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Her Own Woman: The Life of Mary Wollstonecraft
by Diane JacobsAt the height of the French Revolution, a thirty-three-year-old Englishwoman arrived in the port of Calais. She was a foreign correspondent, commissioned by a famous London publisher to write about all the momentous events since the fall of the Bastille. The watchwords of the Revolution--liberty, fraternity, and equality--spoke to her own deepest desires. Since childhood, she'd battled injustice: from her father, who had prepared only his male children for meaningful futures; from her mother, who had clearly favored her older brother, Ned. She was tall and pretty but had no dowry or inheritance; only her courage and tenacity pushed her forward. Everything she knew she had taught herself. She had fought to succeed in the man's world of professional writing. Author of the famous book "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman", and role model to many, this is the life story of Mary Wollstonecraft, a woman who dared to establish a mark of her own!
Her Particular Friend
by Jl MerrowWhen Susan Price leaves Mansfield Park to accompany her aunt, Lady Bertram, to take the waters in Bath, she little expects to meet an old “friend” of the family. Initially scandalised, Susan finds herself drawn to the former Mary Crawford, now a widow, Mrs Lynd.Mary has lost none of her playful spirit in the ten years since her family’s acquaintance with the Bertrams ended amid elopement and scandal. Her interest, first piqued by Susan’s resemblance to her older sister Fanny, only grows on discovering Susan’s very different character.But Lady Bertram will surely never countenance Susan’s intimacy with the woman whose brother caused her daughter’s disgrace -- and Mary’s true identity cannot be kept a secret forever.
Her Patchwork Family
by Lyn CoteChristmas is for families...And Felicity Gabriel intends to build a family right away! When she inherits a mansion, she decides to turn it into a home for orphans. But her first charges test her resolve. One child is a thief, suspicious of her kindness. The other is the local judge's traumatized daughter.Broken by war, Judge Tyrone Hawkins is devastated when his little girl runs from him to Felicity. But Felicity's courage despite the town's scorn for her orphanage and her caring way with his daughter restore his lost faith. Now he wonders if they all can find the family they seek...just in time for Christmas.
Her Path to Redemption: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by Patrice LewisCan she find forgiveness… and a second chance? Returning to the Amish community she left during her rumspringa, widowed mother Eliza Struder&’s determined to repair her reputation. But one woman stands between her and acceptance into the church—the mother of the man she left behind. Which means Eliza must stay away from Josiah Lapp. But they&’re still drawn to each other. Is it too late for the future that once filled both their dreams?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
Her Patriotic Duty: An emotional and gripping WW2 historical novel (On the Home Front)
by Rosie MeddonIn a world of secrets, can Esme find the courage to be her true self?Happily in love, Esme Colborne is about to marry Richard Trevannion, descendant of one of the oldest families in England. But when Esme learns she is adopted – from a working class family – she cannot allow Richard to marry so far beneath his station.Fleeing the life she knew, a chance encounter leads Esme to work as a ‘decoy woman’, testing British undercover operatives who may otherwise reveal secrets in a moment of weakness. As dangerous as it is thrilling, she is soon captivated by this world of subterfuge – one wrong move, however, and Esme could lose everything.With her feelings for Richard as strong as ever, should she go back to him and reveal the truth of her birth? Is she brave enough to risk having her heart broken again?An enthralling Second World War saga for fans of Rosie Archer and Annie Murray.
