Download or read book His Bid for a Bride written by Carole Mortimer and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2009-05-27 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a USA Today–bestselling author, a businessman offers a convenient marriage to his business associate’s daughter, a woman he has loved from afar. When Skye O’Hara’s life is rocked by tragedy, she’s reunited with Falkner Harrington—her father’s enigmatic business partner. Needing some time to consider her future, Skye has no other option but to accept when Falkner offers her the sanctuary of his home. But as the tension and chemistry sizzle between them, living with the dark-hearted tycoon becomes a real challenge! Especially when Falkner makes a demand in return for his hospitality—his new housemate must become his very convenient wife!

Download or read book Bid for a Bride written by Ruth Ann Nordin and published by Ruth Ann Nordin. This book was released on 2011-02-15 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After Loving Eliza, John and Eliza adopt a blind boy named Brian who was abandoned by his father. Bid for a Bride is Brian’s romance. The story begins in the quiet South Dakota town where Brian lives. Lucy finds out the man she just married already has a wife, and what’s worse is that he’s trying to sell her to the highest bidder. The preacher intervenes and helps her annul her marriage, but he’s aware that Lucy’s week with her bigamist husband might have resulted in a pregnancy. To protect her reputation, he asks Brian Evans to marry her. Brian jumps at the chance and proposes to her. Seeing no other option, Lucy agrees. But will Brian have the marriage based on love that he longs for or will he always be Lucy’s convenient husband? *Bid for a Bride won the 2012 Global Ebook Award for Historical Romance.

Download or read book A BRIDE AT HIS BIDDING written by Yoko Inoue and published by Harlequin / SB Creative. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ideal secretary is required to fulfill all of the boss’s desires… In order to investigate Andreas, a wealthy Greek man who put her sister through hell, Carrie applies to be his private secretary. Andreas has some doubts about her identity and decides to challenge her with extreme demands and work conditions. Hitting the limit of her patience, Carrie resists his orders and reveals her identity. Now he’s threatening a lawsuit against her. But then he offers her an unexpected alternative—marry him for six months!

Download or read book Marriage for Sale written by Carol Devine and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-06-20 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bridal Bid: Highest Bidder Wins the Bride! "I BOUGHT A WIFE?" Montana rancher Linc Monroe knew that the backwater society called "The Community" practiced outdated customs, but he never expected them to put a 28-eight-year-old virgin on the auction block! So the honorable cowboy had no choice but to buy -- and wed -- alluring Rachel Johnson in order to set her free. And then the reluctant groom had to educate his bride about city ways before she could live on her own. Trouble was, the spirited beauty took to ranching life as if she were born to it, and soon Linc's captivating pupil began teaching him a few lessons about matters of the heart.

Download or read book THE MILLIONAIRE S CHOSEN BRIDE written by Susanne James and published by Harlequin / SB Creative. This book was released on 2016-05-02 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mysterious Mel suddenly appears in a tranquil village, where she participates in an auction and wins a cottage full of local history. This throws a wrench in Adam’s plans; he intended to win the cottage for his friends. There’s no way such a gorgeous woman would make her home in a rural village. She’ll want to get rid of the cottage soon enough. When he gets close to Mel to get a feel for her situation, he sees that she’s not at all what he thought: she’s a humble, honest woman. Adam feels strongly drawn to Mel, but for his own reasons, he can’t be upfront with her. And it seems Mel has a secret, too...

Download or read book Bidding on Her Boss written by Rachel Bailey and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2015-09 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when an ambitious employee buys her boss at a bachelor auction? Find out in this story from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Bailey! Florist Faith Crawford has a brilliant plan--win her company's CEO at a bachelor auction and use their "date" to show him her designs. But her plan backfires when the focus of their meeting shifts from flowers to a floor-tilting kiss. For Dylan Hawke, it's time for damage control. Promoting the talented Faith is a no-brainer, but fraternizing with her is strictly forbidden. Dylan must remain professional--the fate of his business rests in the balance. Too bad Dylan won't rest until he gets another kiss...

