Author: Janet Chapman
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101185007
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
Four of today's most cherished romance novelists prove that when it comes to love, there's no time like the present—no matter what century you're in. In New York Times bestselling author Janet Chapman's "Man from the Moon," a young woman encounters a band of 23rd-century warriors on a mission to save mankind. But when one of them is wounded, she is his only hope for life—and for love… In "Tomorrow is Another Day," New York Times bestselling author Sandra Hill plunges a woman back in time to post-Civil War Louisiana, where the poor southern belle must make a living as a matchmaker. Now, if she could only get her handsome neighbor to join in… A 17th-century Scotsman avenges the death of his greatest love and becomes a notorious pirate for twenty years. When the past and present become entangled, he wonders if it could be his haunted heart adrift in "The Drowning Sea" by national bestselling author Veronica Wolff… USA Today bestselling author Trish Jensen spins a fetching fable about a woman from the Wild West who lands in modern day Nevada. The gruff local sheriff can hardly believe her story, or that he’d never fall so hard for an older woman—older by "Sixteen Decades"… From the Paperback edition.
Ladies Prefer Rogues
Author: Janet Chapman
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101185007
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
Four of today's most cherished romance novelists prove that when it comes to love, there's no time like the present—no matter what century you're in. In New York Times bestselling author Janet Chapman's "Man from the Moon," a young woman encounters a band of 23rd-century warriors on a mission to save mankind. But when one of them is wounded, she is his only hope for life—and for love… In "Tomorrow is Another Day," New York Times bestselling author Sandra Hill plunges a woman back in time to post-Civil War Louisiana, where the poor southern belle must make a living as a matchmaker. Now, if she could only get her handsome neighbor to join in… A 17th-century Scotsman avenges the death of his greatest love and becomes a notorious pirate for twenty years. When the past and present become entangled, he wonders if it could be his haunted heart adrift in "The Drowning Sea" by national bestselling author Veronica Wolff… USA Today bestselling author Trish Jensen spins a fetching fable about a woman from the Wild West who lands in modern day Nevada. The gruff local sheriff can hardly believe her story, or that he’d never fall so hard for an older woman—older by "Sixteen Decades"… From the Paperback edition.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101185007
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
Four of today's most cherished romance novelists prove that when it comes to love, there's no time like the present—no matter what century you're in. In New York Times bestselling author Janet Chapman's "Man from the Moon," a young woman encounters a band of 23rd-century warriors on a mission to save mankind. But when one of them is wounded, she is his only hope for life—and for love… In "Tomorrow is Another Day," New York Times bestselling author Sandra Hill plunges a woman back in time to post-Civil War Louisiana, where the poor southern belle must make a living as a matchmaker. Now, if she could only get her handsome neighbor to join in… A 17th-century Scotsman avenges the death of his greatest love and becomes a notorious pirate for twenty years. When the past and present become entangled, he wonders if it could be his haunted heart adrift in "The Drowning Sea" by national bestselling author Veronica Wolff… USA Today bestselling author Trish Jensen spins a fetching fable about a woman from the Wild West who lands in modern day Nevada. The gruff local sheriff can hardly believe her story, or that he’d never fall so hard for an older woman—older by "Sixteen Decades"… From the Paperback edition.
