Download or read book GOVERNESS UNDER THE MISTLETOE written by Kinuko Nakayama and published by Harlequin / SB Creative. This book was released on 2020-12-26 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A raging snowstorm brought back a love that had long been left behind… Sophie, a live-in governess, is astonished when a man shows up at the estate in the midst of a blizzard. It’s Peter Vane, the earl she once loved. She left him eight years ago, after his father told her that Peter was to marry another woman. They’ve both created new lives for themselves—Sophie enjoys her quiet life and job, and Peter has a beloved wife and family. Sophie figures the best thing to do is to act as though this is their first time meeting. But then he corners her, demanding to know why she’s acting like a stranger!

Download or read book Under the Mistletoe written by Anita Mills and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2014-11-24 with total page 1240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stellar group of romance authors lights up the holidays with six festive novels to put you in the Christmas spirit. Charming and dashing, sexy and funny, these six Christmas stories bring couples together around the holidays. From romance stalwarts like Raine Cantrell, Sherrill Bodine, Tiffany White, Katherine Kingsley, and Anita Mills, these gorgeous tales cross time and place to get to the human heart at the center of the season, reminding every reader that the best part of winter happens underneath the mistletoe . . . Under the Mistletoe includes: The Christmas Ball by Sherrill Bodine More than a Miracle and A Time for Giving by Raine Cantrell The 6'1" Grinch by Tiffany White The Sound of Snow by Katherine Kingsley Winter Roses by Anita Mills

Download or read book Under The Mistletoe written by Mary Balogh and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-10-28 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this beautifully written “Christmas gift to her readers” (Booklist), New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh draws on the warmth of the Christmas season to heal the wounds of the human heart in five holiday historical romance novellas of family, friends, lovers, and strangers.... In A Family Christmas, an estranged husband and wife make an unexpected connection—and an illuminating discovery—during the holiday season. The Star of Bethlehem is a lost diamond ring causing a riff in an already troubled marriage until a servant solves not one mystery but three surrounding its disappearance. The Best Gift can come at the most unexpected moments, especially for a lonesome teacher enlisted over the holidays to chaperon the niece of a notorious rake. Playing House finds an impoverished young woman longing to celebrate just one last, joyous Christmas before she and her orphaned siblings are separated forever. And in No Room at the Inn, a winter storm on Christmas Eve brings a young couple in from the cold, desperately in need of warmth and shelter for their unborn child.

Download or read book A Scoundrel Under the Mistletoe written by Ari Thatcher and published by Aspendawn Press. This book was released on 2024-10-29 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joy Sinclair isn’t eager to start her new position as governess, so getting snowed in with a handsome artist is a pleasant distraction. When she stumbles upon his sketchbook of nudes, she’s intrigued more than scandalized, especially the more passionate poses. Her late husband never left her feeling the way these women appear. Is this a case of artistic license, or is there something she’s missing? Moses Russell prefers his solitude, but when his guest asks him to sketch her au naturel, he discovers a muse who awakens his passion for life. When she departs right before Christmas, the light has left his world. Will the gift he offers her bring Joy back into his life?

Download or read book Murder Under The Mistletoe Ultimate Christmas Murder Mystery Collection written by Charles Dickens and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-15 with total page 9594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Murder Under The Mistletoe - Ultimate Christmas Murder Mystery Collection weaves a chilling tapestry of mystery and intrigue against the festive backdrop of the holiday season. This anthology amalgamates a dazzling array of literary styles, from the methodical deductions of the archetypal detective to the suspenseful ambiance of psychological thrillers. Reflecting the rich literary context of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, each story within this collection, helmed by iconic figures like Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle, thrives on the diverse interpretations of the yuletide spirit intermingled with dark and often profound narratives. The selected works stand as a testament to the versatility and depth of the murder mystery genre, exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and the human propensity for moral ambiguity under the veil of holiday cheer. The contributing authors and editors, hailing from various cultural and literary backgrounds, bring a wealth of experience and innovation to the anthology. Their collective works, embedded in historical, cultural, and literary movements ranging from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction to the intricate plot twists of Gothic mysteries, offer a panoramic view of changing societal norms and the unending quest for justice amidst chaos. Authors such as Agatha Christie and Edgar Allan Poe, among others, contributed foundational texts that have shaped the contours of crime and detective literature. This collection acts as a crucible, melding these diverse voices into a singularly gripping narrative on crime, set against the contrasting innocence of Christmas. Murder Under The Mistletoe is a compelling invitation to readers seeking to explore the shadows cast by the festive lights through the lens of master storytellers. For those fascinated by the interplay between societal festivity and the darker aspects of human nature, this anthology promises a journey through varied landscapes of suspense, framed by the universal theme of holiday gatherings. Beyond its entertainment value, the collection offers invaluable insights into the evolution of the murder mystery genre and encourages a dialogic engagement with the works of some of its greatest practitioners. It is an essential volume for readers desiring not just a tale of mystery and suspense but a richer understanding of the cultural and literary forces that shape these narratives.

