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Second Sight
Amanda Quick
Financially straitened and on the path to spinsterhood, Venetia Milton idea her stay at the remote, ramshackle Cabalistic Firm would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to engineer her own ravishment. She was there to photograph the artifacts collected past a highly secretive organization, founded two centuries earlier past an alchemist. And the alchemist's descendant-her employer, Gabriel Jones-has the eyes of a sorcerer.
Merely despite Venetia's intent to seduce Mr. Jones and motion on, she is shattered upon her return habitation to read in the press of his violent demise. Using the sizable fee Mr. Jones paid her, Venetia establishes a new life, opening a gallery in London. Of course, posing equally a respectable widow makes it easier to do business, then-in a private tribute to her lost, only lover-she assumes the identity of "Mrs. Jones."
Her romantic whim, however, will crusade unexpected trouble. For one thing, Mr. Jones is almost to stride, living and animate, back into Venetia's life. And the 2 share more than a passionate retentiveness-indeed, they are bonded by a highly unusual sort of vision, one that goes far beyond Venetia'southward abilities as a lensman. They also share a terrible threat-for someone has stolen a centuries-erstwhile notebook from Cabalistic House that contains a formula believed to enhance psychic powers of the kind Gabriel and Venetia possess. And the thief wants to know more-fifty-fifty if he must kill the keeper of the Arcane Society'due south treasures, or the photographer who catalogued them, to obtain such noesis.
Ravished
Amanda Quick
From the cozy confines of a tiny seaside village to the glittering beat of the a fashionable London soiree comes an enthralling tale of a thoroughly mismatched couple . . . poised to discover the rapture of love.
There was no doubt about it. What Miss Harriet Pomeroy needed was a man. Someone powerful and clever who could help her rout the unscrupulous thieves who were using her love caves to hibernate their loot. But when Harriet summoned Gideon Westbrook, Viscount St. Justin, to her aid, she could non know that she was summoning the devil himself. . . .
Dubbed the Beast of Blackthorne Hall for his scarred confront and carnal past, Gideon was strong and vehement and notoriously menacing. Yet Harriet could not find it in her heart to fear him. For in his tawny gaze she sensed a savage pain she longed to soothe . . . and a searing passion she yearned to answer. Now, caught up in the Animate being's clutches, Harriet must find a way to win his heart–and evade the deadly trap of a scheming villain who would run across them parted for all fourth dimension.
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Unsafe
Amanda Quick
From a magnificent ballroom ablaze with lights to an imposing land house steeped in shadows comes a breathtaking tale of an impetuous miss—and a passion that leads to peril...
At v and twenty, Prudence Merryweather knew very well tht risks a woman took by visiting a gentleman in the dead of night. But bearding the notorious Earl of Angelstone in his den was the only way to end him from engaging her hot-headed brother in a duel. And that was why she institute herself ushered into Sebastian's frobidding presence at three int the morning time—and thoroughly kissed before dawn.
She was a country-bred innocent—and an intriguing experience for a man who dwelt more in the shadows than in the sunshine. Yet every bit her boldness drew Prue into one dangerous episode after another, Sebastian found himself torn between a raging hunger to possess her and a driving demand to protect her. And the reckless beauty would before long need all the protection she could get...
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Seduction
Amanda Quick
Townsfolk called him Devil. For dark and enigmatic Julian, Earl of Ravenwood, was a man with a legendary temper and a first wife whose mysterious expiry would not exist forgotten. Some said the beautiful Lady Ravenwood had drowned herself in the black, murky waters of Ravenwood Pond. Others whispered of foul play and the devil's wrath.
At present state-bred Sophy Dorring is about to go Ravenwood's new bride. Drawn to his masculine strength and the glitter of desire that burned in his emerald eyes, the tawny-haired lass had her own reasons for agreeing to a marriage of convenience. One was vengeance, and in its pursuit she would entangle Julian in a blackmail plot, a duel at dawn, and a dangerous masquerade. The other reason was dearer to her heart, but only as wild a quest: Sophy Dorring intended to teach the devil to love over again.
The Paid Companion
Amanda Quick
The Earl of St. Merryn needs a woman. His intentions are purely practical—he simply wants someone sensible and suitably lovely to pose as his matrimonial for a few weeks among polite social club. He has his own agenda to pursue, and a false fiancée will keep the husband-hunters at bay while he goes about his business. The simplest solution is to hire a paid companion.
Finding the right candidate proves more than of a challenge than he expected. But when he encounters Miss Elenora Lodge, the fire in her golden optics sways him to make a generous offer.
Her sorry financial circumstances-and dreams of a life of independence-convince her to take. But St. Merryn appears to exist hiding a secret or 2, and things seem oddly awry in his gloomy London home. Elenora soon discovers that this lark will be a far more dangerous hazard than she'd been led to believe. And the Earl of St. Merryn will find that the meek and balmy companion he'd initially envisioned has get a partner in his quest to catch a killer—and an outspoken belle of the ball who stirs a bothersome passion in his applied center.
'Til Death Do United states of america Role
Amanda Quick
The writer of the New York Times bestseller Garden of Lies returns to Victorian London in an all-new novel of deadly obsession.
Calista Langley operates an sectional "introduction" bureau in Victorian London, catering to respectable ladies and gentlemen who find themselves lone in the world. But now, a dangerously obsessed individual has begun sending her trinkets and gifts suitable only for those in deepest mourning—a blackness mirror, a funeral wreath, a ring set with blackness jet stone. Each is engraved with her initials.
Desperate for assistance and fearing that the police volition exist of no assistance, Calista turns to Trent Hastings, a reclusive author of popular criminal offense novels. Believing that Calista may be taking reward of his lonely sister, who has get one of her clients, Trent doesn't trust her. Scarred by his past, he's learned to go on his emotions at bay, even every bit an instant attraction threatens his resolve.
Only as Trent and Calista rummage through files of rejected clients in hopes of identifying her tormentor, it becomes clear that the danger may be coming from Calista's own hush-hush by—and that merely her death will satisfy the stalker...
Charade
Amanda Quick
From Seduction to Surrender and Reckless to Ravished, New York Times bestselling writer Amanda Quick has spun one thrilling love story after some other. Now, in her long-awaited hardcover debut, she introduces her most endearing heroine and compelling hero, in a dazzling, daring tale of lost pirate gilt and legendary love... Deception.
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Wait Until Midnight
Amanda Quick
Adam Hardesty has a serious problem: a diary containing his family's darkest secrets has been stolen and, in the grade of investigating his would-be blackmailer, he discovers the dead torso of a prominent psychic.
His merely lead is a listing of the psychic'south last visitors. The nearly likely suspect is a immature woman named Mrs. Caroline Fordyce, whom he confronts in her parlour only to discover an inconvenient attraction to this beautiful young widow. Just Caroline has secrets of her own and will exercise anything to avoid another scandal, fifty-fifty if it means journey deeper in the the shadowy earth of psychics, mediums and con artists, to aid the enigmatic Mr Hardesty grab a killer.
Mistress
Amanda Quick
After a year of grand adventures touring the classical ruins of Italy and Greece, Iphiginia Bright returned to England to notice that the real excitement was at home. It seems that her Aunt Zoe has fallen victim to a sinister blackmailer and but Iphiginia tin can hope to stop the culprit before he can practise more harm. Her plan is inspired: Imitating history's well-nigh legendary beauties--Cleopatra, Helen of Troy, Aphrodite--the former schoolmistress volition remake herself, and descend upon London Gild as the dazzling mistress of Marcus Valerius Cloud, the infamous Earl of Masters. Rumors hint that the Earl has disappeared at the blackmailer's hands, and by posing every bit his unknown mistress, Iphiginia is convinced she can ferret out the villain. Overnight, Iphiginia is transformed into a vision with a host of eager admirers, including one she does non wait -- the Earl of Masters himself, who strides into a shimmering ballroom i evening to cooly repossess his "mistress". He is everything they say he is... arrogant, attractive, devastatingly seductive, and Iphiginia can't help but be enthralled. But when Marcus agrees to play along with her charade, she doesn't know that the determined earl has plans of his ain: to tease and tempt her, until the beautiful deceiver becomes more than his mistress in name but.
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Quicksilver
Amanda Quick
A Victorian glass-reader and a psychic investigator play a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with a killer determined to trap them in the second installment of the "New York Times" bestselling Looking Drinking glass Trilogy.
