So Prince Brad and the newly de-frogged Miss Smith were married and lived happily ever after, though Princess Sylvia did spend a great deal of her marriage rolling her eyes and kicking her spouse under the table when he said rude things to guests. But then no marriage—or person—is entirely perfect.
And besides.
Perfection is rather overrated anyway.
—From The Frog Princess
About the Author
Elizabeth Hoyt is the New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty lush historical romances, including the Maiden Lane series. Publishers Weekly has called her writing “mesmerizing.” She also pens deliciously fun contemporary romances under the name Julia Harper. Elizabeth lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with three untrained dogs, a garden in constant need of weeding, and the long-suffering Mr. Hoyt.
The winters in Minnesota have been known to be long and cold, and Elizabeth is always thrilled to receive reader mail. You can write to her at PO Box 19495, Minneapolis, MN 55419, or e-mail her at [email protected].
You can learn more at:
ElizabethHoyt.com
Twitter: @elizabethhoyt
Facebook.com/ElizabethHoytBooks
Other titles by Elizabeth Hoyt
The Raven Prince
The Leopard Prince
The Serpent Prince
The Ice Princess (novella)
To Taste Temptation
To Seduce a Sinner
To Beguile a Beast
To Desire a Devil
Wicked Intentions
Notorious Pleasures
Scandalous Desires
Thief of Shadows
Lord of Darkness
Duke of Midnight
Darling Beast
Dearest Rogue
Sweetest Scoundrel
Duke of Sin
Once Upon a Moonlit Night (novella)
Duke of Pleasure
Duke of Desire
Once Upon a Maiden Lane (novella)
PRAISE FOR
ELIZABETH HOYT
“Hoyt’s writing is almost too good to be true.”
—Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author
“There’s an enchantment to Hoyt’s stories that makes you believe in the magic of love.”
—RT Book Reviews
DUKE OF DESIRE
“4½ stars! Top Pick! Far darker than many of Hoyt’s romances, Duke of Desire is emotionally powerful, and readers will be transfixed by this poignant tale of revenge and redemption.”
—RT Book Reviews
DUKE OF PLEASURE
“4½ stars! Top Pick! Hoyt…[is] a powerful storyteller whose novels have a depth of emotion and originality that lifts the genre to new heights. Always unique, wonderfully romantic and highly sensual, Hoyt’s stories take readers’ breath away.”
—RT Book Reviews
“Hoyt once again successfully deploys her irresistible literary triumvirate of marvelously engaging characters, boldly sensual love scenes, and elegant writing brightened with just the right dash of dry wit.”
—Booklist
“So many ingredients make this story phenomenal. First and foremost, the chemistry between our hero and heroine. It drives the narrative and we can’t get enough of their interactions.”
—HeroesandHeartbreakers.com
DUKE OF SIN
“4½ stars! Top Pick! Hoyt delivers a unique read on many levels: a love story, a tale of redemption, and a plot teeming with emotional depth that takes readers’ breaths away. Kudos to a master storyteller!”
―RT Book Reviews
“A darkly humorous and lushly sensual historical romance.…Hoyt truly outdoes herself in Duke of Sin.”
—HeroesandHeartbreakers.com
“Hoyt has created two dynamic characters.…[The book] includes a delicious collection of hot and steamy scenes. A wonderful balance of comedy and pathos, Hoyt’s latest is a deeply satisfying read.”
—BookPage
SWEETEST SCOUNDREL
“While I’ve long been a fan of the Maiden Lane series, I think this is my favorite.”
—FictionVixen.com
“4½ stars! Maiden Lane and its inhabitants have long captivated readers, and the latest series installment is just as enchanting as fans could desire.…It is a story that takes your breath away and leaves you uplifted. Hoyt does it again!”
―RT Book Reviews
DEAREST ROGUE
“[This] superbly executed historical romance is proof positive that this RITA Award–nominated author continues to write with undiminished force and flair. When it comes to incorporating a generous measure of dangerous intrigue and lush sensuality into a truly swoonworthy love story, Hoyt is unrivaled.”
―Booklist (starred review)
“4½ stars! Hoyt takes an unlikely pair of characters and, through the magic of her storytelling, turns them into the perfect couple.…A read to remember.”
―RT Book Reviews
“Sexy, sweet, and emotionally satisfying.…Dearest Rogue is everything the reader of a Regency historical wants; it’s funny, fast-paced and has plenty of historical flavor and a romance that develops as naturally as a flower opening in the sun. Fans of the Maiden Lane series will cheer for this couple.”
—BookPage
DARLING BEAST
“Hoyt’s exquisitely nuanced characters, vividly detailed setting, and seemingly effortless and elegant writing provide the splendid material from which she fashions yet another ravishingly romantic love story.”
