Download or read book The Wager Ruthless Regency Dukes 1 written by Carole Mortimer and published by Carole Mortimer. This book was released on 2022-03-31 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE WAGER (Ruthless Regency Dukes 1) is the first book in USA Today and Amazon International #1 Bestselling Author, Carole Mortimer’s, NEW Regency Romance series. Six Dukes, bound together by their friendship and loyalty to The Crown. Then one of them is killed at the Battle of Waterloo, splintering the friendship of the five left behind, as they blame themselves and each other for their friend’s death. Until they learn he didn’t die in battle at all, he was murdered. The search for the killer begins! Everyone knew that entering into a wager, with the cold and ruthless Grayson Vaughn, the Duke of Flint, was pure madness. Losing that wager even more so. But that is exactly what Chastity has done. Now she must pay the ruthless duke’s price. NEXT in this series – The MISTRESS (Ruthless Regency Dukes 2) – Coming Soon Other books by Carole Mortimer

Download or read book The Wallflower Wager written by Tessa Dare and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-08-13 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times and USA Today Bestseller They call him the Duke of Ruin. To an undaunted wallflower, he's just the beast next door. Wealthy and ruthless, Gabriel Duke clawed his way from the lowliest slums to the pinnacle of high society—and now he wants to get even. Loyal and passionate, Lady Penelope Campion never met a lost or wounded creature she wouldn’t take into her home and her heart. When her imposing—and attractive—new neighbor demands she clear out the rescued animals, Penny sets him a challenge. She will part with her precious charges, if he can find them loving homes. Done, Gabriel says. How hard can it be to find homes for a few kittens? And a two-legged dog. And a foul-mouthed parrot. And a goat, an otter, a hedgehog . . . Easier said than done, for a cold-blooded bastard who wouldn’t know a loving home from a workhouse. Soon he’s covered in cat hair, knee-deep in adorable, and bewitched by a shyly pretty spinster who defies his every attempt to resist. Now she’s set her mind and heart on saving him. Not if he ruins her first.

Download or read book Hidden Passion Regency Men in Love 3 written by Carole Mortimer and published by Carole Mortimer. This book was released on 2024-05-31 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HIDDEN PASSION (Regency Men in Love 3) is the third book in the quartet of MM Regency Romances, written by #1 International Bestselling Author Carole Mortimer as C A MORTIMER. Each book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone, but characters from previous books in the series may make an appearance or are mentioned. Hidden Passion features Wulfram Edmund Fitzherbert, the haughty and stern Duke of Wulferston, and the cheeky and outspoken Billy Brown. When the irrepressible Billy Brown accepts a temporary position in the household of the austere Duke of Wulferston, he does so fully aware that his attraction to the much older duke will never be reciprocated. Wulf is a man of experience and sophistication, a member of parliament and a magistrate, and yet the life of respectability he has deliberately built for himself ceases to be important when it comes to the desire he feels to make the irrepressible Billy Brown his own. But all it not as it seems in the duke’s household, and it falls to Billy to expose the person responsible. Will Wulf believe him, or will he assume, given Billy’s circumstances, that Billy himself is to blame?

Download or read book The Widow Ruthless Regency Dukes 3 written by Carole Mortimer and published by Carole Mortimer. This book was released on 2022-11-30 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE WIDOW (Ruthless Regency Dukes 3) is the first book in USA Today and Amazon International #1 Bestselling Author, Carole Mortimer’s, NEW Regency Romance series. Six dukes, bound together by their friendship and loyalty to The Crown. When one of them is murdered, the five friends remaining are each given the task of investigating one of the five officers suspected of being responsible for the killing. Lady Elizabeth Marshall’s year of mourning for her husband will soon come to an end, at which time she knows her father-in-law, the unpleasant Earl of Whitlow, will demand she leave the country and return to London Society. With a young son in the nursery, the earl’s heir now that her husband is dead, Elizabeth knows she will have no choice but to do as the earl instructs. But before arrangements can be made for her to return to London, she is surprisingly given a reprieve by her father-in-law when the arrogant Duke of Bristol arrives at his neighbouring estate and shows an interest in spending time with her. Elizabeth knows the wealthy and handsome duke cannot seriously be interested in her, but she is grateful for anything which will allow her to remain apart from the Society which never really accepted her as Martin’s wife and the future Countess of Whitlow. Sterling Bishop, the Duke of Bristol, has little time for Society and welcomes seeking out his friend Lincoln’s murderer as sufficient reason to leave London before this year’s Season is fully over. His quarry should have been Lord Martin Marshall, but as that gentleman is now dead, his widow will have to be the one to provide the information he needs. Cold, often impatient, and always ruthless and haughty, Bristol is shocked when he realizes he is deeply attracted to the lovely Lady Elizabeth Marshall. Can he continue to remain detached in his mission when his attraction to the lady burns so hot it quickly rages out of his control?

