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Kate Hannigan: A Novel
by Catherine CooksonThe first novel from the international bestselling master of romance Catherine Cookson introduces her most charismatic heroine in this timeless tribute to romantic love during England&’s Edwardian era.The moment he lays eyes on Kate, Dr. Rodney Prince is enchanted. Despite her poverty, it&’s clear that she exudes warmth and intelligence. His own wife, living in the oblivion of velvet cushions and lavish dinner parties, seems crude by comparison. Though they meet only briefly, Kate leaves an indelible mark upon his mind. Rodney knows that Kate&’s spirit has suffered at the hands of men. Her father, an embittered dock worker, directed his violent rages toward Kate and her mother. At eighteen, Kate fell victim to a smooth-talking seducer and became the unwed mother of a child. Such circumstances only deepen Rodney&’s desire to rescue Kate and overturn the codes of a society that serve to keep them apart. As he unintentionally wins over the heart of Kate&’s fatherless daughter, he and Kate begin to acknowledge that the gap between rich and poor might not be so great after all.
Kate McMurray's Greatest Hits (Dreamspinner Press Bundles #17)
by Kate McmurrayDon't miss these reader favorites from Kate McMurray! In Blind Items, Jonathan is too afraid to step out of the closet, and Drew thinks the smartest thing might be to let him go--until Jonathan shows up drunk one night at his apartment. The slow burn of their attraction doesn't fade with Jonathan's buzz, but navigating a relationship is never easy--especially in the shadow of right-wing politics. In Four Corners, after five years gone, Adam is back, and he has his mind set on Jake. But those years of anger, hurt, and confusion are a lot to overcome, and Jake doesn't find it easy to forgive. In The Stars The Tremble, Mike's partner was killed when Emma was a toddler, and Gio mourns the beautiful voice he will never have again, so coping with loss is something they have in common. Their initial physical attraction quickly grows to something more as each hopes to fill the gap that loss and grief has left in his life. In When the Planets Align, quiet, practical Simon realizes he's been in love with Michael all his life, only now Michael has moved on. They will find themselves in the right place at the right time to take the next step. In The Windup, Ian lets an old friend talk him into joining the Rainbow League, New York's LGBT amateur baseball league. Baseball turns out to be a great outlet for his anxiety, and not only because sexy teammate Ty has caught his eye. But when Ian receives an offer for a job overseas, Ty needs a new plan: convince Ian that home is where Ty is.See excerpt for individual blurbs.
Kate Walker's Alcolar Family Bundle
by Kate WalkerFour fiery Latin lovers, with money and sex appeal galore. . . four sexy, spirited women who want marriage, but on their own terms. Put them together and you have a recipe for stormy conflict, tempestuous misunderstandings. . . and searing desire. Top selling Harlequin Presents author Kate Walker'sAlcolar Familyseries will stir your emotions and stoke your imagination with its breathtaking passion and heartstopping romance. Bundle includesTwelve-Month Mistress, The Spaniard's Inconvenient WifeandBound by Blackmail. And as a very special free bonus, also included in this bundle isWife for Realthe original online read that inspired Kate Walker to create the Alcolar family trilogy, available now for the first time ever.
Kate Walker's Alcolar Family Bundle
by Kate WalkerFour fiery Latin lovers, with money and sex appeal galore...four sexy, spirited women who want marriage, but on their own terms. Put them together and you have a recipe for stormy conflict, tempestuous misunderstandings...and searing desire. Top selling Harlequin Presents author Kate Walker's Alcolar Family series will stir your emotions and stoke your imagination with its breathtaking passion and heartstopping romance. Bundle includes Twelve-Month Mistress, The Spaniard's Inconvenient Wife and Bound by Blackmail. And as a very special free bonus, also included in this bundle is Wife for Real, the original online read that inspired Kate Walker to create the Alcolar family trilogy, available now for the first time ever.
