Download or read book Captivated By HIs Countess written by Kathy L Wheeler and published by Chisel Imprint. This book was released on 2023-03-07 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His work as a dangerous spy is nothing compared to the antics of his bride... The Countess of Huntley, Gabriella, aspires to help less fortunate women gain independence from unfortunate circumstances. But her impulsive nature triggers one scandal after another. The Earl of Huntley’s new wife is as unpredictable as she is lovely. And when a woman of questionable character disappears, and a man of the peerage ends up on the wrong end of a blade, the trail leads directly to his wife. Huntley will do all in his power to protect Gabriella from the blackguard who is not thrilled with her good works. Difficult, when she doesn't show the slightest care for her own ruin or... safety. Praise for Captivated By His Countess "In Captivated by his Countess, Kathy L Wheeler weaves a passionate Regency romance that you'll devour while you root for Gabby and James's well-deserved HEA." ~Janna MacGregor “Charming yet sensual, with a deeply riveting plot." ~Kimberly Charleston Read the series: Enchanting the Earl - A How They Met Prequel The Earl's Error - Lorelei and Thorne The Marquis's Misstep - Ginny and Brock The 7th Son - Peyton and Alistar The Viscount's Vendetta - Maeve and Brandon The Duke's Detour - Rebecca and Sebastian Captivated by His Countess - Gabriella and James

Download or read book La Belle Cr ole written by Alina García-Lapuerta and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The adventurous woman nicknamed La Belle Créole is brought to life in this book through the full use of her memoirs, contemporary accounts, and her intimate letters. The fascinating María de las Mercedes Santa Cruz y Montalvo, also known as Mercedes, and later the Comtesse Merlin, was a Cuban-born aristocrat who was years ahead of her time as a writer, a socialite, a salon host, and a participant in the Cuban slavery debate. Raised in Cuba and shipped off to live with her socialite mother in Spain at the age of 13, Mercedes triumphed over the political chaos that blanketed Europe in the Napoleonic days, by charming aristocrats from all sides with her exotic beauty and singing voice. She married General Merlin in Napoleon's army and discussed painting with Francisco de Goya. In Paris she hosted the city's premier musical salon where Liszt, Rossini, and great divas of the day performed for Rothschilds, Balzac, and royalty. Celebrated as one of the greatest amateur sopranos of her day, Mercedes also achieved fame as a writer. Her memoirs and travel writings introduced European audiences to 19th-century Cuban society and contributed to the debate over slavery. Mercedes has recently been rediscovered as Cuba's earliest female author and one who deserves a place in the canon of Latin American literature.

Download or read book The Captivated Countess written by Barbara Allister and published by New Amer Library. This book was released on 1986 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her reputation shattered by scandal, lovely Catherine Durrell finds herself the bride of Dominic Reston, Earl of Harwich, the man she has adored since childhood and a man whose first marriage to a faithless woman has transformed him into a cynic

Download or read book The Marquis s Misstep written by Kathy L Wheeler and published by Chisel Imprint. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even a rebel scoundrel can be a hero. The Marquis of Brockway finally has a chance to fix his mistakes from a decade earlier. However, the love of his life, Virginia Ennis, has no room in her heart for forgiveness. Virginia's life of horror ended with her husband's death, or so she thought. But when her children's safety is at stake, she has no choice but to trust Brock with her daughters. For Brock, staying close to Virginia is worth any price. Praise for The Marquis's Misstep "Quick pacing, funny dialogue, and charming characters make Kathy L Wheeler's books a must-read!" ~Double Rita Finalist, Amanda McCabe Read the entire series: Enchanting the Earl - Prequel to The Earl's Error The Earl's Error - Lorelei and Thorne The Marquis's Misstep - Ginny and Brock The 7th Son - Peyton and Alistar The Viscount's Vendetta - Maeve and Brandon The Duke's Detour - Rebecca and Sebastian Captivated By His Countess - Gabriella and James

