Royal Scandal
Royal Scandal

Author: Marquita Valentine

Publisher: Loveswept

Published: 2017-01-24

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 0399594744

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Fairy tales do come true—and so do tabloid scandals! Bestselling author Marquita Valentine kicks off a juicy contemporary romance series with a novel about a prince whose best-laid plans go deliciously awry when he marries the maid next door. Forced to flee to the United States with his siblings after their parents’ assassination, Crown Prince Colin Sinclair takes it upon himself to become the caretaker of his family while hiding out near Charlotte, North Carolina. But after a decade in hiding, the secret’s out and Parliament demands that Colin wed a princess of their choosing. Unwilling to play their game, Colin decides to marry an American instead, and he has the perfect candidate in mind. As a home-service professional, Della Hughes doesn’t believe in storybook endings. But when her best friend and secret crush reveals that he’s a flesh-and-blood prince, she doesn’t know what to think. Still, she’ll do anything for Colin, including becoming his wife—in name only, of course. But when their plans to stay purely platonic go by the wayside, their fake honeymoon turns all too real. After a week of white-hot nights, Della can no longer deny her feelings—not with a happily ever after so tantalizingly close. Praise for Royal Scandal “A sweet and sexy modern-day spin on the classic Cinderella story.”—Heidi McLaughlin, New York Times bestselling author of Blow “For any of those royalty romance fans, I highly recommend Royal Scandal.”—Harlequin Junkie “I’m definitely interested in the next book in the series!”—Somewhere Lost In Books “I absolutely loved this book! This is a mix of a modern Cinderella and British monarchy story. This love story is swoon-worthy . . . you can’t stop reading!”—Books & Boys Book Blog “With a sweet, sexy romance, a fantastic cast of characters and a plot that will keeps your eyes planted in this story, Marquita Valentine creates an excellent book with Royal Scandal.”—JoJo The Bookaholic (five stars) “Once again I am a total sucker for anything that is geared towards hopeless romantics.”—Book Plus Heart “I love Marquita’s work and look forward to her stories.”—FMR Book Grind “Hot, funny, and emotional too, Royal Scandal is an absolutely wicked fantasy from the first page to the last. I’m in love with this story, the characters, and this world! Marquita Valentine perfectly captures the magic of romance and royalty.”—Katy Evans, New York Times bestselling author of the REAL series Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

A Treasury of Royal Scandals
A Treasury of Royal Scandals

Author: Michael Farquhar

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2001-05-01

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780140280241

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From Nero's nagging mother (whom he found especially annoying after taking her as his lover) to Catherine's stable of studs (not of the equine variety), here is a wickedly delightful look at the most scandalous royal doings you never learned about in history class. Gleeful, naughty, sometimes perverted-like so many of the crowned heads themselves-A Treasury of Royal Scandals presents the best (the worst?) of royal misbehavior through the ages. From ancient Rome to Edwardian England, from the lavish rooms of Versailles to the dankest corners of the Bastille, the great royals of Europe have excelled at savage parenting, deadly rivalry, pathological lust, and meeting death with the utmost indignity-or just very bad luck.

