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The Counterfeit Mistress
by Madeline HunterTHE BEAUTY. THE SPY. AND THE BEHOLDER. From the beloved New York Times bestselling Madeline Hunter comes this riveting historical romance, in which a darkly handsome nobleman is determined to unmask a delicate and mysterious young beauty. . . A refugee from the war in France, Marielle Lyon has established herself at the fringes of London society. Claiming to be the niece of an executed aristocrat, Marielle welcomes the gossip that she is a spy. The more eyes she has watching her, the better protected she is#151;and the better chance she has of saving her father’s life. A warrior at heart, Alban Norwood, Viscount Kendale, would still be in uniform if not for his older brother’s untimely death. After all he’s seen, Kendale doesn’t trust the French#151;or their femmes fatales. He has set up a surveillance network to ferret out undercover agents, and he believes he’s found one in the delicate, mysterious Marielle. Ready to pounce on his tempting prey, Kendale arranges a meeting with Marielle, who is more beautiful and more cunning than he anticipated. But the Viscount is ready to do whatever it takes to unmask her#151;even if it means playing a game of seduction#133;
The Counterfeit Scoundrel: A Novel (The Chessmen: Masters of Seduction #1)
by Lorraine HeathNew York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath begins a compelling new spin-off series, The Chessmen: Masters of Seduction, centering around three heroes—Knight, Bishop, and Rook—who play to win at any cost.Born into an aristocratic family, yearning for a life beyond Society’s strictures, Marguerite “Daisy” Townsend is an enterprising sleuth. Hired to obtain proof of a wife’s infidelity, she secures a position in the household of the woman’s lover, never expecting to be lured into the seductive blackguard’s arms herself.Devilishly handsome, David Blackwood, known widely as Bishop, quickly realizes the enticing maid is interested in far more than dusting. She aims to uncover his sins. Although tempted by the dangerous beauty, he can’t risk her learning the truth: his affairs are chaste. As a boy who witnessed his mother’s abusive relationship, Bishop now helps desperate wives escape unhappy marriages.Yet when he is accused of murdering the husband of a “paramour,” he is forced to seek Daisy’s assistance in proving his innocence. As their perilous search draws them into a web of deceits, they can no longer deny their simmering desire. Once secrets are revealed, will Daisy’s counterfeit scoundrel give up the scandalous games he plays and surrender his heart into her keeping?
The Countess
by Catherine CoulterCatherine Coulter's revamped first novel—a gothic regency romance. The #1 New York Times bestselling author's very first novel, rewritten as a Gothic. A woman who makes the wrong choice for a husband may not live to marry the man of her dreams...
The Countess
by Claire DelacroixBe Mine for a year and a day and I will possess your heart forevermore! Driven from her late husband's estate, Countess Eglantine de Crevy fled to wildest Scotland to claim a castle, only to find a ruin--and a clan chieftain standing guard. Kinbeath was hers, she declared, vowing to rebuild the manor and launch a bride quest so her daughters could marry for love. But Duncan MacLaren had devised a bride quest of his own, swearing to win the land--and the fiery countess--in a war of sweet seduction. . . . Eglantine declared she would never be captured by this barbarian. Yet Duncan awakened passions she had never known before. She promised to fight him with every weapon at her command even as he vowed to woo her for a year and a day--and make her his pagan bride. Each thought Kinbeath the prize they most desired, a prize to be won at any price. Until passion turned to love, and the chieftain found himself fighting for the heart and hand of the woman he was born to possess.
The Countess (Madison Sisters #1)
by Lynsay SandsThe fairy tale courtship did not turn into a happily-ever-after . . .Not until her husband dropped dead, that is. He had been horrible enough to Christiana during their short marriage, and she was not going to allow the traditional period of mourning to ruin her sisters' debuts as well. So she decides to put him on ice and go on as if nothing's happened . . .Until the real earl appears. Richard Fairgrave had every intention of confronting his villainous twin who had robbed him of his name and title . . . only to discover that he had died. Quietly assuming his identity, Richard must now deal with a maddening desire for his ravishing inherited "wife"-- certainly a gold digger and possibly a murderess. And Christiana must deal with an unwanted new "husband" . . . and they both must figure out what to do before the ice melts!
