Elizabeth Hoyt
Elizabeth Hoyt is a New York Times bestselling author of historical romance. She also writes deliciously fun contemporary romance under the name Julia Harper. Elizabeth lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with three untrained dogs and one long-suffering husband.
Wicked Intentions (Maiden Lane, #1)
Elizabeth Hoyt
A man controlled by his desires . . .
Infamous for his wild, sensual needs, Lazarus Huntington, Lord Caire, is searching for a savage killer in St. Giles, London's most notorious slum. Widowed Temperance Dews knows St. Giles like the back of her hand - she's spent a lifetime caring for its inhabitants at the foundling home her family established. Now that home is at risk . . .
A woman haunted by her past . . .
Caire makes a simple offer - in return for Temperance's help navigating the perilous alleys of St. Giles, he will introduce her to London's high society so that she can find a benefactor for the home. But Temperance may not be the innocent she seems, and what begins as cold calculation soon falls prey to a passion that neither can control -
one that may well destroy them both.
A bargain neither could refuse.
Sweetest Scoundrel (Maiden Lane, #9)
Elizabeth Hoyt
SHE'S TAKING CHARGE Prim, proper, and thrifty, Eve Dinwoody is all business when it comes to protecting her brother's investment. But when she agrees to control the purse strings of London's premier pleasure garden, Harte's Folly, she finds herself butting heads with an infuriating scoundrel who can't be controlled. HE'S RUNNING THE SHOW Bawdy and bold, Asa Makepeace doesn't have time for a penny-pinching prude like Eve. As the garden's larger-than-life owner, he's already dealing with self-centered sopranos and temperamental tenors. He's not about to let an aristocratic woman boss him around . . . no matter how enticing she is. BUT LOVE CONQUERS ALL In spite of her lack of theatrical experience-and her fiery clashes with Asa-Eve is determined to turn Harte's Folly into a smashing success. But the harder she tries to manage the stubborn rake, the harder it is to ignore his seductive charm and raw magnetism. There's no denying the smoldering fire between them-and trying to put it out would be the greatest folly of all . . .
Duke of Pleasure (Maiden Lane, #11)
Elizabeth Hoyt
IN THE ARMS OF DANGER
Bold. Brave. Brutally handsome. Hugh Fitzroy, the Duke of Kyle, is the king's secret weapon. Sent to defeat the notorious Lords of Chaos, he is ambushed in a London alley—and rescued by an unlikely ally: a masked stranger with the unmistakable curves of a woman.
IN THE HEAT OF DESIRE
Cocky. Clever. Courageously independent. Alf has survived on the perilous streets of St. Giles by disguising her sex. By day she is a boy, dealing in information and secrets. By night she's the notorious Ghost of St. Giles, a masked vigilante. But as she saves Hugh from assassins, she finds herself succumbing to temptation.
ONE KISS WILL CHANGE THEIR LIVES FOREVER
When Hugh hires Alf to investigate the Lords of Chaos, her worlds collide. Once Hugh realizes that the boy and the Ghost are the same, will Alf find the courage to become the woman she needs to be—before the Lords of Chaos destroy them both?
Duke of Sin (Maiden Lane, #10)
Elizabeth Hoyt
A MAN OF SIN
Devastatingly handsome. Vain. Unscrupulous. Valentine Napier, the Duke of Montgomery, is the man London whispers about in boudoirs and back alleys. A notorious rake and blackmailer, Montgomery has returned from exile, intent on seeking revenge on those who have wronged him. But what he finds in his own bedroom may lay waste to all his plans.
A WOMAN OF HONOR
Born a bastard, housekeeper Bridget Crumb is clever, bold, and fiercely loyal. When her aristocratic mother becomes the target of extortion, Bridget joins the Duke of Montgomery's household to search for the incriminating evidence-and uncovers something far more dangerous.
A SECRET THAT THREATENS TO DESTROY THEM BOTH
Astonished by the deceptively prim-and surprisingly witty-domestic spy in his chambers, Montgomery is intrigued. And try as she might, Bridget can't resist the slyly charming duke. Now as the two begin their treacherous game of cat and mouse, they soon realize that they both have secrets—and neither may be as nefarious—or as innocent—as they appear . . .
