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The Bride Ship
by Regina ScottSWEETHEART REUNION What was his brother's widow-his first love-doing on a ship full of prospective brides headed out West? Clay Howard had been tasked with escorting the Boston belle home, but he didn't anticipate Allegra being so strong-willed-or that he'd wind up traveling with her just to keep her from leaving without him! Allegra Banks Howard isn't going to let Clay interfere with her plans for a new life with her daughter on the frontier. True, Allegra needs his wilderness savvy, but if Clay thinks he can rekindle what they once shared, he had better think again. Because risking her heart for a second chance at being his bride isn't something she'll undertake lightly.... Frontier Bachelors: Bold, rugged-and bound to be grooms
The Bride Takes a Groom: The Penhallow Dynasty (Penhallow Dynasty Ser. #3)
by Lisa BerneStar-crossed childhood friends meet again in “an elegant, poignant, and joyful romance and a must-read for Regency fans” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).Katherine Brooke may be a fabulously wealthy heiress, but she’s trapped, a pawn in her parents’ ruthless game to marry her into the nobility. Then Captain Hugo Penhallow—so charming, as handsome as a Greek god—comes into her life once more, and suddenly she sees a chance to be free.As a Penhallow, his is one of the highest names in the land, but still his family is facing ruin. So Katherine boldly proposes an exchange: his name for her money. But only if Hugo understands it’s merely a practical arrangement, and that she’s not surrendering herself entirely.Back from eight years in America and determined to give his younger siblings a better life, Hugo agrees. He’s never fallen in love, so why not? Yet neither of them guesses that this marriage will become far, far more than they ever dreamed of . . .“One of the most exciting new historical writers in a long time.” —Julia Quinn, New York Times–bestselling author of the Bridgerton novels“Berne takes all the classic elements of a Regency romance and turns them upside down. The most charming surprise is the hero . . . who stands out from the legion of Regency leading men before him by being kind.” —BookPage“Regency fans will love this forthright, intellectual heroine and affable, resourceful hero.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
The Bride Test (Kiss Quotient #2)
by Helen HoangFrom the critically acclaimed author of The Kiss Quotient comes a romantic novel about love that crosses international borders and all boundaries of the heart... <P><P>Khai Diep has no feelings. Well, he feels irritation when people move his things or contentment when ledgers balance down to the penny, but not big, important emotions—like grief. And love. He thinks he's defective. <P><P>His family knows better—that his autism means he just processes emotions differently. When he steadfastly avoids relationships, his mother takes matters into her own hands and returns to Vietnam to find him the perfect bride. <P><P>As a mixed-race girl living in the slums of Ho Chi Minh City, Esme Tran has always felt out of place. When the opportunity arises to come to America and meet a potential husband, she can't turn it down, thinking this could be the break her family needs. <P><P>Seducing Khai, however, doesn't go as planned. Esme's lessons in love seem to be working...but only on herself. She's hopelessly smitten with a man who's convinced he can never return her affection. <P><P>With Esme's time in the United States dwindling, Khai is forced to understand he's been wrong all along. And there's more than one way to love.
The Bride Thief
by Jacquie D'AlessandroHAS ENGLAND’S MOST INFAMOUS BRIDE THIEF FINALLY MET HIS MATCH? At six-and-twenty, Samantha Briggeham knew her marital prospects were fading by the season and she was pleased by the thought. She had no intention of being betrothed–especially against her will–to a man she did not love. She had a plan...and it didn’t include being swept into a pair of powerful arms and spirited away by a masked rider. News of Sammie’s heroic rescue from undesired wedlock turned her into the toast of the ton, wooed by suitors far and wide. But she couldn’t forget the swashbuckling brigand who’d abducted her–something about him intrigued her completely. Then she met Eric Landsdowne, the dashing and seductive Earl of Wesley. His exploits were legendary, his life filled with danger. He was the elusive Bride Thief, who had his own reasons for helping young women escape the unhappy fate of arranged marriages, and whose true identity was a scrupulously guarded secret. But from the moment he rescued Sammie–only to discover she’d already managed to get herself un-betrothed–Eric knew he couldn’t lose her a second time. Marriage was out of the question. Which left only one option: A clandestine affair that might lead to scandal, social ruin, and the unmasking of a love-bested legend. . .
