jazzy_me Trí thức Elizabeth Thornton Mary George, well-known as Elizabeth Thornton was born in Aberdeen, Scotland. She is an Canadian writer of historical romance novels. For more infor, visit her website at Vui lòng đăng nhập hoặc đăng ký để xem link Mary Forrest George, née Baxter was born and educated in Aberdeen, Scotland, where she taught school for a number of years before establishing her own nursery school, St. Swithin Street Nursery School, an institution that is still going strong today. She and her husband then emigrated to Canada with their three young sons. She taught kindergarten and Grade One for a number of years in Winnipeg, Manitoba, before becoming lay minister at a Presbyterian Church in Winnipeg. As part of her continuing education, she enrolled in evening classes at the University of Winnipeg to study Classical Greek. Five years later, having completed an Honor's thesis on Women in Euripides, she received her B.A. (Classics Gold Medalist). After reading her first romance, a Regency by Georgette Heyer, she was captivated by the genre. Hereafter, writing became her hobby. In 1987, her first book, a small Regency entitled, Bluestocking Bride, was published by Zebra books. She is the author of twenty-four historical romances, and two novellas. She has been nominated for and received many awards including the Romantic Times Trophy Award for the best New Historical Regency Author and Best Historical Regency. Seven of her novels have been finalists in the Romance Writers of America Rita awards, Scarlet Angel, Strangers at Dawn, Princess Charming and The Perfect Princess, Shady Lady, The Marriage Trap, and The Bachelor Trap. Her books appear regularly on national best-selling lists and have been translated into many languages. Elizabeth's hobbies include reading (particularly mystery and suspense novels, biography, and history), and traveling to do research for her novels. She is also an avid Harry Potter enthusiast. Dangerous Series 1. Dangerous to Love 1994/Jun ISBN 0553589245 2. Dangerous to Kiss 1995/Apr ISBN 0553573721 3. Dangerous to hold 1996/Apr ISBN 0553574795 Princess Series 1. Whisper his Name 1999/Mar ISBN 0553574272 2. Princess Charming 2001/Fev ISBN 0553581201 3. The Perfect Princess 2001/Nov ISBN 0553581236 4. Almost the Princess 2003/Jan ISBN 0553587749 The Trap Series 1. The Marriage Trap 2005/Jul ISBN 0553587536 2. The Bachelor trap 2006/Apr ISBN 0553587544 3. The Pleasure Trap 2007/Jul ISBN 0553589571 Single novels * The Bride's Bodyguard 1997/Apr 2006,09 ISBN 0553589237 * Shady Lady 2004/Fev ISBN 0553584901 * To Love an Earl 2004 ISBN 0821776002 __________________ Life is a lot like jazz... it's best when you improvise...- George Gershwin
jazzy_me Trí thức Dangerous Series 1. Dangerous to Love 1994/Jun ISBN 0553589245 2. Dangerous to Kiss 1995/Apr ISBN 0553573721 3. Dangerous to hold 1996/Apr ISBN 0553574795 ======================= Dangerous to Love (Dangerous #1) by Elizabeth Thornton When London aristocrat Serena Ward disguises herself as an actress for the Jacobite cause, she does not count on attracting the amorous attention of Julian Raynor, owner of a popular gaming club - and die-hard anti-Jacobite. Their first encounter is a study in mistaken identity and sensuality that results in Serena's downfall. Julian, who blames Serena's father for his family's misfortunes, plans to exact revenge by marrying Serena. Tricked into marriage, Serena finds it difficult to maintain her icy reserve toward Julian, and the attraction she feels for him soon turns to love. In the age-old tradition of love never running smoothly, behind the scenes machinations and treachery ensure that the lovers have much to conquer before they can attain happiness.
