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Duchess by Design: The Gilded Age Girls Club (The Gilded Age Girls Club #1)
by Maya Rodale“Captivating . . . Sparkling characters, able plotting, and joie de vivre make the first in Rodale’s Gilded Age Girls Club an utterly enjoyable standout.” —Publishers WeeklyIn Gilded Age Manhattan, anything can happen . . . Seeking a wealthy American bride who can save his family’s estate, Brandon Fiennes, the duke of Kingston, is a rogue determined to do the right thing. But his search for an heiress goes deliciously awry when an enchanting seamstress tumbles into his arms instead. . . . and true love is always in fashionMiss Adeline Black aspires to be a fashionable dressmaker—not a duchess—and not even an impossibly seductive duke will distract her. But Kingston makes an offer she can’t refuse: join him at society events to display her gowns and advise him on which heiresses are duchess material. It’s the perfect plan—as long as they resist temptation, avoid a scandal, and above all do not lose their hearts.“Rodale’s Gilded Age-set series launch is a smart, bright love story that perfectly balances messages of female empowerment and social potential with romantic tensions created by class and gender dichotomies ripe for revolution.” —Kirkus Reviews“Overall, after a year of mediocre to decent to very occasionally brilliant romance, Duchess by Design stands out as unique and refreshing. It’s more than worth your time.” —All About Romance
Duchess by Night: The Scandalous and Unforgettable Regency Romance
by Eloisa Jamesfont size="+1">'Nothing gets me to a bookstore faster than Eloisa James' Julia Quinn, bestselling author of Bridgertons The third book in the New York Times bestselling Desperate Duchesses series, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn's Bridgertons and Eloisa's Wildes of Lindow Castle'Choc-full of romantic heroes romantic heroes that would give Darcy a run for his money.' Carole MatthewsDisguise is a dangerous game . . . After a lifetime as a wallflower Harriet, the Duchess of Berrow, is finally seeking a little pleasure of her own. And where better to begin than at the house of one of the most disreputable men in the country, Lord Strange? The high-stakes games of lust and chance that rule Strange's household, however, mean that even being seen crossing his threshold could ruin her reputation forever. So Harriet swaps her hoops and corsets for a pair of breeches and transforms herself into a young male relative of the Duke of Villiers. Before she knows it, Harriet is writing bawdy missives on behalf of a young actress, not to mention winning card games played by the most powerful men in England. But when she starts attracting male attention, Harriet must decide whether to stay in her disguise - or to reveal that she's really a duchess by night . . .
Duchess for a Day
by Nan RyanThey were well-matched opponents in the game of seductionTempted by the idea of living a life she could only imagine, Claire Orwell decides to impersonate the flamboyant Duchess of Beaumont when she's mistaken for the merry widow. Of course, there's only one way for the innocent young woman to be convincing-she'll need to seduce the most sought-after man in Saratoga Springs...by playing hard to get.Wealthy, eligible and wildly attractive, Hank Cassidy has never found himself so mesmerized by a woman. After one look, he knows he must make her his. But the duchess is not an easy conquest, and he soon finds himself caught in a seductive game of cat and mouse. Until passion gives way to true love-and they discover there's far more to lose than either had bargained for...
Duchess in Love
by Eloisa JamesA Duke in Retreat Gina was forced into marriage with the Duke of Girton at an age when she'd have been better off in a schoolroom than a ballroom. Directly after the ceremony her handsome spouse promptly fled to the continent, leaving the marriage unconsummated and Gina quite indignant. A Lady In the Middle Now, she is one of the most well-known ladies in London ... living on the edge of scandal--desired by many men, but resisting giving herself to any one. A Duchess in Love Finally, Camden, the Duke of Girton, has returned home, to discover that his naïve bride has blossomed into the toast of the ton. Which leaves Cam in the most uncomfortable position of discovering that he has the bad manners to be falling in love--with his own wife!