The Bride Thief
by Jennie LucasIf anyone present knows of a reason why this marriage may not lawfully take place, please declare it now...Xerxes Novros is about to do more than just voice his reasons why Rose's marriage should be stopped...He's hoping to steal this beautiful wife-to-be away and whisk her off to his private Greek island!But Rose was to be a virgin bride...and Xerxes is determined to give her the wedding night she's been stolen from. Rose is torn; pride dictates that she should refuse Xerxes his pleasure. But, secretly, she can't deny a startling truth-she's fallen for her dark, handsome captor!
The Bride Thief
by Susan Spencer PaulTHE BALDWIN BROTHERS DID NOT TAKE THEIR BRIDES CONVENTIONALLYIsabelle Gaillard had learned that the hard way when Sir Justin Baldwin had whisked her away bodily under cover of a moonless night. Now, though he'd been promised to another, she was his new-bound bride. Yet could she ever trust such a thief of hearts?When Justin Baldwin brought Isabelle Gaillard to his keep, he thought his life settled and complete. But the heiress whom he'd rejected to follow his heart had now returned, throwing his ordered world into disarray-and his one true love into danger!
The Bride To Be... Or Not To Be?
by Debbi RawlinsThe Showers forecast calls for flurries of wedding jitters, with the bride melting from a one-man heat wave! She made it to the bridal shower… Kelly St. James dreamt of small town life with steady, reliable Gary. Then John Cappel started putting the finishing touches on the couple's dream house. One look from the sexy carpenter and flames of desire threatened to burn down Kelly's white-picket defenses! John tempted her in ways that Gary never could—but honor made him keep his distance. Until the heat between them made him forget the bride was strictly off limits… Would she make it to the wedding?
The Bride Trilogy Complete Collection: Royal's Bride\Reese's Bride\Rule's Bride (The Bride Trilogy #1)
by Kat MartinFinally available in one complete box set collection, dive into the opulent and exciting world of the Bride Trilogy, three classic Victorian romances by New York Times bestselling author Kat Martin.Royal’s BrideThough he is a tilted nobleman, Royal Dewar is singularly unlucky…forced to choose between his soul mate and his salvation.Reese’s BrideWounded in battle, Major Reese Dewar returns to England—but his injuries are nothing compared to his shattered heart.Rule’s BrideUnrepentant rake Rule Dewar is living the good life when a most surprising event occurs—he falls in love with his wife.
The Bride Who Fell In Love With Her Husband
by Cheryl Ann SmithAn enticing novella from the bestselling author of The School for Brides, featuring Rose Bailey--a former courtesan, well practiced in seduction, about to learn the art of love. As a courtesan, Rose Bailey learned how to seduce men by playing the coquette. As a student at Miss Eva Black's School for Brides, she learned the manners of a proper wife. But her husband, Thomas Stanhope, was drawn to her spirited nature, and does not want her to merely play a role. Now Rose has one final lesson to learn--how to let herself love, and to truly be loved.
The Bride Who Got Lucky: The Cavensham Heiresses (The Cavensham Heiresses #2)
by Janna MacGregorHe would do anything to protect her. Even marry her… The son of a cold-hearted duke, Nicholas St. Mauer isn’t one to involve himself in society…or open his own heart to anyone. But driven by honor, the reclusive Earl of Somerton feels obliged to keep a watchful eye on Lady Emma Cavensham. She possesses a penchant for passions unbecoming a woman that finds Nick in constant peril of losing his well-structured solitude. She even dared kiss Nick once—an utterly unladylike, and delightful, lapse… Emma can’t deny the appeal of the earl’s attention, and occasional affection, but she has no need for a man. There are worse fates than spinsterhood, as Emma knows too well. She still mourns the loss of her dear friend Lena, and is determined to prove Lena’s husband responsible for her death before he lures another innocent woman into a brutal marriage. But as Emma pursues her prey, a compromising moment upends all her plans. Now, with gossip swirling and her reputation in tatters, Nick may be the only man brave enough to join in Emma’s cause. . .and fight for her heart. The Bride Who Got Lucky is a sweeping Regency romance from Janna MacGregor in her Cavensham Heiresses series. Praise for Janna MacGregor’s THE BAD LUCK BRIDE “Full-bodied romance…with intelligence and heart.”—Cathy Maxwell “Sparkling.” —Publishers Weekly “Will leave you swooning.”—Sabrina Jeffries
The Bride Who was Stolen in the Night
by Diana PalmerReturn to big sky country with this fan-favorite contemporary romance from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer Young, innocent Abby Turner is determined to marry Mr. Absolutely Wrong. And no one can seem to stop her--until her childhood crush rides back into town, and into her life. Chayce Derringer has deliberately kept his distance from sweet Abby. But how can he bear to watch her walk down the aisle with another man? It'll take a true Montana man to show Abby who her real groom should be... Originally published in 1998.
