Sandy Raven

Lady Sarah Halden stows away on the wrong boat when she thinks to enter a sailing race with her brother. She lands in the company of Lucky's business partner, Ian Ross-Mackeever, heir to the Earl Mackeever. Sarah finds the gruff captain handsome and desires him in ways she'd never wanted a man before. With the help of a salacious little book filled with erotic images, Sarah decides to seduce her captain.

The Caversham Chronicles, Book Three

Loving Sarah

Spinster Amelia accepts a position as a companion to her social-climbing aunt who is planning her next wedding before she is even out of mourning for her second husband. And the man her aunt is stalking is none other than the wealthy widower, the Duke of Caversham. At a house party attended by both the duke and her aunt, Amelia is horrified at her aunt’s behavior and decides to hide away in their host’s library and gardens for the duration of their visit. On an evening walk through the maze she meets an older gentleman who intrigues and arouses her. She flees without learning his name, only to stumble across that same handsome gentleman in the library days later, where to Amelia's astonishment, he kisses her. And she kisses him back! Amelia and the duke are caught in their passionate embrace by her aunt. Embarrassed at her own wanton behavior, Amelia flees the room believing he’s used her to avoid her aunt. After confronting her aunt, the duke does what he believes is the honorable thing and makes plans to marry Amelia. Only he never asks her.

The Caversham Chronicles - The Prequel Novella

Miss Amelia Lands a Duke

Lo ama da tutta una vita. Lady Elise Halden sa come far piegare al suo volere i cavalli, con il suo tocco gentile e persuasivo, ma sta imparando che farsi obbedire dal nuovo conte di Camden non è paragonabile ad addestrare una cavalcatura. Se vuole una qualche speranza di imbrigliare gli affetti del conte, le servirà un piano. Con l'aiuto della sua amica lady Beverly e di sua cognata, la duchessa, Elise si prefigge di vincere il cuore del suo indifferente conte. Lui l'ha sempre ammirata da una rispettosa distanza. Da ragazzi, Michael Brightman e il suo migliore amico hanno giurato di lasciar perdere le rispettive sorelle, una promessa fatta solo per proteggere la sua dai modi affascinanti e libertini dell'amico. La sorellina del duca di Caversham è sempre stata una sfacciatella precoce da evitare, finché un giorno Michael si accorge che lady Elise è cresciuta, e le cose che vorrebbe fare con lei di certo metterebbero a repentaglio l'amicizia con suo fratello. Insieme scoprono che le prove fisiche non corrispondono necessariamente alla verità e che fidarsi del cuore a volte è la lezione più difficile da imparare. Il romanzo è il secondo della serie "Le cronache dei Caversham", dopo "La sposa di Caversham" e il prequel, "Miss Amelia accalappia un duca", entrambi già disponibili in tutti gli store. Pur non essendo prettamente un erotico, contiene scene di sesso. Le date di pubblicazione dei prossimi volumi: Libro terzo: "L'amore di Sarah", disponibile dal dicembre 2015 Libro quarto: "La signora di Lucky", disponibile dal febbraio 2016

Già sua (Le cronache dei Caversham, libro 2)

Jacki Delecki

Gina Danna

Angelique Armae

Victoria Oliveri

Sandra Masters

Cerise Deland

Arietta Richmond

Edingfield Edingfield

The Duke's Impetuous Darling by Cerise DelandA woman determined to restore her family's honour, a war hero who has loved her all her life, a conflict of pride and desire.The Duke's Christmas Promise by Sandra MastersThe Duke of Abington returns to England after 20 years, and finds himself at a house party in the presence of the woman who broke their engagement, and his heart. Noelle Fenwick, now a widow, has never stopped resenting the man who left her pregnant, then abandoned her, 20 years ago.Prince of Frost by Angelique ArmaeWhen a bearish prince stirs from hibernation, he sets his eyes on a very beguiling prey, only to realize that true love never comes without a cost. A Merry Wicked Christmas by Gina DannaLady Marina Lockhart's dreams died when her father arranged a marriage for her. A Christmas house party is her last hope of meeting a man who will save her.The Gift of a Christmas Scandal by Arietta RichmondA Duke who has no wish to marry the woman he was promised to from childhood, a Lady who has no wish to do as her father requires, a Christmas House Party. When they meet, there is an intense instant attraction - but both are promised elsewhere. The Christmas Gift by Sandy RavenA Lady who hopes for more children, a Viscount who returns to his wife, injured in service to the crown, and despairing of ever being whole again. Yours by Yuletide by Victoria OliveriLady Beatrice Cunningham, jilted lover of the villainous Lord Greyson, escaped to the peace of Scotland and has kept her past a secret for nine long years. Now, a mysterious Duke has come into her life setting her heart to racing. A Holiday Code for Love by Jacki DeleckiA Christmas house party becomes a covert operation to trap a French spy. Can the Honorable John Bonnington protect his wife from their guest's murderous intentions?Doubt Not by Tracy EdingfieldA Viscount, a schoolteacher, a carriage accident, an injury, a charade of marriage, an undeniable attraction.

