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A Marriage Has Been Arranged
by Anne WealePride and prejudice! Holly knew she wasn't beautiful, but still hoped that one day she'd find a man who would love her and wed her! Trouble was, the only man she had ever really wanted was Pierce Sutherland! What chance did she have with a man like him? Women like her glamorous blond stepsister had always been much more his type. Which was why she had been shocked at this errant bachelor's proposal. Pierce Sutherland wanted to marry her-plain old Holly! But could per pride allow her to accept a man who was marrying her not for love but convenience? Anne Weale's seventieth romance!
A Marriage Healed in Hawaii
by Becky WicksEscape to the tropics of Hawaii with Becky Wicks&’s latest Harlequin Medical Romance, and find out whether two marine veterinarians can rediscover the spark they once shared… HE HAD HER AT &“ALOHA…&” Two decades ago, the death of their precious baby girl destroyed Lani&’s marriage. She hasn&’t seen her marine vet ex-husband, Mika, since. But now, to save Oahu&’s dolphins, she needs his help. While Mika returning home to the island—even more gorgeous than ever!—reopens old wounds, it also rekindles their long-suppressed chemistry. They&’ve spent years trying to move on from their grief. Could a second chance heal what once broke them?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
A Marriage Made in Italy
by Rebecca WintersA brooding Italian... With a dark family history, single dad Leon Malatesta is determined to keep his baby daughter out of the headlines. And so, when a striking woman starts asking questions around the sun-kissed town of Rimini, Leon's protective instinct goes into overdrive. ...and a mysterious beauty! Only, Belle Peterson turns out to be the long-lost daughter of his stepmother! Her innocence touches Leon's locked-away heart in a way he never believed possible after losing his wife. Now Belle brings the possibility of a new future for them all...if only he can convince her he wants to marry her for love, not just to give them all the family they want so much....
A Marriage Made in Joeville
by Anne EamesSCANDALOUS COWBOY!When Ryder Malone announced his plans to marry an older, frail-looking brothel owner with a fatherless little boy, Savannah Smith knew something wasn't right in Joeville, Montana. The bride-to-be aside, how had a sexy loner-long-estranged from his own family-become devoted to a kid that wasn't his?All Savannah knew was that Ryder had been the husband of her dreams since high school. And considering that he'd introduced her to the wonders of passion mere nights before his shocking announcement, the only woman Ryder was walking down the aisle with was Savannah!THE MONTANA MALONES:Three sexy brothers whose lips are sealed with their secrets...'til passion pries 'em loose.
A Marriage Made in Secret: A gripping romance set in the Royal court
by Jenni FletcherShe must choose……her queen—or love! As the queen&’s new lady-in-waiting, Mathilde Gosselin tumbles straight into Parisian palace intrigue when she meets courtier Henry Wright, who she discovers is a spy! Mathilde&’s loyalties are now divided—between this enigmatic, courageous man and her queen. And amid the turmoil, her falling for the unsuitable, illegitimate Henry means they&’ve no choice but to hide their new love from the world…From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
A Marriage Made in Texas
by Eve GaddyDr. Jay Kincaid moved from L.A. to a small town on the Texas coast because he wanted a new start. No more emergency medicine in a big-city hospital. No more working days, nights and weekends. No more sophisticated and shallow women. Just peace and quiet.But it isn't long before he realizes that his new hometown has precious little of either. Still, he can handle his extended family, two irrepressible puppies and two equally irrepressible children, if it means he can also make the newly pregnant Gail Summers his wife.
A Marriage Takes Two
by Janet Lane Walters"This is medieval.” That’s Carrie’s response to the reading of her grandfather’s will. The money will allow her to provide for her ill mother and give her the chance to give up one of her full time jobs as a nurse. The money won’t be hers until she marries. This creates a dilemma. She has no time for dating and doesn’t know who would marry her until she thinks of her former best friend, Tony. But can she ask him? Two months later time is running out and she decides to take the plunge. Three years ago, Tony and his wife divorced. Last year he obtained custody or their child. When Carrie asks him to marry her he decides since this won’t be a real marriage, he can accept. Years ago, he loved Carrie but never said anything to her. Now burned, he doesn’t believe in love. To help her uncomplicate her life he agrees. Can Tony and Carrie get past the reason for the marriage and find love and make a home for his son?
