Download or read book The Duke s Wayward Ward written by Claudia Stone and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-12-06 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Lady Emma Percival's father dies, leaving her penniless and alone, she fears that she will end up on the streets. Help is at hand, albeit from an unlikely source, when it transpires that her father has appointed his greatest enemy to be her guardian. The Duke of Liscarroll is a cold-hearted brute whom Emma spars with at every turn, but soon their angry altercations turn to something else entirely...Peter William Brazil, Sixth Duke of Liscarroll, finds himself strong-armed by his mother into accepting Lady Emma as his ward. Though he is loath to have anything to do with the Percival family, he does want to get his hands on the priceless manuscript the late Earl bequeathed him in his will, on condition that he finds Lady Emma a suitable husband. Peter fully intends to have Lady Emma married off and out of his house within a fortnight, but there's something about the fiery, young lady that sparks his interest and soon he's not sure that he wants to let her go at all.When someone attempts to shoot him and the ton label Emma as the prime suspect, Peter knows that he must clear her name before he makes her his bride. The only problem is, there's more than one person with reason to want him dead, and his bride-to-be is less than enamoured with the idea of becoming his...Can these two warring enemies find the culprit and a happily ever after? Find out in the sweet, Regency Read!

Download or read book I Dared the Duke written by Anna Bennett and published by St. Martin's Paperbacks. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DARE TO FALL IN LOVE Alexander Savage, the Duke of Blackshire, is known throughout the ton for three things: the burn scars on his neck, his ornery disposition, and the trail of broken hearts behind him. None of which would concern Miss Elizabeth Lacey in the least—if she weren’t living under his roof. As his grandmother’s companion, Beth is all too concerned with the moody and compelling duke. Incensed by his plans to banish the sweet dowager duchess to the country, Beth refuses to do his bidding. If Alex wants her help, he’s going to have to take her dare...and grant her three wishes. Alex adores his grandmother, which is precisely why she must leave. A string of unfortunate incidents has him worried for the safety of everyone around him—including the dowager’s loyal and lovely companion, Beth. But the notorious wallflower isn’t as meek as she appears, and as their battle of wills heats up, so does Alex’s desire. He’s dangerously close to falling in love with her...and revealing secrets he’d rather keep hidden. How can he convince her that his darkest days are behind him—and that, for the first time in forever, his heart is true? I Dared the Duke continues Anna Bennett's Regency-era romance series, The Wayward Wallflowers. Don’t miss the Wayward Wallflower books by Anna Bennett! My Brown-Eyed Earl (Book 1) I Dared the Duke (Book 2) The Rogue is Back in Town (Book 3) What Reviewers are saying: “Sharply drawn characters, clever dialogue...simmering sensuality.” —Library Journal “A new favorite among romance enthusiasts!” - BookPage on I Dared the Duke "Will truly win readers' hearts." - RT Book Reviews Top Pick on I Dared the Duke "Bennett brings new life to traditional Regency stories and characters. " - Kirkus Reviews on I Dared the Duke

Download or read book The Duke s Wayward Wallflower written by Maggie Dallen and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-08-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Duke's taciturn demeanor does not necessarily indicate a black heart. Although . . . sometimes it does. Tread with care." - Lady Greta, a truly dreadful chaperone There's no love lost between this shy wallflower and society's most formidable duke. The Duke of Mandrick has made it clear he's only aiding Felicity's successful entrance into society because he's taken pity on his friend's poor country relation. Luckily for Felicity, her chaperone Lady Greta has agreed to tutor her in the art of flirtation. And since the coldhearted duke is the last man to fall for her charms, he's the perfect man to practice on. However, when her attempts to flirt are an epic fail, it's the duke who comes to her rescue. And when she faints on the dance floor in front of all of society, it's his strong arms that are holding her when she wakes. Gazing up into his warm, dark eyes, she's left with one crucial question. If the duke caught her on the dance floor . . . why does she still feel like she's falling? A sweet, standalone regency romance filled with witty banter, swoony kisses, and ballroom shenanigans.

Download or read book Don t Mind if I Duke written by Sue London and published by Graythorn Publishing. This book was released on 2023-08-29 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reginald Shaw never expected to inherit a title at all, much less become a duke. Now he has a title, scads of responsibilities, unexpected new family relations, and one very opinionated widow on his hands. It’s little wonder he escapes into the brotherhood of the Wayward Dukes. Dorothea Sumner was a marchioness. She was a woman of consequence, with a bright future as a duchess. Was. Now she is simply a widow with a daughter to care for and no prospects. She isn’t sure if the new His Grace is a godsend… or straight from the devil.

