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Halfway to paradise
Par Emily Bradshaw. 1993
Royalist Matthew Hawkins, earl of Chester, is stripped of his title and thrown in prison for treason. Puritan widow Jane…
Alexander learns Hawkins's servants are trying to find a home for his young son Gideon. Against Hawkins's strong objections, the childless woman takes Gideon in. But Hawkins escapes, becomes a successful underworld thief, and plots to retrieve his son and leave England. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sexNoblesse oblige
Par Helen Argers. 1994
Caroline Richmond has only one chance at a London season, and it appears she will be successful. Caroline has captured…
the attention of one of London's most eligible bachelors, Branville, the marquis of Kimston. But as the season draws to an end, the marquis has not offered for her, and Caroline returns home in disgrace. Then her father arranges for her to marry the marquis's fatherThe morning gift
Par Eva Ibbotson. 1993
Ruth Berger, separated from her family during the early days of World War II, marries longtime English family friend, Quinton…
Somerville, in order to get out of Vienna. They plan to annul the marriage upon arrival in England so Ruth may marry Cousin Heini, a musician from Budapest. But the situation becomes complicated when Ruth and Quinton finally consummate their marriage and he gives her a gift the next morningThunder & roses
Par Mary Putney. 1993
Nicholas Davies, raised by Gypsies until he was seven, is known in the Welsh village of Penreith as the Demon…
Earl. Clare Morgan, the schoolmistress and vicar's daughter, has called upon Nicholas for help in improving conditions at the local mine. She is so desperate that she agrees to live with Nicholas for three months. But she quickly finds herself in unexplored territory. Some strong language and some descriptions of sexForever Victoria
Par Dorothy Garlock. 1993
After her father dies, Victoria McKenna is shocked to learn that her English halfbrother has sold the ranch that was…
left to her. When the buyer, Mason Mahaffey, arrives with his brood of younger siblings, Victoria is forced to share the ranch with them until legal ownership is proven. When Victoria is stalked by an unknown assailant, her feelings about Mason take an unexpected turn. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sexSir Philip's folly
Par Marion Chesney. 1993
The Poor Relation is burdened with an undesirable guest brought in by Sir Philip Sommerville. Mrs. Budge, a vulgar, overweight…
woman, has stolen Sir Philip's heart away from Miss Tonks. Other guests include Lady Carruthers, who refuses to act her age, and her daughter Arabella, who is in love with the Earl of Denby but stands little chance of capturing him because of her mother. Sequel to Mrs. Budley Falls from Grace (BR 9387)Uncommon vows
Par Mary Putney. 1991
In twelfth-century England, there are two warring earls of Shropshire--one appointed by the king and one by the ousted Matilda.…
Because Meriel de Vere lives with her brother, a knight loyal to the king, she lies when she encounters Matilda's earl, Adrian. Taken by her, Adrian holds Meriel prisoner, hoping she will grow to love him. Instead she tries to kill herself, only to awaken without a memory. Violence and explicit descriptions of sexTo love and to cherish: a novel
Par Sarah Joseph. 1991
Texas secretary Candace scolds herself for daydreaming about Nick, a New Yorker she met two months ago at a friend's…
wedding. She is angry that she allowed herself to be seduced by such a playboy. If only her steady beau Don would show some signs of romance--Candace would be happy to marry him. But it's Nick who surprises her with flowers on her birthday, and the news that he has moved to Texas. And he refuses to believe that Candace couldn't care less!Uncertain magic
Par Laura Kinsale. 1987
In the eighteenth century, Roderica Delamore is cursed with the family's psychic gift. Her fear that she will never marry…
or lead a normal life is lifted when she meets the infamous Faelan Iveragh and cannot penetrate his mysterious mind. Faelan is puzzled by Roderica's offer of marriage but accepts--much to the dismay of Roderica's family. Is Faelan's wicked reputation true? Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violenceLove at the Ritz (Camfield novel of love #v. 122)
Par Barbara Cartland. 1993
Lady Vilma Dale is in Paris with her father, the earl of Cuttesdale, who has come to obtain treatment for…
a back injury received while breaking in a horse. They are passing as Colonel Crawshaw and his daughter to avoid recognition. But when Vilma ends up at the new Ritz Hotel and is mistaken for a maid by both a French count and an English marquis, she is in for some surprisesPrivate scandals
