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The Rogue's Reform
by Marta Perry Regina ScottJerome Everard expected to inherit his wayward uncle's estate. Instead, all has gone to a secret daughter. Only by disproving his young cousin's claim can Jerome regain his rightful property. But instead, he finds himself drawn to her lovely governess, Adele Walcott-a woman who holds the key to all of his uncle's secrets.Adele's fortune is gone, along with her marriage prospects. Now she is devoted to securing her charge's happiness. When she meets Jerome, she dares to dream of love again. But after learning his true motives, that love comes to a test. Can she forgive his past and reform his heart...to make it hers forever?
The Rogue's Return
by Anita MillsA notorious rake can run from the law—but not from love—in this captivating Regency romance from “an amazingly talented author who has few rivals” (RT Book Reviews). Kidnapped by her callous cousin, Quentin Fordyce, beautiful Anne Morland has to fight off his amorous assault with all of her strength to avoid being stripped of her virtue and forced into a sham of a marriage. But when rescue comes in the form of Dominick Devereaux, Anne isn’t sure she’s better off. As notorious for his skills with a sword as he is for his skills with the ladies, Anne fears Dominick has no more noble intentions for her than Quentin did. But the handsome rake’s attraction is almost impossible to resist . . .
The Rogue's Return (Company Of Rogues #12)
by Jo BeverleyAfter years living in the new world of Canada, Simon St. Bride is ready to return to aristocratic life in England.<P><P> But his plans are delayed by a duel and a young woman he feels honor-bound to marry, knowing that his family is unlikely to welcome her. For despite her beauty and seeming innocence, Jane Otterburn is hesitant to speak of her enigmatic past... <P> Then treachery strikes their world, and, as Simon and Jane must fight side-by-side against enemies and fate, on land and at sea, he discovers a wife beyond price and a passion beyond measure. But will the truth about Jane tear their love asunder?
The Rogue's Seduction
by Georgina DevonCaptured For Revenge-Kept For PassionTen years ago Lillith, Lady de Lisle, was forced to stand up the man she loved at the altar in favor of a richer husband. Now a widow, she suddenly finds herself the target of her thwarted lover’s revenge.In return for Lillith’s cruel rejection of him, Jason Beaumair, Earl of Perth, planned to abduct and seduce the beautiful woman who’d haunted his dreams for so long. He’d certainly never fall for her again. But nothing can prepare him when their night of passion turns into an all-consuming desire....
The Rogue: The Rebel The Player The Renegade The Rogue
by J. R. WardOnly one woman can get past his guard in the final installment of the beloved Moorehouse Legacy series from J.R. Ward, writing as Jessica Bird. Originally published as A Man in a Million in 2007.Michael “Spike” Moriarty has had a thing for Madeline Maguire ever since she first walked up to him as if she wasn’t the most gorgeous woman on the planet and asked to see his tattoos. But he knows that the attraction can only go one way—he could never be the man for her. He has a dark history that very few know about, and even worse, it’s all about to come to the surface.Madeline’s been burned enough in the past to know better, but Spike is the only man that has caught her eye time and time again. For some reason, he’s determined to avoid her, but when she desperately needs help to ward off her scheming family, Spike is the one at her side. And even though he says they can only be friends, his actions tell a very different story…
The Rogues of Regent Street 4-Book Bundle
by Julia LondonNew York Times bestelling author Julia London is a superstar of historical romance, and the Rogues of Regent Street novels rank among the genre's most enchanting. This ebook bundle brings the entire four-volume series together for the first time--The Dangerous Gentleman, The Ruthless Charmer, The Beautiful Stranger, and The Secret Lover. Adrian Spence is determined that no one woman--not even the wanton wife he stole from his own brother--will ever possess The Dangerous Gentleman. For Julian Dane, scandal results from a moment of reckless abandon with the only beauty ever to refuse The Ruthless Charmer. After a shocking crime, Arthur Christian is forced to flee--and compelled to rethink his rakish ways--with the woman he knows only as The Beautiful Stranger. And Sophie Dane, no longer the trusting debutante of her youth, returns to England and finds a kindred soul familiar with the sting of betrayal in The Secret Lover.
