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The Beauty Within (The Armstrong Sisters)
Par Marguerite Kaye. 2013
Beauty is in the eye of the beholderConsidered the plain, clever one in her family, Lady Cressida Armstrong knows her…
father has given up on her ever marrying. But who needs a husband when science is the only thing to set Cressie's pulse racing?Disillusioned artist Giovanni di Matteo is setting the ton abuzz with his expertly executed portraits. Once his art was inspired; now it's only technique. Until he meets Cressie .Challenging, intelligent and yet insecure, Cressie is the one whose face and body he dreams of capturing on canvas. In the enclosed, intimate world of his studio, Giovanni rediscovers his passion as he awakens hers .The Highland Wife
Par Lyn Stone. 2001
The Highland Air Was Heavy With RevengeAnd Mairi MacInnes wanted to breathe deeply of it. Until an arranged marriage with…
Robert MacBain, an enigmatic lowland lord, whisked her away to a life of adventure, passionand unspoken love.Generous of spirit. Mighty in battle. Indeed, though he lived in a world of silence, Robert MacBain had gifts any would envy. Yet the Baron of Baincroft lacked true love in his lifeuntil he met and championed Mairi MacInnes, his tempestuous chosen bride. But would she ever hear and heed the loving whispers of his heart?The Silver Lord
Par Miranda Jarrett. 2003
On the surface, Fan Winslow appeared to be the prim and proper housekeeper of Feversham Hall. In actuality, she was…
secretly heading a notorious smuggling gang based off the rambling estate's stormy coast. The arrival of Feversham's new owner, Captain Lord George Claremont, however, threatened to ruin her thriving business.Having lived down the shame his rakehell father had brought upon their family, George Claremont lived by his honor and the kingdom's laws. Dubbed the Silver Lord for his feats in battle as much as for his sterling reputation, the celebrated navy hero was duty bound to stop any and all illegal activity on his property even if the villain was a mysterious beauty with eyes no man could resist. Would turbulent passion be enough to forever unite lovers on opposite sides of the law?Sheltered by the Warrior
Par Barbara Phinney. 2015
Her unexpected guardian Baron Stephen de Bretonne's sworn duty is to serve the kingand that means finding the Saxons plotting against…
the throne by any means necessary. Protecting a Saxon woman and her half-Norman child? Merely a means to that end. But the lovely Rowena proves to be more than just a pawn in his plan. And his admiration for her could ruin everything if he can't stifle his feelings. While Rowena must begrudgingly accept Norman protection for herself and her baby, she knows better than to trust any man. Yet in the face of danger, can she also open her heart to her unlikely protector?Her Officer and Gentleman
Par Karen Hawkins. 2006
A spinster finds herself seduced into a world of passion and suspense by a roguish lord in the New York…
Times–bestselling author’s sexy Regency romance.A mere whisper of the name "Gentleman James" sends chills throughout the ton (and thrills the ladies who have heard rumors of his amorous exploits). But with the passing of the father he never knew, the dashing brigand is shocked to inherit a title, a fortune . . . and a mission of revenge.Considered unmarriageable at twenty-five, Lady Elizabeth has the perfect life, snuggled among her beloved books while caring for her curmudgeonly grandfather. Or so she thinks until she meets Christian Llevanth, Viscount Westerville—and discovers the delicious ache of desire. But there is more to the mysterious viscount than what so pleasingly meets the eye . . . more romance, more intrigue, and certainly more passion that Elizabeth ever anticipated.The Devil of Clan Sinclair (Clan Sinclair Ser. #1)
Par Karen Ranney. 2013
True love blossoms between a widow and an inventor in the Scottish Highlands in the steamy historical romance by a New…