A Regency Romance Christmas Anthology

Nine Lords for Christmas

Italian translation of my English-language historical romance, ALREADY HIS.

Le Cronache Dei Caversham, Libro 2

Gia Sua

Her grace, the duchess of Caversham still has an unmarried daughter after four full seasons out. So does the Countess of Camden, and the Viscountess Huddleston. An upcoming autumn fox hunt and house party in Scotland might just be the perfect venue for their daughters to get away from the scrutiny of the gossips in London, and perhaps meet worthy gentlemen as yet unfamiliar to them. Lia doesn’t want to go to Scotland, and she thinks perhaps Charlotte should stay behind as well. She hopes this will give the girls a little freedom to explore potential relationships. Lia will have to convince her sister-in-law of the wisdom of her plan, and she knows this will not be an easy task.

A Caversham Chronicles Short Story

What the Fates Decree

Lady Caroline e suo marito cercano di concepire un figlio da quando si sono sposati; cresciuta come figlia unica, ha sempre desiderato, un giorno, di avere una famiglia numerosa. L'aveva confessato a suo marito prima di sposarsi e lui si era detto d'accordo di darle tanti bambini quanti volesse. Il capitano Reginald "Trey" Wilson ha un segreto devastante, che ha tenuto nascosto a sua moglie: l'ha sposata sapendo che, per la ferita che aveva subito in guerra, era poco probabile non riuscisse mai ad avere figli. Quando il suo caro amico, il visconte Huddleston, va da lui con il nome di un ricercatore che possiede un'attrezzatura innovativa che permette di vedere le cellule viventi, Trey sa di doverlo subito incontrare. A Edimburgo per parlare con il ricercatore in biologia, Trey viene a sapere che è poco probabile che avrà mai un figlio dal suo stesso seme. Più tardi, la stessa sera, incontra un ufficiale che era stato suo compagno in guerra, il caporale Graham. Insieme, parlano dei vecchi tempi ricordando la loro amicizia, e Trey gli confida l'entità del danno che ha subito. La sorella di Graham, gli dice lui, dirige un orfanotrofio, e lo invita a conoscerla. Quell'incontro cambia per sempre la vita di Trey e Caroline, che avranno la possibilità di adottare sette sorelle abbandonate dal loro padre alla morte della madre; riusciranno a completare la loro famiglia?

Sette sposi per sette sorelle ~ (Il prequel)

Il dono di San Valentino

The Caversham Chronicles, Book Two

Already His

What would you do to save the ones you love most? Sold into slavery by men who were supposed to kill her, Angelia Gualtiero must now convince the man who purchased her to help her. Lia would do anything to save her little brother from her murderous aunt, even marry a man she knows wants nothing more than use of her body. Marcus Renfield Halden, Ninth Duke of Caversham, needs an heir to secure his legacy and the futures of his young sisters from a desperate cousin whom he suspects of targeting him in pursuit of the title and fortune. When he sees a woman running from her guard in a market in Tangier, he is at first captivated by her beauty. After Ren learns her story, he's in awe of her bravery. He then makes Lia an offer she cannot refuse. Her brother for an heir. What neither expected was to fall in love.

