Author : Walter Raleigh
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2018-05-15
ISBN 10 : 9783732671243
Pages : 42 pages
Rating : 4.1/5 (712 downloads)
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Author : Marin Thomas
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Release Date : 2011-11-01
ISBN 10 : 9781408959008
Pages : 149 pages
Rating : 4.9/5 (59 downloads)
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Author : Trisha Telep
Publisher : Hachette UK
Release Date : 2009-10-29
ISBN 10 : 9781849012577
Pages : 480 pages
Rating : 4.2/5 (125 downloads)
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Author : Trish Milburn
Publisher : Harlequin
Release Date : 2017-09-01
ISBN 10 : 9781488014208
Pages : 224 pages
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Author : Patricia Thayer
Publisher : Harlequin
Release Date : 2017-01-01
ISBN 10 : 9781488013485
Pages : 224 pages
Rating : 4.3/5 (134 downloads)
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Author : C.C. Coburn
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Release Date : 2012-08-22
ISBN 10 : 9781408958735
Pages : 159 pages
Rating : 4.8/5 (587 downloads)
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Author : Debbi Rawlins
Publisher : Harlequin
Release Date : 2018-05-01
ISBN 10 : 9781488092787
Pages : 224 pages
Rating : 4.2/5 (927 downloads)
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Author : Shirleen Davies
Publisher : Avalanche Ranch Press LLC
Release Date : 2015-11-25
ISBN 10 : 9781941786277
Pages : 486 pages
Rating : 4.6/5 (862 downloads)
Download MacLarens of Fire Mountain Historical Western Romance Series Books 1 - 3 PDF Full Free by Shirleen Davies and published by Avalanche Ranch Press LLC. This book was released on 2015-11-25 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tougher than the Rest – Book One MacLarens of Fire Mountain Historical Western Romance Series “A passionate, fast-paced story set in the untamed western frontier by an exciting new voice in historical romance.” Niall MacLaren is the oldest of four brothers, and the undisputed leader of the family. A widower, and single father, his focus is on building the MacLaren ranch into the largest and most successful in northern Arizona. He is serious about two things—his responsibility to the family and his future marriage to the wealthy, well-connected widow who will secure his place in the territory’s destiny. Katherine is determined to live the life she’s dreamed about. With a job waiting for her in the growing town of Los Angeles, California, the young teacher from Philadelphia begins a journey across the United States with only a couple of trunks and her spinster companion. Life is perfect for this adventurous, beautiful young woman, until an accident throws her into the arms of the one man who can destroy it all. Fighting his growing attraction and strong desire for the beautiful stranger, Niall is more determined than ever to push emotions aside to focus on his goals of wealth and political gain. But looking into the clear, blue eyes of the woman who could ruin everything, Niall discovers he will have to harden his heart and be tougher than he’s ever been in his life…Tougher than the Rest. Faster than the Rest – Book Two MacLarens of Fire Mountain Historical Western Romance Series “Headstrong, brash, confident, and complex, the MacLarens of Fire Mountain will captivate you with strong characters set in the wild and rugged western frontier.” Handsome, ruthless, young U.S. Marshal Jamie MacLaren had lost everything—his parents, his family connections, and his childhood sweetheart—but now he’s back in Fire Mountain and ready for another chance. Just as he successfully reconnects with his family and starts to rebuild his life, he gets the unexpected and unwanted assignment of rescuing the woman who broke his heart. Beautiful, wealthy Victoria Wicklin chose money and power over love, but is now fighting for her life—or is she? Who has she become in the seven years since she left Fire Mountain to take up her life in San Francisco? Is she really as innocent as she says? Marshal MacLaren struggles to learn the truth and do his job, but the past and present lead him in different directions as his heart and brain wage battle. Is Victoria a victim or a villain? Is life offering him another chance, or just another heartbreak? As Jamie and Victoria struggle to uncover past secrets and come to grips with their shared passion, another danger arises. A life-altering danger that is out of their control and threatens to destroy any chance for a shared future. Harder than the Rest – Book Three MacLarens of Fire Mountain Historical Western Romance Series “They are men you want on your side. Hard, confident, and loyal, the MacLarens of Fire Mountain will seize your attention from the first page.” Will MacLaren is a hardened, plain-speaking bounty hunter. His life centers on finding men guilty of horrendous crimes and making sure justice is done. There