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The Earl's Honorable Intentions
by Deborah HaleA Father's DutyAs soon as Colonel Gavin Romney has healed, he'll return to war and see Bonaparte vanquished forever. Yet his children's governess is proving a formidable adversary on the home front. For pretty, determined Hannah Fletcher wants the earl to fulfill the one role he's sure is beyond him: loving parent.Hannah can't bear to see her three motherless charges lose their father, too. When Gavin impulsively offers a marriage of convenience for the children's sake, she believes the gulf between them is too wide. Now the earl is ready to wage a very different campaign-for Hannah's tender heart, and for the family he longs to reclaim....
The Earl's Inconvenient Houseguest (A Very Village Scandal #1)
by Virginia HeathThe earl she loved to hate…until she stayed in his mansion!Sophie Gilbert has thwarted the standoffish new earl&’s plans to sell his country estate and the quaint village that forms part of it. But when disaster strikes and he offers her refuge, she must reconsider everything about this vexing, determined man. After the heartbreak in her past, it&’s a revelation to feel her pulse racing and her body yearning for his touch… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.A Very Village Scandal Where love can be found at every turnBook 1: The Earl's Inconvenient Houseguest
The Earl's Inconvenient Wife: The Earl's Inconvenient Wife One Night With The Major Marrying Her Viking Enemy (Sisters of Scandal #2)
by Julia JustissThe obvious solution:A marriage of convenience!Part of Sisters of Scandal: Temperance Lattimar is too scandalous for a Season, until finally she’s sponsored by Lady Sayleford. The whole charade feels wrong when she doesn’t want a husband, but Temper feels awful when MP and aristocrat Gifford Newell is appointed to “protect” her at society events. With her past, she knows she’s not an ideal wife…but then a marriage of convenience to Giff becomes the only option!Sisters of Scandal miniseries Book 1 — A Most Unsuitable MatchBook 2 — The Earl’s Inconvenient Bride“A Most Unsuitable Match is a marvellous read” —All About Romance on A Most Unsuitable Match“Julia Justiss writes another winner!” —Goodreads on A Most Unsuitable Match
The Earl's Intended Wife
by Louise AllenWould she be his bride?Hebe Carlton had little idea of her own charm until Major Alex Beresford arrived on the island of Malta. She made no attempt to cast out lures and treated him with warm practicality, showing an insight and ability to read him that few others had managed. His attentions made Hebe blossom, and her stepmother began to entertain hopes of a wedding.Then a letter arrived for Alex. The proposal of marriage he’d made to another before ever meeting Hebe had been accepted at last. He should be happy... But now Alex could only contemplate marrying one person-and it wasn’t his betrothed!
The Earl's Irresistible Challenge: The Uncompromising Lord Flint The Earl's Irresistible Challenge A Rake To The Rescue (The Sinful Sinclairs #1)
by Lara TempleCould this infamous rake……finally have found his countess?Part of The Sinful Sinclairs. When Lucas, Lord Sinclair, receives a mysterious summons from a Miss Olivia Silverdale he’s skeptical about whether he can help her. But Olivia, although eccentric, is in earnest about her quest to restore her late godfather’s reputation. Lucas’s curiosity is piqued, and not just by Olivia’s intelligent eyes and lithe form. A new challenge quickly presents itself: keeping Miss Silverdale at arm’s length!The Sinful Sinclairs miniseriesBook 1 — The Earl’s Irresistible ChallengeAnd look out for the next two Sinful Sinclairs - coming soon!“It is a poignant, sentimental and expertly written love story” Goodreads on Lord Stanton’s Last Mistress by Lara Temple“Sensitive, touching and perceptive, this emotional book took me on the most wonderful journey where the hero and heroine deal with the obstacles in their way” Goodreads on Lord Stanton’s Last Mistress by Lara Temple
Earls Just Want to Have Fun
by Shana GalenHis heart may be the last thing she ever steals...Marlowe is a pickpocket, a housebreaker-and a better actress than any professional on the stage. She runs with the Covent Garden Cubs, a gang of thieves living in the slums of London's Seven Dials. It's a fierce life, and Marlowe has a hard outer shell. But when she's alone, she allows herself to think of a time before-a dimly remembered life when she was called Elizabeth.Maxwell, Lord Dane, is intrigued when his brother, a hired investigator, ropes him into his investigation of the fiercely beautiful hellion. He teaches her to navigate the social morass of the ton, but Marlowe will not escape so easily. Instead, Dane is drawn into her dangerous world, where the student becomes the teacher and love is the greatest risk of all.Praise for If You Give a Rake a Ruby: "A gem of a read...Galen is at the top of her game." -RT Book Reviews, 4 stars, Top Pick of the Month "Brilliant historical romance! A lovely read that I absolutely adored." -Imagine a World "Remarkable characters...and love that shimmers and shines." -Long and Short Reviews "Captivating...Ms. Galen delivers a steamy romance." -Night Owl Reviews, Reviewer Top Pick, 5 stars
