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Lady Hawk's Folly
by Amanda ScottWhen her husband returns from war, the Marchioness of Hawkstone battles for her independenceLess than two weeks after their wedding, Gavin Colporter, Marquess of Hawkstone, left his lovely wife Mollie at home and went off to war with Lord Wellington. Four years later, Mollie has become accustomed to running the estate and doing as she pleases. It&’s quite a shock when Hawkstone returns and immediately begins to assume his rights and responsibilities as lord of the manor. Can she learn to submit to his authority? What will he say when he hears certain scandalous rumors about her activities in his absence? And can these two near-strangers actually learn to live together as husband and wife?
The Lady He Lost (The Lucky Ladies of London #1)
by Faye Delacour"Refreshingly charming with a feisty, resilient heroine worth fighting for. I loved it!" —Amalie Howard, USA Today bestselling authorHer only interest is in making her own way in the world. Luckily, he can help.Lieutenant Eli Williams was supposed to be dead. In the two years since his shipwreck, his friends and family mourned him, his brother spent his savings, and his fiancée married someone else. So, when he turns up in the middle of the London social season, he quickly becomes the talk of the town. All Eli wants is to set his life back in order and reconnect with Jane Bishop, a friend who has always meant so much more to him, before returning to sea.Jane refuses to waste any more of her life pining over Eli, who chose her cousin instead of her. She needs to focus on gaining her financial independence by establishing a ladies' gambling club. Never mind that Eli keeps trying to atone for his past mistake by bringing in new members. He's obviously keeping secrets about his disappearance, which means that she can't trust him with her heart even if she did kiss him in a moment of weakness. Or three.As Eli works to regain her trust, Jane's defensive walls begin to crumble. But when Eli faces a court of inquiry on suspicion of desertion, Jane must decide if she can let go of the past to build a future with Eli, or risk losing him for good.This charming and sexy friends to enemies to lovers historical romance romp is the perfect read for fans of Evie Dunmore and India Holton."Friends to enemies to lovers at its best. I loved every minute." —Harper St. George, author of The Heiress Gets a Duke"A fun and sexy historical. It is perfect for fans of empowered women and their supportive men." —Library Journal
Lady Helena's Secret Husband
by Elizabeth BeaconAn intense second chance storyHer secret husband…Is back from the dead! When Lady Helena Snowe eloped with Captain William Harborough six years ago, they had one glorious week together before he went to war—only to die in battle. Yet, the man in front of her now is very much alive! The darkness behind Will&’s eyes makes Helena wary of letting him back into her life. With Will&’s enemies threatening their chance of a fresh start, can their marriage ever be reclaimed? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Lady Hellfire (Ladies #2)
by Suzanne RobinsonAfter she braved the perils of the American frontier, Kate felt there wasn't a man alive whom she couldn't handle. But when she found herself faced with an arrogant English lord--who said he already had too many women in his life--Kate vowed she would not be just another one.
The Lady Hellion (Wicked Deceptions #3)
by Joanna ShupeA marquess's daughter, Lady Sophia Barnes doesn't take no for an answer. Especially when she's roaming London's seedy underground...dressed as a man.A rabble rouser for justice, Sophie's latest mission is to fight for the rights of the poor, the wretched--and the employees at Madame Hartley's brothel. She's not concerned about the criminals who will cross her path, for Sophie has mastered the art of deception--including the art of wearing trousers. Now her fate is in her own hands, along with a loaded gun. All she needs is instruction on how to shoot it. But only one person can help her: Lord Quint, the man who broke her heart years ago. The man she won't let destroy her again...The last thing Damien Beecham, Viscount Quint, needs is an intrusion on his privacy, especially from the beautiful, exasperating woman he's never stopped wanting. A woman with a perilously absurd request, no less! For Damien is fighting a battle of his own, one he wishes to keep hidden--along with his feelings for Lady Sophia. Yet that fight is as hopeless as stopping her outlandish plan. Soon all Quint knows for certain is that he will die trying to protect her...
