Author: Jayne Kingsley
Publisher: Blueberry Lane Publishing
ISBN: 0648680096
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
A marriage of convenience or a love that's meant to be? Lady Sophia Huntington appears to have the perfect life. Mingling with royalty and wearing stunning designer gowns make for a glamorous existence—except it's ruled by her mother. An estranged aunt could be the answer to Sophia's bid for freedom, but there's a catch: she must marry, and soon! Prince Felix of Stenaco only has to wink and flash his trademark grin to have women falling at his feet—all except one. But he's played the field for long enough. Now it's time to win the heart of the woman he loves—too bad she's always been immune to his charms. Racing around the Irish countryside on a wild goose chase shows Sophia that Felix—dubbed the Playboy Prince—has another side, one that shakes the foundation of Sophia's aversion to love. Is this attraction the perfect antidote for them both? Or is this convenient prince bound to return to his playboy ways? Book two in an all-new stand-alone trilogy by award-winning author Jayne Kingsley. Sweet royal romance that will sweep you away into a magical world of duty, love, and fashion.
Her Convenient Playboy Prince
Author: Jayne Kingsley
Publisher: Blueberry Lane Publishing
ISBN: 0648680096
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
A marriage of convenience or a love that's meant to be? Lady Sophia Huntington appears to have the perfect life. Mingling with royalty and wearing stunning designer gowns make for a glamorous existence—except it's ruled by her mother. An estranged aunt could be the answer to Sophia's bid for freedom, but there's a catch: she must marry, and soon! Prince Felix of Stenaco only has to wink and flash his trademark grin to have women falling at his feet—all except one. But he's played the field for long enough. Now it's time to win the heart of the woman he loves—too bad she's always been immune to his charms. Racing around the Irish countryside on a wild goose chase shows Sophia that Felix—dubbed the Playboy Prince—has another side, one that shakes the foundation of Sophia's aversion to love. Is this attraction the perfect antidote for them both? Or is this convenient prince bound to return to his playboy ways? Book two in an all-new stand-alone trilogy by award-winning author Jayne Kingsley. Sweet royal romance that will sweep you away into a magical world of duty, love, and fashion.
Publisher: Blueberry Lane Publishing
ISBN: 0648680096
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
A marriage of convenience or a love that's meant to be? Lady Sophia Huntington appears to have the perfect life. Mingling with royalty and wearing stunning designer gowns make for a glamorous existence—except it's ruled by her mother. An estranged aunt could be the answer to Sophia's bid for freedom, but there's a catch: she must marry, and soon! Prince Felix of Stenaco only has to wink and flash his trademark grin to have women falling at his feet—all except one. But he's played the field for long enough. Now it's time to win the heart of the woman he loves—too bad she's always been immune to his charms. Racing around the Irish countryside on a wild goose chase shows Sophia that Felix—dubbed the Playboy Prince—has another side, one that shakes the foundation of Sophia's aversion to love. Is this attraction the perfect antidote for them both? Or is this convenient prince bound to return to his playboy ways? Book two in an all-new stand-alone trilogy by award-winning author Jayne Kingsley. Sweet royal romance that will sweep you away into a magical world of duty, love, and fashion.
Tailored for Her Prince
Author: Jayne Kingsley
Publisher: Blueberry Lane Publishing
ISBN: 0648680029
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
The crown she never knew about stands between them. Five years ago, Eva James succumbed to a passionate week in Italy with a stranger named Henrik before he left without a word. He's the last person she expects to walk into her grandad's Savile Row atelier. Especially when it turns out he's a prince. Crown Prince Henrik of Stenaco loves his country. Promised to marry a childhood friend, he's thrown into turmoil when faced with the one woman he's never been able to forget. Love has no place in his life; it's too risky after what happened in his past. When Eva travels to Stenaco to save her family business, she's forced to measure her unresolved feelings. Will her love fit? He's engaged to someone else, she's just there to save her business—she doesn't have time to deal with a hot and cold crown prince but she's equally unable to walk away … Will they break each other's hearts? Or is Eva truly tailored for her prince?
Publisher: Blueberry Lane Publishing
ISBN: 0648680029
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
The crown she never knew about stands between them. Five years ago, Eva James succumbed to a passionate week in Italy with a stranger named Henrik before he left without a word. He's the last person she expects to walk into her grandad's Savile Row atelier. Especially when it turns out he's a prince. Crown Prince Henrik of Stenaco loves his country. Promised to marry a childhood friend, he's thrown into turmoil when faced with the one woman he's never been able to forget. Love has no place in his life; it's too risky after what happened in his past. When Eva travels to Stenaco to save her family business, she's forced to measure her unresolved feelings. Will her love fit? He's engaged to someone else, she's just there to save her business—she doesn't have time to deal with a hot and cold crown prince but she's equally unable to walk away … Will they break each other's hearts? Or is Eva truly tailored for her prince?
