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Claiming the Royal Innocent: An Emotional and Sensual Romance (Kingdoms & Crowns #2)
by Jennifer HaywardFound When Aleksandra Dimitriou is revealed as the secret daughter of Akathinia's former king, she's torn from her comfortable existence and thrust into the royal world...under the protection of Aristos Nicolades. Forbidden Aristos has orders not to touch the innocent princess, but beautiful Aleksandra calls to the rebellious urges that the self-made Greek tycoon thought he overcame long ago. Forever? As the heat of their desire rises, the rules begin to evaporate. It's soon clear that the person Aristos should be protecting Aleksandra from is himself!
One Wild Kiss: A one night with the boss romance (Kiss and Tell #2)
by Jessica LemmonSurely one little weekend with the boss won&’t lead to too much trouble… A Kiss and Tell romance by Jessica Lemmon. Operation Get Over Him has just hit a bump in the road… Breathe in. Breathe out. He&’s just a guy. Addison Abrams starts every day at the office reciting that mantra so she can stop obsessing about her beautiful boss, Brannon Knox. But when someone accuses her of liking him in a romantic way, her cover is blown. She&’s mortified. Even more mortifying—Brannon kisses her! What&’s he trying to prove? A weekend road trip to Tahoe should be just the thing to get him out of her mind. But when her car breaks down, it&’s Brannon to the rescue. Now, she&’s driving with him, by his side…and in his bed. Just for the night. Okay, for the weekend. And then they&’ll be back to business…right? Love triumphs in the Seattle tech world in the Kiss and Tell series.Book 1: His Forbidden KissBook 2: One Wild KissBook 3: One Last Kiss
Matched to a Prince: The Fiancée Caper The Nanny Proposition Matched To A Prince (Happily Ever After, Inc. #2321)
by Kat CantrellHow could she be his perfect match? Prince Alain "Finn" Phineas pledged his love to Juliet Villere once-and she betrayed him. Despite the desire he still feels, Finn would never act on those feelings again. Not even when Juliet is chosen for him by an elite matchmaker. Then fate, in the form of the royal family, intervenes. Trapped alone on a beautiful island, they are held "captive" until Finn can convince Juliet to marry him and end a political nightmare. His motives should be about serving his country. So why does his heart yearn for a second chance with Juliet...a real chance this time?
Heiress on the Run: A Sweet Regency Romance (The Eastway Cousins #2)
by Laura MartinA lady in need of shelter Heiress Amelia Eastway is running for her life. Convinced she has committed a terrible crime, she seeks shelter in an overgrown country estate, only to discover the owner-a reclusive baron-does not take kindly to trespassers... After losing his wife and son, Sir Edward Gray has shut himself away from the world. His honor demands he give Amelia a safe haven, but he's determined to keep his distance. Until, that is, Amelia brings life into Edward's home, and gives him hope for a new future!
Raising Honor (Colorado Grooms #5)
by Jill LynnDiscover this heartfelt romance by Jill Lynn, part of the uplifting Colorado Grooms series. She’s their first priority… Could a shared love for little Honor unite their reluctant hearts?Nothing will stop Ryker Hayes from giving his neglected five-year-old niece the stable home he never had. But to gain custody, he must move to Colorado…and prove to Honor’s wary foster mother, Charlie Brightwood, he’s more than just responsible. As his visits with Honor and Charlie begin to feel more like family time, might Charlie become another reason to stick around for good? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness, and hope.Colorado Grooms:Book 1: The Rancher’s Surprise DaughterBook 2: The Rancher’s Unexpected BabyBook 3: The Bull Rider’s Secret Book 4: Her Hidden Hope Book 5: Raising Honor
Cinderella's Royal Seduction: Cinderella's Royal Seduction / Crowned At The Desert King's Command (Mills And Boon Modern Ser.)
