Author: Deb Marlowe
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1426841213
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
In this Regency romance by a USA Today bestseller, a beauty charms everyone at the ball—except an aloof aristocrat, the man she wants the most. She’s been taught that pleasure is sinful . . . Now Miss Lily Beecham is determined to find out for herself! A chance meeting with a viscountess, and Lily is invited to the ball. Freed from dowdy gowns and worthy reading, Lily charms Society. Except for the cold, aloof—and wildly handsome—Mr. Jack Alden. Lily soon learns that Jack’s cold demeanor is belied by the warmth of his kiss. But at the end of the Season, she must return to bleak normality. Unless wicked Mr. Alden can save her from a future of good behavior. . . . Praise for Her Cinderella Season “A lively, entertaining Regency tale about two people who despite their initial meeting, change either’s lives. . . . Secondary characters almost fade into the background as Jack and Lily grow closer. There’s ample romance and plenty of adventure and surprises. Don’t miss this well written, enjoyable book!” —Romance Reviews Today “Deb Marlowe is a good storyteller and her characters always leave me happy to have spent time with them . . . a sweet taste of Regency love.” —Rakehell “Marlowe writes a sensual, emotional and poignant love story.” —RT Book Reviews
Her Cinderella Season
Author: Deb Marlowe
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1426841213
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
In this Regency romance by a USA Today bestseller, a beauty charms everyone at the ball—except an aloof aristocrat, the man she wants the most. She’s been taught that pleasure is sinful . . . Now Miss Lily Beecham is determined to find out for herself! A chance meeting with a viscountess, and Lily is invited to the ball. Freed from dowdy gowns and worthy reading, Lily charms Society. Except for the cold, aloof—and wildly handsome—Mr. Jack Alden. Lily soon learns that Jack’s cold demeanor is belied by the warmth of his kiss. But at the end of the Season, she must return to bleak normality. Unless wicked Mr. Alden can save her from a future of good behavior. . . . Praise for Her Cinderella Season “A lively, entertaining Regency tale about two people who despite their initial meeting, change either’s lives. . . . Secondary characters almost fade into the background as Jack and Lily grow closer. There’s ample romance and plenty of adventure and surprises. Don’t miss this well written, enjoyable book!” —Romance Reviews Today “Deb Marlowe is a good storyteller and her characters always leave me happy to have spent time with them . . . a sweet taste of Regency love.” —Rakehell “Marlowe writes a sensual, emotional and poignant love story.” —RT Book Reviews
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1426841213
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
In this Regency romance by a USA Today bestseller, a beauty charms everyone at the ball—except an aloof aristocrat, the man she wants the most. She’s been taught that pleasure is sinful . . . Now Miss Lily Beecham is determined to find out for herself! A chance meeting with a viscountess, and Lily is invited to the ball. Freed from dowdy gowns and worthy reading, Lily charms Society. Except for the cold, aloof—and wildly handsome—Mr. Jack Alden. Lily soon learns that Jack’s cold demeanor is belied by the warmth of his kiss. But at the end of the Season, she must return to bleak normality. Unless wicked Mr. Alden can save her from a future of good behavior. . . . Praise for Her Cinderella Season “A lively, entertaining Regency tale about two people who despite their initial meeting, change either’s lives. . . . Secondary characters almost fade into the background as Jack and Lily grow closer. There’s ample romance and plenty of adventure and surprises. Don’t miss this well written, enjoyable book!” —Romance Reviews Today “Deb Marlowe is a good storyteller and her characters always leave me happy to have spent time with them . . . a sweet taste of Regency love.” —Rakehell “Marlowe writes a sensual, emotional and poignant love story.” —RT Book Reviews
If the Slipper Fits
Author: Olivia Drake
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1466814802
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
“A tale filled with gothic overtones, sensuality, sprightly dialogue, emotion, an engaging cast and a beautiful pair of perfectly fitting slippers.” —RT Book Reviews (4 stars) Raised in a girls’ school, Annabelle Quinn longs for the world outside the walls of the academy. When she’s hired as the governess to an orphaned duke, Annabelle never expects the child’s breathtakingly handsome guardian to capture her imagination—or her heart. Falling for his young nephew’s governess is an irksome complication in Lord Simon Westbury’s orderly life, but Annabelle’s quiet beauty and wry intellect are too much to resist. Meanwhile, a mysterious danger looms over the remote Cornwall estate. Will their newfound desire stand the test of time? Or are some happy endings just too good to come true? “A dash of danger and a dash of fairytale in the form of a very special pair of shoes add to the romance plot, filling out If the Slipper Fits nicely.” —Romance Junkies “Filled with romance, breathtaking passion, and a dash of mystery that will leave you wanting more.” —Night Owl Reviews
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1466814802
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