Lady in Black
by Christina DoddReid Donovan was not surprised to find a butler serving his grandfather. At the age of ninety-two, the head of Donovan Corporation deserved a household staff. What shocked Reid was the fact that his grandfather's major-domo was a sexy blond bombshell with big blue eyes and curves in all the right places. Considering the recent kidnapping threats his grandfather had received, Reid didn't think the lady butler was a good idea. A graduate of Ivor Spencer's London School for Butler Administrators, Margaret Guarneri wasn't ruffled by Reid Donovan's critical assessment. In the past year, she'd developed a rapport with the elderly Mr. Donovan, who was amused and delighted by the antics of her daughter Amy. And apart from their personal attachment, Margaret was the perfect butler, from her firm demeanor to her black silk tuxedo. The situation had been ideal until Reid Donovan came along. One glimpse of his sherry brown eyes sent waves of heat shimmering through Margaret's cool facade. His tender touch reminded her how it felt to be a woman in love, a woman with needs and passions. But falling in love with the boss's grandson was strictly forbidden, and Margaret was well schooled in protocol. She had to put duty before the lure of desire.
A Lady in Disguise: A Novel (The Daughters of Hampshire #3)
by Sandra ByrdIn this intriguing novel of romance, mystery, and clever disguise set in Victorian England, a young woman investigates the murder of her own father.After the mysterious death of her father, Miss Gillian Young takes a new job as the principal costume designer at the renowned Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. But while she remembers her father as a kind, well-respected man of the Police Force, clues she uncovers indicate he’d been living a double life: a haunting photograph of a young woman; train stubs for secret trips just before his death; and a receipt for a large sum of money. Are these items evidence of her father’s guilty secrets? His longtime police partner thinks so. Then Gillian meets the dashing Viscount Thomas Lockwood. Their attraction is instant and inescapable. As their romantic involvement grows, Gillian begins to suspect even Lockwood’s motives. Does Lord Lockwood truly love her? Or is his interest a front for the desire to own her newly inherited property? And what should she make of her friend’s suggestion that Lockwood or men like him were involved in the murder of her father? Soon Gillian is convinced that her father has left evidence somewhere that can prove his innocence and reveal the guilty party. But someone wants to stop her from discovering it. The closer she comes to uncovering it, the more menacing her opposition grows. With her life on the line, Gillian takes on an ingenious disguise and takes on the role of a lifetime to reveal the true killer—before it’s too late both for her and for those that she loves.
A Lady in Disguise: Regency Romance (Lessons in Temptation Series, Book #2)
by Amanda McCabeEluding her chaperone, Lady Emma Watson dons a simple maid's outfit and sets out to discover London during celebrations of the Waterloo victory. Just when Emma thinks it's time to return home, she encounters a dangerously sexy tradesman.A veteran of the Peninsula campaign, Jack Howard, Viscount St. Albans, may be simply dressed, however he is by no means a tradesman. But when he meets the lovely Lady Emma clad as a housemaid, he all too willingly plays along. Seduced by her snow-white skin and dazzling features, Jack quickly discovers he'll do anything to make sure this game of disguises never ends.AWARDS:Holt Medallion FinalistRT Reviewer's Choice Award, nomineeREVIEWS:"Treat yourself to a sometimes serious, often fun, and an all-around entertaining read" ~Romance Reviews TodayLESSONS IN TEMPTATION, in series order A Loving SpiritA Lady in DisguiseA Tangled Web
A Lady in Disguise
by Lynsay SandsIt’s a case of mistaken identities and unmistakable attraction in New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands’ classic historical romance, previously published as The Reluctant Reformer!Lady Maggie Wentworth must support herself as an investigative reporter. Writing under another name, she’s been exposing the notorious scandals of the ton—this time it’s the “working girls” of London. While interviewing the women, a client enters, and Maggie is shocked to see her beau. She changes clothes with one of the girls and flees out the window, only to be whisked away by a stranger.Lord James is honoring a deathbed promise: watch over his late friend’s sister. Following Maggie to a house of ill repute, he’s stunned to see her emerge dressed as the notorious Lady X! Hard times must have driven her to such a desperate act, and he is intent on reforming the wanton chit. No amount of protest will stop him from saving her reputation. Now if only he can hold his own desires in check—and keep himself from falling in love.
