Beautiful, willful Charlotte Forbes is to inherit a fortune on her eighteenth birthday. But Sir James Caraddon, the rising star of Pitt's government, informs her of a scandal lurking in her past. Charlotte escapes by joining a troupe of strolling players, while James feels obliged to protect her from the unsavoury characters who have an eye on her wealth. Regency Romance by Freda Lightfoot; originally published by Mills and Boon under the pseudonym Marion Carr Views: 27
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Fifteen-year-old detective Sherlock Hong returns in the third installment of the Sherlock Hong series with a new mystery in hand! After hearing so many things about the legendary Scroll of Greatness, Sherlock will do anything for a chance to examine it. But he stumbles upon a sinister conspiracy to take control of the peaceful colony, and he's blamed for a terrible crime. Together with his best friend Aisha, Sherlock is determined to uncover the mystery of the ancient scroll and bring the people behind the conspiracy to justice. But will Sherlock be able to clear his name? Views: 27
According to the bro code, enacted by Evan Sparks and Logan Grady years ago, sisters are out. However, Lacy Sparks isn’t about to let a silly boyhood pact stand between her and the man she’s wanted for nearly twenty years. She’s waited long enough. Logan thinks she’s too sweet to give him what he needs. He’s about to learn as far as Lacy’s concerned, in bed or out, nothing is off-limits. ** Views: 27
Condemned for murder, Dez Moore awaits the hangman's noose. Though he killed to defend a woman, the court shows no mercy, and, resigned, he attempts to make amends with his estranged sister. His letter bidding his sister good-bye falls into the wrong hands, and suddenly, he is facing another future—one that may exist, thanks to a man he doesn't know.Once a poor mudlark, Carl Reis is a powerful businessman with an erratic impulse to save desperate people. When Dez's letter comes to him, he takes an interest in the prisoner. But the charming and disruptive Dez Moore proves to be more attractive than any of his other rescues. He stirs urges Carl has long suppressed, and makes him yearn for a future even he could not foresee. One with the lively Mr. Moore by his side and in his bed.Long used to doing for others—some might say controlling them—while maintaining his solitary existence, Carl struggles to keep Dez from breaching his walls. But the tenacious Dez will do all it takes to... Views: 27
For the golden-eyed Elspind, membership in the Cooperative League of Systems could bring many benefits... including a drug that would greatly increase their brief life spans. Mark Kenner, on the brink of abandoning his StarBridge career, is forced into one last assignment -- to speak on Elseemar for the CLS. But some of the Elspind are opposed to any such alliance. -Violently- opposed. They call themselves Wospind. And they are waiting for Mark and his companions...Review"Rousing adventure... a very exciting and reader enticing series!" -- Andre NortonAbout the AuthorA. C. Crispin is the bestselling author of Sarek and Yesterday's Son. She has written six books in the StarBridge series. Crispin's other books include V and Time for Yesterday. She may be reached via email at: [email protected]. Views: 27
Secretary Sara Browning has just discovered that relationships with the boss don't always work--especially when he's decided to marry someone else! Desperately needing to hide from her humiliation, Sara decides to leave London and stay at her parents' home in Shropshire while she works things out. But Shropshire offers a distraction Sara never expected....Tree specialist Stuart Delaney is everything her former boss and ex-love isn't. He's reliable, kind, sympathetic...and from the sound of it, has a few romantic scars of his own. In fact, he's exactly what Sara wants in a husband--and Stuart is crazy about her. Suddenly Sara finds herself engaged to be married to the perfect guy--but she doesn't love him. Still, if everything looks good on paper, shouldn't there be a happily ever after...eventually? Views: 27
Prince Charming is supposed to rescue a princess—but she has other ideas.The youngest in a long line of Prince Charmings, Carlos is juggling a lot. That is, he is spending his time juggling balls in the air—instead of doing his princely duties.But now he has a terrifying mission: There's a princess trapped in a tower—the Tallest Tower, on Witch Island, surrounded by Witch Lake. You don't need me to tell you how scary that sounds.But Carlos soon discovers that rescuing a damsel in distress requires a damsel who's in distress. This princess doesn't need to be rescued—and definitely doesn't need a prince charming.Her Royal Slyness by Roy L. Hinuss is the second illustrated chapter book in the hilarious new series about how hard it can be to live up to the fairy tale.Don't miss the first book in the series, Once Upon A Prank, out now!An Imprint Book Views: 27
