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The Bride's Necklace (Necklace Series #1)
by Kat MartinKnowing that she alone can protect her sister from their lecherous stepfather, Victoria Temple Whiting snatches the family's heirloom necklace to pay for their escape to London. There she finds employment as a servant in the household of handsome Cordell Easton, the scandalous Earl of Brant.
The Bride's Necklace: The Bride's Necklace The Devil's Necklace The Handmaiden's Necklace (The Necklace Trilogy #1)
by Kat MartinRediscover the enthralling and adventure-filled world of The Necklace Trilogy in this classic Regency romance by New York Times bestselling author Kat Martin.Knowing that she alone can protect her sister from the Baron Harwood, their lecherous stepfather, Victoria Temple Whiting snatches the family’s heirloom necklace—believed to hold the power to bring great happiness or terrible tragedy—to pay for their escape to London. Terrified that the baron will find them, Victoria poses as Tory Temple and finds employment as a servant in the household of handsome Cordell Easton, the scandalous Earl of Brant. The sisters’ arrival couldn’t have been more welcome. In need of a new mistress, Cord turns to Tory, whose wit and intellect intrigue him. But when the baron discovers the girls’ whereabouts, Cord learns Tory’s secret—her noble birth. Furious that he has compromised the daughter of a peer, Cord must decide—marry Tory to keep her safe or allow his stubborn pride to deny his heart.Originally published in 2005
Brides of Banff Springs: Canadian Historical Brides (Canadian Historical Brides #1)
by ChathamIn the Dirty Thirties jobs were hard to come by. Having lost her father and her home in southern Alberta, Tilly McCormack is thrilled when her application for a position as a chambermaid at the prestigious Banff Springs Hotel, one of Canada’s great railway hotels, is accepted. Tilly loves her new life in the Rocky Mountain town and the people she meets there. Local trail guide Ryan Blake, is taken with Tilly’s sparkling blue eyes and mischievous sense of humor, and thinks she is just the girl for him. Ryan’s work with a guiding and outfitting company keeps him busy but he makes time for Tilly at every opportunity and he’s already decided to make her his bride. On the night he plans to propose to Tilly another bride-to-be, whose wedding is being held at the Hotel, disappears. Tilly has an idea where she might have gone and together with Ryan sets out to search for her. Will they find the missing bride and will Tilly accept Ryan’s proposal? FOREWARD In celebration of Canada’s 150th Birthday, Books We Love, with the support of the Government of Canada, is publishing a series of novels set in each of the Canadian Provinces and Territories. Each book features a historical event or location as well as a the story of a bride and groom, representative of the men and women who came to Canada in search of a new life and new freedoms. These books combine fact and fiction to show how these brides and grooms, all from diverse backgrounds, joined in marriage to create new lives and build a great country.
Brides of Convenience Bundle
by Sara Wood Trish Morey Amanda BrowningCan marriage for money lead to love? Find out with the Brides of Convenience bundle! Includes The Lawyer's Contract Marriage by Amanda Browning, A Convenient Wife by Sara Wood, The Italian's Virgin Bride by Trish Morey, and The Mediterranean Husband by Catherine Spencer.
Brides of Privilege (The Coltons)
by Ruth Langan Carolyn Zane Kasey Michaels[From the back cover] Legend has it that the famous Colton family sapphires shine brilliantly on only the women who are meant to be Colton brides. ... Meet three powerful and sexy Colton men who face the challenge of finding the right women-the brides of their hearts!
Brides of the West
by Pamela Nissen Janet Dean Victoria BylinJosie's Wedding Dress by Victoria BylinDesperate for someone to help her save her ranch, Josie Bright makes a deal with Ty Dormer. Now the man who'd left her waiting at the altar is making her hope for things she had long stopped wishing for.Last Minute Bride by Janet DeanElise Langley was stung to the quick when her would-be suitor suddenly left town. But when David Wellman returns and they are thrown together organizing their friends' wedding, can she open her heart again?Her Ideal Husband by Pamela NissenAs a girl, Lydia Townsend hoped to marry Jebediah Gentry-until his rejection spoiled her dreams. When family duty brings her home, it's Jeb's chance to show Lydia that now is the time for her wedding dreams to come true.
