Author: Liz Flaherty
Publisher: Silhouette
ISBN: 1426805497
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Landy Wisdom was a survivor. Her formerhusband's abuse hadn't broken her spirit—no,she'd picked herself right up and helped run thelocal Underground Railroad for battered women.But when it came to love, Landy felt that thetrain had left the station. She'd built a wallaround her heart no man could breach…untiljournalist Micah Walker showed up and boughtthe hometown newspaper. For Micah, returning to small-town life was aculture shock. But it was more shocking to seehow things had changed for the local debutante.In high school Landy had seemed untouchable.Was she still? Micah would find out, as hepatiently, tenderly dismantled her defensesto reveal the warm, compassionate womanunderneath.…
The Debutante's Second Chance
Author: Liz Flaherty
Publisher: Silhouette
ISBN: 1426805497
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Landy Wisdom was a survivor. Her formerhusband's abuse hadn't broken her spirit—no,she'd picked herself right up and helped run thelocal Underground Railroad for battered women.But when it came to love, Landy felt that thetrain had left the station. She'd built a wallaround her heart no man could breach…untiljournalist Micah Walker showed up and boughtthe hometown newspaper. For Micah, returning to small-town life was aculture shock. But it was more shocking to seehow things had changed for the local debutante.In high school Landy had seemed untouchable.Was she still? Micah would find out, as hepatiently, tenderly dismantled her defensesto reveal the warm, compassionate womanunderneath.…
Publisher: Silhouette
ISBN: 1426805497
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Landy Wisdom was a survivor. Her formerhusband's abuse hadn't broken her spirit—no,she'd picked herself right up and helped run thelocal Underground Railroad for battered women.But when it came to love, Landy felt that thetrain had left the station. She'd built a wallaround her heart no man could breach…untiljournalist Micah Walker showed up and boughtthe hometown newspaper. For Micah, returning to small-town life was aculture shock. But it was more shocking to seehow things had changed for the local debutante.In high school Landy had seemed untouchable.Was she still? Micah would find out, as hepatiently, tenderly dismantled her defensesto reveal the warm, compassionate womanunderneath.…
The Debutante's Second Chance
No Second Chances
Author: Kate Evangelista
Publisher: Swoon Reads
ISBN: 1250100674
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Natasha's first love disappeared without a word, but now he is a successful DJ in Los Angeles and is coming home to win her back.
Publisher: Swoon Reads
ISBN: 1250100674
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Natasha's first love disappeared without a word, but now he is a successful DJ in Los Angeles and is coming home to win her back.
Deadly Little Scandals
Author: Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1368044336
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
No one is quite who they seem to be in the twisty, soapy, gasp-inducing world of the Debutantes by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, #1 bestselling author of The Inheritance Games. Think of the White Gloves like the Junior League— by way of Skull and Bones. Reluctant debutante Sawyer Taft joined Southern high society for one reason and one reason alone: to identify and locate her biological father. But the answers Sawyer found during her debutante year only left her with more questions and one potentially life-ruining secret. When her cousin Lily ropes her into pledging a mysterious, elite, and all-female secret society called the White Gloves, Sawyer soon discovers that someone in the group's ranks may have the answers she's looking for. Things are looking up . . . until Sawyer and the White Gloves make a disturbing discovery near the family's summer home—and uncover a twisted secret, decades in the making. ** Check out Jennifer Lynn Barnes’s bestselling The Naturals and Inheritance Games series!!
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1368044336
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
No one is quite who they seem to be in the twisty, soapy, gasp-inducing world of the Debutantes by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, #1 bestselling author of The Inheritance Games. Think of the White Gloves like the Junior League— by way of Skull and Bones. Reluctant debutante Sawyer Taft joined Southern high society for one reason and one reason alone: to identify and locate her biological father. But the answers Sawyer found during her debutante year only left her with more questions and one potentially life-ruining secret. When her cousin Lily ropes her into pledging a mysterious, elite, and all-female secret society called the White Gloves, Sawyer soon discovers that someone in the group's ranks may have the answers she's looking for. Things are looking up . . . until Sawyer and the White Gloves make a disturbing discovery near the family's summer home—and uncover a twisted secret, decades in the making. ** Check out Jennifer Lynn Barnes’s bestselling The Naturals and Inheritance Games series!!
The Marquis's Second Chance
Author: Monica La Porta
Publisher: Monica La Porta
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
Second chances can lead to dangerous affairs of the heart… They were once lovers who parted in bitterness and betrayal. Now they are enemies and can’t resist each other. Edith, Lady Carruthers, has everything a woman could ever want: beauty, wealth, and power. But she is also trapped in a loveless marriage with a cruel earl who treats her like a trophy. The only man who ever made her feel alive was Ambrose, the now dashing and rebellious Marquis of Camber. But she rejected him for a title, and he never forgave her. Ambrose has spent the last ten years trying to forget Edith. He has become a notorious rake and duelist, courting danger and scandal at every turn. He still burns for her but also hates her for breaking his heart. When the Earl of Carruthers dies under mysterious circumstances, Ambrose and Edith are thrown together again. The old flame between them reignites, but someone is playing a dark game with them—new and old enemies who want to ruin them both. Can they overcome their pride and their enemies? Or will they lose their love and their lives?
