Not Quite A Lady

Author: Loretta Chase
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061796034
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385

Book Description
Irresistible Force Darius Carsington is a spectacularly handsome rake with a rare intelligence and no heart, a man who divides his time between bedding loose-moraled women and writing scholarly papers. He finds society's "perfect darlings" exceedingly boring. But there's something intriguing, and not quite perfect, about faultless Lady Charlotte Hayward. He senses a crack under her polished surface, and finding it is a challenge he can't resist. Immovable Object Lady Charlotte is so beautiful, charming, and gracious that no one has noticed what an expert she is at Not Getting Married. Early on, she learned a painful lesson about trust . . . and temptation. In the years since, she's devoted her life to being all she ought to be—and she's not about to let a man like Carsington entice her to do everything she shouldn't. A Splendid Collision But the rules of attraction can easily overpower the rules of manners and morals, and sometimes even the best-behaved girl has to follow her instincts, even if it means risking it all.

Not Quite a Lady

Author: Sarah McCulloch
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1626814430
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 259

Book Description
At seventeen, and reckoned a complete nobody—certainly not quite a lady—Angel has nonetheless charmed the whole of London society with her gamine graces. But what is she doing as the ward of mad Matt Vail, the dashing hero of the recent French campaign? Impulsively rescued by Matt from the evil intentions of his black-hearted cousin Martin, Angel quite frankly adores him. But to win his love, she has to seduce him from the worship of his long-dead sweetheart and his very live mistress.

No Place for a Lady (Heart of the West Book #1)

Author: Maggie Brendan
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 1441203621
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304

Book Description
Crystal Clark arrives in Colorado's Yampa Valley amid the splendor of a high country June in 1892. After the death of her father, Crystal is relieved to be leaving the troubles of her Georgia life behind to visit her aunt Kate's cattle ranch. Despite being raised as a proper Southern belle, Crystal is determined to hold her own in this wild land--even if a certain handsome foreman doubts her abilities. Just when she thinks she's getting a handle on the constant male attention from the cowhands and the catty barbs from some of the local young women, tragedy strikes the ranch. Crystal will have to tap all of her resolve to save the ranch from a greedy neighboring landowner. Can she rise to the challenge? Or will she head back to Georgia defeated? Book one in the Heart of the West series, No Place for a Lady is full of adventure, romance, and the indomitable human spirit. Readers will fall in love with the Colorado setting and the spunky Southern belle who wants to claim it as her own.

No Proper Lady

Author: Isabel Cooper
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402259530
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 345

Book Description
•Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year •Library Journal Best Book of the Year •RT Book Reviews Seal of Excellence and Finalist for Best Book of the Year When a half-naked woman suddenly appears on his country estate, Simon Grenville doesn't have time to be shocked. Demonic beasts are hot on his heels until the beautiful stranger unsheathes several knives strapped to her skin-tight trousers and kills them. As he stares at her fierce, heart-stopping face, Simon knows he's in a hell of a lot of trouble... Joan is from a time where demons run rampant and humanity is fighting for its existence. To prevent this terrible future, she is sent back to Victorian England to kill the magician responsible for unleashing the dark forces. But Joan is a soldier more used to sparring than dancing. To get close to her target, she'll need Simon to teach her how to fit into polite society. Joan doesn't mind practicing proper flirtation on Simon, but she can't allow herself to be distracted by his gentle hands or devilish smile—the very future depends on it.

Not Quite the Classics

Author: Colin Mochrie
Publisher: Diversion Publishing Corp.
ISBN: 1626811121
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 252

Book Description
The improv star of Whose Line Is It Anyway? puts his “unique comic vision” to work on a range of literary classics (Toronto Star). Based on the improv game First Line, Last Line, actor and comedian Colin Mochrie puts his own spin on works of classic literature. Taking the first line and last line from classic books and poems, Colin recasts these familiar stories in his own trademark offbeat style. Join in the fun as a rainy day at home becomes a zombie-killing adventure in The Cat and My Dad . . . as well as riffs on everything from A Tale of Two Cities to a classic Sherlock Holmes novel, proving that no literary masterpiece is too big, or too small, for the improvisational comedy treatment. “Colin Mochrie is a comedic and creative force to be reckoned with. Therefore, this book is a literary force to be reckoned with. If you are too lazy for reckoning, just read this book and everything will work out nicely.” —Brad Sherwood “Colin Mochrie is devastatingly handsome, perilously smart, and smells like warm maple syrup. Step inside his hilarious and complex mind, and abandon all hope.” —Aisha Tyler

Not Quite a Lady

Author: Margo Maguire
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459240006
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 278

Book Description
MORE THAN MAGIC… Beautiful and mysterious Lilly Tearwater was no lady. She was a fraud! With a wager at stake, Samuel Temple planned to find a scientific explanation for the mysterious apparitions that supposedly occurred at her inn and then settle down into a quiet, scholarly life. But Sam's plans fell apart when he met the exotic beauty, because she seemed to be practicing her magic on him! Emotionally scarred from his recent captivity in the Sudan, Sam found the very thought of human touch—let alone intimacy—repugnant. But now he found himself desiring Lilly with every fiber of his being. And somehow Sam sensed that a decidedly unladylike Lilly could offer him the adventure of a lifetime….

