Bøger udgivet af Laura A. Barnes

How many wishes must one make for a dream to come true? A lady who dreamt of the impossible. A gentleman tempted by fate's calling. Would destiny show this couple the love they hold for one another? Grace Penrose fled to Scotland to avoid the vicious rumors circulating about her in London. Though they were false, they forced her to accept a position with an insufferable Scottish lord. When he wasn't questioning Grace about her governess skills, he filled her thoughts with fanciful dreams of him, declaring his unrequited love. She thought he didn't share her feelings until one rainy night under the Scottish moonlight. Did one kiss change her luck? Calum Lockhart spent his days attempting to keep his siblings out of trouble. With the grand idea of a governess to keep them in line, his mother foiled his attempt by hiring a lady embroiled in her own set of conflicts. Instead of enjoying peaceful days on his estate, he spent them in one disagreement after another with the stubborn miss. Calum was unsure when the governess consumed his every thought. Soon he spent his days waiting for her smile. Could he convince Grace their love prevailed against all rumors? One foolish incident led Grace and Calum toward a ripple effect of scandal. With his protection, Calum offered Grace security against their harmful enemies. Was their destiny within their grasp? Or was a wish just a wish? The Wishful Governess is the second book in Laura A. Barnes's False Rumors series. If you love governess romances, then you'll love how Calum falls for Grace's charms. Treat yourself to The Wishful Governess

Should one indulge in the temptation before them? He was an irritating tyrant who wouldn't bend. She was an annoying thorn who stood in his way. Addison Mitchell fought against the power that drew her to the one man who could destroy the walls she'd built around her heart. Deny the comfort she felt in his arms. Deny the passion of his kisses. Deny the attraction between them. Did Addison have the strength to deny his demands? When Sterling Harrison wanted something, he got it. Even when the object of his obsession proved unattainable. Tempt her with a teasing touch. Tempt her with kisses that left her breathless for more. Tempt her with a demand she cannot deny. Could Sterling walk away from Addison once their agreement ended? A brief affair to burn the attraction engulfing them in flames, soon turned into a love affair neither of them imagined. A woman seeking revenge threatened their fragile relationship. Losing Addison's love wasn't an option. Forgiving Sterling's betrayal took trust. Would Addison and Sterling's love diminish because of vengeance? Or would the temptation of everlasting love protect them? Seduced by Temptation is the second book in Laura A. Barnes's Mitchell Winery Series. If you love a steamy, enemies to lovers office romance, then you'll love this contemporary romance.

A fallen lady must rise above her disgrace. A lady with limited options. A gentleman left without a choice. Could two souls forced together find it in their hearts to forgive one another? Vivian Wescott was once a debutante who won the affection of the most sought-after bachelor in London. However, her family's fall from grace forced her into a life of servitude. With what remained of her pride, Vivian eagerly arrived in Scotland to begin her position as a governess. Only to discover her new employer was her ex-betrothed. A gentleman who had thrown her over, yet still held her heart within his grasp. Could Vivian ever forgive how he had abandoned her when she needed him the most? Maximilian Courtland led his life following the demands of a strict society. However, chaos had descended on his life. The bitter ending to his betrothal didn't compare to the heartache of losing his cousin. Now pressed with raising two young children, he must rely on the governess his sister hired. Not any governess, but the very lady who betrayed him. Would Max discover the truth of Vivian's love before it was too late? Max ended their betrothal because of a rumor. He now protects Vivian from another rumor that would destroy her reputation. Would the truth ever prevail? Or would the lies forever keep them apart? The Fallen Governess is the first book in Laura A. Barnes's False Rumors series. If you love second chance romances, then you'll love how Vivian and Maximilian overcome the deceit of others with the strength of their love. Indulge in The Fallen Governess

Whoever said seduction was easy? He was her boss. She was his sister's best friend. Grayson Mitchell wondered when he had reached the point where he took dating advice from his mother and sister. Woo her, they said. Didn't they realize what century they lived in? Eve Collins was doomed to fall for his seduction once he kissed her. Who was she kidding? She had been doomed since she first met him. Fast forward from her girlhood crush on her best friend's brother to her position as a personal assistant who fantasized about her boss. Sharing Grayson's bed was inevitable. Loving Eve was fate's calling. An ex-lover's blackmail left them blindsided. Would Eve and Grayson fall victim to a vengeful enemy? Or would fate prevail? Seduced by Fate is the first book in Laura A. Barnes's Mitchell Winery Series. If you love a steamy office romance mixed with interfering siblings and a jealous ex-lover out for revenge, then you'll love this contemporary romance.

Follow the drama of heroic spies as they defeat the evil pirate Captain Shears who threatens to destroy their beloved England. Can they endure his treachery to find love everlasting? Enjoy the Romancing the Spies Collection where deception becomes uncovered to reveal a deep desire to protect those they love. These stories set in Regency England are full of mystery, intrigue, and a passion that draws you in until the last page. Rescued By the Captain - A Lady abandoned at sea. A Captain who rescues her. Two souls who thought they lost love, will they find it again? Rescued By the Spy - She kidnapped him for revenge. He kidnapped her for love. Will his love for her diminish her need for vengeance? Rescued By the Scot - She rescues him for vengeance. He rescues her for desire. Will their unlikely meeting form a bond of everlasting love? Enjoy these three Regency Historical Romance novels in this collection. If you love historical romances filled with drama and steamy passion… you'll love Romancing the Spies!

