Author: Rex Stout Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1626362823 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 208
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Follow the fortunes of the beautiful and naïve Lila Williams, a telegraph operator at New York’s swankiest hotel—the Lamartine—as she becomes unwittingly enmeshed in the operations of a shady counterfeiting ring. By chance, the innocent Lila, coveted by a member of an unlikely group of “knights,” finds herself swept off her pretty feet and into safety—or is it peril? The very first novel from the classic crime writer Rex Stout, Her Forbidden Knight gives the reader a glimpse of the cunning devices and charades of the celebrated Nero Wolfe mysteries that followed in the author’s later years. Includes the bonus short story “An Officer and a Lady.”
Author: Nicola Davidson Publisher: Entangled: Scandalous ISBN: 1633754022 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 130
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An unexpected seduction... Catherine Linwood is amongst the favored of Tudor Queen Mary-until her physician father dies mysteriously. She's distraught, shunned and desperate for answers. Catherine's only ally is Sir Brandon FitzAlan... who is willing to risk his life to protect hers. While the handsome stranger's courage and wit soon capture her heart, his true allegiance and purpose is uncertain. Brand is well used to the lies and shadows of court. Yet nothing prepares him for his sizzling attraction to innocent Catherine, or the deadly plot she is tangled in, for her father took a secret to his grave that could tear Catholic England apart. With one chance at salvation, Brand and Catherine begin a cross-country journey that reveals the shocking truth... and a burning passion that could save or destroy them both.
Author: Ella Matthews Publisher: Harlequin ISBN: 0369729757 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 237
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A dramatic fake betrothal story She’s rescued a knight Now she needs the favor returned… When widowed Lady Johanne happens upon an injured knight, she sees an opportunity to form an alliance and protect her home, Castle Brae, from her enemies. The betrothal she proposes might be merely for appearances, but the very real attraction between her and Sir Alewyn thrills and disturbs her. For it’s clear he’s hiding something… Can she trust him with so much at stake? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. The King's Knights Book 1: The Knight's Maiden in Disguise Book 2: The Knight's Tempting Ally Book 3: Secrets of Her Forbidden Knight Book 4: Bound to the Warrior Knight
Author: Melissa Oliver Publisher: Harlequin ISBN: 0369739981 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 266
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Experience the drama unfolding in this medieval forbidden romance set around the wild Cornish coast Caught between duty… And forbidden desire! Lady Elowen is traveling to her loveless arranged betrothal when she’s rescued from a storm by Lord Simon Trebarr—the enigmatic knight whose family has long been enemies of her own. She should hate him, yet an unwanted attraction has always simmered whenever he’s near… Within the walls of Simon’s Cornish castle, can Elowen resist experiencing passion before condemning herself to a life without it…even if it’s with the man who should be her enemy? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Author: Elizabeth Cole Publisher: SkySpark Books ISBN: 1942316151 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 238
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Forbidden flames burn brightest… The knight Alric of Hawksmere has endured years of war and survived dozens of battles in the service of the king. A new challenge awaits him when he returns home to renew his bond with a childhood friend. Alric instead discovers she is now a spirited woman of rare beauty whose kiss makes his blood burn. But the lady Cecily de Vere has been offered in marriage to another man, and Alric‘s duty is to escort her to the wedding. Cecily wants to behave as a proper lady. But she yearns for her childhood flame and knows he shares the same desire. When a sudden twist of fortune puts Cecily in mortal danger, Alric takes an unimaginable risk to rescue her. Left alone in the wild, Alric and Cecily must make a choice that will change their lives forever. The first book in the Swordsworn Knights: A series of full-length historical romance novels set in the vivid and beguiling world of medieval Britannia.