Download or read book Knight s Possession written by Carole Mortimer and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-11-12 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handsome banker pursues a jilted bride who wants nothing more to do with love in this classic romance by a USA Today–bestselling author. After years of watching her mother’s gullible heart drive her from one man to the next, Laurel has decided to marry for sensible reasons. She doesn’t believe in fairy tales, knights in shining armour or happy endings. So, when her safe fiancé breaks up with her on the night of their engagement party, she’s surprised to be rescued by her own knight, Reece Harrington. Laurel has always avoided the attraction between her and Reece. He wants way more than Laurel can give—total possession! Originally published in 1985

Download or read book Lily and the Duke Regency Spinsters Alliance 1 written by Carole Mortimer and published by Carole Mortimer. This book was released on 2024-09-30 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lily and the Duke is the first book in the new Regency romance series, Regency Spinsters Alliance, by USA Today and International #1 Bestselling Author, Carole Mortimer. Lily, and five of her friends all suffered through the previous London Season together. One thing they are now all agreed upon, as they are forced to attend a second Season, is that the gentlemen of the ton are invariably arrogant, conceited, and far too full of themselves and their own comfort to be in the least attentive to even the basic needs of a wife. As such, these six young ladies have formed an alliance, one in which they have agreed none of them will ever marry. Accepting a dare from the arrogantly superior Gabriel Lord, the Duke of St Albans, in which he challenges Lily’s decision by questioning her ability to resist his seduction, is the very last thing Lily should do. Most especially when the duke also declares that the victor shall choose their prize, when the time comes. Because Gabriel Lord has never lost a wager or a dare in his life. Gabriel knows, the moment he sets eyes on Lady Lily Tremayne, that she is meant to be his. But not only is she eighteen years his junior, but he also learns Lily is determined she will never succumb to feeling love or desire for any gentleman in Society. A battle of wills is about to commence!

Download or read book The Duke s Wager written by Jennifer Monroe and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-06-25 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Closet romantic Miss Sarah Crombly has always believed in romance--though her dreams of a happily ever after are dashed with the news that her father has gambled away her hand in marriage to none other than James Foxworth, the Duke of Pillberton, her old childhood friend and now sworn enemy. Though he may be sinfully handsome, and a Duke to boot, Sarah vows to make sure she will never fall in love with him and devises a plan to escape. James Foxworth has enjoyed a life filled with privilege as befitting of a man of his rank. From the best horseflesh to the finest clothes to more estates than he can count, the Duke of Pillberton wants for nothing. There is one thing he desires more than wealth or title, his childhood friend Sarah Crombly, and nothing will stop him. Seeing an opportunity to set right old wrongs, James sets about winning Sarah's hand in a game of chance, though he finds his prize more resistant to his idea of marriage than he had anticipated. When his wife-to-be disappears, James knows that if he is to earn a second chance, he must find her and win both her trust and her heart. How can James find a way back into the heart of the only woman he has ever loved? And how will Sarah find a way to forgive him and learn to love him once again?

Download or read book The Duke s Wager written by Edith Layton and published by Untreed Reads. This book was released on 2014-12-11 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lovely Regina Berryman was pursued by two men—the two most attractive and infamous bachelors in London. One was Jason Thomas, Duke of Torquay, whose skill and success in seduction had made him a legend of lordly licentiousness. The other was St. John Basil St. Charles, Marquis of Bessacarr, the devilish Duke’s only rival as the foremost rake of the realm. These notorious gentlemen had made Regina fair game in a competition where all was considered legitimate strategy in winning her affection and capturing her virtue. And Regina’s only chance of preserving her honor and protecting her heart was to turn the tables on her titled tempters—and change the dallying way Regency London played the game of love....