Download or read book Distracting the Duke written by Elizabeth Keysian and published by Entangled: Scandalous. This book was released on 2017-02-20 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Devonshire, England, 1820 Determined to avoid the strife-filled marriage of his parents, Marcus, the Duke of Ulvercombe, wants an amenable, biddable wife, and has set his cap for a certain pretty miss. Unfortunately, her vastly opinionated, frustrating, and lamentably beautiful guardian, Lady Clara Tinniswood, keeps distracting him, tempting him to consider a far more tempestuous—and passionate—union. Recently widowed Lady Clara Tinniswood wants only to organize a quiet new life for herself, beyond the control of any man. But one shockingly unguarded moment while confronted by Marcus’s gloriously naked body catapults her headlong into a forbidden passion and threatens to undermine all her well-laid plans. Even if Marcus abandons his sweet ideal and surrenders to his growing desire for Clara, there's still one thing that could destroy their hopes forever... Each book in the Wayward in Wessex series is STANDALONE: * Distracting the Duke * Unmasking the Earl * Vanquishing the Viscount

Download or read book What the Duke Wants written by Amy Quinton and published by Amy Quinton. This book was released on 2015-01-26 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: England 1814- Miss Grace Radclyffe is a practical woman with dreams… Dreams so close to fruition, patience has become intolerable. Still, she must bide her time even if being the ward of churlish relatives means: 1. Awkwardness is inevitable —particularly when the circumstances are hilarious. 2. Kindness is exploitable—specifically when dealing with The Beau Monde. 3. Patience is impossible—especially when one is days from gaining one’s inheritance. Fortunately, she is far too attached to her dreams to allow these truths to thwart her practical plans. Plans that do not involve a certain duke—no matter how delicious, sinful, and profound. The Duke of Stonebridge doesn’t have the luxury to dream… As a duke and an agent for the crown, Stonebridge carries the weight of responsibility and is prepared to pursue what he needs, even if such needs do not align with what he wants. And what he wants is Miss Grace Radclyffe—wholly inappropriate, impossibly perfect, and utterly remarkable… 1. He tried to ignore her—impossible. 2. He employed his best scowls—futile. And all too soon, he’s stifling smiles and the twitch of his lips. Then, he’s wrapping her in his arms— Kissing. Taking. Claiming. It seems he wasn’t prepared for everything after all...

Download or read book The Wayward Miss Wainwright written by Arabella Sheraton and published by Bublish, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-04-04 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Helena Wainwright accompanies her two young nieces and her nephew to stay at Rotherham Park with their new guardian who is their uncle, the Duke of Rotherham, she agrees to remain for six months to help the children adjust to their new life. She finds the handsome, charming Duke of Rotherham to be the most insufferable, self-opinionated, domineering and arrogant man she has ever met. Unhappily, the duke also holds an unflattering opinion of Helena. “Wayward was the only word to describe such a determined, contrary, and obstinate young woman who defied him at every turn regarding the upbringing of his wards. He would be very glad to see her go.” The Duke of Rotherham is contemplating making Miss Emily Fanshawe, a beautiful, and (everyone thinks) well-bred young woman an offer of marriage. However, Emily has terrible secrets to hide, besides having a clandestine lover. Helena discovers Emily’s secrets and does not know which way to turn. If she reveals the truth to protect theduke’s social standing, she will betray Emily, with dire consequences. Besides, the duke seems determined to marry Emily, simply to prove a point, even though his godmother, Lady Mildred Ormsby has suspicions the Fanshawes are not who they say they are! Emily’s mother is hell-bent on marrying her daughter off to a rich, preferably titled, man. She will let nothing stand in her way, even stooping to abduction and possibly murder. Can Helena win in the face of heavy odds and the machinations of a wicked schemer? And will she want the Duke of Rotherham for herself when hidden elements of his romantic past come to light?

Download or read book The Duke s Ward written by Samantha Lester and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Wayward Regency Scandal 3 written by Carole Mortimer and published by Carole Mortimer. This book was released on 2021-07-30 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WAYWARD (Regency Scandal 3) is the third story in Carole Mortimer’s Amazon #1 Regency series. Carole is a USA Today Bestselling Author, Amazon #1 Bestselling Author, and an International Bestselling author. She has written over 265 romance novels in the Contemporary, Historical and Paranormal genres. Carole is the recipient of the Romantic Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award. Was awarded a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in 2017. An Entertainment Weekly Top 10 Romance Author—ever. She is a 2014 Romantic Times Pioneer of Romance. She was also recognized by Queen Elizabeth II in 2012, for her “outstanding service to literature”. Gideon Rhodes, the Duke of Esher. Gideon felt a heavy weight in his chest as he watched a coach approaching down the long driveway to his Cornish estate, the home where he had retreated ten years ago after being ostracised by Society following the sudden death of his wife. Then two weeks ago he had received a letter from a solicitor telling him that he was now the guardian of nineteen-year-old Lady Lydia Montague, the daughter of his one-time friend, Lord Michael Montague, the Earl of Chessington. Quite what Gideon is to do with that young woman, once she is residing in his household with him, he has no idea. Until he sees her for the first time and knows that the only thing he desires of Lydia is to have her beneath him, in his bed, as he claims her for his own. Lady Lydia Montague. She had never even heard of the Gideon Rhodes before her father’s solicitor informed her the duke was to be her guardian now that her father had succumbed to the wounds he had received during the Battle of Waterloo. Unfortunately, once it became public knowledge Lydia was to be Esher’s ward until her twenty-first birthday, she was bombarded with information about the man. Rumour said he had been a cruel husband. That he had murdered his wife. That he was now a scarred recluse living in the wilds of Cornwall. All Lydia knew of him for certain was that she was to be his ward and live with him for the next two years. Then she sees him for the first time. Gideon is tall, dark, and indeed scarred. He also causes her pulse to race, her body to heat, and she can think of nothing but the two of them naked together, their limbs and bodies entwined. The moment Gideon looks at her his eyes seem to darken with that same desire. But what of his dead wife? Is it possible Gideon did kill her? And if he did, will Lydia receive the same fate if she allows the attraction between them to deepen?

