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The Mischievous Plan Of A Fiery Lady
Henrietta Harding - 2019
But even as her father cancels her engagement and makes her travel to England to become the wife of a Duke, Isabella is not one to give up that easily! Her spirited, witty nature pushes her to change positions with her maid with the intention of sabotaging the engagement. However, even though she's determined to dislike the Duke, she can't help but feel an untamed attraction towards him. When the innocent attraction evolves into ardent passion, what is she willing to do to salvage the situation?Thomas Wilmington has just returned from Scotland to become the Duke in his late father's place but also inherit the massive debt that came with the title. He is in desperate need of money. Fortunately for him, the solution comes in the face of a wealthy French merchant's daughter. The only problem is, she's not the fiery, passionate woman he expected to meet. To add to his problems, he finds himself irresistibly attracted to her maid! Entangled in this impossible situation, will he choose love and undeniable passion over duty?When things don't go according to plan and identities are threatened to be exposed, what can Isabella do to ensure that she won't lose Thomas? In this forbidden romance, can they find a reason to believe it's worth risking everything they have for it? The battle between right and wrong may not have the final say in this story of unprecedented love."The Mischievous Plan of a Fiery Lady" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
In Love's Territory
Lucy Evanson - 2011
Thrust onto the frontier. Forced to choose between two men. As the only daughter in a wealthy Boston family, Katie Taylor has a comfortable home, good friends and servants to attend to her every whim. But when her father uproots her family and moves them to a farm in the Territories, her former life disappears forever. Soon she finds herself caught between the desires of two men: Edward, the wealthy businessman who has taken an interest in her, and Sam, the half-Sioux farmhand who has also kindled a passion within her. Now, when she least expected it, she finds herself without a guide in a brand-new land: the territory of love.
Here to Stay
Kristine Raymond - 2013
This story contains sex and violence, including violence against women. May not be suitable for all readers. Not recommended for readers under 18 years of age***"Love doesn't have to be old-fashioned"Read the Hidden Springs series - historical romance with a contemporary twistSam Mackenzie rode into the town of Hidden Springs looking for a place to belong. He takes a job at Ryan’s Ranch and is immediately attracted to the ranch’s pretty, female, owner.Kate Ryan is a woman determined to make it on her own. Chafing at the thought of having to hire help, she nonetheless falls for the handsome stranger who answers her ad.When they meet, sparks fly and they are drawn to each other. But life in 1867 Arizona Territory isn’t easy. When a secret from Kate’s past comes to light, they are each faced with the challenge of making a difficult decision.Will they turn and run or are they here to stay?
The Love that Unites Us
Carol Colyer - 2019
Ever since that day, she has dreamt of going back and settling on a ranch. The chance to do so arises when she's headed to Richbrook to start a new life with her fiance. Tragedy strikes again though when he dies and leaves her a deteriorating ranch to operate. But she's not the only one who's going after it! A cruel land developer will play dirty to try and force Elizabeth off her land. When she asks Johnnie to her help, will she unexpectedly find herself falling for him? Will she finally get her happy ending she dreamt of?Johnnie Pratt has spent years traveling and working on ranches. His life has been anything but a piece of cake but he's not one to give up easily. When he receives Elizabeth's letter, he doesn't hesitate for a second to drop everything to go find her. He only expected to help her start her ranch, but when he realizes the danger that she's facing, he'll do anything to keep her safe - even offer to marry her. Can he convince her that everything he does for Elizabeth comes from his powerful feelings towards her?Tragedy is what separated them in the first place but it's also what will bring them back together again. As love blossoms between the two, they'll face the dark memories of their past and their fears in letting their guard down around each other. Will their love help them fight the enemy together so as to claim their well-deserved happiness?"The Love that Unites Us" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Hearts Afire Complete Historical Romance Collection
Gina Robinson - 2013
Hearts Afire Complete includes all three of Gina's historical romances set in the wild Pacific Northwest of the late 1800s when prostitutes ruled the streets, mining kings ruled the land, and true love ruled the heart. The Last Honest Seamstress—Seattle 1889 Seamstress Fayth Sheridan needs a husband of convenience. Sea captain Con O'Neill needs to win her love. But winning her heart might just cost Con everything. The Union—Private detective John Deitz knew the dangers of going undercover to infiltrate the renegade mining union. But falling in love with Keely Byrne, the fiancée of the union thug he killed, was never part of the plan. The Escort—On the way to meet her husband, Italian mail-order bride Angelina Allessandro falls in love with Tonio Domani, her handsome, enigmatic escort. Now she's torn between duty to a man she's never met and desire for a man she can't have. All three stories for a discounted price! It's like buying two and getting one free. If you love marriage of convenience stories, mail-order brides, and stories where love triumphs over every adversity, this collection is for you.