“A tale filled with gothic overtones, sensuality, sprightly dialogue, emotion, an engaging cast and a beautiful pair of perfectly fitting slippers.” —RT Book Reviews (4 stars) Raised in a girls’ school, Annabelle Quinn longs for the world outside the walls of the academy. When she’s hired as the governess to an orphaned duke, Annabelle never expects the child’s breathtakingly handsome guardian to capture her imagination—or her heart. Falling for his young nephew’s governess is an irksome complication in Lord Simon Westbury’s orderly life, but Annabelle’s quiet beauty and wry intellect are too much to resist. Meanwhile, a mysterious danger looms over the remote Cornwall estate. Will their newfound desire stand the test of time? Or are some happy endings just too good to come true? “A dash of danger and a dash of fairytale in the form of a very special pair of shoes add to the romance plot, filling out If the Slipper Fits nicely.” —Romance Junkies “Filled with romance, breathtaking passion, and a dash of mystery that will leave you wanting more.” —Night Owl Reviews
Cold Hearted
Author: Serena Valentino
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1368074472
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
This was supposed to be her happily ever after... It’s a familiar tale: A kind and beautiful young girl, reeling from loss. A doting father, frantic to bring a mother’s love back into his daughter’s life. And the selfish, cruel woman who insinuates herself into that family?a woman so unfeeling, so cold hearted, that when her new husband dies, she makes the girl a servant in her own home. But who is that evil stepmother, that icy lady of the house? How did she become so closed off that, in the face of a child’s grief, she thought only to seek wealth and power for herself and her abhorrent daughters? Before that fateful ball, before the glass slipper and the prince, there was another story?a story of love and grief, of hope and of dreams dashed. It is the story of Lady Tremaine. Even the coldest of villains are sometimes wives and mothers, women who loved and lost and hoped for something grander for their lives . . . once upon a dream. The latest novel in Serena Valentino’s deliciously devious Villains series introduces the most famed and hated wicked stepmother of them all?but turns everything you know about her on its head.
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1368074472
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
This was supposed to be her happily ever after... It’s a familiar tale: A kind and beautiful young girl, reeling from loss. A doting father, frantic to bring a mother’s love back into his daughter’s life. And the selfish, cruel woman who insinuates herself into that family?a woman so unfeeling, so cold hearted, that when her new husband dies, she makes the girl a servant in her own home. But who is that evil stepmother, that icy lady of the house? How did she become so closed off that, in the face of a child’s grief, she thought only to seek wealth and power for herself and her abhorrent daughters? Before that fateful ball, before the glass slipper and the prince, there was another story?a story of love and grief, of hope and of dreams dashed. It is the story of Lady Tremaine. Even the coldest of villains are sometimes wives and mothers, women who loved and lost and hoped for something grander for their lives . . . once upon a dream. The latest novel in Serena Valentino’s deliciously devious Villains series introduces the most famed and hated wicked stepmother of them all?but turns everything you know about her on its head.
The Cinderella Rule
Author: Bethany Jett
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 1441225285
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Stop Looking for Prince Charming--Let Him Look for You Of all the fairytale princesses we know and love, Cinderella is the one who got it right. She knew the spell was about to break, and ran out of the castle just in time to keep her mysterious identity a secret. Prince Charming couldn't help himself! He had to pursue her, to track her down and invite her to be his queen. The Cinderella Rule is your guide to letting your prince do the work. Whether he knows it or not, the man God has for you longs to experience the thrill of the chase . . . and that means running out of the castle before you give away all your secrets! Find out how to be a woman of mystery who lets herself be pursued, knowing you are worth every ounce of effort. The Cinderella Rule will show you how to be the queen your prince is already looking for.
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 1441225285
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Stop Looking for Prince Charming--Let Him Look for You Of all the fairytale princesses we know and love, Cinderella is the one who got it right. She knew the spell was about to break, and ran out of the castle just in time to keep her mysterious identity a secret. Prince Charming couldn't help himself! He had to pursue her, to track her down and invite her to be his queen. The Cinderella Rule is your guide to letting your prince do the work. Whether he knows it or not, the man God has for you longs to experience the thrill of the chase . . . and that means running out of the castle before you give away all your secrets! Find out how to be a woman of mystery who lets herself be pursued, knowing you are worth every ounce of effort. The Cinderella Rule will show you how to be the queen your prince is already looking for.