Not Quite a Lady

Author: Ava Rose
Publisher: Flourish Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186

Book Description
She owes him everything. He wants far more than money. Impoverished and determined to regain financial independence... Once a member of Boston's elite, Lady Sarah Smith-Jones is determined to rebuild her independence by becoming society's most sought-after dress designer. After her father gambled away their family fortune, Sarah was left with impossible debt and ruin. Succumbing to the "Raven's" proposition for repayment is Sarah's only option. Now, this genteel lady must delve into the seedy depths of Boston's underbelly to recover a stolen ruby necklace. But does the Raven have more in mind than simply to forget a debt? He built a fortune from the streets... Tamworth Arbusson is far from being a lord -- despite being the illegitimate son of a duke. As owner of a slew of gentlemen's clubs, the man known as the Raven owes his fortune to ruthlessness with unpaid debts. The only thing Tam is not ruthless about is his undying attraction to Lady Sarah. Knowing his background and reputation would destroy her status as coveted designer for the elite, he's steered clear of her. Until now... The deal that provides them both what they need... Together, Tam and Sarah search for the stolen heirloom. However, Tam's world is unsafe for a woman like Sarah and it is up to him to protect the only woman he's ever loved. With peril looming, Sarah must rely on a man she isn't sure she can trust. This unlikely pair must navigate a merciless world in a race to save lives as well as their hearts. Read this story as a stand-alone, or read the series in order. The Boston Heiresses series: 1 - Not Quite a Duchess (Anna and Pen) 2 - Not Quite a Baroness (Libby and Henry) 3 - Not Quite a Lady (Sarah and Tam) 4 - Not Quite a Princess (Mary and Bennet 1) 5 - Not Quite a Detective (Mary and Bennet 2) 6 - Not Quite a Bride (Mary and Bennet 3) If you enjoy clean and wholesome Victorian-era historical mysteries and romance, you'll love this series by historical romance author, Ava Rose.

Not Quite a Husband

Author: Sherry Thomas
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553906313
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354

Book Description
Sherry Thomas is one of the hottest new voices in historical romance, garnering the highest praise from today’s bestselling writers (“Entrancing.” —Mary Balogh; “Ravishingly sinful, intelligent and addictive.” —Eloisa James). Now Sherry delivers this powerful story of a remarkable woman and the love she thought she’d never find—with the man she thought she’d lost forever.… Their marriage lasted only slightly longer than the honeymoon—to no one’s surprise, not even Bryony Asquith’s. A man as talented, handsome, and sought after by society as Leo Marsden couldn't possibly want to spend his entire life with a woman who rebelled against propriety by becoming a doctor. Why, then, three years after their annulment and half a world away, does he track her down at her clinic in the remotest corner of India? Leo has no reason to think Bryony could ever forgive him for the way he treated her, but he won’t rest until he’s delivered an urgent message from her sister—and fulfilled his duty by escorting her safely back to England. But as they risk their lives for each other on the journey home, will the biggest danger be the treacherous war around them—or their rekindling passion?

Not Quite a Marriage

Author: Bliss Bennet
Publisher: Bliss Bennet
ISBN: 0996193790
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 377

Book Description
Winner, Holt Medallion Award, Best Historical Romance, Virginia Romance Writers All About Romance, Desert Island Keeper RONE (Reward of Novel Excellence) Nominee, Historcial Romance Spencer Burnett, Viscount Stiles, once swore he’d left England for good. Yet after five years of self-imposed exile in West Africa, he’s no longer the same spoiled, selfish boy who ran away from a domineering father, a disappointed grandmother, and a decidedly unwanted wife. Proving himself to the family he abandoned will be no easy task, but he hardly expects his formerly docile wife will be the hardest to convince. When Philadelphia refuses to accept his apologies—or to allow him back into her bed—Spencer finds himself tempting her into a bargain he cannot afford to lose. Philadelphia Burnett’s desires were once as vast as the sky. But now, after suffering one devastating loss after another, the only thing she allows herself to want is a home. So when her estranged rake of a husband returns from a five-years’ absence to claim the estate promised to her, Delphie resolves to fight him every step of the way. Beechcombe Park will be a sanctuary for her, and for the wayward Audley cousins she’d promised her sister she’d always protect. She cannot, will not, suffer even one more loss. Especially not the loss of her heart...

Sanctuary for a Lady

Author: Naomi Rawlings
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0373829132
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 285

Book Description
When Michel Belanger finds an injured duke's daughter in the woods, despite the danger, he knows he must bring her to his cottage to heal. Attacked by soldiers and left for dead, Isabelle de La Rouchecauld has lost everything. An aristocrat cannot hope for mercy in France, so Isabelle must escape to England. The only thing more dangerous than staying would be falling in love with this gruff yet tender man of the land.