The Caversham Chronicles, Book One

Caversham's Bride

O que você faria para salvar aqueles a quem mais ama? Vendida como escrava por homens que deveriam matá-la, Angelia Gualtiero deve agora convencer o homem que a comprou a ajudá-la. Lia faria qualquer coisa para salvar seu irmãozinho das garras de sua tia assassina, até mesmo se casar com um homem que ela sabe que não quer nada além do uso de seu corpo. Marcus Renfield Halden, nono duque de Caversham, precisa de um herdeiro para proteger seu legado e o futuro de suas jovens irmãs de um primo desesperado, por quem ele suspeita ser perseguido, em sua busca pelo título e fortuna. Quando vê uma mulher fugindo de seu guarda em um mercado em Tânger, é inicialmente cativado por sua beleza. Depois que Ren descobre sua história, fica impressionado com sua coragem. Então, faz uma oferta que Lia não pode recusar. Seu irmão em troca de um herdeiro. O que nenhum dos dois esperava era se apaixonar

A Noiva de Caversham - Livro I da série "As Crônicas de Caversham"

Ela o amou durante toda a sua vida. Lady Elise Halden sabe como fazer um cavalo se dobrar à sua vontade, com um toque suave e persuasão sutil. Mas está aprendendo que fazer o novo conde de Camden se render é bem diferente de treinar um cavalo. Se ela quiser ter alguma esperança de controlar as afeições do conde, precisará elaborar um plano. Com a ajuda de sua amiga lady Beverly e sua cunhada, a duquesa, Elise se dispõe a conquistar o coração de seu indiferente conde. Ele a admirou a uma distância respeitável. Quando jovens, Michael Brightman e seu melhor amigo juraram que suas irmãs estavam fora de cogitação nas suas conquistas. Uma promessa feita apenas para proteger sua própria irmã do modo encantador e libertino de seu amigo. A irmã mais nova do duque de Caversham sempre foi uma sirigaita precoce a ser evitada, até que um dia Michael percebe que lady Elise cresceu e que aquilo que ele deseja fazer com a jovem certamente irá perturbar a sua amizade com o irmão dela. Juntos, eles descobrem que a evidência física não revela a verdade, e que confiar no coração às vezes é a lição mais difícil de se aprender.

Desde Já, Sua - As Crônicas de Caversham, Livro II

Harold Manners-Sutton was abducted and tossed onto an outbound naval ship headed into battle in 1812. Now, years later, Harry has returned, but he has one last thing to do before he can move on with his life—take the treasured belongings of a dead friend to the man’s two sisters, and make sure they are safe and happy. Phoebe Grenard has just learned that her father sold her and her sister to pay his gambling debt when Harry and his friend walk into the shop that she and her cousin operate. She demands to see this contract her illiterate father supposedly signed, and Harry insists on taking her to London himself. Phoebe grows more attracted to him each day. Kissing him was a mistake, but one she couldn’t stop herself from making each time he held her. Harry desires his friend’s sister more the longer they’re together. The money-monger needs young women to work in his brothels and he preyed on men like Grenard to get those young girls. But the man doesn’t count on Phoebe and Lydia’s determination to remain free, nor Harry’s resolve to live up to his deceased friend’s last wishes to keep his sisters safe. And for Harry, keeping Phoebe safe means one thing—her marriage to him.

A Caverhsam-Haberdasher Crossover Novel

Phoebe and the Doctor

THE CAVERSHAM CHRONICLES ~ The Beginning This is where it all started. One family defining honor, finding love, and building a family. Miss Amelia Lands a Duke, the prequel novella ~ Spinster Amelia is a companion to her aunt when she finds herself deflecting a potential scandal by accepting a marriage proposal from the widowed eighth duke of Caversham. The affection and love that blossoms between them creates the foundation for their family to thrive for generations. Caversham’s Bride ~ Desperation brings together Ren and Lia, two strong-willed lovers who will both have to learn to compromise if there is to be any hope for a future for them. Once love conquers their stubbornness there is no limit to the depth of passion they share. Already His ~ Honor and trust are lessons that are not easily come by when they pertain to Elise and Michael, lovers who are both too proud to give quarter. But even the mighty fall when love finally brings them together. Once they realize they were both wrong about the other and they are free to love each other, they become the lovers they were meant to be all along. Loving Sarah ~ Impulsive and adventurous Sarah never intended to turn her handsome captain’s life upside down by landing aboard his boat. Ian was running from his destiny while hiding aboard his ship and sailing the world. But when they are forced to marry to save their reputations, they both have to grow into their new roles as husband and wife, and becoming a family. Lucky’s Lady ~ Lies, deception, forgiveness, and redemption. Encouraged by her dying husband to seek a sire for the child she desires, Mary-Michael decides who better to use for her purposes than Lucky, the handsome captain who will leave once his business with her husband’s shipyard is through. But neither of them counted on their instant passion leading to love. Plus a special bonus transitional short story, What the Fates Decree, introducing the next generation. Look for the first book, Fated Love, in the new sub-series, The Titans of the Revolution, where the children of The Caversham Chronicles navigate their way in the changing world of Victorian England.

