Jennifer Delamere

Warm-Hearted Victorian Romance Brings 1880s London to Life When a series of circumstances beyond her control leave Rosalyn Bernay alone and penniless in London, she chances upon a job backstage at a theater that is presenting the most popular show in London. A talented musician and singer, she feels immediately at home and soon becomes enthralled with the idea of pursuing a career on the stage. A hand injury during a skirmish in India has forced Nate Moran out of the army until he recovers. Filling his time at a stable of horses for hire in London, he has also spent the past two months working nights as a stagehand, filling in for his injured brother. Although he's glad he can help his family through a tough time, he is counting the days until he can rejoin his regiment. London holds bitter memories for him that he is anxious to escape. But then he meets the beautiful woman who has found a new lease on life in the very place Nate can't wait to leave behind.

The Captain's Daughter

Cara Bernay has never fit in. At loose ends in 1881 London after a near tragedy costs her a job, she befriends a carefree artist. With his help, she begins planning a new life and developing her own artistic talent. But soon Cara finds herself at odds with the artist's brother--a handsome but arrogant earl forcing his brother back to a "respectable" life. Henry Burke, the Earl of Morestowe, feels the weight of growing financial burdens. His younger brother is the one person who can save their family, and Henry needs him back home. Despite misgivings about Cara's mysterious background, Henry sees she's a positive influence on his brother and on Henry's young ward, and he strikes a deal with her to return with them to their estate. But the family has their own secrets, and when Cara, drawn ever closer to Henry, stumbles onto the truth, she must choose between following her heart and pursuing a bold plan that could bring disaster.

The Artful Match

Holding the Line

"In 1881, Douglas Shaw has escaped a life of poverty-and now he's determined to marry into high society. But when Alice McNeil, a telegrapher at his firm, raises the ire of a vindictive co-worker, he must choose between rescuing her reputation and the future he's always planned"--

Line by Line

Un trecut plin de secrete... un viitor care pare imposibil... şi o iubire mai presus de orice reguli O indiscreţie comisă în tinereţe a costat-o pe Lizzie Poole mai mult decât onoarea. După cinci ani petrecuţi în exil, se întoarce în sfârşit acasă, dar continuă să ducă o viaţă secretă. Dorinţa cu limbă de moarte a celei mai bune prietene a ei, Ria, a fost ca Lizzie să-şi însuşească identitatea ei, să se întoarcă la Londra şi să îndrepte lucrurile aşa cum Ria însăşi nu va mai trăi s-o facă. Pentru că tinerele seamănă ca două picături de apă, Lizzie face promisiunea şi porneşte într-o călătorie care îi ispiteşte inima nechibzuită încă o dată. Geoffrey Somerville este un om al bisericii dedicat cauzelor nobile, însă lumea sa este întoarsă pe dos în clipa în care moşteneşte titlul de Lord Somerville. Acum este invitat la toate balurile şi este vânat de toate mamele din înalta societate londoneză care au fete de măritat. Cu toate acestea, singura femeie care i-a furat inima este aceea pe care n-o poate avea: tânăra văduvă a fratelui său, Ria. Datoria îi cere să-şi ignore sentimentele, dar inima sa tânjeşte după frumuseţea misterioasă. Când viitorul lor este pus sub semnul întrebării, va fi în stare Lizzie să-şi mai continue şarada sau va găsi puterea să-şi împărtăşească secretele şi să aibă încredere în puterea dragostei?

Moștenitoarea

A New Beginning A youthful indiscretion has cost Lizzie Poole more than just her honor. After five years living in exile, she's finally returning home, but she's still living a secret life. Her best friend Ria's dying wish was for Lizzie to assume her identity, return to London, and make amends that Ria herself would never live to make. Bearing a striking resemblance to her friend, and harboring more secrets than ever before, Lizzie embarks on a journey that tempts her reckless heart once again . . . A committed clergyman, Geoffrey Somerville's world is upended when he suddenly inherits the title of Lord Somerville. Now he's invited to every ball and sought after by the matchmaking mothers of London society. Yet the only woman to capture his heart is the one he cannot have: his brother's young widow, Ria. Duty demands he deny his feelings, but his heart longs for the mysterious beauty. With both their futures at stake, will Lizzie be able to keep up her façade? Or will she find the strength to share her secret and put her faith in true love?

An Heiress at Heart

Socialite Margaret Vaughn is the wealthiest heiress in London-or so everybody thinks. Saddled with debt left by her father, she agrees to marry a rich man who can save her family's estate. But when her fiance turns out to be just another poor social climber, Margaret faces financial ruin-and social humiliation. Just when she thinks all is lost, she finds an unlikely angel in Tom Poole . . . After amassing a fortune in the gold fields of Australia and surviving a harrowing shipwreck, Tom Poole is the toast of London society. Yet despite his newfound fame, he's never forgotten his own humble beginnings. When he learns of Margaret's plight, he offers her financial assistance-but his interest is not strictly business. Taken with her beauty and grace, the rugged adventurer wants nothing more than to win Margaret's heart. But can he convince the proper, refined lady that, despite their social differences, they are a match made in heaven?

