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The Taming of Annabelle (The Six Sisters Series #12)
by M.C. BeatonFrom the moment honey-tressed young Annabelle met her sister Minerva's intended, Lord Sylvester, she developed a secret passion for him that obsessed her. Now she was determined to take him away from Minerva - no matter what!But Annabelle hadn't reckoned on Lord Sylvester's best friend, Peter, who falls in love with her and decides to tame her growing passions towards the wrong man!
The Taming of Annabelle (The Six Sisters Series #15)
by M.C. BeatonFrom the moment honey-tressed young Annabelle met her sister Minerva's intended, Lord Sylvester, she developed a secret passion for him that obsessed her. Now she was determined to take him away from Minerva - no matter what!But Annabelle hadn't reckoned on Lord Sylvester's best friend, Peter, who falls in love with her and decides to tame her growing passions towards the wrong man!
The Viscount's Revenge: Regency Royal 12 (Regency Royal)
by M.C. BeatonThe handsome but arrogant Lord Charles Hawksborough desperately wanted to catch the infernally insolent thief who had held him up at pistol point on the King?s Highway and ridden off with his family's inheritance and jewels.Hawksborough just as desperately tried not to want the piquant and penniless Miss Amanda Colby when this young lady and her twin brother came to stay at his London townhouse at the height of the social season.Hawksborough feared his own desire for this slip of a girl when he was about to wed the most beautiful and more suitable Lady Mary Dane. Meanwhile, Amanda feared he would discover she was the thief before she could atone for the crime. Whatever was to happen, it was clear that neither was prepared for what was to take place in this bewildering labyrinth of love and larceny.
The Westerby Inheritance: Regency Royal 1 (Regency Royal #1)
by M.C. BeatonLady Jane Lovelace has conceived the idea of approaching the most notorious man about town, Lord Charles Welbourne, with a most unique proposition.But when he counters her offer with a condition that he thinks will halt her impudence, much to the surprise of both, she accepts.A novel of passion and intrigue, The Westerby Inheritance is the first volume of this new and emotionally charged romantic saga all played out against a backdrop of elegant eighteenth century society.
The Westerby Sisters (Changing Fortunes #1)
by M.C. BeatonLady Betty has no interest in the Duke of Collingham. She doesn't care that he's fabulously wealthy, or devastatingly handsome, or impeccably well-dressed. All she sees is an arrogant nobleman with an abrasive personality and an annoyingly persistent streak. And the Duke of Collingham is persistent. He can have any woman in the whole of Society--but the one who won't have him is the only one he wants. And he'll stop at nothing to persuade her.
The Wicked Godmother (A House for the Season #3)
by M.C. BeatonThe third book in M.C. Beaton's charming A House for the Season series. It's double trouble for poor, put-upon Harriet!Lovely but penniless Harriet Metcalf is horrified when she is named in a nobleman's will as guardian of his two ghastly and snobbish twin daughters. The innocent Harriet doesn't feel wily enough to cope with the intricacies of the London Season - not to mention two of its most eligible bachelors, the Marquis of Huntington and Lord Vere.Harriet views them only as suitors for the twins, while the gentlemen see only Harriet's charms. And soon she finds herself falling for one of them... but a cruel betrayal will be her ruin unless the Clarges Street servants can save her honour, while she loses her heart!'Romance fans are in for a treat' - Booklist'[M. C. Beaton] is the best of the Regency writers' - Kirkus Reviews
The Wicked Godmother (A House for the Season #3)
by M.C. BeatonThe third book in M.C. Beaton's charming A House for the Season series. It's double trouble for poor, put-upon Harriet!Lovely but penniless Harriet Metcalf is horrified when she is named in a nobleman's will as guardian of his two ghastly and snobbish twin daughters. The innocent Harriet doesn't feel wily enough to cope with the intricacies of the London Season - not to mention two of its most eligible bachelors, the Marquis of Huntington and Lord Vere.Harriet views them only as suitors for the twins, while the gentlemen see only Harriet's charms. And soon she finds herself falling for one of them... but a cruel betrayal will be her ruin unless the Clarges Street servants can save her honour, while she loses her heart!'Romance fans are in for a treat' - Booklist'[M. C. Beaton] is the best of the Regency writers' - Kirkus Reviews
Those Endearing Young Charms (Regency Flame #9)
by M.C. BeatonThe ninth book in M.C. Beaton's charming Regency Flame series. 'I have my pride. I have sworn to marry the girl, and marry her I will.'After ten long years, the Earl of Devenham had returned to wed Mary Anstey, only to find that their feelings for each other had cooled off considerably. Nevertheless, they both put on bright faces for the benefit of family and friends.But Mary's younger sister Emily saw through their masquerade. She would sacrifice anything rather than see her retiring sister married to the now haughty earl.Desperate measures were called for - a sleeping draught in Mary's wedding-morning chocolate and Emily could don the veil and force an annulment when the trick was discovered.It was the kind of plot that could, and would, get young Emily into trouble.Searching for lighter romances set in the English countryside? Look no farther than the Regency Flame Series, which features mistaken identities, botched marriages, witty heroines, and the courtship of prime Corinthians.
