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An Improbable Season (Unexpected Seasons #1)
by Rosalyn EvesFor fans of Bridgerton, a Regency romance by Rosalyn Eves about three young women, their big dreams, and a London Season gone awry.When Thalia, Kalliope, and Charis set off to Regency London for their first Season, they each have clear goals—few of which include matrimony. Thalia means to make her mark among the intelligentsia and publish her poetry, Charis hopes to earn her place among the scientific elite, and Kalliope aims to take the fashionable ton by storm. But this Season, it doesn't take long for things to fall apart. Kalli finds herself embroiled in scandal and reliant upon an arranged marriage to redeem her reputation, Thalia's dreams of publication are threatened by her attraction to a charming rake, and Charis finds herself an unexpected social hit—and the source of a family scandal that her heart might not survive. Can this roller-coaster Season find its happily ever after?An Improbable Season is a voicy, swoony regency drama about falling in love—with another person, with new opportunities, and with yourself.
The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak
by Brian Katcher<P>The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak is Stonewall Award-winning author Brian Katcher's hilarious he said/she said romance about two teens discovering themselves on an out-of-this-world accidental first date at a sci-fi convention. <P>When Ana Watson's brother ditches a high school trip to run wild at Washingcon, type-A Ana knows that she must find him or risk her last shot at freedom from her extra-controlling parents. <P>In her desperation, she's forced to enlist the last person she'd ever want to spend time with--slacker Zak Duquette--to help find her brother before morning comes. <P>But over the course of the night, while being chased by hordes of costumed Vikings and zombies, Ana and Zak begin to open up to each other. <P>Soon, what starts as the most insane nerdfighter manhunt transforms into so much more. . . .
An Improbable Wife
by Sally CarleenThe Right Man?Emily James was delighted with her new apartment-until she discovered her landlord was the grumpiest, most conservative...sexiest man in town! Whenever Carson Thayer "discussed" her impulsive ways, all Emily could think about was how broad his shoulders were, how mesmerizing his voice was....The Wrong Woman!Carson Thayer found himself baffled by his new tenant. By all accounts she was completely wrong for him, but still... Something about her irrepressible spirit and loving smile made him forget his requirements for a wife-and daydream about holding Emily in his arms!A Perfect Match?
Impromptu
by Carole CummingsAilin knew there was something wrong with Garreth the moment his lover arrived with a storm trailing behind him. The man who'd just walked through the front door wasn't his normally bright and brash Garreth, as if he'd been ensorcelled into someone darker and maybe even a little dangerous. But while Ailin finds the difference disconcerting, he's also finding it surprisingly, shockingly erotic.
An Impromptu Proposal
by Carla CassidyThe Baker BroodTHE HARD-NOSED DETECTIVEThe minute she walked in, he sensed trouble. Said her name was Colleen and that she was looking for someone named Sam Baker. Who was he? Her husband? Her lover? Private eye Gideon Graves could smell a scandal a mile away, and this mysterious gal sure had him curious....THE SECRETIVE WOMANIf Colleen told Gideon about Sam, he'd never take the case. Yet now the sexy detective thought he was searching for her runaway husband! So what was a very unmarried lady in love with Gideon Graves supposed to do?Four siblings in search of justice find unexpected love along the way....
Impronte d’amore
by N. A. M. M. J. O'SheaA Austin Lloyd forse manca una laurea, ma è bravissimo a curare gli animali che frequentano il suo salone di toelettatura. In amore non ha fortuna, però, e la sua famiglia vorrebbe che si trovasse un brav’uomo. Austin e il suo golden retriever, Maggie, non potrebbero essere più d’accordo. A causa della sua famiglia complicata e del suo passato difficile, Evan Partridge non è bravo a far avvicinare le persone, ma al suo carlino Dexter piace davvero tanto il proprietario del salone di bellezza per animali. Austin ed Evan non cominciano con il piede giusto, ma il loro rapporto di amicizia si trasforma piano in qualcosa di più. Purtroppo, il carattere riservato di Evan rischia di rovinare la loro relazione, e l’amore che sta sbocciando tra di loro viene quasi distrutto dall’arrivo di sua sorella. Non parlarsi li fa soffrire, ma Evan non sa come continuare a frequentare Austin e al contempo aiutare la sorella: l’unica cosa che sa è che deve provare a farlo. Riconquistare la fiducia di Austin richiederà però parecchio impegno.
