Elizabeth Thornton

Nationally bestselling author of Princess CharmingElizabeth Thornton has created one of her most thrilling and sensuous novels ever - the story of a woman who's nearly given up her hope of finding a noble hero...until fate throws her unexpectedly into a breathtaking plot to save a scoundrel.Lady Rosamund Devere has no interest in becoming the wife of a dull prince, no matter how perfect the newspapers think she is for that role. But not even the unconventional Rosamund could imagine the headline the papers will soon be running- the one where she is the willing hostage of a condemned murderer.Yet Richard Maitland is no ordinary criminal. Steely-eyed, arrogant, and dangerously attractive, the ex-chief of His Majesty's Secret Service is also, as far as Rosamund is concerned, guilty as sin.Caught up in his daring escape on the eve of his execution, Rosamund, who can handle a gun as well as any man and is not afraid to use it, soon finds herself in every bit as much danger as Richard. For the more she learns about this mysterious lone wolf of a man, the more determined she is to help him clear his name.But even more perilous than the conspiracy surrounding Richard is the passion that ignites between them - a passion that is rash, reckless, and impossible to resist."One of my personal favorites.... I buy her books on the basis of her name alone because she always delivers."- New York Times bestselling author Linda Howard"I consider Elizabeth Thornton a major find."- Nationally bestselling author Mary BaloghBe sure to read all of Elizabeth Thornton's passionate, unforgettablelove stories-Princess CharmingStrangers at DawnWhisper His NameYou Only Love TwiceThe Bride's BodyguardDangerous to HoldDangerous to KissDangerous to LoveAvailable from Bantam Books

The Perfect Princess

"Once again, Elizabeth Thornton has taken the perfect ingredients-tight plotting, strong conflict, and smooth characters, and sewn them into a seamless romp!"-Literary Times

Searching for his missing wife but finding instead her look-alike, fiery-tempered Catherine Courtnay, Marcus Lytton, the Earl of Wrotham, asks Catherine Courtnay to pose as his wife in order to help his investigation.

"A major, major talent . . . a genre superstar."-Rave Reviews

Dangerous to Hold

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Handsome, kind, and unassuming, Mr. Gray seemed the answer to Deborah Weyman's prayers. For once she accepted the position he offered, she would finally be safe from the notorious Lord Kendal, a man she had good reason to believe had murdered her former employer -- and was now after her. But there were certain things about Mr. Gray that Deborah should have noticed: the breadth of his shoulders, the steel in his voice, the gleam in his uncommonly blue eyes -- things that might have warned her that Mr. Gray was no savior, but a very dangerous man....

Too tempting to resist...

Though she posed as a dowdy schoolteacher, Lord Kendal saw right through her disguise to the treacherous beauty beneath. Now, convinced that she alone can tell him the truth about Lord Barrington's murder -- and the whereabouts of Barrington's young son -- he coolly masquerades as the innocuous Mr. Gray. And only when it's too late for Deborah to run will she learn what it means to be at his mercy -- and powerless to resist his seduction....

Dangerous to Kiss

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Tender the Storm

Pennsylvania

From "USA Today" bestselling author Elizabeth Thornton comes a repackaged romance classic--a stunning novel of passion and courage that spans across Europe's greatest conflict, where the epic sweep of war unleashes fierce battles of the heart.

Scarlet Angel

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Texas

1993 Edition 

From the "USA Today" bestselling author of "The Perfect Princess" comes a tempestuous tale of two nations, two legacies, and two hearts that clash in the Scottish highlands. Original.

Highland Fire

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From the author of 'Cherished', 'Velvet is the Night' and 'Tender the Storm', comes a tale of two nations, two legacies, and two hearts that clash in the Scottish highlands - as a dangerous destiny drives a bold young woman into battle with her most confounding enemy - her new husband.

Nationally bestselling author Elizabeth Thornton returns with a wickedly tempting new tale of scandal, intrigue, and daring proposals. . . .

From dueling at dawn to fighting at Waterloo, Jack Rigg, Earl of Raleigh, has seen his share of danger. But now he faces his greatest fear: wedlock by ambush. It began in Paris, when he rescued an alluring cardsharp named Aurora from a tavern brawl. In the safety of Jack’s rooms they shared a passionate embrace. He never suspected their compromising encounter would change his life completely. . . .

