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An Independent Woman
by Betty NeelsJulia Gracey has always lived by the rule that women should stand on their own two feet. But whenever there's a problem, Professor Gerard van der Maes always seems to be on hand with the perfect solution! Gerard seems determined to steal Julia's heart-yet she's just as adamant that he won't take over her life. But when Julia is about to lose her home, Gerard offers one final proposition that she finds impossible to resist-marriage!
An Independent Woman
by Candace CampOnly one person ever treated Juliana Holcott with anything other than disdain-Nicholas Barre, the orphaned heir to the estate where she spent her childhood. And when wild, rebellious Nick left home, Juliana was left to fend for herself.Forced to seek employment as a lady's companion, Juliana has resigned herself to a life of lonely independence...until Nick's innocent attentions at a ball cause her to lose her position, and he offers her the only recompense he can-a marriage of convenience.It now falls to Juliana to prove to Nick that he is capable of the love they both so richly deserve. But when a guest at their wedding turns up dead, they must pursue a more urgent quarry-a murderer.Will one man's greed and bloodlust ruin their chance at happiness...or will love conquer all?
An Independent Woman
by Candace CampPerfect for fans of the smash-hit Netflix series Bridgerton!"The talented Camp has deftly mixed romance and intrigue to create another highly enjoyable Regency romance." —BooklistJuliana Holcott grew up poor and had a difficult childhood. Only one person was every kind to her: Nicholas Barre, who suffered equally at the hands of their indifferent guardians. But wild, rebellious Nick left home while both he and Juliana were still young, and she never thought she would see him again.Years later, forced to seek employment as a lady's companion, Juliana fears she'll never experience for herself what it's like to be young and merry and in love . . . until she spies Nicholas at a ball, all grown up and more handsome than ever.Much sought after and newly come into an inheritance, Nick blithely risks society's wrath by befriending Juliana, and when his innocent attentions cause her to lose her position, nobly offers her the only recompense he can--a marriage of convenience.As their feelings for each other begin to deepen, Juliana must prove to the badly scarred Nick that he is capable of emotion. But soon, it becomes clear someone wants Nick's title...badly enough to kill for it. Can Juliana protect her new husband's heart--and his life?
An Inescapable Attraction (The Defiant Hearts Series, Book #3)
by Sydney Jane BailyEliza Prentice didn't anticipate finding herself fevered and hitching a ride aboard a stifling boxcar. Escaping Jack Stoddard, a murdering gambler who kidnapped her over an unpaid debt, was bad enough. Worse, the concerned man kneeling beside her is the only man she ever loved... and betrayed.Thaddeus Sanborn has always loved Eliza, despite her betrayal. Now heading east, the last person he expects to find is Eliza and discover she is running from the same man he is desperately trying to avoid.But escaping another broken heart proves more difficult for Thaddeus when pent-up passions become an all-consuming inferno, and Eliza disappears--again.Aboard Stoddard's riverboat, against her will, Eliza faces an all-or-nothing game with Thaddeus's life hanging in the balance.THE DEFIANT HEARTS SERIES, in orderAn Intriguing PropositionAn Improper SituationAn Irresistible TemptationAn Inescapable Attraction
An Inescapable Match
by Sylvia AndrewA Young Woman Disappears. A Husband Is Suspected Of Murder. Stirring Times For All The Neighborhood.When poor relation Deborah Staunton finds herself destitute, through no fault of her own, she is thrown on the mercy of the Percival family. Help presents itself in the highly eligible shape of Hugo Percival. Could he ever consider her as a possible wife?All Hugo wants is a well-ordered life with a calm, gentle lady, not an accident-prone miss who spreads disaster in her wake. Yet as the lively Deborah infiltrates his world, he begins to wonder whether she isn’t exactly what he needs....
An Inescapable Temptation
by Scarlet WilsonNurse Francesca Cruz has taken a job on a cruise ship bound for the Mediterranean-the perfect retreat from her breakup-except, she finds herself trapped with gorgeous but arrogant doctor Gabriel Russo.She knows his type well: the devastating smile, those come-to-bed eyes and that easy charm. She won't be tempted twice.But with nowhere to escape-except overboard-and her delicious boss lying in the next cabin, it's easier said than done!
