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The Lady Sparks a Flame (The Damsels of Discovery)
by Elizabeth EverettA Lady with a past. A man with ambition. A romance far from London society that might bridge their divides. Lady Phoebe Hunt never anticipated returning from exile. A fatal choice drove her from England, but the death of her father—and the revelation of his debts—has brought her home. Once she settles her father&’s estate, she will return to America, where she has reinvented herself. There&’s no reason to remain, not even for one gravitationally challenged but deliciously tempting entrepreneur: Sam Fenley. Samuel Fenley is all ambition. Rising from shop boy to wealthy investor, he&’s left knocking on doors that open only for those with a title. Unless he buys the damned door itself—and the estate that goes with it. Sam offers to relieve Phoebe of her burdens, but is her crumbling mansion all Sam wants? Or is it the Lady herself? When threats from Phoebe&’s past spark new dangers, Sam and Phoebe discover that neither is what the other expected. Standing on the edge of disaster, the disgraced Ice Queen will have to decide if she wants to forge through life alone, or let an unlikely hero melt her heart.
The Lady Takes A Gunslinger (Wild Western Rogues Series #1)
by Barbara AnkrumFallen ex-Texas Ranger, Reese Donovan, wants no part in helping aspiring dime-novelist, Grace Turner, rescue her brother from Maximilian's Mexican prison.But Reese's dark past is about to change his mind.Now, between plotting escape and running for their lives, Reese finds Grace's quirky, wide-eyed faith in him a breath of fresh air to his wounded soul.But hope for redemption and a future together may be nothing but a pipe dream as they race into the heart of Mexico to fight impossible odds.REVIEWS:"A vividly written and colorful adventure... everything a romance should be--funny, tender and charming." ~Jill Barnett, NYT Bestselling Author"I really loved this book!" ~Kat Martin, NYT Bestselling AuthorWILD WESTERN ROGUES, in series orderThe Lady Takes A GunslingerThe Ruination of Essie Sparks
The Lady Tempts an Heir (The Gilded Age Heiresses #3)
by Harper St. GeorgeOne of Oprah Daily&’s Most Anticipated Romances of 2022!A fake engagement brings together a lady with bold and daring dreams, and the heir whose heart she captured—perfect for fans of Bridgerton! Tall, dark, and brooding—to say that American Maxwell Crenshaw stood out in the glittering ballrooms of London is an understatement. He vowed never to set foot in England again, but when a summons from his father along with an ultimatum to secure his legacy has him crossing the Atlantic for the last time, reuniting him with the delectable Lady Helena March, he can&’t deny the temptation she presents. Or the ideas she inspires… Lady Helena March is flirting with scandal. Instead of spending her time at teas and balls in search of another husband, as is expected of a young widow, Helena pours her energy into The London Home for Young Women. But Society gives no quarter to unmarried radicals who associate with illegitimate children and fallen women, and Helena&’s funding is almost run out. So when the sinfully seductive Crenshaw heir suggests a fake engagement to save them both—him from an unwanted marriage and her from scorn and financial ruin—Helena finds herself too fascinated to refuse the sexy American. As their arrangement of convenience melts oh so deliciously into nights of passion, their deception starts to become real. But if Max knew the true reason Helena can never remarry, he wouldn&’t look at her with such heat in his eyes. Or might the Crenshaw heir be willing to do whatever it takes to win the one woman he&’s never been able to forget…
The Lady Travelers Guide to Deception with an Unlikely Earl: Book 3/4 (The Lady Travelers Guide #3)
