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'You'll love Lenora Bell!' Eloisa James Once upon a time in Mayfair
. . . a group of wallflowers formed a secret society with goals
that had absolutely nothing to do with matrimony. Their most
troublesome obstacle? Rogues! They call her Beastly Beatrice.
Wallflower Lady Beatrice Bentley longs to remain in the wilds of
Cornwall to complete her etymological dictionary. Too bad her
brother's Gothic mansion is under renovation. How can she work with
an annoyingly arrogant and too-handsome rogue swinging a hammer
nearby? Rogue. Scoundrel. Call him anything you like as long as you
pay him. Navy man Stamford Wright is leaving England soon and
renovating Thornhill House is just a job. It's not about the duke's
bookish sister or her fiery copper hair. Or the etymology lessons
the prim-yet-alluring lady insists on giving him. Or the forbidden
things he'd love to teach her. They say never mix business with
pleasure. But when Beatrice and Ford aren't arguing, they're
kissing. Sometimes temptation proves too strong to resist . . .
even if the cost is a heart. Praise for Lenora Bell: 'Love is a
Rogue is a love letter to bookish girls' Entertainment Weekly 'Love
is a Rogue has it all with laughter, romance, and all the emotions.
Whether this is your first venture into historical romance or
you're a long-time fan of Lenora Bell, this book will make your
heart flutter!' The Nerd Daily 'Brilliant and intoxicating'
Booklist (starred review) 'Gripping and emotionally charged, this
romance promises more good things from the series to come'
Publishers Weekly (starred review) 'If you've been looking for a
bold, new voice in historical romance, the search ends here. Lenora
Bell is it!' Sarah MacLean 'You've been waiting for Lenora Bell'
Sophie Jordan 'Lenora Bell is a true delight to read' Lorraine
Heath 'Fresh, flirty, and fabulous! The new Belle of Historical
Romance!' Kerrelyn Sparks
A USA Today Bestseller 'This is a book in which storylines twist,
spiral and come together again in an ending as explosive as a poof
of smoke from your chimney... or a top hat.' -- Oprah.com 'Smart,
intricately plotted... a richly imagined thriller.' -- PEOPLE
magazine The Amazing Arden is the most famous female illusionist of
her day, renowned for her notorious trick of sawing a man in half
on stage. But one night she swaps her trademark saw for an axe.
When Arden's husband is found dead later that night, the answer
seems clear, most of all to young policeman Virgil Holt. Captured
and taken into custody, all seems set for Arden's swift confession.
But she has a different story to tell. Even handcuffed and alone,
Arden is far from powerless, and what she reveals is as
unbelievable as it is spellbinding. A magical and mysterious
historical thriller, perfect for fans of The Night Circus and Water
for Elephants. What Reviewers and Readers Say: '[A] well-paced,
evocative, and adventurous historical novel...' Publishers Weekly,
STARRED Review 'A wonderfully dark and intriguing historical
thriller. The Amazing Arden is a fabulous heroine who keeps us
guessing until the curtain falls. I loved it!' Hazel Gaynor, author
of 'The Girl Who Came Home' 'This debut novel is historical fiction
that blends magic, mystery, and romance.' Boston Globe 'It's a
captivating yarn... Macallister, like the Amazing Arden, mesmerizes
her audience. No sleight of hand is necessary. An ambitious heroine
and a captivating tale are all the magic she needs.' Washington
Post 'In The Magician's Lie, Greer Macallister has created a rich
tapestry of mystery, magic, and lost love. The novel drew me in
with its lush details and edge-of-your-seat plot. The tale of the
tragic Amazing Arden, a female magician, will have you questioning
how the truth of a tale can be different than the material facts,
and how what you feel can be stronger than the soundest logic.'
Margaret Dilloway, author of 'How to be an American Housewife' and
'The Care of Handling Roses with Thorns' 'Twisted together with
magic, a drenching touch of evil, betrayal, love, and wonderful
storytelling will make this a tale you won't soon forget. Is her
story real, or a magician's lie?' Becky Milner, Vintage Books
(Vancouver, WA) 'Greer Macallister handles the reader with the
command and brilliance of a world class ringmaster. The Magician's
Lie is a mesmerizing novel of illusion, secrets, and suspense.
