Titres dans Victorien

Lady Annabel Brooke, wychowywana przez surową i apodyktyczną matkę, jest ucieleśnieniem cnotliwości i pokory. Ubierana i czesana z przesadną skromnością bardziej przypomina mniszkę niż pannę na wydaniu. Kiedy dowiaduje się, że jej przyszłość zaplanowano u boku zadufanego w sobie, konserwatywnego pastora, postanawia po raz pierwszy sprzeciwić się rodzicielce. Jedyną osobą, która może pomóc jej wyjść cało z opresji, jest przystojny właściciel znienawidzonego przez matkę teatru, mężczyzna władczy i porywczy, nazywany przez wszystkich „bestią".

It is 1845, and in a Westmoreland village, trouble brews when a local entrepreneur wants to extend the railway through farmland. A tale of love and conflict.

Lady Seraphina Bell has been in love with one man for what has seemed like her entire life. Unfortunately for her, that man also appears determined to be the bane of her existence. Their acerbic sparring matches are notorious, and inescapable. If only he would set aside what he believes her to be, and really see her—then they might have something she only has in her dreams—a perfect love.

The only thing hotter than their animosity is their attraction. Lady Gigi Harrington has a plan: save her sleepy village from ruin and prove she's more than just a pretty debutante. The arrival of ruthless industrialist Conrad Godwin jeopardizes everything. A powerful man with a secret agenda—and identity—Conrad is flummoxed when the spirited miss dares to get in his way.

The Duke's Secret Garden: Where Scandal Blooms Amongst the Roses is a captivating historical romance novel that intertwines mystery, betrayal, and the transformative power of love. Set in the opulent yet rigid world of Victorian England, the story follows Adrian, the newly minted Duke of Wycliffe, and Evelyn Hart, a brilliant and enigmatic botanist, as they uncover the dark secrets buried within the walls of Wycliffe Manor. When Adrian inherits his family’s estate, he is confronted with a decaying mansion and an overgrown, neglected garden that holds more than just weeds and thorns.

Her secret will save a legacy. But it could also break her heart when faced with a duke caught between two identities. The daughter of a famed architect, Rebecca Lambert has been raised among the nobility yet understands the circumstances of her birth. Becoming an architect is a dream, not an option, until she must assume an identity to protect her father’s name. No one was pleased when Valentine St. Vincent was shockingly named the Duke of Wyndham -- least of all Valentine himself. He has always led with his fists, but now he must become the man his brother was supposed to be.

Lady Brooke Linwood konnte nicht ahnen, was passieren würde, nachdem sie gegen den Herzog von Grafton stolperte. Seit ihrer schicksalhaften Begegnung lässt der teuflisch gutaussehende Graf sie nicht mehr in Ruhe und jede Sekunde, die sie gemeinsam verbringen, löst Brookes Widerstand weiter auf.

1875. Terrified that her life is in danger in her abusive marriage, Emma flees to the safety of Nightingale Hall with her two children, seeking support from Squire Nicholson. A housemaid, overhearing a shocking revelation, persuades Emma to run away to London, before she is questioned and wrongly accused. The family's new life in an East End slum is a stark contrast to what they're used to, and Emma lives in constant fear of being discovered. A chance meeting with the infamous Captain Rufus O'Sullivan marks the beginning of a unique relationship.

This carefully curated anthology brings together the most iconic romantic tales of all time—each filled with complex characters, sweeping emotions, and timeless narratives that will captivate your heart. From the fiery romance of Wuthering Heights to the quiet yearning of A Room with a View, these stories are a perfect blend of forbidden love, tragic endings, and tender moments of connection.

Once the most charming rake in London, John Aubin lost everything when he overheard a powerful earl’s fraudulent dealings. Branded a liar and cast out of society, he now lives under an assumed name, working in the very orphanage the earl owns. But Aubin’s purpose isn’t charity—it’s revenge. Sober and focused for the first time in his life, he plans to expose the earl’s corruption and reclaim his good name. Nothing will stand in his way—until he meets her.

Tyrone Ellsworth’s career as a literary lover-in-lieu began at university, where he found amusement and steady spending-silver in writing poetry, love letters, and offers of marriage for fellow Oxonians. So when schoolmate Gareth Boulton purchases his pen in order to win the wealthy Miss Agatha Weeks, what could be the harm? The task will be all the easier, in fact, because Tyrone has known her for years as his sister’s dearest friend.

