They have been summoned to London to enjoy the 'delights' of the Season, yet neither Theodora Wooton-Devereux nor Lord Nicholas Faringdon is an enthusiastic participant in the game of love.Until a chance meeting sets their lives on a different course. And soon the handsome gentleman, who has captured the heart of the beautiful - though somewhat unconventional - debutante, is the talk of the town!But when a shocking family scandal rears its head and forbids that they be united, it seems fate is not on their side. Now Thea must end the relationship before it is too late...by playing the truly outrageous debutante!

From Sunday Times bestseller Anne O'Brien . . . To those around her she was a loyal subject. In her heart she was a traitor. 1399: England's crown is under threat. King Richard II holds onto his power by an ever-weakening thread, with exiled Henry of Lancaster back to reclaim his place on the throne. For Elizabeth Mortimer, there is only one rightful King – her eight-year-old nephew, Edmund. Only he can guarantee her fortunes, and protect her family's rule over the precious Northern lands bordering Scotland. But many, including Elizabeth's husband, do not want another child-King. Elizabeth must hide her true ambitions in Court, and go against her husband's wishes to help build a rebel army. To question her loyalty to the King places Elizabeth in the shadow of the axe. To concede would curdle her Plantagenet blood. This is one woman's quest to turn history on its head. 'O'Brien is now approaching Philippa Gregory status' Reader's Digest 'O'Brien is a terrific storyteller' Daily...

It is time for this great love to be tested. But is anything strong enough to face the cries of heresy?'If you will be a great man's mistress you must pay the price...'1372 The Savoy.Widow Lady Katherine de Swynford presents herself for a role in the household of merciless royal prince, John Plantagenet, Duke of Lancaster, hoping to end her destitution. But the Duke's scandalous proposition leaves her life of pious integrity reeling...Seduced by the glare of royal adoration, Katherine becomes John's mistress. She will leave behind everything she has stood for to play second fiddle to his young wife and ruthless ambition. She will live in the shadows of the most powerful man in England in the hope of a love greater than propriety.But soon the court whispers — whore, harlot, vile temptress — reach the ears of not just John's young bride but his most dangerous political enemies. As the Plantagenet prince is accused of bringing England to its knees...

Reckless rogue or man of honour?Riding on a Sussex beach, Alexander Ellerdine fights through the waves to rescue a young lady trapped by the tide. He's instantly captivated by her beautiful face and dauntless spirit - but as a smuggler with a tarnished reputation Zan has nothing to offer a woman such as her.Marie-Claude is determined to unravel the mystery of her brooding rescuer. His passionate kisses are as dangerous as his reputation. The integrity in his eyes indicates he's a gentleman...but the secrets and rumours say that he's a rake beyond redemption...

Surely the chief cause of our ruin was Viscount Marlbrooke himself? And now you wish me to marry into the family?' The scandalous, sexual games at the Restoration Court of King Charles, have turned Marcus, Viscount Marlbrooke, into a cynic. It is not love that lies within matrimony but the victory of a bitter inheritance feud, securing his rightful claim to Winteringham Priory. Katherine Harley is an innocent pawn, raised a puritan she may be naive to the ways of the court, but not to the price placed on her hand in marriage. In the many machinations to secure Winteringham one thing has been overlooked... For plainness can hide a spirited soul and behind Katherine's solemn exterior lies a woman of unexpected passion - prepared to fight for her freedom. 'Anne O'Brien has joined the exclusive club of excellent historical novelists.' SUNDAY EXPRESS.

Mistaking Miss Frances Hanwell for a runaway kitchen servant, Hugh only realises his grave error the next day. With scandal imminent, a reluctant marriage seems the only course of action.Reluctance turns to respect when Hugh uncovers the brutal marks of the unhappy life she's been leading. Suddenly, he will do all in his power to protect her...especially now, as an unexpected inheritance threatens to take Frances from him....

Shocking!Henry Faringdon, the new Marquis of Burford, returns home and makes a shocking discovery! On his departure to America, his late brother Thomas had married the women who'd stolen Henry's heart - the alluring Miss Eleanor Stamford.Outrageous!Now in mourning, with a babe in arms, Eleanor is as dismayed to see Henry as he is to see her. Even more when a gentleman arrives announcing his sister to be the true Marchioness, claiming she married Thomas in secret years before!Scandalous!Embroiled in a scandal that could ultimately lead to Eleanor's disgrace, it is up to the Faringdons to uncover the truth behind such wicked allegations... to clear their family name... and to rekindle the love of a man and a women...

The untold story of Joan of Kent, the mastermind behind the reign of King Richard II.From her first clandestine marriage, Joan of Kent's reputation is one of beauty, scandal and rumour. Her royal blood makes her a desirable bride. Her ambition and passion make her a threat. Joan knows what she has to do to survive. The games to play, the men to marry – even if one man will always have her heart. A remarkable story of love and loyalty and of the cost of personal ambition. The story of the woman who would ultimately wield power as the mother to ten-year-old King Richard II, from the shadows of the throne.'What would enhance the pattern of my life further? One word slid into my mind. A seductive word. A dangerous word, perhaps, for a woman. Power.'

SUMMARY:This title is about England's forgotten Queen. England, 1469. A daughter of Warwick the Kingmaker, Anne Neville cannot dictate her own future. Her marriage will be political, made purely to advance her family's interests. But at the age of fourteen, her father's treason forces her into exile, and into an uneasy betrothal with Edward of Lancaster. Edward is changeable and completely controlled by his powerful mother, Margaret of Anjou. In a hostile, impoverished court, Anne finds herself at the mercy of other's whims. On her wedding night, the audience assembled to witness her bedding instead witnesses a royal humiliation. At the point of consummation, Queen Margaret forbids the act. Anne went to her husband's bed a virgin, and she will remain so. The battle for the crown of England rages, and Anne's husband must fight for his cause. But he is foully done to death by Richard, Duke of Gloucester - a man who twice before has been betrothed to Anne. Anne must decide where her loyalties lie. And during the reign of King Edward, the wrong decision could mean death.

Her children for her crown France, 1399: The Duke of Brittany is dead and his widow, Joanna of Navarre, has inherited control of their land – a testament to her intellect, integrity and political prowess. Then comes an unprecedented proposal from Henry IV, King of England. The price of becoming his Queen? Abandoning her homeland, leaving her children and sacrificing her independence. Henry's hold on the crown is unsteady and war is brewing. With the constant threat of rebellion, Henry will trust no-one – not even his new Queen. Crossing the channel is a dangerous prospect. But the union between Joanna and Henry would bring the chance of a vital alliance between two proud states – if they will allow it.One question. Two paths. A choice that will make history. Praise for Anne O'Brien 'An excellent historical novelist' – Sunday Express 'Outdoes even Philippa Gregory' – The Sun 'Anne O'Brien's novels give a voice to the "silent" women of history' – Yorkshire Post 'Once again O'Brien...