Download or read book Kingston s Enigma Kingston s Security 4 written by Carole Mortimer and published by Carole Mortimer. This book was released on 2023-01-31 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: KINGSTON’S ENIGMA (Kingston Security 4) is the fourth book in USA Today and Amazon International #1 Bestselling Author, Carole Mortimer’s, Contemporary Romantic Suspense series. When Malachi witnesses a beautiful young woman stealing another man’s wallet he knows the correct thing to do is to apprehend her and alert the man to the crime. Instead, Malachi inwardly applauds her dexterity and then follows her as she slips away in the crowd. Lara has never met anyone like Malachi Kingston before. Oh he’s every woman’s idea of what tall, dark and handsome should be. He’s also very self-confident and at least ten years older than her. But only a few minutes in his company shows her he’s also unpredictable and unfathomable and totally mesmerising. But he also listens and doesn’t judge when Lara tells him exactly why she stole the wallet. Accepting help from a man she doesn’t even know wasn’t on Lara’s list of things to do today but Malachi isn’t going anywhere. Other books by Carole Mortimer Kingston Security: Kingston’s Ransom (Kingston Security 1) Kingston’s Captive (Kingston Security 2) Kingston’s Redemption (Kingston Security 3) 275th Book Kingston’s Enigma (Kingston Security 4) More books to come in this series Ruthless Regency Dukes: The Wager (Ruthless Regency Dukes 1) The Mistress (Ruthless Regency Dukes 2) The Widow (Ruthless Regency Dukes 3) Dance with the Devil – Contemporary Romance series: Bks 1 – 5 Series now complete Regency Scandal Bks 1 – 4 Series now complete Russian Dragon Heat VLADIMIR (Russian Dragon Heat 1) VAUGHN (Russian Dragon Heat 2) VIKTOR (Russian Dragon Heat 3) Regency Club Venus: Bks 1-5 Series now complete Steele Protectors contemporary romance Series: Bks 1-6 Series now complete Regency Men in Love – MM romance written as C A Mortimer HIDDEN LOVER (Regency Men in Love 1) HIDDEN DESIRE (Regency Men in Love 2) Regency Lovers Series: Bks 1-6 Series now complete Dragon Hearts: Bks 1-8 Series now complete Regency Sinners Series: Bks 1-8: Series now complete Regency Unlaced Series: Books 1-9: Series is now complete Contemporary Romance Knight Security Series – spin-off to Alpha Series: Books 0.5–6: Series is now complete Contemporary Romance Alpha Series: Books 1-8: Series is now complete. Carole Mortimer has written over 275 books, in contemporary romantic suspense, Regency romance, MM Regency romance & paranormal romance. She became an indie author in 2014. In May 2017 she received a Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times. She is the Recipient of the 2015 Romance Writers of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Is an Entertainment Weekly Top 10 Romance Author—ever. Carole is a 2014 Romantic Times Pioneer of Romance. She was also recognized by Queen Elizabeth II in 2012, for her “outstanding service to literature”.

Download or read book Heaven Here On Earth written by Carole Mortimer and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-06-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer, now available for the first time in e-book! In bed with the millionaire The loan of her friend's studio should mean three blissful weeks of peace for artist Ryan to sketch and paint. But arriving at Montgomery Hall, she finds she'll be sharing her stay with her friend's arrogant and uncompromising brother, Grant! Everything about Grant sends shivers of excitement through Ryan. But his misunderstanding of her situation evokes a response too powerful to ignore. Nothing she can say can convince Grant of her integrity. And resisting the Lord of the manor is more difficult than she thought! Originally published in 1983