Scandalous Desires (Maiden Lane, #3)
Elizabeth Hoyt
Can a pirate learn that the only true treasure lies in a woman's heart?Widowed Silence Hollingbrook is impoverished, lovely, and kind - and nine months ago she made a horrible mistake. She went to a river pirate for help in saving her husband and in the process made a bargain that cost her her marriage. That night wounded her so terribly that she hides in the foundling home she runs with her brother. Except now that same river pirate is back . . . and he's asking for her help.'Charming' Mickey O'Connor is the most ruthless river pirate in London. Devastatingly handsome and fearsomely intelligent, he clawed his way up through London's criminal underworld. Mickey has no use for tender emotions like compassion and love, and he sees people as pawns to be manipulated. And yet he's never been able to forget the naive captain's wife who came to him for help.
Dearest Rogue (Maiden Lane, #8)
Elizabeth Hoyt
HE CAN GUARD HER
Lady Phoebe Batten is pretty, vivacious, and yearning for a social life befitting the sister of a powerful duke. But because she is almost completely blind, her overprotective brother insists that she have an armed bodyguard by her side at all times-the very irritating Captain Trevillion.
FROM EVERY DANGER
Captain James Trevillion is proud, brooding, and cursed with a leg injury from his service in the King's dragoons. Yet he can still shoot and ride like the devil, so watching over the distracting Lady Phoebe should be no problem at all-until she's targeted by kidnappers.
BUT PASSION ITSELF
Caught in a deadly web of deceit, James must risk life and limb to save his charge from the lowest of cads-one who would force Lady Phoebe into a loveless marriage. But while they're confined to close quarters for her safekeeping, Phoebe begins to see the tender man beneath the soldier's hard exterior . . . and the possibility of a life-and love-she never imagined possible.
To Beguile a Beast (Legend of the Four Soldiers, #3)
Elizabeth Hoyt
CAN A WOUNDED BEAST . . .
Reclusive Sir Alistair Munroe has hidden in his castle ever since returning from the Colonies, scarred inside and out. But when a mysterious beauty arrives at his door, the passions he's kept suppressed for years begin to awaken.
TRUST A BEAUTY WITH A PAST . . .
Running from past mistakes has taken legendary beauty Helen Fitzwilliam from the luxury of the ton to a crumbling Scottish castle . . . and a job as a housekeeper. Yet Helen is determined to start a new life and she won't let dust-or a beast of a man-scare her away.
TO TAME HIS MOST SECRET DESIRES?
Beneath Helen's beautiful façade, Alistair finds a courageous and sensual woman. A woman who doesn't back away from his surliness-or his scars. But just as he begins to believe in true love, Helen's secret past threatens to tear them apart. Now both Beast and Beauty must fight for the one thing neither believed they could ever find-a happy ever after.
Notorious Pleasures (Maiden Lane, #2)
Elizabeth Hoyt
From the New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Hoyt comes the second book in her beloved Maiden Lane series.Their lives were perfect . . . Lady Hero Batten, the beautiful sister of the Duke of Wakefield, has everything a woman could want, including the perfect fiancé. True, the Marquis of Mandeville is a trifle dull and has no sense of humor, but that doesn't bother Hero. Until she meets his notorious brother . . . Until they met each other.Griffin Remmington, Lord Reading, is far from perfect-and he likes it that way. How he spends his days is a mystery, but all of London knows he engages in the worst sorts of drunken revelry at night. Hero takes an instant dislike to him, and Griffin thinks that Hero, with her charities and faultless manners, is much too impeccable for society, let alone his brother. Yet their near-constant battle of wits soon sparks desire-desire that causes their carefully constructed worlds to come tumbling down. As Hero's wedding nears, and Griffin's enemies lay plans to end their dreams forever, can two imperfect people find perfect true love?
Darling Beast (Maiden Lane, #7)
Elizabeth Hoyt
A MAN CONDEMNED . . .
Falsely accused of murder and mute from a near-fatal beating, Apollo Greaves, Viscount Kilbourne has escaped from Bedlam. With the Crown's soldiers at his heels, he finds refuge in the ruins of a pleasure garden, toiling as a simple gardener. But when a vivacious young woman moves in, he's quickly driven to distraction . . .
A DESPERATE WOMAN . . .
London's premier actress, Lily Stump, is down on her luck when she's forced to move into a scorched theatre with her maid and small son. But she and her tiny family aren't the only inhabitants-a silent, hulking beast of a man also calls the charred ruins home. Yet when she catches him reading her plays, Lily realizes there's more to this man than meets the eye.
OUT OF ASH, DESIRE FLARES
Though scorching passion draws them together, Apollo knows that Lily is keeping secrets. When his past catches up with him, he's forced to make a choice: his love for Lily . . . or the explosive truth that will set him free.