by Dani CollinsEnjoy this hot and sexy contemporary romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Dani Collins.His until midnight.Will she wear his crown?Sopi is exhausted! With Prince Rhys Charlemaine staying nearby, the luxury spa she calls home is overflowing with aspiring princesses! It&’s frantic…until working all hours leads to a late-night encounter with charismatic Rhys himself…Untouched Sopi gives herself one chance to feel like a princess in Rhys&’s arms. She knows it cannot go further, until Rhys stuns her with his convenient proposal! He promises exquisite pleasure, but Sopi has seen the man behind his royal mask—dare she believe he wants her for more than desireFrom Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
Deadly Identity & Deadly Silence (Jackson Hole, Wyoming #2)
by Lindsay McKennaNew York Times bestselling author Lindsay McKenna delivers two fan-favorite stories of love against all odds in Jackson Hole, WyomingDeadly IdentityOnce upon a time, a tragic decision dashed Rachel Carson’s plans and made her scared of her own shadow. Now on the run, she vows to help care for a motherless little girl, left in the protection of handsome Sheriff Cade Garner. Cade will do whatever is necessary to protect baby Jenny and give her the life she deserves. But his sharp instincts tell him something is up with the mysterious nanny who swept into their lives.Deadly SilenceLieutenant Matt Sinclaire always loved fighting fires—until the fateful day when the flames took his wife and left him alone with an eight-year-old daughter too traumatized to speak. When U.S. Forest Ranger Casey Cantrell is assigned to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the last thing she expects to find is a wounded firefighter. But after a chance encounter, she finds herself becoming almost a mother to his little girl. But can Matt protect them all from the evil that stripped him of his life once before?
How to Paint Transparent Watercolour Flowers
by Olga KoelschLearn how to create delicate, see-through flowers in watercolour with the help of immensely popular artist, pattern designer and YouTuber, Olga Koelsch.In her debut book, Olga gently guides beginners and experienced artists alike through the process of painting flowers, combining the accuracy of botanical illustration with the expression and freedom of modern watercolour. Beginning with a concise introduction to the key things you'll need to get started, as well as Olga's most-used watercolour methods, straight away you can start to paint 6 different stunning plant projects – magnolia, eucalyptus, bellflower, rose, peony and iris. Every project has clear photography and step-by-step instructions, as well as an outline at the back of the book that can be traced, if you need a little help when beginning your painting. If you need inspiration for what to do with your finished artwork, Olga has shared a stunning collection of her own examples that showcase the flowers beautifully – from cards and wall art to fabrics that would make a beautiful robe for a loved one.Whether you're looking to start painting flowers with a nod to botanical illustration, or to learn how to create beautiful flowers to adorn personal items, you'll be struck by the timeless and unique artwork that fills How to Paint Transparent Watercolour Flowers.
David Bellamy’s Landscapes through the Seasons in Watercolour
by David BellamyMaster artist and best-selling author David Bellamy shares with you his techniques, ideas and approach to painting his beloved landscape throughout the year. A revised and expanded edition of David Bellamy's Winter Landscapes in Watercolour, David looks at each season in detail and explores the challenges and surprises they present to the landscape artist.Also covered are learning techniques for seasonal effects such as rendering hoar frost on trees; misty and atmospheric effects; injecting rogue colours to add excitement to your work; how to tackle a variety of tree branches for different species; depicting light branches against dark backgrounds; altering the composition to suit your needs, and so much more.
Drawing Masterclass: Life Drawing (Drawing Masterclass)
by Eddie ArmerEddie Armer shows how to approach life drawing in pencil, charcoal, ballpoint pen or wax crayon, using a variety of techniques.
Painting with Pastels
by Jenny KealJenny Keal shares her passion for soft pastels in this inspiring and practical guide. She takes us through the basics of painting such as composition, colour theory and composition. There are then five beautiful step-by-by step demonstrations showing how to paint landscapes and flower studies, with plenty of useful tips for anyone wishing to paint with pastels, this most 'expressive and immediate' of mediums.
Drawing Landscapes
by Margaret EggletonArtists of all skill levels will find much to inspire them in this detailed and practical guide to drawing landscapes. Margaret Eggleton guides you through easy-to-follow drawing stages, and gives advice on using sketchbooks, line and tone, perspective and more. She shows how to draw elements of the landscape such as trees and foliage, hills and mountains, skies, water and buildings, and there are practical, step-by-step exercises throughout to help you practise the techniques.Margaret then guides you carefully through each stage of six stunning projects, each culminating in a beautiful landscape drawing you'll be proud of. Suitable for beginners wanting to build up their confidence as well as more seasoned artists seeking inspiration, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to draw landscapes in dry media such as graphite pencils, acrylic ink, pen, Conté crayons, pastels or charcoal.This is a new, redesigned edition of Margaret's highly successful Drawing Masterclass: Landscapes.
