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The Fury of Beijing: An Ava Lee Novel: The Triad Years (An Ava Lee Novel #16)
Par Ian Hamilton. 2024
Seduciendo a una dama (Los Preston #Volumen 5)
Par Julianne May. 2023
Una dama rebelde. Un lord indomable. Un pasado sin resolver. Anne Preston, la rebelde de la familia, se siente perdida.…
Mientras que sus cuatro hermanos encontraron la felicidad, ella aún siente un profundo vacío. Y no es para menos, pues, aunque guarda de Somerset los mejores momentos de su pasado, el recuerdo de la noche en que le destrozaron el corazón la atormenta cada día. Y el culpable tiene nombre y apellido.Anthony Leith, conde de Bourgh, detesta su vida. La falta de amor, la soledad y la riqueza extrema lo tornaron en uno de los nobles más arrogantes e insoportables del reino. Sin embargo, cuando creyó que al fin el amor había llegado para iluminarle el camino, una terrible noche en Somerset le arrebata la esperanza de algún día ser feliz. Y su alma, lejos de olvidar y de volver a ser la de antes, se convierte en una peligrosa sombra sin rumbo.El reencuentro de sus destinos resulta imposible hasta que una inesperada decisión del barón Preston y el regreso del pasado dejan a Anne y a Anthony entre la espada y la pared.Black Silk
Par Judith Ivory. 2002
As befitting her name, lovely Submit Channing-Downes was the proper, obedient wife of an aging Marquess--until her husband′s death left…
her penniless and alone...with one final obligation to fulfill. Entrusted with delivering a small black box to its rightful owner, she calls upon Graham Wessit, the notorious Earl of Netham, whose life has been marred by rumor and scandal. But Graham wants nothing to do w/ her gift. Fate however, has entwined these two lives in astonishing ways neither Submit nor Graham could ever imagine.How to Woo a Wallflower (Romancing the Rules #3)
Par Christy Carlyle. 2016
An Unconventional Wallflower…Clarissa Ruthven was born to be a proper lady, but she’s never wanted to live up to the…
expectations her late father set. Determined to use her inheritance to help the less fortunate women of London, she’s devastated to learn that she won’t be inheriting anything until she marries, a fate she has no interest in. Unwilling to let go of her plans, Clary works at Ruthven Publishing for Gabriel Adamson, a man who’s always hated her. She’s always returned the feeling, but as she begins to turn her family’s publishing company upside down, she finds herself unable to forget her handsome boss.Never Follows the Rules…Gabriel Adamson believes in order. He certainly doesn’t believe Clary should be sticking her nose in the publishing company, and she definitely has no business invading his every thought. But Gabe soon finds he can’t resist Clary’s sense of freedom or her passionate kisses and he starts to crave everything she’s willing to give him.Especially When It Comes to Love… When Gabe’s dark past comes back to haunt him, he’ll do anything to make sure that Clary isn’t hurt…even if it means giving up the only woman he’s ever loved.A Tale of Two Vikings (Viking I Series #7)
Par Sandra Hill. 2004
Has an eye for the ladies, loves a good fight. Splits his sides over rude jokes. Won't ask directions no…
matter how lost he is . . . even in a longship, for the love of Odin! Sound like anyone you know? Maybe every man you know?Toste and Vagn Ivarsson are all that and more—a lot more. Identical Viking twins, they came squalling into this world together, rode their first horses at the age of seven, their first maids during their thirteenth summer, and rode off on longships as untried fourteen-year-old warriors. And now, having seen only thirty and one winters, they are about to face Valhalla together. Or maybe something even more tragic: being separated. For even the most virile Viking must eventually leave his best buddy behind and do battle with that most fearsome of all opponents—the love of his life.Dirty Thirty: Stephanie Plum 30 (Stephanie Plum)
Par Janet Evanovich. 2023
The irresistible new Stephanie Plum mystery from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich. Stephanie Plum, Trenton's…
