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Secrets of the Heart
by Candace CampOn the eve of her wedding to Michael Trent, the Earl of Westhampton, Rachel Aincourt tried to elope with another man-only to be unceremoniously returned to her fiancé by her strong-willed father. Burdened by guilt and shame, Rachel felt she'd gotten what she deserved: a loveless marriage to a cold, enigmatic husband. She was wrong.Behind Michael's proper demeanor lay a man who thrived on danger and intrigue-and now he'd been drawn into one of Bow Street's toughest cases. When the crime turned into a murder that involved Rachel, Michael found a new way to employ his mastery of disguise: seducing the wife he secretly loved. But would he finally be able to win her heart...or would he destroy his last chance for happiness?
Secrets of the Heart (The Ravensmoore Chronicles #1)
by Jillian KentMadeline Whittington, daughter of the deceased Earl of Richfield, emerges from English society&’s prescribed period of mourning in the winter of 1815. Madeline believes that she no longer belongs in a world of gossip and gowns; instead she wants to help the orphans living within the walls of Ashcroft Insane Asylum. Once there, she discovers a dark secret within the asylum walls.Because of his elder brother&’s unexpected death, Devlin Greyson becomes Earl of Ravensmoore and struggles between two worlds: one of affluence and privilege and one of poverty and disease. Torn between his desire to become a doctor and the numerous responsibilities of his title, he wrestles with God&’s will for his future. Will he be able to honor this God-given gift and win the woman he falls in love with in a society that does not value gentlemen who work? And will Lady Madeline Whittington be able to honor her father&’s memory when she is attracted to the one man who could destroy the promise she made to her father?
Secrets of the Heart (Mail Order Bride #1)
by Al Lacy Joanna LacyKathleen O'Malley Stallworth a mail order bride? Not likely! But the Lord works in mysterious ways. Her parents and siblings died in the great Chicago fire; her husband was killed by a mugger; now her fabulously wealthy in-laws have taken her daughter Megan from her, claiming she's not fit to be a mother. In a newspaper ad for a mail order bride, Kathleen sees a chance to seek revenge on the Stallworth family. Instead, her westward adventure transforms her world and restores her faith. She returns to Chicago to fight for Megan but soon discovers God has prepared a victory she could never have imagined.
The Secrets of the Heart
by Kasey MichaelsDashing and elegant, Baron Christian St. Clair is the toast of the ton...and a man with a closely guarded secret. For his dazzling looks and celebrated charm mask his late-night escapades as the elusive Peacock, enemy of the rich and benefactor of the poor. Now Gabrielle Laurence, the destitute beauty who loathes St. Clair's rakish ways and power over her social standing, is close to discovering the truth. But can he convince her to trust a rogue-and take a chance on the passion that flares between them?
Secrets of the Heart
by Patti ShenbergerTen years ago, Nicholas and Isabelle were madly in love, or so Isabelle thought. After he left without a backward glance, Isabelle gave all her attention to her career in medicine. Now she's a respected cardiologist, and likes her life the way it is, devoting her time to her patients and throwing herself into her work, until her past comes back to haunt her. The man she knew as Nick Carter reappears in her life, only this time he's Prince Nicholas Corsairs, heir to the throne of Wellfleet Isle.Prince Nicholas Corsairs will do anything for his family and his people. He left Isabelle once before when family and duty called. Now he wants her to come to Wellfleet for six months to care for his ailing father.Together again their attraction and passion is undeniable. But Isabelle's hesitant to let him back into her life. Regardless of how much she loves him, Isabelle knows a future with Nicholas is out of the question. His country needs him and Isabelle won't take second place in his life. She deserves better than that. But fate has a way of making you see things differently . . . . Sensuality Level: Sensual
Secrets of the Heart