An Infamous Army (Alastair Trilogy #3)
by Georgette HeyerOn the eve of battle, passions are running high. . . "A brilliant achievement. . . vivid, accurate, dramatic. . . the description of Waterloo is magnificent. "-DAILY MAIL "My favorite historical novelist. "-MARGARET DRABBLE IN the SUMMER of 1815, with Napolean Bonaparte marching down from the north, Brussels is a whirlwind of parties, balls and soirees. In the swirling social scene surrounding the Duke of Wellington and his noble aides de camp, no one attracts more attention than the beautiful, outrageous young widow Lady Barbara Childe. On their first meeting, dashing Colonel Charles Audley proposes to her, but even their betrothal doesn't calm her wild behavior. Finally, with the Battle of Waterloo raging just miles away, civilians fleeing and The wounded pouring back into the town, Lady Barbara discovers where her heart really lies, and like a true noblewoman, she rises to The occasion, and to The demands of love, life and war. . . "Wonderful characters, elegant, witty writing, perfect period detail, and rapturously romantic. Georgette Heyer achieves what the rest of us only aspire to. " -KATIE FFORDE
An Infamous Marriage
by Susanna FraserNorthumberland, 1815At long last, Britain is at peace, and General Jack Armstrong is coming home to the wife he barely knows. Wed for mutual convenience, their union unconsummated, the couple has exchanged only cold, dutiful letters. With no more wars to fight, Jack is ready to attempt a peace treaty of his own.Elizabeth Armstrong is on the warpath. She never expected fidelity from the husband she knew for only a week, but his scandalous exploits have made her the object of pity for years. Now that he's back, she has no intention of sharing her bed with him-or providing him with an heir-unless he can earn her forgiveness. No matter what feelings he ignites within her...Jack is not expecting a spirited, confident woman in place of the meek girl he left behind. As his desire intensifies, he wants much more than a marriage in name only. But winning his wife's love may be the greatest battle he's faced yet.88,000 words
An Infatuation (In My Heart #1)
by Joe CosentinoAn In My Heart NovellaWith his ten-year high school reunion approaching, Harold wonders whether Mario will be as muscular, sexy, and tantalizing as he remembers. As a teenager, it was love at first sight for Harold while tutoring football star Mario, until homophobia and bullying drove Mario deep into the closet. Now they're both married men. Mario, a model, is miserable with his producer wife, while Harold, a teacher, is perfectly content with his businessman husband, Stuart. When the two meet again, will the old flame reignite, setting Harold's comfortable life ablaze? How can Harold be happy with Stuart when he is still infatuated with his Adonis, his first love, Mario? Harold faces this seemingly impossible situation with inimitable wit, tenderness, and humor as he attempts to reconcile the past and the future.A Bittersweet Dreams title: It's an unfortunate truth: love doesn't always conquer all. Regardless of its strength, sometimes fate intervenes, tragedy strikes, or forces conspire against it. These stories of romance do not offer a traditional happy ending, but the strong and enduring love will still touch your heart and maybe move you to tears.
An Inheritance of Shame (Sicily's Corretti Dynasty #3162)
by Kate HewittShunned & Shamed: One-Night with a Corretti was all it took... Angelo Corretti has one mistress-revenge. Heartless, empty and darkly sexy, he's gone from pawn to king with one objective...destroy the Corretti dynasty: the family who cruelly rejected him for his illegitimacy. But once, long ago, there was a wide-eyed girl with an innocent heart. For one night, Lucia gave him everything when he needed it most, before he walked away at dawn. Now, on the cusp of absolute power, Angelo will look into those eyes again and learn of the consequences he left behind.
An Inkredible Love (Sucker For Love Mysteries #8)
by K.L. HiersIt&’s hard to have a love life when you don&’t have a pulse.All that changes for Fred Wilder when he meets Elliam Sturm a few weeks after Sloane Beaumont first becomes a Starkiller and kills a god.As a ghoul, Fred Wilder needs very specialized medicine to combat his constantly rotting body. As a thief, Fred needs that body in good condition. Fortunately for him, Ell does the impossible: brings new life to Fred&’s dead flesh.Just being around Ell makes Fred feel alive for the first time since his untimely demise. He&’s so charmed by Ell&’s bright personality and shared love of obscure fantasy that he doesn&’t think twice about the source of Ell&’s power. But this is Archersville, so their blossoming romance is threatened by a dangerous painting that could awaken an ancient god who could destroy the world. Now the fate of billions hinges on Fred completing a daring heist.But as Fred and Ell work together, the true depth of Ell&’s power becomes impossible for Fred to ignore, and he&’s forced to accept that perhaps the biggest mystery—and the biggest threat—has been with them all along….
