Download or read book The Duke s Christmas Bride written by Anna Bradley and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2024-09-24 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set against the Bridgerton-era backdrop of Regency London, Anna Bradley’s witty and sexy trilogy sets fiercely alpha dukes against the duchesses who are determined to transform their delinquent husbands by any means necessary. A delight for fans of Mary Jo Putney, Sabrina Jeffries, Ella Quinn, Diana Quincy and Julia Quinn. Alarmed by the sound of an intruder, Rose St. Claire fetches her pistol. She’s shocked to discover that the trespasser is a handsome gentleman—one who states that the house, which Rose recently inherited from her late benefactor, was stolen from his father decades ago. He claims it is now his. And it is—but not entirely. As it turns out, Hammond Court has been left to them both—and neither can evict the other without forfeiting their right to the property . . . Wealthy and ruthless, Maxwell Burke, Duke of Grantham, has spent years regaining the many properties his father lost to bad wagers. Only Hammond Court remains. But Rose has no intention of leaving. In fact, as Christmas draws near, circumstances force Max to plan a holiday party, and Rose is all too happy to help. Max despites such merriment—until he sees it as an opportunity... Max will forgive the debt of another young duke’s family if the attractive gentleman woos Rose at the party, ultimately marries her—and returns her share of the estate to Max. It’s foolproof. Except that Rose’s spirited joy is seductive, recalling within Max long ago feelings of happiness—and awakening a deep attraction. Has Max cooked his own Christmas goose—or is there a chance love will prevail? . . .

Download or read book The Christmas Bride written by Roxie Brandon and published by Roxie Brandon. This book was released on 2020-10-29 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amazing value Regency Christmas two-story collection. Jam-packed with romance, love, and adventure. Charming dukes with attitudes and kind hearts. Lovely ladies who want to find love. You'll find all of this and much more in this collection. The collection includes: 1. The Duke’s Violet Violet Baker grew up in a poor family, but she was happy with her life. Robert Montgomery, Duke of Pembroke, known as a rake, contacts Violet’s father expressing his interest in marrying her. A marriage of convenience for the sake of her family. But the Duke of Pembroke has his own motives for his proposal. Will the emerging feelings the couple have for each other survive the secret he carries? 2. Christmas with the Charming Earl Rebecca Ingram has lost everything: her inheritance, her home, her position. Forced to become a maidservant to a Duke, she loses all hope. Rebecca only has one option left. Without marrying the Duke, she can never hope to get back what she has lost. She can never hope to be whole again. However, there's one breath-taking problem she hasn't considered. After meeting the Duke's handsome and salacious son, she is overwhelmed with desire that she must ignore to safeguard her secret. What will Rebecca do when she’s faced with the risk of losing everything she has ever loved? Will she give in to the passion or will she walk away? Will this Christmas Eve spark a passion that lasts a lifetime?

Download or read book The Duke s Bride written by Erica Ridley and published by WebMotion. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An emotional, rags to riches, temporary governess romance from a New York Times bestselling author: Single father and confirmed bachelor Jack Skeffington is the mastermind behind an international smuggling ring, yet unable to control his rambunctious ten-year-old twins. What he needs is a stern, experienced, no-nonsense governess. What he gets is his business partner’s untouchable sister, whose delectable body Jack yearns to pull close. Mademoiselle Désirée le Duc cannot wait to return to France and regain her lost vineyard. But to do so, she must repay crippling debt. Determined to buy freedom, she accepts temporary employment from an Englishman with a wicked smile and a big… wine cellar. His kisses taste like heaven and his arms feel like home. How can she choose between two families separated by the sea? The 12 Dukes of Christmas is a series of heartwarming Regency romps nestled in a picturesque snow-covered village. Twelve delightful romances… and plenty of delicious dukes!

