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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

A hős, Gareth St. Clair bajban van. Apja, aki megveti őt, elhatározta, hogy tönkreteszi a St. Clair-birtokot, hogy nyomorba döntse őt. Gareth egyetlen öröksége egy családi napló, amiben talán családi titkokról írnak... és ez lehet jövője nyitja. Csak az a probléma, hogy a szöveg olaszul íródott, mely nyelvet Gareth a legkisebb mértékig sem beszéli. A hősnő: az előkelő társaság egybehangzóan állítja, hogy Hyacinth Bridgerton kisasszonyhoz senki nem hasonlítható. Pokolian okos, rémesen szókimondó és Gareth szerint valószínűleg csak kisebb dózisokban elviselhető. De van benne valami... valami bájos és bosszantó... ami megragadja a figyelmét, és nem ereszti. Szegény Mozart úr, valószínűleg éppen forog a sírjában, amikor Gareth és Hyacinth találkozik az évente megrendezett Smythe-Smith-zeneesten. Hyacinth jó hírű lány; az, hogy Gareth St. Clair társaságában látják, meglehetős merészség, de jól érzi magát a társaságában és felajánlja, hogy lefordítja a naplót, bár olasztudása nem egészen tökéletes. De ahogy beveszik magukat a titokzatos szövegbe, rájönnek, hogy a válaszok, amelyekre oly régóta várnak, nem a naplóban vannak... egymásban találják meg... és semmi sem olyan egyszerű - vagy olyan bonyolult -, mint egyetlen, tökéletes csók.

Benedict Bridgerton, druhý najstarší brat Bridgertonovcov, počas maškarného plesu svojej matky stretne dámu, ktorá ho očarí až tak, že na ňu nemôže prestať myslieť. Nepozná jej meno a tiež nikdy nevidel jej tvár. Jeho Popoluška má však svoje dôvody na to, aby ju nevypátral. Nájde Benedict lásku svojho života, ktorá nechce, aby vedel, kým v skutočnosti je? Spoločenská sezóna roku 1815 je v plnom prúde, a hoci by si človek pomyslel, že všetci budú hovoriť o Wellingtonovi a Waterloo, pravdou je, že témy rozhovorov sa od poslednej sezóny veľmi nezmenili, sústreďujú na bežné spoločenské dianie. Tak ako zvyčajne, sa nádeje debutantiek na uzavretie manželstva upínajú k rodine Bridgertonovcov, predovšetkým na najstaršieho z nezadaných bratov, Benedicta. Možno nemá titul, ale jeho príťažlivá tvár, výborná postava a tučná peňaženka to ľahko vynahradia. Naša autorka pri viac ako jednej príležitosti začula, ako nejaká Ctižiadostivá matka hovorí o svojej dcére: „Vydá sa za vojvodu… alebo Bridgertona.“ V súčasnosti pán Bridgerton nejaví záujem o mladé dámy, ktoré sa objavujú na spoločenských podujatiach. Zúčastňuje sa takmer každého večierka, ale nerobí tam nič iné, iba pozoruje dvere, akoby čakal na niekoho výnimočného. Možno… Na budúcu manželku? Spoločenské noviny lady Whistledownovej, 12. júla 1815

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 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

The first book in the Bevelstoke series: witty, irresistibly romantic and by the bestselling author of the global phenomenon Bridgerton '2nd March 1810 . . . Today, I fell in love' At the age of ten, Miss Miranda Cheever showed no signs of ever becoming a Great Beauty. Her hair was lamentably brown, her eyes the same muddy colour, and her legs, which were uncommonly long, lacked anything which might remotely be called grace. So, even at ten, Miranda learned to accept the expectations society held for her - until the afternoon when the handsome and dashing Viscount Turner solemnly kissed her hand and promised her that one day she would grow into herself, that one day she would be as beautiful as she already was smart. Even at ten, Miranda knew she would love him forever. Now, eight years later, Miranda is a woman grown, and Turner an embittered widower. But she has never forgotten his kindness. Indeed, in her diary she confides the truth: she has never stopped loving Turner, and she has never stopped hoping that one day he will see her as more than a naive girl...

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 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 . . .

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 of a funny, fast-paced, Regency-set duet from Julia Quinn, the bestselling author of the global phenomenon Bridgerton When Elizabeth Hotchkiss stumbles upon a copy of How to Marry a Marquis in her employer's library, she's convinced someone is playing a cruel joke. With three younger siblings to support, she knows she has to marry for money, but who might have guessed how desperate she's become? Although... a guidebook to seduction might be just the thing she needs - and what harm could there be in taking a little peek? James Sidwell, the Marquis of Riverdale, has been summoned to rescue his aunt from a blackmailer, a task that requires him to pose as the new estate manager, and his primary suspect is his aunt's companion, Elizabeth. Intrigued by the alluring young woman with the curious little rulebook, he gallantly offers to help her find a husband... by practicing her wiles on him. But when practise becomes all too perfect, James decides that there is only one rule worth following - that Elizabeth marry her marquis.

