Cold-Hearted Rake
Cold-Hearted Rake

Author: Lisa Kleypas

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2015-10-27

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 0062371835

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Lisa Kleypas is back with a stunning new historical romance! Readers have long waited for the return of New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas to historical romance—and now she's back with her most breathtaking yet. A twist of fate . . . Devon Ravenel, London's most wickedly charming rake, has just inherited an earldom. But his powerful new rank in society comes with unwanted responsibilities . . . and more than a few surprises. His estate is saddled with debt, and the late earl's three innocent sisters are still occupying the house . . . along with Kathleen, Lady Trenear, a beautiful young widow whose sharp wit and determination are a match for Devon's own. A clash of wills . . . Kathleen knows better than to trust a ruthless scoundrel like Devon. But the fiery attraction between them is impossible to deny—and from the first moment Devon holds her in his arms, he vows to do whatever it takes to possess her. As Kathleen finds herself yielding to his skillfully erotic seduction, only one question remains: Can she keep from surrendering her heart to the most dangerous man she's ever known?

A Rake's Guide to Seduction
A Rake's Guide to Seduction

Author: Caroline Linden

Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.

Published: 2008-06-01

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 142011199X

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The one woman a notorious rake truly desires is also his greatest challenge in the USA Today bestselling author’s “expertly fashioned Regency romance” (Booklist). Anthony Hamilton cannot help it. The way he looks, the way he lives, his past—it all conspires to make him a man women desire. His name fills gossip circles in a seemingly endless, lurid drama. But he’s never forgotten the only woman he’s ever truly wanted…and yet could never have. Celia Reece knew Anthony well before his scandalous reputation. The young man she remembers spoke kindly, made her laugh, and quickened her pulse with his devilish good looks. But Celia’s mother had designs for her life that didn’t include Anthony. Now that Celia is widowed, Anthony refuses to let any obstacle stand in his way. He intends to win Celia’s heart with the same skills that made him London’s most irresistible rake . . .

The Virgin Who Vindicated Lord Darlington
The Virgin Who Vindicated Lord Darlington

Author: Anna Bradley

Publisher: Lyrical Press

Published: 2021-02-02

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1516110382

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As the women of the Clifford Charity School for Wayward Girls fearlessly bring corrupt aristocrats to justice, they put their lives—and their hearts—on the line . . . Going undercover as a governess is a first for Cecilia Gilchrist. But once she’s installed in Darlington Castle, discovering whether the mysterious marquess murdered his wife proves more daunting than she imagined. Dashing widower Gideon Rhys, Marquess of Darlington, is clearly harboring secrets—but is it possible a cold-blooded killer lurks behind his devastating gaze? Trailing his every move only brings her closer to him. But if her heart misleads her, she could pay with her life . . . He never should have let her into his world, but now that Cecilia has infiltrated his home, his senses, and his heart, Gideon will do anything to keep her safe from the darkness that has robbed him of everything. Yet keeping her close only makes it more challenging. For the more Gideon falls for Cecilia, the greater the danger to her . . .

The Devil in Disguise
The Devil in Disguise

Author: Mark Knights

Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand

Published: 2011-03-31

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 0199577951

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Illuminates the impact of the two British revolutions of the seventeenth century and the shifts in religious, political, scientific, literary, economic, social, and moral culture that they brought about, looking at the fascinating story of one family and their locality: the Cowpers of Hertford.

The Desperate and Daring Series
The Desperate and Daring Series

Author: Dayna Quince

Publisher: Red Rose Press

Published:

Total Pages: 2378

ISBN-13:

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Desperate to wed and daring to do whatever it takes for love. Follow ten courageous women as they traverse the perils and pleasures of romance in a time when falling in love was an act of rebellion. 1. Desperate for a Duke 2. Belle of the Ball 3. Just One Kiss 4. Anything But Innocent 5. An Unconventional Innocent 6. Mad About You 7. A Rogue of Her Own 8. Hero of Her Heart 9. An Undesirable Duke 10. Dare to Love A Scot

Shameless
Shameless

Author: Anne Stuart

Publisher: Impeccably Demure Press

Published: 2019-05-21

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 0988915359

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Benedick Rohan has returned to London wanting one thing—to spend the next few months in blissful sexual congress with numerous congenial females. He does not want a do-gooder on his doorstep, interfering with his fun. Melisande “Charity” Carstairs has her own goals—to take care of the “soiled doves” and broken women she is determined to save, and to never marry again. And she isn’t about to let the undeniably gorgeous Viscount Rohan distract her. They have nothing in common but an enemy, the newly reformed Heavenly Host, whose mysterious leader threatens their nearest and dearest, and the two mismatched combatants have no choice but to band together, or lose those they held dearest. Losing their hearts in the process.

After Austen
After Austen

Author: Lisa Hopkins

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-11-11

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 3319958941

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This collection of twelve new essays examines some of what Jane Austen has become in the two hundred years since her death. Some of the chapters explore adaptations or repurposings of her work while others trace her influence on a surprising variety of different kinds of writing, sometimes even when there is no announced or obvious debt to her. In so doing they also inevitably shed light on Austen herself. Austen is often considered romantic and not often considered political, but both those perceptions are challenged her, as is the idea that she is primarily a writer for and about women. Her books are comic and ironic, but they have been reworked and drawn upon in very different genres and styles. Collectively these essays testify to the extraordinary versatility and resonance of Austen’s books.

Reconcilable Differences in Eighteenth-century English Literature
Reconcilable Differences in Eighteenth-century English Literature

Author: William Bowman Piper

Publisher: University of Delaware Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780874136838

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"In this book Piper thus examines major works by Swift, Gay, Pope, Radcliffe, and Austen with the awareness of perceptualism that they must have possessed and describes the connections between their works and this philosophy."--BOOK JACKET.

Conduct Literature for Women, Part III, 1720-1770 vol 1
Conduct Literature for Women, Part III, 1720-1770 vol 1

Author: Pam Morris

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-10-28

Total Pages: 359

ISBN-13: 1040247857

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The material presented in this six-volume set moves away from courtly etiquette, adopting a more middle-class, domestic focus, and includes facsimile reproductions of sermons, poems, narratives and cookery books.

The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction, Third Edition
The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction, Third Edition

Author: Neal Wyatt

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2019-07-03

Total Pages: 345

ISBN-13: 083891781X

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Everyone’s favorite guide to fiction that’s thrilling, mysterious, suspenseful, thought-provoking, romantic, and just plain fun is back—and better than ever in this completely revamped and revised edition. A must for every readers’ advisory desk, this resource is also a useful tool for collection development librarians and students in LIS programs. Inside, RA experts Wyatt and Saricks cover genres such as Psychological Suspense, Horror, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Mystery, Literary and Historical Fiction, and introduce the concepts of Adrenaline and Relationship Fiction; include everything advisors need to get up to speed on a genre, including its appeal characteristics, key authors, sure bets, and trends; demonstrate how genres overlap and connect, plus suggestions for guiding readers among genres; and tie genre fiction to the whole collection, including nonfiction, audiobooks, graphic novels, film and TV, poetry, and games. Both insightful and comprehensive, this matchless guidebook will help librarians become familiar with many different fiction genres, especially those they do not regularly read, and aid library staff in connecting readers to books they’re sure to love.