Christy CarlyleVolgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)
Gevoed door koffie uit de Pacific Northwest en geïnspireerd door ontelbare Britse kostuumdrama's, creëert deze auteur sensuele historische romans die zich afspelen in het Victoriaanse tijdperk. Ze stelt graag helden samen die tegen alle verwachtingen in vechten en heldinnen die hun tijd vooruit zijn. Als voormalig lerares met een geschiedenisdiploma vindt ze niets beters dan haar liefde voor het verleden te combineren met een onwankelbaar geloof in een happy end.
Set against the backdrop of Victorian London, the story follows a spirited bluestocking from a treasure-hunting family and a serious Scotland Yard gentleman as they navigate a thrilling adventure. Their clashing personalities come to the forefront as they work together to thwart a daring plot to steal the Crown Jewels, drawing inspiration from the excitement of National Treasure. The narrative promises a captivating blend of romance, intrigue, and historical elements.
USA Today bestselling author Christy Carlyle sweeps readers away on an all-new romantic holiday to the wilds of Scotland where a young woman discovers her vacation home is unexpectedly owned by a strange, devastatingly handsome earl.After a lifetime of living for her friends, family, even strangers, Lady Lucy Westmont knows something must change or she’ll lose herself forever. An invitation to visit her free-spirited and scandalous aunt in the wild Scottish countryside is the perfect opportunity to discover how to live the life she wants. James Pembroke just learned that not only is he the new Earl of Rossbury, he’s also inherited his late uncle’s debts and a manor house deep in Scotland. Already owing money to an unsavory man because of a business deal that went awry, he has no choice but to travel to Scotland to sell the manor. On his way, he finds himself sharing a train car with a rather pretty but wild young woman. When Lucy manages to make it to her aunt’s home, she discovers her aunt is missing and the incredibly rude man who shared her train car is claiming that he owns the house instead. Nevertheless, Lucy is determined to have a true holiday, even if she is accompanied by the man who has upended her plans—and her heart.
She doesn't need any distractions from her work, particularly of the sinfully
handsome variety.As Diana and Aidan set out to find him an aristocratic match,
neither are prepared for the passion that ignites between them or the love
they can't ignore.
If Mina learns what makes the enigmatic duke tick, perhaps she can change his
mind-as long as she doesn't get too close to him.With each day Nick spends
with Mina, his resolve weakens as their colliding wills lead to explosive
desire.
