Download or read book Her Forbidden Knight written by Rex Stout and published by Overamstel Uitgevers. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An innocent young telegraph operator becomes a counterfeiter’s target Once, the Lamartine Hotel was a quiet refuge for New York’s stuffy fashionable set. But by the 1890s, fashion has moved uptown, and the lobby of the Lamartine has been overtaken by natty young sports, who pass their afternoons with billiards or shows of noisy derring-do. Their preferred damsel is Lila Williams, a delicate young telegraph operator whose shyness so charms them that they resolve to defend her against any ill-behaved characters. They are about to face their fiercest challenger, who rides in the gleaming armor of a millionaire. His name is John Knowlton, and from the first telegram she writes for him, Lila is charmed. He has money, good looks, and a criminal secret, and his insidious charisma will demand heroic effort from the knights of the Lamartine billiard table.
Download or read book Her Forbidden Knight written by Rex Stout and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-04-04 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow the fortunes of the beautiful and naïve Lila Williams, a telegraph operator at New York’s swankiest hotel—the Lamartine—as she becomes unwittingly enmeshed in the operations of a shady counterfeiting ring. By chance, the innocent Lila, coveted by a member of an unlikely group of “knights,” finds herself swept off her pretty feet and into safety—or is it peril? The very first novel from the classic crime writer Rex Stout, Her Forbidden Knight gives the reader a glimpse of the cunning devices and charades of the celebrated Nero Wolfe mysteries that followed in the author’s later years. Includes the bonus short story “An Officer and a Lady.”
Download or read book Secrets of Her Forbidden Knight written by Ella Matthews and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2022-08-23 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dramatic fake betrothal story She’s rescued a knight Now she needs the favor returned… When widowed Lady Johanne happens upon an injured knight, she sees an opportunity to form an alliance and protect her home, Castle Brae, from her enemies. The betrothal she proposes might be merely for appearances, but the very real attraction between her and Sir Alewyn thrills and disturbs her. For it’s clear he’s hiding something… Can she trust him with so much at stake? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. The King's Knights Book 1: The Knight's Maiden in Disguise Book 2: The Knight's Tempting Ally Book 3: Secrets of Her Forbidden Knight Book 4: Bound to the Warrior Knight
Download or read book Stranded with Her Forbidden Knight written by Melissa Oliver and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2024-06-25 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the drama unfolding in this medieval forbidden romance set around the wild Cornish coast Caught between duty… And forbidden desire! Lady Elowen is traveling to her loveless arranged betrothal when she’s rescued from a storm by Lord Simon Trebarr—the enigmatic knight whose family has long been enemies of her own. She should hate him, yet an unwanted attraction has always simmered whenever he’s near… Within the walls of Simon’s Cornish castle, can Elowen resist experiencing passion before condemning herself to a life without it…even if it’s with the man who should be her enemy? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Download or read book One Forbidden Knight written by Nicola Davidson and published by Entangled: Scandalous. This book was released on 2015-10-19 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unexpected seduction... Catherine Linwood is amongst the favored of Tudor Queen Mary-until her physician father dies mysteriously. She's distraught, shunned and desperate for answers. Catherine's only ally is Sir Brandon FitzAlan... who is willing to risk his life to protect hers. While the handsome stranger's courage and wit soon capture her heart, his true allegiance and purpose is uncertain. Brand is well used to the lies and shadows of court. Yet nothing prepares him for his sizzling attraction to innocent Catherine, or the deadly plot she is tangled in, for her father took a secret to his grave that could tear Catholic England apart. With one chance at salvation, Brand and Catherine begin a cross-country journey that reveals the shocking truth... and a burning passion that could save or destroy them both.
Download or read book Templar Knight Forbidden Bride written by Lynna Banning and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hardened, battle-weary warrior, Reynaud has forgotten what it is to be in the company of a beautiful woman, to delight in her comfort and warmth. On his return to Granada, he is drawn to Leonor and senses that she could heal his hidden scars. She is set upon a dangerous path, a path that they travel together, becoming closer every day—every night. But such forbidden passion may be their undoing….
Download or read book The Rex Stout Reader written by Rex Stout and published by Westview Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her Forbidden Knight Prefiguring the devices and charades of the celebrated Nero Wolfe mysteries, Rex Stout's first detective novel follows the fortunes of the pretty, young Lila Williams, a telegraph operator at New York's swank Lamartine Hotel, as she becomes unwittingly enmeshed in the operations of a counterfeiting ring. For nothing here is quite what it seems, not even the safety Lila thinks she finds in the arms of the man who quickens the beat of her heart. A Prize for Princes Aline Solini has a face that men remember, and a demon's soul they strive to forget. A woman created for intrigue, the exquisitely beautiful Aline captivates a wealthy young American, Richard Stetton, who rescues her from a Balkan convent under attack by marauding Turks. Stetton also enables her to escape Vasili Petrovicch, the husband she has tried to poison, and introduces her into society's highest circles. There Aline proves her talents for deceit among men of power to be no less resistible -- or deadly -- than her seductive charm.
