Duke of Thorns

Duke of Thorns

Author: Sara Ramsey

Publisher: Sara Ramsey

Published: 2014-11-08

Total Pages: 357

ISBN-13: 1938312082

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Heiress Without a Cause

Heiress Without a Cause

Author: Sara Ramsey

Publisher: Sara Ramsey

Published: 2012-01-23

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 193831204X

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One title to change his life... A disgraced son with a dark reputation, William "Ferguson" Avenel is content to live in exile - until his father dies in the scandal of the Season. With rumors of insanity swirling around them, his sisters desperately need a chaperone. Ferguson thinks he's found the most proper woman in England - and he won't ruin her, even if he secretly desires the passionate woman trapped beneath a spinster's cap. One chance to break the rules... Lady Madeleine Vaillant can't face her blighted future without making one glorious memory for herself. In disguise, on a London stage, she finds all the adoration she never felt from the ton. But when she's nearly recognized, she will do anything to hide her identity - even setting up her actress persona as Ferguson's mistress. She'll take the pleasure he offers, but Madeleine won't lose her heart in the bargain. One season to fall in love... Every stolen kiss could lead to discovery, and Ferguson's old enemies are determined to ruin them both. But as their dangerous passion ignites their hearts and threatens their futures, how can an heiress who dreams of freedom deny the duke who demands her love? --- Series: Muses of Mayfair #1 Next Book: Scotsmen Prefer Blondes, Muses of Mayfair #2 - available now! Genre: Regency Historical Setting: London, 1812 Length: 94,000 words (full-length novel) Sensuality: Hot


Princess of Thorns

Princess of Thorns

Author: Saga Hillbom

Publisher:

Published: 2021-03

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 9789151938325

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1483, Westminster. The bells toll for the dead King Edward IV, while his rivaling nobles grasp for power. His daughter Cecily can only watch as England is plunged into chaos, torn between her loyalties to her headstrong mother, Elizabeth Woodville, and her favourite uncle, Richard of Gloucester. When Elizabeth schemes to secure her own son on the throne that Richard lays claim to, Cecily and her siblings become pawns in a perilous game. The Yorkist dynasty that Cecily holds so dear soon faces another threat: the last Lancastrian claimant, Henry Tudor. Meanwhile, Cecily battles with envy towards her older sister, who is betrothed to Tudor. The White Rose of York has turned its thorns inwards, and royal blood proves fatal... Princess of Thorns is a sweeping tale of loyalty and treason, ambition and family bonds. Saga Hillbom is the author of four historical novels. Her other work include City of Bronze City of Silver, Today Dauphine Tomorrow Nothing, and A Generation of Poppies.


Scotsmen Prefer Blondes

Scotsmen Prefer Blondes

Author: Sara Ramsey

Publisher: Sara Ramsey

Published: 2012-04-04

Total Pages: 335

ISBN-13: 1938312058

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She never wanted marriage... When a friend is forced to consider a marriage of convenience, Lady Amelia Staunton is determined to rescue her. But her plans trap her in an illicit seduction, and Amelia must marry him herself. Malcolm's all-consuming kisses and devilish humor might make up for her lost freedom, but she believes he will force her to abandon the Gothic romances she yearns to write. Since she can't escape him, she must distract him from her secret... He isn't looking for love... A powerful autocrat with a well-hidden rebellious streak, Malcolm MacCabe doesn't need another beautiful mistress - he needs an obedient wife. Obedience is not one of Amelia's virtues. But he's too enthralled by her wit and passion to let her go - even if it means risking the political reputation he is building to save his clan. Their hearts can't survive the scandal... Despite their intentions, every wicked embrace binds them together. But as their conflicting desires combust into insatiable hunger and unavoidable ruin, they must decide whether to pursue their personal destinies alone - or fight for the love that could destroy them both.


Duke's Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the Bible

Duke's Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the Bible

Author: James A. Duke

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2007-12-26

Total Pages: 554

ISBN-13: 0849382033

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Readers have come to depend on Jim Duke's comprehensive handbooks for their ease of use and artful presentation of scientific information. Following the successful format of his other CRC handbooks, Duke's Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the Bible contains 150 herbs listed alphabetically and by scientific name. Each entry provides illustrations of the plant, synonyms, notes, common names, activities, indications, dosages, downsides and interactions, natural history, and extracts. It includes Biblical quotes as well as comments on points of interest.


