Download or read book Quills a Suitable Bride written by Elizabeth Rolls and published by . This book was released on 2021-12 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His Convenient Marchioness With this ring...I thee claim! After the loss of his wife and children, the Marquess of Huntercombe closed his heart to love. But now that he must marry to secure an heir, he's determined that the beautiful, impoverished widow Lady Emma Lacy should be his... Emma has vowed never to marry for money so must refuse him. But when her children's grandfather sets to steal them away from her, she has no other option: she must become the marquess's convenient bride! The Dutiful Rake The Earl of Rutherford was used to flirting with scandal. But when an act of charity placed his charge's spotless reputation in jeopardy, Marcus knew he must do the honourable thing. There was no point in pretending he was in love. So in return for Miss Marguerite Fellowes's discretion and children, the earl offered his name and protection. Then Marcus watched as proud Meg blossomed in London society. Meg's smile was perhaps the loveliest he'd ever seen, and the glow in her eyes made him feel wildly out of control. Tantalised by her evident passion for life, the dutiful rake soon found himself consumed by far from innocent desires...

Download or read book A Suitable Bride written by Elizabeth Rolls and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His convenient marchioness: After the loss of his wife and children, the Marquess of Huntercombe closed his heart to love. But now that he must marry to secure an heir, he's determined that the beautiful, impoverished widow Lady Emma Lacy should be his... Emma has vowed never to marry for money so must refuse him. But when her children's grandfather sets to steal them away from her, she has no other option: she must become the marquess's convenient bride!

Download or read book Quills In Need Of A Bride Mistress Or Marriage The Unexpected Bride written by Elizabeth Rolls and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2017-06-01 with total page 591 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mistress Or Marriage? To ensure the succession of the Helford family line, it's imperative that David Melville, Viscount Helford should marry – and soon! He's determined to choose a wife of nobility and decorum as a matter of convenience – until his resolve is shaken to the core by the independent and fiery Miss Marsden. Sophie's plain beauty, forthrightness and virtually penniless state are nothing Viscount Helford desires in a wife. But she stirs a passion in him he cannot resist. The solution seems easy, but to take her as his mistress would tarnish her good name – something he knows she can't afford to lose. But can he afford to lose her? The Unexpected Bride Did family honour really dictate that he marry the first eligible girl who could make intelligent conversation? The Earl of Darleston certainly hoped not, but there was no denying that he needed a bride. And Miss Phoebe Ffolliot seemed the ideal candidate for a marriage in name only. Or so he thought. Until his bride brought a wolfhound to their wedding and he learned that he hadn't married Phoebe – but her twin, Penelope. But when Penelope revealed the reason behind the charade, Darleston knew his 'unexpected bride' deserved nothing less than his whole heart. Could he now turn a paper marriage into wedded bliss?

Download or read book Quills Seduced by Scandal a Convenient Bride for the Soldier the Brooding Duke of Danforth written by Christine Merrill and published by . This book was released on 2022-08-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Convenient Bride For The Soldier Ex-soldier Frederick Challenger may own a share of London's most secret gentlemen's club, but he has long since stopped sampling its delights...until a beautiful woman auctions her innocence. Georgiana Knight's plan had been to lure in a villain, but instead she's trapped the devil himself. And now, to protect her reputation, she must marry him! But if Frederick has hopes of taming this temptress, he'll have to think again... The Brooding Duke Of Danforth When a storm hits, outspoken Abigail Prescott is trapped at a house party with Benedict Moore, the Duke of Danforth -- the very man she was once betrothed to! Wishing to know the man she's to marry, Abigail had called off their sudden engagement. But reunited once more, Benedict seems determined to win her back and make her his Duchess. His method: irresistible seduction...

Download or read book Quills More Than A Vow The Convenient Felstone Marriage Captain Amberton s Inherited Bride written by Jenni Fletcher and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2020-07-01 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Convenient Felstone Marriage The last place respectable governess Ianthe Holt ever expected to be proposed to is in a train carriage...by a stranger...who has just accused her of trying to trap another man into marriage! Shipping magnate Robert Felstone may be dashing but he’s also insufferable, impertinent — and Ianthe’s only possible saviour from her uncertain fate. She’s hesitant to play the perfect Felstone wife, but Robert soon shows Ianthe there’s more to him than meets the eye, and more to marriage than vows... Captain Amberton’s Inherited Bride Her father’s will dictates Violet Harper must wed or be disinherited — yet she’d rather face the wilderness of the wintry Yorkshire moors than be bound to cynical, damaged soldier Captain Lance Amberton. Lance promises a marriage of convenience that will grant Violet her independence. In exchange, she must put her faith in Lance, and see beyond his gruff exterior to the man beneath...

