Annabelle Pinkham, a young, Free Negro in the early 1800s is tormented by the knowledge that many of her "brothers and sisters" are bound in slavery. A gifted artist, she leaves the security of her Nantucket home for a school in Washington, D.C. to pursue her talent. In Washington, she becomes enmeshed in the abolitonist movement, where she sets out on a perilous course devoting her life to helping slaves reach freedom. With compassion, courage, and perserverance, she pursues this path. From a terrifying encounter In Washington while sketching slaves building the nation's Capitol to escorting slaves to freedom through the mountains of Maryland in the dead of winter, and to bringing them from a fearful swamp deep in Virginia, she never lost her fervor. In the conclusion, faced with a major reversal experienced by the movement, she vows to continue her work.
Blackwood's Woman At first J.T. thinks beautiful Joanna Beaumont is just a spoiled socialite roughing it on Blackwood Ranch. But then he discovers the danger she's fled from—and the real reason she needs him. Suddenly, all that matters to J.T. is seeing her safely through the long, hot nights…. Roarke's Wife Cleo McNamara desperately needs a husband…someone to father her child and protect her from a would-be murderer. Security expert Simon Roarke is happy to take the job—and the sizable paycheck. But Cleo is more than he'd bargained for—and with her life on the line, now is the worst possible time for Simon to lose his heart….
In the fourth volume of the New York Times bestselling Books of Elsewhere series, Olive thought she had uncovered all the house's secrets. She was wrong. It's Halloween night when strangers come to Linden Street . . . and something absolutely vital to Olive goes missing. To what lengths will she go to get it back? Can she trust the strangers? Will she turn to a new and dangerous magic within the paintings of Elsewhere? Or will Olive put her faith in her own worst enemies to save the people and home she loves? The stakes grow higher, the secrets more dangerous, and mystery and magic abound as Olive, the boys, and the magical cats uncover the true nature of the old stone house on Linden Street. A must-read fantasy series for fans of Pseudonymous Bosch, Coraline, and Septimus Heap. "This haunting fantasy thriller brings together the quirkiness of Roald Dahl and darkness of Neil Gaiman." —Austin Family "The story was well-written, clever, and completely unpredictable...a great summer read that will let your imagination run wild." —TIME for Kids
THE PROTECTORS Her bodyguard… BLACKWOOD TERRITORY J.T. was a Blackwood, all right. Six feet four inches of whipcord-lean man, a Stetson shading those amber eyes, a glare that burned hotter than the New Mexico sun. A bodyguard, the handsome half-breed was the one man who could help Joanna Beaumont. But as a Blackwood, he was dangerous in his own right. At first J.T. thought Joanna was just some spoiled socialite roughing it on Blackwood Ranch. But then he discovered what she'd fled from, why she needed him. And suddenly, all that mattered was seeing her safely through the long, hot nights…. THE PROTECTORS. Ready to lay their lives on the line, but unprepared for the power of love.
A collection of three feel-good, laugh-out-loud romantic comedies set in New York City Three interconnected, feel-good, standalone, closed-door romantic comedies set in New York City in one box set! This set includes: Partner Pursuit: She's a workaholic lawyer who is determined to become a law firm partner. He's a fun-loving music marketing executive who would never date a lawyer. When these two opposites meet, which partnership will she choose? Is This for Real?: Take one relationship recluse writing a novel with a fake-dating trope. Add in one yummy romantic guy shanghaied for her romcom research. Layer in a history of genuine friendship on top of her recent heartbreak. Is this a recipe for true love or disaster? Caper Crush: She's an emotional artist. He's a reserved accountant. When they team up to solve who stole her painting, will they find love?
Charlotte Templeton has lived a comfortable and safe life for the past twenty-five years as the manager of a women's pro shop on a prestigious golf course outside of Boston. She loves her job and her home, a small cottage on the grounds of the course. Although no stranger to tragedy and loss, Charlotte is devastated to learn that her near-perfect world is coming to an end as the golf course comes under new management. Duncan Kirk, reeling from the wreckage of a personal disaster, finds himself in a place he thought he would never return--his hometown of Lobster Claw, Maine. Charlotte’s and Duncan’s worlds converge during a violent nor’easter, and from that point, their lives are never the same; Charlotte questions if this little coastal town was the right move for her, and Duncan feels that his life is coming apart, and wonders if Lobster Claw will be able to put it back together? The collision of their worlds sets the stage for Charlotte and Duncan to fulfill promises and dreams and create an unexpected future.
