Author: Mary Jo Putney
Publisher: Canelo
ISBN: 1800325738
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Separated by society once before, this time they'll fight to stay together. As Washington burns, Callista Brooke is trapped in the battle between her native England and her adopted homeland. She is on the verge of losing everything, including her life, when a handsome Englishman cuts through the violent crowd to claim her as his. Lord George Gordon Audley was Callista’s best friend, but his attempt to rescue her from a loathsome arranged marriage had him sent on a one-way trip to the penal colony of Australia. Against all odds, he survived, and now he vows to do whatever is necessary to protect Callista. But their friendship has become a dangerous passion that may save or destroy them when they challenge the aristocratic society that exiled them both. A sweeping and dramatic historical romance for fans of Bridgerton and Johanna Lindsey.
Once a Rebel
Author: Mary Jo Putney
Publisher: Canelo
ISBN: 1800325738
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Separated by society once before, this time they'll fight to stay together. As Washington burns, Callista Brooke is trapped in the battle between her native England and her adopted homeland. She is on the verge of losing everything, including her life, when a handsome Englishman cuts through the violent crowd to claim her as his. Lord George Gordon Audley was Callista’s best friend, but his attempt to rescue her from a loathsome arranged marriage had him sent on a one-way trip to the penal colony of Australia. Against all odds, he survived, and now he vows to do whatever is necessary to protect Callista. But their friendship has become a dangerous passion that may save or destroy them when they challenge the aristocratic society that exiled them both. A sweeping and dramatic historical romance for fans of Bridgerton and Johanna Lindsey.
Publisher: Canelo
ISBN: 1800325738
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Separated by society once before, this time they'll fight to stay together. As Washington burns, Callista Brooke is trapped in the battle between her native England and her adopted homeland. She is on the verge of losing everything, including her life, when a handsome Englishman cuts through the violent crowd to claim her as his. Lord George Gordon Audley was Callista’s best friend, but his attempt to rescue her from a loathsome arranged marriage had him sent on a one-way trip to the penal colony of Australia. Against all odds, he survived, and now he vows to do whatever is necessary to protect Callista. But their friendship has become a dangerous passion that may save or destroy them when they challenge the aristocratic society that exiled them both. A sweeping and dramatic historical romance for fans of Bridgerton and Johanna Lindsey.
Dark Destiny
Author: M.J. Putney
Publisher: Pandamax Press
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
This time danger threatens their homes Tory and her friends are celebrating the success of a second mission to aid WWII Britain when an urgent summons calls them back to their own time: Napoleon is on the brink of invading England. Can a handful of young mages stop an army? In desperation, Merlin’s Irregulars ask Rebecca Weiss, an untrained telepath from 1940, to come back to 1804 and change Napoleon’s mind before it’s too late. Rebecca agrees, willing to risk anything for the friends who saved her family—even her life and her budding relationship with Nick Rainford. A daring mission takes Tory and Rebecca and their friends into the heart of the Army of Boulogne, where Napoleon is gathering ships and plotting invasion. But while their success may save England, they must still face the bittersweet consequences of their decisions when they return home. "(This) rollicking adventure will have you on the edge of your seat… I highly recommend Dark Destiny. Do not miss it!" —Dottie, RomanceJunkies.com The Lackland Abbey Chronicles Dark Mirror (Includes a bonus short story about Allarde, "Fallen from Grace." Dark Passage Dark Destiny
Publisher: Pandamax Press
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
This time danger threatens their homes Tory and her friends are celebrating the success of a second mission to aid WWII Britain when an urgent summons calls them back to their own time: Napoleon is on the brink of invading England. Can a handful of young mages stop an army? In desperation, Merlin’s Irregulars ask Rebecca Weiss, an untrained telepath from 1940, to come back to 1804 and change Napoleon’s mind before it’s too late. Rebecca agrees, willing to risk anything for the friends who saved her family—even her life and her budding relationship with Nick Rainford. A daring mission takes Tory and Rebecca and their friends into the heart of the Army of Boulogne, where Napoleon is gathering ships and plotting invasion. But while their success may save England, they must still face the bittersweet consequences of their decisions when they return home. "(This) rollicking adventure will have you on the edge of your seat… I highly recommend Dark Destiny. Do not miss it!" —Dottie, RomanceJunkies.com The Lackland Abbey Chronicles Dark Mirror (Includes a bonus short story about Allarde, "Fallen from Grace." Dark Passage Dark Destiny
