Five friends receive a pendant from a gypsy along with a prophecy that whoever wears the necklace will win the heart of a duke. With varying expectations, each girl accepts her turn with the good luck charm and a chance at happily-ever-after, secretly fearing the gypsy's tale may be nothing more than a plot to sell them a worthless piece of jewelry.
A festive feast for all lovers of Christmas romance. Have a taste of fifteen love stories in Book Bites 3 and discover a new favorite author. Travel from the US to Paris, Ireland, and England with stories of single moms, pilots, rock stars, and of course billionaires with an adorable sprinkle of children and puppies to give you that warm fuzzy feeling for the holidays.
Are you looking for a legend to love? We have them! A Legend To Love is a series of full-length Regency romance novels written by eleven different authors, where at least one of the main characters in each book is inspired by a legend. You’ll meet our very own versions of Robin Hood, Mulan, Cuchulainn and Emer, Vlad Dracula, Odysseus and Penelope, Romulus and Remus, the Lady of the Lake, Beowulf, Tristan and Iseault, Pygmalion and Galatea, and Dick Whittington and his cat. This sampler contains an excerpt from each book in the series. Can you match the legend to the novel?
Favorite Holiday Recipes is a collection of recipes from the New York Times, USA Today and Award-winning, International, Bestselling authors of LOVE, CHRISTMAS - MOVIES YOU LOVE (THE HOLIDAY SERIES BOOK 2) Read the small excerpts that preface each recipe as each author tells you why her recipe is important to her story. Full of pictures, these mouth-watering recipes are sure to inspire your culinary (or eating) desires. Included are appetizers (mulled wine, pineapple punch, millionaire's bacon), main dishes (lasagne, lobster mac and cheese, crock pot venison stew, traditional smoked salmon) and baked goods and desserts (fry bread, almond apricot coffee cake, double chocolate chip cookies, shortbread, cinnamon rolls) - in all, twenty-six recipes by the authors from all around the world. These yummies are some of the authors’ favorites and a gift to our readers from us. We hope you enjoy these treats as much as we do.
Prepare to be romanced as eight swoon-worthy dukes charm the skirts off of their lady loves.The Duke Who Loved Her by Aileen Fish: The Duke of Hartshorne returns to London to discover the woman he loves engaged to someone else. When that man vanishes on Lady Marjorie’s wedding day, she asks Hartshorne to make certain he’s safe. The favor she asks of him will require every ounce of his honor to take on, and no one believes him to be an honorable man.Searching for My Rogue by Dawn Brower: Alys Dewitt has always dreamed of finding her very own happily-ever-after, but she never would have envisioned she’d find him. James Kendall, the Duke of Weston returns from war to find an injured woman. She mumbles strange phrases and keeps calling him by another name. Thinking her a bit mad, he takes her home. If they're brave enough they'll discover a love that defies time.Her Muse, His Grace by Jane Charles: Her music first enchanted him, but her smile and kindness captured his heart. A masquerading duke and an accompanist is scandalous enough, but will Bianca Valentine’s secrets be too much for the Mark Easton, Duke of Roxburg to overcome?Josephine by Amanda Mariel: Despite the magic burning between them, a dangerous secret leaves Devon, the Duke of Constantan, no choice but to push Lady Josephine away. Unbeknownst to him, she's already unraveled the truth and become more determined than ever to have his heart. Is their love strong enough to withstand what threatens to keep them apart?The Pirate’s Duchess by Katherine Bone: When her husband crosses the line, staging his own death to protect her, a widowed duchess is caught in an intricate web of deceit. Now, an impending marriage to another man endangers her life, forcing her husband to reveal his darkest-kept secret... he's a duke and a pirate out for revenge.My Duke’s Seduction by Tammy Andresen: Can her gentle tenacity unlock a duke’s heart? Lady Tricia Riley is the sweet daughter of a duke until her family's ailments force her to breach societies’ dictates and go where no lady should… the Docklands. When a tall, strong and handsome stranger helps to keep her safe, she agrees to keep their meeting, secret. She’s no interest in a forced match no matter how tempting Ryker is. Actually, she has no intention of marrying at all.The Duke Who Came To Town by Sophie Barnes: Josephine Potter is certain that her employer, the overbearing Duke of Snowdon, is to blame for her prompt dismissal. But when she learns that his hotel is losing money, she starts to consider another possibility. Grudgingly, she puts her aversion toward Snowdon aside in order to help him find the cause, and slowly discovers that falling for him is not as impossible as she would have thought.Fated For The Duke by Christina McKnight: Felix Huntar, Duke of Kintore, is drawn to Lady Emilia Noble, and he knows it's more than his desire to protect her from his unscrupulous uncle. Except Emilia has a secret: she, like her ancestors before her, can read a person's emotions through the colors changing in their aura. When love is mixed with magic, will Felix and Emilia find their happily ever after, or are they fated to be perpetually alone?
