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The third book in the Smythe-Smith Quartet, a dazzlingly witty series by the bestselling author of Bridgerton. Hugh Prentice has never had patience for dramatic females, and if Lady Sarah Pleinsworth has ever been acquainted with the words shy or retiring, she's long since tossed them out the window. Besides, a reckless duel has left this brilliant mathematician with a ruined leg, and now he could never court a woman like Sarah, much less dream of marrying her. Sarah has never forgiven Hugh for the duel he fought that nearly destroyed her family. But even if she could find a way to forgive him, it wouldn't matter. She doesn't care that his leg is less than perfect, it's his personality she can't abide. But forced to spend a week in close company they discover that first impressions are not always reliable. And when one kiss leads to two, three, and four, the mathematician may lose count, and the lady may, for the first time, find herself speechless . . . Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . . 'Light, pacy and full of feisty heroines' Guardian on the Bridgerton series 'Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love . . . and gives them a thoroughly modern twist. I can't focus on anything else' Stylist 'Quinn is a master of historical romance' Entertainment Weekly 'A smart, funny touch' Time Magazine

The first of a funny, fast-paced, Regency-set duet from Julia Quinn, the bestselling author of the global phenomenon Bridgerton When Caroline Trent is kidnapped by Blake Ravenscroft, she doesn't even try to elude this dangerously handsome agent of the crown. After all, she's been running from unwanted marriage proposals. Yes, Blake believes she's a notorious spy named Carlotta De Leon, but for six weeks until her twenty-first birthday, when she'll gain control of her fortune, hiding out in the titillating company of a mysterious captor is awfully convenient - and maybe just a little romantic, too. Blake Ravenscroft's mission is to bring 'Carlotta' to justice, not to fall in love. His heart has been hardened by years of intrigue, but this little temptress proves oddly disarming and thoroughly kissable. And suddenly the unthinkable becomes possible - could this mismatched couple be destined for love? Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . .

Escape to the ballrooms of Regency London with this beautifully designed boxset of the first four books in the worldwide bestselling Bridgerton series, the inspiration behind the Netflix phenomenon. In this glamorous, witty series, the Bridgertons reign over the Ton, watched (and gossiped about) by a mysterious columnist known only as Lady Whistledown . . . The Duke & I Simon Basset appears on the verge of proposing to the lovely Daphne Bridgerton. But secretly their affair is a ruse to escape marriage-minded society mothers . . . Or is it? Amidst the glittering, gossipy, cut-throat world of London's elite, there is only one certainty: love ignores every rule . . . The Viscount Who Loved Me Anthony Bridgerton needs a wife. As the oldest son, he knows it's high time he settled down and ensured the continuation of the Bridgerton line. What a shame then, that he seems to have fallen in love with entirely the wrong woman . . . An Offer From a Gentleman One ball, one unknown woman and one magical night, changed everything for Benedict Bridgerton. Now, he has sworn to find and wed his mystery miss, for he knows this is his only chance for a fairy tale love story . . . Romancing Mr Bridgerton Penelope Featherington has loved her best friend's brother, Colin Bridgerton, ever since she was a girl. When she discovers his deepest secret she must decide: is it time to share her own? Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . . 'Light, pacy and full of feisty heroines' Guardian on the Bridgerton series 'Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love . . . and gives them a thoroughly modern twist. I can't focus on anything else' Stylist

Gregory Bridgerton ismerősei közt egyedüliként hisz az igaz szerelemben. Meg van győződve arról, hogy ha megtalálja álmai asszonyát, azonnal tudni fogja, ő az igazi. Pontosan ez történt. Csakhogy… Nem ő volt az igazi. Sőt, a megtalálni vélt igazi, Miss Hermione Watson más férfiba szerelmes. Legjobb barátnője, a talpraesett Lady Lucinda Abernathy azonban mindenképpen meg akarja menteni Hermionét egy katasztrofális frigytől, ezért segítséget ajánl Gregorynak, hogy elnyerje Hermione szívét. Ám Lucy a nagy segítség közepette szerelmes lesz. Gregoryba! Csakhogy… Lucy jegyben jár. Nagybátyja nem hajlandó engedélyezni a jegyesség felbontását, azok után sem, hogy Gregory észhez tér és rájön, Lucy, az okos, bájos mosolyú Lucy dobogtatja meg a szívét. És most, útban az esküvőre Gregorynak mindent kockára kell tennie azért, hogy amikor a hitvesi csókra sor kerül, csak ő álljon az oltárnál Lucinda mellett…