by Patti ShenbergerTen years ago, Nicholas and Isabelle were madly in love, or so Isabelle thought. After he left without a backward glance, Isabelle gave all her attention to her career in medicine. Now she’s a respected cardiologist, and likes her life the way it is, devoting her time to her patients and throwing herself into her work, until her past comes back to haunt her. The man she knew as Nick Carter reappears in her life, only this time he’s Prince Nicholas Corsairs, heir to the throne of Wellfleet Isle.Prince Nicholas Corsairs will do anything for his family and his people. He left Isabelle once before when family and duty called. Now he wants her to come to Wellfleet for six months to care for his ailing father.Together again their attraction and passion is undeniable. But Isabelle’s hesitant to let him back into her life. Regardless of how much she loves him, Isabelle knows a future with Nicholas is out of the question. His country needs him and Isabelle won’t take second place in his life. She deserves better than that. But fate has a way of making you see things differently . . . . Sensuality Level: Sensual
Secrets of the Heart
by Patti ShenbergerTen years ago, Nicholas and Isabelle were madly in love, or so Isabelle thought. After he left without a backward glance, Isabelle gave all her attention to her career in medicine. Now she’s a respected cardiologist, and likes her life the way it is, devoting her time to her patients and throwing herself into her work, until her past comes back to haunt her. The man she knew as Nick Carter reappears in her life, only this time he’s Prince Nicholas Corsairs, heir to the throne of Wellfleet Isle.Prince Nicholas Corsairs will do anything for his family and his people. He left Isabelle once before when family and duty called. Now he wants her to come to Wellfleet for six months to care for his ailing father.Together again their attraction and passion is undeniable. But Isabelle’s hesitant to let him back into her life. Regardless of how much she loves him, Isabelle knows a future with Nicholas is out of the question. His country needs him and Isabelle won’t take second place in his life. She deserves better than that. But fate has a way of making you see things differently . . . . Sensuality Level: Sensual
Secrets of the Heart
by Patti ShenbergerTen years ago, Nicholas and Isabelle were madly in love, or so Isabelle thought. After he left without a backward glance, Isabelle gave all her attention to her career in medicine. Now she's a respected cardiologist, and likes her life the way it is, devoting her time to her patients and throwing herself into her work, until her past comes back to haunt her. The man she knew as Nick Carter reappears in her life, only this time he's Prince Nicholas Corsairs, heir to the throne of Wellfleet Isle.Prince Nicholas Corsairs will do anything for his family and his people. He left Isabelle once before when family and duty called. Now he wants her to come to Wellfleet for six months to care for his ailing father.Together again their attraction and passion is undeniable. But Isabelle's hesitant to let him back into her life. Regardless of how much she loves him, Isabelle knows a future with Nicholas is out of the question. His country needs him and Isabelle won't take second place in his life. She deserves better than that. But fate has a way of making you see things differently . . . . Sensuality Level: Sensual
Secrets of the Henna Girl
by Sufiya AhmedLife as Zeba knows it could be over for good . . .Zeba Khan is like any other sixteen-year-old girl: enjoying herself, waiting for exam results . . . and dreaming of the day she'll meet her one true love.Except her parents have other plans.In Pakistan for the summer, Zeba's world is shattered. Her future is threatened by an unthinkable - and forced - duty to protect her father's honour. But does she hold the secrets that will help her escape?** Sufiya Ahmed's stunning debut teenage book explores the illegal practice of forced marriage in Britain.** 10 million under 18s in the world become child brides every year.** The UK government's Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) receives over 1,700 calls from at-risk annually. Up to 15% of victims of forced marriage are male.
Secrets of the Highlander: Secrets Of The Highlander, Thirty Nights With A Highland Husband, Masked By Moonlight (Pine Creek Highlander #6)
by Janet ChapmanHe is the father of her child, but the secrets they are hiding are tearing them apart.... Megan MacKeage escaped the smothering protectiveness of the Highland MacKeage clan to work as a scientist on the Canadian tundra. But when fellow researcher Wayne Ferris breaks her heart by rejecting her, Megan returns to Maine alone.... Then she meets the town's new police chief, Jack Stone -- the man she knew as Wayne Ferris. Instead of the quiet scholar he posed as, he's an aggressive private eye who's willing to fight for what he wants, just like all the overbearing men in her clan. So why is Megan still feeling a dangerous attraction? And though Jack claims he followed her here because he loves her, can she ever trust a man with so many secrets?
