This collection of the early works of Jane Austen uniquely displays the emerging talent of a brilliant and observant young woman. Completed before Austen was fifteen, the works are astonishing in their maturity. Blending the exuberance of youth with the sharp wit and devastating social criticism of her later novels, Love and Friendship is a collection not to be missed. Views: 664
On a wagon train heading West, a mysterious gunman, Rourke, is hired to protect the train from the many dangers they will face. Abby Market must be the son her father never had, and the mother her family lost. But on this perilous journey, she becomes a woman in Rourke's arms. These two survive disease, disaster and deception, only to face the most painful trial of their lives.A Ruth Ryan Langan Historical Romance Classic.Abby Market and her family join a wagon train heading West, leaving behind all that is familiar. A gunman named Rourke, a loner, a battle-scarred Union veteran, hires on to guard the wagon train to its final destination, California. Rourke finds himself drawn against his will to the tough, determined Abby. Across the miles, as they face the perils of death, disease and attack by those who would destroy them, Abby and Rourke band together to survive, and discover a love as fierce as the land itself. But when Rourke's bitter past threatens to destroy them, they must do everything in their power to survive, even at the cost of the love they have come to treasure above all else. Views: 664
Following the sudden death of his rakish father, Seldon Burn unexpectedly inherits the title of Duke of Otterburn. Returning to the family estate, he swiftly discovers that the title is the only thing he has inherited – along with a mountain of his father's debts and nothing to pay them with.A brave and proud soldier, nothing has prepared the new Duke for the devastation to the family coffers caused by his late father's love of lavish entertainment, Gaiety Girls and good living. Meeting with the family Solicitor, the Duke is horrified to discover the Ducal properties are crumbling, everything of value is entailed and even the racehorses have not been schooled properly.Desperately seeking to rebuild the family fortune and honourably fulfil his duty of care to the old and infirm of the village, his cousin Edith, a sophisticated Socialite, offers a solution.She suggests that he follows in the footsteps of many an impoverished English aristocrat and marries a wealthy... Views: 664
She definitely wasn't in the mood to deal with a man! Jade DeSantis could ignore the intense attraction for the handsome Detective Simon Kershaw! Yes, she could do it. She'd moved to Wyoming to start a new life! Unfortunately, the guy kept coming around. Granted, he had a mystery to solve, but...with each visit from the overly muscular, shockingly attractive detective, he was shattering those newly minted vows? Detective Simon Kershaw thought that the gorgeous woman shooting a BB gun at a spider was...fascinating. Crazy, but entrancing! The attraction was obviously there and very much mutual. So what was stopping the beautiful woman from enjoying the sparks that flew around them like fireworks every time they looked at each other? Was there some way to convince Jade to take a chance? Or had someone hurt her so deeply that she was a lost cause? Views: 663
Rachel: After my boyfriend dumped me for being "too old," I was heartbroken. I'm only twenty-seven and that's not over the hill by a long shot! But I retreat to my family's beachfront cottage to heal, only to discover my dad's gorgeous friend staying there as well. Max is tall, dark and handsome with a bad boy's charm, and suddenly, I want to show the world that I'm not too old ... by seducing the gorgeous billionaire. Max: My buddy invited me to stay at his beachfront cottage but forgot that his luscious daughter was going to be there too. Rachel thinks she's over the hill with her lady parts shriveling up, but what she doesn't realize is that to an experienced man, the curvy girl's perfect. In fact, by the time we're done, Rachel will have my baby in her belly proving that she's ripe, fertile ... and absolutely perfect for me. Hey Readers – This is a dad's best friend romance... Views: 663
Gwyneth has no use for Lycans but a string of dead bodies has brought one of the dogs right to her door. Can he be trusted or is he merely accomplished at deception? And why do the murders seem to lead right to the heart of the Universal Coven to which she belongs?
Meet Gwyneth O’Donohue – a powerful witch with an attitude, Matthias Bendov – a soft-hearted werebear, and Dante Esparza – a Lycan and soldier of fortune who has a score to settle.
Love clashes with an ancient curse in the latest instalment of the Law of the Lycans. Views: 663
"I bet you a kiss you can't resist me."Game on.Rena Jackson is ready. She's worked her tail off to open up her own hair salon, and she's almost ready to quit her job at the dive bar. Rena's also a diehard romantic, and she's had her eye on bar regular Axel Heller for a while. He's got that tall-dark-and-handsome thing going big time. Problem is, he's got that buttoned-up Germanic ice man thing going as well. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, Rena's about ready to give up on Axel and find her own Mr. Right.At six foot six, Axel knows he intimidates most people. He's been crushing on the gorgeous waitress for months. But the muscled mechanic is no romantic, and his heart is buried so deep, he has no idea how to show Rena what he feels. He knows he's way out of his depth and she's slipping away. So, he makes one crazy, desperate play...Praise for Marie Harte:"Blends humor, heart and heat to deliver a top of... Views: 663
"If you like a slow burn romance, awesome action scenes, and well developed characters, I highly recommend this series." - Caitlin, GoodreadsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Aileen Erin comes the third book in the Aunare Chronicles An Aunare Chronicles Novella*Amihanna di Aetes is used to fighting, surviving, and relying on her strength to get through the hard times. She thought the worst was over when she accepted her engagement to Lorne ni Taure, the High King of the Aunare, and claimed her place as the future High Queen.It should be easy to slide into her new role. How hard can it be living in luxury with your soulmate after growing up alone on the streets?But the more she learns about the Aunare and their politics, the more she realizes that the true test of her strength is just beginning.Amihanna di Aetes is in for the battle of her life if she wants the Aunare to accept her.The Aunare Chronicles1. Off... Views: 663
