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Download or read book The Jade Temptress written by Jeannie Lin and published by HQN Books. This book was released on 2020-08-10 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The courtship between the high-class courtesan and the street cop is well drawn and nuanced” in this historical murder mystery (Publishers Weekly). Beauty and treachery abound in the infamous Pingkang Li, home of the celebrated Lotus Palace courtesans . . . As the most requested hostess at the Lotus Palace, Mingyu can charm any man who seeks her company—except Wu Kaifeng. Wu Kaifeng is a no-nonsense constable who maintains his level head even in the most desperate situations. Having crossed paths with each other in the past, the two have a strained history, but that doesn’t stop Mingyu from falling for the secretly sensitive officer. When a powerful official is found dead in a highly suspicious murder, Mingyu and Kaifeng become involved in the dangerous mystery. Amid the chaos, Kaifeng discovers his reluctant, yet fierce attraction to Mingyu, but the temptation to give in to her could destroy them both. After all, a forbidden affair is bound to have consequences . . .
Download or read book The Lotus Palace written by Jeannie Lin and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maidservant Yue-ying is not one of those beauties. Street-smart and practical, she’s content to live in the shadow of her infamous mistress—until she meets the aristocratic playboy Bai Huang.
Download or read book My Fair Concubine written by Jeannie Lin and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The USA Today–bestselling author of The Dragon and the Pearl “combines wit, seduction, skill, and intelligence in a tantalizing take on ‘My Fair Lady’” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Yan Ling tries hard to be servile—it’s what’s expected of a girl of her class. Being intelligent and strong-minded, she finds it a constant battle. Proud Fei Long is unimpressed by her spirit—until he realizes she’s the answer to his problems. He has to deliver the emperor a “princess.” In two months can he train a tea girl to pass as a noblewoman? Yet it’s hard to teach good etiquette when all Fei Long wants to do is break it, by taking this tea girl for his own . . . “Lin has a gift for bringing the wondrous and colorful world of ancient China to readers. The history and culture of the era are beautifully bound together with a classic romance theme. Those yearning for new worlds and age-old adventures will savor Lin’s novel.” —Romantic Times
Download or read book Butterfly Swords written by Jeannie Lin and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During China's infamous Tang Dynasty, a time awash with luxury yet littered with deadly intrigues and fallen royalty, betrayed Princess Ai Li flees before her wedding. Miles from home, with only her delicate butterfly swords for defense, she enlists the reluctant protection of a blue-eyed warrior…. Battle-scarred, embittered Ryam has always held his own life at cheap value. Ai Li's innocent trust in him and honorable, stubborn nature make him desperate to protect her—which means not seducing the first woman he has ever truly wanted….
Download or read book The Sword Dancer written by Jeannie Lin and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE THIEF WHO STOLE HIS HEART Sword dancer Li Feng is used to living life on the edge of the law – a woman alone in the dangerous world of the Tang Dynasty has only her whirlwind reflexes to trust. She will discover the truth about her past, even if that means outwitting the most feared thief-catcher of them all... Relentless, handsome and determined, Han sees life – and love – as black and white. Until he finally captures the spirited, courageous Li Feng, who makes him question everything he thought he knew about right and wrong. Soon he's faced with an impossible choice: betray the elusive sword dancer he is learning to love, or trust his long-disregarded heart and follow her to dangerous, tempting rebellion... 'Beautifully written, deliciously sensual... Exceptional.' Library Journal on The Dragon and the Pearl
Book Synopsis The Dragon and the Pearl by : Jeannie Lin
Download or read book The Dragon and the Pearl written by Jeannie Lin and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Former Emperor's consort Ling Suyin is renowned for her beauty. She lives quietly alone until the most ruthless warlord in the region steals her away, intent on uncovering her mystery without falling under her spell.
