Will posing as a mistress make her one in fact?Glynis Chatwin must regain the evidence that proves she and her brother are not bastard children. But her plans lead her into the bedchamber of the notorious rake Lord St. Albans—once she has caught his interest, there is no escape. When he offers to help her, she is wary but she thinks she can make use of this idle lord. But how can she resist the seductive skills of the worst rogue in England when she is falling in love with the wounded heart behind his rakish ways.Will it take a Gypsy thief to steal the heart of a rake?Jaded and bored, the Earl of St. Albans lives only to please himself. And it pleases him give into a whim and assist the lovely gypsy thief he finds in his bedchamber at an inn. He does not believes her story of wicked uncles, secret marriages, and stolen inheritances, but she amuses him as no other woman has. He wants is Glynis in his bed—and he wants her there willingly. But he does not work into his calculated seduction that Glynis, with her sharp mind and stubborn ways, is the one woman he cannot live without.
With its excellent characterization, polished prose, and humor, Donnelly's latest Regency is a supremely satisfying, deftly plotted delight." - Booklist, American Library Association, John Charles ..".delightfully offbeat romp with an engaging set of young lovers and a good cast of supporting players...highly enjoyable" - Romantic Times Top Pick - 41/2 Stars - Teresa Roebuck "I highly recommend A PROPER MISTRESS, and can't wait for Ms. Donnelly's next book...." - Five Roses - Escape to Romance, Marlene Breakfield He needs to buy a woman... Just for a few days, and not for anything except to get his brother back in their father's grace by getting himself into an even worse scrape. A low-born strumpet for a bride, seems the perfect plan until his father refuses to act as he should. Theo soon finds he wants more than he paid for, and his sweet Molly Sweet is far more than he ever bargained for. His proper mistress is anything but... She wants to be her own woman... A cook in a bawdy house, and an orphan with a zest for live, Molly Sweet dreams of one day owning her own inn. She'll do almost anything to achieve that, including acting like a woman for sale. But it proves more difficult than expected when the lines between pretending love and the reality blur. She can't bring herself to sell her body, but she cannot avoid giving away her heart. The only question now is will it land in accepting hands? Romantic Times Top Pick - 41/2 Stars Bookseller's Best Award Finalist Golden Quill Finalist Orange Rose Fina
Delicious, delightful, and devilishly good reading..." -- Emily Hendrickson, author of The Rake's RevengeReformed rakes make the best husbands--or do they?The beautiful and willful Clarissa Derhurst is on the hunt for a rake who an reform, and can give her the passion she needs to keep from becoming a vain, unhappy woman like her mother. When she meets Lord Wolviston, the 'lone wolf', she he might be it. No other man makes her heart beat so fast.But can she reform his wicked ways...and is he even all that wicked?Is he out to save her heart, or keep it for himself?The new Lord Wolviston has come to London to sow a few belated wild oats. When he overhears that a beauty won't look twice at a respectable gentleman, he decides she needs a lesson--and this is just the lark he wanted. He'll pretend to be a rake she won't be able to reform.But he starts to glimpse the passionate woman underneath Clarissa's defenses..and then she attracts a real rake to her side. Now he must save Clarissa from herself. But how can he do that when he's starting to want to seduce her himself?
Accused of murdering a jealous husband who had challenged him to duel, the dashing Terrance Winslow sets out to clear his name--and loses his heart when he least expects it. Original.
