Publisher: Sovereign
Lord Hampstead had fallen in love with Marion Fay, only living daughter of an old Quaker who worked as a clerk in the City, whose wife and other children had all died of consumption. Although Marion loved Lord Hampstead she refused to marry him, foreseeing her early death, which soon occurred.
The impoverished daughter of a renowned artist, Vanessa was making ends meet by restoring the delicate miniatures that her father was so famous for. Whilst travelling to a commission she is saved from the clutches of the odious Sir Julius Stone by the dashing, but confirmed batchelor, the Marquis of Ruckford. Ruckford is quite taken by Vanessas exquisite beauty and resolves to help and protect her in any way he can as he said, “lovely women often quite unconsciously court danger”. As his words come true and Vanessa foils a Napoleonic plot, he realises his protection has turned into something more. But the Marquis has no plans for marriage. Torn between love and a shameful proposal Vanessa must make a choice. What she chooses and how this changes both their lives, are told in this beautifully visual story, set in Georgian London.Show book
When her dog is trapped in a merciless snare, a stranger comes to the rescue in the magical, green-leafed bower of Monk's Wood. As wonderous as their encounter, so too did they instantly fall in love. Whoever her handsome, strong and gentle stranger was, Salema was prepared to travel the world or live in a cave with him. But fate was to test their newfound passion, when her father devises a plan for her to marry the elderly and cruel, but extremely rich Duke of Mountaired. To refuse, was to defy her father - yet loves honour demanded that Salema and the penniless stranger flee and marry. How she discovers the true identity of her beloved stranger, how they foil a clever plot against the Duke, and how they finally escape the family ties of the past that would keep them apart, are all told in this exciting and beautiful story of true and forever love.Show book
A tycoon’s plan to drive his late father’s sixth wife out of the family business hits a snag in this romance by a USA Today–bestselling author. Reckless magnate Luca Castelli thinks he knows everything about his late father’s widow, Kathryn. He won’t be fooled by the tabloids’ adoration—to his mind, this young, achingly beautiful woman is no saint! So when terms of the will force Luca to become Kathryn’s boss, he resolves to push her to her very limits . . . But as Kathryn rises to his challenge, the fire between them that burns with equal parts hatred and lust only grows hotter! Until one night, Luca discovers Kathryn’s innocence runs deeper than he could ever have imagined . . . She belongs to him, and him alone!Show book
When a one-night stand makes a tycoon an expectant father, he demands a marriage for the baby’s sake in this sexy romance from a USA Today–bestselling author. “I’m pregnant.” But this baby bombshell is nothing compared to Adoni’s scandalous solution! A positive pregnancy test isn’t the only reminder Alice has of her one scorching night with Adoni Petrakis. As she defiantly tells him the news, memories of his skilled touch overwhelm her! The contract he draws up—to claim her, and his child—is utterly shocking. As is her realization that she’s still powerfully, inescapably, in thrall to this vengeful Greek!Show book
First Series from Bestselling Author Julie Klassen!The lifeblood of the Wiltshire village of Ivy Hill is its coaching inn, The Bell. But when the innkeeper dies suddenly, his genteel wife, Jane Bell, becomes the reluctant owner. Jane has no notion of how to run a business. However, with the town's livelihood at stake and a large loan due, she must find a way to bring new life to the inn. Despite their strained relationship, Jane turns to her resentful mother-in-law, Thora, for help. Formerly mistress of The Bell, Thora is struggling to find her place in the world. As she and Jane work together, they form a measure of trust, and Thora's wounded heart begins to heal. When she encounters two men from her past, she sees them--and her future--in a different light.With pressure mounting from the bank, Jane employs innovative methods to turn the inn around, and puzzles over the intentions of several men who seem to have a vested interest in the place. Will her efforts be enough to save The Bell? And will Thora embrace the possibility of a second chance at love?Show book
When a runaway princess is discovered by her billionaire boss, keeping her secret requires succumbing to seduction in this modern royal romance. Desperate to escape her stifling royal life, Princess Valentina swaps places with her newly discovered identical twin. But fooling her sister’s billionaire boss Achilles Casilieris is harder than Valentina imagined . . . especially when his every look makes her burn with longing! When closed-off Achilles discovers the game Valentina’s playing, he’s furious. But now the power is in his hands: it’s only a matter of time before her stunning facade cracks. He’ll push this perfect princess to her very limits . . . and he’s not afraid to use the full force of their attraction!Show book
