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Sea Witch
Par Iris Gower. 1998
Who is trustworthy? And who is worthy of her heart?When her grandmother dies, Catherine Llywellyn finds herself alone in the…
world. Her inheritance is a comfort, but her grandmother's will states she must go to the family home, Langland Hall, to live with her two unknown cousins, Garth and Jonathon.The harsh and inhospitable coast is a sharp contrast to Catherine's previous country existence, and the welcome she receives from Garth is equally cool. Only Jonathon seems happy to welcome her to her new home.But no sooner has she arrived than she realises that something dangerous is waiting for her...An emotional Welsh saga of love and loss, perfect for fans of Margaret Dickinson, Dilly Court and Annie Groves.Ecstasy: A Novel
Par Mary Sharratt. 2018
From the author of Illuminations, a novel of the imminent composer Alma Mahler, what she sacrificed for love, and how she…
brought men to their knees.Coming of age in the midst of a creative and cultural whirlwind in Vienna, young, beautiful Alma Schindler yearns to make her mark as a composer. A new era of possibility for women is dawning, and she is determined to make the most of it. But Alma loses her heart to the great composer Gustav Mahler, nearly twenty years her senior. He demands that she give up her music as a condition of their marriage. Torn by her love and in awe of his genius, how will she remain true to herself and her artistic passion? Part cautionary tale, part triumph of the feminist spirit, Ecstasy reveals the true Alma Mahler: composer, author, daughter, sister, mother, wife, lover, and muse. Mary Sharratt has finally given center stage to one of the most controversial and complex women of her time.A New York Post Must-Read Boook&“Sharratt has made an impressive career fleshing out the lives of women rendered one-dimensional in the pages of history...With this fine work, [Sharratt] has us wanting more.&”—Minneapolis Star Tribune &“Alma Mahler is certainly worthy of joining the remarkable women about whom Sharratt has previously written.&”—St. Paul Pioneer Press &“This winning historical novel offers an enjoyable portrait of an ambitious woman whose struggles are as relevant today as they were a century ago.&”—Publishers Weekly &“[Sharratt] has in-depth knowledge of classical music and turn-of-the-20th-century Vienna…Recommended for readers who like the peaks and valleys of nonstop drama.&”—Library JournalThe Black Notebook: A Novel
Par Patrick Modiano. 2016
From the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, a writer's notebook unlocks memories of a love formed and lost…
in 1960s Paris.In the aftermath of Algeria's war of independence, Paris was a city rife with suspicion and barely suppressed violence. Amid this tension, Jean, a young writer adrift, met and fell for Dannie, an enigmatic woman fleeing a troubled past. A half century later, with his old black notebook as a guide, he retraces this fateful period in his life, recounting how, through Dannie, he became mixed up with a group of unsavory characters connected by a shadowy crime. Soon Jean, too, was a person of interest to the detective pursuing their case—a detective who would prove instrumental in revealing Dannie's darkest secret. The Black Notebook bears all the hallmarks of this Nobel Prize–winning literary master's unsettling and intensely atmospheric style, rendered in English by acclaimed translator Mark Polizzotti (Suspended Sentences). Once again, Modiano invites us into his unique world, a Paris infused with melancholy, uncertain danger, and the fading echoes of lost love &“A literary…Simenon. An atmospheric, smoky, sepia-toned whodunit, though more for fans of Camus than Chandler.&”—Kirkus Reviews&“Modiano&’s folklore is set out from the beginning…and sheer magic follows once more.&”—Vogue &“The prose—elliptical, muted, eloquent—falls on the reader like an enchantment…No one is currently writing such beautiful tales of loss, melancholy, and remembrance.&”—Independent&“Both carefully wrought and superbly fluid, sustained by pure poetry.&”—Le MondeCovenant of War: Day Of War, Covenant Of War (Lion of War Series #2)
Par Cliff Graham. 2012
The year is 993 BC. After years of bloody civil war, Eleazar son of Dodai, one of King David&’s most…
elite warriors, wants nothing more than to finally live peacefully in the land. But on the plains near the Great Sea, a terrifying army of Philistines has mobilized to crush the Hebrew tribes once and for all. In the sun-drenched valleys and dark forests of the hill country, Eleazar and his warriors make their stand against Israel&’s deadliest enemy. The fate of an entire nation rests on the courage of a small band of heroes known as the Mighty Men. In a land torn by conflict, depleted by drought and threatened by treachery, the horrors and heroism of the ancient battlefields come to life. This ebook download of Covenant of War is the second book in the Lion of War series—the intense, gritty, and stylistic portrayal of the Mighty Men of Israel, a rag-tag band of warriors who came to King David in his most desperate hour and fought with him while he claimed the throne he was destined to fill. Their legendary deeds are recorded in 2 Samuel 23 and 1 Chronicles 11.Overwhelmed by the responsibilities of running a ranch on her own, Laurel Tracey decides to hire a convict—a man who&’s…