Author: Diana Cosby Publisher: Lyrical Press ISBN: 1601837542 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 301
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A warrior joins forces with the king’s healer to save Scotland in this historical romance by the bestselling author of the MacGruder Brothers series. There is an intruder in the woods near King Robert Bruce’s camp, but when Sir Thomas MacKelloch comes face-to-face with the interloper, he is shocked to discover his assailant is a woman. The fair lady is skilled with a bow and arrow and defiant in her responses. The wary Knight Templar dare not allow her beauty to lower his guard. Irritated by his attraction, he hauls her before his sovereign to expose her nefarious intent. Outraged Sir Thomas dismissed her claim, Mistress Alesone MacNiven awaits the shock on the arrogant knight’s face when he learns that she has told the truth. But it is she who is shocked, and then horrified, as it is revealed that her father, the king’s mortal enemy, has betrothed her to a powerful noble, a deal that could jeopardize the king’s efforts to unite Scotland. Robert Bruce orders Sir Thomas to escort Alesone to safety. As they embark on a harrowing journey through the Highlands, Alesone tries to ignore her attraction to the intimidating warrior, but as she burns beneath Thomas’s kiss she realizes this fearless knight could steal her heart. Praise for the writing of Diana Cosby “Diana Cosby is superbly talented.” —Cathy Maxwell, New York Times–bestselling author of Her First Desire “Cosby gives you it all—passion, danger, lush history and a touch of magic. Excellent reading.”—Hannah Howell, New York Times–bestselling author of If He’s Dangerous “A sexy new voice in historical romance. Scottish historicals have a bright new star.” —Sandra Hill, USA Today–bestselling author of The Red-Hot Cajun “Diana Cosby writes wonderful historical roman
Author: Michelle Styles Publisher: Harlequin ISBN: 0369758536 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 291
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In a time when alliances mean the difference between life and death, will a Viking’s forbidden relationship with a Celtic warrior threaten her kingdom’s future? The warrior she shouldn’t want But can’t resist! Viking Sibba has traveled to a Scottish island to attend a king’s wedding and maintain the fragile truce between their opposing clans. Not to engage in an impromptu archery contest with his son, Cal, with a kiss at stake if he wins… The Celtic warrior should remain forbidden, so Sibba’s shocked by how much she wants to kiss him. She ought to stay away, but when the king’s bride is kidnapped, Sibba must join forces with Cal to retrieve her before unrest rages through their kingdoms…and their dangerous desire overwhelms them both! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Author: Edith Saint James Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1499039832 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 384
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Dear Reader, what follows is a tale filled with high adventure, mysterious intrigue and romantic entanglements written within the Golden Pages of the Book of Heaven! Intense with Romance and faithful to Fidelity, it is a tale of loving soul mates, star-crossed Destiny and endless devotion to Divine Sacrifice. It is a tale of the braves of all angels who have come to Earth armed with the shining swords of the Principles of Divinity - those guiding lights that inspire the deepest love in all of us, the heated desires that attract one soul to another, the endless dedication to a Sacred Devotion so intense that it shatters the mortal shell of human understanding! Dear Reader, as you venture into the twists and turns embedded within the following pages, leave behind all doubts about invisible kingdoms and guardian spirits, about forces of Nature and the powers of wind and rain and thunder clash, and allow your spirit to soar into the celestial realms where angelic voices ring strong and true with the gentle strains of intense cosmic love!
Author: Marguerite Kaye Publisher: Harlequin ISBN: 0369730526 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 701
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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! HIS RUNAWAY MARCHIONESS RETURNS (Victorian) by Marguerite Kaye Oliver, Marquess of Rashfield, is society’s most eligible bachelor. Except he’s already married! Conveniently wed years ago, he and Lily have built separate lives. Only now she’s returned… SECRETS OF THE VISCOUNT’S BRIDE (Regency) by Elizabeth Beacon When her sister begs for help stopping her arranged marriage, Martha pretends to be Viscount Elderwood’s bride-to-be. She soon discovers there’s more to the viscount than she’d been led to believe… BOUND TO THE WARRIOR KNIGHT (Medieval) The King’s Knights • by Ella Matthews As the new wife to stoic knight Benedictus, Adela finds herself in a whole new world. Their union is one of convenience, though her feelings for the warrior are anything but…
Author: Virginia Heath Publisher: Harlequin ISBN: 0369729773 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 717
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Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders and muscled Viking warriors? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This box set includes: HOW TO WOO A WALLFLOWER (Regency) Society’s Most Scandalous • by Virginia Heath Hattie Fitzroy has grown into a kind, spirited woman since Lord Beaufort last saw her. Can he resist her sinful smile when it starts wreaking havoc on his jaded emotions? TEMPTING THE SENSIBLE LADY VIOLET (Victorian) Those Roguish Rosemonts • by Eva Shepherd Distracting Lady Violet from her duties as chaperone is no challenge for rakish Lord Jake Rosemont. Beautiful and uninterested in marriage, she’s the perfect conquest, except Jake finds himself wanting more… SECRETS OF HER FORBIDDEN KNIGHT (Medieval) The King’s Knights • by Ella Matthews When widowed Lady Johanne proposes a convenient betrothal to Sir Alewyn, her only thought is to protect her home, Castle Brae. But the attraction between them both thrills and disturbs her!
Author: Rex Stout
Author: Nicola Davidson
Author: Ella Matthews
Author: Melissa Oliver
Author: Elizabeth Cole
Author: Diana Cosby
Author: Michelle Styles
Author: Edith Saint James
Author: Marguerite Kaye
Author: Virginia Heath