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The pleasure of your company is requested at Warbury Park. Four lovely ladies will arrive… but only one can become a duchess.

James, the scandalously uncivilized Duke of Harland, requires a bride with a spotless reputation for a strictly business arrangement. Lust is prohibited and love is out of the question.

Four ladies. Three days. What could go wrong?

She is not like the others…Charlene Beckett, the unacknowledged daughter of an earl and a courtesan, has just been offered a life-altering fortune to pose as her half-sister, Lady Dorothea, and win the duke’s proposal. All she must do is:

* Be the perfect English rose [Ha!]

* Breathe, smile, and curtsy in impossibly tight gowns [blast Lady Dorothea’s sylph-like figure]

* Charm and seduce a wild duke [without appearing to try]

* Keep said duke far, far from her heart [no matter how tempting]

When secrets are revealed and passion overwhelms, James must decide if the last lady he should want is really everything he needs. And Charlene must decide if the promise of a new life is worth risking everything . . . including her heart.

After four failed seasons and a disastrous jilting, Lady Dorothea Beaumont has had more than enough of her family’s scheming. She won’t domesticate a duke, entangle an earl, or vie for a viscount. She will quietly exit to her aunt’s Irish estate for a life of blissful freedom. Until an arrogant, sinfully handsome duke singles her out for a waltz, making Thea the most popular belle of the season.

The duke ruined her plans and he’ll just have to fix them.

Dalton, Duke of Osborne, is far too heartless for debutantes or marriage—he uses dalliances and public spectacle to distract from his real purpose: finding the man who destroyed his family. When his search leads to Ireland, the last thing he needs is the determined, achingly innocent Thea, who arrives in the dead of night demanding he escort her to her aunt. His foolish agreement may prove his undoing. The road to the Emerald Isle is fraught with unforeseen dangers, but the greatest peril of all might just be discovering that he has a heart...and he’s losing it to Thea.

Have you heard? The future Duke of Barrington has just been gambled away by his father. To an heiress!The delicious details thus far...

Nicolas, Lord Hatherly, never intended to marry—nor add to the “mad” Hatherly line—but now he must honor his father’s debt to a social-climbing merchant or lose the family estate. 

A notoriously wild marquess, won by her father at a game of cards, is the very last thing Miss Alice Tombs wants. She’s spent the last three seasons repelling suitors in spectacular fashion so she’d be at liberty to explore the world. She’ll just have to drive this one away as well.

Until Nick proposes an utterly tempting arrangement: one summer together to prove the legitimacy of their union, then Alice is free to travel while Nick revels in the time he has left before the Hatherly Madness takes hold.

It will be easy to walk away after a few months of make-believe wedded bliss—won’t it? Alice and Nick are about to find out...one sultry night at a time.

This ought to be fun . . .

USA Today bestselling author Lenora Bell introduces her sparkling School for Dukes series with her sparkling Regency interpretation of Mary Poppins.

Wanted: Governess for duke’s unruly children

Edgar Rochester, Duke of Banksford, is one of the wealthiest, most powerful men in England, but when it comes to raising twins alone, he knows he needs help. The only problem is the children have terrorized half the governesses in London. Until the clever, bold, and far-too-enticing Miss Mari Perkins arrives.

Lost: One heart to an arrogant duke

Mari knows how to wrap even the most rebellious children around her finger. But their demanding, wickedly handsome father? He won’t be quite so easy to control. And there’s something else she can’t seem to command. Her heart. The foolish thing beats so wildly every time Edgar is near.

Found: A forbidden passion neither can deny

As his employee, Mari is strictly off-limits. But what if she’s the one breaking all his rules? In the game of governess versus duke, how can Edgar maintain his defenses when the only thing he wants to do is let the tempting beauty win . . .?

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Raised in the countryside by her overprotective uncle, Miss Mina Penny’s dream of a triumphant London season is finally here. She determined her perfect match long ago: Rafe Bentley, the wickedest rake of them all. There’s only one very large, very unyielding obstacle: Rafe’s brother Drew, the reclusive Duke of Thorndon.

