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The Bride of the Delta Queen: Louisiana (The Americana Series #18)
by Janet DaileyAn amorous encounter in the Big Easy leads to a steamy riverboat ride in this Americana romance from the legendary New York Times–bestselling author. Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey&’s classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states. One of America&’s most beloved romance writers, with more than 300 million books sold, Dailey continues her Americana series with a visit to New Orleans, Louisiana, and a romantic journey down the mighty Mississippi River. Selena Merrick, an Iowa minister&’s daughter, is letting loose on her New Orleans vacation—perhaps too loose. When she jokingly quotes a price for her services to a group of drunken businessmen who mistake her for a &“lady of the evening,&” Chance Barkley, a handsome nearby stranger, takes her very seriously. Cutting their encounter short after only a few furtive kisses, the stunning redhead can&’t help wondering what she missed by abandoning the manly, muscular, and ever-so-persistent Southerner. But after boarding the famed Delta Queen riverboat, she gets another chance at Chance—who happens to be a fellow passenger.
The Bride of the Unicorn
by Kasey MichaelsCaroline Monday knows better than to trust the dark and dangerous Morgan Blakely, Marquis of Clayton and England's infamous spy. Plotting revenge against a powerful enemy, Morgan will stop at nothing to secure Caroline's help-even claiming that she's a long-lost heiress and not the penniless orphan she'd thought herself. Yet as she's drawn into a world of old grudges and long-buried secrets, where the past is unraveled and the future uncertain, Caroline yearns to believe Morgan's words...and to give in to a desire that's stronger than her fear....
The Bride with No Name (Kate's Boys #2)
by Marie FerrarellaFrom the moment he pulled the unconscious woman from the sea, Trevor Marlowe knew his life would never be the same. But even the celebrated restaurateur couldn't have predicted how passionately he'd fall for his beautiful, mysterious mermaid. Even if she couldn't tell him who she was.She couldn't remember her life before the compeling stranger rescued her. She only knew that this kind, sexy man who called her Venus made her feel as if she were the most special woman in the world. He made her believe they had a future together-even if she had no clue about her past....
The Bride's Baby
by Liz FieldingThe wedding of the season! Events manager Sylvie Smith is organizing a glittering fund-raising event: a wedding show in a stately home. She has even been roped into pretending to be a bride. . . a bride who's five months pregnant! The bride everyone is talking about! It should be every girl's dream to design a wedding with no expense spared, but it's not Sylvie's. Longbourne Court was her ancestral home, and she's just discovered that the new owner is Tom McFarlane--her baby's secret father. Now Tom's standing in front of her, looking at her bump. . . .
The Bride's Baby of Shame: The Secret The Italian Claims (billion-dollar Babies, Book 1) / The Bride's Baby Of Shame (stolen Brides, Book 2) (Stolen Brides #2)
by Caitlin CrewsHe knows the bride’s secret……she’s carrying his baby!Dutiful heiress Sophie has never challenged her gilded existence, even agreeing to a convenient marriage at her father’s command. Until she meets ruthless Sicilian Renzo—one carnal night awakens unimaginable desires, and leaves her pregnant! When Renzo uncovers her secret, he’ll stop at nothing to legitimize his child—including storming Sophie’s wedding and stealing her as his own bride!Stolen Brides seriesBook 1 — Kidnapped for His Royal Duty by Jane PorterBook 2 — The Bride’s Baby of Shame by Caitlin Crews“L.O.V.E.D this story! From the beginning, which I have to give a triple A plus for originality, to the unique conclusion, I was hooked!” —Goodreads Reader on A Baby to Bind His Bride“A passionate romance with revenge and family secrets providing plenty of drama.” —Harlequin Junkie on Imprisoned by the Greek’s Ring
The Bride's Best Man
by Judy ChristenberryWHAT COULD COME OFA LITTLE HARMLESS FLIRTATION, ANYWAY?It wasn't as if she wanted to be a bride, after all. And maybe it will give Shelby Cook some answers about the mystery man who has been corresponding with her beloved Aunt Kay for the past fifteen years. And really spending time with his Closest friend, Pete Campbell, wasn't going to be a hardship! Still, getting 'him to spill his friend's secrets wasn't turning out to be a snap. Perhaps, it was time to raise the stakes? Could she tempt him with kisses? Maybe this plan had potential!