To Seduce a Sinner (Legend of the Four Soldiers, #2)
Elizabeth Hoyt
THE ONE THING HE CANNOT REVEAL For years, Melisande Fleming has loved Lord Vale from afar . . . watching him seduce a succession of lovers, and once catching a glimpse of heartbreaking depths beneath his roguish veneer. When he's jilted on his wedding day, she boldly offers to be his. TO THE ONE WOMAN HE MOST DESIRES Vale gladly weds Melisande, if only to produce an heir. But he's pleasantly A shy and proper Lady by day, she's a wanton at night, giving him her body-though not her heart. IS HIS DEEPEST NEED . . . Determined to learn her secrets, this sinner starts to woo his seductive new wife-while hiding the nightmares from his soldiering days in the Colonies that still haunt him. Yet when a deadly betrayal from the past threatens to tear them apart, Lord Vale must bare his soul to the woman he married . . . or risk losing her forever.
To Desire a Devil (Legend of the Four Soldiers, #4)
Elizabeth Hoyt
NOTHING IS MORE INTOXICATING Reynaud St. Aubyn has spent the last seven years in hellish captivity. Now half mad with fever he bursts into his ancestral home and demands his due. Can this wild-looking man truly be the last earl's heir, thought murdered by Indians years ago? OR DANGEROUS Beatrice Corning, the niece of the present earl, is a proper English miss. But she has a No real man has ever excited her more than the handsome youth in the portrait in her uncle's home. Suddenly, that very man is here, in the flesh-and luring her into his bed. THAN SURRENDERING TO A DEVIL. Only Beatrice can see past Reynaud's savagery to the noble man inside. For his part, Reynaud is drawn to this lovely lady, even as he is suspicious of her loyalty to her uncle. But can Beatrice's love tame a man who will stop at nothing to regain his title-even if it means sacrificing her innocence?
The Raven Prince (Princes Trilogy #1)
Elizabeth Hoyt
Widowed Anna Wren is having a wretched day. After an arrogant man on horseback nearly crushes her, she arrives home to learn that she is in dire financial straits.THERE COMES A TIME IN A LADY'S LIFEThe Earl of Swartingham is in a quandary. Having frightened off two secretaries, Edward de Raaf needs someone who can withstand his bad temper and boorish behavior. WHEN SHE MUST DO THE UNTHINKABLE . . . When Anna becomes the earl's secretary, it would seem that both their problems are solved. But when she discovers he plans to visit the most notorious brothel in London, she sees red-and decides to assuage her desires . . .
The Leopard Prince (Princes Trilogy, #2)
Elizabeth Hoyt
THE ONE THING A LADY MUST NEVER DO....
Wealthy Lady Georgina Maitland doesn't want a husband, though she could use a good steward to run her estates. One look at Harry Pye, and Georgina knows she's not just dealing with a servant, but a man.
IS FALL IN LOVE....
Harry has known many aristocrats - including one particular nobleman who is his sworn enemy. But Harry has never met a beautiful lady so independent, uninhibited, and eager to be in his arms.
WITH HER SERVANT.
Still, it's impossible to conduct a discreet liaison when poisoned sheep, murdered villagers, and an enraged magistrate have the county in an uproar. The locals blame Harry for everything. Soon it's all Georgina can do to keep her head above water and Harry's out of the noose...without missing another night of love.
The Serpent Prince (Princes Trilogy, #3)
Elizabeth Hoyt
When the devil meets an angel...
Country bred Lucy Craddock-Hayes is content with her quiet life. Until the day she trips over an unconscious man—a naked unconscious man—and loses her innocence forever.
He can take her to heaven...
Viscount Simon Iddesleigh was nearly beaten to death by his enemies. Now he’s hell-bent on vengeance. But as Lucy nurses him back to health, her honesty startles his jaded sensibilities—even as it ignites a desire that threatens to consume them both.
Or to hell...
Charmed by Simon’s sly wit, urbane manners, and even his red-heeled shoes, Lucy falls hard and fast for him. Yet as his honor keeps him from ravishing her, his revenge sends his attackers to her door. As Simon wages war on his foes, Lucy wages her own war for his soul using the only weapon she has—her love…
Duke of Desire (Maiden Lane, #12)
Elizabeth Hoyt
A LADY OF LIGHT
Refined, kind, and intelligent, Lady Iris Jordan finds herself the unlikely target of a diabolical kidnapping. Her captors are the notoriously evil Lords of Chaos. When one of the masked-and nude!-Lords spirits her away to his carriage, she shoots him . . . only to find she may have been a trifle hasty.
