Download or read book The Defiant Governess Lessons in Love Book 1 written by Andrea Pickens and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2013-04-23 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the high-spirited Lady Jane Stanhope finds herself facing a marriage ordered by her father, she flees home, disguises herself as "Plain Jane" and lands a governess position to the ward of the reclusive Marquess of Saybrook. Winning the love of the shy little ward is easy. Sparking arguments between herself and the mysterious Saybrook is delightful fun. But both are putting her heart in danger. Now she's caught between desire and her deception, for the most a titled lord can offer to a mere governess is ruin. AWARDS: Best Regency of the Year, nominee - RT magazine, 1998 REVIEWS: "...a finely wrought love story featuring an irresistible pair of lovers who will melt every reader's heart." ~RT magazine LESSONS IN LOVE, in series order The Defiant Governess Second Chances The Storybook Hero INTREPID HEROINES SERIES, in order Code of Honor The Hired Hero A Stroke of Luck Pistols at Dawn SCANDALOUS SECRETS SERIES, in order The Banished Bride Lady of Letters The Major's Mistake
Download or read book The Secret Desires of a Governess written by Tiffany Clare and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2011-05-24 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the scintillating new novel by the author of "The Seduction of His Wife," a young woman longs for the one man she shouldn't--only to find out that the feeling is scandalously mutual. Original.
Download or read book Uncovering the Governess s Secrets written by Marguerite Kaye and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2024-07-23 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sensual Victorian gothic romance set in Scotland She’s running from the past… Am I the key to her future? As a private investigator to the rich, it’s my job to be impartial, but returning to moody Edinburgh—the city where I made my name—to locate Marianne Crawford unsettles me. And when I meet the beguiling governess in question, I’m inexplicably drawn to her… Marianne Crawford is a survivor. She’s lived through experiences designed to destroy her. But I’m here to reveal her true identity, not to fall under her spell. I’ve never been afraid of secrets, but once I uncover this one, I’m afraid I won’t be able to walk away… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Download or read book The Governess Who Stole My Heart written by Hanna Hamilton and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-28 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The heart always knows best... Everything changes in Susan Wilton's life, when she takes the position of nanny-governess to Elizabeth, the five-year-old daughter of the Duke of Lennox. The Duke while charming and vigorous is still suffering from the loss of his wife in giving birth to their daughter.As Susan and the Duke work together, they find they have a lot in common, and mutual fascination grows, followed by a developing romance. However, Susan, also courted by Daniel, a handsome and dashing naval captain, finds she is torn between the two men and feels she is unable to make a commitment to either.But things are never exactly what they seem to be, and soon life-changing events begin to alter the dynamics in the two relationships as Susan begins to learn more about the two suitors.♥ A historical romance novel full of twists that'll keep you turning the pages ♥*The Governess Who Stole My Heart is a historical standalone story of 85,000 words (around 350 pages). No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a super sweet happily ever after.Get this book for free with Kindle Unlimited!
Download or read book Rules of Attraction written by Christina Dodd and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hannah Serrerington takes a job as a governess for a man who turns out to be a man she run away from nine years ago. Douglad Pippard is not surprised to see Hannah because he carefully planned a scheme to bring her back into his life.
Download or read book The Major s Mistake Scandalous Secrets Series Book 3 written by Andrea Pickens and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seven years ago, a malicious lie caused Lady Miranda Grosvenor's husband, the Marquess of Sterling, to cast her off. Shunned by Society, Miranda lives as a recluse until Sterling returns home from war and discovers he has a young son. As an uneasy truce begins, Sterling and Miranda must confront their shared past—and the unexpected reawakening of their passion. AWARDS: RT Magazine "Top Pick" REVIEWS: "...richly textured characterization for our reading pleasure." ~RT magazine SCANDALOUS SECRETS SERIES, in order The Banished Bride Lady of Letters The Major's Mistake LESSONS IN LOVE, in series order The Defiant Governess Second Chances The Storybook Hero
Download or read book Second Chances Lessons in Love Book 2 written by Andrea Pickens and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2013-04-23 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Allegra Proctor, tutoring the Earl of Wrexham's son has its disadvantages—namely the widowed earl himself. Arrogant, cold, and moody, Wrexham is also distractingly dashing. But Allegra only needs pretend long enough to right the wrong against her father, instigated by the earl's dastardly neighbor. Then her charge discovers her intent, forcing her to face Wrexham. Having his quiet existence turned on its ear puts Wrexham on edge, but he has never turned his back on a lady in distress. Together, the pair plunges into a scheme to bring the villain to justice, and awakens a second chance at passion that neither dreamed possible. REVIEWS: "...appealing emotional intensity... a lilting romance for all to enjoy." ~RT magazine LESSONS IN LOVE, in series order The Defiant Governess Second Chances The Storybook Hero
Download or read book The English Governess at the Siamese Court written by Anna Leonowens and published by Applewood Books. This book was released on 2009-08-19 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Such was Chow Phya Sri Sury Wongse when I was first presented to him: a natural king among the dusky forms that surrounded him, the actual ruler of that semi- barbarous realm, and the prime contriver of its arbitrary policy. Black, but comely, robust, and vigorous, neck short and thick, nose large and nostrils wide, eyes inquisitive and penetrating, his was the massive brain proper to an intellect deliberate and systematic. Well found in the best idioms of his native tongue, he expressed strong, discriminative thoughts in words at once accurate and abundant. His only vanity was his English, with which he so interlarded his native speech, as often to impart the effect of levity to ideas that, in themselves, were grave, judicious, and impressive.
