Author: Paulia Belgado
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369758668
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
A passionate Victorian romance to warm you up this winter! A spinster, a scrooge …and only one bed! American industrialist Elliot has a plan to ensure his sisters will marry well—find a London society wife to elevate the family name! What’s not part of his plan is falling for the shy spinster who has no intention of marrying at all… Lady Georgina believes Elliot to be a heartless scrooge! Still, she needs his help to save her beloved orphanage in time for Christmas. So, in exchange, she offers to help him find a respectable wife. But when they’re scandalously snowed in at a coaching inn, their simmering attraction has no place to hide… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Lady's Snowbound Scandal
Author: Paulia Belgado
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369758668
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
A passionate Victorian romance to warm you up this winter! A spinster, a scrooge …and only one bed! American industrialist Elliot has a plan to ensure his sisters will marry well—find a London society wife to elevate the family name! What’s not part of his plan is falling for the shy spinster who has no intention of marrying at all… Lady Georgina believes Elliot to be a heartless scrooge! Still, she needs his help to save her beloved orphanage in time for Christmas. So, in exchange, she offers to help him find a respectable wife. But when they’re scandalously snowed in at a coaching inn, their simmering attraction has no place to hide… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369758668
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
A passionate Victorian romance to warm you up this winter! A spinster, a scrooge …and only one bed! American industrialist Elliot has a plan to ensure his sisters will marry well—find a London society wife to elevate the family name! What’s not part of his plan is falling for the shy spinster who has no intention of marrying at all… Lady Georgina believes Elliot to be a heartless scrooge! Still, she needs his help to save her beloved orphanage in time for Christmas. So, in exchange, she offers to help him find a respectable wife. But when they’re scandalously snowed in at a coaching inn, their simmering attraction has no place to hide… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Lady's Guide to Scandal
Author: Emmanuelle de Maupassant
Publisher: Dark Castle Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
A fake engagement with a notorious rogue? How desperate does a woman have to be? Taking him into her bed certainly isn't part of the plan. But this rogue is simply too irresistible, and Cornelia's name is already mired in scandal. What does she have to lose...? Celebrated explorer Ethan Burnell has all the ladies swooning, but he's exactly the sort of 'dangerous man' Cornelia has sworn off. When Burnell's sister throws a Christmas house-party, intent on fixing him up with a bride, he sees only one way out. A fake engagement for the duration of the festivities! Cornelia knows she's crazy to agree to the plan, but has faith Ethan's "adoration" will bring other suitors running. Can she put up with his cocky ways (without wringing his neck?) The game is on! What to expect: A bluestocking heroine who meets her match, a fake engagement, and a Christmas party that changes everything. Looking for historical romance filled with passion, adventure, comedy and intrigue? Discover other titles in the 'Lady's Guide' historical romance series... 'The Lady's Guide to Escaping Cannibals' (a South Seas island adventure 'treasure hunt' romance) 'The Lady's Guide to Mistletoe and Mayhem' (a 'heroine in disguise' Christmas romantic comedy) 'The Lady's Guide to a Highlander's Heart' (an 'enemies to lovers' medieval Scottish romance) 'The Lady's Guide to Scandal'. (a 'fake engagement' Christmas romance) 'The Lady's Guide to Deception and Desire' (a 'disinherited heiress' romance) 'The Lady's Guide to Tempting a Transylvanian Count' (a 'second chance' gothic romance) 'The Lady's Guide to Well-Endowed Dukes' (a 'virgin duke meets wily heroine' romantic comedy) Each historical romance can be enjoyed as a 'standalone' story. 'The Lady's Guide' steamy historical romance series features stories with the following tropes and themes: Fake Engagement Second chance romance Opposites Attract Enemies to Lovers Marriage of Convenience Matchmaking Forced Proximity Desert island Snowed in Heiress heroine Runaway Bride Bluestocking heroine Heroine in disguise Archaeologist hero Unexpected heir Warrior hero
Publisher: Dark Castle Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
