Download or read book Stella of Akrotiri Origins written by Linda Rae Sande and published by Twisted Teacup Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-30 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immortality can be a lonely existence, especially when the world is about to implode. For over six hundred years, Darius of Agremon has fought wars on behalf of those who needed his skills in combat. As a lechagos on Strongili, he spends his days commanding the Minoan coastguardsmen against pirates and marauders. His nights are spent alone, for despite having had wives in the past, he has watched them all grow old and die, childless, as he continues to live. So when he senses immortality in an olive farmer’s young daughter, Darius bargains to take her to wife when she is old enough to marry. A foundling, Stella works in her adoptive father’s orchard above Akrotiri, climbing the ancient trees to prune and to harvest the strings of pearls from their branches. She fears invaders when she watches flaming arrows arc in the sky, a sign the island is under attack. She worries about how the ground quakes beneath her feet and steam erupts from cracks in the ground. She wonders at the odd tingling she experiences whenever Darius of Agremon is near, a sensation not unlike the one she feels when spending time in the oldest trees. Unaware of the arrangement her father has made with the lechagos, Stella thinks she has been sold into slavery when Darius comes for her. Her youth has been spent admiring the man who helped her father’s business thrive. Now she has only contempt for him and his hard-headed manner, despite the pleasures he incites whenever he claims her body. While the earth trembles and a volcano threatens to destroy the island of Strongili, these two will have to forge a relationship that will last far longer than a lifetime—one that must endure an eternity and the disaster that’s about to wipe out the only home Stella has ever known.

Download or read book Stella of Akrotiri Deminon written by Linda Rae Sande and published by Twisted Teacup Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-23 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love can last a thousand lifetimes when you’re an Immortal... or so they thought. What’s become of the Immortal Darius? When his wife, Stella, learns he’s been the victim of treachery, she worries about his fate as she rules over their city-state of Deminon. She’ll do anything to get him back. Enslaved as a traitor to Rome, Darius is forced to fight gladiators as part of the funeral rites of powerful Romans. His years of experience on the battlefield serve him well in the arena—until he’s forced to fight Marcus—a younger, stronger gladiator who is unaware of his own immortality. Sure he’s about to suffer a defeat by the hand of Marcus, Darius is forced to make a decision that will change his future and Stella’s—preserve his essence by allowing his body to die so that he can live on in Marcus. His two-thousand years of memories and life experiences should be powerful enough to overcome the essence of the untested Immortal. Allow him to return to Stella and resume their life together, even if she won’t immediately recognize him. But Marcus isn’t giving up so easily. Especially when he meets Stella. Will Marcus help Darius take revenge on the one whose deceit led to his arrest on charges of treason? Or will Darius’ essence slowly be subsumed, the memories of his nearly two-thousand-year lifespan—and of Stella—fading away in the mind of Marcus? These Immortals once had all the time in the world. Now time is suddenly of the essence.

Download or read book Stella of Akrotiri Series Box Set written by Linda Rae Sande and published by Twisted Teacup Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-10 with total page 990 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eternal love can last a thousand lifetimes when you're an Immortal... or so they thought. Action, adventure and romance feature in this collection of the three Stella of Akrotiri books-ORIGINS, DEMINON, and DIANA. From their meeting on the Cyclades island of Strongili (now known as Santorini) to their time as king and queen of the city-state of Deminon in 200 BC, Immortals Darius of Agremon and Stella of Akrotiri have shared a bond that transcends mortal love. They have witnessed the rise and fall of empires while raising a series of adopted sons. Determined to honor those who serve while keeping their citizens safe from invaders, these Immortals face adversaries from all over the Mediterranean. Will Rome be next? "A lavish, sensual historical that will sweep readers up into a fascinating world that blends the fantasy of an immortal race with the rich history of the Greek and Roman empires."

Download or read book Stella of Akrotiri Diana written by Linda Rae Sande and published by Linda Rae Sande. This book was released on 2019-12-25 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born an orphan, raised as a warrior princess, desired by men. Can an Immortal claim her heart? Warrior princess Diana spends her mornings training with her father and the afternoons learning diplomacy and the importance of service to others from her mother. When the Immortal Augustus arrives from Rome, his news and knowledge of Diana will change all their worlds—forever.

