Bøger af Tabetha Waite

In this sweeping Regency romance by multi-award-winning author Tabetha Waite, an adventurous sea captain and a roguish earl clash on the high seas, igniting a tempest of wit and forbidden desire that will steer your heart off course.An independent sea captain bent on chasing adventure.A rakish earl hungry for distraction.Together they navigate the tides of scandal and desire.Tassandra Devenport cares little for convention. As captain of her ship, she embraces freedom and life on the open water. But when tasked with teaching an arrogant aristocrat to sail, Tas finds her independent spirit tested.Fraser Castwell, Earl of Stanton, is accustomed to scandal. Yet as he spends time with the unconventional Tas, her fiery nature ignites an unexpected longing in him. As attraction builds during their sailing lessons, the earl fights temptation to maintain his carefree ways.But when gossip forces them into a fake engagement, deception threatens to sink their burgeoning romance. As Tas confronts painful secrets from Fraser's past, the smitten earl must prove he's ready to chart a new course.Can two independent hearts find harmony on turbulent seas? Or will the waves of scandal wash away their chance at love? Immerse yourself in this lush historical romance and uncover the desires of an adventurous sea captain and a roguish earl.

Rowan Scott, the Laird of Garrison wasn't in the market for a wife, but when he received a summons from the widow of a man he'd long admired, he wasn't about to deny her. If nothing else, he owed it to the colonel's memory. However, when he made the journey from Scotland to London, he hadn't been prepared for the gaming hell owner and matchmaker to approach him with a proposition. He considered leaving right then, but he wondered if it was time to put the ghosts of his past to rest and listen to what she had to say. Miss Beatrice Bookbinder was a woman long past the blush of youth. She had devoted her life to taking care of her ailing father while dealing with a stepfamily who cared nothing for her. On the heels of a devastating loss, Beatrice is sent to a private asylum by her stepbrother who is determined to get rid of her. She feels as though her fate is sealed, until Mrs. Dove-Lyon offers her a choice-continue the path that has been set before her or embark on a marriage to a complete stranger. She chooses the latter, not knowing that it might just be the best thing that has ever happened to her.

In this enchanting Regency romance by multi-award-winning author Tabetha Waite, a spirited landscape architect clashes with an enigmatic Duke, igniting a dance of wit and desire that will leave you breathless.An independent woman hoping to fulfill a dream.A duke who can't seem to ignore his attraction to the lady.Together they uncover their heart's desire.With a spirit that knows no bounds, Miss Iona Richards sets her sights on independence and greatness as a landscape architect in Burnham-On-Sea. However, her ambitious dream encounters an unexpected roadblock in the form of the enigmatic Duke of Rosewood. Thorpe Covington, the Duke of Rosewood, is deeply skeptical of Iona's abilities, yet undeniably drawn to her spirited nature. As she seeks to transform his cottage retreat, a captivating dance of wit and longing ensues between the two. Soon, the duke's stoic façade crumbles under Iona's charm, entwining their hearts in a journey of self-discovery and desire. In the enchanting realm of Burnham-On-Sea, passion, and ambition intertwine, and the Duke of Rosewood finds himself yearning for a love that surpasses society's expectations. In this heartwarming tale, Miss Iona Richards and the Duke of Rosewood uncover a love more vibrant and beautiful than any masterpiece they could have imagined. The Seaside Society of Spinster Series#1 A Duke, Love & Sunshine#2 Between a Rogue and the Deep Blue Sea#3 Drawing Hearts in the Sand

Miss Marlene St. Clair arrives at Rosedale Heights, the massive, mysterious estate in the heart of the Yorkshire moors, hoping to make a fresh start. With no other choice but to accept the position as a lady's companion in this far-off place, she soon learns that it isn't the calm future she had been seeking. The servants are somber and distant, and there is proof of strange happenings, as if the visions that keep plaguing her are not enough of a warning that something is amiss. Worse yet, Marlene finds herself inexplicably drawn to the enigmatic and handsome master of this place. With his cool demeanor and piercing gaze, she can't seem to resist him...and she isn't certain she wants to do so. There is something about this beautiful, young woman that Sir Alaric Gothry finds impossible to ignore. After answering an advertisement to become a companion for his elderly aunt, the moment Marlene enters his study, he is entranced, held prisoner by her spell. Unfortunately, he's also learned the hard lesson that trust is difficult to come by. His past does not allow him to get too close to anyone. He holds a compelling secret that, should it be discovered, would destroy him and the personal fortress that he's built for protection. As an adversary from his past begins to move in and threaten all he holds dear, Alaric has no choice but to act. He will do whatever is necessary to save Miss St. Clair from a miserable fate-even if it means giving up his own life in the process.