a Boxed Set

The Caversham Chronicles ~ the Beginning

She’s loved him all her life. Lady Elise Halden knows how to get a horse to bend to her will with a gentle touch and subtle coaxing. But she’s learning that bringing the new Earl of Camden to heel is nothing like training a horse. If she has any hope of reining in the Earl’s affections, she will need a plan. With help from her friend Lady Beverly, and her sister-in-law the Duchess, Elise sets out to win her indifferent Earl’s heart. He’s admired her from a respectable distance. As young men, Michael Brightman and his best friend swore sisters were off limits. This promise was made solely to protect his own sisters from his friend’s charming, rakehell ways. The Duke of Caversham’s little sister was always a precocious minx to avoid, till one day Michael realizes Lady Elise is all grown up and the things he wants to do with the lady are surely going to upset the friendship with her brother. Together they discover that physical evidence doesn’t equate truth and trusting the heart is sometimes the hardest lesson to learn.

When Mary-Michael Watkins married her elderly mentor who owned the shipyard where she worked, she never thought she’d miss the things he can’t give her. But as the years pass, she discovers a surprising need for a child that grows stronger each day. Her husband urges her to look elsewhere for a man to sire the baby she wants, but she can’t even consider such a thing—until she meets Captain Gualtiero. Luchino Gualtiero, is a man to whom family means everything. Second to family is growing his tea import company, and he’s come to Watkins Shipyard to have two new ships built. He’s enjoyed married women in the past, so has no issue bedding the beautiful wife of the shipyard owner. But when it comes time to leave her, his heart cannot forget her. Shortly before her husband’s death, Mary-Michael realizes she is carrying the captain’s child. A spurned suitor accuses her of adultery, claiming to be the child’s father to gain the Watkins fortune, and she is forced to ask the captain to care for their child in the event she is found guilty and hanged. Lucky will do whatever is necessary to have Mary for his own—and to be a part of his child’s life—even kidnap her from her cell and take her on the high seas with him. He knows she’s long fought her feelings for him, and aboard the Lady M he will convince her that his love for her is as endless as the ocean.

The Caversham Chronicles, Book Four

Lucky's Lady

He came upon a midnight clear è un racconto pubblicato lo scorso anno come parte di un cofanetto per un evento di beneficienza per Toys for Tots, un programma gestito dalla Riserva del Corpo dei Marines degli Stati Uniti che distribuisce giocattoli ai bambini i cui genitori non possono permettersi di comprare regali per Natale. Ora è una storia gratuita per i miei lettori, e un giorno spero di espanderla e riposizionarla nel mio mondo delle Cronache dei Caversham. La vigilia di Natale del 1814, Canterbury è sommersa dalla neve. Miss Merry Anna Hughes, incinta, offre la sua stanza nel bordello ai viaggiatori bloccati in città e dorme nel granaio dall'altra parte della strada. Ancora ci vorranno alcune settimane perché arrivi il bambino, e prega che i dolori che sono iniziati non siano ciò che pensa, ma sospetta di non avere molto tempo per prepararsi. Magari il padre di suo figlio fosse con lei in quel momento difficile, ma ancora di più prega che sia vivo. Quando Joseph arriva a casa dopo la morte di suo padre, trova il suo buon amico, Richard, anch'esso morto, e la sua promessa sposa partita dalla contea. Con l'aiuto della cameriera della famiglia della ragazza, ritrova miss Merry Anna a Canterbury, poche ore prima della nascita del figlio del suo amico. Sono anni che la ammira, e non può permettere che l'amata del suo amico faccia la fame, o peggio, per colpa del suo crudele padre. Grazie alle sue promesse, Merry Anna acconsente a sposare Joseph e dà a suo figlio un padre che lo cresca e lo guidi, e a se stessa un uomo su cui fare affidamento. E, nella magia del Natale, nasce una famiglia.

