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While the City Sleeps
Elizabeth Camden
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His steel empire has catapulted him to the top of the world, but
loving her could cost him everything. Maggie Molinaro survived a
hardscrabble childhood in the downtrodden streets of Manhattan to
become a successful businesswoman. After a decade of sacrifice, she
now owns a celebrated ice cream company. But when she offends a
corrupt banker, she unwittingly sets off a series of calamities
that threaten to destroy her life's work. Liam Blackstone is a
charismatic steel magnate committed to overhauling factory
conditions for the steelworkers of America. Standing in his way is
the same villain determined to ruin Maggie. What begins as a
practical alliance to defeat a common enemy soon evolves into a
romance between two wounded people determined to beat the odds. A
spiraling circle of treachery grows increasingly dangerous as Liam
and Maggie risk their lives and fortunes for the good of the city.
It will require all their wit and ingenuity to protect
everything--and everyone--they hold dear.
"Written on the Wind is a sweeping saga of a historical romance,
enhanced by complex characters and riveting period detail. A
fascinating read."--MIMI MATTHEWS, USA Today bestselling author of
The Siren of Sussex He carries a dangerous secret, but can he
survive long enough to expose it? Count Dimitri Sokolov has been
charged with overseeing construction of the legendary
Trans-Siberian Railway, but during this work, he witnesses an
appalling crime, the truth of which threatens the Russian monarchy.
In an effort to silence him, the czar has stripped Dimitri of his
title, his lands, and his freedom . . . but Dimitri has one asset
the czar knows nothing about: his deep and abiding friendship with
Natalia Blackstone. Natalia is the lead analyst for her father's
New York banking empire and manages their investment in the
Trans-Siberian Railway. Her bond with Dimitri has flourished
despite the miles between them, but when Dimitri goes unexpectedly
missing, she sets the wheels in motion to find him. Once they join
forces, they embark on a dangerous quest in which one wrong move
could destroy them both. From the steppes of Russia to the
corridors of power in Washington, Dimitri and Natalia will fight
against all odds to save the railroad while exposing the truth. Can
their newfound love survive the ordeal?
2022 Carol Award Winner Luke Delacroix has long had a reputation of
being an impulsive adventurer, the wild son of one of Gilded Age
Washington's most prominent families. In reality, he has been
secretly carrying out an ambitious agenda in Congress. His current
mission: to thwart the reelection of Congressman Clyde Magruder,
his only real enemy in the world. Trouble begins when Luke meets
Marianne Magruder, the congressman's only daughter. Luke is
fascinated by the vibrant Marianne and her daring work as a
government photographer, leading them into a forbidden romance. Now
they must embark on a dangerous gamble to reconcile their growing
feelings with Luke's driving passion for vital reforms in Congress.
Can their newfound love survive a political firestorm, or will
three generations of family rivalry drive them apart forever? "This
is a well-written, captivating romance that is rich with history. .
. . The characters are all superbly developed and interesting, and
the reader will want to know more about this time period and this
series. Highly recommended."--Historical Novels Review Praise for
the Hope and Glory series "A Gilded Lady is filled with mystery,
romance, richly drawn characters and fascinating American history.
I would recommend it to anyone."--All About Romance "In this second
installment of the Hope and Glory series Camden takes readers to
the McKinley White House for a captivating romance. . . . This will
be a hit with series fans."--Publishers Weekly "Christy Award
winner Camden presents another fabulous love story wrapped around
compelling historical events."--Booklist "An adventuresome,
entertaining romance that blends themes of betrayal and
forgiveness."-- Foreword Reviews
Caroline Delacroix is at the pinnacle of Washington high society in
her role as secretary to the first lady of the United States. But
beneath the fac ade of her beauty, glamorous wardrobe, and dazzling
personality, she's hiding a terrible secret. If she cannot untangle
a web of foreign espionage, her brother will face execution for
treason. Nathaniel Trask is the newly appointed head of the
president's Secret Service team. He is immediately suspicious of
Caroline despite his overwhelming attraction to her quick wit and
undeniable charm. Desperate to keep the president protected,
Nathaniel must battle to keep his focus fully on his job as the
threat to the president rises. Amid the glamorous pageantry of
Gilded Age Washington, DC, Caroline and Nathaniel will face
adventure, danger, and heartbreak in a race against time that will
span the continent and the depth of human emotion.