An Innocent Affair
by Kim LawrenceBeing bridesmaid at her triplet sister' s wedding was the happiest day of Hope' s life-- especially as, afterward, she was swept off her feet by gorgeous tycoon Alex Matheson!It seemed Hope would soon follow her sister up the aisle, until Alex became convinced she was playing games with him-- that she was having a secret affair. There could be no marriage without trust, but could Hope make Alex believe her innocence?
An Innocent Bride
by Betty NeelsAunt Thirza had been everything to Katrina Gibbs, but her death left Katrina with little money and no marketable skills. Katrina did have two things, though--her aunt's small cottage in Dorset, and the friendship of Simon Glenville, the wonderful doctor who had cared for Aunt Thirza. Simon loved Katrina, and he thought Katrina loved him, too, but so much had happened to her he wasn't sure this innocent, gallant girl was aware of it. When the time was right, he would propose, they'd plan a wedding and he would cherish her all their days. . . .
An Innocent Courtesan
by Elizabeth BeaconFrom unloved bride. . . Caroline Besford will no longer be any man's pawn. Her father forced her into marriage with a man who refused to share her bed. In making her escape, Caro became Cleo--an untouched courtesan! Amazingly, the husband who ignored his plain bride is now pursuing her!. . . to adored mistress!But as Cleo is drawn into a web of lies and deception, she cannot deny her growing desire for her husband. And what will the colonel do when he discovers that his darling Cleo is his dowdy wife, Caroline?
An Innocent Debutante in Hanover Square (A Season in Town #2)
by Anne HerriesInnocent miss, powerful lord!Debutante Helene Henderson has been given a gift of one season in London-if she is to save her impoverished family, she must find a husband! Only, unworldly Helene's compassionate nature leads her into the path of a handsome rake with secrets of his own...Lord Max Coleridge is intrigued by Helene's beguiling mix of shyness and spirit-but with his life in danger, how can he put her at risk? Helene's courage shines through, and Max intends to solve this mystery-and make this innocent miss his bride!
An Innocent Deceit
by Gail WhitikerA Lady’s DeceptionWhen the Earl of Carlyle suddenly decides to leave London to become better acquainted with the young daughter he barely knows, Miss Antonia Hadley’s plans go awry. Believing the man abandoned his daughter, Antonia has no compunction about persuading the earl’s servants to help her deceive him. Determined to help little Clara overcome her fear of horses, Antonia teaches her to ride, under the guise of a Mr. Anthony Davlin. Soon the earl notices something just a bit odd about his daughter’s riding instructor. Can Antonia keep her secret, or will Carlyle expose her innocent deceit?
An Innocent In His Bed Bundle
by Christina Hollis Kathryn Ross India Grey Lindsay ArmstrongThey've never experienced a man's love, never allowed any man the privilege of intimacy. But when these four spirited, independent women are swept away to exotic locales and introduced to a life of glamour and luxury, by men unlike any they've ever known--powerful, wealthy, wickedly attractive and utterly irresistible--they surrender their hearts...and their bodies...in the pursuit of a lifetime of love. Thrill to the magic, the drama, the passion in these four dazzling romances from Harlequin Presents. Bundle includes: The Cattle Baron's Virgin Wife by Lindsay Armstrong, The Greek Tycoon's Innocent Mistress by Kathryn Ross, Pregnant by the Italian Count by Christina Hollis and Angelo's Captive Virgin by India Grey.
An Innocent Maid for the Duke: An Innocent Maid For The Duke Courting Danger With Mr. Dyer Scandal And Miss Markham (The Society of Wicked Gentlemen #2)
by Ann LethbridgeIn this red-hot Regency romance, an innocent maid plays naughty a newly titled duke.Jacob, Duke of Westmoor, is feeling the weight of his recently inherited title. Escaping to his private gentlemen’s club brings more than the usual comforts when he shares an illicit kiss with a beautiful woman he’s never met. It is impossible to get the mystery woman out of his mind—especially when he discovers she’s a maid!Unable to let the beautiful innocent go, he arranges for Rose Nightingale to become his grandmother’s companion. But living under the same roof, their attraction becomes impossible to resist!
