The Reluctant Duke S Dilemma

Author : Trisha Messmer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798653289873

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The Reluctant Duke's Dilemma by Trisha Messmer Pdf

He never wanted renown. She longed to be free. Pressured by forces beyond their control, will they give in to forbidden desire? England, 1823. After establishing a successful practice in America, Dr. Harry Radcliffe swore he wouldn't set foot on British soil again. But when he's named the Duke of Ashton after his callous brother's sudden death, he begrudgingly returns to the pretentious world he detests. And his pledge to his dying mother to find a wife is thrown into chaos when he meets his stunning sister-in-law. Margaret Radcliffe finally escaped her abusive marriage. Yet her late husband's final cruel act left her penniless, with her only option to remarry ... the one thing she vowed she'd never do again. But the new duke's startlingly familiar features awaken yearnings she thought long-forgotten, dangling the heartbreaking whisper of a passion impossible to fulfill. Although convinced the accusations that she murdered her husband are only salacious gossip, Harry's real torment comes when he wishes for a union that would make them outcasts. But even when they finally submit to their simmering attraction, Margaret's dream of happily-ever-after may be derailed by society's schemes. Can a scandalous affair turn into a lifetime of love? The Reluctant Duke's Dilemma is the suspenseful first book in The Hope Clinic Regency romance series. If you like swoon-worthy heroes, uplifting humor, and heroines beating the odds, then you'll adore Trisha Messmer's tale of tortured hearts. Buy The Reluctant Duke's Dilemma to join a couple's search for connection today!

Author : Nadine Miller
Publisher : Signet
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0451186753

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Despairing of competing with her lovely and well-connected cousin for the attentions of handsome Duke of Montford, Miss Emily Haliburton is amazed when the duke prefers her womanly charms to her cousin's social status. Original.

Author : Carolina Prescott
Publisher : The Wild Rose Press Inc
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781509237869

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The Duke's Dilemma by Carolina Prescott Pdf

Miss Linea Braddock is passionate about drawing and Avery, Lord Hammond—not necessarily in that order. Avery, heir to the Duke of Easton and a spy in His Majesty's service, is passionate about his work and Miss Braddock—definitely not in that order. Between fervid kisses and stolen interludes, they talk of marriage, but Avery stubbornly refuses to propose until he can put his family's famous engagement ring on Linney's finger. When Avery leaves suddenly without even saying goodbye, Linney decides to take things into her own hands and show him they belong together now. But everything changes when an old enemy resurfaces. Napoleon's spymaster wants revenge for the Corsican's defeat, and his ruthless plan is to get even by destroying everyone close to Avery—especially the woman he loves.

Author : Rachelle Edwards
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : England
ISBN : 0745118631

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The Duke's Dilemma by Rachelle Edwards Pdf

Historical romance. The Duke of Avedon was dismayed to discover that the beautiful heiress betrothed to his nephew Hal was, in reality, plain and poor. Avedon had every intention of stopping the romance but their private war proved most unsettling indeed.

Author : Elizabeth Chater
Publisher : Fawcett Books
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1986-09-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0449207498

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The Duke's Dilemma by Elizabeth Chater Pdf

After several unsuccessful attempts on her brother's life by their greedy guardian, Lady Leslie Endale attempts to remove herself and her younger siblings to safety and, en route, finds protection from the notorious and dissolute Duke of Kenelm

Author : Elizabeth Chater
Publisher : E-Rights/E-Reads Limited
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1986-12-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0759213984

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Duke's Dilemma by Elizabeth Chater Pdf

March Wendell knows he can inherit the earldom - but the young earl stands in his way and he's determined to change that. When Lady Leslie Endale realizes that her guardian March Wendell is the one responsible for her young brother's awful accidents, she arranges for her siblings to flee to London to be in the protection of Great-Aunt Endale. This seems to be the ideal solution for Lady Leslie until fate brings the Duke of Kenelm to her and he offers a more attractive option for the Endale progeny. He takes a liking to the children while Lady Leslie is enchanted by his charming ways, but can the two find each other's hearts while running from the corrupt March Wendell?

Author : Antonino D'Este
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780578004761

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The Reluctant Duke by Antonino D'Este Pdf

The old Duke bypasses his two sons and chooses one of his nephews to succeed him to the Ducal Title of the House of Este. The nephew is not certain he wants the honor.

Author : Rachel Mcneely
Publisher : Siren Pub Incorporated
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1606013564

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The Duke's Dilemma by Rachel Mcneely Pdf

After losing her fiance in a war, Helena Steeples vowed never to wed. But when her twin, Mary Ann, refuses Duke Nicholas' proposal, Helena finds herself attracted to him. Nicholas knows Helena, the shy twin, does not meet his initial criteria for a wife, but she fascinates him. With both families' support, the duke pursues Helena and she signs a contractual agreement to marry him. Two days before their wedding, her former fiance, believed dead, returns, postponing the nuptials. Helena notices changes in her former beau, while the duke suspects he's the traitor they've long hunted. Helena finds herself in the middle of an attempted murder, treason, and a former fiance who wants to hold her to their earlier obligation. He knows Helena's secret and can destroy her reputation and ruin her wedding plans to Nicholas. Once the secrets are revealed, will Helena marry the duke or her former fianc? ** A BookStrand Mainstream Romance

Author : Marilyn M. Lowery
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0446300977

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The Reluctant Duke by Marilyn M. Lowery Pdf

Author : Christine Donovan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1481097946

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The Reluctant Duke by Christine Donovan Pdf

Thomas Seabrook, the penniless Duke of Wentworth, walks into White's for night cap. He leaves no longer in need of coin. In fact, he has become a wealthy man and owner of Hamilton Whaling Industries of New Bedford, Massachusetts and guardian of a seventeen-year-old girl. Thomas travels to Boston intent on bringing his ward back and marrying her off to the first eligible gentleman who requests her hand. Except the first gentleman to ask for her, is his own brother, Sebastian. Thomas refuses, because bloody hell, he wants her for himself.Emma Hamilton is not happy with her new situation. Her papa brought her up to be independent and assertive. How dare this stranger, this moody noble, dictate what she can do and not do? When she finds herself thrown into a London Season, being introduced from one gentleman to another, looking for a husband, she realizes only the duke will do. How can she break through the duke's hard exterior and find the loving, caring gentleman she knows he hides from everyone.