A DUKE IN DEEPEST DARKNESS
Cynical, scarred, and brooding, Raphael de Chartres, the Duke of Dyemore, has made it his personal mission to infiltrate the Lords of Chaos and destroy them. Rescuing Lady Jordan was never in his plans. But now with the Lords out to kill them both, he has but one choice: marry the lady in order to keep her safe.
CAUGHT IN A WEB OF DANGER . . . AND DESIRE
Much to Raphael's irritation, Iris insists on being the sort of duchess who involves herself in his life-and bed. Soon he's drawn both to her quick wit and her fiery passion. But when Iris discovers that Raphael's past may be even more dangerous than the present, she falters. Is their love strong enough to withstand not only the Lords of Chaos but also Raphael's own demons?
Duke of Midnight (Maiden Lane, #6)
Elizabeth Hoyt
WHEN A MASKED MAN . . .
Twenty years ago Maximus Batten witnessed the brutal murders of his parents. Now the autocratic Duke of Wakefield, he spends his days ruling Parliament. But by night, disguised as the Ghost of St. Giles, he prowls the grim alleys of St. Giles, ever on the hunt for the murderer. One night he finds a fiery woman who meets him toe-to-toe—and won't back down . . .
MEETS HIS MATCH . . .
Artemis Greaves toils as a lady's companion, but hiding beneath the plain brown serge of her dress is the heart of a huntress. When the Ghost of St. Giles rescues her from footpads, she recognizes a kindred spirit-and is intrigued. She's even more intrigued when she realizes who exactly the notorious Ghost is by day . . .
DESIRE IGNITES A DANGEROUS PASSION
Artemis makes a bold move: she demands that Maximus use his influence to free her imprisoned brother-or she will expose him as the Ghost. But blackmailing a powerful duke isn't without risks. Now that she has the tiger by the tail, can she withstand his ire-or the temptation of his embrace?
Lord of Darkness (Maiden Lane, #5)
Elizabeth Hoyt
"Elizabeth Hoyt has outdone herself." --Jennifer Ashley, New York Times bestselling authorWHEN STRANGERS IN THE NIGHTHe lives in the shadows. As the mysterious masked avenger known as the Ghost of St. Giles, Godric St. John's only goal is to protect the innocent of London. Until the night he confronts a fearless young lady pointing a pistol at his head-and realizes she is his wife . . . BECOME LOVERS . . .Lady Margaret Reading has vowed to kill the Ghost of St. Giles-the man who murdered her one true love. Returning to London, and to the man she hasn't seen since their wedding day, Margaret does not recognize the man behind the mask. Fierce, commanding, and dangerous, the notorious Ghost of St. Giles is everything she feared he would be-and so much more . . . DESIRE IS THE ULTIMATE DANGERWhen passion flares, these two intimate strangers can't keep from revealing more of themselves than they had ever planned. But when Margaret learns the truth-that the Ghost is her husband-the game is up and the players must surrender . . . to the temptation that could destroy them both.
The Ice Princess (Princes Trilogy, #3.5)
Elizabeth Hoyt
SEVEN NIGHTS OF SIN As the madam of Aphrodite's Grotto, the most infamous brothel in London, Coral Smythe knows everything possible about men's needs and desires. Yet she's never experienced the love of a single man-not even that of Captain Isaac Wargate whose hawk-like eyes stare at her with both condemnation...and lust.SEVEN NIGHTS OF ECSTASY Captain Wargate heartily disapproves of the sensuous madam who always wears a golden mask. She lures his officers from both his ship and their duty. But when Coral herself is offered up as the prize in a game of chance, Wargate impulsively enters...and wins.SEVEN NIGHTS OF LOVE Now the puritanical navy captain has just seven nights to learn everything he can about the mysterious madam and what she knows of a man's desires. But when Coral is threatened by the new owner of Aphrodite's Grotto, will Wargate take a chance on the woman beneath the mask...and on love?
Once Upon a Christmas Eve (Maiden Lane, #12.6)
Elizabeth Hoyt
A heartwarming stand-alone novella from New York Times best-selling author Elizabeth Hoyt!
