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A SUMMER AFFAIR: A Regency Romance (The Calhoun Chronicles #5)
By Susan Wiggs. 2003
A gifted but troubled physician, Blue Calhoun runs a thriving medical practice from his Nob Hill mansion in San Francisco…
while raising his son alone after an unthinkable tragedy. Then one day a female fugitive with a gunshot wound appears in Blue's surgery. Even though she holds a pistol aimed at his heart, the desperation in her eyes awakens Blue's compassion. Reluctantly he is drawn to her fragile beauty, her nerves of steel and the mystery surrounding her circumstances.Isabel Fish-Wooten has spent most of her life on the run, but everything changes when she forces a stranger to save her life. Yet her rescue comes with an unexpected price. As Isabel recovers from her wounds, she finds herself touched by this remarkable man and yearns to reach out to him and his rebellious son.From danger-filled back alleys to the glittering ballrooms of high society, Isabel and Blue confront the violence and corruption that threatens their newfound passion. Theirs is an unforgettable quest to discover a rare and special love, and the precious gift of a second chance at happiness.Harlequin Historical May 2024 - Box Set 1 of 2
By Louise Allen, Paulia Belgado, Ella Matthews. 2024
Step back in time and experience the grandeur and romance of a previous era as Harlequin® Historical brings you three…
new full-length titles in one collection!This boxset includes:HOW NOT TO PROPOSE TO A DUKEA Season of Celebrationby Louise Allen(Regency)First, wealthy ironmaster&’s daughter Jessica Danby needs a titled husband. So, upon learning that Alexander, the Duke of Malvern, needs a rich wife, she makes a convenient proposal… Next, her impetuous marriage offer is swiftly rejected by Alex, who wants to marry for love! Now Jessica accepts his help in finding another suitor. But as they spend the Season by each other&’s side, she realizes that their unlikely friendship is becoming something more thrilling!THE MARQUESS'S YEAR TO WEDby Paulia Belgado(Victorian)Notorious rake the Marquess of Ashbrooke has a deadline. One year to marry and sire an heir or lose his title and wealth. But luck is on Ash&’s side! The vexing and alluring mathematician Violet Avery must also wed to save her family from ruin. The disintegration of his parents&’ marriage means Ash believes only a convenient marriage is practical. Until passion ignites, and he&’s left to decide if he should risk his heart or his fortune…THE KNIGHT'S REBELLIOUS MAIDENThe Knights' Missionsby Ella Matthews(Medieval)Sir Leopold&’s first mission is supposed to be a chance to prove his valor. But tasked with safely escorting Lady Arianwen to her husband-to-be, Leo finds he is little but a glorified bodyguard. Only, the seemingly simple mission goes awry when Ari proves that she&’s willing to do anything to get away from her impending nuptials. As attraction sparks between them, can Leo choose knightly duty over love and deliver Ari to her wedding?Harlequin Historical May 2024 - Box Set 2 of 2
By Julia Justiss, Heba Helmy, Jenni Fletcher. 2024
Step back in time and experience the grandeur and romance of a previous era as Harlequin® Historical brings you three…
new full-length titles in one collection!This boxset includes:A SEASON WITH HER FORBIDDEN EARLLeast Likely to Wedby Julia Justiss(1830s)When an unexpected windfall gives Lady Margaret the chance for another Season, she relishes the opportunity to see her friends again, including Julian Randall, Earl of Atherton. She has no need to find a husband, and widower Julian has sworn off the marriage mart, so escorting each other is the perfect platonic arrangement. Until a new, exhilarating attraction simmers between them—one this respectable spinster is forbidden from indulging in…isn&’t she?A VISCOUNT FOR THE EGYPTIAN PRINCESSby Heba Helmy(1870s)Viscount Louis Wesley is captivated by the beautiful woman he meets at the Louvre. He never expects to see her again, but then he arrives in Egypt for his royal best friend&’s wedding and discovers she&’s the bride, Princess Mervat! Learning it&’s a convenient match that both intend to avoid, Louis vows to help. The