Author: Ruth Ann Nordin
Publisher: Ruth Ann Nordin
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
All Sandy Davis wants is to forget about romance. Romance is for other people, not for her. She’s been rejected too many times and doesn’t want anything else to do with it. To escape, she writes an epic fantasy, picturing herself as the queen who rises against the threat of King Blackheart who is determined to conquer her kingdom. Just as she’s going to write the ending where she kills him, he arranges it so that he takes her into the story. But he doesn’t abduct her so she’ll be his prisoner. His plan is to make her his wife and prove that he’s not the villain she’s made him out to be.
His Abducted Bride
Author: Ruth Ann Nordin
Publisher: Ruth Ann Nordin
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
All Sandy Davis wants is to forget about romance. Romance is for other people, not for her. She’s been rejected too many times and doesn’t want anything else to do with it. To escape, she writes an epic fantasy, picturing herself as the queen who rises against the threat of King Blackheart who is determined to conquer her kingdom. Just as she’s going to write the ending where she kills him, he arranges it so that he takes her into the story. But he doesn’t abduct her so she’ll be his prisoner. His plan is to make her his wife and prove that he’s not the villain she’s made him out to be.
Publisher: Ruth Ann Nordin
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
All Sandy Davis wants is to forget about romance. Romance is for other people, not for her. She’s been rejected too many times and doesn’t want anything else to do with it. To escape, she writes an epic fantasy, picturing herself as the queen who rises against the threat of King Blackheart who is determined to conquer her kingdom. Just as she’s going to write the ending where she kills him, he arranges it so that he takes her into the story. But he doesn’t abduct her so she’ll be his prisoner. His plan is to make her his wife and prove that he’s not the villain she’s made him out to be.
THE ABDUCTED BRIDE
Author: Anne Herries
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459239962
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
THE VENGEFUL GROOM Betrothed to the son of her father’s Spanish friend, Mistress Deborah Stirling is taken captive by a roguish privateer. Nicholas, Marquis de Vere, has vowed vengeance on her future husband, and plans to use Deborah to lure the murderous Spaniard from his hiding place. Revenge was never so sweet—or so tempting…. At first furious, Deborah soon finds herself unable to resist her handsome captor’s charms. Swept away by their passion, she can’t help but fall in love. But what if it’s a lie? Could it be part of Nicholas’s revenge to seduce her, then be rid of her?
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459239962
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
THE VENGEFUL GROOM Betrothed to the son of her father’s Spanish friend, Mistress Deborah Stirling is taken captive by a roguish privateer. Nicholas, Marquis de Vere, has vowed vengeance on her future husband, and plans to use Deborah to lure the murderous Spaniard from his hiding place. Revenge was never so sweet—or so tempting…. At first furious, Deborah soon finds herself unable to resist her handsome captor’s charms. Swept away by their passion, she can’t help but fall in love. But what if it’s a lie? Could it be part of Nicholas’s revenge to seduce her, then be rid of her?
