Julia Quinn (Julie Cotler Pottinger) USA (1970 - ) About Julia Quinn Julia Colter Pottinger is a best-selling American writer of historical romances, who says she chose the penname Julia Quinn so her Regency romances would be on bookshelves next to those of the successful romance writer Amanda Quick. She has appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List four times. Julia Colter obtained a degree in Art History form Harvard, later she decided to attend medical school. She started writing her first book one month after finishing college and she postponed medical school for two years while she wrote two more novels. After only a few short months of studying medicine in Yale University, however, she realized that she would much preferred writing to dissections. She left medical school and devoted herself full-time to her writing. Married to Paul Pottinger, she lives in Colorado. Series Blydon 1. Splendid (1995) 2. Dancing at Midnight (1995) 3. Minx (1996) SplendidDancing at MidnightMinx Lyndon Sisters 1. Everything and the Moon (1997) 2. Brighter Than the Sun (1997) Everything and the MoonBrighter Than the Sun Agents for the Crown 1. To Catch an Heiress (1998) 2. How to Marry a Marquis (1999) To Catch an HeiressHow to Marry a Marquis Bridgerton 1. The Duke and I (2000) 2. The Viscount Who Loved Me (2000) 3. An Offer from a Gentleman (2001) 4. Romancing Mr. Bridgerton (2002) 5. To Sir Philip,with Love (2003) 6. When He Was Wicked (2004) 7. It's in His Kiss (2005) 8. On the Way to the Wedding (2006) Romancing Mr. Bridgerton: The Second Epilogue (2007) The Duke and IThe Viscount Who Loved MeAn Offer from a GentlemanRomancing Mr. Bridgerton To Sir Philip,with LoveWhen He Was WickedIt's in His KissOn the Way to the Wedding Romancing Mr. Bridgerton: The Second Epilogue Two Dukes of Wyndham 1. The Lost Duke of Wyndham (2008) 2. Mr. Cavendish, I Presume (2008) The Lost Duke of WyndhamMr. Cavendish, I Presume Novels The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever (2007) What Happens in London (2009) The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever Omnibus Scottish Brides (1999) (with Christina Dodd, Stephanie Laurens and Karen Ranney) The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown (2003) (with Suzanne Enoch, Karen Hawkins and Mia Ryan) Where's My Hero? (2003) (with Lisa Kleypas, Kinley MacGregor) Lady Whistledown Strikes Back (2004) (with Suzanne Enoch, Karen Hawkins and Mia Ryan) Awards Rita Awards Best Novel winner (2007) : On the Way to the Wedding Links to other websites Vui lòng đăng nhập hoặc đăng ký để xem link Nguồn: MarcDull (TVE)
To Catch an Heiress (The first book in the Agents for the Crown series) (1998) A novel by Julia Quinn WHAT'S AN HEIRESS TO DO? When fetching Caroline Trent is kidnapped by Blake Ravenscroft she doesn't struggle to elude this dangerously handsome agent of the crown. After all, she's been spending most of her days running from the unwanted marriage proposals of her guardian's nitwit son. Yes, Blake believes she's a notorious spy named Carlotta de Leon, but, for six weeks until her twenty-first birthday, when she'll gain control of her fortune, hiding out in the titillating company of a dark mysterious captor is convenient-and romantic. WHO'S A SPY TO LOVE? Blake Ravenscroft's mission is to bring "Carlotta" to justice, not to fall in love. His heart has been hardened by years of intrigue and the loss of his beloved fiancee. But this little temptress proves oddly disarming and thoroughly kissable, and suddenly, the unthinkable becomes possible-that this mismatched couple might be destined for love. Nguồn: MarcDull (TVE)
How to Marry a Marquis (The second book in the Agents for the Crown series) (1999) A novel by Julia Quinn "A delightful parfait of a book." - Nora Roberts When James Sidwell, Marquis of Riverdale, offered to help Elizabeth Hotchkiss find herself a husband, he never dreamed that the only candidate he could propose would be himself...When James Sidwell, Marquis of Riverdale, offered to help Elizabeth Hotchkiss find herself a husband, he never dreamed that the only candidate he could propose would be himself... Nguồn: MarcDull (TVE)
Splendid (The first book in the Blydon series) (1995) A novel by Julia Quinn "Our contemporary Jane Austen." - Jill Barnett American heiress Emma Dunster has always been fun-loving and independent with no wish to settle into marriage. She plans to enjoy her Season in London in more unconventional ways than husband-hunting. But this time Emma's high-jinks lead her into dangerous temptation. A Regency romance. Nguồn: MarcDull (TVE)
