York in the last decade of the 19th century is the dramatic setting for his powerful novel. An international bestseller when first published, Louisa Elliott's timeless themes of love, desire and betrayal make it equally relevant today.Louisa and Edward Elliott are cousins tied by more than simple family affection. As the daughter of a family with secrets, Louisa feels bound to remain single and independent, while Edward, sensitive and poetic, loves her far more than he can admit, even to himself. But with the advent of Robert Duncannon, an Irish officer with the Royal Dragoons, their lives change completely. Outwardly dashing and hard-living, Robert has secrets of his own; and as Louisa falls passionately in love, Edward despairs for her future. While he takes up a different battle, Louisa finds she must choose between safety and respectability in York, and the uncertainty of life in Dublin with Robert, his family and friends. In both cities, here magically evoked, military pageantry marches side with poverty and wealth, while Louisa is inwardly torn by opposing forces. Having followed her heart, how will she deal with the consequences? A great, rich novel, peopled with characters you come to know intimately and care about deeply, Louisa Elliott will linger with you long after the final page has been turned.This is one of those novels that grabs the attention and doesn't let go... delightful from first page to last - New York City TribuneSettle in for non-stop reading... remarkable in size and scope... Roberts has done admirable research... Her descriptive talents shine. The characters come alive on the page... The best this genre has to offer - The Boston HeraldCompelling and thought-provoking reading, right to the very last page - Chicago Sun TimesAnn Victoria Roberts is an unusually gifted author - Daily MailA telling portrait of ordinary people struggling to make the best they can with the hand fate has dealt them - San Diego Union
Miss Rosalind Elliott is aware her wealth is what attracts her many suitors and decides she'd rather settle into a dignified spinsterhood than marry a fortune-hungry man. But when the dashing Captain Philip Caldwell arrives with his elderly aunt, who's also Rosalind's grandmother's nemesis, sparks fly in more ways than one. Original.
What if the “happily ever after” wasn’t as happy as everyone thinks? Two boy’s lives change forever after a chance visit to a fortune teller sends them tumbling into a world where fairytales are reality. They soon find the land has been taken over by an evil queen and must face tax collectors, witches, pirates, and mermaids as they follow their new friends on a quest to take back the land and bring back all the happy endings.
Does trust grow? Is trust earned or learned? That’s the question Merrick Spenser must answer before it’s too late. Merrick is a leader and a man of battle. His friend and brother, Cole, is worried about an attack from an old enemy, so, he sends Merrick to gather information. In an attempt to fetch the information, Merrick is terribly injured. A crossbow through the thigh does serious damage. Merrick’s second in command is in a hurry to find safe haven. They came across a farm house where an older woman agrees to care for him. Once there, Merrick finds a young woman, a tough one, determined to get her way to care for him. Her name is Dory. Truth is, he doesn’t trust women. He’s learned many hard lessons about trusting, from women. Yet, because of the horrible pain he suffered from the crossbow. He has no choice but to let the woman tend to his injury. He’s surprised at how well she takes care of him. She’s awfully attractive too. Merrick even thinks that maybe she could be trusted. However, on the day of Merrick’s departure. He discovers that Dory is betrothed to the very enemy who tried to kill him. His anger explodes. Which causes him to make a decision that will change his life. He takes her home with him.
Allison Renfew married a cruel and brutal man. Once she was of no use to him and she could take no more, she was sold back to her brother, Cole, for the sum of fifty pieces of gold. In a catatonic state for days, she finally awakened in her family home to discovered her husband has been killed. Physically recovered from her life with Gregory Russell, long after the man’s death, her nightmares still raged. Allison vowed to never marry again. Until the favored knight of King James, Elliot LeLand, a longtime admirer of Allison’s, decides to pursue her. So, with permission from her brother, he begins to court her. That’s when he finds out about her nightmares. Making him more determined than ever to marry her. Still vowing never to marry, Allison finds herself tricked into marrying Elliot. Again, she finds herself in another unwanted marriage. What would befall her this time?
