Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?Re=7431&N=3+7472+7265 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1754415 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1754418 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1754419 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703818 Forced by her family into an engagement with a man she can never abide, Antigone Preston knows only a scandal will save her from a loveless marriage. But knocking a man down to the ballroom floor with her fists brings dangerous consequences. She may have ruined her reputation, but now shes endangered her heart. The son of an earl and a career navy man, Captain William Jellicoe has no interest in the frivolities of London-and even less in the institution of marriage. But theres something steering him toward Antigone. He has never met anyone as brazen and unconventional as...himself. But will he risk it all for a woman who still has the breath of scandal hot on her lips?--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704391 Catriona Cameron was once famed for her seductive beauty and charm. Now she saw no one, hiding from the world--and no one dared break through her self-imposed exile. No one, that is, until Mark Thorburn burst into her home, and Catrionas darkened world began to have color again. Thorburn, secretly the heir to an Earldom, claimed he was a footman. But Catriona didnt care about the scandal their passion could cause--for his very touch sparked her back to a life of sensuality, one she thought shed never have again. Little does she know that Mark is part of a masquerade. One that will end when they become the target of a madman set on revenge. Mark realizes he will have to do more than win her love--he will have to save her life as well.-- P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1693988 Newly widowed, pregnant and alone in the Wyoming wilderness, Hannah Wentworth agrees to marry Flint Creed, a bitter man who is in desperate need of a wife, and as the danger of the wild frontier surrounds them, the greatest threat of all are the secrets between them. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1751255 Miss Evelyn Chambers, the illegitimate daughter of an earl, is forced by circumstances beyond her control to agree to become Lord Rafe Eastons mistress, and vows to uncover the dark secrets he is hiding. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715660 When she agrees to pose as the future bride of Royden Napier, Scotland Yards most relentless police commissioner, Lisette Colburne finds herself in danger of losing her heart to the one man who has the power to destroy her. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714856 Genevieve McInnes is locked behind the fortified walls of McHugh Keep, captive of a cruel laird who takes great pleasure in ruining her for any other man. Yet when Bowen Montgomery storms the gates on a mission of clan warfare, Genevieve finds that her spirit is bent but not broken. Still, her path toward freedom remains uncertain. Unable to bear the shame of returning to a family that believes her dead or to abandon others at the keep to an imposing new laird, Genevieve opts for the peaceful life of an abbess. But Bowens rugged sensuality stirs something deep inside her that longs to be awakened by his patient, gentle caress--something warm, wicked, and tempting. Bowen seizes his enemys keep, unprepared for the brooding and reclusive woman who captures his heart. Hes enchanted by her fierce determination, her unusual beauty, and her quiet, unfailing strength. But wooing her will take more than a seasoned seducers skill. For loving Genevieve, he discovers, means giving her back the freedom that was stolen from her--even if it means losing her forever.--Back cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1712113 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704392 Before getting married, Lady Philippa Marbury has fourteen days to learn more about the darker side of life and hires Cross, the owner of an exclusive gaming hell, to give her a taste of Londons wicked underworld. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715673 Connor, chieftain of the MacDonalds of Sleat, holds the fate of his people in his hands. Rival clans are plotting to take over his lands, and duty determines whom he will fight, trust . . . even marry. Seeking guidance, Connor turns to Ilysa, a young lass with the gift of foresight, who reveals an approaching danger-and a passion that burns only for him. But the warrior must make a powerful marriage alliance, and Ilysas bloodline is far too humble. With her powers to heal and see evil where others cannot, beautiful Ilysa dresses plainly, speaks softly, and loves her chieftain from afar. Yet when Connor finally stokes the embers of desire that have so long burned within her, Ilysa feels bliss unlike any shes ever known. Now as he is forced to place duty before happiness, Ilysa senses Connor is in grave peril. Can she find a way to prove she is the woman he needs by his side?--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1754395 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1754398 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713731 Disgraced 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. