Jacqueline Navin – författare

Four novellas of tantalizing tittle-tattle in Regency England. In the salons of the ton, no tidbit is more delicious than a rumor of amour-the more outrageous the better. Rakes and rogues, ladies of high station and low morals are choice fodder for the gossips of society.

The War Within Is Always Hardest Won, Lucien de Montregnier knew, for he daily battled demons from his past. Still, his fighting prowess had won him an unexpected boon: Lady Alayna of Avenford, a hellcat with a heart who alone could save him from his greatest enemy – himself!Widowed before she was truly a wife, Alayna of Avenford now found herself claimed as a war prize by Lucien de Montregnier, a warrior as well known for his fierce nature as he was for his skill in battle. She despised him, of course. But why, then, did his merest glance ignite her very soul?

10th ANNIVERSARY Betrayed! The word cut deeper than any broadsword, for Rogan St. Cyr had been played false by the woman to whom he had given his heart. Yet the beautiful Lily was still his bride, and now she would pay for her treachery with her very freedom.Though he held her prisoner, far from the comfort of family or friends, Lily longed to ease the pain that tortured her warrior husband. For she knew that deep inside his hardened soul lay the embers of their love, longing to be brought back to life.

Dire Need Had Driven Caroline Wembly Into The Arms Of The Infamous Earl of Rutherford But though she was his lawfully wedded wife, Caroline was certain the desires Magnus aroused couldn't possibly be legal . This marriage of convenience was fast becoming more – much more – than she'd bargained for! "'Till death so us part."The phrase rang with irony for Magnus Eddington, for time appeared to be running out for the earl of Rutherford. He needed both heir and angel to redeem his devilish past, yet could heaven-sent Caroline Wembly be the balm for his broken soul?

What Sort of Governess Couldn't Govern Herself? One who had the enigmatic Duke of Strathmere for an employer, Chloe Pesserat reflected wryly. The man drew her in with a private passion, then shut her out with a noble hauteur when propriety demanded. But what could be done about the decidedly improper feelings she knew they shared?Jareth Hunt feared the ancient Strathmere title would consume him. Hadn't its rigid demands already left his life forever changed? And now, ironically, he was confronted daily with Chloe Pesserat, an ungovernable governess who, no doubt, could school him well in lessons of the heart!

Dire Need Had Driven Caroline Wembly Into The Arms Of The Infamous Earl of RutherfordBut though she was his lawfully wedded wife, Caroline was certain the desires Magnus aroused couldn''t possibly be legal. This marriage of convenience was fast becoming more—much more—than she''d bargained for!"''Till death so us part." The phrase rang with irony for Magnus Eddington, for time appeared to be running out for the earl of Rutherford. He needed both heir and angel to redeem his devilish past, yet could heaven-sent Caroline Wembly be the balm for his broken soul?

What Sort of Governess Couldn't Govern Herself?One who had the enigmatic Duke of Strathmere for an employer, Chloe Pesserat reflected wryly. The man drew her in with a private passion, then shut her out with a noble hauteur when propriety demanded. But what could be done about the decidedly improper feelings she knew they shared?Jareth Hunt feared the ancient Strathmere title would consume him. Hadn't its rigid demands already left his life forever changed? And now, ironically, he was confronted daily with Chloe Pesserat, an ungovernable governess who, no doubt, could school him well in lessons of the heart!

10th ANNIVERSARYBetrayed!The word cut deeper than any broadsword, for Rogan St. Cyr had been played false by the woman to whom he had given his heart. Yet the beautiful Lily was still his bride, and now she would pay for her treachery with her very freedom.Though he held her prisoner, far from the comfort of family or friends, Lily longed to ease the pain that tortured her warrior husband. For she knew that deep inside his hardened soul lay the embers of their love, longing to be brought back to life.

Burdened by a dark and joyless past, Rosamund Clavier would not go willingly to the altar. Indeed, if her plans held true, she would not go at all. But fate intervened in the person of a near-legendary knight called Agravar, a Viking warrior determined to save her#151;from herself!A life of service to his chosen lord left Agravar little time for romance, courtly or otherwise—until he rescued the Lady Rosamund and his destiny was sealed. For he knew ''twould be this woman and no other. Forever.

Lady Helena Rathford was still deemed a plum matrimonial prize, one adventurous Adam Mannion was determined to pluck. He'd wed her, bed her, then hie to London, his prospects secure. But somehow in the wild north country that spawned her, Helena became his whole world—now and forever…!The walls of her family estate kept her safe—or so Helena thought. Though it had been more entombment than embrace, for Adam Mannion, a rogue with an open heart, made her see she must shake off the shadows of the past to hold on to a future—with him!

Burdened by a dark and joyless past, Rosamund Clavier would not go willingly to the altar. Indeed, if her plans held true, she would not go at all. But fate intervened in the person of a near-legendary knight called Agravar, a Viking warrior determined to save her#151;from herself!A life of service to his chosen lord left Agravar little time for romance, courtly or otherwise–until he rescued the Lady Rosamund and his destiny was sealed. For he knew 'twould be this woman and no other. Forever.

Lady Helena Rathford was still deemed a plum matrimonial prize, one adventurous Adam Mannion was determined to pluck. He'd wed her, bed her, then hie to London, his prospects secure. But somehow in the wild north country that spawned her, Helena became his whole world–now and forever…!The walls of her family estate kept her safe–or so Helena thought. Though it had been more entombment than embrace, for Adam Mannion, a rogue with an open heart, made her see she must shake off the shadows of the past to hold on to a future–with him!