Download or read book Wedding Her Christmas Duke written by Collette Cameron and published by Blue Rose Romance. This book was released on 2021-01-07 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He’s not who he says he is…but then again, neither is she… Duke Baxter Bathhurst has little use for his title. He’d much rather manage his businesses than spend time with the marriage-minded misses of the ton. But then he meets her. Stranded at his hotel during a snowstorm, the green-eyed enchantress is spirited, wickedly smart, and everything he never knew he wanted in a wife. Now all he has to do is convince her not to turn him away when she learns who he really is. Justina Farthington is living a lie. If anyone were to discover her secret, she’d be ruined. So, she meticulously adheres to social strictures and avoids drawing any unwanted censure. Until she meets him. All her best-laid plans go up in flames after one passionate night with the devilishly handsome Highlander. If only she was who she pretended to be… Baxter is determined to make Justina his Christmas bride. But it’ll take more than mistletoe and the magic of the holiday season to guide these polar opposites to their happily ever after… __________ Secrets, scandals, and scorching romance. This historical holiday romance by a USA Today bestselling author will have you rooting Baxter and Justina on to their much-deserved merry Christmas and happily-ever-after. If you enjoy reading lovable rogue or duke romances with a pinch of mystery, a dash of humor, and soul-searing emotion, then you’ll adore Collette Cameron’s enthralling SEDUCTIVE SCOUNDRELS SERIES. Buy WEDDING HER CHRISTMAS DUKE and settle into your favorite reading nook with a warm beverage for a page-turning, entertaining Regency world adventure you can’t put down. Though this book can easily be read as a stand-alone, most readers prefer to read the series in order. SEDUCTIVE SCOUNDRELS SERIES: A Diamond for a Duke Only a Duke Would Dare A December with a Duke What Would a Duke Do? Wooed by a Wicked Duke Duchess of His Heart Never Dance with a Duke Earl of Wainthorpe Earl of Scarborough Wedding her Christmas Duke The Debutante and the Duke Earl of Keyworth Coming soon in the series! How to Win A Duke’s Heart ~ Coming soon! Loved by a Dangerous Duke ~ Coming soon! When a Duke Loves a Lass ~ Coming soon! CHECK OUT COLLETTE’S OTHER SERIES: Daughters of Desire (Scandalous Ladies) Highland Heather Romancing a Scot The Blue Rose Regency Romances: The Culpepper Misses Seductive Scoundrels The Honorable Rogues® Wicked Earls’ Club

Download or read book How the Dukes Stole Christmas written by Tessa Dare and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the ballrooms of London, to abandoned Scottish castles, to the snowy streets of Gilded Age New York, four bestselling authors whip up unforgettable Christmas romance. “Meet Me in Mayfair” by Tessa Dare Louisa Ward needs a Christmas miracle. Unless she catches a wealthy husband at the ball, the Duke of Thorndale will evict her family from their home. When Louisa finds herself waltzing with the heartless Thorndale, she’s unnerved by his handsome looks—and surprising charm. “The Duke of Christmas Present” by Sarah MacLean Rich and ruthless, Eben, Duke of Allryd doesn’t care for the holidays. But when Lady Jacqueline Mosby returns to town after a long absence, Eben falls under the spell of Christmas—and the woman he never stopped loving. “Heiress Alone” by Sophie Jordan When Annis Bannister finds herself stranded in the Highlands during a Christmas snowstorm, she must fend off brigands terrorizing the countryside. Her only hope falls on her neighbor, a surly hermit duke who unravels her with a kiss. “Christmas in Central Park” by Joanna Shupe Mrs. Rose Walker pens a popular advice/recipe column. No one knows Rose can’t even boil water. When her boss, Duke Havemeyer, insists she host a Christmas party, Rose must find a husband, an empty mansion, and a cook. But Rose fears her plan is failing—especially when Duke’s attentions make her want to step under the mistletoe with him.