Five years have passed since Kiernan left with the Enchanter to focus on controlling her powers-and the emotions that govern them. She returns as a mature woman ready to take her place on the High Throne, but the High Oracle isn't ready to concede defeat just yet. While she was gone, he was busy building an army and training an apprentice-an old foe with whom Kiernan is all too familiar. Reign has never stopped thinking of Kiernan. Ever since she was gone, he vowed that he would be prepared to stand by her side as the Protector he was meant to be. But neither will his heart be denied. He intends to embark on a joyous homecoming, but the cool queen he meets is not the spirited girl he'd met for the brief time they were finally together. But is it only a front for the insecure woman behind the façade? As he helps her to overcome her doubts, darkness is closing in on them. Not until they embark on a quest that ends in chaos and battle, where Reign has to make a difficult choice on Kiernan's behalf, will he finally find himself worthy of her. But by then, will it be too late?

A respected barrister. A betrothed woman. One final test of devotion. Miss Cora Upton thought she was doing the right thing when she accepted the hand of Lord Nicholas Turnbaugh. He was the ideal suitor - handsome, charming, well connected, but more importantly, he was the man who could restore her family's respectability after her grandmother, Lady Wheaton, threatened to destroy them. Unfortunately, Nicholas isn't the one who makes her heart pound. And as their engagement progresses, she realizes that she can't give her hand to a man who doesn't hold her heart...Talon Lyridon is a man of law and honor, as well as a secret agent for Whitehall. But even his latest case to find a missing cask, smuggled into the country and carrying a rare and expensive German wine, isn't what concerns him most. He's loved Cora from the moment he set eyes on her. He knows she's making a mistake in marrying Nicholas, but he can't very well break up a wedding. And while he knows it's wrong, he can't seem to stay away from her... As a devious plot begins to unfold, Talon must make some difficult choices, ones that will put his heart - and his very life -- on the line for the woman he loves.

Secrets. Lies. And a second chance at love... Torn from the only man she'd ever loved by a tragic secret, Mara Miller has traveled a long and difficult road. From poverty and the workhouses, she's finally made a life for herself as the owner of a small haberdashery in London. With her companion, Big B, an African slave she'd helped escaped from a Brazilian slaver, she's made a fresh start. But when the past walks into her shop - in the form of the ever-handsome Roarke Garrott, Viscount Eversleigh - Mara feels her whole world crash to her feet. Thrust back into a web of lies, deceit, and manipulation, Mara is forced to face the one man she'd sworn to forget. For the past seven years, Roarke had sequestered himself in India to mourn Mara's death. Vowing to move on and put the past behind him, he returns to London, only to find himself gazing into those beautiful green eyes he believed he'd never see again. Now he's found her - alive and trying to deny who she was. A million feelings wash over him. Joy. Fury. Heartbreak. He would have the truth from her - of where she'd gone, and why -- but when trouble from the past finds Mara and Big B, the truth becomes secondary to saving Mara's life. After just learning that the woman he'd loved is alive, Roarke is not about to lose her again...

Lady Olivia Bevelstroke, the youngest of her half-sisters, has never cared much for the glittering social whirl of London. When her siblings decide to embark on a plan for independence without the strictures of marriage, they assumed she was just as excited about the prospect as they were-only she wasn't. Olivia prefers the quiet solitude of her books, rather than the company of others, but she misses her father's estate, Marlington Hall, most of all. There, she felt safe and loved and she is determined to return, whether it's in the midst of a snowstorm, or if the new heir wants her there or not. Miles Stone, the Duke of Gravesend, is a scarred recluse who wants nothing more than to leave his former life behind, as well as all the unpleasant memories that go along with it. The problem is the lady who has been on his mind ever since he pulled her from the freezing waters of the Thames and saved her life. When fate thrusts him into her path one winter's night, he is determined to ignore the stirrings of desire within him-until he realizes she has no idea who he is. Not only is it a blow to his pride, but he finds himself reluctant to tell her the truth. When he introduces himself as the new estate manager to the new Duke of Marlington, they embark on an unlikely friendship. But will the lies that separate them destroy it all?

