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Beloved Beast (The Ravenswood Chronicles #2)
by Karyn GerrardIf a man can live forever . . . A lifetime ago, the debauched Viscount Ravenswood lost his life, only to be revived as a new man with a new name . . . and a new desire for love. Now, scarred and monstrous of visage, Luke Madden has outlived his beloved wife. Crushed by loss and despair, he swears to never feel such a love again. For such a perfect mingling of souls could never happen twice in one lifetime. Especially for a beast such as Luke believes himself to be . . . . . . how can he love forever? Gillian Browning is a bold woman of action. But her spy activities in pre-war Germany have made her a target. Now in London, she is being hunted by ruthless Nazi operatives. Luckily, a fellow spy knows someone who can protect her—Luke. Taking Gillian to his former home in the country, he reluctantly finds himself caring for her more than he thought possible, and to his surprise she reciprocates. But when a threat from Luke’s own past increases their peril, he must decide if he has the true strength to love—and trust—again . . .
Beloved Crusader: Curse of the Lost Isle (Curse of the Lost Isle #6)
by Vijaya SchartzTo redeem a Pagan curse, Palatina the Fae braves the Christian world to embark on an expedition to free the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem from the Turks. Pierre de Belfort, Christian Knight of Lorraine, swore never to let a woman rule his life, and doesn't believe in love. Thrown together into the turmoil of the First Crusade, on a sacred journey to a land of fables, they must learn to trust each other. For in this war, the true enemy is not human... and discovery could mean burning at the stake.
Beloved Deceiver
by Margaret BlakeFor Flora a marriage to Mars would save her from her father's machinations - for Mars it would be sweet revenge on the man who had ruined his family. However, even the best laid plans can go wrong! From the author of the Best-Selling books Eden's Child and Fortune's Folly.
Beloved Enemy
by Jane FeatherFrom New York Times bestselling author Jane Feather, a moving, unforgettable romance of defiance and desire. . .England's disastrous Civil War has robbed Lady Virginia Courtney of everything she holds dear--everything but her home, perched on the cliffs of the Isle of Wight. Left alone to defend it, she is powerless when the enemy forces arrive--but even more defenseless when she meets their leader, a fiercely commanding man whose eyes seem to see through to her very soul.Colonel Alexander Marshall is no less affected by his prisoner of war, the bewitching, capable woman who has seen so much loss in her young life. Though he would be justified to send her to the mainland--and to her certain death as a traitor--his hand is stayed by compassion. . .and undeniable desire. But even the most passionate love affair may not be enough to hold two sworn enemies together in the midst of war. . .
Beloved Enemy: The Passions of Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Novel (The Queens of Love and War #2)
by Ellen JonesIn the twelfth century, as France and England compete for dominion, one woman&’s passions and ambitions will change history . . . &“Aquitaine is mine. It will never belong to anyone else.&” With these words, fifteen-year-old Eleanor seals her fate. Aquitaine is under the French king&’s safekeeping, and Eleanor, the Duke of Aquitaine&’s eldest daughter, knows she must wed Prince Louis in order to insure the future of her beloved duchy. Fiercely independent, filled with untapped desire, the woman who would be queen must provide Louis VII, her monkish husband, with heirs. But it is young Henry of Anjou who catches Eleanor&’s eye—and sets fire to her heart. Ruled by a raging drive to succeed, Henry vows that he will not be cheated of his rightful place on the English throne. Yet the newly christened Duke of Normandy is thoroughly enraptured by the French queen. In Eleanor, Henry knows he has found a woman whose hunger for life and glory matches his own. So begins a passionate love that will span decades and change the course of history.
Beloved Enemy (Battles of Destiny Series #3)
by Al LacyJenny's allegiance lay with the Confederate Army. But her heart belonged to the enemy. Faithful to her family and the land of her birth, young Jenny Jordan covers for her father's Confederate spy missions. But as she grows closer to handsome Union soldier Buck Brownell. Jenny finds herself torn between devotion to the South and her feelings for the man she is forbidden to love. Overwhelmed by pressure to assist the South, Jenny agrees to carry critical information over enemy lines. But when she is caught in Buck Brownell's territory, will he follow orders to execute the beautiful spy or find a way to save his Beloved Enemy?From the Trade Paperback edition.
Beloved Enemy
by Star NobleAt the edge of the Roman Empire, Cheruscans Kjeld and Dafried forged the bonds of childhood friendship, playing and hunting together along the mighty Rhine--until Romans ripped Kjeld away from his idyllic life and best friend to live as a Roman soldier. That was ten years ago. Kjeld, now a Roman general, returns to his foster parents to prepare for a glorious celebration: a battle in the Coliseum. What he doesn't know is that Dafried, after being captured during an assault on Roman military post, now trains as a gladiator in preparation for the upcoming competition. When the childhood friends reunite in the sands, it could spell death for one of them. A Timeless Dreams title: While reaction to same-sex relationships throughout time and across cultures has not always been positive, these stories celebrate M/M love in a manner that may address, minimize, or ignore historical stigma.