The Lady Rogue
Author: Jenn Bennett
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1534431993
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
“A swashbuckling adventure.” —Booklist “A rollicking Indiana Jones flick with a female lead.” —BCCB The Last Magician meets A Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue in this thrilling, “breathless” (Kirkus Reviews) tale filled with magic and set in the mysterious Carpathian Mountains where a girl must hunt down Vlad the Impaler’s cursed ring in order to save her father. Some legends never die… Traveling with her treasure-hunting father has always been a dream for Theodora. She’s read every book in his library, has an impressive knowledge of the world’s most sought-after relics, and has all the ambition in the world. What she doesn’t have is her father’s permission. That honor goes to her father’s nineteen-year-old protégé—and once-upon-a-time love of Theodora’s life—Huck Gallagher, while Theodora is left to sit alone in her hotel in Istanbul. Until Huck returns from an expedition without her father and enlists Theodora’s help in rescuing him. Armed with her father’s travel journal, the reluctant duo learns that her father had been digging up information on a legendary and magical ring that once belonged to Vlad the Impaler—more widely known as Dracula—and that it just might be the key to finding him. Journeying into Romania, Theodora and Huck embark on a captivating adventure through Gothic villages and dark castles in the misty Carpathian Mountains to recover the notorious ring. But they aren’t the only ones who are searching for it. A secretive and dangerous occult society with a powerful link to Vlad the Impaler himself is hunting for it, too. And they will go to any lengths—including murder—to possess it.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1534431993
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
“A swashbuckling adventure.” —Booklist “A rollicking Indiana Jones flick with a female lead.” —BCCB The Last Magician meets A Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue in this thrilling, “breathless” (Kirkus Reviews) tale filled with magic and set in the mysterious Carpathian Mountains where a girl must hunt down Vlad the Impaler’s cursed ring in order to save her father. Some legends never die… Traveling with her treasure-hunting father has always been a dream for Theodora. She’s read every book in his library, has an impressive knowledge of the world’s most sought-after relics, and has all the ambition in the world. What she doesn’t have is her father’s permission. That honor goes to her father’s nineteen-year-old protégé—and once-upon-a-time love of Theodora’s life—Huck Gallagher, while Theodora is left to sit alone in her hotel in Istanbul. Until Huck returns from an expedition without her father and enlists Theodora’s help in rescuing him. Armed with her father’s travel journal, the reluctant duo learns that her father had been digging up information on a legendary and magical ring that once belonged to Vlad the Impaler—more widely known as Dracula—and that it just might be the key to finding him. Journeying into Romania, Theodora and Huck embark on a captivating adventure through Gothic villages and dark castles in the misty Carpathian Mountains to recover the notorious ring. But they aren’t the only ones who are searching for it. A secretive and dangerous occult society with a powerful link to Vlad the Impaler himself is hunting for it, too. And they will go to any lengths—including murder—to possess it.
The Earl's Lady Thief
Author: Jennifer Monroe
Publisher: WOLF Publishing UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
ISBN: 3985361967
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
Embark on a thrilling journey through the winding streets of London, where scandalous secrets and stolen hearts collide! 💖 Opposites-attract 💖 Forced-proximity 💖 Sweet adventure romance 💖 Stubborn earl 💖 Treasure hunt 💖 Spirited heroine Meet Miss Catharina Sagewick, a spirited beauty with a penchant for adventure, whose life takes an unexpected turn when her father's plans for a convenient marriage unravel in a single moment. Branded as a thief and shunned by society, she finds herself in the clutches of Lady Marigold's Matchmaking Service, where fate introduces her to a man beyond handsome – Gideon, Lord Hainsley. Gideon, on a quest for a wife of unblemished reputation, finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue when his attempt to reclaim a mysterious painting tarnishes his own name. All seems lost until he encounters Catharina, a woman as daring as she is beautiful, and with a reputation that matches his own. Recognizing her unique skills, he enlists her help, igniting a dangerous dance between two souls playing with fire. Join this dynamic duo as they crisscross the cobblestone streets of London, chasing clues and unraveling the threads of a hidden treasure. In the midst of their daring escapades, sparks fly and new emotions blossom. Will they succeed in finding the elusive prize that holds the key to Gideon's ancestral fortune? Or will the real challenge be navigating the labyrinth of their own hearts and discovering a love as precious as the treasure they seek? Prepare for an exhilarating tale of passion, danger, and the irresistible allure of love in The Earl's Lady Thief, book 1 in this sweet Regency romance series by USA Today Bestselling author Jennifer Monroe.
