Download or read book Tempting Sophia written by Jessica Prince and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having my heart broken once was enough to make me give up on the idea of love all together. Instead of searching for The One I decided to embrace variety and turn my back on monogamy. I made a living convincing women they didn't need a man to feel complete. And I totally rocked at it. Until the man who shattered my happily ever after came waltzing back into my life, determined to make me fall for him all over again. He claims that I'm the love of his life. He wants a second chance, and it seems like he'll stop at nothing to tempt the hell out of me. But if Dominic Abbatelli thinks he can win me back with his puppy dog eyes, heartfelt apologies, and declarations of love then he's...probably right.

Download or read book Tempting the Scoundrel written by Lana Williams and published by Lana Williams. This book was released on 2017-08-22 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Labeled as a wicked scoundrel by Society, Elliott Walker, the Earl of Aberland, does nothing to deny the outrageous rumors that blacken his reputation. In truth, he leads a double life, working for British Intelligence both in London and abroad. He’s returned home from a lengthy mission to find an unexpected addition to his household, upsetting the careful balance of his secret life and tempting him in ways he never dreamed possible. Sophia Markham, the daughter of an impoverished viscount whose wastrel ways broke her mother’s heart, was raised by her bitter spinster aunt. Sophia knows there are grave consequences to trusting men, especially rogues. When her aunt dies, Sophia finds a position as a companion in London, determined to avoid marriage at all costs. While Elliott would grant any wish to the grandmother he loves so dearly, he has no choice but to frighten away her beguiling new companion by playing the scoundrel. Having a set of beautiful hazel eyes watching his every move puts his hidden identity at risk. Sophia is shocked at her attraction to the handsome earl, the exact type of man she's been taught not to trust. But she can't ignore the evidence--or her heart--that suggests there's more to Elliott than meets the eye. Dare she trust him and his kisses? Or are his secrets deadlier than she could ever imagine?

Download or read book Her Every Pleasure written by Gaelen Foley and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2008-03-25 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the glittering ballrooms of Regency England to the sapphire waters of the Mediterranean, the dazzling finale of Gaelen Foley’s Spice trilogy unfurls the passionate tale of a rebel princess and the powerful warrior destined to become her champion. Princess Sophia was only a child when Napoleon conquered the island paradise ruled by her father. Raised in England and now twenty-one, she means to claim the throne that is rightfully hers and bring peace to her war-torn land. But an ambush by enemies forces Sophia into hiding outside London. Disguising herself as a peasant girl until she can safely return, she meets Major Gabriel Knight, a wounded warrior whose brush with death has utterly changed him. Heir to a great fortune, and a master swordsman, Gabriel has given up his worldly possessions and laid down his arms. Sophia is fascinated by his brooding magnetism, and Gabriel, lured by her fiery beauty and healed by her touch, is drawn back inexorably toward the world of the living. But when Sophia’s royal destiny is revealed, Gabriel knows he must take up his sword again, whatever the cost, to protect his princess from those who would destroy her. And as longing blossoms into passion, Gabriel discovers the one cause that is truly worth fighting for. . . .

Download or read book His Runaway Lady written by Joanna Johnson and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one convenient marriage… To another? Shunned by society because of his parentage, half-Roma blacksmith Fell Barden lives a simple life alone in the forest until his peace is disturbed by an injured runaway lady. Fleeing a forced marriage, Sophia Somerlock needs his help. Caring for the intriguing miss, Fell feels an intense connection to her. The obvious solution is to save her by marrying her himself…but that would mean returning to the ton that rejected him… “I really didn’t think the author would be able to top her debut but my good lord this book was perfect! Overall this was a truly beautifully written book, with flawless prose, realistic characters and a very unique plot… I loved it!” —The Reading Debutante on Scandalously Wed to the Captain “I’m highly impressed! I look forward to seeing what Ms. Johnson has for us in the future. She is definitely an auto-buy for me from now on! — Goodreads on The Marriage Rescue