The Earl's Marriage Bargain (Liberated Ladies #2)
by Louise AllenA compromising situation…for an innocent lady!After fending off ruffians with her parasol and hauling a battered man into her carriage, Jane Newnham finds herself unwittingly compromised with enigmatic Ivo Merton, Earl of Kendall! Jane always intended to become an artist, not a wife, and now she has no choice but to become betrothed. They strike a bargain that means she can continue to paint, but Ivo has awakened another passion in her—to uncover his secrets…Liberated LadiesUnconventional heiresses…full of big ambitions!Least Likely to Marry a DukeThe Earl’s Marriage BargainLook out for the next book in the series, coming soon!“Ms. Allen is an excellent writer and does a beautiful job showing us what is in the hearts of her protagonists.”—All About Romance on Least Likely to Marry a Duke“Ms. Allen is capable of creating terrific sexual tension between her heroes and heroines and is very skilled at developing a believable romance.”—All About Romance on Contracted as His Countess
The Earl's Mistaken Bride
by Abby GainesAs soon as Marcus Brookstone lifts his bride's veil, he sees he's been tricked. He made a bargain with God-to marry a good, Christian girl if his mother recovered from illness. But Marcus intended to marry pretty Amanda, not stubborn Constance. His next plan, to ignore his new wife, fails as well when Constance makes it clear that she wants a true union. Constance Somerton doesn't dare reveal that she's been enamored of Marcus for years. The man believes love is for weaklings. Someone needs to teach him about marriage's blessings. Someone who sees beyond his arrogance to the tender heart beneath. Someone exactly like Constance....
The Earl's Mistletoe Bride
by Joanna MaitlandIf it hadn't been for handsome Jonathan, Earl of Portbury, Beth might never have seen another Christmas! Destitute and suffering from amnesia, she was lucky to be saved from the freezing cold and given a roof over her head. A year later the earl returns, seeking a bride. Discovering his foundling is now a beautiful woman, he resolves to give her a new identity. This Christmas, under the mistletoe, the earl will make Beth lady of his manor!
The Earl's Mistress (MacLachlan Family & Friends #10)
by Liz CarlyleA delectable but desperate governess runs headlong into the path of a notorious rake in this Regency romance by a New York Times–bestselling author.Women rarely refuse the wicked Earl of Hepplewood, whose daring exploits are only whispered about. But when his new governess answers his proposition with a slap, then stalks out, references in hand, Hepplewood finds more than his face is burning.Isabella Aldridge has brains, bravado, and beauty—but the latter is no use to a servant. Her circumstances are desperate, and with Hepplewood’s words ringing in her ears, Isabella realizes she must barter her most marketable asset…her body.But when fate sends Isabella back into Hepplewood’s arms, the earl must make an impossible choice—draw Isabella down into his sensual darkness, or behave with honor for the first time in his life.Praise for The Earl’s Mistress“Carlyle . . . deftly combines mesmerizing romance with a hint of mystery in this enticing Regency page-turner. . . . The encounters between Anthony and Isabella are extremely sensuous while supporting excellent character development. . . . Their story of mutual discovery will charm fans of historical romances.” —Publishers Weekly “In her latest exquisitely written and darkly inquisitive romance, RITA Award-winning Carlyle offers her signature and brilliant blend of superbly nuanced characters, bold sensuality, and deliciously dry wit in a romance to truly treasure.” —Booklist (starred review)
The Earl's Mysterious Lady
by Louise AllenA dramatic Regency romp from this bestselling author!An unexpected reunion…With the earl she left at the altar… Viola fled her arranged marriage to Guy Thurlow, Earl of Easton, right at the altar steps. Now she is Cressida Williams and greatly changed—so much so that when Guy finds her trespassing on his neglected estate, he doesn&’t recognize his runaway bride. As they work together to restore his grounds, desire flares. But she must deny his temptation because it would be socially ruinous if he discovered who she really is…From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Earl's Practical Marriage (Mills And Boon Historical Ser.)
