Lords of Desire

Novella set in English/Scottish Borders.

After Scottish beauty Douglas Elliot takes advantage of a raid on English Border Warden, Sir Lancelot Greystoke, to steal his Thoroughbred horses and his antique mirror pendant, only a pardon from the new king can effect a union between these two reckless lovers.

"Henley's extraordinary characters, rich historical details, and a romance set the pages on fire." Romantic Times.

Few authors combine historical personages and events with a passionate love story as brilliant as Henley." Kathe Robin, RT.

Virginia Henley is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-six historical romance novels and six novellas. Her work has been translated into sixteen languages.

This novella was originally published as "Christmas Eve".

Real estate agent Eve Barlow, a devout feminist, finds Clint Kelly, a macho firefighter, irritating beyond belief. When they become snowbound at a property on Lake Michigan hot sparks fly between these complete opposits.

But when Eve suffers a life-threatening accident, she discovers just how desirable it is to have a real man fill all her needs and teach her what it feels like when burning passion turns to love.

Kidnapped Bride!

Beautiful Tabby Lamont is given in marriage to the wealthy man who takes her out of an Edinburgh orphanage. Her real identity is hidden in the past. Suddenly, her future is filled with dangerous intrigue when she is kidnapped on her wedding night by Paris Cockburn, a Scottish Border Lord called The Rogue.

Her resolve never to submit to the bold abductor melts before the sensuality of the brazen Rogue who keeps her captive at his remote castle. A dark secret sweeps them toward a blazing destiny of violence, and when two wild hearts become one forever.

The fairy tale courtship did not turn into a happily-ever-after . . .

Not until her husband dropped dead, that is. He had been horrible enough to Christiana during their short marriage, and she was not going to allow the traditional period of mourning to ruin her sisters' debuts as well. So she decides to put him on ice and go on as if nothing's happened . . .

Until the real earl appears. Richard Fairgrave had every intention of confronting his villainous twin who had robbed him of his name and title . . . only to discover that he had died. Quietly assuming his identity, Richard must now deal with a maddening desire for his ravishing inherited "wife"— certainly a gold digger and possibly a murderess. And Christiana must deal with an unwanted new "husband" . . . and they both must figure out what to do before the ice melts!

One night of slight overindulgence-oh, all right, he was drunk-and Stephen Parker-Roth finds he must betroth himself to prevent yet another scandal. But his "intended is lovely, a redheaded beauty under her horrendous, unfashionable bonnet, and before long, hes congratulating himself on compromising such an excellent candidate-and anticipating what other naughtiness theyll get caught at before the wedding…

Lady Anne Marston has long since given up any thought of marriage. That is the price she pays for the mistakes of her past. But one little conversation with a handsome rogue should never have led to a sham engagement. Even if it did end in a rather shocking kiss...in broad daylight…on the front step of Londons premier gossip. Now, trapped between a secret and a lie, Anne must somehow disentangle herself from this charming, maddening man before the truth comes out-or her heart gives in…

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The last thing Alexander St. Claire, Duke of Stourbridge, expected was Angelina Hawkins arriving on his doorstep ready to become his mistress! He thought his ward was a little girl, not a beautiful and bold young woman with uncanny knowledge of the arts of seduction. Alexander knows he should resist, for it would be only too easy to lose himself in her forever...