Download or read book Charming and Just a Bit Disarming written by Catherine Gayle and published by Bons Mots, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-11-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CHARMING AND JUST A BIT DISARMING is a collection of three novellas. Each of these novellas was previously featured in other anthologies. An Unintended Journey, originally featured in A SUMMONS FROM THE CASTLE. Abby Goddard’s life is going along just swimmingly, apart from the disappearance of her life’s love—Wesley Cavendish, a man well above her station. Just before Christmas, Grandmama dies after revealing the identity of Abby’s grandfather. The Duke of Danby, no less. Now the entire family will travel to Yorkshire to confront Danby, hoping to gain a dowry for Abby. But then Wesley reemerges, sparking a hope Abby thought long destroyed. Shall the prodigal son’s sole inheritance be an unsightly gash? Wesley Cavendish aspires to the political realm, despite his father’s near-murderous opposition…not to mention his opposition to Abby Goddard. But since Father died, will the new Earl of Fordingham rescind Father’s disgraceful allegations? Fordingham thwarts Wesley at every turn, threatening marriage to a prominent Tory family—which precludes Abby—to put an end to Wesley’s Whig involvement…unless Wesley can find a loophole. Flight of Fancy, originally featured in THE BETTING SEASON. Lord Falkland bets Lord Jefferson Blount two hundred fifty pounds that Lord Haworth will ensure the ruination of Lady Georgianna Bexley-Smythe by 15 May unless the Marquess of Stalbridge returns to Town and settles his debts before that date. ~19 April, 1813 Cedric Loring, the Earl of Montague, has been an honorary member of the Bexley-Smythe family for years. He’s always had a special, if sometimes strained, bond with Georgie. But when her name ends up in the betting book at White’s before she’s even made her debut, he knows no one can protect her quite like he can. If only she’d stop chasing after the very gentleman who could single-handedly see to her ruin. Lady Georgianna Bexley-Smythe has the uncanny ability to remember nearly everything she’s ever read, and thus knows everything about almost everything. But as knowledge and experience are not interchangeable, she intends to make her first Season one of adventure. What could be more adventurous than seeing London from Lord Haworth’s gas balloon? Now she must avoid Monty long enough to make Haworth’s acquaintance and beg an airborne adventure. To Enchant an Icy Earl, originally featured in A SEASON TO REMEMBER. As the Earl of Fordingham, Tristan Cavendish has lived by the code his father beat into him for so long he’s driven everyone in his life away, including his brother. Now he is alone. Loneliness dictates he must change, so he sets out to make amends with his only sibling. Alas, his brother seems none too inclined to hear him out, and a woman who must be a vision from Fordingham’s dreams walks into his path. Now, more than ever before, he knows he must change his ways or risk driving her away as well…but how? Calista Bartlett is on the hunt for a husband—but one who is nothing at all like the betrayer who was her former beau. When she sees the Earl of Fordingham across the room at a soiree, she knows she’s found the very man who is everything her one-time beau was not. Fordingham presents an icy façade to the world, but Calista discovers a passionate man who kisses her feverishly and warms her through to the bones. Can she ever convince him to let down his guard permanently? Key words: Regency, regency romance, historical romance, aristocrat, humorous romance, short story, novella, first in series

Download or read book The Cavendish Brothers written by Catherine Gayle and published by Bons Mots, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-09-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two brothers, two novellas, all in one place. AN UNINTENDED JOURNEY Abby Goddard’s life is going along just swimmingly, apart from the disappearance of her life’s love—Wesley Cavendish, a man well above her station. Just before Christmas, Grandmama dies after revealing the identity of Abby’s grandfather. The Duke of Danby, no less. Now the entire family will travel to Yorkshire to confront Danby, hoping to gain a dowry for Abby. But then Wesley reemerges, sparking a hope Abby thought long destroyed. Shall the prodigal son’s sole inheritance be an unsightly gash? Wesley Cavendish aspires to the political realm, despite his father’s near-murderous opposition…not to mention his opposition to Abby Goddard. But since Father died, will the new Earl of Fordingham rescind Father’s disgraceful allegations? Fordingham thwarts Wesley at every turn, threatening marriage to a prominent Tory family—which precludes Abby—to put an end to Wesley’s Whig involvement…unless Wesley can find a loophole. TO ENCHANT AN ICY EARL As the Earl of Fordingham, Tristan Cavendish has lived by the code his father beat into him for so long he’s driven everyone in his life away, including his brother. Now he is alone. Loneliness dictates he must change, so he sets out to make amends with his only sibling. Alas, his brother seems none too inclined to hear him out, and a woman who must be a vision from Fordingham’s dreams walks into his path. Now, more than ever before, he knows he must change his ways or risk driving her away as well…but how? Calista Bartlett is on the hunt for a husband—but one who is nothing at all like the betrayer who was her former beau. When she sees the Earl of Fordingham across the room at a soiree, she knows she’s found the very man who is everything her one-time beau was not. Fordingham presents an icy façade to the world, but Calista discovers a passionate man who kisses her feverishly and warms her through to the bones. Can she ever convince him to let down his guard permanently? Key words: regency, regency romance, historical romance, short story, novella, earl, aristocrat, humorous, Christmas