The Rogue’s Prize
by Katherine BoneCaptain Henry Guffald is no ordinary captain. A member of Nelson's Tea, he's learned the hard way what treachery will achieve. As a result, he's sworn an oath never to give in to his ambition. Daring, proud, Henry sets out to rescue a comrade captured in Spain. But when his ship is attacked by a female pirate roving the Cornish coast, waylaying his plans, Henry is forced to make her his prize if he's going to save a good man's life.Lady Adele Seaton has been raised in a family profited by a lucrative smuggling business. Though her parents wish otherwise, she would no sooner give up the call to rove than marry. But obtaining independence is a challenge when her brother faces a hangman's noose. Planning to save him, she captures an English ship. But things go awry and she is dragged home in disgrace, forced to ally herself with the one man with the power to anchor more than her ship - her heart.Sensuality Level: Sensual
The Role of Her Lifetime
by Nanisi Barrett D'ArnukOpera singer Marie Jacolby lands the role of her life as a young Prince Charming in a new version of Cinderella. At the audition, she meets Jackie, a woman she's had her eye on for a couple years. Jackie could be the one Marie's always searched for. When a scripted kiss seems a bit more ... real, Marie wonders if Jackie feels it, too. Then a handsome young man drops Jackie off one morning, and Marie’s heart sinks.Did Marie read more into the kiss than she should have? Is Jackie straight?To complicate matters, Ashley, an old flame who never wanted to settle down, is also in the cast. Ashley apologizes for how she treated Marie four years ago, and now wants to get together again.With opening night approaching, Marie’s torn between two beautiful women, and the decision she makes could have an impact on her blossoming career.
The Rom Con
by Devon DanielsA modern battle of the sexes about a journalist who hatches an elaborate plan to take down her professional rival, in a rom-com perfect for fans of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.After a particularly brutal breakup, Cassidy Sutton has had it with dating. So when her grandmother gives her a 1950&’s dating guide entitled 125 Tips to Hook a Husband, she decides to turn the retro advice into an ironic &“What not to do&” article for Siren, the popular online women&’s publication she writes for. And who better to secretly test the old-fashioned tips on than Jack Bradford, chauvinistic creator of rival men&’s site Brawler? She&’ll write an article that will entertain female readers everywhere and embarrass their sexist nemesis at the same time. Two birds, one stone.But her perfect plan soon proves to be anything but. Those vintage courtship tips Cassidy was so quick to poke fun at? They actually seem to work, calling her most closely-held beliefs into question. Even worse? Jack isn&’t falling for any of her tricks—and it&’s not long before their &‘fake&’ relationship starts to feel like the realest one of her life. As her cat and mouse game starts to spiral out of control, Cassidy has to decide if she&’s playing to win, or if she&’s willing to lose it all for love.
The Rom-Com Agenda: A Novel
by Jayne DenkerBeach Read meets When Harry Met Sally in this vibrantly funny and endearingly sweet story of two lonely people who find love when they least expect it. A love letter to classic rom-com movies, and to anyone who has ever pined for the wrong person. You know how the story&’s supposed to go … but love makes its own plans. Eli thinks he and his girlfriend, Victoria, are meant to be together – until she breaks up with him, leaving him heartbroken and confused. Determined to win her back, he goes along with the advice of his friends: become the sophisticated yet vulnerable ideal man. How? Study the best romantic heroes from everyone's favourite rom-com movies. Leah is used to being alone, especially after taking care of her sick foster mother for the past year. And with no family or friends to keep her in town, she makes the decision to move. Again. But when she becomes inadvertently drawn into Eli&’s makeover scheme, her plans are put on hold, and she ends up being Eli&’s guide through the wild world of meet-cutes and grand gestures. Even though she believes Eli is perfect the way he is. Even though she just might be falling in love with him … &‘The perfect swoony, slow burn, sentimental romantic comedy ... I was absolutely swept off my feet by this delightfully witty romance between a complicated heroine and an idealistic hero. Movie references a huge bonus!&’ Jenn McKinlay, author of Paris Is Always a Good Idea
The Rom-Com Agenda: A Novel (Willow Cove #1)