Download or read book Sixpence Bride written by Virginia Farmer and published by Love Spell. This book was released on 2002-08-27 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a mock bride auction during her tour of England, Jocelyn Tanner finds herself "in another time, another body, and in a real auction--being claimed by a real hunk of a man."--Cover

Download or read book His Captive Bride written by Shelly Thacker and published by Summit Avenue Books. This book was released on 2012-11-16 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The warriors of Asgard Island are keeping a secret from their new brides… Kidnapped from a trade fair by a mysterious swordsman, Lady Avril de Varennes awakens on Asgard Island, an enchanted paradise cloaked in mists and mystery, kept secret from the world for centuries. Against her will, Avril weds her arrogant captor, Hauk Valbrand—even as she vows to escape. Hauk believes himself beyond the reach of love, until his fiery captive bride begins to melt his heart of ice. But soon he must reveal the stunning truth about Asgard and its people—and Hauk and Avril must choose between love and honor, duty and desire...now and forever. "Powerful. From the very first page you're whisked away to a world where anything is possible." -The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “An involving, beautiful story. I thought about the characters often at work, at the grocery store, in my car—wherever I was until I could get back to the book. A definite keeper. Five hearts (highest rating).” -TheRomanceReader.com "An utterly absorbing read! With its richly drawn characters, powerful conflict and vividly imagined setting, His Captive Bride is a romantic fantasy lover's dream. When it comes to sweeping, sizzling historical romance, Shelly Thacker is a shining star!" -Lara Adrian, New York Times bestselling author “If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would! I loved Asgard Island and Shelly’s descriptions made it feel so real, as if I’m there with them. Highly recommended. I loved all the books but this was by far my most favorite!” – Goodreads reviewer “I'm in awe of this author's talent. Thacker has made me want to read all her books. She is so skilled at telling a story with strong, well defined characters and original storylines. This one blew me away!” – Goodreads reviewer “Take me to Asgard Island, please! His Captive Bride is totally engrossing, passionate and SEXY! The chemistry between Avril and Hauk is electric. I highly recommend every one of the books in this series as perfect escape reads.” – Reading Between the Wines Originally published by Dell under the title Timeless. This revised and expanded Author's Preferred Edition includes new scenes never before published. The Stolen Brides Series These regal brides are about to discover that falling in love with a warrior is the most dangerous adventure of all. Each book is a stand-alone, steamy historical romance: Book 1: HIS STOLEN BRIDE (Darach and Laurien) Book 2: FOREVER HIS (Gaston and Celine) Book 3: HIS FORBIDDEN TOUCH (Royce and Princess Ciara) Book 4: HIS CAPTIVE BRIDE (Hauk and Avril) Book 5: HIS SCOTTISH BRIDE (Henri and Aileen)

Download or read book The Rancher s Mail Order Bride Bachelors of Shotgun Ridge Book 1 written by Mindy Neff and published by Mindy Neff. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Matchmaking Mix-up! In the heart of Shotgun Ridge, Montana, fate takes an unexpected turn for Wyatt Malone. What began as an ordinary day quickly spirals into a whirlwind of surprises when a little boy, with eyes full of hope, mistakes Wyatt for his new father. To make matters more complicated, a pregnant woman named Hannah Richmond insists she's his bride-to-be. It's a case of mistaken identities set in motion by four well-meaning matchmakers. Wyatt now faces a choice: to reveal the truth and untangle this web of confusion or embrace the unexpected role that destiny seems to have thrust upon him. As he looks into Hannah's eyes and experiences a newfound sense of completeness, he can't help but wonder if the meddling matchmakers might have been onto something. In Shotgun Ridge, where love blooms in the most unexpected places, Wyatt's decision could change the fate of the whole town." “A story full of heart and humor . . . vulnerable rancher Wyatt Malone will melt readers’ hearts.”–Romantic Time Magazine (4 ½ GOLD MEDAL) TOP PICK and W.I.S.H. award recipient for outstanding hero. From a USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over 30 romance novels comes an emotion, laughter-filled series of contemporary romances all about cowboys, community spirit and feel-good emotions. What do readers get with a Mindy Neff book? Small town romance filled with laughter and emotion, tough-guy heroes who are gentle and kind, and secondary characters—both human and animal—who help keep everyone stirred up! Books that touch your heart. Bachelors of Shotgun Ridge--Single, Sexy and soon-to-be wed!

