Bøger af Olivia Drake

Scandal begins with just one kiss in the sixth book of Drake's popular Cinderella Sisterhood series. Original.

Even a confirmed bachelor can meet his match.Because sometimes fairy tales do come true... OF ALL THE FABLED TREASURES Bella Jones feels like a fish out of water in civilized England. Raised abroad by her explorer father, she's amused by the very proper manners of the nobility. Nevertheless, to save her younger siblings from ruin, she must infiltrate a ducal household in order to find the map to an ancient treasure trove. Alas, the haughty, handsome duke stands in her way...unless she can tame his beastly temper, that is. THE MOST PRECIOUS ONE IS LOVE Miles Grayson, the Duke of Aylwin, prefers antiquities to, well, everything else. Especially prying females with their irksome questions. But Bella's blue eyes and beguiling smile are improbably charming, and the temptation of her kiss is impossible to resist. As the pair is swept into a mystery that reaches back to their childhoods, Miles realizes that Bella has made the rarest discovery of all-the key to his heart...The Cinderella Sisterhood series is: "Filled with romance [and] breathtaking passion."-Night Owl Reviews "Magical."-Once Upon a Romance "Sensual...engaging...beautiful."-RT Book Reviews

The Duke of Clayton falls for an outspoken American who is planning to open a school.

The Crompton sisters have a knack for falling in love with the most unlikely bachelors in Olivia Drake's "enticing series...that readers will adore" (Romantic Times BOOKreviews).AN UNEXPECTED LOVEThe youngest of the Crompton heiresses, Blythe yearns to marry into the aristocracy to bolster her family's place in society. The widowed Duke of Savoy seems to be the perfect choice, yet it's another man who sets her heart to pounding: the new footman, James. He's devilishly handsome and far more fascinating than any of her noble suitors. And he alone has the power to stir her romantic dreams.AN UNDENIABLE PASSIONLittle does she know, however, James Ryding is the true heir to the Crompton fortune. He's posing as a servant in order to find evidence to prove her parents are imposters. By charming Blythe, he hopes to use her to regain his rightful inheritance. But as heat flares between them, he realizes that fulfilling his quest will mean ruining the beautiful, spirited woman who has captured his heart.

The wealthiest heiress of the season, Miss Lindsey Crompton finds detective work far more fascinating than social engagements-at least until she meets Thane Parker, the Earl of Mansfield. Thane is a paradox: a war hero and a cad, a wicked scoundrel and an indulgent guardian of his young ward. When Lindsey sneaks into his house to investigate his role in a series of murders, he blackmails her into a betrothal.Thane has a secret life he keeps hidden from everyone, especially the infernally curious-and curiously alluring-Miss Crompton. Working with the Bow Street Runners, Thane is tracking a killer who may be one of Lindsey's suitors. Even if their engagement is a ruse, the heat between Thane and Lindsey is undeniably real. And with a murderer on the loose, desire has never been so dangerous...

Forever My Duke is the second novel in a brand new Regency romance series from Olivia Drake about rakish dukes and the governesses who steal their hearts."I find Miss Fanshawe to be quite charming-for an American."-The Prince Regent Hadrian Ames, the Duke of Clayton, needs a bride. He even has the perfect one picked out. That is, until he meets the lovely, free-spirited Natalie Fanshawe. She's the opposite of what a man of his high rank should desire in a wife-an outspoken American who has never even set foot in a London ballroom.But Natalie doesn't have time to be swept off her feet by a handsome duke who must be a spoiled scoundrel like every other British lord. And she couldn't care less about Hadrian's title. After all, it's not as if he actually worked to attain his wealth and status. He surely can't understand what it's like to be a busy woman, planning to open a school while trying to reunite a six-year-old orphan with his English relatives. Nevertheless, Hadrian launches his campaign to win her heart. Can the utterly delightful American beauty ever find a way to love him...despite his being a duke?

