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The Wagering Widow
Par Diane Gaston. 2004
The marriage gamble…Guy, Lord Keating, laden with his father's debts, elopes with"heiress" Emily Duprey…only to discover she is as poor…
as he! Nowhis only hope of saving his family and dependents is a reluctantreturn to the gaming tables.Emily has to escape marriage to a gamester like her father. But sheneeds more money than she can win as Lady Keating—so she becomesLady Widow, a card-playing masked seductress! Then Guy recognizes thebeautiful Widow as his quiet, mousy wife—and their inconvenientmarriage takes an unexpected turn….This Side of Innocence: A Novel
Par Taylor Caldwell. 1946
#1 New York Times Bestseller: A saga of power, greed, and illicit love set in the Gilded Age of upstate…
New York. Jerome Lindsey and his foster brother, Alfred, couldn&’t be more different. The son of a wealthy banker in upstate New York, Jerome leaves home for a life of extravagance and adventure, seducing countless women along the way. Meanwhile, Alfred becomes an executive at the family bank and his adoptive father&’s heir apparent. After his wife dies, Alfred shows little interest in remarrying—until he meets Amalie Maxwell, the ravishing and headstrong daughter of a tenant farmer. Fearing that his inheritance is at stake, Jerome returns home to expose Amalie as a shameless gold digger. But the more he schemes against her, the closer he&’s drawn to her. Now, Jerome and Amalie will discover the thin line between love and hate—and that a moment of passion can have a lifetime&’s worth of consequences. A mesmerizing tale of forbidden desire and a brilliant portrait of small-town America during the Reconstruction Era, This Side of Innocence is &“a masterful piece of storytelling&” from one of the twentieth century&’s most beloved authors (The Philadelphia Inquirer).Garlands of Gold
Par Rosalind Laker. 2008
&“Filled with rich period detail, this historical romance will appeal to readers who enjoy learning about other cultures and times.&”…
—Booklist In seventeenth-century Rotterdam, young Saskia is lady&’s maid to wealthy English merchant&’s wife. But her talent for manufacturing beautifying face balms far exceeds her lowly status. When the Gibbons family returns to England, Saskia goes with them and sets up in business selling the beauty products which have earned her a devoted clientele. But as she finds success in this new pursuit, she secretly dreams of winning the heart of her employer&’s son, the woodcarver Grinling Gibbons, who is destined for great things . . . Based on real historical characters, this is a tale of passion, ambition, and an enterprising young woman ahead of her time.The Girl from London
Par Olivia Spooner. 2023
London, 1940. Ruth, a young schoolteacher, volunteers as an escort helping to evacuate children from war-torn England to Australia and…
New Zealand. Her three-month voyage is fraught - their passage is perilous, and the children anxious and homesick. Nine-year-old Fergus is more troubled than most and Ruth forms an unexpected bond with the boy.It's not just Fergus who captures Ruth's attention. Bobby, a fellow volunteer who initially infuriates Ruth with his laidback charm, somehow gets under her skin and throws her ordered life into chaos.Tragedy strikes on their return voyage, when the Rangitane is attacked by German raiders. As the ship goes down, the surviving passengers are taken as prisoners of war aboard the German vessel. To the rest of the world, they are missing, presumed dead.New Zealand 2005. Hazel boards a plane to London, eager to explore Europe. Sitting next to her is a man named Joe. On her lap is a treasured book from her grandfather, Fergus. A book that will finally reveal Ruth's story.A captivating, heart-wrenching story of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.The Nanny Solution: Stand-in Rancher Daddy Lawman In Disguise The Nanny Solution Counterfeit Courtship
Par Barbara Phinney. 2016
From Heiress to Nanny When heiress Victoria Templeton learns her fortune is gone, she has to move to the Colorado frontier…
to live with her uncle. But with no money to pay for the trip, she must accept a position as a traveling nanny for a widowed rancher. And, much to the chagrin of the man entrusting his children to her care, she soon finds herself in over her head. Mitch MacLeod lives for two things: his ranch and his children. And pampered Victoria isn't qualified to help with either. But the former socialite has more gritand determinationthan he first thinks. If her uncle has his way, though, Mitch will soon lose his ranchand any hope of a future with Victoria.Dance with the Rancher (Undone! #1)
Par Lauri Robinson. 2013
Colorado, 1879Jilted once, Garret McCoy has sworn never to fall in love again. But that doesn’t stop him from wanting…
to have a little fun, and he bets he can be the man to get the preacher’s shy daughter out on the dance floor. He never gambled on her stealing his heart, though!Rory Boyle has kept to herself, fearful if the townsfolk learn her secret, she’ll be an outcast. But she can’t resist taking a turn with the handsome but ornery Garret. Or giving in to his kissesRancher to the Rescue
Par Barbara Phinney. 2017