The Bride Will Keep Her Name: A Novel
by Jan GoldsteinSomething borrowed. Something blue. Do you really know the man to whom you're saying 'I do?' Madison Mandelbaum is on top of the world. She's got a loving -- though totally neurotic -- family, two fabulous girlfriends, and best of all, she's head-over-heels in love with Colin Darcy, an investigative reporter for NBC, a distant relation to the Queen, and-most importantly-Maddie's fiancé. Be careful what you wish for her mother's always fond of saying, but with Colin on her arm, Maddie is certain that everything will finally go right. With one week to go before the wedding, Maddie receives an anonymous email that suggests that her fiancé may not be the man she thinks he is. Is this someone's idea of a pre-wedding joke? Yet as sinister phone calls, text messages, and disturbing clues turn up, all linking Colin to the murder of a sexy callgirl, Maddie realizes that she must get to the bottom of this. Fast. As the clock counts down towards what was to be the ceremony of her dreams, Maddie's life is turned into a wild race to find the truth. Between frantic dress fittings, entertaining future in-laws, and putting on a brave face, she and her best friends are propelled into an undercover investigation that plunges them into a seedy underworld of anonymous sex and backroom politics. As her search brings her ever closer to the knowledge she desperately seeks, Maddie finds her heart being tested in ways she's never dreamed. Determined to take back her life, she discovers just how far someone in love will go to cover up the truth. And along the way, she stumbles upon a shocking secret she never saw coming.
The Bride Wore Blue
by Cindy GerardNORTHERN LIGHTS BRIDES IT'S A BIRD! IT'S A PLANE! Only J.D. "Blue" Hazzard would crash his plane into a lake just to get Maggie Adams's attention. Her gawky high-school swain had grown into an irresistibly temping god, but Maggie had returned to Minnesota for some peace of mind—which J.D. seemed intent on shattering! IT'S A HUSBAND! J.D. couldn't believe his eyes. Maggie was even better-looking than she'd been in high school—and just as skittish. Back then she'd never given him a second thought, but now he was going to break through her defenses even if he had to strip them from her, layer by frilly layer… Northern Lights Brides: Three women who'll do anything to get their men!
The Bride Wore Blue Jeans
by Marie FerrarellaBetween raising his three siblings and running a successful business, Kevin Quintano's hectic life left no room for love. But when his sister announced her upcoming wedding, Kevin headed to Hades, Alaska, to ensure she made it down the aisle. Of course, Kevin didn't count on getting bitten by the love bug - or his own dreamy thoughts of marriage! Even in blue jeans, June Yearling was irresistible but had refused every bachelor in town. After a tumultuous past, she swore she'd never surrender her heart. Still, that didn't stop her and Kevin from stealing passionate kisses whenever they could...and it didn't stop his fantasies about leading her to the altar.
The Bride Wore Blue: A Novel (The Sinclair Sisters of Cripple Creek #3)
by Mona HodgsonThe Sinclair Sisters of Cripple Creek--Book 3Headed toward a fresh start but tethered by her past, Vivian longs to break free, to find forgiveness and love.At last, the sisters are reunited! The youngest Sinclair, the family" baby", is moving from Maine to Cripple Creek, Colorado and joining Kat, Nell, and Ida. But Vivian is a young woman with a will of her own, and made some decisions back in Portland that have begun to haunt her. Will she be able to live up to the expectations of her three perfect and now happily-settled sisters?The sisters warmly welcome Vivian to the mountain west, but the wild-and-woolly mining town isn't ripe with opportunities for a respectable young woman. The youngest Sinclair sister is determined to make her own way, sowhen she's off ered a job as a hostess in a sporting house, she takes it, thinking the position is appropriate for a tainted, unlovable woman like herself. Although she's convinced she'll never be asked to entertain privately, Viviankeeps her employment a secret from her sisters, knowing they'd be mortified--as will Carter Alwyn, the kind and godly sheriff 's deputy who's sweet on her.Vivian is descending into a life of secrets, lying to the very people who love her and could help her heal from her mistakes. Will an outpouring of grace remind her that she is still God's beloved and that her past can be washed as clean as Rocky Mountain snow?