by Jayne DenkerA Most Anticipated Romance by Popsugar and Goodreads! "You'll be obsessed with every page." - Cosmo Vibrantly funny, endearingly sweet, and a love letter to all things rom com, Jayne Denker's The Rom Com Agenda is a story of two people finding love right when they least expect it.You know how the story's supposed to go...but love makes its own plans.STEP 1: Find yourselfLeah Keegan is used to being alone, especially after taking care of her sick foster mother for the past year. But now there’s nothing keeping her in the sweet town of Willow Cove. It’s time to move on. Again.STEP 2: Win back the one who got awayEli Masterson thought he and Victoria were meant to be together until she decided to jet off to Rome for a year. Eli is determined to win her back. But how?STEP 3: Become a romantic heroChanging Eli’s physical appearance is easy, but to turn Eli into the sophisticated-yet-vulnerable ideal man, his girl pals force him to watch classic rom-coms. And take notes.STEP 4: Fall in love?Inadvertently drawn into the makeover scheme, Leah ends up being Eli’s guide through the wild world of meet-cutes and grand gestures. Even though she believes Eli doesn’t need to change a thing about himself. Even though she just might be falling for Eli . . . and Eli falling for her."The perfect swoony, slow burn, sentimental romantic comedy that we all deserve ." -New York Times bestselling author Jenn McKinlay
The Rom-Commers
by Katherine CenterTHE ROM-COMMERS is one of The Nerd Daily's most anticipated June 2024 releases ****She's rewriting his love story. But can she rewrite her own?Emma has big dreams, though she hasn't let herself think about them in years. Until her big break comes along: she's offered the chance to write a screenplay with none other than her hero, Charlie-freaking-Yates! And it's a rom-com! It's the dream... Until reality sets in.Charlie is a bonafide Hollywood movie-writing legend. He's also, as it turns out, kind of a jerk. He's only writing this movie to get a Mafia movie that he actually cares about made. And that's not even the worst of it: Charlie doesn't like rom-coms because he doesn't believe in love. But Emma's not going down without a fight. She's determined to finally make her dreams come true by helping Charlie write a kick-ass screenplay. But first she has to make him understand rom-coms... And the more she tries to teach him about love, the more real it all starts to seem. Can Emma really write her dreams into reality? Or was it all fiction after all?****PRAISE FOR THE ROM-COMMERS'Center, the prolific author of many romances understands what it takes to create a winning romantic comedy... A winning romance that deftly balances heft and humour' KIRKUS'Winsome and charming, Center's latest is that perfect blend of romance and overcoming life challenges that her readers treasure' BOOKLIST (starred review)'I adored this book: the Hollywood setting, the grumpy/sunshine romance, and the characters who felt incredibly real. Center nails the inner-world of her characters and kept me turning pages with genuine concern and fluttering hope' JOANNA RODDY, Roundaboout Books****PRAISE FOR NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER KATHERINE CENTER'Katherine Center crafts rom-coms with pure unvarnished delight' CHRISTINA LAUREN, #1 bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners 'My perfect 10 of a book. As funny and sweet as all the very best nineties rom-coms, but with Center's signature heart-tugging depth. I wish I could erase it from my mind just to read it again for the first time. A shot of pure joy.' EMILY HENRY, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Book Lovers 'Great rollicking fun! Prepare to laugh and swoon and grin your pants off.' HELEN HOANG, bestselling author of The Kiss Quotient 'Absolutely, unequivocally delightful!' JODI PICOULT, #1 New York Times bestselling author'Katherine Center writes about falling down, growing up, and finding love like nobody else.' BRENÉ BROWN, bestselling author of Dare to Lead'Serious Nora Ephron vibes.' TAYLOR JENKINS REID, #1 bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo'Oh, how I love Katherine Center's writing!' JODI PICOULT, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were Here
The Rom-Commers: A Novel
by Katherine CenterShe’s rewriting his love story. But can she rewrite her own?Emma Wheeler desperately longs to be a screenwriter. She’s spent her life studying, obsessing over, and writing romantic comedies—good ones! That win contests! But she’s also been the sole caretaker for her kind-hearted dad, who needs full-time care. Now, when she gets a chance to re-write a script for famous screenwriter Charlie Yates—The Charlie Yates! Her personal writing god!—it’s a break too big to pass up.Emma’s younger sister steps in for caretaking duties, and Emma moves to L.A. for six weeks for the writing gig of a lifetime. But what is it they say? Don’t meet your heroes? Charlie Yates doesn’t want to write with anyone—much less “a failed, nobody screenwriter.” Worse, the romantic comedy he’s written is so terrible it might actually bring on the apocalypse. Plus! He doesn’t even care about the script—it’s just a means to get a different one green-lit. Oh, and he thinks love is an emotional Ponzi scheme.But Emma’s not going down without a fight. She will stand up for herself, and for rom-coms, and for love itself. She will convince him that love stories matter—even if she has to kiss him senseless to do it. But . . . what if that kiss is accidentally amazing? What if real life turns out to be so much . . . more real than fiction? What if the love story they’re writing breaks all Emma’s rules—and comes true?