Download or read book The Earl s Error written by Kathy L Wheeler and published by Chisel Imprint. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful man. A desperate mission. Even he can't control everything. The Earl of Kimpton is a powerful man, used to getting his way. So when his ex-mistress waylays him on the street with unwelcome news, he's in a quandary on how much to share with his countess, Lady Kimpton, Lorelei. The miscommunication between them turns deadly, and soon the Earl is on the most vital mission of his life—one that has Lorelei's life hanging in the balance. Can he save her before it's too late? Praise for The Earl's Error "Sexy and exciting: Kathy L Wheeler tops smouldering romance with an intriguing mystery." ~Miranda Neville, Best Selling Author Read the entire series: Enchanting the Earl - Prequel to The Earl's Error The Earl's Error - Lorelei and Thorne The Marquis's Misstep - Ginny and Brock The 7th Son - Peyton and Alistar The Viscount's Vendetta - Maeve and Brandon The Duke's Detour - Rebecca and Sebastian Captivated by His Countess - Gabriella and James Lady Felicity’s Feud with Christmas (Regency Christmas Kisses) – Felicity and Noah

Download or read book The Duke s Detour written by Kathy L Wheeler and published by Chisel Imprint. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How long can a man of structure ignore a hoyden who unleashes fires long suppressed he didn’t know he possessed? Lady Rebecca Thatcher cares nothing for fashion or societal dictates. Her destiny in life is to fight for those less fortunate, be it woman, child, or animal. And when a young boy appears from the trees, clutching her skirts, addressing her as Mama with a vile villain on his heels, it incites every instinct in her to protect. With all his siblings now married, the Duke of Ryleigh can finally begin the task of locating a suitable bride of his own. But his well-ordered plans are thrown into chaos. On his way south to settle a matter with his youngest sister, he encounters a carriage with a broken wheel carrying none other than his sister’s long-ago schoolmate. She is just as he remembers—unwieldy and uncaring of what anyone thinks—and now? Unmarried with bastard children. Certainly not duchess material. Praise for The Duke's Detour “Absolutely delightful! Prepare to be swept away to Regency England and fall in love." ~Author Winning Author, Valerie Bowman “The Duke’s Detour is a wonderfully engaging romance. The plot is great but the characters—flawed yet sympathetic—are what really draws you in and makes the story unputdownable. With humor and passion and a couple of adorable little boys, this Regency Romance is a keeper.” ~ Award Winning Author, Alicia Dean “The Duke's Detour is a page-turning romp that ends in a perfect happily-ever-after!” ~ Kara O’Neal Read the entire series: Enchanting the Earl - Free prequel to The Earl's Error The Earl's Error - Lorelei and Thorne The Marquis's Misstep - Ginny and Brock The 7th Son (Contemporary paranormal) - Peyton and Alistar The Viscount's Vendetta - Maeve and Brandon The Duke's Detour - Rebecca and Sebastian Captivated By His Countess - Gabriella and James Regency Christmas Kisses - Lady Felicity's Feud with Christmas

Download or read book The Viscount s Vendetta written by Kathy L Wheeler and published by Chisel Imprint. This book was released on 2021-07-06 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Going mad shouldn’t feel so right… After the death of her husband, Lady Maeve Alymer is left with a solid estate and vast holdings, yet her mother still insists on treating her as if she is a virginal debutante on the marriage mart. When her friend’s brilliantly artistic brother reappears after missing for two years, Maeve is presented with a marriage of convenience—an opportunity—to save herself from her pushy matriarch. As the young Viscount Harlowe slowly gathers his strength, Maeve works with him to uncover the secrets of his past. The more time they spend together, the more the attraction between them grows. Just as they are about to give in to their feelings, the viscount's memories come rushing back—and with them, a dark vendetta that places his new wife in great peril. The Viscount's Vendetta "Edgy, fast-paced, sexy, is Kathy L Wheeler's latest Rebel Lord of London." ~USA Today and New York Times Bestselling author, Cheryl Bolen Rebel Lords of London series: The Earl's Error The Marquis's Misstep The 7th Son The Viscount's Vendetta The Duke's Detour Lady Felicity's Feud with Christmas (found in the anthology Regency Christmas Kisses) Captivated by His Countess

Download or read book The Harlot Countess written by Joanna Shupe and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vicious rumors and rapier wit make for a heated rivalry—until the sparks start flying in this Regency romance by the award-winning author. Maggie, Lady Hawkins, had a debut she'd rather forget—along with her first marriage. Today, she’s a fierce political cartoonist writing under the male pseudonym Lemarc, and her favorite object of ridicule is Simon Barrett, Earl of Winchester. He's a rising star in Parliament—and a former confidant of Maggie's who decided to believe a salacious rumor that vexes her to this day. Still crushed by Simon's betrayal, Maggie has no intention of letting the ton crush her as well. In fact, Lemarc's cartoons have made Simon a laughingstock. But now it appears that Maggie was wrong about what happened years ago, and that Simon has been secretly yearning for her since . . . forever. Could it be that the heart is mightier than the pen and the sword?