The Bride Wore Boots
by Janice KaiserWelcome to THE COWBOY CLUB! A place where romance and the West come alive. Meet the cowboy of your fantasies…the man of your dreams. If you kiss him, legend says you'll be hitched 'fore the year is out! Chloe James has big plans. The chic Manhattan shoe designer has come to claim her inheritance—half of The Cowboy Club—then sell it pronto. Her high heels prove her downfall when she stumbles straight into the arms of sexy Dax Charboneau! Dax is her new partner—and he's got his own plans for the club. Except he's now fallen head over heels in love with Chloe. But how to convince this ornery female to park her boots next to his at night? Come on down to…The Cowboy Club! "One of the 10 great places to meet cowboys."—Texas Men magazine
The Bride Wore Chocolate
by Shirley JumpEnter the sinfully delicious universe of New York Times bestselling author Shirley Jump's Sweet and Savory Romances with the USA Today and Amazon Top 20 bestseller - The Bride Wore Chocolate! Life couldn't be more perfect for Candace Woodrow. Her gourmet gift basket company is thriving, and she's set to marry steady, dependable Barry. There's just one wrench in the fairytale. Two weeks before her wedding she wakes up in the wrong man's bed. Candace thinks she'll be able to run out the door and forget all about Michael Vogler, but the Boston millionaire has other plans for the jittery bride. As the wedding approaches, Candace's life is further complicated by a thrill-seeking grandma and a meddlesome mother whose marriage track record rivals Elizabeth Taylor's. She attempts to drown her sorrows in chocolate, but with a sexy bachelor appearing on her doorstep at every turn - she finds herself wondering if there's enough of the sweet stuff in the world to stop her heart from racing every time he comes near. *Special bonus material: Recipes written by the characters inside!* *The original version of this eBook was published in 2004.*
The Bride Wore Crimson (The Weddingville Mystery Series #2)
by Adrianne LeeEVERY BRIDE WANTS A KILLER WEDDINGWeddingville, Washington, is in the throes of its annual bridal fair. For Daryl Anne Blessing, that means soothing the high-strung brides-to-be who have taken her family's dress shop by storm. Hunky photographer Seth Quinlan is around to provide eye candy and witty repartee-but it's no laughing matter when a diamond ring set disappears from the Ring Bearer Jewelers, followed by a designer gown from Blessing's Bridal Shop.Daryl Anne hopes the thefts are just the work of a prankster poking fun at the wedding fever that's overtaken the town. But Weddingville's shopkeepers can't afford for the bridal fair to lose its luster. Then business takes a dark turn when a bride is found dead in Flower Girl Shop's fridge. Now, with Weddingville's romantic reputation on the line, Daryl Anne and Seth turn up the heat on their own simmering attraction-and a killer determined to make bridezillas a dying breed . . . 60,000 words
The Bride Wore Denim
by Lizbeth SelvigWhen Harper Lee Crockett returns home to Paradise Ranch, Wyoming, the last thing she expects is to fall head-over-heels in lust for Cole, childhood neighbor and her older sister's long-time boyfriend. The spirited and artistic Crockett sister has finally learned to resist her craziest impulses, but this latest trip home and Cole's rough-and-tough appeal might be too much for her fading self-control.Cole Wainwright has long been fascinated by the sister who's always stood out from the crowd. His relationship with Amelia, the eldest Crockett sister, isn't as perfect as it seems, and with Harper back in town, he sees everything he's been missing. Cole knows they have no future together--he's tied to the land and she's created a successful life in the big city--but neither of them can escape their growing attraction or inconvenient feelings.As Harper struggles to come to grips with new family responsibilities and her forbidden feelings for Cole, she must decide whether to listen to her head or to give her heart what it wants.
The Bride Wore Gym Shoes & Maddie's Millionaire
by Jacqueline Diamond Tracy SouthGET ME TO THE CHAPEL... Marriage counselor Krista Lund didn't believe in predictions—especially when they involved her sexy but annoying neighbor, Connor Fallon, and her wearing a wedding dress and red gym shoes! Why, she had much better fashion sense than that... and much better sense than to fall for a ladies' man like Connor. But when he invited Krista on a romantic weekend—to help him with a case—she began to wonder if marrying this drop-dead-gorgeous man was such a crazy idea after all....