—Booklist (starred review)
“4½ stars! Top Pick! Darling Beast is wondrous, magical, and joyous—a read to remember.”
—RT Book Reviews
“A lovely book that I very much enjoyed reading. I love the Maiden Lane series and can’t wait until the next book comes out!”
—BookBinge.com
DUKE OF MIDNIGHT
“Top Pick! A sensual tale of forbidden love.…Plenty of action and intriguing mystery make this a page-turner.”
—BookPage
“Richly drawn characters fill the pages of this emotionally charged mix of mystery and romance.”
—Publishers Weekly
“4½ stars! Top Pick! There is enchantment in the Maiden Lane series, not just the fairy tales Hoyt infuses into the memorable romances, but the wonder of love combined with passion, unique plotlines, and unforgettable characters.”
—RT Book Reviews
“I loved it. I loved Artemis. I loved Max, and I loved their story. I have enjoyed every Elizabeth Hoyt book I have read (and I have read most of them).”
—All About Romance (LikesBooks.com)
LORD OF DARKNESS
“Lord of Darkness illuminates Hoyt’s boundless imagination.…Readers will adore this story.”
—RT Book Reviews
“Hoyt’s writing is imbued with great depth of emotion.…Heartbreaking.…An edgy tension-filled plot.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Lord of Darkness is classic Elizabeth Hoyt, meaning it’s unique, engaging, and leaves readers on the edge of their seats.…An incredible addition to the fantastic Maiden Lane series. I Joyfully Recommend Godric and Megs’s tale, for it’s an amazing, well-crafted story with an intriguing plot and a lovely, touching romance.…Simply enchanting!”
—JoyfullyReviewed.com
“I adore the Maiden Lane series, and this fifth book is a very welcome addition to the series.…[It’s] sexy and sweet all at the same time…This can be read as a stand-alone, but I adore each book in this series and encourage you to start from the beginning.”
—USA Today’s Happy Ever After blog
“Beautifully written.…A truly fine piece of storytelling and a novel that deserves to be read and enjoyed.”
—TheBookBinge.com
THIEF OF SHADOWS
“An expert blend of scintillating romance and mystery.…The romance between the beautiful and quick-witted Isabel and the masked
champion of the downtrodden propels this novel to the top of its genre.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Amazing sex scenes.…A very intriguing hero.…This one did not disappoint.”
—USA Today
“Innovative, emotional, sensual.…Hoyt’s beautiful blending of the essential elements of a fairy tale into a stunning love story enhances this delicious ‘keeper.’”
—RT Book Reviews
“All of Hoyt’s signature literary ingredients—wickedly clever dialogue, superbly nuanced characters, danger, and scorching sexual chemistry—click neatly into place to create a breathtakingly romantic love story.”
—Booklist
“When [they] finally come together, desire and long-denied sensuality explode upon the page.”
—Library Journal
“With heart and heat rolled into one, Thief of Shadows is a definite must-read for historical romance fans! Hoyt really has outdone herself…yet again.”
—UndertheCoversBookblog.blogspot.com
“A balanced mixture of action, adventure, and mystery and a beautifully crafted romance.…The perfect historical romance.”
—HeroesandHeartbreakers.com
SCANDALOUS DESIRES
“Historical romance at its best.…Series fans will be enthralled, while new readers will find this emotionally charged installment stands very well alone.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“4½ stars! This is the Maiden Lane story readers have been waiting for. Hoyt delivers her hallmark fairy tale within a romance and takes readers into the depths of the heart and soul of her characters. Pure magic flows from her pen, lifting readers’ spirits with joy.”
—RT Book Reviews
“With its lush sensuality, lusciously wrought prose, and luxuriously dark plot, Scandalous Desires, the latest exquisitely crafted addition to Hoyt’s Georgian-set Maiden Lane series, is a romance to treasure.”
—Booklist (starred review)
“Ms. Hoyt writes some of the best love scenes out there. They are passionate, sexy, and blazing hot.…I simply adore Ms. Hoyt’s books for her sensuous prose, multifaceted characters, and intense, well-developed story lines. And she delivers every single time. It’s no wonder all of her books are on my keeper shelves. Do yourself a favor and pick up Scandalous Desires.”
—TheRomanceDish.com
“Scandalous Desires is the best book Elizabeth Hoyt has written so far, with endearing characters and an all-encompassing romance you’ll want to hold close and never let go. If there’s one must-read book, especially for historical romance fans, it’s Scandalous Desires.”
—FallenAngelReviews.com
NOTORIOUS PLEASURES
“Emotionally stunning.…The sinfully sensual chemistry Hoyt creates between her shrewd, acid-tongued heroine and her scandalous, sexy hero is pure romance.”
—Booklist
WICKED INTENTIONS
“4½ stars! Top Pick! A magnificently rendered story that not only enchants but enthralls.”
—RT Book Reviews
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