Bøger af Stephanie Laurens

Stephanie Laurens, the phenomenal New York Times bestselling superstar is back with The Elusive Bridethe second book in her magnificent Black Cobra Quartet. Never before in print, this masterful blend of passion and intrigue follows The Untamed Bride, the first in the four-part historical romance series that Booklist calls, fabulously entertaining. A spellbinding tale of destiny, duty, desire, and perilwith ties to her popular Bastion Club novels and her well-loved romantic adventures featuring the endearing family of rogues, the CynstersThe Elusive Bride confirms Laurenss well-deserved standing as one of the genres premier storytellers.

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Dumdristig leg Kaptajn Caleb Frobisher, den yngste søn af et søfarende dynasti, vil gerne tages alvorligt. Så han tager kommandoen over en hemmelig mission, som hans brødre ellers har styret. Han har succes og sikrer missionens mål. Men han kan ikke lade det ligge, og han forbliver i junglen for at sikre, at missionens ultimative mål nås. Hun vil risikere alt. Katherine Fortescue flygtede fra et liv i fattigdom og kom til Freetown som guvernante, kun for at blive kidnappet og tvunget til at passe børnene i en mine. Bevogtet af bevæbnede, veltrænede lejesoldater har fangerne mistet ethvert håb om at undslippe. Men så møder Katherine en kaptajn, og han medbringer det søde håb om at blive reddet. Sammen vil de gå fremtiden i møde. Den sadistiske lejesoldat, der styrer minen, har andre planer, men Calebs sande styrke ligger i at finde fordele i modgang, og igennem den modgang, de oplever, bliver han til den leder, som han altid var bestemt til at blive. Den slags mand, som Katherine kan betro sin krop, sit liv og sin kærlighed.

We joyfully request your attendance at the wedding of Miss Angelica Cynster ... but not until she and her hero lay to rest an ancient grudge in the Scottish Highlands!Headstrong Angelica Cynster is certain she'll recognize her fated husband at first sight. And when her eyes meet those of a mysterious nobleman, she knows beyond a doubt that he's the one. But her heart is soon pounding for an entirely different reason?when her hero abducts her! The eighth Earl of Glencrae has no choice but to kidnap Angelica, the one Cynster sister with whom he hadn't wanted to tangle. But to save his castle and his clan, he must persuade her to assist him?and he's prepared to offer marriage to seal the deal!

To eventyrlystne hjerter I 10 år har kaptajn Robert Frobisher stået i spidsen for diplomatiske sørejser for sin families firma, mens han sideløbende har udført hemmelige missioner for kongemagten. Nu har han besluttet sig for, at den næste udfordring skal være at finde en hustru og skabe et hjem. Men pludselig dukker en uventet mission i Vestafrika op, og han rejser omgående til Freetown. Miss Aileen Hopkins befinder sig allerede i Freetown, hvor hun leder efter sin yngre bror Will, en søløjtnant, der er forsvundet på mystisk vis. Hun er fast besluttet på at finde ham, og hun tillader ikke andre at stå i vejen for hendes planer. Men alt for hurtigt fører planen hende i fare. Selvom Robert er vant til at håndtere diplomater og bureaukrater, må han sande, at han ikke har den fornødne ekspertise til at håndtere en 27-årig pebermø. I sit behov for at beskytte Aileen indser han, at han vil kunne klare alle sine udfordringer, hvis bare slår dem sammen: At få fuldført missionen, holde Aileen i sikkerhed og få sig en kone. Men skurkene slår til og forpurrer deres plan – nu har Robert og Aileen ikke andet valg end et sidste desperat forsøg på at fuldføre hans mission og komme hendes bror til undsætning.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens returns with a new series that captures the simmering desires and intrigues of early Victorians as only she can. `Stephanie Laurens' heroines are marvelous tributes to Georgette Heyer: feisty and strong.' Cathy Kelly

Under ladyens kommando I det øjeblik, kaptajn Declan Frobisher fik øje på lady Edwina Delbraith, var han ikke i tvivl om, at hun var den kvinde, han skulle giftes med. Som efterkommer til et søfarende dynasti var han vant til at få succes, men det overraskede ham alligevel, hvor nemt det var at gøre kur til Edwina – ikke mindst fordi hun gjorde det klart, at hun ville have ham lige så meget, som han vil have hende. Bag Edwinas prinsesseagtige ydre gemmer der sig en vilje af stål, der nok kan bøjes, men aldrig knækkes. Skønt hun er født til storhed og har blåt blod i årene, er hun fast besluttet på at tage kontrollen over sit eget liv. Nu, hvor hun har Declans ring på sin finger, må hun finde en måde, så begge deres behov kan blive opfyldt i ægteskabet. De når kun at nyde et par uger af deres bryllupsrejse, før Declan bliver nødt til at sejle til Vestafrika, og Edwina beslutter sig for at tage med ham. Mens Declan og Edwina bliver udsat for uventede farer på den hemmelige mission opdager de samtidig, at for at få deres utraditionelle ægteskab til at fungere, kræver det noget, de begge besidder ­– nemlig et modigt og eventyrlystent hjerte.