The Cinderella Heiress
Author: Janice Preston
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488072043
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
She’s inherited a fortune But will she realize her true worth? Claiming her inheritance in London will help Beatrice Fothergill escape her bullying, belittling half brother. When her carriage overturns, dashing Waterloo soldier Jack Kingswood comes to her aid—setting her pulse racing! In return, believing her new fortune can help the injured veteran rebuild his life, Beatrice proposes a convenient marriage. But is this all she can offer—or dare Beatrice believe she’s worthy of more? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Lady Tregowan's Will Three penniless half sisters. An unexpected inheritance. A year to wed. Book 1: The Rags-to-Riches Governess Book 2: The Cinderella Heiress
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488072043
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
She’s inherited a fortune But will she realize her true worth? Claiming her inheritance in London will help Beatrice Fothergill escape her bullying, belittling half brother. When her carriage overturns, dashing Waterloo soldier Jack Kingswood comes to her aid—setting her pulse racing! In return, believing her new fortune can help the injured veteran rebuild his life, Beatrice proposes a convenient marriage. But is this all she can offer—or dare Beatrice believe she’s worthy of more? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Lady Tregowan's Will Three penniless half sisters. An unexpected inheritance. A year to wed. Book 1: The Rags-to-Riches Governess Book 2: The Cinderella Heiress
Bella and the Beast
Author: Olivia Drake
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 146686558X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
An explorer’s daughter hunts for a treasure map in the home of a reclusive duke in this historical romance by the author of Abducted by a Prince. Bella Jones feels like a fish out of water in civilized England. Raised abroad by her explorer father, she’s amused by the very proper manners of the nobility. Nevertheless, to save her younger siblings from ruin, she must infiltrate a ducal household in order to find the map to an ancient treasure trove. Alas, the haughty, handsome duke stands in her way . . . unless she can tame his beastly temper, that is Miles Grayson, the Duke of Aylwin, prefers antiquities to, well, everything else. Especially prying females with their irksome questions. But Bella’s blue eyes and beguiling smile are improbably charming, and the temptation of her kiss is impossible to resist. As the pair is swept into a mystery that reaches back to their childhoods, Miles realizes that Bella has made the rarest discovery of all—the key to his heart . . . Praise for Bella and the Beast “Once more, Drake proves the right pair of shoes can change your life—especially if they’re red and belong to the Cinderella Sisterhood. This story is both charming with its light, fairy tale–based plotline, and intriguing with the dark, underlying Gothic twists. This is the perfect quick, pick-me-up read.” —RT Book Reviews “An intriguing and passionate story full of history and tingling romance.... Another winner by author Olivia Drake.” —Romance Reviews Today “The ideal historical romance to lose yourself in. With a unique premise, a feisty couple, and great writing, Olivia Drake makes a story readers will grab again and again.” —Fresh Fiction
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 146686558X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
An explorer’s daughter hunts for a treasure map in the home of a reclusive duke in this historical romance by the author of Abducted by a Prince. Bella Jones feels like a fish out of water in civilized England. Raised abroad by her explorer father, she’s amused by the very proper manners of the nobility. Nevertheless, to save her younger siblings from ruin, she must infiltrate a ducal household in order to find the map to an ancient treasure trove. Alas, the haughty, handsome duke stands in her way . . . unless she can tame his beastly temper, that is Miles Grayson, the Duke of Aylwin, prefers antiquities to, well, everything else. Especially prying females with their irksome questions. But Bella’s blue eyes and beguiling smile are improbably charming, and the temptation of her kiss is impossible to resist. As the pair is swept into a mystery that reaches back to their childhoods, Miles realizes that Bella has made the rarest discovery of all—the key to his heart . . . Praise for Bella and the Beast “Once more, Drake proves the right pair of shoes can change your life—especially if they’re red and belong to the Cinderella Sisterhood. This story is both charming with its light, fairy tale–based plotline, and intriguing with the dark, underlying Gothic twists. This is the perfect quick, pick-me-up read.” —RT Book Reviews “An intriguing and passionate story full of history and tingling romance.... Another winner by author Olivia Drake.” —Romance Reviews Today “The ideal historical romance to lose yourself in. With a unique premise, a feisty couple, and great writing, Olivia Drake makes a story readers will grab again and again.” —Fresh Fiction
Very Little Cinderella
Author: Teresa Heapy
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 054428223X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Cinderella is a precocious toddler who is upset when her ugly sisters are off to a party without her, but her babysitter, a fairy godmother, comes to her rescue and takes her to the ball in a blue dress.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 054428223X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Cinderella is a precocious toddler who is upset when her ugly sisters are off to a party without her, but her babysitter, a fairy godmother, comes to her rescue and takes her to the ball in a blue dress.
