Download or read book The Playboy Prince written by Nora Roberts and published by . This book was released on 2014-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Heir Apparent written by Jane Ridley and published by Random House. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW AND THE BOSTON GLOBE This richly entertaining biography chronicles the eventful life of Queen Victoria’s firstborn son, the quintessential black sheep of Buckingham Palace, who matured into as wise and effective a monarch as Britain has ever seen. Granted unprecedented access to the royal archives, noted scholar Jane Ridley draws on numerous primary sources to paint a vivid portrait of the man and the age to which he gave his name. Born Prince Albert Edward, and known to familiars as “Bertie,” the future King Edward VII had a well-earned reputation for debauchery. A notorious gambler, glutton, and womanizer, he preferred the company of wastrels and courtesans to the dreary life of the Victorian court. His own mother considered him a lazy halfwit, temperamentally unfit to succeed her. When he ascended to the throne in 1901, at age fifty-nine, expectations were low. Yet by the time he died nine years later, he had proven himself a deft diplomat, hardworking head of state, and the architect of Britain’s modern constitutional monarchy. Jane Ridley’s colorful biography rescues the man once derided as “Edward the Caresser” from the clutches of his historical detractors. Excerpts from letters and diaries shed new light on Bertie’s long power struggle with Queen Victoria, illuminating one of the most emotionally fraught mother-son relationships in history. Considerable attention is paid to King Edward’s campaign of personal diplomacy abroad and his valiant efforts to reform the political system at home. Separating truth from legend, Ridley also explores Bertie’s relationships with the women in his life. Their ranks comprised his wife, the stunning Danish princess Alexandra, along with some of the great beauties of the era: the actress Lillie Langtry, longtime “royal mistress” Alice Keppel (the great-grandmother of Camilla Parker Bowles), and Lady Randolph Churchill, mother of Winston. Edward VII waited nearly six decades for his chance to rule, then did so with considerable panache and aplomb. A magnificent life of an unexpectedly impressive king, The Heir Apparent documents the remarkable transformation of a man—and a monarchy—at the dawn of a new century. Praise for The Heir Apparent “If [The Heir Apparent] isn’t the definitive life story of this fascinating figure of British history, then nothing ever will be.”—The Christian Science Monitor “The Heir Apparent is smart, it’s fascinating, it’s sometimes funny, it’s well-documented and it reads like a novel, with Bertie so vivid he nearly leaps from the page, cigars and all.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune “I closed The Heir Apparent with admiration and a kind of wry exhilaration.”—The Wall Street Journal “Ridley is a serious scholar and historian, who keeps Bertie’s flaws and virtues in a fine balance.”—The Boston Globe “Brilliantly entertaining . . . a landmark royal biography.”—The Sunday Telegraph “Superb.”—The New York Times Book Review

Download or read book Andrew the Playboy Prince written by Andrew Morton and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Playboy Prince written by Lili Valente and published by Self Taught Ninja. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A deliciously dirty fake marriage romance with a twist! Being the playboy prince doesn't just have its perks—it's all perk. So, when my grandfather says it's time to settle down, I waste no time plotting a way to remain single. The plan? Make my fiancée loathe me. I'll go out of my way to prove to Elizabeth how ill-suited we are. I'm all about adventure and bold new plans for my country, and Lizzy’s the quintessential good girl. Sweet. Polished. Distractingly cute and clever. Which I admit, makes Miss Wrong harder to resist. Nothing turns me on like a big sexy brain. But when a family emergency brings us closer than ever before, I uncover the secret my bride-to-be has been hiding. And damn…looks like I’ve finally met my match. Yep, I’ve gone and fallen in love with the one woman I’ve tried like hell to push away. My new plan? Fight for her like I’ve never fought before. Previously titled Royal Package. Same fun story, just with a fresh title and cover makeover. The RUGGED & ROYAL Series: - The Playboy Prince - The Grumpy Prince - The Bossy Prince “[This] royal prince will melt your heart and make your toes curl with that mouth of his.” — Crystal’s Book World, Goodreads reviewer. “Loveable, quirky characters…crazy, twisty, surprising storyline…this book owned me, heart cockles, funny bone and all.” — BookAddict, Amazon reviewer “An unputdownable romance that stole my heart, gave me allllll the feels, and left me with one wicked hangover.” — Renee Entress’s Blog Keywords: romantic comedy, enemies to lovers, opposites attract, royal romance, beach read, fun romance