Publisher: Monica La Porta
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
Second chances can lead to dangerous affairs of the heart… They were once lovers who parted in bitterness and betrayal. Now they are enemies and can’t resist each other. Edith, Lady Carruthers, has everything a woman could ever want: beauty, wealth, and power. But she is also trapped in a loveless marriage with a cruel earl who treats her like a trophy. The only man who ever made her feel alive was Ambrose, the now dashing and rebellious Marquis of Camber. But she rejected him for a title, and he never forgave her. Ambrose has spent the last ten years trying to forget Edith. He has become a notorious rake and duelist, courting danger and scandal at every turn. He still burns for her but also hates her for breaking his heart. When the Earl of Carruthers dies under mysterious circumstances, Ambrose and Edith are thrown together again. The old flame between them reignites, but someone is playing a dark game with them—new and old enemies who want to ruin them both. Can they overcome their pride and their enemies? Or will they lose their love and their lives?
The Debutante's Santa
Author: Sylvia McDaniel
Publisher: Virtual Bookseller, LLC
ISBN: 195085857X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Searching for a Santa As Christmas approaches, Carrie Madison faces a daunting challenge—finding the perfect Santa for the orphanage celebration. Little does she know, fate has a different plan for her when a mysterious burglar seeks refuge in her home. Faced with a life-threatening dilemma, Carrie must decide whether to trust this unexpected guest. Enter Roscoe Dalton, a Pinkerton agent on the run from a notorious gang. Despite the danger he brings, Roscoe finds himself drawn to Carrie's determination to spread holiday cheer. As an orphan himself, he can't resist the enchanting allure of her kindness and vows to be Santa for the children. Can Santa truly deliver in the face of danger, or will the outlaws cast a shadow over the festivities? The Debutante’s Santa is a must-read for those who believe in the miracles of the season and the power of love to conquer even the darkest of challenges.
Publisher: Virtual Bookseller, LLC
ISBN: 195085857X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Searching for a Santa As Christmas approaches, Carrie Madison faces a daunting challenge—finding the perfect Santa for the orphanage celebration. Little does she know, fate has a different plan for her when a mysterious burglar seeks refuge in her home. Faced with a life-threatening dilemma, Carrie must decide whether to trust this unexpected guest. Enter Roscoe Dalton, a Pinkerton agent on the run from a notorious gang. Despite the danger he brings, Roscoe finds himself drawn to Carrie's determination to spread holiday cheer. As an orphan himself, he can't resist the enchanting allure of her kindness and vows to be Santa for the children. Can Santa truly deliver in the face of danger, or will the outlaws cast a shadow over the festivities? The Debutante’s Santa is a must-read for those who believe in the miracles of the season and the power of love to conquer even the darkest of challenges.
The Last Debutante
Author: Julia London
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439175527
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
The lush Scottish Highlands are a tempting setting for seduction in New York Times bestselling author Julia London’s sparkling novel. Who is the captive and who is the captor? When a sexy laird holds a spirited English lady for ransom, she turns the tables and steals his heart. The last person Daria Babcock expects to find in her grandmother’s home is a brawny, naked Highlander. She doesn’t buy Mamie’s explanation about finding the poor man shot in the woods. Nor does she trust the gorgeous laird, who insists his own memory fails him. But Daria came to Scotland looking for adventure and romance, and after the intriguing stranger kidnaps her, she gets her wish—and so much more....
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439175527
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
The lush Scottish Highlands are a tempting setting for seduction in New York Times bestselling author Julia London’s sparkling novel. Who is the captive and who is the captor? When a sexy laird holds a spirited English lady for ransom, she turns the tables and steals his heart. The last person Daria Babcock expects to find in her grandmother’s home is a brawny, naked Highlander. She doesn’t buy Mamie’s explanation about finding the poor man shot in the woods. Nor does she trust the gorgeous laird, who insists his own memory fails him. But Daria came to Scotland looking for adventure and romance, and after the intriguing stranger kidnaps her, she gets her wish—and so much more....
