to a close and Amie heading back to school, will their friendship survive the tug-of-war between them? Or will the summer end with more than just Amie's broken heart?