Bøger af Sophie Barnes

The only thing more lethal than his need for revenge, is the woman who's tasked with bringing him down. Adrian Croft dreams of quitting the shady business he stands to inherit, of settling down, and of raising a family free from a life of crime. But when tragedy strikes, this fanciful dream is destroyed. All he wants now is revenge. His anger, however, threatens to cloud his judgment, making it harder for him to recognize danger when it approaches in the form of a beautiful woman. Trained for covert operations as part of a secret government program, Samantha Carmichael's mission is to give British law enforcement a reason to prosecute the most powerful man in the country. But when common sense and duty begin to blur, can she remain steadfast in her goal, or will her loyalties shift as she gradually loses her heart to the one man she cannot afford to love? -One series, one couple, and the brutal challenges they must face- If you like What Angels Fear, Silent in the Grave, and Murder on Black Swan Lake, you'll devour Sophie Barnes' thrilling new series. Buy A Vengeful King Rises and start this adventure today!

He's everything she's trying to avoid...But somehow precisely what she needs...Caleb Crawford doesn't want to be a duke. He'd much rather build houses for a living. So when fate disrupts his peaceful life and burdens him with the responsibilities of a newly inherited title, he does what any sensible man would do by fleeing London, disguising himself as a laborer, and seeking refuge with three young spinsters who need his help with a leaky roof. Ruined by a marquess who promised her the world, Mary Clemens has sworn to avoid marriage forever. Instead, she intends to live out her days with her friends and the orphaned children they've taken into their care. But when Mr. Crawford comes knocking, Mary finds herself in real danger of risking heartbreak all over again. Especially when she discovers that he's not at all what he seems.

Please note that this book is a compilation of three previously published novellas: The Governess Who Captured His Heart, The Earl Who Loved Her and The Duke Who Came To Town Impoverished, the Potter sisters have few prospects, yet each is about to find love in the most unlikely of ways... When Louise sets out to accompany her new employer's uncle to the Northern part of England, she expects to share her journey with an older gentleman. Instead, she finds seduction itself in the form of Alistair Clay Hedgewick, heir to the Duke of Langley. Confined to each other's company for a week, friendship starts to bloom, and the closer they become, the more temptation beckons... As the youngest sister, Eve is tasked with making a respectable match. So when she takes a wrong turn on her way to meet her friend and finds herself snowed in at Blackhall Castle with the handsome yet reclusive Earl of Ravenworth, she must decide if following her heart is worth the risk of scandal... Life has been a constant struggle for Louise in recent years. So when an arrogant duke arrives on her doorstep and starts making demands, she is livid. But when he enlists her help in saving his business, she starts to realize that this man is so much more than she ever imagined - the sort of man who can lead her straight into temptation... A heartwarming series filled with laughter and love, these three little treats are the perfect stories for you to enjoy this holiday season.

She was looking for inspiration... When historical romance author Jane Edwards goes to England on a research trip, she doesn't expect to travel two hundred years into the past. She also doesn't expect to be accused of murdering the Earl of Camden's sister. Presented with few choices, Jane decides the best course of action is to help Camden find the real killer. But the more time she spends in his company, the more she falls for the dashing earl, and the more she hopes for a life with him by her side. And found love in the most impossible place. James Sullivan, Earl of Camden, is convinced Jane had something to do with his sister's murder. Until he learns she lacked the ability to accomplish the feat. Still, her explanation about stopping by his home in the middle of a rainstorm to seek employment, doesn't add up. And yet, when he offers her the position she supposedly seeks, he discovers the smart resourceful woman she is. Which makes him wonder if marrying his new maid, might be worth the risk of scandal.

