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Scandalously Bound to the Gentleman (Cranford Estate Siblings #3)
by Helen DicksonAn emotional Regency romance set between India and EnglandA moment of abandon…leads to a scandal! Lucy Quinn has never put much stock in what others think. After the traumatic events of her past, she avoids society, working as a nurse in India. Then she meets British diplomat Charles Anderson, who makes her feel a lightness and excitement again. Until his inevitable return to England, and the discovery their liaison has consequences… Now Lucy must face the ton once more and tell Charles he&’s a father! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Cranford Estate SiblingsBook 1: Lord Lancaster Courts a ScandalBook 2: Too Scandalous for the EarlBook 3: Scandalously Bound to the Gentleman
Scandalously Expecting His Child
by Olivia GatesWill he renounce his birthright for the woman who carries his child? Find out in this novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Olivia Gates! Self-made billionaire Raiden Kuroshiro escaped a dark past vowing to reclaim his heritage. But when the woman who once betrayed him returns, his desire for her threatens his plans. So he swears he'll purge her from his system and be done with her... Scarlett Delacroix believes she's sinned beyond forgiveness. So she accepts Raiden's offer of temporary passion as her last chance with him. Then she becomes pregnant. But she and her baby have no place in Raiden's future-unless he walks away from all he's ever wanted...
Scandalously Wed to the Captain (Mills And Boon Historical Ser. #3)
by Joanna JohnsonBound to a stranger…in a secret ceremony!With her finances, reputation and heart all broken by a family scandal, Grace Linwood seeks employment. But the lady she’s companion to isn’t long for this world. She’s intent on seeing Grace protected and quickly wed to her son, curt and closed-off Captain Spencer Dauntsey. With little choice, all Grace can say is “I do”…but who is the man she has just married?
Scandalously Yours (The Hellions of High Street #1)
by Cara ElliottProper young ladies of the ton-especially ones who have very small dowries-are not encouraged to have an interest in intellectual pursuits. Indeed, the only thing they are encouraged to pursue is an eligible bachelor. So, the headstrong Sloane sisters must keep their passions a secret. Ah, but secret passions are wont to lead a lady into trouble . . .SCANDALOUSLY YOURSThe eldest of the three Sloane sisters, Olivia is unafraid to question the boundaries of Society-even if it does frequently land her in trouble. Disdaining the glittery world of balls and courtship, Olivia prefers to spend her time writing fiery political essays under a pseudonym for London's leading newspaper. But when her columns attract the attention of the oh-so-proper Earl of Wrexham, Olivia suddenly finds herself dancing on the razor's edge of scandal. With the help of her sisters, she tries to stay one step ahead of trouble . . .However, after a series of madcap misadventures, Wrexham, a former military hero who is fighting for social reform in Parliament, discovers Olivia's secret. To her surprise, he proposes a temporary alliance to help win passage of his bill. Passion flares between them, but when a political enemy kidnaps the earl's young son, they must make some dangerous decisions . . . and trust that love will conquer all.
Scandals and Secrets
by Ken CasperTara Dalton is determined to interview Adam Sanford for her new racing biography. Problem is, the enigmatic team owner is frustratingly private-he refuses to have anything to do with the project. Is Adam hiding something? Because if he is, Tara will do whatever is necessary to find the truth!Sanford Racing is Adam's life. The last thing he needs is Tara's pretty little nose sniffing at the skeletons in his family's closet. But even as Adam grudgingly lets her into the NASCAR world, he realizes he may have made the biggest mistake of all-falling for a woman who could ruin both his family and his reputation....
Scandal's Bride (Cynster Novels #3)
by Stephanie LaurensHow can an honourable lady like Lady Catriona Hennessy unite with a rake like Richard Cynster? Though charmed by his commanding presence, she cannot give up her independence. Marriage had not previously been on Richard's agenda, but perhaps taming the lady was just the challenge he needs - if he can have the rights of the marriage bed without making any revealing promises of love?