His Captive Bride
Author: Shelly Thacker
Publisher: Summit Avenue Books
ISBN: 0984764674
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
The warriors of Asgard Island are keeping a secret from their new brides… Kidnapped from a trade fair by a mysterious swordsman, Lady Avril de Varennes awakens on Asgard Island, an enchanted paradise cloaked in mists and mystery, kept secret from the world for centuries. Against her will, Avril weds her arrogant captor, Hauk Valbrand—even as she vows to escape. Hauk believes himself beyond the reach of love, until his fiery captive bride begins to melt his heart of ice. But soon he must reveal the stunning truth about Asgard and its people—and Hauk and Avril must choose between love and honor, duty and desire...now and forever. "Powerful. From the very first page you're whisked away to a world where anything is possible." -The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “An involving, beautiful story. I thought about the characters often at work, at the grocery store, in my car—wherever I was until I could get back to the book. A definite keeper. Five hearts (highest rating).” -TheRomanceReader.com "An utterly absorbing read! With its richly drawn characters, powerful conflict and vividly imagined setting, His Captive Bride is a romantic fantasy lover's dream. When it comes to sweeping, sizzling historical romance, Shelly Thacker is a shining star!" -Lara Adrian, New York Times bestselling author “If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would! I loved Asgard Island and Shelly’s descriptions made it feel so real, as if I’m there with them. Highly recommended. I loved all the books but this was by far my most favorite!” – Goodreads reviewer “I'm in awe of this author's talent. Thacker has made me want to read all her books. She is so skilled at telling a story with strong, well defined characters and original storylines. This one blew me away!” – Goodreads reviewer “Take me to Asgard Island, please! His Captive Bride is totally engrossing, passionate and SEXY! The chemistry between Avril and Hauk is electric. I highly recommend every one of the books in this series as perfect escape reads.” – Reading Between the Wines Originally published by Dell under the title Timeless. This revised and expanded Author's Preferred Edition includes new scenes never before published. The Stolen Brides Series These regal brides are about to discover that falling in love with a warrior is the most dangerous adventure of all. Each book is a stand-alone, steamy historical romance: Book 1: HIS STOLEN BRIDE (Darach and Laurien) Book 2: FOREVER HIS (Gaston and Celine) Book 3: HIS FORBIDDEN TOUCH (Royce and Princess Ciara) Book 4: HIS CAPTIVE BRIDE (Hauk and Avril) Book 5: HIS SCOTTISH BRIDE (Henri and Aileen)
Publisher: Summit Avenue Books
ISBN: 0984764674
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
The warriors of Asgard Island are keeping a secret from their new brides… Kidnapped from a trade fair by a mysterious swordsman, Lady Avril de Varennes awakens on Asgard Island, an enchanted paradise cloaked in mists and mystery, kept secret from the world for centuries. Against her will, Avril weds her arrogant captor, Hauk Valbrand—even as she vows to escape. Hauk believes himself beyond the reach of love, until his fiery captive bride begins to melt his heart of ice. But soon he must reveal the stunning truth about Asgard and its people—and Hauk and Avril must choose between love and honor, duty and desire...now and forever. "Powerful. From the very first page you're whisked away to a world where anything is possible." -The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “An involving, beautiful story. I thought about the characters often at work, at the grocery store, in my car—wherever I was until I could get back to the book. A definite keeper. Five hearts (highest rating).” -TheRomanceReader.com "An utterly absorbing read! With its richly drawn characters, powerful conflict and vividly imagined setting, His Captive Bride is a romantic fantasy lover's dream. When it comes to sweeping, sizzling historical romance, Shelly Thacker is a shining star!" -Lara Adrian, New York Times bestselling author “If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would! I loved Asgard Island and Shelly’s descriptions made it feel so real, as if I’m there with them. Highly recommended. I loved all the books but this was by far my most favorite!” – Goodreads reviewer “I'm in awe of this author's talent. Thacker has made me want to read all her books. She is so skilled at telling a story with strong, well defined characters and original storylines. This one blew me away!” – Goodreads reviewer “Take me to Asgard Island, please! His Captive Bride is totally engrossing, passionate and SEXY! The chemistry between Avril and Hauk is electric. I highly recommend every one of the books in this series as perfect escape reads.” – Reading Between the Wines Originally published by Dell under the title Timeless. This revised and expanded Author's Preferred Edition includes new scenes never before published. The Stolen Brides Series These regal brides are about to discover that falling in love with a warrior is the most dangerous adventure of all. Each book is a stand-alone, steamy historical romance: Book 1: HIS STOLEN BRIDE (Darach and Laurien) Book 2: FOREVER HIS (Gaston and Celine) Book 3: HIS FORBIDDEN TOUCH (Royce and Princess Ciara) Book 4: HIS CAPTIVE BRIDE (Hauk and Avril) Book 5: HIS SCOTTISH BRIDE (Henri and Aileen)
The Abducted Bride
Author: Dorothy Mack
Publisher: Signet Book
ISBN: 9780451216199
Category : Man-woman relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When Amy finally escapes from her suffocating chaperone, she runs into a man who believes she's his beloved Desiree. The next thing Amy knows, she's at his estate after a drugged sleep--and is falling for the enigmatic stranger. Original.
