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"Turano takes readers on a lighthearted romp through matchmaking
season . . . . This is a delight."--Publishers Weekly on A Match in
the Making After five unsuccessful Seasons on the marriage mart,
Miss Adelaide Duveen has resigned herself to the notion that she's
destined to remain a spinster forever--a rather dismal prospect,
but one that will allow her to concentrate on her darling cats and
books. However, when she inadvertently stumbles upon Mr. Gideon
Abbott engaged in a clandestine activity during a dinner party,
Adelaide finds herself thrust into a world of intrigue that
resembles the plots in the spy novels she devours. Former
intelligence agent Gideon Abbott feels responsible for Adelaide
after society threatens to banish her because of the distraction
she caused to save his investigation. Hoping to return the favor,
he turns to a good friend--and one of high society's leaders--to
take Adelaide in hand and turn her fashionable. When danger
surrounds them and Adelaide finds herself a target of the criminals
in Gideon's case, the spark of love between them threatens to be
quenched for good--along with their lives.
After a childhood as a street thief, Gabriella Goodhue thought
she'd put her past behind her until a fellow resident at her
boardinghouse is unjustly accused of theft. In the middle of
breaking into a safe that holds the proof to prove her friend's
innocence, Gabriella is interrupted by Nicholas Quinn, the man she
once considered her best friend--until he abandoned her. After
being taken under the wing of a professor who introduced him into
society and named him as heir, Nicholas is living far removed from
his childhood life of crime. As a favor to a friend, Nicholas
agreed to help clear the name of an innocent woman, never imagining
he'd be reunited with the girl he thought lost to him forever. As
Gabriella and Nicholas are thrown together into one intrigue after
another, their childhood affection grows into more, but their
newfound feelings are tested when truths about their past are
revealed and danger follows their every step.
Miss Gwendolyn Brinley accepted a temporary paid companion position
for the Newport summer season, believing it would be a lark to
spend the summer in America's most exclusive town. She suddenly
finds her summer turning anything but amusing when her employer
expects her to take over responsibilities as an assistant
matchmaker. Tasked with the daunting prospect of attaining
advantageous matches for her clients, Gwendolyn soon finds herself
in the employ of Mr. Walter Townsend, the catch of the Season, but
a gentleman Gwendolyn finds beyond irritating. Walter Townsend is
reluctantly in search of a wife for the sake of his unruly
motherless children who cannot keep a governess for long. What he
wasn't expecting was Miss Brinley, an amateur matchmaker who turns
his quest for a new wife into a complete and utter debacle.
Constantly besieged by society ladies on a mission to win his
affection, Walter must find a way to overcome their inundating
attention--and his unexpected attraction toward Gwendolyn. The more
time they spend together throughout the Newport Season, the harder
it is for Gwendolyn to find Walter a wife when she realizes his
perfect match might be . . . her.
When a man arrives at the Bleecker Street Inquiry Agency, anxious
to hire them to find a missing heiress, Eunice Holbrooke realizes
her past has finally caught up with her . . . and that she may no
longer be able to hide under the disguise that has kept her safe
for so long. Arthur Livingston's goal in life is to make his mark
on the world as a mining industrialist, but after the man who could
help him achieve his goal is murdered, Arthur feels compelled to
seek justice for the family--but he's left with more questions than
answers after the eccentric Bleecker Street Inquiry Agency refuses
to take on his case. Desperate to conceal her real identity and
avoid the irritatingly handsome Arthur, Eunice takes on a different
case that requires her to go deep undercover and entangles her in
one troublesome situation after another. When other secrets come to
light, Eunice has no choice but to confront her past, hopeful that
it will set her free but knowing it could very well place her
life--and the lives of those she loves--in jeopardy.
Miss Daphne Beekman is a mystery writer by day, inquiry agent by
night. Known for her ability to puzzle out plots, she prefers
working behind the scenes for the Bleecker Street Inquiry Agency,
staying well away from danger. However, Daphne soon finds herself
in the thick of an attempted murder case she's determined to solve.
Mr. Herman Henderson is also a mystery writer, but unlike the
dashing heroes he pens, he lives a quiet life, determined to avoid
the fate of his adventurous parents, who perished on an expedition
when he was a child. But when he experiences numerous attempts on
his life, he seeks out the services of the eccentric Bleecker
Street Inquiry Agency to uncover the culprit. All too soon, Herman
finds himself stepping out of the safe haven of his world and into
an adventure he never imagined. As the list of suspects grows and
sinister plots are directed Daphne's way as well, Herman and Daphne
must determine who they can trust and if they can risk the greatest
adventure of all: love.