jazzy_me Trí thức Dangerous to Kiss (Dangerous #2) by Elizabeth Thornton In the prologue, Deborah Weyman and Quentin, the eight-year-old boy in her charge, witness the murder of the boy's father, Gilbert Barrington. Deborah, who does not see the murderer clearly, hears Barrington address his killer as "Lord Kendal" and is horrified to find that she and Kendal have been named as Quentin's guardians. Fearing that Kendal will kill Quentin to silence him, she takes the boy, assumes a false identity and goes into hiding. Kendal, upon learning that Deborah has abducted Quentin, assumes that she had something to do with Barrington's death and with the espionage Barrington had been about to uncover. He sets out to apprehend her and, when he does, she proves to be a worthy opponent.
jazzy_me Trí thức Dangerous to Hold (Dangerous #3) by Elizabeth Thornton A HEARTLESS RAKE: He'd accosted her on a dark London street, sure that she was his missing wife. But a few moments in her company assured Marcus Lytton that Miss Catherine Courtnay was nothing like Catalina. cool and remote, with a tongue as tart as a lemon and eyes that could flash with temper, the fiery-haired beauty was everything his scheming adventuress of a wife wasn't - innocent, loyal, honest. And so he uttered the words that would sweep Catherine into his life, and into a desperate plan that could spell disaster for them both. "I want you to play the part of my wife . . ." A BEAUTIFUL IMPOSTER: As the infamous Earl of Wrotham waited impatiently for her answer, Catherine knew she was going to agree to his proposition, but not for the reasons he thought. More than anyone else, Catherine was aware of the dark side of Marcus Lytton, the heartless, unscrupulous rake who saw seduction as a game, and women as playthings to be used and discarded. And only when she found herself ensconced in his home and in his bedchamber did Catherine stop to realize just how dangerous her own position was.
jazzy_me Trí thức Whisper His Name (Men from Special Branch #1) by Elizabeth Thornton Independent and stubbornly unmarried, Abbie Vayle has always been a little too smart for her own good. But she may gave gone too far when she starts her own rare-book business . . . and acquires an antique book in Paris with a mysterious code scribbled in the margins . . . Someone wants the book back . . . and is willing to kill to get it. The only trouble is, Abbie no longer has the book. It's locked away in the customs house in Dover. Now it's a race against time as Abbie stays one step ahead of her pursuers. The last person she wants to confide in is her best friend, Hugh Templar, a formidable scholar. But as Hugh keeps turning up where she least expects him, a few things begin to dawn on her . . . Not only is Hugh surprisingly - in fact, incredibly - handsome without his glasses on, but he's strangely "professional" in how he handles her enemies. Hugh is clearly not what he seems. And soon Abbie realizes that neither is she . . as she discovers what it means to love with all her heart and soul.
jazzy_me Trí thức Princess Charming (Men from Special Branch #2) by Elizabeth Thornton When Gwyn Barrie inherits a mysterious legacy donated by an anonymous benefactor, she is sure it's too good to be true - and it is. For along with the legacy come the man named as the sole trustee of the money: hnadsome, charming Jason Radley. Eight years ago, Gwyn and Jason were in love - until Gwyn disappeared for reasons Jason could never understand. Now fate has brought him back into her life again. But Gwyn's good forutne quickly sours when someone begins to follow her all over London - someone who may even want her dead. Frightened and alone, Gwyn has only Jason to turn to. But can she trust the man who broke her heart so many years ago - and fight the passion that is seething so close to the surface? Soon nothing is what is seems as Gwyn and Jason are swept up in a terrifying game of greed and lust - where the stakes are nothing less than their lives.
jazzy_me Trí thức The Perfect Princess (Men from Special Branch #3) by Elizabeth Thornton Lady Rosamund Devere has no interest in becoming the wife of a dull prince, no matter how perfect the newspapers think she is for that role. But not even the unconventional Rosamund could imagine the headline the papers will soon be running: the one where she is the willing hostage of a condemned murderer. Yet Richard Maitland is no ordinary criminal. Steely-eyed, arrogant, and dangerously attractive, the ex-chief of His Majesty's Secret Sevice is also, as far as Rosamund is concerned, guilty as sin. Caught up in his daring escape on the eve of his execution, Rosamund soon finds herself in every bit as much danger as Richard. For the more she learns about this mysterious lone wolf of a man, the more determined she is to help him clear his name. But even more perilous than the conspiracy surrounding Richard is the passion that ignites between them - a passion that is rash, reckless, and impossible to resist.
