First Season / Bride to Be

First Season / Bride to Be

Author: Jane Ashford

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2015-10-06

Total Pages: 371

ISBN-13: 1492630950

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Two classic Regency romances by beloved bestselling author Jane Ashford celebrate the adventures of a London Season FIRST SEASON Widowed Lady Anabel Wyndham was married right out of the schoolroom and has never before experienced the delights of a London Season. She's dazzled by the attention of the fascinating Sir Charles Norbury, a man whose touch seems to melt her very soul, but a notorious rake. She's drawn to handsome friend-of-the-family Christopher Hanford and the comfort and serenity he offers. But how does one choose between two such charming suitors? Anabel is finding that love is so much more dangerous the second time around. BRIDE TO BE Emily Crane is the toast of the ton—and she couldn't find it more tedious. Until she encounters the darkly sensual stranger whose life she once saved and the London Season becomes infinitely more exciting. Recently returned from the wilds of South America, Lord Richard Sheldon has only contempt for tiresome London chits, but he finds himself stunningly intrigued by the dauntless Emily Crane. When the two become embroiled in a budding scandal and are forced into an engagement, they discover a passion more dangerous than any killer... Praise for The Bride Insists: "Another perfectly delightful Regency romance...remarkably executed." —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "Ashford captures readers with her keen knowledge of the era and deft writing." —RT Book Reviews, 4 stars "Fabulous...well-written, great characters." —Fresh Fiction


The Bridal Discipline Omnibus

The Bridal Discipline Omnibus

Author: Golden Angel

Publisher: Golden Angel LLC

Published: 2021-06-21

Total Pages: 1560

ISBN-13:

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Five stern lords, five naughty wives, and Fifty Shades of Hot! This collection of historical romances will have you reaching for your smelling salts... "Golden's Victorian books are some of my favorites! She creates unique characters and a developed storyline, all with some hot as sin scenes ;-) I'm always hungry for more!" - Marie Philip's Rules: Cordelia's determined to be the perfect wife, but her stepdaughter from her first marriage is just as determined to undermine her every step of the way. His method of correction for both Cordelia and Gabrielle isn't what either lady expected. Undisciplined - A Novella: Gabrielle is used to being a burden, and when her stepmother finds a new husband she knows that's exactly what she is to both of them. She's prepared to marry anyone, to try and grasp for what happiness she can find, and no longer be underfoot of the happy couple. This novella was written at the request of readers who wanted to know what was happening between Felix and Gabrielle during Book 1 of the Bridal Discipline series. Gabrielle's Discipline - To escape the scandal of trying to elope with an unworthy man, Gabrielle finds herself married to the man she loves - a charming rake and her guardian's best friend, Mr. Felix Hood. He's the third son of a Viscount, he's darkly handsome, and he's in love with her stepmother. Or so she thinks. Lydia's Penance: Lydia is desperate to escape her stepfather's household, so when she hears the Duke of Manchester say that he doesn't care who he weds, she decides his reptutation fro being an honorable man and his indifference to who his wife will be makes him the perfect husband. Unfortunately, the Duke is not pleased to be trapped into a marriage with a woman who is keeping secrets from him. Can love still find a way? Benedict's Commands - Love? Marriage? Lady Christina Rowan, Dowager-Marchesse of Stanhope, doesn't think so. She avoids both heavy emotions and heavy commitments. Time away from Christina has made Benedict realize how deep his own feelings for her run; when he returns to London for the Season, he's determined to court his former lover and turn her into his wife. Arabella's Taming - Lady Arabella Windham, sister to the Duke of Manchester, has given up on ever attracting the positive attention of Lord Thomas Hood. After discovering he still sees her as the same hoydenish young woman she was in the past, she throws caution to the wind and becomes more reckless than ever. When her return to feckless and indiscreet behavior results in disgrace however, it's Lord Thomas Hood who is caught up in the scandal with her. With a strong-willed bride determined to make her new husband dance to her tune and a stubborn lord determined to curb his new wife's imprudent ways, is a happily-ever-after even possible? The complete collection of Bridal Discipline romance - lords and ladies, second chance romance, arranged marriages, and dukes trapped into marriage!


