"A masterful tale." —Kirkus, Starred Review on An Extraordinary Union The Civil War has turned neighbor against neighbor—but for one scientist spy and her philosopher soldier, war could bind them together . . . For three years of the War Between the States, Marlie Lynch has helped the cause in peace: with coded letters about anti-Rebel uprisings in her Carolina woods, tisanes and poultices for Union prisoners, and silent aid to fleeing slave and Freeman alike. Her formerly enslaved mother's traditions and the name of a white father she never knew have protected her—until the vicious Confederate Home Guard claims Marlie's home for their new base of operations in the guerilla war against Southern resistors of the Rebel cause. Unbeknowst to those under her roof, escaped prisoner Ewan McCall is sheltering in her laboratory. Seemingly a quiet philosopher, Ewan has his own history with the cruel captain... Views: 63
England & Scotland, 1668* Kendra Chase's brothers are telling her it's high time she get married. But although they've presented her with many wealthy, titled suitors, no man has caught her fancy--until her coach is held up by a dashing, mysterious highwayman. When she and the dangerous man are caught in a compromising embrace and her overprotective brothers insist they wed, Kendra cannot believe it. Are they really desperate enough to match her with an outlaw? Patrick "Trick" Caldwell is the Duke of Amberley--and also the notorious Black Highwayman, an identity he has assumed in order to right past wrongs and serve his king. But his already complicated life becomes positively convoluted when he finds himself compelled to marry a red-headed temptress he's only just met. Caught in a web of half-truths and forced into a perilous mission, can Trick extricate himself and find love with the woman destined to steal his heart? ~~~~~Book Three of Lauren Royal's Jewel TrilogySpecial Author's Cut Edition (fully revised in 2012)A full-length novel of 105,000 words (about 420 printed book pages)R-rated content: Steamy love scenes!Originally published by Penguin Putnam (Signet) This Author's Cut Edition e-book has been completely revised from the original and includes Bonus Material: an Author's Note, a sneak preview of Lauren's next book, and a link to an online contest where you can enter to win a piece of jewelry featured in the book. A Booklist Top Ten Romance of the Year, with a Romantic Times K.I.S.S. Award-winning hero! CONNECTING BOOKS While AMBER can be read as a stand-alone novel, many readers enjoy reading it as part of a series. All of my books feature Chase family members, Ashcroft family members, or both. Should you wish to read them in chronological order, this is the sequence: THE JEWEL TRILOGY1666 - AMETHYST (Colin Chase)1667 - EMERALD (Jason Chase)1668 - AMBER (Kendra Chase) THE FLOWER TRILOGY1673 - VIOLET (Ford Chase & Violet Ashcroft)1677 - LILY (Lily Ashcroft)1677 - ROSE (Rose Ashcroft) THE TEMPTATIONS TRILOGY1815 - LOST IN TEMPTATION (Alexandra Chase)1816 - TEMPTING JULIANA (Juliana Chase)1817 - THE ART OF TEMPTATION (Corinna Chase) ALSO AVAILABLE FOREVERMORE (A Jewel Trilogy Novella set in 1677)THE JEWEL TRILOGY - all three books in a specially priced boxed setTHE FLOWER TRILOGY - all three books in a specially priced boxed setTHE TEMPTATIONS TRILOGY - all three books in a specially priced boxed setFrom Publishers WeeklyThis lively Restoration romance is the third in Royal's Chase family Jewel Trilogy (after Emerald). Lady Kendra Chase is long overdue to be married, according to her protective older brothers, but she'll have none of the many titled lords who have asked for her hand. When Kendra is found unchaperoned with the Black Highwayman, Patrick Caldwell, aka Trick, her brothers seize the opportunity. Kendra can't deny the immediate passion she feels for Trick, but she's perplexed as to why her brothers are so willing to wed her to a coach-robber. Before long, Kendra discovers that Trick is not all that he seems he's actually the Duke of Amberley. So why is he holding up Puritans at gunpoint? The answer to this question is tangled up in the mystery of Trick's own childhood, a mystery solved when he visits his estranged, ailing mother in Scotland. This energetic tale is filled with likeable characters, particularly Kendra, who takes the refreshing step of talking to her husband about his confusing behavior rather than generating conflict by jumping to conclusions. Trick is a bit on the broody side, but his interactions with his family are drawn with charm and warmth. Although Royal is a new romance author, this winning debut will earn her critical kudos. (July 10)Forecast: Royal is an impressive new talent, and it's no surprise that she has already signed a deal to write three more books featuring the Chase family. This novel should sell well boosted by the March release of In Praise of Younger Men, a story collection that features Royal along with Jo Beverley, Jaclyn Reding and Cathy Maxwell.