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The Mistress (Chicago Fire Trilogy #2)
by Susan WiggsOctober 8, 1871--One small spark ignites the entire city of Chicago, sending its residents into panic. But amid the chaos, a case of mistaken identity leads to an unexpected new love. As the historic fire ignites across town, Kathleen O'Leary finds herself dressed in borrowed diamonds and silk, enjoying a lavish masquerade. The penniless maid has caught the eye of Dylan Francis Kennedy, the rich, handsome gentleman all of high society has been speculating about. The night feels alive with magic. . . and ripe with promise. Then fire sweeps through the city, cornering the young lovers with no hope of rescue. Desperate to share their last moments together, Kathleen and Dylan impulsively marry. Incredibly, they survive. Now, as the fire burns down to cold ash, Kathleen must tell Chicago's most eligible bachelor that he has married a fraud. But the joke's on her. For this gentleman is no gentleman. While Kathleen had hoped to win Dylan's love, he had planned only to capture her heart and steal her fortune. Dylan Kennedy--con artist, gambler, and ne'er-do-well--has been unwittingly caught in his own game. Now the real sparks are about to fly.
The Mistress Assignment
by Penny JordanShe is playing with fire!Normally so cautious and in control of her life, Kelly Harris feels out of her depth cast in the role of a sultry femme fatale. But, out of loyalty to her best friend, she reluctantly agrees to play the seductress to teach a lesson to the man who'd betrayed Beth. It's a scheme fraught with danger.Especially when stranger Brough Frobisher gets caught in the cross fire. He's contemptuous of Kelly's seemingly provocative ways, yet intrigued. And he can't ignore her undeniable sensuality....They wanted to get even. Instead they got...married!
The Mistress Bride
by Michelle ReidThe whole world was interested in Sheikh Raschid Al Kadah and Evie Delahaye. Despite fierce opposition from their families, their passionate, high-profile affair has lasted two ecstatic years. But Raschid was expected to marry an Arabian princess, Evie's mother was pushing her towards a member of the English aristocracy -- and time was running out. Then Evie discovered she was carrying Raschid's baby. . .
The Mistress Bride: Society Weddings (Society Weddings (99-03) #2056)
by Michelle ReidRead this classic, passionate romance from USA Today bestselling author Michelle Reid, now available for the first time in e-book!Pregnant with the Sheikh’s heir…Sheikh Raschid Al Kadah and Evie Delahaye’s high-profile affair has lasted for two intensely passionate years. But their relationship must come to an end when Raschid is expected to marry an Arabian princess. Until Evie discovers she’s pregnant with his child…Originally published in 1999
The Mistress Contract
by Helen BrooksConrad Quentin was equally famed for his ruthless business deals and devastating good looks. Sephy encountered the full force of these charms from day one of her new job as Conrads secretary! Sephy didnt want an office affair, but Conrad proposed a deal: if she agreed to date him, hed be the perfect gentleman - until her temporary contract with him ended. Then he planned to make her his mistress, or more. . . .
The Mistress Deal
by Sandra FieldMedia tycoon Reece Callahan would publish scandalous information about Lauren Courtney's stepfather-unless she agreed to pose as Reece's mistress for a week. . . ;. It was a price Lauren was willing to pay to protect her beloved stepfather's name. And it wasn't exactly hard-jet-setting around the world to luxurious locations, going to glittering social occasions. . . . ; Even spending twenty-four hours a day with the cool and ruthless Reece was tolerable-he was gorgeous, after all! In fact, the more time she spent with him, the more she couldn't help wanting to be his mistress-lover-for real!
The Mistress Diaries
by Julianne MacleanA proper lady would never let herself become his mistress . . .
The Mistress Experience: Society of Sirens, Volume III (Society of Sirens #3)
by Scarlett PeckhamThe scandalous women of the USA Today bestselling author Scarlett Peckham’s Society of Sirens are back with the final stage in their fight for female rights—and this time the battle is to be waged in bed…She’s the most infamous harlot in London…and she’s up for auction.Thaïs Magadalene is a legend. The nation’s most notorious courtesan, she sells herself once a week, for one night only, and never to the same patron twice. Until now. To raise money for the cause of women’s rights, she has auctioned herself off for one month as mistress to the highest bidder. But the winner is not who he seems.Lord Alastair Eden is an earl, a radical politician, and a perfectionist in all things—except one. His confidence belies an unexpected secret: he doesn’t know how to please a woman in bed. He’s determined to change that before he marries. And who could be better than the most skilled lover in the country to teach him?And love is never for sale.Thaïs dreams of finding a man who will love her unconditionally, never mind her past and reputation. Eden dreams of finding a perfectly bred young lady to be his wife and helpmeet. But when a steamy month in the countryside breeds a connection both in and out of the bedchamber, the two of them must decide how much can be sacrificed for love—one’s dreams, or one’s reputation.
