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Surviving on a tropical island will be hard.Living with him will be impossible. . .Shipwrecked on a tropical island, Caroline Montgomery is furious to discover that her sole fellow castaway is her brother's infuriating best friend, Maximillian Cavendish, the fourteenth duke of Hayworth.Max might be the most handsome man she's ever met, but he's teased her ever since they were children. When Max claims to have lost his memory, Caro seizes the opportunity for revenge-and informs him he's a lowly stable hand.As they work together to survive, attraction flares hot between them. But should Caro reveal her deception? And what will happen if Max finally remembers he's a duke?Praise for Kate Bateman"Bateman launches a Regency trilogy with this pitch-perfect enemies-to-lovers romance centered on the feuding Montgomery and Davies families...Brimming with intrigue, passion, and humor, this is sure to win the author new fans." - Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) on A Reckless Match¿¿¿"Effervescent...the duo's barbed banter and constant competition proves a delicious prelude to seduction and love. Regency fans will be drawn in by this fast-paced romance and its strong-willed heroine." - Publishers Weekly on A Wicked Game¿¿Perfect for readers who love Loretta Chase, Julia Quinn, Caroline Linden, Janna MacGregor, Scarlett Peckham, Laura Kinsale, Kerrigan Byrne, Lisa Kleypas, Courtney Milan, Tessa Dare, Eloisa James, Grace Burrowes, Madeline Hunter, Lenora Bell, Sophie Jordan, Lorraine Heath, Eva Leigh, Mary Jo Putney, Jo Beverley, Joanna Shupe, Sarah MacLean, Shana Galen, Stephanie Laurens, Julie Anne Long, Stacy Reid, Christi Caldwell, Scarlett Scott, Johanna Lindsay, Lorraine Heath, and Sabrina Jeffries.Keywords: Historical romance, Regency romance, Victorian romance, action-adventure, sexy, bodyguard, best friend's sister, enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, second chance romance, Christmas romance, fake relationship, marriage of convenience, Sexy, spies, steamy, spicy, funny, charming, Bestseller, Kindle, Nook, Ebook, rom-com, romantic comedy, shipwrecked, holiday romance

Italia, 1492.Uno spietato mercenario maestro dell'arte della conquista.Un'ereditiera che si rifiuta di essere domata.Un patto con il Diavolo in persona...Cara di Montessori ha una taglia sulla testa. Il suo infido zio ha assassinato suo padre e si è impossessato della sua casa. La sua sola speranza di sopravvivere, e riprendere ciò che le spetta per diritto di nascita, è un'alleanza con la sua nemesi giovanile, il famigerato mercenario detto Il Diavolo. L'uomo più irritante... e seducente... che Cara abbia mai conosciuto.Indurito dalle battaglie e stanco del mondo, Alessandro del Sarto si è guadagnato il soprannome Il Diavolo. Ha bisogno di un matrimonio di convenienza politica per assicurarsi la pace duratura a cui aspira, ma le smorfiose dame di corte suscitano in lui ben poco interesse. Più di ogni altra cosa, desidera una sfida.La bella e caparbia Cara è sempre stata l'unico punto debole del Diavolo, l'unica donna che non sia mai stato in grado di dimenticare. Quando compare alla sua porta implorando il suo aiuto, i due siglano un patto del diavolo: in cambio della sua assistenza, Cara dovrà intrattenere per due settimane i suoi ospiti, alleviare la sua noia... e scaldare il suo letto.Cara non ha alcuna intenzione di soccombere alla studiata seduzione di del Sarto, ma la passione che ribolle tra loro è più potente dei suoi sacchettini di polvere nera. Circondata dal pericolo e dall'intrigo, deve scegliere tra quello che ha sempre ritenuto essere il suo destino e quello che potrebbe essere il premio più grande di tutti: ciò che desidera il suo cuore.Dall'autrice bestseller Kate Bateman ci arriva una spiritosa avventura romantica piena di passione, vendetta e redenzione."Un modello di rovente tensione sessuale." - All About Romance"5*... incredibilmente sexy... deliziosamente perverso." - Rakes & Rascals su A Counterfeit Heart."[To Steal a Heart] è carico di spionaggio e suspense. Personaggi credibili e multidimensionali e una trama frenetica spingono la storia verso la sua commovente conclusione." - Publishers Weekly"La scrittura e la caratterizzazione sono superbe, il romanticismo è bollente, irriverente e tenero e l'eroe è delizioso. Non avrei potuto chiedere molto di più da un romanzo storico!" -All About Romance su To Steal A Heart.

Egypt, 1815. A reluctant hero.When cash-strapped adventurer Harry Tremayne accepts five thousand pounds to locate Lady Hester Morden in Egypt, he knows he's in for a rough ride. The headstrong mapmaker has been a source of irritation-and forbidden attraction-for years.A damsel in distress?Lady Hester doesn't need rescuing. She's far too busy enjoying her freedom to return to the stuffy confines of London. Besides, handsome scoundrel Harry Tremayne is the last man she wants to see; she's still plagued by the memory of their one, unforgettable kiss.A deadly curse.When Hester discovers a necklace in the sand-one which may or may not be cursed by an ancient Egyptian goddess-the two are thrust into an adventure that takes them from the desert's seductive heat to the perils of Napoleonic France. Can they ignore their inconvenient attraction long enough to save the world? The answer may just lie in the promise of a single kiss . . .Praise for K. C. Bateman:"Scintillating! . . . Intelligent, affable characters make this fast-paced novel shine, especially for fans of clever women and the men who sincerely admire them." - Publisher's weekly Starred Review for This Earl Of Mine."A new riveting voice for Regency readers! K. C. Bateman is on my auto-buy list." - Janna MacGregor"Delicious, witty, and ripping good fun! Bateman's writing sparkles." - Laura Lee Guhrke

Italy, 1492.A ruthless mercenary skilled in the art of conquest. An heiress who refuses to be tamed. The Devil's own bargain . . . Cara di Montessori has a price upon her head. Her traitorous uncle has murdered her father and seized her home. Her only hope of survival, and of regaining her birthright, is an alliance with her childhood nemesis, the infamous mercenary Il Diavolo. The most irritating-and seductive-man Cara's ever met.Battle hardened and world-weary, Alessandro del Sarto has earned the sobriquet Il Diavolo. He needs a politically expedient marriage to secure the lasting peace he craves, but the simpering ladies of court hold little interest. More than anything, he longs for a challenge.Headstrong beauty Cara has always been Il Diavolo's only weakness, the one woman he's never been able to forget. When she appears at his door begging for help, the two strike a devil's bargain. In return for his assistance, for two weeks Cara must entertain his guests, relieve his boredom-and warm his bed. Cara has no intention of succumbing to del Sarto's studied seduction, but the passion that simmers between them is more potent than her paper twists of gunpowder. Surrounded by danger and intrigue, she must choose between what she's always thought of as her destiny, and what could be the greatest prize of all-her heart's desire. From #1 Bestselling author K C Bateman comes a witty romantic adventure filled with passion, vengeance, and redemption.Praise for K. C. Bateman's novels:"The writing and characterization are superb, the romance is hot, snarky and tender and the hero is delicious. I couldn't ask for much more in an historical romance!" -All About Romance for To Steal A Heart."5* . . . . incredibly sexy . . .deliciously wicked." -Rakes & Rascals for A Counterfeit Heart.