just scary enough to take care of squatters and just desperate enough to agree to a one year post.The years following the war have been hard on Laurel Tracey. Both her brother and her father died in battle, and her mother passed away shortly after receiving word of their demise. Laurel has been trying to run her two hundred acre ranch as best she can.When she discovers that squatters have settled in her north pasture and have no intention of leaving, Laurel decides to use the last of her money to free a prisoner from the local jail. If she agrees to offer him room and board for one year, he will have to work for her to pay off his debt.Former soldier Thomas Baker knows he&’s in trouble when he finds himself jailed because he couldn&’t pay a few fines. Laurel&’s offer might be his only ticket out. Though she&’s everything he ever dreamed of in a woman—sweet and tender-hearted, yet strong—he&’s determined to remain detached, work hard on her behalf, and count the days until he&’s free again.But when cattle start dying and Laurel&’s life is threatened, Thomas realizes more than just his freedom is on the line. Laurel needs someone to believe in her and protect her property. And it isn&’t long before Laurel realizes that Thomas Baker is far more than just a former soldier. He&’s a trustworthy hero, and he needs more than just his freedom—he needs her love and care too.Mistress Or Marriage?
Par Elizabeth Rolls. 2001
A Simple Choice?To ensure the succession of the Helford family line, it’s imperative that David Melville, Viscount Helford should marryand…
soon! He’s determined to choose a wife of nobility and decorum as a matter of convenienceuntil his resolve is shaken to the core by the independent and fiery Miss Marsden.Sophie’s plain beauty, forthrightness and virtually penniless state are nothing Viscount Helford desires in a wife. But she stirs a passion in him he cannot resist. The solution seems easy, but to take her as his mistress would tarnish her good namesomething he knows she can’t afford to lose. But can he afford to lose her?Paying the Virgin's Price (Silk & Scandal #3)
Par Christine Merrill. 2010
Chaperon Diana Price knew she was teetering on the edge of ruin. Her father had staked his fortune, and her…
virginity, at the card table—and lost! To the most notorious gamester in town…Nathan Wardale had money, plenty of it, but it was a long time since he'd been considered a gentleman. Still, he never intended to pursue this debt. Until he met Diana Price in the flesh—and began to wonder just how long his honor would hold out…Bride for a Knight (The Knights' Prizes)
Par Margaret Moore. 2014
The promise of the bedchamber After glimpsing a softer side to the stern Sir Roland of Dunborough, Mavis of DeLac is…
filled with hope for their arranged marriage. So when the wedding night explodes with an exquisite passion, she dares to dream that their newfound bliss will last forever. But the following morning, convinced he could never make this beautiful woman truly happy, Roland becomes cold and aloof once again. And as the newlyweds journey across England to protect Roland's birthright, it's up to Mavis to prove him wrongand unlock the compassion this noble knight has buried deep inside. "Moore. Moore. Moore. Fans will love her newest medieval romance." RT Book Reviews on Castle of the WolfRunaway Lady, Conquering Lord (Wessex Weddings #4)
Par Carol Townend. 2009
Raised a lady, Emma of Fulford is a fallen woman with a young son as proof. He is all she…
has in the world, and now the boy's brutal father has returned. Desperate and afraid, she needs to escape, and fast, so she approaches Sir Richard of Asculf. She begs this honorable Norman knight for help—and offers the only thing she has left…herself.Honorable he may be, but Sir Richard is only human and Lady Emma tempts his resolve. Can this conquering knight tame his runaway lady and stop her running for good?Bride of Shadow Canyon
Par Stacey Kayne. 2007
Respectable showgirlWhen the widowed boardinghouse keeper he has come to rescue turns out to be a scantily-clad showgirl, Jed Doulan…
knows he’s in for trouble. With his shadowed past, he’d be mad to let this spiritedand surprisingly innocentwoman get close.Rebellious brideBound by a hasty marriage to her reluctant hero, Rachell Carlson senses his struggle to keep a distance between them. But the message in Jed’s eyes makes her pulse quickenand even dares her to believe in love.The Chaperon Bride
Par Nicola Cornick. 2003
Always The Chaperon And Never The Bride...At least, that's the way it was for Lady Annis Wyncherley. If this young…
