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The Lady of the Lighthouse
Abby Ayles - 2020
He wishes to bring truth to light. But there is love waiting for them by the Lighthouse and it is about to set them free...
Diana Douglass, daughter of the Earl of Winthrop, is desperate to escape the grim future others planned for her. After she is forced to marry her father’s loathsome partner she is left with no other choice but to flee, unaware of the shadows that haunt her every step... Oliver Evans, son of the Duke of Meriwood, has built a life as a lighthouse keeper. The peace of the sea has allowed him to pursue his passion for writing, and has shunned the attention of those who wish to harm him. When Diana starts working as a maid to his establishment, he finds her attention to be the most pleasurable distraction. Now, with both their identities in danger and uncertain of what the future holds, Oliver and Diana must find a way to unfold their complicated feelings if they wish to win a chance at happiness. But secrets never stay buried for long and they will both have to face their greatest fears when their past comes back to haunt them... Diana will once again find herself facing a loveless future filled with misery and Oliver will face a huge dilemma: abandon Diana to her fate or leave his sanctuary and face his own demons in order to save her…
An Unusual Lady for the Tormented Duke
Emma Linfield - 2018
Not only is she forced to live with Edward, the infamous Duke of Blessington that is involved in the town’s greatest scandal, but she also has to tolerate the perpetual pressure of having to get married as every woman is expected to. When the rumors that revolve around the Duke’s name reveal the true culprit, everything proves to be the exact opposite of what everyone expects, creating not only peril but war... *An Unusual Lady for the Tormented Duke is a historical Regency romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages). No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after. Get this book for free with Kindle Unlimited!
Daring Deeds of a Forbidden Duchess
Violet Hamers - 2020
But yet, she wants more...
For Miss Isabel Chenieux, the thought of attending London Season is nearly too much to bear. Ward of the Duke of Ventury after the tragic loss of her parents, she is torn between apprehension and a forbidden yearning for his affection.The passing of his parents leaves David Thorough not only with the title of Duke but also a ward. And, as he quickly finds out, she gains a dangerously bewitching hold of him.But the night is the time for shadows and Isabel's unknown past is rife with them.A note delivered by a stranger is followed by Isabel's disappearance. And David has but a single old letter to help him find Isabel and guide him on the right trail. A trail that leads to a conspiracy twenty years in the making...
The Duke's Library
Laura Cabrerizo
Blending into the background suits her well as long as she can read. A less than clandestine adventure into the Duke's library creates a friendship she could never have imagined.Andres, Duke of Northumberland, wasn't expecting to find a stowaway in his library during the opening ball of the season but she intrigued him none the less. The more time he spends with her, the more he looks forward to seeing her. Perhaps it's time to take a wife after all.Does a wallflower with no means deserve a happily ever after?** Please Note: This is not a Georgette Heyer type ‘Traditional Regency Romance’ and as such is labeled under Historic Romance. Certain aspects of the book do not align with traditional Regency styling. It is simply a sweet romance that takes place between 1810 – 1820.
Bound by Anguish: Soul Shifterz MC: Book 3
Kayce Kyle - 2017
He was a biker who’d spent his life growing up in a club surrounded by crime and mayhem. She was an aspiring artist from California with a flare for all things fancy and expensive. Never in either of their lifetimes did they expect their paths would cross and they’d fall hard for each other. After spending only a few short weeks together, the world as they knew it would be turned on its axis. Utter surprise with a dose of panic caused her swift reaction—leaving him confused and broken-hearted. The lover in him wanted answers. The cold-hearted biker in him wanted to swiftly move on. With a club torn, one phone call was all it took before he was willing to go nomad and leave his brothers for an uncertain future with a girl he’d only just met. With adrenaline surfing wildly through his veins, he can’t get to her side fast enough—only to be devastated at what he learned once there. The club has dealt its hand to those involved, but is it too little and too late for the future of Ace and Tess? New relationships and expanding families surround them, but will this ultimately help or hurt them and the future that was once within reach? She desperately wants what she thought she never would. He desperately wants her, and the whole truth, but will settle for less if only he can have all of her back as she was before. Her mission now is to hold onto him, and the depth of her secret, out of fear of losing him forever. Having come from two extremely opposite backgrounds, will they ultimately be able to overcome their individual anguish and unify on common ground? Even if they can, will the truth of how the chaos began come out and change his feelings for her forever? This book includes explicit sexual content, violence, explicit language, and possibly sensitive emotional situations. Therefore, I would like to take this time to warn you that if any of the above could ignite fear, offend you, or trigger a painful past memory for you, please send the book back immediately. Nobody should ever have to endure any abuse. Sexual, or otherwise. If you, or anyone you know are in an abusive relationship, or have been abused, it’s not ever too late to reach out and ask for help. This book is rated for mature audiences eighteen and above.
