Sarah Duncan had the kind of beauty suited for the ballrooms of London, not the back alleys of Ireland. But she was a healer, not a debutante. Her life was devoted to helping others, not dressing up and attending fancy balls. And then one stormy night she met him. He was a young, English naval officer, who arrived on her doorstep with his deathly ill friend. Her life would be forever changed. Lieutenant Robert Smythe, acting Captain of The Brunswick, was determined to find the killer who’d poisoned his commander and friend. With Sarah’s knowledge of plants and herbs, he would investigate this devious crime. Posing as his fiancée, she would be off limits to a crew of randy men at sea. Sarah’s beauty was captivating, but her strength and courage drew him like a talisman.He was determined to catch the killer and keep her safe. Indeed, he would protect her with his very life.
Married off at a tender age by her greedy uncle, Lady Kathleen Langtry suffered through several years as the wife of a wealthy, but cruel man. Now a widow, and mistress of Dovehill Hall, Kathleen is determined to be her own woman. Independent and free. She certainly doesn’t want the famous solicitor, Beau Powers telling her what to do, even if he is devilishly handsome and charming. Beau Powers is well aware that the beautiful widow resents his presence, but he is determined to guard Kathleen’s interests from her money hungry relatives. Besides he enjoys spending time with the refreshing young woman. But when an attempt is made on Kathleen’s life they realize there is more at stake than the estate. So in order to catch a killer, Beau and Kathleen embark on a journey to discover the secrets of Dovehill Hall . . . secrets to die for.
"Fast paced, high adventure and a sizzling romance, Tender Fortune keeps the reader gripped from page one." ~Margaret Watkins, eBook Discovery Reviewer --The Son of an English Lord Turns American Smuggler and Falls In Love With an English Fugitive Hiding in the Colonies in the Historical Romance High Adventure,Tender Fortune, by Judith French-- As Charity Brown glides down the grand staircase of Maryland's finest estate, no one suspects she is an escaped prisoner of the Crown, sentenced to 30 years slave labor. Charity's plan: secure her new-found identity and her future with a good marriage. Then Jamie Drummond arrives. Masquerading as a dissolute son of an English lord, Jamie is a smuggler on the run who can offer Charity nothing... except a passion that sets her ablaze. Surrendering to desire could send them both to the gallows. But rolling fate's dice and shedding their masquerades may well earn a bounty far greater than either imagined, if it does not first burn their hopes to ashes. Publisher's Note: An impeccably researched, masterful work that tells the tale of adventure, strife and romance surrounding the birth of a new nation. Readers who enjoy quality historical romance by authors such as Colleen French, Christi Caldwell, Lauraine Snelling, Adriana Trigiani, Mary Balogh, Sabrina Jeffries, Candace Camp and Stephanie Lauens will enjoy this historical fiction series. ". . . full of a rich history of colonialism, so many superb and endearing characters from "Father Brady" to Aunt Elizabeth to Lord Beauford, and action packed dangerous adventures." ~Sharon Thomas "Trials and tribulations. Ups and downs. The characters keep you guessing and have multiple OMG moments as well as "are you kidding me"." ~Michelle Maynard TRIUMPHANT HEARTS SERIES in order Defiant Love Tender Fortune Bold Surrender By Love Alone AWARDS: Career Achievement Award for American Historicals, Romantic Times Best Historical American Romance of the Year, Affaire de Coeur
Join Crystal and the rest of the crew in the second book of the Wild Heart of the Seas series! Crystal sends Captain Stevenson and the Saving Grace to patrol Eastern Africa and Indonesia while she guides the Avenging Angel around the Caribbean and Western Africa. Get ready to discover where their travels take them and the adventures they have! Crystal finally discovers her true feelings for Commodore Sullivan, but she isn’t sure where it will lead her! In the meantime, Crystal is just as heroic and sassy as ever as they continue in their mission. They make new friends, face a dangerous storm, and take action to a whole new level! Will Crystal have what it takes to face the dangers yet to come?
Royalty comes to Sidmouth, bringing unexpected danger and the sweet possibility of romance. . . . When the Duke and Duchess of Kent and their daughter--the future Queen Victoria--rent neighboring Woolbrook Cottage for the winter, the Summers sisters are called upon to host three of the royal family's male staff in their seaside house. But they soon realize they've invited secrets and intrigue into their home. Meanwhile, Emily Summers longs to become an author. A local publisher offers to consider her novel if she will first write a Sidmouth guidebook for him. Emily agrees and begins researching the area with help from the Duke of Kent's handsome private secretary. But a surprise visitor from her past shows up at Sea View, leaving Emily torn between the desires she's long held dear and her budding dreams for the future. Return to the Devonshire coast with the Summers sisters, where loyalties are tested, secrets come to light, and new love emerges.
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