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My Darling Melissa (Corbin #4)
Par Linda Lael Miller. 1990
Devastated on her wedding day by a shattering revelation, Melissa Corbin turned to a stranger with a brazen bargain: she…
would take his name in exchange for the power of the Corbin empire. Quinn Rafferty was shockingly handsome and used to command. His bold, generous heart was quickly roused to laughter, to anger...and to white-hot desire for the head strong, sable-maned beauty. Quinn's caresses kindled blazing starlight in Melissa's pounding blood...and soon there was no turning back. But above their happiness loomed a bitter man's vengeance that could destroy all that Quinn most cherished. Now Melissa and Quinn would risk their very lives for the glorious heights of ecstasy....A Scandalous Deal: The Four Hundred Series
Par Joanna Shupe. 2018
Joanna Shupe returns with another unforgettable novel set in the glittering world of New York City’s Gilded Age…They call her…
Lady Unlucky…With three dead fiancés, Lady Eva Hyde has positively no luck when it comes to love. She sets sail for New York City, determined that nothing will deter her dream of becoming an architect, certainly not an unexpected passionate shipboard encounter with a mysterious stranger. But Eva’s misfortune strikes once more when she discovers the stranger who swept her off her feet is none other than her new employer.Or is it Lady Irresistible?Phillip Mansfield reluctantly agrees to let the fiery Lady Eva oversee his luxury hotel project while vowing to keep their relationship strictly professional. Yet Eva is more capable—and more alluring—than Phillip first thought, and he cannot keep from drawing up a plan of his own to seduce her.When a series of onsite “accidents” make it clear someone wants Lady Unlucky to earn her nickname, Phillip discovers he’s willing to do anything to protect her—even if it requires a scandalous deal…Bedding the Enemy
Par Mary Wine. 2010
Laird Keir McQuade is a newcomer to his title, and has much work before him to restore the McQuade honor.…
Finding a wife is an excellent start. He's duty-bound to go to court and swear homage to his king anyway, a perfect opportunity--were not court women trussed in stupid fashions and corrupted with false mannerisms. Of course, not every lady hides behind a powdered face...Helena Knyvett may be a daughter of the aristocracy, but in truth she is little but a pawn in her brother's ploys for power. Her smallest acts of defiance carry a heavy price. But one honorable man among a crowd of dandies could give her all she needs to change her fortunes--and set her free. . . Among the ruthless ambitions of England's powerful, love at first sight is a dangerous game. But the treachery, scandal, and treason that follow can unleash as much passion as it does adventure. . . "Sweeps you into the time period without taking a thing away from delightful characters and a charming romance. . .definitely a must-read." --Heather Graham on In Bed with a StrangerSweet Whispers
Par Samantha Harte. 1986
Seeking a new start, Sadie Evans settles in Warren Bluffs with hopes of leaving her past behind. She finds her…
fresh start in the small town, in her new home and new job, but also in the safe and passionate embrace of handsome deputy sheriff, Jim Warren. But just when it seems as if Sadie's wish for a new life has been granted, secrets she meant to keep buried forever return to haunt her. Once again, she's scorned by the very town she has come to love—so Sadie must pin her hopes on Jim Warren's heart turning out to be the only home she'll ever need.From Sea to Shore
Par L. J. Hamlin. 2019
These two historical gay pirate stories by prolific author L.J. Hamlin are sure to shiver yer timbers!Two Men on a…
Dead Man's Chest -- Harry has about had it with Thomas, the newest member of the crew. Unfortunately for them, the crew has decided the best way for them to work out their differences is to maroon them for seven days, chained together the whole time.My Pirate Love -- Abraham loves the sea more than anything, but he can't resist the pull of his alluring lover Dale, either, eagerly awaiting each time they reunite.El jardín secreto de Blackmoor Hill (Nobles al desnudo #Volumen 5)
Par S. F. Tale. 2022
A veces, el corazón no está preparado para revelar los secretos más oscuros que alberga, hasta que no halla a…
