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Book Synopsis A Midwinter Ball by : Heidi Ashworth
Download or read book A Midwinter Ball written by Heidi Ashworth and published by Mirror Press, LLC. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join three bestselling regency romance authors, Heidi Ashworth, Annette Lyon, and Michele Paige Holmes, for three new regency romance novellas in A MIDWINTER BALL. MUCH ADO ABOUT DANCING by Heidi Ashworth. Two years have passed since Lord Northrup declared his intentions for Miss Analisa Lloyd-Jones and forbade any other man to court her. Angry at the neglect, Analisa stopped reading his letters, never even breaking the seals. Tired of waiting, Analisa joins the house party at Mrs. Smith’s famous country home, determined to find a beau. When Lord Northrup unexpectedly joins the party, Analisa discovers she is no longer repulsed by the man who first laid claim to her hand. SWEETER THAN ANY DREAM by Annette Lyon. Olivia Wallington is firmly established as a spinster, but that doesn’t stop her from dreaming about the perfect man. Ever since her father’s death, Olivia has been forced into seclusion by her mother. When her brother and his wife come for a visit, they discover the extent to which she lives under their mother’s thumb. With their help, Olivia sneaks out to attend a local ball, where she meets Edward Blakemoore. For a few divine moments, all of her dreams seem possible. But even someone like Mr. Blakemoore would be hard pressed to get past Mrs. Wallington’s fortress of protection—or past Olivia’s pride. AN INVITATION TO DANCE by Michele Paige Holmes. Lady Ella has been isolated on her father’s estate since her mother’s death as her father travels the world. When Alex Darling arrives with a letter from her long-dead fiancé, and a demand that she travel to London for a series of engagements, Ella thinks her father instigated the strange demands and agrees. In London, she discovers the truth behind her fiancé’s death, and that new love might be possible in the arms of the most unexpected man.
Book Synopsis Spring in Hyde Park by : Jennifer Moore
Download or read book Spring in Hyde Park written by Jennifer Moore and published by Mirror Press, LLC. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Midwinter's Tail by : Bethany Blake
Download or read book A Midwinter's Tail written by Bethany Blake and published by Kensington Cozies. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pet-care tycoon is felled by a pair of grooming shears in this cozy mystery set in a small Pennsylvania town. Professional pet sitter Daphne Templeton loves the holidays in Sylvan Creek, Pennsylvania. And nothing gets her into the spirit more than the town's annual Bark the Halls Ball. The whole community will be there to wag their tails, especially this year's special guest—Celeste “CeeCee” French, founder of a national chain of pet care franchises, who's returning home to announce plans for a bright new flagship store. But not everyone's celebrating CeeCee's homecoming. Daphne's friend Moxie Bloom, owner of Spa and Paw, a unique salon for people and their pets, has plenty to growl about. So when CeeCee is found face down under Sylvan Creek's town Christmas tree, stabbed with a distinctive pair of professional-grade pet shears, suspicion lands squarely on Moxie. Despite Daphne's promises to Detective Jonathan Black, she quickly reprises her role as amateur sleuth. Ably assisted by her basset hound sidekick, Socrates, she must hurry to prove her friend's innocence before a killer barks again . . . Includes recipes for homemade pet treats! “Doggone charming from start to finish!” —Cleo Coyle, New York Times bestselling author on Death by Chocolate Lab
Book Synopsis Autumn Masquerade by : Josi S. Kilpack
Download or read book Autumn Masquerade written by Josi S. Kilpack and published by Mirror Press, LLC. This book was released on 2016-06-08 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Game of Triumphs by : Laura Powell
Download or read book The Game of Triumphs written by Laura Powell and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2012 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifteen-year-old Cat and three other London teens are drawn into a dangerous game in which Tarot cards open doorways into a different dimension, and while there is everything to win, losing can be fatal.