Download or read book The Holidays of the Aristocracy Box Set written by Linda Rae Sande and published by Twisted Teacup Publishing. This book was released on 2024-07-14 with total page 843 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four sensual Regency romances—nearly 900 pages—make up this boxed set about six couples set during Christmas. Spending Christmas in a remote hunting lodge with a warm, cozy fire is exactly what Milton, Earl of Torrington, and his new bride, Adele, need. When the coach carrying their trunks—and servants—doesn’t reach its destination, they are left to fend for themselves in THE CHRISTMAS OF A COUNTESS. Meanwhile, Alice and Alonyius are stuck sharing a coaching inn, and her distain for him just seems to further ignite the infuriatingly tempting man’s desire to thaw her chilly disposition. Sir Randolph’s daytime occupation collides with his nocturnal avocation of service to the Crown when he discovers Lady X's hidden stash of bank notes. They might be counterfeit—but are his feelings for her? Meanwhile his sister, Rachel, returns to London after a lengthy absence. Like Randolph, she’s illegitimate, but her father insists she have a come-out. She has other plans, but then so does an admirer in THE KNOT OF A KNIGHT. When a last will and testament reveals her late husband's secret, Elaine succumbs to Edward's advances and discovers a second chance at love is possible at the Soho Club in THE HOLIDAY OF A MARQUESS. A blizzard brings half-frozen Thomas to Katherine's door, but providing hospitality to the man who left her at the altar twenty-five years ago isn’t exactly her idea of a happy Christmas. He hadn't exactly been planning a happy one for himself—until he learns Katherine's secret in THE WINTER KISS OF A ROGUE.

Download or read book The Grace of a Duke written by Linda Rae Sande and published by Twisted Teacup Publishing . This book was released on 2013-04-20 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He reigns as a broken man. But can she make him whole? Reeling from the devastating fire that killed his family and haunted by his horrific scars, Joshua Wainwright begins his reign as Duke of Chichester a broken man. Forced to wear a mask that covers half of his face, Joshua struggles with the emotional toll of his scars and the feeling that he’ll never find a woman who truly loves him. When her future is stolen from her after the death of her fiancé, Lady Charlotte finds herself in desperate need of someone to marry. She always had a secret crush on Joshua – and with her future uncertain, she becomes determined to take the Duke’s heart and prove her love to him. Unable to shake the feeling that Charlotte would only marry him out of duty, Joshua struggles to resist her charms. But when a surprise suitor appears to take Charlotte’s hand, he’s forced to come face-to-face with his feelings and make a choice that will shape both of their futures forever… Can Joshua open his heart to Charlotte and admit his feelings for her? Or will his only chance at true love slip between his fingers? Imbued with wild passion, a dash of intrigue, and all the classic charm of 19th century British aristocracy, Grace of a Duke is a gripping historical romance novel that is perfect for readers looking to get their emotional fix. Scroll up and grab your copy now!

Download or read book The Wager of a Wallflower written by Linda Rae Sande and published by Twisted Teacup Publishing. This book was released on 2024-03-19 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A kiss in the gardens. A ruined reputation. A wager without a winner. Having been caught kissing an earl’s heir in the gardens during a ball, Miss Lucy Fitzsimmons has been relegated to the company of potted palms and wallflowers at London entertainments. Despite behaving as a perfect young lady up until that fateful night, she knows time won’t lessen the stain on her reputation. She’ll rarely be asked to dance, nor does she expect to be courted by anyone, but then given the terms of the wager, she won’t need to—her brother apparently gave the rake permission to court her! One thing is certain—when Marcus Higgins returns in two years, she intends to collect what she’s owed. They had made a wager, and she won. Meanwhile, Marcus has disappeared from London. The second son of the late Earl of Greenley, he left on a Grand Tour the day after he accepted the terms of a wager and kissed the young woman he has secretly been in love with since they were children. Two years away from her will be torture—he can’t get her out of his mind. His only saving grace is they made a wager, and he’s quite sure he was the winner. When he returns to British shores, a surprise for Lucy’s brother in tow, Marcus is determined to collect what he’s owed.

Download or read book The Jewel of an Earl s Heir written by Linda Rae Sande and published by Twisted Teacup Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-22 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being color blind isn't the same as being blind... unless you're in love. Alexander, heir to the Everly earldom, has just discovered he’s color blind. The malady explains why he didn’t do well in his natural science classes at Cambridge. What’s worse is it impairs his ability to choose gemstones for the jewelry he creates. If only he had a second pair of eyes that could correctly identify colors. The beguiling gray eyes—or are those green?— belonging to the daughter of a renown jeweler are only a temporary fix. He’s too young to marry, and besides, who wants a man who can’t see colors correctly? Margaret spends her days assisting her father in the creation of jewelry for the wealthy. Her knowledge of gemstones is gleaned from years of watching him work and dealing with gem merchants. Although she’s old enough to be out in Society, embarrassment over her withered arm keeps her in the shop. What’s she to do when her latest client insists she attend a ball? He can secure an invitation and has promised her two dances, but is it worth being subjected to the censure and gossip her arm is sure to elicit? Or the wrath of the gem merchant to whom her father owes so much? His proposal might solve the debt issue, but at what price to her? Meanwhile, their impending wedding anniversary has Alexander’s parents reacting in much different ways. Middle age has Harold remembering his youth and fearing his mortality while Stella isn’t ready to succumb to the preconceived notions of what it is to be a matron with grown children. Their solution may require they meet in the middle—of a bed.