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1759070 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1759028 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1705430 Evie Windham and Lucas Denning strike a deal, each agreeing to be the others decoy in avoiding marriage. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684672 Lady Imogene Norwood lives a sheltered life of quiet respectability and routine...until she debuts at her first Season. There among Londons elite she meets the wild and broken Lord Atwood. And the very shy English rose suddenly realizes that a little chaos might just be what her heart desires. Lord Nathaniel James Atwood doesnt believe true love exists. Since scandal tore him away from his family at an early age, he has spent his life fighting for what he wants. That attitude has made him a rising star in bare-knuckle boxing, and now leads him back to London to reclaim the life that was stolen from him. But upon meeting the innocent Imogene, his beliefs are trounced...as guarding his heart against her proves to be the fight of his life.--from cover, p. [4] http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1677520 Pressured by her mother to marry a proper gentleman, Caroline Maxwell reluctantly considers Lord Bremerton while harboring a secret longing for adventure and passion with her brothers world-traveling friend, Jack, whose new money and lack of title render him an unsuitable candidate in her mothers eyes. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713732 Lady Angelina DeBrooke is no longer known just for her exquisite beauty, but more for her notorious marriages. Dubbed the Dark Angel, she has fallen in love for the first time and wishes to marry, but fears finding herself a widow for the third time. With two poisoned husbands and a cloud of suspicion hanging over her head, she turns to the only man in England who might help her, Benjamin Wallace, Lord Heathton. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1712120 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714078 Lady Marianne Winchilsea, who is fleeing from those who believe she was involved in a plot to kill the king, is unwilling to trust anyone, especially Garret Lockwood, the Earl of Falkham, the man who usurped her family home. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1754380 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735907 When Jordan Holloway, Earl of Ashbourne, agrees to keep on eye on his best friends new sister-in-law, Annie Andrews, he is forced to take her to his country house to prevent her elopement, only to fall in love with her himself. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713810 When the woman to whom he has been betrothed since childhood decides to call off the wedding, the Duke of Huntsley, a.k.a. the Lord of Vice, is surprised by his refusal to let Lady Grace Kearly go, viewing her as a beautiful challenge he cannot resist. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1686146 1884. When her first love, Elliot McBride, saves her from an uncertain future by marrying her, Juliana St. John works to restore Elliots half-ruined manor and help him heal from his ordeal of imprisonment and torture in India. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714082 Only the boldest of women would set off for the Dakota Territory without a man by her side. But schoolteacher Jana Hartmann is determined to build a new life for herself and her frail sister, Greta. True to her courageous spirit, Jana takes the only job she can find in the town of Bismarck--modeling dresses in a shop window--which has every man staring and every woman gossiping. Adding fuel to the fire, shes agreed to help raise money in the annual kissing booth, where one handsome cowboy wants to buy every kiss for himself. Drew Malone is a lawyer, rancher, and father of two little boys. Although Jana is immediately attracted to the handsome and helpful Drew, she fights it, torn between a budding romance and her responsibility to Greta. But Drew persists and sweeps her away for a romantic Christmas at Rimfire Ranch in the Badlands, where Jana finds herself having to win over the toughest critics of all-- Drews young sons. As Greta becomes more independent, Jana lets down her guard and opens her heart to the three Malone men. But when the boys are kidnapped on her watch, Jana blames herself and flees to the frontier. Drew must race against the clock to get back his sons . . . and to make Jana his Rimfire bride.--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1698244 Governess Abigail Chantry will do anything to save her sister and two dearest friends from destitution, even if it means breaking into an empty mansion in the hope of finding something to sell. Instead of treasures, though, she finds the owner, Lady Beatrice Davenham, bedridden and neglected. Appalled, Abby rousts Lady Beatrices predatory servants and--with Lady Beatrices eager cooperation--the four young ladies become her nieces, neatly eliminating the threat of disaster for all concerned! Its the perfect situation, until Lady Beatrices dashing and arrogant nephew, Max, Lord Davenham, returns from the Orient--and discovers an impostor running his household. A romantic entanglement was never the plan for these stubborn, passionate opponents--but falling in love may be as inevitable as the falling of autumn leaves.