Jess Michaels

Pippa Montgomery never thought her life would go like this. When she found out her late husband was a bigamist and had been murdered, she thought nothing could ever be the same. When she met his brother Rhys, the Earl of Leighton, she knew it. Now they must navigate a scandal that will tear them both apart. They must make decisions that will affect the illegitimate child Pippa's late husband fathered behind her back. And ultimately they must fight, for as long as they can, the simmering desire between them that is bound to explode. Two people, broken by a desperate scandal. They can only turn to each other, but they know they can never be together. Will they overcome the obstacles in their way and find a way to love one another? Or will the last consequence of one man's conduct be the loss of a love that could last all time? Heat Level: A lot of sweet surrender

Ecco il quarto libro della serie Il Club del 1797 di Jess Michaels, autrice bestseller di USA Today. Nato muto, Ewan Hoffstead, Duca di Donburrow stato maltrattato dal padre malvagio e dai suoi miserabili fratelli minori fino a quando non intervenuto uno zio a salvare la situazione. Tuttavia, porta con s le cicatrici del proprio passato, inclusa la terribile convinzione che forse una "persona come lui" non merita davvero il titolo che suo zio gli ha preservato combattendo duramente per lui. Charlotte, rimasta vedova di recente, agli occhi della societ la virtuosa Contessa di Portsmith, ma quando con Ewan, si sente ancora la ragazzina estasiata che lo ha incontrato decenni prima, quando suo fratello era il migliore amico di lui e di suo cugino. Un viaggio programmato per trascorrere il Natale con le loro famiglie nella tenuta di Ewan riunisce i vecchi amici. Ma quando una tempesta impedisce agli altri di arrivare in tempo, Charlotte decide di smettere di vivere nella paura e di conquistare l'uomo che ha desiderato e amato per tutta la vita. Ewan non pu resistere alla sua seduzione, ma teme di cedere al suo cuore. Soprattutto quando la famiglia che si era sbarazzata di lui ritorna e minaccia non solo la sua vita, ma quella della donna che ama. Lunghezza: Romanzo autoconclusivo in versione integrale (70.000 parole)Grado di sensualit potrebbe scottarvi le dita mentre sfogliate le pagine

***LARGE PRINT EDITION***The second book in this sparkling series by 10 time USA Today Bestselling Author Jess MichaelsPippa Montgomery never thought her life would go like this. When she found out her late husband was a bigamist and had been murdered, she thought nothing could ever be the same. When she met his brother Rhys, the Earl of Leighton, she knew it. Now they must navigate a scandal that will tear them both apart. They must make decisions that will affect the illegitimate child Pippa's late husband fathered behind her back. And ultimately they must fight, for as long as they can, the simmering desire between them that is bound to explode. Two people, broken by a desperate scandal. They can only turn to each other, but they know they can never be together. Will they overcome the obstacles in their way and find a way to love one another? Or will the last consequence of one man's conduct be the loss of a love that could last all time? Heat Level: A lot of sweet surrenderThis is the second book in The Three Mrs series, but can be read as a stand-alone novel.***LARGE PRINT EDITION***

The re-release of USA Today Bestselling Author Jess Michaels' story in the anthology Betrothed By Christmas (the story has not changed, so if you have that book, you do not need to re-order) with a new title Lady Evangeline is a Diamond of the First Water, but she fears her father will match her to his own advantage, not hers. She decides marrying a biddable groom is the only way to salvage her future and chooses her old friend, astronomer Henry Killam. But she soon realizes Henry isn't quite as manageable as she first believed and her feelings for him are stronger than she ever imagined. Heat Level: Enthusiastic and passionate friends to lovers

Ecco il secondo libro dell'entusiasmante e vendutissima serie Il Club del 1797 di Jess Michaels, autricebestseller di USA Today. Simon Greene, Duca di Crestwood, da anni ossessionato da Margaret Rylon. C' solo una cosa che lidivide: il suo fidanzato, che anche il suo migliore amico. Simon cerca disperatamente di nondistruggere tutto cedendo ai suoi desideri, ma quando Meg e Simon rimangono intrappolati da soli dinotte durante un temporale, lo scandalo che ne risulta non solo porta alla rottura del fidanzamento diMeg, ma costringe Simon a chiederne la mano al posto del suo amico. Margaret dispiaciuta di aver ferito la sua famiglia e il suo fidanzato, ma tutto quello che ha semprevoluto Simon. E diventa ancora pi determinata ad avere una vita felice insieme a lui quando siarrendono a passioni rimaste a lungo sopite. Ma anche se Simon le d il suo corpo, non le concede ilsuo cuore. schiacciato dal senso di colpa per aver tradito il suo amico e ha paura di ci che il legamecon Meg pu svelare. Ma se Simon non impara in fretta a combattere per lei, potrebbero perdere entrambi la possibilit diessere felici. Lunghezza: Romanzo in versione integrale (70.000 parole)Grado di sensualit altissimo

The next steamy historical romance from USA Today Bestseller Jess Michaels. Imogen Huxley was already questioning her decision to seek out a lover at a notorious brothel, but never more so than after she witnesses a murder She flees for her life and runs right into the arms of Oscar Fitzhugh, a mysterious club owner. She has no choice but to take his offer of protection while he tries to save her life. The passion that comes with that protection is just a bonus. Oscar Fitzhugh was at the brothel investigating the death of his former mistress. He's one of the infamous by-blows of the Duke of Roseford, but he cut himself off from that life long ago. Now he lives his life, trying desperately to keep everyone around him at arm's length. But Imogen is too intriguing not to protect and seduce. Danger is at every turn, pleasure in each touch. But as they circle ever closer to a future that could be everything they've ever needed, the murderer looking for Imogen is also coming nearer. If he finds them, all will be lost. Heat Level: Very sexy and a little frisky. Length: Full Length NovelThis book is part of the Duke's By-Blows series but can be read as a stand-alone novel.