Tilly: Edwardian Candlelight 4 (Edwardian Candlelight #4)
by M.C. BeatonThe fourth book in M.C. Beaton's charming Edwardian Candlelight series. The Beast; that was what they called her. With her plump body and rough tomboy ways, she felt more like a clown. It was hopeless. Poor penniless Tilly could only sit among the chaperons as a paid companion to the spiteful Lady Aileen. The best she could do was sit; sit and dream. But suddenly Phillip, Marquess of Heppleford, the most eligible bachelor of all - decided he wanted her for himself, to be his wife, and they were married. His intent was to keep his freedom, fulfill the conditions of his father's will, and shock his aunts. He never imagined he'd return from a scandalous adventure in Paris only to find a seductive beauty - a beauty who had learned that loving well is the best revenge.The Edwardian Candlelight Series chronicles young, passionate girls who come to understand the nature of true love despite overwhelming odds. From a penniless pauper, a stenographer, a governess to an accused murderess, these ladies in love overcome incredible odds with grit and sophistication to find and keep true love.
Tilly: Edwardian Candlelight 4 (Edwardian Candlelight #4)
by M.C. BeatonThe fourth book in M.C. Beaton's charming Edwardian Candlelight series. The Beast; that was what they called her. With her plump body and rough tomboy ways, she felt more like a clown. It was hopeless. Poor penniless Tilly could only sit among the chaperons as a paid companion to the spiteful Lady Aileen. The best she could do was sit; sit and dream. But suddenly Phillip, Marquess of Heppleford, the most eligible bachelor of all - decided he wanted her for himself, to be his wife, and they were married. His intent was to keep his freedom, fulfill the conditions of his father's will, and shock his aunts. He never imagined he'd return from a scandalous adventure in Paris only to find a seductive beauty - a beauty who had learned that loving well is the best revenge.The Edwardian Candlelight Series chronicles young, passionate girls who come to understand the nature of true love despite overwhelming odds. From a penniless pauper, a stenographer, a governess to an accused murderess, these ladies in love overcome incredible odds with grit and sophistication to find and keep true love.
To Dream of Love (Regency Flame #6)
by M.C. BeatonThe sixth book in M.C. Beaton's charming Regency Flame series. Must one sister suffer in poverty while the other sister lives in the lap of luxury? This question plagued Harriet Clifton incessantly. Inviting herself to her widowed sister Cordelia's posh London townhouse for the season was surely the only way to meet a suitable partner - as well as to escape droughty old Pringle House forever.The vain Cordelia was meanwhile casting her net for the notorious Marquess of Arden, a man who preferred to court a mistress rather than wed a wife.Who would have believed that the Marquess would succumb to Harriet's countrified charms? Or that Cordelia would stoop quite so low as to try to conquer the Marquess at her own sister's expense?Searching for lighter romances set in the English countryside? Look no farther than the Regency Flame Series, which features mistaken identities, botched marriages, witty heroines, and the courtship of prime Corinthians.
