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Bride Price (Inspector Ikmen Mystery 24)
by Barbara NadelEvery relationship comes at a cost in this tense and gripping Turkish mystery from award-winning crime writer Barbara Nadel and featuring Ikmen - 'one of modern crime fiction's true heroes' The TimesWhen jeweller Fahrettin Muftugolu is found dead in his apartment in the Istanbul district of Vefa, it looks like suicide. Searching the jeweller's home, Inspector Mehmet Suleyman and his team come across a hoard of extraordinary artefacts including solid gold religious relics and a mummified human head. But are they real and, if so, who owns these priceless possessions?As his colleagues begin their investigation, Suleyman is distracted by troubles of his own. His wedding to Gonca Serekoglu is days away, but when Gonca receives her bridal bedcover from a Roma haberdasher and discovers that it is covered in blood, she sees this as a curse on their marriage. Suleyman asks his old friend Cetin Ikmen to help him uncover the truth, but the task is not that simple...Meanwhile, as the stories swirling around Muftugolu become increasingly sinister, the dead man's wife appears, laying claim to his valuables, and Suleyman is drawn into a dark and dangerous world of smuggling and savagery . . .
Bride Required (Wedlocked!)
by Alison FraserBaxter Ross had asked Dee to become his wife of convenience in return for a very large sum of money.Dee decided she had nothing to lose, and agreed to go ahead with the wedding. But why did such a good-looking man need to pay for a bride? It seemed he’d never been short of female company before. And how would the raw physical attraction that simmered between them affect their marriage…?
Bride Roses: A Scene
by William Dean HowellsA Lady, entering the florist's with her muff to her face, and fluttering gayly up to the counter, where the florist stands folding a mass of loose flowers in a roll of cotton batting: "Good-morning, Mr. Eichenlaub! Ah, put plenty of cotton round the poor things, if you don't want them frozen stiff! You have no idea what a day it is, here in your little tropic." She takes away her muff as she speaks, but gives each of her cheeks a final pressure with it, and holds it up with one hand inside as she sinks upon the stool before the counter.
Bride Under Contract (Wed into a Billionaire's World #1)
by Carol MarinelliIt&’s just one night of passion…until the billionaire proposes! Cinderella has a choice to make in this marriage of convenience romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Carol Marinelli. A night with Cinderella…to offering a convenient ring! On holiday in Malaysia, taking a break from her caregiving responsibilities, innocent Grace Andrews allows herself to give in to desire with cynical tycoon Carter Bennett. They agreed it would just be one night, so his morning-after proposal is a total shock! To protect his family&’s conservation legacy, Carter needs a bride. His grandfather&’s will insists upon it. His and Grace&’s sizzling compatibility confirmed, could a marriage contract be the answer? Carter will never open the heart he lost alongside his family…but will Grace accept that term is nonnegotiable?From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read all the Wed into a Billionaire's World books: Book 1: Bride Under ContractBook 2: She Will Be Queen
Bride Wanted (Claremont)
by Renee AndrewsDear Bride-To-Be... Troy Lee has been writing letters to his future bride since he was a boy. Still, she's never been more than words on a page...until now. When he meets Destiny Porter, he thinks he may have finally found the woman he's been waiting for. But Destiny came to Claremont with a single purpose-to get Troy's permission to print his letters in her magazine. Yet once she lays eyes on the handsome Southern man, Destiny knows she's in trouble. She can't help dreaming about being Troy's bride. But will he still want to be her groom when he finds out who she really is?
Bride Wanted (From This Day Forward #2)
by Debbie MacomberA billboard on the side of a Seattle road is Chase Goodwin's solution to the problem of finding a wife quickly. Lesley Campbell has her own reasons for responding.