Beloved Enemy (The\secrets Of Stoneley Ser. #4)
by Terri ReedFROM THE DESK OF JULIET BLANCHARD I thought working in our family if rm would if nally make my father show some interest in me. he's always been distant toward me-possibly because I might not be his child? (I found an incriminating photo of my long-presumed-dead mother with a man I resemble.) Then I found he gave Brandon De Witte my job! I know this handsome newcomer is keeping secrets-hopefully not dangerous ones. Because not only is my faith shaken right now, but someone seems to want me out of the picture, permanently.
Beloved Exile
by Alexander CordellIestyn Mortymer, captured during the chartist Rebellion, is tried at the Monmouth Assizes and sentenced to twenty-one years transportation for crimes against Her Imperial Majesty Queen Victoria. Torn from his young wife Mari, he is exiled to Afghanistan - a country as violated and outraged as his native Wales. On all sides Iestyn witnesses signs of increasing hostility towards the English, and of the crumbling edifice of the Empire. Involved in the appalling 'Afghan Promenade' that cost the British army 17,000 lives, caught up by intrigue, murder and deadly deception, he cannot escape the fact that this is a time when every white face in the country is dubbed an Unbeliever, every redcoat a potential target of violence. Yet, despite everything, there is another escape that he is determined to make. Back to Wales...An epic blend of history and fiction, a swirling canvas of politics, war, servitude and passion, BELOVED EXILE marks the glorious culmination of Alexander Cordell's Welsh sagas.
Beloved Highlander
by Sara BennettGregor Grant was to have been the Laird of Glen Dhui. But defeat at the hands of the English had cost him the home that had been with his family for generations. Bitter and betrayed, the Highlander vowed never to return . . . . . . until a lady pleads for his help. Margaret Mackintosh cannot believe that the wild and scowling warrior in the tavern is the man she seeks. This is Gregor Grant, the proud laird her people have been whispering longingly for? But the new lady of Glen Dhui has no choice. Forced into a betrothal to a duke determined to unite their lands, Meg needs a champion. And who better than Gregor Grant, the clan's rightful leader? So the fiery lass makes him an offer he'd be a fool to refuse...and the sweetness of her kisses awakens a desire Gregor had thought long buried. Will Meg be able to resist its heat, or the raging power of his love?
The Beloved Hope Chest: The Forgotten Recipe, The Courtship Basket, The Cherished Quilt, The Beloved Hope Chest (The Amish Heirloom Novels #4)
by Amy ClipstonThe final book in Amy Clipston&’s acclaimed Amish Heirloom series—and both a Publishers Weekly and ECPA bestseller!&“Clipston has woven hints of Mattie and Leroy&’s history throughout the first three books in this series, leaving her best novel yet to conclude this family&’s story of loss, love and hope.&” —RT Book Reviews, 4½ stars, TOP PICK!When Mattie packed her hope chest, she put away the heartache of her past. But as her daughters begin to unpack it, she discovers a healing more powerful than she ever hoped for.Mattie Fisher&’s three daughters know that she&’s been keeping a secret from them. With each item pulled from the beloved family hope chest, they&’ve discovered a new clue about their mother&’s past.But there&’s a reason Mattie has been keeping her history hidden, and she&’s not sure she&’s ready to reopen old wounds. Will dredging up the past change the way her children view her? Or her marriage to their father? And can she handle the pain of revisiting the memories that preceded the last few happy decades?Mattie&’s story is one of grief and learning to love again. But like the best things preserved in a hope chest, it's a story of love and redemption born out of heartache—and it's past time to share it.&“Clipston has written another heartwarming romance, with lifelike characters and a delightfully detailed setting.&” —Booklist&“A story of loss and healing, the latest in award winning author Clipston&’s Amish Heirloom series creatively balances love, restoration, and second chances with tackling tough issues.&” —CBA Market&“Clipston provides a deep, nuanced portrait of . . . grief and the challenges of trying to move forward in life while buried under pain, fear, anger, and confusion.&” —Publishers Weekly
Beloved Impostor: Beloved Impostor, Beloved Stranger, And Beloved Warrior (The Scottish Highland Series #1)
