A successful horse breeder and self-proclaimed rake, Harry Lester samples women like wines.But after having his heart trampled upon by someone he actually loved, he has no intention of falling for a woman again, let alone be ensnared by the trap of marriage. Now, with a large inheritance to his name, Harry knows that he'd best start running from London's matchmaking mothers and widows.Harry heads …
London, 1923Stage actress Daisy Edwards goes looking for escape at a wild party. Instead she finds reckless passion with a total stranger. Like Daisy, Dominic Harrington is reeling from the Great War, desperate to feel again. But the erotic force of their encounter leaves Daisy unsure whether to run or succumb….Even if he hadn't met her in a police cell, Dominic would have no doubt that Daisy is t…
Сборник рассказов от автора канала Хельга на Дзен. В книге описаны жизни и судьбы людей, переживших времена Великой Отечественной войны. Жизни тех, кто не сломался и выстоял перед трудностями, предательством и страхом смерти. Тех, кто смог найти любовь и проявить милосердие к тем, кто ранее этого не заслуживал. В этой книге описаны и реальные истории женщин, которые учились жить в то время, когда …
Дорогие мои любимые читатели, я вам сейчас дарю сразу два любовных романа под одной обложкой. В первом мы узнаем историю любви гордой полячки княжны Варшавской и замкнутого поэта Евгения. Сначала он считал юную княжну кислой избалованной девицей, но всего полчаса изменили ход истории. Будут ли они счастливы? Герои второй истории это купеческая дочка красавица Агнесса и граф Долгопятов, которым при…
Betrothed…to the wrong man!Building a life away from her bullying family, schoolmistress Helen Tilney needs to convince her childhood sweetheart she’s a worthy bride. Standing in her way is Lord Hunter—the man Nell has just discovered she’s betrothed to!Hunter’s offer of marriage to Nell came out of guilt, and now seems less than appealing! So when she asks for his help to win another man he agree…
Settle in for a wicked romp in this captivating instalment of The Lady Travellers Society series by bestselling author Victoria AlexanderThe family of the bride is expected to revel in the joy of the upcoming wedding. Instead, Miss Celia Bromley faces the most heartbreaking dilemma of her life: she's fallen in love with the man engaged to marry her scheming half-sister. Worse, he might love Celia …
Здравствуйте, любимые читатели, предлагаю вам увлечься чтением истории похождений самого отчаянного авантюриста в истории Венеции, Джовано Казанова! Он прославился, как путешественник, игрок на деньги, образованный человек с большим багажом знаний, оставивший нам много переводов и книг своего авторства. А ещё как бессовестный авантюрист, который бесстрашно бросался в омут любых денежных мошенничес…
Этот рассказ про девочку Виолетту, чья жизнь меняется кардинально. Она огрызается на мир, на свою оставшуюся мать. Эта девочка попросту не может поверить , что такая ситуация произошла именно с ней в ее жизни, но она еще не знает , что появится человек , который изменит ее жизнь в лучшую сторону.
School Bells and Wedding Bells James Wallin's family is depending on him to find a schoolteacher for their frontier town. Alexandrina Fosgrave seems to be exactly what he needs to help fulfill his father's dream of building a new community. If only James could convince her to accept the position.Alexandrina has traveled west to seek a fresh start, not to find a groom. But after she's stranded in t…
The Rancher's Ready-Made FamilyNate Colby came to the Dakota Territory to start over, not to look for a wife. He'll raise his orphaned nieces and nephew on his own, even if pretty schoolteacher Sarah MacFarland's help is a blessing. But Nate resists getting too close–Sarah deserves better than a man who only brings trouble to those around him.Sarah can't deny she cares for the children, but she ca…
The Widow's Second ChanceMeg Thomerson needs assistance getting back on her feet–even if it comes from the man who made her a widow. Ace Allen didn't intend to kill her husband, he only wanted to protect the town from the man's rage. Now Ace is keeping Meg's business and farm running while she heals, both physically and emotionally. But is he helping her out of charity–or because of something more…
A Father in the MakingBusy Texas farmer Quinn Tucker is used to raising crops, not children. So when four nieces and nephews are left in his care, it's not long before he realizes they need a mother. But his search for a wife leads to the least likely woman for illiterate Quinn – schoolmarm Helen McKenna.City girl Helen has been told she'll never have children – and, it seems, a husband. So she ju…
Князь Потемкин возвращается после блистательного завершения турецкой компании в Петербург и устраивает императрице форменный допрос. Почему она не замечает его страсти? Почему, когда рядом он, ищет встречи с другими? Потемкин соглашается помочь выбраться Екатерине из нового политического кризиса, если она тайно обвенчается с ним. После мучительных сомнений, Екатерина соглашается…
One mistake ruined her…one man can redeem her!When an ill-fated affair left Beatrice Penrose with more than just memories, she fled to Scotland to raise her son away from society’s eyes. But the past catches up with her…and Preston Worth is impossible to deny when he’s sent to bring her home.Preston has known Bea since childhood, but only now does a forbidden and unexpected desire spark between th…
Constance Townley, Duchess of Wellford, has always been impeccably behaved. So why does she suddenly feel a wild urge to kick over the traces? Anthony de Portnay Smythe is a mysterious figure. A gentleman by day, he steals secrets for the government by night.When Constance finds a man in her bedroom late at night, her first instinct is to call for help. But something stops her. The thief apologize…