Karen Hawkins Boeken

De Engelse graaf van Greyley, Anthony Elliot, is ten einde raad. Van het ene moment op het andere is hij opgezadeld met vijf onhandelbare weeskinderen. En de enige die hem kan helpen is Anna Thraxton, gouvernante extraordinaire uit Londen. Maar Anthony kan Anna niet uitstaan. Zij is veel te onbeleefd en koppig naar zijn zin. Een vrouw, zijn toekomstige bruid, zou bescheiden, gedwee en blond moeten zijn - niet zoals die irritante, roodharige verleidster. Vanaf het moment dat ze één voet over de drempel heeft gezet, voelt Anna dat er ellende in de lucht hangt. Die leuke kinderen kan ze wel temmen. Anthony is het probleem. Hij is belachelijk arrogant, knap en veel te rijk naar haar zin. Iemand zal hem moeten leren zich behoorlijk te gedragen tegen vrouwen.

The sequel introduces Mark Tremayne, Roxie's brother, and Susan Collins, a clever and bold reporter. Their dynamic relationship unfolds in a lively and flirtatious narrative, filled with engaging dialogue and romantic tension. As they navigate their personal and professional challenges, the story promises a blend of humor and passion, making it a captivating follow-up to the original tale.

New York Times bestselling author Karen Hawkins continues to delight with this amusing and sizzling story of Regency escapades, when a proper English miss and a dashing Highland laird find their mutual passion. When sensible Catriona Hurst sets off in pursuit of her wild twin sister, Caitlyn—whose plan to trap the handsome laird of Clan MacLean into marriage will lead her to sure disaster—she never expects the journey to end with her own wedding. First Triona is caught in MacLean’s carriage, then she’s roundly scolded, and then—to her shocked surprise— thoroughly kissed! She is caught, body and soul, by the laird’s enigmatic younger brother, Hugh MacLean, who had set a trap for the unprincipled sister and refuses to believe that he’s caught the other. While Hugh is enchanted by Triona’s delightful response to his kiss, he soon realizes that she is not who he thought, but an innocent whom honor demands he wed immediately. And he also discovers that letting the passionate Triona into his bed is far easier than keeping her out of his many concerns—even the ones he’d planned to keep secret!

Set against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, the story revolves around a proud Highlander and an impulsive English woman determined to win his heart. Their tumultuous relationship is filled with passion, humor, and unexpected challenges, as she employs her wit and charm to break through his stoic exterior. The narrative explores themes of love, cultural differences, and the lengths one will go to for true connection, making for an engaging romantic tale.

Includes an excerpt from: Caught by the Scot.

Legend says that whomever possesses the St. John talisman ring will find their one true love. Now that the ring rests in the pocket of renowned scoundrel Brandon St. John, the dashing rake must decide whether it is a blessing…or a curse. Never has the irresistible rogue, Brandon St. John, pursued a woman with more fervor—but his ardent suit of Lady Verena Westforth has a different purpose. The delectable blond lovely is indeed enticing, but Brandon suspects her of hiding a valuable missive that he has sworn to recover. With a sensuous kiss and a passionate caress he intends to lower Verena’s guard… and then discover where she’s hidden “the goods.” Without the missive, Verena stands to lose the one thing dearest to her heart. And now an extraordinary man has entered her life…at the worst possible time! Vulnerable though she may be, Verena vows she will not be just another of Brandon’s “conquests,” even as she aches to melt in his arms. But is he a needed friend or a foe in alluring disguise…and will she be able to prove to him that love is their true destiny?

The first delightfully romantic and witty novel in Karen Hawkins' dazzling Princes of Oxenburg series.

When Gervase Frant, Seventh Earl of St Erth, returns at last from Waterloo to his family seat at Stanyon, he enjoys a less than welcoming homecoming. Only Theo, a cousin even quieter than himself, is there to greet him - and when he meets his stepmother and young half-brother he detects open disappointment that he survived the wars & the dangers of the Lincolnshire countryside are quite different to those of the battlefield.

Chase St. John, the latest brother in the series, discovers the transformative power of the Talisman ring in this engaging continuation of the story. Building on the charm of the previous installment, the narrative explores themes of love and self-discovery as Chase navigates his journey with the ring's influence. Fans of the series will enjoy the blend of romance and adventure that unfolds in this captivating tale.

"Ava Dove-the sixth of the seven famed Dove sisters and owner of Ava Dove's Landscaping and Specialty Teas-is frantic. Just as she is getting ready to open her fabulous new tearoom, her herbal teas have gone wonky. Suddenly, her sleep-inducing tea is startling her clients awake with vivid dreams, her romance-kindling tea is causing people to blurt out their darkest secrets, and her happiness tea is making them spend hours staring into mirrors. At the same time, Ava's newest employee's-sixteen-year-old Kristen Foster-life has just come crashing down around her. After her mother's death, her grandmother arrived in town to sweep her off to a white mansion on a hill in distant Raleigh. Kristen is desperate to stay with her friends in Dove Pond, but to do so means she must undertake a quest she's been avoiding her entire life-finding her sperm donor father. With the help of an ancient herbal remedy book, Ava realizes Kristen holds the key to fixing her unstable tea leaves. So she throws herself into Kristen'ssearch, even convincing Kristen's grandmother to help, too. Together, the three embark on a reluctant but magical journey of healing, friendship, and family that will delight fans of Alice Hoffman, Kate Morton, and Sarah Addison Allen"-- Provided by publisher