Download or read book An Unintended Journey written by Catherine Gayle and published by Bons Mots, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-07-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abby Goddard’s life is going along just swimmingly, apart from the disappearance of her life’s love—Wesley Cavendish, a man well above her station. Just before Christmas, Grandmama dies after revealing the identity of Abby’s grandfather. The Duke of Danby, no less. Now the entire family will travel to Yorkshire to confront Danby, hoping to gain a dowry for Abby. But then Wesley reemerges, sparking a hope Abby thought long destroyed. Shall the prodigal son’s sole inheritance be an unsightly gash? Wesley Cavendish aspires to the political realm, despite his father’s near-murderous opposition…not to mention his opposition to Abby Goddard. But since Father died, will the new Earl of Fordingham rescind Father’s disgraceful allegations? Fordingham thwarts Wesley at every turn, threatening marriage to a prominent Tory family—which precludes Abby—to put an end to Wesley’s Whig involvement…unless Wesley can find a loophole. ***This is a novella of approximately 18,000 words, and was previously published in the anthology A Summons From the Castle, and then in the collection Charming and Just a Bit Disarming.*** Key words: regency, regency romance, novella, short story, historical romance, humorous, Christmas, holiday, first in series

Download or read book To Enchant an Icy Earl written by Catherine Gayle and published by Bons Mots, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-07-22 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the Earl of Fordingham, Tristan Cavendish has lived by the code his father beat into him for so long he’s driven everyone in his life away, including his brother. Now he is alone. Loneliness dictates he must change, so he sets out to make amends with his only sibling. Alas, his brother seems none too inclined to hear him out, and a woman who must be a vision from Fordingham’s dreams walks into his path. Now, more than ever before, he knows he must change his ways or risk driving her away as well…but how? Calista Bartlett is on the hunt for a husband—but one who is nothing at all like the betrayer who was her former beau. When she sees the Earl of Fordingham across the room at a soiree, she knows she’s found the very man who is everything her one-time beau was not. Fordingham presents an icy façade to the world, but Calista discovers a passionate man who kisses her feverishly and warms her through to the bones. Can she ever convince him to let down his guard permanently? ***This novella of approximately 19,000 words was previously published in the anthology A Season to Remember and the collection Charming and Just a Bit Disarming.***

Download or read book Flight of Fancy written by Catherine Gayle and published by Bons Mots, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-05-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lord Falkland bets Lord Jefferson Blount two hundred fifty pounds that Lord Haworth will ensure the ruination of Lady Georgianna Bexley-Smythe by 15 May unless the Marquess of Stalbridge returns to Town and settles his debts before that date. ~19 April, 1813 Cedric Loring, the Earl of Montague, has been an honorary member of the Bexley-Smythe family for years. He’s always had a special, if sometimes strained, bond with Georgie. But when her name ends up in the betting book at White’s before she’s even made her debut, he knows no one can protect her quite like he can. If only she’d stop chasing after the very gentleman who could single-handedly see to her ruin. Lady Georgianna Bexley-Smythe has the uncanny ability to remember nearly everything she’s ever read, and thus knows everything about almost everything. But as knowledge and experience are not interchangeable, she intends to make her first Season one of adventure. What could be more adventurous than seeing London from Lord Haworth’s gas balloon? Now she must avoid Monty long enough to make Haworth’s acquaintance and beg an airborne adventure. ***This novella (approximately 24,000 words) was originally published in the anthology The Betting Season, and the collection Charming and Just a Bit Disarming. It is available now by itself for the first time.*** Key words: Regency, regency romance, historical romance, aristocrat, humorous romance, short story, novella, first in series

Download or read book The Lovely and the Lost written by Page Morgan and published by Penguin Group. This book was released on 2014-05-13 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sequel to The Beautiful and the Cursed, The Lovely and the Lost finds the Waverly sisters in mortal danger and able to trust no one. Ingrid and Gabby survived the Underneath. They saved their brother, Grayson, from a future of dark servitude and exposed a plot to undermine the Alliance. But danger still lurks in the streets of Paris, and the Dispossessed, perched on the city's bridges and rooftops, might not be able to save their human wards this time.