The Countess Bride
by Terri BrisbinAS A BRIDE, SHE WAS WORTHLESSIndeed, Catherine de Severin could offer nothing in the way of power and land. A penniless orphan with a shadowed past, she was not a suitable match for a comte destined to control vast holdings. But Geoffrey Dumont cared not, and would defy anyone—even royalty—who kept his fair Cate from him!A loving marriage denied her, her memory a blur, Catherine de Severin had accepted her cloistered fate. But when Geoffrey Dumont, her soulfriend and truest love, abducted her from the nunnery, afire with reckless plans for a future together, her heart embraced him with a passion too strong to be denied!
The Countess Confessions: A Boscastle Affairs Novel
by Jillian HunterNew York Times bestselling author Jillian Hunter has charmed readers with her "sizzling sexual chemistry and rapier wit"(Booklist). Now she returns to the scandalous Boscastle family... All Emily Selwick wanted was to convince the man she had adored for years that she was the woman he ought to marry. She never expected that her ill-fated deception at a party would uncover a scheme against the Crown and ensnare her in the sensual trap of an enigmatic stranger. Damien Boscastle, the Earl of Shalcross, knows he must marry Emily to defend her honor and keep his mission secret. But, by saving her reputation, he will draw her into his arms as well as a dangerous intrigue. After a whirlwind courtship that leaves her breathless, Emily finds herself wed to a husband who vows not only to protect her from his menacing world--but to train his wife in the pleasures of passion.
The Countess Conspiracy
by Courtney MilanSebastian Malheur is the most dangerous sort of rake: an educated one. When he's not scandalizing ladies in the bedchamber, he's outraging proper society with his scientific theories. He's desired, reviled, acclaimed, and despised--and he laughs through it all. Violet Waterfield, the widowed Countess of Cambury, on the other hand, is entirely respectable, and she'd like to stay that way. But Violet has a secret that is beyond ruinous, one that ties her irrevocably to England's most infamous scoundrel: Sebastian\'s theories aren't his. They're hers. So when Sebastian threatens to dissolve their years-long conspiracy, she'll do anything to save their partnership...even if it means opening her vulnerable heart to the rake who could destroy it for good..
The Countess Misbehaves
by Nan RyanShe was a proper lady As the mighty ocean liner sank to its watery grave, two strangers bold savored their final moments by making passionate love. Matching the raging hurricane outside with her own white-hot abandon, Countess Madeleine Cavendish willingly surrendered herself to the devilishly handsome Creole rogue-never dreaming of a fate worse than death. Never dreaming she'd survive. Except in his arms Now, amidst the glitter of New Orleans society, reunited with her oh-so-proper fiancé, Madeleine tried to forget the lover who awoke her to temptation. But trying to forget a man like Armand de Chevalier is impossible. Especially since he, too, survived and is seizing every opportunity to remind her of their shared desire. But as a treacherous web of deceit closes around her, Madeleine must turn to the one man she swore never to acknowledge again, daring to surrender to a passion that could shatter her world-or bring her its sweetest bliss...
The Countess Of Assis - Romance, revenge and ambition during the Second Reign
by João FoschiRio de Janeiro. XIX century. During the grand ball at the Cassino Fluminense, Lorena Duarte Valão is simply another one of many marriage-seeking young ladies at the Court of emperor D. Pedro II. However, what nobody can imagine is that this young lady of extraordinary beauty and full of romantic ideals is also an ambitious social climber who wants to ascend socially no matter the price. She is among the nobility of this regal event, when she meets the gallant Rafael Abrantes once again, and an overpowering passion emerges, which will end up consuming her in an uncontrolled conquering game. However, what the young lady didn't expect was that another renowned guest, the aristocrat Atílio Santiago, the Count of Assis, was completely in love with her, forming an intriguing love triangle that will radically change the lives of all those involved. After surrendering herself to Rafael’s seduction and being rejected by him, Lorena will initiate a revenge plan to destroy the man who rejected her, even if, in the process, she will have to lie, betray or even kill…
The Countess and the Cowboy
by Linda Randall WisdomCOWBOYS AND INDIANS NEVER FOUGHT LIKE THIS! When Letitia DeMarco won the deed to her ex's Montana ranch, she didn't know it came with a negative cash flow--and Tyler Barnes, a foreman with a state-size chip on his shoulder. Before she could even unpack her boots, they locked spurs and the ranch became the wildest honky-tonk in town. Letitia was sultry, high society and Italian in every way but heritage. Tyler was the soul of Montana's wide-open spaces. He had been born and bred on a ranch; his easy chair was a horse's back. When they locked horns, it was winner take all. And, come high noon, there would be only one winner in this showdown.
