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MARRYING THE SURGEON Coldly sold for marriage to the highest bidder, Lady Laura Taunton does not hold much faith in love and kindness. The war against Napoleon only serves to echo this feeling, until she meets intriguing Royal Naval surgeon Lieutenant Brittle – a man who’s the exact opposite of her cruel late husband.Taking up his offer to help aid the battle’s injured, Laura starts to believe that she could have a place in the world…and a man who can show her true happiness.
| Автор | Carla Kelly |
WHAT WILL SHE RISK FOR LOVE?Lady Annabelle Durst may be beautiful, but at four-and-twenty she’s firmly – and contentedly! – on the shelf. She’s learnt there’s nothing more important than protecting her heart against the perils of love. Then Anna’s family is embroiled in the scandal of the season, with only Sir Barrington Parker to turn to.He has a reputation for exposing society’s most disreputable secrets, and to save her family’s honour oh, so sensible Anna will do anything – even risk...
| Автор | Gail Whitiker |
A pound of flesh for his protection… When he ancestral home was beset by a dangerous band of reivers, Lady Ebony Moffat feared for her young son's safety. In a blind moment of frenzy the widow struck a bargain with the men's leader–her body for her child's life. Unbeknownst to Lady Ebony, Sir Alex Somers had raided Castle Kells seeking out traitors at the behest of the King of Scotland.And though he'd never harm her son, Alex couldn't help but be drawn to the...
| Автор | Juliet Landon |
In the heated summer of Elizabeth I's reignHer hopes of marriage dashed by scandal, the crown under constant threat, Queen Elizabeth I takes a young, spirited woman into her close court circle.On her way to being presented at court, Catherine Moor fights back with spirit when she is attacked in a teeming London street. Tales of Cat's adventure reach the queen, who–impressed with the young woman's lively mind–claims her as a lady of the bedchamber. Alert against plots that threaten...
| Автор | Anne Herries |
Even good girls have secrets…It was utterly scandalous for a young lady to attend the London theatre unchaperoned. She could easily be mistaken for a woman of easy virtue. Yet Eleanor Sinclair loathed stuffy ballrooms packed with fretful mothers and husband-hunting girls. Craving escape, she donned a wig and disappeared into the night.There she caught the eye of James Bentley, a handsome devil with a wry wit. He played a game of seduction that imperilled Eleanor’s disguise – and tempted her to...
| Автор | Sarah Barnwell Elliott |
SHE’S BEEN WARNED ABOUT MEN LIKE HIM… Sebastian Hunter has shown his last hand at the card table. Nights once spent womanising and gambling are now spent in the dark shadows of Blackloch Hall, staring out onto the wild, windswept Scottish moors. That is until the mysterious Phoebe Allardyce – his mother’s new and far too pretty companion – interrupts his brooding.After catching her thieving, the master of the house has no choice but to keep a close eye on this provocative little...
| Автор | Margaret McPhee |
David McNally is a celebrated inter-disciplinary academic, with previous books on economics, cultural studies, linguistics, and history. This book accessibly draws from a number of these fields of expertise to offer a unique theory of moneyBy connecting the origins of money directly to the enslavement of human beings, McNally's controversial but convincingly supported new view will become an important point of reference for scholars of both slavery and economic history
| Автор | David McNally |
You are cordially invited to the marriage of DARIUS WYNTER, DUKE OF CARLYNE to LADY ARABELLA ST CLAIRE What is Lady Arabella letting herself in for? Sinister whispers surround the death of Darius’ first wife – could Arabella be in jeopardy? Or will the infamous Duke prove all Society wrong?One thing’s for sure – after the compromising situation that led to this marriage, Arabella will soon discover the exquisite pleasures of the marriage bed…The Notorious St Claires Scandal is in their blood
| Автор | Кэрол Мортимер |
HE TRUSTED NO ONE…And that was his strength…until murder linked his life with that of the victim's widow. Now Vincent, Earl of Lonsdale, found himself drawn to the haunting vulnerability displayed by Lady Diana Corby. Truly, this was his soul mate! But could she ever really accept him, a man who daily bedded down with deception and danger?Though secrets and lies beset her at every turn, Diana Corby would do whatever she must to protect her children–even if it meant allying herself with Lord...
| Автор | Patricia Frances Rowell |
William Lampard, distinguished military captain, kept London abuzz with scandal.Against his better judgment, he made a wager to seduce Miss Cassandra Greenwood. But despite her provocative ways, and the impudent sway of her skirts, he quickly realized that her innocence and goodness put her above a mere dalliance. Should Cassandra believe the gossip?She knew she had spiked William's interest, but to get to know the infamous captain properly would be dangerous—and exciting. And therein lay...
| Автор | Хелен Диксон |
Venice belongs to the mysteries of night, to darkness and deep waters. And so does Julietta Bassano. The beautiful perfumer hides her secrets from the light of day, selling rosewater to elegant ladies rather than taking her rightful place in society.Enter Marc Antonio Velazquez – a fierce sea warrior determined to claim her! Seduced by his powerful masculinity, Julietta begins to let down her defences. But in the city of masks, plots spiral and form around Marc and Julietta – plots that will...
| Автор | Amanda McCabe |
Innocent Miss, Powerful Lord!Debutante Helene Henderson has been given a gift of one season in London ; if she is to save her impoverished family she must find a husband! Only unworldly Helene's compassionate nature leads her into the path of a handsome rake with secrets of his own. . .Lord Max Coleridge is intrigued by Helene's beguiling mix of shyness and spirit ; but with his life in danger, how can he put her at risk? Helene's courage shines through and Max intends to solve...
| Автор | Anne Herries |
HIRED HELP?With her father's business empire crumbling around her, Miss Rachel Branford will try anything to save her family's name. Even if it means offering handsome financial consultant Mitch Kincade a room in her house–and four times his usual fee!OR HIRED HUSBAND?Abandoned at an orphanage, Mitch has struggled to gain wealth and power. But all that changes when he finds himself tempted by Rachel's money…then Rachel herself. Especially when drawn into a contract of marriage…
| Автор | Judith Stacy |
Designed for a broad readership including scholars, performers and amateurs of musicIncorporates the most recent approaches of scholars doing groundbreaking work in the fieldUseful for students considering approaches to the study of musicWritten in an accessible and engaging way, suitable for non-specialists
| Автор | Группа авторов |