Download or read book Good Puck Charm A Silverpeak Sabres College Hockey Romance Book 1 written by Audrey Shine and published by Audrey Shine. This book was released on 2024-05-16 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Silverpeak College, home to the Silverpeak Sabres, is known for two things: education and hockey. But with their beloved team struggling, the Sabres need to bring in some outside help to revamp their image. Sports marketer Lily Morgan expects a tough team to handle. But she doesn’t expect to fall in love… When unexpected romance blooms and competition threatens Silverpeak’s legacy, lessons are learned both on and off the ice. In the tight-knit community of Silverpeak, where romance and sports intersect with passion, to boost public interest, Lily agrees to pose as the girlfriend of one of its most popular players. But when she unexpectedly develops feelings for another, she may just find that she is the one who needs help… GOOD PUCK CHARM: SILVERPEAK SABRES HOCKEY BOOK 1 is the first book in an enthralling new sports romance series filled with witty humor, heartfelt moments, sensual subplots, and unexpected twists. Prepare to be captivated by alluring new protagonists in each book that are ready to capture your interest and keep you turning pages well into the night. Future books in the series are available!

Download or read book Alone A Love Story written by Michelle Parise and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2020-05-02 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A memoir of falling in love, the fallout of infidelity, and everything messy in between — and the inspiration behind the hit CBC podcast. “Beautifully and powerfully written, Alone: A Love Story left me heartbroken and inspired at the same time.” — Terry Fallis “A lyrical tribute to the intoxicating, dramatic, destructive and ultimately empowering nature of love.” — Anna Maria Tremonti “Michelle Parise is the best company. Her passion and humour leap off the page.” — Camilla Gibb The church wedding, the new house, a beautiful baby ... Michelle was sold a dream and bought into it. But one day, nine years in, she wakes up in an empty bed, and The Husband isn't there. Then, he drops The Bomb — he was having an affair with a woman at work. Adrift and on the edge of forty — fuelled by grief, booze, and one-night stands — Michelle battles the monster she calls Loneliness, juggling being a part-time parent and part-time partier. Though dangerously close to rock bottom, Michelle takes a chance on love again with a dashing but complicated man — The Man with the White Shirt. Michelle, an expert in "emotional forensics," dives into the wreckage with candour and humour, uncovering a story about falling in and out of love, divorce, single parenthood, and the messy world of dating. What she finds, beneath it all, is life and the courage to face it alone. “Michelle Parise knows how to shape and deliver a story that will keep you coming back for more.” — The Atlantic

Download or read book The Virtuoso written by G. P. Walmsley and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2008-02 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Virtuoso is a mainstream contemporary novel laced with the struggles and ambivalence of a young man's desire to be a jazz musician and the forces that move him in another direction - toward the classics. How this dilemma resolves itself and the escapades along the way and beyond will both rouse, yet soothe your quest for escape from the mundane! The Virtuoso is a story of romance. A love story as well as a story with scarlet moments of lust from that oldest story of all - the story of human frailty against the spear of temptation. The lives of John Dupree and Sophia Berry are played out against a canvas of music and on the darker side - prostitution. Be prepared for three dimensional characters and convoluted plots. The Virtuoso will transport you - drawing you into the story to live each scene. From the rough and tumble streets of New Orleans during World War II to the poshness of high-rise living in New York City, we join he and Sophia in the intimacy of their lives. From private piano lessons in Saint Louis to the hallowed halls of Juilliard, we follow his emergence onto the concert stages of the world. Their lives unfold in a fate that spans some 20 years. In many ways this is a symbiotic relationship. She is a benefactress in his formative years as he moves toward becoming a world class pianist while she derives love and companionship from him; something she welcomes and realizes is important in her unconventional life. Through the trauma of Korea to Sophia's court room battles in New York and Federal courts, our couple shares with us the bitter-sweetness of their lives and their love. Check out: http: //aboutthevirtuoso.com

