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Scoundrel's Honor

Author : Rosemary Rogers

Publisher : HQN Books

Page : 458 pages

File Size : 26,51 MB

Release : 2010-11-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1426874413

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When her younger sister is abducted, strong-willed Emma Linley-Kirov will make a deal with the devil himself to rescue her. Devastatingly handsome, Dimitri Tipova is a scoundrel, seducer…and the only man who can help her, though his motive is cold, hard vengeance. Emma dares to trust him, but at what price? As prince of Saint Petersburg's underworld, Dimitri has wealth, power, women—everything but revenge against his nefarious father. Emma is an enchanting means to an end. But as their dangerous pursuit sweeps them from the ballrooms of Russia to the steamy streets of Cairo, his savage desire for her grows. And leads him to a crossroads between his dark obsession…and the promise of love.



The Scoundrel's Honor

Author : Christi Caldwell

Publisher : Montlake Romance

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 30,18 MB

Release : 2017

Category : England

ISBN : 9781503943438

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Lady Penelope Tidemore is no stranger to scandal, but it is only through a terrible mischance that she is caught in a compromising position with the darkly enigmatic viscount Ryker Black. Raised from the streets and proprietor of the most notorious gaming hell in London, Black lives in a world filled with debauchery and danger. Taking a Society wife from the very ton he despises is not part of his plan, even if the innocent Penelope turns his blood hot with desire. As this unlikely husband and wife grow closer, they learn that what started as chance could end up sealing their fates.



Village of Scoundrels

Author : Margi Preus

Publisher : ABRAMS

Page : 317 pages

File Size : 22,81 MB

Release : 2020-02-25

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1613125070

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Based on the true story of the French villagers in WWII who saved thousands of Jews, this novel tells how a group of young teenagers stood up for what is right. Among them is a young Jewish boy who learns to forge documents to save his mother and later goes on to save hundreds of lives with his forgery skills. There is also a girl who overcomes her fear to carry messages for the Resistance. And a boy who smuggles people into Switzerland. But there is always the threat that they will be caught: A policeman is sent to keep an eye on them, German soldiers reside in a local hotel, and eventually the Gestapo arrives, armed with guns and a list of names. As the knot tightens, the young people must race against time to bring their friends to safety.



Honor Among Thieves

Author : James S. A. Corey

Publisher : Del Rey

Page : 289 pages

File Size : 21,1 MB

Release : 2014

Category : Interplanetary voyages

ISBN : 0345546857

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A Star Wars debut in which Han Solo and his new friends embark on a daring rescue mission just after the destruction of the first Death Star.



Affairs of Honor

Author : Joanne B. Freeman

Publisher : Yale University Press

Page : 404 pages

File Size : 10,83 MB

Release : 2002-01-01

Category : History

ISBN : 9780300097559

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Offering a reassessment of the tumultuous culture of politics on the national stage during America's early years, when Jefferson, Burr, and Hamilton were among the national leaders, Freeman shows how the rituals and rhetoric of honor provides ground rules for political combat. Illustrations.



Rogue's Honor

Author : Brenda Hiatt

Publisher : Brenda Hiatt

Page : 354 pages

File Size : 21,81 MB

Release : 2001-07-03

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1940618088

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A Regency Robin Hood, a duke’s daughter and deceptions of the heart To escape her stepmother's matchmaking machinations, Lady Pearl runs away, pretending to be a common housemaid, with the help of her abigail. When she is rescued from the near-disaster of recognition by a charming serving-man, Pearl pretends to be simpleminded to safeguard herself from any unwanted advances. But soon she begins to suspect that her rescuer is far more than the common servant he seemed at first. Luke St. Clair lives a double life, pretending to be a gentleman while in reality sustaining himself and the needy as the notorious Robin Hood-type thief, the Saint of Seven Dials. The last thing he needs in his life is a beautiful simpleton in need of protection. But "Purdy" proves to be anything but simple—or common! Once he learns the truth, does he dare continue, in the ballrooms of the elite, the flirtation that began in the slums of London? The risk is enormous, but Lady Pearl's sweet kisses may just be worth it. Themes: legendary rogue, unforgettable hero, honorable intentions, noble purpose, secret identities, an heiress in disguise, romantic outlaws, Regency London series



