Download or read book The Reluctant Countess written by Eloisa James and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2022-11-29 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James returns to the Would-Be Wallflowers series with an enemies-to-lovers romance between a proper earl and an entirely improper lady—whom he can’t stop thinking about. Giles Renwick, Earl of Lilford, has never made a fool of himself over a woman—until he meets Lady Yasmin Régnier. Yasmin is ineligible for his attentions in every way: not as a wife, certainly not as a mistress (she is a lady!), nor even as a friend, since they vehemently dislike each other. Her gowns are too low, and her skirts are dampened to cling to admittedly lovely thighs. She loves to gossip—and giggle. She isn’t dignified, or polite, or even truly British, given that her father’s French ancestry clearly predominated. Not to mention the fact that her mother had been one of Napoleon’s mistresses, a fact she makes no effort to hide. So what—in heaven’s name—possesses him to propose? And what will he do if she says yes?

Download or read book The Reluctant Countess written by Wendy Vella and published by Loveswept. This book was released on 2013-01-14 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From rising romance star Wendy Vella comes a Cinderella story of whirlwind passion between a dashing earl and a beautiful countess—and the secret that threatens to tear them apart. Regal, poised, and elegant, Sophie, Countess of Monmouth, is everything that a highborn lady should be. But Sophie is hiding a past that is far from royal. When Patrick, Earl of Coulter, realizes that her story doesn’t add up, he resolves to find out the truth of what Sophie and her sister-in-law are concealing. Although Sophie has every reason to avoid him, the handsome and charismatic Patrick awakens something wicked deep within her soul . . . a powerful need that Sophie must stifle in order to protect her place in society. Despite Sophie’s humble background, the raven-haired beauty has won Patrick’s heart. But what Sophie needs now is an ally. Viscount Myles Dumbly, the disgruntled former heir of Monmouth, is determined to expose Sophie as a fraud to recapture his lost inheritance. Soon Patrick is drawn into a fight for both their lives. Somehow he must find a way not only to rescue Sophie from poverty once and for all, but to keep her in his arms forever. Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

Download or read book Reluctant Countess written by Wendy Vella and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Reluctant Countess written by Eloisa James and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Giles Renwick, Earl of Lilford, has never made a fool of himself over a woman - until he meets Lady Yasmin Regnier. Yasmin is ineligible for his attentions in every way: not as a wife, certainly not as a mistress (she is a lady!), nor even as a friend, since they vehemently dislike each other. Her gowns are too low, and her skirts are dampened to cling to admittedly lovely thighs. She loves to gossip - and giggle. She isn't dignified, or polite, or even truly British, given that her father's French ancestry clearly predominated. Not to mention the fact that her mother had been one of Napoleon's mistresses, a fact she makes no effort to hide. So what in heaven's name possesses him to propose? And what will he do if she says yes?

Download or read book The Reluctant Countess written by Clarissa Beauvoir and published by . This book was released on 2011-11-08 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When beautiful and well-born Eugenie Palmer's aunt dies unexpectedly, Eugenie has to make a choice: surrender herself to the guardianship of the Earl of Loudoun, or escape to London and use her inheritance to create her own estanlishment. Entanglements with highwaymen and a handsome stranger make for a fast-paced romantic adventure.

Download or read book Convincing the Countess written by Alina K. Field and published by Havenlock Press. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A penniless widowed countess with trade in her blood descends upon the country manor of her sons’ negligent guardian, intent on confronting him about her boys’ futures. Instead, she finds his younger brother, a business-minded aristocrat with a penchant for widows and a distaste for emotional entanglements. A man who once witnessed her greatest humiliation. A man offering enticing distractions that threaten to derail all her plans. Called home at Christmas to bring his older brother to heel and sort out the family finances, a baron’s younger brother wishes nothing more than to finish the task and return to his railway project. But when he finds his mother entertaining a fetching widow he met many years earlier as the unfortunate bride of a ne’er-do-well earl, temptation steers him along a different track, one that may derail all his plans. Can he convince the reluctant countess to set a course for her future that includes him? Previously published in the Mistletoe & Mayhem Regency Holiday Romance Anthology

