Lord Robert Melton is a successful barrister in London. Despite having the knack of speaking amongst his peers, he is incredibly shy when in the presence of a lady. As always, he returns to his family's country estate in the off-Season to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of Weymouth. That is where he meets the beautiful Lady Julia, a woman who instantly calms him and brings him out of the shell of his reserved nature.Julia is in Weymouth as a companion to her Great-Aunt Arabella. It is there that her cousin Freddy arrives unexpectedly and demands his Aunt settle all his gambling debts, and makes unwelcome advances on Julia. The two women seek the help of their barrister neighbour Lord Robert, and it is there Julia finds a true gentleman.But Freddy will not be put off so easily. He is determined to marry Julia, even if it means he has to ruin her to do it. Views: 158
The Lairds Most Likely SeriesDeck the halls with mistletoe! For years, shy wallflower Elspeth Douglas has pined for the attentions of dashing Brody Girvan, Laird of Invermackie. But the rakish Highlander doesn't even know she's alive. This Christmas, she realizes that she'll never be happy until she stops loving her brother's handsome friend. Except it turns out that Brody isn't singing from the same Christmas carol sheet—Elspeth decides she's not interested in him anymore, just as he decides he's very interested indeed. With interfering friends and a crate of imported mistletoe thrown into the mix, the stage is set for a house party rife with secrets, clandestine kisses, misunderstandings, heartache, scandal, and love triumphant.Down with love!Ever since she was fifteen, shy wallflower Elspeth Douglas has pined in vain for the attentions of dashing Brody Girvan, Laird of Invermackie. But the rakish Highlander doesn't even know she's alive. Now she's... Views: 158
He’s Not The Marrying Kind…The Duke of Rathmore is not the sort of man to indulge in a happily ever after. Chase gave up on love, and even affection, a long time ago. He spends his days managing his dukedom and his nights in far less wholesome pleasures. Which is why he can’t believe his luck when a spring storm lands him on the doorstep of the Moorish family. The Honorable Thomas Moorish has five stunning daughters, each more delectable than the last. And most beautiful of all, the eldest, Miss Ophelia.She’s Certain Love Is The Answer…After the death of her mother, Ophelia has spent much of her youth helping to raise her four younger sisters. At nearly two and twenty, she’s yet to have a season or even any romance of her own. But what she’s lacked in real life excitement, Ophelia’s imagined through the pages of all her favorite books. And when a handsome duke lands on her door, she’s certain this is her chance for a real-life fairytale. Except after their magical first kiss, everything goes wrong. She knows the plot and he isn’t following it. Instead of asking for her hand, Rathmore gives her a polite but cold, thank you. And rather than professing his love, he announces he’ll leave first thing the next morning. The man’s not her prince at all but a complete rogue.Ophelia’s tempted to give up romancing this rake. But he hints at a past filled with so much hurt, she’s certain if she broke through that hard heart, she’d find a man in desperate need of her affection.Is it possible he is the one who needs to be saved? Views: 156
Faith's life has been turned upside down, and she's not at all sure that's a good thing... With Jen and Carrie at the beach full time, it's gotten harder by the week for Faith to return to her job inland as a new life has been unfolding for her at the beach on the weekends. Her part time job at the boutique has taken more and more of her time as the owner becomes increasingly scarce. Her daughter, Maggy, has been visiting more frequently, with all the ups and downs that brings. Jen's son, Max, has been spending time in Newport as well, and Faith still holds out hope that Maggy and Max might end up together. Jen wants the same, and the three friends do their best to throw the two together—not always with welcome results.Carrie's new relationship with Bethany requires a bit more from all three friends than they'd anticipated, but they're up for the challenge. A road trip is in order, and by the time they return home, everything has... Views: 156
From rags to richesBy the earl's side!Abandoned as a small child, Annabelle Smith has only vague memories of her past. Now living as a healer in London's poverty-stricken East End, she receives a life-changing visit from the rich and imposing Lytton Staines, Earl of Thornton. He needs a cure for his ailing sister and helping him thrusts Belle into his dazzling life of luxury. But it's Lytton who makes her world come alive!Gentlemen of Honor miniseriesBook 1 — A Night of Secret Surrender Book 2 — A Proposition for the Comte Book 3 — The Cinderella Countess"Sophia James again delivers a truly wonderful love story filled with adventure and surprising twists"—Goodreads on A Night of Secret Surrender"A full-throttle 'noir Regency', this is the sort of read I hope for when Harley advertises a broken heroine, a dark... Views: 155
A Blizzard Changes Everything Abigail Bracey arrives in Nebraska in January 1888 to teach school...and to execute a task for the government: to identify a student as the hidden son of a murderous counterfeiter—the man who killed her father. Agent Dashiell Lassiter doesn't want his childhood sweetheart Abby on this dangerous job, especially when he learns the counterfeiter is now searching for his son, too, and he'll destroy anyone in his way. Now Dash must follow Abby to Nebraska to protect her...if she'll let him within two feet of her. She's still angry he didn't fight to marry her six years ago, and he never told her the real reason he left her. All Dash wants is to protect Abby, but when a horrifying blizzard sweeps over them, can Abby and Dash set aside the pain from their pasts and work together to catch a counterfeiter and protect his son—if they survive the storm? Join the adventure as the Daughters of the... Views: 154
New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak's beloved Dundee series begins with a one-night stand that becomes so much more in this irresistible romance originally published as A Baby of Her Own in 2002 At thirty, Delaney is no longer interested in playing the role of "good girl." After all, what has it gotten her this far in life? The one thing she wants most of all—to become a mother—still seems far out of reach. When she and her best friend go to Boise for a night out, the handsome stranger Delaney meets seems too good to be true. Conner is attractive, and she can't help but notice his other qualities too—he's healthy, seems to have good genes, and she never has to see him again. If she just so happens to get what she's always wanted out of spending the night with him, he'll never have to know. But soon after Delaney discovers she's pregnant, a newcomer moves onto the ranch just outside of Dundee. And wouldn't you know, it just... Views: 153
Arthur Preston Hankins wrote this popular book that continues to be widely read today despite its age. Views: 152
This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery. Views: 150
