[Druckfrisch] 29. Juni 2011

Zum Monatsende noch mal einige druckfrische Bücher, diesmal vorwiegend englische, aber auch ein paar deutsche.

Loretta Chase: The Dressmakers 01 – Silk Is For Seduction
Brilliant and ambitious dressmaker Marcelline Noirot is London’s rising star. And who better to benefit from her talent than the worst-dressed lady in the ton, the Duke of Clevedon’s intended bride? Winning the future duchess’s patronage means prestige and fortune for Marcelline and her sisters. To get to the lady, though, Marcelline must win over Clevedon, whose standards are as high as his morals are . . . not.
The prize seems well worth the risk—but this time Marcelline’s met her match. Clevedon can design a seduction as irresistible as her dresses; and what begins as a flicker of desire between two of the most passionately stubborn charmers in London soon ignites into a delicious inferno . . . and a blazing scandal.
And now both their futures hang by an exquisite thread of silk . . .

Lorraine Heath: London’s Greatest Lovers 03 – Waking Up With the Duke
Renowned for his bedchamber prowess, Ransom Seymour, the Duke of Ainsley, owes a debt to a friend. But the payment expected is most shocking, even to an unrepentant rake—for he’s being asked to provide his friend’s exquisite wife with what she most dearly covets: a child.
Lady Jayne Seymour, Marchioness of Walfort, is furious that such a scandalous agreement would be made. If she acquiesces, there must be rules: no kissing . . . and, certainly, no pleasure.
But unexpected things occur with the surprisingly tender duke—especially once Lady Jayne discovers the rogue can make her dream again . . . and Ransom realizes he’s found the one woman he truly cannot live without.

Stefanie Sloane: Regency Rogues 02 – The Angel in My Arms
To Young Corinthian agent Marcus MacInnes, the Earl of Weston, his latest mission involving a smuggling ring with ties to Napoleon seems ridiculous at first, but becomes all too threatening as pieces of the puzzle begin to fall into place. And the most troubling piece of all? Miss Sarah Tisdale, an unconventional beauty whose lust for life is rivaled only by her ability to drive Marcus to distraction. When her family comes under suspicion, Marcus must watch her very closely—even if her touch ignites the fiery desire burning beneath his cool façade.
When it comes to suitors, Sarah’s lush curves and kissable lips aren’t enough to compensate for her willful nature. She’s tasted disappointment before, but flirting with the sinfully handsome Marcus is a pastime worth savoring—even when it leads to wicked pleasures. When Sarah’s life is in jeopardy, Marcus discovers that the passion between them can no longer be denied—and he’ll do anything to keep her in his arms.

Christina Brooke: Ministry of Marriage 01 – Heiress in Love
Jane, Lady Roxdale, has endured one marriage of convenience decreed by the Ministry of Marriage. While she deeply regrets her late husband’s death, she is relieved to be free at last. But when a dissolute rake threatens everything Jane holds dear, she must contemplate marrying a second time…’An Inconvenient Passion’…Disgraced libertine Constantine Black inherits his cousin Roxdale’s land and title – while Roxdale’s prim widow is left all the wealth. Constantine is not a marrying man, but wedding Jane is the only way to save the estate from ruin. Jane resists the smouldering heat between them, desperate not to fall in love with an unrepentant rake. But for the first time ever, Constantine wants more than seduction. He wants all of her – body, heart, and soul…

 

Vicky Dreiling: How to Seduce a Scoundrel
Miss Julianne Gatewick is in a pickle. It started when her brother’s best friend-for whom she’s long nursed a secret tendre-agreed to act as her guardian for the Season, only to seduce her with a risqué waltz. But when the music stopped and the expectant ton waited for Marc Darcett, Earl of Hawkfield, to claim her as his own, he made his disinterest clear. Rather than succumb to humiliation, Julianne does what any self-respecting, recently discarded young miss with a wicked sense of humor would do. She secretly pens a lady’s guide to enticing unrepentant rakes . . . and it becomes the hottest scandal sheet in London.
Every honorable rake knows that friends‘ sisters are forbidden. But suddenly Julienne has a spark of mischief in her eyes that Hawk can’t resist. Try as he might to push her away, he spends his days listening for her laughter and his nights dreaming of kissing her senseless. He’s always avoided innocents and their marriage-minded mothers, but has the man least likely to wed finally met his match?

Melody Thomas: The Perfect Kiss
t was the moment she had been dreaming of: a stolen kiss at a masquerade ball with the dashing Camden St. Giles. He may not have known who she was, but Christel would never forget . . .
Nine years have passed since that magical evening. Now Camden, the seventh earl of Carrick, is widowed with a young daughter, a man with a heart in need of healing. And Christel has just stolen onboard his ship bound for Scotland. Neither has forgotten the kiss that had set their hearts ablaze. The longer she remains with him, the hotter his desire burns. But as they grasp their second chance at love, will the secrets from his past threaten to destroy the one love true enough to free his tormented heart?

