A SONS OF SIN novella from bestselling and award winning author, Anna Campbell. "A lush, sensuous treat." -Laura Lee Guhrke, New York Times bestselling author on Seven Nights in a Rogue's Bed Lady Lydia Rothermere has spent the past decade trying to make up for a single, youthful moment of passion. Now the image of propriety, Lydia knows her future rests on never straying outside society's rigid rules, but hiding away the desire that runs through her is harder than she could have ever dreamed. And as she prepares for a marriage that will suit her family, but not her heart, Lydia must decide what's more important: propriety or passion? Simon Metcalf is a rake and adventurer. But for all his experience, nothing can compare to the kiss he stole from the captivating Lydia Rothermere ten years ago. Simon can scarcely believe he's about to lose the one woman he's never forgotten. The attraction between them is irresistible, yet Lydia refuses to forsake her engagement. With his heart on the line, will Simon prove that love is a risk worth taking? Views: 45
His belief in the Perfection of Knighthood challenged by battlefield atrocities, Matthew Hart returns to London, wishing to reunite with his first love, Margery Watson.Her cruel husband now dead, Margery is a wealthy widow with no intention of returning to the bonds of marriage. But she cannot turn away her once Golden Knight, no matter the depth of innocent blood he spilled in the name of honor and duty.As Matthew forces himself to fulfill feudal obligations, and Margery's unrest turns treasonous, the forces of king and kingdom may prove the lovers' ultimate undoing.THE KNIGHTS OF ENGLAND, in series orderThe Lion and the LeopardA Knight There WasWithin A Forest DarkA Child Upon The Throne Views: 45
Josephine: Bride of Louisiana is 18th in the unprecedented 50-book American Mail-Order Brides series.Josephine Depardieu grew up in Massachusetts, fairly privileged and educated, speaking French as well as English, but when her father dies, she finds herself working in a factory in as a seamstress. When the factory burns down, she looks for other options…and sees an ad for a French-speaking mail-order bride. She’s always wanted to know more about her French culture, and heads down to a plantation in Louisiana to find out more.Pierre Bernard has lived and worked on his father’s plantation on the Mississippi River his whole life, but as a first generation American, hasn’t always been as interested in French culture as his father would like. When his father decides to move back to France and leave Pierre the plantation, he is stunned to find out that this will only happen if he is married—to a French woman.But when Josephine learns that Pierre’s father expected a woman from France, is she up to the task? And how long can Pierre keep his father in the dark? Views: 45
It's the time of the Tolpuddle trial and unrest. The Dorset labourers work under terrible conditions for starvation wages. When her mother and stepfather perish in a fire, an illegitimate peasant girl, Siana Lewis, is left destitute, with a young brother and baby sister to support. Securing a job with the local rector, Siana, with her wit and beauty, will attract the attention of three men. Daniel Ayres - a young man with high hopes and very little else - is her first love, who cruelly betrays her. Francis Matheson, the local doctor, admires Siana's determination and thirst for knowledge. The pair establish a relaxed friendship. Then there's the local squire, Edward Forbes. A sensual and devious man, Edward is used to going after what he wants. He desires the beautiful peasant girl at first sight of her - and will stop at nothing to get her. Views: 45
A collection of Janet Woods’s stories including: The Seventh Dawn, Body Switch, Spirit of Love, Blind Man’s Bluff, Kirra Kirra, Blackberry Jam, That’s Amoré, Seeing Red, Rogue of Hearts and Magpie Magic. Some are fantasy, some romance and some science fiction. FREE. Stories by Janet Woods; originally collected by Belgrave House Views: 45
In this scorching Regency romance, the Marquess of Alastair has doubled the dowry he is providing Miss Abbott because the sooner she is married, the sooner she is out of his care — and his fantasies.But Mildred Abbott has no interest in marriage. What she wants is an encore of her night at the Château Debauchery, where Alastair once fulfilled her most decadent desires. Views: 44
Moving over from Avon Impulse, USA Today bestselling author Charis Michaels bursts onto the print scene with her Awakened by a Kiss series, taking our favorite fairy tales' forgotten characters and making them the hero of their own story.An heiress with a plan... Lady Helena Lark has spent years trying to escape her wedding to the vain and boring Duke of Lusk. She's evaded, refused, even run away. When her family's patience runs out, they pack her off to London to walk down the aisle. But Helena has another idea: find a more suitable bride to take her place, even if she must look for a replacement duchess every day. A bodyguard with a job to do... Declan Shaw, better known as "The Huntsman," is a mercenary who can pick and choose his clientele. After his last job, escorting a young noblewoman to France, landed him in jail under false accusations, he wants nothing to do with aristocrats or women. But... Views: 44
The complication they don't want... Lady Katherine Kinloch survived
captivity once. Now the notorious captain of her own ship, she refuses to let anyone
jeopardize her hard-won freedom. But on a voyage to England to fight for her
family's endangered estate, Katherine is thrown off course when she unknowingly
rescues celebrated naval captain James Warre...a man who stands for everything she
despises. The passion they desperately need... Haunted by regret for his role in her
dark past, James is determined to be more than the cold, calculating officer Katherine
expects. Her seduction is his obsession, but his pride hangs in the balance if he gives
in to temptation. And hiding beneath the scorching attraction between them lies a secret
that could force the two apart for good. Views: 44
Horrified at receiving a proposal from the one man in London she would never marry, Marguerite leaves the scene and runs straight into the arms of Joseph 'Joe' Haversham, one of the Star Elite's best undercover operatives.It quickly becomes evident that Joe suspects she is not as innocent as she appears and is instead involved in helping one of London's most notorious criminals commit his crimes. Determined to clear her name, Marguerite is drawn into a confusing mix of deceit and pretence that makes her doubt everything she sees and question everybody's behaviour, including Joe's.Joe is coldly furious when he finds himself having to prove his innocence to her just to get to the truth. When he does, he demands something in return–something that at first, Marguerite isn't prepared to give. When someone makes an attempt on her life, she has no choice but to go along with Joe's proposal to capture the person responsible. Posing as Joe's intended wife is just about as ridiculous as... Views: 44
A reader-favorite contemporary romance from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak.She needs money, a lot of it, to pay for her daughter's operation. Macy McKinney will do anything for five-year-old Haley.Businessman Thad Winters, a widower, wants a child without the complications of a relationship. He's willing to pay for that. He interviews applicants—and hires Macy to have his baby. Once Macy's pregnant, they decide that a temporary marriage will simplify the situation—but it does exactly the opposite!A deeply emotional story about what it means to love a child—and what happens when you marry the right man—for the wrong reasons."Brenda Novak's seamless plotting, emotional intensity, and true-to-life characters...make her books completely satisfying." —New York Times bestselling author Allison BrennanOriginally published in 2000. Views: 44