Download or read book Honor Roses written by Elizabeth Cole and published by SkySpark Books. This book was released on 2016-02-23 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forbidden flames burn brightest… The knight Alric of Hawksmere has endured years of war and survived dozens of battles in the service of the king. A new challenge awaits him when he returns home to renew his bond with a childhood friend. Alric instead discovers she is now a spirited woman of rare beauty whose kiss makes his blood burn. But the lady Cecily de Vere has been offered in marriage to another man, and Alric‘s duty is to escort her to the wedding. Cecily wants to behave as a proper lady. But she yearns for her childhood flame and knows he shares the same desire. When a sudden twist of fortune puts Cecily in mortal danger, Alric takes an unimaginable risk to rescue her. Left alone in the wild, Alric and Cecily must make a choice that will change their lives forever. The first book in the Swordsworn Knights: A series of full-length historical romance novels set in the vivid and beguiling world of medieval Britannia.
Download or read book Forbidden Knight written by Diana Cosby and published by Lyrical Press. This book was released on 2017-06-06 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A warrior joins forces with the king’s healer to save Scotland in this historical romance by the bestselling author of the MacGruder Brothers series. There is an intruder in the woods near King Robert Bruce’s camp, but when Sir Thomas MacKelloch comes face-to-face with the interloper, he is shocked to discover his assailant is a woman. The fair lady is skilled with a bow and arrow and defiant in her responses. The wary Knight Templar dare not allow her beauty to lower his guard. Irritated by his attraction, he hauls her before his sovereign to expose her nefarious intent. Outraged Sir Thomas dismissed her claim, Mistress Alesone MacNiven awaits the shock on the arrogant knight’s face when he learns that she has told the truth. But it is she who is shocked, and then horrified, as it is revealed that her father, the king’s mortal enemy, has betrothed her to a powerful noble, a deal that could jeopardize the king’s efforts to unite Scotland. Robert Bruce orders Sir Thomas to escort Alesone to safety. As they embark on a harrowing journey through the Highlands, Alesone tries to ignore her attraction to the intimidating warrior, but as she burns beneath Thomas’s kiss she realizes this fearless knight could steal her heart. Praise for the writing of Diana Cosby “Diana Cosby is superbly talented.” —Cathy Maxwell, New York Times–bestselling author of Her First Desire “Cosby gives you it all—passion, danger, lush history and a touch of magic. Excellent reading.”—Hannah Howell, New York Times–bestselling author of If He’s Dangerous “A sexy new voice in historical romance. Scottish historicals have a bright new star.” —Sandra Hill, USA Today–bestselling author of The Red-Hot Cajun “Diana Cosby writes wonderful historical roman
Download or read book Rage written by K. A Knight and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-17 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My husband killed me. Then he screwed his way through the city, the only problem? I didn't stay dead. It seems killing me woke something deep inside, something so dark and buried so deep I never knew it was there. I don't know what I am, I don't really care. All I can think about is revenge, even as the monsters in the dark start to surround me. Their horns and black eyes, mouths filled with fangs claiming I am theirs. My monsters will have to wait, he will regret the day he crossed me.Are you scared of the dark? You should be.*18+ Reverse Harem Romance. Warning this book contains scenes and references of abuse/assault that some readers may find triggering. Along with graphic sex scenes and violence. This is a dark book*
Download or read book Beguiled by the Forbidden Knight written by Elisabeth Hobbes and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this steamy medieval romance, a deceptive handmaiden discovers the true meaning of passion in the arms of an enemy knight. When her mistress is claimed as an enemy knight’s betrothed, handmaiden Aelfhild knows it would be too dangerous for her lady; she must go in her place. But there’s more to the scarred knight than she first thought—she isn’t expecting to fall for him! As the line between friend and enemy blurs, Aelfhild realizes that protecting her mistress has left her heart with no choice but surrender . . . “Readers will be drawn in by the fast pace, constant action and tragic love story” —RT Book Reviews on The Saxon Outlaw’s Revenge “Hobbes’ Medieval world sparkles with detail” —RT Book Reviews on The Blacksmith’s Wife
Download or read book Her Forbidden Knight written by Carly Fall and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-04 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Centuries ago, she was a princess and he a knight. Their forbidden love was torn apart by circumstances of the times, and her brutal death... Arabella "Bella" Franklin has a nice, stable life in Saint's Grove, Virginia. With no recollection of her previous existence as a princess, the newly-reincarnated young woman is living the dream-a successful bakery owner with some semblance of a social life. However, boredom and loneliness continue to be her constant companions. Those feelings quickly disappear when the townspeople gather to witness a once-in-a-lifetime, major astrological event. Unbeknownst to them, the occurrence opens the seams of the universe, allowing any and all paranormal entities to descend onto the quiet town, transforming it into a place of mayhem and danger. When Bella is attacked by a vicious demon, Jayden, an Angel of Death, comes to her rescue. Unlike Bella, he remembers everything about their past lives, and is delighted knowing that their reunion will give him an opportunity to possibly rekindle their passion, as well as regain his life as a human. But becoming human again comes with three caveats. He must convince Bella of the love they shared so many centuries ago, she must kill a demon - her murderer from her previous life - and she has to want Jayden to stay. With only seven days to meet those demands, memories of her past life begin to surface. With them, comes the knowledge that if she can't kill the demon before the seal closes, she-and possibly Jayden-may be forced to spend eternity in Hell.
