Cerise Deland

He's the last man Viv wants to see. Vivienne de Mass goes to Paris impersonating her oldest sister, the infamous Drury Lane actress, Charmaine Massey. Viv has a reason...and a plan to avenge the capture and death of their other sister during the Terror. Only one man can stop her. Tate Cantrell is the only man who sees right through her. Tate Cantrell bursts into her dressing room one night in Paris and calls Viv's bluff. He reminds Viv she plays a role-and a dangerous game she cannot win alone. He declares she needs him. She always has. Indeed, he's spent the last decade helping the migr Mass family-and falling in love with charming Viv. Now the Earl of Appleby, Tate works as a spy for Scarlett Hawthorne's network on the Continent. He alone has the means and the connections to help her....if she'll let him. Haunted by their past, they're desperate to save their future together... If they can survive those who would destroy them.

It's dangerous to be an honest woman. Amber St. Antoine flees Paris-and her role in spying on Bonaparte. The deputy chief of police, a venal man, craves Amber as his mistress. He'll do anything to seduce her, even imprisoning her friends and charging them with crimes. Amber, rescued from neglectful parents as a child by her influential aunt, grew up in the shadow of the Terror and went to prison with her aunt and Josephine Beauharnais. Despising the tyranny of a few corrupt men, Amber learned to value freedom. As a result, when she was approached to serve in an espionage network, she accepted-and excelled. Now in fear of Vaillancourt, she flees Paris, her home-her friends. It's torture for the man who loves her. Godfrey duClare, Lord Ramsey, comes to Paris as part of the British diplomatic mission now that peace exists between his county and France. His first assignment by his superior Kane, Lord Ashley, is to find the elusive agent Amber St. Antoine and keep her safe. Following gossip and logic, Ram finds the stunningly beautiful woman deep in the French countryside. He declares she needs his protection, especially since she refuses to leave France. Defiant, Amber agrees to his company, even if they must pretend they are married. The two travel France, discovering in each other, each day, a delight that leads to a passion neither can deny. But when they also find new evidence of Bonaparte's warlike plans, they must change their own. Suddenly, Vaillancourt surprises them with a ploy neither Amber nor Ram considered. But Amber decides to outwit him. Ramsey is furious-and wild to save her from herself. What's a man to do if he seems foiled at every turn? Is he a fool to believe that love conquers all?

He pretended he was her lover. She became his alibi...and his only love. Augustine Bolton lives amid the social whirl and treachery of the stylish court of Josephine and Napoleon Bonaparte. When Gus's dearest friend, Amber, disappears, Gus must find her before the deputy chief of police finds Amber and carts her off to his bed-or to la Force. But Gus's means are few and her own duties as an agent in Amber's network mean she is also suspect. Gus needs help. Kane Whittington is just the man for the job. He has worked for London merchant-cum-spymaster Scarlett Hawthorne for years and welcomes Scarlett's call to build a large espionage network in Europe. His first task is to find the missing head of Scarlett's espionage network. The best person to help him is the lady's best friend whom he's never met. But when he sets eyes on ravishing Augustine Bolton in Josephine's salon, Kane recognizes the black-haired beauty as the one he kissed years ago on the road to Malmaison during a botched abduction of Bonaparte. Kane must persuade the beautiful Gus to allow him to help her. He suggests the cover for their escapade is simple: They show the gossipy Parisian court they enjoy a mad love affair. Thus, Gus gains an ally-and Kane acquires an alibi. But Gus's ally is a darling man whose kindness thrills her. His alibi is a brave, beautiful woman he cannot give up. Can they find a way to fulfill their missions-and join together to claim their love for a lifetime? Scarlett AffairsBook 1 - Lord Ashley's Beautiful AlibiBook 2 - Lord Ramsey's Red-headed RuinBook 3 - Lord Appleby's Gorgeous ImposterBook 4 - Lord Fournier's Shameless MinxBook 5 - Lord Carlisle's Enticing BaitBook 6 - Lord Halsey's Tempestuous MinxBook 7 - Sir Durham's Disarming AssetBook 8 - The Dowager's Irresistible RogueBook 9 - His Highness's Tender TrapBook 10 - The Duke's Tamed HellionBook 11 - The Marquis's Dangerous EnchantressBook 12 - The Smuggler's Precious CargoBook 13 - The Baron's Brazen ConfidanteBook 14 - His Grace's Guilty PleasureBook 15 - Lord Fox's Rebellious VixenBook 16 - Scarlett's Best Agent