Aim.

This was supposed to be simple. Duke goes to London. Duke selects suitable bride. Love match? Not a chance. But when Drew meets Mina, she complicates everything. How can a lady armed with such beauty and brains fall for his irresponsible degenerate of a brother? Drew vows to save her from heartbreak and ruin, no matter the cost.

Desire!

But Mina is no damsel in distress. She’s daring, intuitive, passionate…and halfway to melting Drew’s cold heart. And although Mina thought she knew exactly what she wanted, one breathtakingly seductive kiss from Drew changes everything. Now Mina must decide between long-held dreams and dangerous new desires. Could her true destiny lie in the arms of a duke?

Once upon a time in Mayfair a group of wallflowers formed a secret society with goals that had absolutely nothing to do with matrimony. Their most troublesome obstacle? Rogues! 

They call her Beastly Beatrice. 

Wallflower Lady Beatrice Bentley longs to remain in the wilds of Cornwall to complete her etymological dictionary. Too bad her brother’s Gothic mansion is under renovation. How can she work with an annoyingly arrogant and too-handsome rogue swinging a hammer nearby?

Rogue. Scoundrel. Call him anything you like as long as you pay him.

 Navy man Stamford Wright is leaving England soon and renovating Thornhill House is just a job. It’s not about the duke’s bookish sister or her fiery copper hair. Or the etymology lessons the prim-yet-alluring lady insists on giving him. Or the forbidden things he''d love to teach her.

They say never mix business with pleasure. But when Beatrice and Ford aren''t arguing, they''re kissing. 

Sometimes temptation proves too strong to resist…even if the cost is a heart.

USA Today bestselling author Lenora Bell returns to her Wallflowers vs. Rogues series with this enchanting twist on Cinderella.  Lady Henrietta Prince is far too busy for romance. She''s dedicated her life to turning her family vineyards into a profitable sparkling wine venture. But when she shares a thrilling kiss at midnight with a handsome stranger, she''s captivated...until he claims to be the distant heir to her father''s dukedom. Ash Ellis is a gambler who lives life on the edge. Now he''s locked his sights on a glittering prize and nothing will stand in his way. When Henrietta is forced to marry the wicked rogue to keep her beloved vineyards, she vows that Ash will never have her trust, or her love. Even if his kisses are more intoxicating than the finest champagne. His new bride is certainly beautiful, but biddable? Not so much. Ash will settle for nothing less than Henrietta''s total surrender...but is he the one in danger of losing his heart?

USA Today bestselling author Lenora Bell returns to the Wallflowers vs. Rogues series with a brilliant new novel about a scandalous duke and a wallflower with a secret.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a wicked duke who has gambled away his fortune must be in want of an heiress.

Scarred by a dark secret, Brandan Delamar, Duke of Westbury, must concede his misdeeds have finally caught up with him. With five younger sisters to support, he must marry for money.

Sunny and steadfast, Viola Beaton is no heiress. As music instructor to the duke’s sisters, she’s developed a genuine affection for the bright young ladies. Unfortunately, she’s also developed a forbidden passion for her wildly attractive employer. 

It must be the way he inspires her to compose sonatas about moonlight and kisses. Or how his gaze smolders and lingers on her skin. Or because he makes her heart whisper impossible things.

When Westbury decrees that he’ll choose not only a bride, but grooms for his sisters, Viola can’t allow him to curtail their freedom. She strikes a bargain: if he allows his sisters to attend the Season, Viola will chaperone them and keep them safe from scandal.

Only…what if Viola and the duke are the ones most likely to cause a scandal? 

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USA Today bestseller Lenora Bell returns with a Grease-inspired rom-com about an innocent lady who clashes with a sexy rake, the first book in a brand-new series sure to delight fans of Sarah MacLean, Tessa Dare, and Julia Quinn.

Raised by an overprotective mother, bookish romantic Sandrine Oliver craves adventure, but nothing exciting ever happens in her sleepy seaside village. Until a handsome, mysterious stranger arrives and sweeps her off her feet…only to leave suddenly with no explanation. 