Bravo!' Erika Robuck, author of 'Call me Zelda' and 'Fallen Beauty'
'The Magician's Lie is riveting, compelling, beautiful,
frightening, evocative and above all magical. Don't miss this
immersive novel of suspense and wonder from an exciting new voice
in historical fiction!' M.J. Rose 'A suspenseful and
well-researched tale of magic, secrets and betrayal that will keep
you guessing until the end.' J. Courtney Sullivan, author of 'The
Engagements and Maine' 'Like her heroine the Amazing Arden, Greer
Macallister has created a blend of magic that is sure to delight
her audience. The Magician's Lie is a rich tale of heart-stopping
plot turns, glittering prose, and a cast of complex, compelling
characters. Readers beware: those who enter Macallister's delicious
world of magic and mystery won't wish to leave!' Allison Pataki,
author of 'The Traitor's Wife'
Discover the bestselling Mulberry Lane historical series by Rosie
Clarke.London 1958 Life has moved on since the war and the
youngsters of Mulberry Lane are growing up fast. Peggy's Ronaski's
family is struggling with growing pains but she is always there,
strong, reliable and ready to help whenever a crisis hits.
Meanwhile, Maureen Hart has family problems of her own to contend
with. Together they will work hard to conquer all of what life has
to throw at them... Join Peggy and Maureen as their siblings embark
on life's new adventures and try to forge a partnerships for
success. What does the future hold for the families and friends of
Mulberry Lane? Praise for the Mulberry Lane series: 'When it comes
to writing sagas, Rosie Clarke is up there with some of the best in
the business' Bookish Jottings. 'Full of drama, romance and secrets
... A perfect example of its genre' That Thing She Reads. 'This is
wonderful historical fiction that is so character-driven you'll
wish these women lived on your street' 'Absolutely loved this
latest instalment and revisiting the ladies of the Lane. Another
great story of love and heartache'
A forgotten diary, a forbidden love affair, a desperate fight to
save her country 2017 When Cara Hargreaves discovers a diary from
the 1940s, its contents will change her life forever... 1941 When
Louise Keene meets dashing RAF pilot, Paul Bolton, she is swept off
her feet. Then Paul is sent to war and Louise, defying her mother's
wishes, ends up a gunner girl in London. Watching the pitch-black
skies for bombers, Louise finds comfort recording her dreams in her
diary. And as Cara reads her words, decades later, she learns that
hope can be found even in the darkest of times, she just needs to
take a chance... Discover the story of the remarkable World War Two
gunner girls in this entrancing and heartbreaking novel, perfect
for fans of Martha Hall Kelly's The Lilac Girls and Kristin
Hannah's The Nightingale.
Book Three in the gorgeous Girls in Blue series by bestselling
author Fenella J. Miller London, 1942: Charlotte Fenimore is back
home on a week's leave from the Women's Auxiliary Airforce. She had
planned for a week of rest and recuperation. She hadn't planned to
fall deeply in love with an irascible detective called Dan
Chalmers, a severely wounded hero of Dunkirk who believed no woman
would ever look at him again. DI Chalmers is in London to arrest a
gang of dangerous East End criminals and root out corrupt police
detectives at the Met - and his involvement with Charlotte brings
her into serious danger. And then the plane flying Charlotte to the
wilds of Scotland comes down in a storm... In a time of war, with
danger around every corner, how can their relationship survive?
READERS LOVE FENELLA J. MILLER! 'I loved this book from beginning
to end' 'A brilliant story that got you gripped to every page' 'I
can't wait for the next installment' 'I have loved all three of
these books, I do hope there wil be more' 'A great read - I
couldn't put it down'
A gripping and stunning historical romance set in the British Raj
for fans of Janet MacLeod Trotter, Dinah Jefferies and global
bestseller Lucinda Riley At midnight where the jasmine blooms, a
woman waits for her lover... Sara Archer's future as the dutiful
wife of a British official in India seems assured, until a chance
meeting with the gorgeous and powerful Ravi Sabran changes
everything. Under the heat of the Indian sun, the veneer of polite
society wears off quickly and soon Sara realises that nothing is as
it appears to be, especially her husband Charles... But in the
beautiful jasmine gardens of the Maharajah's palace, Sara follows a
forbidden path... away from her bullying husband, towards Ravi and
the long-buried secrets of her own birth.
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Her sister paid a terrible price. Can she avoid the same fate?A
quest for revenge leads a young woman to a new friend, but also
puts her in grave danger. Can love triumph over evil? Chester,
1907. Emma Griffiths' sister took her own life when she became
pregnant out of wedlock to a man who refused to take
responsibility. Now Emma is out to avenge her sister's death. Emma
leaves her job as a maid, no longer willing to put up with unwanted
attention from her employer. As poverty threatens to engulf her,
she meets another young servant, Alice, who is struggling to escape
her own unhappy past. Emma and Alice become close and it soon
becomes apparent that the two girls' lives may be linked in more
ways than one. Just as she finds love Emma's newfound happiness is
threatened when she realises that she may not be the only one
seeking revenge...