stakes may be high, but Louis&’s biggest challenge will be resisting falling for the princess himself!A WEDDING TO PROTECT HER FORTUNEby Jenni Fletcher(Tudor)When a braying mob attacks her home in the night, heiress Annis Flemming seeks shelter with her enigmatic neighbor Sir Bennet Thorne. With her life at risk, Ben escorts her to safety at Henry VIII&’s Hatfield House. Though they grow closer on the journey, Annis&’s distrust of men makes her wary, and Ben still grieves for his late wife. But when they realize the threat has followed them, there&’s only one means of true protection—marriage!The Knight's Rebellious Maiden (The Knights' Missions #1)
By Ella Matthews. 2024
Enjoy the start of Ella Matthews&’s new Medieval trilogy and enter the world of the king&’s trusted knights!He&’s her protectorShe&’s his…
forbidden temptation! Sir Leopold&’s first mission is supposed to be a chance to prove his valor. But tasked with safely escorting Lady Arianwen to her husband-to-be, Leo finds he is little but a glorified bodyguard. Only, the seemingly simple mission goes awry when Ari proves that she&’s willing to do anything to get away from her impending nuptials. As attraction sparks between them, can Leo choose knightly duty over love and deliver Ari to her wedding?From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.The Knights' MissionsBook 1: The Knight's Rebellious MaidenHow Not to Propose to a Duke (A Season of Celebration #1)
By Louise Allen. 2024
In celebration of Harlequin&’s 75th year, we bring you A Season of Celebration! Beginning with this captivating Regency romance…Miss Danby&’s…
daring proposition for the duke First, wealthy ironmaster&’s daughter Jessica Danby needs a titled husband. So, upon learning that Alexander, the Duke of Malvern, needs a rich wife, she makes a convenient proposal… Next, her impetuous marriage offer is swiftly rejected by Alex, who wants to marry for love! Now Jessica accepts his help in finding another suitor. But as they spend the Season by each other&’s side, she realizes that their unlikely friendship is becoming something more thrilling!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.A Season of CelebrationBook 1: How Not to Propose to a Duke by Louise AllenBook 2: Wed in Haste to the Duke by Sarah MalloryBook 3: The Kiss That Made Her Countess by Laura MartinA Viscount for the Egyptian Princess
By Heba Helmy. 2024
Escape to 1870s Egypt and explore the royal court with this spellbinding romance…An unforgettable meeting in ParisAn unexpected reunion in…
Egypt Viscount Louis Wesley is captivated by the beautiful woman he meets at the Louvre. He never expects to see her again, but then he arrives in Egypt for his royal best friend&’s wedding and discovers she&’s the bride, Princess Mervat! Learning it&’s a convenient match that both intend to avoid, Louis vows to help. The stakes may be high, but Louis&’s biggest challenge will be resisting falling for the princess himself!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.A Wedding to Protect Her Fortune
By Jenni Fletcher. 2024
Discover Henry VIII&’s Tudor England with this marriage of convenience story…From her rescuer……To her husband?When a braying mob attacks her…
home in the night, heiress Annis Flemming seeks shelter with her enigmatic neighbor Sir Bennet Thorne. With her life at risk, Ben escorts her to safety at Henry VIII&’s Hatfield House. Though they grow closer on the journey, Annis&’s distrust of men makes her wary, and Ben still grieves for his late wife. But when they realize the threat has followed them, there&’s only one means of true protection—marriage!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.The Marquess's Year to Wed
By Paulia Belgado. 2024
The countdown to the altar is on in this spicy Victorian romance!A convenient marriage…an inconvenient passionNotorious rake the Marquess of…
Ashbrooke has a deadline. One year to marry and sire an heir or lose his title and wealth. But luck is on Ash&’s side! The vexing and alluring mathematician Violet Avery must also wed to save her family from ruin. The disintegration of his parents&’ marriage means Ash believes only a convenient marriage is practical. Until passion ignites, and he&’s left to decide if he should risk his heart or his fortune…From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.A Season with Her Forbidden Earl (Least Likely to Wed #3)