Duchess in Love: Number 1 in series (Duchess in Love #1)
by Eloisa JamesGina was forced into marriage with Camden, the Duke of Girton, at an age when she'd have been better off in a schoolroom than a ballroom. Directly after the ceremony her handsome spouse promptly fled to the continent, leaving the marriage unconsummated and Gina quite indignant. Now she is one of the most well-known ladies in London . . . living on the edge of scandal - desired by many men, but resisting giving herself to anyone.Finally, Camden has returned home to discover that his naïve bride has blossomed into the toast of the ton. Which leaves Cam in the most uncomfortable position of discovering that he has the bad manners to be falling in love - with his own wife!
Duchess of Aquitaine: A Novel of Eleanor
by Margaret Ball"Love is for peasants," Eleanor said. "We make alliances. And I intend to make a very good one."Beautiful and brilliant, Eleanor is the daughter of the duke of Aquitaine, whose glittering court is the twelfth-century birthplace of courtly love. For all of the duke's boasts that Eleanor has the brains of a man and the soul of a warrior, everyone knows that a girl of fifteen cannot possibly hold the richest dukedom in France. Everyone, that is, except for her dying father, who insists on leaving Eleanor his most valuable provinces—and making her prey to the first baron who rides in to kidnap her. In order to safeguard her lands and her life, Eleanor devises a scheme to marry the heir to the throne of France. But she must learn to be careful what she wishes for. Eleanor's alliance to Louis VII may be a dazzling one, but her husband is a cautious man, originally intended for the priesthood, whose wit and courage do not always match Eleanor's own; and she ultimately finds herself seeking an even greater match with Henry II of England. Sweeping from the courts of Paris to the perils of the Crusades, Duchess of Aquitaine gloriously illuminates the life of one of the most powerful, resourceful, and fascinating women in all of history.
Duchess of Palms: A Memoir
by Nadine EckhardtChild of the Great Depression, teenage "Duchess of Palms" beauty queen, wife of an acclaimed novelist and later of a brilliant U. S. congressman, and ultimately a successful single working woman and mother, Nadine Eckhardt has lived a fascinating life. In this unique, funny, and honest memoir, she recounts her journey from being a "fifties girl" who lived through the men in her life to becoming a woman in her own right, working toward her own goals. Eckhardt's first marriage to writer Billy Lee Brammer gave her entrée to liberal political and literary circles in Austin and Washington, where she and Brammer both worked for Senator Lyndon B. Johnson. She describes the heady excitement of LBJ's world-a milieu that Brammer vividly captured in his novel The Gay Place. She next recalls her second marriage to Bob Eckhardt, whom she helped get elected to the U. S. House of Representatives, as well as her growing involvement with the counterculture of social protest, sexual revolution, and drug use. Eckhardt honestly recounts how the changing times changed her perception of herself, recalling that "I didn't know how to achieve for myself, only for others, and I felt ripped off and empty. " This painful realization opened the door to a new life for Eckhardt. Her memoir concludes with a joyful description of her multifaceted later life as a restaurateur, assistant to Molly Ivins, writer, and center of a wide circle of friends.
Duchess of Sin (Daughters of Erin #2)
by Laurel MckeeBlonde and beautiful Lady Anna Blacknall is in the mood for mischief. Entering Dublin's most notorious den of vice, she finds herself in the arms of a mysterious, emerald-eyed Irishman. And although he is masked, his tender kiss is hauntingly familiar. Conlan McTeer, Duke of Adair, has come to Dublin to fight for a free Ireland. But he's suddenly reunited with the young Englishwoman who had once claimed his heart, and his passion turns from politics to pleasure. When their sizzling encounter brings danger to Anna's door, she must decide where her loyalties lie-and quickly. For someone will do whatever it takes to destroy Conlan . . . and anyone he dares to love.