The idea that a poor vicar’s daughter should marry Jack Rigg might be amusing–if it weren’t so imperative. When she last saw Jack, Ellie Hill was disguised as “Aurora,” indulging her gift for gaming. Now she’s in trouble with the law–and Jack is her alibi. She must hope he’ll be more of a gentleman than he was to Aurora. But as they forge an unlikely and increasingly amorous alliance, someone with a deadly agenda wants to end their union before it begins.

The Marriage Trap

When mysterious enemies set out to seize the mysterious book, a volume with code scribbled in the margins, from independent spinster and book collector Abbie Vayle, she is forced into an uneasy alliance with her old friend, Hugh Templar, a scholar with some most unusual talents. Original.

Whisper His Name

Tennessee

When gwen Barrie inherits a mysterious legacy donated by an anonymous benefactor, she is sure it's too good to be true - and it is. For along with the legacy comes the man named as sole trustee of the money- handsome, charming Jason Radley. Eight years ago, Gwyn and Kason were in love - until Gwyn disappeared for reasons Jason could never understand. Now fate has brought him back into her life again - along with funds Gwyn desperately needs. But can she trust the man who broke her heart so many years ago - and fight the passion that is seething so close to the surface? Soon nothing is what it seems as they are swept up in a terrifying game of greed and lust - where the stakes are nothing less than their lives...

Princess Charming

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A Novel

From the nationally bestselling author whose novels are “delightfully entertaining” (Philadelphia Inquirer) comes the provocative tale of a gentleman with a secret…and the independent lady he is determined to win in the ultimate game of love.

For Brand Hamilton, it’s a challenge most men would avoid at all costs: to seduce the ravishing, reluctant Lady Marion Dane while avoiding that long walk to the altar. But Brand, the baseborn son of a duke with a bright future in politics, has his own compelling reasons for courting Marion. . . .

With her impeccable bloodlines, Marion can’t help but question Brand’s motives. And Marion has her own problem to solve: an unseen enemy is stalking her, and Brand is the only one who can help. Desire is the wild card–an uncontrollable passion that catches them both by surprise. Now, with society abuzz over their unconventional courtship, they embark on a journey that will take them from the glitter and intrigue of London to a decades-old secret hidden in a far-off English village–and a love that could prove the most irresistible snare of all. . . .

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The Bachelor Trap

From the "USA Today" bestselling author of "Fallen Angel" comes a repackaged classic romance--a breathtaking tale of intrigue, secrets, and bold desire. Reissue.

The Worldly Widow

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In trying to secure a certain scandalous diary for publication, widow Annabelle Jocelyn comes up against formidable resistance in the person of the Earl of Dalmar, who seeks to suppress the volume at any cost

When those around her begin meeting tragic fates, Kate Cameron knows she's next - until she's rescued by psychic Gavin Hepburn. But after a night in hiding together, Kate is branded a fallen woman and forced into marriage with Gavin - an arrangement that suits Gavin's purpose to do anything it takes to keep Kate safe from a killer haunting her past. For this enigmatic and lovely beauty has become the unexpected love of his life.

A Bewitching Bride

As part of a challenge, Brand Hamilton, the illegitimate son of a duke and a man with a bright future in politics, sets out to seduce the beautiful but reluctant Lady marion Dane, unaware that Lady Marion has her own reasons for agreeing to his courtship--to help her escape the unknown enemy who is stalking her. Original.

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Tessa Lorimer never did anything she didn't want to do. That's why it frustrated her to be packed off to London in the care of the highhanded Ross Trevenan. With Ross supposedly hired by her grandfather to protect her, it was never clear just from what or whom he was protecting her. What Tessa doesn't realize is that she holds the key to a long-ago mystery, and that Ross will guard her with his own life if necessary.