Thistles and Thieves: Highlander Romance
Elizabeth Preston - 2017
Her job is to pull a valuable warlord out of his black hole. The king wants Laird Tam out of the doldrums and back doing what he does best: killing in the name of Scotland. Juliette reluctantly agrees to the king’s task, because she has no choice. Lady Juliette is sweet, sassy, and determined, but also a little spoilt. She knows she’ll cope with the bleak north, the boredom and the barbarous Scotsmen, but when these two hundred days are done, she’s bolting back to England as quickly as her silk slippers will take her. Juliette underestimates the Scottish Highlands. She greatly underestimates Laird Tam. And there’s something else she doesn’t realise: the Highlands are never boring . . . “We’re going into the sea, Juliette.” “No, no, no . . .” “Aye, we are. You’re a strong Sassenach, remember that. You’ll survive this shipwreck.” “No. I won’t . . .” “I’ll find you, my darling, I’ll always find you . . .” Then the wave hits. Now Lady Juliette must survive the sea, the Irish outlaws, runaway nuns, and the ancient Caledonian Forest. Not to mention her growing attraction to Laird Tam . . .
The Dream (Love In The West #1)
Rosie Attwood - 2015
A brave woman leaves everything...
She leaves everything she knows for a future as a mail-order bride in an exciting new environment with a man she only knows through a single letter. She travels west in the hopes of finding freedom and a man who will love her.Katie Richards escapes the suffocating atmosphere of New York and her parent’s tiny apartment, giving up everything that she knows and trusts. However, one event after another prevents her from meeting her intended and she ends up in Kansas City working in a boarding house full of men.Although she could easily choose one of the men in Kansas City as a husband and forget about Matthew Carson out in Colorado, her loyal character keeps her true and a unexpected mentor shows her how to bring her personal faith to life.Matthew awaits his much-anticipated bride, but when she fails to show, he must go after her or risk losing his ranch.Both of them must pass a test of faith before they can find the future that they both dream of.Find out how God works all things out for the good of those who love him in the Wild West.A story of hope, sacrifice, romance, suspense, friendship, loyalty, and faith to God.This book is a sweet, clean western romance. It is a novella..??? Love In The West Series in Reading OrderBook 1 - The DreamBook 2 - The Newlyweds (Coming in 2 weeks time)Book 3 - Coming soon in 4 weeks time!Book 4 - Coming soon in 6 weeks time!
Restless Hearts
Mona Ingram - 2014
Denied her dream of attending medical school, Sarah Howard is desperate to leave Boston far behind. Determined to prove that she can make it on her own, she poses as a married woman and boards a schooner bound for San Francisco. Stuck working in his family’s merchant bank, Jamie Thompson eagerly accepts the challenge of setting up a branch in San Francisco. He’s been restless for some time now, and barely escaped the clutches of the woman determined to marry him. The attraction between Sarah and Jamie is instant and powerful, yet each has something to prove, if only to themselves. Will their single-minded determination derail a blossoming romance?
Phoebe's Promise
Kay P. Dawson - 2016
Dawson Love's a Gamble Series also on sale for limited time
*A SWEET, CLEAN ROMANCE NOVELLA* In order to keep a promise she made to her dying mother, Phoebe sets off with her younger sister to head across the country on a wagon train bound for Oregon. Dressed as a boy, all she has to do is find the captain of the outfit and convince him to take them along. When Colton sees the young boy in front of him, he knows instantly it’s a woman - and he has no choice but to take them along. Their wagon is packed and ready to go. The weeks ahead will bring many challenges, heartbreak and hardships. Does Phoebe have the strength to get them safely to Oregon? And, can she learn to trust Colton to help when it’s needed?
