Download or read book The History of Harlequin written by Cyril W. Beaumont and published by . This book was released on 2014-04-04 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1922 the dance historian Cyril Beaumont contributed to the Dancing Times an article on the history of Harlequin, which as a result of continuous research since that period grew into the present volume. It covers the history of Harlequin, and of the Commedia dell'Arte, from their beginnings in the 16th century through their heydays in the 17th and 18th century and their gradual decline thereafter. The book includes more than 40 illustrations and the complete text of a Harlequinade from 1806, together with a dance for a Harlequin in Feuillet notation.

Download or read book Some Like to Shock written by Carole Mortimer and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rakish agent of the Crown teams up with a dowager duchess to accomplish his mission in this Regency romance by a USA Today–bestselling author. “Surely a lady as . . . daring as you cannot be feeling nervous at the idea of traveling alone with me, Genevieve?” Genevieve Forster, widowed Duchess of Woollerton, knows only too well the need for bravado. After a miserable marriage she’s wary, but deep down yearns to pursue temptation. . . . With his air of danger and elusiveness it’s little wonder that Lord Benedict Lucas is known to his close friends and enemies alike simply as Lucifer. Shocking the straitlaced Ton holds no fear for him. And the pleasure will be all his as he skillfully uncovers Genevieve’s outrageous side!

Download or read book Stitched with Love Romance Collection written by Tracey V. Bateman and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 9 Romances Stitched with Love Treasure this collection of nine historical romances. Faced with finding the right fit in life and love, nine young women seek the courage to stitch together romance. But when unexpected obstacles abound, will love unravel before their eyes? Tumbling Blocks by Andrea Boeshaar Elsa Fritch’s dreams tumble from their heights when Shane Gerhard comes to town to collect on the contract between their parents. Could God expect her to endure an arranged marriage with a man who antagonizes her and disregards Him? Old Maid’s Choice by Cathy Marie Hake Betsy Larkin thinks she must choose between the siblings she is rearing and a man who loves her. Blacksmith Tyson Walker is used to bending iron, but can love and patience bend the will of a woman who is sure she is destined to be an old maid? Jacob’s Ladder by Pamela Kaye Tracy Samantha Thomasohn dreams of riches and of escaping the mundane life clerking for her father’s store. One man holds the riches while another holds her heart. How is true love to be defined, and where will Samantha place her priorities? Four Hearts by Sally Laity Diana Montclair covers her loneliness with an arrogant exterior and a drive for perfection that keeps friends at bay. She reluctantly endures the weekly sewing circle. Can Mrs. T.’s words of truth and a newfound friend help her realize she has been seeking the needs of her heart in the wrong places? Back flap: (30-word blurbs for 5) Marry for Love by Janet Spaeth Wild prairie-born Brigit Streeter lacks the domestic and social skills she needs to marry the cultured new minister, Peter Collins, who has come to the Dakota Territory from St. Paul. When Peter’s supervising elder brings Brigit a gift of fabric to make her wedding dress, Brigit is lost. She can’t sew. Can Brigit become a Psalm 31 wife? Basket Stitch by Cathy Marie Hake Bride-who-isn’t-to-be Rosemary Preston finds herself stranded in No Man’s Land without a groom. Rescued and taken to the Stafford ranch, she discovers Micah Stafford is everything she ever prayed for in a mate. Can a sampler-stitchin’ city woman soften a rough-and-rugged man’s heart? Double Cross by Tracey V. Bateman Ignoring Josephine Stafford’s vehement objections, Grandma determines to make her granddaughter into a proper lady. The whole venture becomes worth it when Pastor Mark Chamberlain starts showing interest in Jo—that is, until a “friend” double crosses her by blabbing all about Jo’s tomboyish ways. Will Mark abandon Jo, or will he love her for being true to who God created her to be? Spider Web Rose by Vickie McDonough Josh Stafford’s a tease, but he doesn’t like it when the joke’s on him. The spunky lad he found stranded in No Man’s Land has turned out to be a lovely young lady. When Josh and Rachel Donovan are together, tempers flare. When dreams would lead these two in different directions, is God weaving a web of love to keep them together? The Coat by Tracey V. Bateman As a jobless widow Leah Halliday struggles to clothe her son in the aftermath of World War II. When her boy’s coat, lined with an heirloom quilt, causes him to be the target of teasing at school, the headmaster’s heart goes out to him. But Max Reilly has a scandalous history. Should Leah trust him?

Download or read book The Rogue s Disgraced Lady written by Carole Mortimer and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Society gossip has kept Lady Juliet Boyd out of the public eye since the suspicious death of her husband. Although she's been persuaded to accept an invitation to a summer house party, all she really wants is a quiet life, free from the attentions of any man. But there she meets the scandalous Sebastian St. Claire, who makes her feel things, want things, need things she's never experienced before. Starved of affection, Juliet finds his lovemaking irresistible. But does he really want her—or just the truth behind her disgrace?