Download or read book Quills a Yuletide Proposal the Viscount s Yuletide Bride the Viscount s Christmas Proposal written by Carol Arens and published by . This book was released on 2023-11-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Viscount's Yuletide Bride A Christmas wedding...a forever vow? Faced with losing his ward if he remains unmarried, Isaiah Maxwell must find a bride! With spinsterhood beckoning, Felicia Penneyjons is the perfect candidate for a marriage in name only. Which is all it can ever be, after Isaiah renounced love the Christmas Day his mother left him. But Felicia is getting under his skin and, as Christmas approaches, Isaiah's usually painful memories give way to uncharted desire -- for his convenient wife! The Viscount's Christmas Proposal From old friend...to future husband? Anna Liese Preston is caught off guard by the Christmas return of Peter Penneyjons. The childhood friend she's always loved has grown into the even more handsome and eligible Lord Cliverton. The perfect husband for her stepsister -- or so thinks her scheming stepmother! Marrying Peter herself would save him from that miserable match. Anna Liese's dilemma? She only wants to marry for love -- and Peter sees marriage as purely duty...

Download or read book Quills A Debutante In Paris Secrets of a Wallflower The Governess s Convenient Marriage written by Amanda Mccabe and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secrets Of A Wallflower A secret shared...but can she trust him? Diana Martin is thrilled to be a writer covering the Parisian Exposition. Her new role must be kept quiet — her parents would never allow it! When enigmatic Sir William Blakely discovers her ruse, he knows it could lead her into danger. With the sparks igniting between them, William realises the only way to protect Diana is by staying as close to her as possible! The Governess’s Convenient Marriage A Lady turned governess...a life-changing proposal! When Lady Alexandra Mannerly last saw Malcolm Gordston, he was a poor crofter’s son — someone a sheltered duke’s daughter would never be allowed to marry. But scandal has rocked her arrogant family, and Alex now leads a quiet life as a governess in Paris — where she meets Malcolm again! Now he’s a wealthy, powerful department store owner...and determined to make her his bride!

Download or read book Colton s Convenient Bride written by Jennifer Morey and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before he can marry her, he has to save her life first . . . Decker Colton is finally ready to settle down. Just one problem: He hasn’t met the right person. When his father presses him to marry Kendall Hadley—who grew up on the neighboring ranch in Roaring Springs, Colorado, and went to high school with Decker—he thinks the idea is ridiculous. But he soon finds himself surprised by the instant attraction he feels for this independent woman who’s as devoted to saving wildlife as he is to running his family’s ski resort. But someone else has Kendall in his sights, for all the wrong reasons. Now Kendall’s husband-to-be must protect her—before he loses her forever . . .

Download or read book The Spy s Convenient Bride written by Erica Taylor and published by Erica Taylor. This book was released on 2020-08-21 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No longer an agent of the Crown, Luke Macalister doesn’t know who he is outside the clandestine world he spent the better part of a decade in. When he is awarded an earldom for something he didn’t do, he sees only a future of boredom and responsibility as the new Earl of Kenswick, a future he’s desperate to escape. ​The daughter of the late Baron Kenswick, Miss Vivian Burke despises everything about the new earl she’s never met. That he turns out to be handsome and charming, and incapable of taking anything seriously, does not elevate him in her opinion. Until he offers her a deal—he will hand over the deed to her childhood home in exchange for a six-month marriage of convenience. To save herself and her mother, she has no choice but to say yes. ​Their plans of a boring six months in London are soon derailed as Luke’s life as a spy catches up to him and he’s left with no choice but to trust his new wife. Armed with only a diary and a signet ring, Luke and Vivian race against treasonous forces to save a life, to save England, and if they’re lucky enough, they just might save each other and find love along the way.

Download or read book Quills A Scandalous Proposition An Earl to Save Her Reputation A Ring for the Pregnant Debutante written by Laura Martin and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2021-07-01 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Earl To Save Her Reputation A convenient betrothal. ‘It will save us both from scandal.’ Widowed three times over, Lady Anna Fortescue is used to ignoring the wagging tongues of the ton. After finding herself in a compromising position with handsome bachelor Lord Harry Edgerton, to avoid scandal she ends up engaged again. The arrangement may be one of convenience, but as Anna finds herself unable to resist Harry’s charms, she realises the betrothal may have its benefits... A Ring For The Pregnant Debutante From baby bump to marriage vows! Rosa Rothwell knows her pregnancy is scandalous. She will do anything to protect her baby, even staging a daring escape from her family’s Italian home. Rosa has no idea what the future holds — until a handsome but infuriating stranger offers his help. Convinced his family is cursed, Lord Hunter believes he’s far better off alone. But the pregnant debutante’s sweet nature touches him deeply. Can he confront his demons at last, and give them both a new future...as husband and wife?

