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Lily Prescott flees America with a broken heart and a dangerous secret. Now in London, she must secure a titled husband to survive, while rumors of her former fiancé’s treachery and his ties to Spain threaten to brand her a traitor. When a witty stranger at a masked ball offers her safety, will she trust him and risk her heart once more? Julian Sinclair, the Viscount of Barnard, inherited a title, a debt, and a mess he never asked for. Forced to marry to save his fortune, the wealthy American heiress seems like the perfect solution. Yet, the more time he spends with her, the more she ...

Evicted from their London home, Anna Harrison seeks a fresh start in a quiet Bath bookshop with her young son, hoping to outrun the scandal that destroyed her late husband’s name. But when a brooding Duke appears at her doorstep, his guarded kindness disrupts her fragile peace and stirs her heart once again... Lysander Blackwood, Duke of Ravenswood, lives in the shadows of war and grief, resigned to a life without love. Drawn to the new bookseller’s warmth, he offers his protection—and finds himself longing for the family he thought lost forever. Yet as their bond deepens, long-buried...

Even the inhabitants of secluded Nethercote looked pityingly upon young Henrietta, the vicar's sister; her plain features seemed to almost guarantee her a solitary future. And yet she had a determined spirit and magnificent hazel eyes. So when her great-aunt Hester left her unexpected wealth, Henrietta set out to conquer London's glittering high society and confound them all.

After their parents’ deaths, Eliza Whitby’s only hope lies in an old marriage contract binding her sister to the Duke of Sutherland. She never expected to marry a duke, much less in her sister’s place, but when she runs away days before the wedding, Eliza makes a desperate choice. With creditors closing in, she steps into a marriage never meant for her, trying to keep her identity hidden while discovering a place and feelings she never imagined. Christopher Grey, the Duke of Sutherland, has no interest in marriage or the wife left behind at his estate right after their wedding. Yet, ...

From the highly acclaimed author of The Shackleford Sisters, Beverley Watts, comes an exciting new series featuring the next generation. The Shackleford Legacies are a delightful dance of romance, humour, mystery and fun... Henrietta Carew has always been practical, sensible, and generally...

For two years, the fiery Helena Hartwell has defended Ravencroft Manor with quiet resolve after her husband’s disgraceful desertion. Branded an abandoned countess and surrounded by whispers, she clings to the one thing still within her control, her home. When James Ravencroft, her husband’s elder brother and the rightful Earl, finally returns, she refuses to yield her place or her pride. James, the Earl of Ravencroft, comes home from years abroad expecting decay and despair, only to find a sharp-witted woman who meets him with a faulty pistol, a fencing foil, and an unshakable claim ...

Lady Isla Drummond has never belonged to drawing rooms or whispered expectations. Fierce, outspoken, and shaped by the wild land of her childhood, she finds herself forced into a marriage meant to silence scandal rather than honor her spirit. When fire devastates her ancestral home and old enemies rise from the ashes, Isla must ask herself whether her destiny is to accept her imposed fate or to claim something greater from it. Edward Ravenscroft, Duke of Wexford, has spent years escaping the burdens of his title at sea, far from society’s demands. Bound by duty and haunted by guilt, he ...

Lady Arabella Tempest dreamed of a love-match, not a scandal. One late-night accident at a London ball binds her to a man whose dark gaze unsettles her in ways she never expected. Forced into marriage with the brooding Duke of Balfour, she is swept from the dashing ton to a remote Scottish castle, where his restraint and quiet honor begin to claim her heart. Ewan Kirkpatrick, Duke of Balfour, married only out of duty, his heart hardened by betrayal. Yet from the moment Arabella enters his life, her warmth and courage unsettle his carefully guarded control. Every shared moment tempts him to ...

Miss Juliana Harcourt never intended to wed. She prefers ink-stained pages to glittering ballrooms. Yet, when her father insists her sister can not marry until she does, Juliana is forced to join the Season, only to end up at odds with a brooding earl whose sharp wit unsettles her more than she dares admit. Nathaniel Blackthorne, Earl of Loxley, avoids courtships at all costs. Scarred by his parents' troubled marriage and burdened with a failing estate, he keeps his distance from any attachments. Yet, when a clever young lady defends his anonymous essay and dismisses his romantic stories, ...