The dark, fascinating gypsy hero is neatly offset by the lively family of a young women who draws him like a magnet in spite of her disapproval." - Romantic Times, Teresa Roebuck A Gypsy lord out to redeem his name... Half Gypsy, Lord Nevin is going to reclaim his family honor, starting with restitution to the Harwood family, whose fortune was stolen by his late uncle. But the eldest daughter, an untrusting woman, turn his plans upside down. And leaves him thinking that it may take a Gypsy's skill to steal her heart. A woman who has given up on romantic dreams... A broken heart...a father in financial ruin, Penelope Harwood has every reason never to trust men. But the dashing Lord Nevin seems set on making amends. Can she let go of past hurts in order to trust in her own dreams once again? Winner Winter Rose, Best Historical Finalist Bue Boa Contest
Book 2 in the Demon and Warder Series. A demon hunter about to lose her license... Mackenzie Solomon is on the edge of going "dark" and losing her warder license if she gets any more evil on her. However, she's also the only one who can stop an early Armageddon. And nothing has stopped the bad ideas... or the itch for action. That's starting to cause a rift with her former charming partner, Josh. He's been tainted by demon blood, so is he now one of the bad things she now needs to avoid? Because Josh may be responsible for the Endowment's Magi going "Houdini" on everyone. A charmer who can't remember if he's good or not... With Josh going rogue to find out what he's been charmed not to remember, Mackenzie is given a choice by the Endowment-bring him in and maybe the Magi will help them both. She's not sure she trusts the offer-and she's not sure she can trust Josh. But it's not demons or the undead that are her main worry. "Rapturists," led by the charismatic and supernaturally seductive Isra Gilz, are out to take down the Endowment and kick-off the end of days. With tainted tats Isra has turned Mackenzie's younger brother into his inside man on this plan-and Mackenzie may have to take them both out to stop Armageddon. Redemption comes with a price... Caught in her usual spot between good and evil, and needing to help her family or do her job, Mackenzie has tough choices to make. She just wants ones that don't end with everyone dead-or herself forever damned. But saving the world is going to cost. She just has to make sure the price isn't the life of the man who keeps her from the destructive darkness that's always calling her name.
Everything you need to pass the TASC If you're looking to gauge your readiness for the high school equivalency exam and want to give it all you've got, TASC For Dummies has everything you need. The TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion) is a state-of-the art, affordable, national high school equivalency assessment that evaluates five subject areas: reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. With the help of this hands-on, friendly guide, you'll gain the confidence and skills needed to score your highest and gain your high school diploma equivalency. Helps you measure your career and college readiness, as outlined by the Common Core State Standards Focuses entirely on the 5 sections of the TASC and the various question types you'll encounter on test day Includes two full-length TASC practice tests with complete answers and explanations So far, New York, Indiana, New Jersey, West Virginia, Wyoming, and Nevada have adopted TASC as their official high school equivalency assessment test. If you're a resident of one of these states and want an easy-to-grasp introduction to the exam, TASC For Dummies has you covered. Written in plain English and packed with tons of practical and easy-to-follow explanations, it gets you up to speed on this alternative to the GED.
Romantic Times Bookclub Nominated "Best Regency" 2004 41/2 STARS TOP PICK - "Excitement and passion are fierce companions and the danger never ends... sure to captivate readers." -- Romantic Times Bookclub, Robin Taylor "Don't miss LADY SCANDAL. Shannon Donnelly will heat up your summer reading with her latest book." -- Romance Review Today, Jani Brooks "If you have a love for...resourceful heroes and heroines... and for enduring romance...you will absolutely love this book." -- Rakehell.com, Barbara R. Hume "Totally engaging! Donnelly's pen is wicked with inspiration." -- Scribes World, Brenda Ramsbacher Romantic Times Bookclub Nominated "Best Regency" When war shatters the fragile peace of 1803 between France and England, Alexandria must get her niece home safe. Escaping from Paris will not be easy, for Bonaparte has ordered the arrest of all English-and there is an added complication. The man she once loved her, the man for whom she almost gave up everything, the man who left her branded "Lady Scandal," needs her help. Although she has not seen Paxten Marsett in years, she recognizes her former lover's voice when he hides in her coach. But can they overcome a past left bitter by betrayals and find a second chance at love? Half French and half English, Paxten Marsett has never felt at home anywhere. Now he is unwelcome in France due to a misunderstanding with a general's wife. But in fleeing France, he comes across the one woman he has never forgotten. Will he use this chance to seduce her into falling in love with him again so he might break her heart-or will he find himself seduced instead by an old lov
Three delightful Regency short stories show how Valentine's Day in the "ton" is celebrated. Stories include "Silver Links" by Shannon Donnelly; "The Valentine Husband" by Alice Holden; and "At First Sight" by Joy Reed.