Download or read book Royal Package written by Lili Valente and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-30 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Royal Package is a legend in its own time, a pleasure-giving national treasure I'm far too generous to keep to myself. But I have one rule: No good girls. And they don't get much nicer than sugar-and-spice Princess Elizabeth. You'd think a woman who designs lingerie would be sexy and fun. You would be wrong. My fiancée is a dreary little mouse, and I have no doubt we'll make each other miserable if we go through with our arranged marriage. But I can't dishonor my grandfather's dying wish. Which leaves me one choice-make my sweet fiancée so miserable during our engagement festivities that she calls it quits. Operation Prince Charmless will get her out of my hair. And then I'm back to Sexy Single Ruler business as usual. Or that's the plan... But my fiancée is feistier than I remembered. Sexier, too. And she loves spur-of-the-moment adventures as much as I do. But did I mention that she hates my guts? Looks like the Royal Package and I are in for more than we bargained for...

Download or read book Playboy Prince written by Crystal Kaswell and published by . This book was released on 2023-02-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Playboy Princes written by Tate James and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-16 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She's my last chance. Those four words echo in Violet Spencer's mind, tugging at her curiosity even as rage builds within her.Arbon Academy was supposed to be a bright new start. An opportunity for greatness, and something an orphan girl could only dream of. For a while there, it seemed to be exactly that. But Violet's bright future is suddenly looking dim. Arbon Academy and Prince Alex are nothing but a facade. A trap.In a sinister world of ballgowns and backstabbing, of perfumes and politics, of indulgent parties and illegal sword fights, Violet now faces the biggest challenge of all. Recovering her shattered heart from the prince who crushed it. Supported by her new friends, Violet wants to make Alex feel the pain of his betrayal. Prince Rafe wants nothing more than to help make that happen, but things aren't always so straightforward. Don't break tradition.Don't let them know you know. Don't lose your heart... again.These rules will keep Violet alive. But at what cost?

Download or read book Abby and the Playboy Prince written by Raye Morgan and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prince Mychale has come to his mountain château to get away from the world. Instead, the royal bachelor finds himself playing host to runaway Abby and her adorable baby! Mychale's duty-bound to marry someone of the royal family's choosing. Abby's far from suitable, but to his surprise she makes him feel happy for the first time in years. Abby Donair has taken her sister's baby to her heart with no hesitation, but can she expect a royal prince to do the same…?

Download or read book Playboy Princes written by Peter Beer and published by Peter Owen Publishers. This book was released on 2016-07-20 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating dual biography proves that controversial Royal Family members are not necessarily only a feature of late 20th- or 21st-century lifeEdward VII (1841-1910) and his grandson Edward VIII (1894-1972) were born in different eras, but it is illuminating to compare the early and middle years of the two Princes of Wales as kings in waiting and discover how their youth informed their years on the British throne. The privileges of rank aside, they were heirs to an unenviable role, and this study presents a unique portrait of strained apprenticeships for which there was no satisfactory precedent. Theirs was an upbringing dictated by dogmatic prescription and the heavy weight of obligation. As they pursued their lives according to their distinct personalities, they were never relieved of parental strictures, especially with regard to Queen Victoria and her eldest son, who filled the void with shallow interests, a profligate style of living, and the delights of Parisian nightlife. Inevitably the two princes were consigned to filling much of their time with insubstantial engagements not best suited to their characters and which reveal a common vulnerability. In the case of the future Edward VIII, he took a jaundiced view of matters of state and preferred dance floors, riding to hounds, and the ministrations of lovers. This book is the story of the heirs' progress that provides often unexpected perspectives on two public figures better known through the history of their respective reigns. For readers in this era, the similar position of Prince Charles ensures that this survey is a timely as well as a surprisingly entertaining read.