The Woman Before Wallis
The Woman Before Wallis

Author: Bryn Turnbull

Publisher: MIRA

Published: 2020-07-21

Total Pages: 429

ISBN-13: 148805892X

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“Brimming with scandal and an equal amount of heart…a sweeping yet intimate look at the lives of some of history’s most notorious figures from Vanderbilts to the Prince of Wales… A must-read.”—Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of When We Left Cuba and Next Year in Havana “Bryn Turnbull takes a story we think we know and turns it on its head, with captivating results… A beautifully written, meticulously researched and altogether memorable debut.”—Jennifer Robson, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Gown For fans of The Paris Wife and The Crown, this stunning novel tells the true story of the American divorcée who captured Prince Edward’s heart before he abdicated his throne for Wallis Simpson. In the summer of 1926, when Thelma Morgan marries Viscount Duke Furness after a whirlwind romance, she’s immersed in a gilded world of extraordinary wealth and privilege. For Thelma, the daughter of an American diplomat, her new life as a member of the British aristocracy is like a fairy tale—even more so when her husband introduces her to Edward, Prince of Wales. In a twist of fate, her marriage to Duke leads her to fall headlong into a love affair with Edward. But happiness is fleeting, and their love is threatened when Thelma’s sister, Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt, becomes embroiled in a scandal with far-reaching implications. As Thelma sails to New York to support Gloria, she leaves Edward in the hands of her trusted friend Wallis, never imagining the consequences that will follow. Bryn Turnbull takes readers from the raucous glamour of the Paris Ritz and the French Riviera to the quiet, private corners of St. James’s Palace in this sweeping story of love, loyalty and betrayal. Looking for more sweeping historical fiction? Don't miss Bryn Turnbull's new novel. The Last Grand Duchess takes readers behind palace walls to see the end of Imperial Russia through the eyes of Olga Romanov, the first daughter of the last Tsar.

Scandal With a Prince
Scandal With a Prince

Author: Nicole Burnham

Publisher: Nicole Burnham

Published: 2013-11-12

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 098470695X

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"An addictive series, full of heart and romance and endings that give a happy sigh." - New York Times Bestselling Author Emily March A one night stand. A lifelong obsession. One magical summer, Megan Hallberg met—and loved—Prince Stefano Barrali. But his royal duties took him home, and when she discovered she carried his child, she also discovered he was engaged…to a beautiful, worldly aristocrat. Ten years later, Stefano runs into Megan at the grand opening of a Barcelona hotel, and it’s his every sensual fantasy come to life. His memory of the stunning blonde and their passionate summer has haunted his dreams, and a night under the stars gives him the perfect opportunity to reclaim the woman he thought lost to him. Megan finds herself torn between passion with a prince and a fierce need to protect her daughter. Can the man who captured her heart so many years ago be her destiny…or her downfall? Don’t miss a single volume of the Royal Scandals Series! - Christmas With a Prince (novella) - Scandal With a Prince - Honeymoon With a Prince - Christmas on the Royal Yacht (novella) - Slow Tango With a Prince - The Royal Bastard - Christmas With a Palace Thief (novella) - The Wicked Prince - One Man's Princess BONUS READ FOR NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS: - A Royal Scandals Wedding (features Prince Stefano and Megan Hallberg of Scandal With a Prince)

A Royal Amnesia Scandal
A Royal Amnesia Scandal

Author: Jules Bennett

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2015-07-01

Total Pages: 117

ISBN-13: 1460384393

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She's about to have an unforgettable affair…with her royal boss. He was desperate to forget a broken engagement…until an accident has Prince Lucas Silva forgetting his fiancée's identity. Now he believes his loyal assistant, Kate Barton, is his bride-to-be. And she's under strict orders to keep up the pretense. Playing the role of beloved is no stretch for Kate; she's had a crush on her boss for years. But palace rules prohibit royalty from mixing with the help, so Kate knows her happiness can't last. Once Luc regains his memory, she could very well be tossed aside…unless the prince is willing to forget the rules, too!

The Prince's Nine-Month Scandal
The Prince's Nine-Month Scandal

Author: Caitlin Crews

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2017-06-01

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 1459293002

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When a personal assistant trades places with her secret twin sister, the innocent prank leaves her pregnant with a royal heir in this contemporary romance. Personal assistant Natalie Monette’s life transforms when she discovers she has an identical twin. Except Valentina is a sophisticated princess, unhappily engaged to the supremely arrogant Crown Prince Rodolfo. Impulsively, Natalie agrees to swap identities for six weeks. Her plan is to put Rodolfo in his place . . . until she’s enticed by the heat between them! Prince Rodolfo can’t understand why, having never felt any desire for his betrothed, he now can’t keep his hands off this captivating woman. But scandal abounds when he discovers who he’s taken to his bed . . . and that she’s carrying his heir!