Her Place in the Woods: The Life of Helen Hoover
by David HakensenThe biography of one of Minnesota&’s most beloved nature writers, from her career in the city to her rustic cabin on Gunflint Lake During the late 1950s through the early 1970s, Helen Hoover&’s stories and essays of life in the wilderness on northern Minnesota&’s Gunflint Lake, published in popular magazines and several bestselling books (including The Gift of the Deer in 1966 and A Place in the Woods in 1969), found millions of fans and earned her accolades alongside nature writers like Sigurd Olson, Rachel Carson, Sally Carrighar, and Calvin Rutstrum. Hoover&’s own unlikely history of leaving a corporate career in Chicago for a small cabin without electricity or running water—with no interest in hunting or fishing—is just one chapter of the remarkable life that David Hakensen describes in Her Place in the Woods. This first complete biography illuminates how Helen Hoover (1910–1984) made a place for herself and for countless readers in, as she put it, the world of her time. Hoover defied convention. Self-trained and without an academic degree, she worked in the male-dominated metallurgical field as a researcher at International Harvester, where she solved a long-standing problem with the manufacture of discs for farm implements and earned a patent. She and her husband, Adrian, a commercial artist, had long dreamed of moving to a remote cabin in the woods. As they started the long return drive to Chicago after a summer spent on Gunflint Lake, they finally made the leap, quitting their jobs with a long-distance phone call from Grand Marais and figuring out the rest as they went. The Hoovers were woefully unprepared for life off the grid and slowly learned how to convert sheds into chicken coops and fend off bears. Social encounters presented their own challenges, with Helen&’s fiery personality leading to clashes with hunters and other Gunflint neighbors. Gradually, the Hoovers settled into the rhythms of their remote homestead, and Helen would craft a prolific literary livelihood from her keen observations of nature and encounters with animals in the surrounding woods. Her Place in the Woods captures both an awakening to the power and fragility of the natural world and the efforts and talents of an extraordinary woman defining herself as a writer. Though Helen Hoover would move on from the secluded North Woods, as she wrote in her final book, The Years of the Forest, &“From this time on it would be both here and with me wherever I might be, as long as I should live.&”
Her Private War
by David LawsA woman of humble origins fights to overcome every obstacle to pilot a plane in World War I Britain, in a novel by the author of The Fuhrer&’s Orphans . . . Being female means that Charlotte Dovedale&’s dreams are likely out of reach. Her mother is eager to support Charlotte&’s brother in his quest to join the newly formed Royal Flying Corps, but Charlotte is left to channel her energy into the suffragette movement. When she meets upper-class Scott Fanshawe, though, he opens a door for her: teaching her to fly. It soon becomes clear that Charlotte has not only the skill, but the bravery required for aviation. However, when she finally earns her pilot&’s license, the Great War breaks out and threatens to keep her grounded. It will take all of Charlotte&’s daring and determination to succeed and soar—in a risky adventure that will put her face-to-face with the enemy . . .
Her Proper Scoundrel
by A. M. WesterlingThreatened with an unwanted marriage, Lady Josceline Woodsby escapes London to take a position as a country governess. When she discovers the job is no longer available, Josceline vows she will do anything to avoid returning to her previously dismal life - even if it means coercing the ruthless Captain Sharrington into providing her with employment. Spurned by a father he never knew and sent off to sea at a very young age, Christopher Sharrington leaves a promising naval career determined to make his own mark on society as owner of a shipping enterprise. The only problem is, hiring the alluring Lady Woodsby as governess for children he doesn’t even have, is definitely not part of his future plans. Josceline soon realizes Christopher is under the mistaken impression her social connections will help him attain his dream. Will he cast her out when he determines she is more a hindrance than a help? And what of the devastating secret he harbors? Will it destroy any chance they have of building a future together?
Her Rags-to-Riches Christmas: Scandalous Australian Bachelors (Scandalous Australian Bachelors #3)
by Laura MartinA Christmas miracle rescue!But dare she wish for more?A Scandalous Australian Bachelors story. Wrongfully convicted and transported to Australia, Alice Fillips is saved from public flogging by wealthy landowner George Fitzgerald. Working as a domestic servant at his farm feels worlds away from her old life. But as the connection between her and George boils over, she’s torn between her fear of trusting anyone…and the tantalizing glimpse of the fresh start this man could offer…Scandalous Australian Bachelors miniseriesBook 1 – Courting the Forbidden DebutanteBook 2 – Reunited with His Long-Lost CinderellaBook 3 – Her Rags-to-Riches Christmas“An intricately woven romance which takes the reader on an enchanting journey.” — Chicks, Rogues and Scandals on Reunited with His Long-Lost Cinderella by Laura Martin““Ms Martin has created a beautiful story that has real heart and lots of love.” ”— Goodreads on Reunited with His Long-Lost Cinderella by Laura Martin
Her Rebel Heart
by Shannon FarringtonThere was a time when Julia Stanton's fondest wish was to be Samuel Ward's wife. But that was before the war. As pro-Confederacy sentiments clash with the Union troops occupying Baltimore, fear and suspicion turn friends to foes. Julia chooses the Confederacy...Samuel does not. And his decision is one she's sure she'll never forgive.Samuel would gladly give his life for Julia. Still, he cannot go against the certainty he feels that slavery is wrong-even after his beliefs cost him Julia's love. Yet as they work to comfort a city in turmoil, Samuel prays God's guidance will lead them to common ground. For where there is courage and faith, two divided hearts may come together once more....
Her Rebel Lord
by Georgina DevonThe rebel's marriage proposal. . . To polite society, Duncan McNabb, Lord Byrne, is the quintessential gentleman, occupied merely with fashion and flirtation. But Jenna de Warre knows his other identity--Duncan is also a hunted rebel! Bound to him by this deadly secret, Jenna soon finds herself drawn deeper into Duncan's dangerous world, and falling evermore under his charismatic spell. When it seems the rebel lord returns her feelings, Jenna leaps at his proposal of marriage, but is she destined merely to be mistress to his cause?