A Holiday Fling
Author: Mary Jo Putney
Publisher: Pandamax Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
* A Holiday Fling is also available in the author's Christmas novella collection, Christmas Revels. * This novella was also previously released under another title: A Christmas Fling. British actress Jenny Lyme is having a pretty decent career. Though she may not have become an international movie star, she’s well loved in England for a role on British TV and continues to work regularly. Now her hometown community center is in danger of being sold. The only hope for its salvation is if Jenny can film the Christmas Revels production she’s directing and sell it for television broadcasting. For that she needs a really good cameraman—and she just happens to know one…. Greg Marino has worked hard for his success as a Hollywood cinematographer, and he has an Oscar sitting by his coffee maker to prove it. But he still has fond memories of the fling he had with Jenny Lyme ten years earlier when they worked together on a disastrous movie. When she calls and asks if he’d film her community Christmas show, he decides it would be a fun break in his demanding life. And it would be really, really nice to see Jenny again. The show is a delight, and Jenny and Greg find the old attraction is still there. But is it possible to build a life together when both have demanding careers thousands of miles apart? Jenny and Greg are characters from The Spiral Path, the second novel in the Circle of Friends Trilogy. The Circle of Friends Trilogy The Burning Point, #1 The Spiral Path, #2 An Imperfect Process , #3 A Holiday Fling (A Circle of Friends Novella)
Publisher: Pandamax Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
* A Holiday Fling is also available in the author's Christmas novella collection, Christmas Revels. * This novella was also previously released under another title: A Christmas Fling. British actress Jenny Lyme is having a pretty decent career. Though she may not have become an international movie star, she’s well loved in England for a role on British TV and continues to work regularly. Now her hometown community center is in danger of being sold. The only hope for its salvation is if Jenny can film the Christmas Revels production she’s directing and sell it for television broadcasting. For that she needs a really good cameraman—and she just happens to know one…. Greg Marino has worked hard for his success as a Hollywood cinematographer, and he has an Oscar sitting by his coffee maker to prove it. But he still has fond memories of the fling he had with Jenny Lyme ten years earlier when they worked together on a disastrous movie. When she calls and asks if he’d film her community Christmas show, he decides it would be a fun break in his demanding life. And it would be really, really nice to see Jenny again. The show is a delight, and Jenny and Greg find the old attraction is still there. But is it possible to build a life together when both have demanding careers thousands of miles apart? Jenny and Greg are characters from The Spiral Path, the second novel in the Circle of Friends Trilogy. The Circle of Friends Trilogy The Burning Point, #1 The Spiral Path, #2 An Imperfect Process , #3 A Holiday Fling (A Circle of Friends Novella)
One Wicked Winter Night
Author: Mary Jo Putney
Publisher: Zebra Books
ISBN: 1420156330
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Rekindled love heats up a snowy winter night in this Regency delight from New York Times bestselling author Mary Jo Putney. Originally published in Seduction on a Snowy Night. Dressed as a veiled princess, Lady Diana Lawrence is shocked to discover that the mysterious corsair who tempts her away from the costume ball is the duke she once loved and lost. Now snowed in with Castleton at a remote lodge, will she surrender to the passion still burning hotly between them? “Putney’s stories never fail to inspire and delight.” —Sabrina Jeffries [Originally published in Seduction on a Snowy Night.]
Publisher: Zebra Books
ISBN: 1420156330
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Rekindled love heats up a snowy winter night in this Regency delight from New York Times bestselling author Mary Jo Putney. Originally published in Seduction on a Snowy Night. Dressed as a veiled princess, Lady Diana Lawrence is shocked to discover that the mysterious corsair who tempts her away from the costume ball is the duke she once loved and lost. Now snowed in with Castleton at a remote lodge, will she surrender to the passion still burning hotly between them? “Putney’s stories never fail to inspire and delight.” —Sabrina Jeffries [Originally published in Seduction on a Snowy Night.]