York Times–bestselling author.For Virginia Traylor, Countess of Barrett, marriage was merely the vehicle to buy her father a title. Widowhood, however, brings a host of problems. For her husband deliberately spent the money intended for Virginia and her in-laws, leaving them penniless—unless she produces an heir. Desperate and confused, Virginia embarks on a fateful journey that brings her to the doorstep of the only man she’s ever loved . . . He’s known as the Devil, but Macrath Sinclair doesn’t care. He moved to a tiny Scottish village in hopes of continuing his work as an inventor and starting a family of his own. He bought the house; he chose the woman. Unfortunately, Virginia didn’t choose him. Macrath knows he should turn her away now, but she needs him, and he wants her more than ever. Whatever game Virginia’s playing, Macrath intends to win—one wickedly seductive deed at a time . . . Praise for The Devil of Clan Sinclair“In this first in her new Clan Sinclair series, Karen Ranney enchants the reader with strong descriptions of people, places, and artifacts. Her characters are finely drawn. . . . Her descriptions of the Scottish Highlands . . . are clear and evocative. An energetic story with many surprising twists and turns.” —Historical Novel SocietyHeart of Courage (The Heart Trilogy #3)
Par Kat Martin. 2009
A heiress falls for her bodyguard as they hunt a killer in a “romantic and intriguing romance-mystery” historical from a…
New York Times–bestselling author (Booklist).Under the pert pen name “Lady Smart,” opinionated Lindsey Graham crusades for social change among London’s elite, writing for the ladies’ gazette Heart to Heart. But Lindsey’s greatest campaign begins when her brother Rudy, a notorious rake, is accused of murdering a string of prostitutes.Her confidence in his innocence is bolstered when an anonymous letter arrives naming Viscount Merrick as the killer. Lindsey launches her own investigation into the gentleman’s questionable pursuits, a risky venture that earns her an unwelcome bodyguard—Thor Draugr.At first, Lindsey refuses the protection of her employer’s brother-in-law. They are like oil and water, yet she can barely conceal her attraction to the rugged Norseman. But an attempt on her life reveals not only the lengths that someone will go to in order to prevent her interference in the viscount’s sordid affairs, but that she can no longer deny that she desires the warrior by her side. . . .“Sparks fly and hearts are conquered in this sensual conclusion to a great trilogy.” —RT Book ReviewsThe Hen House (The Whippoorwill Trilogy #3)
Par Sharon Sala. 2006
The bestselling Whippoorwill trilogy concludes in an inspiring tale &“filled with moments of devastating emotional truth and soaring triumph&” (Susan…
Wiggs, New York Times–bestselling author). Once a frontier saloon girl, Leticia Murphy Potter is now happily married, and her husband, Eulis, couldn&’t be more overjoyed to call her his wife. The happy couple have become upstanding citizens of Denver City, and have just begun to build a home there together. But despite her successes, Letty&’s trials and tribulations aren&’t over. Trouble is brewing just over the horizon and soon Letty and Eulis will have to work together to overcome new threats—both to their well-being and to their relationship . . . &“Sala once again proves she is a master storyteller. The Hen House reveals the very heart and spirit of Letty as she leads the reader into adventures that grip the emotions and the heart.&” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times–bestselling author &“Sala works her familiar magic and creates a story line that grabs your attention, along with a cast of unlikely characters who work their way right into your heart.&” —Jasmine Cresswell, USA Today–bestselling author &“Sala has created a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable character in Letty Murphy.&” —Susan Wiggs, New York Times–bestselling authorTangled Up in Tinsel: A Sunshine Creek Vineyard Novel (Sunshine Creek Vinyard Series #3)
Par Candis Terry. 2017
Meet the Kincade brothers: they’ll go to any lengths to protect their legacy—but what happens when love gets in the…
way...?As if the holidays weren’t stressful enough, Parker Kincade has a restaurant to open. The fact that his Groomzilla brother wants the place for his perfect Christmas wedding doesn’t help. Then there’s the stunning woman who appoints herself his new chef before he’s ready to hire one. But one look at Gabriella Montani has Parker reassessing needs vs. wants. And that’s before he tastes what she has to offer…Gabriella doesn’t need to get tangled up with a sexy man. What she needs is a job and a chance to prove herself. A place in Parker’s kitchen could give her the opportunity she’s been waiting for. The heat between them is sizzling, but a place in his bed could be downright dangerous. Neither Christmas nor men have ever lived up to her expectations, but Parker has soulmate written all over him. Should Gabi let herself be swept up in his holiday magic, or will it disappear before Christmas Day?His Wicked Ways
