Cheryl Holt

With her family in dire financial straits, Olivia Hopkins reluctantly agrees to a marriage proposal from the aging Earl of Salisbury, but her plan begin to go awry when she finds herself falling for the earl's seductive, estranged son, Phillip, and lured into a passionate love affair. Original.

Deeper Than Desire

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New York Times bestselling author, CHERYL HOLT, delights readers once again with the first sizzling story in her new “Reluctant Brides” trilogy… Rose Ralston has spent her life at Miss Peabody's School for Girls—first as a student, then as a teacher. But with Miss Peabody's passing, the school has been closed, the students sent away, and Rose is facing an uncertain future. As Miss Peabody's will is read, Rose had been told to expect a small bequest, but she's stunned to discover that her inheritance is a dowry that's already been paid to an elderly widower. The man is in quick need of an heir, and Rose can agree to wed or she'll get nothing and will have no money and nowhere to go. She's never lived on her own, and without family or friends to assist her, she's out of options. Reluctantly, she agrees to the marriage and heads off to the man's Summerfield estate.James Talbot grew up at Summerfield. But as an orphan, his position was never exactly clear. The owner, Stanley Oswald, constantly tormented James with the secrets of his parentage. Rumors abound that he's Stanley's natural-born son, but the truth has been impossible to unravel. Needing to escape Stanley's manipulations, James has spent the past decade in the army. But Stanley has lured him home, and when James learns of Stanley's pending marriage, he can't help but be intrigued. He's eager to engage in a little mischief, and nothing would give him greater pleasure than to ruin the match before it begins. Rose is fascinated by handsome, virile James, but bound to wed elderly, decrepit Stanley. As Stanley woos her and James interferes, any wild ending seems possible. For Rose—who only ever wanted a home of her own—she just might end up with more than she ever dreamed. RELUCTANT BRIDES… When love is the key and dowry the bait, who can predict what a woman might do?“…a master of the genre.” Romantic Times Magazine“…a master writer.” Fresh Fiction

Wicked

CHERYL HOLT will leave readers cheering with the dazzling, sexy conclusion to her ”Reluctant Brides” trilogy…Evangeline Etherton loved her years as a teacher at Miss Peabody's School for Girls. But with Miss Peabody's passing, the school is shut down, and Evangeline is on her way to marry a fiancé she's never met. She never imagined herself as a bride and is reluctant to abandon the independent life she enjoyed as an unwed female. When she meets her betrothed—a fussy, stern vicar—she's certain she shouldn't proceed. They have nothing in common and a match between them can only lead to disaster and misery. But as a spinster with no funds or family, she's out of options.Aaron Drake has always been perfect. As the eldest son and heir to an earl, he's never engaged in mischief, taken an awkward step, or headed in the wrong direction. But with his marriage swiftly approaching—to a tedious, unpleasant snob—he's suddenly desperate to do something reckless and wild before he's shackled in what he's sure will be an unappealing and dreary marriage. When he meets pretty, vivacious Evangeline, he can't help but think she just might be the cure for what ails him.Seduction seems the only path, but when romance blossoms and passions heat, can love be far behind?RELUCTANT BRIDES… When love is the key and dowry the bait, who can predict what a woman might do?Cheryl Holt…a “Top 100” Amazon author…“Best storyteller of the year…” Romantic Times Magazine

Wonderful

Destitute spinster Helen Hamilton finds herself at a brothel where she agrees to sell herself to a client of wealth and prestige. Tristan Odell buys her, but what he wants is a governess for his younger siblings. What he gets is so much more...

Taste of Temptation

Com os últimos bens perdidos ao jogo pelo seu dissoluto irmão, Lady Sarah Compton viajou até uma festa numa casa de campo para desfrutar de um derradeiro momento de graciosidade e de beleza. Contudo, ignora que a ocasião é igualmente um famoso evento, em que membros da aristocracia podem realizar todas as suas fantasias sensuais e caprichos eróticos. Tão-pouco se apercebe de que o homem maravilhoso que entrou furtivamente no seu quarto é nem mais nem menos do que Michael Stevens, um libertino que dá e recebe ousadamente prazer... Filho bastardo de um conde, Michael Stevens usufrui da sua reputação como o mais famoso sedutor de Londres. Contudo, não faz ideia de como atuar perante a beleza ruiva que quase confundira com uma nova conquista, nem de como uma ingénua poderia ter sido convidada para uma reunião onde a entediada elite de Londres satisfaz os seus desejos carnais. Quando Lady Sarah Compton recusa seguir o aviso de Michael - o de abandonar a casa para seu bem - nasce uma forte atração e ele anseia por ser o seu tutor na arte da paixão...