Download or read book Gunpowder Alchemy written by Jeannie Lin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-11-18 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1842, the gunpowder might of China’s Qing Dynasty fell to Britain’s steam engines. Furious, the Emperor ordered the death of his engineers—and killed China’s best chance of fighting back… Since her father’s execution eight years ago, Jin Soling kept her family from falling into poverty. But her meager savings are running out, leaving her with no choice but to sell the last of her father’s possessions—her last memento of him. Only, while attempting to find a buyer, Soling is caught and brought before the Crown Prince. Unlike his father, the Emperor, the Prince knows that the only chance of expelling the English invaders is to once again unite China’s cleverest minds to create fantastic weapons. He also realizes that Soling is the one person who could convince her father’s former allies—many who have turned rebel—to once again work for the Empire. He promises to restore her family name if she’ll help him in his cause. But after the betrayal of her family all those years ago, Soling is unsure if she can trust anyone in the Forbidden City—even if her heart is longing to believe in the engineer with a hidden past who was once meant to be her husband… Includes a preview of the second book in the Gunpowder Chronicles. Praise for Jeannie Lin and her novels “Tantalizing.”—Publishers Weekly “Compelling, memorable.”—Library Journal “[Lin] is an exceptional storyteller.”—RT Book Reviews USA Today bestselling author Jeannie Lin grew up fascinated with stories of Western epic fantasy, Eastern martial arts adventures, and romance novels. Formerly a high school teacher, Jeannie is now known for writing groundbreaking, award-winning historical romances set in Tang Dynasty China, including her Golden Heart award-winning debut, Butterfly Swords, as well as The Dragon and the Pearl, My Fair Concubine, and The Lotus Palace.
Book Synopsis One Night of Scandal by : Teresa Medeiros
Download or read book One Night of Scandal written by Teresa Medeiros and published by Amber House Books. This book was released on 2013-11-08 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can one night of scandal lead to a lifetime of love in this delightful Regency? Carlotta Anne Fairleigh has spent most of her girlhood savoring the thrilling pleasures of Gothic novels. She dreams of writing her own story of murder and mayhem, but when a bungled spying attempt ignites a torrid scandal on the very night of her debut into London society, she finds herself cast as the reluctant heroine in a real-life drama. Her reputation in ruins, she finds herself whisked away to a forbidding mansion on the rugged coast of Cornwall by Hayden St. Clair, the man society has dubbed "the Murderous Marquess." The intrepid Lottie refuses to be intimidated by the ghost of his first wife, who is rumored to wander the mansion by night, wailing for justice. It is Hayden himself who proves to be the greatest danger. For only by surrendering herself to him, body and soul, can she discover if the seductive pleasures of his touch will bring her chills or thrills, doom or delight. Book 2 of 2 of the Fairleigh Sisters Series, which includes A Kiss to Remember and One Night of Scandal Praise for Teresa Medeiros and New York Times bestseller ONE NIGHT OF SCANDAL “In both humorous and sensual scenes, Medeiros’s talent touches every page, making One Night of Scandal glisten like gold.”—Publishers Weekly “A fantastic story and pure Teresa Medeiros…fun, exciting romantic. A definite keeper and a soon-to-be classic.”—A Romance Review “Romance, passion, mystery, tenderness and humor are blended to perfection by a true master of the craft. No wonder Medeiros is adored by fans both new and old!”—Romantic Times “A delight! Inviting…beguiling…an exceptional read filled with charming characters who tug at the heartstrings.”—Romance Reviews Today “Only a select few have voices that sing on the page. Teresa Medeiros is such an author.”—Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel English Language Edition Regency romance, Marriage of convenience, Marquess romance, Nobility romance
Book Synopsis Capturing The Silken Thief by : Jeannie Lin
Download or read book Capturing The Silken Thief written by Jeannie Lin and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tang Dynasty China, 823 A.D. Musician Jia needs a valuable book of poems by a famous courtesan to buy her freedom...and she believes Luo Cheng has taken it. Her attempt to steal the book from him fails, but the tall and powerful scholar unexpectedly offers to help her quest! But when they finally find the book –– and the arousing poems and artwork inside –– Jia's longing for freedom is replaced with a new kind of desire for Cheng....
Download or read book Bold Destiny written by Jane Feather and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-03-06 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Fiery Siren Once she had been Annabel Spencer, a proper British subject; now she is Ayesha, the most coveted prize of the powerful Akbar Khan -- who offers her to an Englishman for a night of pleasure...a night that ignites a burning desire. A World Weary Soldier Stationed in an exotic, remote outpost where the glory of the British Empire has faded, Lieutenant Kit Ralston masks his bitterness behind a cynical facade. But when he meets Ayesha, a scintillating, jade-eyed temptress, his hungry heart awakens. Vowing to rescue Ayesha and make her his own, Kit abducts her -- but can the power of their love overcome the obstacles they face?