by Victoria AlexanderAn earl&’s love language is Egyptian hieroglyphs in this sparkling adventure in the #1 New York Times-bestselling author&’s Lady Travelers Society series. Harry Armstrong has spent years in Egypt, recovering relics and disregarding rules. Now he&’s back in England with a new title and a new purpose: penning his exploits. But his efforts are overshadowed by London&’s favorite writer about Egypt—a woman they call The Queen of the Desert, of all things. Worse, her stories—serialized in newspapers and reprinted in books—are complete rubbish. Miss Sidney Honeywell didn&’t set out to deceive anyone. It&’s not her fault readers assumed her Tales of a Lady Adventurer in Egypt were real! Admitting her inadvertent deception now would destroy her reputation and her livelihood. But when the Earl of Brenton challenges her to travel to Egypt to prove her expertise, accompanied by his dashing, arrogant nephew, what choice does she have but to pack her bags? With the matchmaking founders of the Lady Travelers Society in tow, Harry is determined to expose Sidney&’s secret. But the truth might not be as great a revelation as discovering that love can strike even the most stubborn of hearts. &“Alexander continues her celebration of multigenerational female bravado and intensifies the complexity of this delightfully over-the-top series through a fantastical Egyptian travelogue, and playfully praises the value of telling a good adventure tale through its imaginative, fiction-writing female lead.&” —Publishers Weekly
The Lady Travelers Guide to Happily Ever After (Lady Travelers Society #4)
by Victoria AlexanderBefore there was a Lady Travelers Society, there was just one lady traveler…Some marry for love. Some marry for money. But Violet Hagen’s quick wedding to irresponsible James Branham, heir to the Earl of Ellsworth, was to avoid scandal.Though her heart was broken when she learned James never wanted marriage or her, Violet found consolation in traveling the world, at his expense—finding adventure and enjoying an unconventional, independent life. And strenuously avoiding her husband.But when James inherits the earldom it comes with a catch—Violet. To receive his legacy he and Violet must live together as husband and wife, convincing society that they are reconciled. It’s a preposterous notion, complicated by the fact that Violet is no longer the quiet, meek woman he married. But then he’s not the same man either. Chasing Violet across Europe to earn her trust and prove his worth, James realizes with each passing day that a marriage begun in haste may be enjoyed at leisure. And that nothing may be as scandalous—or as perfect—as falling hopelessly in love. Especially with your wife.
The Lady Travelers Guide to Larceny with a Dashing Stranger (The Lady Travelers Guide)
by Victoria AlexanderIn the second Lady Travelers Society romantic misadventure, &“Victoria Alexander delivers on all counts . . . Inventive, imaginative, and intriguing&” (Stephanie Laurens, #1 New York Times–bestselling author). She must secure her future A lady should never be obliged to think of matters financial! But when Lady Wilhelmina Bascombe&’s carefree, extravagant lifestyle vanishes with the demise of her husband, her only hope lies in retrieving a family treasure—a Renaissance masterpiece currently in the hands of a cunning art collector in Venice. Thankfully, the Lady Travelers Society has orchestrated a clever plan to get Willie to Europe, leading a tour of mothers and daughters . . . and one curiously attentive man. He must reclaim his heritage Dante Augustus Montague&’s one passion has long been his family&’s art collection. He&’s finally tracked a long-lost painting to the enchanting Lady Bascombe. Convinced that the canvas had been stolen, he will use any means to reclaim his birthright—including deception. But how long before pretend infatuation gives way to genuine desire? Now they&’re rivals for a prize that will change everything Willie and Dante know they&’re playing with fire in the magical moonlit city. Their common quest could compromise them both . . . or lead them to happily-ever-after. &“Alexander&’s adventurous, sensible, and self-assured older women, her energetic exploration of the turn-of-the-19th-century European setting, and her madcap social plotting continue to delight in the second installment of the Lady Travelers series.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) &“Smart, witty, and sensual, the second in Alexander&’s lively Lady Travelers Society series is delightful.&” —RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars, Top Pick!)