Publisher: WOLF Publishing UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
ISBN: 3985361967
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
Embark on a thrilling journey through the winding streets of London, where scandalous secrets and stolen hearts collide! 💖 Opposites-attract 💖 Forced-proximity 💖 Sweet adventure romance 💖 Stubborn earl 💖 Treasure hunt 💖 Spirited heroine Meet Miss Catharina Sagewick, a spirited beauty with a penchant for adventure, whose life takes an unexpected turn when her father's plans for a convenient marriage unravel in a single moment. Branded as a thief and shunned by society, she finds herself in the clutches of Lady Marigold's Matchmaking Service, where fate introduces her to a man beyond handsome – Gideon, Lord Hainsley. Gideon, on a quest for a wife of unblemished reputation, finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue when his attempt to reclaim a mysterious painting tarnishes his own name. All seems lost until he encounters Catharina, a woman as daring as she is beautiful, and with a reputation that matches his own. Recognizing her unique skills, he enlists her help, igniting a dangerous dance between two souls playing with fire. Join this dynamic duo as they crisscross the cobblestone streets of London, chasing clues and unraveling the threads of a hidden treasure. In the midst of their daring escapades, sparks fly and new emotions blossom. Will they succeed in finding the elusive prize that holds the key to Gideon's ancestral fortune? Or will the real challenge be navigating the labyrinth of their own hearts and discovering a love as precious as the treasure they seek? Prepare for an exhilarating tale of passion, danger, and the irresistible allure of love in The Earl's Lady Thief, book 1 in this sweet Regency romance series by USA Today Bestselling author Jennifer Monroe.
A Rogue of One's Own
Author: Evie Dunmore
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1984805703
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
“Dunmore is my new find in historical romance. Her A League of Extraordinary Women series is extraordinary.”—Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author “This series balances friendship, politics, history, and romance in just the right mix.”—U.S. Representative Katie Porter An Indie Next/LibraryReads pick! An Apple Must Listen Audiobook for September! A lady must have money and an army of her own if she is to win a revolution—but first, she must pit her wits against the wiles of an irresistible rogue bent on wrecking her plans…and her heart. Lady Lucie is fuming. She and her band of Oxford suffragists have finally scraped together enough capital to control one of London’s major publishing houses, with one purpose: to use it in a coup against Parliament. But who could have predicted that the one person standing between her and success is her old nemesis and London’s undisputed lord of sin, Lord Ballentine? Or that he would be willing to hand over the reins for an outrageous price—a night in her bed. Lucie tempts Tristan like no other woman, burning him up with her fierceness and determination every time they clash. But as their battle of wills and words fans the flames of long-smoldering devotion, the silver-tongued seducer runs the risk of becoming caught in his own snare. As Lucie tries to out-maneuver Tristan in the boardroom and the bedchamber, she soon discovers there’s truth in what the poets say: all is fair in love and war… "Rich with subplot, historical detail and beautifully descriptive writing that keeps the pages turning until the delightfully unconventional happy ending."—NPR
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1984805703
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
“Dunmore is my new find in historical romance. Her A League of Extraordinary Women series is extraordinary.”—Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author “This series balances friendship, politics, history, and romance in just the right mix.”—U.S. Representative Katie Porter An Indie Next/LibraryReads pick! An Apple Must Listen Audiobook for September! A lady must have money and an army of her own if she is to win a revolution—but first, she must pit her wits against the wiles of an irresistible rogue bent on wrecking her plans…and her heart. Lady Lucie is fuming. She and her band of Oxford suffragists have finally scraped together enough capital to control one of London’s major publishing houses, with one purpose: to use it in a coup against Parliament. But who could have predicted that the one person standing between her and success is her old nemesis and London’s undisputed lord of sin, Lord Ballentine? Or that he would be willing to hand over the reins for an outrageous price—a night in her bed. Lucie tempts Tristan like no other woman, burning him up with her fierceness and determination every time they clash. But as their battle of wills and words fans the flames of long-smoldering devotion, the silver-tongued seducer runs the risk of becoming caught in his own snare. As Lucie tries to out-maneuver Tristan in the boardroom and the bedchamber, she soon discovers there’s truth in what the poets say: all is fair in love and war… "Rich with subplot, historical detail and beautifully descriptive writing that keeps the pages turning until the delightfully unconventional happy ending."—NPR
Super Rogue
Author: Liu MangErDai
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1649551991
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 932
Book Description
I am a hoodlum, but I am a hoodlum with good taste. I am a hoodlum who does not lose his righteousness, dashing forward in black and white, killing evil people to pick up beauties, what is righteousness, I am righteousness!