The Roman Lady's Illicit Affair (Mills And Boon Historical Ser.)
by Greta GilbertCan she find freedom…In her lover’s arms?Desperate for a divorce from her violent, adulterous husband, Vita runs away to the Roman Baths, where she is brought face-to-face with forbidding, handsome slave Ven. In him she finds an instant connection and ally. Yet to escape with their lives, they’ll have to resist their burning chemistry! And as Vita realizes that their freedom comes at a high cost, she might have to make an impossible choice…“Really unique and enjoyable.”—Nicole Helm, Author on Saved by Her Enemy Warrior“The writing is great… it ended perfectly.”—The Butterfly Reader on Saved by Her Enemy Warrior“I was impressed by all the history and beautiful visual descriptions the author used…well written and had a good storyline.”—Harlequin Junkie on Saved by Her Enemy Warrior
The Roman Phelera: The Vines of Bordessi (The Vines of Bordessi #1)
by Robbi PernaTwins Paolo and Carlo Cavaleri are inseparable and share everything as they’ve done for their entire lives. When tragedy strikes, the other must continue alone. Carlo buries himself in his work as a wine broker, his grief submerging the other facets of his life. <P><P>Then the Fates intervene, setting the stage for the twins to share one last adventure. Carlo wakes up in the middle of a Roman battlefield with Paolo as his comrade in arms. As rational man, Carlo knows it’s only a dream, but it teaches him one of life’s basic truths. <P><P>As long he keeps Paolo alive in his memories, they will both fulfill their destinies. Not even the antagonism between Carlo and Andiana Allegretti, the daughter of the mysterious owner of an abandoned vineyard near his parent’s winery, can dim the experience. <P><P>Will Carlo’s destiny include Andiana...or must he find another path? A bronze and silver Roman phalera may hold the answer.
The Roman's Virgin Mistress
by Michelle StylesScandalous!Silvana Junia knows what the gossips say about her—and doesn't care! Until a mysterious, dangerous strangerrescues her from the sea, and she's instantly drawn to him.Notorious!Lucius Aurelius Fortis is rich and respected. But his playboypast could come back to haunt him if he cannot resist hisattraction to beautiful Silvana. And in the hot sun of Baiae,their every move is watched….Outrageous!Tempted beyond endurance, Silvana will become hismistress. But she has one last shocking secret—which willchange everything between them!
The Romance (The Critical Idiom Reissued #9)
by Gillian BeerFirst published in 1970, this work provides an overview of the Romance from the medieval period to the 20th century and tracks how the genre has changed with time, including its interaction with other forms of literature such as gothic novels, realism and science fiction. It explores a myriad of writers including Chaucer, Sidney, Tennyson, Shelley, Meredith and Keats and analyses key texts such as Don Quixote by Cervantes and Kubla Khan by Coleridge. This book will be of interest to those studying Romantic literature.