Download or read book Beauty and the Playboy Prince written by Justine Lewis and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2024-01-23 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unexpected sparks fly when two best friends are stuck in a small Parisian apartment together… One of them is a royal—will duty get in their way? Read on in Justine Lewis’s romance inspired by "Beauty and the Beast"! SOMETHING THERE THAT WASN’T THERE BEFORE? Simone’s quiet life in her Parisian bookshop is upended when best friend, Prince Edouard, arrives on her doorstep to hide from a royal scandal! Despite her embarrassing teenage crush on the playboy prince, she’s always seen the man beneath his facade. Trapped together until the storm blows over, their friendship unexpectedly gives way to indescribable passion! Simone knows it’s only temporary, but can’t help dreaming of a happy-ever-after… From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories. If the Fairy Tale Fits...

Download or read book The Playboy Prince s Baby written by Layla Valentine and published by Layla Valentine. This book was released on with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I may be a prince, but my life’s no fairy tale—I’ve been banned from over a dozen countries thanks to my wild lifestyle. Jet-setting the globe in search of trouble has done nothing to fill the hole in my heart… until I end up in Chicago, stumble into a dive bar, and meet a woman like no other. Erika is the beautiful bartender I never knew I was looking for. She takes me on an impromptu tour of her city, intent on making me fall in love with the place… but I can’t take my eyes off of the enchanting tour guide herself. At the very moment I realize that I don’t want our weekend fling to end, my past catches up with me in the worst possible way, and I’m arrested and deported back to my home country, thousands of miles away! They tell me I’m barred from entering the United States again, but when all that’s waiting for me at home is the looming threat of a marriage to a woman I’ve never met, a little thing like the law isn’t going to stop me from seeing my Erika. So I make the journey to see her in secret, risking it all. And what I find awaiting me blows me away. She’s pregnant. With our royal baby…

Download or read book The Playboy Prince s Pregnant American written by Leslie North and published by Relay Publishing. This book was released on with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There isn’t much Marcus Ashton, third prince of Sovalon, likes more than a spirited night out, a beautiful woman on his arm (and in his bed), and a fine glass of whiskey. However, when his playboy exploits get to be too much for the royal family, he’s ordered to take a step back from his frivolous lifestyle and work on a serious project. But when he sees American Kyra Rogers, a consultant to the board he’s been forced to join for the women and children’s crisis center, he just can’t resist one last night of fun. While they both agree afterward that their one-night stand was a mistake, Marcus finds himself intrigued by Kyra, who is far different from the type of woman he’s normally attracted to. She’s as smart and serious as she is sexy. So when Kyra finds out she’s pregnant, Marcus wonders if this is a sign that it’s time to grow up and prove he’s worthy of being a father. Kyra has always regarded herself as a no-nonsense, self-made woman. She’s handled everything life has thrown at her, and she has no problem with the idea of raising her child alone. Though her and Marcus must work closely while they check out a possible site for the crisis center, Kyra is determined to keep their relationship strictly professional. She has no interest in co-parenting and is fully prepared to return to the United States once her job is done. There’s only one problem: as soon as Marcus learns about the baby, he starts trying to prove he’s perfect father and husband material. Kyra knows better—once a player, always a player. Besides, she doesn’t need a man in her life—even if this man is becoming more and more appealing every day. If only he wasn’t so charming. So darned sexy. So determined. If only she could figure out a way to deny what her heart is feeling… USA Today Bestseller Leslie North presents another oh-so-satisfying billionaire romance with an unforgettably hot-blooded bad boy royal and the unyielding woman who tames him...