Stranded at Christmas: a holiday romantic comedy
Stephanie Bond - 2020
A Highly Respectable Marriage: An RNA Romantic Novel of the Year
Sheila Walsh - 1982
In turn, the Duke is suspicious of Pandora's motives when she applies for the position of governess to the young orphans in his charge. Pandora has greater worries when she must sell her beloved late mother's necklace to help support her young brothers. But the intervention of Heron in the sale has surprising and far reaching consequences. As Heron observes Pandora in society, he finds himself attracted to the capable and strong-willed young woman. What would she make of a proposal of a highly respectable marriage? Meanwhile, Lady Sarah Bingly has set her sights on becoming Duchess of Heron. And it is clear that she will stop at nothing to make sure Pandora doesn't stand in her way.
Love Comes To Clover Cove
Maggie Finn - 2019
Being posted from Manhattan to the Emerald Isle should be bliss for heartbroken New York executive Kate O’Riordan, but Kate’s job is to persuade the little village of Clover Cove to allow her employer to build an energy plant in their picture-perfect harbour. Her mission brings her into conflict with handsome innkeeper Connor James, a man who makes Kate’s heart do backflips, but who is hiding his own secret heartache. Kate’s romantic life is further complicated by the attentions of wealthy Lord Balcon and then there’s the matter of her ex-boyfriend, ambitious oil executive David. In an inspirational story of new beginnings, Kate must find the courage to place her faith in love if she is to save the village - and find a new place to call home. Love Comes To Clover Cove is the first book in an uplifting new series of romance, friendships and family, set on the beautiful west coast of Ireland, perfect for readers of Debbie Macomber, Nancy Thayer and Jenny Colgan.
The Stanbroke Girls
Fiona Hill - 1981
They are surrounded by a glimmering cast of characters, from the unreliable but dashing rake Jeffery de Guere to the lovely and shy Miss Amy Lewis. And, of course, the Stanbroke girls: Lady Isabella, romantic and dreamy, yet surprisingly practical, and Lady Elizabeth, her older sister, a heroine of great sense and wit as well as beauty. As these characters dance, court, conspire, love, and chase their way through some of the most fashionable spots of England and the continent, we join their elegant circle for the sparkling, sophisticated romp. As always, Fiona Hill brings a fresh and engaging liveliness to the world of Regency manners, making The Stanbroke Girls a triumphant delight to read.
A Secret Passion
Sophia Nash - 2004
To escape, she flees for the country, where she meets a handsome, if stubborn, man-and soon finds that when it rains, it pours...
The Count's Charade
Elizabeth Bailey - 2003
An enemy spy? Who are the men who seek him? What secrets lie in the papers Henri entrusts to her charge?Living alone but for her faithful maid, Grace’s reputation is at stake. But Henri’s safety comes first. If he is to have a chance, she must hold the authorities at bay.Barely has he recovered when his pursuers come calling. Pitting those who would interfere one against the other, Grace risks all to keep her Frenchman alive.Will the truth emerge before Henri’s enemies manage to silence him forever?