Love does not advertise. Love extracts no price. When a young widow wishes to marry again, will the man she grows to love ask more than she can give? Mrs. Tynley Wallingford yearns for a quiet, comforting marriage to a man whom she can respect. She'll go to any lengths to find the best candidate who can respect her, in turn. Even correspond with one fellow at length before she agrees that Kendryck Hollens is the man whose words awaken her desire for a husband she might grow to love. Tynley takes a risk and sails to Wales with the best intentions. She finds in Kendryck a man with a noble ambition-and a family filled with age-old conflict and despair. Kendryck Hollens returns home to Wales after fifteen years abroad, a stranger to his cantankerous family. He assumes his rightful title as baron of the legendary house of Strade and attempts to change the dastardly reputation of his ancestors, and put his siblings on the right path to a purposeful life. Thrilled that Tynley has come to his home, he notices that her presence creates challenges among those in his family. But he feels assured she can help him obtain what he wants most in this world. When a tragedy threatens to ruin his ambition and his family, he fears the price of endurance will ruin Tynley's personal objective too-and drive her from him. How much can one ask of one whom they love? Are any prices too high?Matrimony If I Love YouBecause of YouYou Do Something to Me

Love does not advertise. Love is not proud. But when a young woman has nothing left but pride, she places an ad and hopes for a husband to treasure. Miss 'Daisy' Molyneaux is desperate. All her family is dead. Her home in Normandy, attacked by mobs. Now that the little general has abdicated, she has a chance to gain back her lands. But she needs a husband who will help her regain her rights. So she pays to post an advert for a husband. When the man who answers is not one she could ever love, but his nephew could be, can she accept his proposal? Garrick Ruxton appears to her like a golden-haired hero, a handsome creature who saves her from an imperfect marriage. Garrick vows to accompany Daisy to France and, in the bargain, solve his own problem. His shipments, meant for British forces on the Continent, constantly go missing. He knows not who or how or why the thieves steal his goods. Worse, someone has attempted to kill his uncle. Daisy, too. Garrick must find all those guilty before he is accused of treason. Before Daisy loses all hope of regaining her rights. And before they both lose the one chance they have to find happiness together. Matrimony If I Love YouBecause of YouYou Do Something to Me

Love does not advertise. Love counts no wrongs. But when a young woman needs to escape an ogre, she'll take an ad to find a man she can adore. Verity Carr wants a new life in a new town far from her old home and the vile threat to her body and soul. She comes from a fine family, has a good education and a bold ambition to become a portrait artist. She's ready to live her life with a man who will value her. A husband she can can respect and in time, hopefully love. Yet valiant though she is, she questions if she can escape her past and the one who will not let her go. Can a gentleman to whom great wrong was done, build a new life with a true wife and leave the past behind? Miles St. John Armstrong, Viscount Bellamy, never should have wed his first wife. He vows to select a new one with logic and careful investigation via advertisement. The young lady he selects is Verity Carr who is no ordinary woman. She has charm, wit and a beauty that sears his soul. No wonder theirs is a relationship built quickly on admiration and trust. No wonder their marriage becomes one built of mutual mad passion. But devoted as they are, their past comes to call. And it asks of them the ultimate question, can their love withstand the tempest and survive the terror? Matrimony If I Love YouBecause of YouYou Do Something to Me

She won't be sold into marriage. He won't wed her for any amount of money. Only love. If he can just figure out a way Harry Seymour arrives home from years of fighting abroad to learn he must clean up the family mess. His father demands Harry honor a deal he made with his best friend for Harry to marry the man's daughter...for money. Harry, who's loved Sara Fleming since she was four, has no problem marrying her. He never did, even when she was denied him because she was the Whiskey King's daughter. But he won't wed her for money. Sara cannot accept the bargain her father made. She's already left two men at the altar because she didn't love either one. And if she can't wed Harry for love, she'll marry no one. But she wagers she'll walk away a spinster...and happy if Harry will do her the favor of ruining her. It's a bet Harry can't refuse. Can he? Bonus Book Lord Stanton's Shocking Seaside HoneymoonShe is so wrong for him. Miss Josephine Meadows is so young. In love with life. His accountant in his work for Whitehall. Her father's heir to his trading company-and his espionage network. Lord Stanton cannot resist marrying her. But to ensure Wellington defeats Napoleon, they must save one of Josephine's agents. Far from home, amidst a horrific storm, Stanton discovers that his new bride loves him dearly. Can he truly be so right for her? And she for him?