Yvonne Goes to York (The Travelling Matchmaker Series #6)
by M.C. BeatonThe sixth book in M.C. Beaton's charming Travelling Matchmaker series. A damsel in distress and a confirmed bachelor - surely a match made in heaven!No coach journey is ever dull with Miss Hannah Pym aboard, and this one proves no exception as she meets the young and beautiful Miss Yvonne Grenier, who is fleeing the Terror in France.Charming but shy, Yvonne becomes quite frightened when a dangerous enemy also boards the stagecoach to York. Luckily Miss Pym is on hand to propose a plan which will save Yvonne - and throw her into the arms of the wealthy and unattached Marquis of Ware! Handsome and tailored to perfection, the marquis's birth and fortune are armour enough to defend Yvonne. Although the girl is of the French bourgeoisie and below him, Miss Pym is a certain that Yvonne's Gallic graces and quick-witted tongue have more than piqued his interest. After all, a maiden in distress is irresistible - even to a confirmed bachelor!'Romance fans are in for a treat' - Booklist'[M. C. Beaton] is the best of the Regency writers' - Kirkus Reviews
Yvonne Goes to York: A Novel Of Regency England - Being The Six Volume Of The Traveling Matchmaker (The Travelling Matchmaker Series #6)
by M.C. BeatonThe sixth book in M.C. Beaton's charming Travelling Matchmaker series. A damsel in distress and a confirmed bachelor - surely a match made in heaven!No coach journey is ever dull with Miss Hannah Pym aboard, and this one proves no exception as she meets the young and beautiful Miss Yvonne Grenier, who is fleeing the Terror in France.Charming but shy, Yvonne becomes quite frightened when a dangerous enemy also boards the stagecoach to York. Luckily Miss Pym is on hand to propose a plan which will save Yvonne - and throw her into the arms of the wealthy and unattached Marquis of Ware! Handsome and tailored to perfection, the marquis's birth and fortune are armour enough to defend Yvonne. Although the girl is of the French bourgeoisie and below him, Miss Pym is a certain that Yvonne's Gallic graces and quick-witted tongue have more than piqued his interest. After all, a maiden in distress is irresistible - even to a confirmed bachelor!'Romance fans are in for a treat' - Booklist'[M. C. Beaton] is the best of the Regency writers' - Kirkus Reviews
Destination Weddings and Other Disasters: A Spicy Enemies to Lovers Adventure Rom Com (Belize Dreams)
by M.C. VaughanA hospitality pro reluctantly agrees to plan her mom&’s beach wedding with help from her crush-worthy high school bully in this witty, spicy enemies-to-lovers romance.Sun, sea, sand…and her high school nemesis.This destination wedding is about to take a detour. There are millions of men in Los Angeles, and somehow Julia Stone&’s mother just got engaged to the worst possible option. Not that there&’s anything wrong with her future stepfather. It&’s his son who&’s the problem. Event planner Carson Miller is six-plus feet of lean muscle and irresistible charm, and ten years ago he made Julia&’s life hell. Paired with Carson to organize the last-minute Belize wedding, Julia doesn&’t intend to let him off the hook for past bad behavior. If only there weren&’t surprising new feelings in the mix, like undeniable heat… Carson claims he made mistakes; he&’s a different person than he was back then. Julia&’s response: prove it. Now, in between wedding planning, zip-lining and exploring waterfalls, they&’re having fun falling hard and wondering if this paradise can last once the party&’s over… From showing up to glowing up, the characters in Afterglow Books are on the path to leading their best lives and finding sizzling romance along the way. Don&’t miss any of these other fun titles…Belize DreamsBook 1: Romancing Miss StoneBook 2: Destination Weddings and Other Disasters
Romancing Miss Stone: A Romantic Comedy (Belize Dreams #1)
by M.C. VaughanHis perfectly planned life is about to go wild.By-the-numbers Bo Ferguson has his future all planned. Then his archaeologist fiancée dumps him. Via text. From Belize. Navigating the rainforest to win her back is way out of Bo&’s comfort zone, but so is the idea of starting over. Fortunately, he&’s secured a tour guide willing to lead him into the unmapped jungle. Unfortunately, she&’s annoying, impulsive—and attractive as hell.Jungle expert Alexandra Stone is in no position to turn down a job after her regrettable ex stole everything from her family business and ran. Sure, Bo might be frustratingly uptight, but Alex needs the money. And besides, there&’s something…fun about pushing the guy&’s adorably rigid buttons, especially when it clearly gets a rise out of him.But the close confines of their shared camp make it hard to ignore the tension beneath the bickering, prompting the sweltering heat between them to erupt into sweaty, wild passion. Bo can&’t deny his brief time with Alex has been the most exciting of his life. But the journey they&’re on still leads to one place—his ex-fiancée—forcing Bo and Alex to confront their pasts, their fears and the question of just where this adventure will take them…
On Wings of Passion (On Wings Saga #2)
by M.D. GrimmA Story from the On Wings SagaPrequel to On Wings of ThunderEvery story has a beginning…. Dragons. Angels fear them and demons follow them. Formidable beasts of incredible power, they fight each other to the death for dominance. But dwindling dragon numbers cause alarm among the angelic ranks. Surely when they have nothing left to conquer, the fearsome creatures will turn their sights to the Upper Realm. Roland, an angelic artist of significant talent, doesn’t know what to believe. Part of him longs to see a dragon in person, and his peaceful life of contentment is wearing thin. He wants passion, desire, adventure, and love. He gets more than he bargained for when, along with his sister, he’s ambushed and captured by demons, who bring him to a creature who surpasses Roland’s wildest imaginings. But the mighty dragon Asagoroth is not all that he seems. Something sparks between him and Roland. Something neither anticipated. Something that will shake the cosmos to its core.