Entrega Total

Lady Elizabeth Harcourt, figlia unica del conte di Norwich, conduce una vita solitaria e senza amore. Una notte, a teatro, conosce Gabriel Cristofore, le cui proposte platealmente sessuali la incuriosiscono. Lui dichiara di volerle fare un ritratto, ma sebbene priva di esperienza, la giovane sa che vuole molto di più. Rinomato amante, pittore e truffatore, Gabriel seduce le donne ricche per il loro denaro. Elizabeth, però, è diversa. E quando lui dà inizio al gioco della seduzione, si ritrova suo malgrado conquistato, e innamorato. Nemmeno Elizabeth, tuttavia, può impedirsi di cadere nelle trame dell'uomo. Sarà disposta a rischiare tutto per amor suo?

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She Was A Complete Innocent... The lonely, never-married Lady Elizabeth Harcourt desperately longs for a distraction. She finds one when a chance encounter leads her to the lush studios of artist Gabriel Cristofore. Gabriel insists upon painting Elizabeth's portrait, vowing to do justice to her ravishing figure. But Elizabeth soon realizes that Gabriel's plans for her have little to do with painting-for his true passion in life is the art of seduction... Until He Showed Her The Most Irresistible Passion The first moment Gabriel sets eyes on Elizabeth, he can see she's not his usual mark. Her lush auburn locks, luscious skin, and ruby lips offer just a hint of the pleasure they promise. Despite his desire, he is torn between seducing her instantly and taking his time so that he can explore every aspect of her. But Gabriel is about to discover that some affairs cannot be so easily abandoned-especially when the heart of a rogue has been captured. . .

Absolute Pleasure

Bestselling author, CHERYL HOLT, sets her sights on the Colorado Rockies with her fun, sexy, and fast-paced Merriweather trilogy. The three Merriweather siblings—Lucas, Dustin, and Brittney—think they have it all. As the heirs of the Merriweather gold dynasty, they grew up rich, spoiled and entitled. Yet all the money in the world hasn't bought them love or happiness. They lead lonely, isolated lives.But that's about to change. As they meet the most unlikely trio of characters—a con artist, a nosy reporter, and a wounded vet—they learn that even the most carefully-constructed world can be turned upside down. By the right person. Passion, friendship, and everlasting love can strike in the oddest places, and dreams really do come true. Originally released as three separate novellas, Ms. Holt has bundled them under one beautiful cover for readers to cherish.Three great stories. One great book. Seduce Me, Kiss Me, Love Me…MARRY ME!

Marry Me

Too Hot to Handle

Emily Barnett is happy to be who she is: a country-bred old maid at 26, with a blind sister and niece to care for. But her pompous, stuffy cousin Reginald wants her to also be his wife--he inherited her family home and needs her dowry to run it properly. When Emily refuses to marry him, he kicks the three women out. Emily goes to London, determined to find work as a governess. At her first interview, in the home of Michael Farrow, Earl of Winchester, she discovers that working for a rake can be dangerous. Michael is interviewing potential mistresses, and he mistakes Emily for one of those candidates. After he realizes his error, he insists that she take the job as governess to his wards--an offer Emily can't refuse when he also allows her sister and niece to move into his house. Emily's days are filled with teaching, but her nights are full of teasing, as Michael tries to convince her to take on a dual role as his mistress. With scheming females waiting in the wings, can Emily and Michael learn in time that only true love is too hot to handle?

CHERYL HOLT delivers the thrilling and dramatic final novel in her acclaimed ALWAYS trilogy. Rebecca Blake Carter has lived a true Cinderella existence. Raven Shawcross is an African explorer and adventurer, who's lonely and alone. When he meets Rebecca, he discovers that true love just might be the best ending of all.

Always Mine

Ellen Drake has seen firsthand how dangerous scandal can be. Her family was torn apart by an unjust accusation ten years ago, and now, working as a paid companion, Ellen must keep her reputation above reproach. Catching her employer's betrothed in a sizzling tryst is bad enough; even worse that Ellen should find herself so infernally enthralled by the spectacle! Ellen intends to prevent Alex Marshall, Lord Stanton, from dallying with other women before his wedding day, but the rogue turns the tables--with an invitation to be his paramour. It's a proposition that is too outrageous, too indecent...and strangely irresistible. With a single touch, Alex opens the door to a secret world of sensual desire, a world Ellen is burning to explore... Alex intends to be faithful once he's married, but in the meantime, London offers so many tempting bed partners. Giving the prim Miss Drake a taste of the excitement she clearly craves will be a delightful diversion, nothing more. But their secret dalliance unleashes the vengeance of someone who is plotting revenge, someone whose own erotic pursuits are twisted with madness. And the scandal that destroyed Ellen's family is about to come calling once again...

Too Tempting to Touch

Secret desires. Forbidden fruit. Untapped passion. No sooner does Mary Barnes, yet to be touched by a man, drink a secret elixir than a handsome and mysterious stranger walks into her life. But Mary wonders if the scoundrel's growing passion is the result of just a love tonic, or the real thing.