widow was to remain as chaperon to society's misses, there could be no hint of scandal attached to her name. Rakes and romance were strictly off-limits, most especially a rogue like the handsome Lord Adam Ashwick!But that proved nearly impossible when Adam made his daughter's chaperon the subject of his relentless seduction. Adam knew any attention from him could destroy Lady Wyncherley's fine reputation. But he was powerless to control the strong desires she aroused in him. And all too soon this reformed rogue was hell-bent on convincing a very stubborn Annis to become his chaperon bride....Beguiled
Par Shannon Drake. 2006
A young woman discovers her prim and proper betrothed is an enigmatic highwayman in this romantic mystery by a New…
York Times–bestselling author.Ally Grayson never wanted to be a heroine—she dreamed of writing great stories, not living in a fairy tale. But when she’s abducted by a charming highwayman right out of a novel, Ally finds herself thoroughly enchanted. No matter that she’s betrothed to another—or that she has no intention of binding herself in an arranged marriage anyway.But when Mark, her burdensome fiancé, is revealed to be none other than the rogue of her dreams, Ally must make a choice: plunge into a world of murder and deceit without a protector, or place her trust in the man who lies to her but makes her heart sing.Praise for Beguiled“Drake turns out another fine historical in this Victorian murder mystery/romance. . . . Bestselling author Drake . . . keeps Ally’s relationship with her aunts and godparents playful, forming an intriguing contrast with the grim progress of the murder probe, while satisfying romantic progress and rising suspense keep the book running on all cylinders.” —Publishers WeeklyThe Notorious Mr. Hurst (Those Scandalous Ravenhursts #5)
Par Louise Allen. 2009
Lady Maude Templeton has turned down many a marriage proposal. Why? She wants to marry for love—and her heart is…
set on one man alone.Theater owner Mr. Eden Hurst is sexy, talented, intelligent—and resoundingly ineligible! What's more, he doesn't believe in love.It seems an impossible task, but Maude sets out to make Eden realize he needs love…and her. Society is about to see she can be just as shocking as her Ravenhurst friends when she puts her mind to it!Lady Priscilla's Shameful Secret (Ladies in Disgrace #1089)
Par Christine Merrill. 2012
Outspoken Lady Priscilla is the only woman in London brave enough not to simper at Robert Magson. As the Duke…
of Reighland, he needs a wife and this captivating woman would surely keep life interesting!Despite the obvious sexual attraction between them, Lady Priscilla doesn't wish to marryeverfor she hides a shameful secret. Surely a duke deserves more than a ruined woman? But once Robert sets his sights on something beautiful, he will do anything in his power to claim it!The Gamekeeper's Lady (Rakes in Disgrace #1)
Par Ann Lethbridge. 2010
Frederica Bracewell grew up under a cloud of shame. As an illegitimate child, she was treated by her uncle like…
a servant. It wasn't until she encountered the new gamekeeper that shy, innocent Frederica started to feel like a true lady .Lord Robert Mountford had been banished by his family. After a debauched existence, he reveled in the simplicity of a gamekeeper's lifestyle. Until temptation struck! Frederica's plain appearance and stuttering speech were a far cry from the ladies of the ton, but she might just be his undoing and unmasking!With her signature &“sense of humor and delightfully delicious sensuality&” (Romantic Times Book Reviews), New York Times bestselling author Sabrina…
Jeffries continues the sizzling Hellions of Halstead Hall series following the dark, dangerous, and dashing Lord Gabriel Sharpe.Daredevil Lord Gabriel Sharpe knows he must marry in order to inherit his grandmother&’s inheritance. But he does not expect his chance at marriage would appear in the feisty form of Virginia Waverly. Ever since her brother died racing Lord Gabriel, Virginia has yearned to get her revenge by beating him at his own game. But when she challenges him to a race, Gabriel counters with a marriage proposal. After all, he knows Virginia is in dire financial straits—so why not marry her and solve both of their problems? Virginia insists she&’s appalled by his proposal, but her response to his scorching kisses says otherwise. And when the two of them begin to unravel the truth behind her brother&’s death, Gabriel takes the greatest gamble of all, offering the courageous beauty something more precious than any inheritance—true love.Seduction & Scandal (The Brethren Guardians #1)
Par Charlotte Featherstone. 2011
A lady’s plan to marry a proper match is threatened by a seductive earl—and her own secret desires—in this sexy…
Victorian romance.With the scandalous nature of her birth to live down, Isabella Fairmont dreams of a proper marriage—even if it must be passionless. She saves her deepest desires for the novel she dares to pen, wherein she is seduced by a handsome lord with dark powers. But then her courtship with an appropriate suitor is threatened by the sudden attentions of the reclusive Earl of Black—whose pale blue eyes and brooding sensuality are exactly as she described in her book.Isabella tries to resist the mysterious earl. Yet as he pursues her, with inexplicable knowledge of her past and kisses that consume her, Isabella fears she will succumb. If only the earl could tell Isabella the truth. With very real, and treacherous, thieves endangering her life, Black will need to protect Isabella from the very people she trusts most . . .How to Woo a Reluctant Lady: The Hellions Of Halstead Hall 3 (The Hellions of Halstead Hall #3)
