Bringing together the beloved characters from her enchanting romance A Merry Chase, Victoria Malvey spins a charming Regency tale of a woman's pursuit of the most elusive quarry of all -- true love.... Harriet Nash longs for marital bliss, and the dashing Steven Morris, Earl of Heath, seems the ideal candidate in every way. Following her theory that catching the perfect mate is like a fox hunt, Harriet sets out to snare a husband. But Steven proves a difficult catch, evading all her artful traps with ease. Undaunted, Harriet devises a new plan: to convince Steven that she'll help him catch a wife if he helps her find a suitable husband. With empty family coffers demanding that he marry a wealthy heiress, Steven must resist his growing desire for Harriet. When she approaches him with her plan, he eagerly agrees, hoping that time spent with Harriet will cure him of his fascination -- never suspecting that their secret scheming would soon turn into a very public passion....
Victoria Malvey requests the honor of your presence... at a madcap, merry celebration of love's unpredictable ways! Two sisters have promised their father that both will marry...or neither will: Elizabeth Everley, shy and serious, endured a disastrous first Season, and she dreads being a wallflower forever. Catherine Everley, a starry-eyed optimist, dreams of marrying a handsome Prince Charming. But first she must find a husband for Elizabeth. Each of two noble brothers believes the other should take a wife: John Vernon, the Marquess of Wykham, is a solemn gentleman; his younger brother, Richard, is lively and outrageous. When Catherine picks John as her sister's perfect match, it is just the beginning of a wild romp of mistaken intentions and matchmaking schemes gone scandalously, hilariously awry. At the end of this unforgettable Season, there will indeed be a wedding -- but who exactly will marry whom?
A daring lady turns English propriety on its ear in Victoria Malvey's witty and delightful novel of love's surprising twists. Once a connoisseur of beautiful debutantes, Lord Bryce Keene now has more practical concerns as guardian to his headstrong niece. The girl needs the influence of a true and gentle lady...and so Bryce selects Cassandra Hampsted, known as an expert on the rules of polite society, to offer his hand in marriage. But Bryce is about to discover that not all is as it appears. Since penning an etiquette book for young ladies, Cassandra has learned that happy endings are not guaranteed -- even for those who follow society's rules to perfection. Lord Bryce's offer is enticing indeed, but Cassandra will not risk her heart without concocting fifty-six provisions for marital harmony that Bryce will wish he had read in full! As this strong-willed couple barters and negotiates their way to true happiness, they uncover a blissful union that is far too passionate to be called proper.
Victoria Malvey, the exquisitely talented author of "A Merry Chase, Temptress, Enchanted, " and "Portrait of Dreams, " takes her readers once again to Victorian England, where a defiant lord and a daring lady struggle to forge a new destiny...together. Lady Alyssa Porter refuses to leave the future to chance. Determined to provide for her younger sister after the death of their parents, she conceives a most ingenious -- if somewhat shocking -- plan. Soon the exotic beauty is masquerading as Zora, gypsy fortune-teller extraordinaire. Before long, using intuition, wit, and a flair for high drama, she is the latest darling of the town, invited to the finest of homes and introduced to the most interesting of men. Intrigued by tales of the mysterious gypsy, Mr. Ian Fortune is amused by her audacity as she spins beguiling tales for enthralled lords and ladies. Certain that Zora is neither gypsy nor seer, he is nonetheless enchanted by her bold ruse, though he wonders if others will take the deception so lightly. Drawn to her vibrant beauty, he vows to win her confidence and learn her secrets. For even the most fiercely independent female sometimes yields to the pleasures of a man's protection. And though this lady may not hold the future in her hands, she does hold the key to his heart.
Lord Crispin Merrick and Amelia Ralston were childhood playmates. When Cris left home and headed off to school, young Amelia was devastated. When he returns ten years later, Cris's brotherly fondness for Amelia is about to give way to emotions that set his heart reeling.
