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The Secret Woman
by Victoria HoltWith Over 100 Million Copies Sold, Victoria Holt is the Queen of Gothic Romance "I shall be back," he said "When?" "Perhaps sooner than you think." He took my face in his hands and looked at me; I thought he was going to kiss me, but he seemed to change his mind and suddenly, he was gone and I was alone in the autumn-scented garden. Dark Secrets. Lost Treasure. Delicious Scandal. Anna Brett fears she's doomed to be a governess to an English family for the rest of her life. But when the dashing captain Redvers Stretton struts back into her life, she is whisked away from the bleak English countryside forever. But is that such a good thing? While the charming blue-eyed captain makes Anna forget her troubled past, he is hiding dark secrets of his own. It's no coincidence that Stretton's ship is named The Secret Woman. During their voyage to the South Seas, with a murder dogging her steps and the mystery of a missing treasure haunting her dreams, Anna is forced to confront the clever captain--a man who may have just as many secrets as she. "One of the best romantic-suspense novelists."--Associated Press
The Secret Women: A Novel
by Sheila WilliamsTOP SUMMER 2020 BEACH READ PICK--theSKIMM, PopSugar, Time, Woman's World, Parade, and Bookstr The author of Dancing on the Edge of the Roof, now a Netflix film starring Alfre Woodard, returns with a riveting, emotionally rich, novel that explores the complex relationship between mothers and daughters in a fresh, vibrant way—a stunning page-turner for fans of Terry McMillan, Tayari Jones, and Kimberla Lawson Roby.Elise Armstrong, Carmen Bradshaw, and DeeDee Davis meet in a yoga class. Though vastly different, these women discover they all have one thing in common: their mothers have recently passed away. Becoming fast friends, the trio make a pact to help each other sort through the belongings their mothers’ left behind. But when they find old letters and diaries, Elise, Carmen, and DeeDee are astonished to learn that each of their mothers hid secrets—secrets that will transform their own lives.Meeting each month over margaritas, the trio share laughter, advice, and support. As they help each other overcome challenges and celebrate successes, Elise, Carmen, and DeeDee gain not only a better understanding of the women their mothers were, but of themselves. They also come to realize they have what their mothers needed most but did not have during difficult times—other women they could trust.Filled with poignant life lessons, The Secret Women pays tribute to the power of friendship and family and the bonds that tie us together. Beautiful, full of spirit and heart, it is a thoughtful and ultimately uplifting story of unconditional love.
The Secret Years: An emotional drama of love and survival
by Judith LennoxAn epic novel of a great house and the love that consumed it... Judith Lennox's The Secret Years is a moving story about life in the East Anglian Fens after the First World War. Perfect for fans of Rachel Hore and Kate Morton.During the golden summer of 1914, four young people played in the gardens of Drakesden Abbey. Nicholas and Lally were the children of the great house, set in the bleak and magical Fen country; Thomasine was the unconventional niece of two genteel maiden aunts in the village; Daniel was the son of the local blacksmith, a fiercely independent, ambitious boy who longed to break away from the stifling confines of his East Anglian upbringing. As the drums of war sounded in the distance, the Firedrake, a mysterious and ancient Blythe family heirloom disappeared, setting off an uncontrollable chain of events.The Great War changed everything, and both Nicholas and Daniel returned from the front damaged by their experiences. Thomasine, freed from the narrow disciplines of her childhood, and enjoying the new hedonism which the twenties brought, thought that she could escape from the ties that bound her to both Nicholas and Daniel. But the passions and enmities of their youth had intensified in the passing years, and the four friends had to experience tragedy and betrayal before the Firedrake made its reappearance and, with it, a new hope for the future. What readers are saying about The Secret Years: 'Judith Lennox writes wonderful stories which are compelling and beautifully descriptive''What a page turner -a twisty turny tale!''A wonderfully written story... Couldn't put this book down'
The Secret Years: An emotional drama of love and survival
by Judith LennoxA moving story about life in the East Anglian Fens after the First World War, evoking the emotions of the men who came through their ordeals and the women who survived the trauma of separation. During the golden summer of 1914, four young people played in the gardens of Drakesden Abbey. Nicholas and Lally were the children of the great house, set in the bleak and magical Fen country; Thomasine was the unconventional niece of two genteel maiden aunts in the village; Daniel was the son of the local blacksmith, a fiercely independent, ambitious boy who longed to break away from the stifling confines of his East Anglian upbringing. As the drums of war sounded in the distance, the Firedrake, a mysterious and ancient Blythe family heirloom disappeared, setting off an uncontrollable chain of events. The Great War changed everything, and both Nicholas and Daniel returned from the front damaged by their experiences. Thomasine, freed from the narrow disciplines of her childhood, and enjoying the new hedonism which the twenties brought, thought that she could escape from the ties that bound her to both Nicholas and Daniel. But the passions and enmities of their youth had intensified in the passing years, and the four friends had to experience tragedy and betrayal before the Firedrake made its reappearance and, with it, a new hope for the future.