Secrets of the Highwayman
by Sara MackenzieMelanie Jones thought she was imagining things. Surely there's not a breathtaking man astride a magnificent black horse racing her sports car on a country road. And he has the nerve to wink at her, just before he vanishes into the night! When he appears to her in solid, sinewy muscle, Melanie realizes he's real . . . and irresistible. Nearly two centuries ago, Nathaniel Raven was betrayed and murdered by a trusted friend. He now has one opportunity to uncover the secrets of that night, and Melanie is the only woman who can help him. She may be the most infuriating and independent woman he's ever known, but there is no denying the burning passion between them . . . or the lethal danger that has followed him from the past . . .
Secrets of the Jaguar
by Jaye ShieldsMichelle looks like the girl next door, but she can grow some wicked claws and fur, too for that matter. Hiding out in a small island town, Michelle guards her secret - that she's a were-jaguar.Duncan had spent the last eighty years being eternally young, and eternally lonely. Being a vampire has meant a meaningless existence, so when he discovers a were-jaguar in town, Duncan sees her less as a freak, and more like a gift.Throughout her life, Michelle faced constant betrayal, but Duncan refuses to leave her alone. Together, they venture to Mexico where the ancient Mayan past holds the key to her existence. But when Duncan realizes an Aztec army of vampires needs Michelle's blood to perform an ancient ritual, he'll stop at nothing to protect her. But falling in love could be the most dangerous game - for Michelle, it could mean the greatest betrayal.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Secrets of the Jaguar: Book Three of the Immortals in Alameda Series
by Jaye ShieldsMichelle looks like the girl next door, but she can grow some wicked claws and fur, too for that matter. Hiding out in a small island town, Michelle guards her secret - that she’s a were-jaguar.Duncan had spent the last eighty years being eternally young, and eternally lonely. Being a vampire has meant a meaningless existence, so when he discovers a were-jaguar in town, Duncan sees her less as a freak, and more like a gift.Throughout her life, Michelle faced constant betrayal, but Duncan refuses to leave her alone. Together, they venture to Mexico where the ancient Mayan past holds the key to her existence. But when Duncan realizes an Aztec army of vampires needs Michelle’s blood to perform an ancient ritual, he’ll stop at nothing to protect her. But falling in love could be the most dangerous game - for Michelle, it could mean the greatest betrayal.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Secrets of the Jaguar: Book Three of the Immortals in Alameda Series
by Jaye ShieldsMichelle looks like the girl next door, but she can grow some wicked claws and fur, too for that matter. Hiding out in a small island town, Michelle guards her secret - that she’s a were-jaguar.Duncan had spent the last eighty years being eternally young, and eternally lonely. Being a vampire has meant a meaningless existence, so when he discovers a were-jaguar in town, Duncan sees her less as a freak, and more like a gift.Throughout her life, Michelle faced constant betrayal, but Duncan refuses to leave her alone. Together, they venture to Mexico where the ancient Mayan past holds the key to her existence. But when Duncan realizes an Aztec army of vampires needs Michelle’s blood to perform an ancient ritual, he’ll stop at nothing to protect her. But falling in love could be the most dangerous game - for Michelle, it could mean the greatest betrayal.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Secrets of the Jaguar
by Jaye ShieldsMichelle looks like the girl next door, but she can grow some wicked claws and fur, too for that matter. Hiding out in a small island town, Michelle guards her secret - that she's a were-jaguar.Duncan had spent the last eighty years being eternally young, and eternally lonely. Being a vampire has meant a meaningless existence, so when he discovers a were-jaguar in town, Duncan sees her less as a freak, and more like a gift.Throughout her life, Michelle faced constant betrayal, but Duncan refuses to leave her alone. Together, they venture to Mexico where the ancient Mayan past holds the key to her existence. But when Duncan realizes an Aztec army of vampires needs Michelle's blood to perform an ancient ritual, he'll stop at nothing to protect her. But falling in love could be the most dangerous game - for Michelle, it could mean the greatest betrayal.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Secrets of the Knight
by Julia LathamA knight never reveals her secrets . . . When young Diana Winslow arrived at Castle Bannaster, her beauty and bravery disguised beneath a servant's dress, she had no idea her life would change forever. But now the cruel and lecherous Viscount Bannaster lies dead--and the novice Bladeswoman cannot escape her guilt. Nothing, not even fighting for the Crown, can erase her fears . . . especially when she comes face to face with Thomas, the viscount's startlingly seductive brother. Desperate to keep him from discovering the truth, Diana attempts a daring abduction. But all her skills as a knight are no defense against the powerful, irresistible nobleman who has just become her prisoner. A man with a mystery of his own. A man who eyes her so hungrily, so wantonly, that he could tempt her to give up all her secrets for one wicked night in his arms . . .