Scandal's Child
by Sherrill BodineScandal leads to love when a spirited lady finds herself entangled with a French nobleman in this Regency romance from the author of A Soldier&’s Heart. As her brother and sister prepare to make their Society debut, Kat Thistlewait vows to sit on the sidelines like a proper young lady. But when she tries to save her mischievous twin brother from his own errant ways, Kat lands herself in a compromising position with battle-scarred but kindhearted French nobleman Jules Devereaux. Following an honest mistake involving the wrong bedroom—and knowing that no lady of quality would ever overlook his imperfections—Jules agrees to marry Kat in order to save what little reputation she has left. But a marriage of convenience isn&’t what willful Kat or Jules desires. And when a daring duel puts all in danger, they soon learn that true love grows from the most unlikely of beginnings. &“A talented author with a real gift for linking the modern reader to the glamorous past.&” —RT Book Reviews
Scandal's Darling
by Nancy BushLady Veronica Elizabeth Ashworth agrees to help Samuel Danner find his wife's murderer if he will pose as her fiance in order to fool her father, but their blossoming passion takes both of them by surprise
Scandal's Daughter
by Phylis Ann WaradyDiantha was only eight years old when her beautiful mother died and her natural father, Lord Devonwych, sent her away to school. Now she is a lovely young woman, barred from Society by the double scandal of her mother's death and her own birth. She is making her living as a music teacher when her father summons her to his death bed. Diantha is stunned to learn the terms of his will--she will inherit a fortune if she marries her father's protege, the handsome, enigmatic Marquis of Ravistock. As Lady Ravistock, Diantha would be ensured of acceptance into Society, but, mindful of how her parents defied convention for the sake of love, she has sworn to marry only for love. Diantha knows that she loves the marquis, but his interest in her seems no more than remote friendship. Then he is threatened by another scandal. When it seems that only marriage can save him, Diantha agrees to wed him, knowing that she will never know if his professed love is true or pretended.
Scandal's Daughter
by Christine WellsShe could overcome her infamous past-but not a present-day passion. As a promise to her dying grandfather, self-proclaimed rake Sebastian Laidley has three months to marry off his childhood friend Gemma-or marry her himself. But this daughter of a notorious seductress has inherited her mother's charms, and when she turns them on Sebastian, he'll long to be the only man who wins her heart.
Scandals from the Third Bride
by Sara OrwigKatherine Ransome never expected to see the man who had jilted her at the altar again. But Cade Logan was back, bidding $500,000 at a bachelorette charity auction to have her for an evening. Katherine vowed never to succumb to Cade's passionate enticements. Being betrayed by Cade once had nearly destroyed her. If she gave him her heart again and lost it, she knew she wouldn't survive.
Scandal's Mistress
by Bronwyn StuartLondon, 1805Justin Trentham, third son of the Earl of Billington, is determined to get himself disowned from his cold and unloving family. Despite his numerous affairs with questionable women of the ton, his parents continue to be dismissive of his ploys, but Justin spots the perfect scandal in the form of a beautiful, exotic Italian opera singer...Carmalina Belluccini refuses to become his mistress, despite being tempted by his charms. But after losing her singing voice, she finds herself destitute. She agrees to be Justin's mistress for one month, until she has enough money to return to her beloved Italy.She intends to keep their arrangement strictly business, but after witnessing Justin's vulnerable side, she finds herself falling more in love than in lust with him. Carmalina is having second thoughts about leaving England...but is their love strong enough to survive the scandal of the season?88,000 words
The Scandals of an Innocent
by Nicola CornickMiss Alice Lister feels anything but respectable. Bad enough that she is a maid-turned-heiress. Now the insufferably attractive Lord Miles Vickery is certain he can gain her fortune by blackmailing her into marriage-- even though it was his deceitful charm that broke her heart once before. But she's positive the terms of her inheritance will prove an impossible task. After all, what rake could be completely honest for three long months? For his part, Miles finds his newfound frankness invaluable in entangling Alice in positions deliciously unbecoming of a lady. Of course, he doesn't yet know that he's falling hopelessly in love with this formidable innocent. . . or that he will soon go to impossible lengths to prove himself hers forever. . . .
Scandals & Secrets (Hearts of Fire #5)
by Miranda LeeDark Secrets, Forbidden Desires, Scandalous Discoveries...Our glittering new six-part saga set in Australia continues. This, and every novel in the set, features a gripping romance that stands by itself, as the passions, scandals and hopes that exist between two fabulously rich families are revealed. But you'll also find yourself hooked throughout the series, as Gemma Smith searches for the secret of her true identity and fights for ruthless seducer Nathan Whitmore's love....Celeste Campbell had lived on her hatred of Byron Whitmore for twenty years. Revenge was sweet-until news reached her that Byron was considering remarriage. Suddenly she found she could no longer deny all those long-buried feelings for him. Worse, she knew she wouldn't stop at desire! Nathan, however, had convinced himself that was exactly where Gemma's feelings for him ended. Though when Gemma overheard him talking with his ex-wife, Lenore, as if they were lovers, she knew for certain just how much she had always really cared about Nathan....