Three of the brightest stars of Regency romance invite you to a party at the country home of the Honourable Marquess of Finchley . . . If you loved Bridgerton, this is a party you won't want to miss! Hugh Dunne, the Earl of Briarly, needs a wife - so his sister hands him a list of the very best young ladies on the market. And then, because he refuses to tear himself away from the stables where he trains Arabian racehorses, she invites all those ladies to a house party, along with some other bachelors, of course. So who will Hugh choose? The Botticelli-esque, enchanting Gwendolyn? The outspoken, delightful Katherine? If he doesn't work fast, he'll lose those ladies to his closest friends, and then where will he look for a wife? Perhaps, just perhaps, toward a lady who's not on a market at all, and would require a great deal of persuading . . . Step into the glittering world of Regency and prepare to have your hearts warmed by Julia Quinn, Eloisa James and Connie Brockway . . . Find out why readers everywhere are falling in love with Julia Quinn's irresistible romance books 'A veritable treat' Daily Mail 'Light, pacy and full of feisty heroines' Guardian on the Bridgerton series

Welcome to a Regency Christmas like no other . . . If you loved Bridgerton, this witty, dazzling romance is for you! During their annual Christmas pilgrimage to Scotland to visit their aged uncle in his decrepit castle, the Comte de Rocheforte and his cousin, Earl of Oakley, are presented with rather . . . unique gifts. Their Uncle is determined that his ancient (if not so honorable) birthright be secured before he dies and since neither nephew seemed in enough of a hurry to wed, the old reprobate has taken matters into his own hands . . . He's raided an English lord's Christmas party and kidnapped four lovely would-be brides for his heirs to choose from - and one very angry duke! All in all, it's a party/kidnapping not to be missed, by bestselling Historical romance authors Eloisa James, Connie Brockway and Julia Quinn, author of Bridgerton

The second book in the Smythe-Smiths, a dazzlingly witty series by the bestselling author of Bridgerton. Anne Wynter's job as governess to three highborn young ladies can be a challenge - in a single week she finds herself hiding in a closet full of tubas, playing an evil queen in a play and tending to the wounds of the oh-so-dashing Earl of Winstead. After years of dodging unwanted advances, he's the first man who has truly tempted her, and it's getting harder and harder to remind herself that a governess has no business flirting with a nobleman. Daniel Smythe-Smith might be in mortal danger, but that's not going to stop the young earl from falling in love. And when he spies a mysterious woman at his family's annual musicale, he vows to pursue her. But Daniel has an enemy, one who has vowed to see him dead. And when Anne is thrown into peril, he will stop at nothing to ensure their happy ending . . . 'Light, pacy and full of feisty heroines' Guardian on the Bridgerton series

The second book in an irresistible duet by the globally bestselling author of the Bridgerton series. If you loved Bridgerton, you'll adore the Lyndon Sisters . . . Eleanor Lyndon was minding her own business when a lord of the realm fell - quite literally - into her life. When Charles Wycombe, the dashing and incorrigible Earl of Billington, toppled out of a tree and landed at Ellie's feet, neither suspected that such an inauspicious meeting would lead to marriage. But Charles must find a bride before his thirtieth birthday or he'll lose his fortune. And Ellie needs a husband or her father's odious fiancee will choose one for her. And so they agree to wed. Ellie never dreamed she'd marry a stranger, especially one with such a devastating combination of rakish charm and debonair wit. She tries to keep him at arm's length, at least until she discovers the man beneath the handsome surface. But Charles can be quite persuasive - even tender - when he puts his mind to it, and Ellie finds herself slipping under his seductive spell. And as one kiss leads to another, this unlikely pair discovers that their marriage is not so inconvenient after all...and just might lead to love. 'Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love . . . and gives them a thoroughly modern twist. I can't focus on anything else' Stylist

