A dashing spy must escort a beautiful widow from France to England in this sexy Regency romance. He knows that escorting the haughty Grand Duchess of Maubourg to England will not be an easy task. But Jack Ryder, spy and adventurer, believes he is more than capable of managing Her Serene Highness. He’s not prepared for her beauty, her youth, or the way that her sensual warmth shines through her cold facade. And what started as just another mission is rapidly becoming something far more personal. . . .
Collects: The Dangerous Mr. Ryder #1-2. In order to escape the risk of assassination, the spy Jack Ryder must escort Grand Duchess Eva of Maubourg to England. To keep her identity a secret, Eva must act like she and Jack are a couple, and she is charmed by his good looks, wit and courage. "No matter what the danger, I will come and save you!" Jack's earnest promise has a profound effect on Eva's heart because she had only ever known the life of a marriage without love. But, for him, he is just doing his duty. There’s no way that he will actually be in love with her...is there?
In order to escape the risk of assassination, the spy Jack Ryder is escorting Grand Duchess Eva of Maubourg back to her homeland of England. She and Jack play the act of a married couple as they continue their journey. When they are finally confronted by the enemy chasing them, Eva is thrown into the river. Jack desperately chases her as she's carried downriver and leaps into the cold water and pulls her delicate body from the river! "You came to save me, Jack?" "I promised I would always come save you, didn't I?" Eva loses consciousness while being held against Jack's sturdy chest.
In order to escape the risk of assassination, the spy Jack Ryder must escort Grand Duchess Eva of Maubourg to England. To keep her identity a secret, Eva must act like she and Jack are a couple, and she is charmed by his good looks, wit and courage. "No matter what the danger, I will come and save you!" Jack's earnest promise has a profound effect on Eva's heart because she had only ever known the life of a marriage without love. But, for him, he is just doing his duty. There’s no way that he will actually be in love with her...is there?
Harlequin Historical brings you three Regency romances in one collection from award-winning author Louise Allen. Follow the lives and loves of Those Scandalous Ravenhursts! The Dangerous Mr. Ryder Jack Ryder knows that escorting the haughty Grand Duchess of Maubourg to England will not be an easy task. But the spy and adventurer is sure he’s capable of managing Her Serene Highness. However, he's not prepared for her beauty, her youth, or her sensual warmth. And what started as just another mission is rapidly becoming something far more personal… The Outrageous Lady Felsham? Freed from her unhappy marriage, widow Belinda plans to enjoy herself. She suspects that the breathtakingly handsome Major Ashe Reynard is exactly what she needs. But high society will not forgive a scandal! Still, the outrageous couple embark on an affair—and Belinda becomes increasingly confused. She has no desire to re-marry, but Ashe is a man she cannot live without… The Shocking Lord Standon?? Rumours fly that Gareth Morant, Earl of Standon, is to be wed, but he won’t be forced into marriage. So, encountering a governess in scandalising circumstances, Gareth finds an ally—to help make him ineligible. He wants to create a stir and will educate the prim Miss Jessica Gifford in the courtesan’s arts. But Gareth hadn’t bargained on such an ardent pupil!
Lady Maude Templeton has turned down many a marriage proposal. Why? She wants to marry for love—and her heart is set on one man alone. Theater owner Mr. Eden Hurst is sexy, talented, intelligent—and resoundingly ineligible! What's more, he doesn't believe in love. It seems an impossible task, but Maude sets out to make Eden realize he needs love…and her. Society is about to see she can be just as shocking as her Ravenhurst friends when she puts her mind to it!
Scandal brews and sparks fly when an earl asks a governess for help in this sexy regency romance. Rumors fly that Gareth Morant, Earl of Standon, is to be wed. He cannot honorably deny them, but he won’t be forced into marriage. Encountering a respectable governess in scandalizing circumstances, Gareth demands her help—to make him entirely ineligible. He educates the buttoned-up Miss Jessica Gifford in the courtesan’s arts. But Gareth hasn’t bargained on such an ardent, clever pupil—or on his passionate response to her! He wanted to cause a stir—it seems they are about to brew a scandal!
A certain proper lady of our acquaintance is flirting with ruin. yet even the most virtuous would find it hard to resist such a dashing soldier… Freed from her unhappy marriage, Belinda, Lady Felsham, plans to enjoy herself. She suspects that the breathtakingly handsome Major Ashe Reynard is exactly what she needs. Society is just waiting for them to make a slip! Still, the outrageous couple embarks on an affair—and Belinda becomes increasingly confused. She has no desire to marry, but Ashe is a man she cannot live without….