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1649551991
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 932
Book Description
I am a hoodlum, but I am a hoodlum with good taste. I am a hoodlum who does not lose his righteousness, dashing forward in black and white, killing evil people to pick up beauties, what is righteousness, I am righteousness!
Lady Derring Takes a Lover
Author: Julie Anne Long
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062867474
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
A mistress. A mountain of debt. A mysterious wreck of a building. Delilah Swanpoole, Countess of Derring, learns the hard way that her husband, “Dear Dull Derring,” is a lot more interesting—and perfidious—dead than alive. It’s a devil of an inheritance, but in the grand ruins of the one building Derring left her, are the seeds of her liberation. And she vows never again to place herself at the mercy of a man. But battle-hardened Captain Tristan Hardy is nothing if not merciless. When the charismatic naval hero tracks a notorious smuggler to a London boarding house known as the Rogue’s Palace, seducing the beautiful, blue-blooded proprietress to get his man seems like a small sacrifice. They both believe love is a myth. But a desire beyond reason threatens to destroy the armor around their hearts. Now a shattering decision looms: Will Tristan betray his own code of honor…or choose a love that might be the truest thing he’s ever known?
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062867474
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
A mistress. A mountain of debt. A mysterious wreck of a building. Delilah Swanpoole, Countess of Derring, learns the hard way that her husband, “Dear Dull Derring,” is a lot more interesting—and perfidious—dead than alive. It’s a devil of an inheritance, but in the grand ruins of the one building Derring left her, are the seeds of her liberation. And she vows never again to place herself at the mercy of a man. But battle-hardened Captain Tristan Hardy is nothing if not merciless. When the charismatic naval hero tracks a notorious smuggler to a London boarding house known as the Rogue’s Palace, seducing the beautiful, blue-blooded proprietress to get his man seems like a small sacrifice. They both believe love is a myth. But a desire beyond reason threatens to destroy the armor around their hearts. Now a shattering decision looms: Will Tristan betray his own code of honor…or choose a love that might be the truest thing he’s ever known?
Dark Viking
Author: Sandra Hill
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101443731
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
After a sea operation gone wrong, Navy SEAL Rita Sawyer awakens to find herself still clad in her wetsuit and in a cage with a bunch of Vikings staring at her, including one very tempting warlord. Steven of Norstead has been in a cold, dark mood for many weeks. But perhaps this unusual woman, with her sharp tongue and irksome ways, could be the one to light his fire.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101443731
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
After a sea operation gone wrong, Navy SEAL Rita Sawyer awakens to find herself still clad in her wetsuit and in a cage with a bunch of Vikings staring at her, including one very tempting warlord. Steven of Norstead has been in a cold, dark mood for many weeks. But perhaps this unusual woman, with her sharp tongue and irksome ways, could be the one to light his fire.