Download or read book All Fall Down written by Christine Pope and published by Dark Valentine Press. This book was released on 2015-09-17 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Healer Merys Thranion has been trained to fight disease and wage war against ignorance. Her training comes to the ultimate test when she is captured by slave traders in a neighboring country and brought to the estate of Lord Shaine. Her task is to heal the brooding lord's injured daughter...but that is only the first of her trials. As the deadly plague raises its head again and threatens to wipe out everyone on Lord Shaine's estate, Merys must summon all her skills to protect those she has come to care for...including the man who has become much more to her than simply her master. Author’s Note: All Tales of the Latter Kingdoms novels are written as standalone romances and can be read in any order.
Book Synopsis Tales of the Latter Kingdoms by : Christine Pope
Download or read book Tales of the Latter Kingdoms written by Christine Pope and published by Dark Valentine Press. This book was released on 2018-06-08 with total page 2700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This jumbo boxed set includes the entire Tales of the Latter Kingdoms series — nine complete fantasy romance novels in all! DRAGON ROSE: The Dragon’s bride seeks to solve the mystery of her new husband’s curse in this retelling of Beauty and the Beast. ALL FALL DOWN: Held captive in a strange land, a healer must find the strength to fight the reappearance of a deadly plague. BINDING SPELL: The laws of the land dictate that magic is outlawed...but Lark Sedassa’s magic may be the only thing that can save them...including the man who has made her his bride. ASHES OF ROSES: A disinherited daughter, an Emperor seeking true love, a pinch of magic — all come together in a fresh retelling of Cinderella. ONE THOUSAND NIGHTS: Betrayed by his first wife, the ruler of Keshiaar vows he will never love again. But fate has different plans for him in this fantasy version of the Thousand and One Nights. THREADS OF GOLD: Annora’s nimble fingers — and a magical gift from a mysterious stranger — provide the king the gold he desires. But Annora soon realizes that the gold which should have been her escape is only a trap in this retelling of Rumplestiltskin. THE WOLF OF HARROW HALL: A desperate mission to save her grandmother’s home ends with Bettany trapped in dour Lord Greymount’s home in this romance inspired by Little Red Riding Hood. MOON DANCE: When Iselda’s cousins go missing from their castle in the middle of the night, she determines to solve the mystery of their disappearance. What she finds leads her into a new world of enchantment…and love. A retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses. THE SONG OF THE THRUSH: A slip of the lip earns Marenna her father’s fury — and marriage to a perfect stranger. But it’s only by allowing love to blossom that she can discover the truth of her heart in this romance inspired by the King Thrushbeard fairy tale.
Book Synopsis Tales of the Latter Kingdoms, Books 1-3 by : Christine Pope
Download or read book Tales of the Latter Kingdoms, Books 1-3 written by Christine Pope and published by Dark Valentine Press. This book was released on with total page 926 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Revenge Of Captain Paine by : Andrew Pepper
Download or read book The Revenge Of Captain Paine written by Andrew Pepper and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2008-09-18 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Terrific second novel set in the criminal underworld of pre-Victorian England from the author of THE LAST DAYS OF NEWGATE It is 1835, and with the birth of the Industrial Revolution, railway fever sweeps the country. Pyke is uneasy with the luxury his aristocratic marriage has brought him, and when he is unofficially asked to investigate a decapitation, he can not resist the chance to resuscitate the old skills he learned on the streets. But with the industrial world comes a new and faceless enemy: men who have money and power, and who will stop at nothing in their pursuit of both. For Pyke, with his young wife and child and an elevated place in society to protect, the stakes have suddenly become alarmingly high. From the sweat shops of the east end to the palace of the Queen-in-waiting; from the elegant drawing rooms of the newly rich, to the blood-spattered backrooms of London's taverns, Pyke's investigation stirs up a hornets' nest of trouble. As the death toll rises, an alluring woman from his past returns, and Pyke must draw on all of his resources if he is to protect his family, and survive.