Kate Walker's Alcolar Family Bundle
by Kate WalkerFour fiery Latin lovers, with money and sex appeal galore...four sexy, spirited women who want marriage, but on their own terms. Put them together and you have a recipe for stormy conflict, tempestuous misunderstandings...and searing desire. Top selling Harlequin Presents author Kate Walker's Alcolar Family series will stir your emotions and stoke your imagination with its breathtaking passion and heartstopping romance. Bundle includes Twelve-Month Mistress, The Spaniard's Inconvenient Wife and Bound by Blackmail. And as a very special free bonus, also included in this bundle is Wife for Real, the original online read that inspired Kate Walker to create the Alcolar family trilogy, available now for the first time ever.
Kate Willoughby In The Zone Series Books 1-3
by Kate WilloughbyFall in love with the San Diego Barracudas. Get the first three In the Zone hockey romances, now available in one box set! ON THE SURFACE NHL player Tim Hollander lost his temper one time and threw a water bottle at an abusive fan. After "Bottlegate," he's traded to the San Diego Barracudas, where he'll need to keep the bad publicity to a minimum while proving he can still compete with the younger guys on the ice. When pediatric nurse Erin Collier is threatened by an obnoxious fan, Tim rushes to defend the pretty stranger, throwing a punch in the process. The chemistry between Tim and Erin is palpable, but unless he can convince her to see beyond the hockey-thug surface to the good guy underneath, their relationship won't last longer than a single season. ACROSS THE LINE Calder Griffin needs to get back in shape. Sidelined last season by a knee injury, he's determined to get back on the ice and play the best hockey of his career. Becca Chen has poured all her energy into the restaurant she owns, desperate to prove that she can succeed in the career of her choice, not her parents'. But one five-hour plane ride flirting with charming, magic-on-the-ice Calder and suddenly she can't keep her hands off him. They live on opposite coasts, and they're both too devoted to their careers. It can't last. All they have to do is prevent their feelings from crossing the line from lust to love... OUT OF THE GAME Alex Sullivan may be the San Diego Barracudas' resident playboy, but he hasn't been able to forget the woman who kissed him like her life depended on it ten months ago. When he sees her again at a teammate's wedding, he can't think of anything but spending more time with her. Preferably naked. Claire Marzano lost years to an overbearing husband, and she's not going to answer to anyone ever again. A hot fling is just what she needs to get back in the game, and that's exactly what sexy Alex offers--one wild long weekend away, no promises or obligations. Until a surprise announcement and an on-ice accident threaten to derail everything...or cause Alex to finally ditch his old ways and become the man Claire needs him to be.
Kate and Clara's Curious Cornish Craft Shop: The heart-warming, romantic read we all need right now
by Ali McNamaraWelcome to the glorious little Cornish town of St Felix - where romance and magic sparkle in the summer air'An enchanting escape to the seaside. Pure magic!' Heidi Swain'St Felix has stolen my heart yet again; a perfect, sparkling, summer read.' Cathy BramleyKate thinks all her wishes have come true when she opens her own little craft shop in the idyllic harbour town of St Felix.But she soon finds a mystery lingers in her new shop - a sixty-year-old love story told through beautiful paintings and intricate embroideries. Jack, the owner of the nearby art shop, volunteers to help Kate unravel the mystery, but in doing so they realise their own lives share some uncanny similarities with Clara and Arty, their 1950s counterparts . . .Can Kate and Jack put right a decades-old wrong, and maybe find their own happy ending on the way?*Praise for Ali McNamara:'Fun and endearing' Katie Fforde'Perfect easy reading' SunAn irresistible, feel-good story infused with infectious humour' Miranda Dickins'Funny and light-hearted' Heat
Kate and Clara's Curious Cornish Craft Shop: The heart-warming, romantic read we all need right now