New York Times bestselling historical romance superstars Stephanie Laurens and Mary Balogh, along with beloved fan favorites Jacquie DAlessandro and Candice Hernthe four authors who brought you It Happened One Nightare back with It Happened One Season. Even more inventive than their bestselling first anthology, It Happened One Season presents four love stories set during an unforgettable Regency social seasoneach passion-rich novella based on the same themes chosen by readers during a month-long online contestyet each one surprisingly, delightfully unique!

#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens returns to Scotland, where destiny and passion intertwine...

No 1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens pulls back the curtain on a world that has been hidden from us . . . until now. Montague has devoted his life to managing the wealth of London's elite, but at a huge cost: a family of his own. Then the enticing Miss Violet Matcham seeks his help, and in the puzzle she presents him, he finds an intriguing new challenge professionally . . . and personally.Violet, devoted lady-companion to the aging Lady Halstead, turns to Montague to reassure her ladyship that her affairs are in order. But the famous Montague is not at all what she'd expected - this man is compelling, decisive, supportive, and strong -everything Violet needs in a champion, a position to which Montague rapidly lays claim.But then Lady Halstead is murdered and Violet and Montague, aided by Barnaby Adair, Inspector Stokes, Penelope, and Griselda, race to expose a cunning and cold-blooded killer . . . who stalks closer and closer. Will Montague and Violet learn the shocking truth too late to seize their chance at enduring love?'If Amanda Quick-style historical mysteries are your guilty pleasure, than this latest Barnaby Adair adventure - filled with murder, secrets, red herrings and danger - will be your cup of tea . . . those who adore Adair and crew, and recall Montague from previous novels will take pleasure in this thriller' RT Book Reviews

New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens returns with another thrilling story from the Casebook of Barnaby Adair . . . Miraculously spared from death, Malcolm Sinclair erases the notorious man he once was. Reinventing himself as Thomas Glendower, he strives to make amends for his past, yet he never imagines penance might come via a secretive lady he discovers living in his secluded manor.Rose has a plausible explanation for why she and her children are residing in Thomas's house, but she quickly realizes he's far too intelligent to fool. Revealing the truth is impossibly dangerous, yet day by day, he wins her trust, and then her heart.But then her enemy closes in, and Rose turns to Thomas as the only man who can protect her and the children. And when she asks for his help, Thomas finally understands his true purpose, and with unwavering commitment, he seeks his redemption in the only way he can - through living the reality of loving Rose.

No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens has returned to another utterly irresistible branch on her beloved Cynster family treeThe only thing more troublesome than a Cynster man is a Cynster lady who believes that love is not her destiny. Famously known in London Society as 'The Matchbreaker', Henrietta Cynster's uncanny skill lies in preventing ill-fated nuptials - not in falling victim to Cupid's alluring spell.However, when she disrupts one match too many, she feels honour-bound to assist the dashing James Glossup and find him a suitable bride for a marriage of convenience.Yet this is no easy task. Complicated by the growing and undeniable attraction that flares between them, Henrietta must convince not only James, but herself, that when it comes to love, she will never, ever fall.

No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens has returned to another utterly irresistible branch on her beloved Cynster family treeNow that her sister Henrietta has discarded her spinster ways and become betrothed, it's finally Mary's chance for true love. She knows exactly who she wants - and it's not someone as wild, unmanageable and sinfully seductive as Ryder Cavanaugh.Ryder Cavanaugh, Marquess of Raventhorne, had never met a woman who wouldn't happily fall at his feet - or into his bed . . . until Lady Mary Cynster. He soon realises he'll only succeed at being the man he wants to be with Mary by his side. And convincing her of that fact is just the kind of challenge that thrills him.

På lidenskabens vej Niniver Carrick havde aldrig troet, at klanen ville vælge hende – en kvinde – som leder. Men det er præcis, hvad der sker, og det har medført en lang række af insisterende og irriterende beundrere, der ønsker at gifte sig med hende. Ikke kun for at få adgang til hendes penge, men også – og måske vigtigst, for at få magt og indflydelse. En gift kvinde forventes nemlig at overlade al autoritet til sin mand. Men Marcus Cynsters familie er vant til stærke kvinder, og da Niniver kontakter ham for at bede om hjælp til at jage uvelkomne bejlere væk, indser han hurtigt, at skæbnen har en finger med i spillet. For tiltrækningen mellem dem er tydelig. Men Niniver har besluttet sig for, aldrig at gifte sig og det er nu op til Marcus at få hende til at skifte mening. Måske han kan tage skæbnen til hjælp?