Download or read book Cinderella written by Matt Beames and published by Aurora Metro Publications Ltd.. This book was released on 2018-12-06 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cinderella, A new stage adaptation of the popular fairytale by Matt Beames with Lyrics by Kayleigh Benham. A witty updating of the classic Cinderella story for our times. As the feast of Midwinter approaches, the King wishes to find a suitable partner for his eldest son and heir to the throne, Prince Arren. He decrees a Midwinter Ball and all across the land his excited people prepare for the big celebration. But in a small shoe shop close to the palace, one young woman sits at her workbench, carefully making shoe after shoe after shoe... Poor Cinderella has so much work to do, she can’t hope to go to the Ball, however much she might wish to... but sometimes dreams really do come true! "No matter how difficult the journey, the right pair of shoes will get you where you need to be.” ABOUT THE AUTHOR Matt Beames is a writer based in the Southampton area. He loves stories of all kinds and has been writing and telling his own since childhood. His work is often inspired by and draws on folklore and mythology from around the world. Matt writes for the theatre as well as long and short fiction, poetry, comics and he is also developing an original board game. His writing for theatre includes more than ten plays and adaptations that have been performed in various professional and youth theatre productions in the UK and even as far as Seattle, USA. Aurora Metro has also published Matt’s adaptations of Sleeping Beauty (2017) and his other recent projects include adaptations of Jules Verne’s Journey to the Centre of the Earth and The Signal-Man by Charles Dickens. PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS WORK “A heart-warming tale of friendship and the power of storytelling. Matt Beames has taken the traditional story of Sleeping Beauty and adapted it for a modern audience.” – Review 2017
Book Synopsis Our Lady of the Ice by : Cassandra Rose Clarke
Download or read book Our Lady of the Ice written by Cassandra Rose Clarke and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A female P.I. comes into conflict with a ruthless gangster just as both humans and robots agitate for independence in a domed Argentinian colony in Antarctica."--Publisher.
Book Synopsis The Alton Gift by : Marion Zimmer Bradley
Download or read book The Alton Gift written by Marion Zimmer Bradley and published by Astra Publishing House. This book was released on 2008-06-03 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The long-awaited continuation to Marion Zimmer Bradley's popular science fiction Darkover saga After generations of struggle to protect the unique native culture of Darkover from the ambitions of the ruthless Terran Federation, the Terrans have finally been forced to abandon Darkover due to interstellar civil war. As Lew Alton—returned home to the world of his birth after decades spent in exile as the Darkovan representative to the Terran Senate—wrestles with the dark shadows from his past, his daughter Marguerida’s psychic Gifts warn her of impending danger. But danger to whom? Her husband Mikhail, as powerful head of the Hastur Doman is her most obvious worry, for many would stand to gain from his demise. Meanwhile, unknown to Marguerida, her son, Domenic, searches for his place in a world of shifting loyalties, torn by love for two very different women, and troubled by his destiny as the heir to Hastur. But while Darkover’s powerful rulers face their personal demons, desperate refugees flood the streets of Thendara, Darkover’s capital city, for in the mountains an ancient menace is once again on the rise—a power against which neither sword nor the psychic sorcery of Darkover can prevail.