The Countess and the Cowboy: The Countess And The Cowboy The Rebel Daughter Her Enemy Highlander Winter's Camp
by Elizabeth LaneShe married an earl—but in the wilds of Wyoming, she’s discovering a different kind of romantic hero . . .Newly widowed, Eve Townsend is left with a grand title and not a penny to her name. She doesn’t know what future she can build in America’s Wild West . . . but she’s ready to learn, and to reunite with her family.When she arrives in Wyoming, she discovers her beloved sister has died and sets about caring for her niece and nephew. But burly rancher Clint Lonigan is everywhere she turns—and a range war is brewing that will pit him against Eve’s brother-in-law. Clint is Eve’s opposite in every way—but maybe a rough-mannered cowboy is just what this genteel countess needs . . .
The Countess' Lucky Charm
by A. M. WesterlingSaucy pickpocket Simone Dougherty relies on her nimble fingers and quick mind to work London’s streets. However, using her wits to survive in the East End is one thing. Using her wits to pose as the wife of the attractive Lord Temple Wellington is another thing altogether. Especially when her rebellious heart refuses to listen to reason. Restless and bored with the life he’s carved out for himself, younger son and black sheep Temple Wellington determines to turn over a new leaf in the wilds of Canada. Somehow he never imagined embarking on a new life would involve marriage to a fetching thief with a penchant for trouble. A thief with mysteries of her own. When Temple unexpectedly becomes the new Earl of Leavenby, will both his and Simone’s dark pasts rise up to haunt them? Or are they strong enough together to fight for their happiness?
The Countess's Forgotten Marriage
by Annie BurrowsAn emotional Regency reunionHer memory has returnedAnd she&’s the Countess of Epping! Mary has arrived home, after months away, following a traumatic encounter with a highwayman that wiped her memory. Back in her grand house, her aloof—but distractingly handsome—husband, Anthony, is wary, suspecting her of the worst! But how can she explain that she&’d become brave and wily to survive? She&’ll need those skills if she&’s to win back her earl&’s trust, and if they&’re to resume as man and wife once more… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Country Doctor's Daughter: A Heartwarming Medical Romance
by Gill SandersonA heartwarming medical romance by best-selling author Gill Sanderson. Dr Kelly Blackman had come to Brittany to act as a locum doctor for three months. After the trauma she had suffered she needed time and peace to ensure that both body and mind were as good as they had been. She enjoyed working with Dr Luc Laforge and tried to ignore the occasional realisation that he was a very attractive man. Was he interested in her? It was hard to tell. And she did not want another catastrophic love affair. Perhaps though, there was an odd bond between them. Luc had suffered from an unsuccessful marriage. Now they both were cautious. Of all things it was Luc's daughter Jenny that brought them together, made them see that they were made for each other.
The Country Doctor's Daughter: A Heartwarming Medical Romance (Medical Romances #17)
by Gill SandersonAnother heartwarming medical romance from best-selling author Gill Sanderson! Perfect for fans of Mia Faye, Laura Scott, Helen Scott Taylor, Grey's Anatomy and ER.Readers ADORE Gill's gripping medical romances!'Remarkable writer!!' 5* author review 'A truly wonderful writer' 5* author review 'I find all of Gill Sanderson's books very readable and enjoy the escapism they give me' 5* author review 'A truly gifted writer with an enormous amount of talent and sensitivity' 5* author review Dr Kelly Blackman had come to Brittany to act as a locum doctor for three months. After the trauma she had suffered she needed time and peace to ensure that both body and mind were as good as they had been.She enjoyed working with Dr Luc Laforge and tried to ignore the occasional realisation that he was a very attractive man. Was he interested in her? It was hard to tell. And she did not want another catastrophic love affair. Perhaps though, there was an odd bond between them. Luc had suffered from an unsuccessful marriage. Now they both were cautious. Of all things it was Luc's daughter Jenny that brought them together, made them see that they were made for each other.Don't miss Gill Sanderson's enthralling medical romances, including the A Lakeland Practice and the Good, Bad and Ugly series.
