Bøger af Heather Hiestand

DEATH IS ONLY THE BEGINNING Beneath Windsor Castle, a shadow network of immortals keeps the British Empire safe. British army captain Lucas Fitzrobbins becomes one of them when the only cure for his mortal wound turns out to be a vampirism, abruptly inducting him into the secret St. George Protector Society. It's not long before the St. George Society's newest recruit discovers its dark secrets as well... MARKED AS A TARGET Hampering Lucas's efforts to adjust to his after-life is An Tighearn operative Nellie Clifton, a beautiful and enigmatic assassin with secrets of her own, who has marked Lucas as her latest quarry. The unstable vampirism potion he was given could kill him before Nellie can. But then... SECRETS ARE THREATENED TO BE REVEALED But now a brutal killer is stalking the streets of the seamy underside of London. Protectors and assassins alike must leave the shadows to find the fiend before their very existence is revealed to the world. Tasked with the job of tracking down the murderer, Lucas discovers that the crazed butcher may have connections that go to the heart of the British Empire. THE QUEEN MUST NEVER KNOW

For a young woman swept into international adventure, romance can't be far behind...  The 1920s are in full swing when Sadie Loudon leaves her grandfather's stodgy vicarage, and she dreams of the glamour and excitement she's seen on the silver screen. But before she even begins work at the storied Grand Russe Hotel, she is ushered into London's glittering nightlife by a handsome young businessman intent on introducing her to the pleasures available to a Bright Young Thing. Is it a fleeting romance...or something even more intriguing?     Les Drake is on the lookout for Bolsheviks when he encounters sweet, sexy Sadie. A British Secret Intelligence agent, Les has more experience with the seedy underside of the city than with innocent chambermaids, but he can't deny that Sadie tempts him. Using her as part of his cover seems like a brilliant plan until the danger of his assignment threatens what has suddenly become a love he can't bear to lose...  Praise for Heather Hiestand's novels "One Taste of Scandal is a delicious, multi-layered Victorian treat."" -Gina Robinson, author of The Last Honest Seamstress and the Agent Ex series "A fast read with a different view point than many novels in the genre."  -Library Journal on His Wicked Smile "This is definitely one for the keeper shelf." -Historical Romance Lover on His Wicked Smile "A delightful, sexy glimpse into Victorian life and loving with two wonderfully non¿traditional lovers." -Jessa Slade, author of Dark Prince's Desire, on His Wicked Smile

Inside the glittering walls of a famous hotel, an ingénue experiences first passion . . .As she stands before the gilded doors of The Grand Russe Hotel, Alecia Loudon is poised on the threshold of a profound awakening. It is the Roaring Twenties, and London is buzzing with opportunities for adventure . . . and indiscretion. The young personal secretary knows nothing of the ways of men, but a chance meeting with the hotel's handsome night watchman sets her imagination afire. Ivan Salter has noticed the quiet Englishwoman and wonders what delicate beauty might be lurking behind Alecia's plain clothes. As the handsome Russian draws Alecia further into the hotel's luxurious world, he introduces her to fine food, cool jazz, and forbidden assignations. Their dalliance is tested, however, by a surprising link between Ivan's family history and Alecia's bosses. Tangled up in international intrigue, the lovers must decide if their sparkling new romance is worth the cost . . . Praise for Heather Hiestand's novels"One Taste of Scandal is a delicious, multi-layered Victorian treat." -Gina Robinson, author of The Last Honest Seamstress and the Agent Ex series"A fast read with a different view point than many novels in the genre." -Library Journal on His Wicked Smile"This is definitely one for the keeper shelf." -Historical Romance Lover on His Wicked Smile"A delightful, sexy glimpse into Victorian life and loving with two wonderfully non traditional lovers." -Jessa Slade, author of Dark Prince's Desire, on His Wicked Smile

When exiled royalty and espionage combine, expect a romance as bold as the 1920s . . .Olga Novikov is a princess without a throne. Her fiancé and her family slain in the revolution, she flees Russia and finds herself working as the head of housekeeping at London’s luxurious Grand Russe Hotel. It’s a far cry from the glamour of her former life, but she’s grateful for the job—until a guest forces her to question where her loyalty lies. The charming nobleman challenges her at every turn—and arouses dreams of romance she thought she’d abandoned forever . . .Douglas “Glass” Childers is living a double life. On the surface, he’s the indolent Viscount Walling, but in truth he’s an intelligence agent searching for a Bolshevik weapons master. The coolly beautiful and headstrong housekeeper is a distraction he doesn’t need—unless she’s the key piece in the puzzle he must solve. Trusting her could be dangerous—but loving her is an undeniable temptation . . .  Praise for Heather Hiestand’s novels“One Taste of Scandal is a delicious, multi-layered Victorian treat." —Gina Robinson, author of The Last Honest Seamstress and the Agent Ex series“A fast read with a different view point than many novels in the genre.” —Library Journal on His Wicked Smile“This is definitely one for the keeper shelf.” —Historical Romance Lover on His Wicked Smile“A delightful, sexy glimpse into Victorian life and loving with two wonderfully non‑traditional lovers.” —Jessa Slade, author of Dark Prince''s Desire, on His Wicked Smile“You’ve got to admire Hiestand’s moxie for setting her latest romance in an era rarely portrayed in today’s historical romances.” –RT Book Reviews on I Wanna Be Loved By You.

The sweetest treat is a kiss... Greggory Redcake''s plate is full. Widowed young and left with two small children, the manager of the Kensington location of the illustrious tea shop is besieged on all sides between the bakery and family matters. If only his remarkably efficient shop assistant, Betsy Popham, could manage his home life, too! But Greggory can''t linger on thoughts of Betsy''s fetching smile when a dead body is discovered in the bakery...Betsy has no time for romance, not even with the delectable Mr. Redcake, whose kisses are all too unforgettable. Haunted by a specter from her family''s past, Betsy is terrified that the man blackmailing her has turned to deadly violence. Yet the only way to save her position--and possibly her life--is to accept Greggory''s help as their delicious attraction sweetens into the tantalizing promise of true love... Praise for Heather Hiestand''s novels""One Taste of Scandal is a delicious, multi-layered Victorian treat.""--Gina Robinson, author of The Last Honest Seamstress and the Agent Ex series""This fast paced read is both sweet and fun. It''s rare to find historical romances that feature couples who are of anything but Anglo Saxon decent, and this one does a solid job of addressing some of these difficulties....A fast read with a different view point than many novels in the genre."" -Library Journal on His Wicked Smile""This is definitely one for the keeper shelf."" Historical Romance Lover on His Wicked Smile""A delightful, sexy glimpse into Victorian life and loving with two wonderfully non traditional lovers."" Jessa Slade, author of Dark Prince''s Desire, on His Wicked Smile