The River Knows
Amanda Quick
The first osculation occurred in a dimly lit hallway on the upper floor of Elwin Hastings's grand business firm. Louisa never saw it coming.... Of course, Anthony Stalbridge couldn't mayhap have had romantic intentions. The buss was an act of desperation meant to distract the armed guard from catching the pair in a place they did not belong. Afterward all, Louisa Bryce, in her tedious maroon gown and golden-rimmed spectacles, was no human's idea of an alluring female person. The only affair the ii interlopers have in common is a passionate interest in the private affairs of Mr. Hastings-a prominent member of Society whom they both suspect of hiding terrible secrets. Now, brought together by their ruse, Anthony and Louisa are united in their efforts to find the truth. Each has a reason for the quest. Anthony'southward fianc?eastward was said to have thrown herself into the Thames-but Anthony has his own suspicions. Louisa-whose own identity is shrouded in layers of mystery-is convinced that Hastings has a connexion to a notorious brothel. When Anthony successfully cracks Hastings'due south hidden rubber-and discovers incriminating evidence-it appears that both their instincts were correct. Yet Hastings is hiding far more than than jewels and ledger books. Bringing him to justice will be more perilous than they conceptualize-and their partnership will be more than heated than either 1 expects. For information technology is not only Anthony's marvel that Louisa arouses, and the ii share something else: a thrilling attraction to danger. . . . From the triple-threat writer who also hits bestseller lists under the names Jayne Ann Krentz and Jayne Castle, this is a delightful new romp filled with suspense and wit-and the steamy Victorian passion her devoted readers dear.
Otherwise Engaged
Amanda Quick
Miss Amity Doncaster, globe traveler, is accustomed to take a chance and risk. Benedict Stanbridge, a man of science and a spy for the Crown, has faced danger in the darker corners of foreign lands. But they are about to face a threat that is shockingly close to abode . . .
I does not await to be kidnapped on a London street in broad daylight. But Amity Doncaster barely escapes with her life later on she is trapped in a railroad vehicle with a blade-wielding man in a black silk mask who whispers the most vile taunts and threats into her ear. Her quick thinking, and her secret weapon, save her . . . for at present.
Merely the monster known in the press equally the Benedict, who has left a trail of female person victims in his wake, has survived the wounds she inflicts and volition presently be on his feet again. He is unwholesomely obsessed by her scandalous connection to Benedict Stanbridge—gossip about their hours alone in a ship's stateroom seems to have crossed the Atlantic faster than any sailing vessel could. Benedict refuses to let this resourceful, daring woman suffer for her romantic link to him—every bit tenuous as it may be.
For a man and woman so skilled at disappearing, so at home in the exotic reaches of the globe, escape is always an option. But each intends to end the Bridegroom'due south reign of terror in London, and will join forces to do so. And equally they prepare to face an unbalanced criminal in the eye of the city they beloved, they must also face feelings that neither of them can run away from. . .
Don't Wait Dorsum
Amanda Quick
In this almost entrancing tale of mystery and romance by the New York Times bestselling author AMANDA QUICK, lovers and partners-in-crime investigators Lavinia Lake and Tobias March continue their exciting newfound relationship, with its delicious mix of risky concern, rise passion, and at present--murder.
As if a caput for business and a olfactory organ for trouble aren't enough to distinguish fiercely independent Lavinia Lake from the other women of London's stylish Claremont Lane, there is one more than feature to set her apart. Lavinia is also well versed in the practise of mesmerism, an boggling gift that far surpasses mere amuse and physical appeal. Nobody knows this amend than the usually coolheaded Tobias March, who seems to accept fallen hopelessly under her spell. Fortunately for all, nevertheless, Lavinia uses her powers for adept. And ever since a tragedy involving one of her subjects, she has even retired them in favor of her work with Lake and March, a joint venture providing "discreet private inquiries for individuals of quality." Celeste Hudson, the stunningly beautiful young wife of a family friend and swain mesmerist, would surely count herself among such individuals--were she still alive, that is. While mythology's Medusa could plough men to stone, lovely Celeste was more than accustomed to turning them to jelly. In fact, unbeknownst to her husband, Howard, the ambitious Celeste was planning to use her talents to forge a new time to come in Gild--one that would not include him. Sadly, her plans were cutting short when she was murdered. Simply a gentleman'southward cravat wound around her lovely neck remained for show--small compensation for the strange and priceless bracelet that may have been snatched from her wrist as she drew her last jiff.