by Patricia PotterA Highland lass dares to fall in love with her clan&’s most hated enemy in the first book of Patricia Potter&’s spellbinding Scottish Highland Series, set in the sixteenth century Felicia Campbell has just received a death sentence from her uncle and the king. In a fortnight, she is to wed the Earl of Morneith. Vowing to escape her fate as the bride of the lecherous, decades-older nobleman, she devises a daring scheme. But the plan goes horribly awry when she is abducted. Now the only way to survive is to continue her deception and yield to Rory Maclean, her clan&’s most hated enemy—and the handsomest man she has ever seen. After tragedy claimed his first two wives, Rory took to the sea. Ten years later he returns home, vowing never to marry or give his heart again. But then his clansmen steal a bride for him: a fearless, spirited beauty who can wield a sword as well as any man. As bitter strife continues to divide his homeland, Rory will move heaven and earth for the woman who has healed his soul—a woman who isn&’t what she seems.Beloved Imposter is the 1st book in the Scottish Highland series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Beloved Little Baby: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Xiao YuLove settled three lives looking back is still that one person she gentle beautiful and moving is born in the state of nature by ten thousand people in pursuit he cold as ice handsome and handsome standing on the top of the career by countless people follow lang talented woman appearance heaven make earth he and her two people is a pair marriage children all this seems to be so normal and natural unfortunately the fate is equal the more plain sailing the more need to experience the experience of life the pursuit of the enemy love and hatred all the debt finally come and they and can experience the test finally go together
Beloved Little Wife: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Fang CaoYouRanFu Yu met a little girl on his way back from his northern patrol. Initially, he had only treated her as a little pet and had only raised her as his precious daughter-in-law …Ah'Bao only had two goals in life, one was to eat and sleep well, to avoid being frozen by hunger, and the other was to not be sold in brothels. As long as these two goals were satisfied, he could endure Young Master's bad taste, but this was still not enough, why did he need to warm the bed for Young Master?
Beloved Little Wife: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Fang CaoYouRanFu Yu met a little girl on his way back from his northern patrol. Initially, he had only treated her as a little pet and had only raised her as his precious daughter-in-law …Ah'Bao only had two goals in life, one was to eat and sleep well, to avoid being frozen by hunger, and the other was to not be sold in brothels. As long as these two goals were satisfied, he could endure Young Master's bad taste, but this was still not enough, why did he need to warm the bed for Young Master?
Beloved Little Wife: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Fang CaoYouRanFu Yu met a little girl on his way back from his northern patrol. Initially, he had only treated her as a little pet and had only raised her as his precious daughter-in-law …Ah'Bao only had two goals in life, one was to eat and sleep well, to avoid being frozen by hunger, and the other was to not be sold in brothels. As long as these two goals were satisfied, he could endure Young Master's bad taste, but this was still not enough, why did he need to warm the bed for Young Master?
Beloved Monster (The Ravenswood Chronicles #1)
by Karyn GerrardWhat makes a man? The wild and dissolute Viscount Ravenswood lives only for his own pleasure, caring not one wit for the broken hearts left trampled in his wake. But his decadent lifestyle finally catches up to him in a fatal carriage race. It's an infamous and spectacular end to a brief, immoral life--or is it? And who is the woman who loves him? When Glenna Parker stumbles upon her cousin Reed Parker's cluttered laboratory, she could never have imagined the mad experiment he is about to embark upon--to bring a man back from the dead. Not just any man, but Ravenswood, who once shattered her heart. With no memory of his former life, Glenna calls him Luke, and finds herself enchanted by his compassion--and passion. Protecting the scarred Luke has become Glenna's sole mission, but can she protect her heart from her beloved monster?
Beloved Outcast
by Victoria ThompsonFrom Romantic Times Career Achievement Award Winner and New York Times bestseller Victoria Thompson, a magnificent historical romance set in Texas. "Ms. Thompson imbues her characters with strength, eloquence and dignity." -Romantic Times Molly Wade has loved Ben Cantrell since the moment he defended her honor in the schoolroom. Now that she's a young woman, her feelings for the handsome rancher have grown deeper--and more urgent. But something always stood between them--a dark heritage that made him an outcast in Texas. Now the ghost of that heritage returns to turn Ben Cantrell from a loner into a wanted man. Molly is the only person who can prove Ben's innocence, but if she speaks out, will she too be outcast? And is it possible for two people in love to make peace with their pasts?
Beloved Outcast
by Pat TracyThe Wagons Went West--Without Her, but nothing could stop Victoria Amory from pursuing her "great adventure." Not even a reprobate like Logan Youngblood, whose lazy-lidded gaze and lopsided grin dared her to do things that should have made her blush--but didn't! The minute Victoria Amory let him out of the stockade, Logan Youngblood knew he was looking at Trouble with a capital T. This Boston-bred bluestocking had hair that glistened like an autumn leaf and eyes so bright, they shamed the sun out of the sky. Yep. She was Trouble--of the marrying kind!