Adam Rutledge, Viscount d'Arque, really rather loathes Christmas. The banal cheerfulness. The asinine party games. And, worst of all, the obligatory trip to the countryside. His grandmother, however, loves the holiday - and Adam loves his grandmother, so he'll brave the fiercest snowstorm to please her. But when their carriage wheel snaps, they're forced to seek shelter at the home of the most maddening, infuriating, and utterly beguiling woman he's ever met....
Sarah St. John really rather loathes rakes. The self-satisfied smirks. The sly predatory gazes. Oh, and the constant witty banter rife with double meaning. But in the spirit of the season, she'll welcome this admittedly handsome viscount into her home. But as the snowstorm rages, the Yule log crackles, and the tension rises, Sarah and Adam find themselves locked in a fiery, passionate kiss. If love is the true meaning of Christmas, it's the one gift this mismatched pair can't wait to unwrap.
Once Upon a Maiden Lane (Maiden Lane, #12.5)
Elizabeth Hoyt
A stand-alone novella from New York Times best-selling author Elizabeth Hoyt!
Miss Mary Whitsun is far too intelligent to fall for the rakish charms of a handsome aristocrat. But when the gentleman in question approaches her in a bookshop, mistaking her for his fiancée, Lady Johanna Albright, the flirtatious encounter only raises more questions. Could Mary, a servant raised in a St Giles orphanage, actually be Lady Joanna's long-lost twin sister? If so, Mary has been betrothed since birth - to the rakishly handsome aristocrat himself....
Henry Collins, Viscount Blackwell, is far too intrigued by Mary to let her go so easily. He's drawn to her sharp mind, her indomitable spirit, and the fiery way in which she dismisses him - ladies simply don't dismiss Lord Blackwell. But as Mary makes her first hesitant steps into society, she can't help but wonder if she truly has a place in Henry's world - or in his heart.
Once Upon a Moonlit Night (Maiden Lane, #10.5)
Elizabeth Hoyt
From New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Hoyt comes a delightful Maiden Lane novella that begins once upon a moonlit night---and ends wickedly, wonderfully ever after . . .Hippolyta Royle is running for her life. Pursued by hounds on a cold rainy night, the heiress flags down a passing carriage and throws herself at the mercy of the coach's occupant. Whoever this handsome traveler may be, he is her only hope to escape a terrible fate. But should he agree to escort her to safety, he's in for much more than he bargained for . . .At first Matthew Mortimer doesn't believe Hippolyta's story, that she's a fabulously wealthy heiress who's been kidnapped. He assumes she's a beggar, an actress, or worse. But once his new travel companion washes the mud from her surprisingly lovely face, and they share a breathtaking kiss, there is no turning back . . .
Thief of Shadows (Maiden Lane) by Hoyt, Elizabeth (2012) Mass Market Paperback
Elizabeth Hoyt
Excellent Book
Clever John (Maiden Lane, #2.5)
Elizabeth Hoyt
A delightful fairy tale from the New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Hoyt. Clever John gives readers an early glimpse inside Hoyt's next Maiden Lane novel, Scandalous Desires. Extended preview of Scandalous Desires included.
One Scandalous Night
Elizabeth Hoyt
From three bestselling authors come breathtaking, sensual novellas of first love and second chances for fans of Netflix's Bridgerton!
Days of Rakes & Roses
Lady Lydia Rothermere has spent the past decade trying to make up for a single, youthful moment of passion. Now the image of propriety, Lydia knows her future rests on never straying outside of society's rigid rules. Yet as she prepares for a marriage that will suit her family, but not her heart, rake and adventurer Simon Metcalf returns to reignite the flames of desire he started all those years ago . . . and Lydia must decide what's more important: propriety or passion?
Once Upon a Moonlit Night
After escaping a kidnapper only interested in her dowry, Hippolyta Royle is running for her life. So when she throws herself at the mercy of a passing coach, her only hope is that the handsome traveler inside will escort her to safety. But Matthew Mortimer doesn’t turn Hippolyta away, he doesn't believe her story. Only danger still stalks Hippolyta . . . and once they share a breathtaking kiss, Matthew realizes he may not ever be ready to let Hippolyta go.
Night of the Scoundrel
Ruthless. Dangerous. Known simply as King. No one knows his true name or where he came from. And when he learns that the man who betrayed him has returned to London, King has only one goal: vengeance. But he’ll need the aid of an unlikely ally: Adeline Archambault. She is as mysterious as she is beautiful. Exiled after the French Revolution, she's determined to reclaim her birthright and deliver the justice that is owed her. King's offer is a bargain she can't refuse. But will this deal with a devil lead to a future she never dared hope for?
