Bøger af Ella Quinn

In a Season filled with surprises, the irrepressible Worthingtons welcome thrilling new love matches into their lively extended family . . .Intelligent. Kind. Must like children. Passable looks. A man of means. Must make us laugh . . . For Lady Alice Carpenter, these are some of the “musts” on the checklist for eligible bachelors compiled with her sisters as they husband-hunt among the ton. Yet when she encounters a striking nobleman on her morning ride in Hyde Park, Alice soon tallies another list of first impressions . . .Shallow. Flirtatious. Without seriousness of purpose. Impossible to avoid . . .Gifford, the Marquis of St. Albans, must wed in order to wrest his estate from his controlling father. How hard could it be to snag a suitable match? Waltzing with lovely Lady Alice at the Season’s whirl of balls and soirees however, defies Giff’s expectations: his dance moves are smooth but their small talk is excruciating—he offers up gossip sheet tidbits while she interrogates him on his charitable works—or lack thereof!Charming. Amusing. Irresistible . . . A disastrous idea?Alice is willing to entertain the possibility that there is more to the man than meets the eye—though what meets the eye is quite attractive. But when Giff’s true character is tested, she realizes it takes more than a list to reveal the heart of a worthy and honorable gentleman . . .

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William, Viscount Wivenly, plans to remain the most eligible of bachelors. He refuses to surrender to the schemes of husband-hunting ladies and matchmaking mamas. Fleeing the pressure of the ton, he's bent on finding refuge in the West Indies. What he finds instead is a fascinating stranger, a woman so unlike those of his society that he can't resist such a beguiling distraction ... Determined to let nothing complicate her mission to protect her family's livelihood while covertly rescuing orphaned slave children, Miss Eugâenie Villaret does her best to evade suitors. But when dashing William lures her down a path of forbidden adventure and delicious danger, she may be convinced that business can indeed be mixed with pleasure--and persuaded to add passion to her priorities ...

By popular demand, USA Today bestselling author Ella Quinn returns Regency England’s beloved extended family, The Worthingtons, for the second in a sparnking spin-off series! Determined to tame the marriage market on their own terms and make advantageous love matches, three confident sisters draw up a list of qualities they expect their new beaus to meet. But as they are about to discover, people are hardly ever perfect - including one handsome politician whose ambition and glib smile masks a tender heart and the sincere desire to help improve the everyday lives of the average English citizen…While her older sisters have sought out adventure, Lady Madeline Vivers is content to be the conventional one in the family. A respectable husband, spring and autumn in Town, a place in the country—these are Madeline’s very reasonable goals. And Mr. Harry Stern is not the man to help her reach them—no matter how much he causes her pulse to race. He is far too ambitious and determined to make his mark in Parliament. Yet, somehow he’s convinced that Madeline is just the helpmate he needs . . .The moment Harry witnesses Madeline gently convincing a shopkeeper to hire the child who is stealing from him, he’s intrigued. If only she realized how much good they could do together, aiding their fellow countrymen and women. And the way her color deepens at his touch tells him she too feels their intense attraction. In fact, Harry has never felt so powerful an attraction either. What better reasons to use all his gifts of persuasion to convince her she belongs by his side—and in his arms . . .

Dashing as they may be, Ella Quinn's eligible bachelors have much to learn about life and love. Fortunately, just the right ladies are willing to instruct them... Lady Dorcus Calthorp, daughter of the Marquis of Huntington, loved and lost during her first Season, leaving her suspicious of gentlemen. Now Dorie finds herself with no marital prospects in sight-until Alexander, the newly elevated Marquis of Exeter, arrives in town. Handsome, charming, and an interesting conversationalist, he at first seems to be her perfect match. Then Dorie discovers he may not be seeking a wife so much as a land steward and mother to his sisters... After learning of his father's death, Alexander returns home to find his mother has run off with his land steward, leaving his younger sisters with their governesses. The most expedient solution is a wife who will take the household and estate in hand while he assumes his role in parliament. Lady Dorie meets all the requirements-until she makes a surprising proposal. Instead of marrying Alexander, she will tutor him in his duties, freeing him to find his heart's match. Yet the more Dorie teaches him, the more he longs to change their course of study-to love. And with the end of the Season nearing, he doesn't have much time...

