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Marrying The Marquis

Author : Patricia Grasso
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2009-12-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781420113600

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Daughter of a wealthy duke, Blaze Flambeau has no shortage of gentlemen vying for her hand in marriage--yet all she desires is her independence. She'd much rather devote her energies to caring for her prized thoroughbred than to the fortune hunters who knock down her door. But her father is ready to see her wed, so he makes her a bargain: she may participate in the racing season only if she gives each suitor a fighting chance at her heart. One man, however, makes Blaze a far more scandalous proposition: her reputation or his bed! For Ross MacArthur, Marquis of Awe, knows something that could ruin her, and he will not hesitate to use it to win her. Blaze cannot let the Scottish rogue have his way--or her innocence--but never in her life has she been so tempted. Perhaps the Marquis's scheme doesn't pose such a dilemma after all. . . Praise for Patricia Grasso and Tempting The Prince. . . "Charming. . .her characters are a joy." --Publishers Weekly "Great fun." --Romantic Times

How to Marry a Marquis

Author : Julia Quinn
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780061745621

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How to Marry a Marquis by Julia Quinn Pdf

When James Sidwell, Marquis of Riverdale, offered to help Elizabeth Hotchkiss find herself a husband, he never dreamed that the only candidate he could propose would be himself..

Marrying The Marquis

Author : Sara Blayne
Publisher : Kensington Books
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 082176926X

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Marrying The Marquis by Sara Blayne Pdf

When the Marquis of Vere, who moonlights as a highwayman to restore his family's fortune, encounters the daughter of his greatest enemy, he embarks on a grand scheme to ruin the spirited beauty, but the tables turn when she steals his heart. Original.

The Marquis She's Been Waiting For

Author : Ella Quinn
Publisher : Lyrical Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781516102280

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The Marquis She's Been Waiting For by Ella Quinn Pdf

Dashing as they may be, Ella Quinn’s eligible bachelors have much to learn about life and love. Fortunately, just the right ladies are willing to instruct them ... Lady Dorcus Calthorp, daughter of the Marquis of Huntington, loved and lost during her first Season, leaving her suspicious of gentlemen. Now Dorie finds herself with no marital prospects in sight—until Alexander, the newly elevated Marquis of Exeter, arrives in town. Handsome, charming, and an interesting conversationalist, he at first seems to be her perfect match. Then Dorie discovers he may not be seeking a wife so much as a land steward and mother to his sisters... After learning of his father’s death, Alexander returns home to find his mother has run off with his land steward, leaving his younger sisters with their governesses. The most expedient solution is a wife who will take the household and estate in hand while he assumes his role in parliament. Lady Dorie meets all the requirements—until she makes a surprising proposal. Instead of marrying Alexander, she will tutor him in his duties, freeing him to find his heart’s match. Yet the more Dorie teaches him, the more he longs to change their course of study—to love. And with the end of the Season nearing, he doesn’t have much time...

A Marquis in Want of a Wife

Author : Louise Allen
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781488066078

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A Marquis in Want of a Wife by Louise Allen Pdf

A convenient marriage No inconvenient emotions Ross Vincent, Marquis of Cranford, with his scarred face and formidable disposition, knows he’s hardly a catch. But he needs a wife to take care of his motherless son. Shy, scholarly Prudence Scott seems ideal: she has no expectation of love or passion. She’ll care for his baby in return for the protection of his name. Yet seeing Prudence on their wedding day tests Ross’s willpower to not take his new wife to bed… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Liberated Ladies Unconventional heiresses…full of big ambitions! Book 1: Least Likely to Marry a Duke Book 2: The Earl’s Marriage Bargain Book 3: A Marquis in Want of a Wife

When a Marquis Chooses a Bride

Author : Ella Quinn
Publisher : Zebra Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781420139587

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When a Marquis Chooses a Bride by Ella Quinn Pdf

An unconventional woman might be the perfect match for a stuffy Englishman in the continuation of this USA Today–bestselling Regency romance series. The Dowager Lady Worthington isn’t quite sure what to make of country-girl Dorothea Stern. As the granddaughter of the Duke of Bristol, Dotty is schooled in the ways and means of the nobility. But her sharp wit and outspoken nature has everyone in a tizzy. Especially their cousin, Dominic, the Marquis of Merton. Prematurely stuffy, Dom was raised by his cheerless uncle to be wary of a host of things, including innovation, waltzing, and most perilous of all: true love. Still, there’s something about Dotty, beyond her beauty, that Dom cannot resist. But the odds are against him if he intends to win her as his bride. Will he choose loyalty to his family—or risk everything for the one woman he believes is his perfect match… “A classic Regency romp! Perfect for fans of Grace Burrowes.”—Caroline Linden, USA Today bestselling author “A strong continuation of an appealing series.”—Publishers Weekly