To Taste Temptation (Legend of the Four Soldiers, #1)
Elizabeth Hoyt
The ton loves nothing more than a good scandal, and they're giddy with the appearance of wealthy Samuel Hartley. Not only is he self-made, American, and in the habit of wearing moccasins, but he is also notorious for fleeing a battle in which several English gentlemen lost their lives. What the ton doesn't know, though, is that Samuel is in London because of this massacre. He believes his regiment was given up to the enemy and won't rest until he finds the traitor.
Lady Emeline Gordon is captivated with Samuel. Not only does he defy convention with his unusual dress, his sensual smile, and his forthright manner, but he survived the battle that killed her beloved brother. Samuel suspects that the person responsible for her brother's death is Jasper Renshaw, Viscount Vale, a family friend since childhood—and Emeline's fiancé. Despite Emeline's belief in Vale's innocence and her refusal to break off her betrothal, she and Samuel begin a passionate affair. But can their relationship survive the fallout from Samuel's investigation?
Thief of Shadows (Maiden Lane, #4)
Elizabeth Hoyt
A MASKED MAN...
Winter Makepeace lives a double life. By day he's the stoic headmaster of a home for foundling children. But the night brings out a darker side of Winter. As the moon rises, so does the Ghost of St. Giles-protector, judge, fugitive. When the Ghost, beaten and wounded, is rescued by a beautiful aristocrat, Winter has no idea that his two worlds are about to collide.
A DANGEROUS WOMAN....
Lady Isabel Beckinhall enjoys nothing more than a challenge. Yet when she's asked to tutor the Home's dour manager in the ways of society-flirtation, double-entendres, and scandalous liaisons-Isabel can't help wondering why his eyes seem so familiar-and his lips so tempting.
A PASSION NEITHER COULD DENY....
During the day Isabel and Winter engage in a battle of wills. At night their passions are revealed.... But when little girls start disappearing from St. Giles, Winter must avenge them. For that he might have to sacrifice everything-the Home, Isabel...and his life.
Not the Duke’s Darling (Greycourt, #1)
Elizabeth Hoyt
New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Hoyt brings us the first book in her sexy and sensual Greycourt Series!
Freya de Moray is many things: a member of the secret order of Wise Women, the daughter of disgraced nobility, and a chaperone living under an assumed name. What she is not is forgiving. So when the Duke of Harlowe, the man who destroyed her brother and led to the downfall of her family, appears at the country house party she's attending, she does what any Wise Woman would do: she starts planning her revenge.
Christopher Renshaw, the Duke of Harlowe, is being blackmailed. Intent on keeping his secrets safe, he agrees to attend a house party where he will put an end to this coercion once and for all. Until he recognizes Freya, masquerading amongst the party revelers, and realizes his troubles have just begun. Freya knows all about his sins—sins he'd much rather forget. But she's also fiery, bold, and sensuous—a temptation he can't resist. When it becomes clear Freya is in grave danger, he'll risk everything to keep her safe. But first, Harlowe will have to earn Freya's trust-by whatever means necessary.
Features a bonus novella from New York Times bestselling author Grace Burrowes!
A Maiden Lane Christmas Special (Maiden Lane, #6.5)
Elizabeth Hoyt
A Maiden Lane Christmas Special
A wonderful little Christmas tidbit for the fans of Maiden Lane series, featuring different characters who appeared regularly or from time to time. This short story can be read at Elizabeth Hoyt's website.
Val in mijn armen
Elizabeth Hoyt
Londen, 1741. Als gevallen vrouw én actrice woont Lily Stump met haar zoontje in de restanten van een afgebrand theater. Alles verloopt vreedzaam, totdat haar zoontje een ‘monster’ tegenkomt in de tuin: een grote, langharige man, die kennelijk niet kan praten.
Die man is Apollo Greaves, graaf Kilbourne, ontsnapt uit Bedlam, waar hij ten onrechte vastzat en mishandeld werd. Hij zit niet te wachten op gezelschap en doet zijn uiterste best Lily en haar zoon te ontlopen.
Maar bloed kruipt waar het niet gaan kan: hij merkt dat de aantrekkelijke Lily ongekende gevoelens bij hem losmaakt. En aangezien die wederzijds zijn, proberen ze samen Apollo’s verleden te reconstrueren én Lily’s geheimen te ontrafelen. Maar… is er daarna nog wel een kans op liefde?