Download or read book The Reluctant Duchess written by Sharon Cullen and published by Loveswept. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA TODAY BESTSELLER • Perfect for fans of Mary Balogh and Eloisa James, Sharon Cullen’s seductive new historical romance ignites as a shy country girl and a hotheaded duke surrender to dangerous temptations. Lady Sara Emerson was jolted out of her dull provincial life by her cousin’s murder. Now that the killer seems to be targeting her, Sara seeks help from the man who was once her cousin’s fiancé, Gabriel Ferguson, Duke of Rossmoyne. With his towering frame and fiery personality, Ross cuts an intimidating figure. Living under his protection, however, has its own hazards—like the sudden urge Sara feels to take their relationship in new, exquisitely inappropriate directions. Dazzled by the social graces of his betrothed, Ross never noticed her shy, blushing cousin. Looking at Sara now, though, he’s drawn to her lovely eyes and calm disposition. Funny how a year away from the hustle and bustle of the ton changes a man. But Ross has no intention of allowing a woman to interfere with his plan to return overseas. He will simply capture the murderer and set sail once again. The problem is, with her beguiling lips and heavenly touch, Sara makes him never want to leave home—or his bed—again. Look for all of Sharon Cullen’s delightful historical romances: The All the Queen’s Spies series: WED TO A SPY | BOUND TO A SPY The Secrets & Seduction series: THE NOTORIOUS LADY ANNE | LOVING THE EARL | PLEASING THE PIRATE | HIS SAVING GRACE | SEBASTIAN’S LADY SPY | THE RELUCTANT DUCHESS The Highland Pride series: SUTHERLAND’S SECRET | MACLEAN’S PASSION | CAMPBELL’S REDEMPTION Praise for The Reluctant Duchess “Riveting . . . The true depth of the characters is revealed through dialogue that eschews Austen-style witticisms for thoughtful discussion and quiet but determined clashes of will. Intense romance and intriguing mystery make this a tale to be savored.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Cullen allows the suspense to ebb and flow naturally between finding clues and hitting dead ends. She wisely uses the downtime to develop two strong main characters. Ross’s ability to see past Sara’s shy reserve and his admiration for her courage and strength will have readers rooting for the couple’s success. Highly recommended for historical romance buffs who prefer a little mayhem in the mix.”—Library Journal (starred review) “Many readers will enjoy this lively Victorian tale starring a protective hero and a quietly stubborn heroine.”—Anne Gracie, award-winning author of The Spring Bride “The Reluctant Duchess is a tale replete with sizzling tension and high stakes, as could only come from the pen of Sharon Cullen.”—Ashlyn Macnamara, author of What a Lady Requires Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

Download or read book The Reluctant Countess written by Annie Parnell and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-02 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attraction. Betrayal. Adventure. England. 1777. Eleanor Barrett pursues an extraordinary life--one that doesn't include marriage. Lord Giles West seeks a conventional bride, but when he meets the unconventional Eleanor, he realizes their attraction is undeniable. A young girl she knows goes missing and Eleanor risks everything to hunt for her -love, scandal, and even her own life to bring the girl home. When Eleanor discovers the whereabouts of the missing girl, she is kidnapped. Now Giles must find her before her nemesis springs his deadly trap. Jump into a thrilling story filled with unexpected plot twists, a gutsy heroine, a determined hero, and a love worth fighting for. Buy your copy today!

Download or read book The Reluctant Duchess written by Jane Goodger and published by Lyrical Press. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To save her family from ruin, one young woman must agree to marry a mysterious duke in this charming Regency Romance for fans of Sabrina Jeffries and Tessa Dare. Orphaned young, Oliver Sterling, eleventh duke of Kendal, lives in seclusion in his massive home, Horncliffe Manor. Convinced since childhood that he is monstrous, his only company is his guardian, Mr. Winters—a man who perpetuates Oliver’s self-loathing. Still, Oliver is only human. One day, he sees a beautiful young woman in a painting titled “St. Ives Girl.” Captivated, he asks Mr. Winters to find her, marry her by proxy, and bring her back as his bride . . . Rebecca Kane is shocked that her squire father has agreed to marry her off to a duke in exchange for payment of his gambling debts. But with no option, she submits. Rebecca fears this husband she has never seen in the light of day—yet in the marriage bed, her husband is kind and gentle. And though they remain in darkness, she detects nothing odd about him. She wonders what he is hiding and soon finds there are more mysteries to uncover—about the unsettling noises coming from deep within the manor, about Mr. Winters, and about love—of oneself and one’s beloved . . . Praise for the novels of Jane Goodger “An unforgettable read.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars, on The Earl Most Likely “Fun, delightfully romantic—and sexy.” —Sally MacKenzie on The Spinster Bride “A touching, compassionate, passion-filled romance.” —RT Book Reviews on A Christmas Waltz “Goodger writes romances that touch readers’ hearts and bring a smile to their day.” —RT Book Reviews