Only a Duchess Would Dare

Author : Amelia Grey
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781728240268

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Only a Duchess Would Dare by Amelia Grey Pdf

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Amelia Grey brings you a beautiful historical romance full of charm, intrigue, and delight! You won't want to miss the Rogues' Dynasty series! If he didn't steal her pearls, then how exactly did he get them? Alexander Mitchell Raceworth, the fourth Marquis of Raceworth, is shocked when the alluring young Duchess of Brookfield accuses him of stealing priceless pearls belonging to her family. The pearls in question have been in Race's family since the sixteenth century. And while Susannah Brookfield is the most beautiful, enchanting, and intelligent woman he has ever met, he's not about to hand over a family heirloom. Susannah refuses to be intimidated by the Marquis' commanding presence, chiseled good looks, or charming smile. She has proof the pearls rightfully belong to her family, and she means to reclaim them, regardless of the irresistible chemistry between them, or his addictive kisses. She could never love a rogue—especially one with the audacity to steal from her family! But when the pearls are stolen, Race and Susannah will have to work together. And Race is about to discover he'll do anything for the love of a duchess that he can't live without. This book was previously released under the title: A Marquis to Marry.

Mistress to the Marquis

Author : Margaret McPhee
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780373297467

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Mistress to the Marquis by Margaret McPhee Pdf

She may grace his bed, but she will never wear his ring They whisper her name in the ballroom's shadows—the marquis's mistress! It will take all of Alice Sweetly's renowned acting skills to play this part: smile until it no longer hurts, until they believe your lie, until you believe. Pretend he means nothing. If the Marquis of Razeby thinks he can let his mistress go easily, he is so very wrong. Each night she appears before a rapturous Covent Garden audience, taunting him with her beauty. But Razeby must marry, and while Alice could grace his bed she can never grace his arm.

The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories

Author : Angela Carter
Publisher : Random House
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781784871437

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WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY HELEN SIMPSON From familiar fairy tales and legends âe" Red Riding Hood, Bluebeard, Puss in Boots, Beauty and the Beast, vampires and werewolves âe" Angela Carter has created an absorbing collection of dark, sensual, fantastic stories.

Marriage as a Fine Art

Author : Julia Kristeva,Philippe Sollers
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780231543033

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Marriage as a Fine Art by Julia Kristeva,Philippe Sollers Pdf

"We found so much to say, to share, to learn.... For it wasn't just the Marquis de Sade profile and the sporty thighs-and-calves that seduced me. It was even more, perhaps, or certainly just as much, the speed at which you used to read, and still do."—Julia Kristeva "We're married, Julia and I, that's a fact, but we each have our own personalities, our own name, activities, and freedom. Love is the full recognition of the other in their otherness. If this other is very close to you, as in this case, it seems to me that what's at stake is harmony within difference. The difference between men and women is irreducible; there's no possibility of fusion."—Philippe Sollers Marriage as a Fine Art is an enchanting series of exchanges in which Julia Kristeva and Philippe Sollers, married for fifty years, speak candidly about their love. Though they live separately, Kristeva and Sollers are fully committed to each other. Their bond is intellectual and psychological, passionate and mundane. They share everything when together, and lose themselves in their interests when apart. Their marriage is art, rich with history and meaning, idiosyncratic, and dynamic in its expression. Yet it is also as common as they come. Kristeva and Sollers have lived through the same challenges, peaks, and lulls as all married couples do. With humor and honesty, they elaborate on these moments, turning marriage's familiar aspects into exceptional examples of relating, struggling, transcending, and being. Marriage as a Fine Art is a rare chance to know these intellectuals—and marriage—more intimately.

The Marquis Is Trapped

Author : Barbara Cartland
Publisher : Barbara Cartland EBooks ltd
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781908411341

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The Marquis Is Trapped by Barbara Cartland Pdf

The Marquis of Kexley seems to have everything a girl could want - wealth, good looks, intelligence, athletic prowess - and a title. The only thing he doesn't possess is respect for the legion of women who throw themselves at him, desperate to claim some of his attention. He firmly believes that the woman that could love him forever, and whom he could love in return simply does not exist. Plagued by debutantes with ambitious mothers who have their eyes firmly set on all that he has to offer, the Marquis becomes renowned for his relationships with bored society wives. But this time is seems that he has sorely misjudged the situation and he is horrified when glamorous widow, Isobel Heywood his current affaires-de-coeur, softly suggests that they should be married. With marriage the last thing on his mind, and cursing himself for getting involved with a woman free to marry, he evades her question by pretending to sleep whilst plotting to escape as quickly as possible. With his prized yacht at his disposal the Marquis beats a hasty retreat from London and makes for Scotland to stay with the Earl of Darendell, and enjoy the salmon fishing on the Earl's large country estate. But it seems that the Marquis cannot escape his past no matter how far he runs. Within hours of arriving a surprise member of the household threatens to ruin him, and the daughter of the house, Celina, with her ruthless plotting. Once more on the run, and offering the beautiful Celina his protection, the Marquis seeks sanctuary in the tranquility of the Orkney Islands. With danger at every turn, together, they set out an adventure that neither will ever forget.