An Improper Affair
by Anna DepaloBusiness mogal Ryan Sperling prided himself on being different from his old man, a self-centered philanderer who had let the family assets dwindle. Now, as Ryan closed in on his greatest achievement- orchestrating his father's downfall-the charismatic bachelor had encountered an unforgettable womanhellip;with inextricable ties to his family. It was unthinkable to fall for the daughter of his father's mistress. But it was impossible to walk away before he could taste her. hellip;
An Improper Aristocrat
by Deb MarloweRapscallion! Rake! Wanderer! Adventurer!All accusations that the Earl of Treyford acknowledges with pride. The scandalous son of a disgraced mother, he has no time for the pretty niceties of the ton, nor the simpering debutantes who populate its ballrooms. He has returned to England to aid an "aging" spinster facing an undefined danger. But Miss Latimer's dark and sultry beauty, her fascinating mix of knowledge and innocence, arouse far more than his protective instincts. Can such an improper aristocrat learn to be the true gentleman Miss Latimer deserves?
An Improper Arrangement
by Kasey MichaelsExperience the drama of the Little Season in the first of a new series by USA TODAY bestselling author Kasey Michaels, in which three dashing war heroes have finally met their matches... Gabriel Sinclair has returned from battle as reluctant heir to a dukedom. As if his new responsibilities weren't enough, Gabriel's aunt enlists him to sponsor a young heiress through London's Little Season. Yet Miss Thea Neville is hardly the tedious obligation he expected. She's exotic and enchanting-and utterly unaware of the secret poised to destroy her family's reputation. After ten years in America, Thea is ready to do her duty and marry well. Deportment lessons, modistes, balls-the ton is a minefield she could scarcely navigate without Gabriel's help. By rights, she should accept the first bachelor who offers for her. Instead, she's succumbing to a dangerous attraction to her wickedly handsome chaperone-one that could unhinge her plans in the most delicious way.
An Improper Companion (The Hellfire Mysteries #1)
by Anne HerriesDaniel, Earl of Cavendish, finds the frivolity of the ton dull after the adventures and hardship of the Peninsular War. But boredom rapidly disappears when he's drawn into the mystery surrounding the abduction of gently bred girls. His investigation endangers his mother's new companion, Miss Elizabeth Travers. Although she is tainted by scandal, her cool and collected response commands Daniel's respect-while her beauty demands so much more. The Hellfire Mysteries Three daring gentlemen who'll brave all for the sake of the women they love!
Improper Conduct
by Patricia RosemoorNick Novak is shocked when gorgeous Isabel Grayson suddenly reappears in his life. She'd broken his heart once years before...now she suddenly needed his help? Nick's price is high-a no-holds-barred sexual fling with him. Maybe then he can get her out of his system.Isabel is shocked by Nick's "proposal." But she desperately needs his assistance to find her runaway sister. By day she'll accompany him on the hot streets of Chicago. By night she'll make love to him...in every way possible. Maybe then she can get him out of her system.But nobody expected what happened next....
An Improper Duchess
by Amanda MccabeMelisande, Duchess of Gifford, has enjoyed running wild since surviving her unhappy marriage - but she knows it's only a matter of time before her brother forces her to settle down and be respectable. Determined to make herself free, Melisande decides to escape into ruined exile with an absolutely scandalous affair and leave London forever. But her heart may have other plans when she meets intriguing Lord Grayson Sanbourne...
Improper Gentlemen
by Mia Marlowe Diane WhitesideUnsuitable. Forbidden. Oh-so-seductive. These gentlemen are hardly respectable. But they are the very, very best...Talbot's Ace Diane Whiteside"...Prose so steamy that it fogs one's reading glasses."-BooklistHe rules Colorado's most glittering, anything-goes gambling palace. And Justin Talbot never does something for nothing. But if daring Boston aristocrat Charlotte Morland needs his protection from a dangerous enemy, he'll have no choice but to make her business his pleasure...To Match a Thief Maggie Robinson"A fun read that will keep you turning pages in the night."-Affaire de Coeur on Mistress by MistakeEx-pickpocket Sir Simon Keith can finally afford the best of everything. But London's most-desired courtesan is his lost love Lucy. Now Simon will need his wits and his considerably large...wiles to win his way back into her bed-and into her heart. A Knack for Trouble Mia Marlowe"Mia Marlowe is a rising star!"-Connie MasonLord Aidan Stonemere didn't go from prison to a title playing by society's rules. If he wants something, he takes it, and Rosalinde Burke didn't object to being taken. Once. To keep her from marrying a staid viscount, Aidan's about to remind her how deliciously good being bad feels...