The second in USA Today Bestselling Author Jess Michaels' sparkling new series, The Duke's By-Blows. Selina Oliver has always enjoyed all the pleasures life offers. As one of the illegitimate children of the infamous Duke of Roseford, why shouldn't she? But Selina has a secret, one that could tear her world apart. She is also the Faceless Fox, a brazen thief who for years has been stealing the finest jewels of the nastiest women of the ton. Now her brother has invited her to a country party where one of the prizes she craves most will also be at her fingertips. How could a wily fox resist this henhouse? Derrick Huntington has spent a life maintaining control and discipline. From his years in the army to his current place as an investigator for the ton's elite, he never wavers from his duty. Now he and his partner are sent to an exclusive country party with one task: catch the Faceless Fox before they strike again and finally unmask the villain who has been intriguing him for years. Investigator meet criminal in a wild chase that will involve seduction as distraction, unexpected respect and a love that could change both their lives forever. If only they can survive it. Length: Full-length 77,000 wordsHeat-Level: Do you have fire-resistant pants? You'll need fire-resistant pants though. Is the second book in The Duke's By-Blows series, but can very much be read as a standalone

When Morgan Banfield wakes up in Newgate after a night of debauchery, the last thing he wants to see is his estranged brother. But in exchange for his help, Morgan must agree to take on responsibility and try to get his life together by taking on the job of Man of Affairs for a friend. The last thing Lizzie Margolis wants is some rogue coming onto her brother's staff. She's had enough of rakes after being ruined by one years before. But the more she gets to know Morgan, the more drawn to him she becomes. The more she begins to question what is in her own heart and how to manage her growing desire. But as the two begin to navigate a future, Morgan's rears its ugly head. If they fight for what they could have, will they win? Or will all that stands between them become an insurmountable wall?

The final book in the popular series by 10 time USA Today bestselling author Jess MichaelsThe last of the Shelley triplets to remain unmarried, Juliana Shelley has never felt like she's recognized as her own person. But now, scarred by a terrible attack, she's never felt so alone. Or so tired of cleaning up every else's mess. She longs for something just for herself. A taste of the desire that seems to make her sisters so very happy in their marriages. One desperate night, she goes to the wicked Donville Masquerade, looking for trouble and finds a handsome, masked stranger more than willing to provide it. Ellis Maitland's dangerous desperation caused the injuries Juliana suffered and he has felt guilty about it since. And drawn to her unlike anyone else he's ever met. When he realizes she's masquerading as a courtesan his best impulses, rusty as they are, cause him to try to stop her from making a mistake. Only Juliana isn't as easily deterred as Ellis believes she will be. And the desire that sparks between them soon cannot be denied. Although they begin a passionate affair, Ellis knows it cannot last. After all, he has a plan to take care of the villain behind all the trouble plaguing his family and it's one he knows he won't survive. Will Juliana's help and faith save him? Or will it be too little, too late. Length: Novel Length Heat level: Sticky and sweatyThe book is part of the Shelley Sisters series, but can be read as a standalone novel.

When the Jasper Kincaid, the Earl of Harcourt, offered to marry one of the infamous Shelley triplets, he was doing it for the dowry to refill his depleted coffers, not for anything so silly as love. But when he realizes it is Thomasina Shelley masquerading as his fianc e at their final engagement ball, not his true intended, a desire for her that he has been ignoring sparks. And when it becomes clear her sister has run away with another, an opportunity arises for a marriage with a much deeper connection. Thomasina's feelings for Jasper have never been appropriate and she doubted the prudence of pretending to be his even for just one night. Once she's caught, everything escalates so quickly. Suddenly she's going to marry this stern, fascinating man who is not particularly pleased at her perfidy. Add to that her worry about where her wayward sister has gone and it's a recipe for both passion...and disaster. As the two slowly grow closer, Jasper realizes his former fianc e's disappearance may have more to do with his own past than he originally realized. And the longer he keeps that from Thomasina, the more painful it will be when the truth comes out. Can they let each other close enough to fight together against the dangers right around the corner? And will they survive to meet the future they could have if they do?

The 10th and final book in the bestselling 1797 Club series by USA Today Bestseller Jess MichaelsWhen Christopher "Kit" Collins' father dies, he is devastated, but he must swiftly take on the title of Duke of Kingsacre and all the responsibility that comes with it. Including the care of his very young illegitimate half-sister, who is now his ward. He is very upset when he discovers the governess his father hired for the child just before his death is Sarah Carlton. Sarah is equally disturbed by the arrival of her new employer, as she and Kit once had an unpleasant encounter when she was at her lowest point. But since she has no other place to go, she can only hope he will not sack her. Thanks to the adoration of his sister, he does not and the two enter into a wary truce because they both care for the child. A truce that explodes one passionate night after a nearly tragic accident. Comfort leads to more and soon the two are engaged in an affair. But when danger comes to threaten the child they both love, they must overcome their deeply rooted mistrust and work together to keep her safe. And perhaps find a way to make a family together. Length: Full length book Heat Level: Swoon-worthyThis book is part of a series (The 1797 Club), but can be read as a standalone book.