A Marriage To Remember
by Carole MortimerDivorve vs. DesireThree years ago Adam Carmichael had walked out on Maggi when she needed him most. Now he was back, to pick up their marriage where he'd left off-or so he thought! Maggi's first reaction was to finalize their divorce, but Adam refused point-blank. Maggi became furious-not with Adam, but with herself, because, to her dismay, part of her was relieved!Torn between divorce and desire, Maggi knew she should follow her head, not her heart. But Adam wasn't going to let her go without a fight.Carole Mortimer "delivers quality romance."-Romantic Times
A Marriage Under the Terror
by Patricia WentworthThe award-winning debut from one of Britain&’s most cherished crime writersBefore she created the iconic Miss Silver, Patricia Wentworth found acclaim as an author of page-turning romances. Set during the French Revolution, A Marriage Under the Terror is a gripping tale of love blossoming in the ashes of betrayal, and a fascinating first step from a master storyteller.Nineteen-year-old orphan Aline de Rochambeau is horrified at the prospect of an arranged marriage to the foppish Vicomte Selincourt. But when Selincourt and Madame de Montargis, Aline&’s married aunt, are unmasked as lovers and arrested for treason, the young noblewoman&’s situation grows even more drastic. Alone in a Paris engulfed in revolt, Aline has no chance of survival—until she meets the dashing freedom fighter Jacques Dangeau. Torn between his vow to liberate France and his passion for Aline, Jacques makes a choice that could doom both of them forever.Published in 1910, A Marriage Under the Terror won the Melrose Prize for best first novel.This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
A Marriage Worth Fighting For
by Lilian DarcyWhen Alicia McKinley agreed to a whirlwind Las Vegas wedding, she'd been swept away by the sheer romance of it all. How could she not say "I do" to Michael James McKinley, the gorgeous doctor who offered her everything she'd ever dreamed of? Still, after years of coming in second to MJ's career, it was time to say "I don't" to the workaholic husband who took her totally for granted.But MJ is not a man who gives up without a fight. He and Alicia might not have a perfect marriage, but now that he knows what is on the line, he is determined to risk everything-including his heart-for a second chance with his wife!
A Marriage Worth Keeping
by Kate DentonFor better, for worse...So much for their wedding vows! Leslie Campbell had had enough of her husband, Hugh, putting his career before their marriage, and had left. Now she was back in Texas, with no money and nowhere to live. There was only one person she could turn to-Hugh!But Hugh wanted to give their marriage a second chance...so he offered a solution to Leslie's problems-she could move back in with him! Suddenly Leslie found herself fighting her attraction for Hugh-but with emotions running high, temptation resulted in a night of passion...and passion made a baby! Could it be that this was a marriage worth keeping after all?
A Marriage Worth Saving
by Therese BeharrieNever too late... Once, Mila Thomas had love, marriage and the promise of the family she'd always longed for, until tragedy struck. Now, with the ink still drying on her divorce papers, no matter how painful it is, it's time to move on... To begin again? Leaving Mila was the hardest thing Jordan's ever had to do. However, when fate brings them back together, he's reminded of what drew him to his beautiful wife in the first place, and he wonders if it's ever too late to try again?
A Marriage Worth Waiting For
by Susan FoxWhen Selena Keith is injured in a car crash, Morgan Conroe demands she move into his home! Selena hasn’t seen Morgan for two long years, though her love for him still burns strong.... Morgan has always been cool and controlled, but looking after Selena makes him realize what he let go before-and now that his Selena is home, he’s not letting her go again....
A Marriage at Sea: A True Story of Love, Obsession, and Shipwreck
by Sophie Elmhirst&“Gird your loins and line up your couple&’s therapist.&” – New York Times Book Review podcast&“This is nonfiction that reads like fiction – the best kind. Elmhirst&’s retelling is a triumph, second only to the seemingly impossible feat of Maurice and Maralyn themselves. You won&’t be able to put it down.&” – USA Today&“Such an emotionally vivid portrait of a couple in isolation that I was shocked it wasn&’t fiction. How could a writer get so deeply into the minds of two real people in such extraordinary circumstances? … So brilliantly depicted.&” – Elle, Best Books of Summer&“A beautiful meditation on endurance, codependence, and the power of love. A dazzling book.&” – Patrick Radden Keefe&“An enthralling, engrossing story of survival and the resilience of the human spirit.&” —Bill BrysonThe electrifying true story of a young couple shipwrecked at sea: a mind-blowing tale of obsession, survival, and partnership stretched to its limits.Maurice and Maralyn make an odd couple. He&’s a loner, awkward and obsessive; she&’s charismatic and ambitious. But they share a horror of wasting their lives. And they dream – as we all dream – of running away from it all. What if they quit their jobs, sold their house, bought a boat, and sailed away?Most of us begin and end with the daydream. But in June 1972, Maurice and Maralyn set sail. For nearly a year all went well, until deep in the Pacific, a breaching whale knocked a hole in their boat and it sank beneath the waves.What ensues is a jaw-dropping fight to survive in the wild ocean, with little hope of rescue. Alone together for months in a tiny rubber raft, starving and exhausted, Maurice and Maralyn have to find not only ways to stay alive but ways to get along, as their inner demons emerge and their marriage is put to the greatest of tests. Although they could run away from the world, they can&’t run away from themselves.Taut, propulsive, and dazzling, A Marriage at Sea pairs an adrenaline-fueled high seas adventure with a gutting love story that asks why we love difficult people, and who we become under the most extreme conditions imaginable.
