Adrienne Basso

She's his in every way. . . When newly widowed Lady Fiona Libourg flees to Scotland in need of protection, Lord Gavin McLendon is powerless to refuse the British beauty. Especially when she offers herself in exchange. Now the brooding Scottish warrior can think of nothing else but ravishing his delectable new mistress, even though he's dutybound to marry another. . . But one. . . Fiona is shocked when Gavin accepts her scandalous offer--and fretful at the thought that he will discover how little she knows of seduction. But when Gavin proves to be a skilled and achingly sensuous teacher, Fiona doesn't want their passionate arrangement to end. Now she can't help but wonder just what it would take to go from Scottish mistress. . .to Scottish wife. Praise for the novels of Adrienne Basso "Basso has a gift for creating stories tinged with simmering passion and poignancy." --"Romantic Times " on "How to Enjoy a Scandal" "Basso expertly combines subtly nuanced characters with an impeccably crafted Regency setting and a revenge-fueled plot deftly laced with danger and desire." --"Booklist " on "A Little Bit Sinful"

How to Be a Scottish Mistress

After their marriage of convenience turns into something more, sending her new husband running for cover, Juliet Wentoworth will stop at nothing to win over his heart, night after night.

Tis the Season to Be Sinful

A Highlander Is Always Worth Waiting For Scottish Highlands, 1329. Sir James McKenna, second son of the powerful McKenna Chief, knows he has found his destiny when he falls in love with sweet Lady Davina Armstrong, niece of the Armstrong Chief. Orphaned in childhood, Davina has always felt like an outsider, and with James finally feels that she belongs. But their plans for a happy future are shattered after a brutal attack by a band of rogues. Horrified, Davina's overprotective family quickly shelters her from everyone--including James. . . Five years later, James is a changed man. His fighting skills sharpened to perfection, he is hardened by the war and destruction he's endured as a Scottish knight--and by the loss of Davina. Weary, he returns home--and is shocked to find Davina there. Is it too late for them to start anew, or will the past dare to lay claim to their future once more'. . .

The Highlander Who Loved Me

Scottish Highlands, 1334: The McKenna clan flourishes under a family of warriors, fierce and righteous, faithful to their own until the last. But to produce an heir, the widowed eldest son must risk his heart again . . . Lady Joan Armstrong Fraser was once the indulged and pampered daughter of a laird. But marriage to a brute changed her. When he sets her aside, she has only her wits and her beauty to protect herself and her child from the chaos of her former home. She will have to find another husband--a man whose strength is more than a weapon against the weak. A man she can trust . . . if such a man even breathes. Sir Malcolm McKenna has known Lady Joan since her childhood, a spoiled princess as dangerous as she is lovely. But when she steps forward to protect him against a false accusation, he discovers a character stronger than he guessed--and an attraction he yearns to explore . . . Praise for Adrienne Basso's The Highlander Who Loved Me "In this sensitive, compassionate romance that will touch those who savor second-chance romances, Basso showcases love's power to erase the horrors of the past." --RT Book Reviews

No Other Highlander

When her fiancT dies, Miss Faith Linden is forced to marry the new Viscount Dewhurst or relinquish her inheritance, and as they embark on a marriage of convenience, love and passion blossoms between them. Original.

To Wed a Viscount

When a serial killer begins a brutal reign of terror in Regency England, a stunning heiress finds protection in the arms of the only man who can save her. Original.

To Protect an Heiress

When a young lady sacrifices her reputation to save a viscount, it's the beginning of an extraordinary adventure in Adrienne Basso's captivating Regency tale . . . Jon Burwell, Viscount Kendall, knows what the gossips say about him. They claim he's been a dejected, half-mad recluse ever since he was jilted at the altar. The simple truth is that Jon has thrown all the passion he once had for his fiancée into his latest mechanical invention. But his single-minded existence has lately been shattered by repeated encounters with Miss Emma Ellingham, his neighbor's intriguing sister-in-law . . . Painting and sketching have been Emma's consolation since her own secret heartbreak. When she stumbles upon the viscount's workshop, his machine revives her artistic imagination. The gentleman himself is even more fascinating--and deeply seductive. When Jon is accused of a crime, Emma risks her good name for his sake. But though the threat of scandal compels them to wed, only courage can overcome their pasts, and allow desire to transform into love . . . Praise for Adrienne Basso's The Bride Chooses a Highlander "Basso keeps the action moving and the attraction building between the compassionate, appealing protagonists, making their journey to the altar both entertaining and satisfying." --Publishers Weekly

Every Bit a Rogue

Losing everything when her father auctions off the family estate just before his death, independent Alyssa Carrington finds herself at the mercy of the new lord, the Duke of Gillingham, who quickly captures her heart. Original.

Intimate Betrayal

Dorothea Ellingham finally finds a husband--and a man who can inspire all-consuming passion within her--in Viscount Carter Grayson, but after a hasty marriage she soon learns that a union forged on passion alone can be disastrous.