Neville Roscoe, notorious and enigmatic, lives resolutely outside society, bound only by his code of honour - until challenged by his desire for the one woman he cannot have.Miranda Clifford is a lady imprisoned by rigid respectability - until tempted by a passion beyond her power to deny.Flung together in peril, through danger and intrigue, they discover a love impossible to ignore . . . or keep.Filled to the brim with passion, glamour and intrigue, discover the latest novel by Stephanie Laurens: the queen of historical romance.

Brazenly kidnapped from her sister Heather's engagement ball, Eliza Cynster is spirited north from London to Edinburgh. Desperate and determined to escape, she seizes upon the first possible champion who happens along - gentleman scholar Jeremy Carling. Villains and rescues are a far cry from Jeremy's area of expertise, yet he cannot abandon a damsel in distress. But danger lurks and hurdles abound in their race to elude the mysterious laird, until a final confrontation on a rugged, windswept cliff reveals what their future life could hold - if both are bold enough to seize and submit to their passionate desires . . .

Heather Cynster has been waiting her whole life to find what her older brothers Gabriel and Lucifer have found: love. Not the pleasant marriage that most of society enters into, but the passion-filled, adventure-packed kind of love that she'd seen fulfill the lives of her brothers and cousins. But what's a girl to do when her hero just isn't showing up? If she's a Cynster, she takes finding him into her own hands.Determined to actively search in places she hasn't yet ventured, Heather's journey to Scotland is rudely interrupted by a kidnapper. As she and her would-be rescuer, Timothy Danvers, Viscount Breckenridge, team up to bring her kidnapper to justice and foil his grand scheme, Heather begins to realize that there's more to be gained than just her freedom . . .

In a moment of recklessness Gervase Tregarth, sixth Earl of Crowhurst, swears he'll marry the next eligible lady to cross his path. However, after years engaged in secret service to the Crown, he knows the importance of an escape route - the lady must be compatible in every way, or there will be no wedding. Cloistered at his ancestral castle in Cornwall, with no suitable woman for miles, Gervase never expects he'll have to fulfil his pledge. That is, until he meets his neighbour, the deliciously appealing Madeline Gascoigne.Despite his reservations, Gervase finds himself irrepressibly drawn to Madeline, luring her into his arms and, ultimately his bed. From their very first kiss, he discovers that the headstrong and independent Madeline is no meek country miss, they are definitely compatible - and that the fire between them will burn well beyond that first seduction...

Lewis Monteith's mission got off to a shaky start. Wounded in battle, he jumped from his ship rather than risk losing evidence that would bring down a traitor. But as he recuperates in a tiny village, his luck takes a roundabout turn as his fascination with his rescuer, the beautiful Linnet Trevission, grows.Linnet's strength and wisdom have made her a respected leader at home. That's why she knows she'll be invaluable to Lewis - if only he'll let her in. Linnet has no doubt that Lewis is the man for her. Her only battle now is in convincing him that the connection they feel is real and everlasting and that her offer of help can save him - before it's too late.

Gareth Hamilton is stunned when he recognizes Emily Ensworth on his ship. The veil she wears is not enough to disguise her from him - or from the man hired to kill her. Whisking Emily to safety, Gareth realizes that the Black Cobra is on to them. In order to protect her, Gareth must let Emily in on the dangerous plot she is now intimately involved in. Emily Ensworth is no wilting flower. She knew the packet the dying soldier thrust upon her held vital information, and she has every intention of seeing it into safe hands. But she is also determined to bring the men trying to kill her to justice. Together, she and Gareth do their best to lure the Black Cobra and his men into the open. Putting their lives at risk draws Emily and Gareth ever closer together, the constant danger sparking a passion neither one can resist. But with threats lurking around every corner, Gareth and Emily must work harder than ever to make sure that their newfound love isn't snuffed out before it ever has a chance.

Estás cordialmente invitado a la boda de Miss Heather Cynster... pero no antes de que ella se encuentre con secuestradores, peligro y un osado rescate a manos del Vizconde Breckenridge. Decidida a cazar su propio héroe, el que la cautivará y llevará a la dicha matrimonial, y al perder las esperanzas de encontrarlo en los bailes de salón de Londres, Heather Cynster sale de su mundo familiar y asiste osadamente a una atrevida velada. Pero su prometedora caza se ve estropeada por el sumamente entrometido Vizconde Breckenridge, quien la saca rápidamente del escándalo y directo al peligro, cuando un misterioso enemigo aprovecha, la mete en un coche y la lleva fuera de Londres. Ahora es el turno del célebre Breckenridge de demostar ser el héroe que ella ha estado buscando todo este tiempo...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens unveils a dramatic new tale of desire and devotion in her beloved Cynster series.