The Lady Travelers Guide to Scoundrels & Other Gentlemen: A Historical Romance Novel (The Lady Travelers Guide)
by Victoria Alexander&“Alexander spins pure fun in the first full-length installment of her Victorian-era Lady Travelers Guide series . . . Readers will savor every page.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Really, it&’s too much to expect any normal man to behave like a staid accountant in order to inherit the fortune he deserves to support the lifestyle of an earl. So when Derek Saunders&’s favorite elderly aunt and her ill-conceived—and possibly fraudulent—Lady Travelers Society loses one of their members, what&’s a man to do but step up to the challenge? Now he&’s escorting the world&’s most maddening woman to the world&’s most romantic city to find her missing relative. While India Prendergast only suspects his organization defrauds gullible travelers, she&’s certain a man with as scandalous a reputation as Derek Saunders cannot be trusted any farther than the distance around his very broad shoulders. As she struggles not to be distracted by his wicked smile and the allure of Paris, instead of finding a lost lady traveler, India just may lose her head, her luggage and her heart. &“A delightfully humorous romantic adventure. Alexander enhances the missing person&’s mystery with wonderful descriptions of London and Paris, but best of all is her cast of characters: three charming elderly ladies, two companions, an independent spinster and a swoon-worthy hero. Add to this several laugh-out-loud escapades and a surprising ending, and you have the fun read of the season!&” —RT Book Reviews (4 stars) &“A brilliant and charming tale.&” —Fresh Fiction
The Lady Who Broke the Rules: The Lady Who Broke The Rules Lady Of Shame (Castonbury Park #3)
by Marguerite Kaye'Your rebellion has not gone unnoticed...'Anticipating her wedding vows and then breaking off the engagement has left Kate Montague's social status in tatters. She hides her hurt at her family's disapproval behind a resolutely optimistic façade, but one thing really grates... For a fallen woman, she knows shockingly little about passion!Could Virgil Jackson be the man to teach her? A freed slave turned successful businessman, his striking good looks and lethally restrained power throw normally composed Kate into a tailspin! She's already scandalised society, but succumbing to her craving for Virgil would be the most outrageous thing Kate's done by far...
The Lady Who Drew Me In (The Sole Survivor Series #3)
by Thomasine RappoldDaisy Lansing’s ability to transfer images from people’s thoughts onto paper was a novelty she used to trot out to amuse her friends. But when her “entranced drawing” begins to cause serious trouble for her guardians, she is banished to the country and forced to marry a man twice her age. After the joyless wedding, Daisy is determined to bury forever the strange skill that upended her life. However, she soon finds herself a widow and in dire financial straits. Suddenly, her curse may be her one chance at true independence.Jackson Gallway’s reputation as a rogue has far surpassed his success as a lawyer. In the wake of yet another scandal, he decides to head west. But before he can escape Misty Lake, Jax makes a promise to find an elusive killer. When he encounters a lovely young artist with an unusual talent that could help him in his search, what he finds is something neither of them can escape . . .
The Lady Who Lived Again (The Sole Survivor Series #1)
by Thomasine RappoldMadeleine Sutter was once the belle of the ball at the popular resort town of Misty Lake, New York. But as the sole survivor of the community’s worst tragedy, she’s come under suspicion. Longing for the life she once enjoyed, she accepts a rare social invitation to the event of the season. Now she will be able to show everyone she’s the same woman they’d always admired—with just one hidden exception: she awoke from the accident with the ability to heal. Doctor Jace Merrick has fled the failures and futility of city life to start anew in rural Misty Lake. A man of science, he rejects the superstitious chatter surrounding Maddie and finds himself drawn to her confidence and beauty. And when she seduces him into a sham engagement, he agrees to be her ticket back into society, if she supports his new practice—and reveals the details of her remarkable recovery. But when his patients begin to heal miraculously, Jace may have to abandon logic, accept the inexplicable—and surrender to a love beyond reason…
The Lady Who Said No to the Duke
by Louise AllenA Regency friends to lovers, marriage of convenience romance and a Duke with a hidden identity… Born to be a Duchess Determined to defy the Duke! Lady Thea Campion is aghast to discover that her hand in marriage has been promised to the Duke of Leamington since she was in the cradle! Now, with the prospect of their convenient wedding becoming far too real, Thea is adamant she won&’t marry a man she&’s never even met… What&’s more? There is a gentleman that she would much rather marry—her new friend, Hal Forrest. So imagine her shock when she discovers that he is the Duke! Betrayed and deceived, can Thea ever say yes to his proposal?From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Lady Who Saw Too Much (The Sole Survivor Series #2)
by Thomasine RappoldCursed with prophetic visions and desperate to atone for a death she could have prevented, Gianna York swears she will never again ignore the chance to save a life. When she is hired by Landen Elmsworth to serve as companion to his sister, Gia repeatedly sees the image of her employer's lifeless corpse floating in Misty Lake. As subsequent visions reveal more details, Gia soon realizes her best chance to save this difficult man is by becoming his wife.At first, Landen Elmsworth believes the fetching Miss York might be right for a meaningless dalliance, but he grossly underestimates her capacity for cunning and soon finds himself bound until death to a woman he may never be able to trust. Yet in the dark of their bedroom they discover an undeniable passion--and a capacity to forge their own destiny . . .