Dancing at Midnight (The second book in the Blydon series) (1995) A novel by Julia Quinn "Our contemporary Jane Austen." - Jill Barnett Defying the Rules Lady Arabella Blydon can sense the secrets smoldering behind the dark, penetrating gaze of Lord John Blackwood. Still she desires his handsome, mysterious stranger who stirs her passions like no other mann - even as he warns her to stay away. War scarred Lord John's body and soul. But this brazen, intoxicating, infuriating bluestocking poses an even greater threat: she is forcing him to care again. For Belle is a woman of bold, independent spirit, equally unconcerned about society's petty restrictions and love's hidden perils. And the beautiful, determined schemer will not rest until she returns joy and light to the damaged lord's life...and wins a place in his shuttered heart forever. Nguồn: MarcDull (TVE)
Minx (The third book in the Blydon series) (1996) A novel by Julia Quinn It Takes a Minx to Tempt a Rogue... Beautiful and feisty Henrietta Barrett has never followed the dictates of society. She manages her elderly guardian's estate, prefers to wear breeches rather than dresses, and answers to the unlikely name of Henry. But when her guardian passes away, her beloved home falls into the hands of a distant cousin. And it Takes a Rogue to Tame Her William Dunford, London's most elusive bachelor, is stunned to learn that he's inherited property, a title...and a ward bent on making his first visit his last. Henry is determined to continue running the Cornwall estate without help from the handsome new lord, but Dunford is just as sure he can change things...starting with his wild young ward. But turning Henry into a lady makes her not only the darling of the ton, but an irresistible attraction to the man who thought he could never be tempted. Nguồn: MarcDull (TVE)
The Lost Duke of Wyndham (The first book in the Two Dukes of Wyndham series) (2008) A novel by Julia Quinn Jack Audley has been a highwayman. A soldier. And he has always been a rogue. What he is not, and never wanted to be, is a peer of the realm, responsible for an ancient heritage and the livelihood of hundreds. But when he is recognized as the long-lost son of the House of Wyndham, his carefree life is over. And if his birth proves to be legitimate, then he will find himself with the one title he never wanted: Duke of Wyndham. Grace Eversleigh has spent the last five years toiling as the companion to the dowager Duchess of Wyndham. It is a thankless job, with very little break from the routine . . . until Jack Audley lands in her life, all rakish smiles and debonair charm. He is not a man who takes no for an answer, and when she is in his arms, she's not a woman who wants to say no. But if he is the true duke, then he is the one man she can never have . . . Nguồn: MarcDull (TVE)
Everything and the Moon (The first book in the Lyndon Sisters series) (1997) A novel by Julia Quinn STARCROSSED It was indisputably love at first sight. But Victoria Lyndon was merely the teenaged daughter of a vicar. . .while Robert Kemble was the dashing young earl of Macclesfield. Surely what their meddlesome fathers insisted must have been true-that he was a reckless seducer determined to destroy her innocence. . . and she was a shameless fortune hunter. So it most certainly was for the best when their plans to elope went hopelessly awry. MOONSTRUCK Even after a seven-year separation, Victoria-now a governess-still leaves Robert breathless. But how could he ever again trust the raven-haired deceiver who had shattered his soul? And Victoria could never give her heart a second time to the cad who so callously trampled on it the first. But a passion fated will not be denied, and vows of love yearn to be kept. . . even when one promises the moon. Nguồn: MarcDull (TVE)