The Secretary and the Millionaire
by Leanne BanksFortune's Children:The Brides:Meet the Fortune brides-six special women who perpetuate a family legacy greater than mere riches!THE CINDERELLA ASSIGNMENTWhen Jack Fortune's motherless daughter moved in with him, this ever-so-competent CEO needed Amanda Corbain, his faithful assistant, to become Lilly's temporary live-in nanny. Suddenly this natural-born nurturer was living out her ultimate fantasy, but no amount of dreaming had prepared Amanda for the feelings he aroused. And now Amanda had one final wish before this Cinderella assignment ended....
Secretary by Day, Mistress by Night (British Bachelors #2)
by Maggie CoxMaya Hayward feels like a fish out of water in the presence of her new boss. Playboy Blaise Walker is so easily confident and sexily charming—she hopes and prays that he can't see how much she blushes when she's near him!Blaise may have hired Maya out of a sense of duty, but he quickly becomes intrigued by what lies beneath her quiet yet tantalizing exterior. He decides to offer her a chance for promotion—from skittish secretary to boss's bedmate. But will Maya accept?
The Secretary Gets Her Man (Texas Confidential)
by Mindy NeffTEXAS CONFIDENTIALThe covert agency's newest operative is about to get her man!THE AGENT: Penny Archer, former teenage bookworm, lately of the Texas Confidential secret agency, had finally come home to settle a score.THE TARGET: Sheriff Joe Colter, the most popular boy in high school, was now the local law. He'd never forgotten Penny-or how he'd once crushed her girlhood fantasy.THE MISSION: Coming back to her hometown had only one appeal: show Joe Colter the woman she'd become! Trouble was, she hadn't realized he could still make her feel things she had long forgotten: anticipation, desire...and completion. Suddenly Texas Confidential's most resourceful agent was under heavy fire and in danger-of losing her heart!
Secretary Mistress, Convenient Wife: A Billionaire Boss Romance (In Bed with the Boss #2767)
by Maggie CoxHe's her boss...Italian tycoon Fabian Moritzzoni needs to marry-but not for love. He'll take a convenient bride, and his new assistant fits the bill. She's pale, shy and skinny, but delicate English rose Laura Greenwood fires his hot Italian blood like no woman has before....so he'll make her his bride!Laura has come to Tuscany to rebuild her shattered life. She blossoms under the heat of Fabian's desire, but will he ever see her as more than his suitable wife?
Secretary on Demand (9 to 5 #17)
by Cathy WilliamsSparks fly when a young Irish woman accepts a job working for a widowed single father in this international romance from a USA Today–bestselling author.Kane Lindley is a regular customer at the restaurant where Shannon works. When an incident results in her getting fired, Kane comes to the rescue and offers her a job!As well as being his secretary, Shannon also finds herself caring for his young daughter. In fact, he even persuades her to move into his home! But all the while Shannon is fighting her attraction to her boss, playing the part of a responsible, diligent employee—until Kane propositions her, daring her to act on the overwhelming attraction between them. . . .
