Dangerous Lady

Author: Martina Cole
Publisher: Headline
ISBN: 0755350707
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369

Book Description
* Pre-order LOYALTY, the brand new novel from Martina Cole. Coming October 2023. * In gangland London, Maura Ryan is queen... Martina Cole's extraordinary first novel DANGEROUS LADY introduced a totally original genre of thriller, paving the way for her multiple No. 1 bestsellers, including BETRAYAL and GET EVEN. 'Right from the start [Cole] has enjoyed unqualified approval for her distinctive and powerfully written fiction' [The Times] No one thinks a seventeen-year-old girl can take on the hard men of London's gangland, but it's a mistake to underestimate Maura Ryan: she's tough, clever and beautiful - which makes her one very dangerous lady. Together, she and her brother Michael are unbeatable but notoriety has its price. The police are determined to put Maura away once and for all - and not everyone in the family think that's such a bad idea. When it comes to the crunch, Maura has to face the pain of lost love in her past - and the dangerous lady discovers her heart is not made entirely of stone. Once you're hooked on Maura Ryan, be sure to read MAURA'S GAME, the second book from 'the undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian).

Dangerous Lady

Author: Amanda Scott
Publisher: Zebra Books
ISBN: 9780821777336
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 360

Book Description
Lady Letitia arrives in London ready to assume her duties as maid of honor to Queen Victoria. She doesn't care that everyone in the court ignores her because she's a Tory. After inheriting an elegant house in Mayfair, Letty uncovers the secrets of her inheritance and has no choice but to ask for help from Viscount Raventhorpe, a Whig no less! And even as Letty and Raventhorpe scramble to avert a scandal that threatens their growing passion, they must join forces to thwart a sinister plot against their young queen--and save a love that could only be called dangerous.

Becoming a Dangerous Woman

Author: Pat Mitchell
Publisher: Seal Press
ISBN: 1580059317
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 271

Book Description
An intimate and inspiring memoir and call to action from Pat Mitchell -- groundbreaking media icon, global advocate for women's rights, and co-founder and curator of TEDWomen Pat Mitchell is a serial ceiling smasher. The first woman to own and host a nationally syndicated daily talk show, and the first female president of CNN productions and PBS, Mitchell has been lauded as a powerful changemaker and a relentless advocate for women and girls. In Becoming a Dangerous Woman, Mitchell shares her own path to power, from a childhood spent on a cotton farm in the South to her unprecedented rise in media and global affairs. Full of intimate, fascinating stories, such as an encounter with Fidel Castro while wearing a swimsuit, and traveling to war zones with Eve Ensler and Glenn, Becoming a Dangerous Woman is an inspiring call to arms for women who are ready to dismantle the barriers they see in their own lives.

Dangerous Lady

Author: Amanda Scott
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1480406457
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 435

Book Description
A conspiracy against the throne unites a lady and a viscount at odds in this suspenseful Regency romance from a USA Today–bestselling author. Accompanied by her chaperone, her dresser, and her adored pet monkey, Lady Letitia Deverill comes to London to serve as maid of honor to the young Queen Victoria. An impassioned Tory in a sea of Whigs, Letty has no intention of changing her political views. The headstrong noblewoman soon discovers she has enemies at court, and none more formidable than the powerful—and irresistible—Viscount Justin Raventhorpe. Justin, a staunch Whig, is enchanted by this outspoken woman. Brought together by a mysterious shared inheritance, Justin and Letty give in to their mutual desire. As scandal threatens their passionate union, a deadly conspiracy against the throne thrusts Letty into mortal peril, and Justin realizes how far he’ll go for a love that has become his most dangerous obsession. Dangerous Lady is the 4th book in the Dangerous series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

One Dangerous Lady

Author: Jane Stanton Hitchcock
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
ISBN: 9780062259257
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
From Jane Stanton Hitchcock, New York Times bestselling author of sophisticated thrillers Trick of the Eye and Social Crimes, comes One Dangerous Lady, a gripping mystery about a socialite’s daring investigation into the disappearance of a wealthy art collector. While in Barbados for a lavish high-society wedding, Jo Slater—once on the brink of social obscurity—is back on top of her game. But when her old friend, Russell Cole, disappears, Jo is convinced he’s the victim of foul play—and that the perfectly manicured fingers of his latest wife, Carla, are all over the so-called accident. Back in Manhattan, Carla’s stunningly fast rise up the social ladder adds fuel to Jo’s suspicions. And when a mysterious figure from Jo’s past returns and tries to bring her down, the Park Avenue set learns that, when crossed, she is one dangerous lady.