Scandal's Virgin: Bride By Mail Scandal's Virgin No Place For An Angel
by Louise AllenA lady with a secret sorrow Reeling from heartbreak, Lady Laura Campion transformed herself into the infamous Scandal's Virgin of high society-flirtatious, alluring and utterly shocking-yet always stopping short of absolute ruin. But now she has new hope-the daughter she thought lost is alive, and under the guardianship of the powerful Avery Falconer, Earl of Wykeham. Going into battle against Lord Wykeham may be her only option to win little Alice back, but she doesn't expect the irresistible attraction that simmers between her and the formidable Earl. Laura finally has a chance at happiness, but can she persuade Avery to forgive her past? "Allen reaches into readers' hearts." -RT Book Reviews on Married to a Stranger
Scanlin's Law
by Susan AmarillasKidnapped!The word tore at Rebecca's heart. Her child was gone. And standing before her was Luke Scanlin, U.S. Marshal, the only man who could save her son. But how could she trust him again when she knew that Luke held the power to ruin her life forever?Luke had thought no woman could ever hold him, yet the memory of Rebecca had haunted him for years. He had passed up their chance at happiness once before. But this time he wasn't going to let her out of his sight until she realized that she belonged with him-forever....
Scanty Santa
by Troy StormThe holidays are looking anything but happy for Evan, whose partner skipped out and left him struggling to hold on to his suburban home. Up the street, an equally hard-working Sam is also hustling to hang onto his piece of real estate. Neither has met the other until neighborly Evan offers a desperate Sam--a scantily clad Santa--a ride to his late-night stripping gig on Christmas Eve. Can this one-off adventure turn into a mortgage love affair, or will they both be left with a sock full of coal come Christmas Day?A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2013 Advent Calendar package "Heartwarming".
The Scar
by J. T. MarieAs the weather warms, young Mistress Jana Trence burns with the need of adventure. The general's headstrong daughter, she knows it's dangerous beyond the walls of her hometown, but a picnic in the green meadow sounds safe enough. She manages to talk her servant and best friend, Merlie, into coming along for a quick lunch.Once beyond the walls of Ouest, Jana grows daring and races into the woods, Merlie at her heels. But the woods are full of strong magic neither girl can fight against. When Merlie is injured, Jana knows her father will learn of their little excursion, and she fears his punishment.But she fears losing Merlie more.Can the Emperor's physician treat the servant's wounds? Or will it take something stronger to heal Merlie?
Scared Little Rabbits
by A. V. GeigerWe stand in a tight cluster, high above the lake. One-by-one, we made our way up the narrow trail from the edge of campus. Now, we wait shoulder to shoulder behind the police tape. Nineteen summer students. All but one. <P><P>When Nora gets accepted into her dream summer program at the prestigious Winthrop Academy, she jumps at the chance to put her coding skills to use. But then a fellow student goes missing-and the tech trail for the crime leads back to Nora. Running scared, Nora must race to clear her name and uncover the sordid truth...or she might be the next to disappear.
Scared Scriptless: A Novel
by Alison SweeneyMaddy Carson is a mass of contradictions. She loves her job as Script Supervisor on a hit TV show, but hates "Hollywood." Super-organized and down-to-earth, Maddy is clearly one of the best at her job, and her strict dating rule - "No Actors!" - helps her keep focused on her career. However, a budding relationship with Craig, one of the executives at her company, may even propel her into the big leagues. Could Wolf County, her beloved hometown in the mountains, be saved from a financial crisis by creating a reality show featuring the eccentrics in the small ski village? Maddy is determined to try, even when she learns that Craig's agenda doesn't exactly line up with her altruistic goal. Meanwhile, Maddy still has a full-time job to manage, her family to deal with, and a gorgeous new actor, Adam Devin, determined to wear down her resistance. Eventually Maddy must learn to break all her self-imposed rules and simply follow her heart.Scared Scriptless offers an engagingly relatable heroine, laugh-out-loud humor, and a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how television is made.mately.