The Secretary's Bossman Bargain
by Red GarnierHe'd desired her--and denied himself her company--for far too long. Now Marcos Allende finally had his secretary right where he wanted her. He'd convinced her to play the role of his lover while he conducted the deal of his life. And once the pretense was over, Marcos would move heaven and earth to make Virginia Hollis his true mistress. She longed to be more than merely Marcos's dedicated assistant. Yet she'd readily agreed to play along, hoping to ensconce herself in his bed. . . and then his heart. But could she keep a permanent place in his life once he discovered her secret?
The Secretary's Scandalous Secret
by Cathy WilliamsShe's at the top of her boss's agenda...Agatha Havers feels totally out of her depth working for Luc Loughton. Hiding behind her shapeless cardigans, she is invisible to her boss... Until Luc discovers the tantalising curves Agatha has been concealing...and suddenly awakening his wholesome secretary goes to the top of his agenda! Agatha finds herself living a fairytale-until she's brought back to reality with a bump...
The Secretary's Secret
by Michelle CelmerSleeping with Nick Bateman wasn't the smartest thing Zoë had ever done. He was her boss! And since they had crossed the line, she had to make some rules and stick to them. One night was all they would ever have. His assistant's passion had astounded him, and now Nick knew one night with Zoë would never be enough. Yet, with his track record, he couldn't chance ruining the only relationship that meant anything to him. Then his secretary revealed a little secret....
The Secretary's Secret
by Michelle DouglasExpecting a secret bundle of joy! With one last look in the mirror, Kit Mercer prepares to face her boss-surely he can't wait to sweep her into his arms again and declare his love? Actually, what Alex Hallam does is tell her their fling can't continue. He knows it's the right thing to do-after his ex-wife's lies, is he really ready for a relationship with sweet, lovely Kit? Until Kit reveals she's pregnant! Swapping the boardroom and working lunches for the baby clinic and wake-up feeds, they'll get more than they bargained for.... Maybe even swapping their business contract for a marriage certificate!
The Secretary's Seduction
by Jane PorterFrom sensible secretary…to sexy siren!Handsome business tycoon Morgan Grady hasjust been voted News Weekly's Man of the Year.Eager to move out of the media spotlight,Morgan decides it's time he found himself awife. So New York's most eligible bachelorproposes to the one woman he knows he cantrust—his sensible assistant, Winnie Graham!Alone on his exotic private island, Morgandiscovers that Winnie's composed exteriorhides a storm of passion and desire.The sexualattraction that had always simmered gentlybetween them suddenly ignites into an inferno!Morgan wants Winnie, but a woman this feistywill never settle for being a convenient wife.She demands nothing less than her cynicalboss's heart…
Secretele Din Slaters Falls
by Cristina Radu Matthew W. GrantSex,păcate și scandal într-un orășel din New England.Împletind umorul și misterul Nevestelor Disperate cu drama și romantismul din Zile din Viața Noastră de-a lungul întregului roman, Matthew W.Grant insuflă o nouă viață genului de romane tip telenovelă despre viața din micile orașe americane.De la moștenitoarea Nancy Harrison care luptă contra manipulărilor și obstacolelor puternicei sale familii, continuându-și relația cu mecanicul Roy Trembley, la Melinda Rollins, fiica pastorului care îl înșeală pe logodnicul milionar...De la bătrâna nebună ce nutrește o ură veche, la tânăra fată care rămâne însărcinată, nemăritată și încurcată cu un playboy căruia îi e frică să-și asume responsabilități...Sunteți invitați în inimile, sufletele și dormitoarele locuitorilor din Slaters Falls unde familii cu avere și condiție socială diferite își surprind viețile întrepătrunse de sex, păcat, scandal și secrete. Citind acest roman., vă veţi duce cu gândul şi la serialul de mare succes Twin Peaks.Nu vă lăsaţi amăgiţi de atmosfera paşnică a micilor oraşe de provincie.Nimic nu este aşa cum pare la prima vedereÎn mulțimea de personaje, ca de exemplu, băgăreți plini de ură, parveniți ambițioși, matahale dezgustătoare, târfe intrigante, polițiști corupți și criminali uneltitori, câțiva reușesc în mod surprinzător să se schimbe în bine. Secretele din Slaters Falls este o telenovelă clasică ce abordează subiecte controversate cum ar fi avortul, rasismul și abuzul de droguri.
