Regency Christmas Wishes/Captain Grey's Christmas Proposal/Her Christmas Temptation/Awakening His Sleeping Beauty


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Captain Grey's Christmas Proposal – Carla Kelly Captain Grey had been fighting a fever when he met Theodora Winnings. He proposed by letter – but it's taken ten years to receive her reply. The answer was yes – but is she still free to become his Christmas bride? Her Christmas Temptation – Christine Merrill Faith Strickland's plan to marry to save her family backfires when notorious rake James Leggett sets out to break her unhappy engagement. He'll storm her twelfth night celebrations and scorch her into surrender! Awakening His Sleeping Beauty – Janice Preston Lonely Diana Fleming knows handsome knights don't really exist. But can a festive kiss from the man she loves reawaken her frozen heart?







Regency Christmas Wishes


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Three Regency romance tales of festive wishes come true. Captain Grey’s Christmas Proposal by Carla Kelly Captain Grey had been fighting malarial fever in Savannah when he met Theodora Winnings. He proposed by letter—but it’s taken ten years to receive her reply. The answer was “yes!”—but is she still free to become his Christmas bride? Her Christmas Temptation by Christine Merrill Faith Strickland’s plan to marry to save her family backfires when notorious rake James Leggett sets out to break her unhappy engagement. He’ll storm her Twelfth Night celebrations and scorch her into surrender! Awakening His Sleeping Beauty by Janice Preston Lonely Diana Fleming knows handsome knights don’t really exist. But can a festive kiss from the man she loves reawaken her frozen heart?




Harlequin Historical November 2017 - Box Set 1 of 2


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Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders, muscled Viking warriors and rugged Wild West cowboys? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! REGENCY CHRISTMAS WISHES by Carla Kelly, Christine Merrill and Janice Preston (Regency) Dare to dally with a captain, a rake and a gentleman in these three Regency novellas of Christmas wishes come true, all in one festive volume! A PREGNANT COURTESAN FOR THE RAKE The Society of Wicked Gentlemen by Diane Gaston (Regency) Oliver Gregory discovers the woman he shared one passionate night with works at the gentlemen's club he partly owns—and she's pregnant! To legitimize his child, Oliver will ensure Cecilia returns to his bed…as his wife! LORD HUNTER'S CINDERELLA HEIRESS Wild Lords and Innocent Ladies by Lara Temple (Regency) Unhappily betrothed to each other, Lord Hunter agrees to help Nell convince another man she's a worthy bride. But their lessons in flirtation inspire desire that has Hunter longing to keep Nell for himself… Look for Harlequin® Historical's November 2017 Box set 2 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!




Regency Christmas Wishes


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Three Regency tales of festive wishes come true... CAPTAIN GREY'S CHRISTMAS PROPOSAL by Carla Kelly Captain Grey was fighting malarial fever in Savannah when he met Theodora Winnings. He proposed by letter - but it's taken ten years for him to receive her reply. The answer is, 'Yes!' but is she still free to become his Christmas bride? HER CHRISTMAS TEMPTATION by Christine Merrill Faith Strickland's plan to marry in order to save her family backfires when notorious rake James Leggett sets out to break her unhappy engagement. He'll storm her Twelfth Night celebrations and scorch her into surrender! AWAKENING HIS SLEEPING BEAUTY by Janice Preston Lonely Diana Fleming knows handsome knights don't really exist. But can a festive kiss from the man she loves reawaken her frozen heart?




Class


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This book describes the living-room artifacts, clothing styles, and intellectual proclivities of American classes from top to bottom.




Shadows on the Rock


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"Shadows on the Rock" is a historical novel written by the American author Willa Cather. The book was published in 1931 and is set in the 17th century in colonial New France, specifically in Quebec City. The novel focuses on the lives of the early French settlers and the challenges they faced while establishing a life in the rugged wilderness of North America. The central character is Cécile Auclair, a young girl who, with her father, makes the difficult journey from France to Quebec to join her mother. The novel provides a vivid portrayal of daily life, relationships, and the interactions between the French settlers and the indigenous people of the region. "Shadows on the Rock" is known for its rich historical detail and evocative descriptions of the landscape and characters. Willa Cather's storytelling captures the enduring spirit and resilience of the early settlers in North America. The novel is celebrated for its historical accuracy and its exploration of the human experience in a challenging and often harsh environment.




Cinderella and the Duke


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She thought she was doomed to a lonely life—until she fell for a duke in disguise! Never welcomed into society circles, Rosalind Allen gave up her marriage prospects long ago—life has taught her she’ll only get hurt. So she’s shocked when an encounter with a mysterious stranger makes her long to reconsider . . . Little does Rosalind know that her mystery man is Leo Beauchamp, Duke of Cheriton, traveling in disguise to evade the ladies of the ton! Impoverished Rosalind is the first woman to captivate Leo—but can he persuade this wary Cinderella to trust him with her heart? “A stellar historical romance . . . heartwarming drama and searing emotion.” —Bookish Jottings







The Penniless Debutante


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Almost destitute. When she inherits a fortune! The will that sees Aurelia Croome become wealthy forbids her from marrying the new Lord Tregowan. That wouldn't be a concern if the only man to catch Aurelia's eye during her first Season wasn't Maximillian Penrose - Lord Tregowan! Why is it that no one else has Max's honour, wit or tantalising good looks? The spectre of being poor again haunts her... but the thought of sacrificing passion for comfort is just as terrifying!