The Mistress Memoirs: A Boscastle Affairs Novel
by Jillian HunterDisgraced by her past employer, young governess Kate Walcott owes her loyalty to the only woman willing to hire her--the sought-after courtesan Mrs. Georgette Lawson. Georgette entrusts Kate with the care of her unruly children--and the writing of her shocking memoirs, which detail her affairs with famous gentlemen, including the rakehell who promised to marry her, then ruined her. <P><P> Sir Colin Boscastle intended to keep his promise to Georgette--until his father was murdered. Thirteen years of chasing vengeance pass before he returns to find Georgette sleeping in his enemy's bed. Revenge has destroyed their romance, but the two former lovers agree to set a trap to restore Colin's honor. <P> Caught in this deadly game, Kate struggles to resist Colin's virile charm. She knows he is a born heartbreaker and unreliable rogue. Should she believe him when he whispers that, for her, he will change his sinful ways?
The Mistress Purchase
by Penny JordanLeon Stapimopolous had never known defeat in the boardroom--or the bedroom! One of France's oldest perfume houses was to be another acquisition in his empire...not least because Leon insisted that perfume designer Sadie Roberts be included in the purchase price!Sadie was adamant that he'd never own her. But Leon thrilled her senses more than the headiest frangrance, and even the knowledge that she had everything to lose couldn't keep Sadie from becoming intoxicated by Leon's blend of chamr and passion....
The Mistress Scandal (Passion Ser. #15)
by Kim LawrenceAlly doesn't regret her one night of passion with Gabe MacAllister. But now he's back, demanding to know why Ally has kept their son a secret and determined that she should be in his life permanently! But as his mistress or his wife?
The Mistress That Tamed De Santis: Demetriou Demands His Child A Ring For Vincenzo's Heir The Secret Beneath The Veil The Mistress That Tamed De Santis (The Throne of San Felipe #2)
by Natalie AndersonForbidden nights with the prince Crown prince Antonio De Santis hasn't touched a woman since the tragedy that took his fiancée. But an unexpected encounter with notorious temptress Bella Sanchez has this royal breaking his one rule...and he discovers this seductress is not what she seems! For Bella, life has been an empty performance since the injury that ended her prima ballerina career. But when Antonio demands her presence in his palace, she can't resist the stolen moments he offers. Their forbidden affair must be kept secret, but soon Bella is faced with a choice-surrender her heart, or tame the De Santis prince!
The Mistress Wife: The Greek Commands His Mistress Traded To The Desert Sheikh A Pawn In The Playboy's Game From One Night To Wife (Foreign Affairs #2428)
by Lynne GrahamConvinced that Lucca, her billionaire Italian husband, had been having an affair, Vivien Saracino left him--even though she was pregnant.Now Vivien has discovered that Lucca might not be guilty. She's determined to win him back, if only for the sake of their small child.But Lucca is in no mood for a tender reconciliation. He will have his wife again, but on his terms...ashis mistress!
The Mistress and the Merchant
by Juliet LandonTemptation in the Italian’s arms…The new mistress of her late uncle’s estate, Aphra Betterton, longs to hide away and forget the man who betrayed her. So when handsome Santo Datini arrives—to make amends for his brother’s duplicity—he’s the last person Aphra wants to host!Italian merchant Santo is on a secret mission that no beautiful, proud maiden will disrupt. But with their temptingly close quarters generating scandal, can Santo win Aphra’s trust—and her heart into the bargain?
The Mistress of Ashmore Castle (Ashmore Castle #3)
by Cynthia Harrod-EaglesThe third novel in the Ashmore Castle series, perfect for fans of DOWNTON ABBEY, from the author of the hugely successful MORLAND DYNASTY novels Behind the doors of the magnificent Ashmore Castle, secrets are waiting to be uncovered . . . England, 1903. Giles, the Earl of Stainton, has fled from his stifling duties to resume his research in Egypt, leaving behind his wife Kitty, and his infant son. Kitty, still reeling from Giles' sudden departure, struggles to keep spirits high in the castle and establish herself as the true mistress of the house, an impossible task given how many secrets the inhabitants are hiding from her... The Earl's younger sisters, Rachel and Alice, are both pursuing forbidden romances, and his brother Richard begins a new business venture, spurred on by his clandestine lover. And below stairs, a shocking crime sends distrust rippling through the staff, more so when one of their own is accused. Kitty must draw on her strength to keep the castle from crumbling around her, but with her marriage to Giles left uncertain, and a surprise of her own to conceal, can she ever take her rightful place as true head of her household? The third novel in the Ashmore Castle historical family drama series, filled with heartbreak, romance and intriguing secrets waiting to be uncovered. The perfect read for fans of Downton Abbey, Bridgerton and rich period dramas.