most underappreciated bounty hunter, is on the trail of a stolen cache of dirty diamonds.Stephanie's new assignment seems simple enough. A local jeweller wants her to locate his former security guard, who he is convinced has stolen a fortune in diamonds. Stephanie is also looking for another man arrested for robbing the same jewellery store on the same day.With her boyfriend Morelli away on police business, Stephanie is taking care of Morelli's giant orange dog, who will devour anything, including the upholstery in Stephanie's car. Morelli's absence means the inscrutable, irresistible security expert Ranger is front and centre in Stephanie's life when things go sideways. And he seems determined to stay there.An overnight stakeout with Stephanie's mother and Grandma Mazur reveals three generations of women with nerves of steel and driving skills worthy of the most daring stock-car champions.As the body count rises and witnesses disappear, it's not easy for Stephanie to keep herself clean when everyone else is playing dirty. It's a good thing Stephanie isn't afraid of getting a little dirty, too.Praise for Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum novels'Plum remains outspoken, brave, and definitely one-of-a-kind... a hilariously madcap, action-packed caper filled with crazy twists and some nail-biting suspense' Booklist'Romantic and gripping' Good Housekeeping'A laugh-out-loud page-turner' HeatThe Letter Tree: A Novel
Par Rachel Fordham. 2023
Romeo and Juliet meets You&’ve Got Mail in 1920s New York when hidden letters change everything for two lost souls…
and the community around them.Seven years ago, a letter left inside a tree brought Laura Bradshaw an anonymous friend who helped her navigate the tragic loss of her mother and gave her something to look forward to despite the overbearing hand of her father. Life would be far bleaker, if not for her beloved Letter Tree, her dear friend, and her secret trips to the Buffalo Zoo. But even these rays of light are threatened when her father decides to play matchmaker in order to further his business goals.When Isaac Campbell learns that his letter friend is destined to court another, he balks at the suggestion and begs her to break her rule of namelessness and meet him. Her words have endeared her to him, he&’s ready to fall at her knees and beg her to choose him—that is until he sees her face. The stranger he&’s become so attached to is not a stranger . . . but the only daughter of his family&’s sworn enemy.Can the grown children of feuding parents bridge the chasm between them? Or is the divide too deep—and too wide?Historical romance with a forbidden love storyStand-alone novel set in the 1920sIncludes discussion questions for book clubsA Perfect Bride (Avon Historical Romance)
Par Samantha James. 2004
A Marquess hopes to transform a low-born beauty into an ideal match in the New York Times–bestselling author’s Regency romance.London,…
1815. After closing her eyes in the city’s poorest slum, Devon St. James awakens wrapped in fine linens . . . staring into the eyes of the most gorgeous man she has ever seen! Sebastian Sterling, marquess of Thurston, is clearly shocked to have a girl from the streets in his bed—despite the unmistakable desire burning in his gaze.After impetuously carrying her into his home, Sebastian must now deal with this exquisite young beauty in rags. Worse still, the lady is driving the responsible marquess to distraction with her spirit and sensuality. But perhaps with some of Sebastian’s private schooling, this fiery enchantress can learn refinement and manners—and be miraculously transformed into . . . a perfect bride.Lady Windermere's Lover (The Wild Quartet #3)
Par Miranda Neville Miranda Neville. 2015
Hell hath no fury . . .Damian, Earl of Windermere, rues the day he drunkenly gambled away his family's estate…
and was forced into marriage to reclaim it. Now, after hiding out from his new bride for a year, Damian is finally called home, only to discover that his modest bride has become an alluring beauty—and rumor has it that she's taken a lover. Damian vows to keep his wife from straying again, but to do so he must seduce her—and protect his heart from falling for the wife he never knew he wanted.Lady Cynthia never aspired to be the subject of scandal.Lady Cynthia never aspired to be the subject of scandal. But with her husband off gallivanting across Persia, what was a lady to do? Flirting shamelessly with his former best friend seemed like the perfect revenge . . . except no matter how little Damian deserves her loyalty, Cynthia can't bring herself to be unfaithful. But now that the scoundrel has returned home, Cynthia isn't about to forgive his absence so easily—even if his presence stirs something in her she'd long thought dead and buried. He might win her heart . . . if he can earn her forgiveness!Lachlan's Bride: Highland Lairds Trilogy (The Highland Lairds Trilogy #2)
Par Kathleen Harrington. 2013
The much-anticipated second book in the Highland Lairds Trilogy is here! First introduced in The MacLean Groom, Lachlan MacRath is…
