Bøger af Marie Higgins

Mercedes Maxwell is devastated when her twin sister is driven to take her own life by none other than her husband, William Braxton. Determined to make her brother-in-law pay for the injustice, Mercedes travels to Dorchester, England to find him. She is shocked to find that William is unaware of his wife's death, and when Mercedes is mistaken for her sister, she decides to pose as her twin to glean some answers. Mercedes embarks on an adventure she never dreamed of in hopes of bringing justice to her sister. Instead of justice, Mercedes uncovers a plethora of secrets and mystery. As she works to unravel the mystery and discovers who she can trust, Mercedes finds that all is not as it seems, and that William Braxton may be the one man she can trust.

Does he deserve a second chance with her heart?The Earl of Hanover, Collin Worthington, runs across the woman he had wanted over a year ago, but she married his friend. While trying to repair the damage made to Cassandra Talbot, he finds himself trapped in his feelings again. Will she ever forgive him?Lady Cassandra Kentwood was forced to marry the wrong man, and now all she wants is revenge. But when Collin is injured and she takes care of him, she remembers the reason she fell in love with him in the first place.But she doesn't want those feelings any longer.

She is not the right woman for his brother, but is she the right one for him?Lord Adrian Worthington wants to keep farthing-filcher women away from his older brother, but the tables turn when he finds Bridget Hartwell, a penniless country girl, vying for his brother's attention. For a man who isn't ready to marry, Adrian cannot stay away from the lovely lady whose kisses set him on fire.As the eldest daughter of four, it is Bridget's responsibility to marry well. However, she wants to marry for love, which leaves the earl out of the running.Yet his younger brother is constantly on her mind-but falling in love with him is unacceptable.Note: This series is part of Dragonblade's Sweet Dreams line, so this is a sweet, wholesome Historical Romance where passion beyond the bedroom door is left to the reader's imagination.The Worthington LegacyBook 1 - Her Perfect ScoundrelBook 2 - Her Dreamy DeceiverBook 3 - Her Adorable CadBook 4 - Her Irresistible CharmerBook 5 - Her Captain Enchanter

Carrie Porter doesn't know what she's lost until it's gone. With her husband dead, and a young child to feed, she must rely on herself to improve her situation... or find a wealthy husband to care for her desolate family. When she chooses a man looking for a mail-order bride, she prays he will be her salvation.

Ivy Kidman's dream is to assist the big movie producers, and when a billionaire hires her to make a commercial for his son's island romantic resort, she can't turn it down. After meeting the owner of Cupid Island, however, she's definitely ready to turn around and go home. How dare he call her accident-prone when he is the one falling all over himself? As she works closely with the handsome man who makes her laugh, she slowly starts to change her mind.Steele Morgan is frustrated with his father for sending the determined woman to his island. His father insists that Steele needs to be in the commercial, but he's not a photogenic man and he wants Ivy to leave and never come back. But when his competitiveness kicks in when she proves to be just like him, he wants to keep her around a little bit longer... just to see who wins. He feels himself losing quickly, especially when his heart becomes involved.

A story of hope, faith, repentance, and... LOVE! Pretending comes with a price. So does living on the run. Maggie Collings has been running for far too long from people who want to put her in prison. Finally, after two years, she finds a place to call home, and she's able to be herself - to a point, anyway. But when she realizes one of the bounty hunters who has been after her is now working with the town's sheriff, she is ready to run again. But then, he doesn't recognize her. So, perhaps she will stay and watch him closely. And just maybe she can convince him that she is not the criminal he has been hunting, but a woman who is lonely for love and acceptance.

To err is human. To forgive, divine. When Alexa Moore sets her mind on something, she goes for it. After her father's bank is robbed and the thief injures her brother, she decides to hunt the man down and put him behind bars, which will help her become the Pinkerton agent she has always dreamed about. The people she has asked about the bank robber tell her the man has dark hair and green eyes and goes by the name of Hawk. When her travels take her to Longmont, Colorado, she finds an attractive man who fits that description. As she gets to know him, she hopes he isn't the thief... but what does her gut tell her? After Ash Hawk was released from being a prisoner in the mines of Tooele, Utah, he finds himself lost and alone. As a child, he was captured and brainwashed to believe his family was dead, and that God didn't care. When he moved to Colorado as an adult, his life changed for the better. He was given a great job working on a ranch and doing the things he loved. Then a beautiful woman came to him, pleading for his help. How could he turn her down? As a relationship develops between them, danger lurks in the distance. Can she trust him? But more importantly, will he understand when he finds out she has been lying all this time?

Marcus Thorne wears several masks in his life-playing retired pirate, Captain Hawk, is his favorite, but if his secret is discovered, he could die. Captivated by his enemy's daughter, Marcus kidnaps her, but in turn, she captures his heart...until he discovers Isabelle is one of Napoleon's spies with the power to endanger his life and the lives of his friends. After her release, Isabelle can't stop thinking about her masked abductor and how he'd stolen her heart before ridding her of his presence. Betrothed to a man who strangely reminds her of the man whose kisses set her ablaze, she marries him, only to discover he's not who he seemed to be as is withholding secrets. But then...so is she.

Convincing a rogue to wed comes with a high price.Ellie Middleton has exactly one month to find a husband. If she doesn't, her father will betroth her to a vile man. Although her heart still belongs to the soldier who died in the war, she is willing to enter a loveless marriage. Out of options, Ellie does the unthinkable when she runs into her brother's friend, Vincent Wallace, the Earl of Trenton, and boldly makes him a proposal of marriage in name only. Will the rogue accept the bargain she is offered?Vincent Wallace has no desire to marry and tie himself to one woman. However, he doesn't like the idea of Ellie settling for just anyone, either. He can't get her off his mind, and he desires her more than any women he's ever known.But when he is threatened to stay away from Ellie or die, Vincent doesn't know whether to release her and allow her to be happy or fight for the woman he has fallen in love with.Love's AddictionA Wallflower to LoveA Governess to ProtectA Maiden to Remember

When looking for a thief, should she trust her instincts or her heart?Maxey Langley has been tasked with finding the man who is responsible for killing her employer and stealing the earl's family ring. Against her will, she and another servant search for Lord Wentworth's younger brother Ignatius Burke who has been estranged from the family. As the Wentworth's governess, what kind of skills does she have to find a murder suspect? None at all.Nash Burke has lived as an opera singer for the past several years, keeping as far away from his family as possible. But when a beautiful governess comes looking for him and intends to inform the magistrate, charming the governess into thinking he is someone else is the only way to make her leave.Instead, the tables turn on him and she is the one stealing his heart.Love's AddictionA Wallflower to LoveA Governess to ProtectA Maiden to Remember

When Nicole Adkins unexpectedly finds herself in the arms of billionaire Mick Remington, his smoldering gaze leaves her breathless. He seems like the embodiment of a romantic hero straight out of a steamy novel, but his notorious reputation with women makes her wary. Determined to resist his charm, Nicole steels herself against his advances.As her grandfather's health declines, their family business teeters on the brink, and her inheritance is at risk. Mick's sudden arrival in town feels like a harbinger of doom-a potential takeover threatening her grandfather's legacy. Though Mick claims to be an ally, Nicole doesn't know if she can trust him.Battling to protect her heart as fiercely as her company, Nicole navigates a maze of intrigue, deception, and unexpected romance.