The Last Dance of the Debutante
Author: Julia Kelly
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982171650
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
In this “glorious dance through the traditional glamour and suffocating expectations of a bygone era” (Genevieve Graham, USA TODAY bestselling author), a group of young women are swept up in a life-changing journey as they become three of the last debutantes to be presented to Queen Elizabeth II. When it’s announced that 1958 will be the last year debutantes are to be presented at court, thousands of eager mothers and hopeful daughters flood the palace with letters seeking the year’s most coveted invitation: a chance for their daughters to curtsy to the young Queen Elizabeth and officially come out into society. In an effort to appease her traditional mother, aspiring university student Lily Nichols agrees to become a debutante and do the Season, a glittering and grueling string of countless balls and cocktail parties. In doing so, she befriends two very different women: the cool and aloof Leana Hartford whose apparent perfection hides a darker side and the ambitious Katherine Norman who dreams of a career once she helps her parents find their place among the elite. But the glorious effervescence of the Season evaporates once Lily learns a devastating secret that threatens to destroy her entire family. “Woven with heartfelt emotion, this novel is a captivating, unforgettable story of one woman’s journey to find love, truth, and, most importantly, herself” (Kelly Bowen, author of The Paris Apartment) in midcentury Great Britain.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982171650
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
In this “glorious dance through the traditional glamour and suffocating expectations of a bygone era” (Genevieve Graham, USA TODAY bestselling author), a group of young women are swept up in a life-changing journey as they become three of the last debutantes to be presented to Queen Elizabeth II. When it’s announced that 1958 will be the last year debutantes are to be presented at court, thousands of eager mothers and hopeful daughters flood the palace with letters seeking the year’s most coveted invitation: a chance for their daughters to curtsy to the young Queen Elizabeth and officially come out into society. In an effort to appease her traditional mother, aspiring university student Lily Nichols agrees to become a debutante and do the Season, a glittering and grueling string of countless balls and cocktail parties. In doing so, she befriends two very different women: the cool and aloof Leana Hartford whose apparent perfection hides a darker side and the ambitious Katherine Norman who dreams of a career once she helps her parents find their place among the elite. But the glorious effervescence of the Season evaporates once Lily learns a devastating secret that threatens to destroy her entire family. “Woven with heartfelt emotion, this novel is a captivating, unforgettable story of one woman’s journey to find love, truth, and, most importantly, herself” (Kelly Bowen, author of The Paris Apartment) in midcentury Great Britain.
The Debutante's Secret
Author: Sophia James
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369729552
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Scandal and secrets abound in this sexy Regency romance! Seeking a sensible husband Tempted by a dissolute rogue… Debutante of the season Esther Barrington-Hall is looking for a steadfast, responsible husband after her dreadful childhood with her destitute mother. Aristocrat Oliver Moreland is a notorious rake and Esther knows it would be wrong to give up her newfound life of safety for a man like him. But he is exciting and undeniably attractive. And dangerous, too. Because he is the one man in society who knows about her past… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369729552
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Scandal and secrets abound in this sexy Regency romance! Seeking a sensible husband Tempted by a dissolute rogue… Debutante of the season Esther Barrington-Hall is looking for a steadfast, responsible husband after her dreadful childhood with her destitute mother. Aristocrat Oliver Moreland is a notorious rake and Esther knows it would be wrong to give up her newfound life of safety for a man like him. But he is exciting and undeniably attractive. And dangerous, too. Because he is the one man in society who knows about her past… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Last Debutante
Author: Lesley Lokko
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 1409142558
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
A captivating family drama about sisters and long-held secrets spanning from the 1930s to the present day, perfect for fans of Downton Abbey. 1936, Chalfont Hall, Dorset. As the dressmaker puts the last pins in her dress, thirteen-year-old Kit is wondering why she has to go through the charade of seeing her sister Lily presented at Court. With her waves of auburn hair and her piercing green eyes, Kit knows that her sister's place on the social scene is guaranteed regardless of her dress, and as the door to a life of parties and eligible young men opens for Lily, Kit must make do with tiptoeing around the gallery of Chalfont, eavesdropping on the conversations of the grown-ups. But the arrival of a German visitor one evening soon sets in motion a chain of events that none of the family could have anticipated. Years later, the aftershock of events will be felt by a new generation . . .
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 1409142558
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
A captivating family drama about sisters and long-held secrets spanning from the 1930s to the present day, perfect for fans of Downton Abbey. 1936, Chalfont Hall, Dorset. As the dressmaker puts the last pins in her dress, thirteen-year-old Kit is wondering why she has to go through the charade of seeing her sister Lily presented at Court. With her waves of auburn hair and her piercing green eyes, Kit knows that her sister's place on the social scene is guaranteed regardless of her dress, and as the door to a life of parties and eligible young men opens for Lily, Kit must make do with tiptoeing around the gallery of Chalfont, eavesdropping on the conversations of the grown-ups. But the arrival of a German visitor one evening soon sets in motion a chain of events that none of the family could have anticipated. Years later, the aftershock of events will be felt by a new generation . . .