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Undercurrents
By Tamara McKinley. 2004
If you love Lesley Pearse, you're sure to fall for Tamara McKinley! 1894. The SS Arcadia sets sail from Liverpool,…
carrying Eva and Frederick Hamilton - a young married couple determined to make a new start in an exciting new frontier: Australia. But as the ship nears its destination, it goes down in an unexpected storm. Years later, Olivia Hamilton makes the same journey, hoping to learn more about her mysterious origins. As Olivia draws closer to discovering the truth about her past, she realises that, like Eva Hamilton all those years ago, this could be a journey with unexpected consequences.Lady Anne's Deception: Regency Royal 3 (Regency Royal #4)
By M. C. Beaton. 2011
When Lady Anne Sinclair vowed to marry anyone as long as it meant she married before her spoilt beauty of…
a sister, she had no idea the 'anyone' would be the Marquess of Torrance. Long the darling of the ton - and considered quite the confirmed bachelor - he succumbed to Annie's charms and, most magically, made her his wife.But Annie's lifelong battle for attention had ill-prepared her for married life. In a tipsy revery on her wedding night, she blurted out her real reason for marrying the Marquess - and her husband's formidable pride shut the door on any further communication.Only a crisis of major proportions could bring the headstrong newlyweds together. And no less than the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with sinister political ambitions known only to himself, embroiled Annie in a dangerous plot that taught her the truth about her wifely sentiments.The Viscount's Revenge: Regency Royal 12 (Regency Royal)
By M. C. Beaton. 1983
The handsome but arrogant Lord Charles Hawksborough desperately wanted to catch the infernally insolent thief who had held him up…
at pistol point on the King?s Highway and ridden off with his family's inheritance and jewels.Hawksborough just as desperately tried not to want the piquant and penniless Miss Amanda Colby when this young lady and her twin brother came to stay at his London townhouse at the height of the social season.Hawksborough feared his own desire for this slip of a girl when he was about to wed the most beautiful and more suitable Lady Mary Dane. Meanwhile, Amanda feared he would discover she was the thief before she could atone for the crime. Whatever was to happen, it was clear that neither was prepared for what was to take place in this bewildering labyrinth of love and larceny.Cautivo de mis deseos (Saga de los Malory #Volumen 8)
By Johanna Lindsey. 2006
Los Malory son una familia de granujas apuestos y aventureros libertinos, y damas con carácter. Una saga romántica sobre la…
aristocracia británica del siglo XIX, creada por el talento incomparable de Johanna Lindsey, una de las autoras más populares del género. Pasión, humor y aventura a raudales en esta octava entrega de la «Saga de los Malory». En Cautivo de mis deseos uno de los sinvergüenzas de los Malory, Drew Anderson, encuentra la horma de su zapato en Gabrielle Brooks, nada menos que la hija de un pirata... Tras pasar tres maravillosos años navegando con su padre en busca de tesoros, Gabrielle queda desolada cuando este decide que ella debe regresar a Londres para encontrar un marido adecuado. Y su viejo amigo, James Malory, será el encargado de presentarla en la alta sociedad...Conquistando a Mr. Darcy
By Ivette Chardis. 2021
¿Te imaginas poder viajar en el tiempo y tener la oportunidad de conquistar al verdadero Mr. Darcy? Bethany Brawn hereda…
de su familia un artilugio que le permite viajar en el tiempo y continuar con el negocio familiar del comercio de antigüedades. Cuando recibe el encargo de un coleccionista que le propone conseguir un texto inédito de Orgullo y Prejuicio de puño y letra de la misma Jane Austen, a Bethany se la llevan los demonios. La Regencia es una época que encuentra insulsa. Además ella prefiere el excéntrico siglo XX. Sin embargo, su padre se empeña en que le irá bien para desconectar y curar las heridas de su reciente ruptura sentimental. El enclave elegido para su misión no es otro que la mansión Pemberley. El anfitrión, el joven y prepotente señor Darcy, amigo y protector de la señorita Austen. El choque de cultura y caracteres de Bethany Brawn y Fiztwilliam Darcy no será nada comparado con los enredos y las alocadas peripecias que la familia de ambos provocaran, y con las que deberán lidiar si desean salir airosos de unos sentimientos que no pueden controlar. Aunque el amor y los viajes en el tiempo sean imprevisibles tanto para el pasado como para el futuro.Un revólver y siete rosas (Serie Elizabethtown #Volumen 1)