A Practical EngagementClare Walsh isn’t too keen on marrying, but it’s the only way for her to keep her family…
home…and custody of her two younger brothers. So when rancher Noah Livingstone offers a union in name only, Clare reluctantly agrees. Accepting Noah’s strictly practical proposal has an unexpected catch, though—she’s actually falling for him.Though Noah is drawn to vibrant, independent Clare, he knows romantic feelings will only complicate their marriage of convenience. But when secrets from his past threaten Noah’s fragile new family, he must make a difficult choice. Will Noah risk all his dreams to secure a real future with Clare?An Inconvenient Kiss (The Ashford Brothers Series #1)
Par Caroline Kimberly. 2014
India, 1820Georgiana Phillips always conducted herself according to the rules of polite society. So catching Simon Ashford in a compromising…
position should have been shocking. Instead it was arousing. And kissing him herself was absolutely deliciousuntil it led to her ruination.That perfect, scandalous kiss has haunted Simon for six years. He doesn't regret it, though he's tried desperately to restore Georgie's reputation. When he's ordered to look after her in the wilds of India, it's an opportunity to finish what he started. But he's no match for Georgie's adventurous spiritshe seems set on getting herself killed, diving in after hungry crocodiles and braving monsoons to hunt for lost treasure.Georgie wouldn't trade her exciting new life for anything in the world, including marriage. And yet Simon seems determined to rein her in, rewarding her brief moments of propriety with kisses far more exotic than any tribal ceremony or archaeological expedition. How can he convince her that she's so much more than a beautiful obligation?100,000 wordsWedding Night Revenge
Par Mary Brendan. 2001
A SCANDALOUS PROPOSAL Rachel Meredith is beautiful, witty, an heiressand single! She’s turned down every offer of marriage and jilted the…
most eligible bachelor, handsome Major Connor Flinte.When her father loses her family home in a game of cards, Rachel is furious! Especially as the new owner is Connor Flinte, now the Earl of Devane. She will do anything to get her home back. But Connor wants revengehe’ll return the deeds of the estate on one condition. Rachel must give him the wedding night he never had .Maverick Wild
Par Stacey Kayne. 2008
Haunted by a promise that he couldn't keep and a past he couldn't forgetChance Morgan had locked away his heart.…
Until Cora Mae Tindale crossed half the country to find him. The beguiling creature who insisted on turning his serviceable ranch into a home was hiding somethingand Chance was hell-bent on finding out her secrets!Cora Mae only wanted a place to hide, but her youthful protector had grown into a war-hardened rancher with looks that could tempt a saint. Yet his dark glances were filled with distrust and unmistakable desire. Cora Mae's childhood crush was rapidly becoming a much more adult craving!The Gunslinger's Untamed Bride
Par Stacey Kayne. 2008
She's come for his life Feisty Lily Carrington wants revenge for the murder of her father. She's finally tracked down the…
killerand she's going to make him pay .He'll fight to keep it Juniper Barns has done everything he can to escape his violent past. Now a hardworking sheriff, he protects the lives of those in need. But he can't outrun his destiny anymore. It's time to stand and fight. Only, this time, his opponent is beautiful Lilythe vulnerable girl who came looking for vengeance, but who's in danger of losing her heart to the one man she's forbidden from loving .Uncovering the Merchant's Secret (Harlequin Historical Ser.)
Par Elisabeth Hobbes. 2020
A man with no past… could she hold the key to his future? Shipwrecked merchant Jack Langdon wakes with no…
memory and steals a kiss from a beautiful stranger—widow Blanche Tanet. As he recovers in her castle, passion flares between them. Jack’s fascinated by her independence and courage but, discovering his identity is not what it seems. Jack must first uncover the secrets of his own past if they’re to have a future together… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.His Scandalous Kiss: Secrets at Thorncliff Manor (Secrets At Thorncliff Manor Ser. #3)
Par Sophie Barnes. 2016
A masquerade ball reveals the heart’s secret desires in this scintillating Regency romance from the bestselling author of The Earl’s…
Complete Surrender.Richard Heartly has exiled himself from society since the war, plotting his revenge for a terrible betrayal. A masked ball at Thorncliff Manor is intended to be a brief diversion. Instead, he encounters a fascinating young woman as entranced by the music as he is. He can’t reveal his identity to Lady Mary. But her siren song keeps drawing him back, and their clandestine meetings could be hazardous to his plan—and to her virtue . . .Avoiding an unwanted marriage was easy when Lady Mary was ignored by the ton. Thanks to her dazzling appearance at the masquerade, she’s a wallflower no longer. Eligible suitors abound, yet the only man she wants is the brooding, seductive companion who keeps his face hidden. A man who tempts her to disclose her own shocking secret, one that could divide them forever . . .“Has just the right amount of enchantment mixed with poignancy to fulfill readers’ fantasies. The depth of emotions, the light of the redeeming power of love, and the intrigue and suspense make this third installment Barnes’ strongest tale to date.” —RT Book Reviews (4 stars)The Seduction of Scandal (Scandals And Seductions Ser. #5)