by Louise AllenChildhood friends all grown upNow they must marry for convenience!Giles Redmond, Earl of Revesby, is marrying childhood friend Laurel Knighton because it’s the only way to save his family fortune. Last time he saw her, she was an unconventional tomboy… Now she’s a beauty, but finding himself aroused by her is as baffling as it is surprising. Who would have thought such an infuriating, disobedient bride could be so tempting?“Readers will enjoy the unique setting, the many twists and turns of the plot.” — RT Book Reviews on Surrender to the Marquess “From the first page, readers will be hooked by the suspense and romance of this pleasing tale…This is another keeper.” — RT Book Reviews on The Many Sins of Cris De Feaux
The Earl's Reluctant Proposal: A Regency Historical Romance (Liberated Ladies #4)
by Louise AllenWhen an eligible earlMeets a plain music teacher…Max Fenton, Earl of Burnham, needs someone to attend a house party with him to keep an eye on his willful, romantically inclined stepsister. Though he must have taken leave of his senses when he persuades his sister’s prickly piano teacher, Miss Lucy Lambert, into the job! Especially when they are inadvertently compromised together…and his only option is a much more permanent proposal!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Liberated LadiesBook 1: Least Likely to Marry a DukeBook 2: The Earl’s Marriage BargainBook 3: A Marquis in Want of a WifeBook 4: The Earl’s Reluctant Proposal
The Earl's Runaway Bride: The Earl's Runaway Bride / Wicked Captain, Wayward Wife (Mills And Boon Historical Ser.)
by Sarah MalloryFelicity's husband, dashing Major Nathan Carraway, has disappeared into war-torn Spain. Left alone, Felicity discovers a dark secret behind her whirlwind marriage and flees to England. By day she banishes every thought of her husband, but by night she's haunted by memories of their intensely passionate wedding night….Five years on, Felicity has just taken the hand of a dangerously handsome dance partner. She's about to come face-to-face with her commanding husband— back to claim his runaway bride!
The Earl's Runaway Governess: From Award-Winning Author Catherine Tinley (Mills And Boon Historical Ser.)
by Catherine TinleyWho knew living with an earl……would lead to such temptation?Marianne Grant’s new identity as a governess is meant to keep her safe. But then she meets her new employer, Ash, Earl of Kingswood, and she immediately knows his handsome good looks are a danger of their own! Brusque on first meeting, Ash quickly shows his compassionate side. Yet Marianne doesn’t dare reveal the truth! Unless Ash really could be the safe haven she’s been looking for…“The Makings of a Lady is an engaging, easy, enjoyable read that’s perfect for fans of the historical romance genre”— What’s Better Than Books on The Makings of a Lady“Once again Catherine Tinley has taken me to a time and a place when romance was an art … I loved this story”— Krafti Reader on The Makings of a Lady
The Earl's Secret (The MacLerie Clan)
by Terri BrisbinThe Earl of Treybourne was not going to lose a public argument with a petty, scribbling journalist. So he headed for Edinburgh, disguising himself as plain Mr. Archer, eager to discover the anonymous writer.A flawless plan, until he found himself distracted by the beautiful Miss Anna Fairchild. A bluestocking long on the shelf, Anna had no desire for a husband. But she felt a strange kinship with the dashing—and enigmatic—gentleman. With secrets to hide herself, Anna was playing a dangerous game that could threaten their tenuous bond. Caught between deception and desire, could love flourish?