Download or read book Montana Bride written by Jillian Hart and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-07-24 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Willa Conner learned a long time ago that love is only in fairy tales. Left widowed, pregnant and penniless, Willa's last hope is the stranger who answers her ad for a husband. Austin Dermot, a hardworking Montana blacksmith, doesn't know what to expect from a mail-order bride. It certainly isn't the brave, beautiful but scarred young woman who cautiously steps off the train ... . Trust won't come easily for Willa--it's hard for her to believe she's worthy of true love. But she doesn't need to worry about that, because this is just a marriage of convenience ... isn't it?"--Publisher.

Download or read book Their Bridgewater Brides written by Vanessa Vale and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-16 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first three books in the USA Today bestselling Bridgewater Ménage series at one low price! Their Kidnapped Bride- Emma James felt secure in her life. Money, social standing and the protection of her step-brother. Or so she thought. When she discovers his dark secrets, he turns on her and sells her to a western brothel to keep her quiet. There, she's forced to work or participate in an auction. A virgin auction...and she's the prize. One look at Emma James and Whitmore Kane and Ian Stewart know she would belong to them. Marriage was the only way to truly claim her...so they bid and bid well. As their bride, they return to the Bridgewater Ranch and teach her the ways to please not one husband, but two. But danger has tracked Ian around the world and threatens their newfound relationship. Together, can they fight the demons of the past while forging a future? Their Wayward Bride When Laurel Sinclair's uncaring father seeks to pawn her off in marriage as part of a business deal, she seeks to avoid her fate by fleeing. But running away in a Montana blizzard proves to be a terrible mistake. When handsome ranchers Mason and Brody find the stranded redhead next to her injured horse, they take her in and immediately decide to make her theirs, convinced they can convert the beautiful stranger to an unusual arrangement of marrying them both. The Bridgewater way of one woman marrying two husbands is foreign to Laurel, but she soon grows to love the two protective men who awaken her to a world of carnal pleasures she never knew existed. She grows to love them for their guidance and protection. But will her happiness be threatened by the secret she harbors? Will Mason and Brody still love her if they discover who she is? And what will happen when her scheming father and the cruel man he wanted her to marry finally track her down? Their Captivated Bride The Bridgewater way of two men marrying one woman is uncommon in the Montana territory. But three men marrying one woman? That is unheard of, especially for beautiful Olivia Weston. Her fate, it seems, will have her married to one man - a man she doesn't love. But when her betrothed treats her in a cruel manner, she rejects him and not long afterwards catches the eye of three handsome and virile ranchers. Cross, Rhys and Simon are as different as three men can be. But they have one thing in common; they are determined to offer Olivia the protection of marriage and the promise of endless carnal pleasures. Olivia worries that her instant attraction and hasty agreement to marry three men stems from a defect in her character. What kind of woman not just love three men, but make the most intimate parts of herself available to their lustful attention? The chemistry between them is like lightning. Can she deny it? Or will Olivia submit to become the most sated Bridgewater wife in this ongoing ménage series? This book contains Their Kidnapped Bride, Their Wayward Bride and Their Captivated Bride If you own these three titles, do not purchase this book. It DOES NOT have any new content.