Four charming Regency stories from award-winning author Shannon Donnelly: A lonely proper widow...and a rakish gambler who has won the neighboring manor house-can they find happiness together? A run-away bride headed for Gretna Green, but with one too many men traveling with her. A lord and lady's perfect marriage...gone perfectly wrong, but can all be made right on Valentine's? A lord who proposed to the wrong lady all because of tangled lies, and even more tangled hearts. Praise for Shannon Donnelly: "I can't say enough good things about this book except BUY IT " - Cybil Solen, Rakehell.net " ...an amusing and heartwarming tale about these two lonely adults who struggle to overcome some imagined or real flaw." -- Teresa Roebuck, Romantic Times "Delicious, delightful, and devilishly good reading..." -- Emily Hendrickson, author of The Rake's Revenge ..".well-done and very witty... a wonderful hero, who will out-duke any duke you've ever read about." -- Kelly Ferjutz -- The Word on Romance "There is enough sexual tension and mystery plotline to keep one reading. An enjoyable book." -- Marilyn Malone -- The Regency Lover's Cafe ..".a scintillating tale filled with charismatic characters and plenty of intrigue...." -- Teresa Roebuck -- Romantic Times
This trio of short stories feature three Regency couples who find wedded bliss against all odds. Includes Shannon Donnelly's "Border Bride, " Donna Simpson's "Love Lessons, " and Hayley Ann Solomon's "Steal My Heart." (June)
RITA Finalist, Best Regency Romance Winner Laurel Wreath Beacon Finalist Golden Quill Finalist ..".It will warm your heart and make you smile." -Romance Reviews Today "Her tale of...the blossoming of a love destined to last forever proves compelling, heartwarming, and not to missed." -Judith Landsdowne, best-selling author Will Christmas bring her more than a marriage? Eleanor Glover never thought to marry. But when wickedly handsome Lord Staines, agrees to an arranged marriage, she knows her duty. She agrees to the match, with one condition-a condition she cannot name or write upon her blank card. Now what does she write? Will the mistletoe bring him more than a wife? Geoffrey wants a Christmas Eve wedding to please his dying father. As an earl's son, he knows his duty-and since he cannot have the woman he loved and drove away, he will have the bride his father intends. But when he finds Eleanor beneath a kissing bough and kiss her. He never anticipated his bride's warm response, and he begins to see there is more to his bride than a quiet exterior. There may be enough to her, in fact, to heal a wounded heart-and a passion deep enough to match his own.
Three couples find wedded bliss against all odds in this charming, hilarious, and tender collection of three tales from three beloved Regency authors. Original.
When a half-demon baby puts Mackenzie Solomon's life—and her job as a demon hunter—on the line, she can't turn her back on the half-pint of evil. But 'Junior' is actually part of a trap to turn Mackenzie's partner, Josh, and his extraordinary charming skills to the dark uses of the ancient, fallen Grigori, the angels once assigned to be Watchers over humanity. Is she going to have to make a choice about the men in her life?Can a charmer talk his way out of his destiny?Josh learned months ago that the bad blood in his demon hunting partner brings out a part of he can't control—including his desire for her. With a prophecy out on him, he's more than a little worried some of those bad things should stay burried. But is Mackenzie really the start of something bad—or could she be everyone's salvation.Can a couple of humans move heaven and hell?Mackenzie's bosses at The Endowment—the place responsible for keeping the peace between heaven and hell—want her to bring in the baby demon and not for anything good. With the Endowment after her and demons to stop, Mackenzie knows she's on her own.But she's going to have to learn to trust Josh—and to use what's sparking between them. Because it's going to take the kind of love that bonds souls forever to keep the world from ending.
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