Lady Calliope is the most carefree and spirited of all the Bevelstroke sisters. With her fiery, copper locks and adventurous nature, she is determined to make a name for herself. In an effort to pursue her dream of independence, she sets out for the coast of Lyme Regis to search for rare fossils. The problem is a particular viscount who is always in her way... Sebastian Ford, Viscount Blakely, has a certain weakness when it comes to redheads and finds Calliope's flirtatious personality quite irresistible. His sights are set on her, but she thwarts him at every turn, knowing him to be a complete scoundrel. When he arrives at the seaside town under the pretense that his curmudgeon of a grandfather wishes to take the waters for his health, the lady is furious, but it doesn't take much persuasion for her to succumb to his charms... Unfortunately, their growing happiness is threatened by the Marquess of Abersheem. He doesn't believe that Calliope is a good match for his grandson, and devises a plan to tempt Sebastian away. Is the passionate relationship Calliope and Sebastian have built strong enough to persevere? Or will they crumble under the first test of adversity?

An innocent woman. A loyal agent to the Crown. A path of deception that tests the bonds of love. After three years trapped in an abusive and loveless marriage, Lyra Coventry has been arrested for the murder of her husband, the Earl of Weston. Although she's innocent of the crime, she has no one to turn to for help, until Alister Ayles, the Duke of Albright, comes forward to offer his aid. The handsome duke takes her into his custody, saving her from a jail cell. But Lyra doesn't suspect Alister's ulterior motive - to prove her guilty of treason - as she slowly loses her heart to a man who is far more than he seems... Alister Ayles leads a secret life. To the ton, he is a dullard, the subject of ridicule. But as a highly respected agent for the Crown, he's discovered a higher purpose by protecting his country. Now he's faced with his toughest investigation to date, uncovering a plot against the Crown...and discovering whether or not Lyra, the woman he let slip through his fingers years ago, is a traitor. Nothing is as it seems, and as the plot unravels, the dangers to them increase. He struggles to keep his feelings for her contained, but when it comes down to a test of loyalty, will he stand strong, or fall prey to his desires?

She had the perfect solution...until he became a problem. Miss Korina Haverswyth wants nothing more than to return to New York, the land of her birth. She has no desire to marry a man just for his title. Nothing would ever convince her to stay in England, but then an idea forms that might just benefit all parties. She will pretend to entertain a man of her parents' choosing all while dreaming of her freedom. Convinced this is the right course of action, things turn sour when one particular man decides to intervene. She firmly detests him-so then why do his fiery kisses leave her aching? Logan Montgomery has always had a secretive past, one he kept from his fellow agents-for good reason. For if anyone knew who he truly was, it could mean their demise at the hands of his cousin who had murdered Logan's family in a devastating fire. However, without sufficient proof of his guilt, Logan has had to bide his time and wait for the right moment to strike. As the hour of reckoning approaches, some infuriating American chit decides to put herself in peril. To save her from her own error, Logan steps in to rescue her, and finds that this mistake could be the best he's ever made.

Lady Isadora Bevelstroke has always been the most solemn and straitlaced of all of her sisters. But as the eldest member of the family, and with a particular head for business, from an early age she has learned not to distract herself with nonsensical behavior. She is determined to succeed as a woman of independent means, and no one doubts her ability to do so. She is quickly making a name for herself, and with the funds to help ease her entrée into a man's world, she is confident that nothing can stand in her way. There is one man, however, who causes the strangest sensations to course through her... Remington Fletcher, the Marquess of Osgood, has always respected the dark-haired beauty. She is intelligent, mature, and doesn't bother with flirtatious glances to get her way. She is direct and he finds her bold manner quite refreshing. The problem is that he can't seem to charm her into more than a friendly acquaintance. Deciding that he must content himself with a passing fancy, when fate continues to thrust them into each other's path, he realizes that there is quite a bit more to the lady than she wants to let on. She has given up everything at the expense of her own happiness, and he wants to show her that allowing someone to lean on isn't always a bad thing.

A man bent on revenge. A woman with a shadowed past. Together they must face down a common foe.For years, Miss Clara Upton, has always been different. With mismatched eyes, she has been shunned for her flaws. But when she is offered the chance at a proper London season, she isn't about to waste a good opportunity. She knows ensnaring a husband for herself is rather slim, but she vows to do whatever is necessary to give her twin sister, Cora, a better life. So when a shady figure from her childhood resurfaces, threatening her with blackmail, Clara has no choice but to comply with his demands, or else suffer the consequences. As she ventures out one fateful winter night, she comes face to face with a an adversary of a different sort, a rather seductive marquess who doesn't know when to mind his own business...Drayven Hollowell, the Marquess of Sussex, has only had one objective in life - bring down the criminals responsible for murdering his parents and shattering his world. He joined the Home Office as an agent in order to utilize all of the resources at his disposal, but his quest for retribution has yet to be fulfilled, as one man has continued to elude his clutches. Now, just as it seems that vengeance is finally in his grasp, he stumbles across a woman who is just as intriguing as she is lovely. When he uncovers a shocking discovery, he has to make a choice between justice, and the woman who's slowly stolen his heart.