Wisdom's Allegiance (The Shifter Chronicles #13)
by M.D. GrimmThe Shifter Chronicles: Book ThirteenCan a loyal and sensual owl shifter couple woo a human mate who’s convinced he’s an ugly duckling? When socially awkward Dexter Fortis rescues an elf owl blown off course by a storm, he has no idea the bird is a shifter named Orion. Or that his life is about to change. Orion falls in love with the kind custodian, but he must convince his long-term partner, Talon, that Dexter is just who they’ve been searching for to establish a permanent ménage. Even if they can gently break down Dexter’s walls, they’ll have to contend with a dangerous cult rising in the shifter community and a hidden enemy determined to keep Dexter from them.
Segredo do ar
by M.G. FerreyUm conto original de MG Ferrey que desvenda um segredo de Aquorea... Quando Anadir saiu de brco naquele dia, estava longe de adivinhar que a sua vida iria mudar para sempre. neste conto original de MG Ferrey, ficamos a saber como os avós de Ara se conheceram e apaixonaram...
Petit secret de nerd (Coconut Cove #2)
by M.J. O'SheaUne histoire de Coconut CoveLes retrouvailles entre connaissances de lycée conduiront-elles à une romance – ou aux regrets ? Natif de Key West, Blair Fletcher passe de faire tapisserie à célébrité du jour au lendemain. Un jour il travaille comme serveur et le suivant, il est propulsé dans un monde différent – comme acteur dans la nouvelle série gay pour ados Coconut Cove. Jouer Ryder, la reine des abeilles, lui amène rapidement amis – et ennemis –, mais c’est le menuisier du plateau qui possède son cœur depuis qu’ils sont enfants. Blair a toujours supposé que son idole Sander Christiansen était complètement inaccessible... et hétéro. Maintenant que Sander est revenu dans leur ville natale, il semble que les suppositions de Blair puissent être fausses. Tandis que les choses s’animent sur le plateau et dans la chambre, Blair doit réaliser qu’il n’est plus le gamin timide qui n’est jamais parti de chez lui et peut-être qu’il est enfin temps pour lui d’avoir la vie, et l’amour, qu’il a toujours voulu.
Piccolo segreto nerd (Coconut Cove #2)
by M.J. O'SheaUn incontro tra vecchi compagni di liceo porterà all’amore… o al rimpianto? Blair Fletcher, un ragazzo qualunque di Key West, diventa all’improvviso una star. Il giorno prima sta servendo ai tavoli e quello successivo si ritrova in un mondo completamente diverso: è un attore nel nuovo teen drama gay Coconut Cove. Recitare la parte dell’ape regina Ryder gli fa guadagnare in fretta amici e nemici, ma è il carpentiere del set a possedere il suo cuore fin da quando erano ragazzini. Blair ha sempre pensato che il dio dorato Sander Christiansen fosse del tutto irraggiungibile… ed etero. Ora che Sander è tornato nella loro città natale, sembra che le conclusioni di Blair fossero sbagliate. Man mano che le cose sul set e in camera da letto si scaldano, Blair si rende conto di non essere più il ragazzino timido che non si è mai allontanato da casa e che forse per lui è arrivato il momento di avere la vita e l’amore che ha sempre desiderato.
Un témoin gênant (Dreamspun Desires (Français) #27)
by M.J. O'SheaPour elle, c'est SA journée… pour lui, c'est son pire cauchemar. Leurs retrouvailles passionnées n’étaient pas prévues au programme ! Malgré sa nationalité américaine, August O’Leary est l’organisateur de mariage le plus recherché de Londres. Bien sûr, Libby et Edward s’adressent à lui pour organiser un mariage inoubliable. Edward étant un businessman très occupé, c’est à Libby et son meilleur ami, Christopher Burke, de s’occuper des détails… Christopher, le grand amour d’August, et l’homme qui lui a brisé le cœur huit ans plus tôt. Comment August peut-il réussir l’événement de l’année alors que Christopher le distrait et que des sentiments passés s’invitent à la fête ? Christopher a laissé l’argent et son statut social diriger sa vie, mais c’est terminé. Parce qu’il était incapable de résister aux attentes des autres, il a perdu son avenir avec August, un avenir qui devait inclure un mariage. Il doit désormais affronter la souffrance et la colère d’August, et lui prouver qu’il peut le rendre heureux, à tout jamais.