Rogue Seeks Bride

Rogue Seeks Bride

Author: Bianca Blythe

Publisher: Somerset Park Press

Published:

Total Pages: 141

ISBN-13:

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A jilted groom, a maid on the run, and a marriage of convenience. Leo Arundel is the object of every woman’s affection in London. That’s why everyone is shocked when Leo finds himself jilted, none more than Leo himself. If only he didn’t have a pesky deadline to find a bride before the new year. Holly is a maid with a huge secret. Worse, her job at a castle in Northumberland will end after the holidays. When she discovers that her neighbor requires a bride, she decides she may as well propose...


Cincinnati Wedding

Cincinnati Wedding

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13:

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Cincinnati Wedding provides everything an engaged couple needs to know about planning a wedding in Cincinnati USA, including the region’s most comprehensive guide to reception venues, gown galleries showcasing the latest trends in bridal wear and countless ideas direct from real life, local weddings.


A Winter Wedding

A Winter Wedding

Author: Amanda Forester

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2014-09-02

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 1402271859

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This adventurous duke...has met his match The Duke of Marchford requires a suitable bride, but catching spies for the Foreign Office takes up most of his time. Not wanting to face another London season as an eligible man, he employs the notorious Madame X to find him a match. Miss Penelope Rose knows the rules of marriage among members of the ton better than most. Her own unsuccessful attempts at matrimony did not stop her from becoming London's most exclusive matchmaker. Marchford proves to be a difficult client, but as he draws on her social expertise to help him flush out a dangerous traitor, they find that falling in love may be the riskiest adventure of all. Marriage Mart Series: A Wedding in Springtime (Book 1) A Midsummer Bride (Book 2) A Winter Wedding (Book 3) Praise for Amanda Forester: "This entertaining novel is a diamond of the first order...the clever combination of wit, romance, and suspense strikes all the right notes."—Booklist, on A Wedding in Springtime "Elegant writing...beautifully written dialogue and attention to detail. Enthusiasts of historical romance will undoubtedly enjoy this."—Long and Short of It Reviews, on The Highlander's Heart


The Sun-Nymph Bride

The Sun-Nymph Bride

Author: Katherine Dotterer

Publisher: Katherine Dotterer

Published: 2024-10-22

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 1955614172

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In the Regency-inspired kingdom of Calatini, magic can complicate anything... even true love. When Pippa Hawke sees Edouard, Lord Blaine, at a family wedding, it's love at first sight. Sunny, cheerful Pippa charms Edouard unlike any lady has before, and she's just as enthralled. But Pippa has yet to be introduced to society, with her reclusive father intending to keep it that way. And Edouard is too conscientious to court a lady as young as Pippa before her debut, no matter how much he loves her. Yet Pippa knows that Edouard is the gentleman she'll marry, regardless of the many others attempting to court her. She sends heartfelt letters and arranges intimate outings that deepen their love, until serious, careful Edouard is taking delicious risks that cause her father to denounce him as a rakehell and forbid their betrothal. But Pippa's father isn't the only threat to their courtship. In Calatini, magic is real... and sometimes, it's a curse that destroys even the strongest love. The Sun-Nymph Bride is a fairytale-inspired low spice historical romantasy, perfect for romance lovers looking for a little extra magic. Fans of Allison Saft and The Regency Vows series will fall in love with the Calatini Tales. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "I love the mystical world of Calatini and the characters" ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Hard to put down and engrossing series!"


The Bridemaker

The Bridemaker

Author: Rexanne Becnel

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2002-11-18

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780312983116

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She's called "the Bridemaker", but Hester Poitevant prefers to think of herself as the gentle facilitator of marital union. Hester's popular Mayfair Academy has helped teach many the awkward society miss how to find her way to the altar with the eligible bachelor of her choice. But while her students flirt and mingle, Hester possesses as a prim widow--rather than reveal herself as the never-been married beauty she truly is... He made his fortune in America. Now the dashing, scandalously sired Adrian Hawke is in London, determined to fight off the season's most wily debutants. Adrian isn't fooled by Hester's thin disguise--for she possess the soft, womanly curves no somber gown can hide. The question is, why does she dress like a schoolmarm when she could easily make a better match than any of her student? Adrian vows to reveal Hester's most precious secrets. But what he discovers is a woman with a past more complicated than he could ever imagine--and whose beauty is not just skin-deep...