Par Samantha James. 1999
In this Medieval Scottish romance, a Highland warrior kidnaps the only daughter of a rival clan, determined to make her…
his bride.Scotland, Early thirteenth century. From across the Scottish Highlands strides Cameron McKay, the last member of the once powerful Clan MacKay. Handsome and fearless, he catches the eye of many a woman, yet he has but one goal: to find last daughter of the Clan Munro—and compel her to provide him with an heir.When Cameron kidnaps Meredith Munro from the gentle confines of the refuge of a priory, he discovers that he is powerless to resist her tender beauty and is captivated by her bold and cunning independence. And although she is the precious daughter of his sworn enemy, Cameron is tempted to abandon his ruthless quest.Meredith had vowed long ago never to trust a man—for their ways only cause pain to those they love. Her head tells her not to give in to the dangerous desire she feels for Cameron; but her heart hopes he will finally abandoned his wicked ways...The Duke's Night of Sin (The Seven Deadly Sins Series #3)
Par Kathryn Caskie. 2010
This sexy Regency romance trilogy comes to a seductive conclusion with “a dazzling combination of scintillating romance and wicked wit”…
(Booklist).Knowing it is time to find a bride, the Duke of Exeter is determined to locate the passionate minx who enticed him in a pitch-black library. But how can you find someone you’ve never actually seen? Then, while supervising his young ward’s education, he is irresistibly attracted to her exquisite new teacher. He keeps wondering if they’ve met somewhere before, never suspecting she’s the woman he’s never forgotten after his one night of sin.As a beloved instructress at an exclusive school for young ladies, Lady Siusan Sinclair is a model of deportment. But no one knows her secret—that she fled London for Bath, her reputation on the verge of tatters, her fortune lost. Still, no matter how hard she tries, she can’t forget the knee-weakening kiss of the man who led her astray . . .No Mistress of Mine: An American Heiress in London (American Heiress In London Ser. #4)
Par Laura Lee Guhrke. 2016
A reformed rogue finds his tarnished honor tested by the only woman who ever broke his heart in this “spellbinding,…
sizzling” Victorian romance (Kirkus, starred review).Once one of the wildest rakes among the ton, Lord Denys Somerton is now devoted to putting his past behind him. He is determined to fulfill his duties, find a suitable wife, and start a family. But that plan changes when Lola Valentine—the red-haired temptress from his past—returns to London, sparking the same irresistible desires that almost ruined his life once before.As an American girl from the wrong side of the tracks—let alone the wrong side of the Atlantic—Lola has no romantic illusions. She knew that she can never be the wife of a British lord. For Denys’s sake, she walked away. But when an unexpected inheritance brings her back to London, Lola discovers the passion between them is as dangerously hot as ever. A RITA® Award Winner for Historical Romance Long!Addicted: An Erotic Novel
Par Charlotte Featherstone. 2009
A lifelong passion is an opium addict’s only chance for redemption in this erotic romance novel set in Victorian London.Anais…
Darnby always adored her handsome childhood friend, Lindsay Markham. And when Lindsay finally confesses his own secret passion for Anais, their future together seems assured—sealed with their searing embrace.But when a debauched Lindsay is seduced by a scheming socialite, a devastated Anais seeks refuge in another man’s bed while Lindsay retreats to the exotic East. There, he is seduced again—this time by the alluring red smoke and sinister beauty of opium.Back home, Lindsay’s addiction is fed by the vogue for all things Oriental—especially its sensual pleasures—in fashionable London society. In his lucid moments, Lindsay still lusts after Anais, who can neither allow him near nor forget his smoldering touch. Obsessed with both opium and Anais, Lindsay must decide which is the one he truly cannot live without.The Duke's Best Friend (The Duke's Estates #5)
Par Jane Ashford. 2023
What's a lady to do when the man standing in her way might also be the man of her dreams?Henry…