Download or read book Enchanting the Earl written by Kathy L Wheeler and published by Chisel Imprint. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A devilishly handsome earl with a heart of gold. He has no interest in virginal debutantes, but what the devil is he supposed to do when one swoons at his feet? Catch her before she hits the floor, of course. An intriguing performance to be sure. But her scheming and powerful aunt, a renowned dowager duchess and mad to boot, threatens this lady's opportunity to enchant the man of her choosing in this short prequel to The Earl’s Error. A delightful regency where a rebel lord is not ready to make the final step towards the advantageous nuptials he will someday require. This handsome rake is no fool when faced with the possibility of losing Lady Lorelei to a pompous dandy. He chooses to whisk her off the marriage mart only to find she has already taken matters into her own hands. Praise for Enchanting the Earl "A Regency romance that makes you want more!" ~ author Kara O'Neal "Sexy and exciting: Kathy L Wheeler tops smouldering romance with an intriguing mystery." ~Miranda Neville, Best Selling Author Read the entire series: Enchanting the Earl - Prequel to The Earl's Error The Earl's Error - Lorelei and Thorne The Marquis's Misstep - Ginny and Brock The 7th Son - Peyton and Alistar The Viscount's Vendetta - Maeve and Brandon The Duke's Detour - Rebecca and Sebastian Lady Felicity’s Feud with Christmas (Regency Christmas Kisses) – Felicity and Noah

Download or read book How to Capture a Countess written by Karen Hawkins and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-09-18 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Karen Hawkins sets Scottish hearts afire in this delightfully witty and sexy Regency romance, the first in her Duchess Diaries series. Urged by her favorite nephew, the intimidating Duchess of Roxburghe agrees to transform a thorny Scottish rose into a lovely bloom. But even she isn’t prepared for fiery Rose Balfour. At seventeen, Rose fell wildly in love with Lord Alton Sinclair, known as Lord Sin for his wicked ways. Stung by his indifference, the starry-eyed girl tried to win an illicit kiss, but then panicked and pushed the notorious rakehell into a fountain. Leaving Lord Sin floating among the lily pads to the mocking laughter of his peers, Rose escaped back to the obscurity of the Scottish countryside. Six years later, Sin convinces his aunt, the Duchess of Roxburghe, to invite Rose to her annual house party, where he plans to get revenge by making Rose the laughingstock of polite society. To his astonishment, he finds she has become an alluring woman who threatens to turn the tables on his nefarious plans. Thus Sin and Rose begin an epic battle of the sexes that becomes more passionate at every turn. Eventually, one will have to surrender…but to vengeance? Or to love’s deepest passion?

Download or read book My Favorite Countess written by Vanessa Kelly and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2011-01-28 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This “sublimely sensual Regency [romance] delivers wit, a tightly knit plot, a refreshingly different hero, and a realistically complicated heroine” (Booklist, starred review). She is difficult, demanding, and at times, quite fierce. And Dr. John Blackmore can’t take his eyes off her. The Countess of Randolph is the most striking woman he has ever seen . . . and the most infuriating patient he has ever tended. Mired in responsibility, Bathsheba doesn't have time to convalesce in the country. She should be in London, hunting for a wealthy new lover to pay off her late husband's vast debts, not dallying with a devastatingly handsome doctor. But it is only a matter of time until the good doctor and the obstinate countess will have to contend with the sparks that fly between them. And once their bodies surrender, their hearts may follow . . .