When Carlton Guthrie, Scoundrel of St. Giles, encounters a runaway bride in the London slums, he offers to help her. Not out of kindness, but because she's the Earl of Hedgewick's daughter. Using Regina to exact his revenge on her father seems like the perfect plan. Until Carlton starts to fall for the innocent beauty.Seeking refuge with a notorious crime lord, was never part of Regina's plan. But in her blind attempt to escape the fate her parents have planned for her, options are limited. What she doesn't expect, is to pull aside Carlton's facade, and to find a tormented man who makes her feel safe and cherished - a man she could easily love, if he'll let her.

The last thing she wants is a husband...Least of all one determined to win her heart...Lady Cassandra has no desire to marry. But when Captain Devlin Crawford brings scandal to her doorstep and offers salvation, she cannot say no. Not with her daughter's future at stake. So she decides to accept Devlin's offer, provided he agrees to never being intimate with her. For although Cassandra is drawn to Devlin, she refuses to dishonor the memory of her one true love.Devlin knows he's made a mess, but now that it's done, marrying Cassandra doesn't seem like the worst idea in the world. Far from it, though it will take serious effort on his part to convince her of this. Especially since she's never stopped mourning the man she was meant to marry over a decade ago. So once they set off on a grand ocean voyage, Devlin embarks on his greatest adventure yet - the wooing of his wife.

More than love is in the air ...Join the Heartly family as they return to Thorncliff Manor for the holiday season where four sisters and four very handsome, very eligible bachelors, are about to enjoy a lively Christmastime filled with laughter and love. But aside from the covert matchmaking undertaken by the eccentric hostess, Lady Duncaster, the thrill of adventure is sweeping through the estate. Soon, all the guests will be entangled in a treasure hunt for a lost heirloom and secrets hidden for decades will rise to the surface as matters of the heart are finally revealed.Will Fiona ever see the Earl of Chadwick as more than a friend? Will Emily find an unlikely love in the Marquess of Montsmouth? Can Laura recognize the man of her dreams in the Duke of Lamont? And is Viscount Belgrave able to open Rachel's eyes to romance? The magic of Thorncliff is about to offer the last unmarried Heartly sisters a chance at their own happily-ever-afters. So sit back with a warm mug of cocoa and lose yourself in a Regency Christmas Romance...

A fated love destined to test their devotion… When Lady Lilliana gets stuck in a hole and Mr. Tristan Henley comes to her rescue, sparks immediately fly. Unfortunately, instead of being a fellow peer, Mr. Henley is merely a valet. So as much as Lilliana would like to pursue a romantic attachment with him, she must refrain, lest she ruin her reputation. Something she probably should have considered before she welcomed his kisses. Intent on supporting his family, Tristan seeks employment, only to fall for a woman he knows he cannot have. Lady Lilliana is everything he could possibly dream of in a life partner. But pursuing her could spell disaster for them both. Because the last thing Tristan needs is the complication he'll have to deal with if she discovers he's not who he claims to be. *Previously included in Love Be A Lady's Charm*

When an earl's daughter falls for a businessman in this secret identities Regency romance, she risks more than heartbreak when his connection to her past threatens her reputation...How can he build a future with a woman whose father ruined his life?Having recently suffered the death of her father, Rosamund Parker faces an uncertain future. Intent on retaining her independence, she plans to invest her modest inheritance. But the man whose help she seeks is as infuriating as he is handsome. For reasons she can't comprehend, he's set on thwarting her at every turn, even as he tempts her with kisses she ought not want.Matthew Clarke needs funding for his locomotive business, but he'll not accept it from the Earl of Stoneburrow's daughter. As far as Matthew's concerned, that entire family can go hang. Unfortunately, Lady Rosamund seems to pop up wherever he goes. Ignoring the fire she stirs in him becomes an increasing challenge. But surrendering to it could prove disastrous. It could in fact ruin both their lives...