The Bride's Bodyguard
by Beth CornelisonHired by the groom-to-be, former SEAL Jake McCall must make sure beautiful bride Paige Bancroft stays safe. When gunfire shatters the wedding, he discovers that the threat to Paige is hovering close. Now the country's national security depends on keeping her and a mysterious "bead" in her possession out of the wrong hands. Paige Bancroft never had control of her privileged, sheltered life until she finds danger on her trail and a larger-than-life bodyguard at her side. Realizing her almost-wedding was a mistake, she's determined to fight for her survival... and start a new life with the sexy SEAL- for better or worse.
The Bride's Bodyguard: A Novel
by Elizabeth ThorntonWith his striking good looks, Ross Trevenan was one of the most attractive men Tessa Lorimer had ever seen. But five minutes in his company convinced her he was the most arrogant, infuriating man alive. That's why it was such a shock to discover Trevenan's true purpose: hired to escort her out of Paris and back to England, he had sworn that he'd do anything to keep her safe--even if he had to marry her to do it. Now, finding herself a bride to a devastatingly attractive bodyguard seems more hazardous than any other situation she could possibly encounter. Yet Tessa doesn't know that she holds the key to a mystery that Trevenan would sell his soul to solve...and that a vicious murderer will kill to keep.hook her body, her blood seemed to ignite. She was clinging to him for support, kissing him back, allowing those bold hands of his to wander atwill from her breast to her thigh, taking liberties she knew no decent girl should permit, not even a French girl.When he left her mouth to kiss her ears, her eyebrows, her cheeks, she got out a shaken whisper, "I never knew it could be like this. You make me feel thingsI never knew existed, sensations I've never experienced before. You seem so different tonight."And he did. His body was harder, his shoulders seemed broader, and she hadn't known he was so tall. As for his fragrance--Then she knew, she knew, and she opened her eyes wide, trying to see his face. It was too dark, but she didn't need a light to know whose arms she was in. Hedidn't wear cologne as Paul did. He smelled of fresh air and soap and freshly starched linen. Outrage rooted her to the spot, but only for a moment longer.Those clever hands of his had slipped and were beginning to massage her bottom."Trevenan!" she gasped, and fairly leaped out of his arms. He made no move to stop her, but said in a laconic tone that grated on herears, "What a pity. And just when things were beginning to turn interesting."She was so overcome with rage she could hardly find her voice, and when she did find it, it was high-pitched and unnatural. "Interesting? What you did to mewas not interesting. It was depraved."As he advanced she retreated. Though she felt a leap of alarm, she was too proud to run away. When he halted beside the stone steps, so did she, but shewas careful to preserve some space between them. The lights on the terrace had yet to be extinguished, and she had a clear view of his expression. He couldhardly keep a straight face."Depraved?" he said. "That's not the impression you gave me. I could have sworn you were enjoying yourself. 'I never knew it could be like this,'" hemimicked. "'You make me feel things I never knew existed.'" He began to laugh."I thought you were Paul," she shouted. "How dare you impose yourself on me in that hateful way."He arched one brow. "My dear Miss Lorimer, as I recall, you were the one who imposed yourself on me. I was merely enjoying a quiet smoke when you bargedinto the gazebo and cornered me. I didn't kiss you. You kissed me." His white teeth gleamed. "Might I give you a word of advice? You're too bold by half. Aman likes to be the hunter. Try, if you can, to give the impression that he has cornered you."The thought that this depraved rake--and he had to be a rake if his kisses were anything to go by--had the gall to give her advice made her temper burn evenhotter. She had to unclench her teeth to get the words out. "There is no excuse for your conduct. You knew I thought you were Paul.""Come now, Miss Lorimer. That trick is as old as Eve."Anger made her forget her fear, and she took a quick step toward him. "Do you think I'd want your kisses? You're nothing but my grandfather's lackey. You'rea secretary, an employee. If I were to tell him what happened here tonight"--she pointed to the gazebo--"he would dismiss you.""Tell him, by all means. He won't think less of me for acting like any red-blooded male. It's your conduct that will be a disappointment to him." Hisvoice took on a hard edge. "By God, if I had the schooling of you, you'd learn to...