jazzy_me Trí thức Almost a Princess (Men from Special Branch #4) by Elizabeth Thornton Case Devere, the Earl of Castleton, has agreed to help Special Branch track down a notorious killer - one who just happens to be his archenemy. But he finds more than he bargains for when his search leads him to Jane Mayberry, a beautiful bluestocking passionately devoted to the cause of women's rights - and to protecting her privacy. As irresistible as she is uncooperative, the spirited Jane arouses Case's interest - as well as his worst suspicions - when she quietly disappears. Determined to find the one woman who may hold the key to his investigation, and to his heart, Case goes after her. Though their sparring belies an attraction too powerful to deny, Jane knows there can never be anything between herself and the strong-willed earl. for she carries a dark and terrifying secret that must remain hidden - even at the cost of a broken heart. As Case fights for the love of the one woman who has ever mattered to him, they are swept into a deadly game by a killer who won't stop until he has punished them both.
jazzy_me Trí thức The Marriage Trap (Trap #1) by Elizabeth Thornton Jack Rigg's experiences with women have made him a cynic, especially now that he has inherited his late brother's title and fortune. As Lord Ranleigh, he is hounded by ambitious mamas and their scheming daughters who have marriage on their minds. But Jack is wise to all their little tricks. That's why he is incensed when Miss Elinor Hill, a dowdy lady's companion he met at a reception at the British embassy, claims that she spent the night with him in his rooms at the Palais Royal. Ellie isn't trying to compromise Jack. She is in desperate need of an alibi, and she really did spend most of the night in Jack's rooms, not as herself, but masquerading as the ravishing Madame Aurora, whom Jack met at the gaming tables. Her night with Jack was quite innocent, and she, too, refuses to be compromised. Disgraced and unrepentant, Ellie leaves for London. Intrigued and sensing a mystery, Jack follows her. Before long, he embarks on an adventure not only to win this reluctant lady's heart, but to save her life as well.
jazzy_me Trí thức The Bachelor Trap (Trap #2) by Elizabeth Thornton The Bachelor Trap is the provocative tale of a gentleman with a secret and the independent lady he is determined to win in the ultimate game of love. It’s a challenge most men would avoid at all costs: to seduce the ravishing, reluctant Lady Marion Dane while avoiding that long walk to the altar. But Brand Hamilton, the base-born son of a duke with a bright future in politics, has his own compelling reasons for courting Marion. Now, with society ablaze over a very unconventional courtship, they embark on a journey that takes them from the glitter and intrigue of London to a decades-old secret hidden in a far-off English village – and a love that could prove the most irresistible snare of all.
jazzy_me Trí thức The Pleasure Trap (Trap #3) by Elizabeth Thornton The Pleasure Trap is the sinfully seductive, delightfully romantic story of a woman who discovers a most thrilling type of pursuit. After years of heroism in the fight against the French, Ash Denison wants nothing more than to savor the good life. But an urgent request has sent him to a writers' symposium. His charge: to unmask an author who has rattled several members of the ton by revealing their most intimate, most scandalous secrets. Not one to be left out, when Ash encounters a bold, beautiful - irresistibly aloof - woman writer, he can't help stirring up some gossip of his own. Much to Eve Dearing's surprise, Ash is far from the well-mannered gentleman she's heard about. In fact, he's shockingly brash and has taken an inexplicable interest in manhandling her at every turn. Yet something about his searing embrace makes her forgive his wicked behavior - and succumb to his dangerous seduction. And when a fellow writer is brutally attacked and Eve becomes the killer's next target, Ash surprises her once more by vowing not only to keep her safe, but to win her heart.