Elizabeth Hoyt slaat weer toe met een bijzondere romance, die een scala aan emoties oproept: ontroering, vertedering en niet te vergeten opwinding.
Een hertog op jacht
Elizabeth Hoyt
Vermomd als het Spook van St. Giles hoopt Maximus Batten, hertog van Wakefield, eindelijk de moordenaar van zijn ouders te vinden. In die hoedanigheid redt hij op een nacht de jonge gezelschapsdame Artemis Greaves uit een hachelijke situatie.
Stank voor dank lijkt zijn deel te worden: als Artemis zijn ware identiteit ontdekt, gaat ze de hertog chanteren! In ruil voor haar zwijgen wil ze dat Maximus zijn macht aanwendt om haar broer te bevrijden uit een inrichting.
De hertog kan geen kant op, maar eigenlijk wil hij dat ook niet, onder de indruk als hij is van de knappe en doortastende Artemis…
Het is Elizabeth Hoyt wederom gelukt om een spannende en meeslepende historische roman te schrijven. En net als in Het spookt in mijn hart en Als liefde rondwaart slaat ook bij dít Spook de liefde genadeloos toe.
Als liefde rondwaart
Elizabeth Hoyt
Het jaar 1740. In de straten van Londen zwaait het beruchte Spook van St. Giles de scepter. Maar niet lang meer, als het aan lady Margaret St. John ligt. Zij wil dolgraag wraak nemen op deze Robin Hood-achtige harlekijn, die zij verantwoordelijk acht voor de dood van een geliefde.
En dan kan Margaret eindelijk haar pistool op deze gemaskerde verschijning richten. Helaas mist haar schot doel. Wat Margaret echter niet weet, is dat de man die zij op de korrel nam niemand minder is dan Godric St. John, de man met wie ze twee jaar eerder een verstandshuwelijk sloot om haar reputatie te redden.
Na zijn miraculeuze ontsnapping beseft Godric dat hij snel de ware moordenaars van Margarets vorige geliefde moet ontmaskeren. Maar jacht maken op een bende criminelen, terwijl je nog niet liefhebbende echtgenote het op je leven heeft voorzien, dáárvoor moet zelfs een Spook bijna kunnen heksen…
Elizabeth Hoyt stelt met Als liefde rondwaart haar vele fans allerminst teleur: dankzij de humor en spanning op állerlei vlakken is dit een historische roman om van te smullen.
Het spookt in mijn hart
Elizabeth Hoyt
Niemand weet dat Winter Makepeace, de afstandelijke directeur van het lokale weeshuis, ook het spóók van St. Giles is. Deze gemaskerde harlekijn wordt alom gevreesd, maar heeft het juist goed voor met de armen en verdrukten. Tijdens een van zijn nachtelijke missies wordt de vermomde Winter echter aangevallen en voor dood achtergelaten. Geluk bij een ongeluk is dat lady Isabel Beckinhall, nota bene beschermvrouwe van het weeshuis, toevallig passeert. Zij neemt het gewonde spook mee naar huis, waar zij de gemaskerde liefdevol verzorgt.
De volgende ochtend blijkt haar gespierde gast tot haar teleurstelling verdwenen. Extra tegenvaller is dat Isabel kort daarna ook nog etiquettelessen moet gaan geven aan die saaie Winter Makepeace van het weeshuis. Maar al doende blijkt het met diens kille houding wel los te lopen. Hij doet haar zelfs denken aan…
Haar vorige twee romans, Perfect voor mij en Verhitte harten, werden enthousiast ontvangen. Met Het spookt in mijn hart lost Elizabeth Hoyt de hooggespannen verwachtingen in.
Verhitte harten
Elizabeth Hoyt
Londen, 1738. De jonge weduwe Silence Hollingbrook bestiert samen met haar broer een weeshuis. Alle kinderen zijn haar dierbaar, maar Mary Darling beschouwt ze als haar eigen dochter. Maar dan wordt uitgerekend dat meisje ontvoerd door de biologische vader. Hij is een oude bekende van Silence; deze beruchte piraat Mickey O’Connor heeft immers ooit haar reputatie verwoest.
Als blijkt dat zijn wanhoopsactie ingegeven is door goede bedoelingen, neemt Silence een opmerkelijk besluit. Ze trekt met Mary in bij Mickey, zodat hij hen beter kan beschermen tegen de wraak van zijn aartsvijand.