Download or read book Quills An Unlikely Match No Conventional Miss Married for His Convenience written by Eleanor Webster and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No Conventional Miss Amaryllis Gibson is an unlikely debutante. She favours fact over fashion, cares not for ‘proper’ conversation and is haunted by ghostly visions which could land her in the madhouse! Marriage is definitely the last thing on Rilla’s mind... But when she’s caught in a compromising position with Viscount Wyburn, suddenly she finds herself betrothed! And worse, his powerful presence only increases her visions. By shedding light on the viscount’s past, can Rilla gain his trust and win him round to her more... unconventional traits? Married For His Convenience Tainted by illegitimacy, plain Sarah Martin has no illusions of a grand marriage. So when the Earl of Langford makes her a proposal which will take her one step closer to finding her half-sister, she can’t refuse! Sebastian’s dreams of romance died with his late wife’s affair, so now he needs a convenient wife to act as governess for his silent daughter. Yet Sarah continues to surprise and challenge him, and soon Sebastian can’t deny the joy his new bride could bring to his life — and into his bed!

Download or read book Quills A Veiled Beauty Reawakening Miss Calverley The Duke s Governess Bride written by Miranda Jarrett and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reawakening Miss Calverley by Sylvia Andrew Lord Aldhurst rescues a cold, dazed lady one stormy night and now the nameless beauty is residing in his home! He'll shelter her until she remembers where she comes from, but James can't deny how much he'd like her to stay as mistress of his mansion! Horrified at her growing feelings for her handsome protector, she flees to London, where she regains her status as the ton's most sought–after debutante. Until she sees James' shocked and stormy face across a ballroom The Duke's Governess Bride by Miranda Jarrett Former governess Jane Wood is on borrowed time and she doesn't want the fairytale of her Grand Tour to end. She awaits the arrival of her employer Richard Farren, Duke of Aston with trepidation. To widower Richard, his meek and mousy employee Miss Wood is unrecognisable as this carefree and passionate woman. Seeing Venice through her eyes opens his mind and heart to romance! Yet a sinister threat hangs over their new–found happiness to protect Jane, Richard will have to overcome the demons of his past and persuade her to become his proper wife.

Download or read book Quills Wedding Belles the Marriage Rescue Scandalously Wed to the Captain written by Joanna Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2022-11-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Marriage Rescue Rescued by her enemy, will she meet him at the altar? Romani Selina Agres has despised the gentry ever since her mother was murdered by a cruel aristocrat. But she's not sure what to think when Edward Fulbrooke, that very man's nephew, rescues her from an angry horde. Edward may be different from other nobles but Selina's distrust runs deep. So she's shocked when he proposes marriage to protect her and her people! Can she accept? Scandalously Wed To The Captain Bound to a stranger...in a secret ceremony! With her finances, reputation and heart all broken by a family scandal, Grace Linwood seeks employment. But the lady she's companion to isn't long for this world. She's intent on seeing Grace protected and quickly wed to her son, curt and closed-off Captain Spencer Dauntsey. With little choice, all Grace can say is 'I do'...but who is the man she has just married?

Download or read book Quills Into A Stranger s Arms The Marriage Truce Miss Winbolt And The Fortune Hunter written by Sylvia Andrew and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Marriage Truce — Ann Elizabeth Cree The Chandlers and the St. Clairs had been feuding for years. When Jessica St. Clair wanted to marry Adam Chandler, the two families were forced to meet. Devin St. Clair, the Marquis of Huntington, had no idea when he attended the betrothal party that he would become smitten with a Chandler himself! The object of an odious man's attentions, Sarah Chandler was thrilled that Dev had come to her rescue. But when her family assumed it was Dev who had compromised her, they were pressed into marriage. Would their sudden wedding lead them to love? Miss Winbolt And The Fortune Hunter — Sylvia Andrew Respected spinster Miss Emily Winbolt, so cool and cynical with would-be suitors, puts her reputation at risk after tumbling into a stranger's arms. Suddenly, bleak loneliness is replaced with a wanton, exciting sense of abandon. But Emily is an heiress, and her rescuer none other than Sir William Ashenden, a man of some distinction. He needs to marry, and she yearns to believe that William wants plain, upright, suddenly reckless Emily — not for her fortune, but for herself...

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Download or read book Told by the Death s Head A Romantic Tale written by Mór Jókai and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-08-10 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a fascinating book which allows us to enter a world where accepted Christian values do not pertain; where a morality exists that is utterly different. A man confesses to crimes that are so heinous that the judge cannot find a sentence big enough to give. But the perpetrator explains himself using logic and morality that is undeniable but frightening.