Download or read book Restoration Court written by Denn William Quinn and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-07-25 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professor Sophia Stuart, smart, sexy, and sassy, finds herself in competition for a prestigious academic appointment with her closest friend, a prospective lover, a nasty colleague, and one very strange little man. Over the course of a sometimes whacky, sometimes heart-wrenching semester, as she campaigns for the honor that would be the crowning achievement of her professional career, Sophia becomes swept up in the private war of wills between two powerful personalities for whom the university is a battleground and whose clash of incompatible ideologies masks a struggle for nothing less than the soul of higher education itself. In negotiating this contested space, bestrewn with obstacles and challenges, the failure to overcome any one of which could frustrate her aspirations toward fulfillment, Sophia must learn how to reconcile her fragile sense of personal integrity with professional ambition. Somehow in this world circumscribed by philosophy and faction, Sophia, a quick study and shrewd, must craft the means to that reconciliation; and somewhere in the midst of this turbulent landscape she must locate a calm refuge for the preservation of the self, a place with room enough in which tender heart, tireless mind, and boundless soul can find adequate scope for enriched expression. Restoration Court, the inaugural novel in the Winston University Series, offers an irreverent glimpse into one of the most deliriously dysfunctional institutions of higher learning ever imagined. But for anyone who has worked in higher education, nothing of extreme shading and artful distortion of the novel can hide the underlying and disturbing realities present in the fictional representation, unquiet but for the modesty of its truth.

Download or read book The Glassmaker s Daughter written by Donna Russo Morin and published by Next Chapter. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She was the only woman in Venice who knew the secret...and it made her a criminal. The Murano glassmakers of Venice are celebrated and revered. But now three of them are dead, killed for attempting to leave the city that both prizes their work and keeps them prisoners. For in the 17th century, the secret of their craft must, by law, never leave Venetian shores. Yet there is someone who keeps the secret while defying tradition. She is Sophia Fiolario, and she, too, is a glassmaker. Her crime is being a woman. Sophia knows her family would be crushed by scandal - or worse - if the truth of her knowledge and skill with the glass were revealed. But there has never been any threat...until now. A wealthy nobleman with strong connections to the powerful Doge has requested Sophia's hand in marriage, and her refusal could draw dangerous attention. Yet to accept, to no longer make the glass, would devastate her. If there is an escape, Sophia intends to find it. Between creating precious glass parts for one Professore Galileo Galilei's astonishing invention and attending lavish parties at the Doge's Palace, Sophia crosses paths with influential people, including one who could change her life forever. But in Venice, every secret has its price. Soon, Sophia must decide how much she is willing to pay for her family, the glass, and love.

Download or read book The Secret of the Glass written by Donna Russo Morin and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of "The Courtier's Secret" comes a dazzling historical novel that takes readers into the secret and fascinating world of the legendary Murano glassmakers in 17th-century Venice.

Download or read book The Pages of Time written by Donna Russo Morin and published by Next Chapter. This book was released on 2023-05-04 with total page 1140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of three historical novels by Donna Russo Morin, now available in one volume! Gilded Summers: Pearl and Ginevra's lives couldn't be more different - one living a life of luxury while the other works as a servant. But a shared passion for art ignites an unlikely friendship that must be kept hidden from Pearl's controlling mother. As they navigate their way through a society that seeks to suppress them, the girls must decide who they want to be and what they're willing to do to break free - even if it means resorting to murder. The Courtier of Versailles: Set in the dazzling world of Louis XIV's court at Versailles in 1682, "The Courtier of Versailles" follows the story of Jeanne Yvette Mas du Bois, a young woman who craves knowledge, purpose, and adventure. Her thirst for independence leads her to train in the art of the sword with her uncle Jules. When she saves the life of a Musketeer and is mistaken for a man, Jeanne becomes Jean-Luc and enters an inner circle where she discovers a plot to assassinate the Queen of France. In her double life, Jeanne is in a powerful but increasingly dangerous position as she navigates the intrigues of court and her own heart. This lush and detailed historical novel is filled with unforgettable characters and secrets waiting to be uncovered. The Glassmaker's Daughter: In 17th century Venice, the secret of Murano glassmaking is fiercely guarded, and the price of revealing it is death. But Sophia Fiolario, a talented glassmaker, must hide her skills because she is a woman. When a powerful nobleman proposes to her, Sophia faces a difficult choice: accept and give up her passion, or risk everything to continue her craft. As she navigates the treacherous waters of Venetian society, Sophia's fate becomes entwined with that of Galileo Galilei and his revolutionary invention. With danger lurking around every corner, Sophia must decide what she is willing to sacrifice for love, family, and the art she holds dear.