How to Seduce a Sinner

In need of a dowry and a wife, newly knighted Sir Ewan Gilroy wants the beautiful widow Lady Grace, who, refusing to be wooed and vowing never to remarry, challenges him as no woman ever dared. Original.

Bride of a Scottish Warrior

Scotland, 1335: Marriage between clans is a matter of property and power, rarely love. But the only daughter of Laird McKenna longs for passion—and finds it in a Highlander’s arms . . . The unconventional Lady Katherine McKenna has been granted a rare privilege: the right to choose her own husband. It’s a more difficult task than she expected. When at last she agrees to a betrothal, it quickly goes awry, leaving Katherine alone in the wilds . . . and rescued by Laird Lachlan MacTavish. She’s captivated by the proud, brooding chief who shows her such tender care. But with their clans on the brink of war, the honorable Lachlan resists his attraction—until Katherine proclaims to her family that they will wed. Though stunned by her boldness, Lachlan is intrigued by Katherine’s beauty and spirit, and the MacTavishes will benefit from an alliance with the powerful McKennas. But with family discord, treachery, and deceit in their midst, can they save a marriage that is destined to blossom into incomparable love? Praise for Adrienne Basso’s No Other Highlander “Building a lively, convincing world of 14th-century Scottish Highland culture, Basso ratchets up the dramatic tension with friction between different clans. . . . This heartwarming, satisfying historical lays intriguing groundwork for the series’ next installment.” –Publishers Weekly

The Bride Chooses a Highlander

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Debbie Raleigh

A trio of darkly sensual romances features Hannah Howell's "Kiss of the Vampire," in which an innocent beauty finds salvation in the arms of a sensual creature who shows her the promise of immortal love. Reprint.

Highland Vampire

Posing as his twin brother to investigate improprieties at one of the family estates, Jason Barrington, a reformed rogue, finds himself drawn to the scandalous Gwendolyn Ellingham, whose sisters are caught up in the viscount's intrigues.

How to Enjoy a Scandal

A trio of darkly sensual romances features Hannah Howell's "Kiss of the Vampire," in which an innocent beauty finds salvation in the arms of a sensual creature who shows her the promise of immortal love. Original.

Against the dazzling backdrop of Regency England, Adrienne Basso weaves a sensuous, enthralling tale of love and loyalty, regret and revenge. . . His Greatest Surprise Mistaking Anne Paget, a beautiful artist, for her sister Nicole, an adventuress who has stolen his nephew's heart, Richard Cameron, Earl of Mulgrave, receives the shock of his life when he meets the woman in question. For she is nothing like he's imagined. . .and everything he's ever wanted. His Deepest Desire From the moment she sees the darkly handsome Earl, Anne Paget longs to paint him. But Anne doesn't realize that Richard believes she is her younger sister. . .until he unwittingly leads her into a compromising situation that threatens her reputation. His Noble Promise With her own ideas of honor--and dreams for the future, which do not include marriage--Anne is determined to refuse every one of Richard's proposals. Yet as each day passes, she finds herself drawn to his gentle persistence. . .tempted by nights of reckless abandon. . .and enticed by the promise of a love that will last forever. 119,000 Words

His Noble Promise

When her husband dies suddenly, a widow is accused of fraud in this Regency romance by the bestselling author of Every Bit a Rogue. Diana Rutledge, Countess of Harrowby, was shocked by the unexpected death of her husband. But a trip to London to settle his affairs brings only more unpleasant surprises. For Derek, the new Earl of Harrowby, is arrogant, brooding—and far too handsome for Diana’s peace of mind. Worse, he insists that Diana is a bold impostor. Now, determined to stand her ground despite Derek’s rudeness—and her unsettling attraction to him—Diana will risk her reputation, her heart, and her very life to prove she is not part of a notorious deception . . . Praise for Adrienne Basso “The sensuously detailed love scenes, undercurrent of danger, and polished writing fuel Basso's latest historical regency, which will draw fans of Amanda Quick and Nicole Jordan.” —Booklist “An entertaining and deeply emotional story that will hook readers with its refreshing plot and hold them to the very end with her fascinating details and engaging characters.” —The Romance Reviews

Notorious Deception

When Edward Barringer, the man who jilted her, returns to the English countryside for the holidays, Charlotte Aldridge, determined to avoid him, finds her resolve sorely tested when he unleashes a campaign to win both her forgiveness and her love. Original.

The Christmas Heiress

During the London Season, Eleanor Collins is surprised when Sebastian Dodd, Viscount Benton, sets his sights on her rather than her beautiful younger sister, but, unbeknownst to Eleanor, Sebastian's interest in her is fueled by revenge. Original.

A Little Bit Sinful

In this delightfully sexy Christmas romance, a woman with a surprising past finds true love with the handsome earl who has been raising her daughter. Original.

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