The Romance (The Daughters of Mannerling Series #5)
by M. C. BeatonIn this Regency romance by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin series, a maiden faces a dandy dilemma.After their father gambled Mannerling, their ancestral home, and lost everything, the Beverley sisters have each tried to get it back by marrying one of the successive owners. Four have tried and failed—marrying for love instead. Belinda Beverley&’s turn has come. Practical and duty-bound, Belinda could certainly wed Lord St. Clair, the current holder of the manse.Luke St. Clair is a silly fop, hardly the type of man she desires for a husband. But this possibly being her family&’s last chance, Belinda believes she could make the man love her—even at the expense of her own happiness. However, dashing Lord Gyre is not about to let such a beauty make such a terrible mistake…Praise for M. C. Beaton &“The best of the Regency writers.&”—Kirkus Reviews &“Nobody writes Jane Austen like [M. C. Beaton].&”—Detroit Free Press &“A delightful tale…romance fans are in for a treat.&”—Booklist &“Nicely atmospheric, most notable for its gentle humor and adventurous spirit.&”—Publishers Weekly
The Romance (The Daughters of Mannerling, #5)
by M. C. Beaton Marion ChesneyShe was determined to reclaim her cherished home--at any cost... As one of the two remaining unmarried Beverley sisters, Belinda considered herself the last hope for Mannerling, the beloved estate gambled away by their father. Each of her four elder sisters had hoped--even schemed--to marry one of Mannerling's successive owners. But all had chosen true love over their ancestral home. Practical and duty-bound, Belinda would woo and wed Lord St. Clair, current holder of the estate. True, he was a silly fop, hardly what she desired in a husband but she vowed to make the man love her--even at the expense of her own happiness. However, dashing Lord Gyre could hardly ignore the ridiculous drama. Belinda was far too good for that dandy St. Clair. Therefore, his lordship decided it was his duty to win the lovely Belinda's heart! Poor Belinda, if only the feminine wiles that captivated Lord St. Clair didn't cause the handsome, sophisticated Lord Gyre to keep looking at Belinda with such contempt. As witty and engaging as ever, Marion Chesney is at the top of her form in this sparkling new combination of manners, intrigue, and true romance." Scotswoman MARION CHESNEY, the award- winning author of five previous Regency series--The Poor Relation, The School for Manners, A House for the Season, The Six Sisters, and The Travelling Matchmaker--lives in England. Read the entire Sisters of Mannerling series including #1 The Banishment, #2 The Intrigue, #3 The Folly, #4 The Banishment, #5 The Romance and #6 The Homecoming You will find many more appealing historic romance novels by this beloved author in the Bookshare collection. They are filled with fascinating historic detail, humor, wisdom and understanding of human nature. Look for such titles as: the complete six volumes of the Six Sisters series beginning with #1 Minerva, from the A House for the Season series look for the Rake's Progress and from The Poor Relation series, comes Back in Society. Marion Chesney also uses the name M. C. Beaton (Marion Chesney Beaton), and you'll find many more books to complete some of these series by searching under this name.
The Romance Of Mr. Walton: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Wu JinXiaShe had never expected that she would slept with her deadly enemy,but it turned out to be a good match for both of them.while after marriage ,his indifference finally angered her."You damn bastard!☆About the Author☆Wu Jin Xia, a well-known online novelist, has authored many novels, and is particularly good at modern romance.
The Romance Of Mr. Walton: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Wu JinXiaShe had never expected that she would slept with her deadly enemy,but it turned out to be a good match for both of them.while after marriage ,his indifference finally angered her."You damn bastard!☆About the Author☆Wu Jin Xia, a well-known online novelist, has authored many novels, and is particularly good at modern romance.
The Romance Of Mr. Walton: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Wu JinXiaShe had never expected that she would slept with her deadly enemy,but it turned out to be a good match for both of them.while after marriage ,his indifference finally angered her."You damn bastard!☆About the Author☆Wu Jin Xia, a well-known online novelist, has authored many novels, and is particularly good at modern romance.
The Romance Of Mr. Walton: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Wu JinXiaShe had never expected that she would slept with her deadly enemy,but it turned out to be a good match for both of them.while after marriage ,his indifference finally angered her."You damn bastard!☆About the Author☆Wu Jin Xia, a well-known online novelist, has authored many novels, and is particularly good at modern romance.
The Romance Of Mr. Walton: Volume 5 (Volume 5 #5)
by Wu JinXiaShe had never expected that she would slept with her deadly enemy,but it turned out to be a good match for both of them.She had never expected that she would slept with her deadly enemy,but it turned out to be a good match for both of them.while after marriage ,his indifference finally angered her."You damn bastard!☆About the Author☆Wu Jin Xia, a well-known online novelist, has authored many novels, and is particularly good at modern romance.
The Romance Of Mr. Walton: Volume 6 (Volume 6 #6)
by Wu JinXiaShe had never expected that she would slept with her deadly enemy,but it turned out to be a good match for both of them.She had never expected that she would slept with her deadly enemy,but it turned out to be a good match for both of them.while after marriage ,his indifference finally angered her."You damn bastard!☆About the Author☆Wu Jin Xia, a well-known online novelist, has authored many novels, and is particularly good at modern romance.