A fake engagement with a notorious rogue? How desperate does a woman have to be? Taking him into her bed certainly isn't part of the plan. But this rogue is simply too irresistible, and Cornelia's name is already mired in scandal. What does she have to lose...? Celebrated explorer Ethan Burnell has all the ladies swooning, but he's exactly the sort of 'dangerous man' Cornelia has sworn off. When Burnell's sister throws a Christmas house-party, intent on fixing him up with a bride, he sees only one way out. A fake engagement for the duration of the festivities! Cornelia knows she's crazy to agree to the plan, but has faith Ethan's "adoration" will bring other suitors running. Can she put up with his cocky ways (without wringing his neck?) The game is on! What to expect: A bluestocking heroine who meets her match, a fake engagement, and a Christmas party that changes everything. Looking for historical romance filled with passion, adventure, comedy and intrigue? Discover other titles in the 'Lady's Guide' historical romance series... 'The Lady's Guide to Escaping Cannibals' (a South Seas island adventure 'treasure hunt' romance) 'The Lady's Guide to Mistletoe and Mayhem' (a 'heroine in disguise' Christmas romantic comedy) 'The Lady's Guide to a Highlander's Heart' (an 'enemies to lovers' medieval Scottish romance) 'The Lady's Guide to Scandal'. (a 'fake engagement' Christmas romance) 'The Lady's Guide to Deception and Desire' (a 'disinherited heiress' romance) 'The Lady's Guide to Tempting a Transylvanian Count' (a 'second chance' gothic romance) 'The Lady's Guide to Well-Endowed Dukes' (a 'virgin duke meets wily heroine' romantic comedy) Each historical romance can be enjoyed as a 'standalone' story. 'The Lady's Guide' steamy historical romance series features stories with the following tropes and themes: Fake Engagement Second chance romance Opposites Attract Enemies to Lovers Marriage of Convenience Matchmaking Forced Proximity Desert island Snowed in Heiress heroine Runaway Bride Bluestocking heroine Heroine in disguise Archaeologist hero Unexpected heir Warrior hero
Sisters of Scandal
Author: Louise Allen
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369762770
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 728
Book Description
Harlequin Historical brings you the page-turning Sisters of Scandal collection from award-winning author Louise Allen. Practical Widow to Passionate Mistress Meg eloped to escape her father’s iron rule. Now a widow, she’s desperate to return to her sisters. So, when Major Brandon is left unconscious on the Bordeaux docks, Meg grabs her chance – posing as his wife, she boards a ship to England. Meg might have saved his life, but does she have to be so bossy – or downright irresistible? Years of war weigh heavily on Ross and he has no desire to wed… But he can make Meg his housekeeper—with access to the master's bedroom strictly forbidden! Vicar’s Daughter to Viscount’s Lady Seduced, abandoned and pregnant, Arabella Shelley is determined her baby's father will support them. Horrified to discover his death, she is shocked at the demand of his brother, the handsome and inscrutable Viscount Hadleigh. To legitimize her unborn child, she must marry him, instead! As Bella struggles with her unfamiliar, luxurious new lifestyle, and her scandalous desire for her stranger of a husband, will she find a love that matches the passion of their marriage bed? Auctioned Virgin to Seduced Bride Innocent Laurel Vernon is living a nightmare after being kidnapped and put up for auction in one of London's most notorious brothels. Only the memory of private enquiry agent Patrick Jago gives her strength. Even though she only knew him for a few days, Patrick made her feel both protected and weak with desire. When Laurel sees Patrick among the brothel's clientele, she isn't sure if he has come to rescue her or to satisfy his own lust. But she is certain that he intends to bid on her!
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369762770
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 728
Book Description
Harlequin Historical brings you the page-turning Sisters of Scandal collection from award-winning author Louise Allen. Practical Widow to Passionate Mistress Meg eloped to escape her father’s iron rule. Now a widow, she’s desperate to return to her sisters. So, when Major Brandon is left unconscious on the Bordeaux docks, Meg grabs her chance – posing as his wife, she boards a ship to England. Meg might have saved his life, but does she have to be so bossy – or downright irresistible? Years of war weigh heavily on Ross and he has no desire to wed… But he can make Meg his housekeeper—with access to the master's bedroom strictly forbidden! Vicar’s Daughter to Viscount’s Lady Seduced, abandoned and pregnant, Arabella Shelley is determined her baby's father will support them. Horrified to discover his death, she is shocked at the demand of his brother, the handsome and inscrutable Viscount Hadleigh. To legitimize her unborn child, she must marry him, instead! As Bella struggles with her unfamiliar, luxurious new lifestyle, and her scandalous desire for her stranger of a husband, will she find a love that matches the passion of their marriage bed? Auctioned Virgin to Seduced Bride Innocent Laurel Vernon is living a nightmare after being kidnapped and put up for auction in one of London's most notorious brothels. Only the memory of private enquiry agent Patrick Jago gives her strength. Even though she only knew him for a few days, Patrick made her feel both protected and weak with desire. When Laurel sees Patrick among the brothel's clientele, she isn't sure if he has come to rescue her or to satisfy his own lust. But she is certain that he intends to bid on her!