Miss Temperance Flowerdew is on her way to work when a stranger
suddenly grabs her off the street and sends her on a Chicago-bound
train before she can figure out what happened. When Mr. Gilbert
Cavendish is called upon to rescue a missing woman, he follows the
trail to Chicago only to discover that the woman is his good friend
Temperance. Before they can discover who was behind the abduction,
they're seen alone together by a New York society matron, putting
their reputations at risk. Gilbert is willing to propose
marriage--except Temperance will have none of it. She's finally
stepped out of the shadow of her relations and won't give up her
independence. But when it becomes clear the misunderstanding in
Chicago has escalated into a threat on her life and followed her to
New York, accepting Gilbert's help in solving the mystery may lead
to more than she ever could have dreamed.
Rollicking New Release from Humorous Historical Romance Author Jen
Turano Miss Gertrude Cadwalader hoped her position as the paid
companion to Mrs. Davenport would be easy. But as she becomes
acquainted with her employer, she realizes the wealthy Mrs.
Davenport has a strange tendency to be a bit light-fingered with
other people's trinkets. Gertrude is relieved when Mrs. Davenport
decides to have a quiet summer away from the social scene--until
the woman changes her mind in order to help a young socialite
launch into society. When Gertrude is caught in the act of trying
to return one of the trinkets by Mrs. Sinclair, the mother of
shipping magnate Harrison Sinclair, the woman jumps to an
unfortunate conclusion. Harrison is determined to mend fences with
Miss Cadwalader, but he's unprepared for the escapades a friendship
with her will entail.
When Miss Beatrix Waterbury's Chicago-bound train ride is
interrupted by a heist, Mr. Norman Nesbit, a man of science who
believes his research was the target of the heist, comes to her
aid. Despite the fact that they immediately butt heads, they join
forces to make a quick escape. Upon her arrival in Chicago, Beatrix
is surprised to discover her supposedly querulous Aunt Gladys
shares her own suffragette passions. Encouraged by Gladys to leave
her sheltered world, Beatrix begins working as a salesclerk at the
Marshall Field and Company department store. When she again
encounters Norman on a shopping expedition, he is quickly swept up
in the havoc she always seems to attract. But when another attempt
is made to part Norman from his research papers, and it becomes
clear Beatrix's safety is also at risk, they soon discover the
curious way feelings can grow between two very different people in
the midst of chaos.
To save her family from financial ruin, Miss Poppy Garrison accepts an unusual proposition to participate in the New York social season in exchange for her grandmother settling a family loan that has unexpectedly come due. Ill-equipped to handle the intricacies of mingling within the New York Four Hundred, Poppy becomes embroiled in one hilarious fiasco after another, doomed to suffer a grand societal failure instead of being deemed the diamond of the first water her grandmother longs for her to become.
Reginald Blackburn, second son of a duke, has been forced to travel to America to help his cousin, Charles Wynn, Earl of Lonsdale, find an American heiress to wed in order to shore up his family estate that is in desperate need of funds. Reginald himself has no interest in finding an heiress to marry, but when Poppy's grandmother asks him to give etiquette lessons to Poppy, he swiftly discovers he may be in for much more than he bargained for.
Bestselling novelist Tracie Peterson joins Karen Witemeyer, Regina Jennings, and Jen Turano in this collection of four novellas, each featuring a Harvey Girl heroine. From Kansas to Texas, the Grand Canyon to New Mexico, the stories cross the country with tales of sweet romance and entertaining history.
In Karen Witemeyer's 'More Than a Pretty Face,' a young woman works her hardest to escape poor choices from her youth. Tracie Peterson offers 'A Flood of Love,' where reuniting with an old flame after more than a decade offers unexpected results. Regina Jennings's 'Intrigue a la Mode' delights with a tale of a young woman determined to help support her family, despite warnings of danger nearby. And Jen Turano's 'Grand Encounters' heads to the Grand Canyon with a tale of a society belle intent on finding a new life for herself.
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To Spark a Match
Jen Turano
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Discovery Miles 9 650
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All for Love (Hardcover)
Mary Connealy, Kristi Ann Hunter, Jen Turano
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R854
Discovery Miles 8 540
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Lady Eliza Sumner is on a mission. After losing her family, her
fiance, and her faith, the disappearance of her fortune is the last
straw. Now, masquerading as Miss Eliza Sumner, governess-at-large,
she's determined to find the man who ran off with her fortune,
reclaim the money, and head straight back to London. Much to Mr.