Download or read book Rogue Alpha Alpha 7 written by Carole Mortimer and published by Carole Mortimer. This book was released on 2015-12-04 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a NEW COVER, there is NO new story content. If you purchased the original book there is no need to purchase this one. Rogue Alpha (ALPHA 7) is the 7th story in Amazon #1 and USA Today International Bestselling author Carole Mortimer’s ALPHA series. Diana is convinced someone broke into her Paris apartment. Just as she believes someone is now following her. The police don’t believe her, and the only person she can turn to for help is Seth Armstrong. Seth works for Grayson Security, and was the man who rescued her eight months ago after she was kidnapped and a ransom demanded for her safe release. Seth has absolutely no idea who the beautiful redhead is when she accosts him in a London bar one night, demanding he kiss her and look as if he’s enjoying it. He’s happy to oblige, of course. Only to discover he enjoys kissing her a little too much. Because Diana Moore isn’t what she seems. In fact, Seth’s not sure she isn’t suffering some sort of emotional breakdown after what happened to her eight months ago. Whatever Diana’s problem is Seth can’t just abandon her when she asks for his help. Books by Carole Mortimer: ALPHA Series: Christmas Alpha (ALPHA 1) Dark Alpha (ALPHA 2) Shadow Alpha (ALPHA 3) Midnight Alpha (ALPHA 4) Renegade Alpha (ALPHA 5) Warrior Alpha (ALPHA 6) Rogue Alpha (ALPHA 7) Savage Alpha (ALPHA 8) Series complete Knight Security Series – spin-off to Alpha series Books 0.5 – 6 Series Complete Kingston Security: Kingston’s Ransom (Kingston Security 1) Kingston’s Captive (Kingston Security 2) Kingston’s Redemption (Kingston Security 3) 275th Book Kingston’s Enigma (Kingston Security 4) Kingston’s Salvation (Kingston Security 5) More books to come in this series Ruthless Regency Dukes: The Wager (Ruthless Regency Dukes 1) The Mistress (Ruthless Regency Dukes 2) The Widow (Ruthless Regency Dukes 3) The Guardian (Ruthless Regency Dukes 4) More books to come in this series Dance with the Devil – Contemporary Romance series: Bks 1 – 5 Series complete Regency Scandal Bks 1 – 4 Series complete Russian Dragon Heat VLADIMIR (Russian Dragon Heat 1) VAUGHN (Russian Dragon Heat 2) VIKTOR (Russian Dragon Heat 3) Regency Club Venus: Bks 1-5 Series complete Steele Protectors contemporary romance Series: Bks 1-6 Series complete Regency Men in Love – MM romance written as C A Mortimer HIDDEN LOVER (Regency Men in Love 1) HIDDEN DESIRE (Regency Men in Love 2) Regency Lovers Series: Bks 1-6 Series complete Dragon Hearts: Bks 1-8 Series complete Regency Sinners Series: Bks 1-8: Series complete Regency Unlaced Series: Books 1-9: Series complete Carole Mortimer has written over 275 books, in contemporary romantic suspense, Regency romance, MM Regency romance & paranormal romance. She became an indie author in 2014. In May 2017 she received a Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times. She is the Recipient of the 2015 Romance Writers of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Is an Entertainment Weekly Top 10 Romance Author—ever. Carole is a 2014 Romantic Times Pioneer of Romance. She was also recognized by Queen Elizabeth II in 2012, for her “outstanding service to literature”.

Download or read book Gracious Lady written by Carole Mortimer and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-02-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Re-read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer First married to a cruel gambler, then widowed, Sophie finds life is hard. Yet she is a determined, independent woman and when she is employed as a companion for the equally determined daughter of handsome, headstrong billionaire, Maximilian Grant, a battle of wills and mixed emotions ensues with her charge's father! But Max's inquisitive probing of Sophie's background causes even more tension—her scandalous family history is none of his business! And as they come to blows again, the passion between them soon threatens to ignite a fire neither can control…! Originally published in 1993

Download or read book The Devilish Duke written by Maddison Michaels and published by Entangled: Amara. This book was released on 2018-02-26 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Devlin Markham, the notorious “Devil Duke” of Huntington, needs a woman. And not just any woman. If he can’t woo one of the most eccentric bluestockings of the ton within the month, he can kiss his hard-earned fortune goodbye. But he’s always thought love a wasted emotion and marriage an inconvenience at best. And oddly enough, Lady Sophie Wolcott seems unmoved by his charm... When Sophie learns her beloved orphanage is in imminent danger, she will do anything to save it. Even marry a ruthless rake who takes what he wants in business and pleasure. A man who’s everything she’s always feared most—but whom she reluctantly begins yearning for. Then Sophie becomes the target of a killer lurking from the dark shadows of Devlin’s past. And they find not only their lives are in jeopardy but also their very hearts. Each book in the Saints & Scoundrels series is STANDALONE: * The Devilish Duke * The Elusive Earl * The Sinful Scot

Download or read book To Dare the Duke of Dangerfield written by Bronwen Anne Evans and published by Bronwen Evans. This book was released on 2012 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let the Wicked Wagers Begin... Lady Caitlin Southall's temper has finally got the better of her. She's challenged Harlow Telford, the Duke of Dangerfield, the most notorious rake in all of England, to a wager. She wants her house back. The one her destitute father lost to Dangerfield in a card game. But if she doesn't win their bet, she not only loses her home, she loses her dignity and pride and damn it all, maybe her heart... For the handsome Duke has decreed, when he wins, she must spend the night in his bed. Harlow Telford is amused by his hellion neighbor, Caitlin, or Cate to her friends, who seem to encompass everyone on earth except him. When she bursts into one of his private gatherings, he mistakes her for the entertainment. Her slap across his face sets him straight and raises the absurd desire to seduce the unconventional beauty into his bed. When she issues her daft challenge to win back her father's pile of rubble, the terms are set. And he'll do anything to win?except fall in love... A 39,000 word, Regency romance novella.

