Cynsters: The Beginning

Get the first three Cynster Novels in one boxed set from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens! Fans of Regency-era historical romances with adventure and mystery will enjoy these stories of passionate alpha heroes and the ladies who bring them to their knees.Devils BrideWas he the husband of her dreams . . . or a devil in disguise? When Devil, Duke of St. Ives, and the most infamous member of the Cynster family, is caught in a compromising position with governess Honoria Wetherby, he astonishes the entire ton by proposing marriage.Honoria, however, isnt about to bend societys demands and marry a man simply because theyd been discovered together unchaperoned. She craves adventure and longs to see the worldand though shes more than happy to assist Devil in solving the murder of a Cynster cousin, once the crime is put to rest she intends to bid Devil farewell forever.But she underestimates the seductive power of this daring, dangerous man and the scalding heat of her own unsated desire. Does she dare let passion carry her into Devils embrace . . . and into the most perilous adventure of all?A Rakes VowHe vowed hed never marry Vane Cynster knew the wind was blowing in a marrying direction. Other Cynster men might not mind stepping up to the altar, but Vane never wanted to be leg-shackled to any woman. Bellamy Hall seemed like the perfect place to temporarily hide from Londons husband-hunters. But when he encounters Patience Debbington, Vane realizes hes met his match and soon he has more than seduction on his mind.She vowed no man would catch her Patience wasnt about to succumb to Vanes attentions. Yes, his kisses left her dizzy and his caresses made her melt, but he was arrogant, presumptuous . . . and, despite his protests, bound to be unfaithful, just like every other man. Patience has promised herself that she will never become vulnerable to a broken heart. But is this one vow that was meant to be broken?Scandals BrideHe will father your children . . . When Catriona Hennessy, Scottish Lady of the Vale, receives this prediction, she is aghast. How could she unite with a rake like Richard Cynstera masterful man with a scandalous reputation? More shocking still was her guardians will that decreed she and Richard be wed within a week! Though charmed by his commanding presence and wooed by his heated kisses, she would notcould notgive up her independence. So she forms a plan to get the heir she needs without taking wedding vows.Richard is just as stunned by the wills command. Marriage hadnt been on his agenda, but lately hed been feeling rather restless. Perhaps taming the lady was just the challenge he needed. But can he have the rights of the marriage bed without making any revealing promises of love?