Deeping and Kate Meacham seem to clash every time they meet. Kate is frustrated by the change in her status following the death of her grandfather, a legendary figure in diplomatic circles. As a lone single woman, she is now effectively nobody, even though she knows everyone and has made important contributions to diplomacy in the past. Henry, just joining the Foreign Office, is wondering how to make his mark.They agree to an exchange—Henry will serve as Kate's escort to important events to which she is no longer invited, and Kate will introduce him to the important people she knows so well. But when they spot a foreign agent they thought had been apprehended, they decide to investigate on their own, enlisting a motley group of friends and relying on each other to uncover the truth…Praise for A Duke Too Far:"An effervescent Regency romantic mystery."—Kirkus Reviews"Superbly executed...a daringly different kind of Regency historical."—Booklist"Complex characters, subtle romance, and all the sparkling wit and flirtatious banter of a Georgette Heyer novel."—Publishers WeeklyDisrobed and Dishonored (Undone! #6)
Par Louise Allen. 2009
Hidden behind a mask, Jonathan Kirkland, Lord Redcliffe, has disguised himself as a highwayman to win a wager: to collect…
kisses from the first five women who pass. With only one kiss left, victory seems easy...until he encounters Miss Sarah Tatton, who has fled on horseback to escape her vile fianc?.Distraught and desperate, the last thing Sarah needs is to run straight into the arms of a highwayman. But his heart-stopping kiss gives Sarah an idea--to lose her virginity in order to break her engagement. And the surprisingly gentlemanlike thief is just the man to teach her the art of love...at least enough to pretend that she has lost her virtue.But as Jonathan and Sarah's passion grows, all pretense must come to an end...More Than a Governess
Par Sarah Mallory. 2008
Stern and unyielding, Major Damon Collingham was prepared to pay a king?s ransom for someone who could stay the course…
as governess to his two motherless children. In her straitened circumstances, Miss Juliana Wrenn needed this post and could not allow herself to be intimidated by himor his colorful reputation. A devil on the battlefield and in the bedroom. Juliana knew what was said about her employer. She would not fall under his spell. But then, those harsh features could sometimes soften to something so much more attractive .An Improper Companion (The Hellfire Mysteries #1)
Par Anne Herries. 2006
Daniel, Earl of Cavendish, finds the frivolity of the ton dull after the adventures and hardship of the Peninsular War.…
But boredom rapidly disappears when he's drawn into the mystery surrounding the abduction of gently bred girls. His investigation endangers his mother's new companion, Miss Elizabeth Travers. Although she is tainted by scandal, her cool and collected response commands Daniel's respectwhile her beauty demands so much more. The Hellfire Mysteries Three daring gentlemen who'll brave all for the sake of the women they love!His Makeshift Wife
Par Anne Ashley. 2012
Spirited Briony Winters can't believe her ears. Her beloved godmother's will pushes her into marriagewith notorious rake Luke Kingsley. But…
when her wickedly handsome husband-to-be promises not to claim his rights, Briony takes a deep breath and says, "I do."Luke is used to having secrets, and he's keeping his true reasons for marrying Briony hidden. Let her believe him merely another spoiled, indebted rakehell. Yet it's increasingly hard to hide his real self from his ever more inquisitive wife .Tarnished Amongst the Ton (The Herriard Family #1137)
Par Louise Allen. 2013
The Secret Life of Miss Phyllida HurstHaving survived the scandal of her birth with courage and determination, the beautiful Phyllida…
has reached a precarious balance within the ton. And in just one moment Ashe Herriard, Viscount Clere, blows her world and her carefully made plans to pieces.Brought up in vibrant Calcutta, Ashe is disdainful of polite London society, but something about Phyllida intrigues him. There's a mystery surrounding her. A promise of secrets and a hint of scandalmore than enough to entice him!Mistletoe Magic (Men of Danger #1)
Par Sophia James. 2009
A paragon of virtue, Miss Lillian Davenport has an unrivaled reputation. So why has she offered to pay dangerous American,…
Lucas Clairmont, for a single kiss?Lucas refuses to be molded by society and often walks on the wrong side of right, but Lillian's pure goodness and pale, correct life fascinate him. He senses that beneath the manners there's a woman of rare sensuality.For Lillian, buying a kiss from Lucas has released a wildness within. Her ordered, virtuous world may never be the same again….