"Haunted by her past, Lady Caroline Martindale fled England for the solace of her godmother's palazzo in Venice. But if Caro was hoping to escape the charms of marriage-minded men, she's come to the wrong place. And she'll resort to extreme measures to spurn the advances of a dangerously determined Venetian marquis. Though most of his friends have married off, Gervais, Earl of Huntley, remains bent on eluding the parson's mousetrap. But his convictions begin to falter when he arrives in Venice and meets his match in the alluring Lady Caro. What began as a hastily concocted lie to save her from the marquis may become a chance for them both to relinquish their fear--and embrace what they can no longer deny." --Provided by Publisher.

"As part of a large, rambunctious family, Lady Eleanor Carpenter has gained some knowledge of what makes a successful marriage. She's even compiled a list of essential qualifications in a potential husband. John, the Marquis of Montagu, seems of good character (check), with money enough to support a family (check). But what of the many other requirements on her list? Montagu, meanwhile, believes the key to a comfortable life lies in marrying someone quiet and docile. Yet the one lady who captivates him could hardly be more different to what he envisioned. Lady Eleanor is as opinionated as she is lovely, determined to improve working conditions for coal miners, even at risk to her own safety. From evenings at Almack's to carriage rides in Hyde Park, this Season will contain many pleasures--and a few surprises that compel both John and Eleanor to rethink their expectations. For one thing is certain: love will not be defined by any list."--

Ein Kuss, der alles verändert …Die Regency Romance-Reihe um die Familie Worthington geht leidenschaftlich weiterUm die Gunst der temperamentvollen Schwester des Earl of Worthington buhlen viele junge Gentlemen. Doch Lady Louisa Vivers sehnt sich nach einem ganz besonderen Mann, der weltgewandt, abenteuerlustig und leidenschaftlich ist. Die starrköpfige Lady möchte nur ihren wahren Seelenverwandten heiraten.Ist Gideon, der Duke of Rothwell, der Richtige? Als er und Louisa sich kennenlernen, fühlen sie sich sofort zueinander hingezogen, und bald kann Gideon dem Drang, sie zu seiner zu machen, nicht mehr widerstehen. Doch das Rothwell-Anwesen ist bankrott und Gideon glaubt, seiner Auserwählten nichts bieten zu können. Als auch noch ein Skandal seine Kreise zieht, scheint die Hochzeit unmöglich. Wird sein Stolz ihm im Wege stehen oder wird Gideon für die Lady seines Herzens alles riskieren?Erste Leser:innenstimmen„Die Regency-Reihe geht gefühlvoll und unterhaltsam weiter."„Interessante Charaktere, die man sofort ins Herz schließt, ich freue mich sehr auf mehr von Familie Worthington!"„Der bildhafte Schreibstil versetzt einen sofort in die wunderschöne Regency Zeit - toll!"„Fans von Bridgerton und historischen Liebesgeschichten im Allgemeinen sollten hier zugreifen."

Eine leidenschaftliche Dame und ein starrköpfiger Marquis, der sein Herz verschlossen hält …Die Regency Romance-Reihe von Ella Quinn geht fesselnd weiterDie Herzoginwitwe Lady Worthington weiß nicht so recht, was sie von Dorothea Stern halten soll. Dorothea, genannt Dotty, genoss als Enkelin des Duke of Bristol zwar eine adlige Erziehung, doch die lebensfrohe junge Dame vom Land hat gänzlich untraditionelle Ansichten: Sie rettet streunende Tiere und begegnet Menschen jeden Standes ohne Vorurteil. Auch als sie den Cousin der Worthingtons, den Marquis of Merton, trifft, lässt sie sich nicht von seinem Ruf beeinflussen, sondern ist entschlossen, sich ihre eigene Meinung über den faszinierenden Mann zu bilden …Dominic, der Marquis of Merton, wuchs bei seinem strengen Onkel auf und übernahm dessen rigide Ansichten. Stets pflichtbewusst und starrdenkend, ist Dominic in der feinen Gesellschaft wenig beliebt. Er sieht es als seine Pflicht, sich eine perfekte Braut zu suchen. Als er Dotty begegnet, verdreht diese ihm sogleich den Kopf mit ihrer erfrischenden Art. Doch sie ist auf keinen Fall eine passende Braut für ihn. Kann Dominic seine strengen Ansichten für die wahre Liebe überwinden?Erste Leser:innenstimmen„Ein wundervoller historischer Liebesroman über sich anziehende Gegensätze."„witzig, intelligent, mitreißend"„Leidenschaft, Liebe und viel Bridgerton-Feeling, perfekt!"„Charmanter Regency Roman mit unterhaltsamen Dialogen und einer fesselnden Handlung."