Her Right Foot
by Dave EggersIf you had to name a statue, any statue, odds are good you'd mention the Statue of Liberty. Have you seen her?She's in New York. She's holding a torch. And she's taking one step forward. But why?In this fascinating, fun take on nonfiction, uniquely American in its frank tone and honest look at the literal foundation of our country, Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris investigate a seemingly small trait of America's most emblematic statue. What they find is about more than history, more than art. What they find in the Statue of Liberty's right foot is the powerful message of acceptance that is essential to an entire country's creation. Can you believe that? Plus, this is the fixed format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition.
Her Roman Protector
by Milinda JayA Mother's Mission When her baby is stolen out of her arms, noblewoman Annia will do anything to find her-even brave the treacherous back alleys of Rome to search for her. Desperate to be reunited with her daughter, Annia finds herself up against a fierce Roman soldier who insists her baby is safe. Dare she trust him? Rugged war hero Marcus Sergius rescues abandoned babies for his mother's villa orphanage. When he witnesses Annia's courageous fight for her child, he remembers that some things are worth fighting for. Helping Annia means giving up his future...unless love is truly possible for a battle-hardened Roman legionary.
Her Royal Bodyguard
by Joyce Sullivan"You are a princess, betrothed to Prince Laurent of Ducharme. My duty is to train you in royal protocol. And to keep you alive."Learning of her secret birthright shocked Rory Kenilworth, but with "accidents" befalling her and deadly bullets flying, she had no time for regrets. She had to claim her heritage-and somehow resist the fierce emotion blazing in the eyes of her tutor and self-appointed bodyguard, compelling and mysterious royal secretary Sebastian Guimond.The unpolished and dangerously charming princess left Prince Laurent, alias Sebastian, speechless. His plan to safeguard Rory by going undercover as his own secretary had backfired-because stopping the relentess killer depended on hardening his own heart against the woman he was honor bound to marry, but forbidden to love....
Her Royal Spyness (A Royal Spyness Mystery #1)
by Rhys BowenTHE FIRST ROYAL SPYNESS MYSTERY!The New York Times bestselling author of the Molly Murphy and Constable Evan Evans mysteries turns her attentions to “a feisty new heroine to delight a legion of Anglophile readers.”*London, 1932. Lady Victoria Georgiana Charlotte Eugenie, 34th in line for the English throne, is flat broke. She's bolted Scotland, her greedy brother, and her fish-faced betrothed. London is a place where she'll experience freedom, learn life lessons aplenty, do a bit of spying for HRH—oh, and find a dead Frenchman in her tub. Now her new job is to clear her long family name...
Her Scandalous Affair
by Candice HernAfter this decree from his grandmother,Richard, Viscount Mallory, goes insearch of the long-lost family heirloom. Imagine his surprise when he spots the exquisite heart-shaped ruby brooch on the bosom of the equally exquisite Lady Isabel Weymouth! Could this popular young socialite actually be a jewel thief? Richard is determined that the brooch be returned to his family. So when an opportunity presents itself, he pilfers the jewel from the lady's bedroom, but is stunned when she steals it back the very next day! Clearly the enchanting Isabel is a more formidable opponent than he imagined, and the former soldier finds himself battling wits and wills with the captivating temptress. Passion ignites between them as the competition heats up, and suddenly there is more than a ruby brooch at stake in this game of hearts.
Her Scandalous Intentions
by Sari RobinsIn a dazzling debut, newcomer Sari Robins pens a fast-paced, richly romantic Regency historical in a style that combines liveliness, creativity and emotion, sure to delight romance fans.
Her Scandalous Marriage (The Turnbridge Sisters #1)
by Leslie LafoyIn this historical romance series debut, a dashing duke has a London dressmaker, once content with spinsterhood, now changing her tune.The illegitimate daughter of a decadent Lord, the lovely Caroline Dutton has worked hard to become a successful London dressmaker and is content to answer to no man. That is until a devastatingly handsome duke walks into her shop with the most outrageous demand.The new Duke of Ryland cursed his fate and his philandering great uncle. To collect his inheritance, he must turn the old Duke’s three by-blow offspring into proper ladies and marry them off. Two are mere children, but Caroline Dutton is all woman—a headstrong beauty he can’t help wanting to seduce.Now ensconced in Ryland’s country estate, Caroline is being called a Lady and readied for the marriage mart during the next London season. Her dowry is large, her past overlooked, and her prospects bright . . . except she is breathlessly, madly drawn to the one man who is sweeping her toward scandal—and the sweet satisfaction her heart demands.
