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In The Way (Living Books Romance #70)
by Grace Livingston HillFrom the moment she entered their farmhouse, Ruth Benedict changed the Lives of her newly-discovered brothers. She was orphaned, alone; they were the family she never dreamed she had. She brought them wealth beyond imagining--knowledge, love, faith, and material comforts they had never known before. But with her gifts would come an awesome challenge, to her wary brothers and the entire community of Summerton too quick to judge the beautiful young girl who gave without reservation... and never reckoned the price. Grace Livingston Hill is The beloved author of over 100 books read and cherished by millions, Mrs. Hill creates thrilling stories of inspiring, wholesome people whose ardent faith and overflowing hearts cope triumphantly with the problems of the modern world." Look for these books in the Bookshare collection with more to come: #15 Marigold, #18 Brentwood, #38 Spice Box, #24 By Way of the Silverthorns, #30 Matched Pearls, #38 Spice Box, #41 Blue Ruin, #50 The Finding of Jasper Holt, #55. Ladybird, #61 Mystery Flowers, #66 The Girl from Montana, #71 Exit Betty, #73 Not Under the Law, #74 Lo, Michael #76 The City of Fire #84 Cloudy Jewel, #95 Mary Arden and #96 Because of Stephen.
The Inevitable End
by Denise RobinsBillie Carden is one of the new breed of women: tomboyish and defiantly independent, she has no use for men and no desire to marry. Nor does she need to - for she is the lucky heiress to the fortune of her American Uncle Silas. But Billie's life takes a whole new direction when two events - at first unconnected - conspire to thwart her plans; an encounter with the impoverished Richard Bromley, and a dramatic ultimatum from her uncle. A captivating love story from the 100-million-copy bestselling Queen of Romance, first published in 1927, and available now for the first time in eBook.
Infatuation
by Denise RobinsNicola Boyd had everything a young woman could possibly ask for. She had beauty, charm - and she was a capable business woman in charge of a thriving beauty salon. But best of all, she was loved by Denis Avon, the dashing young actor who was the heart-throb of every girl in the neighbourhood. In the heady whirl of a tempestuous courtship, who could blame her for being swept off her feet - for planning to marry a man she'd known for only a few weeks...?
Island of Flowers
by Denise RobinsLovely Judy Railton had gambled her future on a newspaper ad, and was blissfully intoxicated with the result. She had sailed to Hawaii to marry a man she'd never seen, British ex-patriate Peter Delmer.
It Wasn't Love
by Denise RobinsLois had been warned about shipboard romances, but felt herself quite immune as she set out to visit her brother in Singapore. But Philip Sanpell seemed to be something quite different. His stunning good looks and passionate kisses made her throw caution to the wind, and before the end of the voyage her heart was irretrievably lost. But it wasn't long before she remembered those warnings and, with bitter regret, her own heedlessness... A captivating love story from the 100-million-copy bestselling Queen of Romance, first published in 1930, and available now for the first time in eBook.
Jezebel
by Denise RobinsJezebel's reception into Samaria was hailed as one of the wonders of the world. Drenched in the exotic colours of the East, the spectacle of Ahab's bride and her triumphant progress to the Ivory Palace was never to be forgotten. Yet even then, amid the cheering voices, there were those who seemed to sense a dreadful power in Jezebel's stately bearing. Her beauty brought her praise and admiration from all who served her. But as Thamar, her half-sister had foreseen, the seeds of Jezebel's glory were later to bear a terrible fruit. For her evil and tyranny would one day earn her the title of the wickedest woman in the world.
Jonquil
by Denise RobinsRoland Charter, described as 'the most fascinating man in London', could have had all the women he wanted. Except one. The one he married. Jonquil's secluded life as the heiress to the Rivers millions was no preparation for his seductive line, and only when she had married him did she discover that his dominating passion was revenge, not love. With unrivalled insight, Denise Robins explores this explosive relationship and lays bare the jealousy and disillusionment of a woman betrayed.
Khamsin
by Denise RobinsSoon after Phillida Maltern joins her soldier husband at his posting by the Suez Canal, she realises that this strange country with its oppressive heat and ruinously expensive living could bring their marriage to disaster. Phillida is far from home, and the problems she faces seem to worsen daily.
Kiss of Youth
by Denise RobinsA young girl discovers the love of a lifetime -- and the cruelty of fate. After her car broke down Judy fell in love with the man who gave her a ride back to town, who called himself "Dickon", and then disappeared only to discover that he is her cousin's husband while she is working as a secretary for her.
Lawrence My Love
by Denise RobinsWhat dark secret shrouded her homecoming? After twelve years within the confines of a Belgian convent, Vere Rowland returns to England--to the magnificent Halbertson estate where her mother is housekeeper. On the return trip Vere meets darkly handsome Laurence Braeknell, it was as pleasant as unexpected. It transpired that Laurence lived within a short distance of the Great Gatehouse, it was a wonderful and strange coincidence. But Vere's hopes of future meetings are clouded by her mother's concern and the distress of the Halbertson household. Why should her love for Laurence stir up such a whirlwind of trouble? And what is the secret of the deep mystery buried in the Halbertson history--a history of which no one dares speak...? It led to some troublesome questions. Before the answers to these questions were known, there was much to be borne and much to be suffered - but then, life is never easy when you're in love
Let Me Love
by Denise RobinsA captivating love story from the 100-million-copy bestselling Queen of Romance, first published in 1942, and available now for the first time in eBook.
Life and Love
by Denise RobinsFrancesca, the golden voice of London's nightlife was at the height of her career, destined for stardom and breathlessly in love with her composer-partner Fane, when disaster struck. When Francesca lost her voice, Fane dropped her, and she was suddenly alone, heartbroken, her life in shreds. Her new friend Julian was kind and attentive, but in the snow-swept Swiss Alps, Francesca's heart would forever belong to Fane. When she accepted Julian's strange proposal, Francesca began an adventure that changed her life.