Download or read book A Christmas Bride for the Duke written by Arietta Richmond and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Map of a Lady s Heart written by Caroline Linden and published by Caroline Linden. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let your heart be your compass… Practical and independent, Viola Cavendish knows how to handle trouble—and the Earl of Winterton is nothing but trouble. Not only does he arrive to see her employer, the Duke of Wessex, while the duke is away… with a rakish young nephew in tow, while Viola is responsible for chaperoning a party of young ladies… right before a blizzard strikes, leaving them snowbound in Kingstag Castle… mere days before Christmas… No, most troublesome of all is the fascinated way Winterton looks at her, as if she’s a bewitching woman and not just a secretary. Wesley Morane, Lord Winterton, comes to Kingston Castle wanting one thing only: the atlas his father carried on his last journey. He’s not put off by a little snow, his rebellious nephew, or even the absence of the duke. What stymies Wes entirely is the beautiful Viola Cavendish, who disappoints his hopes, one by one—yet every time she smiles at him, the only map Wes craves is the one that will show him the way to her heart… Originally published in At the Christmas Wedding. Now with new epilogue.

Download or read book Duke Actually written by Jenny Holiday and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA Today bestselling author Jenny Holiday follows A Princess for Christmas with another delightful contemporary Christmas romance, set in the heart of New York City, about a playboy baron and a woman who has said goodbye to love. “[A] master of witty banter.”—Entertainment Weekly There’s a royal wedding on, and things are about to get interesting. Meet the man of honor Maximillian von Hansburg, Baron of Laudon and heir to the Duke of Aquilla, is not having a merry Christmas. He’s been dumped by a princess, he’s unemployed, and his domineering father has sent him to New York to meet a prospective bride he has no interest in. In the city, he meets Dani Martinez, a smart (and gorgeous) professor he’s determined to befriend before their best friends marry in the Eldovian wedding of the century. Meet the best woman Newly single, no-nonsense New Yorker Dani is done with love—she even has a list entitled “Things I Will Never Again Do for a Man”—which is why she hits it off with notorious rake Max. He’s the perfect partner for snow angels in Central Park and deep conversations about the futility of love. It’s all fun and games until their friendship deepens into attraction and, oops… Falling in love was never part of the plan.

Download or read book When a Marquis Chooses a Bride written by Ella Quinn and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unconventional woman might be the perfect match for a stuffy Englishman in the continuation of this USA Today–bestselling Regency romance series. The Dowager Lady Worthington isn’t quite sure what to make of country-girl Dorothea Stern. As the granddaughter of the Duke of Bristol, Dotty is schooled in the ways and means of the nobility. But her sharp wit and outspoken nature has everyone in a tizzy. Especially their cousin, Dominic, the Marquis of Merton. Prematurely stuffy, Dom was raised by his cheerless uncle to be wary of a host of things, including innovation, waltzing, and most perilous of all: true love. Still, there’s something about Dotty, beyond her beauty, that Dom cannot resist. But the odds are against him if he intends to win her as his bride. Will he choose loyalty to his family—or risk everything for the one woman he believes is his perfect match… “A classic Regency romp! Perfect for fans of Grace Burrowes.”—Caroline Linden, USA Today bestselling author “A strong continuation of an appealing series.”—Publishers Weekly

Download or read book Love a Duke at Christmas written by Arietta Richmond and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready for a heartwarming Christmas with "11 Delightful Regency Christmas Stories" written by bestselling authors. This collection features the stories of Dukes finding love during the festive season. Each story promises to immerse you in the love and magic of Christmas.The collection includes a wide range of stories such as "The Duke's Christmas Bride," where a Duke finds love with his friend's sister after a misunderstanding is cleared up, and "The Duke Who Hated Christmas," where a Duke's wife attempts to bring joy back to their lives after a painful past.Other tales in this collection include "Love at the Christmas Fayre," where a Duke falls in love with an innkeeper's daughter after a chance meeting, and "The Duke's Secret," where a death leads to the revelation of secrets and brings long-denied love to light.In "A Duke for Christmas," a Duke touched by scandal and a gentleman's daughter find love in a snowstorm while fighting for survival, while "The Duke and the Christmas Ball" tells the story of a Duke who falls in love with a young lady he meets at a ball.The stories in this collection will transport you to a time of romantic traditions and breathtaking balls. They will take you on a journey of love and will remind you of the magic of Christmas. This collection is perfect for fans of Regency Romance and Christmas stories alike. So grab a cup of hot cocoa, snuggle up with a cozy blanket, and enjoy these 11 Delightful Regency Christmas Stories.