The first in the Smythe-Smith Quartet, a dazzlingly witty series by the bestselling author of Bridgerton, now a series created for Netflix by Shondaland. Honoria Smythe-Smith, the youngest daughter of the eldest son of the Earl of Winstead, plays the violin in the annual musicale performed by the Smythe-Smith quartet. She's well aware that they are dreadful. In fact, she freely admits (to her cousins) that she is probably the worst of the bunch. But she's the sort who figures that nothing good will come of being mortified, so she puts on a good show and laughs about it. Marcus Holroyd is the best friend of Honoria's brother Daniel, who lives in exile out of the country. He's promised to watch out for Honoria and takes his responsibility very seriously. But he has his work cut out for him when Honoria sets off for Cambridge determined to marry by the end of the season. She's got her eye on the only unmarried Bridgerton, who's a bit wet behind the ears. When her advances are spurned, can Marcus swoop in and steal her heart in time for the musicale? Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . . 'A veritable treat' Daily Mail 'Light, pacy and full of feisty heroines' Guardian on the Bridgerton series 'Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love . . . and gives them a thoroughly modern twist. I can't focus on anything else' Stylist 'Quinn is a master of historical romance' Entertainment Weekly 'A smart, funny touch' Time Magazine

1814 promises to be another eventful season, but not, This Author believes, for Anthony Bridgerton, London's most elusive bachelor, who has shown no indication that he plans to marry. And in all truth, why should he? When it comes to playing the consummate rake, nobody does it better... --Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, April 1814 Anthony Bridgerton needs a wife. Having spent his twenties in a rakish pursuit of pleasure, he knows it's high time he settled down and ensured the continuation of the Bridgerton line. Edwina Sheffield is considered the most beautiful debutante of the current season. She is also sweet, innocent and eminently biddable - Anthony is sure she'll make a perfectly acceptable wife and vows to make her his. The only obstacle in his way is Edwina's older sister, Kate. Kate is determined to do all she can to allow her sister the chance to marry for love rather than convenience. And the roguish viscount is beginning to think he may have met his match in Kate's keen wit and sharp tongue. Until, that is, he makes the mistake of kissing her . . . Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . . 'Quinn is a master of historical romance' Entertainment Weekly 'A smart, funny touch. . . reminiscent of Helen Fielding' Time Magazine'Powered by a surfeit of dazzling wit and graced with a cast of unforgettable characters' Booklist

Mindenki tudja, hogy Colin Bridgerton a legelbűvölőbb férfi egész Londonban. Lady Whistledown társasági lapja, 1824. március Penelope Featherington titokban imádta legjobb barátnője bátyját, már... nos, már egy örökkévalóságnak tűnő ideje. Miután fél életét azzal töltötte, hogy távolról csodálta Colin Bridgertont, azt hiszi, mindent tud róla, mígnem véletlenül megismeri a férfi legféltettebb titkát... Colin Bridgertonnak elege van abból, hogy a társaság csak üresfejű szépfiúnak tartja, elege van az élet soha véget nem érő egyhangúságából és legfőképp abból, hogy mindenki folyton a hírhedt pletykalapszerző Lady Whistledownnal foglalkozik, aki soha egyetlen lapszámban sem hagyja őt említés nélkül. De amikor Colin hazatér külföldi útjáról Londonba, rájön, hogy életében már semmi sem ugyanaz, mint volt... különösen Penelope Featherington változott meg.