Improper Gentlemen
by Whiteside Diane Robinson Maggie Marlowe MiaUnsuitable. Forbidden. Oh-so-seductive. These gentlemen are hardly respectable. But they are the very, very best. . . Talbot's Ace Diane Whiteside ". . . Prose so steamy that it fogs one's reading glasses. "- Booklist He rules Colorado's most glittering, anything-goes gambling palace. And Justin Talbot never does something for nothing. But if daring Boston aristocrat Charlotte Morland needs his protection from a dangerous enemy, he'll have no choice but to make her business his pleasure. . . to Match a Thief Maggie Robinson "A fun read that will keep you turning pages in the night. "-Affaire de Coeur on Mistress by Mistake Ex-pickpocket Sir Simon Keith can finally afford the best of everything. But London's most-desired courtesan is his lost love Lucy. Now Simon will need his wits and his considerably large. . . wiles to win his way back into her bed-and into her heart. A Knack for Trouble Mia Marlowe "Mia Marlowe is a rising star!"-Connie Mason Lord Aidan Stonemere didn't go from prison to a title playing by society's rules. If he wants something, he takes it, and Rosalinde Burke didn't object to being taken. Once. To keep her from marrying a staid viscount, Aidan's about to remind her how deliciously good being bad feels. . .
Improper Ladies
by Amanda MccabeTwo classic regencies together for the first time The Golden Feather Young Caroline Aldritch is shocked to learn her late husband's only legacy to her is a notorious gaming establishment-where she must hide her face from all, including the dashing Lord Lyndon, who's determined to unmask the secretive beauty. . . The Rules of Love Rosalind Chase must endure her brother's friendship with the notorious rake Lord Morley. But when she can't stop thinking of the insufferable libertine, Rosalind wonders if his ways just might be the path to love. . . .
Improper Miss Darling
by Gail WhitikerA HIGHLY UNSUITABLE MATCHWhen Alexander, Viscount Stewart, arrives on Emma Darling's doorstep, protesting his brother's engagement to her younger sister, she's furious! Emma cares not a jot that Alex is the heir to an earldom and she's a society unknown-how dares this high-handed gentleman meddle in her family's private affairs? Buoyed up by anger, the last thing independent Emma needs is the realisation that she's developed an extremely inappropriate tendre for Alex himself. For if their younger siblings' match is considered unsuitable, a relationship between them is well nigh unthinkable...
An Improper Proposal
by Cheryl BolenA Most Particular Man Two years have passed since George Pembroke, Lord Sedgewick, lost his beloved wife. Though the fashionable beauties and heiresses of the ton have done their utmost to mend his broken heart, he has not remarried. Simply put, no other woman will ever do. George pays no heed to the well-meaning advice of his meddlesome sisters, Felicity and Glee-and he will have no part of their many and varied schemes to make a match... A Very Accomplished Lady Glee is convinced that her dear friend Sally Spenser would make a perfect governess for her niece and nephew. A vicar's daughter, Sally is charming, highly intelligent, and affectionate by nature. The plight of the motherless Pembroke children has touched her heart. And no one knows that she has long cherished a secret tendre for their father. She consents to become part of his household-under the auspices of a marriage in name only. But Lord Sedgewick's elegant Bath town house has one very great drawback: it is very small. They must share a bedroom...and a bed...
An Improper Proposal
by Meg Cabot Patricia CabotAn Improper Proposal is a delicious novel by Meg Cabot, originally writing under the name Patricia Cabot—released as an e-book for the first time!A stormy heart...Adventurous, outspoken, Payton Dixon has two passionate dreams...a clipper ship of her own and the love of Captain Connor Drake. But both seem impossibly out of reach, since her beloved captain is about to marry another, and worse, he's been given her ship as a wedding present from her traitorous father.A thwarted love.Out to prove she has right on her side, Payton manages to unleash a scandal and ignite all sorts of trouble. As for Drake, he can't decide whether to throttle the girl he's grown up with, or make love to the beautiful woman she has become.