is no place in his world for the carefree attitude he carried years before when a tragic event destroyed his dreams. Amanda is the daughter of a successful Colorado rancher. Determined and proud, she works hard to prove she is as capable as any man and worthy to be her father’s heir. When a stranger arrives, her independent nature collides with the strong pull toward the handsome ranch hand. But is he what he seems and could his secrets endanger her as well as her family? The last thing Will needs is to feel passion for another woman. But Amanda elicits feelings he thought were long buried. Can Will’s desire for her change him? Or will the vengeance he seeks against the one man he wants to destroy—a dangerous opponent without a conscious—continue to control his life? From the Author Join Shirleen Davies’ Newsletter to Receive Notice of: · New Releases · Reader Specials · Free Reads & Sneak Peeks To sign up copy and paste this site address into your browser's address bar: http://bit.ly/1KqhKwm
Author : Melissa Foster
Publisher : World Literary Press
Release Date : 2017-08-16
ISBN 10 :
Pages : 300 pages
Rating : 4./5 ( downloads)
Download Swept Into Love (Love in Bloom: The Ryders) PDF Full Free by Melissa Foster and published by World Literary Press. This book was released on 2017-08-16 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ryders are a series of sexy stand-alone romances. These hot contemporary romance novels feature alpha male heroes and sexy, empowered women. They're flawed, funny, passionate, and relatable to readers who enjoy new adult romance, contemporary romance, and women's fiction. "You can always rely on Melissa Foster to deliver a story that's fresh, emotional and entertaining. Make sure you have all night, because once you start you won't want to stop reading. Every book's a winner!" New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Novak "Melissa Foster is synonymous with sexy, swoony, heartfelt romance!" New York Times Bestseller Lauren Blakely In SWEPT INTO LOVE...It's been years since Sally Tuft's husband died and she was left to raise her teenage son alone. And almost as long since she told the only other man she'd ever wanted that they should be just friends. Now her son has left for college and Sally has no distractions to keep her from thinking about her best friend and coworker, Gage Ryder, and what could have been. Gage always believed that one day Sally would move past the death of her husband and they would finally explore the passion that's simmered between them since the day they met. Tasked with opening a new youth center in Oak Falls, Virginia, Gage hopes the trip away is just what they need to finally come together. Before Gage and Sally ever reach Oak Falls, one night at a conference changes everything, putting their friendship and their love on the line, and the two must decide if getting swept up in love is the beginning of forever, or the end of their friendship as they know it. GET MORE RYDERS! Seized by Love (Blue) Claimed by Love (Duke) Chased by Love (Trish) Rescued by Love (Jake) Swept Into Love (Gage) The RYDERS are part of the LOVE IN BLOOM big family romance collection. Each book may be read as a stand-alone novel, or as part of the series. Read the complete LOVE IN BLOOM series: SNOW SISTERS Sisters in Love Sisters in Bloom Sisters in White THE BRADENS (at Weston, CO) Lovers at Heart, Reimagined (Treat & Max) Destined for Love (Rex & Jade) Friendship on Fire (Josh & Riley) Sea of Love (Dane & Lacy) Bursting with Love (Savannah & Jack) Hearts at Play (Hugh & Bree) THE BRADENS (at Trusty, CO) Taken by Love (Luke) Fated for Love (Wes) Romancing My Love (Pierce) Flirting with Love (Ross) Dreaming of Love (Emily) Crashing into Love (Jake) THE BRADENS (at Peaceful Harbor) Healed by Love (Nate) Surrender My Love (Cole) Crushing on Love (Shannon) River of Love (Sam) Whisper of Love (Tempest) Thrill of Love (Ty) BRADEN WORLD NOVELLAS Promise My Love (Rex & Jade's Wedding Novella) Daring Her Love (1001 Dark Nights) THE REMINGTONS Game of Love (Dex) Stroke of Love (Sage) Flames of Love (Siena) Slope of Love (Rush) Read, Write, Love (Kurt) Touched by Love (Boyd) SEASIDE SUMMERS Seaside Dreams (Bella) Seaside Hearts (Jenna) Seaside Sunsets (Jamie) Seaside Secrets (Amy) Seaside Nights (Sky) Seaside Embrace (Hunter) Seaside Lovers (Grayson) Seaside Whispers (Matt) NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance, and women's fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa's emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented. Melissa loves to chat with book clubs and readers, invite her to your next event. Foster's love stories are perfect steamy romance beach reads for fans of Susan Mallery, Linda Lael Miller, Brenda Novak, Debbie Macomber, Jill Shalvis, Maisy Yates, and other big-family, small-town romance fans. The characters are romantic and loyal, some are billionaires, others are blue collar, and you're always guaranteed a happily ever after.