The Warrior's Salvation
Mia Pride - 2017
When his intended wife Clarice ran off with his cousin, he was left to pick up the pieces of his shattered heart. Now years later, after fighting a long war and finally earning a new start to life, all he wants is a little farm and his solitude. But when the one woman he never expected, or wanted, to ever see again suddenly shows up battered and carrying a small child in her arms, Jeoffrey has no choice but to take her into his home. But as soon as Clarice is healed, Jeoffrey is determined to be rid of them both. Forever. Faced with a forced marriage to an abusive man, Clarice flees to save her and her son’s lives. When she finally arrives at a new village, desperate for help, Jeoffrey is the last man she ever thought to find there. Injuries have left her helpless and reliant upon Jeoffrey’s goodwill. If only he did not despise her. Clarice never expected to see Jeoffrey again and, though her heart never forgot him, he wishes to forget her. All Jeoffrey wants is his freedom. All Clarice wants is a second chance. Will Clarice’s sudden arrival unravel all of Jeoffrey’s carefully laid plans for a life of solitude? Or will she turn out to be his only salvation? Celtic Romance rated 18+ due to some adult content
Becket
Anna Markland - 2021
The duchy, independent since the time of Rollo, is now part of France. Becket de Montbryce is fated to be the first of his line to inherit the family’s lands and titles as a Frenchman. Ironically, he was in command of the Norman troops who fought alongside the French. A dangerous secret.Having escaped the besieged castle in the guise of a nun, Marguerite d’Aigremont must find a way to get back to her native England—without anyone discovering she is King John’s cousin. She despises the Normans who sided with their age-old enemy to bring about king John’s ouster as Duke of Normandy. But she is dependent on Becket if she’s to have any hope of returning to England. Despite their differences, Becket and Marguerite are drawn to each other.Will the Montbryce Dynasty survive intact when King Philip of France discovers the family has aided King John’s cousin?
Claiming Their Nanny
Lily Reynard - 2020
When she sees an ad looking for a nanny to care for an orphaned baby way out in the Montana Territory, she decides to leave her ruined reputation behind and make a new start far away from her home in Philadelphia. But when she arrives in the booming frontier town of Twin Forks, she realizes that her new employers are devastatingly handsome cowboy twins, and they want to show her exactly what it means to be a woman. Unaware of the secret eating at her heart, they can’t possibly understand why she could never wed either of them. But they’ll do whatever it takes to lasso her heart forever. This MFM historical romance features lots of steamy moments, scorching love scenes, and a happy ending for Abigail and both of her hot cowboys.
The Highlander's Lady (Highlands Forever Book 1)
Aileen Adams - 2019
Olivia Smythe is the daughter an English earl and a Scottish woman. He has decided that his half-Scottish daughter should go to the Highlands for her own safety to avoid the border skirmishes that plague their area. He’s also pleaded her hand to a cruel Englishman. Laird Boyd MacPherson has no idea the Englishwoman he’s saved from cutthroats is the cousin of a Highland laird. He has no idea the courage and wherewithal that this young half-Scot can muster. He is quick to find out when she runs away and seeks to hide from her betrothed and the rest of the world. Boyd turns the Highlands upside down looking for her, only to find her in the least likely of places.
The Duchess and the Highwayman
Beverley Oakley - 2017
She’s on the run from a murderer, he’s in pursuit of one. Married off at a young age to a brutal nobleman, Phoebe, Lady Cavanaugh, longs for love—and enters into a risky affair. Framed for her husband’s murder, she flees wearing only a blood-stained chemise and is rescued by a handsome ‘highwayman’ who believes she’s Lady Cavanaugh’s maidservant. Hugh Redding has his own reasons for hunting down the man who wants Phoebe tried and hanged for murder. And ‘the maidservant with aspirations above her station’ might prove the very weapon he needs—once he teaches her how to behave like a lady. But when Phoebe mysteriously disappears, Hugh realises his feelings for the spirited wench he’d set out to tame are far deeper than he’d realised—while his search for her reveals a woman very different from the one who’d declared her love for him the night he last saw her. Time is running out as Hugh realises he is the only one who can provide evidence to exonerate the friendless duchess—or the gallows will claim the woman he loves. "The plot is fast-paced and the heat level was to my taste. A good read in my opinion." ~ Amazon reader
Cry of the West: Hallie
Verna Clay - 2013
Dare she ask Cooper Jerome, recently returned from the War of the States, if he would put his life on hold for, say, five months to drive her wagon; and that doesn't include his return trip. At this point, she's out of options.