The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever (Bevelstoke #1) (2007) A novel by Julia Quinn 2 March 1810 . . . Today, I fell in love. At the age of ten, Miranda Cheever showed no signs of Great Beauty. And even at ten, Miranda learned to accept the expectations society held for her—until the afternoon when Nigel Bevelstoke, the handsome and dashing Viscount Turner, solemnly kissed her hand and promised her that one day she would grow into herself, that one day she would be as beautiful as she already was smart. And even at ten, Miranda knew she would love him forever. But the years that followed were as cruel to Turner as they were kind to Miranda. She is as intriguing as the viscount boldly predicted on that memorable day—while he is a lonely, bitter man, crushed by a devastating loss. But Miranda has never forgotten the truth she set down on paper all those years earlier—and she will not allow the love that is her destiny to slip lightly through her fingers . . . Nguồn: MarcDull (TVE)
Lady Whistledown Strikes Back (2004) An omnibus of novels by Suzanne Enoch, Karen Hawkins, Julia Quinn and Mia Ryan From Publishers Weekly A strong and charming encore to The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown, this superb Regency-era novella collection is punctuated by gossip columnist Lady Whistledown's witty comments and penned by the same authors who contributed to the previous book. A disastrous dinner party during which a ruby bracelet goes missingâ€"and four couples discover or rediscover their soul matesâ€"sparks the collection. Each tale follows one pair as they tackle the obstacles to love, but the stories are skillfully interwoven to the point where they present the same encounters and relay the same dialogue from different points of view. At times, references to the other couples can feel forced, but the authors are largely successful in piecing their hilarious and sometimes touching stories together into a delightful romantic quilt. Similarities abound: the heroines are unwed virgins, the heroes unwed but not virginal, and all are filled with gratitude that they found each other. Only Hawkins's story, featuring a wedded couple estranged for 12 years, stands strangely apart, as it explores the darker issues of pride, betrayal and forgiveness. Sure to be as popularâ€"if not more soâ€"than the previous Whistledown, this winsome collection is a cut above most romance anthologies. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Book Description Who Stole Lady Neeley's Bracelet? Was it the fortune hunter, the gambler, the servant, or the rogue? All of London is abuzz with speculation, but it is clear that one of four couples is connected to the crime. Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, May 1816 Julia Quinn enchants: A dashing fortune hunter is captivated by the Season's most desired debutante...and must prove he is out to steal the lady's heart, not her dowry. Suzanne Enoch tantalizes: An innocent miss who has spent her life scrupulously avoiding scandal is suddenly -- and secretly -- courted by London's most notorious rogue. Karen Hawkins seduces: A roving viscount comes home to rekindle the passionate fires of his marriage...only to discover that his beautiful, headstrong bride will not be so easily won. Mia Ryan delights: A lovely, free-spirited servant is dazzled by the romantic attentions of a charming earl...sparking a scandalous affair that could ruin them both. You'll hear it first from Lady Whistledown Nguồn: MarcDull (TVE)
Scottish Brides (1999) An omnibus of novels by Christina Dodd, Stephanie Laurens, Julia Quinn and Karen Ranney Presents tales of hearts won and weddings to be, in four short stories about heroines who are about to discover the rapture of love in a world as untamed as the men they will one day marry. Nguồn: MarcDull (TVE)
Thirty-six Valentines (from The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown Anthology) Julia Quinn Nguồn: MarcDull (TVE)
Brighter Than the Sun (The Lyndon Sisters #2) by Julia Quinn Published January 1st 1997 When Charles Wycombe, the dashing and incorrigible Earl of Billington, toppled out of a tree and landed at Ellie Lyndon‘s feet, neither suspected that such an inauspicious meeting would lead to marriage. But Charles must find a bride before his thirtieth birthday or he’ll lose his fortune. And Ellie needs a husband or her father’s odious fiancée will choose one for her. And so they agree to wed, even though their match appears to have been made somewhere hotter than heaven… Ellie never dreamed she’d marry a stranger, especially one with such a devastating combination of rakish charm and debonair wit. She tries to keep him at arm’s length, at least until she discovers the man beneath the handsome surface. But