The Bride's Portion
by Susan PaulThe Daughter of His Enemy Lillis of Wellewyn was the most beautiful woman Alexander had ever seen. A bride out of legend. Yet never could he claim her as his own, for he had vowed to let her go when the last of his people were free from her father's tyranny. Alexander Baldwin was known as an honorable knight, yet to Lillis he was nothing more than a bully who had married her for her dowered lands. A man who had not only made her his prisoner, but had slowly, and ruthlessly, stolen her heart.
The Bride's Proposition
by Day LeclaireThrough an exclusive arrangement with the publisher, Thorndike Press offers the finest selections from the popular Harlequin Romance line in a library hardcover format. Harlequin fans are delighted to find favorite authors like Betty Neels, Emma Darcy, and Penny Jordan published in easy-to-read, lightweight, durable hardcovers -- perfect for outreach and homebound library services. Penelope believed in being practical. She needed a husband, so she decided to investigate suitable candidates -- and propose! Stefano Salvatore was perfect, and their marriage would also combine their business assets. Surely Stefano would find such logic irresistible?But this passionate Italian believed in marrying for love. When Penelope walked into his office bearing matching wedding rings he thought she was crazy -- but adorable. In fact, he was tempted to take her proposition seriously!
The Bride's Protector
by Gayle WilsonReader favorite Gayle Winston presents three thrilling romantic mysteries. In "The Bride's Protector, " a woman who witnesses a murder flees and finds her heart's desire, but he's in more trouble than she is. In "The Stranger She Knew, " a secret agent returns home after a long absence. And in "Her Baby, His Secret, " the mother of missing child needs the child's father, a CIA agent thought dead, to come back to life. (June)
The Bride's Protector
by Gayle WilsonIn Gayle Wilson's The Bride's Protector beautiful Tyler Stewart--promised to one of the world's richest men-- is in deadly trouble, witnessing an assassination moments before her wedding. With killers on her trail she runs for her life--and comes face-to-face with a man more dangerous than her pursuers! This is the first in Gayle's new SECRET WARRIORS mini-series.
The Bride's Rescuer
by Charlotte DouglasIN SAVING CELIAUnconscious and wearing a torn wedding dress, Celia Stevens washed up on the shores of Solitaire and threw Cameron Alexander's peaceful seclusion into complete chaos. Not only did her presence force him to reexamine his reasons for hiding out, but within days the walls around Cameron's hardened heart slowly began to crumble....HE'D SAVED HIMSELFCelia sensed her enigmatic captor had a dangerous past, one she'd be better off not learning. And yet, it was Cameron's tough exterior as well as his tortured soul that made Celia long to spend a lifetime wrapped in his arms. But just as a future together looked possible, the evil that Cameron had feared for six years reared its ugly head, threatening the dreams they had dared to dream....
The Bride's Second Thought
by Elizabeth AugustTHE STRANGER AND THE VIRGIN Bride-to-be Ellen Reese was all set to wed "Mr.Right." But second thoughts sent her off on a ride that would change her life. Who knew that Mother Nature's worst blizzard would strand her in a mountain cabin with a ruggedly handsome stranger—a man who was everything her fiancé wasn't! Tall, strong and irresistible, Peter Whitley couldn't believe his good fortune. Miss Ellen Reese was by far the most desirable female ever to curl up in front of the fire. But Peter was a man of honor and would never dare to touch a woman promised to another. Unless that promise was meant to be broken….
The Bride's Secret
by Helen BrooksShould she confess to her husband? Marianne had been thrilled when Hudson de Sance proposed. But could she really go ahead with the wedding? She was being blackmailed, and the only solution seemed to be disappearing from Hudson's life… Only, Hudson had found her, and he was still determined to make Marianne his wife. But now he was driven by revenge, not love! Marianne longed to marry him—but what would happen when Hudson discovered his bride's secret?