Duchess: A Novel of Sarah Churchill
by Susan Holloway ScottThe golden age of Hollywood is in the business of creating stars. Rosie Worth, now starlet Roxy Price, has found everything she’s wanted in the glamour of the silver screen. With adoring fans and a studio-mogul husband, she’s finally silenced the voices-and grief-of the past. Her future shines bright…until the fated Black Friday when it all comes crashing down. When Roxy loses everything, she finds herself disgraced and penniless. Her only hope is to join forces with Belgian duke Rolfe Van Horne, a longtime film investor. But Rolfe is not who he seems, and he has other plans for Roxy and her movies-plans to support a growing unrest in Europe, plans that could break her heart and endanger her life. When her country needs her, will she have the courage to surrender her glittering world and her one true love?
Duchess: A Novel of Sarah Churchill
by Susan Holloway ScottIN THE PERILOUS WORLD OF KINGS AND QUEENS, SHE MATCHED AMBITION WITH LOYALTY, RUTHLESS INTRIGUE WITH CONSUMING PASSION. . . . London, 1673. With her family ruined by war, penniless thirteen-year-old Sarah Jennings is overjoyed to be chosen as a maid of honor at the bawdy Restoration court of Charles II. She soon wins the trust of Lady Anne of York, a lonely princess who becomes one of her staunchest allies. And though Sarah's beauty stirs the desires of the jaded aristocrats, she wants to be more than a mistress. Only one man possesses ambition and passions that match her own: John Churchill, a dashing young military hero. He would ask for her hand - and win her heart for a lifetime. . . . Brimming with the intrigue and sensuality of one of history's most decadent courts, Duchess brings to vivid life the story of an unforgettable woman who determined her own destiny - outspoken, outrageous, but most of all true to herself.
Duchess: Duchess (Kitty Corner #3)
by Ellen MilesFrom the bestselling author of THE PUPPY PLACE.Mia and Michael Battelli have a special way with cats and kittens. Their family fosters kitties in need, giving them love and proper care until they find the perfect home. When Mia discovers that Duchess's owner is moving, she offers to help. But Duchess is used to being pampered and adored. It won't be easy finding someone who'll want to spoil the pretty white Persian. Can Mia find her a new home that's fit for a queen?"I'm so excited about Kitty Corner. Some people might assume I’m not a cat person because I write about puppies in my series THE PUPPY PLACE, but that's far from the truth. I love cats! In fact, my first pet ever was a gorgeous tortoiseshell named Jenny. Like dogs, every cat has a personality of his or her own. They're all individuals, and they're all loveable in their own special ways."--Ellen Miles
Duchessa per sbaglio
by Cheryl BolenUn'altra delle classiche storie di Cheryl Bolen sui matrimoni di convenienza. Una visita innocente al duca di Aldridge per richiedere una donazione per le vedove di guerra mette lady Elizabeth Upton nel mezzo di uno scandalo davvero sconvolgente... Il duca di Aldridge chiede la mano della sorella della sua migliore amica, lady Elizabeth Upton, dopo che un equivoco la fa entrare nella sua camera da letto proprio quando lui sta uscendo dal bagno. Di certo lei non vuole forzare la mano del duca, ma come può sopportare la vergogna che il suo comportamento scandaloso ha gettato sul suo caro fratello, il marchese di Haverstock? Una volta che accetta di sposare la sua cotta di bambina, Elizabeth si rende conto che non vuole altro che vincere l’amore di suo marito. Ma rapire il suo cuore non è un compito facile, quando passati amori minacciano di distruggere i fragili legami del loro matrimonio.