By Brenna Watson. 2021
Ni siquiera el Diablo puede interponerse en el camino de una mujer audaz. 1870. Han transcurrido cinco años desde que…
finalizó la guerra, una guerra que le arrebató a Eleanor Montgomery todo cuanto poseía. Con la muerte de su madre se ha roto el último lazo que la unía a su pasado y ha llegado el momento de viajar al Oeste para reunirse con su esposo, que fue en busca de fortuna. Pero al llegar a Elizabethtown, un pequeño pueblo de Kansas, su marido acaba de fallecer y ella se ha convertido en la heredera de un saloon en el que trabajan varias prostitutas que ahora dependen de ella. Gabriel Sinclair luchó en la Guerra de Secesión, donde conoció a los hombres que se iban a convertir en sus hermanos de sangre. Ahora, cinco años después, vive en Elizabethtown y trabaja en el otro saloon del pueblo, propiedad de su hermano mayor, Arthur Sinclair. Y Arthur está empeñado en quedarse con el local que acaba de heredar Eleanor Montgomery. A cualquier precio. Gabriel se verá atrapado entre la lealtad hacia su hermano y los sentimientos que la joven viuda comienza a despertar en él.Recuerdos del corazón (Una aventura en el amor #Volumen 4)
By A. S. Lefebre. 2021
¿Podría el corazón recordar a su único amor? Tras comprometerse en matrimonio, Clarit pierde al gran amor de su vida…
dejándole una razón para vivir, y por quien decide cumplir su sueño y convertirse en la mejor modista de Londres. Años después de hacer su sueño realidad, Clarit aún no ha sido capaz de olvidar al único hombre que ha amado y quien un día aparece de nuevo en su vida sin recordarla. Tras despertar un día sin memoria y en un país extranjero, Robert decide formar una nueva vida y hacer lo más le gusta: buscar antigüedades. Y, pese a que todos estos años ha sentido que algo le falta no es hasta que después de diez años, cuando uno de sus colegas le habla de Inglaterra, que toma la decisión de volver en busca de su pasado. Allí no solo encuentra a su familia, también la pieza faltante en su corazón. Aunque Robert no recuerda su pasado, cuando ve a Clarit por primera vez está seguro de que ella eseso que su corazón tanto anhela y está dispuesto a buscar la forma de conquistarla. Sin embargo, las circunstancias, los secretos y el temor los hacen tomar decisiones que pueden cambiar su vida.The Palace of Lost Dreams
By Charlotte Betts. 2018
A sumptuously evocative story set in 18th century India from bestselling author Charlotte Betts, perfect for readers of Dinah Jefferies,…
Lucinda Riley and Jenny Ashcroft.'Romantic, engaging and hugely satisfying' Katie Fforde on The Apothecary's DaughterIndia, 1798. Beatrice Sinclair, a grieving young widow facing financial destitution, has travelled from Hampshire to Hyderabad to visit her brother, an employee of the British East India Company. There, she is astonished to discover that he has married a beautiful Indian girl and lives with his wife's extended family in a dilapidated palace, the Jahanara Mahal - famed for the theft of a fabled diamond many years ago.As an outsider in an unfamiliar world, Bee faces many challenges - not least of all building a new and meaningful life after the heartbreak she has endured. Meanwhile the French and British forces become locked in a battle over India's riches, and matters are complicated further by the presence of the dashing Harry Wyndam: a maverick ex-soldier and suspected spy.With rebellion in the air, Bee must decide where her loyalties lie . . .Reader reviews for Charlotte Betts:'You will never be disappointed with a Charlotte Betts book!' Amazon reviewer'Well-written and thought-provoking' Goodreads reviewer'A fantastic story loaded with history' Amazon reviewerThe Secret Years: An emotional drama of love and survival
By Judith Lennox. 1994