"Love conquers even the most unlikely lord in USA Today bestselling author Ella Quinn's delightful Lords of London series, as a reformed rogue endeavors to prove himself worthy of his chosen bride... Mistakes happen, to be sure. Rarely are those mistakes as unfortunate as the one made by Nathanael, Viscount Fotherby, when he abducted the now Lady Merton to save his friend from marriage. Nate has been trying to make amends ever since, leaving behind his self-centered ways to fulfill his duties--and that includes finding a wife of his own. One woman sparks his interest above all others--a lady he helped when she was rescuing a child. Alas, there is a devilish complication... Miss Henrietta Stern, Lady Merton's younger sister, is intrigued by the stranger who comes to her aid--until she learns his identity. Nate's stunt could have ruined her sister's reputation, and her family may never forgive him. With beauty, connections, and a sizeable dowry, Henrietta has plenty of admirers. Yet no other suitor quickens her pulse quite like Nate does. Her heart insists that the gentleman has changed for the better. But can a renowned scoundrel possibly prove himself to be the perfect husband?"--

In this captivating new Regency trilogy, bestselling author Ella Quinn picks up where her beloved Worthingtons series left off, as three Lords of London discover true love at last . . . Handsome, rakish, incorrigibly flirtatious-Fredrick, Lord Littleton, is notorious. Lady Adeline Wivenly is resolved to keep him at arm's length during her first Season-until she overhears another woman's plot to trick him into marriage. Even a rogue is undeserving of such deception, and Adeline feels obliged to warn him-only to find herself perilously attracted . . . In the past, Littleton's charm nearly got him leg-shackled to the wrong woman. Now he's positive he's found the right one, for Adeline is everything he wants and needs in a wife. Her sense of justice is so strong she agrees to help him despite her mistrust. But can the ton's most elusive lord convince the lady he is finally serious about marriage-as long as she will be his bride? Praise for Ella Quinn's Believe in Me "Quinn continues to delight with the surprising adventures of the Worthington family. Fans of Lisa Kleypas and Julia Quinn will enjoy this family."-Booklist

Even the Worthington least likely to wed may find her perfect match . . .   Marriage has worked out quite nicely for her older sisters, yet Lady Augusta Vivers is certain it would end her studies in languages and geography, and stop her from travelling. But when her mother thwarts her plan to attend the only university in Europe that accepts women—in Italy—she is forced to agree to one London Season. Spending her time at parties proves an empty diversion—until she encounters the well-traveled Lord Phineas Carter-Wood. Still, Europe awaits . . .   Phineas has studied architecture all over the world, yet Augusta is his most intriguing discovery yet. How can he resist a woman who loves maps and far-off lands? But her longing for all things foreign hinders any hope of courtship. When he learns her cousins have offered a trip to Europe, he secretly arranges to join their party. For he is determined to show Augusta that a real union is a thrilling adventure of its own. And when their journey is beset by dangerous obstacles, he gets far more opportunity than he bargained for . . .   Praise for Ella Quinn’s The Marquis and I   “Romance builds in this satisfying, memorable read, perfect for fans of Grace Burrowes and Tessa Dare.”—Booklist  “A surprising Regency romance that combines intelligence and intrigue for satisfying results.”—Kirkus Reviews   “Full of payoffs for longtime readers while welcoming the new.”—Publishers Weekly

Includes an excerpt to Ella Quinn's Three Weeks to Wed (pages 257-270).