The Bride's Bodyguard STEPBACK

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With his striking good looks, Ross Trevenan was one of the most attractive men Tessa Lorimer had ever seen.  But five minutes in his company convinced her he was the most arrogant, infuriating man alive.  That's why it was such a shock to discover Trevenan's true purpose: hired to escort her out of Paris and back to England, he had sworn that he'd do anything to keep her safe--even if he had to marry her to do it.  Now, finding herself a bride to a devastatingly attractive bodyguard seems more hazardous than any other situation she could possibly encounter.   Yet Tessa doesn't know that she holds the key to a mystery that Trevenan would sell his soul to solve...and that a vicious murderer will kill to keep. She should stop him, she knew she should stop him, but she felt as weak as a kitten.  She said something--a protest? a plea?--and his mouth was on hers again, and everything Tessa knew about men and their passions was reduced to ashes in the scorching heat of that embrace.  Her limbs were shaking, wild tremors shook her body, her blood seemed to ignite.  She was clinging to him for support, kissing him back, allowing those bold hands of his to wander at will from her breast to her thigh, taking liberties she knew no decent girl should permit, not even a French girl. When he left her mouth to kiss her ears, her eyebrows, her cheeks, she got out a shaken whisper, "I never knew it could be like this.  You make me feel things I never knew existed, sensations I've never experienced before.  You seem so different tonight." And he did.  His body was harder, his shoulders seemed broader, and she hadn't known he was so tall.  As for his fragrance-- Then she knew, she knew, and she opened her eyes wide, trying to see his face.  It was too dark, but she didn't need a light to know whose arms she was in.  He didn't wear cologne as Paul did.  He smelled of fresh air and soap and freshly starched linen.  Outrage rooted her to the spot, but only for a moment longer. Those clever hands of his had slipped and were beginning to massage her bottom. "Trevenan!" she gasped, and fairly leaped out of his arms.  He made no move to stop her, but said in a laconic tone that grated on her ears, "What a pity.  And just when things were beginning to turn interesting." She was so overcome with rage she could hardly find her voice, and when she did find it, it was high-pitched and unnatural.  "Interesting? What you did to me was not interesting.  It was depraved." As he advanced she retreated.  Though she felt a leap of alarm, she was too proud to run away.  When he halted beside the stone steps, so did she, but she was careful to preserve some space between them.  The lights on the terrace had yet to be extinguished, and she had a clear view of his expression.  He could hardly keep a straight face. "Depraved?" he said.  "That's not the impression you gave me.  I could have sworn you were enjoying yourself.  'I never knew it could be like this,'" he mimicked.  "'You make me feel things I never knew existed.'" He began to laugh. "I thought you were Paul," she shouted.  "How dare you impose yourself on me in that hateful way." He arched one brow.  "My dear Miss Lorimer, as I recall, you were the one who imposed yourself on me. &

The Bride's Bodyguard

1988 Edition 

Previously published as "The Passionate Prude," this classic by the "USA Today" bestselling author is a tale of stubborn pride and hungry hearts that proves all is fair in love and war. Reissue.

To Love An Earl

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To Love an Earl

The stunning conclusion to Thornton's Devereaux trilogy finds the rakish Leon Devereaux discovering a bedeviling woman--the Lady Emily Brockton--who is more than his match. Original.

Cherished

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Handsome, kind, and unassuming, Mr. Gray seemed the answer to Deborah Weyman's prayers. For once she accepted the position he offered, she would finally be safe from the notorious Lord Kendal, a man she had good reason to believe had murdered her former employer -- and was now after her. But there were certain things about Mr. Gray that Deborah should have noticed: the breadth of his shoulders, the steel in his voice, the gleam in his uncommonly blue eyes -- things that might have warned her that Mr. Gray was no savior, but a very dangerous man.... Too tempting to resist... Though she posed as a dowdy schoolteacher, Lord Kendal saw right through her disguise to the treacherous beauty beneath. Now, convinced that she alone can tell him the truth about Lord Barrington's murder -- and the whereabouts of Barrington's young son -- he coolly masquerades as the innocuous Mr. Gray. And only when it's too late for Deborah to run will she learn what it means to be at his mercy -- and powerless to resist his seduction....