By Julia Justiss. 2024
Step into 1830s London as a lady gets her second-chance Season!Determined to stay a spinsterFor her second Season! When an…
unexpected windfall gives Lady Margaret the chance for another Season, she relishes the opportunity to see her friends again, including Julian Randall, Earl of Atherton. She has no need to find a husband, and widower Julian has sworn off the marriage mart, so escorting each other is the perfect platonic arrangement. Until a new, exhilarating attraction simmers between them—one this respectable spinster is forbidden from indulging in…isn&’t she? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Least Likely to WedBook 1: A Season of FlirtationBook 2: The Wallflower's Last Chance SeasonBook 3: A Season with Her Forbidden EarlThe Lady Plays with Fire (Goode's Guide to Misconduct #2)
By Susanna Craig. 2024
In this Bridgerton era You&’ve Got Mail, the clever, popular, and deliciously shocking ladies&’ periodical Mrs. Goode&’s Magazine for Misses…
only employs women who are equal to the challenge—and for one biting theatre critic, that challenge happens to include romance. A fast-paced, innovative, sexy historical romance with a modern twist that readers of Sabrina Jeffries, Sarah MacLean, and Julia Quinn will adore. As the daughter of a clergyman, Julia Addison knows she&’ll never be able to fulfill her lifelong dream of acting on the stage. But writing forthright reviews of the Season&’s most popular plays for Mrs. Goode&’s Magazine for Misses, popularly known as Goode&’s Guide to Misconduct is surely the next best thing. Even better, she&’s got a ticket to Ransom Blackadder&’s latest irritating satire about English society. Best of all, she&’s sharing a theater box with the gruff but handsome Lord Dunstane, which is enough to make Julia call for an encore . . . Graham McKay, the Earl of Dunstane, rarely leaves his home in the Scottish Highlands. Why would he? Nothing about London has ever held his interest—until he meets Julia. But when Graham realizes she is the critic who panned his last play—and she discovers he is in fact the man behind Blackadder&’s wicked pen—will it bring down the curtain on their romance—not to mention the magazine that published the humiliating review? Or can an unexpected collaboration set the stage for a scandalous love affair?Earls Trip (Earls Trip #1)
By Jenny Holiday. 2024
Ted Lasso meets Bridgerton for a 19th century spin on The Hangover in USA Today bestselling author Jenny Holiday&’s laugh-out-loud…
bromantic comedy featuring three Regency-era Earls on their annual trip – ride-or-die buddies offering one another unconditional support in everything from Lady problems to family woes."One of the best historical romances I've read in years. I truly felt like the characters were falling in love." —Julia Quinn, bestselling author of the Bridgerton novels Even an earl needs his ride-or-dies, and Archibald Fielding-Burton, the Earl of Harcourt, counts himself lucky to have two. The annual trip that Archie takes with his BFFs Simon and Effie holds a sacred spot in their calendars. This year Archie is especially eager to get away until an urgent letter arrives from an old family friend, begging him to help prevent a ruinous scandal. Suddenly the trip has become earls-plus-girls, as Archie&’s childhood pals, Clementine and Olive Morgan, are rescued en route to Gretna Green. This…complicates matters. The fully grown Clementine, while as frank and refreshing as he remembers, is also different to the wild, windswept girl he knew. This Clem is complex and surprising—and adamantly opposed to marriage. Which, for reasons Archie dare not examine too closely, he finds increasingly vexing. Then Clem makes him an indecent and quite delightful proposal, asking him to show her the pleasures of the marriage bed before she settles into spinsterhood. And what kind of gentleman would he be to refuse a lady?You Are Here: The new novel by the author of global sensation ONE DAY
By David Nicholls. 2024