Download or read book The Playboy Prince and the Nanny written by Donna Alward and published by Swerve. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prince Diego Navarro is the “spare” to his brother's "heir". While Raoul performs his crown prince duties with the appropriate sense of nobility and poise, Diego’s garnered a bit of a reputation as a playboy - despite the good he does behind the scenes with his favorite charities. But when tragedy strikes and his sister-in-law is killed in a car accident, Diego knows it's time for the playboy to step up. If not for his brother, then for his niece and nephew, who now find themselves without a mother. Which is where Rose Walters comes in. Rose isn't intimidated by money or glitz. The veteran nanny has worked for the rich and minimally famous, but a manor house is no comparison to a castle... or the handsome princes who live there. However, the worst thing she could possibly do is fall for the gorgeous playboy with a surprising heart of gold. He’s a prince; she’s the help. He lives in the tabloids; she loves her privacy. But when her two darling charges start to play matchmaker, Diego and Rose don’t stand a chance. The Playboy Prince and the Nanny is the first book in Donna Alward's royal duology.

Download or read book The Prince s Pleasure written by Robyn Donald and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2010-12-27 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prince Luka of Dacia is a man with a lot to lose if his secret leaks out too early. He trusts nothing and no one, least of all his unexpected desire for Alexa Mytton. She might be beautiful, but she's dangerous—and there's no time to get her off the remote island where she and he have come face-to-face. Torn between passion and privacy, Luka commands Alexa be detained for the purpose of indulging in both. He'll keep her behind closed doors, in the lap of luxury, entirely for his pleasure....

Download or read book The Prince s Royal Seduction written by Maisey Yates and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-10-15 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates! A Christmas Vow of Seduction A Christmas present for the man who has everything… With one band of gold Prince Andres of Petras can erase all his past sins — even though they were most pleasurable. But his prospective bride is untameable Princess Zara. And the playboy Prince must seduce her into compliance and crown her by Christmas! The wayward Princess of Tirimia’s fiery reputation hides the fact that she has never experienced real love. Her convenient husband-to-be seems determined to keep it that way, and yet his touch promises a sensual awakening that’s impossible to resist. But once Zara’s given him her hand and her body, it won’t be long before he has her heart… The Queen’s New Year Secret Kidnapped by her King! As the clock strikes twelve on New Year’s Eve the fairy-tale is over for all of Petras, when Queen Tabitha — refusing to live in a loveless marriage — asks her husband for a divorce. But anger erupts into passion, and when Tabitha flees the palace she’s carrying King Kairos’s heir! Discovering her secret, Kairos kidnaps his wife and — against the backdrop of his secluded island paradise — proves there’s no escaping his royal reach. He will use the desire that’s gone unsated between them for too long to ensure his wife returns to his side…

Download or read book The Prince s Convenient Proposal written by Barbara Hannay and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stand-in fiancée To secure his country's future, reformed playboy Prince Rafael of Montaigne needs a wife. A convenient marriage seems the ideal solution…until his fiancée disappears and Rafe must ask her identical twin sister, Charlie Morisset, to become his stand-in bride-to-be! Down-to-earth Charlie accepts Rafe's convenient proposal—in exchange for the funds to save her baby sister's life. Being swept into a crazy royal whirlwind seems a small price to pay, until she finds herself falling for Rafe—a prince she knows she will have to walk away from…

Download or read book Crown Prince s Chosen Bride written by Kandy Shepherd and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-03-08 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The people's princess! Chef Gemma Harper is on a dating break, so the last thing she needs is gorgeous stranger Tristan tempting her into a fling...especially when he's revealed as the crown prince of Montavia! Gemma knows forever isn't possible with duty-bound Tristan, but swept off her feet by this charismatic prince, she's determined to make every moment count. And when Tristan throws out the royal rule book, a happy-ever-after could be within Gemma's grasp...if only she's brave enough to say "I do!"