Love at first sight can sweep you away into a … She lost her heart to him the first time they met. He kept falling harder for her whenever their paths crossed. After her uncle secures her engagement to another gentleman, can they find their way back to one another? Gemma Holbrooke had waited anxiously to enjoy a Season in London and to fall magically in love. When her uncle granted her wish, she dreamed of the beautiful gowns she would wear, the dances around the ballroom floors, and of all the handsome gentlemen who would court her. Before they traveled to London, her uncle hosted a house party, and one guest in particular changed her every aspiration. A handsome lord who avoided her at all costs. His bold stare tempted Gemma to discover the depth of their burning attraction. When her uncle forbade any contact with her true love, Gemma defied the strictures of society. At every opportunity she risked her reputation to be held in in his arms, but too many obstacles stood in their way of happiness. Can Gemma outwit her uncle to secure the groom of her choice? Barrett Ralston scoffed whenever he heard anyone mention they fell in love at first sight. Such an act never existed. That was until he caught sight of Gemma Holbrooke. A siren disguised as an innocent debutante who lured him closer with every smile. Then everything he ever believed in changed in the blink of a kiss that knocked him to his knees. When her uncle issued a demand to stay clear from his niece, Barrett decided to tempt the beauty into a scandalous affair. At every secret rendezvous, their soft kisses and gentle caresses heated into a passion out of their control. But when Barrett's secret assignment to recover a stolen coin crossed over into their love affair, it broke their fragile connection. Can Barrett stop the threat from destroying Gemma's love for him? Soul mates meeting for the first time. A temptation that cannot be denied. A love like no other. Will Gemma and Barrett allow others to control their destiny? Or will they defy all the odds against them? How the Rake Tempted the Lady is the third book in Laura A. Barnes's Matchmaking Madness Series. If you enjoy reading love at first sight romances filled with steamy scenes, then you'll love Gemma & Barrett's romantic story full of temptation. Treat yourself to How the Rake Tempted the Lady today!

A love that sneaks upon you unaware ... All she had to do was to pretend an interest in the gentlemen invited to the house party. He only came to the house party to amuse himself. After they are thrown together for the entertainments, will they realize the depths of their desire for one another? Charlotte Holbrooke enjoyed her simple life at her uncle's estate. She filled her days by spending time with her family and her favorite passion, horses. When her uncle announces a chance for a London season, Charlotte feels the pressure of her freedom drifting away. To prepare for the season, her uncle throws a house party inviting the most eligible bachelors of England. One of them is from a neighboring estate who always dares her into mischief. Then there are the other moments when his soft caresses and seductive whispers leaves Charlotte in a muddled state of confusion. When her twin sister needs her help to win the love of another gentleman in attendance, Charlotte agrees to switch identities. However, her plan goes awry when the one gentleman she wanted to fool cannot be deceived. One simple kiss sweeps Charlotte into a whirlwind of passion. How had she not seen the power of their attraction before? And would their attraction develop into an everlasting love? Jasper Sinclair only accepted the invitation to watch the machinations of a matchmaking duke. Jasper never imagined that he would be a pawn in the madness. When he discovers Charlotte pretending to be her sister, he thought he would have some fun at her expense. However, he could no longer deny the temptation he had fought against any longer. One kiss led to another and soon Jasper had fallen under Charlotte's spell. But when another gentleman pursue Charlotte, Jasper realizes how much he loves her. Can Jasper win Charlotte's hand before it is too late? A matchmaking duke. A tomboyish debutante. A rakish marquess. Can they escape the devious scheme of a caring uncle? Or will they succumb to a passion they had been denying, to find everlasting love? How the Lady Charmed the Marquess is the first book in Laura A. Barnes's Matchmaking Madness series. If you enjoy reading light-hearted romances with a dash of steam, then you'll love Charlotte and Jasper's adoring affair. Enjoy How the Lady Charmed the Marquess today!

Revenge only leaves your heart vulnerable to …. She rescues him for vengeance. He rescues her for desire. Will their unlikely meeting form a bond of everlasting love? Skye MacKinnon captures the double agent working alongside her enemy. When she holds her prisoner hostage at her castle, he draws her into an attraction that spirals out of control. After she fights off his spell, she deceives him for her own agenda. As she betrays his trust, she is caught in the web of the evil villain who is terrorizing England. Chained and left waiting for his own demise, Earl Zane Maxwell is soon rescued by a Scottish goddess. He is enraptured by her charms and drawn under her spell. Her touch and look sink into his soul a connection he cannot resist. While he lures her into his confidence and seduces her into his bed, her only plans are betrayal. When she is captured, he must rescue her and destroy the man who hurt her. Zane Maxwell has finally met his match in Skye MacKinnon. The Earl is unlike any man Skye has ever known. Can they endure the treachery of Captain Shears to discover a deep love that will last a lifetime? Rescued By the Scot is the third book in the Laura A. Barnes historical romantic spy series. If you like fiery, enthralling, dramatic filled chapters set in Scotland and England then you'll love the final book in Laura A. Barnes Romancing the Spies Series. Read Rescued By the Scot to escape into a world filled with romance and danger today!