The Lady and Alex Payton
by Nikki BenjaminThe bad boy was back....KIDNAPPED...Kari Gray had often dreamed that she'd see Alex again. In the ten years since he had walked out on her, she'd been tormented by memories, by questions without answers. Now, suddenly, Alex was back, but it was not the romantic reunion she'd fantasized. Her first love was holding her captive.Alex Payton had a job to do. Kidnapping was not the best way to do it, but it was all he could think of to keep Kari from marrying Brandon Selby, a man hiding murderous secrets. Alex's first and only priority was keeping Kari safe. That meant keeping a level head and his heart under cover. Unearthing the past would surely destroy them both....
The Lady and the Highlander
by Lecia CornwallLaire MacLeod’s father has married a mysterious widow who is a vain beauty that deals with potions and spells. Laire does not drink them with the rest of her family and is the only one who could see through her stepmother’s games. When Laire flees to find help from her Uncle, the Lady’s huntsman follows her with orders to kill. Laire must survive in a dangerous new city and find the antidote to a poisonous potion before it is too late.Iain Lindsay is cursed. He is bound for seven years to be the hunter of a Lady who uses him to bring back birds to use in her potions. When Laire MacLeod escapes the Lady’s nets, Iain tracks her to Edinburgh, where she’s found shelter with an unusual band of thieves, but he cannot bring himself to harm her. Instead, he finds himself falling in love with the MacLeod beauty. But a Highlander’s oath is his bond, and the price for helping her is death, both his own, and of those he loves.
The Lady and the Knight
by Lois GreimanThe Lady and the Knight is a nominee for the coveted Rita award. It is the first novel in Lois Greiman's extremely popular Highland Brides series; As children three cousins have made a wish for true love upon a magical dragon amulet, little realizing how daring their destinies will be.
The Lady and the Laird
by Nicola CornickAn Indecent Proposal Lady Lucy MacMorlan may have forsworn men and marriage, but that doesn't mean she won't agree to profit from writing love letters for her brother's friends-letters that become increasingly racy as her fame grows. That is, until she inadvertently ruins the betrothal of a notorious laird.... Robert, the dashing Marquis of Methven, is onto Lucy's secret. And he certainly doesn't intend to let the lovely Lady Lucy have the last word, especially when her letters suggest she is considerably more experienced than he realized. But Lucy's knowledge is not based on past seductions. If she continues to write letters, she'll need to conduct some firsthand research. Robert has secrets of his own, but he is all too willing to aid a lady in need, especially when he desperately needs a bride....