Author : Alyssa Cole
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780062685575

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A Duke by Default by Alyssa Cole Pdf

An NPR Best Book of the Year - A Bookish Favorite Book of the Year - A Bookpage Best Romance of the Year Award-winning author Alyssa Cole’s Reluctant Royals series continues with a woman on a quest to be the heroine of her own story and the duke in shining armor she rescues along the way… New York City socialite and perpetual hot mess Portia Hobbs is tired of disappointing her family, friends, and—most importantly—herself. An apprenticeship with a struggling swordmaker in Scotland is a chance to use her expertise and discover what she’s capable of. Turns out she excels at aggravating her gruff silver fox boss…when she’s not having inappropriate fantasies about his sexy Scottish burr. Tavish McKenzie doesn’t need a rich, spoiled American telling him how to run his armory…even if she is infuriatingly good at it. Tav tries to rebuff his apprentice—and his attraction to her—but when Portia accidentally discovers that he’s the secret son of a duke, rough-around-the-edges Tav becomes her newest makeover project. Forging metal into weapons and armor is one thing, but when desire burns out of control and the media spotlight gets too hot to bear, can a commoner turned duke and his posh apprentice find lasting love?

Author : Christine Donovan
Publisher : Christine Donovan
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780615706894

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The Reluctant Duke by Christine Donovan Pdf

Thomas Seabrook, the penniless Duke of Wentworth, walks into White’s for night cap. He leaves no longer in need of coin. In fact, he has become a wealthy man and owner of Hamilton Whaling Industries of New Bedford, Massachusetts and guardian of a seventeen-year-old girl. Thomas travels to Boston intent of bringing his ward back and marrying her off to the first eligible gentleman who requests her hand. Except the first gentleman to ask for her, is his own brother Sebastian. Thomas refuses, because bloody hell, he wants her for himself. Emma Hamilton is not happy with her new situation. Her papa brought her up to be independent and assertive. How dare this stranger, this moody noble, dictate what she can do and not do? When she finds herself thrown into a London Season, being introduced from one gentleman to another, looking for a husband, she realizes only the duke will do. How can she break through the duke’s hard exterior and find the loving, caring gentleman she knows he hides from everyone?

Author : Madeline Hunter
Publisher : Zebra Books
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781420143935

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A Devil of a Duke by Madeline Hunter Pdf

From a New York Times bestselling author comes a Regency romance featuring a decadent duke and a secretary with a secret. HE MAY BE A DEVIL He’s infamous, debaucherous, and known all over town for his complete disregard for scandal, and positively irresistible seductions. Gabriel St. James, Duke of Langford, is obscenely wealthy, jaw-droppingly handsome, and used to getting exactly what he wants. Until his attention is utterly captured by a woman who refuses to tell him her name, but can’t help surrendering to his touch… BUT SHE’S NO ANGEL EITHER… Amanda Waverly is living two lives—one respectable existence as secretary to an upstanding lady, and one far more dangerous battle of wits—and willpower—with the devilish Duke. Langford may be the most tempting man she’s ever met, but Amanda’s got her hands full trying to escape the world of high-society crime into which she was born. And if he figures out who she really is, their sizzling passion will suddenly boil over into a much higher stakes affair… “Rich with scandal and sensuality...Scintillating love scenes are plentiful in this page-turning tale, which is enhanced by a cast of memorable characters and smart, witty protagonists.”—Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW, Best Books of Summer 2018 “Another passionate, adventurous, captivating romance from a grand mistress of the genre. Hunter combines a heated love story with a feminist vibe…Readers will find the pace never slows as they try and keep up with a bold thief and a devilish duke engaged in a subtle game of seduction.”—RT Book Reviews, TOP PICK

Author : Lara Temple
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781488047251

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Unlaced by the Highland Duke by Lara Temple Pdf

A governess is sent to Scotland to serve in a duke’s household—and falls hopelessly in love: “An excellent addition to The Lochmore Legacy series.” —All About Romance Unceremoniously packed off to Scotland to care for the Duke of Lochmore’s young son, practical widow Joane Langdale fears she will be ignored as always. But the deep connection and heated passion that develops between her and Benneit is far more dangerous! When Benneit is expected to propose to another, how dare Jo dream of becoming his duchess? “Warm and passionate.” —Roses are Blue “A beautiful story, one that charmed me and made me want more.” —The Blossom Twins

Author : Carole Mortimer
Publisher : Mills & Boon
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0263886298

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The Reluctant Duke by Carole Mortimer Pdf

Hired to distract, driven to distraction Lucan St Claire refuses to take the cursed title of fifteenth Duke of Stourbridge he wants nothing to do with his heritage, including a magnificent stately home in Gloucestershire. So when hes forced to return to his familys seat he takes beautiful new personal assistant Lexie Hamilton with him, for some much-needed distraction Only Lucan has no idea that his temporary assistant isnt quite who she seems But by the time he finds out it will be too late! THE SCANDALOUS ST CLAIRES Three arrogant aristocrats ready to marry!