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Beguiled

by Shannon Drake

A young woman discovers her prim and proper betrothed is an enigmatic highwayman in this romantic mystery by a New York Times–bestselling author.Ally Grayson never wanted to be a heroine—she dreamed of writing great stories, not living in a fairy tale. But when she’s abducted by a charming highwayman right out of a novel, Ally finds herself thoroughly enchanted. No matter that she’s betrothed to another—or that she has no intention of binding herself in an arranged marriage anyway.But when Mark, her burdensome fiancé, is revealed to be none other than the rogue of her dreams, Ally must make a choice: plunge into a world of murder and deceit without a protector, or place her trust in the man who lies to her but makes her heart sing.Praise for Beguiled“Drake turns out another fine historical in this Victorian murder mystery/romance. . . . Bestselling author Drake . . . keeps Ally’s relationship with her aunts and godparents playful, forming an intriguing contrast with the grim progress of the murder probe, while satisfying romantic progress and rising suspense keep the book running on all cylinders.” —Publishers Weekly

Beguiled

by Susan Spencer Paul

Lady Lillian Walford Had The Look Of PerfectionYet a fateful flaw doomed her to a life of silence. And although Anthony Harbreas, the gallant Earl of Graydon, had showered her with his attention, Lillian knew she was fit to be no man's wife. So why had the much-sought-after earl asked her to be his true-bound bride?Tricked by her brother into marriage with the lovely Lillian, Anthony was quick to realize his incredible luck. For he knew that beneath the surface of her quiet beauty, Lillian was a priceless jewel. And he was determined to convince his innocent wife of her true worth and their golden future.

Beguiled (Second Chance at Love #163)

by Linda Barlow

To professor Viola Bennett, Stephen Silkwood presents more of a riddle than the detective stories he pens. Years ago, as a sensitive, eager new author, he stole her innocent heart--and broke it. Later he began writing mysteries featuring a callous, cynical, womanizing protagonist named Max—and became famous for them. Now he’s invading her quiet New England campus, and he’s behaving suspiciously like... Max. The plot thickens when heated arguments turn to fevered embraces in an irrepressible explosion of their former passion. Hopelessly beguiled by Stephen’s tenderly masterful seduction, Viola can only ask: Who is the real Stephen Silkwood?

Beguiled by Her Betrayer

by Louise Allen

WHAT USE ARE DRAWING-ROOM MANNERS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DESERT? Falling unconscious in the Egyptian sand at Cleo Valsac's feet is not part of Lord Quintus Bredon Deverall's plan. He's supposed to be whisking this young widow away from her father's dusty camp and back to England-to her aristocratic grandfather and a respectable husband. Despite Cleo's strong-willed nature, she can't help but feel comforted by Quin's protective presence. But she has no idea of this wounded stranger's true identity...or of the passion that will begin to burn between them under the heat of the desert sun! "Allen reaches into readers' hearts." -RT Book Reviews on Married to a Stranger

Beguiled by the Forbidden Knight (Mills And Boon Historical Ser.)

by Elisabeth Hobbes

In this steamy medieval romance, a deceptive handmaiden discovers the true meaning of passion in the arms of an enemy knight.When her mistress is claimed as an enemy knight’s betrothed, handmaiden Aelfhild knows it would be too dangerous for her lady; she must go in her place. But there’s more to the scarred knight than she first thought—she isn’t expecting to fall for him! As the line between friend and enemy blurs, Aelfhild realizes that protecting her mistress has left her heart with no choice but surrender . . .“Readers will be drawn in by the fast pace, constant action and tragic love story” —RT Book Reviews on The Saxon Outlaw’s Revenge“Hobbes’ Medieval world sparkles with detail” —RT Book Reviews on The Blacksmith’s Wife

Beguilement (The Sharing Knife, Vol. #1)

by Lois Mcmaster Bujold

First part of a duology. A romantic fantasy adventure about a farm girl who runs away from home.

