Download or read book I Shall Love the Earl A Scandalous Steamy Historical Regency Romance written by Laura A. Barnes and published by Laura A. Barnes. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this scandal filled soulmates romance by International Bestselling regency author Laura A. Barnes ... How many times must a gentleman ruin a lady before he offers for her hand.... She waited for the temptation held in his gaze. He refused to give into his desire to court her. Can a ruination of a lady lead toward a love to last a lifetime? Every ball Dallis MacPherson attended, she saved a spot on her dance card for a certain gentleman. Many balls later and still no offer, prompts her to pursue the earl. When she encounters him on a darkened balcony, he steals a kiss and warns her away. His stolen kiss promises a passion she wants to explore. At every occasion he attends, she tempts him with her own promise. Soon the earl falls for her charms and sends her down a path of ruination with one incident after another. Can Dallis overcome the scandal of the earl’s pursuit? Roderick Beckwith watched the Scottish beauty from afar. He lost his heart the moment he set eyes upon her. Throughout the season every gentleman offered her a dance, but him. With his financial affairs on the brink of disaster, he couldn’t provide her with the life she deserved. When his mother introduces his sworn enemy to his heart’s desire, he must set aside his pride. However, his courtship is less than ideal. At every opportunity he brings scandal to her name. Can Rory redeem himself and prove to Dallis that he is a gentleman worth loving? With every glance, Dallis pulls Rory in deeper. His stolen kisses forces him to make her an offer of marriage. As they prepare for their wedding, he acts as the perfect gentleman. However, the proper gentleman was not who Dallis desired. Will her scoundrel show himself before they say I do? I Shall Love the Earl is the third book in the Tricking the Scoundrels series. For fans of Rose Pearson, Kate Archer, or Ellie St. Clair, this is a novel filled with a scandalous courtship set in Regency England. This book can be read as a stand alone. Enjoy!

Download or read book Whom Shall I Kiss An Earl A Marquess or A Duke A Steamy Love Triangle Historical Regency Romance written by Laura A. Barnes and published by Laura A. Barnes. This book was released on 2019-02-25 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this steamy love triangle starter by International Bestselling regency author Laura A. Barnes ... What started as a research project soon became a scandal... She wanted to prove a theory. He wanted to play a game. Can their schemes lead them towards a kiss of love? Tired of watching her friends become ruined by the scoundrels of the ton, Sidney Hartridge devises an experiment to reveal their antics. Her plan is to lure three gentlemen to kiss her and see how they would protect her honor. When her research leads her into her own inappropriate scandal, her father agrees to a wedding offer from one of her subjects. As her fiancé blackmails her into a marriage she doesn’t desire, her research becomes exposed. Can Sidney avoid her own scandal with the one she most desires to kiss? Noah Wildeburg started this season as any other by flirting with the sweet new debutantes. When he rescues a lady off the dance floor, he is unprepared for the emotions she stirs in his soul. As he pursues her, he realizes he must compete for her hand. As he charms her with tokens of affections and stolen kisses, he discovers she plays her own game. Will Noah win Sidney’s love or is she just another scandal to add to his list? Whom Shall I Kiss… An Earl, A Marquess, or A Duke? is the first novel in the Tricking the Scoundrels series. For fans of Cynthia Wright, Tracy Sumner, or Samantha Holt, this is a lighthearted love triangle drama set in Regency England. If you enjoy a steamy drama filled courtship, then you’ll love this new foray into the ton. This book can be read as a stand-alone. Enjoy!

Download or read book Matchmaking Madness A Historical Regency Romance Collection written by Laura A. Barnes and published by Laura A. Barnes. This book was released on 2022-08-11 with total page 865 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A matchmaking uncle and his five wards. Can the duke make a match for each of his wards without any scandal? A regency series full of matchmaking mischief. Delight in the Matchmaking Madness Boxed Set where an uncle’s matchmaking machinations leads the chosen couple into stolen interludes along a secret passageway, passionate-filled kisses, and scandalous trysts around every corner. These stories set in Regency England are filled with mischief, passion, and scandal as each soul succumbs to the love of their chosen match. How the Lady Charmed the Marquess ~ A love that sneaks upon you unaware … How the Earl Fell for His Countess ~ A love that must overcome deception… How the Rake Tempted the Lady ~ Love at first sight can sweep you away into a … How the Scot Stole the Bride ~ When fate opens a door, one must … How the Lady Seduced the Viscount ~ When one believes in love, they will embrace … How the Lord Married His Lady ~ One cannot force love, but must wait for the perfect moment to make their match. Delight in these six Regency Historical Romance novels in this boxed set. If you love historical romances filled with mischief and everlasting love, then you’ll love Laura A. Barnes’s Matchmaking Madness stories.