An Innocent Man
by Margaret WatsonHe's BackConnor MacCormac could hear the whispers as he walked down the streets of his hometown. He had been Pine Butte's bad boy-sexy, smart and a bit too wild. He'd left twelve years ago, but the townspeople had long memories. And as far as they were concerned, Connor was guilty-of a most unspeakable act.Sarah Wesley had always been tempted by the brooding loner. But she couldn't forget what had happened to her family. Torn between guilt and desire, she was heading for trouble...with the last man she should ever want. The secret they shared bound them together-and could rip the whole town apart....
An Innocent Man
by Sandra KittNo good deed goes unpunished Jane Lindsay found him unconscious in the snow, his car having skidded off the icy Montauk, Long Island, road. She took him home. Nursed him back to health. And how did Brett Chandler repay Jane for saving his life? Phone calls. Postcards. Visits. Maybe he was expressing his gratitude by showering Jane with attention. Maybe Brett was curious to know why she was such a confirmed hermit. But Jane had the feeling that Brett was trying to show her just what she was missing by cutting herself off from life. From love. From him.
An Innocent Masquerade
by Paula MarshallTHE MYSTERY MAN OF HER DREAMSAfter losing his beloved wife in childbirth, Thomas Dilhorne is a man inconsolable. Worried that his son will never recover from his grief, Thomas’s father sends him to Melbourne to do a little business and try to enjoy himself. But an attack by robbers turns the Dilhorne heir into a man who can remember neither his name nor his past.Kirstie Moore can hardly believe it when her father brings home a mysterious vagrant! Fred Waring might have duped her father into believing he was a decent sort, but Kirstie has her suspicions. Soon “Fred” proves he’s a good worker and works his charms on the Moore family, including beautiful Kirstie. But will she still love him when she discovers his true identity?
An Innocent Proposal
by Helen DicksonMistress for a night...Lord Dunstan found Miss Louisa Fraser captivating, though she was another man's mistress. He couldn&##39;t have been more startled-or pleased-when she offered herself for one night of passion if he would save her and her misguided brother from financial ruin. So, on the appointed night, Lord Dunstan received the shock of his life. His bewitching miss was a virgin!Beloved wife for eternity...What started out as an innocent proposition turned into a marriage of convenience where neither party could trust the other. Would the birth of their child and imminent danger bring these two lost souls to a confession of their soul-searing love?
An Innocent Surrender
by Penny JordanRe-read this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author Penny Jordan, previouslypublished as A Savage Adoration in 1987 Christy had taken no interest in men since DominicSavage's cruel rejection of her teenage advances. She'd vowed she would never be hurtagain. But now Dominic is back in her life, and this time he seems intent on seduction!The possessive blaze in his stormy eyes makes it clear that he wants to make her his. But can Christy bring herself to surrender her heart to him a second time?
An Innocent in Paradise
by Kate CarlisleGrace Farrell is a genius scientist first, a woman a distant second-until she meets Logan Sutherland. The self-made millionaire is wickedly sexy, and with him, Grace learns a new lesson-how it feels to want a man.Logan has his roving eye on Grace from the moment she steps onto his tropical island. But when he discovers she's there under false pretenses, he orders her to leave. Faced with her refusal, the cynical bachelor works it all to his advantage. He'll let her stay-in his bed! But will one night be enough?
An Innocent to Tame the Italian (The Scandalous Brunetti Brothers #1)
by Tara PammiTo discover the truth…He’ll keep his beautiful adversary closeFor brooding tech billionaire Massimo Brunetti, a cyberattack on his company is unacceptable. After tracking down the savvy Manhattan hacker, he’s stunned to find gorgeous genius Natalie Crosetto. Yet naive Nat isn’t the saboteur. To uncover who she’s protecting, Massimo returns to Italy—with Nat playing his fake fiancée! But this untamable Italian might have met his match in innocent Nat, who challenges him…and tempts him beyond reason!Sparks will fly between the billionaire and his fake fiancée!