Lords of Intrigue Series by Anne Mallory

Anne Mallory makes her Avon debut with this exciting new novel in which everyone has something to hide... Masquerading the Marquess is sure to be loved by fans of Regency–era historical romance and mysteries. Calliope Minton is a caricaturist in disguise. For her latest role she secures the help of Stephen Chalmers, the one true gentleman she knows and trusts... moreAnne Mallory makes her Avon debut with this exciting new novel in which everyone has something to hide... Masquerading the Marquess is sure to be loved by fans of Regency–era historical romance and mysteries. Calliope Minton is a caricaturist in disguise. For her latest role she secures the help of Stephen Chalmers, the one true gentleman she knows and trusts. Unfortunately the role also plops her right into the lap of James Trenton, Marquess of Angelford, her favourite subject of ridicule and personal enemy. With James around, keeping her clever disguise becomes harder that she anticipates, especially since she's pretending to be a courtesan. James Trenton has enough on his mind trying to discover the identity of the caricaturist who has been humiliating him in the papers, and the last thing he needs is the additional distraction of Calliope Minton. But when Stephen disappears and death threats begin, Calliope and James reluctantly form a partnership to find their friend – and find a traitor. Slowly distrust transforms into friendship and animosity into desire. less

Deception is her art. Desire is her downfall.Miss Calliope Minton has mastered the art of disguise—not just in her secret work as a scathing caricaturist, but in life itself. When a dangerous commission forces her to pose as a courtesan, she enlists the aid of Stephen Chalmers, a trusted friend. But Calliope’s daring new role places her directly in the path of her favorite subject—and fiercest adversary—the infuriatingly arrogant James Trenton, Marquess of Angelford... moreDeception is her art. Desire is her downfall.Miss Calliope Minton has mastered the art of disguise—not just in her secret work as a scathing caricaturist, but in life itself. When a dangerous commission forces her to pose as a courtesan, she enlists the aid of Stephen Chalmers, a trusted friend. But Calliope’s daring new role places her directly in the path of her favorite subject—and fiercest adversary—the infuriatingly arrogant James Trenton, Marquess of Angelford.For James, uncovering the identity of the elusive caricaturist mocking him in the scandal sheets is priority enough. Yet the new, maddening presence of his best friend’s courtesan threatens to unravel his carefully ordered world. Her sharp wit and beguiling charm—and the fire in her alluring eyes—are impossible to ignore.When Stephen vanishes and sinister threats escalate, Calliope and James must join forces to untangle a web of secrets, danger, and betrayal. But as distrust gives way to partnership and animosity sparks into a passion neither expected, they’ll discover that the greatest risk may be losing their hearts entirely.Perfect for fans of sharp banter, sizzling chemistry, and pulse-pounding intrigue, Masquerading the Marquess is a Regency romance as daring as its heroine. less

DARING THE DUKE (APB) Anne Mallory When we last saw Stephen Chalmers he was recovering from the attempt on his life by a ring of royal traitors. Since then he's successfully inherited a title, but he's yet to discover the identity of the mysterious rescuer responsible for saving his life... moreDARING THE DUKE (APB) Anne Mallory When we last saw Stephen Chalmers he was recovering from the attempt on his life by a ring of royal traitors. Since then he's successfully inherited a title, but he's yet to discover the identity of the mysterious rescuer responsible for saving his life. He's also yet to discover the secret identity of the criminal he's been hunting for years: an infamous thief who disappeared from the London scene years ago, only to return recently and act more brazenly than ever. And though he doesn't have the thief in his clutches yet, he's closer than ever. Orphaned and responsible for her younger sister, Audrey Kendrick had no choice but to turn to a life of crime in order to survive. It wasn't long before the clever, beautiful young woman became England's most notorious thief. Her true identity had never been discovered, not even by Stephen Chalmers, the disarming young Duke who had followed her for years. ISBN: 0060762233 ARP: $14.95 178x111mm 384pp January 2006 Release less

Lady Isabella Willoughby has always been patient and proper. But secretly, scandalously, she longs to be wild—to wear daring gowns while dancing the night away. Above all, she craves one thing: To be more than merely a "friend" to Marcus, the dashing, sinfully handsome Lord Roth. Marcus has everything—power, prestige, wealth...enemies... moreLady Isabella Willoughby has always been patient and proper. But secretly, scandalously, she longs to be wild—to wear daring gowns while dancing the night away. Above all, she craves one thing: To be more than merely a "friend" to Marcus, the dashing, sinfully handsome Lord Roth. Marcus has everything—power, prestige, wealth...enemies. He thrives on danger and lives life to the fullest knowing each day might be his last, for he carries a dark family secret which precipitates one simple rule—never fall in love. Especially not with dear Bella, who has, of late, transformed herself into a siren, bewitching every male she encounters with her newly unfettered sensuality. Marcus must not allow himself to be tempted—but his resolve is weakening by the minute. For what Isabella desires, she is determined to get. less