The Duke of Ravens

The Duke of Ravens

Author: Jennifer Monroe

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2019-06-25

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9781076090683

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Caroline seeks a hero but who will answer the call? Caroline Hayward, Duchess of Browning, is married to a cruel man thrice her age who considers her lower than the servants. Once a believer in true love, she now sees herself as one unworthy of the affections of others and finds comfort in spending time with her son, Oliver. Furthermore, the kind whispers of the estate's gardener, Phillip, has her dreaming of better days. Then her husband dies.... Philip Butler is a quiet man who admires from afar the strength of a woman tortured by a life filled with unhappiness. Upon the death of his employer, Caroline asks Phillip to become her protector. She fears that too many will seek to woo her with their only goal to gain control of what rightfully belongs to her young son. Although Phillip's mind counsels he should refuse her request, he finds his heart accepting... When her son is kidnapped, Caroline sends a desperate letter to the infamous Duke of Ravens, a man of legend known for tracking down those who murdered his wife. When her call for aid goes unanswered, she turns to the only person she can trust. Phillip. As the two set off in search of Oliver, Caroline questions not only how easily she is willing to trust others, but also the new feelings in her heart for a man who is well beneath her station. And Phillip must decide if loving Caroline is worth the risk of having his heart broken as it had been in the past. A standalone novel of love - and a belief in something larger than life. Read for Free in Kindle Unlimited!


Prince of Thorns

Prince of Thorns

Author: Mark Lawrence

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-08-02

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 1101543299

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BOOK ONE IN THE BROKEN EMPIRE TRILOGY “Prince of Thorns deserves attention as the work of an iconoclast who seems determined to turn that familiar thing, Medievalesque Fantasy Trilogy, entirely on its head.”—Locus When he was nine, he watched as his mother and brother were killed before him. By the time he was thirteen, he was the leader of a band of bloodthirsty thugs. By fifteen, he intends to be king... It’s time for Prince Honorous Jorg Ancrath to return to the castle he turned his back on, to take what’s rightfully his. Since the day he hung pinned on the thorns of a briar patch and watched Count Renar’s men slaughter his mother and young brother, Jorg has been driven to vent his rage. Life and death are no more than a game to him—and he has nothing left to lose. But treachery awaits him in his father’s castle. Treachery and dark magic. No matter how fierce his will, can one young man conquer enemies with power beyond his imagining?


Duke of My Heart

Duke of My Heart

Author: Kelly Bowen

Publisher: Forever

Published: 2016-01-26

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 1455536806

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Captain Maximus Harcourt, the unconventional tenth Duke of Alderidge, can deal with tropical storms, raging seas, and the fiercest of pirates. But he's returned home from his latest voyage to find a naked earl - quite inconveniently deceased - tied to his missing sister's bed. And he has only one place to turn. Now he's at the mercy of the captivating Miss Ivory Moore of Chegarre & Associates, known throughout London for smoothing over the most dire of scandals. Miss Moore treats the crisis as though it were no more serious than a cup of spilt tea on an expensive rug. As though this sort of thing happened on the job every day. Max has never in all his life met a woman with such nerve. Her dark eyes are too wide, her mouth is too full, her cheekbones too sharp. Yet together, she's somehow...flawless. It's just like his love for her, imperfect, unexpected - yet absolutely true.


Crown & Thorns

Crown & Thorns

Author: J. L. Spohr

Publisher: Jl Spohr

Published: 2016-11-17

Total Pages: 588

ISBN-13: 9780989217392

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The heart-stopping conclusion to The Realm series: When friends become enemies and enemies wield incredible power, will the kingdom of Troixden-and William and Anna's marriage-survive?


How the Dukes Stole Christmas

How the Dukes Stole Christmas

Author: Tessa Dare

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2019-09-24

Total Pages: 397

ISBN-13: 0062962426

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From the ballrooms of London, to abandoned Scottish castles, to the snowy streets of Gilded Age New York, four bestselling authors whip up unforgettable Christmas romance. “Meet Me in Mayfair” by Tessa Dare Louisa Ward needs a Christmas miracle. Unless she catches a wealthy husband at the ball, the Duke of Thorndale will evict her family from their home. When Louisa finds herself waltzing with the heartless Thorndale, she’s unnerved by his handsome looks—and surprising charm. “The Duke of Christmas Present” by Sarah MacLean Rich and ruthless, Eben, Duke of Allryd doesn’t care for the holidays. But when Lady Jacqueline Mosby returns to town after a long absence, Eben falls under the spell of Christmas—and the woman he never stopped loving. “Heiress Alone” by Sophie Jordan When Annis Bannister finds herself stranded in the Highlands during a Christmas snowstorm, she must fend off brigands terrorizing the countryside. Her only hope falls on her neighbor, a surly hermit duke who unravels her with a kiss. “Christmas in Central Park” by Joanna Shupe Mrs. Rose Walker pens a popular advice/recipe column. No one knows Rose can’t even boil water. When her boss, Duke Havemeyer, insists she host a Christmas party, Rose must find a husband, an empty mansion, and a cook. But Rose fears her plan is failing—especially when Duke’s attentions make her want to step under the mistletoe with him.