Download or read book How the Lady Charmed the Marquess A Steamy Next Door Neighbor Historical Regency Romance written by Laura A. Barnes and published by Laura A. Barnes. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this next door neighbor romance starter by International Bestselling regency author Laura A. Barnes ... A love that sneaks upon you unaware … All she had to do was to pretend an interest in the gentlemen invited to the house party. He only came to the house party to amuse himself. After they are thrown together for the entertainments, will they realize the depths of their desire for one another? Charlotte Holbrooke enjoyed her simple life at her uncle’s estate. She filled her days by spending time with her family and her favorite passion, horses. When her uncle announces a chance for a London season, Charlotte feels the pressure of her freedom drifting away. To prepare for the season, her uncle throws a house party inviting the most eligible bachelors of England. One of them is from a neighboring estate who always dares her into mischief. Then there are the other moments when his soft caresses and seductive whispers leaves Charlotte in a muddled state of confusion. When her twin sister needs her help to win the love of another gentleman in attendance, Charlotte agrees to switch identities. However, her plan goes awry when the one gentleman she wanted to fool cannot be deceived. One simple kiss sweeps Charlotte into a whirlwind of passion. How had she not seen the power of their attraction before? And would their attraction develop into an everlasting love? Jasper Sinclair only accepted the invitation to watch the machinations of a matchmaking duke. Jasper never imagined that he would be a pawn in the madness. When he discovers Charlotte pretending to be her sister, he thought he would have some fun at her expense. However, he could no longer deny the temptation he had fought against any longer. One kiss led to another and soon Jasper had fallen under Charlotte’s spell. But when another gentleman pursue Charlotte, Jasper realizes how much he loves her. Can Jasper win Charlotte’s hand before it is too late? A matchmaking duke. A tomboyish debutante. A rakish marquess. Can they escape the devious scheme of a caring uncle? Or will they succumb to a passion they had been denying, to find everlasting love? How the Lady Charmed the Marquess is the first book in the Matchmaking Madness series. For fans of Beverley Watts, Collette Cameron, or Fiona Miers, this is a light-hearted romances with a dash of steamy scenes between two neighbors. This book can be read as a stand-alone. Enjoy How the Lady Charmed the Marquess today!

Download or read book Fate of the Worthingtons A Historical Romance Collection written by Laura A. Barnes and published by Laura A. Barnes. This book was released on 2023-03-26 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four jaded siblings. One evil villain set out to destroy them. Can the Worthingtons fight the obstacles in their path to find everlasting love? Follow the Worthington family as fate leads them on a journey in finding their soulmates. These stories set in Regency England are filled with mysterious intrigue, scandalous interludes, and the awakening of their hearts as the Worthington siblings fall in love. The Tempting Minx ~ Time leads one along a soulful journey to find one’s true love. A spitfire debutante. A dashing imposter. One stolen kiss sets them on their path. The Seductive Temptress ~ A fate already set in motion may hold unexpected surprises. A lady betrayed by her betrothed. A gentleman set out for destruction. Would his scandalous proposition entice her to surrender to the passion swirling around them? The Fiery Vixen ~ Sometimes one must spark the flame to ignite the hidden passion. A fiery spinster. An irritating gentleman. One scandalous night filled with indulging in their desires. The Siren's Gentleman ~ To deny fate is to deny the love you hold in your heart. A gentleman smitten with a mysterious lady. A lady in search of a knight to rescue her. Enjoy these four Regency Historical Romance novels in this boxed set. If you love mysterious, swoon-worthy historical romances, then you’ll love Laura A. Barnes’s Fate of the Worthington stories.