Publisher: Signet Book
ISBN: 9780451216199
Category : Man-woman relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When Amy finally escapes from her suffocating chaperone, she runs into a man who believes she's his beloved Desiree. The next thing Amy knows, she's at his estate after a drugged sleep--and is falling for the enigmatic stranger. Original.
Abducted at the Altar
Author: Cynthia Wright
Publisher: Boxwood Manor Books
ISBN: 1948053128
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
From a New York Times bestselling author comes an irresistible novel of 16th century Scotland! When a spirited Scottish lass crosses paths with a charismatic Outlander, sparks fly that threaten to set fire to their separate worlds… Vibrant Fiona MacLeod has never left the Isle of Skye, except in the pages of cherished books. However, everything changes when her mother makes a deathbed request that Fi travel to Falkland Palace and experience the royal court. It may be her last chance to see the world before she is married off to an overbearing Highland warrior. Across the ocean in Europe, architect Christophe de St. Briac enjoys a perfectly-ordered life. He’s a rising star among the artistic builders of the Renaissance and has his pick of women to warm his bed - until King François I pressures him to accept a project at Scotland’s Falkland Palace. Although Fiona and Christophe are from different worlds, they soon find their passionate souls have everything in common. But while they seem to be on a collision course with destiny, dark forces are conspiring to keep them apart… CROWNS & KILTS: The St. Briac Family 1526 - YOU AND NO OTHER (Thomas & Aimée) 1532 - OF ONE HEART (Andrew & Micheline) 1538 - ABDUCTED AT THE ALTAR (Christophe & Fiona) 1539 - RETURN OF THE LOST BRIDE (Ciaran & Violette) 1541 - QUEST OF THE HIGHLANDER (Lennox & Nora) The St. Briac Family in the Regency 1808 - THE SECRET OF LOVE (Gabriel & Isabella) 1818 - HIS MAKE-BELIEVE BRIDE (Justin & Mouette) coming in 2021...HER IMPOSSIBLE HUSBAND (Justin & Mouette)
Publisher: Boxwood Manor Books
ISBN: 1948053128
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
From a New York Times bestselling author comes an irresistible novel of 16th century Scotland! When a spirited Scottish lass crosses paths with a charismatic Outlander, sparks fly that threaten to set fire to their separate worlds… Vibrant Fiona MacLeod has never left the Isle of Skye, except in the pages of cherished books. However, everything changes when her mother makes a deathbed request that Fi travel to Falkland Palace and experience the royal court. It may be her last chance to see the world before she is married off to an overbearing Highland warrior. Across the ocean in Europe, architect Christophe de St. Briac enjoys a perfectly-ordered life. He’s a rising star among the artistic builders of the Renaissance and has his pick of women to warm his bed - until King François I pressures him to accept a project at Scotland’s Falkland Palace. Although Fiona and Christophe are from different worlds, they soon find their passionate souls have everything in common. But while they seem to be on a collision course with destiny, dark forces are conspiring to keep them apart… CROWNS & KILTS: The St. Briac Family 1526 - YOU AND NO OTHER (Thomas & Aimée) 1532 - OF ONE HEART (Andrew & Micheline) 1538 - ABDUCTED AT THE ALTAR (Christophe & Fiona) 1539 - RETURN OF THE LOST BRIDE (Ciaran & Violette) 1541 - QUEST OF THE HIGHLANDER (Lennox & Nora) The St. Briac Family in the Regency 1808 - THE SECRET OF LOVE (Gabriel & Isabella) 1818 - HIS MAKE-BELIEVE BRIDE (Justin & Mouette) coming in 2021...HER IMPOSSIBLE HUSBAND (Justin & Mouette)
Captive Bride
Author: Johanna Lindsey
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062106465
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 391
Book Description
The irresistible call of adventure brings lovely Christina Wakefield to the alluring Arabian desert. But fate imprisons her after she encounters Sheik Abu, the strikingly handsome though arrogant adventurer, whom she had known in England as Philip Caxton. Once Christina had rejected Philip's fervent offer of marriage. But now she is to be his slave -- desperate for the freedoms denied her...yet weakened by her heart's blazing desire to willingly explore her virile captor's most sensuous cravings.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062106465
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 391
Book Description
The irresistible call of adventure brings lovely Christina Wakefield to the alluring Arabian desert. But fate imprisons her after she encounters Sheik Abu, the strikingly handsome though arrogant adventurer, whom she had known in England as Philip Caxton. Once Christina had rejected Philip's fervent offer of marriage. But now she is to be his slave -- desperate for the freedoms denied her...yet weakened by her heart's blazing desire to willingly explore her virile captor's most sensuous cravings.
