Download or read book The Missing Missives A Light hearted Regency Fantasy written by Marissa Doyle and published by Book View Cafe. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young widow Annabel Chalfont, Countess of Fellbridge, has two small sons to raise, a mountain of her late husband’s debts to pay off, and a secret: she’s a shadow-shaper, able to manipulate shadow as anyone else might clay. She and six other high-born ladies with equally extraordinary abilities defend England against supernatural crime—but the world knows them only as the Lady Patronesses of Almack’s, Regency London’s most exclusive social venue. Annabel is part of the Ladies’ investigation of an extremely sensitive matter: the attempted blackmail of a member of the royal family. Meanwhile, she’s trying to help a lovelorn pigeon and discover why Lord Quinceton is suddenly shunning her and devoting himself instead to her fellow Lady Patroness, Frances Dalrymple. When the Ladies begin to suspect that one of their number might be leading a double life, Annabel wonders if all these circumstances might not be related…

Download or read book An Event at Epsom A Light hearted Regency Fantasy written by Marissa Doyle and published by Book View Cafe. This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A horse of a different color. A surfeit of suitors. Who will come in first? It’s June, which means that the fashionable of London are off to Epsom Downs for the annual horse races—and that includes Annabel and the Lady Patronesses of Almack’s. They’re investigating a mysterious filly who came from seemingly nowhere to win all the spring races; her obnoxious owner, Sir Oswald Broxley, is encouraging heavy betting on her to win. Is she just a very talented horse, or something more? Also in Epsom are the two men vying for Annabel’s attention. The Marquis of Glenrick is constantly underfoot, but it’s Lord Quinceton who helps Annabel out of a dangerous situation. Has she finally found her match? An Event at Epsom is the sixth installment in The Ladies of Almack’s series by Marissa Doyle. CLICK ‘BUY NOW’ TO READ ABOUT THE LADY PATRONESSES’ LATEST EXCITING INVESTIGATION!

Download or read book The Forgery Furore A Light hearted Regency Fantasy written by Marissa Doyle and published by Book View Cafe. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almack’s admits only the crème de la crème of Regency society. At least, it used to… Annabel Chalfont, Countess of Fellbridge, has two young sons to raise, a mountain of her late husband’s debts to repay, and a country to defend — such is the lot of the newest Lady Patroness of Almack’s. To the rest of the world, the Lady Patronesses are the gatekeepers of London’s most exclusive venue. But when they aren’t dispensing vouchers to the worthy few, they’re secretly using their extraordinary magical abilities to defend king and country against supernatural crime. When someone starts forging entrance vouchers to Almack’s in Annabel’s name, dozens of upstarts and social climbers flood the Wednesday night balls. To save her honor and preserve Almack’s reputation, Annabel must uncover the mysterious forger soon. If only she didn’t have to do it under the unnerving hungry wolf stare of the Marquis of Quinceton… The Forgery Furore is the first installment in The Ladies of Almack's series by Marissa Doyle. CLICK ‘BUY NOW’ TO SOLVE THE MYSTERY OF THE FORGED VOUCHERS TODAY!

Download or read book The Cursed Canvases A Light hearted Regency Fantasy written by Marissa Doyle and published by Book View Cafe. This book was released on 2022-06-07 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vandalized art. An unsuited suitor. And the summer’s only beginning… The Ladies of Almack’s are shocked to discover that someone is vandalizing the pictures at the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition: the portraits and landscapes are being subtly altered to make malicious fun of the head of the Exhibition, Sir Henry Hebbly, and his wife. Annabel knows the Hebblys: Sir Henry is a bit of a bully, but who could wish to hurt his darling wife? The Ladies’ talents—especially her shadow-shaping abilities—will solve the case, but are the culprits Annabel catches the ones truly at fault? And magical art sabotage isn’t the only thing on her mind. Surely she should be delighted that the attentions of a new admirer, the Marquis of Glenrick, are becoming marked: after all, he’s heir to a dukedom. But she’s beginning to think she might prefer the attentions of a different marquis… The Cursed Canvases is the fourth installment of The Ladies of Almack’s series by Marissa Doyle. CLICK ‘BUY NOW’ TO READ ABOUT THE LADY PATRONESSES’ ARTFUL INVESTIGATION!