A Lady in Need of an Heir (Mills And Boon Historical Ser.)
by Louise AllenShe needs an heir…But not a husband!Gabrielle Frost knows that marrying any man would mean handing over control of her beloved family vineyard in Portugal to her new husband. She won’t take that risk. But she needs an heir! So when Nathaniel Graystone, Earl of Leybourne, arrives to escort her to London, Gabrielle wonders—what if this former soldier, with his courage, strength and dangerous air, could be the one to father her child?“Allen writes Regency romances that always become favorites … Readers will enjoy the engaging plot twists and the authentic setting and characters.” — RT Book Reviews on The Earl’s Practical Marriage“Readers will enjoy the unique setting, the many twists and turns of the plot, and the chance to see the whole Herriard clan together again.” — RT Book Reviews on Surrender to the Marquess
The Lady in Question (Effington Family #7)
by Victoria AlexanderIdentical twins, sensible Delia and mischievous Cassandra Effington were the most delicious debutantes to ever waltz across a London ballroom. They looked alike in every way . . . but no one ever expected Delia to be the one to get into trouble . . . How did this young lady's reputation become so questionable? Once she was lovely, respectable Miss Delia Effington, but an impulsive decision--and subsequent disaster--forces Delia to retire from society. Until one night, desperate for diversion, she attends a ball as her twin sister and finds herself dancing in the strong arms of the dashing Viscount St. Stephens. Delia believes she has never met this man who arouses her passions, yet he seems somehow familiar. For Delia doesn't know that St. Stephens, an agent for the Crown, has been in her home, protecting her under the disguise of her butler. What will happen when this lady discovers the truth about the man she has come to love?
The Lady in Red (A Season for Scandal #4)
by Kelly Bowen2017 RITA award-winning author! "Wonderful! A charming, clever, and engaging storyteller not to be missed." --Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author A lady with secrets, a man with a burning desire, a love that breaks all the rulesLady Charlotte Beaumont has spent her whole life being ignored. By her parents, her brother, even the servants. So she was secretly able to develop her talent for painting well beyond the usual watercolors. Too bad no one will let her actually use it-women are rarely accepted into the Royal Academy. But when a connection at the Haverhall School for Young Ladies gets Charlotte her dream commission, she'll do whatever it takes to make it work. Including disguising herself as "Charlie."Flynn Rutledge has something to prove. His lowly upbringing is not going to stop him from achieving his artistic dreams. This commission is the key to his future, and his partner, an unknown youth in oversized clothes who is barely old enough to shave, doesn't exactly inspire confidence. But Charlie does inspire Flynn's artistic passion-something he worried he might have lost forever. For all his street smarts, nothing can prepare Flynn for the shock of Charlie's true identity. He doesn't care that she's a woman, but a lady of the ton is a different matter altogether . . .
Lady in Red: A Novel of Mad Passions
by Máire ClaremontThe Victorian era was full of majestic beauty and scandalous secrets--a time when corsets were the least of a woman's restrictions, and men could kill or be killed in the name of honor.... Lady Mary Darrel should be the envy of London. Instead, all society believes her dead. For Mary holds a secret so dangerous, her father chose to keep her locked away...and have a grave made for her near her mother's. Driven to the edge of desperation, Mary manages to escape the asylum, only to find that her fate yet again rests in the hands of a man... Edward Barrons, Duke of Fairleigh, longs for some way to escape the torment of his father's crimes. In Mary's warrior spirit and haunted gaze--which so mirrors his own--he finally sees his path to redemption. He will stop at nothing to keep her safe, even as she seeks revenge. But will the passion they discover in each other be enough to save them from their demons?
Lady in Red (Talisman Ring #5)
by Karen HawkinsUSA Today bestseller Karen Hawkins brings us another breathtaking and imaginative tale, full of her trademark wit and humour. Wealthy, powerful Marcus St. John has the golden touch. He has never, ever been on the verge of failure . . . until now. The famed St. John talisman ring has fallen into the clutches of Miss Honoria Baker-Sneed, a winsome, annoying woman who will not relinquish the treasure unless Marcus St. John agrees to sponsor her sister into society. He refuses until a heated argument ends in a stolen kiss . . . And more. Marcus and Honoria are caught in a compromising position and must marry. Marcus finds his pristine palatial house invaded by his new wife, her lively family, their pets and servants. Mischief and mayhem ensue . . . especially at night. In bed and out, Marcus finds Honoria his equal in every way, until he discovers that her heart might be too stubborn to let him in. Determined, Marcus sets out to win the one thing he cannot bear to lose: his own wife - the only woman he has ever loved.
The Lady In Red
by Linda TurnerWhen it came to covering murders, reporter Blake Nickels was the best-until Sabrina Jones came along. She always seemed to be a step ahead of him. And she had other ways of driving him crazy, too. All it took was one little red dress-and one breathtaking kiss-and suddenly he was having a hard time keeping his mind on crime. Trouble was, the killer they were investigating was hot on her trail, too.