by Ali McNamaraWelcome to the glorious little Cornish town of St Felix - where romance and magic sparkle in the summer air'An enchanting escape to the seaside. Pure magic!' Heidi Swain'St Felix has stolen my heart yet again; a perfect, sparkling, summer read.' Cathy BramleyKate thinks all her wishes have come true when she opens her own little craft shop in the idyllic harbour town of St Felix.But she soon finds a mystery lingers in her new shop - a sixty-year-old love story told through beautiful paintings and intricate embroideries. Jack, the owner of the nearby art shop, volunteers to help Kate unravel the mystery, but in doing so they realise their own lives share some uncanny similarities with Clara and Arty, their 1950s counterparts . . .Can Kate and Jack put right a decades-old wrong, and maybe find their own happy ending on the way?*Praise for Ali McNamara:'Fun and endearing' Katie Fforde'Perfect easy reading' SunAn irresistible, feel-good story infused with infectious humour' Miranda Dickins'Funny and light-hearted' Heat
Kate and Clara's Curious Cornish Craft Shop: The heart-warming, romantic read we all need right now
by Ali McNamaraWelcome to the glorious little Cornish town of St Felix - where romance and magic sparkle in the summer air'An enchanting escape to the seaside. Pure magic!' Heidi Swain'St Felix has stolen my heart yet again; a perfect, sparkling, summer read.' Cathy BramleyKate thinks all her wishes have come true when she opens her own little craft shop in the idyllic harbour town of St Felix.But she soon finds a mystery lingers in her new shop - a sixty-year-old love story told through beautiful paintings and intricate embroideries. Jack, the owner of the nearby art shop, volunteers to help Kate unravel the mystery, but in doing so they realise their own lives share some uncanny similarities with Clara and Arty, their 1950s counterparts . . .Can Kate and Jack put right a decades-old wrong, and maybe find their own happy ending on the way?*Praise for Ali McNamara:'Fun and endearing' Katie Fforde'Perfect easy reading' SunAn irresistible, feel-good story infused with infectious humour' Miranda Dickins'Funny and light-hearted' Heat
Kate in Waiting
by Becky AlbertalliFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author and rom-com queen Becky Albertalli comes a buoyant new novel about daring to step out of the shadows and into the spotlight in love, life, and, yes, theater. <P><P>Contrary to popular belief, best friends Kate Garfield and Anderson Walker are not codependent. Carpooling to and from theater rehearsals? Environmentally sound and efficient. Consulting each other on every single life decision? Basic good judgment. Pining for the same guys from afar? Shared crushes are more fun anyway. <P><P>But when Kate and Andy’s latest long-distance crush shows up at their school, everything goes off-script. Matt Olsson is talented and sweet, and Kate likes him. She really likes him. The only problem? So does Anderson. <P><P>Turns out, communal crushes aren’t so fun when real feelings are involved. This one might even bring the curtains down on Kate and Anderson’s friendship.
Kate of Clyve Shore: Lose yourself in this uplifting tale of hopes and dreams
by Lena KennedyBe careful what you wish for . . .Living in poverty in the Kentish marshes, young Kate dreams of a life of abundance and riches in the castle that towers over her village. So when the beautiful Lady Evelyn descends, requesting Kate to be her personal maidservant at the castle, it looks like the first stage of a dream come true.But there are blackhearted men to contend with, evil in thought and deed, and they have a sophistication well beyond that of anyone Kate has encountered before. And when her one true love, Tom the fisherman, returns from sailing the seven seas, it is to a very different Kate from the one he left behind . . .*************What readers are sating about KATE OF CLYVE SHORE'Really enjoyed this book' - 5 STARS'Excellent' - 5 STARS'Super, couldn't put it down' - 5 STARS'Spot on' - 5 STARS'Kept me gripped right through to the last page' - 5 STARS
Kate of Clyve Shore: Lose yourself in this uplifting tale of hopes and dreams
by Lena KennedyLiving in poverty in the Kentish marshes, young Kate dreams of a life of abundance and riches in the castle that towers over her village. So when the beautiful Lady Evelyn descends, requesting Kate to be her personal maidservant at the castle, it looks like the first stage of a dream come true.But there are blackhearted men to contend with, evil in thought and deed, and they have a sophistication well beyond that of anyone Kate has encountered before. And when her one true love, Tom the fisherman, returns from sailing the seven seas, it is to a very different Kate from the one he left behind . . .
