Notorious rake Jareth Darby is back in London, and everyone is talking. That terrifies Eloise Watkin. What only a few know is that Jareth and Eloise had a secret romance years ago. When Jareth walked away, he took her heart with him. Now he claims to want her forgiveness. Never!Tired of his self-imposed exile, Jareth wants only to return to the bosom of his family. They've agreed to receive him, if he can gain forgiveness from the lady he wronged. But as he tries to prove to Eloise he has changed, he discovers one thing that will never waiver—his love for her. When scandal once more threatens, can Jareth convince the unwilling Miss Watkin that she has tamed him, once and for all?Recommended in The Idiot's Guide to The Ultimate Reading List under the previous title of Utterly Devoted. This sweet traditional Regency romance was originally published by Kensington.Sequel to The Irredeemable Miss Renfield. Uncommon Courtships. Forever Loves.ExcerptEloise followed Lord Nathaniel's gaze... Views: 56
Flaca's chancleta, or flip flop, has gone missing! She prepares to investigate the theft: "Pencil and notepad: in hand. Straw hat for disguise: on. Magnifying glass: Check." She interviews each of her family members, all of whom are suspects. Oddly, their stories check out, so Flaca will have to dig deeper to find the culprit.Normally, Detective Flaca a pale, scrawny second grader doesn't allow civilians to read her confidential case files. But young readers willing to sign the confidentiality agreement that appears before the three top-secret cases included in this bilingual collection are in luck!In The Case of the Missing China, Flaca discovers small pieces of china, or oranges, in a fruit cup included in her lunch. She's allergic to oranges, so she immediately suspects someone is trying to harm her. But who could it be? And in "The Case of the Lost Salsa," Flaca is dismayed to learn she will have to dance salsa at her older sister's quinceañera.... Views: 56
Romance/Historical Fiction. 65799 words long. Views: 56
That is what people call fate...sometimes even the worst turn of events, can lead to absolute happiness...Lydia Fernside must leave her home to live with a sour and demanding aunt after her family falls on hard times. She has the occasion to meet the Duke of Shropshire, and they find they have common interests as well as mutual attractions.But, with the difference in their social stations the Duke’s mother forbids any thought of a romantic alliance. However, two such headstrong and determined lovers are not to be denied, and they must struggle however they can to form a satisfactory alliance.But will it be enough? Views: 53
She’s the girl who has it all...Iris Warwick has the best possible life. Her family is very wealthy, her face is one of pure beauty, and her name is so well known that everyone is in awe of her. Women are jealous of her and men want to marry her.The only problem is she doesn’t want any of it.After her mother passed away, Iris shunned society and remained indoors, preferring the company of the family maid, Daisy, and her daydreams rather than anyone else. She would be quite happy to remain that way forever more, so when her father’s impending death means she has to get married, Iris isn’t sure that she can cope. The only knowledge she has of marriage has put her off entirely.That’s when the plan is born....When Daisy suggests that the girls switch places just for one night while she helps Iris to escape her betrothed, Iris is ecstatic at the idea. She has been locked away for too long to make a connection with anyone now. This could be the answer.But one night can change everything.The switch has an effect on the girls that neither of them was expecting, and now no one knows quite what to do... Views: 53
Marriage by Necessity When mail-order bride Elizabeth Dumont's intended weds another, her only option is to take a job as nanny to abandoned triplet babies. Though she longs to provide a real home for her three precious charges, as a single woman she can't adopt. Until her onetime sweetheart, minister Brandon Stillwater, offers a match of convenience... It's only for the triplets' sake—that's what Brandon tells himself. Insecurities once drove him and Elizabeth apart, and now small-town rumors have made them man and wife. And though Brandon doesn't want to risk his heart again, he's not sure he can resist the feelings that are once again starting to bloom for Elizabeth. But can he convince her that this sweet surprise family is more than just convenient? Views: 51
When hardened gamester Marcus Revington wins Horngate Manor in a card game, he's delighted to finally own property, and undeterred when he learns he must marry the heiress of the estate to claim it. The heiress, Penny Montgomery, is happy with her life raising horses at Horngate and has no desire to wed anyone. When she discovers what her guardian has done, she comes up with a scheme to convince Marcus she's unsuitable as a wife so he'll give up his plan to marry her. Who will win in this battle of wits and wills? Or will they both discover the name of the game is love? Views: 50
Fill-In Father...and Husband Sweet mail-order bride Nancy Bennett can't believe it when her husband is exposed as a cattle rustler—and killed. And when the banker holding the ranch's mortgage questions whether she can run the ranch on her own, the pregnant widow has nowhere to turn. Until steady foreman Hank Snowden proposes marriage... Racked with grief about his role in Lucas Bennett's death, Hank resolves to do right by the man's wife and child. So it's natural for him to step in as Nancy's newly minted husband. But the marriage of convenience may become more than a mere obligation...if only Hank and his bride can brave the first steps toward elusive true love. Views: 48