Cinderella Is Dead
Author: Kalynn Bayron
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1547603887
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
"Wholly original and captivating." - Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times bestselling author of A Curse So Dark and Lonely Girls team up to overthrow the kingdom in this unique and powerful retelling of Cinderella from a stunning new voice that's perfect for fans of Dhonielle Clayton and Melissa Albert. It's 200 years after Cinderella found her prince, but the fairy tale is over. Teen girls are now required to appear at the Annual Ball, where the men of the kingdom select wives based on a girl's display of finery. If a suitable match is not found, the girls not chosen are never heard from again. Sixteen-year-old Sophia would much rather marry Erin, her childhood best friend, than parade in front of suitors. At the ball, Sophia makes the desperate decision to flee, and finds herself hiding in Cinderella's mausoleum. There, she meets Constance, the last known descendant of Cinderella and her step sisters. Together they vow to bring down the king once and for all--and in the process, they learn that there's more to Cinderella's story than they ever knew . . . This fresh take on a classic story will make readers question the tales they've been told, and root for girls to break down the constructs of the world around them.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1547603887
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
"Wholly original and captivating." - Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times bestselling author of A Curse So Dark and Lonely Girls team up to overthrow the kingdom in this unique and powerful retelling of Cinderella from a stunning new voice that's perfect for fans of Dhonielle Clayton and Melissa Albert. It's 200 years after Cinderella found her prince, but the fairy tale is over. Teen girls are now required to appear at the Annual Ball, where the men of the kingdom select wives based on a girl's display of finery. If a suitable match is not found, the girls not chosen are never heard from again. Sixteen-year-old Sophia would much rather marry Erin, her childhood best friend, than parade in front of suitors. At the ball, Sophia makes the desperate decision to flee, and finds herself hiding in Cinderella's mausoleum. There, she meets Constance, the last known descendant of Cinderella and her step sisters. Together they vow to bring down the king once and for all--and in the process, they learn that there's more to Cinderella's story than they ever knew . . . This fresh take on a classic story will make readers question the tales they've been told, and root for girls to break down the constructs of the world around them.
Maybe Not
Author: Colleen Hoover
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501125710
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
When Warren becomes roommates with cold and calculating Bridgette, tempers flare, but Warren is intent on turning her passionate antagonism into passionate love.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501125710
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
When Warren becomes roommates with cold and calculating Bridgette, tempers flare, but Warren is intent on turning her passionate antagonism into passionate love.
Cinders
Author: Jan Brett
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698180216
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
The story of Cinderella is transported to snowy Russia in Jan Brett's lavish style. One magical night, Cinders, the most picked upon hen in the flock, becomes the most loved by Prince Cockerel when she arrives at his ball looking so beautiful that even her bossy sisters don't recognize her. Jan travelled to Russia and readers will be in awe of the Ice Palace aglow under a deep blue moonlit sky, exquisite ball gowns on the comely pullets, uniforms with gold braids and buttons on the cockerels, striking Russian architecture transformed into ice in the borders, and a very funny flock of chickens who provide an appealing, original look at this snowy Cinderella. Readers will find these dressed up chickens comical as they pour over the extravagant setting, including a "WOW"-inducing double gatefold of chicken couples whirling around the ballroom. A feast for the eyes that is sure to become a perennial favorite.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698180216
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
The story of Cinderella is transported to snowy Russia in Jan Brett's lavish style. One magical night, Cinders, the most picked upon hen in the flock, becomes the most loved by Prince Cockerel when she arrives at his ball looking so beautiful that even her bossy sisters don't recognize her. Jan travelled to Russia and readers will be in awe of the Ice Palace aglow under a deep blue moonlit sky, exquisite ball gowns on the comely pullets, uniforms with gold braids and buttons on the cockerels, striking Russian architecture transformed into ice in the borders, and a very funny flock of chickens who provide an appealing, original look at this snowy Cinderella. Readers will find these dressed up chickens comical as they pour over the extravagant setting, including a "WOW"-inducing double gatefold of chicken couples whirling around the ballroom. A feast for the eyes that is sure to become a perennial favorite.