Download or read book Dangerous Lord Innocent Governess written by Christine Merrill and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daphne Collingham is masquerading as a governess in Lord Timothy Colton's home— determined to discover if he is responsible for her beloved cousin's death. She's prepared to uncover secrets and scandal, but the biggest revelation is the way she feels under the lord's dark gaze…. Lord Colton is suspicious of the alluring new governess—and with the furor surrounding him he must control his passion. But a man has his limits, and the delectable Miss Collingham is pure temptation….
Download or read book The Governess Gambit written by Erica Ridley and published by Erica Ridley. This book was released on 2020-12-17 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exciting prequel to THE DUKE HEIST. Meet the Wild Wynchesters: This fun-loving, caper-committing family of tight-knit siblings can’t help but find love and adventure! Years ago, Chloe Wynchester and five other uniquely talented orphans were adopted by a wealthy baron with a secret mission: The motley Wynchester family fights for justice from the margins of high society. And the handsome, clever duke Chloe has long admired proves to be her worst enemy… An unscrupulous boarding school is exploiting orphans in a secret workhouse. Baron Vanderbean plots a daring rescue. When illness befalls him, Chloe must take the reins. But how can a lifelong wallflower lead the charge to save the children? ”I want to be a Wynchester!” — Eloisa James
Download or read book Yuletide Treasure written by Andrea Kane and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-11-27 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just in time for the holidays, Andrea Kane's beloved short story Yuletide Treasure is available as an eBook for the first time ever. Yuletide Treasure captures holiday magic as it transports us to a village in Victorian England, where an embittered earl seeks a governess for a lovely, defiant little girl named Noelle.
Download or read book The Silent Governess written by Julie Klassen and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 2009 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dangerous secret...an overheard conversation...and a woman who is not what she seems. Will hidden pasts ruin their hope of finding love?
Download or read book Dukes Are Forever written by Anna Harrington and published by Forever. This book was released on 2015-11-24 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ALL'S FAIR IN LOVE Battlefields and barrooms hold much more interest for Edward Westover, Duke of Strathmore, than a little girl's fondness for dolls and lace. When he takes possession of his enemy's estate, everything that villain held dear-including his daughter-belongs to Edward. Hire a governess, arrange a dowry, give a few reassurances, and be off on his way--that's Edward's plan. But he's in for the shock of his life. For his new ward is a beautiful, impetuous, and utterly irresistible woman . . . . . . AND WAR Kate Benton is stunned. Who is this arrogant, infuriating man who's invited himself into her home and taken over her life? Her vow: to do everything in her power to convince him to leave her-and Brambly House-alone. Yet as chilly days melt into sultry nights, Kate sees glimpses of kindness underneath Edward's cool favßade . . . and a passionate nature that takes her breath away. There's so much she doesn't know about this man. But does she dare trust this devilish duke with her heart? The Secret Life of Scoundrels Dukes Are Forever Along Came a Rogue How I Married a Marquess
Download or read book The Governess s Scandalous Marriage written by Helen Dickson and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A ruined governess And a marriage born of scandal! When penniless Linnet Osborne takes a job as a governess, she’s shocked to discover her new employer is none other than Christian, Lord Blakely! They’d once shared a passionate embrace that almost forced them to marry. Christian is no less compelling now—so much so that Linnet is tempted to explore beyond those fleeting kisses… But that would mean they’d have to wed! “Helen did an excellent job with this ... Just the right mix of mystery and intrigue” — Goodreads on A Vow for an Heiress
Download or read book Romance Fiction written by Kristin Ramsdell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-03-02 with total page 1138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide that defines the literature and the outlines the best-selling genre of all time: romance fiction. More than 2,000 romances are published annually, making it difficult for fans and the librarians who advise them to keep pace with new titles, emerging authors, and constant evolution of this dynamic genre. Fortunately, romance expert and librarian Kristin Ramsdell provides a definitive guide to this fiction genre that serves as an indispensible resource for those interested in it—including fans searching for reading material—as well as for library staff, scholars, and romance writers themselves. This title updates the last edition of Romance Fiction: A Guide to the Genre, published in 1999.While the emphasis is on newer titles, many of the important older classics are retained, keeping the focus of the book on the entire genre, instead of only those titles published during the last decade. Specific changes include new chapters on linked and continuing romances, a new section on "Chick Lit" in the Contemporary Romance chapter, an expansion of coverage on the alternative reality subset. This is THE romance genre guide to have.
Download or read book The Duke of Defiance written by Darcy Burke and published by Zealous Quill Press. This book was released on 2020-10-12 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Difficult and defiant as a child, Bran Crowther, Earl of Knighton left England as a young man to pursue independence and adventure. He never expected to inherit the title and when duty calls him home, he still finds Society’s codes constricting and others’ expectations oppressive. Nevertheless, he needs a wife to be a mother to his young daughter, preferably a woman of intelligence and warmth who is, above all, immune to his idiosyncrasies—and to falling in love. Widow Joanna Shaw isn’t interested in a second marriage, not after the loveless, passionless union she endured. She’d much rather dote on her young niece and nephew since they will likely be the only children in her life...until she meets a precocious girl, in desperate need of a mother. But her father, the so-called Duke of Defiance, is as peculiar as he is handsome, and Jo won’t take another risk with her heart. Their rules, however, are made to be broken, even when the consequences could destroy them both.
Download or read book The Governess s Secret Baby written by Janice Preston and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beauty who tamed the beast… New governess Grace Bertram will do anything to get to know her young daughter, Clara. Even if it means working for Clara’s guardian, the reclusive and scarred Nathaniel, Marquess of Ravenwell! Nathaniel believes no woman could ever love a monster like him, until Grace seems to look past his scars to the man beneath… But when he discovers Grace is Clara’s mother, Nathaniel questions his place in this torn-apart family. Could there be a Christmas happy-ever-after for this beauty and the beast?