The Mistress of Ashmore Castle (Ashmore Castle #3)
by Cynthia Harrod-EaglesThe third novel in the Ashmore Castle series, perfect for fans of DOWNTON ABBEY, from the author of the hugely successful MORLAND DYNASTY novels Behind the doors of the magnificent Ashmore Castle, secrets are waiting to be uncovered . . . England, 1903. Giles, the Earl of Stainton, has fled from his stifling duties to resume his research in Egypt, leaving behind his wife Kitty, and his infant son. Kitty, still reeling from Giles' sudden departure, struggles to keep spirits high in the castle and establish herself as the true mistress of the house, an impossible task given how many secrets the inhabitants are hiding from her... The Earl's younger sisters, Rachel and Alice, are both pursuing forbidden romances, and his brother Richard begins a new business venture, spurred on by his clandestine lover. And below stairs, a shocking crime sends distrust rippling through the staff, more so when one of their own is accused. Kitty must draw on her strength to keep the castle from crumbling around her, but with her marriage to Giles left uncertain, and a surprise of her own to conceal, can she ever take her rightful place as true head of her household? The third novel in the Ashmore Castle historical family drama series, filled with heartbreak, romance and intriguing secrets waiting to be uncovered. The perfect read for fans of Downton Abbey, Bridgerton and rich period dramas.
The Mistress of Ashmore Castle (Ashmore Castle #3)
by Cynthia Harrod-EaglesThe third novel in the Ashmore Castle series, perfect for fans of DOWNTON ABBEY, from the author of the hugely successful MORLAND DYNASTY novels Behind the doors of the magnificent Ashmore Castle, secrets are waiting to be uncovered . . . England, 1903. Giles, the Earl of Stainton, has fled from his stifling duties to resume his research in Egypt, leaving behind his wife Kitty, and his infant son. Kitty, still reeling from Giles' sudden departure, struggles to keep spirits high in the castle and establish herself as the true mistress of the house, an impossible task given how many secrets the inhabitants are hiding from her... The Earl's younger sisters, Rachel and Alice, are both pursuing forbidden romances, and his brother Richard begins a new business venture, spurred on by his clandestine lover. And below stairs, a shocking crime sends distrust rippling through the staff, more so when one of their own is accused. Kitty must draw on her strength to keep the castle from crumbling around her, but with her marriage to Giles left uncertain, and a surprise of her own to conceal, can she ever take her rightful place as true head of her household? The third novel in the Ashmore Castle historical family drama series, filled with heartbreak, romance and intriguing secrets waiting to be uncovered. The perfect read for fans of Downton Abbey, Bridgerton and rich period dramas.
The Mistress of Hanover Square (A Season in Town #3)
by Anne HerriesThe earl's convenient brideAmelia Royston has made a name for herself amongst the London ton as a brilliant matchmaker. Forever generous, she will do anything to help others' dreams come true. But the society miss is beginning to give up hope that her own feet will ever be swept off the ground...Then the charismatic Earl of Ravenshead returns, and his disturbing presence tips Amelia's world upside down! He finally declares his intention to marry her-for convenience...or something more?
The Mistress of Normandy
by Susan Wiggswww.SusanWiggs.com#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs transports readers to the lush French countryside of Normandy in a tale of love, family honor and true knights in shining armor... Rand Fitzmarc has fought his way to prominence under the banner of King Henry V. At long last, his loyalty to the English crown will be rewarded with a title and land...in Normandy, France's richest prize. Now the freshly knighted nobleman will have to battle once more for the right to possess his French barony, and for the hand of the woman who holds it. Lianna of Bois-Long is determined to keep her lands free from the usurping English king and the husband he's chosen for her...and her heart safe from any man. Yet when she meets a golden stranger in a sunny forest glade, Lianna is seduced by the heat of his tender gaze and his strong embrace. But when her forest lover is revealed as the English baron who has come to claim her ancestral home, will Lianna be able to forgive his deception? Or will pride keep her from the man who has managed to steal her heart?
The Mistress of Normandy: A Medieval Romance
by Susan Wiggs#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs transports readers to the lush French countryside of Normandy in this classic tale of love, family honor and true knights in shining armor… Rand Fitzmarc has fought his way to prominence under the banner of King Henry V. At long last, his loyalty to the English crown will be rewarded with a title and land…in Normandy, France’s richest prize. Now the freshly knighted nobleman will have to battle once more for the right to possess his French barony, and for the hand of the woman who holds it. Lianna of Bois-Long is determined to keep her lands free from the usurping English king and the husband he’s chosen for her…and her heart safe from any man. Yet when she meets a golden stranger in a sunny forest glade, Lianna is seduced by the heat of his tender gaze and his strong embrace. But when her forest lover is revealed as the English baron who has come to claim her ancestral home, will Lianna be able to forgive his deception? Or will pride keep her from the man who has managed to steal her heart?Originally published in 2014.