a powerful laird, a mysterious pirate . . . and a legendary lover.Lady Francine Walsingham cannot believe this warrior is to be her escort into Scotland. It is whispered that Lachlan MacRath has magical powers . . . how else do you explain his success as a pirate? But trust him she must, for a treacherous plot is about to reveal all her secrets . . . and Francine has no choice but to act as his lover to keep her enemies at bay.When Lachlan first sees Francine, the blonde beauty stirs his blood like no woman ever before. As luck would have it, they must now play the besotted couple so he can protect her . . . and Lachlan is determined to use all his seductive prowess to properly woo her into his bed.Moonlight on My Mind (The Second Sons Series #3)
Par Jennifer McQuiston. 2014
To ruin a man's life once takes a regrettable mistake. To do so twice takes a woman like Julianne Baxter.Eleven…
months ago, Julianne's statement to the authorities wrongly implicated Patrick, the new Earl of Haversham, in his older brother's death. The chit is as much trouble as her red hair suggests, and just as captivating. Now she has impetuously tracked him to the wilds of Scotland, insisting that he return home to face a murder charge and save his family from ruin. A clandestine wedding may be the only way to save her reputation—and his neck from the hangman's noose.Julianne has no objection to the match. More and more she's convinced of Patrick's innocence, though when it comes to igniting her passions, the man is all too guilty. And if they can only clear his name, a marriage made in haste could bring about the most extraordinary pleasure . . .A Touch of Minx (Samantha Jellicoe Series #5)
Par Suzanne Enoch. 2007
Who says crime doesn't pay?A year ago, Samantha Jellicoe robbed from the rich and gave . . . to herself!…
Now, though, she's using her larcenous skills for good as a private security consultant, trying to walk the high road for her sexy billionaire boyfriend, Richard Addison, and asking herself if there's anything more torturous than tracking down priceless artifacts (only to give them back!).So when the Metropolitan Museum of Art asks for her help, she's only too happy to leap into the fray again: If nothing else, this adventure will help her avoid that little (not!) sparkly item Rick's been hiding in his pocket, and postpone another kind of walk—down the aisle. It's only when she's targeted by a deadly adversary after the same treasure that Sam starts to think that "till death do you part" is maybe the lesser of two evils . . .How to Engage an Earl (Royle Sisters #2)
Par Kathryn Caskie. 2007
The last thing the Earl of MacLaren wants is a wife, so when he awakens to discover a fair-haired enchantress…
at the foot of his bed, he behaves as any man might by taking full advantage of the delicious situation. Then his family bursts in, and the chit brazenly announces that she is his betrothed. So he finds himself well on his way to being legshackled for life!Beautiful, reserved Anne Royle had never done anything so mad in her life. She entered the earl's bedchamber with no intention of seduction. Rather, she hoped to discover a document that could contain the truth about her heritage. But now her world is turned upside down, and while she trembles at the thought of her wedding night, she finds she longs for it in ways she never thought possible.Cat Spitting Mad: A Joe Grey Mystery (The Joe Grey Mysteries #6)
Par Shirley Rousseau Murphy. 2001
Hell hath no fury like a feline enraged. Though Joe Greyand Dulcie are merely housecats, they each have astrong sense…
of justice -- to complement their uncannyability to read, speak, and use the telephone. And they'refurious that Max Harper, police chief of Molena Pointand preferred target for Joe's harmless pranks, has beenaccused of a gruesome double murder.The fleet-footed sleuthing duo is intent upon restoringan old friend's good name. But finding the missing littlegirl who was sole witness to the crime won't be easy -- especially with a hungry cougar on the prowl, a cat-killeron the loose ... and the kittenish antics of Joe and Dulcie'splayful new "ward" causing big trouble that could takemore than nine lives to survive.A Pirate of Her Own (The Sea Wolves Series #2)
Par Kinley MacGregor. 1999
Few know Morgan Drake's true name—but many fear the Sea Wolf, the scourge of the ocean, a fearless pirate who…
frees impressed American sailors from British vessels. Now a beautiful reporter is willing to risk her life, her innocence, and her heart to reveal the secrets that Morgan is determined to protect at any cost . . .A headstrong and courageous young woman in a man's world, Serenity James knows she is barely tolerated in her father's newspaper office. An exclusive story about the dreaded Sea Wolf, however, will earn her the respect she so fervently desires. But she never expected to be kidnapped by the sexy and dangerous brigand whose bold exploits have fired her imagination—or to discover the adventure she's always longed for in Morgan Drake's passionate caress.A Study in Scoundrels (Romancing the Rules #2)