Par Nora Roberts. 1992
Chicago, 1994. It is midnight when Deanna Reynolds arrives at the CBC TV station, where Angela Perkins has demanded to…
meet her. They have become enemies in the past few years as Deanna has usurped Angela's place in the talk-show market and in Finn Riley's life. Now Deanna hopes to have it out with Angela. But when Deanna walks into the studio, she discovers Angela with her face blown away. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. BestsellerAlmost home
Par Debra Cowan. 1994
Leah Becker, a widow, really loved her husband Robert, and knows she will never love anyone else. But the shipping…
business Robert started is in great trouble, and Leah can't save it alone. She goes to businessman Cabot Montgomery for assistance and is shocked by the offer he makes. He will help her if she agrees to marry him and give him the legitimate heir he wants. But can Leah forget Robert? Some descriptions of sexCrimson roses
Par Grace Hill. 1928
Marion Warren is rather put upon in the family home now that her brother's wife seems to have taken over.…
But Marion is strong enough to find a place of her own, and with the meagre earnings from her first job, she purchases a season ticket to the symphony. At the second concert, a rose appears on her seat, and then it happens at every concert. Delighted, Marion learns that the sender is Lyman, a wealthy young man, who quickly makes his intentions knownThe volcano lover: a romance
Par Susan Sontag. 1992
In the late eighteenth century, British ambassador Sir William Hamilton is in Naples. When his wife dies, Sir William marries…
Emma, a young woman of dubious background, who in turn falls in love with Lord Horatio Nelson. Sir William's passion for collecting clouds his ability to see objects for their true value, a costly failing. Violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sexThe gossamer cord
Par Philippa Carr. 1992
Violetta Denver narrates this tale of her twin sister Dorabella's marriage to Dermot Tregarland and its consequences. Dorabella has always…
been impulsive, so it was not unusual for her to marry Dermot after a whirlwind courtship. Violetta soon discovers that Dermot hides some secrets, including a previous marriage and the fact that his wife drowned. Then Dorabella disappears, and Dermot commits suicide. Prequel to We'll Meet Again (BR 9341)Reuben Remington is about to embark on a month-long vacation when coworker Gillian Guthrie faints at her desk and needs…
to be taken to the hospital. But she will not go until she knows someone will take care of Noel, her five-year-old brother. Having no specific holiday plans, Reuben volunteers. Attracted to Noel's religious beliefs, Reuben soon finds faith in God is important in his life, as are Gillian and NoelRelative sins
Par Cynthia Victor. 1992
Because Kailey Davids had polio as a child and limps, she never believed a man would marry her. So she…
jumps at the chance to marry Cameron Hawkes, in spite of her parents' warnings. Now she is paying the price of her hasty marriage. She flees Cameron, and she believes her baby daughter is dead. But the child is alive, and over the next twenty-five years seeks to be reunited with her mother. Some strong language and some descriptions of sexMiss Tonks turns to crime
Par Marion Chesney. 1993
The Poor Relation Hotel in London is again short of funds to keep it running. Miss Tonks has agreed to…
relieve her sister of a diamond necklace and tiara, which should provide the needed cash. Posing as a highwayman, Miss Tonks acquires the jewels, but upon her return she brings her niece who seems to have fallen in love with the highwayman when "he" kissed her. Sequel to Lady Fortescue Steps Out (BR 9284)November of the heart
Par LaVyrle Spencer. 1993
In the late 1800s, Norwegian immigrant Jens Harken is working in the Barnetts' summer home when he hears Gideon Barnett…
discussing a yacht race. Harken's proposal that Barnett invest in his innovative boat design is met by outrage until eighteen-year-old Lorna Barnett steps in. After convincing her father to finance the boat, she persuades Harken to ignore class differences and fall in love with her. Explicit descriptions of sex. BestsellerSapphire (Harper Monogram)
Par Venita Helton. 1993
1861. Sir James Lloyd, accompanied by his daughter, Arienne Dauphina Lloyd, is on a special mission to America--he is carrying…
guns to the Confederates. His ship is attacked, and Arienne is rescued by Major Joshua Langdon, a Union soldier masquerading as a Confederate. Their individual loyalties force them to separate, but they are eventually tempted by their attraction to each other. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex