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A Lady in Disguise: A Novel (The Daughters of Hampshire #3)
by Sandra ByrdIn this intriguing novel of romance, mystery, and clever disguise set in Victorian England, a young woman investigates the murder of her own father.After the mysterious death of her father, Miss Gillian Young takes a new job as the principal costume designer at the renowned Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. But while she remembers her father as a kind, well-respected man of the Police Force, clues she uncovers indicate he’d been living a double life: a haunting photograph of a young woman; train stubs for secret trips just before his death; and a receipt for a large sum of money. Are these items evidence of her father’s guilty secrets? His longtime police partner thinks so. Then Gillian meets the dashing Viscount Thomas Lockwood. Their attraction is instant and inescapable. As their romantic involvement grows, Gillian begins to suspect even Lockwood’s motives. Does Lord Lockwood truly love her? Or is his interest a front for the desire to own her newly inherited property? And what should she make of her friend’s suggestion that Lockwood or men like him were involved in the murder of her father? Soon Gillian is convinced that her father has left evidence somewhere that can prove his innocence and reveal the guilty party. But someone wants to stop her from discovering it. The closer she comes to uncovering it, the more menacing her opposition grows. With her life on the line, Gillian takes on an ingenious disguise and takes on the role of a lifetime to reveal the true killer—before it’s too late both for her and for those that she loves.
A Lady in Disguise: Regency Romance (Lessons in Temptation Series, Book #2)
by Amanda McCabeEluding her chaperone, Lady Emma Watson dons a simple maid's outfit and sets out to discover London during celebrations of the Waterloo victory. Just when Emma thinks it's time to return home, she encounters a dangerously sexy tradesman.A veteran of the Peninsula campaign, Jack Howard, Viscount St. Albans, may be simply dressed, however he is by no means a tradesman. But when he meets the lovely Lady Emma clad as a housemaid, he all too willingly plays along. Seduced by her snow-white skin and dazzling features, Jack quickly discovers he'll do anything to make sure this game of disguises never ends.AWARDS:Holt Medallion FinalistRT Reviewer's Choice Award, nomineeREVIEWS:"Treat yourself to a sometimes serious, often fun, and an all-around entertaining read" ~Romance Reviews TodayLESSONS IN TEMPTATION, in series order A Loving SpiritA Lady in DisguiseA Tangled Web
A Lady in Disguise
by Lynsay SandsIt’s a case of mistaken identities and unmistakable attraction in New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands’ classic historical romance, previously published as The Reluctant Reformer!Lady Maggie Wentworth must support herself as an investigative reporter. Writing under another name, she’s been exposing the notorious scandals of the ton—this time it’s the “working girls” of London. While interviewing the women, a client enters, and Maggie is shocked to see her beau. She changes clothes with one of the girls and flees out the window, only to be whisked away by a stranger.Lord James is honoring a deathbed promise: watch over his late friend’s sister. Following Maggie to a house of ill repute, he’s stunned to see her emerge dressed as the notorious Lady X! Hard times must have driven her to such a desperate act, and he is intent on reforming the wanton chit. No amount of protest will stop him from saving her reputation. Now if only he can hold his own desires in check—and keep himself from falling in love.
A Lady in Need of an Heir (Mills And Boon Historical Ser.)
by Louise AllenShe needs an heir…But not a husband!Gabrielle Frost knows that marrying any man would mean handing over control of her beloved family vineyard in Portugal to her new husband. She won’t take that risk. But she needs an heir! So when Nathaniel Graystone, Earl of Leybourne, arrives to escort her to London, Gabrielle wonders—what if this former soldier, with his courage, strength and dangerous air, could be the one to father her child?“Allen writes Regency romances that always become favorites … Readers will enjoy the engaging plot twists and the authentic setting and characters.” — RT Book Reviews on The Earl’s Practical Marriage“Readers will enjoy the unique setting, the many twists and turns of the plot, and the chance to see the whole Herriard clan together again.” — RT Book Reviews on Surrender to the Marquess
The Lady in Question (Effington Family #7)
by Victoria AlexanderIdentical twins, sensible Delia and mischievous Cassandra Effington were the most delicious debutantes to ever waltz across a London ballroom. They looked alike in every way . . . but no one ever expected Delia to be the one to get into trouble . . . How did this young lady's reputation become so questionable? Once she was lovely, respectable Miss Delia Effington, but an impulsive decision--and subsequent disaster--forces Delia to retire from society. Until one night, desperate for diversion, she attends a ball as her twin sister and finds herself dancing in the strong arms of the dashing Viscount St. Stephens. Delia believes she has never met this man who arouses her passions, yet he seems somehow familiar. For Delia doesn't know that St. Stephens, an agent for the Crown, has been in her home, protecting her under the disguise of her butler. What will happen when this lady discovers the truth about the man she has come to love?
The Lady in Red (A Season for Scandal #4)
by Kelly Bowen2017 RITA award-winning author! "Wonderful! A charming, clever, and engaging storyteller not to be missed." --Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author A lady with secrets, a man with a burning desire, a love that breaks all the rulesLady Charlotte Beaumont has spent her whole life being ignored. By her parents, her brother, even the servants. So she was secretly able to develop her talent for painting well beyond the usual watercolors. Too bad no one will let her actually use it-women are rarely accepted into the Royal Academy. But when a connection at the Haverhall School for Young Ladies gets Charlotte her dream commission, she'll do whatever it takes to make it work. Including disguising herself as "Charlie."Flynn Rutledge has something to prove. His lowly upbringing is not going to stop him from achieving his artistic dreams. This commission is the key to his future, and his partner, an unknown youth in oversized clothes who is barely old enough to shave, doesn't exactly inspire confidence. But Charlie does inspire Flynn's artistic passion-something he worried he might have lost forever. For all his street smarts, nothing can prepare Flynn for the shock of Charlie's true identity. He doesn't care that she's a woman, but a lady of the ton is a different matter altogether . . .
Lady in Red: A Novel of Mad Passions
by Máire ClaremontThe Victorian era was full of majestic beauty and scandalous secrets--a time when corsets were the least of a woman's restrictions, and men could kill or be killed in the name of honor.... Lady Mary Darrel should be the envy of London. Instead, all society believes her dead. For Mary holds a secret so dangerous, her father chose to keep her locked away...and have a grave made for her near her mother's. Driven to the edge of desperation, Mary manages to escape the asylum, only to find that her fate yet again rests in the hands of a man... Edward Barrons, Duke of Fairleigh, longs for some way to escape the torment of his father's crimes. In Mary's warrior spirit and haunted gaze--which so mirrors his own--he finally sees his path to redemption. He will stop at nothing to keep her safe, even as she seeks revenge. But will the passion they discover in each other be enough to save them from their demons?
Lady in Red (Talisman Ring #5)
by Karen HawkinsUSA Today bestseller Karen Hawkins brings us another breathtaking and imaginative tale, full of her trademark wit and humour. Wealthy, powerful Marcus St. John has the golden touch. He has never, ever been on the verge of failure . . . until now. The famed St. John talisman ring has fallen into the clutches of Miss Honoria Baker-Sneed, a winsome, annoying woman who will not relinquish the treasure unless Marcus St. John agrees to sponsor her sister into society. He refuses until a heated argument ends in a stolen kiss . . . And more. Marcus and Honoria are caught in a compromising position and must marry. Marcus finds his pristine palatial house invaded by his new wife, her lively family, their pets and servants. Mischief and mayhem ensue . . . especially at night. In bed and out, Marcus finds Honoria his equal in every way, until he discovers that her heart might be too stubborn to let him in. Determined, Marcus sets out to win the one thing he cannot bear to lose: his own wife - the only woman he has ever loved.
The Lady In Red
by Linda TurnerWhen it came to covering murders, reporter Blake Nickels was the best-until Sabrina Jones came along. She always seemed to be a step ahead of him. And she had other ways of driving him crazy, too. All it took was one little red dress-and one breathtaking kiss-and suddenly he was having a hard time keeping his mind on crime. Trouble was, the killer they were investigating was hot on her trail, too.
The Lady in Red & Dangerous Deception
by Linda Turner Kylie BrantThe Lady in Redby Linda TurnerWhen it came to covering murders, reporter Blake Nickels was the best-until Sabrina Jones came along. She always seemed to be a step ahead of him. And she had other ways of driving him crazy, too. All it took was one little red dress-and one breathtaking kiss-and suddenly he was having a hard time keeping his mind on crime. Trouble was, the killer they were investigating was hot on her trail, too. Dangerous Deceptionby Kylie BrantBillionaire securities expert James Tremaine couldn't believe the anonymous note:your parents' deaths weren't accidents. P. I. Tori Corbett was his only hope of uncovering the truth, but keeping his hands off her was as difficult as solving the case. For Tori, working with the sexy tycoon was like playing with fire. She wouldn't-couldn't-become emotionally involved with a man bent on vengeance. Especially when there was evidence linking her father to the crime. . .
Lady In Red: Mad Passions Book 2 (Mad Passions)
by Maire ClaremontA richly romantic and enthralling novel of beauty, passion and scandalous secrets from the acclaimed author of The Dark Lady. Perfect for fans of Grace Burrowes, Tessa Dare, Elizabeth Hoyt and Sarah MacLean.Lady Mary Darrel should be the envy of London. Instead, all society believes her dead. For Mary holds a secret so dangerous, her father chose to keep her locked away...and have a grave made for her near her mother's. Driven to the edge of desperation, Mary manages to escape the asylum, only to find that her fate yet again rests in the hands of a man...Edward Barrons, Duke of Fairleigh, longs for some way to escape the torment of his father's crimes. In Mary's warrior spirit and haunted gaze - which so mirrors his own - he finally sees his path to redemption. He will stop at nothing to keep her safe, even as she seeks revenge. But will the passion they discover in each other be enough to save them from their demons?For more deliciously dark Victorian romance, try all the titles in the Mad Passions series: The Dark Lady, Lady In Red, A Lady Undone and The Dark Affair, and check out Maire's alter-ego Eva Devon for sexy and laugh-out-loud funny Regencies.
A Lady in the Smoke: A Victorian Mystery
by Karen OddenFollowing a humiliating fourth Season in London, Lady Elizabeth Fraser is on her way back to her ancestral country estate when her train careens off the rails and bursts into flames. <P><P>Though she is injured, she manages to drag herself and her unconscious mother out of the wreckage, and amid the chaos that ensues, a brilliant young railway surgeon saves her mother's life. Elizabeth feels an immediate connection with Paul Wilcox--though society would never deem a medical man eligible for the daughter of an earl.
Lady in Waiting
by Kathryn CaskieShe is Lady Genevieve by day. And Lady Eros by night. What will happen when he discovers...she is neither? Meet the matchmaking Feathertons' maid, Jenny Penny, who agrees to pose as highborn lady to snare the affections of a wickedly handsome Scottish viscount. But Jenny is hiding an even bigger secret. She is also the notorious creator of an aphrodisiac cream that suddenly has all of Society abuzz...and tingling. Soon her double life is threatened and Jenny cannot help but wonder if the viscount will still love her when he discovers she is not the true lady she pretends...but rather a lady's maid.
Lady in Waiting (The\elizabethan Season Ser. #2)
by Anne HerriesIn the heated summer of Elizabeth I's reignHer hopes of marriage dashed by scandal, the crown under constant threat, Queen Elizabeth I takes a young, spirited woman into her close court circle.On her way to being presented at court, Catherine Moor fights back with spirit when she is attacked in a teeming London street. Tales of Cat's adventure reach the queen, who-impressed with the young woman's lively mind-claims her as a lady of the bedchamber. Alert against plots that threaten to overthrow the crown, Cat realizes everyone is suspect. Even the flatteringly attentive Sir Nicholas Grantly, a seductive rogue, has secrets to hide beneath his charming exterior....The Elizabethan SeasonGlory and tragedy, love and betrayal in the age of Elizabeth
Lady in Waiting (Reluctant Brides #1)
by Marie TremayneRITA Award WinnerShe wants to escape her present . . .When Clara Mayfield helps her sister elope, she’s prepared for the scandal to seal her fate as a spinster. What she doesn't expect is to find herself engaged to the vile Baron Rutherford as a means of salvaging her family's reputation. Determined not to be chained to a man she loathes, Clara slips out of Essex and sheds her identity: she becomes Helen, maid at the Earl of Ashworth’s country estate. After all, below stairs is the last place anyone would think to look for an heiress . . .He wants to forget his past . . . William, Lord Ashworth, is attempting to rebuild his life after the devastating accident that claimed the lives of his entire family, save his beloved sister and niece. Haunted by memories of what was and determined to live up to the title he never expected to inherit, William doesn’t have time for love. What he needs is a noble and accomplished wife, one who can further the Ashworth line and keep the family name untarnished . . .Together, can they find the perfect future?From their first encounter, the attraction between them is undeniable. But Clara knows William is falling for Helen, a woman who doesn’t even exist. The question is, if she reveals the truth about her identity, can she trust the broken William to forgive her lie and stand by her side when scandal—and the baron—inevitably follow her to his door?
Lady In White
by A. J. MatthewsAs a world-renowned ghost hunter, Martin Grey has tackled many harrowing cases and faced many vengeful spirits, but spending Thanksgiving weekend with Claudia's daunting family may be one challenge too many. Between evil spirits haunting the corridors of an old psychiatric hospital and the mysterious woman Claudia's sister keeps seeing, Claudia and Martin are facing their toughest case yet. Lady in White by A. J. Matthews is a welcome addition to this romantic suspense series.What's scarier than ghost hunting? For Martin, it's meeting Claudia's branch of the Clan Mackenzie for the first time.When Claudia brings Martin home for Thanksgiving dinner, he gains firsthand experience of how family tensions can affect even the most joyous occasion. Just when it seems Martin has soothed Claudia's overprotective father, her sister Caroline confesses that she's seen a ghostly lady in white, plunging Martin and Claudia into the dark world of the Daniels LaRoche hospital, a mental health facility with a shadowed history. Martin soon finds that there's an evil presence at the old hospital, one so powerful that even he may not be able to vanquish it.Distracted by family squabbles and the saintly Caroline's increasingly strange behavior, Claudia and Martin have their work cut out to preserve their relationship and get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding the Lady in White.Content Notes: Hot, Paranormal, Ghosts, Spirits, Hauntings, Suspense, Contemporary
Lady Ingram's Room
by Jill TattersallAt first it seemed a lovely adventure--to play the role of governess in a large and aristocratic mansion in the wild reaches of northern England. But that was before Arabel entered the ominous Ingledale Manor and before she met its enigmatic master, the widower Sir Luke. Arabel Murray, spirited and beautiful, was resolved to remain undaunted. After all, this masquerade was her only alternative to a drab existence under the thumb of a distant uncle. And so, when on a coach ride she met the devilish Miss Johnson, complaining about her new appointment as governess, Arabel jumped at the opportunity to exchange places. And yet, despite her determination to appear older and braver than her nineteen years and despite her intentions to allay the fears of her intimidated six-year- old charge, Arabel is thwarted at every turn. Not only does the handsome and austere Sir Luke seem to suspect Arabel's very authenticity, but he makes it most difficult for her to help his child and specifically restricts her from wandering freely throughout Ingledale, as if its many rooms held secrets. Indeed, it is in one of these rooms that Arabel is to learn of the true fate of Sir Luke's wife, and it is with this knowledge that she must face the consequences before her.
The Lady Is A Vamp
by Michelle KellyDetective Nick Carter is a cop with a difference – not only does he investigate the hidden world of preternatural crime, but he is a telepath, able to read other people’s minds. Dealing with vampires and werevoles comes as an occupational hazard. When a young member of the local vampire lifestyle club is murdered, Nick finds himself involved in yet another case of unnatural dealings – but this time with a difference. He finds himself at the mercy of a prime witness known only as The Contessa, a beautiful and mysterious club member with a real appetite for blood – and the only person whose mind Nick cannot read. As their desire for one another heats up, so does his case, as he battles his growing desire for The Contessa and an ultimately evil enemy force hell bent on bloodlust.
The Lady Is A Vamp
by Michelle KellyDetective Nick Carter is a cop with a difference – not only does he investigate the hidden world of preternatural crime, but he is a telepath, able to read other people’s minds. Dealing with vampires and werevoles comes as an occupational hazard. When a young member of the local vampire lifestyle club is murdered, Nick finds himself involved in yet another case of unnatural dealings – but this time with a difference. He finds himself at the mercy of a prime witness known only as The Contessa, a beautiful and mysterious club member with a real appetite for blood – and the only person whose mind Nick cannot read. As their desire for one another heats up, so does his case, as he battles his growing desire for The Contessa and an ultimately evil enemy force hell bent on bloodlust.