The new novel by the author of One Day, now a major Netflix seriesA highlight for 2024 for the Sunday…
Times, Guardian, Independent, New Statesman, i, Observer, Grazia, GQ, Harper's Bazaar, Irish Times, Sunday Independent, Prima, Good Housekeeping, Daily Record'A triumph, a real gift of a novel'SUNDAY TIMES'A great comic novel . . . The reader becomes so invested in the outcome of this unspectacular, everyday, cagoule-clad romance that it makes the whole world shimmer with a kind of secret possibility'OBSERVER'Nicholls's knack for warm characters, funny dialogue and superb scene-setting is as spot-on as ever'DAILY MAIL'Refreshing . . . the romance has sincerity and authenticity'GUARDIAN'I read David Nicholls' new book You Are Here - you'll love it as much as One Day . . . Probably his best yet'INDEPENDENT'Few contemporary writers make characters feel as human as David Nicholls does'BBC.com'The irresistible feel of a classic romance'MAIL ON SUNDAY'I loved You Are Here even more than One Day'RED MAGAZINE'Romantic, funny and hopeful'DOLLY ALDERTON, author of Good Material'Tender, wise and joyful. I inhaled it'JOJO MOYES, author of Me Before You'Gorgeously witty and joyful, kind and sad: a book you do not want to be away from'KATHERINE RUNDELL, author of Super-Infinite'The genius who gave us One Day has written another classic and funny love story'MATT HAIG, author of The Midnight Library'I loved it'BONNIE GARMUS, author of Lessons in Chemistry'Magnificent'MARIAN KEYES, author of My Favourite MistakeSometimes you need to get lost to find your wayMarnie is stuck. Stuck working alone in her London flat, stuck battling the long afternoons and a life that often feels like it's passing her by.Michael is coming undone. Reeling from his wife's departure, increasingly reclusive, taking himself on long, solitary walks across the moors and fells. When a persistent mutual friend and some very English weather conspire to bring them together, Marnie and Michael suddenly find themselves alone on the most epic of walks and on the precipice of a new friendship.But can they survive the journey?A new love story by beloved bestseller David Nicholls, You Are Here is a novel of first encounters, second chances and finding the way home.ONE OF BRITAIN'S MOST ACCLAIMED WRITERS 'One of the most astute chroniclers of England as it is now' FINANCIAL TIMES 'An uncanny ability to make us laugh out loud, but also care passionately about his characters' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Nicholls writes with such tender precision about love' THE TIMES 'No one else writes novels that are both relatable and revelatory in the way he does' EVENING STANDARD 'Genuinely brilliant' NEW STATESMANThe Late Clara Beame: A Novel
By Taylor Caldwell. 1963
From the New York Times–bestselling author, a tale of family tensions and foul play at a snowed-in Connecticut country house . . .…
Laura and Henry Frazier, David Gates, and Alice Bullowe are in Connecticut for Christmas. The family is staying in a country home Laura inherited from her aunt, Clara, and Alice, also a niece of the late Clara Beame, is more than a little disappointed by the terms of the will. As an edge of hostility threatens to spoil the party, the drama only grows as manipulative games are played, a blizzard roars outside, a surprise guest arrives—and the holiday turns more scary than merry . . . &“One of the few mysteries where no one at all seems to be off limits as the murderer.&” —Dead YesterdayPraise for Taylor Caldwell &“Her sense of timing and her ability to keep even the most alert reader guessing is something readers don&’t find very often.&” —Hartford Courant &“This bestselling author can tell an engrossing story.&” —Publishers WeeklyMy Season of Scandal: The Palace of Rogues (The Palace of Rogues #7)
By Julie Anne Long. 2024
In USA Today bestselling author Julie Anne Long’s latest installment in the Palace of Rogues series, a notorious rake meets…
