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Maid of Oaklands Manor
by Terri NixonEngland, 1912 is a place of rigid rules. A chance meeting between scullery maid Lizzy Parker and heiress Evie Creswell is about to break them all . . . Their meeting leads to more than an enduring friendship and a new job for Lizzy - it draws her into a world of privilege and intrigue and delivers her into the loving arms of a killer. Meeting the handsome but mysterious Jack Carlisle, Lizzy begins to fall for him despite rumours he had been involved in the death of Evie's father. As she becomes further embroiled in the dangerous life that Carlisle lives, she must decide if he can be trusted with the life of a close friend, and, ultimately, if he is worth the risk to her own . . . Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Dilly Court and Annie Murray. The story continues in The Roses of Flanders Field, out now! 'This is the kind of novel that makes you look forward to bedtime so you can read some more - an epic true romance story' - Historical Novel Society *Shortlisted for RNA Best Historical Novel 2013*
Maid of Oaklands Manor
by Terri NixonEngland, 1912 is a place of rigid rules. A chance meeting between scullery maid Lizzy Parker and heiress Evie Creswell is about to break them all . . . Their meeting leads to more than an enduring friendship and a new job for Lizzy - it draws her into a world of privilege and intrigue and delivers her into the loving arms of a killer. Meeting the handsome but mysterious Jack Carlisle, Lizzy begins to fall for him despite rumours he had been involved in the death of Evie's father. As she becomes further embroiled in the dangerous life that Carlisle lives, she must decide if he can be trusted with the life of a close friend, and, ultimately, if he is worth the risk to her own . . . Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Dilly Court and Annie Murray. The story continues in Evie's Choice, out now! 'This is the kind of novel that makes you look forward to bedtime so you can read some more - an epic true romance story' - Historical Novel Society *Shortlisted for RNA Best Historical Novel 2013*
Maid of Oaklands Manor
by Terri NixonEngland, 1912 is a place of rigid rules. A chance meeting between scullery maid Lizzy Parker and heiress Evie Creswell is about to break them all . . . Their meeting leads to more than an enduring friendship and a new job for Lizzy - it draws her into a world of privilege and intrigue and delivers her into the loving arms of a killer. Meeting the handsome but mysterious Jack Carlisle, Lizzy begins to fall for him despite rumours he had been involved in the death of Evie's father. As she becomes further embroiled in the dangerous life that Carlisle lives, she must decide if he can be trusted with the life of a close friend, and, ultimately, if he is worth the risk to her own . . . Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Dilly Court and Annie Murray. The story continues in Evie's Choice, out now! 'This is the kind of novel that makes you look forward to bedtime so you can read some more - an epic true romance story' - Historical Novel Society *Shortlisted for RNA Best Historical Novel 2013*
Maid of the King's Court
by Lucy Worsley<p>Clever, headstrong Elizabeth Rose Camperdowne knows her duty. As the sole heiress to an old but impoverished noble family, Eliza must marry a man of wealth and title -- it's the only fate for a girl of her standing. But when a surprising turn of events lands her in the royal court as a maid of honor to Anne of Cleves, Eliza is drawn into the dizzying, dangerous orbit of Henry the Eighth and struggles to distinguish friend from foe. <p>Is her glamorous flirt of a cousin, Katherine Howard, an ally in this deceptive place, or is she Eliza's worst enemy? And then there's Ned Barsby, the king's handsome page, who is entirely unsuitable for Eliza but impossible to ignore. British historian Lucy Worsley provides a vivid, romantic glimpse of the treachery, tragedy, and thrills of life in the Tudor court.</p>
Maid to Crave
by Rebecca M. AveryAll work and no play keeps Tori Stewart out of trouble. She's had enough of hot men leaving her burned. But with a young son to raise and a new house in need of serious organization, she'll take help from anyone with talent. Even infuriatingly sexy Seth Lewis whose "talents" are a lot more exotic than dusting and sweeping!From tidying houses to dancing in the hottest strip club in town, former military hero Seth will do anything to pay his brother's medical bills. Even take a job with the one woman who seems immune to his charms. Can he handle being Tori's employee-and being just friends, too-when all he can think about is getting dirty with her?For love-'em-and-leave-'em Seth, pursuing a woman who's made for marriage is a game-changer. But when it comes to the role of husband he's the only man for the job!