Lord Dane Walker, brother to the Duke of Rydell, is infamous for racing fast carriages and breaking hearts. But when his brother is mortally injured, Dane inherits the responsibilities of the dukedom—duties that come with a dangerous secret which threatens everyone close to him. 

In London, Sandrine is astonished to learn that the charming, honorable man she met at the beach is really a disreputable rake. And the infuriating nobleman acts as though he barely knows her.

Who needs a wild rake? Certainly not Sandrine! With a little help from her friends, she transforms into a glamorous belle. She’s out to make Dane pay…but can she stop her traitorous heart from longing to surrender only to him? 

SERIA „DUCI FĂRĂ ONOARE”După trei sezoane mondene eșuate și o tentativă dezastruoasă de nuntă, încheiată cu fuga mirelui din fața altarului, Lady Dorothea Beaumont este sătulă până peste cap de planurile familiei sale. Nu vrea să îmblânzească un duce, nici să farmece un conte, nici să vâneze un viconte. Vrea să ajungă la căsuța mătușii ei din Irlanda și să trăiască într-o libertate plină de tihnă. Când însă un duce arogant și păcătos o invită la vals, Thea devine fără să vrea subiectul tuturor bârfelor.Acum că ducele i-a ruinat planurile, ducele trebuie să le repare.Dalton, duce de Osborne, poartă pe umeri o povară prea grea ca să-i pese de debutante sau de căsătorie. El se folosește de distracțiile frivole și de spectacolul public ca să distragă atenția de la singurul lui țel adevărat – să-l găsească pe individul care i-a distrus familia. Când căutările îl poartă spre Irlanda, ultimul lucru de care are nevoie este inocenta Thea, care îi cade pe cap în toiul nopții, cerându-i s-o însoțească la mătușa ei. Drumul spre Insula de Smarald este presărat cu pericole nevăzute, dar, pentru Dalton, cel mai mare dintre toate ar putea fi descoperirea că are o inimă... și că Thea i-a furat-o pentru totdeauna.

James, scandalosul și deloc civilizatul duce de Harland, are nevoie de o soție cu reputația impecabilă și cu o familie sus-pusă, cu care să încheie o înțelegere reciproc avantajoasă. Poftele trupești sunt interzise, iar dragostea nici nu intră în discuție.Patru doamne din care să aleagă. Trei zile la dispoziție. Ce ar putea merge prost?Lui Charlene Beckett, fiica ilegitimă și nerecunoscută a unui conte și totodată o femeie crescută pentru a fi curtezană, tocmai i s-a oferit o sumă generoasă, în măsură să schimbe pentru totdeauna în bine viața ei, a surorii și a mamei sale. Condiția este ca ea să se dea drept sora ei vitregă, Lady Dorothea, și să obțină cererea în căsătorie din partea ducelui. Pentru asta nu trebuie decât să îndeplinească vreme de trei zile câteva cerințe:• Să fie o englezoaică delicată și impecabilă • Să respire, să zâmbească și să facă plecăciuni îmbrăcată cu niște rochii imposibil de strâmte • Să farmece și să seducă un afurisit de duce • Să-l țină pe sus-numitul duce departe, cât mai departe de inima ei Când secretele ies la iveală și pasiunea începe să clocotească, James se vede nevoit să hotărască dacă ultima femeie pe care s-ar cuveni s-o dorească e cu adevărat ființa de care are el disperată nevoie. Iar Charlene trebuie să decidă dacă promisiunea unei vieți noi și cu totul diferite merită să riște totul… inclusiv propria inimă.Lenora Bell a câştigat premiul Golden Heart din partea Asociaţiei Scriitorilor de Romane de Dragoste din America, la categoria Best Historical Romance în 2014. Această disticție neaşteptată a impulsionat-o să înceapă seria „Duci fără onoare”, din care fac parte unele dintre cele mai așteptate bestelleruri ale momentului.