Synopses & Reviews
FIRST IN A NEW SERIES
Renaissance Florence comes to passionate life in a vivid new historical romance series by “legendary”* New York Times bestselling author Bertrice Small.
Florentine silk merchant Giovanni Pietro d’Angelo and his wife want nothing more than to marry their daughters to wealthy men of distinction. But when their son’s dangerous indiscretion implicates him in a tragic accident, it is their eldest daughter who must pay the price. Blackmailed by the powerful and debauched Sebastiano Rovere, the Pietro d’Angelos must give beautiful Bianca in marriage to Rovere to buy his silence.
With the aid of her mother, Bianca flees her dark, cruel union, seeking shelter in a seaside villa. It is the shocking murder of her husband that allows her to find the possibility of love at last. But Florentine society would never approve of the man she’s chosen: Prince Amir, grandson of Memhet the Conqueror.
Two passionate lovers...two different cultures...two worlds determined to keep them apart...
*Romance Reviews Today
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Praise for Bertrice Small:
“Nobody does it quite like Bertrice Small.”—The Romance Reader
“Rich in historical detail.”—Booklist
“A historical romance stalwart.”—Publishers Weekly
“The reigning queen of the historical genre.”—Romance Junkies
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Praise for Virginia Henley and her novels “[Henley] is the queen of historical romance.”—Fresh Fiction
“Virginia Henley writes the kind of book you simply cant stop reading.”—Bertrice Small
“A delightful romp from beginning to end, with the perfect balance of impudence and romance.”—Publishers Weekly
“Not since Norah Lofts Suffolk House trilogy has an author so brilliantly incorporated a home into a romance.”—RT Book Reviews
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Praise for New York Times Bestselling Author Virginia Henley
“Virginia Henley writes the kind of book you simply cant stop reading.” —Bertrice Small
“No one is better than Virginia Henley.”—The Best Reviews
“Virginia Henley…transports you to another time with love, passion, and story telling. Great read!”—Fresh Fiction
“Entertaining, funny, and catchy.”—Night Owl Reviews
“The characters are refreshingly fun and the story is a delightful romp from beginning to end, with the perfect balance of impudence and romance.”—Publishers Weekly
“A gently suspenseful tale…filled with satisfying historical detail and actual characters from this intriguing period.”—Booklist
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The New York Times bestselling author of NotoriousFrom the New York Times bestselling author comes an epic Regency love story, filled with all the sensuality, glitter, and drama that Virginia Henley?s readers have come to expect. Lady Georgina?s four sisters have all married prominent dukes or earls, and much to her dismay and frustration, she is expected to make an even better match. Georgina?s mother has no doubt who her daughter should marry: Francis Russell, Duke of Bedford. The dull duke does absolutely nothing for Georgina, but despite her best efforts, she finds herself engaged to marry him.
But Georgina cannot deny the passionate sparks between herself and a different man?John Russell, the duke?s younger brother...
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A sweeping historical romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Decadent Duke. Lady Louisa scoffed when Lord Abercorn of Ireland first asked for her hand. She will be the mistress of her own destiny and no man can change that. As the greatest young beauty in all of England, she is pursued by every titled bachelor in the land, and refuses everyone, including the Irish lord. But a family scandal soon throws Louisa reluctantly into his arms, bringing consequences she never expected.
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Is it about the man… or the manor? It’s love at first sight for Lady Harriet Hamilton—love with Thomas Anson’s ancestral home, that is. Thomas’s father, the Earl of Lichfield, has gambled away the family’s honor, and now it’s cost them everything at Shugborough Hall. The estate sale is shameful enough for Thomas without some little brat sneaking around his property, but vivacious Harry has caught him sneaking around as well…
When they meet again years later, neither Harry nor Viscount Anson has forgotten their encounter. While Thomas has grown into the exact opposite of his reprobate father, Harry is outspoken, audacious, and now, Thomas must admit, quite a beauty. But he’s committed to restoring the family holdings, not chasing after a wife. If only she wasn’t hurling herself against his principles—and having such a good time doing it…
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A sensual new Victorian romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Irish Duke.
When Lady Harriet Hamilton and Viscount Thomas meet, Thomas finds her outspoken, and yet, quite a beauty. But Thomas is committed to restoring the family holdings, not chasing a wife. If only Harry wasn't making herself right at home...
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FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING "QUEEN OF HISTORICAL ROMANCE" (Fresh Fiction)... Some men thrive on scandal.
Lord James Hamilton, heir to the Duke of Abercorn and newly appointed attendant to the young Prince of Wales, is in no rush to find a wife. A lover of all things pleasurable, hes earned his reputation as a rakehell. But when a feisty beauty piques his interest, James finds himself obsessed with learning more about her, and to make her his own.
Lady Anne Curzon-Howe has long been besotted with the handsome Jamesever since he compared her to a wild Irish rose. While Anne has many suitors, the elusive James is the one who draws her fancy. But his rakish ways are notorious for a reason, and convincing him to love only her will be an incrediblealbeit rewardingchallenge....
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Some men thrive on scandal.
Lord James Hamilton, heir to the Duke of Abercorn and newly appointed attendant to the young Prince of Wales, is in no rush to find a wife and take on a more responsible life. A lover of all things pleasurable, James has earned his reputation as a rakehell of London. But when a feisty beauty piques his interest, James finds himself obsessed with learning more about her, and even contemplates making her his own.
Lady Anne Curzon-Howe has long been besotted with her dear friends handsome elder brother, Jamesever since the moment he compared her to a wild Irish rose. While Anne has many suitors, the elusive James is the only man who draws her fancy. But Lord Hamiltons rakish ways are notorious for a reason, and convincing him to love only her will be an incrediblealbeit rewardingchallenge....
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About the Author
Bertrice Small is a New York Times bestselling author and the recipient of numerous awards. In keeping with her profession, she lives in the oldest English-speaking town in the state of New York, founded in 1640. Her light-filled studio includes the paintings of her favorite cover artist, Elaine Duillo, and a large library. Because she believes in happy endings, Bertrice Small has been married to the same man, her hero, George, for forty-eight years. They have a son, Thomas, and four wonderful grandchildren. Longtime readers will be happy to know that Finnegan, the long-haired bad black kitty, and Sylvester, the black-and-white tuxedo cat who is the official family bed cat, are thriving.