One Tough Texan
by M.J. RodgersIT WAS A KISS SHE COULDN'T FORGET...Though the sign on Matt Bonner's San Antonio detective agency door claimed he was a "finder of lost loves," there was one he hoped he never had to find-the man who'd given Matt's ex-sister-in-law her first kiss. A kiss that had apparently given Jamie Lee fifteen years' worth of memories.But the man Jamie Lee was looking for didn't exist. Or so everyone told them. Why, then, was the trail of this seemingly obscure missing person strewn with danger, destruction and undeniable desire? Unless there was more to that kiss than Jamie Lee was willing to tell...?Matt knew firsthand about wanting to protect secrets. His was the deadliest of all: the two-fisted heat of a forbidden love.
Necessary Medicine
by M.K. YorkWith intelligence and humor, debut male/male author M.K. York delivers an emotionally charged slow-burn romance set in a prestigious Bay Area teaching hospital In the high-intensity world of hospital residency programs, there's no room for romance. So it's a good thing for first-year surgical resident Neil Carmona that his crush on the gorgeous cardiologist Eli Newcombe is sheer fantasy. Not only is the sexy doctor Neil's superior, he's also recently divorced. As Neil's skill as a surgeon grows, so does his friendship with Eli, and his silent, hopeless longing for more. It isn't until Neil's final year that Eli at last admits his own deepest desires. But Neil's joy is short-lived: Eli has no intention of pursuing a relationship. Their positions in the hospital would make it unethical, even if he was emotionally ready for someone new. Wounded and furious, Neil is determined to forget about Eli once and for all. But when a near-tragedy strikes, a new question arises: Is a life without love-without Neil-a greater risk than laying his heart on the line? This book is approximately 78,000 words One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you're looking for with an HEA/HFN. It's a promise!
A One-Woman Man
by M.L. GambleSHE'D REPRESSED MEMORIES OF HER PASTHer hometown's annual celebration made the perfect cover for the real reason behind Elizabeth Monette's visit: she wanted to find the truth about her mother's murder. Instead, she found herself trapped-between a determined killer and one sexy cop.Elizabeth cursed her decision to hire local lawman Tommy Lee McCall. Yes, the man she'd always admired from afar could probably stop a bullet with his bare hands. The question was, could she survive his brand of hands-on attention?Going ten rounds with a killer would be easier than tangling with Tommy Lee. But the enemy was closing in...and she needed her hometown hero's protection....
La luz entre los océanos
by M.L. StedmanPremio LIBRO DEL AÑO 2013 en Australia. Una historia sobre el amor y la pérdida y que ha sido llevada a la gran pantalla. Una mañana de abril de 1926, un bote encalla en la costa rocosa de una remota isla australiana. En su interior yacen un hombre muerto y un bebé que llora con desesperación. A su encuentro salen Tom Sherbourne, el farero, y su joven esposa, Isabel. Se han instalado en la isla para dejar atrás los horrores de la Primera Guerra Mundial, y lo único que ensombrece su felicidad es la incapacidad de tener hijos. Ante la impresión que les causa un ser tan frágil e indefenso, Tom e Isabel deciden seguir el dictado de sus corazones y adoptar a la criatura, sin notificar el hallazgo a las autoridades. Un par de años después, cuando llega a su conocimiento que la madre de la niña está viva y mantiene la esperanza de encontrar a su hija, las tensiones se desatan en la pareja. Isabel ya no concibe la vida sin la pequeña Lucy, pero la decisión que han de tomar y el sufrimiento de la madre biológica harán que los hechos se precipiten en una cadena de consecuencias imprevisibles. Reseñas:«Una historia hermosamente escrita sobre el amor y la pérdida, sobre el sentido del bien y el mal, y sobre lo que somos capaces de hacer por nuestros seres queridos.»The Boston Globe «Stedman atrapa al lector desde la primera página con exuberantes descripciones del hermoso y agreste paisaje, y con personajes inolvidables.»Booklist «Una novela extraordinaria e inolvidable.»The Guardian «Una novela de amor a un tiempo delicada y convincente.»The Sunday Times «Escrita con distinción [...], emocionante [...], de gran belleza.»USA Today «Stedman crea el contexto perfecto para que se desarrolle un desgarrador dilema moral [...]. Especialmente impresionante es la evolución, sutil y profunda, de los dos protagonistas.»Publishers Weekly «Estas vidas ajenas y distantes nos resultan cercanas y reconocibles.»The New Yorker «Stedman construye su novela en torno a un inteligente y conmovedor dilema moral.»Kirkus Reviews «Una lectura absorbente e inmensamente conmovedora.»Monica Ali, autora de Una vida posible