Download or read book Don t You Know Who I Am written by Ramani S. Durvasula Ph.D and published by Post Hill Press. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s time to take our lives back from a world of narcissism, entitlement, and toxic relationships. “Don’t You Know Who I Am?” has become the mantra of the famous and infamous, the entitled and the insecure. It’s the tagline of the modern narcissist. Health and wellness campaigns preach avoidance of unhealthy foods, sedentary lifestyles, tobacco, drugs, and alcohol, but rarely preach avoidance of unhealthy, difficult or toxic people. Yet the health benefits of removing toxic people from your life may have far greater benefits to both physical and psychological health. We need to learn to be better gatekeepers for our minds, bodies, and souls. Narcissism, entitlement, and incivility have become the new world order, and we are all in trouble. They are not only normalized but also increasingly incentivized. They are manifestations of pathological insecurity—insecurities that are experienced at both the individual and societal level. The paradox is that we value these patterns. We venerate them through social media, mainstream media, and consumerism, and they are endemic in political, corporate, academic, and media leaders. There are few lives untouched by narcissists. These relationships infect those who are in them with self-doubt, despair, confusion, anxiety, depression, and the chronic feeling of being “not enough,” all of which make it so difficult to step away and set boundaries. The illusion of hope and the fantasy of redemption can result in years of second chances, and despondency when change never comes. It’s time for a wake-up call. It’s time to stem the tide of narcissism, entitlement, and antagonism, and take our lives back.

Download or read book Mama s Boy written by Will Biddle and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-03-06 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mildred believed a life lived under the wing of ones mother was no life at all, so with her death she gave a second birth to her great nephew. She possessed enough to tempt him but not enough to coddle him. When she died, she left it all to Will provided he live in her old house in Roanoke, Virginia for five years. That required Will to leave his mothers comfortable home in Baltimore. What Mildred and her conspirator, Wills father, didnt expect was how a Mamas Boy like Will would convince his very attractive, young mother to allow him to accept the conditions of Mildreds will. Nor could Aunt Mildred have foreseen Will dating three very different women nor anticipated the stupid things he would do in her house and on her furniture. But maybe she did, for Will feels her guidance.

Download or read book Hard and Fast written by HK Carlton and published by Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD). This book was released on 2014-06-06 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She's looking for a forever kind of thing, not just some meaningless fling. Josslynn Rossdale has dedicated the last ten years of her life making her sister's dreams come true, and happily so. But now that Pasha is on the cusp of taking the fashion world by storm, Joss realises she needs some time apart from Pash to find her own direction. Temporarily breaking away from the fast-paced modelling industry, Joss returns to their hometown and decides that opening her own agency is the way to go. An overly hot and humid summer season has kept repairman Billy Maas more than busy. But when he attends a routine service call, he doesn't expect the most beautiful woman in the universe to answer the door, let alone allow him to service more than just her air-con unit. But Joss isn't looking for a simple fling. After seeing how happy her sister, Pasha, is with her husband, Lot, she wants some of that. Billy is fun and exciting, but their lives and interests are very different. So when Joss begins to have real feelings for the adorable Billy, she sees no alternative but to distance herself from the younger party boy—leaving the bewildered and lovelorn repairman with a crisis he can't fix.

Download or read book Ice Cream Cognac You written by Yvonne Carré-Valdor and published by novum pro Verlag. This book was released on 2022-04-18 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Bermuda to Switzerland and all over the world in between, Yvonne Carré-Valdor has always sought adventure. Deciding at a young age that she would be an entertainer, Yvonne's grit and strength of will propelled her to international stardom and saved her life time and time again. Ice Cream, Cognac & "You" is the story of a seemingly ordinary girl who dared to fight for her dreams against the odds - and won. This book will amuse you and even make you laugh.

Download or read book Adventure Guide to Trinidad and Tobago written by Kathleen O'Donnell and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2001-03 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although definitely a part of the Caribbean, these two islands are unique, refusing to conform with the stock Caribbean image created by glossy brochures and travel agencies. They are both generous and Caribbean-spirited, but quite capable of going their own way. This Adventure Guide takes you across the nation from mountains and hills to grasslands, savannahs and palm-lined beaches, offering the intrepid traveler a ticket to explore. Birdwatchers are drawn by the chance to see the beautiful scarlet ibis. Night-time excursions allow visitors to watch the miraculous egg-laying practices of the leatherback turtle. And caiman smaller versions of the South's alligators are a common sight. And then there's Carnival, which offers wild dances, fantastical costumes and frenzied revellers. Whatever your reason to visit T&T, you have the right guide in hand. Accommodations, restaurants, travel tips, sights, museums, excursions it's all here. A special section is dedicated to the nation's booming yachting industry, with details on marinas, facilities and services. I wish I'd had this book the first time I visited Trinidad and Tobago. The book fully describes the culture of these island people and this knowledge would make a trip to these wonderful islands even more enjoyable. I also believe it's a good choice for readers who can't make the trip but still want to taste the culture. -- Amazon customerI've been to TNT once for two weeks and am returning again in a few months. I bought the book to refresh my memory and, more importantly, get me excited about my return trip. It's a great read, and as the back cover suggests, it really is written for the traveler who wants to experience more than just sunbathing. However, once you've been to Trindad and Tobago, you discover that they are not your generic Caribbean islands. Visiting Trindad and Tobago is more of a cultural vacation than an island getaway. Once you step foot off the plane at Piarco airport, you'll never want to leave, or you'll want to go back once every year. The two islands are full of charisma, and O'Donnell and Pefkaros do a good job of capturing this spirit in the book. You really cannot be intimidated by the cultures of TNT. From the street vendor corn soup, to crab and dumplings, down de islands, Maracas, Pigeon Point, Speyside, fried flying fish, Caribs, lorries, maxis, wining, Trinidad's great bar/club scene, the Northern Range, etc. - this book virtually covers all Trinidad and Tobago vacation opportunities and experiences. -- Amazon customerAn excellent take-long tote, as is the more adventurous Trinidad & Tobago, 2nd Edition by Kathleen O'Donnell and Stassi Pefkaros, which updates information on adventure travel with special focus on the wildlife and culture of the islands. -- Midwest Book Review