Par Sabrina Jeffries. 2011
The third sizzling romance in the Hellions of Hallstead Hall series, from New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries, follows…
a fiercely independent woman as she schemes to avoid an arranged marriage...but she may lose her heart in the process.Lady Minerva Sharpe&’s grandmother has a life-changing ultimatum for her inheritance—get married. But Lady Minerva believes she&’s come up with the perfect plan—embark on a fake engagement to a notorious rogue. Surely her grandmother would rather release her inheritance than have her married to a scoundrel. She just has to find one to play the part. Luckily, there&’s the wild barrister Giles Masters, the same man who has haunted her thoughts since he kissed her on her nineteenth birthday. Of course, she has no intention of falling for such a rake, much less marrying him. But soon, their fake betrothal leads to very real desire. An untputdownable romance, How to Woo a Reluctant Lady &“is richly imbued with steamy passion, deftly spiced with dangerous intrigue, and neatly tempered with just the right amount of tart wit&” (Booklist).Captive of My Desires: A Malory Novel (Malory-Anderson Family #8)
Par Johanna Lindsey. 2006
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of &“first-rate romance&” (Daily News, New York) returns with this dazzling Malory novel…
following a pirate&’s daughter as she plots vengeance on the aristocratic rogue who embroiled her in a scandal. When Gabrielle Brooks sets sail from England to the Caribbean in search of her estranged father, she has no idea that she&’s in for the shock of her life—her father is a pirate. After three thrilling years hunting treasure with him, she&’s devastated when he insists she leave the swashbuckling life behind and find a proper husband in London. He arranges for his old friend James Malory and his wife, Georgina, to sponsor her in polite society. Gabrielle isn&’t impressed with the extravagant balls and parties…until she meets Georgina&’s brother Drew Anderson, a dashing American sea captain. But when Drew destroys Gabrielle&’s reputation the night before he&’s to set sail, the pirate&’s daughter vows revenge by commandeering Drew&’s ship and taking him prisoner. Too bad she didn&’t anticipate passion growing on the high sea, or the line between captor and captive blurring.The Castle Keepers: A Novel
Par Aimie Runyan, Rachel McMillan, J'Nell Ciesielski. 2023
&“A fascinating story of love&’s ability to overcome family curses, scandals, and even war. Told in three parts, this multi-generational…
tale is wonderfully heartwarming!&” —Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in LondonLeedswick Castle has housed the Alnwick family in the English countryside for generations, despite a family curse determined to destroy their legacy and erase them from history.1870. After a disastrous dinner at the Astor mansion forces her to flee New York in disgrace, socialite Beatrice Holbrook knows her performance in London must be a triumph. When she catches the eye of Charles Alnwick, one of the town&’s most enviably titled bachelors, she prepares to attempt a social coup and become the future Marchioness of Northridge. Then tragedy and scandal strike the Alnwick family, and Beatrice must assume the role of a lifetime: that of her true, brave self.1917. Artist Elena Hamilton arrives in Northumberland determined to transform a soldier&’s wounds into something beautiful. Tobias Alnwick&’s parents have commissioned a lifelike mask to help their son return to his former self after battle wounds partially destroyed his face. But Elena doesn&’t see a man who needs fixing—she sees a man who needn&’t hide. Yet secrets from their past threaten to chase away the peace they&’ve found in each other and destroy the future they&’re creating.1945. Alec Alnwick returns home from the war haunted but determined to leave death and destruction behind. With the help of Brigitta Mayr, the brilliant young psychoanalyst whose correspondence was a lifeline during his time on the Western Front, he reconstructs his family&’s large estate into a rehabilitation center for similarly wounded soldiers. Alec&’s efforts may be the only chance to redeem his family legacy—and break the curse on the Alnwick name—once and for all.Three beloved authors share stories of the Alnwick family through the generations, revealing how love and war can change a place—but only its people can unshackle it from the misdeeds of the past.Multiple historical timelines following generations of one familyStand-alone collection of connected storiesIncludes discussion questions for book clubs