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Dangerous. Wild. Reckless. Those were the words that passed through Serna Ward's mind at the moment Julian Raynor entered the gaming Hall. If anyone could penetrate Serena's disguise as a tart-and jeopardize the political fugitives she was delivering to freedom-it would surely be London's most notorious gamester. Yet when the militia storms the establishment in search of traitors, Raynor provides just the pretext Serna needs to escape to an upstairs bedroom. But Serena is playing with fire...and before the night is through she will find herself surrendering to the heat of unsuspected desires. Seductive. Fiery. Treacherous. She had used him for her own scheming purposes, then thrown his generous proposition back in his face. Julian Raynor, a man who had ruthlessly enjoyed his share of women, did not much care to have the tables turned on him. And when he discovered that the passionate beauty who had played his wonton prisoner in bed was none other than Serena Ward, the proud daughter of his bitterest enemy, he saw his chance for revenge-not only on the man who had single-handedly destroyed his family but on the woman who haunted his dreams. 

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Dangerous. Wild. Reckless. Those were the words that passed through Serna Ward's mind at the moment Julian Raynor entered the gaming Hall. If anyone could penetrate Serena's disguise as a tart- and jeopardize the political fugitives she was delivering to freedom- it would surely be London's most notorious gamester. Yet when the militia storms the establishment in search of traitors, Raynor provides just the pretext Serna needs to escape to an upstairs bedroom. But Serena is playing with fire...and before the night is through she will find herself surrendering to the heat of unsuspected desires. Seductive. Fiery. Treacherous. She had used him for her own scheming purposes, then thrown his generous proposition back in his face. Julian Raynor, a man who had ruthlessly enjoyed his share of women, did not much care to have the tables turned on him. And when he discovered that the passionate beauty who had played his wonton prisoner in bed was none other than Serena Ward, the proud daughter of his bitterest enemy, he saw his chance for revenge- not only on the man who had single-handedly destroyed his family but on the woman who haunted his dreams.

Dangerous to Love

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Bestselling author Elizabeth Thornton triumphs with this thrilling blend of sensuous historical romance and heart-stopping suspense. For three years she’s been a mystery even to herself—a young woman who awoke in a London convent bereft of her memory. But now Jessica Hayword knows her name, her birthplace, and one other thing: By some terrifying twist of fate, she has the power to read another’s thoughts—the thoughts of a man who has killed and will kill again. Convinced that she must unmask the murderer before it’s too late, Jessica goes home to Hawkshill Manor—and discovers that no one is happy about her return, especially the dangerously handsome earl Lucas Wilde. What kind of girl was she, Jessica wonders, to have earned such scorn? And whose murder is it that continues to haunt her? The deeper Jessica digs, the more scandalous details are revealed. Yet even as the clues point to Lucas as the killer, Jessica can’t keep herself away from his embrace. And now all she can do is pray that the man she’s falling in love with isn’t the man whose deadly voice she hears in her dreams.

You Only Love Twice

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Elizabeth Thornton creates suspenseful tales of romance that transport readers to another time and place while spinning unforgettable love stories. Now she has penned her most mesmerizing novel to date -- the story of a woman who was certain her life held no more surprises ... until she learns that both peril and passion can appear when you least expect them. When Gwyn Barrie inherits a mysterious legacy donated by an anonymous benefactor, she is sure it's too good to be true -- and it is. For along with the legacy comes the man named as the sole trustee of the money: handsome, charming Jason Radley. Eight years ago, Gwyn and Jason were in love -- until Gwyn disappeared for reasons Jason could never understand. Now fate has brought him back into her life again -- along with the funds Gwyn so desperately needs. But Gwyn's good fortune quickly sours when someone begins to follow her all over London -- someone who may even want her dead. Frightened and alone, Gwyn has only Jason to turn to. But can she trust the man who broke her heart so many years ago -- and fight the passion that is seething so close to the surface? Soon nothing is what it seems as Gwyn and Jason are swept up in a terrifying game of greed and lust -- where the stakes are nothing less than their lives....

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After a mysterious woman foils an assassination attempt on the Queen's life, Alex Hepburn, a psychic agent for Her Majesty's Secret Service, recognizes the bold beauty as a conspirator he's been hunting for years.

The Scot and I

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James Burnett is a widower who’s given up hope of finding someone to share his life with. He did, however, once have a lover he later dubbed Faithless McBride. For eight years, he’d suppressed thoughts of Faith McBride’s abandonment with whiskey and women. That is, until visions of her imminent death started to haunt him. Only James can save her from a killer—but can Faith trust the one man who destroyed her faith in love?

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