A Lady and the Cowboy Romance (#2) What starts as a marriage in name only is just one hot, sweet kiss away from Paradise.... Nothing is more important to Miss Rachel McKinsey than the Circle M—even if it means taking a near-stranger as husband to scare off rustlers. Still, marrying the towering, rugged, Cole Elliott may be every bit as dangerous—especially if she can’t control her own wayward urges. Ranch foreman Cole Elliott just can't say no to his enticing boss Rachel McKinsey: he’s had his eye on her since he first hired on! And though he's promised to protect her property and not lay a finger on her...this promise is going to be near impossible to keep.
Reyne Parker is used to wearing the icy veneer of an elite soldier to mask her mistakes. When a particularly big mistake gets her sent away, Reyne hardly expects to be paired with a fellow soldier who sees straight through her. Will Morrow isn’t keen on immediately resorting to violence, but he doesn’t hesitate to follow Reyne into her own darkness. As that darkness rises, threatening to destroy Reyne and those she loves, can Will rise to meet it? Can Reyne and Will withstand the venomous forces that seek to tear them apart?
In this unique book, noted family therapists Jeffrey L. Zimmerman and Victoria C. Dickerson explore how clients' problems are defined by personal and cultural narratives, and ways the therapist can assist clients in co-constructing and reauthoring narratives to fit their preferences. The authors share their therapeutic vision through a series of stories, fictionalized discussions, and minidramas, in which problems have a voice. Written in an engaging and personal style, the book challenges many dominant ideas in psychotherapy, inviting the reader to enter a world in which she or he can experience a radically different view of problems, people, and therapy. A wealth of stories told from the clients' point of view illustrate the creative ways they begin to deal with problems: Individuals escape them, couples take their relationships back from problems, kids dump their problems, and teenagers work with their parents to fight their problems. Training and supervision from the perspective of students are also discussed. As entertaining as it is informative, this book will be welcomed by family therapists both novice and experienced, from a range of orientations. Offering a creative and accessible approach to clinical work, it also serves as a supplementary text in courses on family and narrative therapy.
Harlequin Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Harlequin Special Edition bundle includes Destiny’s Last Bachelor? by USA TODAY bestselling author Christyne Butler, To Catch a Camden by USA TODAY bestselling author Victoria Pade and A Brevia Beginning by Michelle Major. Look for 6 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin Special Edition!
Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith. PROTECTING HIS SECRET SON Callahan Confidential by Laura Scott When his ex-girlfriend, Shayla O’Hare, returns to town with a little boy in tow and a target on her back, private investigator Mike Callahan vows to protect them. And discovering the child is his son makes him even more determined to stop the assailants. TAKEN IN TEXAS McKade Law by Susan Sleeman Called to the scene of a deadly crime, Deputy Kendall McKade must track a kidnapper, and the culprit is determined to silence her. With help from Detective Cord Goodwin—her former boyfriend—can she stay alive long enough to solve this case? ROCKY MOUNTAIN SHOWDOWN by Victoria Austin In her remote mountain cabin, Laura Donovan and her daughter are trapped between a forest fire and a killer. Park ranger Seth Callahan comes to their rescue, but can he get them off the mountain safe and sound?
A holiday in the Sunshine State doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg. Frommer's has uncovered hundreds of wonderful motels, charming B&B's, great-value condo rentals, cute cottages and more. Readers are shown how to save money on car rentals, dining and sightseeing - even how to enjoy Walt Disney World without breaking the bank. This candid, updated edition comes complete with dozens of accurate maps and fun features. Previous Edition ISBN: 0028611365
Miami and Orlando continue to break records, and the strong performances of the cruise industry and Walt Disney World promise to usher in another banner year. Disney's new Animal Kingdom opened earlier this year and is sure to draw even more visitors. From magic on land to magic on sea - Carnival Cruise Lines has added the 1,100 passenger Tropicale, sailing from Tampa on four and five day cruises to Key West and the Caribbean. Previous Edition ISBN: 002861657X
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Tourism to Florida is booming, with Miami and Orlando continuing to break all records in 1996-97. This year, new attractions are slated to open across the state to keep the momentum going. Frommer's 1998 guide to the state offers a wealth of all-new, completely rewritten coverage of what's going on in the Sunshine State, plus new maps.
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