Par Christy Carlyle. 2017
Sophia Ruthven is the epitome of proper behavior. On paper at least, as long as that paper isn’t from one…
of the lady detective stories she secretly pens. She certainly isn’t interested in associating with the dashing Jasper Grey, the wayward heir to the Earl of Stanhope, and one of the stage’s leading men. But when she learns Grey’s younger sister Liddy has gone missing, she can’t deny her desire to solve the mystery…or her attraction to the incorrigible scoundrel.Responsibility isn’t something Grey is very familiar with. On the boards and in the bedroom, he lives exactly how he wants to, shunning all the trappings of respectability and society. Grey knows he should avoid the bewitching Sophia, but he’s never been able to say no to what he wants. And having Sophia in his arms and his bed is quickly becoming the thing he wants the most. As Sophia and Grey’s search for Liddy continues across the English countryside, can this scoundrel convince a proper lady that he’s actually perfect for her or will their adventure leave them both heartbroken?A Ghostly Murder: A Ghostly Southern Mystery (Ghostly Southern Mysteries)
Par Tonya Kappes. 2015
This psychic undertaker knows there’s only one cure for a bad case of murder. Fourth in the cozy paranormal mystery…
series following A Ghostly Demise.I told you I was sick, reads the headstone above Mamie Sue Preston’s grave. She was the richest woman in Sleepy Hollow, Kentucky, and also the biggest hypochondriac. Ironic, considering someone killed her—and covered it up perfectly. And how does Emma Lee, proprietor of the Eternal Slumber Funeral Home, know all this? Because Mamie Sue’s ghost told her, that’s how. And she’s offering big bucks to find the perp.The catch is, Mamie Sue was buried by the Raines family’s archrival, Burns Funeral Home. Would the Burnses stoop to framing Emma Lee’s granny? With an enterprising maid, a penny-pinching pastor, and a slimy Lexington lawyer all making a killing off Mamie Sue’s estate, Emma Lee needs a teammate—like her dreamboat boyfriend, Sheriff Jack Henry Ross. Because with millions at stake, snooping around is definitely bad for Emma Lee’s health.Charmed to Death: An Ophelia and Abby Mystery (The Ophelia & Abby Mysteries #3)
Par Shirley Damsgaard. 2006
Ophelia Jensen's good witch granny Abigail revels in her paranormal powers. But Ophelia never asked for her bothersome psychic abilities…
-- especially since they proved worthless when the thirty-something librarian's best friend Brian was murdered by a still-unknown assailant.Now, five years later, another friend is gone, killed in almost identical fashion. Even dear old Abby isn't safe, distracted as she is by her fight to prevent a massive, mega-polluting pig-farming operation from invading their small Iowa town. And Ophelia can't count on her snarling, scoffing nemesis, police detective Henry Comacho, to get the job done, so she'll have to take matters into her own hands. Because a common thread to the crimes -- and a possible next victim -- is suddenly becoming troublingly apparent . . . and it's Ophelia Jensen herself!Laughed 'Til He Died: A Death On Demand Mystery (The Death on Demand Mysteries Series #20)
Par Carolyn Hart. 2010
“Carolyn Hart is one of the most popular practitioners of the traditional mystery.”—Cleveland Plain DealerReturn to Broward’s Rock in Laughed…
’Til He Died, Carolyn Hart’s landmark 20th novel in her much loved and critically acclaimed Death on Demand mystery series. Island sleuths Annie and Max Darling must solve three related local murders in this wonderful new whodunit by the multiple Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Award-winner—a must for fans of Diane Mott Davidson and Lillian Jackson Braun.Cat Seeing Double: A Joe Grey Mystery (The Joe Grey Mysteries #8)
Par Shirley Rousseau Murphy. 2003
Romance is in the air in the charming seaside village of Molena Point, California. Everyone is excited about the upcoming…
wedding of its chief of police to the lovely Charlie Getz, even cool feline detective Joe Grey. But the festivities are interrupted when two uninvited guests try to blow up the church. Then one of the bride's good friends, building contractor Ryan Flannery, lands in a heap of trouble when her philandering husband is found dead. With suspicion falling on Ryan's shoulders, Joe Grey and his pals, Dulcie and Kit, set out to prove her innocence. Soon paw–deep in a tangle of jealousy, greed, and vengeance, Joe Grey, Dulcie, and Kit find themselves in the biggest cat fight of their lives –– a bare–clawed battle with a prey who is as cunning as he is deadly . . .