September 1953, London's East End. Edie Birch, who believes herself
to be a war widow, has finally allowed herself to fall in love
again. Engaged to be married, she is happily planning her wedding
day. But fate has a blow in store - her 15-year-old daughter,
Maggie, is pregnant. A plan has been hatched to stop her daughter
from falling from grace. Hidden away above an Italian cafe in
Islington until she is ready to give birth Maggie works long hours
behind the scenes while her mother Edie feigns pregnancy. The
charade works until the baby arrives and hard decisions are to be
made. Can Maggie return home and cope with the pretense of her own
child being her brother? And will the truth out once Edie's first
husband turns up to demand his rights as grandfather?
'Real sagas with female characters right at the heart' Jane Garvey,
Woman's Hour If you love Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, you'll LOVE
Glenda Young's 'amazing novels!' (ITV's This Morning presenter
Sharon Marshall) 'In the world of historical saga writers, there's
a brand new voice' My Weekly 'She's just a paper mill girl.'
Seventeen-year-old Ruth Hardy works long hours at Grange Paper
Works, with her younger sister Bea, and spends her free time caring
for their ailing parents. Their meagre income barely covers their
needs, so when Bea reveals that she is pregnant out of wedlock,
Ruth knows even tougher times are ahead. Ruth's hard work at the
mill does not go unnoticed and it looks as though her luck might
turn when she's promoted. But when the arrival of Bea's baby girl
ends in tragedy, Ruth is left with no choice but to bring up her
niece herself. However, news of Ruth's plan brings a threatening
menace close. Although Ruth's friendship with the girls at the
mill, and the company of charming railway man, Mick Carson, sustain
her, ultimately Ruth bears the responsibility for keeping her
family safe. Will she ever find happiness of her own? What readers
are saying about Glenda's heartwrenching sagas: 'Better than a
Catherine Cookson' 5* reader review 'Wonderful read, full of rich
characters, evocative description and a touch of romance' 5* reader
review 'Just wanted it to go on forever and read more about the
characters and their lives' 5* reader review Praise for Glenda
Young: 'I really enjoyed Glenda's novel. It's well researched and
well written and I found myself caring about her characters' Rosie
Goodwin 'Will resonate with saga readers everywhere...a wonderful,
uplifting story' Nancy Revell 'All the ingredients for a perfect
saga and I loved Meg; she's such a strong and believable character.
A fantastic debut' Emma Hornby 'Glenda has an exceptionally keen
eye for domestic detail which brings this local community to vivid,
colourful life and Meg is a likeable, loving heroine for whom the
reader roots from start to finish' Jenny Holmes 'I found it
difficult to believe that this was a debut novel, as "brilliant"
was the word in my mind when I reached the end. I enjoyed it
enormously, being totally absorbed from the first page. I found it
extremely well written, and having always loved sagas, one of the
best I've read' Margaret Kaine Look for Glenda's other compelling
sagas, Belle of the Back Streets, The Tuppenny Child, Pearl of Pit
Lane and The Girl with the Scarlet Ribbon - out now!
In USA TODAY bestselling author Eva Leigh's new novel a notorious
rake and an innocent debutante strike a scandalous bargain... When
Kieran Ransome's latest antics result in a massive scandal, his
father issues an ultimatum: find a respectable wife or inherit
nothing. But as one of London's most inveterate scoundrels, Kieran
doesn't know any ladies who fit the bill. Or does he? Celeste
Kilburn is a society darling, beloved by influential members of the
ton. But keeping a spotless reputation leaves little room for
adventure and she longs to escape her gilded cage, especially with
her impending engagement to a stuffy earl. When Kieran-her older
brother's best friend and an irresistibly attractive rogue-begs for
her help, Celeste makes a deal: she'll introduce him to the right
social circles if he'll show her the scandalous side of London. In
between proper teas and garden parties, Kieran escorts
Celeste-disguised as "Salome"-to rowdy gaming hells, wild fetes,
and sensual art salons. As they spend more time together, their
initial attraction builds to a desperate desire that neither can
ignore. But when someone discovers their midnight exploits,
Celeste's freedom and reputation are endangered, and Kieran must
save the woman he loves... respectable or not.
Wanting to do her part in the war effort, Clara McBride goes to
work in the cartridge room at the Washington Arsenal, the city's
main site for production and storing of munitions. She's given the
opportunity to train new employees and forms a friendship with two
of them. All seems to be going well, especially when one of the
supervisors shows interest in her. Lieutenant Joseph Brady is an
injured army officer who, no longer able to lead troops into
battle, has been assigned to a supervisory position at the
Washington Arsenal. While Clara has caught his eye, he also makes
it his mission to fight for increased measures to prevent
explosions in the factory. But when suspicions rise after multiple
shipments of Washington Arsenal cartridges fail to fire and
everyone is suspect for sabotage, can the spark of love between
Joseph and Clara survive?
