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Six Tudor Queens: Six Tudor Queens 5 (Six Tudor Queens #5)
Par Alison Weir. 2020
'This six-book series looks likely to become a landmark in historical fiction' THE TIMES'With characteristic verve and stunning period detail,…
this novel will captivate you and break your heart. Utterly sublime' TRACY BORMANAlison Weir, historian and author of the Sunday Times-bestselling Six Tudor Queens series, relates one of the most tragic stories in English history: Katheryn Howard, Henry VIII's fifth queen.'Conveys the heart-rending pathos of a young woman executed, whose only real crime was her naïveté and her desire to be loved... It is a profoundly moving story that lingers long after the last page is turned' ELIZABETH FREMANTLE'Alison's sensitively drawn novel will change everyone's preconceptions' SUSAN RONALD...A NAIVE YOUNG WOMAN AT THE MERCY OF HER AMBITIOUS FAMILY.At just nineteen, Katheryn Howard is quick to trust and fall in love.She comes to court. She sings, she dances. She captures the heart of the King.But Henry knows nothing of Katheryn's past - one that comes back increasingly to haunt her. For those who share her secrets are waiting in the shadows, whispering words of love... and blackmail.The fifth of Henry's queens.Her story.Acclaimed, bestselling historian Alison Weir draws on extensive research to recount the tale of a vivacious young woman used by powerful men for their own gain. HISTORY TELLS US SHE DIED TOO SOON.THIS MESMERISING NOVEL BRINGS HER TO LIFE.PRAISE FOR THE SIX TUDOR QUEENS SERIES:'Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life' Guardian'Alison Weir makes history come alive as no one else' Barbara Erskine'Well researched and engrossing' Good Housekeeping'Utterly gripping and endlessly surprising' Tracy Borman 'Hugely enjoyable . . . Alison Weir knows her subject and has a knack for the telling and textural detail' Daily Mail'A fantastically gripping story of love and betrayal, told with the masterful skill of a passionate storyteller. It kept me…
riveted until the last page!' BARBARA ERSKINE'Anne O'Brien crosses swathes of time seamlessly. A gorgeous bouquet of a novel. Stunning' CAROL McGRATHALL'S FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR...The Welsh Marches, 1301Strong-willed heiress Johane de Geneville is married to Roger Mortimer, Earl of March, at just fifteen years old.Soon Johane finds herself swept up in a world of treacherous court politics and dangerous secrets as her husband deposes Edward II and rules England alongside Queen Isabella. Yet when Roger is accused of treason, she is robbed of her freedom and must survive catastrophic events in her fight for justice - with her life, and her children's, hanging in the balance...Will she pay for her husband's mistakes, or will she manage to escape from a terrible fate?Readers love Anne O'Brien:'I was spellbound throughout!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Vividly real and unforgettable' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Truly captivating' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you love historical heroines and women battling to survive against all the odds, this is for you!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Superbly written, a jolly good read!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A fantastically gripping story of love and betrayal, told with the masterful skill of a passionate storyteller. It kept me…
riveted until the last page!' BARBARA ERSKINE'Anne O'Brien crosses swathes of time seamlessly. A gorgeous bouquet of a novel. Stunning' CAROL McGRATHALL'S FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR...The Welsh Marches, 1301Strong-willed heiress Johane de Geneville is married to Roger Mortimer, Earl of March, at just fifteen years old.Soon Johane finds herself swept up in a world of treacherous court politics and dangerous secrets as her husband deposes Edward II and rules England alongside Queen Isabella. Yet when Roger is accused of treason, she is robbed of her freedom and must survive catastrophic events in her fight for justice - with her life, and her children's, hanging in the balance...Will she pay for her husband's mistakes, or will she manage to escape from a terrible fate?Readers love Anne O'Brien:'I was spellbound throughout!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Vividly real and unforgettable' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Truly captivating' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you love historical heroines and women battling to survive against all the odds, this is for you!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Superbly written, a jolly good read!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Her Highland Fling: A Novella
Par Jennifer McQuiston. 2015
Let the Games Begin …William MacKenzie has always been protective of his Scottish village. When Moraig's economy falters, he has…
the perfect solution to lure wealthy Londoners to this tiny hamlet: resurrect the ancient Highland Games! But for this to work, William knows he needs a reporter to showcase the town in just the right light.A female journalist might be a tolerated oddity in Brighton, but newly minted reporter Penelope Tolbertson is discovering that finding respect in London is a far more difficult prospect. After receiving an invitation to cover Moraig's Highland Games, Penelope is determined to prove to her London editors just how valuable she can be.Penelope instantly captures William's heart, but she is none too impressed with the gruff, broody Highlander; however, as she begins to understand his plans, Penelope discovers she may want more from him than just a story. She's only got a few days … but maybe a few days are all they need.His Unsuitable Viscountess
Par Michelle Styles. 2012
A lifetime of living in a man's world has given sword-making-factory owner Eleanor Blackwell some very definite opinionsparticularly about the…
duplicity of men!Benjamin Grayson, Viscount Whittonstall, seems to be cut from a different clothEleanor responds to his touch with a passion normally reserved only for fencing! She may be spectacularly unsuited to mix with aristocracy, but Ben has different ideas when he plans to safeguard her business with a very convenient proposal .Bought for Revenge
Par Sarah Mallory. 2013
A SOLDIER'S RETURN Major Lucas Blackstone has survived Waterloo and come home uninjured while many of his loyal men have not.…
His body might be whole and still handsome, but as he returns to the burned-out shell of what was once his family mansion, his soul is dark and troubled. Bright-eyed debutante Annabelle Havenham has no idea her fate is in his hands. His plans to settle old scores could mean her ruin. Is he villain enough to do it? Especially when Annabelle's innocence has started to melt his black heart .A Matter of Honor
Par Anne Herries. 2000
A surprising solution!Lord Vincent Carlton requests that his mother invite Miss Cassandra Thornton for a visit. Having recently become an…
heiress, Cassie knows she needs help to bring her into style, but at least she can now afford to be selective about the man she’ll marry.Unbeknownst to her, however, her late brother had made five of his friends promise that, should he die, one would marry Cassieand Lord Vincent had drawn the short straw .No Place for a Lady
Par Louise Allen. 2007
The liberty of trade...Miss Bree Mallory has no time for the pampered aristocracy! She's too taken up with running the…
best coaching company on the roads. But an accidental meeting with an earl changes everything....The luxury of the Ton...Soon, beautiful Bree has established herself in Society. She hopes no one will discover that she once drove the stage from London to Newbury...or that she returned unchaperoned with the rakishly attractive Max Dysart, Earl of Penrith. Is either any place for a lady?Bree's independence is hard-won: she has no interest in marriage. But Max's kisses are powerfullypassionately—persuasive!Farewell, My Only One: A Novel of Abelard and Heloise
Par Antoine Audouard. 2004
A novel that brings to life one of the great romances of all time. “Evokes in gritty and poetic detail…
the streets of twelfth-century Paris.” —The New York Times Book ReviewIn the early twelfth century, William reaches Paris full of hope and without a penny. There, on the same day, he meets the two people who will dominate his life: young Heloise, with whom he immediately falls in love, and Abelard, the world-renowned philosopher. Through the eyes of William, we follow every turn in the greatest love story of the Middle Ages. We witness, in harrowing and lush descriptions, the scandal of the famous theologian falling for his educated and charming student; their flight and secret marriage; the barbaric revenge of the girl’s uncle; their years of separation; the writing of the famous letters; and finally the demise of a broken Abelard, whose books have been burned, a man who finds his ultimate solace in the thought of the woman who has never ceased to love him.Antoine Audouard brings literary grace to a story that is palpably infused with sensuality, conflict, and intellectual ferment. Farewell, My Only One is intelligent and bawdy, philosophical and romantic—a universal story of star-crossed lovers.“This is an elegantly written novel, refreshing in its bawdy portrayal of religious figures and intellectually stimulating in its rigorous treatment of the theological discourse of the time.” —Publishers WeeklyThe Bride Wore Pearls (Fraternitas Aureae Crucis #7)