The Lady and the Lawman: The Kincaid Family Series - Book One (The Kincaid Family Series #1)
by Joyce BrandonA lady journalist finds love with a rough-riding ranger in this Western historical romance “so vibrantly written [it’s] like seeing a good movie” (Affaire de Coeur). Arizona Territory, 1880. After attending college back east, Angie Logan returns to her family ranch in Durango. Her hometown has changed—and so has she. A vivacious young woman and professional photographer, Angie’s turned her childhood knack for trouble into a serious nose for news. But when riots break out against an influx of Chinese settlers, Angie doesn’t just get the story, she appeals to the governor for help. And help arrives in the form of the sexiest man Angie’s ever seen. Lance Kincaid became a ranger to avenge the murder of the woman he loved. While in Durango to resolve the current upheaval, he catches the murderer’s trail. Now his revenge is finally in sight. Nothing will stop him from catching his quarry—except perhaps Angie, the mysterious woman whose awakened in him a stirring he thought he’d never feel again. Winner of the RT Outstanding New Western Historical Author Award “This heart-warming novel will hold a special place in readers’ hearts.” —RT Book Reviews “One of the best historical romances to reach my reviewer’s stack in ages.” —Wayne Barton, Western Writers of America “So vibrantly written it was like seeing a good movie. I wanted to read it again.” ―Barbara Keenan, Affaire de Coeur
The Lady and the Lion
by Kay HooperA beauty on the run meets a beast on a mission in this modern-day story of vengeance, seduction, and intrigue--a spellbinding short novel in the Once Upon a Time series from bestselling author Kay Hooper. Erin Prentice has come to Miami to take a break from controlling men and figure out her next move. The last thing she expects is to fall for a charismatic stranger on the other side of her hotel balcony--a disembodied voice in the darkness before dawn, with whom she shares a moving conversation and a craving for more. There's so much power, so much pain, in his words; Erin senses he has dangerous secrets. But when she gets an eyeful of her powerfully built mystery man, Erin runs right into his arms. Keith Donovan is here to take revenge on the scumbags who killed his family. It's the exact wrong time to start something new, to want a woman so badly he'd do anything to protect her. But the bond he shares with Erin has him thinking with his heart, not his head. Keith has dedicated each waking moment to retribution. Now Erin's touch makes him want everything he thought he'd given up on: a bright future, a second chance, and a life built on love. Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
The Lady and the Outlaw
by Deloras ScottAntoinette Huntington Was On The RunHer husband had been murdered. And the British duchess had fled her native land, hoping to disappear into the vast American West. But nothing she knew about "The Colonies" had prepared her for the wild, open land or characters like Nate Bishop. A man with a past, who was determined to become her future!One look at Ann Huntington and Nate knew he was in for trouble. The lady was obviously not what she said she was. Yet the more she kept her distance, the more he wanted to uncover all her secrets and find out just what kind of a woman Miss Huntington really was....
The Lady and the Outlaw: The Kincaid Family Series - Book Three (The Kincaid Family Series #3)
by Joyce BrandonWhen a Wild West bandit takes an educated young woman hostage, the sparks that fly between them are more dangerous than bullets—“Don’t miss this one!” (Affaire de Coeur, 5 stars). A recent graduate of Wellesley College, Leslie Powers is on her way out to Arizona Territory. All she knows about the frontier comes from pulp magazines. But she’s about to get a wild education in the way of the West when Ward Cantrell, the leader of the Devil’s Canyon Gang, takes her hostage. With every reason to hate the rakishly handsome rogue, Leslie finds herself falling desperately in love with him. Ward has good reasons for preying on the Kinkaid family’s Texas and Pacific railroad—reasons that reach back to a secret, former life. He doesn’t normally let emotions get in the way of his work, but could his beautiful captive be spellbinding enough to make him forget his old grudges? “Wonderful! Bold, charming, and complete. The dialogue sparkles, the characters are truly alive and vibrant, and there is a sensitivity in the entire mood of the story . . . Don’t miss this one, it is pure joy!” —Affaire de Coeur, RWA Golden Medallion finalist
The Lady and the Robber Baron: The Kincaid Family Series - Book Two (The Kincaid Family Series #2)