Beloved Physician
by Al Lacy Joanna LacyDane and Tharyn Logan, back from their honeymoon, take over a medical practice in Central City and join the church there. It's not long before Dane establishes a name for himself. After he risks his life to rescue the mayor of Central City, who has been shot by an angry gunman, the townspeople officially dub Dane the "beloved physician of Central City." Nurse Tharyn faces a challenge of her own when her dear friend Melinda is captured by the local band of renegade Utes. Melinda's friends and fiance don't know any better than to give her up for dead...THE FRONTIER DOCTOR TRILOGY Countless perils menaced the settlers of the vast wilderness, and one of the most severe was the scarcity of medical care. Risking his own life by day or by night, in all kinds of weather, the frontier doctor was a rare, unsung hero of the West. A New Life in a Rugged Land They say, "I do," and only death shall part them. Back from their honeymoon, Dr. Dane and Tharyn Logan eagerly assume the reins of the medical practice in a small Colorado mining community. Dane's selfless heroism quickly earns him a fine reputation among the townsfolk. But the hardship and danger of the West strike home when a band of renegade Utes captures Thayrn's dear friend Melinda. Will hope survive after Melinda's friends and fiancé have given her up for dead?
Beloved Pilgrim
by Christopher Hawthorne Moss2nd EditionAt the time of the earliest Crusades, young noblewoman Elisabeth longs to be the person she's always known is hidden inside. When her twin brother perishes from a fever, Elisabeth takes his identity to live as a man, a knight. As Elias, he travels to the Holy Land, to adventure, passion, death, and a lesson that honor is sometimes found in unexpected places. Elias must pass among knights and soldiers, survive furious battle, deadly privations, moral uncertainty, and treachery if he'll have any chance of returning to his newfound love in the magnificent city of Constantinople.1st edition by Nan Hawthorne published by Shieldwall Books, February 2011
Beloved Protector
by Darlene MindrupTAPAT IS IN GREAT DANGER Unexpectedly caught in a battle between Roman forces and Jewish zealots, Tapat seeks refuge in a cave. When soldiers discover her hiding place outside Jerusalem, she's terrified. Then she realizes that their leader is Andronicus, the man whose life she saved six years ago. Seeing Tapat again reminds Andronicus of all he has sacrificed for Rome. As a soldier, he is forbidden to marry, but he's never forgotten the lovely Jewess he yearns to make his own. Now she's in danger, and he'll risk everything to protect her. But can he truly give up the soldier's life for the love of a woman?
Beloved Rivals: Wickham Brothers - Book One (Wickham Brothers #1)
by Danice AllenA love triangle threatens to tear two brothers apart in this “unforgettable tale of passion” from the acclaimed author of Journey of the Heart (Sherrill Bodine, author of My Lord’s Lady). Estranged as boys, Alex and Zachary Wickham are reunited by tragedy. With the help of Beth, Zachary’s beguiling fiancé, the brothers find peace in one another, finally confronting a past that shattered their family and, at last, putting it behind them. But as Beth becomes helplessly drawn to Alex, the men will discover that the same woman who aided in mending their wounded relationship may be the very woman to destroy it. “To this charming, very tender romance, Danice Allen has brought poignancy, passion, drama, and deep emotions.” —RT Book Reviews
The Beloved Scoundrel: A Novel
by Iris JohansenNow, from nationally best-selling Iris Johansen comes a thrilling tale of abduction, seduction, and surrender that sweeps from the shimmering halls of Regency England to the decadent haunts of a notorious rogue. . . She was a hostage torn between passion and loyalty. . . Marianna Sanders realized she could not trust this dark and savagely seductive stranger who had come to spirit her away across the sea. She possessed a secret that could topple an empire, a secret that Jordan Draken, the duke of Cambaron, was determined to wrest from her. In the eyes of the world the arrogant duke was her guardian, but they both knew she was to be a prisoner in his sinister plot—and a slave to his exquisite pleasure. He was the fabulous rake they called the Duke of Diamonds. . . For years, brilliant, deadly Jordan Draken had schemed to destroy the emperor who threatened everything he valued most in the world. Now that he held this defiant woman who was the key to his final triumph, he felt a fierce sense of satisfaction. . . and the first stirring of desire. She was only supposed to be a pawn in his plans, but once alone with his captive, Jordan realized she was a prize he could never surrender.
Beloved Sheikh (Sons of the Desert #4)
by Alexandra SellersTHE SEDUCTIVE SULTAN Sheikh Rafi could have a harem of women...but he wanted bewitching Zara Blake. And just as the prince was about to steal that first, sizzling kiss from Zara, she was stolen from him--abducted by his archenemy! HIS CAPTIVE QUEEN-TO-BE Zara's head was spinning--she'd been kidnapped! And her captor was a dead ringer for the prince. Then Rafi appeared with a rescue plan and a promise to make her his queen. Was this a trap...or the only way back into the arms of her beloved sheikh? Powerful sheikhs born to rule and destined to find love as eternal as the sands...SONS OF THE DESERT.