Secrets of the Lighthouse: A Novel
by Santa MontefioreSet in Ireland on the wild coast of Connemara, this hauntingly romantic novel tells the story of a young woman who goes in search of her family’s past and ends up discovering her future.Ellen Trawton is running away from it all. She hates her job, she doesn’t love the aristocratic man to whom she is engaged, and her relationship with her controlling mother is becoming increasingly strained. So Ellen leaves London, fleeing to the one place she knows her mother won’t find her, her aunt’s cottage in Connemara. Cutting all her ties with chic London society, Ellen gives in to Ireland’s charm and warmth, thinking her future may lie where so much of her past has been hidden. Her imagination is soon captured by the compelling ruins of a lighthouse where, five years earlier, a young mother died in a fire. The ghost of the young wife, Caitlin, haunts the nearby castle, mourning the future she can never have there. Unable to move on, she watches her husband and children, hoping they might see her and feel her love once more. But she doesn’t anticipate her husband falling in love again. Can she prevent it? Or can she let go and find a way to freedom and happiness? The ruggedly beautiful Connemara coastline with its tightknit community of unforgettable characters provides the backdrop for this poignant story of two women seeking the peace and love they desperately need. For each, the key will be found in the secrets of the past, illuminated by the lighthouse.
The Secrets of the Little Greek Taverna: A magical debut celebrating the love you find when you least expect it!
by Erin PalmisanoThe ultimate feel-good read, with a touch of magical realism, this debut novel will delight and charm from start to finish, whisking you away to a Greek island where food and wine are the stuff of life, where friendships lift you up, and love has a way of catching you when you're least expecting it.'The most delicious of novels. . . I dare you not to fall in love!' SORAYA M. LANE'[A]n absolute feast of a novel. . . Readers will fall hard for this romantic story, and even harder for the warm and nurturing group of women telling it, who prove that friendship conjures its own special brand of magic. I devoured it in one sitting' ERIKA MONTGOMERY In a village on Naxos lies a gorgeous guest house and taverna that never opened. Cressida's husband died suddenly - the taverna was their dream - but she's been too lost in grief to keep that dream alive. Marjory "Jory" St James always feels more at home on the move. As if summoned by the island, she arrives on Naxos in the middle of the night and quite unexpectedly becomes Cressida's very first guest. Jory quickly discovers that this trip will be more than just a sightseeing adventure. All the women she meets in the town are more than what they seem. But when a hotel group offers to buy the taverna, it's going to take all of Jory and Cressida's drive and expertise to keep that from happening. With a generous dash of romance, deliciously tempting food, and a growing friendship, can these two women find a way to finally open the little Greek taverna?More fabulous praise for The Secrets of the Little Greek Taverna'[A] love letter to Greece and to listening to one's intuition. Readers will fall head-over-heels for this engaging story that's weaved together by magic' ANNETTE CHRISTIE'This is such a sweet, warm-hearted book brimming with generosity. The characters, the relationships, the food, and the setting are evocatively drawn and had me yearning to escape to a Greek island. A perfect and pleasurable holiday read' ANNE TIERNAN
The Secrets of the Little Greek Taverna
by Erin PalmisanoThe ultimate beach read, with a Chocolat-esque touch of magical realism, this debut novel will delight and charm readers from start to finish, whisking them off to a Greek Island where food and wine are the stuff of life, where friendships lift you up, and love has a way of catching you when you&’re least expecting it. In a village on Naxos lies a gorgeous guest house and taverna that never opened. Cressida&’s husband died suddenly three years ago – the taverna was their dream – but she&’s been too lost in grief to keep that dream alive. Marjory "Jory" St. James, a young traveler who always feels more at home on the move, arrives on Naxos in the middle of the night as if summoned by the island. She quite unexpectedly becomes Cressida&’s very first guest. Jory quickly discovers that this island vacation is more than just a sightseeing adventure as all of the women in town are more than what they seem. But when a hotel group offers to buy Cressida's taverna, it's going to take all of Jory and Cressida's drive and expertise to keep that from happening. With a generous dash of romance, deliciously tempting Greek food, and a growing friendship, can these two women find a way to finally open the little Greek taverna?
