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Seize the Fire
by Laura Kinsale
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Olympia St. Leger is a princess in desperate need of a knight in shining armor. Sheridan Drake, amused by Olympia's innocence and magnificent beauty, but also intrigued by her considerable wealth, accepts the position of white knight. Unaware that Sheridan is a notorious scoundrel, Olympia willing allows herself to submit to his protection and potent embrace. Theirs is a love born in deception. But as they weather storms on the high seas and flee from nefarious villains, the love sparked by lies... more info>> (Published: 1989)
Words: 150294 - Reading Time: 429-601 min.
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Lady Margery's Intrigues
by Marion Chesney
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For Lady Margery the London Season is a glittering social round, to be endured with reluctance, but scarcely enjoyed. She prefers to be a wallflower, or so she says, until her father, besotted by a new wife, gambles away their fortune and the future for their stately family home. In a whirl of delicious confusion, Lady Margery sets out to take the fashionable world by storm--and ensnare a rich husband. Only to find, with three proposals of marriage, that the head cannot always rule the heart. (Published: 1980)
Words: 52048 - Reading Time: 148-208 min.
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The Hardest Step
by Jane Bierce
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They were two voices on the telephone late at night. Burke was a construction engineer in Tampa for an extended assignment, not knowing how lonely he was. Nor did he know that Marti, the voice of Suncoast Answering Service, was disabled, ready to spread her wings in a world that would see her cane and limp before it appreciated her talents. Together they will learn that the hardest step is to learn to trust again. (Published: 1999)
Words: 57291 - Reading Time: 163-229 min.
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Northern Magic (Alaska)
by Janet Dailey
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Every novel in this collection is your passport to a romantic tour of the United States through time-honored favorites by America's First Lady of romance fiction. Each of the fifty novels is set in a different state, researched by Janet and her husband, Bill. For the Daileys it was an odyssey of discovery. For you, it's the journey of a lifetime. Your tour of desire begins with this story set in Alaska. > (Published: 1982)
Words: 40890 - Reading Time: 116-163 min.
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Big Sky Country (Montana)
by Janet Dailey
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Every novel in this collection is your passport to a romantic tour of the United States through time-honored favorites by America's First Lady of romance fiction. Each of the fifty novels is set in a different state, researched by Janet and her husband, Bill. For the Daileys it was an odyssey of discovery. For you, it's the journey of a lifetime. Your tour of desire begins with this story set in Montana. (Published: 1977)
Words: 45819 - Reading Time: 130-183 min.
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Fire and Ice (California)
by Janet Dailey
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Every novel in this collection is your passport to a romantic tour of the United States through time-honored favorites by America's First Lady of romance fiction. Each of the fifty novels is set in a different state, researched by Janet and her husband, Bill. For the Daileys it was an odyssey of discovery. For you, it's the journey of a lifetime. Your tour of desire begins with this story set in California. (Published: 1975)
Words: 47997 - Reading Time: 137-191 min.
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The Education of Miss Patterson
by Marion Chesney
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For lovely young Miss Patricia Patterson, life seemed a delightful dream--until the specter of her guardian, Lord Charles Gaunt, cast a shadow over her carefree days of idleness and enchanting evenings of dazzling balls and delicious flirtations. Lord Charles demanded she act the part of a proper and perfectly boring young Miss. Even worse, he insisted she devote her waking hours to cultivating her mind rather than captivating her swarm of admirers. Thus the battle was joined--between the handso... more info>> (Published: 1985)
Words: 45704 - Reading Time: 130-182 min.
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Christmas Paradise
by Gale Storm
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Tarralee Roessel liked living alone in the mountains with only her wolves for company. The last thing she needed was some Hollywood hotshot showing up to turn her life inside out. She certainly wasn't prepared to fall in love with him. Award-winning director Tyrone Shields was expecting a man when he came looking for the celebrated animal handler "Terry Lee Roessel." What he found was a tiny firecracker of a woman who stole his heart. But Tarralee wants the kind of relationship her parents had, ... more info>> (Published: 2002)
Words: 79000 - Reading Time: 225-316 min.
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A Christmas With Sarah
by Janet Miller
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All Greg Wilcox wants from life is to make his little girl, Sarah, happy. Well, that, and Molly Anders, a beautiful artist and part-time waitress. To get Molly into his life he will do anything, even take a job he's too rich to need. When Sarah catches a cold, Molly offers to baby-sit and relocates to his house only to discover Greg is behind the sudden interest in her artwork. Is the promise of an old-fashioned Christmas enough to keep Molly around and earn her forgiveness for deceiving her? An... more info>> (Published: 2002)
Words: 78000 - Reading Time: 222-312 min.