The Bride's Secret: The Pregnancy Shock\A Stormy Greek Marriage
by Lynne GrahamLet USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham whisk you away with this sparkling romance about scandal, secrets and falling in love… When innocent Billie Foster spends a wild night with her gorgeous Greek billionaire boss, Alexei Drakos, she can't quite believe what just happened! But before they can talk about it, an accident wipes Alexei's memory. He has no idea that they slept together. But Billie can't forget that night—because she's pregnant…with Alexei's baby! She takes eight months off to hide away, but when she returns she finds that while her irresistible boss still doesn't remember anything of their time together, he wants to make her his bride… It's supposed to be a simple, convenient match. So how can she tell him her biggest secret—that he's the father of her baby boy? But with the vows spoken and their honeymoon heating up, Billie knows she must reveal the truth and hope their wedding night will jog Alexei's memory! Previously published in two parts as The Pregnancy Shock and A Stormy Greek Marriage in 2010.
The Bride's Secret
by Adrianne LeeHe disturbed her dreams, her waking moments, with his looks, his touch… Nikki Navarro came to Chris Conrad's isolated cliff-top mansion in search of the truth about her parents. Instead, she found Chris, the new owner…a lover beyond her wildest fantasies. His brooding gaze drew her, his body tempted her…and his questions meant trouble. For Nikki was the spitting image of the bride whose portrait graced the master bedroom—a bride murdered many years ago. And now, only Chris stood between Nikki and someone determined she would never learn the bride's secret….
The Bride's Secrets
by Debra WebbMission: Find a runaway bride. Expose her true identity. Target: Eve Mattson, self-described "problem solver" for hire. Has been on the wrong side of the law most of her life. Recently showed signs of putting the past behind her, especially after leaving the wrong guy at the altar. Investigator: J. T. Baxley, new employee who's mistaken his bride-to-be for an honest woman. Superior investigative skills, emotionally vulnerable, willing to take a bullet in the name of justice. (Extremely handsome!) Supervisor's Comments: Twists and turns no one saw coming. Attraction again developing between Baxley and Mattson? Neither ever trusted anyone. Reports that the two have been spotted in passionate embraces in the midst of lethal situations!
The Bride's Surprise
by Jacqueline DiamondRebecca Salter has turned up at the Breakfast Inn Bed in her wedding gown. Minus her groom. And with her best friend, and best man, Rick Travis, in hot pursuit!
A Bride's Tangled Vows
by Dani WadeThe Term Limit Bride Wealthy art dealer Aiden Blackstone has successfully avoided two things: returning to the hometown that haunts him, and taking a wife. Now thanks to his controlling grandfather's machinations he's reluctantly ended up doing both. But Christina Reece quickly proves she's no mere platonic bride of convenience. The only way she can make this marriage outlive their one-year agreement is if she can make her sexy husband open his heart and forget the demons of the past...before it's too late. Because there's an enemy on the horizon, threatening to take away all they hold dear, including their newfound passion.
Brides to Be
by Diana Palmer[From the back cover] Strong, magnetic men, feisty women and the powerful, sizzling attraction between them are trademarks of international bestselling author Diana Palmer. Escape with two complete novels-and fall in love all over again.... THE AUSTRALIAN: He'd claimed she was too young and broken their engagement-and her heart. But when rugged Outback rancher Jonathan Sterling stormed back into Priscilla Johnson's life, dare she hope that this time she'd end up his bride? HEART OF ICE: Sparks flew whenever feisty Kati James went near powerful Egan Winthrop. Though innocent Kati agreed to come to Egan's ranch to research her next novel, she hadn't counted on the breathtaking attraction that grew between them-or Egan's discovering she was a virgin. ...
Brides & Tycoons Bundle
by Catherine George Tina Duncan Diana Hamilton Kathryn RossFour headstrong mistresses meet their match in four powerful tycoons in the Brides & Tycoons Bundle from Harlequin Presents Extra! Bundle includes: The Millionaire's Rebellious Mistress by Catherine George; Da Silva's Mistress by Tina Duncan; Kyriakis's Innocent Mistress by Diana Hamilton; and the Mediterranean's Wife by Contract by Kathryn Ross.
