Download or read book His Substitute Bride written by Elizabeth Lane and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2009-03-31 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dashing but cynical Quint Seavers lives for danger. A past betrayal has made him wary of love, and he has no idea that independent, practical Annie Gustavson holds a secret longtime passion for him. Nor does he realize that the only reason Annie has traveled to San Francisco is to win his love—or walk away forever. When disaster strikes the city, Annie's courage and determination match his own—and suddenly Quint knows that she is exactly what has been missing from his life all along….

Download or read book His Substitute Bride written by Cristina Whalen and published by . This book was released on 2023-08-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the realm of human emotions and intricate relationships, stories unfold that challenge the norms and lead us down unexpected paths. "His Substitute Bride" is a tale that defies convention, where fate and circumstance collide to create a narrative woven with complexity, tension, and ultimately, the triumph of the human heart. Imagine a scenario where the lines of destiny are redrawn, and two individuals find themselves bound by a twist of fate that none could have foreseen. "His Substitute Bride" invites us into a world where roles are reversed, and the unanticipated becomes a catalyst for transformation. It's a narrative that tests the boundaries of tradition, highlighting the power of choice and the resilience of the human spirit. The story of "His Substitute Bride" is a journey of unlikely connections and unexpected alliances. What begins as a pragmatic arrangement soon evolves into a tangled web of emotions-resistance, curiosity, and, against all odds, the budding sparks of genuine affection. Through this unconventional union, the characters confront their own preconceptions, exposing vulnerabilities that lie beneath the surface. In this tale, the substitute bride emerges as a symbol of strength and adaptability. She navigates a landscape of unfamiliar roles and unfamiliar hearts, drawing on her own inner resources to bridge gaps and redefine relationships. Her journey embodies the notion that love and connection can emerge from the most unlikely of circumstances, offering a sense of hope and possibility to those who follow her story. "His Substitute Bride" delves into themes of choice and agency, portraying characters who navigate the complexities of expectations and desires. As emotions deepen and the layers of the narrative unfold, the story reflects the intricate mosaic of human relationships-full of shades of passion, vulnerability, and revelation. Yet, the tale of "His Substitute Bride" is not without its challenges. The characters grapple with questions of identity, loyalty, and the uncharted territories of their own hearts. The story encapsulates the trials that come with forging a new path, and the price that may need to be paid for authenticity and love. In the end, "His Substitute Bride" is a testament to the power of the unexpected and the resilience of the human spirit. It explores the intricacies of unconventional relationships, illustrating that even in the face of societal norms, true connection and love can emerge. This narrative is a journey through the complexities of human emotions, reminding us that life's most fulfilling chapters often stem from the unlikeliest beginnings.

Download or read book The Substitute Bride written by Linda S. Glaz and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jared Callahan's mysterious bride Rancher Jared Callahan eagerly awaited the arrival of his mail-order bride. But instead of the kindhearted woman who wrote about escaping her constrained city life, the beauty who arrived in his remote frontier town couldn't remember anything. Not him, not their long-distance courtship, not even her own name. What is he going to do with this petite spitfire? Dazed and confused from a railway accident, Rebecca Layne finds herself saying "I do" to the handsome stranger who claims to be her betrothed. But as feelings for Jared blossom, the mysteries of her past threaten to unravel her life at the seams. Only when the truth is finally revealed can this marriage of convenience ever become a true union of love.

Download or read book The Substitute Bride written by Janet Dean and published by Steeple Hill. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fleeing an arranged marriage, debutante Elizabeth Manning exchanges places with a mail-order bride bound for New Harmony, Iowa. Life on the frontier can't be worse than forced wedlock to pay her father's gambling debts. But Ted Logan's rustic lifestyle and rambunctious children prove to be more of a challenge than Elizabeth expects. She doesn't know how to be a mother or a wife. She doesn't even know how to tell Ted the truth about her past—especially as her feelings for him grow. Little does she know, Ted's hiding secrets of his own, and when their pasts collide, there's more than one heart at stake.

Download or read book The Substitute Bride written by Martha Cecilia and published by Precious Pages Corporation. This book was released on 2022-04-07 with total page 810 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Marry me, Wilda. I cannot be jilted the second time around.” Brent Guttierez was tall, dark—and wow! She was also Wilda’s boss. Sa loob ng isang taong pagtatrabaho niya rito bilang sekretarya ay naitago niya nang mahusay ang damdamin niya dahil may kasintahan na ito at nakatakdang pakasalan, si Candra. Dalawang linggo bago ang kasal nito ay umalis si Candra, leaving a note to postpone the wedding for at least a week. Walang balak si Brent na i-postpone ang kasal nito. And he needed a substitute bride to save his family from scandal at upang pasakitan si Candra. At available si Wilda. Tatanggapin ba niya ang katuparan ng kanyang mga pangarap?

Download or read book The Substitute Bride written by No‘l Cades and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-06-28 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the Marquis of Westford offers to marry disgraced Elizabeth Cosgrove to save her family's honour, little does he realise that she has swapped places with her younger cousin Lily. When the passion he arouses in her only confirms his belief that she's a wanton, how can Lily ever convince him of her innocence?

Download or read book The Substitute Bride written by Carol Hutchens and published by Montlake Romance. This book was released on 2012-10-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sweet romance. A clean romance. A book to share with your mother and grandmother. When reality is too raw...read a sweet romance by Avalon/Montlake authors.

Download or read book The Substitute Bride written by Margaret Blake and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2010 EPPIE AWARD Finalist for Best Historical Romance! It is a simple trick—Elizabeth Mary will take the place of her older sister Mary Elizabeth. She will marry the Lord Edward Hinchcliffe, pretending to be Mary. He will never discover the plot...Mary can then do what she promises, enter a Convent. Only, the best laid plans often go astray and Elizabeth Mary finds the deception leads her into terrible danger. The Lord Hinchcliffe is no fool and he is a stern taskmaster who prides honesty above all virtues.