Secretly
by Debra KaynAngie Swanson's life couldn't get more pathetic. Once a popular masseuse in Seattle, she's now the super-pumper at her brother Drew's gas station in Deadhorse, Oregon. When her brother's best friend, Gary, arrives in town, she finally sees her way out of the hell she's in. If she can convince Gary to let her live with him in Seattle, just for a couple weeks, until she lands a job, she'll do anything for him.There's no way in hell Gary Satchel, wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, will let Angie live with him temporarily. His best friend, Drew, would kill him if he found out he's lusting after Angie. He only traveled to Deadhorse to give Angie the good news that the Seahawks hired her to work alongside their physical therapist and to have Drew take a look at his Camaro. But when Drew pulls a "bro favor," he finds himself up to his helmet in trouble.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Secretly: Playing for Hearts, Book 4
by Debra KaynAngie Swanson’s life couldn’t get more pathetic. Once a popular masseuse in Seattle, she’s now the super-pumper at her brother Drew’s gas station in Deadhorse, Oregon. When her brother’s best friend, Gary, arrives in town, she finally sees her way out of the hell she’s in. If she can convince Gary to let her live with him in Seattle, just for a couple weeks, until she lands a job, she’ll do anything for him.There’s no way in hell Gary Satchel, wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, will let Angie live with him temporarily. His best friend, Drew, would kill him if he found out he’s lusting after Angie. He only traveled to Deadhorse to give Angie the good news that the Seahawks hired her to work alongside their physical therapist and to have Drew take a look at his Camaro. But when Drew pulls a “bro favor,” he finds himself up to his helmet in trouble.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Secretly: Playing for Hearts, Book 4
by Debra KaynAngie Swanson’s life couldn’t get more pathetic. Once a popular masseuse in Seattle, she’s now the super-pumper at her brother Drew’s gas station in Deadhorse, Oregon. When her brother’s best friend, Gary, arrives in town, she finally sees her way out of the hell she’s in. If she can convince Gary to let her live with him in Seattle, just for a couple weeks, until she lands a job, she’ll do anything for him.There’s no way in hell Gary Satchel, wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, will let Angie live with him temporarily. His best friend, Drew, would kill him if he found out he’s lusting after Angie. He only traveled to Deadhorse to give Angie the good news that the Seahawks hired her to work alongside their physical therapist and to have Drew take a look at his Camaro. But when Drew pulls a “bro favor,” he finds himself up to his helmet in trouble.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Secretly Bound to the Marquess
by Diane GastonAn emotional Regency reunion storyOne passionate nightA seven-year-old secret… Widowed Lady Eliza Varden must endure one more ball before she can politely return to the country. Only her last dance brings her face-to-face with Nathaniel, the new Marquess of Hale. It&’s been years since their steamy encounter, but the spark between them is as alive as ever. Yet Eliza knows it&’s not just their mutual attraction that binds them now… But is she ready to risk her independence with the truth? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Secretly Dating the Baby Doc (Buenos Aires Docs #4)
by JC HarrowayA fake date to get their families off their backs leads to a passionate fling in the final installment of the Buenos Aires Docs miniseries by JC Harroway. PASSION BEHIND HOSPITAL DOORS… Widow Emilia is blindsided by the heat between her and divorced colleague Felipe. Then stunned as a no-strings dinner ends in the neonatal surgeon&’s bed. After years of grief, she wanted to dip her toe in the dating pool…not dive straight in! Only Felipe makes her feel beautiful and brave, and Emilia boldly agrees to an affair. As long as, to keep their interfering families&’ expectations at bay, it&’s their sexy little secret…From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.Buenos Aires Docs Book 1: ER Doc's Miracle Triplets by Tina BeckettBook 2: Surgeon's Brooding Brazilian Rival by Luana DaRosaBook 3: Daring to Fall for the Single Dad by Becky WicksBook 4: Secretly Dating the Baby Doc by JC Harroway
Secretly Dating the Lionman (Cowboys and Angels #2)
by Sue BrownCowboys and Angels: Book TwoCan a man burdened with family drama find his way into the arms of a happy-go-lucky stripper called Lionman? Cris likes a drink at Cowboys and Angels bar after his shift at the strip club—until one night when a trashed young guy named Mikey tries to kiss him. He’s not Cris’s type, but Cris is good enough to see the kid home safely. There he meets Mikey’s handsome older brother, Bennett, and there’s an immediate spark between them. But Bennett might not be in a position to start a relationship, let alone with the carefree Cris. He’s trying desperately to hold his family together, with a younger brother who’s running off the rails and hostile parents who will never accept not just one, but two gay sons. When Cris is unexpectedly fired and Bennett’s family drama escalates, they turn to each other for support. But can a shoulder to lean on develop into something much closer, something they both deserve?