-- P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1754397 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1754400 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713730 Venetia Fox is Londons most sought-after actress, darling of the demimonde and every noblemans desire. But shes about to face her toughest role yet-seducing a confession from the devilishly handsome and very dangerous Lord Linwood to bring her fathers murderer to justice. She might have the whole of London fooled, but Linwood can see through Venetias ardent attempts to persuade him to open up. His past is murky, but hes no criminal. Her interest in him has Linwood intrigued-he might just have to play Miss Fox at her own seductive game -- Cover verso. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1759046 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1740411 Bridget longs to meet a gentleman who doesnt mention her beautiful sister upon shaking her hand. But since being branded a shrew after a disastrous social season, Bridget knows shes lucky to even have a man come near her. Its enough to make a lady flee the country. So Bridget heads to Venice for music lessons with the renowned Italian composer Vincenzo Carpenini, with whom shes been corresponding. But not only is Carpenini not expecting her, he doesnt even remember her! His friend, theater owner Oliver Merrick, does, though. And one look into her tantalizing green eyes has him cursing his impulsive letter-writing, which brought her across the continent. Yet before Merrick can apologize, Carpenini has ordered her away. Little does either man know that they will soon be embroiled in a wager that will require the beautiful Miss Forresters help or that therell be far more at stake in this gamble than money. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1712196 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696609 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1754346 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1733146 Known as Magnificent Max, diplomat Max Ransleigh was famed for his lethal charm until a political betrayal left him exiled from government and his reputation in tatters. He seems a very unlikely savior for a well-bred young lady. Except that Miss Caroline Denby doesnt want to be saved--she wants to be ruined! To Caroline, getting married is tantamount to a death sentence, and meeting the rakish Max at a house party seems the answer to her prayers..Surely this rogue wont hesitate to put his bad reputation to good use? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1759004 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1702008 At the Kings request, Chieftian Alasdair MacDonald has sworn to preserve the peace in the Glen of Many Legends. Thought hes handsome and fearless, his warriors heart belongs only to his beloved land--until the fair sister of his oldest enemy shatters his defenses, branding his skin with a single touch, and sealing his fate with one stolen kiss...Lady Marjory Mackintosh will do anything to unite the warring clans, even seduce Alasdair MacDonald. She has loved the rugged Highlander since she first saw him and now, as temptation leads to surrender, Marjory dares to possess him, boy and soul. But a dangerous new menace enters the Glen, and he will stop at nothing to strip Alasdair of his honor--and the only woman who can claim his heart. [from back cover]. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1754463 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1759045 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1759068 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1738050 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715597 When she arrives at Beresford Abbey, orphan Mary Wilders hopes of finding a place to belong are dashed when she meets Bane Beresford, the enigmatic earl. He is as remote as the ghosts that supposedly haunt the Abbey--and, like its crumbling walls, her dreams fall apart. Occasionally she sees a different, more caring man behind the facade, so is she foolish to long for a happy home and a family? His proposal is for a marriage of convenience, but his touch has awakened within her a fervent and forbidden longing. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1712206 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1754378 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1759393 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1754362 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1759422 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714080 In 1811, Daria Babcock comes to Scotland in search of adventure and romance, and she gets her wish when she discovers a wounded Highlander in her grandmothers house who insists that he cannot remember what happened to him. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1732120 The only thing more troublesome than a Cynster man is a Cynster lady who believes love is not her destiny. Famously known in London society as the Matchbreaker, Henrietta Cynster has an uncanny skill in preventing ill-fated nuptials, not in falling victim to Cupids spell. But then she disrupts one match too many, she feels honor bound to help dashing James Glossup find a suitable bride for a marriage-of-convenience--a task infernally complicated by the undeniable, unquenchable attraction that flares between James and Henrietta, who continues to believe she will never fall.-- p. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1740200 On the run from her powerful benefactor whose unscrupulous interest in her magic has forced her to flee, Margaret Taskill has never needed a hero more. So in order to gain passage from England to her homeland in Scotland, she plans to win over a rugged sea captain with the only currency she has: her virginity. Maisie submits to Captain Roderick Camerons raw sexuality in search of protection, their initial attraction growing into unbridled desire and unleashing devastating powers within her. But the journey threatens to take a dangerous turn, forcing Maisie to keep close the secret truth about what she is, and keep the superstitious crew--unhappy at having a woman on board--at bay. With Maisies wealthy sponsor giving chase, Roderick must stay one step ahead of the British Navy before Maisies seductive magic causes a full-scale mutiny. He may believe he has full command of his ship, but hes about to get much more than he bargained for. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734899 Gifted with the ability to see the future, Lady Olympia Wherlocke teams up with Lord Brant Mallam to save his sister from an arranged marriage orchestrated by his cold, calculating mother until their clever plan works a little too perfectly, revealing the sins of their pasts. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714189 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694779 A woman on the run and an ambitious young man with big plans for his future make an unlikely match on the Wyoming frontier. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703809 Bounty hunter Zane Coldridge-infamous, dangerous and revered-does not get distracted. Hes renowned for his no-nonsense attitude, and criminals fear the day he comes knocking on their door. But when Zane encounters Missy Lenore Devlin, his resolve is swiftly tested. This ditzy yet innocently beautiful damsel in distress is on the lookout for adventure, and Zane has that in abundance. Torn between chivalry and keeping his head in the game, Zane pulls Missy onto his horse and promises her a journey-one that neither could have imagined when the sun rose over the prairie that morning--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1754682 Tiffany reluctantly travels to 1880s Montana Territory to end a family feud, a journey during which a train robbery and a case of mistaken identity lands her in her alluring fiances ranch home. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715445 Catherine Ashcroft leads a quiet life caring for her precocious seven-year-old daughter, until a late-night visitor delivers a startling ultimatum. She will match wits with the enigmatic Earl of Somerton, and its not just her heart thats in danger. Spymaster Sebastian Danvers, Earl of Somerton, is famous for his cunning. Few can outwit him and ever fewer dare challenge him-- until now. After returning to his country estate, his no-nonsense neighbor turns her seductive wiles on him-- but why would a respectable widow like Catherine risk scandal for a few passionate nights in his bed?--back cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1759042 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1738029 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1644658 Lord Heathton, at the behest of the Morrow family, must find Lady Elena Morrow, the reigning belle of the ton, who has mysteriously disappeared at the same time Londons most notorious rake goes missing before the story spreads through high society and ruins Elenas reputation. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1554018 When Henry Childs is threatened by his first loves father, he enlists in the Marines to escape. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1628564 Heading to Blue River, Texas, to seek a job as a marshal, Sawyer McKettrick instead finds himself at the mercy of calico-clad teacher Piper St. James, who may be the only one who can tame his wild heart. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1575512 Lawman Flynn ORourke swore hed bring his sisters killer to justice. So when suspect Aaron Cragun is identified, Flynn will do anything, even rent a boat and sail to Craguns remote home himself, to find him. But Flynn doesnt anticipate the storm that wrecks his boat, the injury that erases his memory ... or the beautiful woman who rescues him. Sweet Sylvie is lovely and kind-and Aaron Craguns daughter. As Flynns memory returns, will the lawman keep his vow or allow himself to fall for the one woman forbidden to him?-- Cover verso. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1565654 Cowboy Chance Worth gets more than he bargains for when he saves damsel in distress Lizzie Mitchell. He has come to Red Ridge, Arizona, to rescue her familys failing ranch and find Lizzie a suitable husband. Fully determined to find her own way in life, Lizzie doesnt welcome Chances intrusion. But when he plans to leave she realizes she may not be ready to see the back of him just yet. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1577835 Lady Alexandra Monroe has been told in no uncertain terms that she must set her sights on a proposal from Prince Randolph to better her familys situation. Instead, she finds herself falling for his charming but dangerous younger brother Nicholas, a man whose passionate nature--and irresistible good looks--makes it impossible to remember her duty. But while she is torn between ambition and desire, a wicked scandal brews, shocking secrets are revealed, and soon she begins to wonder: can true love really conquer all?