Secrets of the Lost summer
by Carla NeggersJoin New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers with the first book in her fan--favorite Swift River Valley series A wave of hope carries Olivia Frost back to her small New England hometown nestled in the beautiful Swift River Valley. She's transforming a historic home into an idyllic getaway--picturesque and perfect, if only the absentee owner will fix up the eyesore next door... Dylan McCaffrey's ramshackle house is an inheritance he never counted on. It also holds the key to a generations-old lost treasure he can't resist any more than he can resist his new neighbor. Against this breathtaking landscape, Dylan and Olivia pursue long-buried secrets and discover a mystery wrapped in a love story...past and present.
Secrets of the Lost Summer: What We Find Serenity Harbor Secrets Of The Lost Summer Sweet Dreams On Center Street (The Swift River Valley Novels #1)
by Carla NeggersA neglected old house contains family secrets, hidden treasure, and the promise of new love in the New York Times–bestselling author’s small-town romance.A wave of hope carries Olivia Frost back to her small New England hometown nestled in the beautiful Swift River Valley. She’s transforming a historic home into an idyllic getaway—picturesque and perfect, if only the absentee owner will fix up the eyesore next door . . .Dylan McCaffrey’s ramshackle house is an inheritance he never counted on. It also holds the key to a generations-old lost treasure he can’t resist any more than he can resist his new neighbor. Against this breathtaking landscape, Dylan and Olivia pursue long-buried secrets and discover a mystery wrapped in a love story . . . past and present.
Secrets of the Lost Summer
by Carla NeggersA wave of hope carries Olivia Frost back to her small New England hometown nestled in the beautiful Swift River Valley. She's transforming a historic home into an idyllic getaway. Picturesque and perfect, if only the absentee owner will fix up the eyesore next door....Dylan McCaffrey's ramshackle house is an inheritance he never counted on. It also holds the key to a generations-old lost treasure he can't resist...any more than he can resist his new neighbor. Against this breathtaking landscape, Dylan and Olivia pursue long-buried secrets and discover a mystery wrapped in a love story...past and present.
Secrets of the Lotus
by Michelle Garren FlyeWhat would you trade for the story of a lifetime -- a lifetime of love? Society reporter Josie Stewart is all too familiar with billionaire Dan Mason, who recently took over the reins of his ailing father's business. He has no intention of allowing anything, even his own conscience, to get in his way. When Josie accidentally uncovers one of the family secrets, she glimpses a side of Dan that most people never get to see. Drawn to him, she puts her own career and reputation in jeopardy to keep his secrets. But some of those secrets are darker than she knew. Neither Dan nor Josie expects the danger lurking in their future -- or the passion.
Secrets of the Lynx
by Aimee ThurloFor P.I. Paul Grayhorse, there were no secrets-thanks to his special Navajo gift. He knew why U.S. Deputy Marshal Kendra Armstrong found him in the canyons of New Mexico. Reopening the case that ended his marshal career and killed his partner did more than haunt Paul; it put him in the crosshairs.Using Paul to flush out her fugitive was risky, but teaming with him was downright dangerous. In his arms, Kendra felt like a woman, with a woman's desires. But with his powers, could she hide her biggest secret-that she'd fallen for him? And that for the first time in her career, she was afraid...afraid to live without him if she couldn't get her man?
Secrets of the Marriage Bed
by Ann LethbridgeSurrender to desire…After one night of passion, the dissolute Duke of Dunstan made Julia his wife, but their honeymoon is far from blissful. Alistair trusts no one with his shameful secret, and that means keeping his tempting new bride at a distance…Julia longs for Alistair to yield to the powerful desire between them. But when the dark secrets of the marriage bed threaten their future, this new couple must overcome the past and surrender to their wildest passions to find a new, oh-so-delicious beginning together!