Maid to Fit
by Rebecca AveryWanted: One Household HeroSingle mom Kayla Clark is ready to wave the white flag. Between a demanding career, caring for her elderly mother and raising a teenager, she needs help! A housekeeper is the answer-but Kayla doesn't expect the former army sergeant she hires through Man Maid to be young, fit and sexy....Ronnie Brown hasn't yet adjusted to civilian life, and he welcomes the normality of whipping Kayla's home into shape. Flirting with her is just a perk. But when he realizes just how much Kayla and her daughter need him, he quickly takes charge of a lot more than scrubbing floors. As he becomes more and more a part of the family fabric, soon he can't imagine his life without the two of them in it.Now Ronnie just has to convince his beautiful boss she can trust him to take care of all her needs....
Maid to Marry
by Dani CollinsA convenient marriage, opposites attract, Greek billionaire romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Dani Collins.How to avoid scandal?Marry the Greek! An illicit kiss with Atlas Voudouris got chalet maid Stella Sutter fired. When she bumps into him five years later, she&’s still furious! Except as she accuses him of ruining her life, long-dormant desires come alive… Atlas is about to announce the convenient wedding that will secure his inheritance. However, once paparazzi photos of his and Stella&’s heated encounter go public, Atlas is left short a bride. The only answer? Make Stella his wife! But are his diamond and their dangerous passion enough to bridge the gap between their very different worlds?From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
Maid's Pregnancy Bombshell: A Billionaire Romance Novel (Cinderella Sisters for Billionaires #2)
by Lynne GrahamThe Greek only needed a bride! Now he has a surprise baby on the way in this accidental pregnancy, marriage of convenience, billionaire boss romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham.Their temporary arrangement…has a permanent consequence!Shy hotel maid Alana Davison is desperate to clear a family debt. So desperate that, when she discovers Greek tycoon Ares Sarris urgently needs a wife, she blurts out a scandalous suggestion: in exchange for his help, she&’ll become his emergency bride!To fiercely controlled Ares, Alana is a convenient solution; their marriage will allow him to secure the inheritance his illegitimacy denied him. What&’s inconvenient is the chemistry blazing like a wildfire between them! And Alana&’s shock announcement that in nine months&’ time, Ares&’s well-ordered life will be disrupted further—by a baby! Previously published at The Maid&’s Pregnancy Bombshell.From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
Maiden Bride
by Deborah SimmonsGillian Haxham Soon Learned Her New Lord Was More Wedded To Revenge Than To HerFor Nicholas de Laci had sworn to exact payment for the sins of her uncle. Why, then, did his eyes belie his words, speaking naught of retribution-but promising nights of love?Fate had sent Nicholas de Laci the perfect bride to fill the aching need in his soul. With her tainted blood, Gillian Hexham would at last satisfy the raw hunger that near consumed him...but only in way he could never imagine!
Maiden Bride
by Deborah SimmonsIn this enemies to lovers story, a battle-scarred soldier enters an arranged marriage and finds unexpected passion with his new wife.Wed for his revenge!Long believed dead, Nicholas de Laci has at last returned to England. He craves vengeance, but he is too late—his nemesis is slain. To claim his lands, Nicholas must wed his enemy’s niece, Gillian Hexham.Nicholas is determined to exact payment from his bride, but though he speaks words of revenge, the nights they share are filled with passion . . . Could Gillian be the one woman to heal his soul, by satisfying his cravings in a way he never imagined?
Maiden Voyage
by Judith O'BrienIn Ireland, a young, thoroughly modern American woman has inherited a charming eighteenth-century townhouse, and an unforeseen destiny. Maura Finnegan is utterly taken with the quaint, romantic nature of her new home on Merrion Square...as well as the dashing, elegant ghost who lives there. Lingering to solve the mystery surrounding his death, the apparition appeals to Maura for help in his desperate quest, and unknowingly leads her to Donal Byrne, the extraordinarily handsome man who holds the long-buried secret. Maura's about to discover the compelling history behind her own Irish roots...and a love that transcends the barriers of time.
Maidensong
by Diana GroeRika's duty is to keep the sagas of the Norse people alive with her vivid storytelling, but when captured by Vikings, her only thought is of survival. Bjorn the Black has made her his slave, but he may also be her only salvation.
"Meet Katinka O'Toole. High school valedictorian. Radcliffe graduate. Published author. Ex-wife of a noted Joycean scholar. Writing instructor at Harvard. And in love with her mailman."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Mail Order Cowboy
by Laurie KingeryWith beaux scarce in post–Civil War Texas, practical Milly Matthews and her "Spinster Society" friends have their hands full protecting their ranches. Their only hope: advertising for mail-order grooms. But aristocratic British cavalry officer Nicholas Brookfield isn't exactly Milly's idea of a cowboy-or a man she can trust. And the more Nick proves himself as a ranch hand, the more he must hide his past from the woman he longs to make his own. Now Milly and Nick will need all their courage to face hidden dangers...and believe in a love that can answer all their prayers.