Download or read book Untouchable Body written by Kathryn Thomas and published by E-Book Publishing World Inc.. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Untouchable Body is book 1 of the Money Shot Trilogy. Books 2 and 3, Untouchable Desire and Untouchable Heart are available everywhere now! She tried to ruin my career. Now, I’ll ruin her. I’m this league’s worst nightmare. Good looks, hard body, and a scandal sheet a mile long. She was here for her next big story. I’ve got something else big for her to get her hands on. The media says I’m everything wrong with professional basketball. Pure talent and athleticism can’t bury the scandals and ghosts from my past. The last thing I needed was another reporter looking for their next big story. But that was before I saw who they sent. She’s here to uncover my latest scandal. But one look and I know she’s going to be that scandal. She wants to use me for her next big story? I’ve got something else big I want her hands on. I’m going to show her just how bad I can be. Just how far I can push her. Use her. Until she can’t decide if she wants to beg me to stop. Or beg me for more.

Download or read book Her Special Charm written by Marie Ferrarella and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Detective James Munro discovered a cameo necklace on a New York City street, he hoped only to return the keepsake to its rightful owner. He certainly didn't expect that owner to be so adorable and perfect for him. Indeed, Southern belle Constance Beaulieu was beautiful and as set on showing her gratitude as James was on running away from romance.… Constance was amazed when the necklace she thought lost forever mysteriously resurfaced—all thanks to the gruff, strangely compelling lawman who returned it. Her family legend told of the cameo's power to bring true love to its wearer…and Constance hoped the charm would work its magic on this detective of her dreams.

Download or read book Honeymoon To Die For Slye Team Black Ops Romantic Action Adventure written by Dianna Love and published by Silver Hawk Press LLC. This book was released on 2014-01-31 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It seems with each book, this series gets better... one of the best I have read this year." ~~Barb, The Reading Cafe Bianca enforces the law and Ryder is a deadly rule breaker that she’s determined to put away forever to stop a terrorist she’s vowed to take down at any cost. In this enemies-to-lovers romance, Slye agent Ryder Van Dyke is locked inside an Atlanta penitentiary facing the death penalty after being framed for murder. When his last hope for freedom disintegrates, he’s offered a commuted sentence – if he helps the FBI nail a bigger criminal, his father. Only Van Dyke family is allowed inside his father’s compound. To prove his innocence or tap his Special Forces skills to disappear if he can’t, Ryder accepts a deal to take an agent inside his father’s home as his wife. FBI analyst Bianca Brady spent two long years substantiating that the head of Van Dyke Enterprises is guilty of funneling weapons to terrorists. Now all she needs is the proof, but she hadn’t expected to marry a criminal who hates her after her team gathered the evidence to put Ryder in prison. Bianca is the last person Ryder will trust, but he’ll take any gamble to avoid life in a cage. While the unlikely pair navigates a minefield of deadly secrets and assassination attempts, as well as unexpected chemistry, they set off a series of attacks neither anticipated. When it’s clear Bianca is the killer’s target, Ryder is forced to make a choice to give up his freedom or risk the life of the woman who’s stolen his heart. Bianca and Ryder dodge bullets and race against the clock to unmask a terrorist who can prove Ryder’s innocence and stop him before he can kill again, but at a sacrifice neither saw coming. “Be sure to take a deep breath before you dive into a Slye Team novel - prepare for shocks, thrills and above all a fantastic read you won't want to ever end.” ~~ Fresh Fiction