Download or read book The Viscount s Test of Love written by Elizabeth Reed and published by Elizabeth Reed. This book was released on with total page 9 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a steamy historical romance short story (word count 4,961). On the eve of his travels abroad Joseph makes it clear to Sophia that he is determined to have her, but he will wait patiently until she is ready to give into the strong attraction between them. But Sophia refuses to submit to Joseph’s demands she will not be taken by him just to satisfy his lust! Not to mention that she has no intention of betraying the trust of Joseph’s father, the Viscount of Palmerton, who has taken her into his home and treated her as a daughter by starting an affair with Joseph. But Sophia does not know that it is the Viscount who has sent Joseph away, to give both his son and herself space and time to understand what they really mean to each other. So that when Joseph finally returns, both he and Sophia will find out whether absence really does make the heart grow fonder and the desire for the other greater!
Download or read book The Viscount s Surprise written by Anne Marie Novark and published by Anne Marie Novark Books. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philomena Wheeler has been living a lie for the past twelve years. After her mother dies, she pretends to be a boy so she can work in Lady Hembrough's stables alongside her beloved papa. When she's promoted to the position of groom, her father thinks it's time to call a halt to the dangerous masquerade and wants to send Phil to his sister in York to learn to be a girl again. Viscount Hembrough pays a rare visit to his mother in London. He's looking for a new groom and hires Phil for a one-month trial period before he returns to his horse-breeding estate in the wilds of Ireland. Under the mistaken belief that she's a he, the viscount takes Phil on a trip to inspect a promising stallion for his stables. Will Phil be able to guard her secret while traveling with the handsome viscount? And more importantly, will she be able to guard her heart against a forbidden love? EXCERPT: Anthony held the door open for Phil to pass through. She kept her eyes downcast and her cheeks were pale. Her clothes had almost dried from the drenching she'd received in the rain, but she still had the look of a drowned kitten with her short auburn hair curling wildly about her head. Thank God, the innkeeper accepted her as the urchin she appeared to be. Anthony placed his hat and gloves on the table in the middle of the room and waited. Phil stood near the fire, and after the door closed behind the innkeeper, she turned to face him. "Well, my lord? You wished to speak to me?" He had to admire the girl's courage. She'd successfully hidden her true identity for years, and she must suspect that he'd discovered her secret, yet seemed determined to play it through to the end. "The game's up, my dear Phil. But your name is obviously not Phillip as I had supposed. What is it?" Her green eyes widened and that damned chin lifted a notch. "Philomena, my lord." Slowly, Anthony walked toward the fireplace. "Well then, Philomena--" KEYWORDS: Regency romance, Traditional Regency romance, England, Britain, masquerade, secrets, historical romance, alpha male, disguises, historical
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Download or read book Blooming Love for Viscount Nathaniel written by Zarah Hananiya and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-10-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Blooming Love for Viscount Nathaniel" is a tale of passion and perseverance, of love tested by time and societal expectations. It is a reminder that true love, when nurtured and cherished, can overcome even the most formidable of obstacles. In the early years of the 19th century, a time when England's aristocracy thrived, society adhered to stringent norms and customs that dictated the course of many lives. It was an era where titles, wealth, and social status were of paramount importance. Love, on the other hand, was often relegated to the shadows, a luxury that few could afford. Amidst this backdrop of societal constraints, our story unfolds. It is a tale of a blooming love, one that defied the expectations of society and the constraints of class. It was a love that would test the strength of one's convictions and the resilience of the heart. As you immerse yourself in the pages of this novel, allow yourself to be transported to a time when love was both a beacon and a forbidden fruit. Join us on a journey where hearts will be tested, where loyalties will be challenged, and where, in the end, the enduring power of love will shine through.