--from cover, p. [4] http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1576352 Young King Solomon longs for peace and true love, while his promised bride, a shepherdess named Arielah, hopes that Solomon can ignore his distractions and give himself completely to just one woman. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1705468 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1556237 When Lady Eleanor Ramsay, his former fiancee, arrives at his doorstep with scandalous nude pictures of him taken long ago, Hart Mackenie, who has sacrificed everything to keep his brothers safe, wonders if she has come to ruin him - or save him. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1660615 The greatest challenge for the courageous men of the Infernal Club face is marriage! http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1609081 In early 1930s Montana, in the small town of Colton, Maddy Aldridge struggles to make ends meet during the Great Depression. With her mother long dead, her stubborn younger sister fighting her at every turn, and her fathers arthritis deteriorating so badly that she has to run the family store alone, her desperation grows by the day. Enter Jeffers Grimm with a proposition too great for her to turn down: open an illegal speakeasy in the mercantiles basement, defy Prohibition, and make enough money to make her worries disappear. But, unbeknownst to Maddy, Jeffers has made a deal with the mob to bring huge quantities of alcohol across the Canadian border and store it in the mercantile. He wants to get rich, regardless of who stands in his way. Jack Rucker is an agent for the Bureau of Prohibition, the federal police force created for the difficult task of enforcing the new law. Years earlier, hed been a boy living in Colton, loving a young Maddy Aldridge. Now, after hearing rumors of an operation, the Bureau wants him to go back and hide in plain sight. With a pain-in-the-rump partner breathing down his neck, what will Jack do when he finds out what Maddy is up to? Can he and Maddy rekindle the love they once knew? If Jeffers discovers Jack is a federal agent, to what ends will he go to silence him forever?-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1650554 When mysterious strangers come searching for her in Spindle Cove, Kate Taylor finds an unexpected ally in Corporal Thorne, a militia commander who, posing as her fiance to save her from danger, makes her feel safe in his arms. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1590772 Yan Ling tries hard to be servile-its whats expected of a girl of her class. Being intelligent and strong-minded, she finds it a constant battle. Proud Fei Long is unimpressed by her spirit--until he realizes shes the answer to his problems. He has to deliver the emperor a princess. In two months can he train a tea girl to pass as a noblewoman? Yet its hard to teach good etiquette when all Fei Long wants to do is break it, by taking this tea girl for his own-- Cover verso. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1565351 Believing her romantic prospects are over after losing her husband in an accident and suffering a fall that leaves her with a limp, young Lady Gwendoline strives to be happy for others and finds an unexpected second chance at love. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1594941 From riches to rags, Grace has had to swallow her pride and get a job as a baker. But everything changes when shes the beneficiary of a surprise inheritance. Her benefactors deal comes with a catch: give up her life of toil and live in luxury only if she marries his illegitimate son, a prisoner of war. Its an offer she cant afford to refuse. But her husband-to-be is dying, and he begs her to take one of his men instead, to marry purely out of mercy. A marriage of convenience with a complete stranger? Could this arrangement ever work? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1688164 Forced into completing and surviving one last mission before she retires, British spy Mari Sinclair matches wits with her minder--the unbending Major Bennett Prestwood who, surprisingly, breaks all the rules when her life is threatened. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1520757 None of the women at an anything goes house party catches Garth Everndens jaded eye. The only one worth noting is a covered-up ladys companion with an intriguing hint of exotic beauty the eighth Baron Stanford would like to uncover ... . Rose is in fact posing as a widow to find her inheritance--without it, she and her sisters will surely perish! The baron is known for his generosity, and he is so very handsome! A new solution springs to Roses mind ... surely becoming mistress to this rake would bring definite advantages?--Publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1663804 The London world already thinks Madeline Valdan is a courtesan. In reality, shes untouched, and scandalizes the town even further by announcing the auction of her virginity to the highest bidder. Bow Street Runner Gabriel Huntford is caught between duty and his attraction to the sinful woman. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1661991 When he elopes with Helena Fitzhugh, who has despised him since they were children, to save her reputation, Viscount Hastings gets a second chance to prove his love after a carriage accident robs Helena of her memory. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1554188 The Duke of Norwich has two rules: never marry and never go to sea. So on the morning after the most extravagant royal bachelor party of the century, he is stunned to find himself aboard a storm-tossed ship and locked in the arms of a proper lady. The Countess of Derby has two rules as well: never give away your heart and never let anyone get in the way of your lifes deepest passions. But Esme cannot resist Roman when all seems lost at sea. Yet when their ship returns to London, everything will be forgotten...as long as they can keep their secret from the Prince Regent. For if the future king commands them to marry, all their fondest dreams will be ruined. But where love is concerned, some rules are made to be broken...--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1615976 Newly widowed, Daisy Craigmore decides to lead a life of debauchery until the discovery of a dead body leads her to Ian, a werewolf who tempts her like no other, and as they investigate this strange case, they must decide just how much they are wiling to risk for love. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1675393 Amelia Darcy has no interest in marrying well. Her heart belongs to the sky and the dirigibles of brass and steel that swoop over Victorian England. But when her father, an eccentric inventor, dies, the Darcy siblings are left with scrap metal; and not a penny to their names. Their only hope to save the family reputation and fortune is to embark on a quest to discover an invention of historical importance in honor of Queen Victorias Golden Jubilee. Armed with only her fathers stories of a forgotten da Vinci workshop, a mechanically enhanced falcon, and an Italian cook, Amelia takes flight for Florence, Italy. But her quest is altered when her kitecycle crashes into the airship of ex-Air Marshal--and scandalous dime novel hero--Tucker Gentry. Tuck agrees to escort Amelia to her destination, but the two are challenged by political unrest, a devious sky pirate, and their own sizzling attraction. Soon the pair is dragged into an international conspiracy that could change the course of history--again.-- P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1575514 Shipwrecked and washed up on an island, Averil Heydon is terrified--and being rescued by mysterious roguish naval captain Luc dAunay doesnt calm her fears! Virginal Averil knows that falling for Luc is dangerous, but the pull of their sexual attraction is deliciously irresistible. After her first taste of wild desire in Lucs arms. Averil must return to society and convention. Except Luc has a shockingly tempting proposition for her-- to flaunt duty, and give in to her newly awakened sensuality. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1672197 A dangerous mission at Queen Elizabeths bidding is Celia Suttons chance to erase the taint of her brothers treason. Her life is at risk if shes discovered?and so is her heart when she learns her co-conspirator is also her onetime seducer: brooding and mysterious John Brandon! John cant believe the change in Celia? Whats happened to the carefree English rose she once was? Leaving Celia was the only thing to do, but now guilt tears at his soul. He has to heal the sadness in her past, and hes not above using anything--from expert seduction to royal favors--to achieve his goal. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1614024 Ian Gilvry, Laird of Dunross, is as rough and wild as the Highland heather. Yet the return of Sassenach Selina and her family to claim his land ignites hatred and passion in equal measure. Lady Selina is torn between family loyalty and wanton need for Ian. Tricked into marriage, she finds the laird fulfills her every burning desire. But Ian is a man bound by duty. Can Selina be sure that his heart belongs not only to his clan ... but also to the woman he has made his wife?--Publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1564869 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1557040 With a young son depending on him for rescue, Andrew will have to quench his desires-- fast. Gemma seems like a plain, virginal governess-- until sparks start flying between them, and a stormy Scottish winter drives them together. It will be hard for Gemma to keep her secrets ... especially when Andrew feels he has found the woman who can restore his soul ... one kiss at a time ... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1536222 A painter recently released from a prison in India comes to London and tempts Eleanor with an offer of a large payment to pose for a painting. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1594960 When someone abducts Damaris Howard from the city streets, Alec Stafford must stake more than his reputation to rescue her. Finding out whos behind a dangerous plot plunges Alec and Damaris together in an intimacy that melts their well-guarded reserve, proving that true loves rich rewards may just be worth the risks. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1627661 A life can change in an instant. No one knows this better than Miss Cleopatra Hadley, who went from poverty to plenty when she discovered one of Englands richest men was her true father who wanted her to share his wealth... if she married into the upper echelons of society. A high price to pay for someone whose mother taught her just how dangerous a marriage could be. An imposing yet impoverished Scots nobleman, Lord Logan McKinney knows he must wed some vapid title-hunter with a substantial dowry in order to restore his once-thriving estate. Having the vibrant Cleo nearby, however, makes his task even more unpalatable, for she tempts him like no other woman... just as hes precisely the sort of man she most fears: exciting, unpredictable, fiercely passionate. But when attraction proves too powerful, they succumb to a kiss that quickly leads to lessons too scandalous for even the darkest nights--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1590296 Adopting the guise of a buttoned-up spinster is nothing new for Chloe Hardwick. But under the watchful eye of her unnervingly handsome employer, the Marquess of Marland, for the first time Chloe yearns to be unbuttoned! Yet he sees her only as his assistant, the efficient Hardwick, not as Chloe the woman. Determined to escape Braedons cold detachment, Chloe leaves. And when he pursues her to London, determined to entice her back, Braedon is utterly unprepared for what he finds there,the real Chloe Hardwick. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1577715 Waking up in a strangers bed, Henrietta Markham encounters the most darkly sensual man she has ever met. The last thing she remembers is being attacked by a housebreaker--yet being rescued by the notorious Earl of Pentland feels much more dangerous!never to be ensnared by a man again. Since the cataclysmic failure of his marriage, ice has flowed in Rafe St. Albans veins. But meeting impetuous, all-too-distracting governess Henrietta heats his blood to the boiling point. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1594832 Forced by her guardian to tempt secrets from his enemies and seduce allegiance from his friends, Lady Justina Wincott, who will do anything to protect her son, refuses to sully the reputation of Sir Synclair, who wants to make her his wife. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1571911 Sent to Scotland to be the kings mistress and produce an heir, Clarrisa of York has never needed a miracle more. But the brusque Highland laird who kidnaps her is a bit too rough to be considered divine intervention. With rival lairds determined to steal Clarrisa from him and royal henchmen searching for her all over the Highlands, Laird Broen MacNicols has a mess on his hands. Worse yet, theres a magnetic attraction between them, although hes betrothed to another. But even an independent-minded lady like Clarrisa knows that a Highlander always claims his prize -- p. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703713 On the hunt for his runaway sister, Lord Richard Ellerby stops a suspicious carriage at gunpoint and is shocked to be mistaken for a thieving highwayman. When the attractive woman inside makes him an offer to court her for pay, Richard refuses and sends her on her way. But the determined lady soon finds him again and proposes an even more outrageous offer: wedding her in a marriage of convenience. Desperate to find love with a man of her own choosing, Lady Brenna Harrington will do anything to hold on to her freedom, even if it means propositioning a dangerous highwayman. If she can distract her father with a prospective husband who only wants to marry her for her fortune, Brenna will have time to do things her way. While her plan may be just crazy enough to work, her unsuitable suitor has other more pleasurable strategies in mind. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1616205 Badly disfigured Lady Isobel Dalceann has fought fiercely to defend her keep, with little thought for her safety. Why, then, has she let a stranger within her walls? While he threatens danger, his battered body marked by war mirrors her own scars and tempts her to put her faith in him. Marc de Courtenay is a mercenary and a loner, although he is drawn to damaged--beautiful--Isobel. But in taking him into her highly defended, buttressed walls, she has unwittingly given him secrets that will enable him to betray her. What would she do if she were ever to find out who he really is?--Publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1712017 Just two more months and Sarah Standish will be twenty-one and free to come out of hiding. Not long ago she was on the brink of marrying the man of her dreams--until she discovered his complicity with her uncles plan to gain control of her missing fathers substantial fortune. A wounded man appears at the inn where she lives under an assumed name, and shes shocked to discover its her would-be groom. He seems to have no memory of her, yet her traitorous heart remembers. Max Dayton awakens from a fevered dream to find a vengeful angel hovering over him. When he realizes shes mistaken him for his twin brother, his protective instincts kick in. There must be some reason his brother assumed Maxs identity--and some connection to this dazzling beauty and the father she insists is not dead. ... Sarah and Max journey to London, where the mystery grows darker and deeper. And the fragile beginnings of love are threatened by a secret someone would kill to keep--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1569014 Charlotte is as brave as any Highland warrior, but she cant rescue her father alone. Her sweet face could convince any man to come to her aid, but fate has a funny way of complicating things. For when she is lucky enough to land at the feet of the mighty Bryce MacAlpin, Charlotte is in disguise...as Charles.--p.4 of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1578665