In the Heart of the Highlander
Author: Maggie Robinson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0425265803
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
She has exactly what he needs—and desires… Ever since Mary Evensong’s elderly aunt Mim got sick, Mary’s masqueraded as the owner of the Evensong Agency, finding housemaids and husbands, and solving pesky problems, for the peerage. Someday she’d like to shake off her silvery wig and spectacles and be the young woman she truly is, but desperate clients are waiting for “Mrs. Evensong” at the office. Like a scandalous Scottish baron. Honor forbids Lord Alec Raeburn from explaining the suspicious circumstances surrounding his wife’s death, but he knows who’s responsible. He just needs to hire an actress to lure the scoundrel into a trap. After listening to Raeburn’s story—and seeing him in his kilt—Mary knows the perfect person for the role. Letting her red hair down, she heads off to the Scottish Highlands to pose as a seductress, but soon finds herself with more than her virtue at stake in a tug-of-war between two powerful men. She could wind up in danger—or in the heart of the highlander.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0425265803
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
She has exactly what he needs—and desires… Ever since Mary Evensong’s elderly aunt Mim got sick, Mary’s masqueraded as the owner of the Evensong Agency, finding housemaids and husbands, and solving pesky problems, for the peerage. Someday she’d like to shake off her silvery wig and spectacles and be the young woman she truly is, but desperate clients are waiting for “Mrs. Evensong” at the office. Like a scandalous Scottish baron. Honor forbids Lord Alec Raeburn from explaining the suspicious circumstances surrounding his wife’s death, but he knows who’s responsible. He just needs to hire an actress to lure the scoundrel into a trap. After listening to Raeburn’s story—and seeing him in his kilt—Mary knows the perfect person for the role. Letting her red hair down, she heads off to the Scottish Highlands to pose as a seductress, but soon finds herself with more than her virtue at stake in a tug-of-war between two powerful men. She could wind up in danger—or in the heart of the highlander.
Protector
Author: Catherine Mann
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101560797
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
TRUST, LOVE …AND LIES. After barely surviving enemy torture, Captain Chuck Tanaka doesn’t trust himself to do more than ride a desk—but new orders leave him no choice. Assigned to the investigation of a mob boss whose luxury cruise ship is reportedly a hub for terrorist activity, Tanaka goes undercover. His target: Jolynn Taylor, the mob boss’s daughter As a child, Jolynn saw her beloved uncle murdered. Since then, she’s stayed far away from her father’s crooked empire. But when he falls ill, she returns, hoping to mend the gap between them. Instead, she finds herself on the run, one step ahead of unknown enemies. The only thing keeping her alive is the man she knows as Charles Tomas, the only man she’s ever been able to trust. Unfortunately, he’s also the man determined to destroy her family…
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101560797
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
TRUST, LOVE …AND LIES. After barely surviving enemy torture, Captain Chuck Tanaka doesn’t trust himself to do more than ride a desk—but new orders leave him no choice. Assigned to the investigation of a mob boss whose luxury cruise ship is reportedly a hub for terrorist activity, Tanaka goes undercover. His target: Jolynn Taylor, the mob boss’s daughter As a child, Jolynn saw her beloved uncle murdered. Since then, she’s stayed far away from her father’s crooked empire. But when he falls ill, she returns, hoping to mend the gap between them. Instead, she finds herself on the run, one step ahead of unknown enemies. The only thing keeping her alive is the man she knows as Charles Tomas, the only man she’s ever been able to trust. Unfortunately, he’s also the man determined to destroy her family…
Sierra Falls
Author: Veronica Wolff
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101580070
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Sierra Falls, California, is one of those sleepy towns that people choose to leave. Sorrow Bailey chose to stay behind and run the struggling family lodge, but has always yearned for more. Things look up when she discovers a collection of letters from her three-times great grandmother and namesake, telling the story of a forbidden love affair. Billy Preston is the new sheriff, a widower escaping the grief of his former life. He helps out after an accident at the Bailey lodge, and what begins as admiration for Sorrow's quiet strength quickly becomes more. When Sorrow's discovery brings fame to Sierra Falls and her dreams of a better life are within reach, one too many "accidents" have Billy wondering whether someone is willing to kill to keep them off the map...
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101580070
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Sierra Falls, California, is one of those sleepy towns that people choose to leave. Sorrow Bailey chose to stay behind and run the struggling family lodge, but has always yearned for more. Things look up when she discovers a collection of letters from her three-times great grandmother and namesake, telling the story of a forbidden love affair. Billy Preston is the new sheriff, a widower escaping the grief of his former life. He helps out after an accident at the Bailey lodge, and what begins as admiration for Sorrow's quiet strength quickly becomes more. When Sorrow's discovery brings fame to Sierra Falls and her dreams of a better life are within reach, one too many "accidents" have Billy wondering whether someone is willing to kill to keep them off the map...