Hamilton Beckett's chagrin, all the eyes of New York society--all
the female ones, at least--are on him. Unfortunately for all the
matchmaking mothers and eligible daughters, he has no plans to
marry again, especially with his hands full keeping his business
afloat and raising his two children alone. When Eliza's hapless
attempts to regain her fortune put her right in Hamilton's path,
sparks instantly begin to fly. The discovery of a common nemesis
causes them to join forces, but with all their plans falling by the
wayside and their enemies getting the better of them, it will take
a riot of complications for Hamilton and Eliza to realize that God
just might have had a better plan in mind all along. "Set in New
York City circa 1880, Turano's historical romance has witty
dialogue, a spunky heroine, a bounty of humor, and a fast-paced
plot. There are wonderful secondary characters, too, including an
ankle-biting boy, a relentlessly matchmaking mother, and a full
cast of despicable villains. A Change of Fortune will make a
delightful addition to any library." --Booklist (starred review)
"Turano's charming story of losing and gaining both wealth and love
in 1880s New York City will certainly please fans of witty and
classic romance stories."--RT Book Review "[A] delightfully
lighthearted debut novel."--Desert News
"Turano continues to be one of the funniest voices in the
inspirational genre, and her spunky heroines will appeal to readers
across the romance spectrum."--Booklist After growing up as an
orphan, Millie Longfellow is determined to become the best nanny
the East Coast has ever seen. Unfortunately, her playfulness and
enthusiasm aren't always well-received and she finds herself
dismissed from yet another position. Everett Mulberry has quite
unexpectedly become guardian to three children that scare off every
nanny he hires. About to depart for Newport, Rhode Island, for the
summer, he's desperate for competent childcare. At wit's end with
both Millie and Everett, the employment agency gives them one last
chance--with each other. As Millie falls in love with her
mischievous charges, Everett focuses on achieving the coveted
societal status of the upper echelons. But as he investigates the
suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of the children's
parents, will it take the loss of those he loves to learn whose
company he truly wants for the rest of his life?
Start of a Delightful New Series from Historical Romance Author Jen
Turano Miss Permilia Griswold may have been given the opportunity
of a debut into New York high society, but no one warned her she
wasn't guaranteed to "take." After spending the last six years
banished to the wallflower section of the ballroom, she's finally
putting her status on the fringes of society to good use by penning
anonymous society gossip columns under the pseudonym "Miss Quill."
Mr. Asher Rutherford has managed to maintain his status as a
reputable gentleman of society despite opening his own department
store. While pretending it's simply a lark to fill his time, he has
quite legitimate reasons for needing to make his store the most
successful in the country. When Permilia overhears a threat against
the estimable Mr. Rutherford, she's determined to find and warn the
man. Disgruntled at a first meeting that goes quite poorly and
results in Asher not believing her, she decides to take matters
into her own hands, never realizing she'll end up at risk as well.
As Asher and Permilia are forced to work together and spend time
away from the spotlight of society, perhaps there's more going on
behind the scenes than they ever could have anticipated. . . .
Lively and Humorous Historical Romp from an Acclaimed Author
Two years ago, Zayne Beckett's departure from New York City to meet
up with his almost-fiance caused Agatha Watson no small amount of
grief. So he is the last person she wanted to stumble upon in her
travels as a reporter with the "New York Tribune." Looking worse
for the wear, he clearly needs to be taken in hand and taken back
East to his family. Even though she's over him, Agatha can't help
feeling sorry for him and realizes she'll have to be the one to get
the stubborn man back home.
Zayne has no desire to be taken anywhere. Content to sit and mope
over his recent bad fortune and the desertion of his
not-quite-fiance, he's prepared to drag his heels all the way back
to New York. That is, until he and Agatha find themselves slipping
back into the strangely enjoyable bickering and bantering of their
old friendship.
It isn't until they arrive in New York City that Zayne realizes
Agatha's determined nose for news has earned her a few enemies.
When his attempts to repay her for helping him go sadly awry,
Agatha proves herself just as stubborn as Zayne. Everyone else may
think them a match, but nothing could be further from the
truth--until Agatha finds herself in real trouble. Have these two
stubborn, too-smart-for-their-own-good people been meant for each
other all along?
Delightful Blend of Love and Laughter
in Turano's Sophomore Novel
Miss Arabella Beckett has one driving passion: to help the
downtrodden women of America. Naturally, she supports the women's
suffrage movement and eagerly attends rallies and lectures across
the country. On her travels, she makes a simple offer of assistance
to a young woman in need that goes sadly awry and lands both ladies
in more trouble than they can manage. An independent sort, Arabella
is loath to admit she needs help and certainly doesn't need help
from an arrogant, narrow-minded knight in shining armor.
Mr. Theodore Wilder, private investigator extraordinaire, is on a
mission. A mission that began as a favor to his good friend
Hamilton Beckett, but swiftly evolved into a merry chase across the
country. By the time he finally tracks down Hamilton's sister,
Arabella, he is in a less than pleasant mood. When the lady turns
out to have radical ideas and a fiercely independent streak, he
soon finds himself at his wit's end.
When they return home to New York, circumstances force their paths
to continue to cross, but the most peculiar feelings growing
between them certainly can't be love. When the trouble Arabella had
accidentally stirred up seems to have followed her to New York and
threatens her very life, the unlikely couple must face the
possibility that they might have landed in the most peculiar
circumstance of all: love.
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