'Tomorrow, I'll think of some way to get him back. After all,
tomorrow is another day.' Set against the dramatic backdrop of the
American Civil War, Margaret Mitchell's magnificent historical epic
is an unforgettable tale of love and loss, of a nation mortally
divided and a people forever changed. Above all, it is the story of
beautiful, ruthless Scarlett O'Hara and the dashing soldier of
fortune Rhett Butler. Widely considered the Great American Novel,
and often remembered for its epic film version starring Clark Gable
and Vivien Leigh, Gone with the Wind is a superb piece of
storytelling. It vividly depicts the drama of the Civil War and
Reconstruction and is a sweeping story of tangled passion and
courage. Since its first publication in 1936, Gone with the Wind
has endured as one of the bestselling novels of all time, in spite
of its problematic subject matter. This edition of the classic love
story features an introductory essay offering a context to the
novel, by critically acclaimed, Sunday Times bestselling author
Philippa Gregory.
If you love Julia Quinn's Bridgerton, you'll be enchanted by
Sabrina Jeffries' Sinful Suitors! 'Anyone who loves romance must
read Sabrina Jeffries!' Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling
author The Study of Seduction is the second book in the Sinful
Suitors series by New York Times bestselling author Sabrina
Jeffries. Sabrina's witty, sexy historicals will be loved by fans
of Sarah MacLean, Eloisa James and Julia Quinn, which a marriage of
convenience ignites into a passionate love affair... When Edwin
Barlow, the Earl of Blakeborough, agrees to help his best friend's
impetuous ward, Lady Clarissa Lindsey, he knows he's in for
trouble. He's been hunting for someone to wed but, although
captivated by her witty, free-spirited beauty, the gruff cynic
fears she'd be all wrong as a wife... Clarissa has no intention of
marrying anyone. Yet when matters escalate with a powerful French
diplomat who's stalking her, she accepts Edwin's gallant offer of
marriage. Expecting an amiable union between friends, their
increasingly tempestuous kisses prove more than she bargained for
and, when Clarissa's stalker vows to expose their deepest secrets,
the lovers' tenuous bond is tested. Can they withstand public ruin,
or will Edwin risk all that's important to him to protect his
bride? For more dazzlingly romantic and witty historical romance,
don't miss Sabrina's other gorgeous series including, The Hellions
of Halstead Hall, The School for Heiresses and The Royal
Brotherhood.
A sweeping historical tale of family, passion and love from
bestselling novelist Claire Lorrimer. Until her father died, Adela
Carstairs had lived in a secure and loving home. Then happiness was
shattered when her mother remarries a cruel, hard-drinking man.
With her younger brother and sister, Adela is forced to flee his
drunken rages and they escape to London where they seek refuge in
the squalor of the back streets. Addie's desperate hope is that her
childhood companions, the Mallory twins, will find and rescue them.
When all three find themselves caught up in the danger and terror
of revolutionary France, the twins prove invaluable. It was to be
an experience which would test their friendship, and love, to the
limit.
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes a
highly designed, colorful collection of quotes, wit, and wisdom from
Lady Whistledown and the most memorable characters of the much-loved
Bridgerton books, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix.
A collection of the most dramatic, romantic, and memorable quotes from
the charming characters of the Bridgerton world, The Wit and Wisdom of
Bridgerton is the perfect gift for fans of the Bridgerton series and
the groundbreaking Shondaland/Netflix adaptation. With her signature
wink and nod, Lady Whistledown herself will act as readers’ familiar
and trusted guide, introducing each character’s most memorable quotes.
Each chapter in the book will highlight a different character from the
Bridgerton series and include a new introduction from Lady Whistledown,
quotes from the character, and things other characters have said about
them over the course of the entire series. Fans will get a 360-degree
view of each of their favorite personalities, with new commentary and
takeaways from Lady Whistledown.
From Daphne, to Simon, to Penelope, to Colin, fans will enter the
Bridgerton world in a completely new way with a fresh and intimate
perspective of each character. Readers will relive the twists and turns
of the books, taking (or not taking) the advice on love, family,
etiquette, and fashion from the most beloved and unforgettable voices
from Bridgerton. With an introduction from the creator of the
Bridgerton world and #1 NYT Bestselling author Julia Quinn, The Wit and
Wisdom of Bridgerton is a highly designed keepsake and unique addition
to the Regency-set series.
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