he was a Diamond with a few very tiny flaws-and the desire to be good. He was a rogue with the sense to reform-and to help her to be bad. Adelaide Devereaux flabbergasts most men she meets. She's a Diamond, petite, mild-mannered-the perfect picture of a demure lady. She has one ambition-to kiss every man she likes until she finds one whose lips make her hear church bells chime. In Brighton, she meets confirmed bachelor Gyles, Marquess of Heath, who is felled by her charm. Though he vows to kiss her until she's felt the earth turn on its axis, he cannot claim her unless he fixes his parents' refusal to accept her. They're too high in the instep to accept a wayward Irish lass who's the granddaughter of a notorious rascal. Pride might stall their romance, and lust might motivate a scoundrel to try to carry Addy away, but when love is the only passion that matters, do not all objections fall before its power? Note: This series is part of Dragonblade's Flame line, so this is a sexy, steamy, and scorching-hot read with multiple sex scenes. Be advised. Naughty LadiesLady, Be WantonLady, BehaveLady, No More

The lady wants to be good. Lady Imogen has reformed She's witty, from an old Irish family, in pursuit of a fine man to marry-and she swears she'll never indulge in her little...um...peccadilloes again She's arrived in Brighton with her two sisters and her cousin for the Season-and she'll ignore anyone who gossips about Grandpapa's notorious odd talents-or her own tiny scandal. After all, a lady can change. The gentleman wants revenge. Returning home after the wars, Lex Rowlandson, the Earl of Martindale, vows to find the cur who sold him and his father into the hell of Napoleon's dungeons. With a few clues to the identity of the creature who stole years from his life and caused the death of his father, Lex seeks out suspects at a Brighton ball. But he's captured by the effervescent woman whose smiles light the dark corners of his heart. He should not be distracted from his cause. Yet he cannot resist the lure of Imogen's charm. When he witnesses her plight at the hands of one fellow who threatens her reputation, Lex saves it-and marries her. Falling in love with her husband, Imogen sees that the best way to thank him for saving her is to commit the very crime she vowed never to repeat. But can a man whose life was stolen from him love a wife whose skill is taking from others what is not hers? Note: This series is part of Dragonblade's Flame line, so this is a sexy, steamy, and scorching-hot read with multiple sex scenes. Be advised. Naughty LadiesLady, Be WantonLady, BehaveLady, No More

An American heiress with a fortune and no desire to wed for a drafty castle-or a cold, indifferent husband. A marquess with debts, a dim view of marriage-and a conscience that won't let him wed for money. Then he meets a woman whom he adores. Can he admit he loves her for herself? Can she surrender to a man who fears the high price of love? Lily Hanniford is an American heiress with beauty, wits-and the unique desire to wed for more than a drafty castle and a loveless marriage. The Marquess of Chelton needs money. A lot of it. Not an affair. Especially not with the delightful American who believes wedded bliss should include such ridiculous ideas as laughter-and love. But they both desire what they should not want-each other. Too bad, passion has prices. And both Lily and Chelton are caught. Is the cost of love too high a price to pay for Chelton? And is the cost of surrender too dear a price to pay for Lily? If you love swoon-worthy historical romance, starring endearing heroes, sassy heroines and a family of irresistible charmers, this book is for you Buy WILD LILY to begin your journey WILD LILY is the first book in THOSE NOTORIOUS AMERICANS series but can also be read as a standalone novel. Book 1: Wild Lily (Lily and Julian)Book 2: Daring Widow (Marianne and Remy)Book 3: Sweet Siren (Liv and Killian)Book 4: Scandalous Heiress (Ada and Victor)Book 5: Ravishing Camille (Camille and Pierce)Book 6: If You Were the Only Girl in the World (Katrina and Nate)Book 7: Let Me Call You Sweetheart (Chantal and Dylan)

