Author : Renee Bernard
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 44,34 MB
Release : 2012-03-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1101577037
After the darkness of a dungeon in India, artist Josiah Hastings found that years of imprisonment left his eyesight weak and failing. So when the fiery beauty of Miss Eleanor Beckett appears in his vision amidst the bleak grays of a London winter, he knows he's found his muse and one last chance at a masterpiece...
Author : Renee Bernard
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 19,95 MB
Release : 2012-12-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1101613297
Darius Thorne has learned to use his wit and intelligence to strategize a better life for himself. He is the White Knight amidst the small secret circle of Gentlemen known only as the Jaded. The handsome scholar shields his heart by keeping a studied distance from the world…until he rescues a beautiful woman. Isabel Netherton isn’t merely a damsel in distress. A high born lady of quality unwilling to be a pawn, she is defiantly escaping an abusive husband. But under Darius’s protection she discovers an unexpected champion--a man who teaches her the power of true desire and what it means to be treated like a queen. However, the law of the land supports her husband’s cruel claim. It will take all of Darius' wit to keep one step ahead of their enemies and protect Isabel. In a deadly game of chess, Darius must defeat the Black Knight and sacrifice himself for his Ivory Queen or forfeit all.
Author : Claudia Lanfranconi
Publisher :
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 15,23 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Art
ISBN :
Symbols of affluence, power and social standing, pearls have been highly prized throughout history for their beauty and purity. Jewellery fashioned from these lustrous gems has adorned some of the world's most elegant women, from Cleopatra to Coco Chanel. This book brings together a fascinating collection of paintings, drawings, prints and photographs of noble women, imperial princesses, society ladies and Hollywood divas wearing their finest pearl tiaras, necklaces, brooches and earrings. Engaging commentaries explain the context in which each image was created and provide glimpses into the life of the artist and his or her model. An insightful introduction charts the history of our fascination with natural and cultured pearls from ancient times to the present day.
Author : Nathaniel Hawthorne
Publisher :
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 27,72 MB
Release : 1851
Category :
ISBN :
Author : Liz Carlyle
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 20,29 MB
Release : 2012-07-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0062136429
“[Carlyle’s] final Fraternitas romance paints Victorian society with sensual undertones . . . suspense and romance entwine to create an engaging read.” —Publishers Weekly Beneath the elegant façade of Victorian high society, the rules of danger and desire are the only rules that apply for the mysterious men of the St. James Society. New York Times–bestseller Liz Carlyle carries readers deep into this realm of intrigue and passion once more in her breathtaking historical romance sizzler, The Bride Wore Pearls. The third book in her sexy, compelling, action-packed series, The Bride Wore Pearls is a scorching story of a very proper lady who flees her home in a far corner of the British Empire, entrusting her safety and her heart to a dangerous outlaw in Victorian London. Amanda Quick and Gaelen Foley fans will most certainly be enthralled. Praise for the Fraternitas Aureae Crucis series “Intriguing . . . engaging . . . an illicit delight.” —Stephanie Laurens, #1 New York Times–bestselling author “Liz Carlyle weaves passion and intrigue with a master’s touch.” —Karen Robards, New York Times–bestselling author
Author : Kathryn Kemp-Griffin
Publisher : Atlantic Books
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 38,13 MB
Release : 2017-02-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1952535905
French women seem inherently more confident in their bodies, able to embrace the sensuality of life and love. What's their secret? Lingerie. Yet, despite an insatiable curiosity for all things French, most women still find lingerie an enigma, a tangled mélange of silk and lace, and are confused about how, when, and where to wear it. (Hint: it's not just for special occasions.) Many aspire to having a drawer full of silky, lacy undergarments, but have no idea where to start: How should my bra fit? How exactly do I wear a garter belt? Do bras and knickers always have to match? With illustrations by French lingerie designer Paloma Casile, Paris Undressed: The Secrets of French Lingerie will help women feel at ease with their figures and show them how to integrate a lingerie lifestyle à la française to enhance their own femininity, confidence, and joie de vivre. It will transform the way women perceive their undergarments - and their bodies - and reveal how to co-ordinate a lingerie wardrobe to reflect personality and to meet lifestyle needs with the right dose of reverie. The book also includes a hand-selected guide to the most confidential addresses and lingerie boutiques in Paris, and discloses where to find the perfect bra, couture camisole or cheeky knicker. Paris Undressed goes behind the seams, combining cultural references, expertise, and practical advice to inspire every woman to reconsider her underwear drawer.
Author : Bette S. Garber
Publisher : Motorbooks International
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 32,8 MB
Release : 2005-11-10
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0760321337
In chapters that range from solo drivers, families in trucking, and whole customized fleets to the finest nitty-gritty and cutting-edge elements of semi truck customization, this book offers a close-up look at examples of custom semis. Includes before-and-after photos of re-customized trucks; motifs in graphics and design.
Author : Mary Balogh
Publisher : Dell
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 37,12 MB
Release : 2005-11-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0440335671
BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Mary Balogh's The Secret Mistress. Mary Balogh has no equal when it comes to capturing the complex, irresistible passions between men and women. Her classic novel, The Secret Pearl, is one of the New York Times bestselling author’s finest–a tale of temptation and seduction, of guarded hearts and raw emotion…and of a love so powerful it will take your breath away…. He first spies her in the shadows outside a London theatre, a ravishing creature forced to barter her body to survive. To the woman known simply as Fleur, the well-dressed gentleman with the mesmerizing eyes is an unlikely savior. And when she takes the stranger to her bed, she never expects to see him again. But then Fleur accepts a position as governess to a young girl…and is stunned to discover that her midnight lover is a powerful nobleman. As two wary hearts ignite–and the threat of scandal hovers over them–one question remains: will she be mistress or wife?
Author : Mary Alice Monroe
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 22,96 MB
Release : 2013-06-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1476709009
Mary Alice Monroe captures the complex relations between three half sisters scattered across the country and a grandmother determined to help them rediscover their family bonds.
Author : Ann Major
Publisher : Major Press LLC
Page : 1481 pages
File Size : 30,48 MB
Release : 2016-01-12
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1942473052
The first book in USA Today bestselling romance author Ann Major’s ANN MAJOR CLASSICS: Texas: Children of Destiny series, is the powerful story of a husband and wife reconnecting because of the son they both love. “Ann Major’s name on the cover instantly identifies the book as a good read.” –New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown “Want it all? Read Ann Major.” –New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts “No one provides hotter emotional fireworks than the fiery Ann Major.” RT Reviews In Name Only Nicholas and Amy were madly in love until Nick broke Amy’s heart and she ran away to raise Triple, the child she loved as her very own. Fighting to keep her husband out of their lives, Amy had finally become successful and almost happy when a life-threatening illness and Nick’s sudden reappearance and his comforting arms threatened all she held dear. Now Nick was back to claim what was rightfully his, but Amy couldn’t forgive Nick for his part in the cruel circumstances that had forced her to deceive him in the most terrible way. Or could she? The TEXAS: CHILDREN OF DESTINY series includes the following eight titles: Passion’s Child Destiny’s Child Night Child Wilderness Child Scandal’s Child The Goodbye Child Nobody’s Child Secret Child