Improper Relations
by Janet MullanyCompromising liaisons, crossed wires and conflicting loyalties - it's another gem from Regency star Janet Mullany. After losing best friend and distant cousin Ann Weller in marriage to the Earl of Beresford, sharp-witted Charlotte Hayden feels inclined to be even ruder than usual to potential suitors. But after a compromising liaison with Beresford's wicked, wayward cousin, Shad, she's suddenly propelled into a reluctant marriage, and finds herself missing Ann more than ever. But when Ann returns from her honeymoon, she drops a bombshell - not only is she not sure she loves Beresford, she's also had a child out of wedlock, and is planning to betray her husband with her former lover. Charlotte's realisation that she's falling in love with Shad only serves to make her dilemma even worse: should she keep Ann's secret, or tell her husband the truth?
Improper Relations
by Janet MullanyCompromising liaisons, crossed wires and conflicting loyalties - it's another gem from Regency star Janet Mullany. After losing best friend and distant cousin Ann Weller in marriage to the Earl of Beresford, sharp-witted Charlotte Hayden feels inclined to be even ruder than usual to potential suitors. But after a compromising liaison with Beresford's wicked, wayward cousin, Shad, she's suddenly propelled into a reluctant marriage, and finds herself missing Ann more than ever. But when Ann returns from her honeymoon, she drops a bombshell - not only is she not sure she loves Beresford, she's also had a child out of wedlock, and is planning to betray her husband with her former lover. Charlotte's realisation that she's falling in love with Shad only serves to make her dilemma even worse: should she keep Ann's secret, or tell her husband the truth?
Improper Seduction (Tudor Series #1)
by Mary WineA Rearranged Marriage Lord Curan Ramsden is home from war, and eager to claim his betrothed. And he arrives just in time--his bride's father has summoned her to London, to wed another man. But Bridget's father promised her to Curan, and Curan means to have her. Especially now that he sees the luscious young woman she has blossomed into. He'll just have to convince Bridget, somehow, that her heart is more important than her duty. . . Bridget Newbury has always done her duty--to her parents, to the church, to the man they selected as her betrothed. She knows what could happen if she disobeys her father. The king has put nobler women to death for lesser trespasses. But she was promised to Curan first, and his kisses are very tempting. . .
Improper Seduction Bundle with In the Warrior's Bed, Bedding the Enemy, & In Bed with A Stranger
by Mary WineImproper Seduction BundleImproper SeductionA Rearranged MarriageLord Curan Ramsden is home from war, and eager to claim his betrothed. And he arrives just in time--his bride's father has summoned her to London, to wed another man. But Bridget's father promised her to Curan, and Curan means to have her. Especially now that he sees the luscious young woman she has blossomed into. He'll just have to convince Bridget, somehow, that her heart is more important than her duty. . . Bridget Newbury has always done her duty--to her parents, to the church, to the man they selected as her betrothed. She knows what could happen if she disobeys her father. The king has put nobler women to death for lesser trespasses. But she was promised to Curan first, and his kisses are very tempting. . . Praise for the Novels of Mary Wine". . .delightful characters and a charming romance. . .definitely a must-read." --Heather Graham on >In Bed with a Stranger "A bold and lusty hero, a brave heroine, and intrigue at the royal court of Scotland. . .sexy and exciting as the Highland hills themselves!" --Elizabeth Hoyt on In the Warrior's BedIn the Warrior's BedIn this irresistible follow-up to her captivating debut, In Bed With a Stranger, Mary Wine revisits the McJames clan--their loves, their battles, their conquests. . . Cullen McJames will not have his honor sullied, certainly not by his clan's nemesis Laird Erik McQuade. So when McQuade tells the Court of Scotland that Cullen has stolen his daughter's virtue, Cullen steals the daughter instead. Since his brother wed a fetching lass, Cullen's been thinking he too needs a wife. A marriage could end the constant war between the clans. And looking on Bronwyn McQuade but once has put her in his dreams for a week. . . But Bronwyn won't go quietly. She won't be punished for what she did not do. Nor is she eager to live among the resentful veterans of McQuade wars. And however brave and beautiful a man Cullen may be, he has much to learn about a woman's fighting spirit. But as Bronwyn will discover, he has much to teach her as well. . .Bedding the