Download or read book The Duchess Countess written by Catherine Ostler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A scintillating story superbly told... [Ostler] packs every paragraph with eye-opening detail' The Times 'A rollicking read... [Ostler] tells Elizabeth's story with admirable style and gusto' Sunday Times 'Terrifically entertaining: if you liked Bridgerton, you’ll love this...and her research is impeccable' Evening Standard 'Fascinating. Magnificent.​ Sensitively told' Hallie Rubenhold, author of The Five 'Catherine Ostler’s superb, gripping, decadent biography brings an extraordinary woman and a whole world blazingly to life' Simon Sebag Montefiore When the glamorous Elizabeth Chudleigh, Duchess of Kingston, Countess of Bristol, went on trial at Westminster Hall for bigamy in April 1776, the story drew more attention in society than the American War of Independence. A clandestine, candlelit wedding to the young heir to an earldom, a second marriage to a Duke, a lust for diamonds and an electrifying appearance at a masquerade ball in a diaphanous dress: no wonder the trial was a sensation. However, Elizabeth refused to submit to public humiliation and retire quietly. Rather than backing gracefully out of the limelight, she embarked on a Grand Tour of Europe, being welcomed by the Pope and Catherine the Great among others. As maid of honour to Augusta, Princess of Wales, Elizabeth led her life in the inner circle of the Hanoverian court and her exploits delighted and scandalised the press and the people. She made headlines, and was a constant feature in penny prints and gossip columns. Writers were intrigued by her. Thackeray drew on Elizabeth as inspiration for his calculating, alluring Becky Sharp. But her behaviour, often depicted as attention-seeking and manipulative, hid a more complex tale – that of Elizabeth’s fight to overcome personal tragedy and loss. Now, in this brilliantly told and evocative biography, Catherine Ostler takes a fresh look at Elizabeth’s story and seeks to understand and reappraise a woman who refused to be defined by society’s expectations of her. A woman who was by turns, brave, loving and generous but also reckless, greedy and insecure; a woman totally unwilling to accept the female status of underdog or to hand over all the power, the glory and the adventures of life to men.

Download or read book Her Countess to Cherish written by Jane Walsh and published by Bold Strokes Books Inc. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Miss Beatrice Everson has managed to marry the Earl of Sinclair, solving her family’s disastrous financial problems for good. She should be the happiest woman in London, but a less than satisfactory wedding night has Beatrice fleeing her husband and planning an affair with the dashing Mr. George Smith. Lady Georgina Smith has a secret she must keep at all costs: she divides her time running a bluestocking salon as Gina, and carousing across London as George. Captivated by Beatrice’s wit and charm, Georgina realizes that her secret is in danger—along with her heart. When Beatrice discovers that her wedding night has resulted in an unexpected pregnancy, she sees an opportunity to have it all by divorcing Sinclair and marrying George. However, Georgina isn’t sure that a lifetime spent as a man is staying true to herself. Beatrice and Georgina must risk giving up their secrets to finally have their heart’s desire. But is the risk too great to take?

Download or read book From Wallflower to Countess written by Janice Preston and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can a wilting wallflower be transformed by a marriage of convenience? Most girls would dream of marriage to the dashing Earl of Stanton, darling of the ton. For plain Lady Felicity Weston, who is used to being ignored and overlooked, it’s a terrifying prospect! Richard thought love was for fools. Although, after an explosive wedding night, he’s intrigued by his shy new bride. Day by day the tentative trust between these newlyweds grows. But the stakes in this marriage of convenience are raised when Felicity falls pregnant . . . Will giving the earl an heir finally help this wallflower blossom into a confident countess? Praise for Janice Preston’s novels “Enthralling . . . captures the reader’s attention from the first page.” —Chicks, Rogues and Scandals “A richly romantic, character-driven story.” —All About Romance

