Description

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Against the Bridgerton-era backdrop of Regency London, Anna Bradley’s witty and sexy trilogy sets fiercely alpha dukes against the duchesses who are determined to transform their delinquent husbands by any means necessary. A delight for fans of Mary Jo Putney, Sabrina Jeffries, Ella Quinn, Diana Quincy and Julia Quinn.

For one determined duke, there’s nothing like coming home for Christmas—even if it means kicking open the door—and finding the key to his own long closed heart on the other side . . .

Alarmed by the sound of an intruder, Rose St. Claire fetches her pistol. She’s shocked to discover that the trespasser is a handsome gentleman—one who states that the house, which Rose recently inherited from her late benefactor, was stolen from his father decades ago. He claims it is now his. And it is—but not entirely. As it turns out, Hammond Court has been left to them both—and neither can evict the other without forfeiting their right to the property . . .

Wealthy and ruthless, Maxwell Burke, Duke of Grantham, has spent years regaining the many properties his father lost to bad wagers. Only Hammond Court remains. But Rose has no intention of leaving. In fact, as Christmas draws near, circumstances force Max to plan a holiday party, and Rose is all too happy to help. Max despises such merriment—until he sees it as an opportunity . . .

Max will forgive the debt of another young duke’s family if the attractive gentleman woos Rose at the party, ultimately marries her—and returns her share of the estate to Max. It’s foolproof. Except that Rose’s spirited joy is seductive, recalling within Max long ago feelings of happiness—and awakening a deep attraction. Has Max cooked his own Christmas goose—or is there a chance love will prevail? . . .

About the Author

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Anna Bradley is the author of The Drop Dead Dukes series, The Swooning Virgins Society, The Besotted Scots series, The Sutherland Scandals and The Sutherland Sisters novels, as well as the Besotted Scots series and The Swooning Virgins Society series. A Maine native, she now lives near Portland, Oregon, where people are delightful and weird and love to read. She teaches writing and lives with her husband, two children, a variety of spoiled pets, and shelves full of books. Visit her at AnnaBradley.net.

Praise For…

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Praise for Anna Bradley:
 
“Flirtatious banter and intelligent characters fill the pages of this sensuous novel. Historical romance fans will be delighted by Bradley’s clever combination of mystery and romance.” —Publishers Weekly on The Virgin Who Humbled Lord Haslemere
 
“A murder investigation leads to adventure, justice, and love in the sparkling Georgian romance that opens the Swooning Virgins Society series from Bradley . . . Bradley expertly balances excitement, humor, and heat to create a rollicking romance headlined by a pair of irresistible protagonists. Readers will be eager to see what comes next.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW on The Virgin Who Ruined Lord Gray
 
"An enthralling and deeply compelling Regency romance. I was hooked from start to finish." —Ella Quinn, USA Today bestselling author on More or Less a Countess
 
“A pretty lovely romance.” —Smart Bitches, Trashy Books on More or Less a Marchioness
 
"A thrilling and sensual romance that should be a must-read for historical romance fans! From the moment Eleanor and Camden first size each other up, the sexual tension is spectacular. The verbal fencing between this hero and heroine is a thing of beauty and makes me love this book even more." —Fresh Fiction on Lady Eleanor’s Seventh Suitor
 
“Regency-era romance feels new and bright in Bradley's delightful debut...Bradley's quick wit and humor keep the story flowing smoothly...Alec's siblings and Delia's sisters will surely make the Sutherland Scandals series a pleasure to follow." —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW on A Wicked Way to Win an Earl
 
"A tart-tongued, challenging beauty and a dashing, reformed (sort of) rake who needs to get his priorities straight play a dangerous game. Full of steamy passion and sexy banter, Bradley's debut beautifully kicks off her spicy Regency series." —Library Journal on A Wicked Way to Win an Earl
 
"A tightly controlled heroine afraid to let go and an inveterate, outspoken rogue who's shocked to discover he has a conscience finally give in to love. This perceptive, exquisitely plotted story brings Regency society to vivid life in all its sparkling, often snarky, glory and will leave fans panting for the next book in the series." —LibraryJournal, STARRED REVIEW on A Season of Ruin
 
"With the second book in her Sutherland Scandals series, Bradley aptly proves why she is one of the brightest new stars in the romance firmament by gifting readers with an impeccably written love story composed of equal measures of dazzling wit and sexy passion." —Booklist on A Season of Ruin
 
"A unique and interesting ride. I don't think many authors could have pulled off this romance and converted me from stabbing encourager to reader-in-a-swoon. Nicely done!" — Herding Cats and Burning Soup on Lady Eleanor's Seventh Suitor
 
“A satisfying enemy-to-lovers story, with the changes in this couple's feelings happening in a believable manner. The happy ever after was hardwon, and their resulting love and passion made for a very enjoyable read." —Roses are Blue, 4 Stars on Lady Eleanor's Seventh Suitor