More Than A Pretty Face A Harvey House Brides Novella

Author : Karen Witemeyer
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781493417100

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More than a Pretty Face (A Harvey House Brides Novella) by Karen Witemeyer Pdf

1902 Gainesville, Texas Rosalind Kemp became a Harvey Girl five years ago to get away from Texas and the repercussions of a youthful indiscretion. When an unexpected assignment lands her in Gainesville, she hides behind fake spectacles and strict professionalism to discourage male attention. Yet not even a prudish disguise can dissuade local attorney Caleb Durrington from pursuing her. His gentle, persistent wooing tempts her to let down her guard, but when her secret is exposed, will Caleb turn away from her shame? Or will his love give her the courage to finally face her greatest folly? More Than a Pretty Face is a sweet novella from historical romance author, Karen Witemeyer.

Author : Tracie Peterson,Karen Witemeyer,Regina Jennings,Jen Turano
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781493420452

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Serving Up Love by Tracie Peterson,Karen Witemeyer,Regina Jennings,Jen Turano Pdf

Bestselling novelist Tracie Peterson joins Karen Witemeyer, Regina Jennings, and Jen Turano in this collection of four novellas, each featuring a Harvey Girl heroine. From Kansas to Texas, the Grand Canyon to New Mexico, the stories cross the country with tales of sweet romance and entertaining history. In Karen Witemeyer's "More Than a Pretty Face," a young woman works her hardest to escape poor choices from her youth. Tracie Peterson offers "A Flood of Love," where reuniting with an old flame after more than a decade offers unexpected results. Regina Jennings's "Intrigue a la Mode" delights with a tale of a young woman determined to help support her family, despite warnings of danger nearby. And Jen Turano's "Grand Encounters" heads to the Grand Canyon with a tale of a society belle intent on finding a new life for herself.

Author : Tracie Peterson
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781493417117

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A Flood of Love (A Harvey House Brides Novella) by Tracie Peterson Pdf

1929 San Marcial, New Mexico After traveling the West for the past ten years, working as a Harvey House girl, Gretchen Gottsacker learns her next assignment puts her back in the town of her childhood. She quickly forms a friendship with a precocious girl named Katiann, until one of their visits leads her face to face with Katiann's father--the man who abandoned Gretchen on the eve of what she was sure would be a marriage proposal. Now a widower, Dirk Martinez is intent on gaining her trust and forgiveness. Can she risk getting swept up in their strong attraction once again, or will the danger of an impending flood decide her future for her? A Flood of Love is a tender novella from historical romance author, Tracie Peterson.

Author : Jen Turano
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781493417124

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Grand Encounters (A Harvey House Brides Novella) by Jen Turano Pdf

Finding herself the object of society's pity after her fiancé falls for another woman, Myrtle seeks out adventure working as a Harvey Girl, content to hold fast to her vow of remaining a confirmed spinster--until she meets Jack, a self-made man and a frequent guest at the hotel who makes that vow difficult to uphold. Grand Encounters is a novella from humorous historical romance author, Jen Turano, about a down-on-her-luck heiress who finds unexpected love working at a Harvey House restaurant near the Grand Canyon in 1908.

Author : Karen Witemeyer
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781493442119

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Fairest of Heart (Texas Ever After) by Karen Witemeyer Pdf

Once upon a time in Texas . . . Beauty has been nothing but a curse to Penelope Snow. When she becomes a personal maid for a famous actress whose troupe is leaving Chicago to tour the West, she hides her figure beneath shapeless dresses and keeps her head down. But she still manages to attract the wrong attention, leaving her prospects in tatters--and her jealous mistress plotting her demise. After his brother lost his life over a woman, Texas Ranger Titus Kingsley has learned to expect the worst from women and is rarely disappointed. So when a young lady found in suspicious circumstances takes up residence with the seven old drovers living at his grandfather's ranch, Titus is determined to keep a close eye on her. With a promotion hanging in the balance, Titus is assigned to investigate a robbery case tied to Penelope's acting troupe, and all evidence points to Penelope's guilt. But Titus might just be convinced that the fairest woman of all has a heart as pure as her last name . . . if only he can prove it.

