With Love and Other Scandals, bestselling and RITA Award–winning author Caroline Linden launches a scandalously sexy new historical romance series set in Regency England. Joan Bennett is a breath away from being a spinster. She’s had four seasons without a suitor. After reading a shockingly sensuous book, Fifty Ways to Sin, Joan decides perhaps it’s time to stop being proper and start being sinful, while she’s still young enough to enjoy it. And what better partner than her brother’s drinking mate, Viscount Burke? He seems the type to know how to give a lady a lascivious adventure. It seems that the viscount has qualms about trifling with a friend’s sister. That’s the way to end up betrothed. And he doesn’t want that—or does he?
Lady Emma Bowen loves her snug little house in London. Captain Phineas Quentin hates his—except that it's near hers. Because he feels ever so much more than neighborly toward the pretty widow next door… A short story.
After a youthful infatuation went terribly wrong, Lady Samantha Lennox gave up all thought of suitors and happily-ever-after. But when she angers her strict and demanding father, the Earl of Stratford, he retaliates by arranging a marriage for her to a man she could never admire, much less love. In a panic, Samantha flees to London, only to find herself lost, alone, and nearly kidnapped--until an unlikely hero saves her.George Churchill-Gray is an artist, not a knight in shining armor, but he doesn't hesitate to rescue Samantha from disaster and offer her temporary sanctuary. He wouldn't mind if she repaid him by modeling for his latest painting. He's enchanted by her face... her smile... all of her, really. But with every study he sketches, he falls a little more in love with her, and Samantha begins to suspect her scandalous actions might lead to the sort of love she never thought to find...A novella in the Scandals series by Caroline Linden.
Lord Jasper Sweet, the often overlooked third son of a duke, is used to disappointment, and learned to rely on no one but himself. Forced to endure a summer at his family's estate, he’s planning a little party to pass the time and refill his empty pockets. But his nephew’s and their prickly governess, Sophie Radcliffe, remain at the estate too, and he’s expecting vast disapproval. He never imagined he’d need the governess’ help—and not just because someone left an infant screaming on his bed. Sophie prefers to keep a distance from her employer’s rakish brother because it’s clear he doesn’t like her. But with one glimpse of the shoddy way he’s running his secret, scandalous house party—and the child screaming on his bed—it’s clear he needs her expertise for both. Sophie never meant to trust another rake with her reputation or the secrets of her past, but Jasper has snuck under her defenses and could steal her heart—if he ever saw her as more than a means to a scandalous end. Love and Other Disasters is a steamy regency romance novel Scandalous Brides series: Wicked with Him Desperately Seeking Seduction Love and Other Disasters
Delve into the delightful world of Jane Austen's early writings with "Love and Freindship and Other Early Works." This collection offers a charming prelude to Austen's renowned romances and satirical wit, providing readers with an intimate glimpse into the budding genius of one of literature's most beloved authors. As you explore Austen's early works, immerse yourself in the witty banter, romantic entanglements, and social commentary that would later define her novels. From the whimsical adventures of youthful characters to the astute observations of society's foibles, each story showcases Austen's unmistakable voice and narrative talent. But amidst the lighthearted romance and satire, a deeper narrative unfolds: the exploration of timeless themes such as love, friendship, and the complexities of human relationships. Through Austen's keen insights and sharp wit, readers are invited to reflect on the absurdities and nuances of the human condition. Hook: Will Austen's early works captivate you with their wit and charm, setting the stage for the literary masterpieces to come? Experience the joy and wit of "Love and Freindship and Other Early Works," where each tale sparkles with Austen's signature style and wit. Whether you're a devoted Austen aficionado or a newcomer to her writing, this collection promises hours of delightful reading and endless fascination. Join Jane Austen on a journey through the formative years of her literary career in "Love and Freindship and Other Early Works." Will you be enchanted by the youthful exuberance and keen observations of this budding literary genius? Discover the early works of a literary icon and witness the evolution of Austen's narrative voice and thematic preoccupations. "Love and Freindship and Other Early Works" is a treasure trove for Austen enthusiasts and literature lovers alike. Are you ready to embark on a delightful literary journey through Jane Austen's early writings? Order your copy of "Love and Freindship and Other Early Works by Jane Austen" today and experience the joy of discovering a literary classic in the making. Experience the charm of Austen's early works. Purchase your copy now.