Her gilded world holds a deeply hidden secret. After years of
tragedy, Gwen Kellerman now lives a quiet life as a botanist at an
idyllic New York college. She largely ignores her status as heiress
to the infamous Blackstone dynasty and hopes to keep her family's
heartbreak and scandal behind her. Patrick O'Neill survived a
hardscrabble youth to become a lawyer for the downtrodden Irish
immigrants in his community. He's proud of his work, even though he
struggles to afford his ramshackle law office. All that changes
when he accepts a case that is sure to emphasize the Blackstones'
legacy of greed and corruption by resurrecting a thirty-year-old
mystery. Little does Patrick suspect that the Blackstones will
launch their most sympathetic family member to derail him. Gwen is
tasked with getting Patrick to drop the case, but the old mystery
takes a shocking twist neither of them saw coming. Now, as they
navigate a burgeoning attraction and growing danger, Patrick and
Gwen will be forced to decide if the risk to the life they've
always held dear is worth the reward. Elizabeth Camden's writing is
full of . . . "Richly drawn characters and fascinating American
history."-- All About Romance "Fabulous love stor[ies] wrapped
around compelling historical events."--Booklist "Adventuresome,
entertaining romance."--Foreword Reviews
Gray Delacroix has dedicated his life to building his very successful global spice empire, but it has come at a cost. Resolved to salvage his family before it spirals out of control, he returns to his ancestral home to save his brother and sister before it's too late.
As a junior botanist for the Smithsonian, Annabelle Larkin has been charged with the impossible task of gaining access to the notoriously private Delacroix plant collection. If she fails, she will be out of a job and the family farm in Kansas will go under. She has no idea that in gaining entrance to the Delacroix world, she will unwittingly step into a web of dangerous political intrigue far beyond her experience.
Unable to deny her attraction to the reclusive business tycoon, Annabelle will be forced to choose between her heart and loyalty to her country. Can Gray and Annabelle find a way through the storm of scandal without destroying the family Gray is fighting to save?
2013 RITA Winner for Inspirational Romance
2013 Christy Award Winner for Historical Romance
2013 Daphne du Maurier Award Winner for Inspirational Romantic
Mystery/Suspense
After a childhood rampant with uncertainty, Lydia Pallas has carved
out a perfect life for herself. She spends her days within sight of
the bustling Boston Harbor, where her skill with languages has
landed her an enviable position as a translator for the U.S. Navy.
Lydia's talents bring her to the attention of Alexander Banebridge,
a mysterious man in need of a translator. Driven by a campaign to
end the opium trade, Bane is coolly analytical and relentless in
his quest. He cannot afford to fall for Lydia and must fight the
bittersweet love growing between them.
When Bane's enemies gain the upper hand, he is forced to turn to
Lydia for help. Determined to prove her worth, Lydia soon discovers
that carrying out Bane's mission will test her wits and her courage
to the very limits.
As a biochemist in early 1900s New York, Doctor Rosalind Werner has
dedicated her life to the crusade against waterborne diseases. She
is at the forefront of a groundbreaking technology that will change
the way water is delivered to every household in the city--but only
if she can get people to believe in her work. Newly appointed
Commissioner of Water for New York, Nicholas Drake is highly
skeptical of Rosalind and her team's techniques. When a brewing
court case throws him into direct confrontation with her, he is
surprised by his reaction to the lovely scientist. While Rosalind
and Nick wage a private war against their own attraction, they
stand firmly on opposite sides of a battle that will impact far
more than just their own lives. As the controversy grows more
public and inflammatory and Rosalind becomes the target of an
unknown enemy, the odds stacked against these two rivals swiftly
grow more insurmountable with every passing day.
As owner of the 57th Illinois Watch Company, Mollie Knox's future
looks bright until the night the legendary Great Chicago Fire
destroys her beloved city. With her world crumbling around her,
Mollie will do whatever it takes to rebuild in the aftermath of the
devastating fire.
Zack Kazmarek, an influential attorney for one of Chicago's finest
department stores, is a force to be reckoned with among the city's
most powerful citizens. Bold and shrewd, he's accustomed to getting
exactly what he wants--until he meets Mollie Knox, the beguiling
businesswoman just beyond his reach.