Earls Trip (Earls Trip #1)
by Jenny HolidayTed Lasso meets Bridgerton for a 19th century spin on The Hangover in USA Today bestselling author Jenny Holiday&’s laugh-out-loud bromantic comedy featuring three Regency-era Earls on their annual trip – ride-or-die buddies offering one another unconditional support in everything from Lady problems to family woes."One of the best historical romances I've read in years. I truly felt like the characters were falling in love." —Julia Quinn, bestselling author of the Bridgerton novels Even an earl needs his ride-or-dies, and Archibald Fielding-Burton, the Earl of Harcourt, counts himself lucky to have two. The annual trip that Archie takes with his BFFs Simon and Effie holds a sacred spot in their calendars. This year Archie is especially eager to get away until an urgent letter arrives from an old family friend, begging him to help prevent a ruinous scandal. Suddenly the trip has become earls-plus-girls, as Archie&’s childhood pals, Clementine and Olive Morgan, are rescued en route to Gretna Green. This…complicates matters. The fully grown Clementine, while as frank and refreshing as he remembers, is also different to the wild, windswept girl he knew. This Clem is complex and surprising—and adamantly opposed to marriage. Which, for reasons Archie dare not examine too closely, he finds increasingly vexing. Then Clem makes him an indecent and quite delightful proposal, asking him to show her the pleasures of the marriage bed before she settles into spinsterhood. And what kind of gentleman would he be to refuse a lady?
Earls Trip: Sneak Peek (Earls Trip)
by Jenny HolidayBe one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition!Ted Lasso meets Bridgerton for a 19th century spin on The Hangover in USA Today bestselling author Jenny Holiday&’s laugh-out-loud bromantic comedy featuring three Regency-era Earls on their annual trip—ride-or-die buddies offering one another unconditional support in everything from Lady problems to family woes.Even an earl needs his ride-or-dies, and Archibald Fielding-Burton, the Earl of Harcourt, counts himself lucky to have two. The annual trip that Archie takes with his BFFs Simon and Effie holds a sacred spot in their calendars. This year Archie is especially eager to get away until an urgent letter arrives from an old family friend, begging him to help prevent a ruinous scandal. Suddenly the trip has become earls-plus-girls, as Archie&’s childhood pals, Clementine and Olive Morgan, are rescued en route to Gretna Green.This…complicates matters. The fully grown Clementine, while as frank and refreshing as he remembers, is also different to the wild, windswept girl he knew. This Clem is complex and surprising—and adamantly opposed to marriage. Which, for reasons Archie dare not examine too closely, he finds increasingly vexing.Then Clem makes him an indecent and quite delightful proposal, asking him to show her the pleasures of the marriage bed before she settles into spinsterhood. And what kind of gentleman would he be to refuse a lady?
The Earl's Untouched Bride
by Annie BurrowsFearing a forced betrothal with a man known for his cruelty, Heloise Bergeron throws herself on the mercy of Charles Fawley, Earl of Walton. He believes himself attracted to her younger, beautiful sister, so what is he doing entertaining thoughts of marriage to the plain, quiet Heloise? But marry her he does. Returning to England with a convenient wife, who inspires a veryinconvenient desire, Charles is about to discover just how untouched his French bride really is....
The Earl's Wager for a Lady
by Helen DicksonEnjoy this sparky Regency romanceIt started with a wager…Will it end with it too? Returning from the military, Lord Maxim Randall finds his new neighbor, Eve Lansbury, to be challenging, intriguing—and utterly captivating. Widowed with a young son, Eve is fiercely protective, and Maxim can&’t help but fall for her. However, a foolish bet to seduce her is revealed and backfires, jeopardizng their bond. Eve&’s heart is more guarded than ever—unless Maxim can convince her to trust him again… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Earl's Well That Ends Well (The Way to a Lord's Heart #5)
by Jane AshfordThis beautiful, clean Regency romance from beloved author Jane Ashford takes you to a glittering world of revelations and romance, where a lonely earl can find love where he least expects it...Arthur Shelton, Earl of Macklin, has helped four young noblemen recover from grief and find love, but he's learned to live his own life as a widower. Yet when he returns home after traveling, his estate feels too empty, and he quickly heads to London. There, he encounters Teresa Alvarez de Granada, a charming Spanish noblewoman and is immediately entranced.There is no room for earls in the quiet, safe life Teresa has finally found for herself. The earl might be charming and handsome, but she knows firsthand how dangerous attraction can be. The more determined Teresa is to discourage Arthur, the more entangled they get, and it's only a matter of time before her respect for him starts to feel a lot like love.Praise for Jane Ashford's Regency romances:"Humor, drama, mystery, romance, intrigue, and a surprising ending."—Harlequin Junkie for How to Cross a Marquess"An irresistible love story."—Library Journal for A Duke Too Far"Expertly crafted...another triumph of nuanced characterization and sparkling wit."—Booklist for Nothing Like a Duke