He Came Upon A Midnight Clear

This Deluxe Version of Fated Love includes a prequel short story What the Fates Decree, and a post-story short story How the Fathers Made it Happen, both from the parents’ POV. In Fated Love, Lady Adina, Countess Rathcavan, thinks it’s time her grandson took a bride, not just because there was no heir to the crumbling pile of stones that was her home, but since the explosion at his mill, their finances were strapped even further. The young man needed an heiress, but he had only one lady in mind, and she was as elusive as the sun in winter. With Adina’s seventy-fifth birthday approaching, she decided to help her grandson by bringing his chosen lass, Lady Isabel Halden, to Rathcavan. And, since the lady was friends with her great-niece, Penelope, Adina could reunite her favorite relative with the man who unwillingly broke her heart when he was sent on a mission to Afghanistan. Lastly, if she could match that soft-hearted giant, Eamon Gowrey with the statuesque Brightman lass, Adina would be extra pleased with herself. All three ladies come from good families and had more than sufficient dowries. But more importantly for Adina, they would appreciate and continue her stud long after she was gone. A month-long house party with a ball, a fox hunt, moonlit walks in the garden and more, all bring the three couples closer. After an accident almost takes the life of one heiress, the three ladies vow to do everything in their power to stay together always. And the way they wished to start this new life was by sharing their wedding day with each other—if they can convince their new husbands of it!

The Titans of the Revolution, Book 1

Fated Love - Deluxe Version

Lady Caroline and her husband have been trying to conceive a child since the day they married. Raised an only child, she always wanted to one day have a large family. She confided this to her husband before they wed, and he agreed to give her as many children as she desired. Captain Reginald "Trey" Wilson had a devastating secret he has been keeping from his wife. He married her knowing he is unlikely to ever sire children because of his injury in the war. When his good friend, Viscount Huddleston, comes to him with the name of a researcher with a new piece of equipment that allows the man to see living cells, Trey knew he had to see him immediately. In Edinburgh to visit this research biologist, Trey learns that it is unlikely he would ever have a child of his own seed. Later that night he comes upon a fellow officer, Corporal Graham, from his time in the army. They spoke of old times renewing their friendship, and Trey confides to Graham the extent of the damage from his injuries. Graham's sister, he said, was in charge of an orphanage, and upon his invitation Trey agrees to meet with the woman. That one meeting changes Trey and Caroline's lives forever as they adopt seven sisters abandoned by their father after the death of their mother. And, to add to their new family, Caroline discovers she is, in fact, carrying her captain's heir.

Seven Grooms for Seven Sisters - The Prequel

The Valentine Gift

Lady Adina, Countess Rathcavan, thinks it’s time her grandson took a bride, not just because there was no heir to the crumbling pile of stones that was her home, but since the explosion at his mill, their finances were strapped even further. The young man needed an heiress, but he had only one lady in mind, and she was as elusive as the sun in winter. With Adina’s seventy-fifth birthday approaching, she decided to help her grandson by bringing his chosen lass, Lady Isabel Halden, to Rathcavan. And, since the lady was friends with her great-niece, Penelope, Adina could reunite her favorite relative with the man who unwillingly broke her heart when he was sent on a mission to Afghanistan. Lastly, if she could match that soft-hearted giant, Eamon Gowrey with the statuesque Brightman lass, Adina would be extra pleased with herself. All three ladies come from good families and had more than sufficient dowries. But more importantly for Adina, they would appreciate and continue her stud long after she was gone. A month-long house party with a ball, a fox hunt, moonlit walks in the garden and more, all bring the three couples closer. After an accident almost takes the life of one heiress, the three ladies vow to do everything in their power to stay together always. And the way they wished to start this new life was by sharing their wedding day with each other—if they can convince their new husbands of it!

Sandy Raven

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