The Lady in Red & Dangerous Deception
by Linda Turner Kylie BrantThe Lady in Redby Linda TurnerWhen it came to covering murders, reporter Blake Nickels was the best-until Sabrina Jones came along. She always seemed to be a step ahead of him. And she had other ways of driving him crazy, too. All it took was one little red dress-and one breathtaking kiss-and suddenly he was having a hard time keeping his mind on crime. Trouble was, the killer they were investigating was hot on her trail, too. Dangerous Deceptionby Kylie BrantBillionaire securities expert James Tremaine couldn't believe the anonymous note:your parents' deaths weren't accidents. P. I. Tori Corbett was his only hope of uncovering the truth, but keeping his hands off her was as difficult as solving the case. For Tori, working with the sexy tycoon was like playing with fire. She wouldn't-couldn't-become emotionally involved with a man bent on vengeance. Especially when there was evidence linking her father to the crime. . .
Lady In Red: Mad Passions Book 2 (Mad Passions)
by Maire ClaremontA richly romantic and enthralling novel of beauty, passion and scandalous secrets from the acclaimed author of The Dark Lady. Perfect for fans of Grace Burrowes, Tessa Dare, Elizabeth Hoyt and Sarah MacLean.Lady Mary Darrel should be the envy of London. Instead, all society believes her dead. For Mary holds a secret so dangerous, her father chose to keep her locked away...and have a grave made for her near her mother's. Driven to the edge of desperation, Mary manages to escape the asylum, only to find that her fate yet again rests in the hands of a man...Edward Barrons, Duke of Fairleigh, longs for some way to escape the torment of his father's crimes. In Mary's warrior spirit and haunted gaze - which so mirrors his own - he finally sees his path to redemption. He will stop at nothing to keep her safe, even as she seeks revenge. But will the passion they discover in each other be enough to save them from their demons?For more deliciously dark Victorian romance, try all the titles in the Mad Passions series: The Dark Lady, Lady In Red, A Lady Undone and The Dark Affair, and check out Maire's alter-ego Eva Devon for sexy and laugh-out-loud funny Regencies.
A Lady in the Smoke: A Victorian Mystery
by Karen OddenFollowing a humiliating fourth Season in London, Lady Elizabeth Fraser is on her way back to her ancestral country estate when her train careens off the rails and bursts into flames. <P><P>Though she is injured, she manages to drag herself and her unconscious mother out of the wreckage, and amid the chaos that ensues, a brilliant young railway surgeon saves her mother's life. Elizabeth feels an immediate connection with Paul Wilcox--though society would never deem a medical man eligible for the daughter of an earl.
Lady in Waiting
by Kathryn CaskieShe is Lady Genevieve by day. And Lady Eros by night. What will happen when he discovers...she is neither? Meet the matchmaking Feathertons' maid, Jenny Penny, who agrees to pose as highborn lady to snare the affections of a wickedly handsome Scottish viscount. But Jenny is hiding an even bigger secret. She is also the notorious creator of an aphrodisiac cream that suddenly has all of Society abuzz...and tingling. Soon her double life is threatened and Jenny cannot help but wonder if the viscount will still love her when he discovers she is not the true lady she pretends...but rather a lady's maid.
Lady in Waiting (The\elizabethan Season Ser. #2)
by Anne HerriesIn the heated summer of Elizabeth I's reignHer hopes of marriage dashed by scandal, the crown under constant threat, Queen Elizabeth I takes a young, spirited woman into her close court circle.On her way to being presented at court, Catherine Moor fights back with spirit when she is attacked in a teeming London street. Tales of Cat's adventure reach the queen, who-impressed with the young woman's lively mind-claims her as a lady of the bedchamber. Alert against plots that threaten to overthrow the crown, Cat realizes everyone is suspect. Even the flatteringly attentive Sir Nicholas Grantly, a seductive rogue, has secrets to hide beneath his charming exterior....The Elizabethan SeasonGlory and tragedy, love and betrayal in the age of Elizabeth
Lady in Waiting (Reluctant Brides #1)
by Marie TremayneRITA Award WinnerShe wants to escape her present . . .When Clara Mayfield helps her sister elope, she’s prepared for the scandal to seal her fate as a spinster. What she doesn't expect is to find herself engaged to the vile Baron Rutherford as a means of salvaging her family's reputation. Determined not to be chained to a man she loathes, Clara slips out of Essex and sheds her identity: she becomes Helen, maid at the Earl of Ashworth’s country estate. After all, below stairs is the last place anyone would think to look for an heiress . . .He wants to forget his past . . . William, Lord Ashworth, is attempting to rebuild his life after the devastating accident that claimed the lives of his entire family, save his beloved sister and niece. Haunted by memories of what was and determined to live up to the title he never expected to inherit, William doesn’t have time for love. What he needs is a noble and accomplished wife, one who can further the Ashworth line and keep the family name untarnished . . .Together, can they find the perfect future?From their first encounter, the attraction between them is undeniable. But Clara knows William is falling for Helen, a woman who doesn’t even exist. The question is, if she reveals the truth about her identity, can she trust the broken William to forgive her lie and stand by her side when scandal—and the baron—inevitably follow her to his door?