Mail Order Cowboy
by Maisey YatesShe’s come to Gold Valley, Oregon, for a fresh start—and roped the perfect cowboyJackson Reid is a man fully in control of his world, and his ranch. But when a past one-night stand shows up without warning and leaves him holding a baby, his whole life is turned upside down. He’s in over his head, and he has one solution: a nanny. But when he picks Savannah Sturm up from the airport, he finds that she’s so much more than the “plain and tall” woman she described herself as…With one glance, Savannah’s new boss makes her feel more than her cheating ex ever did. Jackson insists he can’t do relationships, especially now that his priority is baby Lily. But his “no strings, just sex” offer is irresistible. And as raw desire gives way to something far deeper, maybe it’s Jackson’s turn to learn how right being wrong can feel…
Mail Order Mix-Up
by Christine JohnsonGroom Not Wanted When Pearl Lawson sees an ad for a mail-order bride, she leaps at the opportunity to find a husband for her best friend. But the town's most dashing bachelor has caught the eye of several aspiring brides-to-be...and even Pearl is drawn to him. Though the schoolteacher has no intentions of marrying, her instant connection with Roland Decker cannot be denied. Roland doesn't know how an ad seeking a wife for his brother found its way into print. But now he has to handle the hopeful applicants-women who think he's the future groom. Not to mention the feisty, matchmaking schoolteacher who is just as determined not to marry as he is. Will this mix-up push Roland and Pearl to forget their plans of staying single and allow love into their lives? Boom Town Brides: Taking a leap of faith for love
Mail Order Mommy
by Christine JohnsonA Mother by Christmas Nursing a broken heart, Amanda Porter had answered a frontier mail-order bride ad placed by Garrett Decker's children-only to find the groom-to-be didn't want a wife. The widowed bachelor she hoped to marry does need a housekeeper, though, and taking the job is Amanda's only option. But his adorable children are determined she'll be their mother by Christmas... His wife's betrayal and tragic death demolished Garrett's life. Now he can't even look at another woman, let alone marry Amanda, who resembles his first love. Even if she does make his house feel like a home, filling it again with laughter and his children's smiles. But with his daughter convinced Amanda is the perfect mother, will Garrett realize she's also his perfect match?
Mail Order Sweetheart
by Christine JohnsonThe Husband Hunt Theater singer Fiona O'Keefe is on a quest to form the perfect family for her orphaned niece. It's a shame handsome and musically talented Sawyer Evans can't support a household on his sawmill-manager wages. Fiona needs a respectable gentleman of means. And if she can't find one in Singapore, Michigan, then she'll just have to look for a husband in the mail-order want ads... Sawyer doesn't want Fiona to marry a stranger...or anyone other than him. It would be easy to reveal that he's secretly heir to a railroad fortune. But Sawyer's determined to be a self-made man, so he isn't willing to take his father's money. Instead, can he prove to Fiona that the man she needs is already by her side?
Mail Order Wife
by Phyllis HalldorsonVALENTINE BRIDESWANTED: WIFEROMANCE NOT REQUIREDSingle dad Jim Buckley knew his daughters needed a mother. But he hadn't expected his meddling father to advertise for one. Now wife-candidate Coralie Dixon was stranded at his ranch, prepared to move in for good! And Jim realized that if he wanted to keep his heart, his mail-order bride had to be returned-fast.Her love-starved husband-to-be claimed he didn't want her. His unruly daughters insisted they didn't need her. But Coralie decided she's been brought to this family for a reason. And the feisty female wasn't going anywhere-except down the aisle!VALENTINE BRIDES: When Cupid strikes, marriage is sure to follow!
Mail-Order Bride
by Maureen McKadeKate Murphy arrives in the Rocky Mountain mining town as a mail-order bride—just in time to discover she's a widow before she's a wife. Looking to earn the stagecoach fare out of this dangerous town, Kate never expects the true peril to come in the tantalizing form of Trev Trevelyan. A matchKate Murphy arrives in the Rocky Mountain mining town as a mail-order bride— just in time to discover she's a widow before she's a wife. Looking to earn the stagecoach fare out of this dangerous town, Kate never expects the true peril to come in the tantalizing form of Trev Trevelyan. Made in heavenThe handsome mine superintendent desperately needs someone to care for his two young, motherless children, and Kate is delighted to take the job. But first the children capture her heart...and then the leaping attraction between sweet Kate and the smolderingly handsome Trev is too powerful to deny. Although Kate longs for the safety of his arms, will she ever be able to accept the danger of his life?