An epic novel of a great house and the love that consumed it... Judith Lennox's The Secret Years is a…
moving story about life in the East Anglian Fens after the First World War. Perfect for fans of Rachel Hore and Kate Morton.During the golden summer of 1914, four young people played in the gardens of Drakesden Abbey. Nicholas and Lally were the children of the great house, set in the bleak and magical Fen country; Thomasine was the unconventional niece of two genteel maiden aunts in the village; Daniel was the son of the local blacksmith, a fiercely independent, ambitious boy who longed to break away from the stifling confines of his East Anglian upbringing. As the drums of war sounded in the distance, the Firedrake, a mysterious and ancient Blythe family heirloom disappeared, setting off an uncontrollable chain of events.The Great War changed everything, and both Nicholas and Daniel returned from the front damaged by their experiences. Thomasine, freed from the narrow disciplines of her childhood, and enjoying the new hedonism which the twenties brought, thought that she could escape from the ties that bound her to both Nicholas and Daniel. But the passions and enmities of their youth had intensified in the passing years, and the four friends had to experience tragedy and betrayal before the Firedrake made its reappearance and, with it, a new hope for the future. What readers are saying about The Secret Years: 'Judith Lennox writes wonderful stories which are compelling and beautifully descriptive''What a page turner -a twisty turny tale!''A wonderfully written story... Couldn't put this book down'Four strangers, one addictive drama, and a season of surprises. . .When Edward invites his neighbours to watch Downton Abbey,…
he never imagines that his weekly screenings will change the lives of three very different women . . .Samantha married for the wrong reason: security for herself and her orphaned brother and sister. But marriage is more complicated than she expected, particularly when a family betrayal shatters everything.Claire left her empty nest in the suburbs for a new life. As she struggles to find her feet, she worries that she's clinging to a hopeless dream.And then there's Brooke, in a constant battle with her faithless ex-husband, and trying to accept that her life isn't the fairy tale she always wanted.Drawn together by the joy, heartbreak and glamour of Downton Abbey, the four unlikely friends begin to forge a connection to the show - and to each other - that will help them through the interweaving drama of their own lives . . .The perfect uplifting read for fans of Downton Abbey!The Italian Garden: An irresistible novel of passion, intrigue and bitter rivalry
By Judith Lennox. 1993
Striking out on her own path of independence, what will she leave in her wake? Set amid the wealth and…
beauty of sixteenth-century Europe, Judith Lennox's novel, The Italian Garden, transports her readers to a tempestuous world of love and betrayal. Perfect for fans of Rachel Hore and Dinah Jefferies.The du Chantonnay estate of Marigny on the Loire consumes the desires of two powerful men - bitter, worldly-wise Guillaume du Chantonnay, and ruthless Hamon de Bohun - who will stop at nothing to possess it. Toby Crow, a young soldier of fortune, is also drawn to Marigny, for his mysterious origins are somehow bound up with the chateau.Italy's most priceless beauty, exotic Joanna Zulian, would crown Marigny's perfection. But Joanna, bred a vagabond and newly escaped from a stifling marriage to the artist Gaetano, vows never again to be possessed by any man, nor obey any laws but her own. With the help of the adoring English doctor Martin and a reluctant Toby, Joanna forges her own path through war-ravaged Europe.And when Joanna comes at last to Marigny, it is to weave the whole intricate tale of the de Bohuns, the du Chantonnays, and her own colourful life into the Italian garden she designs. It will be her own legacy, a legacy fraught with danger... What readers are saying about The Italian Garden: 'I loved the time period, the colourful background of Venice... the development of the characters and the twists in the plot. Great writing''Another wonderful story of power and greed, but always with the thread of passion''Thoroughly absorbing read, was gripped throughout'Reynardine: An unforgettable tale of passion, murder and revenge