Download or read book Thom s Irish Almanac and Official Directory of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland written by and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 2106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Midnight My Love written by Anne Marie Novark and published by Anne Marie Novark Books. This book was released on 2014-03-06 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For years, Damien Avenall loved Alexandra Turlington like a little sister; or so he thought until she grew into a lovely and desirable young lady. In a moment of madness, he kisses her and everything changes between them. Alex often wonders why the dangerous viscount betrayed their special friendship. His kiss awakened her to passion, but she knows better than to give her heart to a libertine. Or does she? EXCERPT: Damien resumed his place at the breakfast table and smiled sardonically. “A man can enjoy a variety of interests, Miss Turlington. People may call me Demon, but I don’t waste all my time in decadent amusements, I assure you.” He waited for her response. Would she recognize her own words? Words that had cut through his jaded heart, words he knew even then to be true? Alexandra rose from the table, her cheeks flushed. “Years ago, I said some unkind things to you. I’m sorry, but you must admit the provocation was great.” Quickly, Damien pushed back his chair and leaned across the table. Placing a finger under her chin, he stared at her full, moist lips, then into her eyes. “I admit nothing, my dear. And I refuse to apologize for something which—if I remember correctly—I found extremely pleasurable.” Jerking her chin from his grasp, Alex stepped back. “You forget yourself, my lord. I’m no longer an impressionable schoolgirl. Try for once to act with gentlemanly decorum, especially if you intend to stay at Willowmede. Now, if you will excuse me, I shall go see about my brother.” “Certainly, Miss Turlington.” He frowned as he watched her retreating form. Alexandra was correct in saying she was no longer a schoolgirl. She was a beautiful woman, and much too desirable for his peace of mind. KEYWORDS: Traditional Regency romance, regency romance, historical, historical romance, England, second chances, reunion, alpha male, friends to lovers, betrayal
Download or read book The Viscount s Yuletide Bride written by Carol Arens and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-11-01 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Pennyjons 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! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Download or read book The Test Of Love written by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this thrilling novel by 19th century author Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth, readers follow the dramatic story of two young lovers who must overcome personal tragedy and social prejudice to be together. Filled with heart-stopping suspense and vividly drawn characters, 'The Test of Love' is an unforgettable journey through the highs and lows of human emotion. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Champdoce Mystery written by Emile Gaboriau and published by Jovian Press. This book was released on 2017-12-18 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emile Gaboriau (1833-1873) is an important figure in the history of detective fiction. A French journalist and novelist, he created the "roman policier" with a series of books involving private detective Monsieur Lecoq, who works logically. Lecoq was based on a real-life thief turned policeman named Francois Vidocq (1775-1857), whose memoirs mixed fiction and fact. Gaboriau's huge following was eclipsed by Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. Interestingly, Holmes may have been at least partly based on another of Gaboriau's characters, consulting detective Father Tabaret, whose methods Monsieur Lecoq adopts in the first Lecoq book.
Download or read book The Chaperone s Secret written by Donna Lea Simpson and published by Beyond The Page. This book was released on 2017-10-30 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of An Eccentric Engagement comes a Regency romance celebrating the witty and romantic world that fans of Georgette Heyer have fallen in love with. “Simpson excels at imbuing her realistic characters with subtle depths!” —John Charles, American Library Association As chaperone to the Season’s most desirable young miss, Amy Corbett has two specific duties: to ensure that her charge’s reputation remains spotless, and to see her betrothed to an exceptional beau. Given that the coquettish Lady Rowena manages to maintain an air of propriety while being a flirt of the highest caliber, Amy knows her job should be easy—if only the calculating young aristocrat weren’t so set on toying with men’s hearts, including that of her latest prey, the debauched Lord Dante Pierson. Like other gentlemen of high standing and low tastes, Lord Pierson’s restless desire for excitement had driven him into a life of squalor and scandalous social blunders. Finding himself drunk and mud-spattered in a gutter one night, he spies an angelic apparition in a passing carriage and is overcome by a will to reform—surely such a woman could give him hope of rebirth. When he learns that the anonymous beauty is Lady Rowena, he vows to coax that flicker of warmth into a flame. As Rowena lures the unsuspecting Pierson ever closer to heartbreak, Amy realizes that for all the talk of his wastrel ways, he is actually a gentle and caring man to be championed and cherished. And in an unguarded moment, the unassuming Amy and downtrodden Lord Pierson will discover that they possess kindred souls—and will make a daring decision to follow their own true path to happiness and love . . . This book was originally published as Lord Pierson Reforms.
Download or read book Character Sketches of Romance Fiction and the Drama written by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer and published by The Minerva Group, Inc.. This book was released on 2004-03 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1892, "the object of this Handbook is to supply readers and speakers with a lucid, but very brief account of such names as are used in allusions and references, whether by poets or prose writers; - to furnish those who consult it with the plot of popular dramas, the story of epic poems, and the outline of well-known tales. The number of dramatic plots sketched out is many hundreds. Another striking and interesting feature of the book is the revelation of the source from which dramatists and romancers have derived their stories, and the strange repetitions of historic incidents. It has been borne in mind throughout that it is not enough to state a fact. It must be stated attractively, and the character described must be drawn characteristically if the reader is to appreciate it, and feel an interest in what he reads." This work, an American reprint of The Reader's Handbook by E. Cobham Brewer, ..".while retaining all of the original material that can interest and aid the English-speaking student, gives also 'characters and sketches found in American novels, poetry and drama.'"
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Download or read book Thom s Almanac and Official Directory of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland for the Year written by Alexander Thom and published by . This book was released on 1859 with total page 1548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Viscount s Frozen Heart written by Elizabeth Beacon and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THAWED BY HIS HOUSEKEEPER'S KISS Luke Winterley, Viscount Farenze, is duty-bound to fulfill his beloved aunt's last request—even though it concerns bewitching housekeeper Chloe Wheaton. Years ago they fell in love, but the battle between duty and desire drove them apart. He's embittered by a loveless marriage, so can the ice around Luke's long-buried emotions ever thaw? A marriage between a housekeeper and a viscount should be impossible, but maybe the warmth of Chloe's touch can bring a new beginning for them both…. A Year of Scandal A gentleman for every season
Download or read book Heartfelt written by Max Aguilera-Hellweg and published by Florida State University, Museum of Fine Arts. This book was released on 2005 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