Scared to Death
by Debby GiustiAn unexpected phone call from a frantic, estranged friend sent scientist Kate Murphy to a rural town in Georgia. But neither woman made the meeting. Kate's friend died mysteriously. And Kate herself was trapped in a horrific accident until rescued by Nolan Price, her friend's handsome boss. And the widowed single father might know more about secrets and lies than he was telling. Offered refuge in his house--which happened to be in the dark woods that so scared her friend--Kate sought the truth. But what she found would shock her--and her faith--to the core.
The Scargill Cove Case Files
by Jayne Ann KrentzChilling paranormal suspense in a small California town--by the New York Times bestselling author of the Arcane Society novels!As the director at Jones & Jones, a psychical investigation agency, Fallon Jones solves crimes of a different nature. Jones's latest case involves a body found in the basement vault of a local bookstore, and scratchings on the inside of the door that seem to be a coded message, in this novella by Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling author of In Too Deep and the Arcane Society novels.
Scarlet (Las crónicas lunares #Volumen 2)
by Marissa MeyerÉrase una vez, en el futuro... La única persona que puede salvar la Tierra está atrapada en una prisión.Y los únicos que pueden ayudarla, todavía no se han encontrado. Scarlet es el segundo volumen de la saga «Las crónicas lunares». La abuela de Scarlet ha desaparecido sin dejar rastro. Ella sospecha que la han secuestrado, así que cuando la policía renuncia repentinamente a seguir con la investigación, toma la decisión de continuar la búsqueda por su cuenta, aunque ello implique introducirse en los bajos fondos de su ciudad... Allí tropieza con Wolf, un feroz luchador callejero que se empeña en ponerle las cosas difíciles. Pero Scarlet no es el tipo de chica que se amedrenta ante un matón, por muy atractivo que sea, así que, cuando se da cuenta de que él puede ser la única conexión con los secuestradores de su abuela, no duda en pedirle ayuda. Juntos deberán sumergirse en el oscuro y peligroso mundo de la mafia y descubrirán que su historia está irrevocablemente unida a la de Cinder, una ciborg que se encuentra en busca y captura en todo el planeta. Reseña:«Extraordinariamente imaginativo.»Publishers Weekly «Son mi nueva obsesión. Una trama increíble. Los personajes son lo más maravilloso que han creado en la faz en la tierra. Cada personaje que se va uniendo yo lo voy amando con todo mi corazón. [...] Os las recomiendo muchísimo. Son geniales.»El olor a libro nuevo
Scarlet Angel
by Elizabeth ThorntonA woman is captive to her own desire in this sizzling Regency romance from the USA Today–bestselling author of Highland Fire. Eleven years ago, Cam Colburne, Duke of Dyson, witnessed the unspeakable horrors of mob hysteria in a French prison as he watched his family condemned to death by the actions of an innocent young girl, the daughter of a French diplomat. Now, a decade later, Cam&’s moment of retribution has come. Lovely Gabrielle de Brienne is now his prisoner, held for ransom at Cornwall castle. The product of a most unconventional education, Gabrielle is now more hoyden than lady. Her powerful captor doesn&’t frighten her with his threats. But, his commanding kiss sends shivers of desire through her body. The tenderness beneath his pride and arrogance, however, warns her that she is far too vulnerable. In the dark of night, she longs to understand the secret her enigmatic captor hides behind his mask of indifference. But by day, she plots her escape, fearing her heart and her will to resist him will soon be lost forever. &“A joy to read!&” —RT Book Reviews &“I consider Elizabeth Thornton a major find.&” —Mary Balogh, New York Times–bestselling author
The Scarlet Bride
by Cheryl Ann SmithNotorious bad boy Simon Harrington, third in line for his uncle's title, has finally conceded to settling down and finding a noble wife. Then he stumbles across a courtesan in peril on a dark London street, and his life takes an unexpected turn. Fearing for her safety, he brings the mysterious beauty to his cousin's School for Brides, where compromised women are taught how to be suitable wives. But he finds it impossible simply to walk away. A poor country squire's daughter, Laura Precott was promised in marriage to the shadowy Earl of Westwick. Instead of making her his wife, however, he betrayed her and forced her to become his mistress. When she learned of his plan to sell her at auction, she fled for her life. Simon knows he must forget his feelings for such an unsuitable woman or risk disgracing his family. But when Laura's former lover turns out to have been murdered the very night of her escape, suspicion falls squarely on Laura. Now it is up to Simon to prove her innocence--even if it leads to his downfall...