The Playboy Prince
Author: Nora Roberts
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101568216
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
“Known for her ability to deliver a rich and satisfying story” (Publishers Weekly), #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts brings to life the story of Cordina’s Prince Bennett… A dashing playboy, Prince Bennett can’t resist the challenge of an unattainable woman. Quiet, mysterious Lady Hannah Rothchild has a careful resolve, one that Bennett is determined to break through. Love had always been a game to Bennett, but with elusive Lady Hannah he suddenly finds his heart on the line, and discovers that he’s ready to play for keeps.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101568216
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
“Known for her ability to deliver a rich and satisfying story” (Publishers Weekly), #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts brings to life the story of Cordina’s Prince Bennett… A dashing playboy, Prince Bennett can’t resist the challenge of an unattainable woman. Quiet, mysterious Lady Hannah Rothchild has a careful resolve, one that Bennett is determined to break through. Love had always been a game to Bennett, but with elusive Lady Hannah he suddenly finds his heart on the line, and discovers that he’s ready to play for keeps.
The Prince's Convenient Proposal
Author: Barbara Hannay
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 148801468X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
The stand-in fiancée To secure his country's future, reformed playboy Prince Rafael of Montaigne needs a wife. A convenient marriage seems the ideal solution…until his fiancée disappears and Rafe must ask her identical twin sister, Charlie Morisset, to become his stand-in bride-to-be! Down-to-earth Charlie accepts Rafe's convenient proposal—in exchange for the funds to save her baby sister's life. Being swept into a crazy royal whirlwind seems a small price to pay, until she finds herself falling for Rafe—a prince she knows she will have to walk away from…
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 148801468X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
The stand-in fiancée To secure his country's future, reformed playboy Prince Rafael of Montaigne needs a wife. A convenient marriage seems the ideal solution…until his fiancée disappears and Rafe must ask her identical twin sister, Charlie Morisset, to become his stand-in bride-to-be! Down-to-earth Charlie accepts Rafe's convenient proposal—in exchange for the funds to save her baby sister's life. Being swept into a crazy royal whirlwind seems a small price to pay, until she finds herself falling for Rafe—a prince she knows she will have to walk away from…
Playboy Princes
Author: Peter Beer
Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers
ISBN: 0720618363
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
A fascinating dual biography proves that controversial Royal Family members are not necessarily only a feature of late 20th- or 21st-century lifeEdward VII (1841-1910) and his grandson Edward VIII (1894-1972) were born in different eras, but it is illuminating to compare the early and middle years of the two Princes of Wales as kings in waiting and discover how their youth informed their years on the British throne. The privileges of rank aside, they were heirs to an unenviable role, and this study presents a unique portrait of strained apprenticeships for which there was no satisfactory precedent. Theirs was an upbringing dictated by dogmatic prescription and the heavy weight of obligation. As they pursued their lives according to their distinct personalities, they were never relieved of parental strictures, especially with regard to Queen Victoria and her eldest son, who filled the void with shallow interests, a profligate style of living, and the delights of Parisian nightlife. Inevitably the two princes were consigned to filling much of their time with insubstantial engagements not best suited to their characters and which reveal a common vulnerability. In the case of the future Edward VIII, he took a jaundiced view of matters of state and preferred dance floors, riding to hounds, and the ministrations of lovers. This book is the story of the heirs' progress that provides often unexpected perspectives on two public figures better known through the history of their respective reigns. For readers in this era, the similar position of Prince Charles ensures that this survey is a timely as well as a surprisingly entertaining read.
Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers
ISBN: 0720618363
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
A fascinating dual biography proves that controversial Royal Family members are not necessarily only a feature of late 20th- or 21st-century lifeEdward VII (1841-1910) and his grandson Edward VIII (1894-1972) were born in different eras, but it is illuminating to compare the early and middle years of the two Princes of Wales as kings in waiting and discover how their youth informed their years on the British throne. The privileges of rank aside, they were heirs to an unenviable role, and this study presents a unique portrait of strained apprenticeships for which there was no satisfactory precedent. Theirs was an upbringing dictated by dogmatic prescription and the heavy weight of obligation. As they pursued their lives according to their distinct personalities, they were never relieved of parental strictures, especially with regard to Queen Victoria and her eldest son, who filled the void with shallow interests, a profligate style of living, and the delights of Parisian nightlife. Inevitably the two princes were consigned to filling much of their time with insubstantial engagements not best suited to their characters and which reveal a common vulnerability. In the case of the future Edward VIII, he took a jaundiced view of matters of state and preferred dance floors, riding to hounds, and the ministrations of lovers. This book is the story of the heirs' progress that provides often unexpected perspectives on two public figures better known through the history of their respective reigns. For readers in this era, the similar position of Prince Charles ensures that this survey is a timely as well as a surprisingly entertaining read.