Par Cathy Maxwell. 2011
A bride runs from her arranged marriage into the arms of a legendary outlaw in this romantic adventure from a…
New York Times bestselling author.Lady Corinne, rebellious daughter of the duke of Banfield, refuses to marry Lord Freddie Sherwin. Yes, he’s the catch of the Season and the man her father chose for her. He’s also the most despicable male of her acquaintance. With her wedding only weeks away, she flees and finds herself a prisoner of the notorious Thorn!The rich and powerful tremble at the highwayman’s name, while England’s villagers rejoice in his bold exploits. His identity is a secret; his life a mystery—until Lady Corinne tumbles into his arms. If the Thorn wants her silence, he must hide her until her wedding day passes. It’s a devil’s bargain and one that can only lead to a hangman’s noose.Corinne believes it the perfect plan—until her highwayman reveals a passionate lover’s heart, and she realizes that in the seduction of scandal, she may have found the hero she’s been waiting for her whole life.The Knight's Bride
Par Lyn Stone. 1998
Sir Alan Of Strode Was A Man Of His WordBut when his promise to fulfill his dying friend's last wish…
saw him marriage-bound to the man's widow, Alan wished his own sense of duty not quite so strong. For the Lady Honor was not aptly named. And how could he, a man of truth, ever trust a bride who had already played him false?With a babe on the way and a rejected suitor in hot pursuit, Honor needed a protector she could control, not a Highland warrior. Alan was proving to be the most intractable of husbands, and what was worse, the rogue had somehow managed to scale her defenses, and lay siege to her heart .The Rake's Unconventional Mistress
Par Juliet Landon. 2008
Miss Letitia Boyce didn't begrudge her sisters their fun with the pick of London's available bachelors. She'd chosen her path…
and knew book-learning and marriage rarely mixed. Her proof was Lord Seton Rayne, who had made it abundantly clear that an unmarried schoolma'am was of no interest to himno matter her good connections.Wealthy and titled, one of the most notorious rakehells in town, Seton had every heiress hurling herself at him. So his sudden kissing of captivating, unconventional Letitia took them both by surprise .The Knight's Conquest (The Lordly Claremonts #1)
Par Juliet Landon. 2002
Proud and beautiful, she would be no man's prize!To the victor the spoils Offered as the delectable prize at a jousting…
tournament by the King, the proud and beautiful Lady Eloise Gerrard is far from gaining the freedom to command her own destiny that she so ardently desires. Shocked to discover the King has every intention of winning the prize for himself, Eloise turns in desperation to the challenger. Sir Owain of Whitecliffe had once awoken all her youthful passions and then heartlessly deserted her. Can she truly now wish to see him the victorthe conqueror laying claim to his prize?The Very Virile Viking (Viking II Series #3)
Par Sandra Hill. 2011
“With its boisterous humor and lovable characters” this time-travel romance from a New York Times bestseller “will charm the socks…
off of readers” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).Magnus Ericsson is a simple man. He loves the smell of fresh-turned dirt after springtime plowing. He loves the feel of a soft woman under him in the bed furs. He loves the heft of a good sword in his fighting arm.But, Holy Thor, what he does not relish is the bothersome brood of children he’s been saddled with. Or the mysterious happenstance that strands him in a strange new land—the kingdom of Holly Wood. Here is a place where the folks think he is an act-whore (whatever that is), and the woman of his dreams—a winemaker of all things—fails to accept that he is her soul mate, a man of exceptional talents, not to mention . . . a very virile Viking.At the Duke's Service (Undone!)
Par Carole Mortimer. 2009
The last thing Alexander St. Claire, Duke of Stourbridge, expected was Angelina Hawkins arriving on his doorstep ready to become…
his mistress! He thought his ward was a little girl, not a beautiful and bold young woman with uncanny knowledge of the arts of seduction. Alexander knows he should resist, for it would be only too easy to lose himself in her forever...My Darling Caroline
Par Adele Ashworth. 1998
“Remarkable...an emotionally enthralling story. Readers will embrace these entertaining characters.” —Arnette LambA true classic, My Darling Caroline marked the debut of…
USA Today bestselling author Adele Ashworth—and now it’s back to enthrall historical romance fans once again! An enchanting tale of a most unorthodox marriage of convenience, My Darling Caroline won the prestigious RWA RITA® Award for Best First Novel, heralding the arrival of the extraordinary talent who Lisa Kleypas proclaimed, “A thrilling new discovery…certain to become one of romance’s most beloved writers.”