Duchessa per vendetta (La Serie di Craven House #3)
by Christina McKnightC'è una linea sottile tra l'amore e l'odio. Nonostante sia stata gettata fuori dalla sua casa e spogliata del posto che le spettava in società, Marce Davenport è orgogliosa di quanto ha fatto per la famiglia e per la notoriamente scandalosa Craven House. Ma è tutta una bugia. Quando, otto anni prima, un arrogante duca si era presentato nella sua casa per offrirle la possibilità di continuare a gestire il bordello, aveva accettato la proposta. Ma ormai i suoi fratelli sono sistemati, e Marce può finalmente vivere come ha sempre desiderato: libera da inganni e menzogne. Per raggiungere il suo scopo, ha bisogno di recidere ogni legame con l'uomo che l'ha tenuta emotivamente e fisicamente prigioniera per anni. Rowan Delconti, duca di Harwich, vive da anni tormentato dalla rabbia nei confronti del padre, della donna che ha causato la fine del matrimonio dei suoi genitori e dei bambini che si sono goduti l'amore del vecchio duca. La duchessa madre vuole disperatamente vederlo sposato prima di morire, e lui, determinato a rendere felici i suoi ultimi anni, le presenta Marce come sua moglie. Ma quella bella donna bionda alimenta in lui un fuoco come nessuno aveva mai fatto, e la farsa comincia a trasformarsi in qualcosa di fin troppo reale. Quando i segreti di Marce e Rowan vengono finalmente alla luce, la loro passione potrebbe non essere sufficiente ad alleviare il dolore vissuto nel passato. Possono due persone apparentemente così diverse scoprire di essere fatte l'una per l'altra?
Duchesse de son coeur (Séduisants Scélérats #6)
by Collette CameronIl l’a jadis aimée au-delà de toute raison. Risquera-t-il à nouveau d’avoir le cœur brisé ? Laisser derrière elle son premier amour a été la chose la plus difficile que Régine, duchesse de Heartwaite, a dû faire. Son mariage de convenance avec un autre homme a sauvé sa famille, mais a dévasté son cœur. C’était il y a des années, cependant. À présent veuve, elle est prête à recommencer sa vie. Mais il a suffi qu’elle aperçoive son ancien amoureux pour réaliser que les sentiments qu’elle a enterrés il y a si longtemps sont toujours là, plus forts que jamais. Malheureusement, ses sentiments pour elle sont décidément plus froids… L’avocat James Brentwood n’a qu’une seule maîtresse ces jours-ci – son travail. Être abandonné par sa fiancée lui a appris que l’amour n’en valait tout simplement pas la peine. Mais Régine est de retour en Angleterre maintenant, plus belle et plus séduisante que jamais. Et bientôt il commence à ressentir des choses qu’il ne devrait pas ressentir. Surtout pas envers elle. Pas encore. Mais lorsqu’un ennemi déterminé à détruire Régine émerge, c’est James qui doit venir à son secours. Peuvent-ils surmonter leurs différends et leur passé douloureux pour revendiquer une fin heureuse à leur histoire ? Ou leur deuxième chance d’aimer se terminera-t-elle aussi désastreusement que la première ? Préparez vos mouchoirs en attendant de voir ce que James et Régine vont faire…
Duchessina
by Carolyn MeyerYoung Catherine de' Medici is the sole heiress to the entire fortune of the wealthy Medici family. But her life is far from luxurious. After a childhood spent locked away behind the walls of a convent, she joins the household of the pope, where at last she can be united with her true love. But, all too soon, that love is replaced with an engagement to a boy who is cold and aloof. It soon becomes clear that Catherine will need all the cunning she can muster to command the respect she deserves as one of France's most powerful queens.
Duchessina: A Novel of Catherine de' Medici (Young Royals)
by Carolyn MeyerYoung Catherine de' Medici is the sole heiress to the entire fortune of the wealthy Medici family. But her life is far from luxurious. After a childhood spent locked away behind the walls of a convent, she joins the household of the pope, where at last she can be united with her true love. But, all too soon, that love is replaced with an engagement to a boy who is cold and aloof. It soon becomes clear that Catherine will need all the cunning she can muster to command the respect she deserves as one of France's most powerful queens. Includes a family tree.