The third book in the Bevelstoke series: witty, irresistibly romantic and by the bestselling author of the global phenomenon Bridgerton Sebastian Grey is in limbo. He is the heir presumptive to the Earl of Newbury, unless the current earl, a widower, can find a bride who will bear him a son. Newbury is in his sixties and somewhat portly, but as an earl he's considered quite a catch. Sebastian, on the other hand, is twenty-nine and devilishly handsome, but in no hurry to find a wife. Annabel Winslow, a country girl through and through, has received an offer to go to London for the season. The eldest of a family of eight, she knows that a good marriage might be the only thing that will save her family from ruin. After a few weeks in town, Annabel attracts the attention of the Earl of Newbury. The thought of submitting to him makes her skin crawl, but she is practical and determined to do her duty. But when Sebastian meets Annabel, sparks fly, and best laid plans look set to combust . . . 'A veritable treat' Daily Mail 'Quinn is a master of Historical romance' Entertainment Weekly

Existuje pre londýnske Ctižiadostivé matky väčšia výzva ako slobodný vojvoda?Spoločenské noviny Lady Whistledownovej, apríl 1813Zdá sa, že Simonovi Bassetovi chýba už len kúsok k tomu, aby požiadal o ruku sestru svojho najlepšieho priateľa – pôvabnú Daphne Bridgertonovú. Ale iba oni dvaja vedia pravdu. Simon vymyslel zložitý plán, ako od seba udrží matky zo spoločnosti, ktorým ide o sobáš. A čo sa týka Daphne, teraz, keď sa zdá, že vojvoda ju označil za žiaducu, určite pritiahne niekoľko veľmi vhodných nápadníkov.Ale počas všetkých tých plesov, ktoré Daphne trávi so Simonom, zabúda, že ich známosť je len klamstvom. Možno je to jeho diabolským úsmevom, určite je to tým, ako jeho oči horia zakaždým, keď sa na ňu pozrie... ale Daphne sa do vojvodu zamiluje... naozaj! A teraz musí urobiť aj nemožné a úplne nestratiť srdce a dušu kvôli atraktívnemu búrlivákovi, ktorý sa zaprisahal, že sa nikdy neožení!

Existuje pre londýnske Ctižiadostivé matky väčšia výzva ako slobodný vojvoda? Spoločenské noviny Lady Whistledownovej, apríl 1813 Zdá sa, že Simonovi Bassetovi chýba už len kúsok k tomu, aby požiadal o ruku sestru svojho najlepšieho priateľa pôvabnú Daphne Bridgertonovú. Ale iba oni dvaja vedia pravdu. Simon vymyslel zložitý plán, ako od seba udrží matky zo spoločnosti, ktorým ide o sobáš. A čo sa týka Daphne, teraz, keď sa zdá, že vojvoda ju označil za žiaducu, určite pritiahne niekoľko veľmi vhodných nápadníkov. Ale počas všetkých tých plesov, ktoré Daphne trávi so Simonom, zabúda, že ich známosť je len klamstvom. Možno je to jeho diabolským úsmevom, určite je to tým, ako jeho oči horia zakaždým, keď sa na ňu pozrie... ale Daphne sa do vojvodu zamiluje... naozaj! A teraz musí urobiť aj nemožné a úplne nestratiť srdce a dušu kvôli atraktívnemu búrlivákovi, ktorý sa zaprisahal, že sa nikdy neožení!

Rok 1814 slibuje rušnou společenskou sezónu a vikomt Anthony Bridgerton má nejvyšší čas se oženit. Dokonce se už rozhodl, kterou z mladičkých debutantek si vybere - vyhlášenou krásku Edwinu Sheffieldovou. Jedinou překážkou je starší sestra jeho vyvolené, Kate - ta nejvšetečnější žena, jaká kdy poctila návštěvou londýnský ples. Tato troufalá intrikánka ho dohání k šílenství svým odhodláním překazit mu zásnuby, ale když Anthony zavře v noci oči, Kate ho stále víc pronásleduje v neuvěřitelně erotických snech... Vybral si vikomt za nevěstu tu správnou sestru? A co Kate? Dokáže toto rázné děvče ochránit před zpustlým ničemou Anthonym nejen sestru, ale i samu sebe? Zvlášť, když při každém setkání s ním pociťuje takový hněv a takovou touhu? Když se Anthonyho rty dotknou jejích, není si už jistá ničím...

Mindenki életében van egy fordulópont. Egy olyan éles, tiszta pillanat, amikor az ember úgy érzi, mintha mellbe vágták volna, és teljes bizonyossággal, a kétség legkisebb árnyéka nélkül tudja, hogy élete már sohasem lesz olyan, mint addig volt. Michael Stirling életében ez a pillanat akkor jött el, amikor megpillantotta Franceska Bridgertont. Egész addigi életében nők után kajtatott vagy kajánul hagyta magát utolérni, ha a hölgyek üldözték, ölelte, csókolta őket, szeretkezett velük, de soha, egyetlen egyszer sem hagyta, hogy a szívét is dédelgessék. És ő, éppen ő, egyetlen pillantást vetett Francesca Bridgertonra és egy szempillantás alatt szerelembe esett. Michael szerencsétlenségére azonban Francesca vezetékneve ez után a pillanat után már nem sokáig maradt Bridgerton; sajnálatos módon azon okból találkoztak, hogy együtt vegyenek részt egy vacsorán, melyen a hölgy, és Michael unokaöccsének közelgő házasságát ünnepelték. De ez akkor volt... Most Michael a gróf és Francesca szabad, de Michaelra még mindig csak bizalmas jó barátként gondol. Michael nem meri felfedni neki szerelmét... egészen egy veszélyes éjszakáig, amikor Francesca ártatlanul Michael ölelésébe lép, és a szenvedély a legtitkosabb titkoknál is nagyobb erőnek bizonyul.

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