Download or read book Candlelight Christmas Kisses written by Anne Herries and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2014-10-15 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captain Moorcroft’s Christmas Bride by Anne Herries Selina Searles is in desperate need of a refuge this Christmas. Taking the position as housekeeper at Banford Hall, little does she expect the lord of the manor to be Captain Robert Moorcroft, the man who stole her youthful heart one magical evening before going off to war! And as the Christmas bells chime, Selina’s heart is well on its way to being lost all over again… Governess Under the Mistletoe by Elizabeth Beacon The day before Christmas governess Sophie Bonet wasn’t prepared for any unexpected visitors at Heartsease Hall, especially not the Earl of Sylbourne, Peter Vane. Sophie hasn’t seen Peter since she ran away eight years ago and her heart has never been the same since. But now her past has caught up with her and her buttoned-up exterior is crumbling under the seductive gaze of Peter Vane…

Download or read book A Governess Under the Mistletoe written by Emma Prince and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He has a heart of ice...After being forced to dismantle his childhood home, Blair MacTierney, Earl of Brenmore, has vowed never to return to the Highlands. Yet with the passing of a distant relation, Blair is abruptly saddled with an ancient Scottish manor, a young ward, and an unconventional governess, Miss Amelia Harlow. Blair has every intention of avoiding entanglements, both with the estate he's inherited, and with Amelia. But in a season of magic and miracles, it's all too easy to fall in love. That she is determined to melt...With Blair's plans to shutter the manor, Amelia is in danger of losing not only her position as governess, but her newfound home. To prove the estate is worth saving-and remind Blair of the cozy comforts and heartwarming joys of a Scottish Christmas-she launches a campaign of gingerbread, boughs of holly, and long evenings before the fire. But an unexpected kiss beneath the mistletoe may sweep them both up in a Yuletide romance neither had planned. Can Amelia remind Blair of the true spirit of the season, and of the Highlands, before it's too late?This low-heat (kisses only) Victorian historical romance is part of the Highland Christmas series, but it can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story any time of the year. Start reading today!

Download or read book How to Get Caught Under the Mistletoe A Lady s Guide written by Alix James and published by Winsome Wit Publishing. This book was released on 2023-10-24 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When plotting mistletoe mischief, always check for lurking gentlemen—especially the tall, dark, and brooding kind. It was supposed to be a simple holiday mission: whisk away heartbroken Jane and ailing Charlotte to London's glittering festivities for some much-needed Christmas cheer. But as I, Elizabeth Bennet, quickly learned, nothing's ever simple when a certain gentleman is involved. For starters, there is Mr. Darcy, always appearing at the most inopportune moments—like under the very mistletoe branch I had my sights on! Between plum pudding, party mishaps, and an uncanny ability to be exactly where I don't want him, Mr. Darcy might just be the biggest holiday hurdle. It is just my luck that he happens to be a dazzling kisser. Will we find joy, love, and a few stolen kisses amidst the yuletide chaos? Or will I have to pen another guide titled, 'How to Keep Stubborn Gentlemen From Stealing Your Heart'? Join me in a festive frolic where hearts, hopes, and mistletoe hang in the balance.