Playing with Desire (Pleasure Cove)
by Reese RyanSummer Loving Next in line as CEO of his family's international luxury-resort empire, Liam Westbrook didn't make his way to the top playing it safe. So when the fast-living British bachelor spies an exotic beauty under a smoldering North Carolina moon, he makes a scandalous proposal. The night culminates in an all-consuming passion that leaves them both burning for more. Liam knows he can't just walk away. But after a devastating past betrayal, can he trust where his heart is leading him? Maya Alvarez's two young daughters are her entire world. But when she ends up alone-on her birthday-the divorced single mother does something totally out of character. She accepts an invitation that leads to a hot summer fling with a seductive stranger who makes her feel bold and desirable again. When Maya must return to the real world, will Liam and their pleasure-fueled fantasy end up as only an affair to remember?
Bidding on the Bachelor: A Conard County Courtship The Cowboy Who Got Away Bidding On The Bachelor (Saved by the Blog #2)
by Kerri CarpenterAnother roll of the diceBig news, fair readers! Bayside High’s favorite It Girl is back. Would you have bet Carissa Blackwell would ever return? Ten years ago, she crushed Jasper Dumont’s heart under her Jimmy Choos and left town for a bigger, better life. Her return raises one question: What is she running from (or is it to) now?Perhaps Jasper knows? One look at Carissa and he fell in the bay! (Rich, single and devastatingly handsome, Jasper’s our catch of the day.) That icy plunge should have brought him to his senses, yet “Casper” has been spotted together all over town. Does this mean Bayside’s legendary couple may reunite? The stakes are high, but the Bayside Blogger’s money is riding on love!
Secrets of the Oasis: Pregnancy Of Passion Secrets Of The Oasis The Desert King's Pregnant Bride One-night Baby
by Abby GreenShocking secrets of the sands!When she gave herself to Sheikh Salman in Paris five years ago, Jamilah Moreau fantasized about wedding dresses and happy endings. But Salman was driven by desire, not diamond solitaires....Now, sheikh of a desert kingdom, Salman can have anything he wants-and, as Jamilah discovers when he spirits her off to a desert oasis, it's still her! However, time has wrought changes, and their lovemaking is no longer enough. Something happened back in Paris that had everlasting consequences for both of them....
From Cinderella to Countess: A Regency Historical Romance
by Annie BurrowsFrom Cinderella in the shadowsTo countess in the spotlight?Lady’s companion Eleanor Mitcham longs to escape her unhappy life. Having been told she’s too lowly to speak to Lord Lavenham, Eleanor defiantly accepts his challenge to teach her employer a lesson—by marrying him! He is an eligible earl after all. However, his determinedly cynical view of marriage makes her dissolve their convenient betrothal and flee, leaving the drama of the household behind…and Lord Lavenham hot on her heels!“From the beginning it was a riveting read - I was unable to put it down. It was a fun and sweet tale.” —Elodie is Reading on A Marquess, A Miss and a Mystery“A great book, told with a lot of heart and feeling. The characters are well drawn and you can’t help but fall in love with them.” —Sanoobar Unscripted on A Duke in Need of a Wife
The Baby's Defender (Love Insp Susp True Lp Trade Ser.)
by Jill Elizabeth NelsonSomeone’s watching them…and only he can protect mother and childWestley Foster is the first person Cady Long turns to when she’s attacked in her new home. As a security expert, her late husband’s military buddy is the perfect choice to guard her and her baby daughter…and figure out how the attacker is getting inside. But as the unknown enemy closes in, can West keep them safe long enough to catch her would-be killer?
An Innocent Debutante in Hanover Square (A Season in Town #2)
by Anne HerriesInnocent miss, powerful lord!Debutante Helene Henderson has been given a gift of one season in London-if she is to save her impoverished family, she must find a husband! Only, unworldly Helene's compassionate nature leads her into the path of a handsome rake with secrets of his own...Lord Max Coleridge is intrigued by Helene's beguiling mix of shyness and spirit-but with his life in danger, how can he put her at risk? Helene's courage shines through, and Max intends to solve this mystery-and make this innocent miss his bride!
A Scandal in the Headlines (Sicily's Corretti Dynasty)
by Caitlin CrewsFurious and formidable: to challenge a Corretti... Jilted at the altar, his arranged marriage in tatters, Alessandro Corretti escapes the hounding press and salacious headlines on his yacht, where he can lick his wounds in private. Aboard his boat, dressed as a servant, is Elena-the woman who tore up his heart six months ago. Elena...his enemy's prize and forbidden to his touch. But at sea there are no rules, and Alessandro will take what he wants. Yet a Corretti should know that passion has consequences. And if Elena is carrying his child? She'll be bound to him forever.