Beguiling Her Enemy Warrior (Shieldmaiden Sisters #3)

by Lucy Morris

A dramatic, enemies to lovers Viking romanceKidnapped by the warriorTempted by the man… Captured by the infamous Lord Rhys, a Welsh prince intent on revenge against her family, Viking healer Helga must keep her wits about her if she&’s to be freed. Easier said than done when she desires him rather than fears him! Helga senses there&’s good inside Rhys and feels compelled to reach his heart. But first, she must make him see there&’s more to her than just his enemy… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Shieldmaiden SistersBook 1: The Viking She Would Have MarriedBook 2: Tempted by Her Outcast VikingBook 3: Beguiling Her Enemy Warrior

Beguiling the Barrister

by Wendy Soliman

Book two of The Forsters.England, 1814Flick-more properly known as Lady Felicity Forster-was twelve when she decided she was going to marry her handsome neighbor Darius Grantley. Now, embarking on her second season, she's no nearer to that lofty ambition. She commits to making Darius fall in love with her, if only he'd take a break from pleading the case of the common criminal as a barrister at the Old Bailey.Darius adores the lovely, high-spirited younger sister of the Marquess of Denby, but he's all too aware that Flick is far above him in social status, not to mention fortune. Winning the high-profile Cuthbert case will earn him a promised appointment to King's Counsel and just enough income to provide a home for his well-born lady.But the cards are stacked against him. Not only do the newspapers trumpet his clients' guilt, but a powerful peer bribes the witnesses and threatens Flick unless Darius sabotages his own case...For more of the Forsters, check out Compromising the Marquess , available now!71,000 words

Beguiling the Beauty

by Sherry Thomas

When the Duke of Lexington meets the mysterious Baroness von Seidlitz-Hardenberg on a transatlantic liner, he is fascinated. She's exactly what he's been searching for--a beautiful woman who interests and entices him. He falls hard and fast--and soon proposes marriage. And then she disappears without a trace... For in reality, the "baroness" is Venetia Easterbrook--a proper young widow who had her own vengeful reasons for instigating an affair with the duke. But the plan has backfired. Venetia has fallen in love with the man she despised--and there's no telling what might happen when she is finally unmasked...

Beguiling the Beauty

by Sherry Thomas

When the Duke of Lexington meets the mysterious Baroness von Seidlitz-Hardenberg on a transatlantic liner, he is fascinated. She's exactly what he's been searching for--a beautiful woman who interests and entices him. He falls hard and fast--and soon proposes marriage.And then she disappears without a trace...For in reality, the "baroness" is Venetia Easterbrook--a proper young widow who had her own vengeful reasons for instigating an affair with the duke. But the plan has backfired. Venetia has fallen in love with the man she despised--and there's no telling what might happen when she is finally unmasked...

Beguiling the Beauty: Fitzhugh Book 1 (Fitzhugh)

by Sherry Thomas

Fans of Grace Burrowes, Liz Carlyle, Meredith Duran, Sarah Maclean and Courtney Milan will be enthralled by the dazzling talent of Sherry Thomas in this captivating romance in which a 'vengeful temptress' is taught a lesson in love by the very man she hates. When the Duke of Lexington meets a mysterious baroness on a transatlantic liner, he is fascinated. She's exactly what he's been searching for - a beautiful woman who interests and entices him. He falls hard and fast, and soon proposes marriage. Then she disappears without a trace... For, in reality, the 'baroness' is Venetia Easterbrook - a young widow who had her own vengeful reasons for instigating an affair with the duke. But the plan has backfired. Venetia has fallen in love with the man she despised - and there's no telling what might happen when she is finally unmasked...Discover more of the acclaimed romance by Sherry Thomas in the other books in her compelling Fitzhugh trilogy, Ravishing the Heiress and Tempting the Bride, along with the highly praised The Luckiest Lady In London.

Beguiling the Boss

by Joan Hohl

From Secretary to Wife?Jennifer Dunning's boss has made her an offer too good to refuse. Or is it? Jen knew Marshall Grainger's reputation with women before she took the job. Disillusioned with love, she expected to be immune to the sexy rancher's charms. But nothing could prepare her for the explosive power of their mutual attraction...nor for Marshall's proposal.But Marshall, too, is cynical about love. And his only reason for marrying is to provide himself with heirs. So despite their fireworks in bed, how can Jen say "yes" to a loveless marriage-especially when it's not loveless for her?

Beguiling the Duke (Breaking the Marriage Rules)

by Eva Shepherd

In this charming Victorian romance, a false identity could lead to true love for an American orphan engaged to an English gentleman.Penniless American Rosie Smith will do anything for her wealthy guardian’s daughter. She’d even save her friend from a marriage of convenience with a stuffy Englishman by trading places with her! Posing as the heiress, Rosie’s plan to put off the duke backfires spectacularly: beneath his stiff formality is a hardworking and amusing man. Too late Rosie is falling for Alexander—only he has no idea who she really is . . .

