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The Duke's Unexpected Bride

Author : Lara Temple

Publisher : Harlequin

Page : 168 pages

File Size : 25,23 MB

Release : 2017-05-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1488021384

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A runaway pug leads a country miss into the world of a handsome duke . . . and he’ll never be the same . . . in this witty Regency romance. Sophie Trevelyan has been enjoying her visit to London, even if her closest companion is an overweight pug! Then she encounters the dashing Duke of Harcourt, who intrigues her more than is strictly proper . . . Max knows he must marry. He’s looking for the opposite of his high-spirited fiancée, who died some years ago, so he tries to keep his distance from bubbly Sophie. But when her life is endangered, Max feels compelled to rescue her . . . with a very unexpected proposal!



The Unexpected Duchess

Author : Valerie Bowman

Publisher : St. Martin's Paperbacks

Page : 364 pages

File Size : 48,30 MB

Release : 2014-04-29

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1466839422

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Bestselling author Valerie Bowman sets the stage in Regency England for her Playful Brides series, where couples' misadventures on the way to the altar are witty, romantic romps based on some of the world's most beloved plays. The first installment, The Unexpected Duchess, is inspired by Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac. IN THIS BATTLE OF WITS Lady Lucy Upton's tongue may be too sharp to attract suitors but her heart is good, and when her painfully shy friend Cassandra needs help she devises a brilliant scheme to help her discourage an unwanted suitor, the Duke of Claringdon. Lucy will hide behind the hedgerow and tell Cass just what to say to discourage the Duke of Claringdon...but it turns out that he's made of sterner stuff than either of them anticipated. And Lucy is shocked to discover that tangling with the tenacious man is the most fun she's had in ages. KISSES ARE THE BEST WEAPON Lord Derek Hunt made a promise to his dying friend to marry the demure Cassandra, and for a man who wants nothing more than peace and quiet after the horrors of war, she'll make the perfect bride. If only the impudent Miss Upton will let him court the girl! Doing battle is the last thing on his mind, but bantering with Lucy behind the bushes is too tempting to resist. And in The Unexpected Duchess, the spoils of this war just may be true love... Valerie Bowman's Secret Brides novels are: "Intriguing [and] engaging."—Publishers Weekly "Too delightful to miss!"—Lisa Kleypas "Sparkling...witty...engaging." —RT Book Reviews



The Unexpected Wife

Author : Jess Michaels

Publisher : The Passionate Pen

Page : 252 pages

File Size : 29,23 MB

Release : 2021-03-09

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1947770462

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The first in a new series by 10 time USA Today Bestselling Author Jess Michaels Although Celeste Montgomery was forced into a marriage a year ago, her husband is more often gone than home and she is living a quiet life. Until investigator Owen Gregory shows up at her home to tell her some outrageous news: Her husband has been murdered…and he was also a bigamist, making her the third of three wives. Owen Gregory was hired to investigate Celeste’s husband, but he never thought it would lead him here, to this beautiful woman whose life he just shattered. Once he determines she couldn’t be the murderer, he asks her to join him in London, in the hopes she can help him solve the crime. Now they must navigate two other wives, a broken-hearted brother and a duke who keeps poking his nose in as they work to determine who killed Erasmus Montgomery. Not to mention the intense feelings and passionate desires growing between them. But will secrets long held endanger them in ways they never imagined? And will they find a way to save each other before it’s too late? Heat Level: Very. Just very, very, very. This is the first book in The Three Mrs series.



Trapped By His Love: The Duke's Unexpected Bride, Volume 1

Author : Kotoko

Publisher : TOKYOPOP

Page : 173 pages

File Size : 17,2 MB

Release : 2024-11-18

Category : Comics & Graphic Novels

ISBN : 1427881731

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When her engagement to her childhood bully is announced, Alice Coleman — the gentle-hearted and serious daughter of an impoverished noble family — is utterly aghast. In a desperate bid to find someone to stand in as an alternate fiancé, she blurts out a proposal… to the wealthy, high ranking son of a Duke, Arthur Grindelbard. And to her shock, he accepts. Despite the strange beginning of their engagement, Arthur is an adoring fiancé to Alice, eager to spoil her with luxurious gifts and earn her affection. But behind his charming smile and solicitous attention lies a deeper intent and focus, hints of a man who has had his eye upon Alice for far longer than he cares to admit…



The Sheik's Unexpected Bride

Author : Elizabeth Lennox

Publisher : Elizabeth Lennox

Page : 60 pages

File Size : 37,73 MB

Release : 2021-02-26

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1950451410

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The enemy has arrived! And Luna was forced to smile at him and welcome him into her home. Luna stared at the man she’d learned to hate since the moment she’d learned to walk. And yet, here he was, Sheik Tasim el Salindar walked into her home as if he owned the place! Since Tasim’s sister was marrying Luna’s brother, they both had to hide their hatred for each other and play nice! Sheik Tasim watched the lovely Princess Luna, cursing himself for finding her attractive. She was a spoiled brat with a bad attitude! Wasn’t she? Unfortunately, Tasim was a guest of the lovely Luna for the week of his sister’s wedding celebration. And the more he got to know her, the more he respected her. And the more he wanted to kiss her and discover all of her secrets! She was a dangerous mix of beauty, brains and…and so much more! But there was no way a relationship could work between them. Right? The Sheik’s Unsuitable Bride, Book 1 in this series, is by Claire Connelly!