Download or read book The Rogue s Countess written by Monica Burns and published by Maroli SP Imprints. This book was released on 2021-09-13 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a member of the Reckless Rockwoods family, Constance Rockwood Blakemore, Countess of Lyndham, is determined to help her friends find love, but at what cost to her own marriage. Experience taught Gideon Lethbridge, Earl of Chelmsford, that only money and social position interest women. When a passionate interlude in a dark garden sets Gideon's heart on fire, he's outraged to learn his lover is an American heiress who bought herself a title. Despite his anger at being taken in by Viscountess Helstone, she's haunted Gideon's dreams ever since that night. When he discovers her living in his home five years later, he's not about to let Lady Helstone leave until he's had his fill of her. Five years ago, Phoebe Hodges Wakefield, Viscountess Helstone's hopelessness led to a moment of indiscretion with a stranger. Now a penniless widow, she's author of the Currer Chronicles mocking the Marlborough Set. When Phoebe becomes the Marchioness of Wrotham's secretary, she comes face-to-face with the man she's never forgotten. Worse, she's ridiculed in the Chronicles. With Gideon determined to seduce her, Phoebe is desperate to keep her writing a secret while trying not to fall in love.The an dara sealladh is a part of who Constance Rockwood Blakemore, Countess of Lyndham is. Although her husband, Lucien, insists Constance end her unsolicited meddling in the affairs of others, she cannot abandon a friend in need. But ignoring Lucien's wishes puts Constance's marriage and happiness in jeopardy as well. Now helping Phoebe means Constance might lose the one thing that will destroy her, Lucien's love.The Rogue's Countess is a Reckless Rockwoods Novel that prominently features different members of the Rockwood family as they meddle in their friends' lives to ensure they find a happy ending.

Download or read book The Countess written by Catherine Coulter and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1999-10-01 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catherine Coulter's revamped first novel—a gothic regency romance. The #1 New York Times bestselling author's very first novel, rewritten as a Gothic. A woman who makes the wrong choice for a husband may not live to marry the man of her dreams...

Download or read book The Escape Diaries written by Juliet Rosetti and published by Loveswept. This book was released on 2012-12-10 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing the hilarious new heroine, Mazie Maguire, in Juliet Rosetti’s irresistible debut novel that follows the outrageous adventure of a woman on the run. Wrongly convicted of killing her philandering husband, Mazie Maguire is three years into her life sentence when fate intervenes—in the form of a tornado. Just like that, she’s on the other side of the fence, running through swamps and cornfields, big box stores and suburban subdivisions. Hoping to find out who really murdered her husband, Mazie must stay a few steps ahead of both the law and her mother-in-law, who would like nothing better than to personally administer Mazie the death penalty via lethal snickerdoodle. With the Feds in hot pursuit and the national media hyping her story, Mazie stumbles upon a vast political conspiracy and a man who might just be worth a conjugal visit—if she survives. Praise for The Escape Diaries “I can’t say enough good things about this fun, delightful book. It’s a quick read that will have you calling your friends to have them read it so you can all talk about it.”—Barbara Vey, Publishers Weekly Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: The Devil’s Thief, Paradise Café, and The Perfect Catch.

Download or read book Bounty Hunter written by Donna Kauffman and published by Loveswept. This book was released on 2012-12-10 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beloved author Donna Kauffman tells the spellbinding story of two lost souls, one remote Idaho ranch, and a love threatened by dark truths. Kane Hawthorne has no ties, nothing to anchor him, which is essential in his line of work. Except for a truck and a few horses, the bounty hunter has never found anything worth claiming. But that’s before he lays eyes on the person he has been hired to find. Elizabeth Lawson, the wife of a shrewd bank president is missing—and her husband wants her back. But now that Kane has her in his sight, he doesn’t think he can deliver on his promise, because the woman he is supposed to return to Boise has stolen his heart. After three desperate and lonely months in hiding, Elizabeth Lawson isn’t sure what to make of the man who offers to trade his skills fixing up her rundown ranch in exchange for room and board. But she finds she can’t say no to the dark and handsome Kane—despite the inherent risk of taking in a stranger. Elizabeth is immediately and intensely drawn to the Native American journeyman, but the secrets each of them harbors could be their undoing. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: The Devil’s Thief, Paradise Café, and The Perfect Catch.

