Böcker av Alanna Lucas

And then there was one...Evelina Grace, the last of the three Grace sisters, has vowed to only marry for love, and nothing less. But Fate intervenes.Notorious rake, Lord James Raine, never overreacts. His sister may have eloped with the lowly third son of a viscount, but the situation provides him an opportunity to seduce Evelina Grace, Daisy's friend. Since the moment he met her, he's been unable to get the alluring beauty out of his mind.When Evelina met James, she decided to avoid him at all cost, but through no fault of her own, he's present at every turn, disrupting her thoughts and stirring unwanted feelings. However, when James confronts her at a social event regarding her involvement in his sister's elopement, anger quickly turns to passion, then almost immediately sours. With just one touch of his lips, her fate is sealed when they're caught in the act and James declares they'll marry.Evelina has vowed to wait for true love, and will not go into a forced marriage without a fight. She has her conditions-she'll keep her freedom, engaging in a salon with the ladies of the ton she and her sisters entertain, as well as her dowry. James has no other choice but to agree, although he makes a demand of his own-he wants an heir. Now Evelina's stuck between a rock and a hard place.She may be a wife in name only, but she despises her husband, and she'll never allow him into her bed!The Three GracesA Most Improper DuchessNever Judge a Beast by His CoverBlame it on Lord Raine

Can scars soothed by music of the night lead a beast to passion and plenty?Theodora Grace is determined she'll only marry for true love, so her invitation to a summer house party at Grimsby Hall could have been a chore. But with plenty of festivities to enjoy and the opportunity for her and her sister, Evelina, to matchmake on behalf of their friends, she's happy to attend. It'll also be a chance get to know more about their intriguing but elusive host, Lord Grimsby.Damian, Earl of Grimsby has no intention of spending any more time with his guests than he has to. He's merely there to help his younger cousin find a bride and secure the family line. For he himself will never marry. How can he when he's known in Society as the Beast, on account of the dreadful scars he suffered after attempting to rescue his father and brother from a fire?But he cannot help but be drawn to Miss Theodora Grace, with her bewitching beauty and passion for music-something he shares. For years, he's stayed in the shadows, but is Theodora the one who will finally succeed in leading him into the light?The Three GracesA Most Improper DuchessNever Judge a Beast by His CoverBlame it on Lord Raine

Secret salons and forbidden tendres. The Season promises to be scandalous.After their parents' deaths, the three Grace sisters must leave their family home for their first season in London. But how will Alexandra, the eldest Miss Grace, fare in the ton's infamous marriage mart? She's determined to marry for love. If only she could find a husband like her childhood friend, Niall, Duke of Blackburn, but with added passion.Caught up in Society's whirlwind, Alexandra soon realizes eligible gentlemen may want to make suitable matches, but once wed, their true desires will be reserved for their mistresses. Enlisting her sisters' support, she sets up secret salons with trusted female acquaintances at which they can discuss the conundrum of men's true nature versus finding a happy marriage.However, the salons raise more questions than answers, and realizing she will only gain the knowledge the ladies seek by talking with a man, Alexandra approaches Niall. But discussing matters of an intimate nature proves very different from talking about art and architecture, and the friendship Alexandra has always felt rapidly turns into something more. Can she really be falling for her very proper childhood friend?Niall takes his role in life seriously. He's a proper fellow, decided in his ways to stand up for those unable to protect themselves. That's what dukes do-sustain traditions and serve with dignity. When an old friend from Eton asks Niall to watch over his three sisters, how can he refuse? If anyone can assist ladies in their entrance to Society, it's a duke.Strict and timely, practiced, and nuanced, Niall knows just what it takes to master the ins and outs of civilization. But sometimes the most proper thing to do is give in.The Three GracesA Most Improper DuchessNever Judge a Beast by His CoverBlame it on Lord Raine