Download or read book Turmoil on the Thames A Light hearted Regency Fantasy written by Marissa Doyle and published by Book View Cafe. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eton, or eaten? This picnic is turning out to be no picnic… Annabel and her parents are off to Eton to join her sons for the students’ annual celebration of the King’s birthday, observed with boat races on the Thames, fireworks, and a picnic by the river—which the boys seem to be especially looking forward to, considering the number of cakes and sandwiches they’ve begged Annabel to bring. She’s secretly pleased when they’re joined unexpectedly by the Marquis of Quinceton—but much less happy when some less-welcome unexpected guests threaten to turn the party into a funeral. Thanks to a platter of pastries and some quick thinking by the marquis, tragedy is averted…but the Ladies of Almack’s are concerned by what happened on the river, and why… Turmoil on the Thames is the fifth installment of The Ladies of Almack’s series by Marissa Doyle. CLICK ‘BUY NOW’ TO READ ABOUT THE LADY PATRONESSES’ WATERY ADVENTURE!

Download or read book The Vanishing Volume A Light hearted Regency Fantasy written by Marissa Doyle and published by Book View Cafe. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A best-selling author. A missing manuscript. The readers of London are raging... The popular but reclusive author E.C. Spruce has outdone himself with a delicious new three-volume novel, The Fifty Shades of Udolpho, and all of London—including Annabel and the Lady Patronesses of Almack’s—are devouring it. That is, until the third volume begins vanishing from bookshops and bedside tables alike, leaving readers desperate to know how the story ends. Suspecting supernatural forces are at play, Annabel and her fellow Lady Patronesses investigate the literary loss. A clever trap reveals an unexpected (and smelly) culprit, but it appears that plot twists aren’t always reserved for the page. Will they be able to bring the thieving mastermind to justice? And could the Marquis of Quinceton actually be more of a help than a disconcerting hindrance? The Vanishing Volume is the second book in The Ladies of Almack's series by Marissa Doyle. CLICK ‘BUY NOW’ TO FOLLOW THE LADY PATRONESSES ON THEIR NEXT INVESTIGATION!

Download or read book Betrayal at Brighton A Light hearted Regency Fantasy written by Marissa Doyle and published by Book View Cafe. This book was released on 2022-10-20 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young widow Annabel Chalfont, Countess of Fellbridge, has two small sons to raise, a mountain of her late husband’s debts to pay off, and a secret: she’s a shadow-shaper, able to manipulate shadow as anyone else might clay. She and six other high-born ladies with equally extraordinary abilities defend England against supernatural crime—but the world knows them only as the Lady Patronesses of Almack’s, Regency London’s most exclusive social venue. Annabel reluctantly goes to Brighton to investigate the suspicious behavior of her fellow Lady Patroness, Frances, and evade the advances of Lord Glenrick, now the Duke of Carrick. Once there, she finds herself even more reluctantly chaperoning a royal teenager through the high season in the most sophisticated town in England. But keeping a spoiled princess out of trouble is nothing compared to uncovering treason, as the Ladies will discover…

Download or read book Lyrics and Larceny A Light hearted Regency Fantasy written by Marissa Doyle and published by Book View Cafe. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A musical sensation A bold jewel thief A sneaking suspicion that it’s happened before... A rash of brazen jewel thefts across London society—just like one that happened decades ago—has Annabel and the Lady Patronesses of Almack’s on their guard. In the meanwhile, Annabel’s cousin Hartley, Viscount Mompesson, has fallen hard for Demetria Pouli, a bewitching Greek soprano with the voice of an angel who is taking London by storm. Hartley begs Annabel to help convince his overbearing mother that Demetria is the only wife for him…but Demetria’s aunts don’t approve of the match either. When the Ladies realize that the thefts coincide with Demetria’s recitals, they understand why they seem so familiar. But a happily-ever-after for Hartley and Demetria isn’t necessarily out of the question, thanks to the Ladies and—much to Annabel’s indignation—a little help from the Marquis of Quinceton… Lyrics and Larceny is the third installment in The Ladies of Almack’s series by Marissa Doyle. CLICK ‘BUY NOW’ TO READ ABOUT THE LADY PATRONESSES’ LATEST INVESTIGATION!