The Bride's Curse
by Glenys O'ConnellKelly Andrews's store, Wedding Bliss, is the one-stop shop for all your matrimonial needs in Bar Harbor, Maine. But when three brides in a row return a gorgeous vintage wedding dress, claiming it is cursed, it's definitely bad for business.Then Brett Atwell, the handsome nephew of the dress's original owner, gets involved, and things go from bad to worse. Luckily, Kelly has a supernatural talent for communing with ghosts, and a mischievous spirit sends the two of them on a goose chase for a groom who went missing decades ago.Working together to get to the bottom of the mystery makes passions flare between Kelly and Brett. Will love get its due at long last?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
The Bride's Gift
by Raine Cantrell&“Raine Cantrell is a superb storyteller whose remarkable talent for recreating the West will hold you enthralled.&” —RT Book Reviews Nicholas Dowling's mail-order bride is not what he'd hoped for—she&’s too young, too delicate, and far too superstitious for a pragmatic man like himself. But not even Brianna's untamable spirit can't cast a shadow over her luminous beauty, and before long the blaze of their attraction grows into something neither one of them was expecting.
The Bride's Matchmaking Triplets
by Regina ScottMarriage by Necessity When mail-order bride Elizabeth Dumont's intended weds another, her only option is to take a job as nanny to abandoned triplet babies. Though she longs to provide a real home for her three precious charges, as a single woman she can't adopt. Until her onetime sweetheart, minister Brandon Stillwater, offers a match of convenience... It's only for the triplets' sake-that's what Brandon tells himself. Insecurities once drove him and Elizabeth apart, and now small-town rumors have made them man and wife. And though Brandon doesn't want to risk his heart this time, he's not sure he can resist the feelings that are once again starting to bloom for Elizabeth. But can he convince her that this sweet surprise family is more than just convenient?
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 MartinFrom a New York Times–bestselling author, a &“fast-paced Regency&” that &“adroitly balances . . . passion and intrigue . . . and provides vibrant characters&” (Publishers Weekly). 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.
The Bride's Portion
by Susan Spencer PaulThe Daughter of His EnemyLillis 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 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 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 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 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 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 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!
The Bride-In-Law
by Dixie BrowningLAST-CHANCE BRIDE… Single father and marriage cynic Tucker Dennis was sure his too-romantic dad had been roped into saying "I do." So he hightailed it down to the Blue Flamingo Motel to halt the honeymoon and talk some sense into the elderly groom. And that's where he found the bride's riled relative… Annie Summer's heart melted with happiness when she saw the blissful newlyweds—or was it at the sight of the groom's son? But sexy Tucker didn't seem to have a heart of his own underneath that muscular chest! He'd stopped believing in love and marriage long ago, yet Annie believed in him…and years of inexperience were telling her to take a chance on Tucker…
The Bride: In The Rich Man's World (The Anetakis Tycoons #2)
by Maya BanksA reader favorite Anetakis Tycoons story from #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Maya Banks, originally published as The Tycoon’s Rebel Bride in 2009.Tycoon Theron Anetakis had only one problem—and she just walked through his door. With his business takeover complete, he’d intended to arrange a marriage for himself to further secure his future. However…Little Isabella Caplan had blossomed into a voluptuous vixen with plans of her own, and they didn’t include letting the executor of her father’s estate arrange a marriage for her to another man! She had pined for Theron long enough. Now it was time to seduce her hot-blooded hotel tycoon and bring him to one bended knee.“Isabella is…charming as she leads Theron on a merry chase that will have readers rooting for both of them.” —RT Book Reviews on The Bride