Author : Karen Witemeyer
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2024-03-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781493445325

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If the Boot Fits (Texas Ever After) by Karen Witemeyer Pdf

Determined to prove that cattle king Eli Dearing has no justification for evicting his stepmother and half brothers, Asher Ellis uses the cover of a fancy ball to break into the Three Cedars ranch house to search for proof of wrongdoing. On the verge of discovery, he flees, but a boy's cry compels him to make a daring rescue. Spunky and independent, Samantha Dearing balks when she learns the ball her father is hosting in her honor is nothing more than a matrimonial ambush. Taking a break from her unwanted suitors, Samantha spots a thief fleeing her home. When the stranger ends up saving her brother's life, she hides the only clue to his identity left behind--his boot--and resolves to find him herself. But when Samantha encounters the older brother of a student she tutors, all thoughts of the bootless mystery man vanish. And although Asher tries to keep his distance from Samantha for reasons of his own, a series of suspicious accidents befall her, and his protective instincts flare, no matter the cost to their future. This Western reimagining of the classic Cinderella fairy tale is an enchanting story of courage, family, and the power of true love.

Author : Karen Witemeyer
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781493437207

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In Honor's Defense (Hanger's Horsemen Book #3) by Karen Witemeyer Pdf

He's Faced Countless Perils on the Battlefield, but Nothing so Dangerous as Falling in Love. Luke Davenport has been fighting all his life--for respect, for country, and for those unable to fight for themselves. But now that his Horsemen brothers are domesticated, he's left alone to battle the wildness within. When an opportunity arises to take a job on his own, tracking down a group of rustlers, he jumps at the chance. Damaris Baxter has mastered the art of invisibility. Plain and quiet, she hides in books and needlework, content to be overlooked. Until her brother dies suddenly, leaving her custody of her nephew. She moves to Texas to care for Nathaniel, determined to create the family for herself that she never thought she'd have and to give him the family he desperately needs. When Nate finds himself knee-deep in trouble, Luke's attempt to protect him leaves Damaris feeling indebted to the Horseman. But suspicions grow regarding the mysterious death of Damaris's brother. And the more questions they ask, the more danger appears, threatening the family Luke may be unable to live without. "Karen Witemeyer's use of descriptive narrative, character-revealing dialogue, and historically accurate elements and details draw the reader in from the first sentence."--Women Writing the West

Author : Karen Witemeyer
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781493418602

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More Than Words Can Say (A Patchwork Family Novel Book #2) by Karen Witemeyer Pdf

After fulfilling a pledge to a dying friend, Zacharias Hamilton is finally free. No family entanglements. No disappointing those around him. Just the quiet bachelor existence he's always craved. Until fate snatches his freedom away when the baker of his favorite breakfast bun is railroaded by the city council. Despite not wanting to get involved, he can't turn a blind eye to her predicament . . . or her adorable dimples. Abigail Kemp needs a man's name on her bakery's deed. A marriage of convenience seems the best solution . . . if it involves a man she can control. That person definitely isn't the stoic lumberman who oozes silent confidence whenever he enters her shop. Control Zacharias Hamilton? She can't even control her pulse when she's around him. When vows are spoken, Abigail's troubles should be over. Yet threats to the bakery worsen, and darker dangers hound her sister. Can she put ever more trust in Zach without losing her dreams of independence?

Author : Regina Jennings
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781493417131

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Intrigue a la Mode (A Harvey House Brides Novella) by Regina Jennings Pdf

Willow finds herself drawn to the hotel's new busboy, Graham, but little does she know he's a railroad heir working undercover to track down criminals using his trains. As he sets out to find the truth, another truth soon becomes equally urgent--will the Harvey Girl he has come to love care for the railroad heir as much as she cared for the lowly busboy?

Author : Karen Witemeyer
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781493424962

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Inn for a Surprise (A Kissing Tree Novella) by Karen Witemeyer Pdf

Despite her own life being void of romance, spinster Phoebe Woodward adores love stories, especially those connected to the local Kissing Tree. Determined to foster romance in the lives of others, she builds an inn by the tree that caters to couples. When her father sends a property manager to help make the venture a success, however, she finds her whimsical vision thwarted at every turn by stodgy practicality. Finding the right blend of romance and reality is a challenge, but when the two bleed into her personal life, Phoebe's spinster heart may be in for a surprise. Inn for a Surprise is a humorous novella from bestselling historical romance author, Karen Witemeyer.