Duck & Cat's Rainy Day (Step into Reading)
by Carin BramsenFans of Hey, Duck! can now enjoy their favorite characters while learning to read by themselves in the Step into Reading debut for Carin Bramsen's beloved Duck & Cat!It's a rainy day on the farm for Duck & Cat. What's a duo to do? Featuring a playful rhyming text and bright and lively illustrations, this endearing story about friendship and creativity will leave readers wanting to visit with Duck & Cat again and again.Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired picture clues help children decode the story.
Duck & Goose (Duck & Goose)
by Tad Hills"That egg is mine! I saw it first," says Goose. "I touched it first. It's mine," declares Duck. Like James Marshall's George and Martha, and Rosemary Wells's Benjamin and Tulip, Duck and Goose have to work at getting along. You see, Duck doesn't much care for Goose at first - and Goose isn't fond of Duck but both want the egg that each claims to be his. As the two tend to their egg, and make plans for the future, they come to appreciate one another's strengths. And when a bluebird points out that i...
Duck & Goose Colors (Duck & Goose)
by Tad HillsLearn colors with New York Times bestselling odd couple Duck & Goose! Duck & Goose introduce basic colors in this sturdy board book, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Here's another concept book starring our favorite feathered friends.From the Board edition.
Duck & Goose Find a Pumpkin (Duck & Goose)
by Tad HillsDuck and Goose, where is your pumpkin? Is it in the log? Is it under the leaves? Is it in the apple tree? Preschoolers will surely enjoy going on a pumpkin hunt with Duck and Goose . . . especially when they find the perfect pumpkin at the end!
Duck & Goose Go to the Beach (Duck & Goose)
by Tad HillsIn this delightful follow-up to the New York Times bestselling Duck & Goose and Duck, Duck, Goose, Duck wants to go on an adventure. Goose doesn't. He doesn't see the point. After all, why would they go anywhere when they're happy right where they are? But then Goose sees the ocean and loves it. Who doesn't? Well, Duck, for one!
Duck & Goose Go to the Beach: Read & Listen Edition (Duck & Goose)
by Tad HillsIn this delightful follow-up to the New York Times bestselling Duck & Goose and Duck, Duck, Goose, Duck wants to go on an adventure. Goose doesn't. He doesn't see the point. After all, why would they go anywhere when they're happy right where they are? But then Goose sees the ocean and loves it. Who doesn't? Well, Duck, for one!This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
Duck & Goose, 1, 2, 3
by Tad HillsPRESCHOOLERS WILL CHEER the return of Duck and Goose in their second board book appearance! All the favorite characters, including Bluebird and Thistle, return this time to introduce basic counting concepts. One goose. Two ducks. Three friends. As the characters illustrate from numbers 1 to 10, children will love to follow along with the simple text and all-new original art. A small trim size and Easter egg-colored art makes this the perfect Easter basket stuffer for young children everywhere!
Duck & Goose, A Gift for Goose (Duck & Goose)
by Tad HillsKids will giggle along when they learn to read with beloved picture book book characters, Duck & Goose! Tad Hills the #1 New York Times bestselling author is back with another Level 1 Step into Reading story. Duck and Goose, the stars of the New York Times bestselling picture book series including Duck & Goose, Duck, Duck, Goose and Honk! Quack! Boo! and the bestselling board books includingDuck & Goose Find a Pumpkin, and What's up Duck? return in an all-new Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader. Duck has a very nice gift for Goose, and the perfect box to put it in... maybe it's too perfect! With predictable patterns, simple words, lots of repetition, and bright, colorful illustrations, young readers will love this new Duck & Goose book, which they can read all by themselves! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. Perfect for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.
Duck & Goose, Goose Needs a Hug (Duck & Goose)
by Tad HillsDuck & Goose are back! And this time, New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tad Hills brings our favorite feathered friends out to celebrate Valentine's Day. What does Goose need more than anything this Valentine's Day? A hug from a good friend.