Can she teach a duke how to love...?Tessa James has worked tirelessly to open her own millinery shop. All she needs now is a loan from the lord who sired and abandoned her. The easiest way to track him down? Infiltrate the aristocracy by becoming a governess. Guy Whitby, the Duke of Carlin, has returned to London after years abroad to discover that his young daughter, Sophy, has been scaring away her governesses. So when bold and beautiful Tessa applies for the job, he hires her despite his misgivings that she might be fibbing about her qualifications. But Guy's murky past is coming back to haunt him, and when an old enemy threatens his family, he and Tessa are thrown into the path of danger. A stunning Regency romance for fans of Tessa Dare and Mary Jo Putney.

She is the opposite of what he needs, but she's everything he wants... Hadrian Ames, the Duke of Clayton, needs a bride. He even has the perfect one picked out. That is, until he meets outspoken American Natalie Fanshawe - the opposite of what a man of his high rank should desire in a wife. Natalie couldn't care less about Hadrian's title or his need to marry. He can't understand what it's like to be a busy woman, planning to open a school while trying to reunite a six-year-old orphan with his English relatives. Nevertheless, Hadrian launches his campaign to win Natalie's heart. But can the American beauty ever find a way to love him, despite his being a duke?A dazzling and fun Regency romance perfect for readers of Suzanne Enoch and Joanna Shupe.

An unexpected reunion... a second chance at love.Abigail Linton has devoted herself to caring for her parents and her siblings' children. Eager to create a life of her own, Abby seizes upon a position as a governess on a neighbouring estate. Unfortunately, her employer is Maxwell Bryce, the Duke of Rothwell - the notorious rake who once broke her youthful heart. Since he hasn't set foot on his estate for fifteen years, Abby assumes she'll never have to see him... Until, one day, he appears. Max is stunned to come face to face with the girl he fell for, before he went away and she stopped writing to him. Both Abby and Max have changed over the years, but has their passion for each other remained unchanged?A sweeping Regency romance for fans of Lisa Kleypas and Mary Balogh.

The first in a brand new Regency romance series about rakish dukes and the governesses who steal their hearts.

An unexpected love... an undeniable passion The youngest of the Crompton sisters, Blythe feels the pressure to marry into the aristocracy. Her head tells her to accept the widowed Duke of Savoy but her heart yearns for James Ryding, the new footman.However, James is not all he seems and he has an ulterior motive for his place in the Crompton household. But fulfilling his quest will mean ruining the beautiful woman who has captured his heart PART THREE OF OLIVIA DRAKE S AN HEIRESS IN LONDON TRILOGY. OTHER BOOKS IN THIS SERIES ARE SEDUCING THE HEIRESS AND NEVER TRUST A ROGUE.Rouge Romance - your first stop for romance books

A devil in disguise When wealthy heiress Miss Lindsey Crompton sneaks into the house of the Earl of Mansfield a known cad and wicked scoundrel she simply wants to investigate his involvement in some recent murders. But when Thane catches her he blackmails her into a betrothal.Or the man of her dreams? However, underneath his wicked exterior, the Earl has a secret he is tracking a killer who may be one of Miss Crompton s suitors.Rouge Romance - your first stop for romance books

SHE VOWED TO RESIST HIMHer wealth and beauty have made Miss Portia Crompton the catch of the season. Secretly determined to wed the maharajah's son she left behind in India, Portia ignores the money-hungry bucks who ply her with bouquets and bonbons. But one suitor will not be deterred: Colin Byrd, Viscount Ratcliffe. He is persistent and presumptuous - and wickedly tempting.HE VOWED TO HAVE HERColin has no delusions about romance. He's a rake, a womanizer, and a murderer, and seduction comes as easily to him as breathing. Portia's fortune is an irresistible lure until Colin's mercenary scheme hits a snag. Winning her dowry is no longer enough - he wants her heart and her passion. The more adamant she is in her refusal, the more determined he is to seduce her...PRAISE FOR SEDUCING THE HEIRESS:"e;This decadent Regency romance debut is carried along by a spunky heroine and sumptuous descriptions of upper-class life."e; Publishers Weekly "e;This book has it all: a fabulous hero, a wonderful heroine, and sizzling passion. Read it and watch the sparks fly!"e; Christina Dodd"e;Guaranteed to seduce readers everywhere. This book is something truly special, an unforgettable story filled with passion, intrigue, and sweep-you-away romance."e; Susan WiggsRouge Romance - your first stop for romance books