 

Lara Adrian: Midnight Breed 09 – Deeper Than Midnight
In an instant her privileged world disappears and a new, dangerous and erotic one beckons…At the age of eighteen, Corinne Bishop is stolen from her happy, loving family by the malevolent vampire Dragos. After many years of captivity and torment, Corinne is rescued by the Order, a cadre of vampire warriors embroiled in a war against Dragos and his followers. Assigned to safeguard Corinne on her trip home is a formidable golden-eyed Breed male called Hunter. Once Dragos‘ most deadly assassin, Hunter now works for the Order, and he’s hell-bent on making Dragos pay for his manifold sins. Bonded to Corinne by their mutual desire, Hunter will have to decide how far he will go to end Dragos‘ reign of eviloeven if carrying out his mission means shattering Corinne’s heart.

 

Jennifer Benkau: Schattendämonen 02 – Nybbas Nächte (Originalausgabe)
Die Liebe verleiht Flügel, so sagt man. Doch manchmal sind Flügel nicht genug, um zwei Welten zu überspannen … Einen Dämon zu lieben, stellt eine ganz besondere Herausforderung dar. Dies war Joana klar, als sie sich mit Nicholas in einen Kokon geliehener Zeit eingesponnen hatte. Als wie aus dem Nichts ihre Feinde zuschlagen, gerät alles ins Wanken, woran Joana glaubt und lässt die Seifenblase der Illusion eines normalen Lebens platzen. Zur Verteidigung bleibt Joana nur eine Möglichkeit: Sie muss endlich lernen, ihre Clerica-Kräfte zu beherrschen und sucht auf Island eine abtrünnige Dämonenjägerin auf, um sich von ihr trainieren zu lassen. Doch muss sie schnell feststellen, dass unter dem grünlichen Schein der Aurora Borealis über dieser geheimnisvollen Insel nichts ist, wie es scheint. Nicholas indes steht eine harte Prüfung bevor, denn sein Vertrauen zu Joana wird tief erschüttert. Seiner großen Liebe Glauben zu schenken, kostet den Nybbas einen schier unbezahlbaren Preis …

Britta Strauss: Meeresblau (Originalausgabe)
Nach dem Tod seiner Eltern kehrt der Meeresbiologe Christopher Jacobsen heim auf die Isle of Skye, um sich um seine jüngere Schwester zu kümmern. Nicht nur der tragische Verlust verändert das Leben der Geschwister schlagartig, denn seltsame Wandlungen gehen in Christopher vor und das Meer übt eine magische Anziehungskraft auf ihn aus. Auf einer Tiefseeexpedition, die ihn zusammen mit einer Crew von Wissenschaftlern vor die Küste Chiles führt, gewinnt der tödliche Zauber seiner wahren Natur an Kraft. Hin- und hergerissen zwischen seinem Leben an Land, seiner Liebe zu der Tiefseeexpertin Maya und der Verlockung, in seiner wahren Gestalt in die undurchdringlichen Abgründe der Meere zu tauchen, muss er sich entscheiden, bevor es zu spät ist.

 

Ana Alonso/Javier Pelegrin: Key of Time 01 – Vision. Das Zeichen der Liebenden (OT: The Tower and the Island)
Als Alex nach einer Party der geheimnisvollen Jana folgt, trifft er damit eine Entscheidung, die sein Leben verändert: Noch in derselben Nacht sticht Janas Bruder ihm ein Tattoo, von dem es heißt, es habe magische Fähigkeiten. Von nun an kann Alex Janas Empfindungen spüren, wann immer sie in seiner Nähe ist. Doch wenn er versucht, sie zu berühren, verbrennt ihn ein alles verzehrendes Feuer. Denn Jana ist kein gewöhnliches Mädchen. Und in ihrer Welt wäre die Liebe zu Alex unverzeihlich.

Sally Rippin: Shanghai Love Story (OT: Chenxi and the Foreigner)
Als die 18-jährige Anna ihren Vater in Shanghai besucht, ist sie begeistert von der fremden Kultur, den von Fahrrädern bevölkerten Straßen und einer faszinierenden Atmosphäre zwischen Tradition und Moderne. Voller Eifer stürzt sie sich in ihr Studium an der Kunsthochschule – und verliebt sich Hals über Kopf in den gutaussehenden Chenxi. Nichts ahnend, dass die Beziehung zu einer »wai guo ren«, einer Ausländerin, den unangepassten Studenten noch mehr in den Fokus des diktatorischen Regimes rücken lässt. Mit furchtbaren Folgen …