Kate's Dilemma (Challenge The Heart #3)
by Tricia McgillWhat happens when two people who are both of the same mind—this being to steer well clear of emotional entanglements—are struck down by instant attraction. Kate last met Liam when she was bridesmaid at her sister’s wedding. A gangly, uncertain fourteen year old, going through the painful problems associated with growing up, she took an instant dislike to Liam, who made fun of her. When her recently widowed sister talks her into reluctantly accompanying her to her brother-in-law’s home, which was built by its owner, architect Liam, Kate falls in love with the house and, unfortunately for her, finds that she soon has corresponding feelings for the man who owns it. Meanwhile, Liam cannot believe that the tall, insecure teenager he met at his brother’s wedding years ago has blossomed into this beautiful, talented woman. His inbuilt antennae that had served him well, stood every chance of being annihilated if he didn’t watch out.
Kate's Progress
by Cynthia Harrod-EaglesKate's latest failure on the London dating scene leads her to escape to an idyllic Exmoor, West Country village where she finds her 'Cinderella Project'--a run-down cottage on the edge of the moors. Her attempt to lead a quiet life there is, however, thwarted by a town seething with passion and intrigue. Competition for her affections leads to her entanglement with the Blackmore family, the local landowners consisting of the hostile and brooding Ed; his gorgeous, divorced, playboy brother Jack; and their flighty, shopaholic step-mother Camilla. Kate's new life is threatened to be turned upside-down by something rotten in the Blackmore estate. Will she be forced to scuttle back to London or prevail and find serenity and happiness in renovating her cottage? It seems that, between them, Jack and Ed may hold the key.
Kate's Vow
by Sherryl WoodsOverwhelmed by single fatherhood, widower David Winthrop feared he was failing his savvy, sad-eyed, ten-year-old son. Still, he never expected hotshot divorce attorney Kate Newton to descend upon him like some avenging angel, bristling with maternal indignation on behalf of Davey junior, her pint-size "client." Worse, David found himself itching to peel away Kate's power pinstripes.... But could this tough lady lawyer, so adept at wrenching marriages asunder, prove woman enough to make David's tattered family whole?"
Kate's Vow & His Amish Sweetheart (Vows #4)
by Sherryl Woods Jo Ann BrownBESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.Kate's Vow by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods After the death of his wife, designer David Winthrop throws himself into his work as a distraction, but worries he's hurting his young son at the same time. His fears are confirmed when the ten-year-old seeks help from Kate Newton, a top divorce attorney, wanting to separate from his father. Kate's work doesn't usually allow her to connect families in this way, so she agrees to help the Winthrops. Soon, she finds herself drawn to the young boy—and warming up to his father, too. Though David bristles at the idea of a stranger getting involved in his family matters, some serious thinking could open his heart to love once again. FREE STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!His Amish Sweetheart by Jo Ann Brown Nathaniel Zook returns to his Amish community of Paradise Springs after inheriting his grandparents' alpaca farm—but knows nothing of the furry creatures. Only one person can teach him what he needs to know to save his family's homestead: his childhood best friend, Esther Stoltzfus. The pretty schoolteacher is reluctant, but surely a learning opportunity for her students won't cause any harm?