Seduction on a Snowy Night
Author: Mary Jo Putney
Publisher: Zebra
ISBN: 1420148168
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
For fans of holiday romance magic steal away with the reigning queens of Regency romance--plus one or two dukes, an heiress, and a headstrong beauty--to a surprise snow storm, the comfort of a blazing fire, and the heat of a lover's kisses. This collection of novellas is not to be missed. A Christmas Abduction by Madeline Hunter Caroline Dunham has a bone to pick with notorious rake Baron Thornhill--and a creative plan to insure his undivided attention. Yet once in close quarters, she finds herself beholden to their smoldering connection... A Perfect Match by Sabrina Jeffries Whisked away from a wintry ball by a commanding colonel, Cassandra Isles struggles with her feelings for Lord Heywood. For he is a man sworn to marry only for money--and Cass is an heiress who will accept nothing less than love... One Wicked Winter Night by Mary Jo Putney Dressed as a veiled princess, Lady Diana Lawrence is shocked to discover that the mysterious corsair who tempts her away from the costume ball is the duke she once loved and lost. Now ensconced with Castleton at a remote lodge, will she surrender to the passion still burning hotly between them? "The passion is hot enough to melt a snowbank. This fanciful Regency anthology will keep readers warm all winter." -Publishers Weekly "It's clear that these historical romance dynamos know their craft and can make any dubious reader believe in a happily-ever-after. . . . A solid and varied collection for readers who adore a holiday setting." -Kirkus Reviews
Publisher: Zebra
ISBN: 1420148168
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
For fans of holiday romance magic steal away with the reigning queens of Regency romance--plus one or two dukes, an heiress, and a headstrong beauty--to a surprise snow storm, the comfort of a blazing fire, and the heat of a lover's kisses. This collection of novellas is not to be missed. A Christmas Abduction by Madeline Hunter Caroline Dunham has a bone to pick with notorious rake Baron Thornhill--and a creative plan to insure his undivided attention. Yet once in close quarters, she finds herself beholden to their smoldering connection... A Perfect Match by Sabrina Jeffries Whisked away from a wintry ball by a commanding colonel, Cassandra Isles struggles with her feelings for Lord Heywood. For he is a man sworn to marry only for money--and Cass is an heiress who will accept nothing less than love... One Wicked Winter Night by Mary Jo Putney Dressed as a veiled princess, Lady Diana Lawrence is shocked to discover that the mysterious corsair who tempts her away from the costume ball is the duke she once loved and lost. Now ensconced with Castleton at a remote lodge, will she surrender to the passion still burning hotly between them? "The passion is hot enough to melt a snowbank. This fanciful Regency anthology will keep readers warm all winter." -Publishers Weekly "It's clear that these historical romance dynamos know their craft and can make any dubious reader believe in a happily-ever-after. . . . A solid and varied collection for readers who adore a holiday setting." -Kirkus Reviews
Once a Scoundrel
Author: Mary Jo Putney
Publisher: Canelo
ISBN: 1800325754
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
An outcast on the high seas. A woman who defies convention. Gabriel Hawkins was born to command the sea, until he left the Royal Navy in disgrace and was disowned by his family. Now captaining his own ship, earning his living through dubious means, he is the best choice to ransom an aristocratic beauty captured by Barbary pirates. Facing the prospect of a life as a harem slave, Lady Aurora Lawrence is beyond horrified. Her only hope of escape lies in a quiet, steely captain who ignites an attraction in her that burns hot within the close confines of his ship. But even if they endure the perils of the waves, can their love survive a return to England, where the distance between a disgraced captain and an earl’s daughter is wider than the ocean? A stunning historical romance for fans of Bridgerton and Johanna Lindsey.
Publisher: Canelo
ISBN: 1800325754
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
An outcast on the high seas. A woman who defies convention. Gabriel Hawkins was born to command the sea, until he left the Royal Navy in disgrace and was disowned by his family. Now captaining his own ship, earning his living through dubious means, he is the best choice to ransom an aristocratic beauty captured by Barbary pirates. Facing the prospect of a life as a harem slave, Lady Aurora Lawrence is beyond horrified. Her only hope of escape lies in a quiet, steely captain who ignites an attraction in her that burns hot within the close confines of his ship. But even if they endure the perils of the waves, can their love survive a return to England, where the distance between a disgraced captain and an earl’s daughter is wider than the ocean? A stunning historical romance for fans of Bridgerton and Johanna Lindsey.
Once a Laird
Author: Mary Jo Putney
Publisher: Canelo
ISBN: 1800325819
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Reunited at long last, will they give in to their passion? After the death of his fiancée, Kai Ramsey left Scotland to roam distant lands. Having barely survived after being imprisoned as a spy during the Napoleonic War, Ramsay has lived on the edge of danger for years, but everything changes when a letter arrives for him from Scotland... Signy Matheson has dedicated her life to the people of Scotland’s remote Thorsay Islands. With a fiery spirit and agile mind, she is a faithful ally to the aging laird. Now their leader is ailing and Signy must summon the laird's successor at once – it’s time for Ramsey to come home. When Ramsay returns to Thorsay, he’s shocked to find that Signy has blossomed into an alluring beauty, and a force to be reckoned with. Because of their complicated past, Ramsey and Signy must deny their desire for each other. But after a wild storm sparks undeniable passion, the discovery of an ancestral treasure trove places them in harm’s way, and the two will have to come together to protect Thorsay. A thrilling Scottish Regency romance from New York Times bestseller Mary Jo Putney, for fans of Julia Quinn and Stephanie Laurens.
Publisher: Canelo
ISBN: 1800325819
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Reunited at long last, will they give in to their passion? After the death of his fiancée, Kai Ramsey left Scotland to roam distant lands. Having barely survived after being imprisoned as a spy during the Napoleonic War, Ramsay has lived on the edge of danger for years, but everything changes when a letter arrives for him from Scotland... Signy Matheson has dedicated her life to the people of Scotland’s remote Thorsay Islands. With a fiery spirit and agile mind, she is a faithful ally to the aging laird. Now their leader is ailing and Signy must summon the laird's successor at once – it’s time for Ramsey to come home. When Ramsay returns to Thorsay, he’s shocked to find that Signy has blossomed into an alluring beauty, and a force to be reckoned with. Because of their complicated past, Ramsey and Signy must deny their desire for each other. But after a wild storm sparks undeniable passion, the discovery of an ancestral treasure trove places them in harm’s way, and the two will have to come together to protect Thorsay. A thrilling Scottish Regency romance from New York Times bestseller Mary Jo Putney, for fans of Julia Quinn and Stephanie Laurens.
Once Dishonored
Author: Mary Jo Putney
Publisher: Canelo
ISBN: 1800325797
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
He lost his honor. She lost her reputation. Together, will they find redemption? As a Royal Navy officer, Lucas Mandeville has fought his share of battles on the high seas, followed by long years of imprisonment. But he’d rather be on the burning deck of a ship than in this ballroom, where it is just a matter of time before someone calls him out for what happened during the war. When dark-haired beauty Kendra Douglas arrives, a whisper of scandal ripples through the ton. The disgraced divorcee’s entrance is an act of daring. Which is exactly why Lucas asks her to dance... Lucas offers Kendra his aid in finding the evidence to regain her good name – and her beloved young son. Together they investigate the wicked conspiracy that destroyed her life. But will helping Kendra be enough to atone for Lucas’s dark past?. A thrilling and gorgeous Regency romance for fans of Lisa Kleypas and Mary Balogh.
Publisher: Canelo
ISBN: 1800325797
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
He lost his honor. She lost her reputation. Together, will they find redemption? As a Royal Navy officer, Lucas Mandeville has fought his share of battles on the high seas, followed by long years of imprisonment. But he’d rather be on the burning deck of a ship than in this ballroom, where it is just a matter of time before someone calls him out for what happened during the war. When dark-haired beauty Kendra Douglas arrives, a whisper of scandal ripples through the ton. The disgraced divorcee’s entrance is an act of daring. Which is exactly why Lucas asks her to dance... Lucas offers Kendra his aid in finding the evidence to regain her good name – and her beloved young son. Together they investigate the wicked conspiracy that destroyed her life. But will helping Kendra be enough to atone for Lucas’s dark past?. A thrilling and gorgeous Regency romance for fans of Lisa Kleypas and Mary Balogh.
Once a Soldier
Author: Mary Jo Putney
Publisher: Canelo
ISBN: 1800325711
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
All's fair in love and war... As heir to a title, Will Masterson should have stayed home and tended his responsibilities. Instead, he went to war. After years fighting the French, he intends his current mission to be his last. But all his plans are forgotten when he arrives in the small mountain stronghold of San Gabriel and meets her. Knowing herself to be too tall, strong and unconventional, Athena Markham has always gloried in her independence. Yet for the first time in her life, she finds a man who might be her match. Two of a kind, too brave for their own good, Athena and Will vow to do whatever it takes to vanquish San Gabriel’s enemies, while finding a love deeper than they’d ever imagined. A thrilling historical romance for fans of Mary Balogh and Stephanie Laurens.
Publisher: Canelo
ISBN: 1800325711
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
All's fair in love and war... As heir to a title, Will Masterson should have stayed home and tended his responsibilities. Instead, he went to war. After years fighting the French, he intends his current mission to be his last. But all his plans are forgotten when he arrives in the small mountain stronghold of San Gabriel and meets her. Knowing herself to be too tall, strong and unconventional, Athena Markham has always gloried in her independence. Yet for the first time in her life, she finds a man who might be her match. Two of a kind, too brave for their own good, Athena and Will vow to do whatever it takes to vanquish San Gabriel’s enemies, while finding a love deeper than they’d ever imagined. A thrilling historical romance for fans of Mary Balogh and Stephanie Laurens.
The Last Chance Christmas Ball
Author: Mary Jo Putney
Publisher: Zebra Books
ISBN: 142013860X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
“Eight romance authors walk into a Regency-era ballroom and wreak fabulous, shimmering holiday mischief all over the place.”—Publishers Weekly Christmas 1815. Upstairs and downstairs, Holbourne Abbey is abuzz with preparations for a grand ball to celebrate the year’s most festive—and romantic—holiday. For at the top of each guest’s wish list is a last chance to find true love before the New Year . . . “The tales are rather sentimental, a box of chocolates with sweet, soft centers inside a dark covering, a pleasant confection for the holiday season. My personal favorites are Anne Gracie’s ‘Mistletoe Kisses,’ a charming variant on the Cinderella story, and Susan King’s ‘A Scottish Carol,’ whose lovers must struggle to find healing for the wounds of self-doubt and past failures; but there is ample variety here for other tastes. Recommended for lovers of Regency romances.”—Historical Novel Society “In this wonderful collection of eight short stories, Christmas in the Regency world is brought to life in extraordinary fashion, with love, secrets, scoundrels and heroes of every description.”—Fresh Fiction “If what you are looking for is a set of short stories with a common location and holiday feel that are well done, quick to read, and entertaining then this will be a book for you . . . one of the best historical romance collections I’ve read in a long time.”—Smexy Books “Each author’s unique style and storytelling talents are at their best, gifting readers one scrumptious treat after another . . . glowing with the joy and romance of the yuletide.”—RT Book Reviews (4 Stars)
Publisher: Zebra Books
ISBN: 142013860X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
“Eight romance authors walk into a Regency-era ballroom and wreak fabulous, shimmering holiday mischief all over the place.”—Publishers Weekly Christmas 1815. Upstairs and downstairs, Holbourne Abbey is abuzz with preparations for a grand ball to celebrate the year’s most festive—and romantic—holiday. For at the top of each guest’s wish list is a last chance to find true love before the New Year . . . “The tales are rather sentimental, a box of chocolates with sweet, soft centers inside a dark covering, a pleasant confection for the holiday season. My personal favorites are Anne Gracie’s ‘Mistletoe Kisses,’ a charming variant on the Cinderella story, and Susan King’s ‘A Scottish Carol,’ whose lovers must struggle to find healing for the wounds of self-doubt and past failures; but there is ample variety here for other tastes. Recommended for lovers of Regency romances.”—Historical Novel Society “In this wonderful collection of eight short stories, Christmas in the Regency world is brought to life in extraordinary fashion, with love, secrets, scoundrels and heroes of every description.”—Fresh Fiction “If what you are looking for is a set of short stories with a common location and holiday feel that are well done, quick to read, and entertaining then this will be a book for you . . . one of the best historical romance collections I’ve read in a long time.”—Smexy Books “Each author’s unique style and storytelling talents are at their best, gifting readers one scrumptious treat after another . . . glowing with the joy and romance of the yuletide.”—RT Book Reviews (4 Stars)