Her Scandalous Pursuit (The Mad Morelands #7)
by Candace CampThe long-awaited prequel to the Mad Morelands series—the story of Thisbe, the oldest Moreland daughter.Thisbe Moreland is used to men not taking her seriously. As a scientist, she’s accustomed to being the only woman at lectures and meetings, her presence met with scorn and derision. So it comes as a pleasant surprise when she sits next to a handsome young man who is actually interested in having a conversation about science.Desmond Harrison cannot believe his good fortune when he sits next to Thisbe—she’s intelligent and incredibly beautiful. He longs to see her again—but he’s ashamed of his low birth. Not to mention his employment with the infamous Professor Gordon, a formerly respected scientist who turned to spiritualism and is now deeply scorned.When Professor Gordon demands that Desmond recover an artifact for him—an ancient object reputed to have terrible power, known as the Eye of Annie Blue—Desmond realizes that only Thisbe holds the key. Desmond must choose between his love for Thisbe and his loyalty to his mentor…but humanity’s very future will depend on his choice.
Her Scottish Groom
by Ann StephensInfuriating, Imperious. . .Proud Scottish lord Kieran Rossburn doesn't relish the idea of a marriage of convenience, but he'll do what he must to preserve the family estate. Worse, the bride he's been saddled with--the daughter of a crass, unrefined, American merchant--is far too weak-willed for his tastes. Or so it seems at first. . .And Entirely Irresistible. . .After a lifetime under the thumb of her domineering parents, Diantha Quinn can't believe she's being shipped across the ocean to be locked away yet again. Now, to gain any sort of power in her life, she must resist Kieran's seductions and keep the marriage in name only. Yet how can she keep from falling in love, when she is wed to the most tempting man in all of Scotland?Praise for Ann Stephens's To Be Seduced "An engaging and breathtakingly romantic tale. I savored every well-crafted word!" --Celeste Bradley, New York Times Bestselling author
Her Secret Affair
by Olivia DrakeA classic novel by Barbara Dawson Smith, now writing as Olivia Drake - released as an e-book for the first time!She was an innocent in a world of scandal...The only child of a notorious madam, Isabel Darling will risk anything to find the man who murdered her mother-even if it means blackmailing her way into the exalted world of London society. Even if it means indulging her forbidden dream to take her place among the aristocracy. And even if it means battling Justin Culver, the Earl of Kern-the one man who can ruin her quest for justice.Arrogant and powerful, Lord Kern vows to stop Isabel. Yet, as they engage in a clash of wills, the fiery commoner threatens to breach the wall around his hardened heart. She alone can make him neglect duty and decorum: she alone can cause his downfall. And she alone can bring him to the heights of true love...or the depths of betrayal.
Her Secret Fantasy (Spice Trilogy #2)
by Gaelen FoleyRegency London's elegant ballrooms mask a daring world of erotic adventure. In this second novel in Gaelen Foley's Spicy Trilogy, a mysterious beauty with a devastating secret discovers, in the arms of a bold and fearless cavalry officer, passion that breaks all boundaries. Some say the aristocratic Balfour clan is cursed, a once-great family now in slow decline. Graceful Lily Balfour is her family's last hope, and she has come to London with one goal-to marry a rich man. Her well-laid plans are bal...
Her Secret Hope
by Lorraine BeattyCan their child bring them back together?He’s raised their son…in secretA writing job in a small town is Melody Williams’s last hope of reigniting her career. But she didn’t expect she’d be working alongside the man whose heart she broke ten years ago. Clay Reynolds isn’t ready to forgive Melody for giving up their baby—a son Clay adopted in secret. But when mother and child start to bond, how long can he hide the truth?From Harlequin Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
Her Secret Lover
by Sara BennettDesperate to save her reputation, the beautiful heiress Antoinette Dupre escapes to Wexmoor Manor, a country estate in Devon. But she gets more than she bargained for when she encounters a masked stranger who, with just one touch, awakens in her an irresistible desire. Gabriel Langley is on a mission. Antoinette has a letter he needs to take back his family's ancestral home, and he is willing to go to any lengths to claim it-even seduce her. And though aware he is playing a dangerous game, he cannot resist returning to her bed in the shadow of darkness . . . to become her secret lover. But when Gabriel's true identity is revealed, their passionate midnight interludes are threatened. And they must face a web of scandal and blackmail that could destroy their one chance for love . . .
Her Secret Lover (Aphrodite’s Club #2)
by Sara BennettTo save her reputation, lovely heiress Antoinette Dupre flees from London to Devon and Wexmoor Manor, a country estate. But she flies from one danger to another when she encounters a masked stranger, who, with one touch, arouses Antoinette’s own insatiable hunger.Gabriel Langley is no saint, he wants what he wants — a letter in Antoinette’s possession — and nothing, even the scandal of seducing her can stand in his way, especially since he finds her impossible to resist. Provocative and sultry, they embark on a dangerous game; in the moonlit shadows everything is laid bare. But when Gabriel’s identity comes to light, the consequences could destroy their chances at forever.