Book Synopsis The Rebellion Engines by : Jeannie Lin
Download or read book The Rebellion Engines written by Jeannie Lin and published by . This book was released on 2021-07 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: War looms on the horizon. Can a young woman caught between family and country keep her loved ones alive? China, 1853. Jin Soling's divided loyalties rest on a knife's edge. Paired with Chen Chang-wei, her former betrothed, Soling works as a physician in a secret factory building automatons to march on the empire's battleground cities. Though Soling and Chang-wei's bond has grown stronger, the strain of serving a country in turmoil threatens to tear them apart. From a dangerous smuggling run in pirate-infested waters to a dramatic confrontation in the winding streets of Shanghai, Soling learns that the greatest danger might not come from foreign invaders, but from forces inside their borders. Will Soling sacrifice her life and love to an empire that has forgotten its own people? The Rebellion Engines is the mind-blowing conclusion to the Gunpowder Chronicles steampunk fantasy trilogy.
Author :Jade West Publisher :Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN 13 :9781533351289 Total Pages :426 pages Book Rating :4.3/5 (512 download)
Download or read book Teach Me Dirty written by Jade West and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-24 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They tell me it's unhealthy, just a stupid crush. They tell me it's infatuation, and will never come to anything. Never mean anything. Because what would I know, right? I haven't even finished school. I'm just a silly little girl. And no little girl should want the things I want from him. No little girl should have the thoughts I have... But they're wrong. I really do love Mr Roberts. I love Mr Roberts because he's the most amazing man, the most amazing artist, the most amazing teacher that could ever have existed. And what if... just what if Mr Roberts wants me, too? What if Mr Roberts really does want to Teach Me Dirty?
Book Synopsis Scions of the Black Lotus by : Jc Kang
Download or read book Scions of the Black Lotus written by Jc Kang and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-28 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For an imperial assassin, assignment as a courtesan in the Floating World seems like a waste of her talents... until killers target her clan sisters. In the legendary Floating World, wars are waged with wit, the strongest soldier can be bound with threads of silk, and flesh is the currency by which life, death, and freedom can all be purchased. Half-elf Jie bemoans her temporary assignment as a Night Blossom in the most sought-after house, even if it's the perfect cover for her real work as an assassin in the emperor's service. When killers target her clan sisters, it leads to a convergence of threats that could topple an empire. The Complete Tales of the Floating World Includes six books and two bonus stories: Thorn of the Night Blossoms White Sheep of the Family Wretches of the Trench Interlude (Bonus story) Temptress of Fates Last Heir of the North Second Interlude (Bonus story) Last Bloom of the Jade Lotus
Book Synopsis The Taming Of Mei Lin by : Jeannie Lin
Download or read book The Taming Of Mei Lin written by Jeannie Lin and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Faced with a proposal from a man she despises, impetuous Mei Lin makes a daring declaration: she will only marry the man who can defeat her in a sword fight. She has bested everyone who has so far tried to teach her a lesson...until a handsome stranger comes to her village. In captivating swordsman Shen Leung , Mei Lin finally sees a man she wants to marry. A man she's willing to surrender to in every way....
Book Synopsis Captives of the Night by : Loretta Lynda Chase
Download or read book Captives of the Night written by Loretta Lynda Chase and published by Berkley. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wrongly suspected of murdering her husband, lovely portrait painter Leila Beaumont turns to the enigmatic Comte d'Esmond, a man with a secretive past, for help. By the author of The Lion's Daughter.
Book Synopsis The Golden Temptress by : Headon Hill
Download or read book The Golden Temptress written by Headon Hill and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Temptress of Tarika Bay by : Robyn Donald
Download or read book The Temptress of Tarika Bay written by Robyn Donald and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Morna is suspicious of a newcomer to Tarika Bay.Hawke Challenger is handsome, ruthless and rich.He believes she is a gold digger, and he wantseverything she owns—her beautiful New Zealandcoastal property…and her body!Settle back and enjoy Robyn Donald's intense,passionate new romance. Find out whetherMorna can resist Hawke's incredible physicalmagnetism. If he beds her, she fears he won'twed her. He'll just make her pay…and pay….