su alma gemela. Un terrible desengaño, hace que la señorita Cat Blackstone prometa no entregarse a un hombre jamás. Harta de las reuniones pomposas de la alta aristocracia londinense, y por azares del destino, tendrá que trasladarse al condado de Northumberland, dónde se sentirá más libre que nunca. Pero como no todo es tan bonito, un apuesto vizconde, no cesa de cruzarse en su camino. Ian Harvey Gray, vizconde de Kelwoolf, arrastra un secreto que solo él conoce y que le hace poco digno de un matrimonio. Está convencido de que va a morir solo. O eso se piensa, porque cuando conoce a su nueva vecina, no puede dejar de lado su aspecto más protector y... seductor. Aun así, seguirá el consejo de su amigo lord Stanford-Thorne: ¡Qué el destino decida por él! ¿Podrá Cat mantener su promesa? ¿Se rendirá Ian a los dictados de su corazón?Solo un beso para caer a los pies de una dama (Los irresistibles Trevelyan #Volumen 4)
Par Nuria Rivera. 2022
Pretender ayudar a una dama a conquistar a otro caballero puede tener consecuencias inesperadas. ¿Puede un beso despertar al amor?…
Cuando Christopher Trevelyan se ve acosado por una amante despechada, su familia le exige que se case, pero, aunque eso no entra en sus planes y decida poner tierra de por medio y marcharse a Edimburgo, sabe que en unos meses deberá cumplir con su deber y buscar esposa. Aileen Mackay regresa a casa cansada de acompañar a su tía de balneario en balneario. Aunque esta vez ha conocido a un caballero y fantasea con la idea de que pida su mano. Un equívoco al confundir al mejor amigo de su hermano con un mozo de cuadras, la abochorna, y decide que ese hombre no le gusta, por muy irresistible que parezca. Sin embargo, no ha salido del paso cuando ya ha metido la pata de nuevo con él. Como parece que él no se lo toma en cuenta ni se ofende, acepta su ayuda desinteresada para conquistar a su enamorado. Christopher no sabe que lo que ha iniciado como un juego va a despertar en él sentimientos que lo dominan, porque un beso, un simple beso, va a cambiarlo todo.The Devil of Downtown: Uptown Girls (Uptown Girls #3)
Par Joanna Shupe. 2020
“Nothing makes me happier than a new book from Joanna Shupe!”—Sarah MacLeanThe final novel in Joanna Shupe's critically acclaimed Uptown…
Girl series about a beauitful do-gooder who must decide if she can team up with one of New York's brashest criminals without losing something irreplaceable: her heart.Manhattan kingpin. Brilliant mastermind. Gentleman gangster. He’s built a wall around his heart… Orphaned and abandoned on the Bowery’s mean streets, Jack Mulligan survived on strength, cunning, and ambition. Now he rules his territory better than any politician or copper ever could. He didn’t get here by being soft. But in uptown do-gooder Justine Greene—the very definition of an iron fist in a velvet glove—Jack may have met his match. She wears hers on her sleeve… Justine is devoted to tracking down deadbeat husbands and fighting for fair working conditions. When her mission brings her face-to-face with Jack, she’s shocked to find the man behind the criminal empire is considerably more charming and honorable than many “gentlemen” she knows. Forming an unlikely alliance, they discover an unexpected desire. And when Justine’s past catches up with them, Jack may be her only hope of survival. Is she ready to make a deal with the devil…?A Rogue of One's Own (A League of Extraordinary Women #2)
Par Evie Dunmore. 2020
A lady must have money and an army of her own if she is to win a revolution—but first, she…
must pit her wits against the wiles of an irresistible rogue bent on wrecking her plans…and her heart. Lady Lucie is fuming. She and her band of Oxford suffragists have finally scraped together enough capital to control one of London&’s major publishing houses, with one purpose: to use it in a coup against Parliament. But who could have predicted that the one person standing between her and success is her old nemesis and London&’s undisputed lord of sin, Lord Ballentine? Or that he would be willing to hand over the reins for an outrageous price—a night in her bed. Lucie tempts Tristan like no other woman, burning him up with her fierceness and determination every time they clash. But as their battle of wills and words fans the flames of long-smoldering devotion, the silver-tongued seducer runs the risk of becoming caught in his own snare. As Lucie tries to out-maneuver Tristan in the boardroom and the bedchamber, she soon discovers there&’s truth in what the poets say: all is fair in love and war…A Rogue by Any Other Name
Par Sarah MacLean. 2012
What a scoundrel wants, a scoundrel gets. . . A decade ago, the Marquess of Bourne was cast from society…
with nothing but his title. Now a partner in London's most exclusive gaming hell, the cold, ruthless Bourne will do whatever it takes to regain his inheritance-including marrying perfect, proper Lady Penelope Marbury. A broken engagement and years of disappointing courtships have left Penelope with little interest in a quiet, comfortable marriage, and a longing for something more. How lucky that her new husband has access to an unexplored world of pleasures. Bourne may be a prince of London's illicit underworld, but he vows to keep Penelope untouched by its wickedness-a challenge indeed as the lady discovers her own desires, and her willingness to wager anything for them . . . .even her heart.Distant Thunder