Download or read book The Bargain of a Baroness written by Linda Rae Sande and published by Twisted Teacup Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-28 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Separated by fate. Bound by a bargain. Is there any hope for a second chance love? When his one true love marries another man, Graham Wellingham abandoned his hopes of romance to pour his attention into business. His hardened heart has left him immune to the charms of wealthy socialites… but he hasn’t forgotten the promise he made to his love Hannah all those years ago. Hannah Simpson Harrington has straddled two conflicting words her entire life. Once married to a future earl after her dream husband never proposed, his untimely death has left her a dowager with a too-mature-for-his-own-good sixteen-year-old son. But when she and Graham stumble upon a second chance for love, the possibility of a fairy-tale happy ending hovers just beyond their reach. Meanwhile, a mysterious young woman captures the attention of Hannah’s twin brother Henry. There’s only one problem – a relationship between a housemaid and the grandson of a duke is forbidden. But Harry holds a glimmer of hope… and he’s willing to take a scandalous risk for the sake of love. Perfect for fans of riveting second-chance love stories with enchanting characters, a beautiful Victorian backdrop and plenty of passion, The Bargain of a Baroness is a romance tale you won’t want to miss. Scroll up and grab your copy now!

Download or read book The Honor of an Heir written by Linda Rae Sande and published by Twisted Teacup Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09-09 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They swore never to marry. The ghost of their father knows otherwise! Fiercely independent and daughters of a wealthy countess, twins Dahlia and Diana have no desire to husband-hunt, despite their mother’s pleas. But when the ghost of their late father makes an appearance, he takes it upon himself to guide the girls into marriage – even if his presence will scare off potential suitors. Caught cheating in one of their university courses, twin brothers Anthony and Andrew’s dreams of a Grand Tour are shattered when their father pulls the plug on their allowances. They had hoped to put marriage off as long as possible – but with their father breathing down their necks, they have no choice but to face the daunting task of a lifelong commitment. There’s only one problem – although one of the brothers wants to marry, the other feels as if he‘s being forced to wed for money. Brought crashing together by fate and aided by the girls’ late father, both pairs of twins must learn to see through their differences and get along. But marriage is no easy decision, and it will take more than a miracle to convince these sisters to tie the knot. Are the twins a match made in Heaven? Or will the girls’ independence and the brothers’ lack of a fortune serve to drive them apart? Artfully blending a beautiful 19th-century backdrop with all the classic charm of British aristocratic life, this scintillating historical romance novel by bestselling author Linda Rae Sande is a delightful read that’s perfect for anyone looking for their next emotional fix. Scroll up and grab your copy now…

Download or read book Puss and Pots written by Linda Rae Sande and published by Twisted Teacup Publishing. This book was released on 2024-02-27 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A determined potter. A hapless shopkeeper. A mischievous cat on a mission. An English potter in search of a new life, Emma Louise Avalon has left the pottery factories of Stoke-on-Trent to start her own workshop in a mining town on the Fever River in America. The red clay in Illinois will be ideal for ceramic production, and her inheritance will allow her to live comfortably. Over the past decade, Robert Montgomery and his cat, General, have paid witness to Galena’s growth due to its lead mining industry. He owns the only dry goods store in the burgeoning town, so he’s sure he has everything he needs. Or does he? Robert’s life is upended when General takes a liking to Emma. Even though she has convinced Robert to sell her pottery on commission, General’s mischief-making results in an accident that forces the two to consider far more than a business deal together. Life on the Fever River is about to heat up for these two wayward souls.

Download or read book The Charity of a Viscount written by Linda Rae Sande and published by Twisted Teacup Publishing. This book was released on 2019-05-28 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is real and what is fiction when it comes to Marcus Lancaster's life? An overactive imagination has never been too much a problem for the viscount. It comes in handy during boring sessions of Parliament and keeps the widower entertained on lonely nights when there are no events to attend. Now that his daughter is making her come-out, he is looking to remarry and has set his cap on a widowed countess. Charity, Countess Wadsworth, is relieved to be widowed and has no intention of finding another husband—except on behalf of others. She has just accepted an offer to be the matchmaker at the charity, "Finding Wives for the Wounded." Until Lancaster makes a comment about having spent an evening in the gardens with her, Charity has no idea she's a major player in the viscount's daydreams. Her only interaction with the viscount was a waltz! So just how much has this man imagined? He seems to know far too much—including her secret wish. And does he realize it's not about to become reality? Or is it? The lines between dreams and real life are about to become blurry in The Charity of a Viscount.