Download or read book Substitute Bride written by Margery Scott and published by Clover Ridge Press. This book was released on 2019-04-25 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He married the wrong twin! Six years after Cole Berringer goes west to build a new life, he writes to his childhood sweetheart, Sarah Main, and proposes marriage. But instead of the woman he left behind, her twin sister, Elizabeth, arrives in Colorado to take her place. Elizabeth Main has loved Cole for years, but has always known she isn’t the woman he loves, so when her twin refuses his marriage proposal, she grabs at the chance to make her dreams come true. As the weeks go by, Cole and Elizabeth grow closer, and Elizabeth is convinced it’s only a matter of time until Cole returns her love. But then, Sarah arrives …

Download or read book The Substitute Bride written by SWEETBLUNCH and published by Summit Publishing Company Inc.. This book was released on 2018-02-05 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I need you to go to New York and pretend to be your twin sister.” That was the command Laila Fiorenza’s father gave her when her sister ran away from home just days before she had to meet her betrothed, the handsome, party-going, Greek shipping magnate, Nikos Pallis. But after being jilted in a previous betrothal, Laila had only one wish, which is to never be the second choice in love again. So, eager to go back to her sheltered life in Sicily and unwilling to do what her father commands, Laila comes clean to Nikos about the farce, hoping he would call off the wedding. However, Nikos had other plans, and he might just be willing to grant her wish.

Download or read book Substitute Bride written by Angela Devine and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bride was pretending… To help her sister out of a tricky situation Laura Madison had agreed to step into her shoes to view the house her fiancé's uncle had bought as a wedding gift. It should have been easy. But Uncle James had ideas of his own…. The "best man" was curious… He had turned up unannaounced! Laura knew he'd see through their charade in an instant. James Fraser was six foot three of prime Australian rancher, and Laura wasn't acting like a girl about to get married but a woman in lust! A wedding was the last thing on either of their minds….

Download or read book The Substitute Bride 4 written by Rabbit Rabbit and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-12-04 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When her sister ran away from the wedding, Autumn was forced to marry Charles. His name had been linked to innumerable ladies. He had different girlfriends for every day of a year. Autumn had never thought that she would fall in love with him.

Download or read book Substitute Bride written by Noelle Adams and published by Noelle Adams. This book was released on 2016-04-25 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than two years, Rose has been the nanny for James Harwood's daughters. She adores the girls, but she tries to maintain a professional distance with James—no matter how attractive she finds him. However, when his engagement falls apart and he starts to look at her differently, Rose no longer sees him only as her boss. James isn't the kind of man to fall for his nanny, so he doesn't know why he can't stop thinking about her in very wrong ways. He's determined to resist, to keep his life simple and to find an appropriate substitute for his wife who died. But with a manipulative ex-fiancée, two precocious daughters, Rose's interfering Southern grandmother, a short-lived fake engagement, and feelings that won't be denied, nothing remains simple for long.

Download or read book His Substitute Wife Mills Boon Love Inspired Historical Stand In Brides Book 1 written by Dorothy Clark and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Convenient Marriage

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Download or read book The Rake s Substitute Bride written by Mysty McPartland and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Desperate to fill the terms of his grandfather's will, Nathan buys himself a wife. He wasn't particular who it was just as long as she was an agreeable woman. Did her duty by baring his child and left him alone to pursue his own amusement. However, minutes before the ceremony was to begin the silly twit had run away. Furious he confronted her family and demanded they produce a woman he could wed. It was only after the wedding was over that he bothered to look at the woman he'd married. He was shocked to find himself attracted to her. When he learns exactly who she is he was infuriated to learn she was the woman who had barged into a bedchamber at a whore house and caught him naked and fully aroused. When she refused to share his bed he has no alternative but to seduce his bride and it wasn't long before his attitude towards the marriage he originally planned alters considerably. He now wants a true and loving relationship between them and when he asks her to keep her promise to him can only pray that she will. If she doesn't whatever happiness they could have as man and wife would be destroyed. Not at all happy to be placed in a position where she had no choice but to follow her father's dictates, Sheldon was also furious that she would have to marry a man that not only frightened her but she detested as well. However, though she might have to be his substitute bride she definitely refused to be his substituted bed mate and let him know in no uncertain terms she wasn't going to be the mother of his children. She was also determined that no man would dictate her life or obey his commands. As the days passed though whatever defences she built up against him he quickly reduced them to rubble. When he gives his word that he will remain faithful to her she was unable to withstand his seductive charm any longer and she surrenders the potent attraction between them. But only after a few weeks the joy she found in her marriage was shattered and though her heart was breaking the only thing she could do was ask her husband for a divorce. After thinking his wife had broken her promise to him, Nathan only finds out to late he'd made a terrible mistake. Can he win his wife's affection back? Or will she never forgive him for not trusting her?

Download or read book The Substitute Bride written by Carrie Fancett Pagels and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-10-29 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Christmas Carol meets It's A Wonderful Life A letter for Sonja's deceased friend arrives at the post office in Michigan, and with it a proposal. With her father threatening to kick her out of his home, Sonja impulsively responds, offering to travel west to be a substitute bride. At the same time, Louis's railroad promotion sends him back to Michigan, the one place on earth he'd hoped to never return-where Christmas past was full of pain. A mysterious stranger leaves him marked copies of "A Christmas Carol" as he considers romancing Sonja in Christmas present. Will Louis discern the best choices for Christmas future? Does it include the Poor House, again? Even so-will God bring healing and love to him this year?