Newlyweds Lucy Lawrence and Phineas Stone arrive at the glittering shores of Lake Como, Italy, not to enjoy a romantic honeymoon but to answer a frantic plea for help. Phin's brother-in-law—the charismatic Count Luca Carmosino—has vanished without a trace from his Belle Époque villa, and the couple find themselves thrust into a world of stolen diamonds and smuggling rings.

Miss Agatha Woodville hätte nie gedacht, dass sie jemals den berüchtigten Vergnügungspalast Aphrodite auch nur betreten würde. Doch in ihrer Verzweiflung treibt es die junge Frau genau dort hin: Um ihre Familie vor dem Ruin zu bewahren, wagt sie eine Versteigerung ihrer Jungfräulichkeit. Um erfolgreich zu sein, muss sie von sich ein Bild erschaffen, das sowohl verlockend als auch unschuldig wirkt, sodass die Herren für sie bieten wollen. Agathas einziges Ziel ist es, ihre Familie zu retten – und nicht, sich zu verlieben!

Lady Frances Rowley is no ordinary debutante—feisty, intelligent, and determined to forge her own destiny, she faces an unwanted marriage that threatens to bind her to a life she dreads. With her options dwindling, Frances turns to the one person she swore never to ask for help: her scandalous childhood friend, the Duke of Hargate, Johnathan Seton.

Twenty-year-old Kitty Bennet, visiting London for a season as a companion to Mrs. Gordon, is simultaneously attracted and repelled by a flirty rake. How would a girl like Kitty respond to his roughish behavior? Impossible to tell when she doesn't even understand herself. She must use their time together to practice being someone else. She's sure when she decides which of her sisters' personalities is the best fit, she'll know both who she is and what she wants. Of course, what she wants couldn't possibly be Augustus Haverford.

XIX-wieczny Paryż: jedni szukają bogactwa, inni – pozycji w towarzystwie, wszyscy pragną miłości. Charlotte de Foy dziedziczy po dziadku najstarszą paryską agencję matrymonialną – „Bławatek". Za elegancką fasadą biura kryją się nie tylko historie samotnych serc, ale także tajemnica, która może zniszczyć reputację firmy budowaną przez pokolenia. Charlotte postanawia tchnąć nowe życie w rodzinny interes, nie zdając sobie sprawy, że konkurencja wie o niej wszystko i jest tuż tuż. Bardzo blisko... Czy uda się jej ocalić rodzinne dziedzictwo?

Five years after Theo King's supposed death, he has returned to Graceling Hall, but a mystery remains. A stranger is buried in his grave, and nobody knows if the man's death was accidental… or murder. As Theo resumes his former life, the dead man’s sister shows up on his doorstep to hold him accountable. If he helps this Irish spitfire solve the mystery, will she finally leave him in peace?

Henrietta Redford wishes she were a boy—after all, boys are masters of their own fate. Casting her dolls aside, she climbs trees, plays at swordfighting, and indulges in practical jokes. Once she's had her come-out, Henrietta has promised her father that she'll settle down and marry. Any eligible man might do, but it certainly won't be Giles Thorpe—the older boy from the estate next door, whose arrogant disdain of her tomboyish ways only increased as he grew into a man.

Eine junge Gouvernante, ein Schloss mit einem dunklen Geheimnis und eine Liebe, die nicht sein darf. Tamara Easterbrook ist Gouvernante und wollte schon immer in einem Schloss arbeiten. Ihr Wunsch geht in Erfüllung, als sie zu den Asbridges kommt. Sie verliebt sich in das Gemälde des verstorbenen ältesten Sohns der Familie, das sie jeden Tag sieht. Aber niemand redet über die Umstände seines Todes. Plötzlich geschehen mysteriöse Ereignisse. Die Bewohner schieben es auf den Geist des alten Earls, der angeblich im Schloss spuke. Doch Tamara glaubt nicht an Geister.

Mari Evans has always known life would be hard, but nothing could have prepared her for how quickly things would fall apart. First, the devastating news that her father has a second family – and chose them over her. Then the tragic accident in the pit that leaves her eldest brother unable to work. It started as an off-hand joke, a comment by her brother. ‘Cut your hair, Mari. You could pass for a lad and work the pit in my place.’