An Unexpected Bride

Author : Ashtyn Newbold

Publisher :

Page : 178 pages

File Size : 27,97 MB

Release : 2019-06-08

Category :

ISBN : 9781074175368

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A marriage of convenience, an honorable gentleman, and the secrets of a mysterious young lady.Eleanor Claridge had it all. A family that loved her, a secret romance with a handsome soldier, and a beautiful home in the seaside town of Brighton. Although her father did not approve of her suitor, she found no fault in him. With respect to her father's wishes, she paused to examine his character. But it was too late. Abducted and taken to Scotland under the ruse of a happy elopement, Eleanor was forced to marry the wicked man she had once loved. And now she has a chance to escape. Widowed and alone, she flees on the first coach back to Brighton with her young son, vowing never to marry or trust another man again. But when her reputation and the safety of her child are questioned, she has no choice but to enter into a marriage of convenience with Mr. Henry Beaumont, whose kindness and inviting blue eyes leave her questioning if love is such a dreadful notion after all...Don't miss the conclusion to Brides of Brighton, a sweet regency romance series. Each story stands alone, but are best enjoyed when read in the order below:A Convenient EngagementMarrying Miss MiltonRomancing Lord Ramsbury Miss Weston's WagerAn Unexpected Bride



Duke Most Wanted

Author : Celeste Bradley

Publisher : St. Martin's Paperbacks

Page : 352 pages

File Size : 27,41 MB

Release : 2008-04-29

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1429937491

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Sophie Blake's grandfather willed his fortune to the first of his granddaughters to marry a duke. Since her cousin, Deirdre, will seal the deal any day now, the quiet, bookish Sophie can sit back and enjoy her time with the only man she truly adores: Graham. No matter that the part charmer, part scoundrel has absolutely no designs on her! Sophie is content to engage Graham in lively conversation, beat him at cards. . .and probe at the darkness hiding behind his rakish smile. Then Graham unexpectedly gains a title, an estate in near ruins and a mountain of debt. If there is any chance of survival he must find a rich wife—quickly. As his hunt for a bride begins, Sophie realizes that she isn't even in the running. Suddenly no longer content to be a wallflower, Sophie gets a stunning make-over and becomes the belle of the ball. Lots of heads are turning...including Graham's. But this beauty has secrets of her own. Will she be his salvation or seal his fate?



The Duke's Wife

Author : Jess Michaels

Publisher : The Passionate Pen

Page : 265 pages

File Size : 39,33 MB

Release : 2021-05-11

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1947770527

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The final chapter in this celebrated series by 10 time USA Today Bestselling Author Jess Michaels After she found out her husband was a bigamist with three wives, Abigail Montgomery’s world fell apart. She was still reeling when she found out he was courting yet another woman, the sister of the Duke of Gilmore. She intervened anonymously and Gilmore’s reaction brought her world down around her. She has seen him as an enemy ever since. An arrogant, interesting, very handsome enemy. No one can push Gilmore’s buttons more than the fascinating Abigail Montgomery. They constantly butt heads and yet he can’t get her off his mind. But now that her year of mourning for the husband who betrayed them all is over, she is showing up in his life a lot more. When a series of playful wagers leads to a passionate moment, everything changes. Now forced to marry after being caught together, the two must navigate a tangled past and a cloudy future. Could these enemies ever be more than lovers? Or will their stubborn hesitation to get closer keep them from being truly happy together? Heat Level: Ohhhhhh my. This is the third book in The Three Mrs series, but can be read as a stand-alone novel.



How To Love A Duke in Ten Days

Author : Kerrigan Byrne

Publisher : St. Martin's Paperbacks

Page : 313 pages

File Size : 44,51 MB

Release : 2019-08-27

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1250318858

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A Kirkus Reviews 2019 Best Romance Novel, the first in an exciting new series by USA Today bestseller Kerrigan Byrne! They are a dangerous duke, a fierce lord, and an infamous earl—dark, bold, brave men who know exactly what they want. And there is only one woman who can bring them to their knees... Famed and brilliant, Lady Alexandra Lane has always known how to look out for to herself. But nobody would ever expect that she has darkness in her past—one that she pays a blackmailer to keep buried. Now, with her family nearing bankruptcy, Alexandra strikes upon a solution: Get married to one of the empire’s most wealthy eligible bachelors. Even if he does have the reputation of a devil. LOVE TAKES NO PRISONERS Piers Gedrick Atherton, the Duke of Redmayne, is seeking revenge and the first step is securing a bride. Winning a lady’s hand is not so easy, however, for a man known as the Terror of Torcliff. Then, Alexandra enters his life like a bolt of lightning. When she proposes marriage, Piers knows that, like him, trouble haunts her footsteps. But her gentleness, sharp wit, independent nature, and incredible beauty awakens every fierce desire within him. He will do whatever it takes to keep her safe in his arms. “Romantic, lush, and suspenseful.”—New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Enoch



The Duke's Shotgun Wedding

Author : Stacy Reid

Publisher : Entangled: Scandalous

Page : 104 pages

File Size : 17,14 MB

Release : 2014-04-14

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 162266549X

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Lady Jocelyn Rathbourne was taken in by a pretty face and even prettier lies, leaving her family's reputation at stake. When the man who made promises to her announces his engagement to another woman, she knows the only way to avoid a scandal is to marry the cad's brother, the cold, formidable Duke of Calydon. Sebastian Thornton, the Duke of Calydon, is in need of a wife. Bored with the simpering ladies and overly-forward seductresses populating the ton, Sebastian longs to find a woman with fire and spirit. He never expected the perfect candidate to barge into his home, aim a derringer at his heart, and demand he marry her... Each book in the Scandalous House of Calydon series is a standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Book #1 The Duke’s Shotgun Wedding Book #2 The Irresistible Miss Peppiwell Book #3 Sins of a Duke Book #4 The Royal Conquest