Download or read book Tricking the Scoundrels A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Collection written by Laura A. Barnes and published by Laura A. Barnes. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow the courtships of the ladies and gentlemen of Regency England as they find their one true love. Enjoy the Tricking the Scoundrels Boxed Set where scoundrels tempt the ladies of London with scandalous kisses, passionate embraces, and midnight rendezvous. These stories set in Regency England are full of scandal, drama, and a passion that draws you in until the last page. Whom Shall I Kiss… An Earl, A Marquess, or A Duke? ~ What started as a research project soon became a scandal... Whom Shall I Marry… An Earl or A Duke? ~ An afternoon spent in disguise leads to a passion that … I Shall Love the Earl ~ How many times must a gentleman ruin a lady before he offers for her hand... The Scoundrel’s Wager ~ A wager on a young lady’s virtue leads to… The Forgiven Scoundrel ~ Secrets have a way of coming to light … Enjoy these five Regency Historical Romance novels in this boxed set. If you love historical romances filled with ladies falling in love with scoundrels… you’ll love Tricking the Scoundrels!

Download or read book Secret Admirer a butler and sister of a duke historical regency romance written by Ruth Ann Nordin and published by Ruth Ann Nordin. This book was released on with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lady Rachel, the sister of the very wealthy and highly esteemed Duke of Creighton, has entered her first Season with great anticipation. She loves wearing beautiful gowns. She loves talking to her friends. She loves going to balls and meeting gentlemen. This is going to be the most wonderful time of her life. When she starts receiving missives from a secret admirer, it turns out the Season is even better than she imagined. What lady, after all, can resist the appeal of a mysterious stranger expressing his deep and abiding love in her? She sets out to enlist the help of an unlikely ally to find out who her secret admirer is. She knows it’s not appropriate to be discussing such personal information with the butler, but he is the only one she trusts to not tell anyone. Little does she realize the very one she’s confiding in is the very one she’s looking for. And there’s no way he’s telling her the truth since her brother, and the rest of London, would never approve the match.

Download or read book I Shall Love the Earl written by Laura A. Barnes and published by Tricking the Scoundrels. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How many times must a gentleman ruin a lady before he offers for her hand.... She waited for the temptation held in his gaze. He refused to give into his desire to court her. Can a ruination of a lady lead toward a love to last a lifetime? Every ball Dallis MacPherson attended, she saved a spot on her dance card for a certain gentleman. Many balls later and still no offer, prompts her to pursue the earl. When she encounters him on a darkened balcony, he steals a kiss and warns her away. His stolen kiss promises a passion she wants to explore. At every occasion he attends, she tempts him with her own promise. Soon the earl falls for her charms and sends her down a path of ruination with one incident after another. Can Dallis overcome the scandal of the earl's pursuit? Roderick Beckwith watched the Scottish beauty from afar. He lost his heart the moment he set eyes upon her. Throughout the season every gentleman offered her a dance, but him. With his financial affairs on the brink of disaster, he couldn't provide her with the life she deserved. When his mother introduces his sworn enemy to his heart's desire, he must set aside his pride. However, his courtship is less than ideal. At every opportunity he brings scandal to her name. Can Rory redeem himself and prove to Dallis that he is a gentleman worth loving? With every glance, Dallis pulls Rory in deeper. His stolen kisses forces him to make her an offer of marriage. As they prepare for their wedding, he acts as the perfect gentleman. However, the proper gentleman was not who Dallis desired. Will her scoundrel show himself before they say I do? I Shall Love the Earl is the third book in Laura A. Barnes's romantic historical romance series. If you love a novel filled with a scandalous courtship set in Regency England, then you will enjoy Rory enticing Dallis with promises of love. Devour I Shall Love the Earl to read the third novel in Laura's Tricking the Scoundrel series 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 290 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 Bachelor Earl written by Darcy Burke and published by Zealous Quill Press. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For two years following the death of her beloved husband, Eugenia, the Dowager Duchess of Kendal has grieved and kept to herself. Her cousin is hosting a house party and has persuaded Genie to attend—it’s the perfect opportunity to emerge from mourning. Genie is looking forward to seeing old friends but is shocked when she learns the true purpose of the occasion: to match widowed ladies with widowed and unmarried gentlemen. Once infatuated with a young Eugenia Aldwick, Edmund Holt, Earl of Satterfield is thrilled when Genie arrives at the matchmaking house party. Mutual attraction sparks between them immediately, however he is in need of a wife who can provide an heir and she is unable to do so. Genie would also dearly love to be a mother after losing her daughter several years before. Can they embrace a second chance at love or will the demands of his title and the pull of her maternal heart prove too strong to ignore? This is also the prequel to The Untouchables series!