Download or read book The Viscount s Christmas Bride written by Bronwyn Scott and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2024-10-22 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A spicy second-chance romance to warm up your winter nights! Pretend proposal under the mistletoe… Real wedding by Christmas? Newly minted viscount Julien has his desire for a peaceful Christmas thwarted by some unwelcome houseguests… Years ago, Lady Aurelia refused Julien’s marriage offer. Now she’s on his doorstep, and this time her recently impoverished father is encouraging a betrothal! But proud Julien won’t risk his heart again… Being forced to reject Julien left Aurelia stricken, and now she guards her feelings closely. Tired of being a pawn, she proposes a pretend courtship to prevent further meddling from her father. But will the terms of their festive union change when they’re reminded of their passionate connection? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

Download or read book The Cavalier s Christmas Bride written by Lauren Royal and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-06 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ♥ A secretly betrothed viscount ♥ An attraction of opposites ♥ Snowed in at Christmas ♥ Decorating, dancing, and a double wedding ♥ Sweet romance! From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Royal and her daughter, this beguiling romance reveals the origins of the beloved Ashcroft family featured in their acclaimed Chase Brides series! Christmas has been outlawed by the new Commonwealth government-but that won't stop Lady Chrystabel Trevor from embracing the holiday spirit. When she finds herself snowed in with handsome and intriguing Joseph Ashcroft, the Viscount Tremayne, merrymaking leads to mayhem. In a time of fear and oppression, can the magic of Christmas bring two hearts together? PLEASE NOTE: This book is a SWEET & CLEAN ROMANCE. If you'd prefer to read a steamy romance with a similar plot, look for "A Secret Christmas" by Lauren Royal. Book Details A complete, standalone story-no cliffhangers! Series: Sweet Chase Brides, Book 8 Style: Sweet historical romance Length: 50,000 words (about 200 standard pages) Bonus Material: Author's Note, preview of next book, link to giveaway Clean Read: No offensive language or explicit content* * If you'd prefer to read a steamy version of this series, look for "A Secret Christmas" by Lauren Royal. Reviews "Captivating historical romance. Romance readers of all ages will love Lauren Royal & Devon Royal's books!" -Glynnis Campbell, USA Today Bestselling Author Connecting Books While The Cavalier's Christmas Bride can be read as a stand-alone novel, many readers enjoy reading it as part of a series. All of Lauren & Devon's books feature Chase family members. Should you wish to read them in chronological order, this is the sequence: Sweet Chase Brides The Earl's Unsuitable Bride The Marquess's Scottish Bride The Laird's Fairytale Bride The Duke's Reluctant Bride The Viscount's Wallflower Bride The Baron's Inconvenient Bride The Gentleman's Scandalous Bride The Cavalier's Christmas Bride A Chase Brides Christmas (A Family Reunion) Sweet Chase Brides: The Regency Alexandra Juliana Corinna Sweet Chase Brides: The Renaissance - New in 2021 Alice Betrothed About the Authors LAUREN ROYAL decided to become a writer at the age of eight, after winning a "Why My Mother is the Greatest" essay contest. Now she's a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of humorous historical romance novels. Lauren lives in Southern California with her family and two constantly shedding cats. She still thinks her mother is the greatest. DEVON ROYAL is the daughter of romance novelist Lauren Royal. After attending film school, she wrote an award-winning TV comedy pilot and spent several years working in Hollywood before turning her focus to fiction writing. Devon lives in Southern California with her husband and son. She also thinks her mother is the greatest.

Download or read book A Christmas Bride written by Brenda Hiatt and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-10-17 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'TWAS NOT THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY Christmas had always been a special time for Holly Paxton. Not only was it her birthday, but it was the day she had married Hunt, Marquess of Vandover. This year should have been even more special—the first Christmas of her married life—except that Hunt was in jail, and it was all Holly's fault. She'd wanted to help him advance his diplomatic career, but her attempts at espionage had gone terribly wrong. Now her husband was accused of treason, and Holly knew that if she couldn't save Hunt—and their marriage—she had only herself to blame.