THE KIDNAPPED BRIDE
Author: Metsy Hingle
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459271912
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
SHANGHAIED FROM THE CHURCH? Slung over the broad shoulders of her ex-fiancé as he kidnapped her from the church was not the way Lorelei Mason had envisioned her wedding day to her new fiancé. Jack Storm had left her at the altar once; now he had the nerve to want her back! Jack had made the biggest mistake of his life when he was a no-show for his wedding. Now he hoped Lorelei would fall in love with him again. And only then would he take her back to the church—to marry him! RIGHT BRIDE, WRONG GROOM: Marrying Mr. Almost-Right is all wrong, especially when the perfect man is ready to sweep you into his arms!
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459271912
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
SHANGHAIED FROM THE CHURCH? Slung over the broad shoulders of her ex-fiancé as he kidnapped her from the church was not the way Lorelei Mason had envisioned her wedding day to her new fiancé. Jack Storm had left her at the altar once; now he had the nerve to want her back! Jack had made the biggest mistake of his life when he was a no-show for his wedding. Now he hoped Lorelei would fall in love with him again. And only then would he take her back to the church—to marry him! RIGHT BRIDE, WRONG GROOM: Marrying Mr. Almost-Right is all wrong, especially when the perfect man is ready to sweep you into his arms!
A Perilous Marriage (a hero pretends to be in love with the heroine Regency romance)
Author: Ruth Ann Nordin
Publisher: Ruth Ann Nordin
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
All Eris wants is a love match… Miss Eris Tumilson longs for a love match. Unfortunately, being a wallflower who spends most of her time reading and doing embroidery isn’t the kind of thing that attracts gentlemen. But, at long last, the spinster gets her chance. Her brother arranges a marriage for her with the Duke of Jowett. When her new husband dies on their wedding night, her hopes are dashed. There will be no love match. There’s not even the prospect of a child on the way. Though a widow, she might as well still be a spinster. Then Mr. Charles Duff comes along to visit her, and something begins to stir up within her that she was determined to put behind her once and for all: the desire for a love match. All Charles wants is to prove his friend was murdered… Charles would rather focus on his investments than take a wife. But when his friend dies on his wedding night, he knows it’s not from natural causes. His friend was murdered. And he’s sure Eris did it. The problem? He has to prove it since no one believes him. So he comes up with a plan to make Eris believe he’s fallen in love with her. Little does he realize that as soon as he steps through the doorway of her townhouse, he’ll start to discover that this shy wallflower is a hidden gem among ladies…and it’ll be difficult to tell the difference between pretending to be in love and really being in love. *Charles originally showed up in Kidnapping the Viscount. Eris originally showed up in The Reclusive Earl.
Publisher: Ruth Ann Nordin
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
All Eris wants is a love match… Miss Eris Tumilson longs for a love match. Unfortunately, being a wallflower who spends most of her time reading and doing embroidery isn’t the kind of thing that attracts gentlemen. But, at long last, the spinster gets her chance. Her brother arranges a marriage for her with the Duke of Jowett. When her new husband dies on their wedding night, her hopes are dashed. There will be no love match. There’s not even the prospect of a child on the way. Though a widow, she might as well still be a spinster. Then Mr. Charles Duff comes along to visit her, and something begins to stir up within her that she was determined to put behind her once and for all: the desire for a love match. All Charles wants is to prove his friend was murdered… Charles would rather focus on his investments than take a wife. But when his friend dies on his wedding night, he knows it’s not from natural causes. His friend was murdered. And he’s sure Eris did it. The problem? He has to prove it since no one believes him. So he comes up with a plan to make Eris believe he’s fallen in love with her. Little does he realize that as soon as he steps through the doorway of her townhouse, he’ll start to discover that this shy wallflower is a hidden gem among ladies…and it’ll be difficult to tell the difference between pretending to be in love and really being in love. *Charles originally showed up in Kidnapping the Viscount. Eris originally showed up in The Reclusive Earl.