A Marriage for Three
by Ellie ThomasAt twenty-three, Charlotte Grenville has resigned herself to spinsterhood. With no dowry, she works as a lady’s companion to support her widowed mother and younger siblings who live in the country town of Marlborough in Wiltshire. When family friend Anthony Wallace proposes to her out of the blue, she is perplexed.Not only does Anthony have the habit of ordering everyone around, convinced it is in their best interests, but he is also devoted to his Anglo-Indian partner and estate manager, Simon Walker.Lottie is aware this prospective marriage is purely a business arrangement to rescue her and her family from financial hardship. But should she accept? And will her growing attraction to Simon destroy the delicate balance between the trio?
A Marriage in Four Seasons: A Novel
by Kathryn K. Abdul-BakiAfter a devastating stillbirth and longing for a second child, English professor Joy explores Granada, Spain, hoping to ease her heartbreak and rekindle her relationship with her husband, Richard. Instead, their trip leads to an erotic interlude between Joy and a handsome stranger—and Richard, filled with disappointment at his disintegrating marriage, embarks on an affair with vivacious Belinda, their tryst unfolding in a series of cheap hotel rooms. After learning of Richard’s affair, Joy divorces him and moves to Virginia. Despite her lingering bitterness over his infidelity, Joy is inspired by the centuries-old love story between Sultan Suleyman and his Russian concubine, Roxelana, and in traveling to Istanbul with Richard finds herself attracted to him anew. However, Richard has a confession: Belinda, although out of his life for several years, has had his daughter—a now-three-year-old named Karma—and, critically ill, has asked that Richard and Joy take Karma. Joy agrees to travel to Tunisia with Richard—and when they arrive, Belinda divulges the shocking truth about her daughter to Joy.
A Marriage in Middlebury
by Anita HigmanCharlotte Rose Hill has been serving up country delicacies, uniquely blended teas, and matchmaking advice for her quirky but beloved customers for more than 10 years. But for her, marriage seems like an elusive butterfly, always out of reach. At 18, Charlotte fell in love with a young man, Sam Wilder, but his family convinced her to walk away from their relationship. She did, and then became engaged to another man, who later died before they were married. Now, more than a decade later, Charlotte finds that she still has feelings for her first love. Initially thrilled to learn that Sam has come home to Middlebury, Texas, Charlotte is devastated to learn that he’s brought someone with him: his fiancée. But all is not lost when the townsfolk decide to get involved. Will Charlotte and Sam find their way back to each other?
A Marriage in Wyoming
by Lynnette KentIn July 2016, the HARLEQUIN® AMERICAN ROMANCE® series will become the HARLEQUIN® WESTERN ROMANCE series. Same great stories, new name! A COWBOY'S FAITH Rancher Garrett Marshall's life revolves around the Circle M, his work as a minister and his camp for at-risk kids. Until Dr. Rachel Vale comes to town. There's an instant and powerful attraction between Garrett and the beautiful doctor...one he's convinced could lead to something wonderful. Rachel can't fall for the cowboy minister, no matter how kind and ruggedly handsome he may be. His whole life is rooted in faith, and her world is guided by facts. One fact she can't deny-she's falling for Garrett anyway. Will Rachel keep her distance, or will she finally let her heart lead her home?