An Unmarried Lady
Anna Willman - 2011
“You don’t want a fortune and you don’t want to be married, while I should enjoy both excessively. If Great Aunt Agatha had wished to promote the marriage of a great niece, why didn’t she leave her fortune to me?” At the age of 24, the bookish and beautiful Miss Elaine Howard of Lynnfield Manor has long accepted her status as a spinster. Her life is focused on taking care of her roguish invalid father and his dilapidated estate and on preparing her younger sister Anne for her first Season. An unexpected inheritance which promises her a large fortune if she marries before her 25th birthday soon sets off a train of dramatic and comic events, which include a spate of unwelcome fortune hunters, an exchange of identities, an abduction, and a mystery around a missing family heirloom. An Unmarried Lady is a regency romance written in the style of Georgette Heyer. Its lively characters become embroiled in a plot that makes use of the thick black fog that descended upon London and the surrounding countryside in December of 1813, and also touches on events in the lives of Henry VIII, Catherine Howard and Mary Wollstonecraft.
Ex-Spinster by Christmas
Cheryl Bolen - 2016
She is determined to be an ex-spinster by Christmas. To that end, she has invited a prospective suitor to spend Christmas with her family. She knows very well that Lord Brockton would love to get his hands on her dowry, and she’d love to be a married woman with a home and family of her own.The very idea of his Lady Caroline throwing herself away on the likes of the vile Lord Brockton rankles Christopher Perry. A pity he cannot offer for her himself, but a duke’s daughter is too far above his touch, given his family’s humble origins. Nevertheless, Christopher attends the Duke of Aldridge’s Christmas house party with the intention of thwarting Lady Caroline’s grave misalliance with Brockton. If only he’s not too late . . .
Love's Labyrinth: a time travel romance
Anne Kelleher - 2000
Great, quick read, enjoyable details, and interesting plot. Look forward to reading more from this author.” A SUPERB MEDIEVAL ROMANCE WITH A TIME TRAVEL TWIST “A ONCE AND FUTURE LOVE is a passionate time travel romance that is based on a love that flows forever. Both incarnations of Richard are fabulously drawn, but especially intriguing is the modern day soul coping with the loss of a loved one. Kelleher’s novel [is] a spectacular Medieval romance with a time traveling twist.” —5 stars from Amazon Hall of Fame Reviewer Harriet Klausner “What a delicious surprise this story is! I lost myself in the well-developed characters. I felt like they were old friends. I could picture each moment, thanks to the author’s vivid descriptions.” With this novel and the enjoyable A ONCE AND FUTURE LOVE, readers will feel that Ms. Kelleher is rapidly ascending to the pinnacle of the supernatural romance field. --5 stars from Amazon Hall of Fame Reviewer Harriet Klausner “What a fascinating book! Ms. Kelleher has taken time travel to a new level. Packed with energy and intrigue, this is one not to miss! The time period is cleverly brought to life, and the author does a credible job of handling various historical elements.” —Amy Wilson, Literary Times “All lovers of time travel should look to acquire this book for their keeper shelves! Superb read!” “Full of visceral detail, this book almost made me wish I could step in an English castle and vanish into the past.” “This is probably one of the best time-travels I’ve ever read. It’s rich with history, and the characters are completely believable. I thought the author did a particularly great job with the hero—I could really fall in love with him!" LOVE'S LABYRINTH .... The path to the heart can lead to unexpected places. England, 1999: When BFFs Olivia Lindsley and Alison O'Neill enter the labyrinth at Talcott Forest, a magnificent 16th century estate, they think it will be fun to pretend to be Elizabethan ladies, searching for an answer to the identity of Shakespeare's Dark Lady. Until they step outside the maze and realize they've come further than they ever thought they could... England, 1586: Both women think time travel is impossible... until they meet Queen Elizabeth, as well as the owners of Talcott Forest: Lord Nicholas and his amateur scientist brother, Geoffrey. Lord Nicholas and Geoffrey do their best to pass the two visitors off as cousins from the North, but Alison and Olivia's unusual ways soon raise suspicions of witchcraft... and worse. As tensions rise and the nooses tighten, Alison and Olivia must search for a way to return to their present, lest they lose their lives to the superstitions of the past, and their hearts to the dashing brothers Talcott.
Breaking the Rake Lord’s Rule: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel
Chloe Errington - 2021