Equally a consequence, Lake and March are soon in Howard Hudson'south employ on the trail of the killer. But Tobias is convinced the dashing widower is more interested in tracking down the missing relic. If and so, Howard is non alone. Any number of ruthless types are after the very same artifact, whose centerpiece is an unusual blue cameo of inestimable value and supposed legendary powers--powers of immeasurable worth to anyone in Howard'due south line of work.
Together, Lake and March undertake a tantalizing investigation that leads them from the glittering ballrooms of the ton to London's seediest taverns to a mesmerist whose therapies include treating ladies suffering from "hysteria" is a a most unconventional method--and, non least of all, to the darkest reaches of men's psyches. Along the way, Don't Wait Back becomes a completely mesmerizing read equally the irrepressible Lavinia and Tobias mix business organisation with pleasure....
From the Hardcover edition.
Garden of Lies
Amanda Quick
The Kern Secretarial Agency provides reliable professional services to its wealthy clientele, and Anne Clifton was one of the finest women in Ursula Kern's employ. Simply Miss Clifton has met an untimely end—and Ursula is convinced information technology was not due to natural causes.
Archaeologist and adventurer Slater Roxton thinks Mrs. Kern is off her head to meddle in such unsafe business organisation. Nevertheless, he seems sensible enough to Ursula, though she does notice herself unnerved by his self-possession and unreadable light-green-golden eyes…
If this mysterious widowed beauty insists on stirring the pot, Slater intends to remain close by as they venture into the dark side of polite society. Together they must reveal the identity of a killer—and to achieve their goal they may need to reveal their deepest secrets to each other besides…
Reckless
Amanda Quick
Reckless--Phoebe Layton had ever imagined Gabriel Banner a dauntless and valiant knight, which was why she went to him when she was in drastic demand of assist. but when she lures her shining knight to a lonely midnight rendezvous, Phoebe finds herself sparring with a dangerously desirable man who is nothing like the hero of her dreams. She fears she's fabricated a dreadful mistake when Gabriel sweeps her into his arms and passionately embraces her. Yet it's a kiss that seals her fate. Now Gabriel must possess her -- even if he has to slay a dragon to practice it!
A New York Times* Bestseller
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Crystal Gardens
Amanda Quick
Evangeline Ames has rented a country cottage far from the London streets where she was recently attacked. Fascinated by the paranormal energy of nearby Crystal
Gardens, she finds pleasure in sneaking past the wall to explore the grounds. And when her life is threatened again, she instinctively goes to the gardens for safety.
Lucas Sebastian has never been one to ignore a lady in danger, even if she is trespassing on his belongings. Chop-chop disposing of her would-exist assassin, he insists they keep the matter private. There are rumors plenty already, well-nigh treasure buried under his garden, and occult botanical experiments performed by his uncle--who died of mysterious causes. With Evangeline's skill for detection, and Lucas's sense of the criminal mind, they soon observe that they have a common enemy. And as the energy emanating from Crystal Gardens intensifies, they realize that to survive they must unearth what has been cached for too long.
Desire
Amanda Quick
From the windswept, craggy coast of a remote British Isle comes the thrilling tale of a daring lady and a dangerous knight... leap past the tempests of fate—and the dawning of... Want
Upon her father'southward death, beautiful, headstrong Lady Clarre knew that she must midweek, for the protection of the Isle of Desire new barbarous to her. Yet when her guardian's choice of prospective married man rode through her castle gates, she felt utterly betrayed. All sinewy muscle and brutal steel, Sir Gareth of Wyckmere was not the poet she'd requested only a fearsome knight whose merely interest was in war.
Legions of robbers had fallen beneath the Hellhound of Wyckmere's sword, and now this bold warrior was sure that he could tame 1 willful wife. Yet even Gareth could not deter Lady Clare from trying to mold him into her ideal... until their clash of wills ignited a passion that set them both aflame... and a treacherous plot put their lives in deadly peril.