Par Liz Carlyle. 2012
“[Carlyle’s] final Fraternitas romance paints Victorian society with sensual undertones . . . suspense and romance entwine to create an engaging read.” —Publishers…
WeeklyBeneath the elegant façade of Victorian high society, the rules of danger and desire are the only rules that apply for the mysterious men of the St. James Society. New York Times–bestseller Liz Carlyle carries readers deep into this realm of intrigue and passion once more in her breathtaking historical romance sizzler, The Bride Wore Pearls. The third book in her sexy, compelling, action-packed series, The Bride Wore Pearls is a scorching story of a very proper lady who flees her home in a far corner of the British Empire, entrusting her safety and her heart to a dangerous outlaw in Victorian London. Amanda Quick and Gaelen Foley fans will most certainly be enthralled.Praise for the Fraternitas Aureae Crucis series“Intriguing . . . engaging . . . an illicit delight.” —Stephanie Laurens, #1 New York Times–bestselling author “Liz Carlyle weaves passion and intrigue with a master’s touch.” —Karen Robards, New York Times–bestselling authorThe Bride Wore Scarlet (Fraternitas Aureae Crucis #6)
Par Liz Carlyle. 2011
“Carlyle continues the Fraternitas paranormal Victorian trilogy (after One Touch of Scandal) with sizzling passion and romance.” —Publishers WeeklyNew York…
Times– and USA Today–bestselling author Liz Carlyle ushers readers once again inside the mysterious St. James Club, where passion and secrets simmer behind the elegant façade of Victorian London. In her deliciously intriguing The Bride Wore Scarlet, Carlyle does historical romance absolutely right—as a determined young beauty’s desire to gain entrance into the secret all-male society places her under the powerfully sensuous spell of the group’s ruthless and enigmatic leader. Fans of Amanda Quick and Gaelen Foley are going to love this Bride!“Carlyle’s lusciously rich characterization, inventive plot spiked with danger and unexpected twists, and deliciously dry sense of humor make The Bride Wore Scarlet a near-perfect read.” —Booklist (starred review)“Carlyle delivers a fast-paced pleasure.” —BookPageThe Tarnished Lady (Viking I Series #3)
Par Sandra Hill. 2011
Passion ignites between an intense warrior and a disgraced beauty in USA Today bestselling author Sandra Hill’s The Tarnished Lady.Banished…
from polite society for bearing a child out of wedlock, Lady Eadyth of Hawks’ Lair spends her days hidden under a voluminous veil, tending her bees. But when her son’s detested father threatens to reveal the boy’s true paternity and seize her beloved lands, Lady Eadyth seeks a husband willing to claim the child as his own.Eirik of Ravenshire is England’s most virile bachelor, notorious for loving—and leaving—the most beautiful damsels in the land. Now a mysterious lady is offering him a vow of chaste matrimony in exchange for revenge against his most hated enemy, and Eirik simply cannot refuse. But the lusty knight’s plans go awry when he finds himself unable to resist Eadyth’s myriad charms . . . and he succumbs to the sweet sting of the tarnished lady’s love.“Sandra Hill writes stories that tickle the funnybone and touch the heart. Her books are always fresh, romantic, inventive, and hilarious.” —New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs“Sandra Hill always delivers smart, sexy, laugh-out-loud action.” —New York Times bestselling author Christine FeehanViking IThe Relucatant VikingThe Outlaw VikingThe Tarnished LadyThe Bewitched VikingThe Blue VikingThe Viking’s CaptiveA Tale of Two VikingsViking in LoveThe Viking Takes a KnightThe Norse King’s DaughterThe Pirate BrideThe Earl's Mistress (MacLachlan Family & Friends #10)
Par Liz Carlyle. 2014
A delectable but desperate governess runs headlong into the path of a notorious rake in this Regency romance by a…