Sir Richard Kenworthy si potřebuje do měsíce najít manželku. Nemůže být moc vybíravý, protože jaká dívka by kývla na tak rychlé zásnuby? Když však při nechvalně proslulém koncertě sester Smythe-Smithových spatří Iris, nenápadnou dívku, která jako by čekala, až ji někdo zachrání, Richard ví, že ona bude ta pravá. Iris je zvyklá na to, že ji všichni trochu podceňují, a je se svou pozicí smířená. Když se o ní začne ucházet pohledný sir Kenworthy a zdá se, že se do ní na první pohled bláznivě zamiloval, nemůže tomu zprvu uvěřit. Jeho slova, jeho pohled i doteky hovoří o upřímné touze, ale proč se vším tak spěchá? Než se Iris stačí rozmyslet, je s Richardem přistižena v kompromitující pozici a než se naděje, je jeho manželkou. Je odhodlaná zjistit, co před ní Richard skrývá, ale netuší, že pravda by jí mohla zlomit srdce…

Anne Wynterová možná není guvernantkou, za kterou se vydává. Přesto však vše, co tato práce obnáší, zvládá více než dobře. Ať už se jedná o schovávání se ve skříni plné dechových nástrojů, hraní zlé královny ve hře, o které nikdo ze zúčastněných netuší, zda to má být spíše komedie, či spíše tragédie, nebo kočírování tří desetiletých urozených dam, které si o ní myslí, že je jednorožec. A ještě k tomu zvládne flirtovat s hrabětem z Wiscontu, jediným mužem, který ji kdy opravdu zaujal, ačkoliv moc dobře ví, že z toho koukají jen samé problémy…To Daniel Smythe-Smith je v problémech až po uši. Nejenže má nepřítele, který přísahal, že si nedá pokoje, dokud neuvidí Daniela mrtvého. To by mladému hraběti ani tak nevadilo. Horší je, že se bláznivě zamiloval do neurozené dívky, která je zřejmě také ve smrtelném nebezpečí…

Když se Olivia Bevelstokeová doslechne, že její nový soused možná zavraždil svou snoubenku, ani na okamžik tomu nevěří. Z okna svého pokoje, pečlivě ukrytá za záclonou, pozoruje podivína naproti a čeká a objevuje nanejvýš zajímavého muže, který má u rčitě něco za lubem. Sir Harry Valentine pracuje pro ministerstvo války a krásné blondýnky, která ho špehuje, si ihned všimne. Jeho zájem o ni brzy přestane být jen diplomatický

Simon Basset, vévoda z Hastingsu, vymyslel plán jak se zbavit všech dohazovačů a vdavekchtivých dívek ze společnosti. Předstírá náklonnost k půvabné Daphne Bridgertonové, mladší sestře svého přítele, s níž uzavře dohodu, že se jí bude naoko dvořit. Přestože nemá v úmyslu se oženit, na té dívce je něco, co mu zrychluje srdeční tep. Daphne brzy zapomene, že jejich námluvy jsou pouhá přetvářka. Snad za to může okouzlující pohled jeho pronikavých očí nebo to, co cítí v jeho objetí, ale postupem času se do temperamentního vévody doopravdy zamiluje. Musí však chtě nechtě zabránit tomu, aby jí pohledný vévoda, který se zapřisáhl, že zůstane navždy svobodný, nezlomil srdce.

Amikor Olivia Bevelstoke-kal közlik, hogy az új szomszédja állítólag megölte a menyasszonyát, egyetlen percig sem hiszi el. De azért nem állja meg, hogy ne kémkedjen a férfi után, biztos, ami biztos. Lecövekel az ablakánál, a függöny takarásában, és csak figyel, és vár... és felfedez egy hihetetlenül érdekes embert, aki határozottan készül valamire. Sir Harry Valentine a hadügyminisztérium egy unalmas részlegénél dolgozik, ahol a nemzetbiztonság szempontjából fontos dokumentumokat fordít. Bár ő nem kém, megkapta a szükséges kiképzést, így amikor egy gyönyörű szőke nő figyelni kezdi az ablakából, azonnal gyanút fog. És épp, amikor úgy dönt, hogy a lány nem több egy bosszantóan kotnyeles elsőbálozónál, megtudja, lehetséges, hogy Lady Oliviát eljegyzi egy orosz herceg, aki viszont, lehetséges, hogy összeesküvést sző Anglia ellen. Amikor pedig Harryt utasítják, hogy kémkedjen Olivia után, rádöbben, lehetséges, hogy még ő maga is beleszeret a lányba...