Night of the Scoundrel

Author : Kelly Bowen

Publisher : Forever Yours

Page : 145 pages

File Size : 28,46 MB

Release : 2019-11-26

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1538700611

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From award-winning author Kelly Bowen comes an enchanting historical short story perfect for fans of Grace Burrowes, Sarah MacLean, and Tessa Dare. Can he trust her with his darkest secret? Ruthless. Dangerous. Known simply as King. No one knows his true name or where he came from. And when he learns that the man who betrayed him has returned to London, King has only one goal: vengeance. But first, he must seek out an unlikely ally to aide him in his pursuit... Adeline Archambault is as mysterious as she is beautiful. Exiled after the French Revolution, she's determined to reclaim her birthright and deliver the justice that is owed her. King's offer to help her, in exchange for her assistance, is a bargain she can't refuse. But will this deal with a devil lead to a future she never dared hope for?



The Scoundrel Takes a Bride

Author : Stefanie Sloane

Publisher : Ballantine Books

Page : 338 pages

File Size : 10,30 MB

Release : 2013-01-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0345536029

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NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY RT BOOK REVIEWS In Stefanie Sloane’s irresistible Regency romance series of spy games and seductive passion, a rogue discovers that his desire for the wrong woman is so very right. A notorious scoundrel, the right Honorable Nicholas Bourne has spent years in the East Indies amassing a fortune through questionable means. Still, his loyalty to his older brother, Langdon, and his childhood friends remains true and trusted. But when Lady Sophia Southwell, the woman promised to Nicholas’s brother, seeks his help on a dangerous mission, he is troubled—and torn. Unable to dissuade her from her quest to find a killer, he vows to keep her safe. This makes his mission the hardest test of his wits, honor, and skill. For Sophia is the secret love of his life. For years, Sophia has planned her daring act of revenge against her mother’s killer. She has painstakingly prepared herself by studying the criminal mind. Now she knows that the moment is right and that Nicholas is the man to help her. But she doesn’t count on the reckless temptation of his rugged sensuality or the captivating intensity in his deep eyes. When desire and emotion intoxicate her as they venture together into the darkest corners of London’s underbelly, Sophia must contend with a yearning even more powerful than the quest for vengeance: the call of love. “Stefanie Sloane’s books will leave you breathless.”—Julia Quinn From the Paperback edition.



How the Scoundrel Seduces

Author : Sabrina Jeffries

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 400 pages

File Size : 31,72 MB

Release : 2014-09-11

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 147111385X

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Investigator Tristan Bonnaud has one aim in life - to make sure that his half-brother, George, can't ever ruin his life again. When Lady Zoe Keane, the twenty-one-year-old daughter of the Earl of Olivier, shows up demanding that the Duke's Men find a gypsy woman, Tristan seizes the chance to hunt for his gypsy horse trader friend, who might know secrets about George that he can use against him. But along the way, Tristan discovers unexpected Keane family secrets, but will they stop him from falling for the woman who will risk all to discover the truth.



What a Scoundrel Wants

Author : Carrie Lofty

Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.

Page : 588 pages

File Size : 39,32 MB

Release : 2008-12-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1420108182

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In this dazzling, original tale, Carrie Lofty imagines a new chapter in the well-loved Robin Hood fable. Meet Robin's rakish nephew, Will Scarlet, a man whose talents with the sword and the ladies are legendary--until his desire for one woman changes everything. . . A Passionate Lover. . . A swordsman for the Sheriff of Nottingham, Will Scarlet has finally emerged from his famous uncle's shadow. But when he's unwittingly drawn into a bloody battle between the Sheriff and a nobleman, it's impossible to tell friend from foe. A woman's screams lead Will straight into the carnage to save her--but the ravishing young lady is not the helpless maid she appears to be. . . An Amorous Lady. . . Meg of Keyworth lost her sight to illness years ago, but that hasn't stopped her mission to save her imprisoned sister, who's been arrested by none other than Will Scarlet. Meg wants to hate Will for betraying her family, but he sparks heated desire in her heart--a desire that only he can satisfy. Meg is lovely and loving, and bedding her is sensual bliss. To please her in every way is what he wants most. . .for Will knows he will cherish her forever. . ..