Bride and Doom (Iris House Mystery Ser. #7)
by Jean HagerMatrimony or Murder Wedding bells will soon be tolling for Tess Darcy, who is finally to tie the knot with longtime love Luke Fredrik. To celebrate the much anticipated occasion, Tess's Aunt Dahlia and Cousin Cinny are hosting a bridal shower at the Victoria Springs Country Club, the sacred domain of Julian Walker, superchef extraordinaire, who is as thoroughly despised as his culinary masterpieces are adored. So it is not a complete surprise when the dictatorial kitchen artiste is found filleted with one of his own carving knives. The real shock is when Iris House cook Gertie Bogart is fingered as the prime suspect. This lethal brouhaha could easily ruin Tess's upcoming wedding--and land Gertie in the slammer for a crime Tess is certain her friend did not commit. To rescue both, Tess will have to temporarily exchange her wedding veil for a sleuthing hat. But by doing so, she risks raising the ire of a killer--which, in turn, raises the likelihood of Tess winding up dead before wed." After the text there are 5 recipes. Look for all of the Other Iris House B&B Mysteries in this 7 book series by Jean Hager including: #1. Blooming Murder, #2. Dead and Buried, #3. Death on the Drunkard's Path, #4. The Last Noel, #5. Sew Deadly, and #6. Weigh Dead.
Bride and Doom (Wedding Planner #6)
by Deborah DonnellyIf anyone can make a bride happy, it's wedding planner Carnegie Kincaid. There's only one problem: this time she's the planner and the bride. The nightmare begins at a party for Carnegie's client, a sexy Goth rocker marrying a Seattle home run king. When murder strikes and Boris the Mad Russian Florist is charged with the crime, Carnegie steps up to the plate to clear him--despite the objections of fiancé Aaron Gold, who has suddenly become a full-time sports nut.
Bride and Groom
by Susan ConantDog trainer Holly Winter and her veterinarian are about to join hands. Unfortunately a new string of murders has caught Holly's attention--and she can't help but take it personally when she notices a pattern emerging: female dog lovers seem to be the victims of choice. Now, the killer has promised a next victim and Holly fears it'll be her. How can she stop him from killing again? If she wants to make it to her wedding day, she'd better get a clue.
Bride at Bay Hospital
by Meredith WebberWhen Sam Agostini left the Bay thirteen years ago he had a reputation as a bad boy-and he left nurse Megan Astley brokenhearted. Now he’s back, still devastatingly handsome, still undeniably charming and a highly respected doctor. But as Sam fights to make up for his past, and convince Megan that he’s changed, new secrets start to rise to the surface....Sam knows it’s up to him to find out what Megan is hiding if their new romance is to survive.
Bride at Briar's Ridge
by Margaret WaySought-after bachelor Linc Mastermann is used to women falling at his feet. But past experience has taught this handsome sheep baron that women aren't to be trusted. Daniela Adami has come to beautiful Briar's Ridge to escape from her life in London. She's been hurt and her heart is guarded, but when Linc strides into her world he turns it upside down. . . . Linc only wants to marry to produce heirs to his fortune. He isn't interested in falling in love. Or so he thinks. . . .
Bride by Accident
by Marion LennoxThe pregnant doctor Dr. Devlin O'Halloran never knew his brother had married. Now his widow, seven months pregnant and stranded in Australia, seems determined to turn Dev's life upside down. He's intrigued by this beautiful young doctor, but Devlin doesn't believe in happy endings anymore, especially under these circumstances. A future for them seems impossible, ridiculous, improbable. Except, against all the odds, lovely, vibrant Emma is bringing the joy back into his world....
Bride by Arrangement
by Karen KirstMail-Order Matchmaking Newly minted Cowboy Creek sheriff Noah Burgess doesn't want a wife-despite his friends insisting that he needs one. So when they send for a big-city single mother to be his mail-order bride, he's fit to be tied. Even if vivacious Grace Longstreet might just be the only person who can see past Noah's scars...and help him heal. Grace needs a husband to keep her and her twin daughters out of her brother-in-law's grasp. And she'll do anything-including taking on her cousin's identity-to find one. But as the attraction between Grace and the lawman sparks higher, she begins hoping for a real marriage. So she needs to tell the truth...or a mail-order match that's meant to be could crumble.