The Highlander's Bride
Author: Michele Sinclair
Publisher: Zebra Books
ISBN: 1420117211
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
First in the series set in medieval Scotland by the award-winning author. “Sensual and humorous, a winning combination that everyone can enjoy.”—Hannah Howell, New York Times bestselling author Bound by Duty Highland laird Conor McTiernay had always dreamed of an enduring love. But the reality of women who desired him only for his title and lands made him swear off marriage forever. That is until he first set eyes on the Englishwoman his men found hiding in the forest. Beneath the dirt and grime it was clear Laurel Cordell was beautiful. But would she prove to be yet another beguiling seductress or had Conor finally found the one woman who could lay claim to his heart? Drawn by Desire Laurel trusted that the Scottish chieftain would keep her safe from the cruel laird from whom she had escaped. Looking deep into Conor’s silver eyes she saw not only his calculating warrior ways but his quick arousal to passion. But before they could explore the growing desire between them, their newfound love would be threatened by secrets from her past . . . “A little gem of love and innocence . . . a story of two people learning to believe and trust in the miracle of love.”—Fresh Fiction “Debut author Sinclair shows great potential at crafting rapid-fire verbal repartee and endearing characters.”—RT Book Reviews “An emotionally charged engrossing read . . . Historical romance fans are in for a treat with this page-turner, and will be left anticipating Sinclair’s next novel.”—Romance Junkies
Publisher: Zebra Books
ISBN: 1420117211
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
First in the series set in medieval Scotland by the award-winning author. “Sensual and humorous, a winning combination that everyone can enjoy.”—Hannah Howell, New York Times bestselling author Bound by Duty Highland laird Conor McTiernay had always dreamed of an enduring love. But the reality of women who desired him only for his title and lands made him swear off marriage forever. That is until he first set eyes on the Englishwoman his men found hiding in the forest. Beneath the dirt and grime it was clear Laurel Cordell was beautiful. But would she prove to be yet another beguiling seductress or had Conor finally found the one woman who could lay claim to his heart? Drawn by Desire Laurel trusted that the Scottish chieftain would keep her safe from the cruel laird from whom she had escaped. Looking deep into Conor’s silver eyes she saw not only his calculating warrior ways but his quick arousal to passion. But before they could explore the growing desire between them, their newfound love would be threatened by secrets from her past . . . “A little gem of love and innocence . . . a story of two people learning to believe and trust in the miracle of love.”—Fresh Fiction “Debut author Sinclair shows great potential at crafting rapid-fire verbal repartee and endearing characters.”—RT Book Reviews “An emotionally charged engrossing read . . . Historical romance fans are in for a treat with this page-turner, and will be left anticipating Sinclair’s next novel.”—Romance Junkies
His Redeeming Bride
Author: Ruth Ann Nordin
Publisher: Ruth Ann Nordin
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Ready to give birth, Sarah Donner ends up newly widowed. She has to rely on the aid of the one man others had warned her about: Neil Craftsman. She knows of his tarnished past, and no respectable woman will go near him. But as she gets to know Neil, she learns that there is more to him than meets the eye. But when his past comes back to haunt him, will her newfound love be enough to redeem him?
Publisher: Ruth Ann Nordin
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Ready to give birth, Sarah Donner ends up newly widowed. She has to rely on the aid of the one man others had warned her about: Neil Craftsman. She knows of his tarnished past, and no respectable woman will go near him. But as she gets to know Neil, she learns that there is more to him than meets the eye. But when his past comes back to haunt him, will her newfound love be enough to redeem him?