Mail-Order Bride Switch: The Rancher Inherits A Family Montana Lawman Rescuer Mail-order Bride Switch The Unconventional Governess (Stand-in Brides Ser. #3)
by Dorothy ClarkHis Imposter Bride Garret Stevenson must find a bride or forfeit his newly built hotel. With his deadline approaching, he plans an in-name-only marriage with a maid who’ll cook and clean for his guests. When a pampered, pretty heiress arrives instead, the deception confirms Garret’s distrust of women. But Virginia Winterman has more substance than her elegant clothes suggest.Fleeing West to escape a cruel suitor, Virginia finds a business arrangement with Whisper Creek’s brusque hotel owner is mutually beneficial, and she relishes being useful. Yet what was once a practical solution soon blossoms into a deeper union. Can Garret get past old betrayals before his future with Virginia slips away?
Mail-Order Bride: A Novel (Debbie Macomber Classics)
by Debbie MacomberNow available for the first time as an eBook, Debbie Macomber's irresistible novel puts a modern spin on an old-fashioned way of finding "the one." After Caroline Myers gets her heart broken, her beloved great-aunts send her on a spur-of-the-moment northern adventure, equipped with little more than a batch of their special spiked tea. But soon after hopping a plane to Gold River, Alaska, a still loopy Caroline takes part in an odd ceremony that ends with a kiss from her personal tour guide. The next thing she knows, she wakes up with a ring on her finger. Paul Trevor has always wanted a family, but his long work hours and remote location make dating impossible, so he takes an unconventional first step: sending away for a wife. He falls hard for Caroline's photograph and letter, but after the wedding, it's clear they've both been duped by his new bride's well-meaning aunts. Caroline's afraid this trip has been a mistake. Now Paul just needs to convince her it's the best mistake she'll ever make.
Mail-Order Brides of Oak Grove: Surprise Bride for the Cowboy\Taming the Runaway Bride (Oak Grove Ser.)
by Lauri Robinson Kathryn AlbrightTwin sisters say “I do” in these two delightful novellas set in the Wild West!Mary and Maggie McCary have been making do since their Da’s death by selling his medicinal tonic (without a permit) and running some gambling enterprises. Now the sheriff has them behind bars—and the only way out is to get on a train to Kansas and marry strangers! Included in this special volume:Surprise Bride for the Cowboy by Lauri RobinsonMary McCary never wanted to be a mail-order bride, but falling off the Oak Grove train into Steve Putnam’s lap changes everything . . . Could he be the cowboy to tempt her down the aisle?Taming the Runaway Bride by Kathryn AlbrightRunning from trouble, Maggie McCary signs up to be a mail-order bride. She doesn’t intend to actually marry—until she shares one sensational kiss with Jackson Miller . . .
Mail-Order Christmas Baby: A Lawman For Christmas Mail-order Christmas Baby Their Mistletoe Matchmakers A Child's Christmas Wish (Montana Courtships)
by Sherri ShackelfordIn an 1880 mining town, a rancher is about to get a very special delivery . . . The “package” is addressed to him, but rancher Sterling Blackwell certainly didn’t order a baby! More scandalous still, he and the town’s pretty teacher are named as parents. With gossip running wild, only a marriage of convenience can protect little Gracie and their reputations until her real family is found.Heather O’Connor is content to be the spinster schoolmarm of Valentine, Montana . . . until Gracie’s arrival stirs her heart. She can’t keep the adorable child without Sterling’s help, though she promises not to interfere with his life. But staying aloof from her handsome husband isn’t easy with a tiny matchmaker in tow. A mistake brought them together, but love might just make them a family by Christmas . . .
Mail-Order Christmas Brides
by Jillian Hart Janet TronstadHer Christmas Family by Jillian Hart "Please be my ma for Christmas. " Felicity Sawyer can't resist little Gertie's heartfelt letter. Tate Winters seeks a bride for Gertie's sake, not his own. But as his reserve thaws before Felicity's sunny optimism, this new family learns that togetherness is the best way to celebrate the season. Christmas Stars for Dry Creek by Janet Tronstad Eleanor McBride's outgrown her dreams of romance-but not her wishes for motherhood. Wedding Sergeant Adam Martin will give her a daughter to cherish. Yet it's not just shy, sweet Hannah who's captured her affections. And Eleanor's arrival in Dry Creek could be the start of a journey to true love. ...