Jillian Hunter

Banished to the family estate by her older brother when an indiscriminate kiss threatens to engulf her in scandal, Chloe Boscastle is stunned when news arrives that her neighbor Dominic Breckland, the roguish Viscount Stratfield, was found murdered in his bed, especially when the "victim" shows up hiding in her lingerie closet. Original.

A Novel

The Love Affair of an English Lord

Humiliated when her prospective groom, Sir Nigel Boscastle, does not show up for their wedding, respectable Lady Jane Welsham is confronted by scandal, until Nigel's rakish cousin, Grayson Boscastle, Marquess of Sedgecroft, comes up with a plan to salvage the young lady's good name, while repairing his own tarnished reputation. Original.

The Seduction of an English Scoundrel

When he returns home to his wife, a former spy, after a long absence, Sebastien Boscastle must play a game of espionage and seduction to reclaim both her passion and love. Original.

A Wicked Lord at the Wedding

Miss Lily Boscastle, surrounded by scandal after her engagement ends in public disgrace, leaves London to become a housekeeper for the Duke of Gravenhurst, a champion of unpopular causes whom she believes is her kindred spirit.

A Duke's Temptation

Forced into marriage after unwittingly falling victim to a mysterious invitation that leads to a secret tryst, demure debutante Jacelyn Lydbury finds herself wed to Lord Devon Boscastle, London's most elusive bachelor, a marriage of inconvenience that leads to a passionate alliance of the heart. Original.

The Sinful Nights of a Nobleman

Meeting first during an accidental shooting during a hunting party, lovely Julia Hepworth and her victim, Lord Heath Boscastle, are reunited years later when Heath, now a high-ranking intelligence officer, is assigned to protect Julia, now his commander's fiancée, a reunion that reignites their mutual attraction. Original.

The Wedding Night of an English Rogue

The English island of Abandon, enshrouded in ancient legend, is home to the headstrong Morwenna Halliwell. Determined to fight back when the island is offered to the highest bidder, Morwenna confronts the Earl of Pentargon, Anthony Hartstone. Even though he dismisses Morwenna and her complaints, he finds himself enchanted by her fiery beauty and courageous manner.

Abandon

The Fenwick Sisters Affairs

This Wicked Rogue of Mine

Her family desperately in need of income, Lady Ivy Fenwick takes work as governess to James the Duke of Ellsworth's wards, and when another suitor moves in on Ivy, James must decide whether to surrender Ivy or fight for the woman he has come to love. By a New York Times best-selling author.

Forbidden to Love the Duke

Hoping to alleviate his growing discontent and boredom, the charming and wealthy Lord Drake Boscastle sets up a rendezvous with one of England's most celebrated courtesans, but his life is turned upside down by an encounter with spirited governess Eloise Goodwin, in hot pursuit of a rebellious young charge who has apparently eloped with a local rogue. Original.

The Wicked Games of a Gentleman

Rescuing Emma Boscastle, an instructor at her London academy for young ladies, from the unwanted attentions of a scoundrel during a wedding she had organized, injured rogue Adrian Ruxley finds himself recuperating under Emma's roof and tempting the proper young lady into a seductive display of impropriety. Original.

The Devilish Pleasures of a Duke

Even though she is engaged to someone else, Violet Knowlton finds her life forever changed by an encounter with a handsome and celebrated sword master whom she recognizes as Kit, her childhood friend and first love.

A Bride Unveiled

A witty and inviting tale of secrets, seduction, and scorching passion from award-winning author Jillian Hunter. What is a neglected wife to do while her husband disappears on clandestine missions and unknown gambits? Play the spy game herself, if only to fill lonely nights once flush with erotic delight. When Eleanor Prescott married the handsome infantry officer who pursued her between missions, she anticipated anything but a six-year estrangement. Now the enigmatic husband who fired her body with his sensual touch is back–to woo her, win her, and unwrap all her secrets. Sebastien Boscastle is prepared for battle when it comes to his crumbling marriage, but not to catch his wife prowling about the night in disguise. And yet Eleanor’s game of espionage and seduction only heightens his devilish desire to reclaim every inch of her. From the back alleys of London to the silken sheets of the marital bed, Sebastien inflicts the sweetest of sensual assaults, ready to possess everything Eleanor is willing to surrender.

In the third book in New York Times bestselling author Jillian Hunter's Bridal Pleasures series, Miss Charlotte Boscastle, headmistress of the Scarfield Academy for Young Ladies, loses her diary and finds unexpected romance.

The Duchess Diaries

Returning from Waterloo a hero, cynical cavalry officer Sir Gabriel Boscastle wants nothing more than to resume a life of pleasure and dissipation, until, traveling to the country estate he wins in a card game, he is reunited with Lady Alethea Claridge, the only woman who has ever captured his heart, who hides a secret that could destroy her reputation forever. Original.

Wicked as Sin

His crumbling castle attacked by the impertinent Marsali Hay, Duncan MacElgin, an infamous rebel leader, vows to exact revenge but instead falls in love with his lovely adversary in the wake of several surprising countermoves. Original.

Fairy Tale

Violet Knowlton is betrothed to the sensible, if tedious, Sir Godfrey Maitland. When Godfrey escorts her to a fencing demonstration, she looks forward to the adventurous diversion, but everything changes when she realizes the swordsman displaying his skill-and dashing good looks- is none other than her childhood friend Kit. Soon the flames of their forbidden past ignite into a passion neither can refuse. Although Violet has been promised to another, Kit remains her first and only love. He vows he will possess her, no matter what stands in his way...

The Bridal Pleasures Series

**This is a Read Pink edition. In October 2010, Penguin Group (USA) launched a new initiative in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This October, we are pleased to continue the program with a donation of $25,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation(r) and are presenting eight beloved titles in special Read Pink(tm) editions: The Perfect Poison, by Amanda Quick The Border Lord's Bride, by Bertrice Small With Every Breath, by Lynn Kurland Danger in a Red Dress, by Christina Dodd Early Dawn, by Catherine Anderson The Secret History of the Pink Carnation, by Lauren Willig A Duke's Temptation, by Jillian Hunter Tribute, by Nora Roberts The Duke of Gravenhurst, the notorious author of dark romances, is accused of corrupting the morals of the public. But among his most devoted fans is the well-born Lily Boscastle, who seeks employment as the duke's personal housekeeper. Only then does she discover scandalous secrets about the man that she never could have imagined.

Award-winning author Jillian Hunter gives us another irresistible story teeming with seduction, scandal, and secrets. Lord Drake Boscastle has everything–smoldering good looks, extreme wealth, and devilish charms. Everything, that is, except true happiness. Hoping to satisfy his growing discontent, he is set to meet one of the most celebrated courtesans in England for a heated rendezvous. But on the scheduled night of pleasure, Lord Drake’s world is turned upside down by Eloise Goodwin, a wholesome, spirited governess with voluptuous curves and a beguiling wit. Even with an experienced seductress willing to satisfy his every need, Lord Drake cannot forget his encounter with Eloise. Although swept off her feet by the mysteriously handsome rake, Eloise has more pressing matters to address. Her rebellious young client has escaped into the night with a local rogue and is nowhere to be found. Stepping in to assist, Lord Drake must try to resist his desire to indulge the longing passion he feels for Eloise. But once a scoundrel, always a scoundrel . . . or has the untamable Lord Drake at last been tamed?

A man sent to protect one of the queen's ladies-in-waiting while she investigates a murder begins to fall for his charge, and his passions could land him in serious trouble. Reissue.

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