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Lie by Moonlight
Amanda Quick
While investigating a suspicious expiry, private inquiry agent Ambrose Wells finds himself on the grounds of Aldwick Castle---and in the midst of utter anarchy. The ramshackle castle is in flames--and a beautiful adult female and four immature girls are taking flight on horseback. It turns out that the strong-minded Miss Concordia Glade and her four brilliant students are on the run from a notorious London crime lord who'll stop at nil to destroy them. At present, their only hope is Ambrose, a confirmed loner with more than than his share of secrets--and more than his share of want for the unconventional teacher. And every bit Ambrose and Concordia run a risk everything to bring down a criminal mastermind, they will besides be forced to boxing something even greater: the steamy passion that threatens their hard-worn independence...
The Other Lady Vanishes
Amanda Quick
The New York Times bestselling author of The Daughter Who Knew Too Much sweeps readers dorsum to 1930s California--where the about dazzling of illusions can't hibernate the darkest secrets...
After escaping from a private sanitarium, Adelaide Blake arrives in Called-for Cove, California, desperate to start over. Working at an herbal tea shop puts her on the radar of those who frequent the seaside resort town: Hollywood movers and shakers always in need of hangover cures and tonics. One such customer is Jake Truett, a recently widowed man of affairs in town for a therapeutic rest. Only unbeknownst to Adelaide, his exhaustion is but a comprehend.
In Burning Cove, no one is who they seem. Behind facades of glamour and power hide drug dealers, gangsters, and grifters. Into this make-believe earth comes psychic to the stars Madame Zolanda. Adelaide and Jake know better than to fall for her kind of con. Only when the medium becomes a victim of her own dire prediction and is killed, they'll be drawn into a murky world of duplicity and misdirection.
Neither Adelaide or Jake can predict that in the shadowy hole-and-corner they'll find connections to the woman Adelaide used to be--and uncover the specter of a killer who'southward been real all along...
Rendezvous
Amanda Quick
From the elegently appointed drawing rooms of London's nigh sectional clubs to an imposing state estate in the heart of Dorset, comes a provocative tale of a gratis-thinking beauty, a dignified lord, and a mad impetuous love that defied all logic . . .
RENDEZVOUS
Augusta Ballinger was quite sure that it was all a dreadful mistake. The chillingly pompous and dangerous Earl of Graystone could not possibly wish to ally her. Why, information technology was rumored that his chosen bride must be a veritable model of virtue. And everyone knew that Augusta, as the last of the wild, reckless Northumberland Ballingers, was a woman who could not be bothered by club's rules.
That was why the spirited beauty had planned a midnight encounter to warn the earl off, to convince him that she would make him a very poor married woman indeed. Merely when she crawled in through his darkened study window, Augusta only succeeded in strengthening Harry's resolve: to buss the laughter from those honeyed lips and teach this maddening miss to behave! How could he possibly know that it was he who was in for a lesson . . . every bit his brazen fiancée fix out to win his heart—and an old and clever enemy stepped in to threaten their dearest, their honor, and their very lives?
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Give up
Amanda Quick
From the dazzling ballrooms of glittering London lodge to magnificent, cursed manor in the distant wilds of Yorkshire, comes the deliciously wicked story of a thoroughly unconventional courtship—and a thrilling midnight rendezvous that could only lead to dearest... At four and xx Victoria Huntington thought herself quite expert at fending off fortune hunters... until she came under siege from Lucas Colebrook, the darkly agonizing new Earl of Stonevale. Amidst the brightly plumed birds of the boondocks, Lucas was a hawk. And when he held out the lure of moonlit rides and wild, reckless midnight escapades, Victoria constitute herself powerless to resist. But becoming Stonevale's companion in adventure was far more unsafe undertaking than Victoria could ever imagine. For the attractive Earl would employ her every weakness to woo her, to win her, and ultimately to wed her. And soon the amber-eyed lady would find herself ensconced in a aging mansion deep in the English countryside... where the real reason for her hasty marriage becomes all likewise credible...and where the ghosts of her dark-stained past are waiting to rise up in a terrifying plot that will threaten her life, her honor, and the only homo she could ever dear.
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