The Playboy Prince’s Pregnant American
Author: Leslie North
Publisher: Relay Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
There isn’t much Marcus Ashton, third prince of Sovalon, likes more than a spirited night out, a beautiful woman on his arm (and in his bed), and a fine glass of whiskey. However, when his playboy exploits get to be too much for the royal family, he’s ordered to take a step back from his frivolous lifestyle and work on a serious project. But when he sees American Kyra Rogers, a consultant to the board he’s been forced to join for the women and children’s crisis center, he just can’t resist one last night of fun. While they both agree afterward that their one-night stand was a mistake, Marcus finds himself intrigued by Kyra, who is far different from the type of woman he’s normally attracted to. She’s as smart and serious as she is sexy. So when Kyra finds out she’s pregnant, Marcus wonders if this is a sign that it’s time to grow up and prove he’s worthy of being a father. Kyra has always regarded herself as a no-nonsense, self-made woman. She’s handled everything life has thrown at her, and she has no problem with the idea of raising her child alone. Though her and Marcus must work closely while they check out a possible site for the crisis center, Kyra is determined to keep their relationship strictly professional. She has no interest in co-parenting and is fully prepared to return to the United States once her job is done. There’s only one problem: as soon as Marcus learns about the baby, he starts trying to prove he’s perfect father and husband material. Kyra knows better—once a player, always a player. Besides, she doesn’t need a man in her life—even if this man is becoming more and more appealing every day. If only he wasn’t so charming. So darned sexy. So determined. If only she could figure out a way to deny what her heart is feeling… USA Today Bestseller Leslie North presents another oh-so-satisfying billionaire romance with an unforgettably hot-blooded bad boy royal and the unyielding woman who tames him...
Publisher: Relay Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
There isn’t much Marcus Ashton, third prince of Sovalon, likes more than a spirited night out, a beautiful woman on his arm (and in his bed), and a fine glass of whiskey. However, when his playboy exploits get to be too much for the royal family, he’s ordered to take a step back from his frivolous lifestyle and work on a serious project. But when he sees American Kyra Rogers, a consultant to the board he’s been forced to join for the women and children’s crisis center, he just can’t resist one last night of fun. While they both agree afterward that their one-night stand was a mistake, Marcus finds himself intrigued by Kyra, who is far different from the type of woman he’s normally attracted to. She’s as smart and serious as she is sexy. So when Kyra finds out she’s pregnant, Marcus wonders if this is a sign that it’s time to grow up and prove he’s worthy of being a father. Kyra has always regarded herself as a no-nonsense, self-made woman. She’s handled everything life has thrown at her, and she has no problem with the idea of raising her child alone. Though her and Marcus must work closely while they check out a possible site for the crisis center, Kyra is determined to keep their relationship strictly professional. She has no interest in co-parenting and is fully prepared to return to the United States once her job is done. There’s only one problem: as soon as Marcus learns about the baby, he starts trying to prove he’s perfect father and husband material. Kyra knows better—once a player, always a player. Besides, she doesn’t need a man in her life—even if this man is becoming more and more appealing every day. If only he wasn’t so charming. So darned sexy. So determined. If only she could figure out a way to deny what her heart is feeling… USA Today Bestseller Leslie North presents another oh-so-satisfying billionaire romance with an unforgettably hot-blooded bad boy royal and the unyielding woman who tames him...
Guarding His Runaway Princess
Author: Jayne Kingsley
Publisher: Blueberry Lane Publishing
ISBN: 0645114405
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
How far can she run before the truth will catch up with her? Izzie has struggled with life since the devastating loss of her mother. Living with a guilt she's buried deep and unable to find her way back to the career path she'd so happily had planned, she's left feeling like she has no choice but to run. Constantly. They say flight or fight, right? Well, she's all flight. Ethan Raine is all fight. From his earliest memory, he has only ever wanted to be one thing: a darn good bodyguard, just like his father. A job gone wrong leads him to Queenstown for some downtime, but he thinks he's been set up. Misplaced baggage has these two experiencing a chance meeting—one that changes both of them. Ethan can't help but feel an overwhelming need to protect Izzie, which becomes ever more complicated when he finds out her true identity: Princess Isabella of Stenaco. Forced to choose between a job that could solve questions for him and his growing feelings for the burst-of-sunshine woman who's entered his life, will he make the right choice? Or will guarding this runaway princess only make her run farther away? Book three in an all-new stand-alone trilogy by award-winning author Jayne Kingsley. Sweet royal romance that will sweep you away into a magical world of duty, love, and fashion.