EnemyLaird Keir McQuade is a newcomer to his title, and has much work before him to restore the McQuade honor. Finding a wife is an excellent start. He's duty-bound to go to court and swear homage to his king anyway, a perfect opportunity--were not court women trussed in stupid fashions and corrupted with false mannerisms. Of course, not every lady hides behind a powdered face... Helena Knyvett may be a daughter of the aristocracy, but in truth she is little but a pawn in her brother's ploys for power. Her smallest acts of defiance carry a heavy price. But one honorable man among a crowd of dandies could give her all she needs to change her fortunes--and set her free. . . Among the ruthless ambitions of England's powerful, love at first sight is a dangerous game. But the treachery, scandal, and treason that follow can unleash as much passion as it does adventure. . . "Sweeps you into the time period without taking a thing away from delightful characters and a charming romance. . .definitely a must-read." --Heather Graham on In Bed with a StrangerIn Bed with A StrangerAn Imperfect MatchBrodick McJames is an earl in name only. To secure his clan's future he needs an English wife. Mary Stanford, daughter of the Earl of Warwickshire, will suit perfectly. He's never met her, but what matter? She'll grace his bed eventually, and once she bears his child he need see her no more. Anne Copper looks just like her noble half-sister, but she was born illegitimate, and can never forget it. The best she can hope for is to stay a serving girl in her own father's house. But when Lady Mary finds herself betrothed to a Scot, it seems there's a use for Anne after all . . .The woman who arrives in Alcaon is not what Brodick expects, and the passion that grows between them promises far more than a marriage of convenience. When fate draws two together, it may take more than a noblewoman's plot to part them . . .
An Improper Situation (The Defiant Hearts Series, Book #1)
by Sydney Jane BailyBoston lawyer Reed Malloy is on a mission–deliver two orphans to one Charlotte Sanborn of Spring City, Colorado. He's not prepared for Charlotte's refusal to raise her own kin, or for the fire her irresistible beauty ignites within him.With her chestnut hair and striking green eyes, Charlotte could be the catch of Spring City. Instead, she lives in solitude and wears her independence like a suit of armor.But as the children challenge Charlotte's vow to never again risk heartbreak, and memories of brief moments with Reed tantalize her nights, Charlotte's greatest fear is realized: a letter from her aunt demanding the return of the children.Desperate to keep the children she's come to love, Charlotte endures the 2000 miles to Boston in search of Reed only to discover that Boston's glittering high society intends to keep them apart.REVIEWS:"…the ending was perfect... Many wonderful characters including nasty villains and villainesses. I had a hard time putting it down!" ~Lady McNeill, Mrs. Condit & Friends Read BooksTHE DEFIANT HEARTS SERIES, in order An Intriguing PropositionAn Improper SituationAn Irresistible TemptationAn Inescapable Attraction
An Improper Widow
by Kate MooreA captivating Signet Regency Romance from an award-winning "writer to treasure."* Haunted by the secrets of his past, Francis William Arden, fourth Marquess of Warne, is in need of an heir. But on his way to finding a bride, it appears he must now uncover a thief who has stolen his calling card and has vengeance in his heart. Warne's investigation leads him to the beautiful and mysterious widow Susannah Bowen. Susannah has a secret of her own--and knows better than most how a scandal can change the course of a woman's life. Though she's determined to steer clear of danger, she can't seem to resist helping--and falling for--the man known throughout the ton as the Iron Lord... *Sabrina Jeffries, New York Times bestselling author Available digitally for the first time!
The Improper Wife
by Diane PerkinsFor months Maggie thought she had killed her husband only to discover he was alive and living in London. Then, when a very pregnant Maggie shows up at Captain John Grayson's doorstep, she is even more surprised to find out that Grayson is a completely different man. It seems that the man Maggie married had deceived her by taking Grayson's name. Despite the fact that Grayson knows he isn't her husband, everyone else seems to believe Maggie is his wife, and when he returns home from the war two years later, he discovers Maggie and her son have been living at his family's estate. At first all Grayson can think of is how to get rid of this beguiling imposter, but the more time he spends with Maggie, the more Grayson begins to think that his improper wife might be the only woman for him.