A Lady Most Lovely

Emma Sutton knows she should be satisfied with her position at London's Central Telegraph Office. But ever since she was orphaned young, she's longed for a family of her own. Things look up when a handsome engineer is thrown into her orbit and he sends Emma the love note of her dreams. Mitchell Harris's sharp wit and facility with a pen have enabled him to thrive despite serious obstacles. That the woman of his dreams works just one floor above his should make life perfect. But a childhood accident has left Mitchell convinced he'll never draw a woman like Emma Sutton's attention. When his best friend--who once saved his life--falls in love with Emma, too, and asks for help writing her love letters, Mitchell is torn between desire and loyalty. Believing the writer of the letters is the answer to her prayers, but confused over her growing attraction to Mitchell, Emma's heart must decide where to call home.

Crossed Lines

Strong-minded and independent Julia Bernay comes to London to study medicine and become a doctor--a profession that has only just opened up to women. She witnesses a serious accident, and through her quick actions saves the life of an ambitious young barrister named Michael Stephenson. Coming from a family that long ago lost its money and its respectability, Michael Stephenson has achieved what many would have thought was impossible. Hard work and an aptitude for the law have enabled him to rise above his family's stigma and set him on the path to wealth and recognition. But his well-laid plans are upended when the accident brings Julia into his life. Michael soon discovers he's met a woman every bit as stubborn and determined to make her mark on the world as he is. Sparks fly--but will they find common ground?

The Heart's Appeal

Julia Bernay has come to London to become a doctor--a glorious new opportunity for women during the reign of Victoria. When she witnesses a serious accident, her quick actions save the life of barrister Michael Stephenson. He rose above his family's stigma, but can he rise to the challenge of the fiercely independent woman who has swept into his life?

London 1881 - Die unabhängige Julia Bernay will Medizin studieren und Ärztin werden - ein Berufsfeld, das sich gerade erst für Frauen geöffnet hat. Der Rechtsanwalt Michael Stephenson hat es durch harte Arbeit geschafft, dem schlechten Ruf seiner Familie zu entkommen. Er ist auf dem Weg zu Reichtum und Anerkennung. Ein schicksalhafter Unfall in der Londoner U-Bahn führt die beiden zusammen. Julia rettet dem schwerverletzten Michael das Leben. Doch er könnte ihre Zukunftsträume mit einem Schlag zerstören. Werden die beiden trotz aller Hindernisse zueinander finden?

Wohin dein Herz mich ruft

London, 1880 - Auf der Flucht vor ihrem Arbeitgeber landet Rosalyn Bernay alleine und ohne Geld vor einem Londoner Theater. Sie kann ihr Glück kaum fassen, als sie dort als Garderobiere arbeiten darf, und taucht in die schillernde Welt des Theaters ein. Eine Handverletzung hält Nate Moran von der Armee fern. Stattdessen arbeitet er nachts als Bühnenarbeiter bei einem großen Londoner Theater. Doch er zählt die Tage, bis er wieder zurück zu seinem Regiment darf. Denn eine Schuld lastet schwer auf seiner Seele. Aber dann trifft er auf eine wunderschöne Frau, die sich gerade ein neues Leben an dem Ort aufgebaut hat, dem Nate nur zu gerne entfliehen möchte. Kann die Liebe den Graben zwischen Angst, Schuld und Geheimnissen überwinden?

Die Tochter des Kapitäns

Moştenitoarea

When romance finally blossoms in her life, will it grow in the right direction? Emma Sutton knows she should be satisfied with her life. She has a position at London's Central Telegraph Office, and behind her rented rooms is a small plot where she can indulge her passion for gardening. But ever since she was orphaned as a child, she has longed for a family of her own and the stability and consistency it provides. Her deepest wish appears realized when a handsome engineer is thrown into her orbit and sends her a thrilling love note. Mitchell Harris's sharp wit and facility with a pen have enabled him to thrive despite serious obstacles. That the woman of his dreams works just two floors above his should make life perfect. But a childhood accident has left Mitchell convinced he'll never draw a woman's affection, especially from someone like Emma. When his best friend--who once saved his life--falls in love with Emma too and asks for help writing her love letters, Mitchell must choose between desire and loyalty.

Crossed Lines (Love along the Wires Book #2)

Socialite Margaret Vaughn is the wealthiest heiress in London-or so everybody thinks. Saddled with debt left by her father, she agrees to marry a rich man who can save her family's estate. But when her fiance turns out to be just another poor social climber, Margaret faces financial ruin-and social humiliation. Just when she thinks all is lost, she finds an unlikely angel in Tom Poole. When Tom learns of Margaret's plight, he offers her financial assistance-but his interest is not strictly business. Taken with her beauty and grace, the rugged adventurer wants nothing more than to win Margaret's heart. But can he convince the proper, refined lady that, despite their social differences, they are a match made in heaven?"

Alice McNeil resolved at a young age to travel through life unencumbered by love or marriage, free to make her own decisions. A seasoned telegrapher, she's recently acquired a coveted position at an important trading firm, but when the company's ambitious junior director returns to London, things begin to change in ways Alice could never have imagined. For Douglas Shaw, years of hard work and ingenuity enabled him to escape a life of grinding poverty. He's also determined to marry into high society--a step that will ensure he never returns to the conditions of his past. He and Alice form a friendly relationship based on mutual respect, but anything deeper is not in their plans. However, when Alice accidentally raises the ire of a jealous and vindictive coworker who's intent on ruining her life, Alice and Douglas are forced to confront what is truly important in their lives. Will their growing bond give them the courage to risk finding a better way?

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