Their Convenient Christmas Betrothal
Author: Amanda McCabe
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 036975865X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
A charming Christmas Regency romance A festive romance to fool society… But are they fooling themselves too? Mary St. Aubin is a stellar matchmaker, but society has decided that, as a spinster, Mary can no longer be trusted with their matches! After watching her parents’ cold marriage, she refuses to wed for anything but love. Then at a Christmas house party she encounters dangerously attractive Scottish laird Charles. He needs Mary’s help saving his ward from a reputation-ruining liaison with a rake. But when Charles’s own rakish past starts to get in the way, is there another match that must happen first…between Mary and Charles? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Matchmakers of Bath Book 1: The Earl's Cinderella Countess Book 2: Their Convenient Christmas Betrothal
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 036975865X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
A charming Christmas Regency romance A festive romance to fool society… But are they fooling themselves too? Mary St. Aubin is a stellar matchmaker, but society has decided that, as a spinster, Mary can no longer be trusted with their matches! After watching her parents’ cold marriage, she refuses to wed for anything but love. Then at a Christmas house party she encounters dangerously attractive Scottish laird Charles. He needs Mary’s help saving his ward from a reputation-ruining liaison with a rake. But when Charles’s own rakish past starts to get in the way, is there another match that must happen first…between Mary and Charles? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Matchmakers of Bath Book 1: The Earl's Cinderella Countess Book 2: Their Convenient Christmas Betrothal
Snowbound with His Innocent Temptation
Author: Cathy Williams
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488001324
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
From the snowy English countryside to a sunny Italy estate, a whirlwind fling leads to the love of a lifetime in the USA Today–bestselling author’s romance. When heartbroken Becky Shaw retreats to the Cotswolds for Christmas, she expects to be warming herself in front of a fire, not in the arms of a gorgeous Italian billionaire who appears out of nowhere. But then Theo Rushing knocked on her door in the middle of a snowstorm. Soon enough they were bound together . . . with the temperature rising steadily. It was only meant to be a holiday fling until Theo makes a startling proposal. He needs a fake fiancée to cheer up his mother, and he thinks Becky would play the part perfectly. Swept away to his luxurious life in Italy, Becky sets some rules to protect her heart. But as the chemistry between them crackles, how long before Theo and Becky pass the point of no return?
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488001324
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
From the snowy English countryside to a sunny Italy estate, a whirlwind fling leads to the love of a lifetime in the USA Today–bestselling author’s romance. When heartbroken Becky Shaw retreats to the Cotswolds for Christmas, she expects to be warming herself in front of a fire, not in the arms of a gorgeous Italian billionaire who appears out of nowhere. But then Theo Rushing knocked on her door in the middle of a snowstorm. Soon enough they were bound together . . . with the temperature rising steadily. It was only meant to be a holiday fling until Theo makes a startling proposal. He needs a fake fiancée to cheer up his mother, and he thinks Becky would play the part perfectly. Swept away to his luxurious life in Italy, Becky sets some rules to protect her heart. But as the chemistry between them crackles, how long before Theo and Becky pass the point of no return?