Book Synopsis Daughter of Winter and Twilight by : Helen Corcoran
Download or read book Daughter of Winter and Twilight written by Helen Corcoran and published by The O'Brien Press Ltd. This book was released on 2023-09-04 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magic was dormant – never dead To some, Emri – the adopted heir and daughter of two queens – is a living reminder that her birth father tried to usurp the Edaran throne. But as she grapples with a diplomatic visit from her estranged cousin, Melisande, the two girls are attacked by a magical force and spirited away. They must put their differences aside when Emri comes face to face with a goddess she's always considered a myth: Lady Winter. Trapped deep within a mountain temple alongside other young royals, they face a race against time to complete Lady Winter's trials ... or die. Sequel to 2020's exciting YA debut - Queen of Coin and Whispers
Book Synopsis The Last Chance Christmas Ball by : Mary Jo Putney
Download or read book The Last Chance Christmas Ball written by Mary Jo Putney and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Eight romance authors walk into a Regency-era ballroom and wreak fabulous, shimmering holiday mischief all over the place.”—Publishers Weekly Christmas 1815. Upstairs and downstairs, Holbourne Abbey is abuzz with preparations for a grand ball to celebrate the year’s most festive—and romantic—holiday. For at the top of each guest’s wish list is a last chance to find true love before the New Year . . . “The tales are rather sentimental, a box of chocolates with sweet, soft centers inside a dark covering, a pleasant confection for the holiday season. My personal favorites are Anne Gracie’s ‘Mistletoe Kisses,’ a charming variant on the Cinderella story, and Susan King’s ‘A Scottish Carol,’ whose lovers must struggle to find healing for the wounds of self-doubt and past failures; but there is ample variety here for other tastes. Recommended for lovers of Regency romances.”—Historical Novel Society “In this wonderful collection of eight short stories, Christmas in the Regency world is brought to life in extraordinary fashion, with love, secrets, scoundrels and heroes of every description.”—Fresh Fiction “If what you are looking for is a set of short stories with a common location and holiday feel that are well done, quick to read, and entertaining then this will be a book for you . . . one of the best historical romance collections I’ve read in a long time.”—Smexy Books “Each author’s unique style and storytelling talents are at their best, gifting readers one scrumptious treat after another . . . glowing with the joy and romance of the yuletide.”—RT Book Reviews (4 Stars)
Book Synopsis A School for Sorcery by : E. Rose Sabin
Download or read book A School for Sorcery written by E. Rose Sabin and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Andre Norton Gryphon Award Welcome to the Leslie Simonton School for the Magically Gifted. A school where students can expect the unexpected. But be careful. At this school the final exam could be a real...killer. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Download or read book Torn written by Rowenna Miller and published by Orbit. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A gorgeous weave of romantic fantasy and urgent politics." —Anna Smith Spark, author of The Court of Broken Knives In an enchanting world of sartorial sorcery, court intrigue, and revolutionary royals, a charm caster finds herself torn between loyalty to her brother and her love for a nobleman as a rebellion sweeps the land in this French Revolution-inspired debut historical fantasy. Sophie, a dressmaker and charm caster, has lifted her family out of poverty with a hard-won reputation for beautiful ball gowns and discreetly embroidered spells. A commission from the royal family could secure her future -- and thrust her into a dangerous new world. Revolution is brewing. As Sophie's brother, Kristos, rises to prominence in the growing anti-monarchist movement, it is only a matter of time before their fortunes collide. When the unrest erupts into violence, she and Kristos are drawn into a deadly magical plot. Sophie is torn—between her family and her future. In a time of revolution, everyone must take a side. Praise for The Unraveled Kingdom: “Miller places immigrant ambition and women’s lives at the heart of her magical tale of politics and revolution. I was utterly enchanted by this unique, clever, and subtly fierce fantasy. —Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne “Strong research, moral ambiguities, and an innovative magic system....A well-executed historical fantasy debut whose author has a sharp eye for detail.” —Kirkus “Miller weaves a fresh, richly textured world full of magic-stitched ball gowns and revolutionary pamphlets. The vivid, complex setting and deeply human characters make for an absorbing read!” —Melissa Caruso, author of The Obsidian Tower The Unraveled Kingdom Torn Rule Fray
Download or read book The Druid written by Jules Cory and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2024-07-28 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Faulknar is losing the war against Lindvane, with Gallowgla and Hilman joining the fight against the kingdom. Villermir has gained mastery of the Empathy Crystal and is using it to corrupt and despoil the land. Monsters that the Dragonslayer and her dragon were created to destroy have returned to rampage across the Three Kingdoms. Having been exiled from Faulknar as a traitor, Tallen tries to hide from her responsibilities and recover from the betrayal of those she trusted. The events within the Three Kingdoms, however, will force her to return to those she rejected and the kingdom she turned her back on. As her powers grow, dark forces swirl around her to claim those powers for themselves with enemies from her past, as well as her Goddess, seeking to use her to realise their own ambitions. Tallen must learn to trust those who would help her and embrace her powers, knowing her greatest challenge may come from the darkness that lies within herself. The Druid brings Tallen’s story to a violent conclusion, forcing her to face her fears as she fights to protect those she loves.