Download or read book Renegade Alpha Alpha 5 written by Carole Mortimer and published by Carole Mortimer. This book was released on 2015-07-24 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Warning – This is a NEW COVER but there is NO new story content. If you bought the original book there is no need to buy this one. Renegade Alpha (ALPHA 5) is the 5th book in Amazon #1 and USA Today International Bestselling author Carole Mortimer’s ALPHA series. Lijah Smith was known as The Renegade during his years in the army, and even though he no longer serves that hasn’t changed; he’s still a renegade, believes rules were made for other people, not him. He’s also hard, ruthless, with a body of tempered steel, and when beautiful Callie Morgan tells him the reason she needs his help he becomes the deadly assassin that he was trained to be. But Lijah has a secret, one that only a handful of people know, and Callie isn’t one of them. Callie came to Grayson Security looking for the men who served under her father, Major Peter Morgan, knowing that if anyone can help her find him, they can. She expected to speak with the owner of Grayson Security, instead she meets Lijah Smith, a man as deadly as he is overpoweringly attractive. But there’s something Callie isn’t telling Lijah, something that could get them both killed. The sexual attraction between the two of them is raw and primal, and impossible for either of them to ignore. But can that attraction overcome the secrets they’re both hiding, and will they find Callie’s father before it’s too late? Books by Carole Mortimer: ALPHA Series: Christmas Alpha (ALPHA 1) Dark Alpha (ALPHA 2) Shadow Alpha (ALPHA 3) Midnight Alpha (ALPHA 4) Renegade Alpha (ALPHA 5) Warrior Alpha (ALPHA 6) Rogue Alpha (ALPHA 7) Savage Alpha (ALPHA 8) Series complete Knight Security Series – spin-off to Alpha series Books 0.5 – 6 Series Complete Kingston Security: Kingston’s Ransom (Kingston Security 1) Kingston’s Captive (Kingston Security 2) Kingston’s Redemption (Kingston Security 3) 275th Book Kingston’s Enigma (Kingston Security 4) Kingston’s Salvation (Kingston Security 5) More books to come in this series Ruthless Regency Dukes: The Wager (Ruthless Regency Dukes 1) The Mistress (Ruthless Regency Dukes 2) The Widow (Ruthless Regency Dukes 3) The Guardian (Ruthless Regency Dukes 4) More books to come in this series Dance with the Devil – Contemporary Romance series: Bks 1 – 5 Series complete Regency Scandal Bks 1 – 4 Series complete Russian Dragon Heat VLADIMIR (Russian Dragon Heat 1) VAUGHN (Russian Dragon Heat 2) VIKTOR (Russian Dragon Heat 3) Regency Club Venus: Bks 1-5 Series complete Steele Protectors contemporary romance Series: Bks 1-6 Series complete Regency Men in Love – MM romance written as C A Mortimer HIDDEN LOVER (Regency Men in Love 1) HIDDEN DESIRE (Regency Men in Love 2) Regency Lovers Series: Bks 1-6 Series complete Dragon Hearts: Bks 1-8 Series complete Regency Sinners Series: Bks 1-8: Series complete Regency Unlaced Series: Books 1-9: Series complete Carole Mortimer has written over 275 books, in contemporary romantic suspense, Regency romance, MM Regency romance & paranormal romance. She became an indie author in 2014. In May 2017 she received a Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times. She is the Recipient of the 2015 Romance Writers of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Is an Entertainment Weekly Top 10 Romance Author—ever. Carole is a 2014 Romantic Times Pioneer of Romance. She was also recognized by Queen Elizabeth II in 2012, for her “outstanding service to literature”.

Download or read book His Cinderella Mistress written by Carole Mortimer and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: January Calendar knows what Max Golding is up to. He's a handsome corporate lawyer out to buy up her family's land to build a tacky resort, and his tactics are to charm the pants off her--literally! But as frosty as January tries to be with Max, she's soon forced to thaw a little--there's a stalker in her hometown, and only Max can protect her from being the latest victim! However, that doesn't mean becoming Max's mistress--at the stroke of midnight, this Cinderella is determined to be safely tucked up in her own bed!

Download or read book Perfect Partner written by Carole Mortimer and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-01-15 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer, now available for the first time in e-book! A vengeful obsession… Juliet Chase is determined to make arrogant, chauvinistic Jake Matthews pay! He might be sinfully good-looking but his public criticism of her best-selling novel was needlessly harsh and unfounded. How dare he go around ruining people’s careers! But when Jake’s analysis of Juliet doesn’t stop at her writing, Juliet finds her well-ordered life thrown into confusion—and her innocent heart into turmoil. Because suddenly Jake’s opinion matters to her. And his opinion of her matters most of all… Originally published in 1982