Katerina io ti salverò
by Teresa Sassani Simone BeaudelairePur non essendosi mai considerato un paladino degli infelici, il giovane industriale del periodo vittoriano Christopher ha sempre avuto molto a cuore il benessere dei suoi conterranei. Così, quando sua madre gli presenta una donna bisognosa d'aiuto, si sente subito coinvolto. Katerina, quasi annientata dai sempre più violenti maltrattamenti del padre, teme che le prossime percosse possano esserle fatali. Non ha altra scelta che affidarsi a Christopher perché la salvi con l'unico mezzo disponibile - il matrimonio. Ma potrà fiorire un rapporto nato da una situazione così disperata? Ci vorrà pazienza, coraggio e un amore che supera tutto, perché Christopher riesca a tenere la moglie al sicuro, sana e salva. Questa storia d'amore d'epoca, dolce e sexy, è molto coinvolgente emotivamente e riserva un intenso lieto fine, molto soddisfacente.
Katerina's Secret: A heart-warming and enthralling romantic adventure that will sweep you away across Europe…
by Mary Jane StaplesA must read for fans of Cecila Ahern, Fiona Valpy and Lucinda Riley - this is an evocative and exciting romantic adventure from the multi-million copy seller Mary Jane Staples.READERS ARE LOVING KATERINA'S SECRET! "Loved it - you feel like you are part of the storyline" - 5 STARS"I couldn't put this book down and read it in two days." - 5 STARS"You will not be disappointed with this book." - 5 STARS. "As always Mary Jane Staples has written a very good book that takes you back in time." - 5 STARS*********************A WARTIME HERO AND A MYSTERIOUS WOMAN...1928: Edward Somers, passing the winter at the Hôtel de Corniche on the French Riviera, happens upon a nearby villa within which lives the elusive and beautiful Countess Katerina. Despite the fact she does not seem to be allowed visitors, he manages to forge a friendship and the pair grow closer and closer.But Edward cannot help but wonder: why is she confined to the villa, guarded by a man with a rifle? Who is observing her with a telescope? Why is she so reluctant to be photographed?A sinister chain of events unfolds: is Katerina's life in danger? Must she always be on the run and forced into hiding? Will she ever be allowed to find the love she craves?Katerina's Secret was previously published as Shadows in the Afternoon.
Katharine's Yesterday: and other stories (Grace Livingston Hill #93)
by Grace Livingston Hill[From the back cover:] Katharine’s Yesterday and Other Stories Young Katharine Bowman is certain the winter will be long and dreary. Her friends from the summer have all gone to their homes, and she feels deserted and lonely. Then she discovers a gift left for her by one of her friends... a gift that will change her life in astonishing ways! “Katharine’s Yesterday, ” like the other short stories in this collection, brings readers a real sense of the past, of days when life seemed simpler, more straightforward. Yet it also shows that struggles with pride, self-centeredness, and temptation are timeless, as real in the past as they are today. Fortunately, the solution to these struggles is equally timeless. Written in Grace Livingston Hill’s inimitable style, these entertaining stories will both challenge and inspire. Grace Livingston Hill Grace Livingston Hill is the beloved author of more than 100 books. Read and enjoyed by millions, her wholesome stories contain adventure, romance, and the heartwarming triumphs of people faced with the problems of life and love." #1. Where Two Ways Met, #2. Bright Arrows, #15 Marigold, #18 brentwood, #24 By Way of the Silverthorns, #30 Matched Pearls, #38 Spice Box, #41 blue ruin, #50 The Finding of Jasper Holt, #55 Ladybird, #61 Mystery Flowers, #66 The Girl From Montana, #68 The Story of a Whim, #70 in the way, #71 exit Betty, #73 Not Under the Law, #74 Lo Michael, #76 The City of Fire, #84 Cloudy Jewel, #95 Mary Arden and #96 because of Stephen.
Katherine
by Anchee MinThis novel, described by the San Francisco Chronicle Book Review as "nothing short of miraculous," is the story of Zebra Wong, a Chinese girl whose pragmatic mind conflicts with her passionate heart; Lion Head, her classmate, whose penchant for romantic intrigue belies his political ambitions, and Katherine, the seductive American with the red lipstick and the wild laugh who teaches them English and other foreign concepts: individualism, sensuality, the Beatles. In Katherine's classroom, repression and rebellion meet head-on-and the consequences are both tragic and liberating.