Bride by Blackmail (Wedlocked! #60)
by Carole MortimerGeorgie is still in love with her ex-husband, Jed,but has resigned herself to life without him. Sheis sure that he can never give her what sheyearns for—love—and that she can never givehim what he needs: a baby.But, as heir to the family fortune, Jed Lord alwaysgets what he wants! And right now the onlything on his mind is to kick-start his marriageagain. It's been a year since he last saw Georgie,but he's determined to win her back—even ifblackmail is the only way!
Bride by Deception
by Kathryn RossIs Zoe Bernard really the awkward, poor little rich girl she appears to be? Certainly Callum Langston is reluctant to employ her. But as a secret favor to his business partner - Zoe's father - Callum agrees to take her on as a temporary housekeeper to protect her from the attentions of a ruthless conman.... Beneath Zoe's glossy, spoiled exterior lies a beautiful, sensual woman.When the sexual tension between her and Callum boils over, she throws caution to the wind and lets him make love to her - not expecting the proposal that follows.... Or her discovery, when she and Callum are married, that she's become his bride by deception!
Bride by Design
by Leigh MichaelsA marriage of convenience is hardly the most romantic proposal Eve has ever received! But family circumstances, and Eve's conviction that she'll never fall in love again anyway, persuade her to say "I do" to a man she barely knows.... True, David Elliot is ideal husband material. He's handsome, talented and happy to fulfill his side of the bargain -- Eve gets to please her family, and David gets to run the business. But sealing the deal with a kiss changes everything. David orders their marriage contract to be torn up -- and Eve to share his bed!
Bride by Mail
by Katy Madison27-year-old fur trader seeks wife and helpmate." Expecting a plain, dependable woman to reply to his advert, what Jack Trudeau actually gets is pampered fashion plate Olivia Hansson. There's no denying she's pretty, but patently ill-equipped for life in his simple log cabin-with its one bed-in the wild Rocky Mountains. Olivia must make a success of her new life. But how to convince her skeptical husband that she is capable? She doesn't cook and only knows how to grow flowers, not practical vegetables! Undaunted, Olivia sets out to win his grudging admiration-and his closely protected heart. Wild West Weddings Mail-order brides for three hard-working, hard-living men!
Bride by Mistake
by Anne GracieEight years ago, Lieutenant Luke Ripton made a hasty wartime marriage to protect a young girl from a forced union. Now, unable to obtain an annulment, Luke has no choice but to collect Isabella, the fiercely independent wife he never wanted.And while they remain bound to their vows, they never expected that the passionate fury they share could become passion of a different kind...
Bride by Necessity
by Linda S. GlazJONATHAN LAMBRICK NEVER PLANNED TO MARRY AGAIN But when the master of Kent Park takes in the orphaned daughter of a tenant, Jonathan doesn't expect his young charge to be a stunning woman. Or for a predatory relative to lay claim to her. Marriage may be the only way to protect Payton from an unthinkable fate. Payton Whittard knows her marriage to Jonathan is about safety, not love. But the feelings that soon arise during their arrangement are anything but safe. Still, there's something about her handsome protector that makes her trust him with her life. Can Payton trust him with her heart, as well?
Bride by Royal Appointment
by Raye MorganA potential prince comes from abroad. . . with revenge on the Royal House in mind. . . Adam Ryder is impossibly wealthy in his own right, and he's always known he's the illegitimate son of a Nirolian prince. Elena Valerio's blindness has never held her back. She feels instantly drawn to Adam--and his vulnerable little son, who's in need of a mother. But Elena loves Niroli with all her heart. If Adam is to take his place on the throne by marrying Elena, he must put aside his royal revenge. . . .