Download or read book Tempted by Her Forbidden Warrior written by Michelle Styles and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2024-09-24 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a time when alliances mean the difference between life and death, will a Viking’s forbidden relationship with a Celtic warrior threaten her kingdom’s future? The warrior she shouldn’t want But can’t resist! Viking Sibba has traveled to a Scottish island to attend a king’s wedding and maintain the fragile truce between their opposing clans. Not to engage in an impromptu archery contest with his son, Cal, with a kiss at stake if he wins… The Celtic warrior should remain forbidden, so Sibba’s shocked by how much she wants to kiss him. She ought to stay away, but when the king’s bride is kidnapped, Sibba must join forces with Cal to retrieve her before unrest rages through their kingdoms…and their dangerous desire overwhelms them both! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Download or read book Her Forbidden Knight a Saint s Grove Novel written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 5 STARS: InD'tale Magazine: "There is a richness to the depth of the characters that adds color to the tales, no matter in what time they reside. Ms. Fall has a wonderful mastery of writing that brings her readers into the story. They are engrossed with the demons that come spewing out of the depths of Hell and are enamored with those who can vanquish them. This is a matchless novel that deserves to be in everyone's romance library!" - Belinda Wilson InD'tale Magazine, December 2016 bit.ly/2hL0Z4vCenturies ago, she was a princess and he a knight. Their forbidden love was torn apart by circumstances of the times, and her brutal death...Arabella "Bella" Franklin has a nice, stable life in Saint's Grove, Virginia. With no recollection of her previous existence as a princess, the newly-reincarnated young woman is living the dream--a successful bakery owner with some semblance of a social life. However, boredom and loneliness continue to be her constant companions.Those feelings quickly disappear when the townspeople gather to witness a once-in-a-lifetime, major astrological event. Unbeknownst to them, the occurrence opens the seams of the universe, allowing any and all paranormal entities to descend onto the quiet town, transforming it into a place of mayhem and danger.When Bella is attacked by a vicious demon, Jayden, an Angel of Death, comes to her rescue. Unlike Bella, he remembers everything about their past lives, and is delighted knowing that their reunion will give him an opportunity to possibly rekindle their passion, as well as regain his life as a human. But becoming human again comes with three caveats. He must convince Bella of the love they shared so many centuries ago, she must kill a demon - her murderer from her previous life - and she has to want Jayden to stay.With only seven days to meet those demands, memories of her past life begin to surface. With them, comes the knowledge that if she can't kill the demon before the seal closes, she--and possibly Jayden--may be forced to spend eternity in Hell.
Download or read book The Knight s Forbidden Princess written by Carol Townend and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A princess captive in the tower… A Spanish knight who can set her free! In this Princesses of the Alhambra story, meet Princess Leonor, who can’t escape her tyrannical sultan father. For Spanish knight Count Rodrigo, her innocence—and beauty—tug at his sense of honor. He will lay down his life to protect her…but the risks are great: she is the daughter of his sworn enemy!
Download or read book Sold To Her Forbidden Alpha written by Ataima K and published by StarNovel (HK) Co., Limited. This book was released on 2023-03-09 with total page 627 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Just because you hate me doesn’t mean your body doesn’t want me,” he said, He lifted her leg and leaned closer to her, his fingers touched her lips and trailed down to her neck, he could hear her heart beating fast and he knew he had that effect on her. “Your body wants me and there is no denying that” he stated the obvious, “So don’t you ever think that I can’t have you when I want because I can and I would” he boldly said and then turned his back towards her. “I own you now Bella and you can never escape me” he whispered to her ears hovering over her and pinning her body to his with his arms around her waist. Her scent was driving him crazy making his imagination grow wild. Bella, a joyful and beautiful girl who lived happily with her parents and her little brother as the only family related to the Alpha of the Crescent moon pack was met with the gruesome death of her family by another Alpha who attacked their pack. This shattered and broke her making her weak and lonely, she thought she had seen the end of the world until she found out that she was sold as a bride by her uncle to the same Alpha who killed her family. Will she accept such a cruel fate and bend to her Alpha's will or would she avenge her family?
Download or read book Forbidden Knight written by Jecca Bartlett and published by A Novel Passion Publishing. This book was released on with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