Four Regency Romances with smart ladies and hot beta heroes A debutante falls in love with her childhood nemesis. Star-crossed lovers are reunited at last. A widow and a duke go on a road trip. And a marriage of convenience turns into a marriage of true love. Get the whole Countess Chronicles series in one ebook! (Average Goodreads Rating: 4.25 Stars, plus a finalist for the 14th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards and 15th Annual Next Generation Indie Book Awards) THE IDEAL COUNTESS Finalist for the 14th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards! London, 1810 Alice never dreamed her Season would go this well. She has beautiful dresses, new friends, and she has caught the eye of the most dashing bachelor in London, the Duke of Cornwall. But her friend, Hugh Osborne, the Earl of Windemere, is concerned the duke’s attentions towards Alice aren’t completely honorable. While she dreams of marrying the impossible duke, Hugh scrambles to find a way to protect her - and win her heart - before Alice’s reputation is dashed to pieces. READER REVIEW - “This story is a masterpiece at developing the main character from a naive debutant to a mature, self-aware woman. This is one of those books that I highly recommend reading in one sitting. I loved being able to lose myself in the story.” NEW YEAR’S MASQUERADE New Year’s Eve, 1810 Bernard Talbot, Earl of Gresham, is ready to take the next step: make Miss Lisbeth Dawes his countess and continue the Gresham legacy. Then, just in time for the New Year’s masquerade ball, Annabelle returns. Annabelle is Bernard’s first and only love, lost to the Duke of Surrey seven years ago. Now she is widowed and hoping to step back into Bernard’s life. With just one night left before his wedding, Bernard must decide whether to honor duty or follow his heart. READER REVIEW - “If you love swoon-worthy historicals and second chance romances, this is your golden ticket!” THE DUCHESS WAGER January 1811 The duke accepts a wager Fitz, the Duke of Harrodshire, views marriage as a business arrangement, not a question of the heart. Especially once he bets his friends that he won’t marry the next woman he fancies. He knows it will be an easy win - until they take refuge from a snowstorm at Bleneccle Manor and he meets Lady Margot Wickham. A widow in mourning At her parents’ home in Northern England to recover from her husband’s sudden death, Lady Margot Wickham isn’t sure she’ll ever be ready to face the duties of being a Dowager Countess. When unexpected travelers show up in a snowstorm, Margot is grateful for the distraction. Until she realizes she might be too distracted by a certain duke. Duty calls When Margot gets notice of unrest at her husband’s cotton mill, she realizes she can put off duty no longer. Alarmed, Fitz volunteers to accompany her south. He plans to help her resolve the issue - but the road trip is a convenient excuse to stay close, too. READER REVIEW - “Five Stars - Must Read! A charming and quick Regency romance abut a woman not only finding love, but confidence in herself.” THE HUSBAND PLOT WHAT COULD GO WRONG WHEN YOU MARRY A PERFECT STRANGER? Lisbeth Dawes would rather not end up a spinster. After her first fiance leaves her at the altar, she agrees to marry Adrian Hathorne sight-unseen. She doesn’t expect much from her new husband, since he plans to leave for Jamaica within the year, but she does hope for friendship and freedom to pursue her own interests. Adrian Hathorne wants to be above reproach. He doesn’t indulge in any of the usual gentlemanly pursuits, nor does he chase after any women. When his father writes from Jamaica with instructions to marry as soon as possible, he does as asked. It is only after the wedding that he realizes he doesn’t really know how to be a husband - especially not to a bluestocking wife with so many of her own ideas. Divorce is not an option - which means Lisbeth and Adrian need to find common ground before their marriage of convenience goes up in smoke. Just when they have discovered they don’t disagree with each other over everything, another letter arrives from Jamaica with news neither of them expected. News that will test every aspect of their fledgling marriage. READER REVIEW - “This book was absolutely amazing, the characters, their love story, the values they shared. It’s an absolute must-read for anyone who loves historical romance and has been wanting some more inclusive books in terms of race and sexual orientation.” Grab the complete Countess Chronicles series now!
GUARDIAN: The Cost of Change is Everything Merelith Torhal is the guardian of her family and its kingdom, but it feels like a title and little else. Now eighteen years old, Merelith still hasn’t transformed into what she is supposed to be: an angyr, a powerful creature capable of bending time itself and killing immortals. Born to sorceress queens and immortal kings, Torhal’s guardians were never destined to wear the crown on their sibling’s heads. Instead, Merelith is something not human, not civilized, and definitely not safe. All problems in the eyes of her little sister and crown princess. Yet dangerous is precisely what Torhal needs as war threatens the tiny kingdom after centuries of peace. Merelith is all in on becoming an apex predator and protector, but will abandoning the woman she is also mean leaving behind her family, her lover, and everything she ever was? Quick Facts About This Book: 1. Guardian is the first book in the series The Wildlands. The story is ~125,000 words long and features over 40 chapters. There is also a resource section for additional lore and reader wellbeing. 2. The Wildlands is classified as adult fantasy fiction: the book contains explicit content, such as erotic scenes, descriptive violence, and foul language. The language is most frequent, gore is rarely described, and sex is also rare. 3. The Wildlands is not smut. While explicit content is present, it does not make up significant portions of the story nor plot. Reader discretion is advised, recommended age for reading is 16+. 4. The Wildlands features magic, transformation, and themes on instincts, time, and choice. Notable are the 'instincts' in certain characters, which have an inherent duality. Think alpha/beta, but inside a single person's mind rather than the usual trope of a person being one or the other. If internal struggles, warring emotions, or fractured personalities interest you, The Wildlands will be a great read! 5. Tyler Tillerson, the author, has a website where you can learn more. Visit www.TylerTillerson.com to read short stories set in the world of The Wildlands, learn additional lore that didn't make it into the book, and get sneak peeks at the next book as it is being written.
When salesman Tony Silkstone confesses to murder, the top brass of the Heckley police are keen to convict and close the lurid case. But Detective Inspector Charlie Priest is not convinced that things are as simple as they seem. A hitman turns up in town, a juvenile car thief wreaks havoc and Charlie complicates matters further when he starts dating one of his colleagues. As links between his case and another murder emerge, Charlie pursues the trail and finds himself faced with questions about his own friends and his feelings towards them.
Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders and muscled Viking warriors? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This box set includes: HOW TO CATCH A VISCOUNT By Annie Burrows The Patterdale Siblings (Regency) Sharing a kiss with charming steward James is hardly the way for debutante Betsy Fairfax to catch a viscount, unless he’s not entirely who he seems… THE RETURN OF HIS PROMISED DUCHESS By Lauri Robinson (Victorian) Committed bachelor Andrew, Duke of Mansfield, is content to believe the lady he’s been betrothed to since childhood will never return. Yet when she does, he’s unexpectedly captivated by her… THE WELSH LORD'S CONVENIENT BRIDE By Lissa Morgan (Medieval) Eleanor and Rhun’s union is to seal peace between their families, nothing more. But Eleanor’s heart rebels—is she foolish to hope for any affection from her strong-willed husband