The Lady is a Vamp: Book Seventeen (ARGENEAU VAMPIRE #17)
by Lynsay SandsNEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Lynsay Sands, one of paranormal romance's original superstars, delivers a scorching and delightful story of a mortal man on a mission - and the Vamp who is his only hope.One late night leads to ... Kidnapped! When Jeanne Louise Argeneau left work, she never thought she'd end up tied down by a good-looking mortal. More attracted than annoyed, she quickly realizes there is more to her abductor than meets the eye. One desperate act leads to ... Love? Paul Jones has need of a vampire, and only Jeanne Louise will do. He just has to convince this beauty of a Vamp to help him ... never imagining that he would fall in love. But with the immortal world's answer to law enforcement hunting them, their time together is running out ... and Paul and Jeanne Louise will need to risk everything to spend an eternity together.
The Lady Is a Vamp (Argeneau #17)
by Lynsay SandsNew York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands, one of paranormal romance's original superstars, delivers a scorching and delightful story of a mortal man on a mission--and the Vamp who is his only hope.One late night leads to . . .Kidnapped! When Jeanne Louise Argeneau left work, she never thought she'd end up tied down by a good-looking mortal. More attracted than annoyed, she quickly realizes there is more to her abductor than meets the eye.One desperate act leads to . . .Love? Paul Jones has need of a vampire, and only Jeanne Louise will do. He just has to convince this beauty of a Vamp to help him . . . never imagining that he would fall in love. But with the immortal world's answer to law enforcement hunting them, their time together is running out . . . and Paul and Jeanne Louise will need to risk everything to spend an eternity together.
The Lady Is Daring: A Duke's Daughters Novel (The Duke's Daughters #3)
by Megan FramptonFive well-bred sisters, one sensational scandal. Now the Duke of Marymount’s daughter Ida is about to find love in the most unconventional way . . .It was easy for society to overlook Lady Ida Howlett; they found her bookish, opinionated, and off the marriage mart. But little did they know that behind a calm exterior beats the heart of an adventuress, one who, determined to discover her runaway sister’s whereabouts, steals a carriage and sets off on a daring mission. Then she discovers she’s not alone! Bennett, Lord Carson, is inside, and he refuses to leave.Lord Carson’s plans had always been to find a soft, gentle wife who would run his home and raise his children. Still, he makes a bargain with Ida—he won’t desert her during her mad adventure. He’ll make sure she’s safe, and then find a suitable lady to fall in love with. But when rules (and garments) become discarded during this long, intimate journey, it’s soon clear that this surprisingly daring lady is the woman he’s needed all along.
The Lady Is Tempted (Avon Historical Romance)
by Cathy MaxwellThis “heartwarming” Regency romance about a widow who finds forbidden passion is a “lively and surprising read” from a New York Times–bestselling author (Publishers Weekly).Marry the local vicar—a stodgy man with six impossible children. Never! Deborah Percival is determined to discover passion in a man’s arms, not duty in a dull marriage. And when she becomes stranded at a countryside inn, tantalizing Anthony Aldercy, the Earl of Burnell, offers her the chance to fulfill her dreams. Deborah knows she should say no—but how can she resist?The earl is determined to repair his reputation—and a marriage to a demure high-born lady of the ton will do this—but he cannot deny Deborah’s charms. Her lush curves tease his senses, while her delicious honesty touches his heart. But when she disappears, he’s desperate, so he searches all of London to find her, refusing to rest until he brings her into his life—and his arms—again.Perhaps Deborah is not the only one being tempted . . .“I love Cathy Maxwell.” —Julia Quinn, author of the Bridgerton series
Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage
by Jennifer AshleyLady Isabella Scranton scandalized London by leaving her husband, notorious artist Lord Mac Mackenzie, after only three turbulent years of marriage. But Mac has a few tricks to get the Lady back in his life, and more importantly, back into his bed.Read a deleted scene from Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage.
Lady Isobel's Champion
by Carol TownendHis Lady in WaitingIn her long years at the convent, waiting for her betrothed, Lady Isobel de Turenne has built the Comte d'Aveyron into a fantasy-a man who will rescue, protect and love her....But when the comte finally returns to claim his bride, Isobel finds instead a man of contradictions-one who masks dark secrets with desire.Wary of a man's touch but desperate to grasp her new freedom, Isobel must decide if it's solely duty forcing the comte to marry or whether he is truly her longed-for champion.