Secrets of Surrender by Madeline Hunter ISBN-10:0440243955 Release date:May 20, 2008
NEW YORK TIMES Bestselling Author MADELINE HUNTER brings you her latest historical romance novel - SECRETS OF SURRENDER. Her family in ruin, her brother a thief, she faces the final fall --- auctioned to the highest bidder at a scandalous house party. A man of poor birth, now wealthy and proud, wins her, lets her go - then pursues her. Is he her knight of redemption? Or does his protection have a darker reason....
Two brothers, orphaned, denied their heritage, become pirates and outlaws. When they come to reclaim their birth right they want justice and revenge. Two sisters, alone in the world, innocent and beautiful. They are left to the brothers who will claim the title of Earl. Sensual and beautiful, this epic romance is dark, alluring and fulfilling.
To all of London society, Lord and Lady Tremaine had the ideal arrangement: a marriage based on civility, courteousness, freedom—and living on separate continents.
But once upon a time, things were quite different for the Tremaines…When Gigi Rowland first laid eyes on Camden Saybrook, Lord Tremaine, the attraction was immediate and overwhelming: she simply had to have him. But what began in a spark of passion ended in betrayal the morning after their wedding—and Gigi wants to be free to marry again. Now Camden has returned from America with an outrageous demand in exchange for Gigi’s freedom.
Gigi’s decision will have consequences she never imagined, as secrets are exposed, desire is rekindled—and one of London’s most admired couples must either fall in love all over again…or let each other go forever.
Not a history enthusiast, Bree doesn't pay much attention while at the Civil War museum with her history-buff sister. Though letters behind glass and a multitude of initials carved into the Sweetheart Tree do cause Bree to wonder if she will ever find someone to love that wholeheartedly. She never expected to be thrown back in time; or to find the answer in the warm gaze of a confederate lieutenant. A lieutenant who, should he live, will alter history.
Beneath the glitter of dazzling 19th-century London Society lurks a bloodthirsty evil....
Vampires have always lived among them, quietly attacking unsuspecting debutantes and dandified lords as well as hackney drivers and Bond Street milliners. If not for the vampire slayers of the Gardella family, these immortal creatures would have long taken over the world.
In every generation, a Gardella is called to accept the family legacy, and this time, Victoria Gardella Grantworth is chosen, on the eve of her debut, to carry the stake.
But as she moves between the crush of ballrooms and dangerous, moonlit streets, Victoria's heart is torn between London's most eligible bachelor, the Marquess of Rockley, and her enigmatic ally, Sebastian Vioget.
And when she comes face to face with the most powerful vampire in history, Victoria must ultimately make the choice between duty and love.