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.From BooklistAfter she rejects all of their choices for a prospective husband, Kendra Chase's two brothers give Kendra an ultimatum: find someone to marry or they will select someone for her. Fate lends a hand when Kendra is found in a seemingly compromising situation with Patrick "Trick" Caldwell, a friend of her brothers and the notorious Black Highwayman. Forced into marriage with Trick, Kendra quickly discovers she has not married an impoverished aristocrat posing as a mysterious highwayman but instead is now wed to the wealthy Duke of Amberley. Can true love flourish between two people who don't even know each other? The glitter of Restoration England is expertly evoked in Royal's latest romance, the third to feature a member of the Chase family. Liberally laced with intrigue and danger, the book's quicksilver plot is nicely counterbalanced by the passionately detailed romance that slowly develops between Trick and Kendra. John CharlesCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved Views: 63
A Stirring Story of Love and Faith and America's Great PromiseWhen her mother suffers a stroke, medical student Deirdre O'Leary makes the difficult choice to put her career on hold to care for her. Dr. Matthew Clayborne is renowned for his amazing results with patients, but when Deirdre approaches him about helping her mother, she finds him challenging and surly. Deirdre has had enough of complicated men in her life. After her fiancé left her, she vowed never to give a man that kind of power again.Widower Dr. Matthew Clayborne is devoted to two things: his work with wounded soldiers and his four-year-old daughter, Phoebe. He won't abandon either of these priorities to care for one older woman. However, when Phoebe suffers a health scare, they're offered respite at the Irish Meadows farm, where his daughter's weakened lungs can recover—but only if he cares for Mrs. O'Leary.Matthew intends to hate Irish Meadows, yet he immediately feels at home, and soon... Views: 63
"I wish I could fold Patrick Smith and put him in my suitcase." —Stephan Dubner, co-author of FreakonomicsFor millions of people, travel by air is a confounding, uncomfortable, and even fearful experience. Patrick Smith, airline pilot and author of the web's popular Ask the Pilot feature, separates the fact from fallacy and tells you everything you need to know...How planes fly, and a revealing look at the men and women who fly themStraight talk on turbulence, pilot training, and safetyThe real story on congestion, delays, and the dysfunction of the modern airportThe myths and misconceptions of cabin air and cockpit automationTerrorism in perspective, and a provocative look at securityAirfares, seating woes, and the pitfalls of airline customer serviceThe colors and cultures of the airlines we love to hateCockpit Confidential covers not only the nuts and bolts of flying, but also the grand theater of air travel, from... Views: 63
Join Rachel Yoder on a series of entertaining adventures with this 4-in-1 story collection written by bestselling author of Amish fiction Wanda E. Brunstetter. Views: 63
"Jane Ashford's romances are bewitching, filled with delight, intrigue, and dynamic tension."—Romance CommunicationsShe Couldn't Be More AloneWidowhood has freed Charlotte Wylde from a demoralizing and miserable marriage. But when her husband's intriguing nephew and heir arrives to take over the estate, Charlotte discovers she's unsafe in her own home...Alec Wylde was shocked by his uncle's untimely death, and even more shocked to encounter his uncle's beautiful young widow. Now clouds of suspicion are gathering, and charges of murder hover over Charlotte's head.He Could Be Her Only Hope...or Her Next VictimReaders and Reviewers are Charmed by Jane Ashford"Charm, intrigue, humor, and just the right touch of danger."—RT Book Review"A riveting, emotional romance that will garner a place of prominence on anyone's keeper shelf."—Rendezvous"A scintillating Regency adventure filled with...dark and dangerous action."—Affaire de CoeurReview"a near-perfect example of everything that makes this genre an escapist joy to read" -- Publishers Weekly starred review 12/14/2012"A bit of gothic suspense, a double love story and the right touches of humor and sensuality add up to this delightfully fast-paced read about second chances and love's redeeming power." -- RT Book Reviews 4 stars"Ashford spices up the plot with an intriguing thread of mystery while at the same time realistically tempering the story with details about the social and political unrest of the time." -- Booklist "If you like a bit of thrill with your romance then you'll definitely want to try this one." - Night Owl Reviews"A bit of gothic suspense, a double love story and the right touches of humor and sensuality add up to this delightfully fast-paced read about second chances and love's redeeming power. 