Secretly In Love
by Loure BusseyHappily ever after never felt so goodAnd after kissing her share of frogs, Serita Jones believes that happiness is finally within her grasp. A whirlwind romance, a fairy-tale wedding to the man of her dreams and a honeymoon in paradise. Her life couldn't be more idyllic...Until someone tries to kill her!Now on the run in rural Virginia, Serita suspects everyone-including her husband. And when Serita seeks refuge in a cabin in the woods, she comes face-to-face with Hunter Larimore, a rugged lawman who is shocked to find a beautiful stranger in his home. A confirmed bachelor, Hunter has no idea of the peril that awaits them-or the passion that will change his life forever.
Secretly Married to a Prince (One Year to Wed #1)
by Ally BlakeShe needs a husband to claim her inheritance. But what if she already has one? And he just happens to be a prince… Dive into the first installment in the One Year to Wed miniseries from Ally Blake!THEIR REUNION WITH A ROYAL TWIST… To claim her inheritance, Matilda Waverly must be wed within the year. But Matilda has a secret: she&’s already married! She hasn&’t seen Henri since she fled their wedding night, so tracking him down is essential—but exciting and terrifying in equal measure. Especially when she learns Henri is actually a prince! And the undeniable spark between them has never gone away…From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.One Year to WedBook 1: Secretly Married to a Prince by Ally BlakeBook 2: Reluctant Bride's Baby Bombshell by Rachael StewartBook 3: Cinderella and the Tycoon Next Door by Kandy ShepherdBook 4: Claiming His Billion-Dollar Bride by Michelle Douglas
Secretly Pregnant by the Tycoon
by Bella MasonOne tightly wound billionaire will get the shock of his life in this surprise baby story by Bella Mason! One week of pure pleasure…Forever bound by the consequences! Famed for his ruthless restraint, Matt Taylor has only ever lost control around one woman. But his red-hot Melbourne fling with Hannah Murphy is firmly in the past—until she surprises him outside his London office…seven months pregnant! Hannah has flown across the globe to reveal her recently discovered pregnancy. But Matt&’s guarded reaction leaves her wondering how he&’s the same man who fulfilled her greatest desires months before! He&’ll have to let her in if she&’s to uproot her world and share everything—including their baby—with him…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
Secretly Smitten (Smitten #2)
by Colleen CobleSummer, fall, winter, spring--Smitten, Vermont, is the place for love . . . and mystery!There's a secret in Grandma Rose's attic--a forgotten set of dog tags belonging to her first love. But David Hutchins was killed in action and never returned to Smitten. How did the dog tags end up in the attic?The mystery intrigues Rose's three granddaughters--Tess, Clare, and Zoe--and they decide to investigate, though their mother, Anna, warns against meddling. But as the seasons turn and the mystery unravels, the three young women and their mother encounter some intriguing mystery men of their own. Has a sixty-year-old puzzle sparked something new for this close-knit family of women?Join popular romance novelists--and real-life BFFs--Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, Diann Hunt, and Denise Hunter for four delightful intertwined tales of mystery and sweet intrigue.