Download or read book Vanessa Kelly Bundle My Favorite Countess Sex and the Single Earl Mastering the Marquess written by Vanessa Kelly and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 1280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mastering the Marquess Praise for Vanessa Kelly and Mastering the Marquess "A rare gem." --Julianne MacLean, USA Today bestselling author "Fast paced and difficult to put down." --Romantic Times "A delectable treat." --Sharon Page, author of The Club Since the loss of her parents, Meredith Burnley has contented herself with a solitary life looking after her half-sister, Annabel. But Meredith's peace is shattered when her uncle schemes to marry her off to his son in order to gain her inheritance. Desperate, Meredith has only one choice: to flee with Annabel to their estranged grandparents' home. But their arrival soon reignites a family scandal--and kindles unexpected romance. . . Happily reunited with the girls, Annabel's grandmother resolves to convince her nephew, Stephen Mallory, the Marquess of Silverton, to abandon his rakish lifestyle and wed Annabel. Stephen is clearly captivated--but with the wrong sister! Determined to make Meredith his own, Stephen embarks on a seduction that will leave her with no choice but to surrender to his touch. . . Sex and the Single Earl Praise for Vanessa Kelly and Sex and the Single Earl "A sensual treat!" -Anna Campbell "Successfully marrying the tart wit of a traditional Regency romance with the steamy passion of today's Regency historicals isn't easy, but Kelly proves to be more than capable." –Booklist "Guaranteed to satisfy even the most passionate romance reader." --Teresa Medeiros, New York Times bestselling author of The Devil Wears Plaid Their marriage was convenient. . . Simon St. James, fifth Earl of Trask, knows he could do worse in the marriage of convenience department. Sophie Stanton may be a bit of a social liability, with her ungovernable ways and flighty nature, but Simon has responsibilities as an earl that far outweigh happiness in the household. And as for happiness in the bedroom. . .he has to admit he sees Sophie's potential in that arena. . . Their passion was not! But Sophie isn't some bargaining chip to be traded, and she's not about to let Simon St. James tell her how to live her life--even though she has nurtured a crush on the handsome young earl for as long as she can remember. If his idea of courtship is telling her what to do, then she is not interested, or at least she is trying not to be. But when his scolding words turn to scorching kisses, suddenly Sophie starts paying attention. . . My Favorite Countess She is difficult, demanding, and at times, quite fierce. And Dr. John Blackmore can't take his eyes off her. The Countess of Randolph is the most striking woman he has ever seen. . .and the most infuriating patient he has ever tended. Mired in responsibility, Bathsheba doesn't have time to convalesce in the country. She should be in London, hunting for a wealthy new lover to pay off her late husband's vast debts, not dallying with a devastatingly handsome doctor. But it is only a matter of time until the good doctor and the obstinate countess will have to contend with the sparks that fly between them. And once their bodies surrender, their hearts may follow. . .

Download or read book The Countess from Kirribilli written by Joyce Morgan and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2021-07-02 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She was Australian born, an international bestselling author and a member of the glamorous literary, intellectual and society salons of late nineteenth and early twentieth century London and Europe She was 'amused, cynical, ironic, loving, gay, ferocious, cold, ardent but never gentle'. She was a whirlwind. She created around her the atmosphere of a Court at which her friends were either in disgrace or favour, a butt or a blessing. Elizabeth von Arnim may have been born on the shores of Sydney Harbour, but it was in Victorian London that she discovered society and society discovered her. She made her Court debut before Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace, was pursued by a Prussian count and married into the formal world of the European aristocracy. It was the novels she wrote about that life that turned her into a literary sensation on both sides of the Atlantic and had her likened to Jane Austen. Her marriage to the count produced five children but little happiness. Her second marriage to Bertrand Russell's brother was a disaster. But by then she had captivated the great literary and intellectual circles of London and Europe. She brought into her orbit the likes of Nancy Astor, Lady Maud Cunard, her cousin Katherine Mansfield and other writers such as E.M. Forster, Somerset Maugham and H.G. Wells, with whom it was said she had a tempestuous affair. Elizabeth von Arnim was an extraordinary woman who lived during glamorous, exciting and changing times that spanned the innocence of Victorian Sydney and finished with the march of Hitler through Europe. Joyce Morgan brings her to vivid and spellbinding life.

Download or read book The Reluctant Countess written by Wendy Vella and published by Loveswept. This book was released on 2013-01-14 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From rising romance star Wendy Vella comes a Cinderella story of whirlwind passion between a dashing earl and a beautiful countess—and the secret that threatens to tear them apart. Regal, poised, and elegant, Sophie, Countess of Monmouth, is everything that a highborn lady should be. But Sophie is hiding a past that is far from royal. When Patrick, Earl of Coulter, realizes that her story doesn’t add up, he resolves to find out the truth of what Sophie and her sister-in-law are concealing. Although Sophie has every reason to avoid him, the handsome and charismatic Patrick awakens something wicked deep within her soul . . . a powerful need that Sophie must stifle in order to protect her place in society. Despite Sophie’s humble background, the raven-haired beauty has won Patrick’s heart. But what Sophie needs now is an ally. Viscount Myles Dumbly, the disgruntled former heir of Monmouth, is determined to expose Sophie as a fraud to recapture his lost inheritance. Soon Patrick is drawn into a fight for both their lives. Somehow he must find a way not only to rescue Sophie from poverty once and for all, but to keep her in his arms forever. Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.