Snowbound with the Amish Bachelor
Author: Patricia Johns
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369715209
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Will she go home when the snow stops falling? For social worker Grace Schweitzer, arriving at Ben Hochstetler’s farm to pick up an abandoned baby feels like stepping into her past—especially after a blizzard forces her to stay. Helping on the farm reminds Grace of her Amish upbringing…and the reason she left. She’s losing her heart to Ben and the faith she once held dear, but has she changed too much to return to this life? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Redemption's Amish Legacies Book 1: The Nanny's Amish Family Book 2: A Precious Christmas Gift Book 3: Wife on His Doorstep Book 4: Snowbound with the Amish Bachelor Book 5: Blended Amish Blessings
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369715209
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Will she go home when the snow stops falling? For social worker Grace Schweitzer, arriving at Ben Hochstetler’s farm to pick up an abandoned baby feels like stepping into her past—especially after a blizzard forces her to stay. Helping on the farm reminds Grace of her Amish upbringing…and the reason she left. She’s losing her heart to Ben and the faith she once held dear, but has she changed too much to return to this life? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Redemption's Amish Legacies Book 1: The Nanny's Amish Family Book 2: A Precious Christmas Gift Book 3: Wife on His Doorstep Book 4: Snowbound with the Amish Bachelor Book 5: Blended Amish Blessings
Scandal's Bride with Bonus Material
Author: Stephanie Laurens
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062266144
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
For a limited time and at a special price, discover #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens's Cynster novels with Scandal's Bride, plus special excerpts from more books in the series. In Scandal's Bride, how can an honourable lady like Lady Catriona Hennessy unite with a rake like Richard Cynster? Though charmed by his commanding presence, she cannot give up her independence. Marriage had not previously been on Richard′s agenda, but perhaps taming the lady was just the challenge he needs - if he can have the rights of the marriage bed without making any revealing promises of love?
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062266144
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
For a limited time and at a special price, discover #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens's Cynster novels with Scandal's Bride, plus special excerpts from more books in the series. In Scandal's Bride, how can an honourable lady like Lady Catriona Hennessy unite with a rake like Richard Cynster? Though charmed by his commanding presence, she cannot give up her independence. Marriage had not previously been on Richard′s agenda, but perhaps taming the lady was just the challenge he needs - if he can have the rights of the marriage bed without making any revealing promises of love?
The Invention of Sophie Carter
Author: Samantha Hastings
Publisher: Swoon Reads
ISBN: 1250236282
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
With all sorts of delightful Parent Trap-style identical twin hijinks, The Invention of Sophie Carter is the perfect light-and-sweet palate cleanser. 1851. Bounced from one home to another their whole lives, orphaned identical twins Sophie and Mariah Carter have always relied on each other for love and support, even though the sisters couldn't be more different. Brash Sophie wants to be an inventor, and demure Mariah wants to be an artist. Both long to visit London for the summer—Sophie to see the Queen’s Great Exhibition and Mariah to study the world’s finest collection of paintings. But when their cantankerous aunt answers their letter pleading for a place to stay, she insists she only has time and room to spare for one of them. So, Mariah and Sophie hatch a clever scheme: They will travel to London together and take turns playing the part of "Sophie". At first the plan runs like clockwork. But as the girls avoid getting caught by increasingly narrow margins and two handsome gentlemen—both of whom think they’re falling in love with the real Sophie Carter—enter the equation, the sisters find they don’t have the situation quite as under control as they thought.
Publisher: Swoon Reads
ISBN: 1250236282
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
With all sorts of delightful Parent Trap-style identical twin hijinks, The Invention of Sophie Carter is the perfect light-and-sweet palate cleanser. 1851. Bounced from one home to another their whole lives, orphaned identical twins Sophie and Mariah Carter have always relied on each other for love and support, even though the sisters couldn't be more different. Brash Sophie wants to be an inventor, and demure Mariah wants to be an artist. Both long to visit London for the summer—Sophie to see the Queen’s Great Exhibition and Mariah to study the world’s finest collection of paintings. But when their cantankerous aunt answers their letter pleading for a place to stay, she insists she only has time and room to spare for one of them. So, Mariah and Sophie hatch a clever scheme: They will travel to London together and take turns playing the part of "Sophie". At first the plan runs like clockwork. But as the girls avoid getting caught by increasingly narrow margins and two handsome gentlemen—both of whom think they’re falling in love with the real Sophie Carter—enter the equation, the sisters find they don’t have the situation quite as under control as they thought.