When a rakish scoundrel decides to pursue the woman he loves in this friends to lovers Regency romance, he risks his father's disapproval...and the consequence this will have on his future. He had to risk losing her so he would realize how much he loved her… Jack Lancaster, Baron Hawthorne, hasn't been home in four years. He's been too busy running from his emotions. So when he finally does return and discovers his childhood friend, Sophia Fenmore, has gotten engaged, he's not only shocked, but determined to change her mind and make her his. Sophia has always known Jack was out of her league. But she valued his friendship, until he broke her heart. Now he's back, as eager to charm her as she is to thwart him.For as much as she'd like to believe Jack has changed, she cannot risk taking a chance on a rogue. Unless of course, he proves himself worthy. A daring forbidden love romance from a USA Today bestselling author*Previously published as part of The Rogue Who Stole Christmas anthology*

Miniserie: Hemmeligheder på Thorncliff Manor (3)Thorncliff Manor er det perfekte sted til et maskeradebal, hvor ens inderste og hemmeligste ønsker snart bliver afsløret!Siden krigen har Richard Heartly været i selvvalgt eksil fra overklassen for at planlægge sin hævn over et skrækkeligt forræderi. Et maskeradebal på Thorncliff Manor skal blot være en kortvarig distraktion. I stedet møder han en fascinerende ung kvinde, der er lige så opslugt af musikken, som han er. Han kan ikke afsløre sin identitet over for lady Mary. Men hendes sirenesang frister ham, og deres hemmelige møder kan nemt blive farlige for hans plan – og hendes dyd.Det var nemt at undgå et uønsket ægteskab, da lady Mary blev ignoreret af overklassen, men takket være hendes blændende fremtoning til maskeradeballet er hun ikke længere en bly viol. Pludselig er der rigeligt med eftertragtede bejlere, men den eneste mand, hun er interesseret i, er den grublende og forførende ledsager, der holder sin identitet skjult. En mand, der frister hende til at afsløre sin egen chokerende hemmelighed, som kunne adskille dem for evigt.

Faretruende tæt på sandheden Trods adspredelserne på Thorncliff, har den tidligere spion James, jarl af Woodford, et formål med sit besøg. Han skal finde en bog, der kan afsløre en konspiration indenfor den britiske adel. Og han skal finde den uden at afsløre sit formål for den kloge, tiltrækkende Chloe Heartly. Damen har sans for at dukke op, når det er mindst belejligt. I biblioteket. I salon. Og især i hans arme … Et eller andet sted i Thorncliffs labyrint af værelser findes den dagbog, som Chloe så desperat leder efter. Da det går op for hende, at den rugende, smukke jarl også leder efter den, indgår Chloe et samarbejde med ham. Men sat overfor farer og fjender, må de begge beslutte, hvor meget de er villige til at risikere for at løse hjertets mysterier.En romantisk kærlighedshistorie fra Harlequin

En ladys fristelser Velkommen til Thorncliff Manor, hvor Londons elite mødes, mingler og måske endda finder deres hjertes udkårne … Der er tusind andre ting, som Christopher, viscount Spencer, hellere vil end at gå på jagt efter en brud, især da erfaringen har lært ham, at man ikke kan stole på kvinder. Så støder han på den fængslende lady Sarah, der kravler rundt i Thorncliffs vinterhave, og bliver straks indtaget af hendes lidenskabelige væsen. Men hvorfor er hun så opsat på at undgå ham? Lady Sarah ville være den perfekte brud for en højadelig … hvis det ikke havde været for en blakket fortid, som hun skjuler for de toneangivende kredse. Et ophold på Thorncliff Manor skulle være en hjælp til at planlægge fremtiden og ikke en anledning til at forelske sig. Christophers kys er imidlertid uimodståelige, og hans ridderlighed besnærende. Men vil udsigten til, at hendes hemmelighed bliver afsløret, ødelægge deres drøm om lykken?Romantisk kærlighedshistorie fra Harlequin

He was only supposed to keep an eye on his friend's sister . Yet somewhere along the line, Amelia ceases to be a simple responsibility . And as Amelia soon learns, the ton is a minefield, where one moment's indiscretion can unleash a scandal-or entice her to surrender everything to the duke of her desire .