his match in a lovely girl from the country, changing the course of both of their futures…A London season is the chance of a lifetime for Catherine Keating. But the ton’s glitter and decadence and casual cruelty threaten to crush her hopes of finding a husband before her season even begins...until she accidentally acquires one of the most scandalous men in England as a secret chaperone.Famously fiery Lord Dominic Kirke can hold the House of Commons—and any woman he chooses— in thrall. But when his house goes up in flames in the dead of night, he finds himself at the Grand Palace on the Thames. And there he discovers his cynical armor is no match for another guest: an innocent country girl with a crackling wit and eyes like a summer sky.He's maddening, elusive, hopelessly charismatic, wrong in every way—perfectly designed to break her heart. But she doesn't know she holds his battered heart in her hands. And though it will destroy him, Dominic knows loving her means setting Catherine free for the life—and man—she deserves.The Stranger I Wed (The Doves of New York #1)
By Harper St. George. 2024
New to wealth and to London high society, American heiress Cora Dove discovers that with the right man, marriage might…
not be such an inconvenience after all. . . .Cora Dove and her sisters&’ questionable legitimacy has been the lifelong subject of New York&’s gossipmongers and a continual stain on their father&’s reputation. So when the girls each receive a generous, guilt-induced dowry from their dying grandmother, the sly Mr. Hathaway vows to release their funds only if Cora and her sisters can procure suitable husbands—far from New York. For Cora, England is a fresh start. She has no delusions of love, but a husband who will respect her independence? That&’s an earl worth fighting for.Enter: Leopold Brendon, Earl of Devonworth, a no-nonsense member of Parliament whose plan to pass a Public Health bill that would provide clean water to the working class requires the backing of a wealthy wife. He just never expected to crave Cora&’s touch or yearn to hear her thoughts on his campaign—or to discover that his seemingly perfect bride protects so many secrets...But secrets have a way of bubbling to the surface, and Devonworth has a few of his own. With their pasts laid bare and Cora&’s budding passion for women&’s rights taking a dangerous turn, they&’ll learn the true cost of losing their heart to a stranger—and that love is worth any price.Us: The Booker Prize-longlisted novel from the author of ONE DAY
By David Nicholls. 2015
***Pre-order David Nicholls' new novel YOU ARE HERE now - Coming April 2024***THE BOOKER PRIZE-LONGLISTED NOVEL BY BELOVED BESTSELLER DAVID…
NICHOLLSA brilliant, bittersweet novel about love and family, husbands and wives, parents and children'Perfect' INDEPENDENT 'I honestly can't imagine loving a novel much more' SUNDAY TIMES 'Funny and sweet - a lovely, lovely book' GRAHAM NORTON 'A sad, funny, soulful joy' OBSERVER 'I loved this book. Funny, sad, tender: for anyone who wants to know what happens after the Happy Ever After' JOJO MOYES Douglas and Connie - scientist and artist, husband and wife - live a quiet and quietly unremarkable life in the suburbs of London. Until, suddenly, after more than twenty years of marriage, Connie decides she wants a divorce. Heartbroken but determined, Douglas comes up with the perfect plan: he is going to win back the love of his wife and the respect of Albie, their teenage son, by organising the holiday of a lifetime. The hotels are booked, the tickets bought, the itinerary planned and printed. What could possibly go wrong?ONE OF BRITAIN'S MOST ACCLAIMED WRITERS'One of the most astute chroniclers of England as it is now'FINANCIAL TIMES'An uncanny ability to make us laugh out loud, but also care passionately about his characters'DAILY TELEGRAPH'Nicholls writes with such tender precision about love'THE TIMES'No one else writes novels that are both relatable and revelatory in the way he does'EVENING STANDARD'Genuinely brilliant'NEW STATESMANThe Matchboy and the Inventor
By Pelaam. 2024
A familiar tale with a twist. Vern's life as a poor matchboy is hard and cruel. Starving and freezing, he…
loses consciousness, and when he awakens, thinks he must have died and gone to heaven.Instead, he finds he's been rescued by Oren, a doctor and inventor, who lives with his sister and brother-in-law.Each man is attracted to the other, but both fear to speak of the attraction thinking it would be misinterpreted, especially when a friend of Oren's seeks to keep the couple apart.But Vern has a plan. He crafts a gift for Oren, intended to reveal his heart in a way he's unable to put into words. Will the matchboy's gift win the heart of the inventor?The Secret Language of Stones: A Novel (The Daughters of La Lune #2)