Download or read book Black Satin written by Donna Kauffman and published by Loveswept. This book was released on 2012-12-10 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Donna Kauffman offers up a steamy tale of two people on a dangerous mission—and the passion that threatens to consume them if they survive. By the time she enters the last seedy bar on Key West, Kira Douglass is desperate. She’s looking for the one man who can help her: Cole Sinclair, an ex-smuggler turned musician with a highly refined set of skills and a keen knowledge of the reefs and waterways of the Keys. But what she finds is a man whose dark eyes and powerful manner send a frisson of desire to her very core. Kira needs Cole’s help to recover the dolphin that was stolen from her charitable organization, but now she realizes that she needs his body and his soul, as well. Cole Sinclair isn’t looking for a job. He has worked hard to isolate himself from the world, to be alone with his own tortured past and the pain left in its wake. But the attraction he feels simmering with Kira leaves him unsettled and uncertain. If he agrees to help this beguiling woman recover the stolen dolphin, he could be risking more than just his life. He could be risking his heart. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: The Devil’s Thief, Paradise Café, and The Perfect Catch.

Download or read book Illegal Motion written by Donna Kauffman and published by Loveswept. This book was released on 2012-12-10 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Donna Kauffman’s sexy and seductive tale, a hunky professional football player discovers that in the game of love, he’s still a rookie. All-pro tackle Nick Logan is on the defensive. Not only is he sidelined with an injured knee, he’s been framed for drug abuse. Desperate to get back on the field, he hires a beautiful, redheaded physical therapist. But Willa Trask isn’t just any healthcare professional—she’s the former flame of the teammate who may have sabotaged his football career. Nick will do anything—including charm, intimidate, and seduce—to get the truth out of Willa, but the last thing he expects is to fall in love. Unaware that her new client suspects her of treachery, Willa opens up to Nick—and he seems to reciprocate her feelings. But Nick’s hidden suspicions, fueled by his overwhelming need to clear his name, might just sack their budding romance before it begins. Although she’s been unlucky in love, Willa hopes that she’s finally found her match in Nick . . . unless, that is, he fumbles her heart. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: The Devil’s Thief, Paradise Café, and The Perfect Catch.

Download or read book Tango in Paradise written by Donna Kauffman and published by Loveswept. This book was released on 2012-12-10 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rugged photojournalist dares a reclusive resort owner to bare her best-kept secrets in this sultry story of steamy desire from Donna Kauffman. Tiny, take-charge April Morgan is tougher than she looks, but after one long, smoldering gaze from new guest Jack Tango, she’s buckling at the knees. The attraction is as sudden and pounding as a tropical storm, and just as inescapable. But after one night together, April fears the walls that have kept her safe don’t stand a chance. Jack arrives at Mexico’s sunny beaches bleary eyed and burned out—but April changes all that in an instant. Though the petite powerhouse runs a tight ship, Jack’s instincts tell him she doesn’t trust easily. A man accustomed to going after what he wants, Jack will do whatever it takes to show April he wants much more than a fleeting romance—even if it means forcing her to confront her demons and risk her heart. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: The Devil’s Thief, Paradise Café, and The Perfect Catch.

Download or read book Mac s Angels Midnight Fantasy written by Sandra Chastain and published by Loveswept. This book was released on 2013-02-11 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From celebrated author Sandra Chastain comes the sensual tale of a compassionate nurse who is determined to heal her patient . . . and mend his shattered heart. After a series of football injuries leave him broken in both body and spirit, former star quarterback Joe Armstrong decides that his life is over. Wanting nothing more than to sit alone with a strong drink, Joe is less than pleased when he receives an unexpected visit from nurse Annabelle Calloway. Finding the golden-haired angel impossible to ignore, Joe reluctantly lets Annabelle into his home. Although she’s seen her fair share of tough cases, Annabelle isn’t sure how to reach the troubled Joe. But having almost succumbed to depression herself, Annabelle feels an instant connection to her charge. A connection that becomes undeniable. Enveloped by passion and filled with longing, Annabelle will stop at nothing to give Joe a reason to live—and a reason to love. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: The Reluctant Countess, Wild Rain, and Silk on the Skin.