Download or read book Romancing the Earl written by Darcy Burke (Romance fiction writer) and published by Zealous Quill Press. This book was released on 2015-04-21 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Major Elijah Hollister never wanted to be an earl, particularly not when it meant losing his brother. When a bold adventuress shows up at his door seeking a treasure map, Elijah suspects his brother’s death may not have been accidental and that the lady knows more than she’s willing to share. Whether she’s a friend or foe, Elijah plans to keep her close—and hope the temptation of her kisses doesn’t ruin them both. Miss Catriona Bowen can almost taste the fruits of her years-long quest to find one of Britain’s greatest treasures. The discovery will deliver the recognition and respect she deserves as an antiquary, despite the fact that she’s a woman. However, to find the map that will lead her to success, she must ally herself with a stoic, yet provocative gentleman with a different goal. And when a villain threatens their lives, she realizes too late that love is the greatest treasure of all.

Download or read book Long Live the Baron written by Nina Jarrett and published by Rogue Press. This book was released on 2024-01-05 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new baron accused of murder. A young lady who knows he is innocent. When she helps free him, they will be forced to marry. Can their mutual dislike lead to true love? A steamy historical suspense romance, about a young woman driven to do the right thing, a lord who does not quite appreciate the gesture, and a murder investigation that could end their new relationship before it begins. Her conscience drives her to act ... Miss Lily Abbott knows the new baron is innocent because she saw him entering the widow’s home next door at the time of the crime. But when the widow refuses to assist him, this young woman who hoped to marry for love cannot stand idly by when she knows the truth. Lily risks everything to provide an alibi for the glib gentleman who barely remembers her name. He can’t believe he has to marry her ... Lord Brendan Ridley stands accused of patricide to gain the title he now holds. Not even his close family connection to the powerful Duke of Halmesbury can help him. He prays his paramour will come forward to clear his name, but honor dictates he not reveal his whereabouts that night without her consent. When help comes from an unexpected quarter, he finds himself forced to marry an annoying chatterbox to save her from scandal. When these two mismatched people are forced to marry, will they find a way to work together to reveal an enduring passion before the real murderer strikes again? Long Live the Baron is the delightful first book in the Inconvenient Scandals series of steamy Regency suspense romance books. If you like worthy heroes, strong heroines, fast-paced plots, and enduring connections, then you’ll adore Nina Jarrett’s charming novel. Buy Long Live the Baron for a tale of mystery and passion today!

Download or read book Lady Olivia s Forbidden Protector written by Christine Merrill and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An irresistible connection But an improper match? Determined to marry on her own terms, Lady Olivia Bethune has arranged a convenient elopement, but her plot is thwarted when Michael Solomon is hired to watch over her. Her jaded protector stirs a grudging respect—and an illicit desire—in Liv. Their stolen kisses have her believing both love and her freedom might be possible. Can she convince Michael that he’s not just another play for her independence? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Secrets of the Duke's Family The mysteries and passions of the aristocracy! Book 1: Lady Margaret's Mystery Gentleman Book 2: Lady Olivia's Forbidden Protector

Download or read book Romance Fiction written by Kristin Ramsdell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-03-02 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide that defines the literature and the outlines the best-selling genre of all time: romance fiction. More than 2,000 romances are published annually, making it difficult for fans and the librarians who advise them to keep pace with new titles, emerging authors, and constant evolution of this dynamic genre. Fortunately, romance expert and librarian Kristin Ramsdell provides a definitive guide to this fiction genre that serves as an indispensible resource for those interested in it—including fans searching for reading material—as well as for library staff, scholars, and romance writers themselves. This title updates the last edition of Romance Fiction: A Guide to the Genre, published in 1999.While the emphasis is on newer titles, many of the important older classics are retained, keeping the focus of the book on the entire genre, instead of only those titles published during the last decade. Specific changes include new chapters on linked and continuing romances, a new section on "Chick Lit" in the Contemporary Romance chapter, an expansion of coverage on the alternative reality subset. This is THE romance genre guide to have.

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Download or read book What Do I Read Next 2002 written by Neil Barron and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 2002-10-22 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By identifying similarities in various books, this annual selection guide helps readers to independently choose titles of interest published in the last year.Each entry describes a separate book, listing everything readers need to know to make selections. Arranged by author within six genre sections, detailed entries provide: Title Publisher and publication dateSeriesNames and descriptions of charactersTime period and geographical settingReview citationsStory typesBrief plot summarySelected other books by the authorSimilar books by different authorsAuthor, title, series, character name, character description, time period, geographic setting and genre/sub-genre indexes are included to facilitate research.