Lorraine Heath: Passions of a wicked Earl

Lorraine Heathin viihderomaanissa on skandaalia poikineen, ja tietysti roppakaupalla romantiikkaa yläluokan seurapiirien kulisseissa: Passions of a wicked Earl (Avon, 2010; ISBN 978-0-06-192296-1).



Kovin tutulta tuntui kirjan tarina, ja vasta luettuani (tai pikemminkin selailtuani) sen tajusin, että teoshan on ollut käsissäni jo aiemmin.

With Passions of a Wicked Earl, USA Today and New York Times bestseller Lorraine Heath kicks off a new series of delightfully sinful historical romance novels featuring “London’s Greatest Lovers.” The first romantic adventure involving the titled and rakish sons of a scandalous Dowager Duchess and their tales of passion, pleasure, and love, Passions of a Wicked Earl concerns the innocent and unfairly disgraced young wife of the first brother and her brazen attempts to win back the dashing rogue’s heart… by any means necessary!

Lorraine Heath: An affair with a notorious heiress

Lorraine Heathin viihderomaanissa on skandaalinkäryä ja romantiikkaa yllin kyllin, ja juonessa on monenmoista koukkua kunnes rakastavaiset tajuavat että tässä se onnen paikka nyt on: An affair with a notorious heiress (Avon Books, 2017; ISBN 978-0-06-239110-0).



Melkoisen kulunutta reseptiä romaanissa viljellään, mutta teksti ei ole kovin kömpelöä, ja on hassummillakin yritelmillä kirjahyllyjä täytetty.

The son of a duke and an infamous mother, Alistair Mabry, Marquess of Rexton, fought his way to respectability. Now, the most eligible bachelor in London, marriage-shy Rexton will take only a wife with an impeccable reputation, good breeding, and a penchant for staying out of the gossip sheets. But when he strikes a deal to be seen courting a sweet young debutante whose notorious older sister has blemished her chances for marriage, Rexton is unexpectedly drawn to the highly inappropriate, calamitous Tillie, Lady Landsdowne herself.

After a scandalous incident that sent shockwaves throughout society and disgraced her, Tillie refuses to cower in the face of the ton. Instead, she will hold her head high as she serves as chaperone for her younger sister, but Tillie is convinced Rexton's courtship is shrouded with secrets - ones she vows to uncover. However, doing so requires getting dangerously close to the devilishly handsome and forbidden marquess.

Lorraine Heath: The viscount and the vixen

Lorraine Heathin historiallisessa rakkausromaanissa on melkomoisia juonenkäänteitä, hulluus mukaan lukien: The viscount and the vixen (Avon Books, 2016; ISBN 978-0-06239105-6).



Romaanissa on kohtalaisesti huumoria, ainakin rivien välissä, ja lukijalle tarjotaan mahdollisuus hykerrellä päähenkilöiden poukkoilulla. Ei hassumpi viihdepläjäys.

Love begets madness. Viscount Locksley watched it happen to his father after his cherished wife's death. But when his sire arranges to marry flame-haired fortune hunter Portia Gadstone, Locke is compelled to take drastic measures to stop the stunning beauty from taking advantage of the marquess. A marriage of mutual pleasure could be convenient, indeed, as long as inconvenient feelings don't interfere.

Desperation forced Portia to agree to marry a madman. The arrangement will offer the protection she needs. Or so she believes until the marquess's distractingly handsome son peruses the fine print, and takes his father's place! Now the sedate, and more importantly, secure union Portia planned has been tossed in favor of one simmering with wicked temptation and potential heartbreak. Because as she begins to fall for her devilishly seductive husband, her dark secrets surface and threaten to ruin them both, unless Locke is willing to risk all and open his heart to love.

Lorraine Heath: The earl takes all

Lorraine Heathin historiallisessa rakkausromaanissa koetellaan juonenkululla uskottavuuden rajoja melkolailla äärimmäisyyksiin asti: The earl takes all (Avon, 2016; ISBN 978-0-06-239103-2).



Kuolevalle kaksoisveljelleen lupauksen antanut mies teeskentelee olevansa veli, kunnes tämän vaimo synnyttää lapsen, ja tästä seuraa melkomoisia kiemuroita, kunnes kirjailija saa järjestettyä onnellisen lopun.

To honor the vow he made to his dying brother, Edward Alcott pretends to be his now-dead twin, the Earl of Greyling, until the countess, whom he has loved for years, gives birth, despite his desire to claim her for himself.

Lorraine Heath: She tempts the duke jne.

Lorraine Heath komeilee myyntilistojen kärjessä historiallisilla viihderomaaneillaan, joissa piisaa juonenkäänteitä, mutta lukija toki tietää miten romaaneissa tulee käymään, sillä onnellinen loppu on taattu jokaikisessä teoksessa. Aika ajoin romaaneissa on omaperäistäkin sisältöä. Tekstin helppolukuisuus on varmasti yksi selitys romaanien suosiolle, romanttisesta todellisuuspaosta puhumattakaan.