Download or read book The Governess Heiress written by Elizabeth Beacon and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When an undercover Lord meets an heiress in hiding, their forbidden affair might just make a perfect match in this sexy Regency romance. Hiding from society, heiress Eleanor Hancourt must live as ordinary governess Nell Court to escape her family’s scandals. But when the new estate manager arrives, her quiet existence is disrupted. He may be unspeakably arrogant, but he’s also irresistible! Fergus is really the Earl of Barberry, undercover to investigate his own estate. Instead, he discovers the new governess is an illicit temptation, a match that can never be! Yet when Nell’s secret inheritance puts her in peril, Fergus will do whatever it takes to save her . . .

Download or read book A Very Special Christmas written by Mary Balogh and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revisit the magic of New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh's classic Christmas stories--together for the first time in one volume. In A Christmas Bride, a very wealthy Edgar Downes promises his aging father that he will finally wed a suitable bride by Christmas. London is full of pretty, proper, and eligible misses, but it's the widow Helena, Lady Stapleton, in a shocking red dress, who captures Edgar's attention. Helena is intrigued by the seductive stranger--but he's simply not in her class. Marriage, of course, would never do. But in a season of miracles, something wondrous is about to happen.... Enjoy the warmth of the holiday season with this Christmas tale along with five other cherished holiday stories from Mary Balogh's Under the Mistletoe collection.

Download or read book Governesses Under The Mistletoe The Runaway Governess The Governess s Secret Baby written by Liz Tyner and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2018-11-15 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Regency Christmas to Remember!

Download or read book The Governess s Secret Baby written by Janice Preston and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beauty who tamed the beast… New governess Grace Bertram will do anything to get to know her young daughter, Clara. Even if it means working for Clara’s guardian, the reclusive and scarred Nathaniel, Marquess of Ravenwell! Nathaniel believes no woman could ever love a monster like him, until Grace seems to look past his scars to the man beneath… But when he discovers Grace is Clara’s mother, Nathaniel questions his place in this torn-apart family. Could there be a Christmas happy-ever-after for this beauty and the beast?

Download or read book Lord Grantwell s Christmas Wish written by Diane Gaston and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He wished to never see her again Now he wishes she’ll stay… Lord Grantwell hasn’t seen Lillian Pearson since she betrayed him years ago. So when she arrives on his doorstep looking for sanctuary, he’s not inclined to offer it! But when the two orphaned children in his care ask if she can stay for Christmas, how can he refuse? Grant and Lillian discover an intense attraction still simmers between them, and Grant starts to wonder if he has done her a grave injustice… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Captains of Waterloo Book 1: Her Gallant Captain at Waterloo Book 2: Lord Grantwell's Christmas Wish

Download or read book Redemption of the Rake written by Elizabeth Beacon and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once a rake…always a rake? Adventurous rogue James Winterley has filled his double life as a spy with fleeting pleasures. Looking for love is the last thing on his mind. Then, James's dangerous past catches up with him and widowed Rowena Westhope risks being caught in the cross fire! The spark James experiences with this fiercely independent beauty is undeniable, so when the only way to protect Rowena is to renounce his rakish ways and marry her, he knows it's more than duty tempting him to the altar!

Download or read book Uncovering the Governess s Secrets written by Marguerite Kaye and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2024-07-23 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sensual Victorian gothic romance set in Scotland She’s running from the past… Am I the key to her future? As a private investigator to the rich, it’s my job to be impartial, but returning to moody Edinburgh—the city where I made my name—to locate Marianne Crawford unsettles me. And when I meet the beguiling governess in question, I’m inexplicably drawn to her… Marianne Crawford is a survivor. She’s lived through experiences designed to destroy her. But I’m here to reveal her true identity, not to fall under her spell. I’ve never been afraid of secrets, but once I uncover this one, I’m afraid I won’t be able to walk away… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

Download or read book The Rags to Riches Governess written by Janice Preston and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From impoverished governess… …to wealthy heiress Governess Leah Thame learns she’s inherited a fortune the day her employer, the enigmatic Earl of Dolphinstone, returns from abroad. They share an instant connection, but in order to claim her inheritance, Leah must resign and find a husband. The guarded widower offers a convenient marriage to stop her leaving, but Leah refuses. She won’t marry the man who’s captured her heart unless there’s a chance of her love being returned… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Lady Tregowan’s Will Book 1: The Rags-to-Riches Governess

Download or read book Lord Laughraine s Summer Promise written by Elizabeth Beacon and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2015 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: