Lady Allerton's Wager

Lady Allerton's Wager
Author: Nicola Cornick
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2009-06-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426840179

An Eternal Triangle—a lord, a lady and…an island! Beth, Lady Allerton, is determined to reclaim Fairhaven Island,stolen from her family generations before by the treacherous Earl ofTrevithick. She challenges the current Earl, Marcus Trevithick, to awager—his island against her virtue!Marcus Trevithick is intrigued by the lovely incognita who throws downthe challenge. Soon he is pursuing her, determined to learn more ofher identity—and to tempt her into his bed. As both Beth and Marcusrace to claim Fairhaven it seems inevitable that the chase can endonly in each other's arms. But when it comes to a choice, which doesBeth want more—the Earl of Trevithick, or her beloved island?

Deceived

Deceived
Author: Nicola Cornick
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2009-05-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 142683697X

Princess Isabella never imagined it could come to this. Bad enough she faces imprisonment for debts not her own. Even worse that she must make a hasty marriage of convenience with Marcus, the Earl of Stockhaven — the man she'd loved and lost so long ago. But that he now wants revenge by demanding she be his in more than name only...well, that is simply intolerable! As the London gossips eagerly gather to watch the fun, Isabella struggles to maintain a polite distance in her marriage. But the more Isabella challenges Marcus's iron determination, the hotter their passion burns. This time, will it consume them both — or fuel a love greater than they dare dream?

Lord Greville's Captive

Lord Greville's Captive
Author: Nicola Cornick
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 363
Release: 2009-05-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426836961

The English Civil War tests the bonds between a lord and lady engaged to be married in this historical romance. Years before, he had come to Grafton Manor to be betrothed to the innocent and beautiful Lady Anne—a promise that was broken with the onset of war. . . . Now Simon, Lord Greville, has returned as an enemy, besieging the manor and holding its lady hostage. Simon’s devotion to his cause swayed by his desire for Anne, he will not settle for the manor house alone. He will have the lady—and her heart—into the bargain! Yet Anne has a secret that must be kept from him at all costs. . . .

The Rake's Mistress

The Rake's Mistress
Author: Nicola Cornick
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2008-03-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426816049

Lord Lucas Kestrel's anger turns to desire when he meets Miss Rebecca Raleigh. He believes that she's one of the scandalous Archangel courtesans, but he quickly discovers that not only is she innocent she is, in fact, the woman he's been seeking.... Lucas has an agenda. He has to get close to Rebecca, court her, even seduce her, to try to discover if she's smuggling secrets that are threatening England's security! But Lucas, the rake without a heart, hasn't bargained on falling in love with the one woman he can't have....

One Night of Scandal

One Night of Scandal
Author: Nicola Cornick
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2009-05-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426836945

Deborah Stratton is a respectable widow--or so the inhabitants of the Midwinter villages believe. But she hides a secret that means she'll never marry again.... Lord Richard Kestrel is London's most notorious rake, a dangerous man to be around, a man who has already shockingly offered to make Deborah his mistress. Now Richard has come to realize it is Deborah's hand in marriage he wants--but not before they share one night of scandal....

Kidnapped: His Innocent Mistress

Kidnapped: His Innocent Mistress
Author: Nicola Cornick
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2009-03-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426829965

A rake escorts an orphaned young Scottish woman into a thrilling adventure in this historical romance inspired by Stevenson’s classic Kidnapped. If I accept his offer to be his mistress, I could have the finest silks, the best carriage and be transformed from ugly duckling to a pampered, pretty swan! And although I would feel a virtuous pride in turning down the wicked rake, I also have an unmaidenly interest in exactly what the role would entail. . . . Catriona is doing her best to resist the skillful seduction of the scandalous heir to the Earl of Strathconan. But kidnapped and shipwrecked with only this rake as company, her adventure has just begun. . . . Praise for Kidnapped: His Innocent Mistress “Cornick crams a lot into this story without making it feel stuffed or frantic. . . . I just adored this story from start to finish. . . . And darn if I don’t want to drop everything and reread it right this minute.” —The Good, the Bad and the Unread

The Notorious Lord

The Notorious Lord
Author: Nicola Cornick
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2009-05-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426836937

The sight of Cory, Lord Newlyn, rising naked from the Midwinter river, is enough to send ripples of shock through Rachel Odell's carefully ordered life. He has always been a friend, although now she's aware of him as a man--an exceedingly handsome man. But she can't possibly entertain romantic ideas about this adventure seeker...and rogue. It does appear that Cory is waging a deliberate campaign to seduce her. What is his true intent? Can he simply wish to claim his best friend as his bride...?

The Chaperon Bride

The Chaperon Bride
Author: Nicola Cornick
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2009-05-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426836902

Always The Chaperon And Never The Bride... At least, that's the way it was for Lady Annis Wyncherley. If this young widow was to remain as chaperon to society's misses, there could be no hint of scandal attached to her name. Rakes and romance were strictly off-limits, most especially a rogue like the handsome Lord Adam Ashwick! But that proved nearly impossible when Adam made his daughter's chaperon the subject of his relentless seduction. Adam knew any attention from him could destroy Lady Wyncherley's fine reputation. But he was powerless to control the strong desires she aroused in him. And all too soon this reformed rogue was hell-bent on convincing a very stubborn Annis to become his chaperon bride....

The Penniless Bride

The Penniless Bride
Author: Nicola Cornick
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 411
Release: 2009-05-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426836929

Lord Robert Selborne intended to kiss the chimney sweep's daughter for luck at his cousin's wedding...not marry her! But of all the ladies assembled, she was the only one who captured his interest. And unless she became his wife in name only, he would forfeit his inheritance.... Having been raised by a brutal father on the London streets, Jemima Jewell had few illusions about life and love. Until Rob's lips met hers in a soul-stirring kiss and he impulsively made her his wife. And his penniless bride now hoped her love would provide Rob with a fortune far greater than the one he sought....

Regency Feuding Passions/Lady Allerton's Wager/The Notorious Marriage

Regency Feuding Passions/Lady Allerton's Wager/The Notorious Marriage
Author: Nicola Cornick
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
Total Pages: 574
Release: 2020-04-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1867206986

Lady Allerton’s Wager An eternal triangle — a lord, a lady and...an island! Beth, Lady Allerton, is determined to reclaim Fairhaven Island, stolen from her family generations before by the treacherous Earl of Trevithick. She challenges the current Earl, Marcus Trevithick, to a wager — his island against her virtue! Marcus Trevithick is intrigued by the lovely incognita who throws down the challenge. Soon he is pursuing her, determined to learn more of her identity — and to tempt her into his bed. As both Beth and Marcus race to claim Fairhaven it seems inevitable that the chase can end only in each other’s arms. But when it comes to a choice, which does Beth want more — the Earl of Trevithick, or her beloved island? The Notorious Marriage. Marry in haste... Debutante Lady Eleanor Trevithick’s elopement with Kit, Lord Mostyn, was enough to have the gossips in an uproar. Then it was heard that her new husband had disappeared a day after the wedding...and their marriage became the most notorious in town! Kit returned five long months later, not at liberty to explain the secret assignment that had forced his departure. He was determined to win back his bride’s affections. Eleanor could not deny that she was still in love with her husband, but she not forgive him his desertion and she also had a heart-breaking secret that she had sworn never to tell him...