Download or read book I Dared the Duke written by Anna Bennett and published by St. Martin's Paperbacks. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When mysterious forces jeopardize the safety of his grandmother and her companion--the woman he desires--the Duke of Blackshire must do everything he can to keep them out of harm’s way, even if that includes playing by the rules of his beloved.

Download or read book The Wayward Duke written by Katrina Kendrick and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2024-10-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HE IS THE ICE-COLD DUKE Julian, the Duke of Hastings, is known for being aloof and utterly in control. For nine years, he's kept his distance from the only woman who ever cracked his icy exterior, burying himself in work as a top-secret government code-breaker. But when his latest assignment ensnares him in a lethal aristocratic plot, Julian has no choice but to enlist the help of his estranged wife. SHE IS THE PRIM DUCHESS To all of society, Caroline Hastings is the perfect duchess. For years she's masked her pain over her husband's abandonment behind a poised facade. But when Julian unexpectedly returns and sweeps them into a dangerous, covert mission, Caroline discovers her frozen duke isn't quite so indifferent in the bedroom after all. Now, locked in a dangerous chase through London's glittering ballrooms and dark back alleys, Julian and Caroline must catch a killer-before he catches them first.

Download or read book The Temptation of Grace written by Kristin Vayden and published by Lyrical Press. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third book in acclaimed author Kristin Vayden’s Regency historical series set in an elite gentleman’s club, no place for a London debutante. But what happens at Temptation stays at Temptation . . . or does it? Dogged by gossip and scandal, Ramsey Scott, Marquess of Sterling, is the last man who should stand guard over lovely Miss Grace Morgan, much less fall for her. When the innocent’s first outings of the season land her in Temptation, the private club Ramsey manages, he longs to take her in his arms and keep her there, if only his past would allow it. Their friendship will have to suffice—but as Grace blooms in society, Ramsey feels her slipping from his grasp. Until she lures him into his greatest temptation yet . . . She should never have come to his office unattended. But how else was Grace to get Ramsey’s romantic attention? Yet now she is left waiting for a proposal that may never come—and wondering if Ramsey’s vexing propriety will force her to marry another . . . Praise for the Gentleman of Temptation series “Vayden’s fun conclusion to the Gentlemen of Temptation trilogy is full of passion and flirty banter.” —Booklist on The Temptation of Grace “This Regency romp is a well-balanced mix of heat and sweetness…Vayden’s considerable promise will keep readers eager for sequels.” —PublishersWeekly on Falling from His Grace “Vayden has penned a true standout.” —Booklist on Falling from His Grace

Download or read book The Duke s Ward written by Fenella-Jane Miller and published by Linford Romance. This book was released on 2020-10 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Major Richard Sinclair unexpectedly finds himself the heir to a dukedom, and therefore responsible for a widowed duchess and her three daughters. With no intention of permanently burdening himself with this new inheritance, he will visit, set things in order, and then return to his military duties. Or so he thinks... Lady Amanda Sinclair has been managing the household since her father's demise. Can a true aristocrat like her ever teach a rough soldier how to be a successful duke?

Download or read book Herd Register written by American Jersey Cattle Club and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 936 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Gilded Chair written by Melville Davisson Post and published by Copp Clark Company. This book was released on 1910 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Struggle of a Soul written by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book His Wayward Duchess written by Daphne Du Bois and published by Lady Adventuress. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'His Wayward Duchess' is a traditional Regency romance in the style of Georgette Heyer...A marriage most inconvenient...When Sylvester Pontridge unexpectedly inherits the family estate and becomes the Duke of Strathavon, he decides to enter into a marriage of convenience with the plain, practical Miss Holly Millforte. Who better to help him set the crumbling estate to rights?But Miss Millforte is much more than Sylvester, or even she herself, could ever imagine! When Holly turns the tables on him, charming London society and stealing his heart into the bargain, can their marriage take a most inconvenient turn towards love instead?An old-fashioned comedy of manners in which adventure, blackmail, rakish cousins and true love abound...