Promise of Pleasure

Orphaned at a young age and sent to live with selfish relatives, Margaret Gray has no dowry and no chance of ever marrying. When her aunt invites Jordan Prescott for a visit, hoping to entice him into offering for Margaret's spoiled cousin, the dashing war hero instead tempts Margaret into a truly decadent decision. If Margaret cannot have a husband, perhaps she dares, just once, to taste the pleasures of the flesh? Now that she's awakened to her own desires and sensations, she is drawn body and soul into a rapturous clandestine liaison. Since his dissolute father squandered the family fortune, Jordan is required to marry an heiress in order to provide for his half-siblings. Yet no woman has ever aroused him as much as Margaret. Her sedate exterior belies a bold, curious spirit and tantalizing sexuality. A single illicit tryst becomes a month-long journey in carnal abandon, but with Jordan's visit drawing to a close, can their passion survive the dangerous scheming that threatens to keep them apart?

Secret Fantasy

Way of the Heart

Bryce Blair tinha apenas cinco anos quando a sua família foi destruída. Era demasiado novo para perceber o que aconteceu. Cresceu como órfão, habituado a ser considerado um caso de caridade. Mas no seu íntimo sempre sentiu que um destino superior o aguardava. À medida que os anos passam e ele começa a investigar o passado, o que descobre muda o seu futuro. Pois ao saber que o pai fora um destemido explorador, Bryce decide seguir-lhe as pisadas e rumar ao Egito.Sua Alteza Real, Katarina Morovsky, é uma princesa sem reino. O seu pai fora rei de um pequeno país europeu, Parthenia, mas após a sua morte, a coroa foi usurpada por um primo que deixou Katarina sem nada. Temendo pela sua segurança, a jovem fugiu do país e fixou-se no Egito. Mas uma vida em fuga é uma vida perigosa. E quando Katarina percebe que precisa de um guarda-costas corajoso e de confiança, Bryce Blair parece ser a melhor opção. Bryce fica fascinado pela bela e misteriosa Katarina e não consegue recusar o seu pedido de proteção, mas não é fácil ser guarda-costas de uma jovem princesa. Mais complicado ainda é amá-la. Com um trono e uma fortuna em jogo, ceder à paixão é perigoso. Mas Bryce Blair está habituado a correr riscos. E nunca aceitará uma derrota.

O Jogo do Amor

Longing for true love, Penelope Westmoreland, desperate to escape an arranged marriage with a lecherous old earl, is overjoyed when handsome stranger Lucas Pendleton rescues her, but unbeknownst to her, Lucas has a hidden agenda. Reissue.

My True Love

A resolute spinster at twenty-five, Abigail Weston is nonetheless determined to see her cherished younger sister wed to a man of Quality. But Abigail's lack of experience with the opposite sex means that she cannot allay her sister's fears about the marriage bed--unless she takes bold steps to learn what the intimacy between a man and woman entails. Yet the one man in London qualified to teach her awakens temptation Abigail never anticipated--to experience each whispered pleasure for herself... James Stevens--wealthy, dissolute, and wholeheartedly bored by London society--believe nothing can shock him. While Abigail's request for a verbal explanation of the pleasures of the flesh is mildly surprising, what amazes James is his powerful reaction to her innocence and lush beauty. A sexual dalliance between them may bring untold carnal bliss, but anything more would ruin Abigail forever. And for the first time in his life, James suspects that mere physical intimacy pales in the face of true love...

Love Lessons

Ea are un secret preţios pe care el e dispus să-l păstreze... pentru un preţ Știindu-și familia la ananghie, Lady Olivia Hopkins se vede nevoită să accepte planul pus la cale de mama ei vitregă şi să se mărite cu Edward Paxton, conte de Salisbury. Totul este însă dat peste cap când Olivia găsește în biblioteca acestuia o carte cu ilustrații erotice, care îi stârneşte nu numai interesul artistic, ci şi dorinţa de a-şi explora curiozităţi pe care nici nu bănuia că le are. Surprinsă asupra faptului de chipeșul și arogantul fiu ilegitim al contelui, Olivia descoperă că există totuşi un bărbat a cărui prezență îi face inima să bată nebuneşte și îi împinge imaginația pe culmi la care nici nu îndrăznea să viseze... Lui Phillip Paxton nu-i vine să creadă ce noroc a dat peste el. Surprinzând-o pe Olivia cu acel volum scandalos în mână, i se oferă șansa să-și umilească tatăl, pe care îl disprețuieşte pentru laşitatea de a nu-l recunoaşte ca fiu. Astfel, el intenționează să o folosească pe Olivia drept momeală ca să o atragă într-o aventură presărată cu adevărate lecții de amor. Ceea ce începe însă ca o joacă se transformă treptat într-o relație mai profundă decât simpla dorinţă, iar Phillip, îndrăgostit în pofida voinței lui, este decis să-și apere cu orice preț iubirea, chiar dacă pentru asta trebuie să dejoace cele mai mârşave planuri...

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