Bride by Royal Decree: The Consequence Of His Vengeance, Bought To Wear The Billionaire's Ring, Bride By Royal Decree, Acquired By Her Greek Boss (Wedlocked! #84)
by Caitlin CrewsA long lost princess is finally found working in a restaurant in the USA Today–bestselling author’s sexy and sassy modern royal romance.King Reza abandoned the search for his childhood betrothed, Princess Magdalena, years ago. Until the shocking appearance of a photograph of the elusive princess reignites the legend that gripped his nation. Now Reza must return to the hunt and claim his queen!After growing up in foster care, Maggy has gotten by as a waitress. She often dreams of Prince Charming whisking her away to a better life. But when the devastatingly handsome Reza shows up out of nowhere, she intends to remain on her own two feet!Fiercely independent, Maggy won’t accept her birthright on any terms but her own. And if Reza can’t use legal bindings, he’ll use sensual ones that Maggy will be helpless to resist!
Bride for a Day
by Carolyn BrownIn a modern love story between two strangers, New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown brings small town Texas to life with inimitable sass:A young woman with a talent for troubleAn unplanned elopement leads to forever loveIrresistible attraction and sizzling chemistryCharacters that jump off the pageHurting hearts are healedAuthentic Southern voice and settingCassie O'Malley is on the run. In a few months her inheritance will kick in. Until then, she just needs a job and a place to stay under the radar. But when Cassie gets off the bus in north Texas and runs smack into the town sheriff, she quickly does the first thing she can think of—approach the handsome stranger in the café and pretend to be a couple. Luckily, the sheriff believes it and the man surprisingly plays along—all the way up to the courthouse, where the officer insists on escorting them to get married.Wondering how she got herself into this mess, Cassie can't believe her plan got so far out of hand. Her new husband Ted assures her that his Uncle Ash, a lawyer, will get the whole thing straightened out with no problem. Cassie will only be a bride for a day, and then she can go on her way. But as his family welcomes her with full hearts, she begins to wonder if she'll be able to say goodbye to Ted, or to the first loving family she's known in her life.Praise for Carolyn Brown:"Loved it, loved it, loved it!"—Joanne Kennedy for One Lucky Cowboy"A delightful journey of hope and healing."—Woman's World for The Empty Nesters"Filled with quirky characters and a healthy dose of humor."—Publishers Weekly for One Texas Cowboy Too Many
Bride for a Knight
by Sue-Ellen WelfonderOn the eve of his return to Baldreagan Castle , Highlander Jamie Macpherson cannot believe his eyes: a golden-haired beauty haloed in the moonlight of St. Bride's glade, so delicate and fair she can only be a faerie. With his desire rising like a wave, the knight longs to see her again. The next time is even more surprising: Aveline Matheson is the flesh-and-blood bride of his arranged marriage, a woman eager to discover the pleasures of wedded bliss. And woe to those who would stop their lovemaking! Yet danger threatens the newlyweds. Jamie's darkest foe has already murdered his brothers and now threatens to destroy everyMacpherson. But the enemy hasn't counted on one thing: Jamie will do whatever he must to keep his bride alive and in his arms forever...
Bride for a Knight (The Knights' Prizes)
by Margaret MooreThe promise of the bedchamber After glimpsing a softer side to the stern Sir Roland of Dunborough, Mavis of DeLac is filled with hope for their arranged marriage. So when the wedding night explodes with an exquisite passion, she dares to dream that their newfound bliss will last forever. But the following morning, convinced he could never make this beautiful woman truly happy, Roland becomes cold and aloof once again. And as the newlyweds journey across England to protect Roland's birthright, it's up to Mavis to prove him wrong-and unlock the compassion this noble knight has buried deep inside. "Moore. Moore. Moore. Fans will love her newest medieval romance." -RT Book Reviews on Castle of the Wolf
Bride for a Single Dad
by Laura IdingDr. Jillian Davis has a painful secret and she is in danger of letting it overwhelm her. Until gorgeous single dad and police officer Alex Monroe enters her life, and shows her how to live again. To Alec, his daughter has been the most important thing in his life-being a father was all that mattered-but now Jillian has stolen his and little Shelby's hearts. So when he finds out about Jillian's secret. Alec doesn't care-he won't let it affect them. He wants Jillian and he knows she's the best mother little Shelby could ever wish for. If only he can make Jillian believe that too... BACHELOR DADS: Single doctors... Single Fathers!