Author : Matthew Gregory Lewis
Publisher : Xist Publishing
Release Date : 2015-04-15
ISBN 10 : 9781623959623
Pages : 269 pages
Rating : 4.9/5 (596 downloads)
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Author : Sir Thomas Malory
Publisher : Lulu.com
Release Date : 1979
ISBN 10 : 9781435750821
Pages : 598 pages
Rating : 4.0/5 (58 downloads)
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Author : Kate Russell
Publisher : Kate Russell Books
Release Date : 2016-11-26
ISBN 10 :
Pages : 98 pages
Rating : 4./5 ( downloads)
Download Sweethearts of Sumner County, Vol. 1 (sweet romance, contemporary romance) PDF Full Free by Kate Russell and published by Kate Russell Books. This book was released on 2016-11-26 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sweethearts of Sumner County, Vol. 1 features four individually published, sweet romance short stories/ short novellas. Elle and Danny were childhood sweethearts who married right out of college and then divorced. Six months later, they run into each other at his sister's wedding reception. Will sparks fly a second time? Or will they get burned? Never Let You Go is a sweet contemporary short story about regrets and second chances: 5,200 words. A spicier version of this title is published under the pen name Elizabeth Carlos. Jules Russo's childhood wish finally comes true when Adam Blake asks her out. Her new date may not live up to her preconceived ideas--he may just be more. Who knew that saving seats, peanut butter and jelly, and street signs could lead to forever? Is This Seat Taken? is a sweet new adult romance: 12,600 words. In this companion piece to Is This Seat Taken?, Mandy's life hasn't turned out the way she planned. Her father died, her mother is bipolar, and she's overwhelmed with responsibility and indecision. That's why she's so grateful for her boyfriend, Luke. But just how long does he plan on sticking around? This Heart of Mine is a sweet, new adult romance short story about loving each other just right: 3,500 words. When Sarah bumped into Trey at a restaurant, she wasn't expecting the good-looking, charming guy to ask her out on a date. But she never would have guessed that he was the new boss that everybody in her office was dreading. Will their romance be over before it even starts? Or will that night be the beginning of forever? Need You Now is a sweet romance short story/ short novella: 10,400 words. A spicier version of this title is published under the pen name Elizabeth Carlos.
Author : Juliet James
Publisher : Silky Oak Press
Release Date :
ISBN 10 :
Pages : 1612 pages
Rating : 4./5 ( downloads)
Download The Come-By-Chance Western Romance Series – Books 9-12 PDF Full Free by Juliet James and published by Silky Oak Press. This book was released on with total page 1612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The conclusion to this much-loved series (over 100,000 copies sold) where strong women risk everything to rise above their desperate circumstances, find true love, and wed real men who'll treat them right. This final box-set contains Books 9-12 in the Come-By-Chance series. Most folk prefer to start with Box-Set 1 (the blue one!) and Box-Set 2 (the pink one!). Like most series, they are better read in order. Ava & Ina Two weddings! Two evil outlaws! Two more Come-By-Chance women in the family way! Lillie A precious girl with a fragile heart! A beau with a bad case of wanderlust! Preacher Ernest James Coy & the Come-By-Chance townsfolk are in for a terrible shock! Pearl A man-shy woman! A wedding-shy man! A preaching-shy preacher! And one conniving outlaw with plans — take over the town, then the Territory! Jane A wild and fun Modern Miss! A Preacher with a mighty pair of conundrums! An outlaw turned politician who's out of control! Don't miss the exciting conclusion to the Come-By-Chance saga! What readers are saying about the series: ★★★★★ 'I wish I could move there too! I just love all the characters.' ★★★★★ 'I can't wait to see if that mean old outlaw gets what he deserves.' ★★★★★ 'I would recommend this book and the whole series to any who enjoy clean, exciting western historical fiction.' ★★★★ 'That kind of originality earned my respect and a fourth star. Nice going, Juliet.' ★★★★★ 'I am addicted to all of them so far. They are sweet, funny and romantic.' ★★★★★ 'Love the town of Come By Chance. Feel like I know the folks. Drama, romance, mystery, it has it all.'