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A Country Affair
by Patricia Wynn
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The Earl of Linton was prepared to destroy those who would lay claim to his family coat of arms. Imagine his surprise at discovering a country miss and her young brother! Selina thought he'd come to purchase cherry trees, and Linton, enchanted, feared revealing his true purpose. (Published: 1996)
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Milord's Liegewoman
by Elizabeth Chater
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Alison's twin brother Edmond has run off and forfeited his obligation to fight a duel with the intimidating and handsome Earl of Havard. The man is an infernally good shot, as well as ruthless in meting out judgement. But Alison is sure that the duel is a farce, and that the Earl is only trying to teach her brother a lesson for inappropriately flirting with his sister. She is so sure the Earl will misfire in order to avoid killing her young brother, that she borrows Edmond's clothes and shows up... more info>> (Published: 2003)
Words: 53382 - Reading Time: 152-213 min.
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A Place for Alfreda
by Elizabeth Chater
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She went from rags to riches in the blink of an eye. Alfreda never felt like she belonged, but when she discovers that she was switched at birth and is the rightful heir to an Earl's estate she is flabbergasted. Nobody ever expected this mousy, plain girl to be of noble blood, especially Mark Savage. Mark has always infuriated Alfreda with his ceaseless mocking, but now she sees a spark of love deep within his eyes. But the aristocracy isn't all it's cracked up to be, someone isn't pleased with ... more info>> (Published: 2003)
Words: 50696 - Reading Time: 144-202 min.
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Angela
by Elizabeth Chater
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Angela's past keeps coming back to haunt her. When she meets a kindly and attractive farmer she explains that her rogue of a stepfather planned to force her into a loveless marriage with his nephew. Richard Bennet instantly believes her story. Who could not believe such an exquisite, but terrified creature? Now she has taken residence on his land and in his heart, but the doubts are beginning to develop. Could her stepfather be telling the truth about Angela Swan's shameful past, proving her tea... more info>> (Published: 2003)
Words: 45736 - Reading Time: 130-182 min.
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A Time To Love
by Elizabeth Chater
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Orphaned and penniless, the lovely Moira decides her cousin is her only hope for a normal life. She sets out on her journey to her cousin's home only to stumble upon a robbery attempt. Together with the aid of a handsome major, she foils the robbers' attempts and rescues the victim, Marquess of Donat. In the process she has captured the eyes of both the rescuer and the rescued. She has always been the caretaker for everyone around her, but who will take care of her? Will it be the dashing and br... more info>> (Published: 2003)
Words: 64370 - Reading Time: 183-257 min.
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The Marriage Mart
by Elizabeth Chater
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Athena was always considered to be too intelligent for her own good. Her grandmother would like nothing more than to pull Athena's nose out of those useless books and marry her off to the first eligible bachelor around. When they arrive in London to fulfill the grandmother's plan of transforming Athena from a pauper to a princess, they are both in for a surprise: the only man Athena has eyes for is a man she loathes. After she shamelessly offends the Duke, Athena wants nothing more than to repai... more info>> (Published: 2003)
Words: 53003 - Reading Time: 151-212 min.
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Lady Dearborn's Debut
by Elizabeth Chater
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Clea Bradford is a striking creature with her sun-kissed hair and incredibly long legs, but definitely not in vogue. Her Aunt, Lady Floss Dearborn is determined to ensure that the girl's entrance to the ton is greeted with respect. She achieves her purpose, but it is by announcing Clea's fake engagement to an aristocrat who is better suited for her. But lurking behind every corner is Lord Ranulf, a man driven by vengeance. He mistakenly assumes the bohemian is her aunt and plans to exact his rev... more info>> (Published: 2003)
Words: 47838 - Reading Time: 136-191 min.
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The Runaway Debutante
by Elizabeth Chater
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When her father loses everything in a gambling debt, including her, Matilda can take her role as a passive and dutiful daughter no longer. She finds a strength and willfulness she never recognized before and the courage to leave this intolerable situation. Fleeing the kisses of the fifty-year old Earl of Lark, a man notorious for his womanizing ways, Matilda finds work as a cook in London. Her culinary skills so impress Major Robert Bruce that he hires her as his personal chef. But the earl is s... more info>> (Published: 2003)
Words: 51179 - Reading Time: 146-204 min.