Publisher: Blueberry Lane Publishing
ISBN: 0645114405
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
How far can she run before the truth will catch up with her? Izzie has struggled with life since the devastating loss of her mother. Living with a guilt she's buried deep and unable to find her way back to the career path she'd so happily had planned, she's left feeling like she has no choice but to run. Constantly. They say flight or fight, right? Well, she's all flight. Ethan Raine is all fight. From his earliest memory, he has only ever wanted to be one thing: a darn good bodyguard, just like his father. A job gone wrong leads him to Queenstown for some downtime, but he thinks he's been set up. Misplaced baggage has these two experiencing a chance meeting—one that changes both of them. Ethan can't help but feel an overwhelming need to protect Izzie, which becomes ever more complicated when he finds out her true identity: Princess Isabella of Stenaco. Forced to choose between a job that could solve questions for him and his growing feelings for the burst-of-sunshine woman who's entered his life, will he make the right choice? Or will guarding this runaway princess only make her run farther away? Book three in an all-new stand-alone trilogy by award-winning author Jayne Kingsley. Sweet royal romance that will sweep you away into a magical world of duty, love, and fashion.
The Heir Apparent
Author: Jane Ridley
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0812994752
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 611
Book Description
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW AND THE BOSTON GLOBE This richly entertaining biography chronicles the eventful life of Queen Victoria’s firstborn son, the quintessential black sheep of Buckingham Palace, who matured into as wise and effective a monarch as Britain has ever seen. Granted unprecedented access to the royal archives, noted scholar Jane Ridley draws on numerous primary sources to paint a vivid portrait of the man and the age to which he gave his name. Born Prince Albert Edward, and known to familiars as “Bertie,” the future King Edward VII had a well-earned reputation for debauchery. A notorious gambler, glutton, and womanizer, he preferred the company of wastrels and courtesans to the dreary life of the Victorian court. His own mother considered him a lazy halfwit, temperamentally unfit to succeed her. When he ascended to the throne in 1901, at age fifty-nine, expectations were low. Yet by the time he died nine years later, he had proven himself a deft diplomat, hardworking head of state, and the architect of Britain’s modern constitutional monarchy. Jane Ridley’s colorful biography rescues the man once derided as “Edward the Caresser” from the clutches of his historical detractors. Excerpts from letters and diaries shed new light on Bertie’s long power struggle with Queen Victoria, illuminating one of the most emotionally fraught mother-son relationships in history. Considerable attention is paid to King Edward’s campaign of personal diplomacy abroad and his valiant efforts to reform the political system at home. Separating truth from legend, Ridley also explores Bertie’s relationships with the women in his life. Their ranks comprised his wife, the stunning Danish princess Alexandra, along with some of the great beauties of the era: the actress Lillie Langtry, longtime “royal mistress” Alice Keppel (the great-grandmother of Camilla Parker Bowles), and Lady Randolph Churchill, mother of Winston. Edward VII waited nearly six decades for his chance to rule, then did so with considerable panache and aplomb. A magnificent life of an unexpectedly impressive king, The Heir Apparent documents the remarkable transformation of a man—and a monarchy—at the dawn of a new century. Praise for The Heir Apparent “If [The Heir Apparent] isn’t the definitive life story of this fascinating figure of British history, then nothing ever will be.”—The Christian Science Monitor “The Heir Apparent is smart, it’s fascinating, it’s sometimes funny, it’s well-documented and it reads like a novel, with Bertie so vivid he nearly leaps from the page, cigars and all.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune “I closed The Heir Apparent with admiration and a kind of wry exhilaration.”—The Wall Street Journal “Ridley is a serious scholar and historian, who keeps Bertie’s flaws and virtues in a fine balance.”—The Boston Globe “Brilliantly entertaining . . . a landmark royal biography.”—The Sunday Telegraph “Superb.”—The New York Times Book Review
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0812994752
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 611
Book Description