New York Times–bestselling author.Women rarely refuse the wicked Earl of Hepplewood, whose daring exploits are only whispered about. But when his new governess answers his proposition with a slap, then stalks out, references in hand, Hepplewood finds more than his face is burning.Isabella Aldridge has brains, bravado, and beauty—but the latter is no use to a servant. Her circumstances are desperate, and with Hepplewood’s words ringing in her ears, Isabella realizes she must barter her most marketable asset…her body.But when fate sends Isabella back into Hepplewood’s arms, the earl must make an impossible choice—draw Isabella down into his sensual darkness, or behave with honor for the first time in his life.Praise for The Earl’s Mistress“Carlyle . . . deftly combines mesmerizing romance with a hint of mystery in this enticing Regency page-turner. . . . The encounters between Anthony and Isabella are extremely sensuous while supporting excellent character development. . . . Their story of mutual discovery will charm fans of historical romances.” —Publishers Weekly “In her latest exquisitely written and darkly inquisitive romance, RITA Award-winning Carlyle offers her signature and brilliant blend of superbly nuanced characters, bold sensuality, and deliciously dry wit in a romance to truly treasure.” —Booklist (starred review)The Earl's Complete Surrender: Secrets at Thorncliff Manor (Secrets At Thorncliff Manor Ser. #2)
Par Sophie Barnes. 2016
“Danger, scoundrels, betrayals and sizzling passion . . . the perfect example of what a Regency romance should be” from the USA Today–bestselling…
author (Fresh Fiction).Despite the diversions offered at Thorncliff Manor, former spy James, the Earl of Woodford, has one purpose in staying there. He must find an encoded book that exposes a conspiracy within the British aristocracy. And he must do so without revealing his purpose to the clever, tempting Chloe Heartly. The lady has a knack for appearing wherever it is least convenient. In the library. In the salon. And, especially, in his arms . . .Somewhere within Thorncliff’s labyrinth of rooms lies the journal Chloe desperately seeks. When she realizes the brooding, handsome earl is hunting the same quarry, Chloe enters into an uneasy partnership. But in the face of public danger and enemies hiding in plain sight, both must decide how much they’re willing to risk to solve the mysteries of the heart.“Delivers everything historical romance readers crave, including vividly etched characters, an involving plot shot through with intrigue and danger, and plenty of passionate romance.” —BooklistBy Love Unveiled
Par Sabrina Jeffries. 2013
From New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries, a wonderful revised edition of one of her earliest historical romances, originally…
written as Deborah Martin.Miss Marianne Winchilsea is running for her life from those whom she believes have attempted to kill the king. Forced to disguise herself, she trusts no one—especially not Garett Lockwood, the Earl of Falkham, who usurped her family home and who seems to be her most dangerous enemy. And what Garett sees behind her masquerade is a beautiful half gypsy enrobed in mystery, deception, and burning secrets. A woman he should avoid at all costs. In a world where treachery and betrayal reign, a sweet seduction rules their hearts—and dares them to risk their destinies on a passionate love that all the powerful forces of the world cannot defeat.Obsession
Par Katherine Sutcliffe. 2004
USA Today bestselling author Katherine Sutcliffe sweeps fans away to the passionate affair she began in Devotion, as one man's…
search for his lost love leads him to the heights of OBSESSION. Trey Hawthorne, the Duke of Salterdon, once had a reputation that would humble the Marquis de Sade. Then he found his heart's desire in gentle, innocent Maria Ashton, whose healing touch ignited a forbidden passion between the noble duke and the lowborn vicar's daughter. Defying his family, Hawthorne intended to wed Maria -- but she mysteriously vanished before he could take her as his bride. After tirelessly searching for her for months, Trey gave up hope and reverted to his former wicked ways. Now, chance has led Trey to his beloved at last -- but the devastating truth behind her disappearance might prove more than he can bear. As he fights to rescue his beautiful Maria from a life of torment, Trey wonders if in saving her, he will also finally save himself -- or if the fight will cost him everything....What We Become: A Novel
Par Arturo Pérez-Reverte. 2016
&“Pérez-Reverte summons the romantic spirit of an old black-and-white movie: impossibly glamorous, undeniably wistful.&” – Kirkus Reviews (starred review) &“An…