An agent of the king, Lord Nicholas Leigh returns to nineteenth-century England to claim the bride he had left on his wedding night, even as a treacherous plot threatens to take him away from her and their lavish estate forever. --Publisher.
This true story follows the remarkable and unlikely friendship that develops between two strangers – a London housewife bringing up four children and a British prisoner incarcerated in Thailand. As they begin to exchange letters, each tells a personal story of being sentenced – Vicky in a desperate and loveless marriage; Andy within the walls of one of the world's most notorious prisons. What unfolds is a moving tale about entrapment and freedom, love and friendship, and the human capacity to withstand and overcome immense pain and suffering in the face of adversity.
Customers also found a stunning array of goods - fur coats and canned tuna, pianos and tractors - and an environment that combined the spectacular with the familiar. But the story of Leonards goes beyond the store and the man who made it. For Marvin Leonard, downtown Fort Worth and Leonards were always intertwined. Leonards gave Fort Worth a special identity, a distinctiveness, and an attraction to the city's center. When Tandy bought Leonards and later sold it to Dillard's, Fort Worth's image and character changed.
Bringing together the beloved characters from her enchanting romance A Merry Chase, Victoria Malvey spins a charming Regency tale of a woman's pursuit of the most elusive quarry of all -- true love.... Harriet Nash longs for marital bliss, and the dashing Steven Morris, Earl of Heath, seems the ideal candidate in every way. Following her theory that catching the perfect mate is like a fox hunt, Harriet sets out to snare a husband. But Steven proves a difficult catch, evading all her artful traps with ease. Undaunted, Harriet devises a new plan: to convince Steven that she'll help him catch a wife if he helps her find a suitable husband. With empty family coffers demanding that he marry a wealthy heiress, Steven must resist his growing desire for Harriet. When she approaches him with her plan, he eagerly agrees, hoping that time spent with Harriet will cure him of his fascination -- never suspecting that their secret scheming would soon turn into a very public passion....
Despite the common misconception held by nonreaders that all romance novels are pure fantasy ... today's romance heroes and heroines are strong, savvy people who- whether they were looking for it or not- find true love ... Johnson's lessons on love ... are accompanied by quotes and examples from popular novels, along with words from the authors themselves on why they love what they do"--Jacket flaps
A daring lady turns English propriety on its ear in Victoria Malvey's witty and delightful novel of love's surprising twists. Once a connoisseur of beautiful debutantes, Lord Bryce Keene now has more practical concerns as guardian to his headstrong niece. The girl needs the influence of a true and gentle lady...and so Bryce selects Cassandra Hampsted, known as an expert on the rules of polite society, to offer his hand in marriage. But Bryce is about to discover that not all is as it appears. Since penning an etiquette book for young ladies, Cassandra has learned that happy endings are not guaranteed -- even for those who follow society's rules to perfection. Lord Bryce's offer is enticing indeed, but Cassandra will not risk her heart without concocting fifty-six provisions for marital harmony that Bryce will wish he had read in full! As this strong-willed couple barters and negotiates their way to true happiness, they uncover a blissful union that is far too passionate to be called proper.
Victoria Malvey requests the honor of your presence... at a madcap, merry celebration of love's unpredictable ways! Two sisters have promised their father that both will marry...or neither will: Elizabeth Everley, shy and serious, endured a disastrous first Season, and she dreads being a wallflower forever. Catherine Everley, a starry-eyed optimist, dreams of marrying a handsome Prince Charming. But first she must find a husband for Elizabeth. Each of two noble brothers believes the other should take a wife: John Vernon, the Marquess of Wykham, is a solemn gentleman; his younger brother, Richard, is lively and outrageous. When Catherine picks John as her sister's perfect match, it is just the beginning of a wild romp of mistaken intentions and matchmaking schemes gone scandalously, hilariously awry. At the end of this unforgettable Season, there will indeed be a wedding -- but who exactly will marry whom?
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