Anessa Books

A woman with no choice…

For Tatiana Ashurst, there's no escaping destiny. Magically powerful and preordained to give birth to the most powerful Vallen priestess in seven generations, it's her duty to marry well. But she wants the same thing her twin sister has-the right to choose her own husband. For a woman like Tatiana, however, such a thing can never be permitted. A man who must choose…

If Kit Vallentyn could do what he wanted, he'd devote all of his time to overseeing the family estate, but his father insists it's time for an advantageous marriage-one centered on power and wealth. Reluctantly scouting the new crop of debutantes, he finds himself unaccountably attracted to a mysterious woman who is plain, penniless, ineligible… and utterly enchanting. A storm of desire…

When Tatiana nearly uses her powers in public, Kit saves her from shocking the Georgian English society and revealing her abilities. Despite Kit's own magical strength, Tatiana is certain their marriage would never be possible. She just can't help being drawn to this handsome man who extends a spell of desire over her more powerful than any she can conjure. The only way to survive the storm looming on the horizon will be to have the courage to shed their secrets and discover their true destinies together.

Amidst the glittering ballrooms and secretive intelligence-gathering hidden within the heart of Regency London, two spies are locked in a dangerous game of deception and desire.

Irène Daniau, a daring Frenchwoman in the service of the English crown, is forced by her superior to enter society and find a husband under the pseudonym Irene Daniels. But Irène has a problem: she's stolen the seal of the French Minister of War, and now someone has come to retrieve it. After five years as a spy, Irène trusts no one?especially the much too serious and entirely too handsome Viscount Poppleton, who is definitely hiding something.

Philippe Proulx, a French nobleman with no choice but to obey the orders of Napoleon's new government, finds himself in London under the alias Viscount Poppleton. Tasked with retrieving a stolen seal, Philippe must maintain his cover while searching for clues in the elegant drawing rooms of the British elite. As he maneuvers through London society, his path crosses with the intriguing Irene, whose intelligence and beauty make him want to forget his mission... if only lives were not at stake.

In a world where so much lies just below the surface, Irène and Philippe must outwit each other while guarding their own secrets. But as their games of deception intensify, so too does the undeniable attraction between them, threatening to unravel everything they've worked for.

In a world where so much lies just below the surface, Irène and Philippe must outwit each other while guarding their own secrets. But as their games of deception intensify, so too does the undeniable attraction between them, threatening to unravel everything they've worked for.

The Count and the Chameleon is a tale of espionage, identity, and passion set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. Perfect for fans of Joanna Bourne and Julia Quinn, this novel will keep you captivated from the first secretive glance to the final breathtaking reveal.