Par Lisa Bingham. 1992
A “beautiful tale of a childhood love that grows into an adult passion” set against the romance, adventure and danger…
of the Old West (Romantic Times). After surviving the massacre of her parents by Confederate deserters, Susan Hurst is placed in an orphanage. There, she’s drawn to the holy orders, and begins training to be a nun. But all the while she is tormented by thoughts of her young protector in the orphanage, how she loves him, how she still thinks of him . . . Daniel Crocker lost his family young, and learned to fight for himself—and others—at the children’s home. Now, he’s famed as one of the hardest, most ruthless frontier lawmen to ever slap leather. But just as he’s ready to take a rest from his violent labors, he receives word that the little girl he used to stand up for is about to take her vows—and be lost to him forever . . . Brought together by a chance reunion in Wyoming Territory, Susan and Daniel find their hearts still bound by unspoken love. But before they can pursue a future together, they will have to confront the past that holds them apart.Gift from the Sea
Par Anna Schmidt. 2009
After her fianc is killed in the Great War, nurse Maggie Hunter's faith and trust in God is shattered. Now…
an injured man has washed up on Nantucket's shore, and to save him, Maggie must put more than her skill and dedication on the line. Original.This introduction to the Regency-era Christmas offers a few helpful tips for celebrating your holiday like Jane Austen!The latest installment…
in Stephanie Barron&’s richly historical Jane Austen mystery series takes place over the twelve days of Christmas, a Regency-era tradition unlike the holiday we celebrate today. In the pages of this free companion guide to the novel, you&’ll find authentic ways to celebrate your own Georgian Christmas—from decorations to recipes to parlor games—for full immersion into the world of our heroine.About Jane Austen and the Twelve Days of Christmas: On Christmas Eve of 1814, we find the Regency era&’s most beloved author on holiday at the Vyne, the gorgeous estate of the prominent Chute household, with family and friends. As they prepare for the twelve days of Christmas festivities, the guests are all in a celebratory mood—until one of the Yuletide revelers dies in a riding accident, which Jane immediately views with suspicion. With clues scattered amidst cleverly crafted charades, dark secrets coming to light during parlor games, and old friendships returning to haunt the Christmas parties, can Jane discover the truth and stop the killer from striking again?Go tell the bees that I am gone (Outlander #9)
Par Diana Gabaldon. 2021
Jamie Fraser and Claire Randall were torn apart by the Jacobite Rising of 1745, and it took them twenty years…
to find each other again. Now the American Revolution threatens to do the same. It is 1779 and Claire and Jamie are at last reunited with their daughter, Brianna, her husband, Roger, and their children on Fraser's Ridge. Having the family together is a dream the Frasers had thought impossible. Yet even in the North Carolina backcountry, the effects of war are being felt. Tensions in the Colonies are great and local feelings run hot enough to boil Hell's tea-kettle. Jamie knows loyalties among his own tenants are split and the war is on his doorstep. It's only a matter of time before the shooting starts. Not so far away, young William Ransom is still coming to terms with the discovery of his true father's identity - and thus his own. Lord John Grey also has reconciliations to make and dangers to meet . . . on his son's behalf, and his own. Meanwhile, the Southern Colonies blaze, and the Revolution creeps ever closer to Fraser's Ridge. And Claire, the physician, wonders how much of the blood to be spilt will belong to those she loves.A Night to Surrender (Spindle Cove #1)
Par Tessa Dare. 2011
Welcome to Spindle Cove, where the ladieswith delicate constitutions come for the sea air,and men in their prime are .…