jazzy_me Trí thức The Bride's Bodyguard by Elizabeth Thornton Tessa Lorimer thinks she is the luckiest girl in the world. After a bitter, harrowing childhood, she had escaped her guardian's clutches and fled to her wealthy, doting grandfather. For the first time in her life, Tessa is spoiled -- yet one thing blights her happiness. Her grandfather's new secretary, the mysterious and magnetic Ross Trevenan, has too much influence with the aging financier. And in Trevenan's eyes, Tessa can do nothing right. But she suspects there is more to the cool, gray-eyed American's plans than replacing her in an old man's affections. And when a tragedy from the past returns to stalk the present, Tessa's time may have run out . .
jazzy_me Trí thức Shady Lady (Men from Special Branch #5) by Elizabeth Thornton As the Avon Journal's no-nonsense publisher, Jolie Chesney always stuck to the facts. And the fact was that she found the celebrated war hero who'd come to her office angrily demanding a retraction unsettlingly charismatic. His wild sexual exploits had found their way into her paper's gossip column, and Jo had no intention of compromising her standards, journalistic or otherwise. But when her star reporter suspiciously vanishes, Jo seeks help from this dangerously sensual man, whose connection to the Special Branch may save her friend's life, even if it means putting her own life - and heart - on the line. Waldo Bowman sensed danger in his immediate attraction for Jolie the instant they met. Beautiful and independent, she was unlike any woman he knew - and he was determined not to lose her, whatever the risk. But when Jo uses her paper to set a trap for a cold-blooded killer, these reluctant lovers embark on a mystery that will changer their lives - or end them. Nominated for RWA 2005 Rita Award — Romantic Suspense Category
jazzy_me Trí thức To Love An Earl by Elizabeth Thornton Previously published as "The Passionate Prude," this classic by the "USA Today" bestselling author is a tale of stubborn pride and hungry hearts that proves all is fair in love and war. A woman of remarkable beauty and indomitable will, Deirdre Fenton is determined to extricate her incorrigible brother from his latest escapade - a dalliance with a renowned actress rumoured to be enjoying carte blanche with the infamous rake and war hero, the Earl of Rathbourne. Despite her memories of the night the Earl nearly ravished her senseless - inflaming her fury and her passions - Deirdre intends to straighten out her brother, and then find a husband who will be steady and faithful. She wants no part of love, or its inevitable heartbreak. A master strategist on the battlefield and off, Rathbourne discovers trying to breach the defences of a woman who refuses to believe in happy endings is an uphill battle. And after five years of waiting to put Deirdre in her rightful place - in his home, his bed, and his heart - he's not above putting his considerable powers of persuasion to work. Firmly convinced passion is a battlefield where love conquers all, he vows to lead them both to victory...with the tender mercies of the heart.
The Runaway McBride (The Seers of Grampian #1) by Elizabeth Thornton Published February 3rd 2009 James Burnett is a widower who's given up hope of finding someone to share his life with. He did, however, once have a lover he later dubbed Faithless McBride. For eight years, he'd suppressed thoughts of Faith McBride's abandonment with whiskey and women. That is, until visions of her imminent death started to haunt him. Only James can save her from a killer; but can Faith trust the one man who destroyed her faith in love?
The Scot and I (The Seers of Grampian #2) by Elizabeth Thornton Published April 16th 2009 After a mysterious woman foils an assassination attempt on the Queen's life, Alex Hepburn, a psychic agent for Her Majesty's Secret Service, recognizes the bold beauty as a conspirator he's been hunting for years.
A Bewitching Bride (The Seers of Grampian #3) by Elizabeth Thornton Published September 29th 2010 When those around her begin meeting tragic fates, Kate Cameron knows she's next-until she's rescued by psychic Gavin Hepburn. But after a night of hiding together, Kate is branded a fallen woman and forced into marriage with Gavin-an arrangement that suits Gavin's purpose to do anything it takes to keep Kate safe from a killer haunting her past. For this enigmatic and lonely beauty has become the unexpected love of his life.