Download or read book One Night with a Duke written by Erica Ridley and published by Erica Ridley. This book was released on 2020-10-09 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a New York Times bestselling author: Sparks fly in this definitely-not-falling-in-love workplace romance between a handsome drifter chasing adventure, and a small-town jeweler who would never leave her home behind… Dashing Scot Jonathan MacLean never returns to the same town twice. The happy-go-lucky philanthropist seeks constant adventure… and is desperate to outrun his past. When a blizzard traps him in a tiny mountaintop village, he meets a woman who tempts him with dreams he'd long since abandoned: Home. Community. Love. But other people’s livelihoods depend on him leaving for good as soon as the snow melts. No-nonsense jeweler Angelica Parker has spent her life fighting for recognition. She's Black, she's a woman, and she will prove her creations are the equal to any artisan in England. With the project of a lifetime on the line, there's no room for error—or distractions. Especially not the handsome charmer whose unquenchable cheer and melting kisses have become more precious than jewels... The 12 Dukes of Christmas is a series of heartwarming Regency romps nestled in a picturesque snow-covered village. Twelve delightful romances… and plenty of delicious dukes!

Download or read book A Christmas Bride Christmas Beau written by Mary Balogh and published by Dell. This book was released on 2012-11-27 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a pair of classic Regency-era Christmas romance novels from New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh, the holidays herald the greatest gift of all: unexpected, all-consuming love. A CHRISTMAS BRIDE The very wealthy Edgar Downes has promised his aging father to finally take a bride—specifically, to wed a titled lady by Christmas. London is full of pretty, proper, and eligible misses, but it’s the widow Helena, Lady Stapleton, in a shocking red dress, who captures Edgar’s attention. Helena is intrigued by the seductive stranger—but he’s simply not in her class. Marriage, of course, would never do. But in a season of miracles, something wondrous is about to happen. CHRISTMAS BEAU Not even the warm, forgiving Christmas spirit can stop the Marquess of Denbigh from settling his score with Judith Easton: The beautiful young widow injured Denbigh’s pride years ago by jilting him for another man. Now that Judith is free from a nightmare marriage, the handsome marquess has her in his sights—and wants her in his arms. But to trust the tender words on his lips, Judith must not only see past the hardness of his heart, but learn once again to trust her own heart’s desire.

Download or read book Wish Upon a Duke written by Erica Ridley and published by WebMotion. This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A star-crossed lovers, opposites attract, feel good romance from a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author: Rumor has it, charming adventurer Christopher Pringle is finally ready to settle down. He’s searching for a free-spirited bride to join him on his travels. But when the matchmaker he hires turns out to be the woman he had a public spat with the day before, nothing goes as planned! Miss Gloria Godwin loves exploring the world… from the safety of a book. She detests her dashing client’s attempts to force her from her comfort zone. It should be easy to marry off the handsome heir to a dukedom. But the more she tries to match him to other women, the harder it gets to say goodbye… The 12 Dukes of Christmas is a series of heartwarming Regency romps nestled in a picturesque snow-covered village. Twelve delightful romances… and plenty of delicious dukes!

Download or read book THE GREEK S SURPRISE CHRISTMAS BRIDE written by Satomi Tsuya and published by Harlequin / SB Creative. This book was released on 2022-05-31 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The marriage is loveless, but his charms play tricks on me… Letty gave up her dream of becoming a doctor to work at a nursing home for her family. She asked her wealthy grandfather for help, but he rejected her and asked her to meet someone. Leo Romanos...who the hell is he? Leo, a wealthy Greek man, was at his wit's end with four young children left behind by his sister. In search of a wife to be the mother of his children, he met Letty. He talked about the benefits of becoming his wife and said, "I won't force you to act like a wife to me." Although she was repulsed by his words, she accepted his proposal of marriage out of concern for her family. The two were gradually drawn to each other...