. . nowhere to be found.Or are they?Spindle Cove is the destination of choice forcertain types of well-bred young ladies: the painfully shy, young wives disenchanted with matrimony,and young girls too enchanted with the wrong men; it is a haven for those who live there.Victor Bramwell, the new Earl of Rycliff,knows he doesn't belong here. So far as he can tell, there's nothing in this place but spinsters . . .and sheep. But he has no choice, he has orders togather a militia. It's a simple mission,made complicated by the spirited, exquisiteSusanna Finch--a woman who is determined tosave her personal utopia from the invasion ofBram's makeshift army.Susanna has no use for aggravating men;Bram has sworn off interfering women. The sceneis set for an epic battle...but who can be namedthe winner when both have so much to lose?Highland Honor (The murrays Ser. #2)
Par Hannah Howell. 2010
Nigel Murray saw through her masquerade from the first: a young woman trying to pass herself off as a page.…
It almost worked--until she was unmasked in battle with the English, at the point of a sword. Reeklessly Nigel saved the raven-haired beauty whose secrets now endangered them both. He spirited her off to Scotland, determined to erase the terror he tasted in her kiss. Gisele knew the dark side of men, having barely escaped the brutality of her highborn husband, Lord Deveau. Now, with Deveau murdered and a price on her head, she was every man's prey--hunted for a crime she did not commit. Nigel is her only refuge, a handsome stranger who challenged her with a fiery sensuality that burned all fear in its wake. But to truly trust him, Gisele must put the past behind her, and let her heart accept the simple truth of his undying love.Unforgettable
Par Rosanne Bittner. 2016
The bestselling author of Lawless Love pens a heartfelt western historical novel of the promises we make—and the love that…
can come from breaking them. Orphaned at a young age, street-savvy Ally Mills and her brother Toby agree on one thing: sticking together no matter what. When their daring escape from an evil man leads to the dusty plains of Oklahoma, they find their chance to make their fortune. Disguised as husband and wife, they set out on a journey to claim their own land in a new town. Eagle-eyed army scout Ethan Temple sees through the fiery redhead’s disguise. Suspicious of the duo and drawn to Ally’s tenacious spirit, the striking half-Cheyenne marksman can’t help but keep watch over her. Ally made an unbreakable pact, but the longer Ethan stays at her side, the more terrifying her realization grows: She’s in love. And she must tell Ethan how she feels before he rides out of her life for good . . . “Sensual . . . with emotional intensity, heart-stopping action, bittersweet romance and passion!” —Romantic TimesAutumn Rain
Par Anita Mills. 2013
This Regency romance is “a beautifully crafted and well-written novel by a superb storyteller. I highly recommend it” (Heather Graham).…
When Elinor Ashton’s father forces her into a loveless marriage to satisfy his debts, she becomes the unhappiest bride in London society . . . and the property of Lord Kingsley, an elderly and enormously wealthy man whose jealousy leads him to concoct an unspeakable scheme. Lucien de Clare is England’s most handsome—and most brazen—lord, a man whose scandalous behavior made the doors to polite society close against him. This makes him the perfect pawn in Kingsley’s despicable plot to secure an heir. But the attempt at a deceitful seduction of Elinor leads to true desire, as Lucien is overcome by Elinor’s beauty and charm. Neither treacherous intrigue nor vengeful deeds can temper their desire for forbidden kisses, or dampen the fire that fuels their love . . . “Powerful . . . A story to touch all of your emotions.” —Janelle TaylorArms of a Stranger
Par Danice Allen. 1995
“Danice Allen portrays pre-Civil War New Orleans with a deft hand as she sweeps readers into an exciting desire-in-disguise romance.”…
—RT Book Reviews Bored with the dull suitors and shallow admirers of London, Anne Weston sets out for New Orleans in search of a new kind of man. She finds what she’s looking for in the form of a brave stranger who helps a family of slaves escape—before pulling Anne into the shadows to steal a kiss. Lucien Delocroix, the careless, lazy son of a wealthy plantation owner, is more concerned with the cut of his coats than the running of his estate. And yet, Anne knows there is more to the charming dilettante than meets the eye, and that he’s willing to risk everything for what he knows to be right. Swept into the secret life of a daring rogue, Anne finds herself drawn to the excitement of danger—and the fervor of passion.Autumn Blaze
Par Samantha Harte. 1993
Firemaker is a wild, golden-haired beauty who was taken from her home as a baby and raised by a Comanche…
tribe. Carter Machesney is the handsome Texas Ranger charged with finding her, and reacquainting her with the life she never really knew.Though they speak in different tongues, the instant flare of passion between Firemaker and Carter is a language both can speak, and their love is one that bridges both worlds.