Author : Djuna Barnes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105003803611

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Nightwood by Djuna Barnes Pdf

Author : Karen Witemeyer
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781441269447

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More Than Meets the Eye (A Patchwork Family Novel Book #1) by Karen Witemeyer Pdf

Many consider Evangeline Hamilton cursed. Orphaned at a young age and possessing a pair of mismatched eyes--one bright blue, the other dark brown--Eva has fought to find her way in a world that constantly rejects her. Yet the support of even one person can help overcome the world's judgments, and Eva has two--Seth and Zach, two former orphans she now counts as brothers. Seeking justice against the man who stole his birthright and destroyed his family, Logan Fowler arrives in 1880s Pecan Gap, Texas, to confront Zach Hamilton, the hardened criminal responsible for his father's death. Only instead of finding a solitary ruthless gambler, he discovers a man not much older than himself with an unusual family. When Zach's sister, Evangeline, insists on dousing Logan with sunshine every time their paths cross, Logan finds his quest completely derailed. Who is truly responsible for his lost legacy, and will restoring the past satisfy if it means forfeiting a future with Evangeline?

Author : Jamie Brenner
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2023-06-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593087848

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Gilt by Jamie Brenner Pdf

A luxurious and richly compelling new novel from the bestselling author of Blush, about a famous family jewelry dynasty and the hidden past that could topple it all. One perfect diamond is all it takes to divide a family. Could one summer be enough to fix it? The Pavlin family built an empire on love. As the first jewelers to sell diamond engagement rings, they started a tradition that has defined the industry ever since. But when an ill-fated publicity stunt pits the three Pavlin sisters against one another for a famous family jewel, their bond is broken. No ordinary diamond ring, the Electric Rose splinters the sisters, leaving one unlucky in love, one escaping to the shores of Cape Cod, and the other, ultimately, dead. Now, more than a decade later, the only Pavlin granddaughter, Gemma Maybrook is still reconciling the reality of her mother's death. Left orphaned and cast out by her family after the tragic accident, Gemma is ready to reclaim what should have been hers: the Electric Rose. And, as a budding jewelry designer in her own right, Gemma isn't just planning on recovering her mother's lost memento, she's coming back for everything....

Author : Mary Connealy,Karen Witemeyer,Carol Cox,Regina Jennings
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781441263414

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A Match Made in Texas by Mary Connealy,Karen Witemeyer,Carol Cox,Regina Jennings Pdf

There's a secret matchmaker at work in frontier Texas! In the small town of Dry Gulch, Texas, a good-hearted busybody just can't keep herself from surreptitiously trying to match up women in dire straits with men of good character she hopes can help them. How is she to know she's also giving each couple a little nudge toward love? A Cowboy Unmatched Neill isn't sure who hired him to repair Clara's roof--he only knows Clara desperately needs his help. Can he convince this stubborn widow to let down her guard and take another chance on love? An Unforeseen Match Hoping to earn an honest wage on his way to the land rush, Clayton ends up on Grace's doorstep, lured by a classified ad. He may have signed on for more than he expected though--and he may have found the one woman who can keep him from moving on. No Match for Love Andrew can't fathom how refined Lucy ended up as the caretaker to his dotty aunt, and somehow her arrival has prompted even more bizarre occurrences around the ranch. When they join forces to unearth the truth, will the attraction between Andrew and Lucy develop into more? Meeting Her Match When the tables are turned and a tenderhearted meddler becomes the beneficiary of a matchmaking scheme, her world is turned upside down. As her entire life changes, will she finally be able to tell the banker's son how much she cares for him?

Author : Grace Hitchcock
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781493430000

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My Dear Miss Dupré (American Royalty Book #1) by Grace Hitchcock Pdf

Willow Dupré never thought she would have to marry, but with her father's unexpected retirement from running the prosperous Dupré sugar refinery, she is forced into a different future. The shareholders are unwilling to allow a female to take over the company without a man at her side, so her parents devise a plan--find Willow a spokesman king in order for her to become queen of the business empire. Willow is presented with thirty potential suitors from the families of New York society's elite group called the Four Hundred. She has six months to court the group and is told to to eliminate men each month to narrow her beaus until she chooses one to marry, ending the competition with a wedding. Willow reluctantly agrees, knowing she must do what is best for the business. She doesn't expect to find anything other than a proxy . . . until she meets a gentleman who captures her attention, and she must discover for herself if his motives are pure.