In the tumult as the people of Chicago race to rebuild a bigger and
better city, Mollie comes face-to-face with the full force of
Zack's character and influence. Zack believes this may finally be
his chance to win her, but can Mollie ever accept this man and his
whirlwind effect on her life, especially with her treasured company
on the line?
" A sweet, emotion-filled romance to warm the heart and touch the
soul... The cast of characters is varied and lovingly detailed,
colorful and bursting with life." --"Publishers Weekly
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""Into the Whirlwind" is a delight. Elizabeth Camden shows
remarkable ability to breathe life into nineteenth-century Chicago
and its people. If you are a fan of historical romantic suspense, I
cannot recommend this book or this author too highly."-Davis Bunn,
bestselling author of "Rare Earth
""Camden takes readers on a breathless ride with smart, serious
Mollie in the midst of tragedy and rui" --" RT Book Reviews"
Top-Notch Dramatic Historical Romance from a Rising Star A
volunteer for the newly established Weather Bureau, Sophie van
Riijn needs access to the highest spot in her village to report the
most accurate readings. Fascinated by Dierenpark, an abandoned
mansion high atop a windswept cliff in the Hudson River Valley,
Sophie knows no better option despite a lack of permission from the
absent owners. The first Vandermark to return to the area in sixty
years, Quentin intends to put an end to the shadowy rumors about
the property that has brought nothing but trouble upon his family.
Ready to tear down the mansion, he is furious to discover a local
woman has been trespassing on his land. Instantly at odds, Quentin
and Sophie find common ground when she is the only one who can
reach his troubled son. There's a light within Sophie that Quentin
has never known, and a small spark of the hope that left him years
ago begins to grow. But when the secrets of Dierenpark and the
Vandermark family history are no longer content to stay in the
past, will tragedy triumph or can their tenuous hope prevail?
Acclaimed and Award-Winning Author's Talent Continues to Win Fans
It has been six years since army nurse Jenny Bennett's heart was
broken by a dashing naval officer. Now Lieutenant Ryan Gallagher
has abruptly reappeared in her life at the Presidio army base but
refuses to discuss the inexplicable behavior that destroyed their
happiness. Ryan is in an impossible situation. One of the few men
in the world qualified to carry out a daring assignment, he
accepted a government mission overseas that caused his reputation
to be destroyed and broke the heart of the only woman he ever
loved. Honor bound never to reveal where he had been during those
six years, he can't tell Jenny the truth or it will endanger an
ongoing mission and put thousands of lives at risk. Although Ryan
thinks he may have finally found a solution, he can't pull it off
on his own. Loyalty to her country compels Jenny to help, but she
never could have imagined the intrigue she and Ryan will have to
face or the lengths to which they will have to go to succeed.
Female journalists are rare in 1879, but American-born Clara
Endicott has finally made a name for herself with her provocative
articles championing London's poor. When the backlash from her work
forces a return home to Baltimore, Clara finds herself face-to-face
with a childhood sweetheart who is no longer the impoverished
factory worker she once knew. In her absence, Daniel Tremain has
become a powerful industry giant and Clara finds him as enigmatic
as ever. However, Daniel's success is fueled by resentment from
past wounds and Clara's deeply-held beliefs about God's grace force
Daniel to confront his own motives. When Clara's very life is
endangered by one of Daniel's adversaries, they must face a
reckoning neither of them ever could have foreseen.
Readers will take a journey across America and through time in this collection of three novellas from some of Christian fiction's top historical romance writers. Originally released only as ebooks, these novellas--deeply moving and deeply romantic--now find print for the first time. The collection includes:
Karen Witemeyer's "Worth the Wait" takes readers to the Harper's Station women's colony where a young mother must overcome pains and fears of the past in order to trust again.
Jody Hedlund's "An Awakened Heart" follows a young woman into the shadows of New York's tenements where she and a newly appointed minister spar over the best way to care for the poor and orphaned.
Elizabeth Camden's "Toward the Sunrise" finds a young female medical student trying to overcome the ramifications of a decision that leave her at the mercy of a stubborn but handsome attorney.
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