Maison d'édition: Barbara Cartland
This is a special introduction to the works of the great pure romance author Barbara Cartland. Four books in one volume.
The page-turning Regency romance from the author of Kingscastle First published as Bless Thine Inheritance by Sophia Holloway. Celia Mardham's first London Season should have been a great success, but a near fatal riding accident has left her with a pronounced limp which means she cannot even curtsy, let alone dance. Condemned it seems to spinsterhood, her mother Lady Mardham makes one last effort. She draws up a list of guests for a country house party, picking only young ladies who will not be rivals, as well as some potential suitors. Among the gentlemen is Lord Levedale and when he meets Celia he sees her, not the limp. However, a number of accidents, misunderstandings and spiteful interventions litter the path ahead, and may succeed in driving them apart for good.Voir livre
From the New York Times–bestselling author of The Forever Year, a “poignant” novel about best friends in crisis (Long and Short Reviews). Rich Flaster and Eric Dazman—aka Flash and Dazzle—have been friends since their college days, and they remain as tight as ever as their work starts attracting praise and attention in the advertising industry. Now Rich is being wooed by a high-profile agency in downtown Manhattan—but they have no interest in hiring his creative partner. Before Rich can bring himself to tell his best friend about the job offer, Eric receives a far more devastating piece of news: an upsetting medical diagnosis. His shy, beautiful sister arrives to give him support, and Rich is faced with an emotional challenge. He’s deceived his friend—however, there are a lot of things Eric hasn’t shared with him either. Suddenly, breaking up this two-man team takes on a more painful meaning—and, with time a precious commodity, Flash and Dazzle have to get past the superficial and connect on a deeper level.Flash and Dazzle is a story of men who have known the best of times as they come to grips with the worst of times, and of the friends and lovers who enter their orbit in relationships both brief and enduring. It is a story of legacies, burdens, and the kinds of secrets that are only revealed when there’s nothing left to tell. Funny, moving, and honest, it will inspire you to call everyone you care about and thank them for what they’ve given you. “A master storyteller. . . . He stirs emotions and senses that bring tears and laughter.” —Long and Short Reviews “A dynamic contemporary novel . . . fully engaging and worthwhile reading. Lou Aronica is a talented writer who uses subtlety rather than explicit description to depict the normalcy, quirkiness and fluctuations of honest characters.” —Crystal Book Reviews “Rich Flaster and Eric Dazman are so real; the reader will feel like they are part of the duo’s close knit friends.” —Literarily IlluminedVoir livre
The newly widowed Lady Louisa Dembleby is immensely thankful to be released from an awful marriage and vows that she will never marry again. A quiet life of contented freedom with her cherished daughter lies ahead, but her resolution falters when she meets Major Benfield Barkby, recovering from serious wounds sustained fighting in Spain. Against the backdrop of the social season in Bath, gossip, grandmamas and a climatic duel look set to complicate any chance of a happy ever after. Readers love Sophia Holloway: 'A true classical Regency romance story, but with a fresh and new feel which brings it right up to date' 'This was really good, I enjoyed it a lot' 'I was definitely rooting for Ben and Louisa' 'It's fresh and engaging ... if you love Regencies with a little extra something, then this is a must, highly recommended from me!'Voir livre
One night of passion with a billionaire Frenchman leaves an innocent beauty carrying his heir in this sexy international romance. It isn’t easy for a woman to say no to a man like, tall, bronzed Xavier Salgado-Lézille. Jane tries to play it cool with the billionaire Frenchman, but she’s inexperienced . . . and a virgin. Falling in love isn’t part of the plan. But giving into his seduction leaves her pregnant! Though it was only meant to be a passing affair, Xavier is in need of an heir. Once he learns that Jane is carrying his child, there is only one option. Jane has been chosen as his bride!Voir livre
"The Female Sex Is Not Capable of Deep Emotion!"Enrico Meliora's emotions were carved in stone and just as hard. He was cynical about love, scornful of romance and burning with bitterness. He was like a fallen angel, and no woman had ever been able to move him!So why wasn't Tania able to leave him? When he tortured her emotions, why did she always end up begging for more? What was it about Enrico that made her a prisoner of his passions?Voir livre
A widow needs the help of a former flame, but his assistance comes with strings attached in this classic romance by a USA Today–bestselling author. Six years ago, Jessica made a decision that would change her life forever. The prospect of being the wealthy Carlo Saracini’s mistress was too hot for her to handle, so she opted for the safety of marriage to another man. But now Jessica is a widow and faced with the unthinkable: she needs Carlo’s help or her father will go to jail! Carlo proposes a deal that will give him what he’s always wanted—Jessica at his mercy and naked in his bed! But letting Carlo possess her body and soul will be to give him the ultimate revenge and reveal her innocence . . . Originally published in 1994Voir livre