The Bride Wore Pearls (Fraternitas Aureae Crucis #7)
by Liz Carlyle“[Carlyle’s] final Fraternitas romance paints Victorian society with sensual undertones . . . suspense and romance entwine to create an engaging read.” —Publishers WeeklyBeneath the elegant façade of Victorian high society, the rules of danger and desire are the only rules that apply for the mysterious men of the St. James Society. New York Times–bestseller Liz Carlyle carries readers deep into this realm of intrigue and passion once more in her breathtaking historical romance sizzler, The Bride Wore Pearls. The third book in her sexy, compelling, action-packed series, The Bride Wore Pearls is a scorching story of a very proper lady who flees her home in a far corner of the British Empire, entrusting her safety and her heart to a dangerous outlaw in Victorian London. Amanda Quick and Gaelen Foley fans will most certainly be enthralled.Praise for the Fraternitas Aureae Crucis series“Intriguing . . . engaging . . . an illicit delight.” —Stephanie Laurens, #1 New York Times–bestselling author “Liz Carlyle weaves passion and intrigue with a master’s touch.” —Karen Robards, New York Times–bestselling author
The Bride Wore Red Boots
by Lizbeth SelvigDr. Amelia Crockett's life was going exactly the way she had always planned--until one day it wasn't.When Mia's career plans are shattered, the always-in-control surgeon has no choice but to head home to Paradise Ranch and her five younger sisters, cowboy boots in tow, to figure out how to get her life back on track. The appearance of a frustrating, but oh-so-sexy, former soldier, however, turns into exactly the kind of distraction she can't afford.Even though Mia can't stand the sight of him, Gabriel Harrison has never returned the sentiment. He can't seem to resist teasing the gorgeous doctor who pushes all of his buttons. And the searing hot kisses they share are turning him inside out.As she begins to work with Gabe, helping former vets recover from severe PTSD with the aid of some wild Mustangs, Mia finds herself becoming more like the person she used to be. She never expected to alter her life plans, and definitely never expected to fall for anyone, least of all the handsome Gabe. But fate and some lucky red boots have a way of changing things. As their lives become more complicated, will Mia and Gabe's love be enough to smooth the way to a happily ever after?
The Bride Wore Revenge (Work Wives to Billionaires' Wives)
by Lorraine HallThe Bride Wore Revenge is a married for revenge, enemies to lovers, Greek billionaire romance by Lorraine Hall.A payback proposal…too delicious to refuse! After an unforgivable betrayal, Greek tycoon Athan Akakios is taking his ruthless father down. Step one: convince chef Lynna Carew to be his bride. And together they can get their revenge—since Lynna is the one person who detests Athan&’s family more than he does… Athan&’s father is the reason her loved ones were left destitute. She walks down the aisle only because Athan is restoring the Carew fortune. Still, she&’s adamant—she&’ll never trust an Akakios. Until her fiery scorn gives way to desire…and it burns hotter than vengeance!From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Work Wives to Billionaires' Wives books:Book 1: Billionaire's Bride Bargain by Millie AdamsBook 2: Boss's Heir Demand by Jackie AshendenBook 3: The Bride Wore Revenge by Lorraine HallBook 4: Kidnapped for His Revenge by Caitlin Crews
The Bride Wore Scarlet
by Diana HamiltonScarlet brideThe first time Daniel Faber met Annie Kincaid he knew she was a danger to his bachelor status. Mistaking him for someone else, she'd thrown herself into his arms dressed provocatively in scarlet silk.The next time they met, Daniel was convinced that Annie was not only his brother's secretary, but also his mistress! Whisking her off to Italy, Daniel intended to persuade Annie to wear scarlet silk again-but this time as a wedding dress....
The Bride Wore Scarlet (Fraternitas Aureae Crucis #6)
by Liz Carlyle“Carlyle continues the Fraternitas paranormal Victorian trilogy (after One Touch of Scandal) with sizzling passion and romance.” —Publishers WeeklyNew York Times– and USA Today–bestselling author Liz Carlyle ushers readers once again inside the mysterious St. James Club, where passion and secrets simmer behind the elegant façade of Victorian London. In her deliciously intriguing The Bride Wore Scarlet, Carlyle does historical romance absolutely right—as a determined young beauty’s desire to gain entrance into the secret all-male society places her under the powerfully sensuous spell of the group’s ruthless and enigmatic leader. Fans of Amanda Quick and Gaelen Foley are going to love this Bride!“Carlyle’s lusciously rich characterization, inventive plot spiked with danger and unexpected twists, and deliciously dry sense of humor make The Bride Wore Scarlet a near-perfect read.” —Booklist (starred review)“Carlyle delivers a fast-paced pleasure.” —BookPage