At Home With The Marquis De Sade

Author : Francine Du Plessix Gray
Publisher : Random House
Page : 613 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-31
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781448163069

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At Home With The Marquis De Sade by Francine Du Plessix Gray Pdf

Donatien Alphonse Francois, Marquis de Sade (1740-1814), one of the most perplexing personalities of Western culture, has been called 'the freest spirit who ever lived' and 'a frenetic and abominable assemblage of all crimes and obscenities'. Yet scant attention has been given to the two women who were the catalysts of his fate: his loyal, tolerant wife, Renee-Pelagie, and his vindictive mother-in-law, Madame de Montreuil. This groundbreaking account vividly brings to life these two dynamic women and the complex bonds they evolved with the rakish Marquis, as they dedicated themselves to protecting, curbing and, ultimately, confining him. Francine du Plessix Gray draws on thousands of pages of correspondence between the magnetic, aristocratic Marquis de Sade and his plain, bourgeois wife, to explore in historical and psychological detail what it was like to live with this maverick adventurer and man of letters in the decades before the French Revolution. She brilliantly recreates the extravagant hedonism and corruption of late-18th-century France, the ensuing Terror, and the oppression of the Napoleonic regime under which de Sade spent his last years.

To Marry a Marquess

Author : Teresa McCarthy
Publisher : Signet Book
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0451212711

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To Marry a Marquess by Teresa McCarthy Pdf

Jonathan, the Marquess of Drakefield, knows firsthand the costs of marrying a pauper--both in heartbreak and coin. But his dying best friend asks Jonathan to look after his betrothed, the orphaned Lady Victoria. Winning the lady's trust is one thing, but accepting his love for her is another. Original.

Marquis to Marry

Author : Amelia Grey
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781402227691

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Marquis to Marry by Amelia Grey Pdf

Alexander Mitchell Raceworth, the dashing fourth Marquis of Raceworth, is shocked when the alluring young Duchess of Brookfield accuses him of stealing priceless pearls belonging to her family. Susannah Brookfield is the most beautiful, enchanting woman he has ever met, but despite his attraction, he's not about to hand over the pearls. Though suspicion and mistrust drive them apart when the pearls are stolen, Race suggests they pool their resources to recover them. If they do find them, will they finally be able to give in to love, or will the truth of the elusive necklace tear them apart once and for all?

Midnight Marriage

Author : Lucinda Brant
Publisher : Sprigleaf
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780980801316

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One of the 20 Most Romantic Books Ever, According to BookBub Members Inspired by real events, a secretly arranged marriage establishes a dynasty. After years in exile, Julian returns to claim a bride he doesn’t know. To his delight, he discovers she is everything he’d hoped for. Unaware they are already married, Deb is content with her independent life. Julian’s challenge is to have her accept him on his merit, even though she has no choice at all. The future of the Roxton dukedom depends upon it. Set in the opulent world of the Georgian aristocracy, Lucinda Brant delivers another lavish 18th century experience in her trademark style—heart-wrenching drama with a happily ever after. Character-driven romantic adventure Non-explicit, mild sensuality Story length 100,000 words (not including bonus material) Reviews Lucinda Brant’s sweeping family sagas are a perfect reminder of why I fell in love with historical romance —Cheryl Bolen, New York Times bestselling author You will once again be reminded why Lucinda Brant’s books are such a treasure. —SWurman, Night Owl Reviews 5 STAR TOP PICK The energy starts on page one and never lets up. Twists and turns, dramatic revelations, and some enjoyable chaos make this a book that keeps the reader turning pages. Highly recommended! — Fiona Ingram, Readers’ Favorite 5 STAR MEDAL WINNER Lucinda Brant fully immerses the reader in the world of Georgian England, keeping you turning pages, or listening late into the night as the case may be. For those historical romance fans who have been gobsmacked by Nicholas Boulton (as a narrator), I am thrilled to report that Alex Wyndham is every bit as good. His narrative voice is deep and lovely. I unreservedly recommend that you listen to Midnight Marriage.—Lady Wesley, Romantic Historical Reviews audiobook review Accolades B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree Readers’ Favorite Audiobook Silver Medal Winner Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Finalist