Lifes a Game
by Denise RobinsLexa Harvey's winter sports holiday in the Swiss Alps is all she had hoped for: crisp mountain air, the trill of skiing, and the company of her devoted fiancé, detective Connal Douglas. But Lexa had reckoned without the disconcerting presence of the enigmatic, darkly handsome Nicolas Card, Both are experience skiers in a party of beginners and are drawn together by the lure of the highest peaks. Against her will Lexa finds herself falling helplessly in love with the mysterious stranger, and he with her. Before the end of the holiday course Lexa's life has been irrevocably altered.
Light the Candles
by Denise RobinsA captivating collection from the 100-million-copy bestselling Queen of Romance, first published in 1959, and available now for the first time in eBook. A collection of twelve of Denise Robins most unforgettable stories.
The Lonely Heart
by Denise RobinsAn enthralling story from the 100-million-copybestselling Queen of Romance, first published in 1930 and now available ineBook for the first time.
The Long Shadow
by Denise RobinsWhen Violet Wellingham woke up that morning and realized that she had lost not only the husband she adored, but everything else that had made life worth living, she found it quite impossible to believe that she was not still in the middle of a nightmare.
Love and Desire and Hate
by Denise RobinsFran and Rod Gifford's marriage is drifting slowly but surely towards the rocks since the death of their baby daughter. Their disagreements - once settled with love and understanding-are flaring into mayor quarrels. And their sensitive schoolboy son Peter was conscious of the rift between them. Then Rodney fell desperately in love with Perdita, a brilliant and beautiful young science student who was as cool and analytical over her passion as she was with the computer she worked. She believes Rod is seeing another woman and the discovery of their affair came as a final blow to Fran. She determined she would fight back if not for her own sake, for Peter's, a divorce would shatter her son. She is caught in a terrible trap. Should she go on pretending that the man she loves in still hers-or will the love turn to hate and destroy them all?
Love is Enough
by Denise RobinsA dream come true? It certainly seems so to Fleur. She had been working for the film company; mostly office work and minor production jobs. But actually to appear in front of the camera, and in a leading role - she an unknown! Unknown. That's the problem. The film company has to make her name known to the public. When the publicity machine starts rolling, will Fleur's dream really bring her happiness? And will fame help her find true love - or be a barrier? A captivating love story from the 100-million-copy bestselling Queen of Romance, first published in 1945, and available now for the first time in eBook.
A Love Like Ours: The Lost Classic
by Denise RobinsA fleeting moment--is that all she meant to Prince Dominic of Montracine? Catherine Leigh-Holmes was just someone who danced one dance in his arms, just one of the many girls he'd known. Or had he lost himself in the sea of her deep green eyes. She only knew her love was desparate. And perhaps hopeless. If Dominic loved her in return, it might mean despair for them both. She was just the green-eyed daughter of an old friend--but he was the world's most eligible bachelor.
Love Me No More
by Denise RobinsIn the shadows of the Pyramids, she discovers ecstasy, torment... and the fierce desires of a foreign prince. Iris has lived an idyllic, sheltered life - born and raised in the "Little Palace: - her family home in exotic Egypt. But when her wealthy archaeologist father dies, his final wish is that she be sent to England to live with her aunt. Determined to remain in her beloved home, Iris impulsively asks the mysterious Prince Usref to marry her... little realizing that British diplomat Stephen Daltry will soon arrive to sweep her off her feet! Though every fibre of her being yearns to be with Stephen, her fear of Usref drives her to a fateful decision. For now the insidious Prince wants her in all possible ways, and he will stop at nothing, not even murder, to make her his lifelong slave!
Lovers of Janine
by Denise RobinsA captivating love story from the 100-million-copy bestselling Queen of Romance, first published in 1931, and available now for the first time in eBook.
Loving & Giving
by Denise RobinsFriday's child is loving and giving. Juliet had devoted her life to the care of crippled and deprived children. But when she left London to work in the South of France, the phrase was to take on a deeper meaning. For Julia's new life was to bring her too much love, and too much pain, when she fell in love with a man who belonged to someone else. Juliet had always thought of love as a sacred bond and of marriage as an oath she would never break -- and she promised herself she would never love a married man. That was until she met Lucien de Maureville -- a gentle husband betrayed by a faithless wife and a lonely, tormented man caught between Juliet's budding love and a promise she hoped never to break.
Lucrezia
by Denise RobinsThe wickedest woman who ever loved. Sensual... corrupt... that was the court of Renaissance Italy. And that, too, was Lucrezia Borgia - a woman of infinite guile and indiscriminate passion, whose affairs led her from page boy to prince... and to a reputation called shocking even in a land not easily shocked. Yet no matter how often she strayed, Lucrezia remained faithful - in her special fashion - to the one man she had sworn would be hers. A gripping historical romance from the 100-million-copy bestselling Queen of Romance, first published in 1953, and available now for the first time in eBook.
Mad is the Heart
by Denise RobinsHeiresses twice over, Viola and her young sister traveled to exotic Khartoum to be with their guardian, the sophisticated rock-steady Lionel. But Viola's excitement was spoiled by her sister's obvious infatuation with Lionel -- and the presence of the out-going Ted, Viola's determined suitor. Violently objecting to a marriage between Viola and Ted, Lionel proposed himself -- and Viola, already deeply in love with him, happily accepted. But her chance for happiness was destroyed by the vengeful Ted --who knew of Lionel's financial affairs. Viola could never be sure if Lionel really loved her--or her money.