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Runaway 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 clubsHighlander Claimed (Clan Mackenzie)
Par Juliette Miller. 2013
On the run from a lecherous laird, a Scottish kitchen maid stumbles into the life of a dutiful warrior in…
this historical romance series debut.Since her adoption by peasants of the Ogilvie Clan, Roses has been marked as an outsider. Her fair hair and golden complexion set her apart, as does a mysterious tattoo she keeps hidden at all costs. So, when Laird Ogilvie corners her with an indecent proposal, Roses has no ties to stop her from fleeing. Outcast and alone, her escape across the Highlands is interrupted by Wilkie Mackenzie, the wild and handsome brother of nearby Clan Mackenzie’s leader.Wilkie is honor bound to marry into the family of a valuable ally. But when Roses sweeps him off his feet—literally—settling for an arranged match is no longer an option. Torn between duty and desire, Wilkie dedicates himself to Roses’s protection, but Laird Ogilvie knows her secret and will stop at nothing to steal Roses back. Now, these star-crossed lovers find themselves in a fight to defend both their hearts—and their lives.Praise for Highlander Claimed“Miller makes a stunning debut with the first in her Clan Mackenzie trilogy. It’s an action-packed romance full of fierce warriors, strong women, rebelling clans and secrets worth killing for. Her well-developed characters, accurate historical settings and dashing heroes will win over readers.” —RT Book ReviewsThe Devil and Drusilla
Par Paula Marshall. 1998
The cynical Earl of Devenish, often most deserving of his nickname Devil, little expected to be so powerfully drawn to…
his neighbor Mrs. Drusilla Faulkner. Quiet and demure in public, in private she showed a wit and strength of will to match his own. But her husband's untimely death was part of the puzzle he was investigating, and he couldn't be sure that she wasn't involved .The Outrageous Lady Felsham (Those Scandalous Ravenhursts #2)
Par Louise Allen. 2008
A certain proper lady of our acquaintance is flirting with ruin. yet even the most virtuous would find it hard…
to resist such a dashing soldier Freed from her unhappy marriage, Belinda, Lady Felsham, plans to enjoy herself. She suspects that the breathtakingly handsome Major Ashe Reynard is exactly what she needs. Society is just waiting for them to make a slip! Still, the outrageous couple embarks on an affairand Belinda becomes increasingly confused. She has no desire to marry, but Ashe is a man she cannot live without .Lord of the Privateers (The Adventurer's Quartet #4)
Par Stephanie Laurens. 2017
The thrilling conclusion to the #1 New York Times–bestselling author’s sexy and swashbuckling Regency romance series.Known as the lord of…
the privateers, Royd Frobisher is determined to finish the high seas rescue mission his younger brothers began. But his daring plan doesn’t account for Isobel Carmichael—his emotional nemesis, childhood sweetheart, ex-handfasted bride, and current business partner—coming along.Isobel has a mission of her own—find her cousin Katherine and bring her safely home. Along the way, she hopes to rid herself of the lingering desire for Royd that still haunt her. As their adventure takes them from the high seas to sweltering jungles and the glittering ballrooms of Mayfair, they are drawn once again to the flame of undeniable passion. But having glimpsed the future that could be theirs, they must finally ask what they are willing to risk in the name of duty . . .A Christmas Cotillion
Par Ellie Thomas. 2019
England, 1820. Bachelor Jonathan Cavendish has become reclusive in the years following a failed romance with the love of his…
life. In the years following their split, he has thrown all his energy into restoring the small estate he inherited from a great uncle and has put aside any thoughts of romance.Although he’d rather remain at home alone for the festive season, this year he’s accompanying his cousin Freddy to a Christmas country house party. Freddie seems to be constantly falling in love and, on this occasion, he is infatuated with a young lady called Belinda. Jonathan is asked by Freddy’s anxious mother to accompany him to the house party to keep an eye on the situation, in case the young lady turns out to be an unsuitable choice.Despite this inauspicious beginning, Jonathan catches the eye of Nick, the handsome son of a local well-to-do farmer, who is a constant presence at the holiday entertainments. Nick is intrigued by Jonathan’s kindness and also by the sadness he hides from public view.The initial attraction between the men seems to be mutual, but can Nick break through Jonathan’s defences and teach him to love again?Fair Juno (Mira Ser. #No. 13)
Par Stephanie Laurens. 1994
A widow rescued from kidnappers finds herself at the mercy of her seductive protector in this Regency romance from a…
New York Times–bestselling author.When the Earl of Merton suddenly finds himself playing the knight in shining armor to a damsel in distress, he knows his days as a notorious rake are numbered. But though the lady seems grateful for his assistance, she flees the scene without revealing her name. And though past scandals and present dangers threaten his pursuit of the mysterious lady, he knows she is to be his destiny.Praise for Stephanie Laurens“Laurens’ writing shines.” —Publishers Weekly“Stephanie Laurens’ heroines are marvelous tributes to Georgette Heyer: feisty and strong.” —Cathy Kelly, #1 Sunday Times–bestselling author of The Wedding Party“All I need is her name on the cover to make me pick up the book.” —Linda Howard, New York Times–bestselling author of An Independent WifeThe Dark Duke (Most Unsuitable Men)
Par Margaret Moore. 1997
A Most Unsuitable Duke!Adrian Fitzwalter, the Duke of Barroughby, wore the taint of scandal with flair, his very presence charged…
with the promise of forbidden things. But the gentle Lady Hester knew the rakish pose was only a mask, hiding a desperate and lonely man.With her knowing eyes and quiet beauty, the spinsterish Lady Hester was a far cry from Adrian's usual amours. Yet though her goodness stirred him beyond imagining, he dared not give in to the longing to seek the comfort of her waiting arms, for his happiness would surely be her ruin .The Engagement Charade (Smoky Mountain Matches #11)
Par Karen Kirst. 2017
A Temporary BetrothalPregnant widow Ellie Jameson is hiding a secret: her betrothal is a sham to keep her safe from…
her interfering in-laws. It’s simple friendship that prompts her reclusive boss to pose as her fiancé. But can Ellie keep her feelings for Alexander Copeland from developing into something more?When he moved to Gatlinburg after losing his wife and child, Alexander had one rule: stay out of other people’s lives. Easier said than done with the café owner’s eternally optimistic cook interrupting his enforced solitude. He only intended to protect Ellie, not propose to her. But with a little trust, and a helping of forgiveness, this temporary arrangement could be a recipe for lasting happiness…