The season has yet to begin, and Anthony Blake, Viscount Torrington, is already a target for every matchmaking mama in London. But there is only one lady who sparks his interest...Desperate and penniless, but determined, Alicia plans to make an excellent match for her ravishing younger sister. But one moonlit stroll may prove Alicia's undoing when it leads to an accusation of murder. Every instinct Tony Blake possesses tells him that Alicia- the exquisite beauty he discovers standing over a dead body - is innocent of serious wrongdoing. His social prominence will certainly work in her favour. But it is more than honour that compels Tony to protect her - and he will do everything in his seductive power to make Alicia his.

Deverell, Viscount Paignton, is in desperate need of a wife. Unmoved by the matchmaking 'herd', he seeks help from his aunt, who directs him to a lady she vows is perfect for him. Dispatched to a country house party, he discovers the lady not swanning about among the guests but with her nose buried in a book in the library.Phoebe Malleson is tempted to distraction by Deverell, but marrying him isn't part of her plan. Unfortunately, telling Deverell to go away doesn't work, and he quickly learns of an incident in her past and a secret cause to which she's committed. But someone powerful has her cause targeted for destruction. Phoebe must accept Deverell's help...though the cost to them both might be dear - and deadly.

The last of his line, Jack, Baron Warnefleet, flees London after nearly being compromised into marrying a dreadful female. Turning his back on marriage, he rides home to the estate he has not seen for yearsOutside his gate, however, Jack rescues a lady from an unmanageable horse. But Lady Clarice Altwood is no meek and mild miss. She is delectably attractive, undeniably capable and completely unforgettable. It quickly becomes clear that Clarice is in danger and Jack must use every ounce of his cunning to protect this richly passionate woman...who has so quickly stolen his heart.

Bored by society's rules and strictures, Kathryn 'Kit' Cranmer yearns for adventure - and she finds it on Britain's rugged eastern coast, dressed as a boy at the head of a rag-tag band of smugglers. But there is another who rules the night: the notorious Captain Jack, the ruthless leader of a rival gang who will allow no tresspassers...and who stops Kit's breath with his handsome, etched features and powerful physique. In no time, Captain Jack sees though Kit's brazen disguise - and tempts her with kisses that compel the beautiful adventuress to surrender her cherished independence for nights of incomparable bliss. But her lover is much more than he seems - a man of secrets and dangerous mystery - and becoming Captain Jack's woman will carry Kit into a world of sensuous pleasures and unparalleled perils...and to new heights of excitement beyond anything she's ever dreamed.

The men of the Bastion Club proved their bravery secretly fighting for their country. Now their leader faces that most dangerous mission of all: finding a bride.As the mysterious leader of the Bastion Club known as 'Dalziel', Royce Varisey, 10th Duke of Wolverstone, served his country for decades, facing dangers untold. But as the holder of one of England's most august noble titles, he must now take on that gravest duty of all: marriage. Yet the young ladies the grand dames would have him consider are predictably boring. Far more tempting is his castle's willful and determinedly aloof chatelaine, Minerva Chesterton. Beneath her serene fa ade lies a woman of smoldering sensuality, one who will fill his days with comfort and his nights with sheer pleasure.

Impatient to find his bride-to-be yet appalled by the damsels of the ton, Charles St Austell seeks refuge in his castle - and discovers Lady Penelope Selborne walking the deserted corridors at midnight. Years ago they'd consummated their youthful passion one unforgettable afternoon. While the ardent interlude still haunts Charles, Penny vowed never again to be seduced by the dashing earl. But resisting a stronger, battle-hardened Charles proves difficult, and when a traitorous intrigue threatens them both, Penny discovers that her first love is her fated champion and protector - and will not rest until he has made her his own...

Christian, I need your help. There is no one else I can turn to . . . L.'When Christian Allardyce, sixth Marquess of Dearne, reads these words, his world is turned upside down. Lady Letitia Randall is a woman like no other, and the day he left her behind to fight for King and Country was the most difficult of his life. He never forgot the feel of her lips against his, but never expected to see her again. Yet now she seeks his help, and Christian knows he cannot resist her plea.Letitia believes Christian abandoned her when she needed him most, and she hates to call on his aid. But to clear his brother's name, she has sworn to use every weapon at her command, even it means seducing her former lover. Yet all the while, Christian is waging a war of his won - a campaign of pure pleasure and sweet revenge that will take them both beyond the edge of desire.