Download or read book The Christmas of a Countess written by Linda Rae Sande and published by Twisted Teacup Publishing . This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Winter Kiss of a Rogue written by Linda Rae Sande and published by Twisted Teacup Publishing. This book was released on 2023-08-20 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He left her at the altar. She married another. Can he thaw her heart on the coldest night of the year? Dowager Duchess Katherine is enjoying a winter in Wiltshire when a blizzard brings a half-frozen man to her door seeking refuge from the storm. Providing hospitality to the man who left her at the altar twenty-five years ago isn’t exactly her idea of a happy Christmas, but there is something different about him. After a horrific accident leaves his traveling coach engulfed in flames on the coldest night of the winter, Thomas, Duke of Pendleton, walks for miles in search of a light. Nearly frozen, he ends up in the care of his first love, a woman who married another when his duty to the Crown interfered. Although he had different plans for how he was going to spend Christmas, he soon changes his mind—especially when he learns Katherine’s secret. Will she give him the second chance he so desperately needs? Or allow him to carry out his desperate plan for the holiday? Perhaps a winter kiss is all it will take for everyone to have a Happy Christmas.

Download or read book The Abduction of an Earl written by Linda Rae Sande and published by Linda Rae Sande. This book was released on 2024-04-09 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A baron hell-bent on revenge. An innocent earl. A countess caught in the crossfire. While departing the first ball of the Season, dowager countess Persephone discovers there’s an intruder in her coach. She’s momentarily shocked, until she realizes she knows the man. They had briefly been lovers years ago. But how did he end up in her coach, apparently three sheets to the wind? Jack, Earl of Wilmington, is sure he was drugged during the ball, for what else could explain his splitting headache and loss of memory? But who put him in Lady Castlewait's coach? And why? Persephone’s driver Parker is just as bewildered, and he’s determined to discover what he can. While Penelope and Jack renew their acquaintance, Parker returns to the scene of an abduction gone awry. Can switched hats, misidentified crests on coaches, and reports of gossip relating to the notorious ‘Lord JW’ provide the clues he needs to sort whodunit? Jack’s fate depends on it in The Abduction of an Earl.

Download or read book The Rose of a Sultan s Son written by Linda Rae Sande and published by Twisted Teacup Publishing. This book was released on 2023-10-10 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two young men in search of wives. A list of eligible young ladies. A father intent on matchmaking. A daughter with no intention of marrying. What can go wrong? Inspired by his father’s marriage to a dowager duchess, Ertuğrul heads to London with his English friend David Bennett-Jones, heir to the Bostwick viscountcy. They plan to attend the Season’s entertainments, intent on finding brides. Heir to a sultanate, Ertuğrul hasn’t yet started his harem, but if he finds true love with a young lady, he may forgo concubines. Spending a Season in Mayfair with the Bennett-Joneses will surely prove as rewarding as his time was attending Cambridge University. That is, if he can convince a certain young miss that she’s the one for him. When her brother, David, returns from spending three years in the Ottoman Empire—with a handsome prince in tow—Adeline welcomes the opportunity to introduce them to her unmarried friends. She may not be interested in marriage for herself, but she’s determined to find a husband for Lady Rose, and who better than Ertuğrul? Even if she suffered a debilitating accident, Rose is a duke’s daughter—and there aren’t any unwed princesses for an intriguing sultan's son. While the three attend balls and soirées, each with their own agendas, they will soon discover that instead of searching for their perfect matches, their matches may find them—if they haven’t already. Imbued with wild passion, a dash of fun, and all the classic charm of 19th century British aristocracy, The Rose of a Sultan's Son is a gripping historical romance novel that is perfect for readers looking to get their emotional fix. Scroll up and grab your copy now!

Download or read book The Love of a Rake written by Linda Rae Sande and published by Twisted Teacup Publishing . This book was released on 2015-10-30 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone has plans … until something—or someone—comes along to change them. At thirty-five, Randall, Marquess of Reading, decides it's time to trade in his life as the ‘Rake of Reading’ and take a wife. Trouble is, his reputation precedes him. When Constance meets him in the park, she's intrigued by the gentleman she thinks is a well-to-do cit with a fascination for horse racing. Determined to discover what’s become of her inheritance and then return to her home and horses to live as an independent woman, she’s not interested in being courted. Or is she? Eleanor Merriweather is in London for her come-out with a dream to marry her perfect knight. Having been duped by a brothel's madame upon her arrival, she finds herself completely and thoroughly ruined by Charles, Earl of Wakefield. Only twenty-five, he enjoys life far too much to consider marriage, but Eleanor might be the one to change his mind on the matter—except she’s in love with his brother! Since not everyone is who they seem to be, it may take a bit of horse sense for these four to get on the right track in The Love of a Rake.