By Judith Lennox. 1989
His only thought is for revenge... Inspired by the murder of Sir Thomas Overbury in 1615, Judith Lennox's magnificent novel…
tells the story of Reynardine, the mysterious highwayman. Perfect for fans of Rachel Hore and Kate Morton.Seventeenth-century London: corrupt, decadent and dangerous; a playground for the ambitious in search of power, wealth and position. Richard Galliers, returning from three years in exile, wants none of it. His only thought is for revenge.Mall Conway, the beautiful and headstrong daughter of a Cambridgeshire gentleman is bored; bored with country life and with the restrictions of society. But her peaceful existence is shattered all too soon when Galliers inadvertently involves her in his determination to bring down a deadly enemy...Galliers' relentless quest takes him from the squalor of taverns and brothels and the tawdry glitter of playhouses to the decadent allure of Jacobean London's great houses. And to the bleak wastes of the East Anglian Fens, where Reynardine, the mysterious highwayman, reigns, the terror of all weary travellers. What readers are saying about Reynardine: 'A super novel and one of Judith Lennox's best if you want excitement, mystery and romance''She writes so beautifully and nostalgically... Judith Lennox is truly a great writer''Five stars'Kate of Clyve Shore: Lose yourself in this uplifting tale of hopes and dreams
By Lena Kennedy. 1992
Be careful what you wish for . . .Living in poverty in the Kentish marshes, young Kate dreams of a…
life of abundance and riches in the castle that towers over her village. So when the beautiful Lady Evelyn descends, requesting Kate to be her personal maidservant at the castle, it looks like the first stage of a dream come true.But there are blackhearted men to contend with, evil in thought and deed, and they have a sophistication well beyond that of anyone Kate has encountered before. And when her one true love, Tom the fisherman, returns from sailing the seven seas, it is to a very different Kate from the one he left behind . . .*************What readers are sating about KATE OF CLYVE SHORE'Really enjoyed this book' - 5 STARS'Excellent' - 5 STARS'Super, couldn't put it down' - 5 STARS'Spot on' - 5 STARS'Kept me gripped right through to the last page' - 5 STARSLady Penelope: A tale of romance and intrigue in Queen Elizabeth's court
By Lena Kennedy. 2013
A gripping story of romance, lovers and a life filled with intrigue . . .Warm-hearted and wilful, her temper as…
fiery as her beautiful auburn hair, Lady Penelope is a romantic heroine whose impulsive nature makes her as many enemies as her vivacious, flame-haired beauty wins her admirers.Caught up in the dangerous intrigues of Queen Elizabeth's court, forced to marry a wealthy but repulsive nobleman, she pours all her passion into her children . . . and her lovers. Will Penelope survive her loveless marriage and a life filled with tragedy, and finally emerge triumphant?******************What readers are saying about LADY PENELOPE'Perfect!' - 5 STARS'My favourite novel' - 5 STARS'I love the history behind the book' - 5 STARS'Loved it . . . Penelope was a brilliant character' - 5 STARS'Good from start to end' - 5 STARSThe Last Queen Of India
By Michelle Moran. 2015
1857, India. At nineteen years old, Sita is the shining star of Queen Lakshmi of India's imperial guard, having pledged…
herself to a life of celibacy in the name of protecting the young ruler. When Sita agrees to train Lakshmi in the art of military combat, a close friendship develops between the two women. But trouble soon threatens - Lakshmi's court is dangerously divided and rumours are rife that the country is at risk. Meanwhile, in London, advisors to Queen Victoria are looking to extend the power of the Commonwealth, and India is coveted as the next jewel in the imperial crown. In the ensuing battle, will the bond between Lakshmi and Sita be broken for ever?THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER'A wonderful book, a wonderful read' Karen Joy Fowler, bestselling author of The Jane Austen Book ClubOnly a…