The Mitford Murders
Author: Jessica Fellowes
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 125017080X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
"A real murder, a real family and a brand new crime fiction heroine are woven together to make a fascinating, and highly enjoyable, read. I loved it." —Julian Fellowes, creator and writer of Downton Abbey and Belgravia The first in a series of thrilling Golden Age-style mysteries, set among the Mitford sisters, and based on a real unsolved murder, by Jessica Fellowes, author of the New York Times bestselling Downton Abbey books. It's 1920, and Louisa Cannon dreams of escaping her life of poverty in London. Louisa's salvation is a position within the Mitford household at Asthall Manor, in the Oxfordshire countryside. There she will become nursemaid, chaperone and confidante to the Mitford sisters, especially sixteen-year-old Nancy, an acerbic, bright young woman in love with stories. But then a nurse—Florence Nightingale Shore, goddaughter of her famous namesake—is killed on a train in broad daylight, and Louisa and Nancy find themselves entangled in the crimes of a murderer who will do anything to hide their secret... Based on an unsolved crime and written by Jessica Fellowes, author of the New York Times bestselling Downton Abbey companion books, The Mitford Murders is the perfect new obsession for fans of classic murder mysteries.
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 125017080X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
"A real murder, a real family and a brand new crime fiction heroine are woven together to make a fascinating, and highly enjoyable, read. I loved it." —Julian Fellowes, creator and writer of Downton Abbey and Belgravia The first in a series of thrilling Golden Age-style mysteries, set among the Mitford sisters, and based on a real unsolved murder, by Jessica Fellowes, author of the New York Times bestselling Downton Abbey books. It's 1920, and Louisa Cannon dreams of escaping her life of poverty in London. Louisa's salvation is a position within the Mitford household at Asthall Manor, in the Oxfordshire countryside. There she will become nursemaid, chaperone and confidante to the Mitford sisters, especially sixteen-year-old Nancy, an acerbic, bright young woman in love with stories. But then a nurse—Florence Nightingale Shore, goddaughter of her famous namesake—is killed on a train in broad daylight, and Louisa and Nancy find themselves entangled in the crimes of a murderer who will do anything to hide their secret... Based on an unsolved crime and written by Jessica Fellowes, author of the New York Times bestselling Downton Abbey companion books, The Mitford Murders is the perfect new obsession for fans of classic murder mysteries.
The Duke's Desire
Author: Erica Ridley
Publisher: WebMotion
ISBN: 1943794286
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
A delightfully improper romp between a buttoned-up blacksmith and a spinster who loves racy novels, from a New York Times bestselling author: Meg Church adores two things: life in a village of perennial Yuletide, and the freedom of being a spinster with no reputation to protect. Oh, very well, three things: She’s harbored a secret tendre for Christmas curmudgeon Lucien le Duc since the moment she first glimpsed him. But the sexy blacksmith won’t give her the time of day, much less a night of torrid passion. Ever since Lucien le Duc was forced to flee his beloved France during the revolution, his all-consuming goal has been to recover not only his lost land and fortune, but also his rightful place among the French aristocracy. He would never be distracted by an English dairy maid’s sultry glances… or her soul-consuming kisses… or the temptation to turn one night into forever… The 12 Dukes of Christmas is a series of heartwarming Regency romps nestled in a picturesque snow-covered village. Twelve delightful romances… and plenty of delicious dukes!
Publisher: WebMotion
ISBN: 1943794286
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
A delightfully improper romp between a buttoned-up blacksmith and a spinster who loves racy novels, from a New York Times bestselling author: Meg Church adores two things: life in a village of perennial Yuletide, and the freedom of being a spinster with no reputation to protect. Oh, very well, three things: She’s harbored a secret tendre for Christmas curmudgeon Lucien le Duc since the moment she first glimpsed him. But the sexy blacksmith won’t give her the time of day, much less a night of torrid passion. Ever since Lucien le Duc was forced to flee his beloved France during the revolution, his all-consuming goal has been to recover not only his lost land and fortune, but also his rightful place among the French aristocracy. He would never be distracted by an English dairy maid’s sultry glances… or her soul-consuming kisses… or the temptation to turn one night into forever… The 12 Dukes of Christmas is a series of heartwarming Regency romps nestled in a picturesque snow-covered village. Twelve delightful romances… and plenty of delicious dukes!