Author : Melissa Foster
Publisher : World Literary Press
Release Date : 2018-12-19
ISBN 10 :
Pages : 78 pages
Rating : 4./5 ( downloads)
Download A Very Braden Christmas (A holiday novelette) PDF Full Free by Melissa Foster and published by World Literary Press. This book was released on 2018-12-19 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the magic of New York Times bestseller Melissa Foster's writing and see why millions of readers have fallen in love with the Bradens. A Braden Christmas celebration! Family and babies abound during this fun-filled evening of love, laughter, and happily ever afters! Spend the evening catching up with our loving and loyal Bradens in this holiday celebration and fall in love all over again with each of the Bradens at Weston, and their children. A VERY BRADEN CHRISTMAS is a novelette and part of the Love in Bloom big-family romance collection. All Love in Bloom stories are filled with family, fun, and the truest, deepest love of all. Characters from each sub-series appear in future books so you never have to leave your favorite characters behind. Readers are kept up to date with engagements, weddings, and births. Visit Melissa's website for LOVE IN BLOOM family trees, series checklists, and more. Love in Bloom Big-Family Romance Collection: Snow Sisters The Bradens (at Weston) The Bradens (at Trusty) The Bradens (at Peaceful Harbor) The Bradens & Montgomerys (Pleasant Hill - Oak Falls) The Remingtons The Ryders Seaside Summers Bayside Summers Wild Billionaires After Dark Bad Billionaires After Dark Tru Blue and The Whiskeys Harborside Nights ~ "When it comes to contemporary romances with realistic characters, an emotional love story and smokin' hot sex, author Melissa Foster always delivers!" The Romance Reviews "You can always rely on Melissa Foster to deliver a story that's fresh, emotional and entertaining. Make sure you have all night, because once you start you won't want to stop reading. " New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Novak "With her wonderful characters and resonating emotions, Melissa Foster is a must-read author!" New York Times Bestseller J. Kenner "Melissa Foster is synonymous with sexy, swoony, heartfelt romance!" New York TimesBestseller Lauren Blakely "I highly recommend this book to fans of Nora Roberts (one of my personal faves) and fans of a sweet story filled with heat and heart." - Tia Bach, author (on Sisters in Love) "Melissa Foster is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Fated For Love was amazing. It kind of reminds me of Jill Shalvis' books and they are my benchmark for contemporary romance awesomeness." --Books Like Breathing "I highly recommend the Snow Sisters all the Braden and Remington books....They remind me of the McCarthy of Gansett series and The Green Mountain series. I am a huge fan of Marie Force. And now Melissa Foster has joined her ranks...." - I Love NY, Reviewer ~ NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance, and women's fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa's emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented. Melissa loves to chat with book clubs and readers, invite her to your next event. Foster's love stories are perfect steamy romance beach reads for fans of Susan Mallery, Linda Lael Miller, Brenda Novak, Debbie Macomber, Jill Shalvis, Maisy Yates, and other big-family, small-town romance fans. The characters are romantic and loyal, some are billionaires, others are blue collar, and you're always guaranteed a happily ever after.
Author : Manny Rayner
Publisher : Lulu.com
Release Date :
ISBN 10 : 9781291375558
Pages : 241 pages
Rating : 4.5/5 (755 downloads)
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Author : John Bloundelle-Burton
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Release Date : 2020-09-28
ISBN 10 : 9781465609885
Pages : 310 pages
Rating : 4.9/5 (98 downloads)
Download The Scourge of God: A Romance of Religious Persecution PDF Full Free by John Bloundelle-Burton and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With all the pomp and ceremony that should accompany the dying hours of a great lady of France, the Princesse de Rochebazon--Marquise du Gast d'Ançilly, Comtesse de Montrachet, Baronne de Beauvilliers, and possessor of many other titles, as well as the right to the tabouret--drew near her end. A great lady of France, yet a woman against whom scandal had never breathed a word; a woman whose name had never been coupled with that of any courtier in a manner disadvantageous to her fame, but who instead, since first she came into the family a bride, had always been spoken highly of. As a saint by some--nay, by many; as a Christian by all; as a good servant of the Church. Now, the priests said, she was about to reap her reward in another existence, where her exalted rank would count as nothing and the good deeds of her life as everything. Below, in the courtyard of her great hotel--which was situated in the Rue Champfleury, still called by many La Rue Honteuse because of what had gone on in that street hundreds of years before--the huge Suisse stood at the open gateway, leaning on his silver-headed cane, which he no longer dared to thump vigorously on the ground for fear of disturbing his dying mistress, stood and gazed forth into the long though narrow street. Perhaps to see that none intruded within the crimson cord set in front of the porte-cochère of the Hôtel de Rochebazon; perhaps to observe--with that pride which the menial takes in the greatness of his employers--how all the noble and illustrious callers on his mistress had to leave their coaches and their chairs outside of that barrier, and advance on foot for some yards along the filthy chaussée ere they could enter the courtyard; also, perhaps, to tell himself, with a warm glow of satisfaction, that none below royalty who had ever approached their end in Paris had been inquired after by more illustrious visitors. Above, in the room where the princess lay dying--yet with all her faculties about her, and with, though maybe she hardly thought so, a great deal of vitality still left in her body--everything presented the appearance of belonging to one of wealth and position. The apartment was the bed chamber in which none but the chiefs of the house of de Rochebazon were ever permitted to lie; the bed, of great splendour and vast antiquity, was the bed in which countless de Beauvilliers and Montrachets and du Gast d'Ançillys and de Rochebazons had been born and died. A bed with a ruelle around it as handsome in its velvet and gold lace and gilt pilasters as the ruelle of Le Dieudonné himself--for the de Rochebazons assumed, and were allowed to assume without protest, many of the royal attributes and peculiarities--a bed standing upon a raised platform, or rostrum, as though the parquet floor was not exalted enough to come into contact with the legs of the couch on which the rulers of the house stretched their illustrious limbs.
Author : Albert Booth Taylor
Publisher :
Release Date : 1930
ISBN 10 : UOM:39015031024501
Pages : 420 pages
Rating : 4./5 ( downloads)
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