intoxicating entertainment, pulsing with life.&”— Booklist (starred review) &“Sparkling with witty dialogue, this elegantly translated thriller is enthusiastically recommended to sophisticated readers and those who wish to be.&” – Library Journal (starred review) In 1928, aboard the Cap Polonio—a lavish transatlantic cruise ship bound for Buenos Aires—Max Costa locks eyes with Mecha Inzunza across the first-class ballroom. They are an unlikely match. He is a thief, sleek and refined, hired to dance with unaccompanied passengers. She is the elegant wife of an accomplished composer, accustomed only to luxury. But as they embrace in a fiery tango, a steamy and dangerous love affair ignites—following them from the ship&’s gentle sways in the Atlantic night to the seedy decadence of Buenos Aires. Yet as quickly as their affair begins, the two lovers are torn apart. In Nice, 1937, Max and Mecha&’s lives intersect for a second time and they rekindle their dalliance with ease. But in the wake of a perilous mission gone awry, Mecha looks after her charming paramour until a deadly encounter with a Spanish spy forces Max to flee. Decades later in Sorrento at the height of the Cold War, Max once again runs into trouble—and Mecha. Their attraction is undeniable but with KGB agents on Max&’s trail, the small glimmer of hope is becoming increasingly dim. A mesmerizing tale of love and adventure, espionage and honor, What We Become is Arturo Pérez-Reverte at his finest, with elegant prose reminiscent of his beloved novel, The Club Dumas. Sweeping through time and across borders, What We Become proves that love, much like a great novel, is timeless and enduring.Hers To Command
Par Margaret Moore. 2006
A young noblewoman begs a knight to protect her land but she cannot protect her heart from him in this…
medieval romance by a USA Today bestseller.Sir Henry was a knight-errant, capable of impressive prowess on the battlefield . . . and in bed. Finding two sisters—one stunningly beautiful, the other steadfast and determined—waiting patiently in his chamber, he entertained their proposition: a generous sum in exchange for commanding their men-at-arms in a battle to save their land.Seduced by the beauty of Gisele, yet irresistibly drawn to the intelligence of Mathilde, a proud woman as complex as her secrets, Henry accepts their offer. But as invaders close in, it is Mathilde who must dare to trust her deepest desires—and the man willing to fight for all he is worth to prove his honor.Praise for Hers to Command“Touching . . . Colorful and compelling details of life in the Middle Ages, from battle strategies to food, abound.” —Publishers WeeklyThomas Hardy&’s classic tale of a woman brave enough to defy convention: Now a major motion picture starring Carey Mulligan…
Spirited, impulsive, and beautiful, Bathsheba Everdene arrives in Wessex to live with her aunt. She strikes up a friendship with a neighbor, Gabriel Oak, and even saves the young shepherd&’s life. But when he responds by asking for her hand in marriage, she refuses. She cannot sacrifice her independence for a man she does not love. Years later, misfortune has bankrupted Gabriel, while Bathsheba has inherited her uncle&’s estate and is now a wealthy woman. She hires Gabriel as a shepherd but is interested in William Boldwood, a prosperous farmer whose reticence inspires her to playfully send him a valentine. William, like Gabriel before him, quickly falls in love with Bathsheba and proposes. But it is the dashing Sergeant Francis Troy who finally wins her heart. Despite the warnings of her first two suitors, Bathsheba accepts his proposal—a decision that brings long-buried secrets to the fore and leaves everything for which she has fought so hard hanging in the balance. Published a century and a half ago, Far from the Madding Crowd was Thomas Hardy&’s first major success and introduced the themes he would continue to explore for the rest of his life. A love story wrapped in the cloak of tragedy, it is widely considered to be one of the finest novels of the nineteenth century. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.Bound by Your Touch: Rushed To The Altar, A Courtesan's Scandal, Bound By Your Touch
Par Meredith Duran. 2009
In the vein of classic authors like Julia Quinn, Sarah MacLean, and Eloisa James, award-winning and USA TODAY bestselling author…
Meredith Duran returns with a bluestocking bent on justice who plays a dangerous game of seduction with London&’s most scandalous viscount.Silver-tongued Viscount Sanburne is London&’s favorite scapegrace. Alas, Lydia Boyce has no interest in being charmed. When his latest escapade exposes a plot to ruin her family, she vows to handle it herself, as she always has done. Certainly she requires no help from a too-handsome dilettante whose main achievement is being scandalous. But Sanburne&’s golden charisma masks a sharper mind and darker history than she realizes. He shocks Lydia by breaking past her prim facade to the woman beneath...and the hidden fire no man has ever recognized. But as she follows him into a world of intrigue, she will learn that the greatest danger lies within—in the shadowy, secret motives of his heart.