She'd wanted him for years...and denied she cared. As a step-brother, he'd loved her. But she's older now and even more delectable. Should he walk away? Can he? Pierce Hanniford returns to England after tripling his fortune in China. He's come for business. Not pleasure. And definitely not for love. Camille Bereston decided years ago that Pierce was not for her. He's her step-brother, famous, restless, a savvy Shanghai taipan and a menace...to her heart. She has ambitions to marry. Funny that none of her candidates seems good enough. Yet Camille excites him as no woman ever has and he must have her, no matter the cost. But should she take an older, experienced rogue as her lover...and should she claim him forever as her only love? If you love swoon-worthy historical romance, starring endearing heroes, sassy heroines and a family of irresistible charmers, this book is for you Buy RAVISHING CAMILLE to begin your journey RAVISHING CAMILLE is the fifth book in THOSE NOTORIOUS AMERICANS series but can also be read as a standalone novel. Book 1: Wild Lily (Lily and Julian)Book 2: Daring Widow (Marianne and Remy)Book 3: Sweet Siren (Liv and Killian)Book 4: Scandalous Heiress (Ada and Victor)Book 5: Ravishing Camille (Camille and Pierce)Book 6: If You Were the Only Girl in the World (Katrina and Nate)Book 7: Let Me Call You Sweetheart

She was his ruin. Ada Hanniford is an oddity. An American heiress, a beauty, she's sowed her wild oats and paid the price in sly rumors. Preferring politics to promenades, gardening to waltzing, she rebuffs the toffs who would seduce her for the fun of it or propose to marry her merely for her millions. Embracing impending spinsterhood, she's shocked to meet a man who fascinates her with tales of his own adventures in exotic lands. She's drawn to him, charmed by his kisses and his sense of honor. Then one night, he braves society to save her reputation...and in the act, destroys his own. He was her salvation. Victor Cole is a survivor. A man who has worked diligently to overcome his lack of title and land, he has finally buried the disgrace of a wife so scandalous he had to sail thousands of miles away to wipe away her stain. Then he meets Ada Hanniford. She's so natural, so unique, he must court her and kiss her. But would he be wise to claim her? With each word, each sigh, he comes closer to loving her. But when the one man whom he should respect shames her, Victor cannot allow him to sully her. Rescuing her becomes his sole purpose. But to save her means he stirs scandal once more...and destroys his own bright prospects. How can a man and woman who love each other overcome the slings and arrows of their scandalous pasts and build a life together if no one else can forget their regrettable pasts? If you love swoon-worthy historical romance, starring endearing heroes, sassy heroines and a family of irresistible charmers, this book is for you Buy SCANDALOUS HEIRESS to begin your journey SCANDALOUS HEIRESS is the fourth book in THOSE NOTORIOUS AMERICANS series but can also be read as a standalone novel. Book 1: Wild Lily (Lily and Julian)Book 2: Daring Widow (Marianne and Remy)Book 3: Sweet Siren (Liv and Killian)Book 4: Scandalous Heiress (Ada and Victor)Book 5: Ravishing Camille (Camille and her mystery lover )SCANDALOUS HEIRESS is a full length novel.

Tycoon. Robber baron. Builder of ships, empires...and a fortune. Few women can resist him. One tries. But who wins when their choices are revenge-or love? Killian Hanniford has everything he wants. Charming children, a growing empire and wealth beyond his hard-scrabble childhood dreams. He doesn't need a wife. Doesn't look for love from women who only want to dip their hands into his wallet. But one woman cuts him cold-and he wonders why she has the nerve. Olivia Bereston knows the notorious American millionaire well. He's ruthless, unprincipled. And she's delighted to cut him down to size. But afterward, he finds her amusing. Intriguing? Is he mad? Or is he so unique, so forgiving, she might even learn to forgive herself for her own failures? And love him? If you love swoon-worthy historical romance, starring endearing heroes, sassy heroines and a family of irresistible charmers, this book is for you Buy SWEET SIREN to begin your journey

Marianne Roland is a widow who has left behind her past including memories of an intemperate husband and the hardships of the American civil war. Now she enjoys the comforts her wealthy Uncle Killian bestows on all his family. As she watches others fall in love, she decides to find an amusing lover for herself but only for one enchanting night. Andre Claude Marceau, Duc de Remy and Prince d'Aumale, finds Marianne's joie de vivre enchanting-and her plan for a temporary affair with him impossible. He offers her one night in his arms, and to his delight, she craves another. But he needs more from her than a few hours of bliss. So when he shows her how to fill her days with passions that complement those they enjoy together at night, Marianne must choose. Will she insist on a passing fancy? Or will she abandon the terrors of her past to embrace a brighter future beside a man who offers her a grand love affair with life?