by Joyce BrandonA beautiful ballerina falls for a ruthless robber baron with a secret past in this hot historical romance set in nineteenth century New York City. Prima ballerina Jennifer Van Vleet knows how to stand tall in trying times. But when her theater burns down shortly after her parents&’ mysterious death, her brother Peter believes one man is to blame for both tragedies—and he needs Jennifer&’s help to fight back. In New York City by way of Texas, the young robber baron Chantry Kincaid III has a reputation for breaking hearts and breaking rules. Now Peter has arranged for Jennifer to dance at Chantry&’s hotel, hoping she can get close enough to the scoundrel to expose him. The trouble is, the closer Jennifer gets to Chance, the less she&’s able to resist his sexy, masculine charms. &“Joyce Brandon writes a brilliant nineteenth-century Americana romance.&” —Affaire de Coeur
The Lady and the Sheriff
by Sharon De VitaMISS LOGAN LITTLE LOUIE NEEDS A MOTHER Louie Powers knew his teacher was the mom he'd been wishing for. Miss Logan was everything a rambunctious kid could want-kind and understanding of the trouble some boys find themselves in. Now Louie had to find a way to make his lawman dad see this perfect match. So Louie stirred up some mischief with the lady that required the sheriff's diligent attention. After all, if they were forced to spend time together, surely they'd fall in love. Right? SILVER CREEK COUNTY: full of small-town Texas charm, where everybody knows your name and falling in love is all in a day's work! WELCOME TO SILVER CREEK COUNTY
The Lady and the Unicorn: A Loveswept Classic Romance
by Iris Johansen#1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen gives readers a scintillating story of captivity and freedom, love and longing. Rafe Santine is under doctor's orders: He needs to stay put in his coastal California mansion for two months to recuperate from the pneumonia that nearly killed him. Despite a retinue of mistresses to keep the powerful tycoon occupied, Rafe struggles against boredom--until a stunning woman literally drops onto his estate. She has high demands of him, but Rafe has even greater demands of her. He knows instantly that he must possess every facet of the enigmatic Janna. But the only thing she'll give him is her body--and for the first time in his life, that is not enough for Rafe. Janna Cannon is willing to risk it all to save the endangered animals of the wild animal reserve where she works as a game warden. With the land they depend on pulled out from under them, Janna must take a gambit to convince billionaire Santine to give the reserve the real estate they need to keep the animals free. And she'll need to sneak onto the man's vast, highly protected property to do it. Much to her surprise, Santine agrees to grant her the land--if Janna agrees to give him herself in exchange. And what begins as luxurious captivity soon turns into an emotional awakening she never expected. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: Taking Shots, Along Came Trouble, and Hell on Wheels.
The Lady and the Unicorn: A Virago Modern Classic (Virago Modern Classics #168)
by Rumer GoddenBy the author of Black Narcissus.'Her craftsmanship is always sure; her understanding of character is compassionate and profound; her prose is pure, delicate, and gently witty' New York TimesIn a crumbling Calcutta mansion, with faded frescos and a jasmine-covered garden, the Lemarchant family live, clinging to the fringes of respectability: neither Indian nor English, they are accepted by no one and exploited by all.After only a day in India, Stephen Bright meets Rosa Lemarchant. In an ill-fitting dress once belonging to her sister, she is awkward and shy, and couldn't be more different from the stories he has heard of fast 'Eurasian' girls. Ignorant of Calcutta's strict codes of conformity, he falls in love with Rosa and becomes enchanted by the building in which she lives, determined to uncover its secrets.Mystery pervades this story of a memory-haunted house in old Calcutta, as secret as a sundial in a ruined garden.
The Lady and the Unicorn: A Virago Modern Classic (Vmc Ser. #388)
by Rumer GoddenBy the author of Black Narcissus.'Her craftsmanship is always sure; her understanding of character is compassionate and profound; her prose is pure, delicate, and gently witty' New York TimesIn a crumbling Calcutta mansion, with faded frescos and a jasmine-covered garden, the Lemarchant family live, clinging to the fringes of respectability: neither Indian nor English, they are accepted by no one and exploited by all.After only a day in India, Stephen Bright meets Rosa Lemarchant. In an ill-fitting dress once belonging to her sister, she is awkward and shy, and couldn't be more different from the stories he has heard of fast 'Eurasian' girls. Ignorant of Calcutta's strict codes of conformity, he falls in love with Rosa and becomes enchanted by the building in which she lives, determined to uncover its secrets.Mystery pervades this story of a memory-haunted house in old Calcutta, as secret as a sundial in a ruined garden.