Firefighter's Christmas Baby: Their Newborn Baby Gift One Night, One Unexpected Miracle Firefighter's Christmas Baby (Harlequin Lp Medical Ser.)
by Annie ClaydonA festive fling…With consequences!Firefighter Ben Matthews is committed to his job above all else since his last relationship ended badly. Until he meets alluring and fiercely independent paramedic Callie Walsh! Their fiery exchanges over the project she’s working on at his fire station, leave Ben unable to deny their chemistry… Then Callie turns up on his doorstep — pregnant! Can some Christmas magic turn their holiday fling into a forever family?“The way this story started drew me into the story immediately…. However, it was the epilogue that wrapped this story up perfectly…. Harlequin Junkie on Forbidden Night with the Duke“… Ms. Claydon has delivered a really good read in this book where the connection between this couple was intense; the romance was heart-warming and special…and the ending had me loving the hero’s determination to prove to the heroine that she’s the one for him.” Harlequin Junkie on From Doctor to Princess?
A McKettrick Christmas: A Holiday Romance Novel (The McKettricks #No. 10)
by Linda Lael MillerSometimes love is found in the most unexpected of places… Don’t miss this beloved classic from #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller.Lizzie McKettrick is coming home for Christmas. The schoolteacher has a surprise in store for her family—a special young man, Whitley Carson. He might seem a little too interested in the McKettrick money, but Lizzie’s certain Whitley cares for her deep down.Yet fate has a surprise of its own for Lizzie: Dr. Morgan Shane. When their homebound train is halted by a massive avalanche, injuring and stranding its passengers, the handsome doctor takes charge—with Lizzie by his side.Despite their growing bond, Lizzie and Morgan know time is running out. With another avalanche looming and the train’s food supply dwindling, it’s going to be a bleak Christmas Eve. But with faith, hard work and a little extra help from a most unexpected source, they just might find their way home to celebrate a McKettrick family Christmas after all.…Originally published in 2008
Royal Seducer (Man of the Month #12)
by Michelle CelmerMr. July: Prince Christian, heir to a royal throneHis purpose: Marriage-quick, painless, lovelessHis prey: One unsuspecting princessRoyal must marry royal, which left Prince Christian's options few and far between. That is...until a new princess was discovered: beautiful, innocent and unaware she'd been offered up as a pawn. He would have wed whomever duty dictated, but the lovely Princess Melissa soon had Christian more than ready for a royal wedding night. He just had to keep love out of the equation...or lose his kingdom forever.
The Italian's Blackmailed Mistress (Bedded by Blackmail #13)
by Jacqueline Baird"You really expect me to sleep with you to pay my father's debt?"Italian magnate Max Quintano knew exactly how to get his way...by blackmailing Sophie into becoming his mistress."Sleep is not what I have in mind."Sophie will do anything to prevent her family's ruin — even if it means living in Max's luxurious Venetian palazzo — and being beholden to him...and will be until she discovers exactly why he hates her so much....
Mojave Rescue: Faith in the Face of Crime
by Tanya StoweCOMPROMISED SECURITYElectronics engineer Drina Gallagher has created a powerful weapon that will protect soldiers’ lives—and it’s put her own at risk. Kidnapped and locked in a desert shack, she’s desperate to stop her plans from getting into enemy hands, but whom can she trust? Especially when even the security expert who rescues her isn’t who he seems. Forced to blow his cover after spending two years infiltrating a black-market ring, CIA agent Cal Norwood blames Drina’s recklessness, though he admires her courage. And while his mountain cabin offers temporary refuge, protecting Drina means outwitting—and defeating—a relentless foe determined to seize the weapon plans at any cost.
Texas Takedown: Faith in the Face of Crime
by Heather WoodhavenLETHAL SABOTAGE Presenting her research findings at an oceanology conference should be marine biologist Isabelle Barrows's big break-until she spots two men chasing her. With shadowy assailants on her tail, impressing potential investors becomes the least of her concerns. Especially when the men chase her straight into the arms of her high school crush. Unbeknownst to Isabelle, Matt McGuire still regrets the way they parted. Determined not to repeat past mistakes, Matt vows to keep her safe and make things right. But what good is a second chance when Isabelle's attackers will stop at nothing to destroy everything she holds dear-her life, her promising career and any possibility of a happily-ever-after?