4 Stars" - RT Book Reviews"Ashford spices up the plot of her latest Regency historical with an intriguing thread of mystery while at the same time realistically tempering the story with details about the social and political unrest of the time. " - Booklist"Reminded me of an episode of Downton Abbey slightly turned on it's head... " - By the Broomstick"It's so nice to have one of the premier Regency writers return to the published world. Ms. Ashford has written a superbly crafted story with elements of political unrest, some gothic suspense and an interesting romance." - Fresh Fiction"Mystery entwines with the romance, as Ms. Ashford leads us astray... Once Again a Bride is great fun." - Historical Hilarity"A clever and entertaining historical romance sure to please many a reader. " - Long and Short Reviews"Jane Ashford's characters are true to their times, yet they radiate the freshness of today. " - Historical Novel Review"Filled with a strong sense of family and wonderful characters with some humor, charm, love and a dash of action, this is sure to be a winner. " - Rogues Under the Covers"Reminiscent of the best years of historical romance. Sweet and incredibly refined, this is a historical romance that proves second chances at love are always possible." - The Romance Reviews"A cute romance, with a bit of thrill in it." - Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell"An emotional story from beginning to end." - My Book Addiction and More Reviews"A very well written regency romance that gives glimpses into life both upstairs and downstairs. There is definitely a Downton Abbey feel to the characters in the book" - The Book GirlAbout the AuthorJane Ashford discovered Georgette Heyer in junior high school and was captivated by the glittering world and witty language of Regency England. That delight led her to study English literature and travel widely in Britain and Europe. Her historical and contemporary romances have been published in Sweden, Italy, England, Denmark, France, Russia, Latvia, and Spain as well as the United States. Born in Ohio, she currently divides her time between Boston and LA. Views: 63
When Eleanor Grantham's younger sister receives a blackmail demand for some incriminating letters, Eleanor intends to buy the letters back again. But her plan is foiled when her coach is held up by a highwayman, whom she later discovers to be a wealthy nobleman, Lord Silverton. Once the blackmailer is found dead, Eleanor's life is placed in jeopardy and Lord Silverton is the only one who can help . . . Views: 63
More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USAFrom Publishers WeeklySet mostly in the Borscht Belt, Adler's satiric take on 1930s New York gangsters falls short of the mark set by such other novels of his as The War of the Roses. Mickey Fine, an itinerant entertainer known as a tumler, has landed a gig at a Catskill hotel frequented by some of the leading thugs of the day. He falls for Mutzie Feder, a frustrated young woman from Brooklyn who's ended up as the girlfriend of Pittsburgh Phil Strauss (aka Pep) after a makeover so she looks like Jean Harlow. As Fine's feelings for Mutzie grow, he runs afoul of the jealous Pep and must develop a plan to free her from the life of prostitution the gangster has planned for her. At times Adler overdoes the Brooklynese dialogue (Certain tings make me crazy. Like sweet liddle canaries who can't keep der lips clamped shut), while some readers may find the parodic element makes it hard to engage emotionally with the characters. (Mar.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From BooklistTwo naïfs meet at a resort in the Catskills in the 1930s. Mickey is looking for a summer job as a comic–cum–social director, and Mutzie is hoping to escape her humdrum existence to experience a more glamorous life that she sees in the movies. Innocently, she becomes a girlfriend of a big-time hood. The evidence is soon undeniable that Mickey and Mutzie are getting more deeply involved with mobsters, their lives are in danger, and they need to escape. Despite the 1930’s gangster movie–like (though raunchier) text, Weiner manages a credible reading. He easily imitates New York mobsters and usually, but not always, avoids exaggeration. Overall, his reading skills deserve better material; the plot is somewhat predictable and the characters stereotypical. Optioned for a film, the story should find an audience. --Karen Harris Views: 63
Hilary Wentworth finds her employer at Carisbrooke Abbey, Marcus, Lord Carisbrooke, as enigmatic as one of the heroes in her favourite Gothic romances. Yet behind his gruff manner she senses a deep and abiding pain. As Marcus's crusty exterior vanishes, Hilary catches a glimpse of the man beneath. But when she discovers the secret that haunts the abbey, it puts them both in terrible danger. Regency Gothic by Amanda Grange; originally published by Robert Hale [UK] Views: 63