Vivianne Marie DeCourcy has vowed never to open her heart again. Scarred by a past betrayal, she's resolved to remain closed off to love. However, her family situation takes a turn for the worse, and Vivianne faces a dire choice: marry for survival or risk everything for the independence she craves. When a ball brings her close to the notorious Earl of Chesterfield, a rake with a charm that could melt even the iciest of hearts, her carefully guarded heart will choose the road of sin. Will she dare become a pawn in his scandalous games? Earl Edward Vincent Woodhouse is used to getting his ...

Eliza Harwood never chose this marriage. Forced by her brother to a man she has never met, she enters Evermere with nothing except fear and her love for painting. Her husband is cold and unreadable, but every glance from him unsettles her. Has she stepped toward freedom, or into another kind of prison? Lord Tristan Vale, Earl of Evermere, bears scars of war and the weight of his legacy. Determined to protect his land, he weds out of duty. Yet, Eliza’s quiet courage disarms him, and her beauty tempts him to break his silence. Will he push her away or risk letting her in? As whispers grow ...

Occupied France is a dangerous place for Luke and Christine, especially when they are the children of a French mother and a British father. Desperate to escape, the two teenagers embark on a perilous journey back to England to the safety of their grandparents. But there are eyes everywhere.

When Amelia Fairfax’s sister flees on the eve of her wedding, she has no choice but to take her place. Forced into an unexpected marriage with the Earl of Ashford, she must explore her new place. Can a marriage built on duty ever turn into something more? When the woman he is in love with runs away with another man, Henry Russell, the Earl of Ashford, is surprised at the lengths he will go to protect her sister’s reputation. Will it be too late when he realizes that his new wife could be more than he ever wished for? As their fragile bond deepens, a shocking betrayal will turn their ...

I really need people to understand the reason behind me writing this book about my grandmother Henrietta Lacks. For those who have never heard of her, she is the first human whose cell line was able to grow in culture; her cells were unlike any other cells. While others cells would die, Henrietta Lacks cells doubled every 20 to 24 hours. She has contributed to the medical field in ways that no other cell line has done. HeLa cells has helped with the polio vaccine, gene mapping, in vitro fertilization, sensitivity to tape, dental, and even used in the cosmetic field.

Miss Georgiana Harrington is a shy, gifted painter who prefers spending her time behind the easel rather than looking for a husband. Yet, her quiet world is turned upside down when she begins receiving letters from a mysterious admirer. Though she has no idea who he truly is, no other suitor stirs her heart quite like the man behind the ink. Lord Benedict Montague never meant to fall for his best friend’s charming sister. When he began writing her secret letters, he only wanted to encourage her talent. However, as his feelings grow, he becomes trapped in his lie, especially as Georgiana ...

Dr Jekyll, a charming doctor explores the possibility of dividing the dark and light side of her personality, but in doing this she creates a monster, Eleanor Hyde. For many years she manages to live under the radar, keeping her dark secret unknown to those around her. However, gradually her evil side gains strength until Dr Jekyll is overwhelmed by Eleanor Hyde, to disastrous consequences. An exploration of human duality and forces of good and evil, this modern retelling is compelling and eerie and retains the disturbing nature of the original text.

Mrs. Charlotte Pembroke will do anything to protect her young son. When her late husband’s cruel cousin threatens to take him away, her world turns upside down. Just as hope fades, a chance encounter with a mysterious duke changes everything, and love grows in the most unexpected way. Haunted by heartbreak and burdened by duty, Lord Sebastian Ashford, the Duke of Westbridge, has sworn off love. Yet, when he meets the brave, charming Charlotte, something in him begins to stir. Drawn to her strength, he risks his heart for a chance to stand by her side. As enemies close in, secrets rise, ...

Sophie Dashwood, daughter of an English Duke and Swedish royalty, embarks on a London journey. Thrilled by the adventure and the promise of passionate love in the ton, she meets the enigmatic Lord Harrington, whose abrasiveness clashes with her romantic ideals. Yet, when a dangerous storm threatens her life, it's his strong arms that save her, awakening a fiery passion within her. Upon her arrival though, Sophie learns that her brooding Lord is the returning son of a disgraced Baron. If only his sinful kiss wasn’t that sweet... George Harrington, a Viscount with a troubled past and a ...

Scotland's Story: A History Of Scotland For Boys And Girls is both a history of Scotland as well as delving into some of its legends. Written with younger listeners in mind, it begins with the legend of Prince Gathelus and continues through King George IV (1762 —1830). The author writes, “And here I think I must end, for Scotland has no more a story of her own"