Synopses & Reviews
In this sweeping new series of Renaissance Italy, Bertrice Small does it again with all the passion and historical splendor that has captured the imagination of her legion of fans
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After her two elder sisters become the scandals of Florence, Lucianna Pietro dAngelo is in the difficult position of finding a wealthy man who will have her for his wife. She has little choice but to accept the proposal of an aging booksellera not entirely disagreeable union in which Lucianna comforts the dear man in his final years. When he passes away, she inherits his shop and, with it, a sizable fortune.
Lucianna is content with comfortable widowhooduntil Robert Minton, Earl of Lisle, visits her bookshop. The Englishman is not only dashing and handsomehes a trusted courtier of Henry VII.
The Pietro dAngelos cannot deny the spark of attraction between their daughter and the earl, so they scheme to send her to London. There, Lucianna steps out of the shadow of her quiet Florentine life, pursuing a love of which she never dreamed and rising in London society all the way to court of the new Tudor king.
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Praise for Bianca
“Exquisite historical detail brings every moment vividly to life.”—Publishers Weekly
“Bertrice Small has long been a favorite among many erotic historical readers and I firmly believe shell hold the title of the ‘reigning queen for many years to come.”—Romance Junkies
Praise for Bertrice Small and her novels
“Ms. Small delights and thrills.”—Rendezvous
“[Her novels] tell an intriguing story, they are rich in detail, and they are all so very hard to put down.”—The Best Reviews
“Sweeps the ages with skill and finesse.”—Affaire de Coeur
“Smalls boldly sensual love story is certain to please her many devoted readers.”—Booklist
“[A] delight to all readers of historical fiction.”—Fresh Fiction
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Praise for Bertrice Small, “THE REIGNING QUEEN OF THE HISTORICAL GENRE,”* and her novels
“Bertrice Small is a legend.”—Linda Lael Miller
“Bertrice Small creates cover-to-cover passion, a keen sense of history, and suspense.”—Publishers Weekly
“Ms. Small delights and thrills.”—Rendezvous
“An insatiable delight for the senses. [Smalls] amazing historical detail…will captivate the reader…potent sensuality.”—*Romance Junkies
“[Her novels] tell an intriguing story, they are rich in detail and they are all so very hard to put down.”—The Best Reviews
“Sweeps the ages with skill and finesse.”—Affaire de Coeur
“[A] captivating blend of sensuality and rich historical drama.”—Rosemary Rogers
“Smalls boldly sensual love story is certain to please her many devoted readers.”—Booklist
“[A] delight to all readers of historical fiction.”—Fresh Fiction
“[A] style that garnered her legions of fans…when she's at the top of her form, nobody does it quite like Bertrice Small.”—The Romance Reader
“Small never ceases to bring us an amazing story of love and happiness.”—Night Owl Reviews
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Praise for Bertrice Small “Bertrice Small is a legend.”—Linda Lael Miller
“Bertrice Small creates cover-to-cover passion, a keen sense of history, and suspense.”—Publishers Weekly
“Ms. Small delights and thrills.”—Rendezvous
Synopsis
From the New York Times bestselling author?the fourth passionate romance in the Border Chronicles series.Lady Cicely Bowen, daughter of the Earl of Leighton, is sent away by her father when her jealous stepmother threatens her safety. Soon the exiled Cicely becomes best friends with Lady Joan Beaufort, the king?s cousin?and when Joan is married to King James I of Scotland she chooses Cicely as one of the ladies accompany her north?
At the Scot?s court Cicely finds herself pursued by two men?elegant Andrew Gordon, the laird of Fairlee, and Ian Douglas, the laird of Glengorm, a rough-spoken border lord. When Ian kidnaps Cicely just as Andrew is about to propose, the royal court is sent into an uproar. The queen is demanding the return of her friend and the Gordons are threatening to set the border on fire. But the border lord is difficult to tame?and the lady?s heart is even harder to claim.
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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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New York Times bestselling author Bertrice Small continues her epic new series” (
Night Owl Reviews) of the Silk Merchant's Daughters about four sisters of unyielding resolve and uncompromising desire...
Serena Pietro dAngelo takes pleasure in being a dutiful daughter and embraces her betrothal to a wealthy and influential French nobleman. Her older sisters have caused her parents much pain on their journeys to the altar, but Serena wants nothing more than to provide a male heir for Jean-Pierre and manage his chateau with a loving hand.
Rumors have swirled around Jean-Pierre, but innocent Serena knows nothing about themuntil he makes her an indecent proposition that compromises her cherished notions of marriage and romance. Heartbroken, Serena runs away to England to seek the help of her sister, Lucianna. There, she meets a handsome courtier who offers the love shes always craved. But her parents and Jean-Pierre wont let her get away so easily
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New York Times bestselling author Bertrice Small continues her glorious historical-romance series featuring four sisters in Renaissance Florence who have anything but marriage on their minds
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When the Duke of Terreno Boscoso sends word that hes seeking a wife for his heir, Rafaello, Florentine silk merchant Giovanni Pietro dAngelo and his wife encourage a meeting for their headstrong daughter Francesca. She refuses to even consider it until her father makes her a promise: If Rafaello does not suit, you may return. She is therefore shocked when Rafaello chooses her as his bride and her parents agree to his proposalwithout her consent.
Furious and feeling betrayed, Francesca flees into the forest and takes shelter at an inn. There, she earns her keep as a servantand meets an unlikely suitor who steals her heart. But how certain can the future be for the runaway bride, who is still promised to another?
About the Author
Bertrice Smallhas written thirty novels of historical romance and two erotic novellas. She is a New York Times bestselling author and the recipient of numerous awards. In keeping with her profession, Bertrice Small 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—but no computer as she works on an IBM Quietwriter 7. Her longtime assistant, Judy Walker, types the final draft. Because she believes in happy endings, Bertrice Small has been married to the same man, her hero, George, for thirty-eight years. They have a son, Thomas, a daughter-in-law, Megan, and two adorable grandchildren, Chandler David and Cora Alexandra. Longtime readers will be happy to know that Nicki the Cockatiel flourishes along with his fellow housemates, Pookie, the long-haired greige and white, Honeybun, the petite orange lady cat with the cream-colored paws, and Finnegan, the black long-haired baby of the family, who is almost two.