The Brideship Wife
by Leslie HowardInspired by the history of the British &“brideships,&” this captivating historical debut tells the story of one woman&’s coming of age and search for independence—for readers of Pam Jenoff's The Orphan's Tale and Armando Lucas Correa&’s The German Girl. Tomorrow we would dock in Victoria on the northwest coast of North America, about as far away from my home as I could imagine. Like pebbles tossed upon the beach, we would scatter, trying to make our way as best as we could. Most of us would marry; some would not. England, 1862. Charlotte is somewhat of a wallflower. Shy and bookish, she knows her duty is to marry, but with no dowry, she has little choice in the matter. She can&’t continue to live off the generosity of her sister Harriet and her wealthy brother-in-law, Charles, whose political aspirations dictate that she make an advantageous match. When Harriet hosts a grand party, Charlotte is charged with winning the affections of one of Charles&’s colleagues, but before the night is over, her reputation—her one thing of value—is at risk. In the days that follow, rumours begin to swirl. Soon Charles&’s standing in society is threatened and all that Charlotte has held dear is jeopardized, even Harriet, and Charlotte is forced to leave everything she has ever known in England and embark on a treacherous voyage to the New World. From the rigid social circles of Victorian England to the lawless lands bursting with gold in British Columbia&’s Cariboo, The Brideship Wife takes readers on a mesmerizing journey through a time of great change. Based on a forgotten chapter in history, this is a sparkling debut about the pricelessness of freedom and the courage it takes to follow your heart.
The Bridesmaid
by Hailey AbbottAfter years of watching couples come to blows over ice sculptures, Abby wants no part of the family business. She'd rather spend weekends kicking a soccer ball or antagonizing Noah, the cute son of a famous pastry chef-not doing the Electric Slide. Then Abby's barely legal sister, Carol, does the unthinkable-she announces she's getting married and wants Abby to be her maid of honor. Clearly, Carol has lost her mind! Will Abby soon lose hers? So what if Carol turns into Bridezilla? So what if the dresses are hideous? So what if the invitations get messed up? So what if Noah looks extra hot with frosting in his hair? Abby can handle it. After all, it's just one day. Right?
The Bridesmaid (Home to Hickory Hollow #2)
by Beverly LewisWhen distance, family hardships, and a forbidden desire threaten her secret courtship with outsider Eben Troyer, will Joanna ever be more than a bridesmaid? You will find the answer on reading the book!
The Bridesmaid: A Novella
by Julia LondonGetting her to the wedding on time is the least of his worries... Kate Preston just moved to New York, but she has to get back to Seattle in time for her best friend's wedding. Joe Firretti is moving to Seattle, and has to get there in time or risk losing his new job. But fate's got a sense of humor. Kate goes from rubbing elbows on a plane with a gorgeous but irritating strange (doggone armrest hog) to sharing one travel disaster after another with him on four wheels. Joe thought he had his future figured out, but sometimes fates has to knock you over the head pretty hard before you see what opportunity is standing in front of you...in a really god-awful poufy bridesmaid dress.
The Bridesmaid and the Bachelor
by Kris FletcherIn this all-new contemporary romance series, the five Elias sisters of Calypso Falls, New York, discover that love sometimes arrives in surprising ways... The bride may be the one to wear a veil, but this time it's the bridesmaid who has something to hide. Kyrie Elias has agreed to pretend to be her twin sister in a friend's big fat Vegas wedding. Pulling off this deception could mean a chance at love for her sister and the forgiving of a loan Kyrie needs to save her struggling coffee shop back in Calypso Falls. But she didn't count on the wedding party including gorgeous groomsman Ben Sitka, the sexy scientist who came close to stealing her heart two years ago. Ben would know Kyrie anywhere. The electric connection between them is something she can't disguise, and something he's never forgotten--not since she ran out on him after a week of bliss. Now he vows to give this bridesmaid a reason to blush. He's willing to keep the secret of her true identity, but he's also determined to expose her true feelings for him, hoping that Kyrie will come to see that the person she's most deceiving is herself. Includes an exclusive preview of the debut novel in the Calypso Falls series, Life of the Party.