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW AND THE BOSTON GLOBE This richly entertaining biography chronicles the eventful life of Queen Victoria’s firstborn son, the quintessential black sheep of Buckingham Palace, who matured into as wise and effective a monarch as Britain has ever seen. Granted unprecedented access to the royal archives, noted scholar Jane Ridley draws on numerous primary sources to paint a vivid portrait of the man and the age to which he gave his name. Born Prince Albert Edward, and known to familiars as “Bertie,” the future King Edward VII had a well-earned reputation for debauchery. A notorious gambler, glutton, and womanizer, he preferred the company of wastrels and courtesans to the dreary life of the Victorian court. His own mother considered him a lazy halfwit, temperamentally unfit to succeed her. When he ascended to the throne in 1901, at age fifty-nine, expectations were low. Yet by the time he died nine years later, he had proven himself a deft diplomat, hardworking head of state, and the architect of Britain’s modern constitutional monarchy. Jane Ridley’s colorful biography rescues the man once derided as “Edward the Caresser” from the clutches of his historical detractors. Excerpts from letters and diaries shed new light on Bertie’s long power struggle with Queen Victoria, illuminating one of the most emotionally fraught mother-son relationships in history. Considerable attention is paid to King Edward’s campaign of personal diplomacy abroad and his valiant efforts to reform the political system at home. Separating truth from legend, Ridley also explores Bertie’s relationships with the women in his life. Their ranks comprised his wife, the stunning Danish princess Alexandra, along with some of the great beauties of the era: the actress Lillie Langtry, longtime “royal mistress” Alice Keppel (the great-grandmother of Camilla Parker Bowles), and Lady Randolph Churchill, mother of Winston. Edward VII waited nearly six decades for his chance to rule, then did so with considerable panache and aplomb. A magnificent life of an unexpectedly impressive king, The Heir Apparent documents the remarkable transformation of a man—and a monarchy—at the dawn of a new century. Praise for The Heir Apparent “If [The Heir Apparent] isn’t the definitive life story of this fascinating figure of British history, then nothing ever will be.”—The Christian Science Monitor “The Heir Apparent is smart, it’s fascinating, it’s sometimes funny, it’s well-documented and it reads like a novel, with Bertie so vivid he nearly leaps from the page, cigars and all.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune “I closed The Heir Apparent with admiration and a kind of wry exhilaration.”—The Wall Street Journal “Ridley is a serious scholar and historian, who keeps Bertie’s flaws and virtues in a fine balance.”—The Boston Globe “Brilliantly entertaining . . . a landmark royal biography.”—The Sunday Telegraph “Superb.”—The New York Times Book Review
The Prince's Waitress Wife
Author: Sarah Morgan
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1426827571
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
A playboy prince pays the price for bedding a beautiful waitress—a baby and a wedding—in this classic contemporary romance. When virgin waitress Holly is thrown into the playboy prince’s arms, he lives up to his wicked reputation by bedding her—then casting her aside! Holly is pregnant! Casper is furious; Holly’s just a scheming gold digger, but royal protocol demands he make her his bride! Innocent Holly has the wedding of her dreams—and Casper knows her first duty as his convenient wife will be on their wedding night. . . . Originally published in 2008.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1426827571
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
A playboy prince pays the price for bedding a beautiful waitress—a baby and a wedding—in this classic contemporary romance. When virgin waitress Holly is thrown into the playboy prince’s arms, he lives up to his wicked reputation by bedding her—then casting her aside! Holly is pregnant! Casper is furious; Holly’s just a scheming gold digger, but royal protocol demands he make her his bride! Innocent Holly has the wedding of her dreams—and Casper knows her first duty as his convenient wife will be on their wedding night. . . . Originally published in 2008.
Crowning His Convenient Princess
Author: Maisey Yates
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488059039
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
From choosing the prince’s bride… To becoming his unexpected princess! Personal assistant Latika Bakshmi had one job—pick a suitable wife for playboy Prince Gunnar. He’s infuriating, arrogant and far too handsome, but when shadows from Latika’s past return, he’s the only man who can save her…if he agrees to her shocking proposition! Nothing surprises cynical Gunnar, until deliciously disapproving Latika asks him to marry her! Recognizing her desperation, he’ll protect her with all his royal power. But the biggest surprise isn’t their sizzling chemistry, but how dangerously permanent his craving for his temporary princess feels…
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488059039
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
From choosing the prince’s bride… To becoming his unexpected princess! Personal assistant Latika Bakshmi had one job—pick a suitable wife for playboy Prince Gunnar. He’s infuriating, arrogant and far too handsome, but when shadows from Latika’s past return, he’s the only man who can save her…if he agrees to her shocking proposition! Nothing surprises cynical Gunnar, until deliciously disapproving Latika asks him to marry her! Recognizing her desperation, he’ll protect her with all his royal power. But the biggest surprise isn’t their sizzling chemistry, but how dangerously permanent his craving for his temporary princess feels…