Lady In White
by A. J. MatthewsAs a world-renowned ghost hunter, Martin Grey has tackled many harrowing cases and faced many vengeful spirits, but spending Thanksgiving weekend with Claudia's daunting family may be one challenge too many. Between evil spirits haunting the corridors of an old psychiatric hospital and the mysterious woman Claudia's sister keeps seeing, Claudia and Martin are facing their toughest case yet. Lady in White by A. J. Matthews is a welcome addition to this romantic suspense series.What's scarier than ghost hunting? For Martin, it's meeting Claudia's branch of the Clan Mackenzie for the first time.When Claudia brings Martin home for Thanksgiving dinner, he gains firsthand experience of how family tensions can affect even the most joyous occasion. Just when it seems Martin has soothed Claudia's overprotective father, her sister Caroline confesses that she's seen a ghostly lady in white, plunging Martin and Claudia into the dark world of the Daniels LaRoche hospital, a mental health facility with a shadowed history. Martin soon finds that there's an evil presence at the old hospital, one so powerful that even he may not be able to vanquish it.Distracted by family squabbles and the saintly Caroline's increasingly strange behavior, Claudia and Martin have their work cut out to preserve their relationship and get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding the Lady in White.Content Notes: Hot, Paranormal, Ghosts, Spirits, Hauntings, Suspense, Contemporary
Lady Ingram's Room
by Jill TattersallAt first it seemed a lovely adventure--to play the role of governess in a large and aristocratic mansion in the wild reaches of northern England. But that was before Arabel entered the ominous Ingledale Manor and before she met its enigmatic master, the widower Sir Luke. Arabel Murray, spirited and beautiful, was resolved to remain undaunted. After all, this masquerade was her only alternative to a drab existence under the thumb of a distant uncle. And so, when on a coach ride she met the devilish Miss Johnson, complaining about her new appointment as governess, Arabel jumped at the opportunity to exchange places. And yet, despite her determination to appear older and braver than her nineteen years and despite her intentions to allay the fears of her intimidated six-year- old charge, Arabel is thwarted at every turn. Not only does the handsome and austere Sir Luke seem to suspect Arabel's very authenticity, but he makes it most difficult for her to help his child and specifically restricts her from wandering freely throughout Ingledale, as if its many rooms held secrets. Indeed, it is in one of these rooms that Arabel is to learn of the true fate of Sir Luke's wife, and it is with this knowledge that she must face the consequences before her.
The Lady Is A Vamp
by Michelle KellyDetective Nick Carter is a cop with a difference – not only does he investigate the hidden world of preternatural crime, but he is a telepath, able to read other people’s minds. Dealing with vampires and werevoles comes as an occupational hazard. When a young member of the local vampire lifestyle club is murdered, Nick finds himself involved in yet another case of unnatural dealings – but this time with a difference. He finds himself at the mercy of a prime witness known only as The Contessa, a beautiful and mysterious club member with a real appetite for blood – and the only person whose mind Nick cannot read. As their desire for one another heats up, so does his case, as he battles his growing desire for The Contessa and an ultimately evil enemy force hell bent on bloodlust.
The Lady Is A Vamp
by Michelle KellyDetective Nick Carter is a cop with a difference – not only does he investigate the hidden world of preternatural crime, but he is a telepath, able to read other people’s minds. Dealing with vampires and werevoles comes as an occupational hazard. When a young member of the local vampire lifestyle club is murdered, Nick finds himself involved in yet another case of unnatural dealings – but this time with a difference. He finds himself at the mercy of a prime witness known only as The Contessa, a beautiful and mysterious club member with a real appetite for blood – and the only person whose mind Nick cannot read. As their desire for one another heats up, so does his case, as he battles his growing desire for The Contessa and an ultimately evil enemy force hell bent on bloodlust.