Download or read book Tempting the Pirate written by Tamara Hughes and published by Entangled: Scandalous. This book was released on 2015-01-12 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charity Goswick thinks she is escaping an arranged marriage to a brute when she slips onto a ship unnoticed. Little does she realize that this is no honorable vessel of the King's Navy - it is a pirate ship. It's just a matter of time before she is discovered by a handsome rake of a pirate, who locks her in his cabin. And while she should be scared, her captor sparks the most unladylike feelings within her... James Lamont is on the ship for one reason, and one reason only: to track down his brother. However, his spirited little stowaway certainly affords plenty of distraction with her many (failed) attempts to escape. And each time, the unspoken - and unbidden - passion between them grows stronger. But as violence and danger mount on the high seas, Charity will have to put all of her trust in the most untrustworthy of men... the arrogant pirate who just might steal her heart. Each book in the Love on the High Seas series is STANDALONE: * Tempting the Pirate * Beauty's Curse * His Pirate Seductress

Download or read book Tempting the Earl written by Rachael Miles and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A ZEBRA SHOUT FRESH NEW ROMANCE A DOUBLE LIFE Olivia Walgrave is finished with being a countess. Writing under a pen name, her controversial column for the scandal sheets provides her with some income and far more excitement than managing a country estate. Besides, in the three years since the wars have ended, her dashing husband hasn’t spent one night under their roof. So Olivia has prepared a plan, and an annulment. All she needs is his consent... Harrison Walgrave, the Earl of Levesford, let his father coerce him into marriage, but his true devotion is to his Parliamentary career—and his secret work for the Home Office. Yet now, with freedom in his grasp, he finds he cannot so easily release his wife. Seeing her stirs a hunger no other woman has reached. A distraction now, when he is a breath away from revealing a ring of traitors, could be deadly. Still, wherever his investigations lead, the thought of Olivia lingers. It might be obsession. It might be treason. But the only way to escape the temptation is to succumb... “Rachael Miles’ knowledge of the time period she writes about adds a depth of authenticity that enriches every page.” --Jodi Thomas, New York Times bestselling author

Download or read book A Most Inconvenient Wish written by Eileen Richards and published by Lyrical Press. This book was released on 2016-07-19 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE BEST LAID PLANS COME FROM THE HEART... Sophia Townsend has watched both of her sisters find love and settle into idyllic married lives. But raised to believe that her greatest purpose is to advance the family’s fortunes, Sophia has grander ambitions when it comes to choosing a husband. She’s never lacked for suitors, but now she finds herself running out of time. Her last and best hope is Lord Bateman—and she has only a few days to secure his proposal. Ian McDonald has long been a friend of the Townsend family and has watched Sophia with amusement over the years. A Scot and sheep farmer, Ian has done well for himself, but holds little social standing. Yet just as he’s realized his love for Sophia, she has set her sights on another man. Nevertheless, Ian is determined to win her. He has a bold plan in mind, but when he and Sophia encounter one another at the legendary Fairy Steps, a most inconvenient wish is accidently made—and neither could possibly guess the happy outcome...

Download or read book I Myself Am A Woman written by Ding Ling and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 1990-09-30 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive collection of writings by the revolutionary writer, feminist, and literary dissident Ding Ling (1904-85), one of the most colorful and important Chinese women writers of the twentieth century.

Download or read book THE GOD OF SEX GOLD and ROCK N ROLL written by Utkarsh Mohan and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2019-07-24 with total page 841 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Syd Sinnerman is the second coming of rock music, dethroning pop and hip-hop with his dark, brooding strain of philosophic rock. But few know the story of his unlikely rise to global superstardom from middle-class India, which is obsessed with academics, or that the very secret of his success is destroying him and no, it isn’t alcohol or drugs. High octane music and the quiet humdrum life of Kolkata brilliantly portrays the inner life of a little boy as he grows up alternately. Can Syd find himself again; can he put his life back together; will he sing again? The God of Sex and Gold and Rock ’n’ Roll, set in Singapore and India, explores what it takes to pursue the dreams we forget when real life hits us.