Behaving Like Adults

by Gretchen Anthony

For fans of Schitt&’s Creek comes a charming novel about a formidable matriarch who is confronted with the messiness of family, originally published as Evergreen Tidings from the Baumgartners.Highly recommended by Buzzfeed, Southern Living, PopSugar, New York Post, Minneapolis Star Tribune, St. Paul Pioneer Press, BookPage, and HelloGiggles&“Propulsive and endearing.&” —J. Ryan Stradal, New York Times bestselling author of Kitchens of the Great MidwestTo Violet Baumgartner, there is nothing more important than family. And hers is perfect. Or at least, that&’s what she wants everyone else to believe, much to her daughter Cerise&’s chagrin. But when a family secret is revealed at a big retirement party, life as Violet knows it begins to spiral out of control, pitting mother against daughter in an epic battle of wills that will change everything.Brimming with humor, emotion and surprises, Behaving Like Adults brings to life a remarkable cast of flawed, deeply human characters who must learn to adapt to the unconventional and embrace all of life&’s unexpected twists and turns. Look for Gretchen Anthony&’s next hilarious, heartwarming novel, The Kids Are Gonna Ask, winner of the 2021 Alex Award!

Behaving Like Adults: A Novel

by Anna Maxted

Meet Holly, the sunny twenty-nine-year-old owner of Girl Meets Boy, a dating service for those who are "beautiful inside and out." Though she's a successfulmatchmaker, she hasn't quite fulfilled her own relationship dreams (her ex-fiancé, Nick, seems unlikely to progress from his job as Mr. Elephant, children's party entertainer). So when her friends dare her to pick a man off the top of the pile, she's game.But in one awful evening, the seemingly perfect Stuart turns out to be a completecad, and Holly's belief in the goodness of humanity takes a hit. What does it mean for her business and her romantic future if she can no longer trust her ability to read people? Holly's friends and colleagues are drawn into the complicated drama of her life, while Holly learns her most important lesson: to trust herself.Rueful and hilarious, Behaving Like Adults is a must-read novel of men and women growing up -- in spite of themselves.

Beheld

by Alex Flinn

#1 New York Times bestselling YA author Alex Flinn is back with magical twists on four fairy-tale favorites, each featuring a little help from Kendra, the witch from Beastly, as she searches through cities and centuries for her lost love.Being a powerful witch, Kendra has survived it all. Since she first beheld James over three hundred years ago, Kendra has tangled with witch hunters and wolves, helped a miller’s daughter spin straw into gold, cowered in London as German bombs fell, and lived through who knows how many shipwrecks. But her powers have limits, and immortality can be lonely. Kendra isn’t ready to stop searching for the warlock she had met centuries ago.With the help of her magic mirror, Kendra will travel the world to reconnect with her lost love—and, of course, she can’t help but play a hand in a few more stories along the way.Featuring retellings of favorite fairy tales such as Little Red Riding Hood, Rumpelstiltskin, East of the Sun and West of the Moon, and The Ugly Duckling, Alex Flinn’s latest young adult novel, Beheld, is fresh fairy-tale fun from beginning to end.

Behemoth and The Wisp

by Linn Edwards

The Compound protects the remnants of often horrific human experimentation during World War II. Now a new generation comes of age, some with strange powers and abilities, groomed to be weapons for justice.Mason and Jordie are young men, each with a special gift and strongly attracted to each other. When they finally reach out and really connect, they must also be careful. Mason can become intangible like a mist, then completely whole and solid again -- even during sex. Jordie is a nine foot tall giant, able to leap great distances in a single bound. Together they face challenges in figuring out sex and love.When a woman in their group at The Compound appears to be kidnapped, Mason and Jordie must put aside their own secrets to help her. But they soon discover everyone secrets, and not everyone in The Compound is who they seem.

Behind Boardroom Doors

by Jennifer Lewis

Boss whisperer Brooke Nichols has never seen RJ Kincaid act like this. True, his mother is in jail for murdering his father, and an illegitimate brother has all but stolen the shipping dynasty RJ's worked so hard to safeguard. But that's no excuse for bad behavior. So, as a good assistant should, Brooke pulls him aside and pours him a drink. Resulting in a kiss...or two. If only she didn't have a secret that could tear the Kincaid family apart, maybe this fantasy could last forever. If only...