By M. J. Rose. 2016
As World War I rages and the Romanov dynasty reaches its sudden, brutal end, a young jewelry maker discovers love,…
passion, and her own healing powers in this “dazzling” (Library Journal, starred review) and romantic ghost story, the perfect follow-up to M. J. Rose’s “brilliantly crafted” (Providence Journal) novel The Witch of Painted Sorrows.Nestled within Paris’s historic Palais Royal is a jewelry store unlike any other. La Fantasie Russie is owned by Pavel Orloff, protégé to the famous Faberge, and is known to the city’s fashion elite as the place to find the rarest of gemstones and the most unique designs. But in the summer of 1918, war has transformed Paris from a city of style and romance to a place of fear and mourning. It is in La Fantasie Russie’s workshop that young, ambitious Opaline Duplessi now spends her time making trench watches for soldiers at the front, as well as mourning jewelry for the mothers, wives, and lovers of those who have fallen. People say that Opaline’s creations are magical. Magic is a word Opaline would rather not use, although even she can't deny she possesses a rare gift. Certain gemstones enable her to receive messages from beyond the grave. In her mind, she is no mystic, merely a messenger, giving voice to soldiers who died before they were able to properly express themselves to loved ones. Until one day, when one of these fallen soldiers communicates a message—directly to her. So begins a dangerous journey that will take Opaline into the darkest corners of wartime Paris and across the English Channel, where the exiled Romanov dowager empress is waiting to discover the fate of her family. Full of romance, seduction, and a love so powerful it reaches beyond the grave, The Secret Language of Stones is a “fantastic historical tale of war, love, loss, and intrigue, enhanced by vivid period detail” (Melanie Benjamin, New York Times bestselling author of The Aviator’s Wife).Beneath the Texas Sky
By Jodi Thomas. 1988
A pioneer woman searches for a happier life in this dramatic debut historical romance by the New York Times bestselling…
author of the Honey Creek novels. Texas Ranger Josh Weston is a stranger to Bethanie Lane—and her only chance to escape from her lecherous uncle&’s grasp. Without hesitating, she strikes a deal with the rugged lawman to take her with him when he leaves San Antonio. And on the journey to his family&’s ranch near Fort Worth, they forge a bond as powerful as it is unexpected. When Bethanie&’s dream of a future with Josh falls apart, she&’s forced to make a harrowing choice. Yet through every danger and revelation, one thing remains—a love worth living and dying for . . .Praise for Beneath the Texas Sky&“Thomas managed quite creatively to follow the life of a woman who embodied all the characteristics of a survivor and yet still made her compassionate and vulnerable—quite a dichotomy. This is a story rich in details that draws you in from the first page and manages to create quite a few surprises along the way.&” —Fresh FictionSavage Ecstasy (Gray Eagle Series #1)
By Janelle Taylor. 1981
A Native American warrior and a young settler woman find a passion as wild as the frontier in the New…
York Times bestselling author&’s romance series debut. It was like lightning striking, the first time they looked into each other's eyes: Gray Eagle, the captured Oglala warrior, and Alisha, the beautiful young settler. To her fellow settlers, Grey Eagle is nothing more than a savage. But to her, he is a proud, strong, handsome man who takes her breath away. Meanwhile, the fair vision of Alisha&’s beauty awakens Grey Eagle&’s darkest desires. Despite the horrors of captivity, the warrior is consumed with a longing to possess her. But even as Alisha saves his life, Grey Eagle knows that her home is among the enemy. Soon enough, however, the tables turn. And when Alisha is the captive, a fierce passion is unleashed . . .