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A Lyons Share (Illinois)
by Janet Dailey
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Every novel in this collection is your passport to a romantic tour of the United States through time-honored favorites by America's First Lady of romance fiction. Each of the fifty novels is set in a different state, researched by Janet and her husband, Bill. For the Daileys it was an odyssey of discovery. For you, it's the journey of a lifetime. Your tour of desire begins with this story set in Illinois. (Published: 1976)
Words: 45205 - Reading Time: 129-180 min.
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Notorious Angel
by Jennifer Blake
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The unimpeachable Elenora Villars is the pride of New Orleans. Her magnificent auburn hair is her crowning glory and her benevolence is the talk of the town. Once a nurse to injured Americans in Nicaragua, Elenora has become famous for her compassionate works. The widow of a Spanish nobleman, Elenora has secured herself a respected place in high society. But she has a secret that could destroy her good name. Colonel Grant Farrell is the only man who knows what Elenora really is and the secrets s... more info>> (Published: 1977)
Words: 137267 - Reading Time: 392-549 min.
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The Ghost and Lady Alice
by Marion Chesney
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The Duke marched over and jerked Alice to her feet. "I am going to teach you a lesson, my minx," he said. "Look on it as part of your education." He pulled her roughly into his arms and began to kiss her. Alice fought as hard as she could against the waves of passion she knew would shortly engulf her. For the first time she knew what the poets meant when they talked about not being able to call your soul your own... (Published: 1981)
Words: 47562 - Reading Time: 135-190 min.
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Sweet Masquerade
by Marion Chesney
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The tenth earl of Berham did not know what to do. An attractive thirty-two-year-old bachelor, he was appointed guardian of one Freddie Armstrong, the eighteen-year-old grandson of his late father's dear friend. That was bad enough. Then he discovered the boy was really a girl! It simply would not do to keep an unchaperoned young lady in his home. The earl's frequent visitor, Lady Clarissa Rennenord, heartily agreed--but for less noble reasons. Hoping to snare the earl in marriage, her ladyship d... more info>> (Published: 1984)
Words: 49053 - Reading Time: 140-196 min.
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The Sins of Lady Dacey
by Marion Chesney
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The ton could only speculate how a pair of turtledoves would cope as the guests of the scandalous Lady Dacey. Surely she would attempt to corrupt them--an act that both Pamela Perryworth and Honoria Goodham would welcome in their rigid, joyless lives. Though Mrs. Perryworth is married--most unhappily--and the young Honoria has a cloying tendency to read scripture, the purity and loveliness of both ladies inflame the senses of two notorious rakes. Mr. Sean Delancy loses his heart at first sight o... more info>> (Published: 1994)
Words: 46188 - Reading Time: 131-184 min.
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The Paper Princess
by Marion Chesney
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"You are not going to marry me off to anyone, least of all to an ancient gentleman who has been married twice before!" Not long after this heated exchange, London was aflutter to have in its midst the exquisite Princess Felicity of Brasnia. What scandal would ensue should the ton discover that the bejeweled heir to a royal throne was in truth Miss Felicity Channing of Cornwall, fleeing the match arranged by her wicked stepfather. But how long could even the spirited, clever Felicity carry off th... more info>> (Published: 1987)
Words: 44866 - Reading Time: 128-179 min.
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The Original Miss Honeyford
by Marion Chesney
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Miss Honaria Honeyford was sent to London to save the family fortune by hunting a wealthy husband--and being a loving, if not entirely dutiful daughter, she obeyed. But if she was reluctantly willing to surrender her hand, this beautiful young lady who could ride, shoot, and argue with any man was not about to lose her head or heart to the dismal dandies of the Marriage Mart. First she met the arrogantly attractive Lord Allstair Stewart, who treated her infuriatingly like a little girl. And then... more info>> (Published: 1985)
Words: 44868 - Reading Time: 128-179 min.
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The Glitter and the Gold
by Marion Chesney
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They'd been married under false pretenses. Now it was time to set matters to right! Fanny and her groom had been tricked! Both sets of impoverished parents had decided to recoup their losses by marrying their offspring to the progeny of a "rich" neighbor. The truth, however, was that neither family had a penny to its name. Charles was not the dark rogue of Fanny's girlish fantasies, but he was chivalrously determined that she should meet someone more appropriate than he. And for her part, Fanny ... more info>> (Published: 1993)
Words: 47562 - Reading Time: 135-190 min.
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