A Right Royal Scandal
A Right Royal Scandal

Author: Joanne Major

Publisher: Pen and Sword

Published: 2016-11-30

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 1473863422

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Almost two books in one, A Right Royal Scandal recounts the fascinating history of the irregular love matches contracted by two successive generations of the Cavendish-Bentinck family, ancestors of the British Royal Family. The first part of this intriguing book looks at the scandal that erupted in Regency London, just months after the Battle of Waterloo, when the widowed Lord Charles Bentinck eloped with the Duke of WellingtonÕs married niece. A messy divorce and a swift marriage followed, complicated by an unseemly tug-of-war over Lord CharlesÕ infant daughter from his first union. Over two decades later and while at Oxford University, Lord CharlesÕ eldest son, known to his family as Charley, fell in love with a beautiful gypsy girl, and secretly married her. He kept this union hidden from his family, in particular his uncle, William Henry Cavendish-Scott-Bentinck, 4th Duke of Portland, upon whose patronage he relied. When his alliance was discovered, Charley was cast adrift by his family, with devastating consequences. A love story as well as a brilliantly researched historical biography, this is a continuation of Joanne and SarahÕs first biography, An Infamous Mistress, about the eighteenth-century courtesan Grace Dalrymple Elliott, whose daughter was the first wife of Lord Charles Bentinick. The book ends by showing how, if not for a young gypsy and her tragic life, the British monarchy would look very different today.

Secret Child, Royal Scandal
Secret Child, Royal Scandal

Author: Cat Schield

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2016-04-01

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1488001677

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The prince must produce an heir. Little does he know, he already has in this enchanting romance from the author of A Royal Baby Surprise. Christian Alessandro lives life in the fast lane. But royal duty calls, and the bachelor prince must settle down and sire the future king of Sherdana. That’s when a chance encounter with former flame Noelle Dubone yields a bombshell discovery: Christian’s already a father! Marrying Noelle will make his boy the legitimate heir. It’s a rocky reunion. The determined dressmaker refuses to fall in love—or in bed—with Christian again, even as old, intense feelings return with a vengeance. But what the prince wants, the prince gets . . . “It’s charming and fluffy and full of tropes that bring comfort and delight . . . If you’re in the mood for that, plus you love either a royal-marrying-a-commoner trope or a secret baby one, this is a great book. I enjoyed it thoroughly!” —Fresh Fiction “The way that Christian looked after Noelle and sacrificed his own happiness is sweet and a fantasy come true for any romantic.” —Night Owl Reviews (Top Pick) “With the help of a precocious child and recurring characters from Christian’s family, readers will come to enjoy this royal romance.” —RT Book Reviews

Royal Scandal
Royal Scandal

Author: Aimée Carter

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Published: 2024-05-09

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 1836040547

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PRAISE FOR ROYAL BLOOD: "Royal Blood is The Princess Diaries meets What A Girl Wants meets Gossip Girl." CULTUREFLY "An addictively fun one-sitting read for 14+ fans of Karen McManus." THE GUARDIAN "Two-thirds royal drama, one-third mystery, Evan's story Is wholly captivating, delivering twist upon twist, like a much darker Princess Diaries." Jennifer Lynn Barns, author of The Inheritance Games When American teen Evan Bright came to live with her long-lost father - the actual king of England - she instantly became the most-hated member of the royal family. The vicious clickbait articles and backstabbing new relatives are tough enough, but now she's facing much scarier threats. First there are protesters outside the palace gates and creepy messages. But when an armed intruder accesses the grounds to attack Evan and her boyfriend Kit, she starts to believe that someone within the palace is plotting her downfall. They say what doesn't kill you will make you stronger...but what if it's the royal family who wants you dead?

The Royal Baccarat Scandal
The Royal Baccarat Scandal

Author: Royce Ryton

Publisher: Samuel French Limited

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13:

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Based on the book by Michael Havers and Edward Grayson, and first seen at Chichester and subsequently at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, London, in 1989, the play dramatizes the Victorian scandal of 1890 in which Sir William Gordon Cumming, a baronet and personal friend of the Prince of Wales, was accused by his mistress's husband of cheating at baccarat.-4 women, 9 men