Download or read book A Throne for Sisters Books 3 and 4 written by Morgan Rice and published by Morgan Rice. This book was released on 2018-01-12 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Morgan Rice's imagination is limitless. In another series that promises to be as entertaining as the previous ones, A THRONE OF SISTERS presents us with the tale of two sisters (Sophia and Kate), orphans, fighting to survive in a cruel and demanding world of an orphanage. An instant success. I can hardly wait to put my hands on the second and third books!” --Books and Movie Reviews (Roberto Mattos) A bundle of books three and four in Morgan Rice’s new fantasy series A THRONE FOR SISTERS (A SONG FOR ORPHANS and A DIRGE FOR PRINCES). Here are two bestselling novels, all in one convenient file. Over 150,000 words of reading, all for an incredible price—it also makes the perfect gift! In A SONG FOR ORPHANS (A Throne for Sisters—Book Three), Sophia, 17, journeys in search of her parents. Her quest takes her to foreign and strange lands—and to a shocking secret she could never imagine. Kate, 15, is summoned by the witch, as her time has come to repay the favor. But Kate is changing, coming of age, become ever more powerful—and what will become of Kate if she makes a deal with darkness? Sebastian, a romantic, follows his heart, throwing it all away to reject his family and find Sophia. But Lady D’Angelica is still bent on killing her—and may have other plans. In A DIRGE FOR PRINCES (A Throne for Sisters—Book Four), Sophia battles for her life, trying to recover from the wound left by Lady D’Angelica. Will her sister Kate’s new powers be enough to bring her back? The ship sails with the sisters to the distant and exotic lands of their uncle, their last hope and only known connection to their parents. Yet the journey is treacherous, and even if they find it, the sisters don’t know if their reception will be warm or hostile. Kate, indentured to the witch, finds herself in an increasingly desperate situation—until she meets a sorceress who may hold the secret to her freedom. Sebastian returns to court, heartbroken, desperate to know if Sophia is alive. As his mother forces him to marry Lady D’Angelica, he knows the time has come to risk it all. A THRONE FOR SISTER is a dazzling new fantasy series rife with love, heartbreak, tragedy, action, adventure, magic, sorcery, dragons, fate and heart-pounding suspense. A page turner, it is filled with characters that will make you fall in love, and a world you will never forget. Book #5 in A THRONE FOR SISTERS will be released soon!

Download or read book Harlequin Historical May 2020 Box Set 1 of 2 written by Sophia James and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders and muscled Viking warriors? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! THEIR MARRIAGE OF INCONVENIENCE By Sophia James (Regency) Heiress Adelia wants to save her home. Self-made Simeon wants a place in society. Neither wants marriage, but could their sparks of fury ignite a simmering desire? THE TEMPTATIONS OF LORD TINTAGEL The Cornish Dukes By Bronwyn Scott (Regency) Inigo seeks justice against Audevere Brenley and her father for his best friend’s death. As Audevere shockingly becomes his greatest ally, business is suddenly branded with passion. HIS RUNAWAY LADY By Joanna Johnson (Regency) Fleeing a forced marriage, Sophia runs straight into blacksmith Fell Barden. He can save her by marrying her himself, but it means returning to the ton that rejected him… Look for Harlequin® Historical’s May 2020 Box Set 2 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!

Download or read book A Song for Orphans A Throne for Sisters Book Three written by Morgan Rice and published by Morgan Rice. This book was released on 2017-11-23 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Her Family Wish written by Betsy St. Amant and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking pictures of other people's happiest moments is the perfect job for Hannah Hart. Secretly fearing that she won't ever have a family of her own, Hannah prefers to hide behind the camera. Until she meets assistant principal Jude Bradley, whose twelve-year-old daughter instantly bonds with Hannah. Jude might just be the man to give Hannah a reason to smile—if he can let go of the past. The more Hannah and Jude discover they have in common, the more Hannah wonders if there's a family in her future after all….