Download or read book Savage Interlude written by Carole Mortimer and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-03-26 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this classic romance bya USA Today–bestselling author, a producer sets out to seduce a married actress with a tabloid-worthy secret. From the moment successful movie producer, Damien Savage, saw talented actress, Kate Darwood, he wanted her! The only problem is—she’s married! But all is not as it seems. Kate’s “husband” is her secret brother and to save their family from scandal, the world must continue to think they’re a couple. But now that handsome stranger Damien seems set on seducing her, suddenly innocent Kate wants to share all her secrets . . . Originally published in 1979

Download or read book Harlequin Historical February 2025 Box Set 2 of 2 written by Melissa Oliver and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2025-01-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lose yourself in this dramatic and emotional Harlequin® Historical collection, featuring two new full-length titles in one collection! This boxset includes: THE LADY’S BARGAIN WITH THE ROGUE by Melissa Oliver (Victorian) Lady Elisabeth Bawden-Trebarr’s determined to reclaim the Cornish ancestral home her good-for-nothing late husband gambled away and unearth her family’s long-lost riches. As the new owner is Sebastian Marsden – a notorious rogue she would rather avoid – she’ll ensure he cannot dismiss her by storming his gaming hell! Sebastian wants nothing more to do with the ton after a bitter family scandal. But when Lady Eliza refuses to give up without a fight, he entertains her treasure hunt – if only to stop her pressing on his every nerve! Yet he reluctantly admires her tenacity, and a sizzling attraction begins to stir… THE VIKING’S PRINCESS BRIDE by Sarah Rodi (Viking) Victorious in his quest for revenge, Viking Njal takes the Saxon crown—and their princess! But while he’s wedding Cwen in the name of peace, he cannot deny the way she entices him. Even if it’s clear she’s holding something back… Princess Cwen has long accepted being used for her kingdom’s gain, but taking the enemy’s hand is the most outrageous request yet! Still, the rugged warrior ignites a fire inside her… Cwen just can't let Njal storm her carefully constructed walls. Because she’s harboring a secret that could rock the foundations of their marriage!

Download or read book Passionate Winter written by Carole Mortimer and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-11-13 with total page 157 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 forbidden attraction… No woman can resist the powerful attraction of Piers Sinclair. Sophisticated, experienced and dangerously exciting, his very presence unsettles Leigh Stanton. Especially since he happens to be her boyfriend’s father! There might be a big age difference, but Leigh can’t help falling for his charismatic charms. Leigh knows she should try to avoid Piers—their chemistry might be sizzling, but they mustn’t succumb to the temptation of the forbidden… Yet with a matchmaker at play, forgetting Piers is no longer a possibility! Originally published in 1978

Download or read book LOVERS IN THE AFTERNOON written by Hitomi Okazaki and published by Harlequin / SB Creative. This book was released on 2022-06-23 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A marriage that only hurt both of us. Would it have been better if we were lovers? Leonie, an eternally unlucky girl, was suddenly trapped in an elevator at a client's office she visited. I've been used to such accidents since I was a child. I won't be easily swayed. However, right then her estranged husband, Adam, showed up to help her, and he was the president of this company! When she saw him again after eight months, the arrogance of the past was gone and he was full of kindness. As an apology, he invited her to dinner, and Leonie was tempted into spending the night with him. And then Adam made an unexpected proposal...!

Download or read book War Of Love Mills Boon Vintage 90s Modern written by Carole Mortimer and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2012-10-03 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Battle Royal? Lyon Buchanan was the man who had just about everything – looks, power, sex appeal, money. Was there a woman in his life, though? And, if not, had he frightened them all away?

Download or read book Lady Surrender written by Carole Mortimer and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-06-19 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Re-read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author CaroleMortimer At first Aaron Grantley can't see why his best friend was so distracted by someone likeCharly Allenby. But soon he can't imagine any man not losing his head over her! Charly feels as if she's been run over by a steamroller. Aaron is presumptuous,overbearing, impossible to reason with—and hopelessly attractive! The fire in his eyes ather resistance is intense, but Charly has first-hand experience with men who love achallenge. Can she risk surrendering her heart again? Originally published in 1985

Download or read book Fantasy Girl written by Carole Mortimer and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-05-08 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Re-read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author CaroleMortimer “I always get what I want.” Adam Thornton's words strike fear into Natalie Faulkner'sheart. The survival of her modelling agency depends on keeping Adam happy. But when herown sister—the face of Thornton's Cosmetics—puts her firm in jeopardy, Natalie will doanything to save it. As ruthless in the boardroom as he is in the bedroom, Adam agrees to help Natalie aslong as he gets what he wants. And what he wants most of all is Natalie—as hismistress! Originally published in 1983