Download or read book Their Kidnapped Bride written by Vanessa Vale and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you love the Wild Wild West, you'll love this steamy hot historical set in the Montana Territory!Emma James felt secure in her life. Money, social standing and the protection of her step-brother. Or so she thought. When she discovers his dark secrets, he turns on her and sells her to a western brothel to keep her quiet. There, she's forced to work or participate in an auction. A virgin auction...and she's the prize. One look at Emma James and Whitmore Kane and Ian Stewart know she would belong to them. Marriage was the only way to truly claim her...so they bid and bid well. As their bride, they return to the Bridgewater Ranch and teach her the ways to please not one husband, but two. But danger has tracked Ian around the world and threatens their newfound relationship. Together, can they fight the demons of the past while forging a future?This is the first book in the Bridgewater Ménage Series, where you'll meet all of the men in Kane and Ian's army regiment and discover their unusual beliefs on marriage. Read the entire series to follow along as the men, two or three at a time, claim their brides. Bridgewater: Where ménage meets marriage.

Download or read book Bridegroom Wore Plaid written by Grace Burrowes and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-12-04 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named a Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2012 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Grace Burrowes keeps winning reader awards for her gorgeously imagined books. If you're already a fan, you'll devour her new characters and if you haven't yet discovered the richly drawn worlds of Grace Burrowes, you're in for a treat.... "Memorable heroes. Intelligent, sensual love stories. This author knows what romance readers adore."—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars His Family or His Heart — One of Them Will Be Betrayed... Ian MacGregor is wooing a woman who's wrong for him in every way. As the new Earl of Balfour, though, he must marry an English heiress to repair the family fortunes. But in his intended's penniless chaperone, Augusta, Ian is finding everything he's ever wanted in a wife. "Historical details enrich Burrowes's intimate and erotic story, but the real stars are her vibrant characters and her masterful ear for dialogue. Burrowes is superb at creating connections that feel honest and real."—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

Download or read book BRIDE AT HIS BIDDING PB written by Michelle Smart and published by Mills & Boon. This book was released on 2018-01-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Bride At His Bidding by Michelle Smart Billionaire Andreas Samaras is nobody's fool. And his beautiful new employee Carrie Rivers--an undercover journalist--is playing a dangerous game. He'll keep her at his command until he can expose her deception... But when her ruse is revealed there's only one way to protect his spotless business reputation: blackmail innocent Carrie to the altar!A Proposal to Secure His Vengeance by Kate Walker Imogen O'Sullivan is horrified when charismatic tycoon Raoul breaks up her engagement and makes her his own convenient bride! She once surrendered everything to Raoul--body, heart and soul. But as he stalks back into her life it's clear he has punishment in mind--not just passion! Can Imgoen resist Raoul's potent brand of delicious vengeance?

Download or read book A Bride at His Bidding written by Michelle Smart and published by Mills & Boon. This book was released on 2018-02 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hired by her enemy. Yet tempted to say 'I do'... Billionaire Andreas Samaras is nobody's fool. And his beautiful new employee Carrie Rivers ¿ an undercover journalist ¿ is playing a dangerous game. He'll keep her at his command until he can expose her deception. But when her ruse is revealed there's only one way to protect his spotless business reputation: blackmail innocent Carrie to the altar!

Download or read book The Highlander s Bridal Bid written by Nicole Locke and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2022-11-29 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drama abounds in this Medieval romance Finding his future wife Means revisiting his past… After making a pact with his brother to find a bride by the year’s end, warrior Camron of Clan Graham faces his toughest battle yet: to win defiant Anna, his first love. She’s fiercely protective of her family and her independence, so Highlander Camron must prove to Anna that she’s more than just a bet—and that he’s a man she can trust with her safety and her heart! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Lovers and Highlanders Book 1: The Highlander's Bridal Bid Book 2: The Highlander's Unexpected Bride

Download or read book Mail Order Bride written by Mark Kalesniko and published by Fantagraphics Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Canadian comic book collector and a Korean mail order bride discover their new life together is not what they had anticipated.