Jane has been thoroughly prepared for her first, London season. Her aunt has told her of all the trouble that a girl may get into and how to avoid that nastiness entirely.
So how on Earth does she find herself whisked away from the main ballroom, meeting Lord Brisby in secret, and getting into a most compromising predicament?
The scandal that erupts from the impromptu rendezvous will haunt her, nearly ruining her life. But through the years, she keeps running into the man who was branded a rake.
Is Brisby the one Jane is destined to spend her life with, or the one destined to destroy it? Views: 6
One woman – two loves . . . - Dorset, 1917. If it's not enough that a girl from a good background is forced to work as a maid, Livia Carr is then violated by her master and falls pregnant. But help unexpectedly comes from her attacker’s son, Richard, a WWI hero who is not expected to live much longer. He marries her, and his death, though expected, comes as a great blow. Into the breach steps Livia's first love, Denton Elliot – but he does not know the truth about her child’s parentage . . .From BooklistOrphaned and forced into service, thanks to her parents’ debts, Livia is the maid at Foxglove House. Her gentle nature endears her to Margaret, the lady of the house, who makes provisions for Livia and her siblings, Chad and Esme, in her will. After Margaret’s death, Livia cares for her estate and Margaret’s son, Richard, who was gravely injured in WWI. Over time, the two develop feelings for one another, and when Richard’s lecherous father rapes and impregnates Livia, Richard marries her and claims the baby as his own. Those feelings quickly intensify into love, even as they know Richard will never live long enough to meet the baby who will be his heir. After Richard’s death, Livia’s love life turns even more complicated, though with a happy conclusion. Popular British-born, Australia-based writer Woods (Lady Lightfingers, 2011) writes a gentle, pleasant romance about a woman whose grace is justly rewarded. --Aleksandra Walker About the AuthorJanet Woods' previous books include "The Stonecutter's Daughter "and "Where Seagulls Soar,""" Views: 5
Having witnessed another of his colleagues marry, Barnaby Stephenson is left to ponder the wisdom of his own choices in life. The last thing he needs is to have to babysit the Star Elite's primary witness of the murders of two of London's most hardened criminals. Tasked with hiding Rosemary 'Rose' Higginbotham, Barnaby quickly realizes that this seemingly delicate flower has a hidden side to her, especially when their lives are threatened.When they find themselves hunted, their fight to keep Rose free of Sayers' clutches takes them from the south of the country to the north. With each move, Barnaby finds himself losing another piece of his heart. This time, though, not even the safe houses and the support of his colleagues from the Star Elite can keep them safe.When they are cornered, Barnaby and Rose find themselves fighting for more than their lives. They battle for a future together.Left with no alternative but to put into action the Star Elite's most audacious plan yet,... Views: 5
She is a spinster with a secret fortune . . . He is an impoverished earl who must marry money or face ruin . . . Theirs is a love match to be reckoned with1812. Clever, strong-willed Vivienne Fox is unexpectedly endowed with riches beyond her wildest dreams when a remote cousin dies, leaving her his fortune. Unwed at twenty-four, Vivienne still hopes the right man is out there, but she despairs of ever finding him, and she is determined that rumours of her new-found wealth be quashed, lest she be courted for her purse rather than her heart.Renowned rake Lord Alex LéSayres comes to an unpleasant decision after the death of his father. If he is to save their family lands, he must marry a wealthy woman – and quickly. Introduced to Miss Fox, his interest is soon piqued. But he must set aside his rising feelings, or else his family will face disaster . . . Views: 5
A prophecy’s looming deadline. A missing mate. Why can’t fate keep it simple? Views: 5
"Tell the sprout his old man's about to start on the adventure of a lifetime..."Some adventure. Roy Nolan was last seen more than thirty years ago heading into the Alaskan bush. His body was never recovered. And everything Alex knows about this man--his father--comes from an old police report and letters to his mother.Maybe if he'd known Roy, his life would've been different. Happier. Maybe if Alex can follow the man's soul-searching journey, he'll understand himself better. Be able to move beyond the tragedies in his past.Maybe he could even let himself take a chance with Ivy, the helicopter pilot who wants him to stay.... Views: 5