A common woman in Victorian London...Miss Victory Jones has dreamed of capturing the haunting images of death photography ever since she was an orphan, raised on the goodwill of Lady Goosebury. She never knew her parents, so she wants to give a measure of comfort to those who have suffered the pain of loss. But just as everything she's worked for is so close at hand, she meets an intriguing man who fascinates her. While Victory may not have been looking for love, it found her just the same.A veterinarian on the brink of scientific discovery...Dr. Rhys Grayson is a respected scientist, a man who has devoted his life to the cure of disease by the study of rats. But that isn't his only talent. With his recorder, he can "enchant"' the rodents by his song, an ability that caused his betrothal to falter long ago. When he meets Victory by a chance of fate, his heart starts to beat again. He sees promise for a future that he thought was lost. But when enemies begin to creep out of the East End and threaten everything he holds dear, Rhys must make some difficult decisions... or risk losing the one woman who brought him back to life.

She's only ever wanted one thing...Lady Isabella Resenfeld thought she'd found happiness with Lord Wistenberry, but when she's abandoned two days after their wedding, her hopes are crushed, her youthful fantasies destroyed. She tries to find a way to come back to the surface, refusing to become a jaded bride, but on the journey to rediscovering herself, she never expected to be drawn to a man who is completely wrong for her. As the horror of the man she married finally comes to light, is it even possible to truly entrust her love to another?He yearns to fulfill the longings of her heart.Ridge Claymoore was born a common bastard. Raised in a brothel, he's always craved something...more. The life of a spy runs through his veins, but even that has started to become stale and unfulfilling. When he's tasked with securing Isabella's welfare, he faces not only his immediate attraction to the copper-haired beauty, but his own growing restlessness. As intrigue and danger surround them, he has to decide if what he feels is strong enough to call love-or something even deeper.

An evil lurks in the darkest corners of Victorian London... Amaris Maxwell has lived her entire life with ill health. As the daughter of a prominent doctor, it never occurred to her to question his abilities, nor his associate's rather unorthodox treatments. But the life of a sheltered woman has its disadvantages. She yearns to be free, to live an existence outside the same four walls. It isn't until fate thrusts her into the path of Mr. Jackson Moreland that she begins to question everything she's ever known. As a mysterious killer begins to terrorize the streets of London, Amaris realizes that things are not always how they may appear...But how close is the true villain?Jackson Moreland has lived the last two years of his life in a personal hell after the brutal murder of his wife. Released from an asylum, he struggles to come to terms with his reality. When he is engaged by Scotland Yard to assist in learning the identity of the murderer of Whitechapel, everything changes the moment he meets Amaris. He knows something isn't right and he's determined to find out what it is. As things progress between them and secrets are revealed amid their growing attraction, they begin to fear that the true threat may not be the Ripper after all.

Sometimes life's travails...Travell Abernathy, Viscount Curdiff, has been a spy for the Home Office for a number of years and had no plans to retire. But when his father's sudden resurgence puts a halt to everything that's familiar, he's forced to return to his estate, where he must deal with a man who is no longer like the one who left so abruptly seven years ago. As he tries to find a way to deal with this latest challenge, he soon finds solace in a woman he took for granted for far too long. Can bloom into something wonderful.Lady Alyssa Breyton is mourning the loss of her dear Aunt Pearl. Forced out of her home in London and sent to the country to live with a distant cousin and his wife, she makes plans to travel to America to embark on a new beginning. But when her best friend's brother reaches out to her for help, how can she refuse? Especially when he offers her the use of his conservatory to tend to her roses, the only thing that gives her comfort. As they each come to terms with the past and the future, one thing becomes clear-they can't live without one other.

What begins as a simple house party...Lady Rowena Freeham is eager for the chance to experience life. That was why she'd made a pact with her friends to leave England for America - for the freedom. Not until an invitation arrives to attend a lavish house party held by the mysterious English spy who was recently honored by the Regency with a baronetcy does she realize that maybe what she's been missing all this time - is love. Becomes so much more. Sir Pierce Rutherford was born a commoner. He had been employed as a groom for Rowena's family where he'd vowed to win the fair lady's heart. But knowing that an earl's daughter would never marry a poor servant, he set out to gain his fortune. After years of toiling in the cotton mills and being no closer to his dreams than before, he finds his salvation working for his country. This house party is his chance to prove his affection. But will everything he's worked for fall into place? Or will Rowena's hand still be impossible to obtain?