Illegitimate Bachelor

Dear Reader, Long before I started writing paranormal romance, I wrote historical romance novels as Deborah Raleigh. Now I'm thrilled to share my favorites with a whole new readership, including this first book in a trilogy about three heroes--men united by friendship, a mysterious legacy, and a talent for seduction... When Fredrick Smith embarks on a search for the truth about his errant father, he is immersed in the past. But when he meets alluring Mrs. Portia Walker, the future--and her surrender--cannot come quickly enough. If only Fredrick can melt her fiercely independent, icy reserve. He cannot know Portia has sworn no man will control her destiny ever again. Yet vows are no match for a desire that could be the most exquisite bliss... I hope you enjoy reading these sensual, romantic tales as much as I enjoyed writing them! With love, Alexandra Ivy

Dear Reader, Long before I started writing paranormal romance, I wrote historical romance novels as Deborah Raleigh. Now I'm thrilled to share my favorites with a whole new readership. In this book, you'll meet irresistible Ian Breckford, one of the heroes in my trilogy about three mysterious men for whom illegitimacy is no obstacle. . . Darkly handsome and thoroughly charming, Ian Breckford has bedded his way through London's most exclusive society. Yet lately this existence has seemed dull--a fact soon remedied by his aunt's delightful new companion, Mercy Simpson. She may be shy, but Mercy is also sharp-witted and persistent, especially when persuading Ian to relieve her of her innocence. Mercy is sure that Ian is everything she dreamed a lover might be--and everything she can never hope to keep. . . unless her brazen seduction can ignite a lasting passion. . . I hope you enjoy reading these sensual, romantic tales as much as I enjoyed writing them! With love, Alexandra Ivy 99,640 Words.

Dear Reader, Long before I started writing paranormal romance, I wrote historical romance novels as Deborah Raleigh. Now I'm thrilled to share my favorites with a whole new readership. Prepare to be seduced by Raoul Charlebois, one of the heroes in my trilogy about three mysterious men for whom illegitimacy poses no obstacle. . . Raoul Charlebois abandoned his wild life to search out answers to his dark past--yet his reputation as a rake persists. Now it has followed him to a gamekeeper's cottage, where beautiful, innocent Sarah Jefferson resides. In all his exploits, Raoul has never met such a woman. But Sarah will have no part in whatever the wickedly handsome visitor wants--until she realizes what he wants is her. And amid the seductive scent of evergreen and falling snow, she is persuaded that maybe there is some goodness to be found in Raoul. After all, Christmas has a way of bringing lost souls together. . . I hope you enjoy reading these sensual, romantic tales as much as I enjoyed writing them! With love, Alexandra Ivy.