The Mistress of Nothing: A Novel
by Kate PullingerThe American debut of an award-winning novel about a lady's maid's awakening as she journeys from the confines of Victorian England to the uncharted far reaches of Egypt's Nile Valley When Lady Duff Gordon, paragon of London society, departs for the hot, dry climate of Egypt to seek relief from her debilitating tuberculosis, her lady's maid, Sally, doesn't hesitate to leave the only world she has known in order to remain at her mistress's side. As Sally gets farther and farther from home, she experiences freedoms she has never known--forgoing corsets and wearing native dress, learning Arabic, and having her first taste of romance. But freedom is a luxury that a lady's maid can ill afford, and when Sally's newfound passion for life causes her to forget what she is entitled to, she is brutally reminded she is mistress of nothing. Ultimately she must choose her master and a way back home--or a way to an unknown future. Based on the real lives of Lady Duff Gordon and her maid, The Mistress of Nothing is a lush, erotic, and compelling story about the power of race, class, and love
The Mistress of Rosecliffe: The Bride Of Rosecliffe, The Knight Of Rosecliffe, And The Mistress Of Rosecliffe (The Rosecliffe Trilogy #3)
by Rexanne BecnelA rogue knight vows to avenge the Welsh people and reclaim his birthright by seizing the lord of Rosecliffe's castle--and his beautiful daughter When she refuses to accompany her family to London for the new king's coronation--and to accept an unwelcome offer of marriage--Isolde FitzHugh knows she's merely putting off the inevitable. But for now the eldest daughter of a Welsh patriot and an English nobleman revels in her temporary freedom. In the village, she spies a bearded, dark-haired stranger and feels an unexpected surge of desire. But the man who seduces her in the dead of night is no wandering minstrel. He is her family's most treacherous foe. Banished from his homeland and forced to learn the hated English ways, Rhys ap Owain has waited twenty years to set foot on Welsh soil again. Taking the innocence of his enemy's daughter will strike a mortal blow to the traitorous FitzHughs and be the first step toward avenging his murdered father. Isolde will be the instrument of his retribution, his hostage in the kingdom that was stolen from his people--but he never dreams that she will awaken within him a love more powerful than hate. The Mistress of Rosecliffe is the 3rd book in the Rosecliffe Trilogy, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Mistress' House
by Leigh MichaelsThree beautifully intertwined love stories... The rules are made to be broken... When the handsome, rakish Earl of Hawthorne buys the charming house across the back garden from his town home, he never expects the lovely lady he installs there to ensnare him completely... Again... After Lady Keighley marries the earl, it seems a shame to leave the house empty, so she offers it to her childhood friend Felicity Mercer, who discovers that the earl's gorgeous cousin is precisely the man she's been waiting for... and again... Finally, feisty Georgiana Baxter moves into the house to escape an arranged marriage, and encounters the earl's friend Major Julian Hampton late one night in the back garden. The handsome soldier is more than willing to give her the lessons she asks for... There is plenty of gossip, scandal, and torrid speculations surrounding the "mistress' house", but behind closed doors, passions blaze...
The Mistress's Child (London's Most Eligible Playboys #3)
by Sharon KendrickA property tycoon finds out that he has a secret love child in this scorching hot romance from the USA Today–bestselling author of Surrender to the Sheikh.After Philip Caprice and Lisi Vaughan fell into bed together, Philip left at midnight. The reason he gave for leaving had prevented Lisi from telling him that their evening of passion had resulted in a darling baby, Tim. Until now. Real estate mogul Philip has just discovered he has a son . . . Lisi knows Tim needs a dad. Philip’s solution is that Lisi and Tim move in with him. Does Philip just want to play at happy families—or does he want Lisi to be his mistress once again?
The Mistress: A Medieval Romance (The Chicago Fire Trilogy #2)
by Susan WiggsChicago, 1871A nighttime rendezvous, a secretive masquerade, and a city engulfed in flames… Most days, Kathleen O'Leary is a penniless maid. But tonight, she takes a risk and masquerades as a glamorous heiress, thanks to a borrowed gown and her friends' sense of adventure. To her surprise, the ruse succeeds—even Dylan Kennedy, Chicago's most eligible bachelor, seems enraptured.But like Kathleen, Dylan isn't who he says he is. And before their true identities can be revealed to one another, fire erupts, sending rich and poor alike running for their lives. Now, though virtually strangers, Kathleen and Dylan must rely on each other for survival. And when the embers cool, they'll find that the greatest risk has been to their hearts….As hidden identities are unmasked, sparks begin to fly in this thrilling historical romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs.Books in the Chicago Fire Trilogy:The HostageThe MistressThe FirebrandPreviously published.