The Country Escape
by Fiona WalkerHidden amid lush parkland, Eardisford is the ultimate English country retreat and it's just been sold for the first time in its history. Romantic daredevil Kat Mason has been bequeathed the estate's lakeside sanctuary, Lake Farm, until she dies or marries. But the new owners want her out now . . . In rides charming playboy Dougie Everett, the man hired to sweep Kat off her feet and off the property. Dougie loves nothing more than the thrill of the chase, but does he risk losing his heart along the way?
The Country Escape
by Fiona WalkerHidden amid lush parkland, Eardisford is the ultimate English country retreat and it's just been sold for the first time in its history. Romantic daredevil Kat Mason has been bequeathed the estate's lakeside sanctuary, Lake Farm, until she dies or marries. But the new owners want her out now . . . In rides charming playboy Dougie Everett, the man hired to sweep Kat off her feet and off the property. Dougie loves nothing more than the thrill of the chase, but does he risk losing his heart along the way?
The Country Gentleman
by Fiona HillA delightfully different Regency romance from an author with &“considerably more wit and pizazz than the legendary Georgette [Heyer] herself&” (Kirkus Reviews). At twenty-eight, Anne Guilfoyle is happily established as a spinster and a bluestocking, delighting her London friends with witticisms and intelligent observations on the political goings-on of the day. But when she is suddenly bereft of her fortune, she is forced to take up residence at Fevermere, the Cheshire farmhouse willed to her by her great uncle. Isolated from London society and surrounded by farmland, with only her friend Maria for companionship, Anne finds her intelligence put to the test. She rapidly overcomes the shock brought about by the move and sets herself the task of learning everything she can about farming. Evenings prove rather dull, however, and Anne is obliged to invite some of her neighbors to dine—the most notable guest being Mr. Henry Highet, who Anne quickly decides is a thick-witted country type, though admittedly rather handsome. But Anne&’s estimations of both country life and Henry are about to undergo a dramatic change . . . &“[A] lively Regency romance . . . with wit and verve.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Characterized by a light, yet sophisticated touch.&” —Library Journal
The Country Guesthouse: A Sullivan's Crossing Novel (Sullivan's Crossing #5)
by Robyn CarrFrom the Bestselling Author of the hit Netflix series, Virgin River#1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr delivers an emotional and triumphant novel about the fierce power of a mother&’s love.A summer rental, a new beginning…Hannah Russell&’s carefully crafted plans for her life have been upended without warning. When her best friend died suddenly, Hannah became guardian to a five-year-old named Noah. With no experience at motherhood, she&’s terrified she&’s not up to the challenge. She and Noah need time to get to know each other, so she decides to rent a country house with stunning views on a lake in rural Colorado.When they arrive at the house, they are greeted by the owner, a handsome man who promises to stay out of their way. But his clumsy Great Dane, Romeo, has other ideas and Noah immediately bonds with the lovable dog. As Hannah learns to become a mother, Owen Abrams, who is recovering from his own grief, can&’t help but be drawn out of his solitude by his guests.But life throws more challenges at this unlikely trio and they are tested in ways they never thought possible. All three will discover their strengths and, despite their differences, they will fight to become a family. And the people of Sullivan&’s Crossing will rally around them to offer all of the support they need.