Katherine of Aragon: The True Queen (Six Tudor Queens #1)
by Alison WeirKatherine of Aragon: The True Queen by bestselling historian Alison Weir, author of The Lost Tudor Princess, is the first in a spellbinding six novel series about Henry VIII's Queens. <p><p>Alison takes you on an engrossing journey at Katherine's side and shows her extraordinary strength of character and intelligence. Ideal for fans of Philippa Gregory and Elizabeth Chadwick. <p><p>A Spanish princess. Raised to be modest, obedient and devout. Destined to be an English Queen. <p><p>Six weeks from home across treacherous seas, everything is different: the language, the food, the weather. And for her there is no comfort in any of it. At sixteen years-old, Catalina is alone among strangers.<p><p>She misses her mother. She mourns her lost brother. She cannot trust even those assigned to her protection. <p><p>KATHERINE OF ARAGON. The first of Henry's Queens. Her story. History tells us how she died. This captivating novel shows us how she lived. (P)2016 Headline Digital
Katherine: The Classic Love Story Of Medieval England (Coronet Bks.)
by Anya SetonKatherine is an epic novel of the love affair that changed history--that of Katherine Swynford and John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, the ancestors of most of the British royal family. Set in the vibrant 14th century of Chaucer and the Black Death, the story features knights fighting in battle, serfs struggling in poverty, and the magnificent Plantagenets--Edward III, the Black Prince, and Richard II--who ruled despotically over a court rotten with intrigue. Within this era of danger and romance, John of Gaunt, the king's son, falls passionately in love with the already married Katherine. Their affair persists through decades of war, adultery, murder, loneliness, and redemption. Anya Seton's vivid rendering of the lives of the Duke and Duchess of Lancaster makes Katherine an unmistakable classic.
Katherine: The classic historical romance
by Anya Seton'A great adventure, powerfully told' (Philippa Gregory) A sumptuous tale of passion and danger in the medieval court, Anya Seton's Katherine is an all-time classic.Katherine comes to the court of Edward III at the age of fifteen. The naïve convent-educated orphan of a penniless knight is dazzled by the jousts and the entertainments of court. Nevertheless, Katherine is beautiful, and she turns the head of the King's favourite son, John of Gaunt. But he is married, and she is soon to be betrothed.A few years later their paths cross again and this time their passion for each other cannot be denied or suppressed. Katherine becomes the prince's mistress, and discovers an extraordinary world of power, pleasure and passion.
Katherine: The classic historical romance
by Anya SetonKatherine comes to the court of Edward III at the age of fifteen. The naïve convent-educated orphan of a penniless knight is dazzled by the jousts and the entertainments of court. Nevertheless, Katherine is beautiful, and she turns the head of the King's favourite son John of Gaunt. But he is married, and she is soon to be betrothed.A few years later their paths cross again and this time their passion for each other cannot be denied or suppressed. Katherine becomes the prince's mistress, and discovers an extraordinary world of power, pleasure and passion.(P)2009 ISIS Publishing Ltd
Kathleen's Surrender
by Nan RyanA Southern debutante falls in love with a headstrong gamblerIn the unforgiving heat of the Deep South, the cotton barons of Mississippi have created an idyllic playground for their wives and daughters—a playground that Kathleen Beauregard is dying to escape. Trapped in her father&’s mansion, she spends her days dreaming of being rescued by a handsome Southern gentleman. Unbeknownst to her, there is a striking young man who has long worshipped her from afar. But though he may be charming, Dawson Blakely is far from a prince. Kathleen meets the well-traveled gambler at one of her father&’s interminable parties. Blakely has rough manners and a hot temper; and though she knows he is wrong for her, Kathleen cannot resist him. When these two star-crossed Southerners connect, Dixie will burn before it keeps them apart.