Download or read book A Noble Masquerade Hawthorne House Book 1 written by Kristi Ann Hunter and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sparkling Regency Romance from a Captivating New Voice Lady Miranda Hawthorne acts every inch the lady, but inside she longs to be bold and carefree. Entering her fourth Season and approaching spinsterhood in the eyes of society, she pours her innermost feelings out not in a diary but in letters to her brother's old school friend, a duke--with no intention of ever sending these private thoughts to a man she's heard stories about but never met. Meanwhile, she also finds herself intrigued by Marlow, her brother's new valet, and although she may wish to break free of the strictures that bind her, falling in love with a servant is more of a rebellion than she planned. When Marlow accidentally discovers and mails one of the letters to her unwitting confidant, Miranda is beyond mortified. And even more shocked when the duke returns her note with one of his own that initiates a courtship-by-mail. Insecurity about her lack of suitors shifts into confusion at her growing feelings for two men--one she's never met but whose words deeply resonate with her heart, and one she has come to depend on but whose behavior is more and more suspicious. When it becomes apparent state secrets are at risk and Marlow is right in the thick of the conflict, one thing is certain: Miranda's heart is far from all that's at risk for the Hawthornes and those they love.

Download or read book For Love of the Duke written by Christi Caldwell and published by Christi Caldwell Ink. This book was released on 2014-10-09 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the tragic death of his wife, Jasper, the 8th Duke of Bainbridge buried himself away in the dark cold walls of his home, Castle Blackwood. When he’s coaxed out of his self-imposed exile to attend the amusements of the Frost Fair, his life is irrevocably changed by his fateful meeting with Lady Katherine Adamson. With her tight brown ringlets and silly white-ruffled gowns, Lady Katherine Adamson has found her dance card empty for two Seasons. After her father’s passing, Katherine learned the unreliability of men, and is determined to depend on no one, except herself. Until she meets Jasper… In a desperate bid to avoid a match arranged by her family, Katherine makes the Duke of Bainbridge a shocking proposition—one that he accepts. Only, as Katherine begins to love Jasper, she finds the arrangement agreed upon is not enough. And Jasper is left to decide if protecting his heart is more important than fighting for Katherine’s love.

Download or read book A Lady and Her Magic written by Tammy Falkner and published by Night Shift Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06-28 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rules Are Made to be Disobeyed... Sophia Thorne is new to the Regency's glittering high society, which resembles her magical homeland only insofar as both places are filled with ridiculous rules. Which means no matter where she goes, she's bound for trouble... And Scandals Are Meant to be Shocking... The Duke of Robinsworth has flaunted and shocked society for years. In a moment of fateful mischief, Robinsworth encounters the enchanting and distinctly scandalous Sophia. Between her streak of magical mischief and his penchant for scandal, they're about to take rule-breaking to a whole new level...

Download or read book Gentlemen Behaving Badly written by Michelle Marcos and published by St. Martin's Paperbacks. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Destitute and alone, Mina Halliday ventured into a notorious bordello and offered the only talents at her disposal—her writing skill and her scandalous imagination. Mina's erotic letters have enticed London's wealthiest noblemen to the Pleasure Emporium, but her real goal is to find the person responsible for her father's ruin. Even if that means defying the orders of Chief Constable Salter Lambrick, a man who makes her feel like a wanton seductress instead of a plain-faced wallflower. The only clue Salter has to a government official's murder is the naughty invitation found in the victim's pocket, leading him to the most intriguing woman he has ever met. Mina may be an innocent in a den of lust, but Salter detects the sensuality beneath her surface. And uncovering the truth about the woman who stirs his deepest desires will be his most dangerous adventure yet...

Download or read book Courtship and Curses written by Marissa Doyle and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of Bewitching Season and Betraying Season comes a brand new regency romance with plenty of intrigue--and magic! Sophie's entrance into London society isn't what she thought it would be: Mama isn't there to guide her. Papa is buried in his work fighting Napoleon. And worst of all, the illness that left her with a limp, unable to dance at the Season's balls, also took away her magic. When the dashing Lord Woodbridge starts showing an interest in Sophie, she wants to believe it's genuine, but she can't be sure he's feeling anything more than pity. Sophie's problems escalate when someone uses magic to attack Papa at the Whistons' ball and it soon becomes clear that all the members of the War Office are being targeted. Can Sophie regain her own powers, find her balance, make a match--and save England? Find out in Marissa Doyle's Courtship and Curses!

Download or read book Betraying Season written by Marissa Doyle and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2009-09-29 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Penelope Leland has come to Ireland to study magic and prove to herself that she is as good a witch as her twin sister, Persy. But when the dashing Niall Keating begins to court her, Pen can't help being distracted from her studies. Little does Pen know, Niall is acting upon orders from his sorceress mother. And although it starts as a sham, Niall actually falls deeply in love with Pen, and she with him. Even if he halts his mother's evil plan, will Pen be able to forgive him for trying to seduce her into a plot?