Charles can be quite persusasive—even tender—when he puts his mind to it, and Ellie finds herself slipping under his seductive spell. And as one kiss leads to another, this unlikely pair discovers that their marriage is not so inconvenient after all… and just might lead to love. The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown (Lady Whistledown #1) by Julia Quinn, Suzanne Enoch, Karen Hawkins, Mia Ryan Lady Whistledown Tells All!Society is abuzz when the Season's most promising debutante is jilted by her intended -- only to be swept away by the deceitful rogue's dashing older brother -- in New York Times bestseller Julia Quinn's witty, charming, and heartfelt tale. When the scandalous actions of his beautiful fiancée are recorded in Lady Whistledown's column, a concerned groom-to-be rushes back to London to win his lady's heart once and forever, in Suzanne Enoch's enchanting romantic gem. Karen Hawkins captivates with an enduring story of a handsome rogue whose lifelong friendship -- and his heart -- are tested when the lovely lady in question sets her cap for someone else. A dazzling and delightful tale by Mia Ryan has a young woman cast out of her home by an insufferable yet charming marquis -- who intends to take possession not only of the house ... but its former occupant as well! Nguồn: Russie (TVE)
Mr. Cavendish, I Presume (The second book in the Two Dukes of Wyndham series) (2008) A novel by Julia Quinn Amelia Willoughby has been engaged to the Duke of Wyndham for as long as she can remember. Literally. A mere six months old when the contracts were signed, she has spent the rest of her life waiting. And waiting. And waiting . . . for Thomas Cavendish, the oh-so-lofty duke, to finally get around to marrying her. But as she watches him from afar, she has a sneaking suspicion that he never thinks about her at all . . . It's true. He doesn't. Thomas rather likes having a fiance - all the better to keep the husband-hunters at bay - and he does intend to marry her . . . eventually. But just when he begins to realize that his bride might be something more than convenient, Thomas's world is rocked by the arrival of his long-lost cousin, who may or may not be the true Duke of Wyndham. And if Thomas is not the duke, then he's not engaged to Amelia. Which is the cruelest joke of all, because this arrogant and illustrious duke has made the mistake of falling in love . . . with his own fiance! Nguồn: MarcDull (TVE)
thank_athena Trí thức Ten Things I Love About You (Bevelstoke #3) by Julia Quinn Published 2010 Ten Things You Should Know About This Book 1. Sebastian Grey is a devilishly handsome rogue with a secret. 2. Annabel Winslow's family voted her The Winslow Most Likely to Speak Her Mind and The Winslow Most Likely to Fall Asleep in Church. 3. Sebastian's uncle is the Earl of Newbury, and if he dies without siring an heir, Sebastian inherits everything. 4. Lord Newbury detests Sebastian and will stop at nothing to prevent this from happening. 5. Lord Newbury has decided that Annabel is the answer to all of his problems. 6. Annabel does not want to marry Lord Newbury, especially when she finds out he once romanced her grandmother. 7 is shocking, 8 is delicious, and 9 is downright wicked, all of which lead the way to 10. Happily. Ever. After.
What Happens in London (Bevelstoke #2) by Julia Quinn Published June 30th 2009 RUMORS AND GOSSIP ... THE LIFEBLOOD OF LONDON When Olivia Bevelstoke is told that her new neighbor may have killed his fiancee, she doesn't believe it for a second, but, still, how can she help spying on him, just to be sure? So she stakes out a spot near her bedroom window, cleverly concealed by curtains, watches, and waits ... and discovers a most intriguing man, who is definitely up to something. Sir Harry Valentine works for the boring branch of the War Office, translating documents vital to national security. He's not a spy, but he's had all the training, and when a gorgeous blonde begins to watch him from her window, he is instantly suspicious. But just when he decides that she's nothing more than an annoyingly nosy debutante, he discovers that she might be engaged to a foreign prince, who might be plotting against England. And when Harry is roped into spying on Olivia, he discovers that he might be falling for her himself ... Link: Vui lòng đăng nhập hoặc đăng ký để xem link Nguồn: TVE (CMC post 2010)