Al snel merken Silence en Mickey dat ze elkaar verre van koud laten. Ondanks hun verhitte harten lijkt een gezamenlijke toekomst echter uitgesloten: want wat moet een keurige vrouw nou met een vrijgevochten piraat?
Na Gevaarlijk genot en Perfect voor jou slaat Elizabeth Hoyt weer toe met een meeslepende liefdesroman vol passie en spanning. In Verhitte harten beschrijft zij op onnavolgbare wijze hoe twee tegenpolen elkaar vinden.
Perfect voor mij
Elizabeth Hoyt
Londen, 1737. Lady Hero Batten lijkt alles mee te hebben. Ze is van goede komaf, ze is mooi én ze heeft de perfecte verloofde, de degelijke markies van Mandeville. Maar dan verschijnt de broer van de markies - lord Griffin Reading - ten tonele. Hij is het tegendeel van Hero’s verloofde: een beruchte losbol, die zijn geld verdient met een ginstokerij. Aanvankelijk moet Hero niet veel hebben van deze flierefluiter, die op zijn beurt graag de spot drijft met haar liefdadigheidswerk en keurige manieren. Als Griffin aanbiedt om Hero te begeleiden op haar tochten door een gevaarlijke wijk van Londen, leren ze elkaar beter kennen. En hoe: de tegenpolen voelen zich hevig tot elkaar aangetrokken. Toch is Hero niet van plan haar verloving met de markies te verbreken. Maar wat past er nou beter in haar perfecte plaatje: plichtsbesef of zinderende hartstocht?
Net als in Gevaarlijk genot leidt Elizabeth Hoyt de lezeres op onnavolgbare wijze rond in het Londen van de achttiende eeuw, waar een bijzondere romance opbloeit.
Gevaarlijk genot
Elizabeth Hoyt
Lord Lazarus Caire jaagt op een moordenaar in een beruchte sloppenwijk van Londen. Daarbij komt hij in aanraking met de weduwe Temperance Dews, die deze buurt op haar duimpje kent. Als Lazarus merkt dat het weeshuis dat Temperance runt financieel in zwaar weer verkeert, doet hij haar een aanbod: als zij hem wegwijs maakt in de gevaarlijke wijk, zal hij haar in de hogere kringen introduceren, zodat ze een nieuwe weldoener kan vinden. Deze zakelijke afspraak wordt weldra heel wat persoonlijker. Sterker nog, Lazarus en Temperance krijgen te maken met een hartstocht die wel eens hun ondergang zou kunnen betekenen.
Gevaarlijk genot is een spannende historische roman van Elizabeth Hoyt, gelardeerd met sensualiteit en verboden verlangens.
When a Rogue Meets His Match (Greycourt, #2)
Elizabeth Hoyt
The second novel in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Elizabeth Hoyt's Greycourt Series features an enemies-to-lovers romance with her signature blend of captivating characters and sensual romance.
Ambitious, sly, and lethally intelligent, Gideon Hawthorne has spent his life clawing his way up from the gutter. For the last ten years, he's acted as the Duke of Windemere's fixer, performing the most dangerous tasks without question. Now Gideon's ready to quit the duke's service and work solely for himself. But Windermere wants Gideon to complete one last task, and his reward is impossible to resist: Messalina Greycourt's hand in marriage.
Witty, vivacious Messalina Greycourt has her pick of suitors. When Windermere summons Messalina to inform his niece that she must marry Mr. Hawthorne, she is appalled. But she's surprised when Gideon offers her a compromise: as long as she plays the complacent wife, he promises to leave her alone until she asks for his touch. Since Messalina is confident that she'll never ask Gideon for anything, she readily agrees. However, the more time she spends with Gideon, the harder it is to stay away.
No Ordinary Duchess (Greycourt, #3)
Elizabeth Hoyt
New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Hoyt delivers a breathtaking historical romance filled with drama and intrigue!
Julian Greycourt, the new Duke of Windermere, is called the Duke of Ice because of his complete, artic control. One glance from the duke’s icy blue eyes has been known to make men faint. Windemere is correct, dispassionate, and completely ruthless. There are rumors, though, about the scandalous demands he makes of his paramours in the bedroom.
Lady Elspeth de Moray, the thoughtful and shy youngest sister of the Duke of Ayr, only wants to end the warfare between her brother and Windermere. When Windermere suggests a truce bound by a marriage between the families, Ayr immediately turns him down. But Elspeth, knowing that this may be the only way to bridge peace between the families, secretly goes to Windermere and offers herself... as his bride.
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