Some wallflowers do…And some rogues will…Seven heartfelt tales of willful wallflowers and the rogues they tame.The Wallflower Way by Sue London: Rachel Flowers doesn’t care to marry, preferring that her younger sisters be the focus of their mother’s matchmaking tendencies. A chance encounter with new earl Gabriel Whitestone changes her destiny. Will the bachelor-minded Gabriel and committed spinster Rachel be able to admit their growing love?Eternally My Duke by Dawn Brower: Lady Delilah Everly and Marrok, Duke of Wolfton are an unlikely pair. Through a fate neither could have imagined they cross paths. They learn to lean on each other and along the way they discover the possibility of an eternal love, but only if they're willing to take a leap of faith and accept each other faults and all.A Wallflower's Folly by Amanda Mariel: Lady Olivia Montague's betrothed has ignored her and their contract for years. In the meantime, she has decided to remain unwed, embracing the life of a spinster. The last thing she expects is for her betrothed to come storming back into her life.Captivated by the Wallflower by Aileen Fish: Viscount Knightwick’s scheme to turn his friend’s daughter, Lady Susan, into a Diamond of the Season goes horribly awry when his conscience becomes involved. Thank goodness his heart is safe from falling for the stubborn bluestocking who fights his every move, because he could never love such a willfull, headstrong woman. Romancing a Wallflower by Anna St.Claire: A tragic riding accident leaves Lilian DeLacey unable to walk and restricts her life to books and quiet activities, a life she is resigned to live until she meets John Andrews, the Earl of Harlow. Their chance encounter blossoms into romance, igniting a yearning for a future. An undercover commission for the Crown takes him into the heart of a dangerous smuggling operation on the Cornwall coast, and unseen dangers threaten his life and Lilian’s. Will trust and love be enough to save them and heal the scars that threaten their future?The Spinster’s Alluring Season by Tabetha Waite: Lady Rowena has been invited to the lavish house party of the newly minted baronet, Sir Pierce. He’s mysterious and intriguing, having served the Crown as an English spy, but his only purpose has been to win a certain lady’s affections. When the truth of his past comes to light, will the lady choose society’s approval, or the man who has stolen her heart? The Disappearance of Lady Edith by Christina McKnight: One tragic night changed sensible, proper Lady Edith Pelton’s life: when her best friend fell to her death, pushed down a flight of stairs by a nefarious lord. Now, Edith dedicates her time watching the man she thinks is responsible, while gathering other information to expose other scoundrels posing as gentlemen of honor about London. But when her spying is noticed by a perfect stranger, Edith finds herself with two mysteries—what happened to her friend, and how to win the heart of a brilliantly handsome lord.
A guidebook to help all future widows as the join the Wicked Widows' League. Learn from the experiences of women already part of the league, and the wisdom they've gained as they have embraced their new status. Authors: Dawn Brower Rachel Ann Smith Shannon Gilmore Ari Thatcher Amanda Mariel Tabetha Waite Tracy Sumner Courtney McCaskill Lana Williams Cara Maxwell Sue London Jane Charles Anna St. Claire
Six charming holiday season romances from award-winning and best-selling authors. The Bluestocking Belles and Friends brighten your holidays with: A beleaguered uncle whose wards have run off every governess--what he needs is a wife, if only he can persuade the latest applicant A country solicitor who becomes an earl and then finds a secret that changes everything A very proper clergyman battles very improper urges when he and a lady with a murky past find themselves snowbound A viscount whose search to unearth generations-old family secrets kindles the fire of love for his lovely search partner A former army captain wonders if the best friend of his ex-fiancee is the woman he should have married A vicar with a misspent youth and the duke’s daughter who brings out the best in him Six gentlemen and the ladies with whom they discover the power of a Christmastide Kiss.
Seven series starters from award-winning and best-selling authors. Lovers of sweet romance will enjoy this collection of shorter stories with your favorite tropes: enemies to lovers, fake betrothal, second-chance romance, and more! An Exotic Heir by Meredith Bond - Two people wronged use each other to make a point... only it turns out payback can be painful for the avenger when the threads of revenge unwittingly turn into the silken bonds of love. His Impassioned Proposal by Aileen Fish - When his life is shattered by battle and loss, a wounded warrior must piece himself back together and prove to his childhood sweetheart he's the only man for her. The Wager by Angelina Jameson - Chastain, a darling of the gossip sheets, has seven days to turn the head of the one lady not enamored of his charms, Lady Iris. As they spend time together, Chastain finds his own head turned and Iris discovers you can't believe everything you read. Save the Last Dance for Me by Cora Lee - A pretend courtship and private dancing lessons allow two old friends to consider their future together. Who will confess their growing love first? Enchanted by the Earl by Amanda Mariel - Amidst the lush backdrop of Regency England, a headstrong seamstress and an honorable Earl must navigate class divides and personal pride to find love as perilous threats encircle them. Earl of Sunderland by Aubrey Wynne - He's inherited the title of rake. She hides behind her independence... Fate accepts the challenge. Masked Love by Nicole Zoltack - A maid finds herself torn between duty and desire this Christmas season.
Prepare to be swept away by a collection of Regency tales where love ignites amidst tempestuous storms, roaring thunder, and the seclusion of cozy hideaways. Eight captivating romances unfold as circumstances drive these gentlemen and ladies into the arms of unexpected passion. In this enchanting anthology, storms rage, rain pours, and thunder rolls—bringing together souls destined to find one another and prove that while storms may force us into seclusion, they also bring hearts together when least expected. Perfect for readers that love cozy firesides, whispered confessions, and love that blossoms in the shadows of a storm. Let the storms rage on—for within them lies the promise of unforgettable romance. 8 All New Novellas: A Rascal, A Romantic, and A Rarity by Aubrey Wynne Tangled in a Tempest by Dawn Brower Rogue to the Rescue by Jane Charles The Storm Between Us by Lizzie C Koz Their Forbidden Storm by Christina Diane Caught in the Storm with an Earl by Ramona Elmes Miss Harrow and the Tenacious Duke by Aileen Fish How the Girl got the Earl by Amanda Mariel