Maura's Game

Author: Martina Cole
Publisher: Headline
ISBN: 0755350693
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 640

Book Description
Maura Ryan is back to claim her gangland crown... MAURA'S GAME is the unputdownable sequel to DANGEROUS LADY, the iconic first novel by Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole which catapulted her to fame and made her the 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian). Maura Ryan was the queen of the criminal underworld when she pulled off the most audacious gold bullion robbery of all time. Since then, she's retired from a life of crime to be with the only man she's ever loved. But enemies from her past are closing in and they're about to learn that they should never cross Maura Ryan. The dangerous lady is back and she's as lethal as ever... We know you'll be hooked on Maura Ryan, so be sure to first read the gripping prequel to MAURA'S GAME, DANGEROUS LADY.

Lady Danger

Author: Sarah McKerrigan
Publisher: Forever
ISBN: 9780446616171
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 351

Book Description
An accomplished swordswoman capable of defending her lands and her family, Deidre of Rivenloch tricks the king's commander, Sir Pagan Cameliard, into marrying her in order to protect her younger sister, only to discover that she faces with an all-new battle, this time of the heart, in a passionate romance set against a backdrop of the twelfth-century Scottish borderlands. Original.

A Dangerous Kind of Lady

Author: Mia Vincy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781925882056
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 362

Book Description
A desperate situation calls for dangerous deeds... Proud heiress Arabella Larke has little respect for rules and no time for scruples, not when she faces marriage to a man she loathes and fears. Determined to save herself, Arabella comes up with a plan: a fake engagement with her childhood nemesis, Guy Roth, Marquess of Hardbury, recently returned home after years away. To Arabella's surprise, Guy has become strong, honorable, and unexpectedly attractive...but he refuses to even hear her plan. After leaving England to escape his corrupt, controlling father, Guy has vowed never to do anyone's bidding again-certainly not Arabella's. To Guy's surprise, Arabella has become intriguing, quick-witted, and unexpectedly attractive, but he has enough drama trying to gain custody of his younger sisters, and he wants nothing to do with her dubious schemes. Until Arabella shows up at his house one night, and Guy finds himself entangled to a dangerous degree... Warm, witty, and moving, this historical romance tells the story of a proud, flawed lady, and the man brave enough to love her.

Mother Jones

Author: Elliott J. Gorn
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780809070947
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 428

Book Description
"[Biography of the] celebrated organizer and agitator, the very soul of protest movements in the early twentieth century."--Jacket.

The Lady Loves Danger

Author: Anabelle Bryant
Publisher: Zebra
ISBN: 1420152718
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289

Book Description
The society of daring women known as the Maidens of Mayhem dedicate their lives to protecting London’s most vulnerable citizens from injustice. United by secrecy and sisterhood, these Regency-era feminist Robin Hoods fight injustice wherever it takes them, often putting their lives—and their hearts—in peril. In this second installment from USA Today bestselling author Annabelle Bryant, a lady and a gentleman search the darkest corners of London to save children from an abduction ring… Lady Delilah Ashbrook is tirelessly searching the streets of London for a boy who vanished while under her care. Suspecting the child was abducted to be sold, Delilah hopes the Maidens can help find him before it’s too late. But Delilah’s mission brings her into the crosshairs of a mysterious man who is also looking for the boy. Sebastian St. Allen certainly cuts a dashing figure. But is he hoping to save the child—or harm him? Sebastian has his own reasons for protecting the less fortunate. He has a gift for seamlessly navigating both London’s darkest corners and its most elite circles. But nothing prepared him for Delilah, whose delicate beauty belies an independence and sensuality he finds irresistible. Sebastian knows they can help each other if only she’ll let her guard down. And as they become entrenched in danger, they realize how strong their ties have grown—and how much they need one another…