Early: An Intimate History of Premature Birth and What It Teaches Us About Being Human
by Sarah DiGregorio“Sarah DiGregorio delves deeply into the fraught world of premature birth. With bracing honesty, she recounts her own story and the stories of other women who draw on the power of love and meld it with cutting-edge science, as they struggle to save the lives of their newborns. This book opens our minds and hearts to a world that is rarely seen with such clarity.”—Jerome Groopman, MD, Recanati Professor at Harvard Medical School and author of The Anatomy of HopeInspired by the author’s harrowing experience giving birth to her premature daughter, a compelling and empathetic work that combines memoir with rigorous reporting to tell the story of neonatology—and to meditate on the questions raised by premature birth. The heart of many hospitals is the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). It is a place where humanity, ethics, and science collide in dramatic and deeply personal ways as parents, doctors, and nurses grapple with sometimes unanswerable questions: When does life begin? When and how should life end? And what does it mean to be human?Nearly twenty years ago, Dr. John D. Lantos wrote The Lazarus Case, a seminal work on ethical dilemmas in neonatology. He described the NICU as “a strong, strange, powerful place.” The NICU is a place made of stories—the stories of mothers and babies who spend days, weeks, and even months waiting to go home, and the dedicated clinicians who care for these tiny, developing humans. The book explores the evolution of neonatology and its breakthroughs—how modern medicine can be successful at saving infants at five and a half months gestation who weigh less than a pound, when only a few decades ago, there were essentially no treatments for premature babies.For the first time, Sarah DiGregorio tells the complete story of this science—and the many people it has touched. Weaving her own story, those of other parents, and NICU clinicians with deeply researched reporting, Early delves deep into the history and future of neonatology, one of the most boundary pushing medical disciplines: how it came to be, how it is evolving, and the political, cultural, and ethical issues that continue to arise in the face of dramatic scientific developments. Eye-opening and vital, Early uses premature birth as a lens to view our own humanity, and the humanity of those around us.
Early-20th-Century Los Angeles Bungalow Architecture (Images of America)
by Harry Zeitlin Bennett GilbertLos Angeles, California, shaped the nation's culture in the 20th century with the city's bungalow style of mass middle-class housing. The style made the novelty and easy climate of Los Angeles into a force for living according to new standards of health and well-being, freedom and openness, and simple artistry. The bungalow combined the cozy appeal of Arts and Crafts design with what became the basic principles of 20th-century house architecture: earth-hugging lines, visible structure, and open floor plans emphasizing warmth, intimacy, and fluidity. While the streets and neighborhoods of the "bungalowtown" presented a lively panorama in which each house stood out as an individual, the bungalow was also a dream that the real estate industry sold to exploit the hunger for upward mobility that brought hundreds of thousands of new residents to the city during the three decades of the popularity of the style. Some of the neighborhoods that the developers established failed, and many homes were eventually demolished or in advanced decay. Yet today, these old houses are beautiful and comfortable homes when restored.
The Early Abbasid Caliphate: A Political History (Routledge Revivals)
by Hugh KennedyThe early Abbasid Caliphate was an important period for Islam. The dynasty, based in Baghdad, ruled over a vast Empire, stretching from the Indus Valley and Southern Russia to the East to Tunisia in the West; and presided over an age of brilliant cultural achievements. This study, first published in 1981, examines the Abbasid Caliphs from their coming to power in 750 AD, to the death of the Caliph al-Ma’mun in 833 AD, when the period of Turkish domination began. It looks at the political history of the period, and also considers the social and economic factors, showing how they developed and influenced political life. The work is designed as a unique introduction to the period, and will prove invaluable to all students involved with Islamic, Byzantine and Mediterranean history and culture.
Early Abilene
by Jack E. NorthDuring the 1870s, there was wondrous change in West Texas. The area was ripe for settlement, and as the Texas and Pacific Railroad pushed west from Fort Worth, towns began springing up along the tracks. Ranchers coming to the area took advantage of the vast grasslands, and the new arrival of settlers was the beginning of a town named Abilene. Deriving its namesake from the town of Abilene, Kansas, the locals hoped the city would become a shipping point for cattle on their way to eastern markets. The town has since grown to be one of West Texas's most thriving metropolitan areas. The city--which is home to Dyess Air Force Base--is also well known for its numerous parks, schools, universities, and historic neighborhoods that are enjoyed by its 120,000 residents.