She tempts the duke (Avon, 2012; ISBN 978-0-06-202246-2)

New York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath writes sweet temptations—richly, deliciously passionate, high concept historical romance in the vein of Lisa Kleypas and Liz Carlyle. With She Tempts the Duke, Heath kicks off another enthralling series, this time following the fortunes of the Lost Lords of Pembrook—three dark and dangerous noble brothers imprisoned and robbed of their inheritance, but free now and determined to reclaim their birthright. Set in England during Victoria’s reign, She Tempts the Duke is the enthrallingly romantic story of Sebastian, who fled to battle, and his return to London, a hardened soldier, drawn to the beautiful, brave lady who helped him and his brothers escape their captivity.

Lord of temptation (Avon, 2012; ISBN 978-0-06-210002-3).





Passions of a wicked earl (Avon, 2010; ISBN 978-0-06-192296-1)

With Passions of a Wicked Earl, USA Today and New York Times bestseller Lorraine Heath kicks off a new series of delightfully sinful historical romance novels featuring “London’s Greatest Lovers.” The first romantic adventure involving the titled and rakish sons of a scandalous Dowager Duchess and their tales of passion, pleasure, and love, Passions of a Wicked Earl concerns the innocent and unfairly disgraced young wife of the first brother and her brazen attempts to win back the dashing rogue’s heart…by any means necessary!

Between the devil and desire (Avon Books, 2009; ISBN 978-0-06-135564-6)

The ladies of the ton won't stop whispering about deliciously wicked Jack Dodger—once a thieving street urchin, now the wealthy owner of London's most exclusive gentleman's club. There's no pleasure he hasn't enjoyed, no debauchery the handsome scoundrel won't provide for the lords who flock to his house of carnal intrigue.

London's most virtuous lady—honorable, uncorrupted, and all too human

Olivia, Duchess of Lovingdon, would never associate with such a rogue. So when Jack is named sole heir to the duke's personal possessions, the beautiful, well-bred lady is outraged. Now, Olivia is forced to share her beloved home with this despicable man.

Caught between the devil and desire

But Olivia's icy disdain is no match for Jack's dangerous charm. His touch awakens desire. His kiss demands surrender. She will struggle to bar Jack from her heart . . . but her body, coveting divine release, will not let her bar him from her bed.

The duke and the lady in red (Avon Books, 2015; ISBN 978-0-06-227626-1)

When Rosalind Sharpe gains the attention of the deliciously wicked Duke of Avendale, she's torn between her distracting attraction to the notorious rogue and the knowledge that he, rich as Croesus is the perfect target for a deception that will put her swindling days behind her. However, Avendale is no fool. After he discovers the tantalizing lady packing up to leave London with his coins in tow, he confronts her with a scandalous proposition: she can have all the money she requires ... for a week in his bed. Desperate for the funds, Rose agrees, but on one condition: he must never question her motives. Avendale quickly sees beneath her mask and discovers she is more than passion and pleasure - she is everything he has ever desired. But claiming her requires he unveil her secrets and lose her forever. Unless he can put his own dark past aside and risk everything for a chance at love.

Lorraine Heath: When the duke was wicked, Once more, my darling rogue ja Midnight pleasures with a scoundrel

Lorraine Heath kirjoittaa historiallisia viihderomaaneja, joissa miespuoliset ilkimykset ja moniongelmaiset naispäähenkilöt törmäävät yllättävillä tavoilla. Kun yhden on lukenut, jotakuinkin tietää kaikkien näiden romaanien reseptin, mutta toki mukana on jos jonkinlaisia yllätyksiä. Parhaimmillaan romaanien päähenkilöt ovat siinä määrin liioitellusti hahmoteltuja, että lukijaa hymyilyttää tuon tuostakin.

When the duke was wicked (Avon, 2014; ISBN 978-0-06-227622-3)

Lady Grace Mabry's ample inheritance has made it impossible for her to tell whether a suitor is in love with her - or enamored of her riches. Who better to distinguish beau from blackguard than her notorious childhood friend, the Duke of Lovingdon? With no interest in marriage, Lovingdon has long lived only for pleasure. He sees little harm in helping Grace find a proper match. He simply has to teach the lovely innocent all the ploys a scoundrel uses to gain a woman's favor - by demonstrating his wicked ways. But as lessons lead to torrid passion and Grace becomes ensnared in another man's marriage plot, Lovingdon must wage a desperate gamble: Open his heart fully - or risk losing the woman he adores.

Once more, my darling rogue (Avon, 2014; ISBN 978-0-06-227624-7)

Born to the street but raised within the aristocracy, Drake Darling can't escape his sordid beginnings. Not when Lady Ophelia Lyttleton snubs him at every turn, a constant reminder he's not truly one of them. But after rescuing her from a mysterious drowning, he realizes she doesn't remember who she is. With plans to bring her to heel, he insists she's his housekeeper--never expecting to fall for the charming beauty. While Ophelia might not recall her life before Drake, she has little doubt she belongs with him. The desire she feels for her dark, brooding employer can't be denied, regardless of consequences. So when Ophelia's memory returns, she is devastated by the depth of his betrayal. Now Drake must risk everything to prove she can trust this rogue with her heart once more.

Midnight pleasures with a scoundrel (Avon, 2009; ISBN 978-0-06-173400-7)

James Swindler has worked hard to atone for his unsavory past. He is now as at home in London's glittering salons as he is in the roughest streets. But when the inspector is tasked with keeping watch on a mysterious lady suspected of nefarious deeds, he is determined to use his skills at seduction to lure Eleanor into revealing her plans. Instead, he is the one seduced, turning away from everything he holds dear in order to protect her—no matter the cost to his heart.