Download or read book Wyoming Special Delivery written by Melissa Senate and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-04-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Their feuding fathers never could have predicted this… He came to claim the Dawson Family Ranch… But was Daisy Dawson’s heart part of the deal? Harrison McCord was sure he was the rightful owner of the Dawson Family Ranch. And delivering Daisy Dawson’s baby on the side of the road was a mere diversion. Still, when Daisy found out his intentions, instead of pushing him away, she invited him in, figuring he’d start to see her in a whole new light. But what if she started seeing him that way, as well? From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. Discover more true-to-life stories in the Dawson Family Ranch series by Melissa Senate: Book 1: For the Twins’ Sake Book 2: Wyoming Special Delivery Book 3: A Family for a Week

Download or read book The Dark Days Pact written by Alison Goodman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sequel to New York Times bestselling author Alison Goodman's acclaimed The Dark Days Club—a smashing combination of Buffy and Jane Austen! Summer, 1812. After the scandalous events at her presentation ball in London, Lady Helen has taken refuge at the fashionable seaside resort of Brighton, banished from her family and training as a Reclaimer with the covert Dark Days Club. She must learn to fight the dangerous energy-wielding Deceivers and prepare to face their master, the elusive Grand Deceiver. As she struggles to put aside her genteel upbringing, Helen realizes that her mentor, Lord Carlston, is fighting his own inner battle. Has the foul Deceiver energy poisoned his soul, or is something else driving him towards violent bouts of madness? Either way, Helen is desperate to help the man with whom she shares a deep but forbidden connection. When Mr. Pike, the hard bureaucratic heart of the Dark Days Club, arrives in Brighton, he has a secret mission for Helen: find the journal left by a mad rogue Reclaimer, before it falls into the hands of the Deceivers. Coerced by Pike, Helen has no choice but to do as ordered, knowing that the search for the journal may bring about Lord Carlston’s annihilation.

Download or read book A Taste of Seduction written by Bronwen Evans and published by Loveswept. This book was released on 2016-08-16 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The flames of desire fuel a torrid reunion as bestselling author Bronwen Evans returns with another captivating novel of the Disgraced Lords. See why Jen McLaughlin raves, “Bronwen’s historical romances always make the top of my reading list!” Lady Evangeline Stuart chose to wed a tyrant with a title, or so society believes. That was five years ago—five long years that she could have spent with her first and only love: Lord Hadley Fullerton, the second son of the Duke of Claymore. Now Evangeline is a widow, and her soul cries out for Hadley. But when they see each other at last, everything has changed. The passion in his eyes has been corrupted by betrayal. Somehow Evangeline must regain Hadley’s trust—without revealing the secret that would spoil the seduction. Hadley is determined not to be distracted by Evangeline. He and the other Libertine Scholars are in pursuit of an enemy who has been striking at them from the shadows, and Evangeline’s mere presence could be dangerous. But with one smile, one touch, one taste of Evangeline’s lips, Hadley’s resolve is overpowered by far more pleasant memories. As the two enter into a discreet affair, Hadley vows to give her his body, never his heart. That, she will have to earn. Look for the enchanting Disgraced Lords series from Bronwen Evans: A KISS OF LIES | A PROMISE OF MORE | A TOUCH OF PASSION | A WHISPER OF DESIRE | A TASTE OF SEDUCTION | A NIGHT OF FOREVER And don’t miss her novels in the Imperfect Lords series: ADDICTED TO THE DUKE | DRAWN TO THE MARQUESS | ATTRACTED TO THE EARL “Balanced by the constant undercurrent of attraction and mystery . . . [the] fifth Disgraced Lords Regency romance reunites two lovers who were separated by misunderstandings and time.”—Publishers Weekly “A thrilling read that engages you from the very first moment. Mystery and intrigue mixed into a heart-warming love story that holds you to the very end.”—Pamela Labud, author of A Most Delicate Pursuit “A Taste of Seduction is absolutely delicious, with excitement, emotion, and heat. It’s a love story that will make you sigh with satisfaction.”—USA Today bestselling author Darcy Burke “A Taste of Seduction is a riveting, adventurous story of suspense and passion that will leave readers begging for more from the talented Bronwen Evans!”—Award-winning author Vanessa Kelly Includes an excerpt from the next Disgraced Lords title.