A Marriage of Benefits (Home to Oak Hollow #4)
by Makenna LeeShe&’s buying a husband And he&’s buying a…dog? Veterinarian Jessica Talbot wants to build a clinic and wildlife rescue. She could access her trust fund, but there&’s a caveat—to get the money, Jessica needs a husband. When she learns Officer Jake Carter needs funding to buy and train his own K-9 partner, Jessica proposes. Jake is shocked, but he agrees—only for the money. It&’s the perfect plan—if only Jessica can avoid falling for her husband…and vice-versa!From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Home to Oak HollowBook 1: A Sheriff's StarBook 2: In the Key of FamilyBook 3: A Child's Christmas WishBook 4: A Marriage of Benefits
A Marriage of Convenience: Married to a Prince (Married To A Prince #1)
by Kat Attalla Jude Pittman Jasmin AttallaWith oil wells springing up like weeds and the Bedouins getting restless, what's a modern Nadiarian prince to do? Before he can deal with domestic issues Prince Yousef A’del Sharif must deal with the arrival if his college sweetheart, Honor McPherson. Their passionate affair lasted through his year of graduate school at Harvard. But when it came time to return to the oil-rich nation, Honor wasn’t ready to follow. He took her reluctance for rejection and they parted ways. One year later Honor hesitantly touches down in Nadiar to be with her ailing father, who works for the royal family. And she has reason to be nervous. Yousef left her with more than a broken heart. She has his son. Yousef is livid and wants revenge. But to insure his parental rights with the child, he must instead convince her to marry him by any means necessary. But can he win over her heart when he played on her deepest fears to make her stay?
A Marriage of Equals: "humor, charming characters and just the right amount of passion" - RT Book Reviews
by Elizabeth RollsRisking everything…For love!Having struggled so hard to become a successful business owner, Jamaica-born Psyché Winthrop-Abeni has no interest in relinquishing her freedom or property to a husband. But when gentleman Will Barclay comes to her aid, their intense connection tempts her into a thrillingly passionate temporary affair! It’s the perfect arrangement…until Will feels honor-bound to propose. His offer is one she’s never dared to dream of, but can she trust Will enough to take the risk?From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
A Marriage of Fortune: The captivating new historical novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author
by Anne O'Brien'A compelling tale of a family caught up in the turmoil of the Wars of the Roses... Be warned: it's dangerously addictive' TRACY BORMANEngland. 1469.A fortunate marriage will change history.A scandal could destroy everything...Margaret Paston, matriarch of the Paston family, knows that a favourable match for one of her unruly daughters is the only way to survive the loss of their recently acquired Caister Castle. But as the War of the Roses rages on, dangerous enemies will threaten even her best laid plans.Margery Paston, her eldest daughter, has always strived to uphold the Paston name and do her mother proud. But when she loses her heart to a man below her station, she must make a terrible choice: will she betray her family and risk everything for a chance at true love?Anne Haute, first cousin to the Queen, is embroiled in a longstanding betrothal to Sir John Paston, the eldest son and heir to the Paston seat. But despite his promises, Anne can't help but doubt that he will ever keep his word and make her his wife...In the midst of civil war, each of these women must decide: Head or heart? Love or duty? Reputation- or scandal?Praise for A Marriage of Fortune:'Anne O'Brien gets right inside the heads of her medieval characters!' JOANNA HICKSON'Magnificently researched... an enthralling story of strong women and advantageous marriages. I was completely hooked!' CLARE MARCHANTA beautifully researched novel told with understanding, subtlety and a deft touch. Time travel at its best' JOANNA COURTNEY
A Marriage of Fortune: The captivating new historical novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author
by Anne O'Brien'A compelling tale of a family caught up in the turmoil of the Wars of the Roses... Be warned: it's dangerously addictive' TRACY BORMANEngland. 1469.A fortunate marriage will change history.A scandal could destroy everything...Margaret Paston, matriarch of the Paston family, knows that a favourable match for one of her unruly daughters is the only way to survive the loss of their recently acquired Caister Castle. But as the War of the Roses rages on, dangerous enemies will threaten even her best laid plans.Margery Paston, her eldest daughter, has always strived to uphold the Paston name and do her mother proud. But when she loses her heart to a man below her station, she must make a terrible choice: will she betray her family and risk everything for a chance at true love?Anne Haute, first cousin to the Queen, is embroiled in a longstanding betrothal to Sir John Paston, the eldest son and heir to the Paston seat. But despite his promises, Anne can't help but doubt that he will ever keep his word and make her his wife...In the midst of civil war, each of these women must decide: Head or heart? Love or duty? Reputation- or scandal?Praise for A Marriage of Fortune:'Anne O'Brien gets right inside the heads of her medieval characters!' JOANNA HICKSON'Magnificently researched... an enthralling story of strong women and advantageous marriages. I was completely hooked!' CLARE MARCHANTA beautifully researched novel told with understanding, subtlety and a deft touch. Time travel at its best' JOANNA COURTNEY
A Marriage of Inconvenience
by Janet Louise RobertsThe marriage was intended as a business arrangement only--to preserve the Earl's fortune and give Sophia financial independence. But what was Sophia to do when she found herself enamored of her husband, though too proud to admit it? Sophia needed all her wit and womanly wiles in a game of pretense and passion, to make the man she loved, love her.