Download or read book A Past Revenge written by Carole Mortimer and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-04-03 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vengeance—and the man who wronged her—drives a virgin to distraction in this classic romance by the bestselling author of the Ruthless Regency Dukes series. Artist Danielle Smith is shocked to learn that wealthy, arrogant oil tycoon Nicholas Andracas has plans for her: he wants a portrait painted . . . and to seduce her with his lethal charm! Nicholas obviously doesn’t recognize her as the innocent young woman who gave him her virginity seven years ago. And Danielle soon sees her chance to pay him back for the pain he’d caused . . . But how can she keep Nicholas at arm’s length, when all she wants is to succumb to his powerful seduction?

Download or read book The Rake s Wicked Proposal written by Carole Mortimer and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2009-11-01 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Society knows Lucian St. Claire to be one of the wickedest rakes around. His heart is out of reach, but he can certainly charm a lady. Now the time has come for Lucian to produce an heir—so first he must choose a wife! Young, vivacious and high-spirited, Grace Hetherington is definitely not the kind of woman he's looking for. Yet there's something irresistible about her—and when they're caught in a rather compromising situation, he has no choice but to make her his convenient bride….

Download or read book Minesweeper Special Forces Book 2 written by Chris Lynch and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "All the sizzle, chaos, noise and scariness of war is clay in the hands of ace storyteller Lynch." -- Kirkus Reviews for the World War II series Discover the secret missions behind America's greatest conflicts.Fergus Frew thought he knew what to expect when he signed up with the Navy's demolitions team. But as the Korean War rages on, Fergus and his fellow divers -- AKA "frogmen" -- are tasked with more than just scouting mudflats. Soon they're planting mines. And sabotaging tunnels, bridges... and even fishing nets. Strangest of all, it falls to Fergus to transport a spy into the country -- and that means traveling far from Navy-controlled waters.But frogmen are amphibious. And Fergus may not realize it, but he's in a position to change the way the whole world thinks about combat.National Book Award finalist Chris Lynch continues his explosive fiction series based on the real-life, top-secret history of US black ops and today's heroic Navy SEALs.

Download or read book Lady Arabella s Scandalous Marriage written by Carole Mortimer and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You are cordially invited to the marriage of DARIUS WYNTER, DUKE OF CARLYNE to LADY ARABELLA ST CLAIRE What is Lady Arabella letting herself in for? Sinister whispers surround the death of Darius' first wife – could Arabella be in jeopardy? Or will the infamous Duke prove all Society wrong? One thing's for sure – after the compromising situation that led to this marriage, Arabella will soon discover the exquisite pleasures of the marriage bed... The Notorious St Claires Scandal is in their blood

Download or read book Hawk s Prey written by Carole Mortimer and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2021-09-01 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Re-read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer Independent and with a successful career, Whitney Morgan is on a mission to get the man she’s been in love with for years to notice her… She has a lot to thank millionaire Hawk for — without him she wouldn’t have anything. But Hawk still seems to think of her as his best friend’s child who he’d agreed to care for when her father died. Whitney has grown into so much more than that and is determined to make Hawk see her as the woman she’s become… Originally published in 1986

Download or read book The Winter Guest written by Pam Jenoff and published by MIRA. This book was released on 2018-09-10 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stirring novel of first love in a time of war and the unbearable choices that could tear sisters apart, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Orphan’s Tale Life is a constant struggle for the eighteen-year-old Nowak twins as they raise their three younger siblings in rural Poland under the shadow of the Nazi occupation. The constant threat of arrest has made everyone in their village a spy, and turned neighbor against neighbor. Though rugged, independent Helena and pretty, gentle Ruth couldn’t be more different, they are staunch allies in protecting their family from the threats the war brings closer to their doorstep with each passing day. Then Helena discovers an American paratrooper stranded outside their small mountain village, wounded, but alive. Risking the safety of herself and her family, she hides Sam—a Jew—but Helena’s concern for the American grows into something much deeper. Defying the perils that render a future together all but impossible, Sam and Helena make plans for the family to flee. But Helena is forced to contend with the jealousy her choices have sparked in Ruth, culminating in a singular act of betrayal that endangers them all—and setting in motion a chain of events that will reverberate across continents and decades. Originally published in 2014. Don’t miss Pam Jenoff’s new novel, Code Name Sapphire, a riveting tale of bravery and resistance during World War II. Read these other sweeping epics from New York Times bestselling author Pam Jenoff: The Woman with the Blue Star The Lost Girls of Paris The Orphan’s Tale The Ambassador’s Daughter The Diplomat’s Wife The Last Summer at Chelsea Beach The Kommandant’s Girl