The final word in the Desperately Seeking Duke story, from the hills of Scotland and the potteries of Perusia and even the wilds of America to the corridors of Carlyle Castle, wherein all questions about the series are answered. About a Rogue About a Kiss A Scot to the Heart How the Scot Was Won All the Duke I Need The Ultimate Epilogue
For three years Jane Barton has written a letter every week to Sgt. Ethan Campbell, her dearest childhood friend…and the man she’s secretly loved for ages. For three years, Ethan has relied on Jane’s letters to keep him sane through the war. But now the war is over, and he’s desperate to discover if the girl he left behind is really the woman he can’t live without… A short story.
Rule #1: Be discreet. No one suspects Bathsheba Crawford of being the anonymous author of a wickedly scandalous series of naughty novels. But she is. Rule Number 2: Do not fall in love. When she approaches her publisher, rakish Liam MacGregor, with an indecent proposal, he's shocked. But he accepts. Rules were made to be broken… The requirements for their affair are simple: complete secrecy and no romantic attachment. But the more they see each other…the more pleasure they find in each other's arms… the harder it becomes to remember the rules… The final chapter in the Scandals series!
LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY KIRKUS REVIEWS • In this moving, lyrical, and ultimately uplifting collection of essays, Michael Paterniti turns a keen eye on the full range of human experience, introducing us to an unforgettable cast of everyday people. Michael Paterniti is one of the most original and empathic storytellers working today. His writing has been described as “humane, devastating, and beautiful” by Elizabeth Gilbert, “spellbinding” by Anthony Doerr, and “expansive and joyful” by George Saunders. In the seventeen wide-ranging essays collected for the first time in Love and Other Ways of Dying, he brings his full literary powers to bear, pondering happiness and grief, memory and the redemptive power of human connection. In the remote Ukranian countryside, Paterniti picks apples (and faces mortality) with a real-life giant; in Nanjing, China, he confronts a distraught jumper on a suicide bridge; in Dodge City, Kansas, he takes up residence at a roadside hotel and sees, firsthand, the ways in which the racial divide turns neighbor against neighbor. In each instance, Paterniti illuminates the full spectrum of human experience, introducing us to unforgettable everyday people and bygone legends, exploring the big ideas and emotions that move us. Paterniti reenacts François Mitterrand’s last meal in a rustic dining room in France and drives across America with Albert Einstein’s brain in the trunk of his rental car, floating in a Tupperware container. He delves with heartbreaking detail into the aftermath of a plane crash off the coast of Nova Scotia, an earthquake in Haiti, and a tsunami in Japan—and, in searing swirls of language, unearths the complicated, hidden truths these moments of extremity teach us about our ability to endure, and to love. Michael Paterniti has spent the past two decades grappling with some of our most powerful subjects and incomprehensible events, taking an unflinching point of view that seeks to edify as it resists easy answers. At every turn, his work attempts to make sense of both love and loss, and leaves us with a profound sense of what it means to be human. As he writes in the Introduction to this book, “The more we examine the grooves and scars of this life, the more free and complete we become.” Praise for Michael Paterniti and Love and Other Ways of Dying “One of the best books I’ve read all year . . . These pieces are exceptional artifacts of literary journalism.”—Mark O’Connell, Slate “These pieces are extraordinary. . . . Journalism elevated beyond its ordinary capacities, well into the realm of literature.”—Columbia Journalism Review “A fearless, spellbinding collection of inquiries by a brilliant, globally minded essayist whose writing is magic and whose worldview brims with compassion . . . The size of Michael Paterniti’s curiosity is matched only by the size of his heart.”—Anthony Doerr, author of All the Light We Cannot See “Michael Paterniti is a genius.”—Elizabeth Gilbert, author of The Signature of All Things “One of the best living practitioners of the art of literary journalism, able to fully elucidate and humanize the everyday and the epic.”—Dave Eggers, author of The Circle “In each of these essays, Michael Paterniti unveils life for us, the beauty and heartbreak of it, as we would never see it ourselves but now can never forget it. Paterniti is brilliant—a rare master—and one of my favorite authors on earth.”—Lily King, author of Euphoria
