Posts Tagged ‘heart’
The Day-Dreaming Lady
Can a Regency lady win back the man she rejected?
Lady Sara Rowdon is a day-dreamer who imagines herself jousting with villains. If only she could win her real battle, with love.
At her parents’ insistence, Sara broke her own heart by rejecting her impoverished suitor in hopes of finding a wealthy husband. She had no idea that her father had brought on their financial difficulties by gambling. Since then, Captain Kenneth Link unexpectedly inherited a title and a fortune. Now Sara’s parents, near ruin, order her to win him back, but how can she persuade the new Marquess of Broadmoor that she truly does love him?
Or perhaps, if she stopped day-dreaming and put her mind to it, she might discover that he never stopped loving her, either.
Ms. Diamond is one of the most consistently enjoyable Regency authors around.
– Melinda Helfer, Romantic Times
I was thrilled to find another author, like Candice Hern, writing in the great tradition of the Heyer Regency.
–Anne Glover, Regency Reader
Regency romances by Jacqueline Diamond
A Lady of Letters
A Lady’s Point of View
Lady in Disguise
Song for a Lady
The Day-Dreaming Lady
The Forgetful Lady
A love for the books of Jane Austen drew Jacqueline Diamond to the world of the Regency romance, and her half-dozen novels in the genre have delighted readers for nearly thirty years. Jackie has gone on to sell some 90 novels ranging from mysteries and suspense to paranormal romances and romantic comedies. A former Associated Press reporter in Los Angeles, Jackie has received a Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times magazine and two finalist placements for the RITA Award. A full list of her books is available at her website, www.jacquelinediamond.com and you can meet her on Twitter @jacquediamond.
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All About Love (Cynster Novels)
Lucifer Cynster has sworn never to pledge his heart — but fate has other plans…
The last unwed Cynster, Alasdair — known as Lucifer — has escaped to Devon one step ahead of London’s matchmaking mamas. Yet, despite his dedication to avoiding the parson’s mousetrap, the irresistible Phyllida Tallent — a willful, independent beauty — brings all his masterful Cynster instincts rioting to the fore. Initially Lucifer tries to suppress the desire Phyllida evokes, but fate intervenes, leaving him facing the ultimate challenge for a Cynster — wooing a reluctant bride.
Her wit, charm, and beauty have garnered Phyllida a bevy of suitors, but not one has tempted her the way Lucifer does. His offer to teach her all about love is almost too tantalizing to refuse. And although she has not yet surrendered completely, Phyllida knows only a fool resists a determined Cynster.
And Phyllida is certainly no one’s fool.
To Seduce an Earl (The Seduction Series)
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“Brighton provides an original story line, well-developed characters, and a plot-full of perfect amounts of sexual intrigue, twists, and lulls that allow the atmosphere of 1860s England to develop. The superb editing also shines. Fans of Johanna Lindsey will enjoy this work, which furthers the idea that self-publishing is not something to scoff at.”-Library Journal
On the outskirts of London in a meadow of lavender, sits a house of esteemed ill repute. But this is no house geared toward pleasing men. No, this house is for women who have come to seek their own delight. And for three young ladies it’s where they’ll find something completely unexpected…true love.
Grace Brisbane will do whatever it takes to save her dying mother, but with a stepbrother intent on gambling and drinking, their funds have run dry. What’s a girl to do when she’s left poor and destitute? Seduce an Earl, of course. Handsome and rich, the Earl of Rodrick is the perfect target. Unfortunately, Rodrick despises innocent virgins. There’s only one place where Grace can learn the secrets of seduction… Lavender Hills. The moment Grace spots Alex, the man who will teach her the ways of intimacy, she knows she must guard her heart. Alex is charming and gorgeous and completely inappropriate.
As a young man, Alex Weston is blackmailed into working at Lavender Hills in order to save his family from London ‘s prisons. There could be worse ways to spend his days and nights. Still, seduction has become a chore and thoughts of freedom keep him up at night. Until he receives a new client, the sweet Grace Brisbane. He should be thinking only of his growing need to escape, instead he’s captivated by the lovely Grace. The more time they spend together, the more he realizes that their brief meetings aren’t enough. For while marriage between a lady and a whore could never happen, Alex knows in his heart that he is willing to accept nothing less.
A Secret Love (Cynster Novels)
And now, Stephanie Laurens has created her boldest Cynster yet – Gabriel – a man who has known the pleasure of many women, but who has given his heart to no one.
She was desperate for his help…
When a mysterious lady, her face hidden by a black veil, begs Gabriel Cynster for his help, he cannot refuse her plea. For despite her disguise, Gabriel finds the woman alluring and he is powerless to deny her. But he exacts payment as only a Cynster would demand: with each piece of information he uncovers, she must pay him – in the form of a kiss.
He was powerless to resist…
Lady Alathea Morwellan knows Gabriel is intrigued, but despite the sparks that fly between them, they have never passed a civil moment together. Yet as the stakes get higher, so does Gabriel′s desire for payment. And with each overpowering kiss, each passionate embrace, Alathea knows that she will not be able to resist his ultimate seduction…but what will happen when she reveals the truth?
A Boy’s Life (Two novels by H.T. Night and J.R. Hargrove)
Winning Sarah’s Heart
Cody has made it. He’s finally in the sixth grade and king of the world. Or, at least, king of his school. Cody has a lot going for him but has only one thing on his mind – winning the heart of the new girl in school, Sarah Davis.
But who knew that the sixth grade could be so much work? Almost immediately, Cody defends Sarah’s honor, plays his archrival, Eric Mullen, in the championship football game and still manages to somehow find time to be the lead in the school play.
And as he navigates through the treacherous waters of his final year at Wenchester Elementary – as he experiences his first love, his first kiss, a painful loss, and more fun and laughs and tears than he ever bargained for – Cody Greer will discover the true meaning of friendship and learn that life has a funny way of throwing you a few curveballs. Luckily, Cody Greer knows just how to keep his eye on the ball.
Kurt and Captain Annie
KURT AND CAPTAIN ANNIE is a coming-of-age young adult novel that features one very special girl, Annie Burke.
Kurt Kelton immediately befriends the new girl in town, and soon develops a crush on her. But Annie isn’t interested in crushes, or boys for that matter. She’s an amazing athlete. So amazing that Kurt invites her to try out for the boy’s school baseball team. Well, the boys are in for a rude awakening. Annie is good. So good that she’s better than all of them. So what’s a school to do when their best athlete is a girl? Easy. They make her captain.
**Acclaim for the novels of H.T. Night and J.R. Hargrove**
“Kurt and Captain Annie is a wonderful, heart-warming story. Mr. Hargrove is a fabulously talented writer who captures the exuberance of youth and the spirit of adventure. I’ve set this one aside to read again.”
-Elaine Babich, author of You Never Called Me Princess and Relatively Normal
“A book to be enjoyed by the whole family. A fun, fun story. I love this!”
-J.R. Rain, author of Moon Dance and The Body Departed
“What a sweet story! Highly recommended!”
-Lani Bennett, author of False Dichotomy