few months after the end of the Second World War, a new battle is beginning in the little village of Chawton. Once the final home of Jane Austen, the Chawton estate is dwindling, and the last piece of Austen's heritage is at risk of being sold to the highest bidder... Drawn together by their love of her novels, eight very different people - from a local farmer to a glamorous film star - must unite to attempt something remarkable. As new friendships form, and the griefs of the past begin to fade, they rally together to create the Jane Austen Society, and to save the beloved novelist's home and legacy. But can her words change all their lives in return?A heartbreaking and uplifting novel of hope, loss and love. Perfect for fans of Miss Austen by Gill Hornby and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer'A charming and memorable debut, which reminds us of the power of books to unite and heal'Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Girls of ParisTo Beguile a Beast (The Legend of the Four Soldiers #3)
By Elizabeth Hoyt. 2009
CAN A WOUNDED BEAST . . . Reclusive Sir Alistair Munroe has hidden in his castle ever since returning from…
the Colonies, scarred inside and out. But when a mysterious beauty arrives at his door, the passions he's kept suppressed for years begin to awaken. TRUST A BEAUTY WITH A PAST . . . Running from past mistakes has taken legendary beauty Helen Fitzwilliam from the luxury of the ton to a crumbling Scottish castle . . . and a job as a housekeeper. Yet Helen is determined to start a new life and she won't let dust-or a beast of a man-scare her away. TO TAME HIS MOST SECRET DESIRES? Beneath Helen's beautiful façade, Alistair finds a courageous and sensual woman. A woman who doesn't back away from his surliness-or his scars. But just as he begins to believe in true love, Helen's secret past threatens to tear them apart. Now both Beast and Beauty must fight for the one thing neither believed they could ever find-a happy ever after.The Pledge
By Helen Mittermeyer. 1997
The Scarlet Spy
By Andrea Pickens. 2008
They were once orphans from London's roughest slums. Now they are students of Mrs. Merlin's Academy for Select Young Ladies,…
learning the techniques of spying and seduction. Bold, beautiful, and oh-so-dangerous, they are England's ultimate secret weapons...The most ladylike of "Merlin's Maidens," Sofia possesses a natural grace and grandeur to go along with her deadly arsenal of martial skills--which makes her the perfect choice for a dangerous assignment to investigate rumors of government corruption. She must spin through the glittering ballrooms of Mayfair and the sinister back alleys of the city in search of the truth. One misstep on her part could prove fatal as she works to unravel the tangled web of deceit...but keeping the sinfully sexy Deverill Osborne at arm's length is a real test of her mettle. Handsome, witty and charming, Osborne is the darling of the ton. So when he is asked by the Marquess of Lynsley to introduce a lovely young Italian contessa into Society, he is only too happy to oblige...however he soon has suspicions about the contessa. W hen he catches her stealing valuables from a gentleman's study, should he believe the worst? Or should he trust the tantalizing murmur of her words...and the sultry, sensuous whispers of her body. To unmask the conspirators, Sofia and Osborne will overcome hidden dangers, including their own growing passion...which may be the most dangerous force of all.Annie Lash (Annie Lash #2)
By Dorothy Garlock. 1985
When her parents died, lovely Annie Lash was left alone in old St. Louis--a prize catch for the elderly suitors…
lined up at her door. But, yearning for a man who could love her completely--and whom she could love in return, Annie refused them all. Then a young frontiersman named Jefferson Merrick offered her the chance to love in a distant settlement. Dreaming of a future by the wide Missouri, she accepted--never realizing that she would have to face hostile Indians, river bandits, and Jefferson's political enemies. Even more dangerous were the storms of her own heart. For the rugged man who dared to tame the wild country around them was now starting to tame the wild Annie Lash.