Bøker av Donna Hatch

Every woman dreams of love, but is a week in Brighton long enough to find happily ever after?THE GRANDE HOTEL BY THE SEA by Jennifer MooreAfter years of planning, Arthur Grande's vision for a luxury hotel in Brighton is finally becoming a reality. But unlike the rest of the town, Daphne Dayley isn't taken in by the newcomer's cheerful smile or generous nature. She sees only a wealthy opportunist threatening to close her parents' bakery. With the lease expiring in one week, the two clash in a battle of wills and wits. But they both come to discover that ambitions which had once seemed so clear may evolve when hearts are softened.SIGNS OF LOVE by Annette LyonWhen the Hughes family vacations in Brighton, Julia goes exploring for fossils along the Undercliff path-a hobby she's developed thanks to her curiosity in science. Instead of finding fossils, she stumbles upon Silas Hayward, a handsome wine smuggler, and one of his crew. She slips away undetected but is intrigued by Hayward and drawn to him later at a ball held at the Royal Pavilion. Her long-time friend Andrew is in love with Julia and declares his heart to her at the ball. She's stunned and doesn't know how to answer, but right then, Mr. Hayward conveniently takes her away to the dance floor. The distraction is brief, however; Julia quickly learns that the Hayward is far more than a harmless wine smuggler: he's a traitor to the nation. If she can't stop his plot with Andrew's help, the country will fall to Napoleon. THE RELUCTANT HEIR by Donna HatchAngry and grieving over his brother's sudden death, Rowan turns his attention to finding his late brother's long-lost love so he can personally inform her of the tragedy. One problem: he only has a lock of her hair, a miniature painting of her eye, and the name "Ann" as clues to her identity. With far-reaching dreams of being a renowned artist, Isabella has one shot at becoming one of the few women to be accepted as a student under a local art master. But when she encounters a mysterious gentleman searching for his late brother's love, her heart tugs on her to help the lost soul. Helping him may mean sacrificing her dreams, and worse-falling in love with a man she cannot have. From the publisher of the USA TODAY bestselling & #1 Amazon bestselling Timeless Romance Anthology series in Regency Romance, comes A Week in Brighton. Featuring bestselling authors Jennifer Moore, Annette Lyon, and Donna Hatch.A Week in Brighton is a Timeless Romance Anthology® book

This beautiful, collector's edition contains the book 3 of the award-winning, best-selling Rogue Hearts Series, A Perfect Secret, and its prequel, the novella, "A Perfect Match." The romantic two-book volume tells the complete story of Christian and Genevieve. A PERFECT LOVEGenevieve Marshall can't wait to meet the paragon of a gentleman that her dearest friend Matilda vows to marry, and to determine if he's good enough for her friend. After meeting the object of her friend's desire, Genevieve determines Christian is perfect....for her. Torn between loyalty to her best friend and the yearnings of her heart, she must first escape the attention of a powerful lord whose obsession with her may rob her of any hope for happily ever after. A PERFECT SECRETEverything has gone wrong. Desperate to protect her father from trial and execution, Genevieve calls off her engagement with Christian Amesbury to marry a blackmailer. After a year of marriage, she flees her husband's violent domination only to have fate bring her back to Christian. But Christian's hurt and bitterness over her betrayal puts a wall between them. He vows to help her, but not to forgive. Just when she starts a new life of safety and freedom, her husband tracks her down, stalks her, and threatens everyone she loves. Still broken-hearted over Genevieve's betrayal a year ago, Christian can't believe she's come back into his life--and worse, on the anniversary of his brother's death, a tragedy that haunts him. Though tempted to throw her back into the river where he found her, he can't leave her at the mercy of the terrifying man she married. When her husband torments Genevieve and puts both their families in danger, Christian will do anything to protect those he loves...anything except give Genevieve another chance to break his heart. Note from the PublisherThis tender, romantic story of mind over heart, loss and betrayal, forgiveness and redemption, will leave you laughing, crying, and swooning. Sprinkled liberally with suspense, wit, and heart-melting kisses, this is not your ordinary historical romance. Fans of Victorian and Regency Eras, as well as those seeking clean and wholesome romance with plenty of chemistry, will love this novel! The Rogue Hearts Series: The Stranger She MarriedThe Guise of a GentlemanA Perfect SecretThe Suspect's DaughterNot a Fine Gentleman Dance with a duke, outwit pirates, save a kingdom, and fall in love. Believe in happily ever after. Donna Hatch, chocolate for the romantic soul. Praise for Donna Hatch: "Donna Hatch is one of the masters of clean romance with electric tension and smokin' hot kisses." Reading is My SuperPower"Recommended to all historical romance fans." Julie Whiteley, InD' Tale Magazine"Written with heart and depth, Donna Hatch's books are absolute must-reads for any fan of swoon-worthy historical romance." Sarah M. Eden, USA Today best-selling historical romance author"No one creates chemistry between Regency Historical characters better than Donna Hatch. If you want a "sweet" read, but with lots of sizzle, you have to read her books." Author Carol A. Spradling

Cynical and broken-hearted, Leticia banishes dreams of marriage. When her childhood friend, Tristan, wagers he can find her the perfect husband, she hopes the challenge will coax him to forgo his devil-may-care lifestyle. Meanwhile, Leticia throws herself into forming her charity school but meets opposition-even from the people she's helping.Guilt-ridden that his past mistakes robbed Leticia of true love, Tristan vows to set it right, but match-making has its pitfalls for a repentant scoundrel. When he finds two 'perfect' gentlemen to court her, he discovers his own deep feelings for the lady.Though Tristan seems to reform, Leticia doesn't dare risk heartbreak with a notorious rake. When opposition for the school takes a deadly turn, can Tristan protect her from a madman bent on destroying their dreams and their lives?

When charming rake Tristan Barrett sweeps Lady Elizabeth off her feet, stealing both her heart and a kiss in a secluded garden, her brother challenges Tristan to a duel. The only way to save her brother and Tristan from harm-not to mention preserve her reputation-is to get married. But her father, the Duke of Pemberton, refuses to allow his daughter to marry anyone but a titled lord. The duke demands that Elizabeth marry Tristan's older brother, Richard, the Earl of Averston. Now Elizabeth must give up Tristan to marry a man who despises her, a man who loves another, a man she'll never love.Richard fears Elizabeth is as untrustworthy as his mother, who ran off with another man. However, to protect his brother from a duel and their family name from further scandal, he agrees to the wedding, certain his new bride will betray him. Yet when Elizabeth turns his house upside down and worms her way into his reluctant heart, Richard suspects he can't live without his new countess. Will she stay with him or is it too little, too late?