Behind Closed Doors

by Betina Krahn

New York Times bestselling author Betina Krahn’s passionate romance classic goes behind the closed doors of Tudor England’s royal court—to reveal glittering surprises . . . UNDER THE QUEEN’S EYE . . .As Queen Elizabeth’s prized new lady-in-waiting, Corrina Huntington is beautiful, innocent, and eager to know the world beyond her sheltered home—especially the mysteries of love. Despite the queen’s vow of protection, Corrie soon finds herself swept into the intrigues of the court, rampant with plots and pleasures—and discovers more than she ever imagined . . . Manly and magnificent, Count Rugar Kalisson swears vengeance on the insulting, overbearing English who scorn him for his Swedish heritage. He vows to best the vain queen’s knights in contest, and her ladies in seduction—including her latest pet. Love is not part of his plan, yet he and the sheltered English rose are soon drawn together by a reckless passion—a forbidden bond that will not only inflame the wrath of a jealous Queen, but provoke a diplomatic scandal . . . Praise for A Good Day to Marry a Duke “The very essence of romance . . . endlessly entertaining.”—Booklist (Starred Review) “Readers will gallop through the lighthearted love story.”—Kirkus Reviews “Full of wit, deceit, manipulation . . . thoroughly entertaining . . . this amusing romance has set the bar high for the sequels.” —Publishers Weekly

Behind Closed Doors

by Carla Cassidy

Body heat... SOON YOU'LL BE MINE... At first Ann Carson thought the notes were a prank. Then came more sinister threats...and the eerie awareness that someone was watching her. Ann dreaded the long, hot summer nights--until rugged policeman Clay Clinton became her bodyguard. She would finally be able to sleep at night--if only thoughts of Clay would stop invading her dreams.... In daylight, Clay had no trouble focusing on his mission: hunting the stalker. After sundown, however, he found it harder to concentrate. For his wary gaze couldn't ignore Ann's sultry blue eyes--or the heat-flushed skin bared by sheer, silky nightgowns. As Clay struggled against the fire storm of desire, the killer closed in--and still, the temperature was rising....

Behind Closed Doors

by Heather Macallister

Quinn and Molly Spencer are delighted to accept three bookings for their newly opened B & B, Breakfast Inn Bed. But Gina Santori is anything but thrilled to discover her best friend has tricked her into sharing a room with Kurt Eber, who broke her heart eight years ago. . . .

Behind Closed Doors

by Olivia Rupprecht

Myles Wellington still grieved over the loss of his young wife, but when he learned that her sister, Faith, was carrying his child, he felt stirrings of life inside he'd believed he'd never feel again! Faith had secretly agreed to help her sister give her husband this last gift, but she had her own reasons for wanting this child, wanting to give Myles something no one else could. She'd loved him for so long, had been so alone--until Myles insisted she live with him. How could she share the same house with the man whose touch set her soul on fire, yet how could she resist grabbing at the chance fate had given her to have the only man she'd ever loved? Myles wanted this child, but he was shocked to discover he wanted Faith even more. Exulting in the intense desires she aroused in him to protect, to possess, Myles struggled to break free of the past. Could they put to rest their memories of the woman they'd both loved and build a future together?

Behind Closed Doors

by Tara Taylor Quinn

Closing the door doesn't always keep you safe...Laura Elizabeth Clark saw herself as a peacemaker. Until the day she went against her parents' wishes and married Harry Kendall, a brilliant history professor who happens to be black. But happily-ever-after goes horribly wrong one night when an intruder forces his way into their bedroom and commits an unthinkable crime. The police say it was a random act of violence, but Harry will never forget those words whispered in the darkness: "White should stay with white." Seeking justice means confronting a group of white supremacists--the Ivory Nation--with its hush-hush ties to political power. Suddenly, opening the door on truth could threaten not just Harry and Laura's love, but their lives...

Behind Closed Doors (Made in Montana)

by Debbi Rawlins

This cowboy's ready to ride! Beth Wilson has clearly lost her mind. What sane woman ditches a successful career so she can move to Montana and renovate a run-down boardinghouse? But when her much-needed building supplies are sent to reclusive rancher Nathan Landers-every girl's naughty cowboy fantasy-Beth is set for a showdown! Nathan just wants to run his ranch in peace, but Beth's determination-and gorgeous long legs-are a serious distraction. Feeding the local rumor mill is more than he can handle, though. So the only way to indulge in a deliciously hot little tryst is to ensure that no one ever suspects. But in the tiny town of Blackfoot Falls, Montana, there's no such thing as a secret....

Behind Closed Doors...

by Anne Oliver

He's back-and as bad as ever! Jack Devlin is Cleo Honeywell's Achilles' heel-and he's a drop-dead-gorgeous one at that. But just because he sends a million inappropriate thoughts racing through her mind doesn't mean she'll forgive him for jetting off across the world and taking her heart with him. Especially now that he's dared to come waltzing back into her life! But while Cleo may be determined not to fall at his feet-or into his bed-Jack has other ideas. Because it may have been years, but he still finds Cleo as irresistible as ever. And this time, once they've flipped the do-not-disturb sign, he'll be staying all night!

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