The Country House
by Cathy BramleySeeking: Highly organised Events Planner who can adapt to the unexpected... Holly has her life planned out, making her the perfect new events planner for Wickham Hall. She has always felt a connection to the beautiful country house, but could taking her dream job be the key to unlocking the secrets of her past? But there isn't a lot of time for wondering as the calendar is full of events to plan, with everything from intimate family weddings to summer parties. Keeping organised isn't hard for Holly, but she's about to discover that life and love can still surprise you. Especially when sparks start to fly with her gorgeous boss, Ben...Soon Holly's realising that life isn't as easy to plan as an event at Wickham Hall. Can she learn to let go and begin to enjoy the joy of the unexpected?After all, life is what happens when you're busy making other plans. . . *Published in the UK as Wickham Hall****Readers are captivated by Cathy Bramley's heartwarming stories:'Funny and sweet and as satisfying as a homemade apple pie'Milly Johnson'As comforting as hot tea and toast made on the Aga!'Veronica Henry'A delicious tale of friendship, family and baking... I loved its warmth and charm'Cathy Woodman'Delightfully warm with plenty twists and turns'Trisha Ashley
The Country House
by Cathy BramleySeeking: Events Planner - must be highly organised, good communicator and able to adapt to the unexpected... Holly has her life all planned out, nothing unexpected ever slips by her. Especially with a clipboard and to-do list at hand. This makes her the perfect candidate to plan events at Wickham Hall - the beautiful country house that rests at the heart of the local village. Holly has always felt connected to the old house and it might just be the place where she'll uncover the secrets of the past and find out who she truly is.In the meantime, there's lots to plan at Wickham Hall; family weddings, summer festivals and Christmas fairs litter the calendar. But even when you're organised life and love can still surprise you... Especially when sparks fly with her new boss Ben and nothing can extinguish the flames of desire...Because life just isn't as easy to organise as an event at Wickham Hall (and even those don't always run smoothly...). Can Holly learn to let go, live in the moment and enjoy the unexpected?After all, life is what happens when you're busy making other plans...*Published in the UK as Wickham Hall****Readers are captivated by Cathy Bramley's heartwarming stories:'Funny and sweet and as satisfying as a homemade apple pie'Milly Johnson'As comforting as hot tea and toast made on the Aga!'Veronica Henry'A delicious tale of friendship, family and baking... I loved its warmth and charm'Cathy Woodman'Delightfully warm with plenty twists and turns'Trisha Ashley
The Country Vet
by Eleanor JonesShe's got nothing in her kit to cure heartache... Veterinarian Cass Truman has just landed her first job, in England's Lake District, and she's already eager to specialize in caring for horses. Horse breeder Jake Munro could help her achieve this dream; for one thing, he could teach her to ride. Instead, he acts as if he can't stand her. At first, Cass is happy to return the sentiment-until she learns Jake has suffered a terrible loss. Cass finds herself drawn to the grieving man, and the two bond over their shared affinity for horses. But while Cass can relieve an animal's suffering, she's not sure she can ease Jake's.... to return the sentiment-until she learns Jake has suffered a terrible loss. Cass finds herself drawn to the grieving man, and the two bond over their shared affinity for horses. But while Cass can relieve an animal's suffering, she's not sure she can ease Jake's....
The Couple Most Likely To
by Lilian DarcyWhen Jake Logan joined the Children's Connection, the hospital was overjoyed to have one of the country's top fertility specialists on staff. But when I first laid eyes on the esteemed doctor, I was shocked. The hotshot hire was my former high school sweetheart!There was a time I thought I'd be with Jake forever. When Stacey and Jake were the perfect couple. But after I got pregnant on prom night, everything changed. Now I'm a divorced mother of two-and I can't believe that Jake's back in my life. Because this doctor might be medicine that's just too bitter to swallow. . . ;.
The Couple Next Door
by Rick R. ReedWith the couple next door, nothing is as it seems. Jeremy Booth leads a simple life, scraping by in the gay neighborhood of Seattle, never letting his lack of material things get him down. But the one thing he really wants--someone to love--seems elusive. Until the couple next door moves in and Jeremy sees the man of his dreams, Shane McCallister, pushed down the stairs by a brute named Cole. Jeremy would never go after another man's boyfriend, so he reaches out to Shane in friendship while suppressing his feelings of attraction. But the feeling of something being off only begins with Cole being a hard-fisted bully--it ends with him seeming to be different people at different times. Some days, Cole is the mild-mannered John and then, one night in a bar, he's the sassy and vivacious drag queen Vera. So how can Jeremy rescue the man of his dreams from a situation that seems to get crazier and more dangerous by the day? By getting close to the couple next door, Jeremy not only puts a potential love in jeopardy, but eventually his very life.