Lizzie Paxton's dream in life is to be a widow - if only she could skip the wedding and the husband. When her childhood friend Captain James Marlowe proposes a marriage in name only, she accepts, knowing she'll have the independence she craves once he sets sail. Though James is the only man Lizzie trusts, she doesn't trust the scintillating desire he evokes in her. James knows he shouldn't get involved with anyone, especially with his uncertain future. But he just can't help himself when he overhears Lizzie's declaration. Though he's promised her a marriage of convenience, he wastes no time in seducing her and taking her over the precipice of desire. Yet not even his beautiful wife can deter him from his cause. But when Lizzie discovers her husband has deceived her, James must choose between devotion to duty and loyalty to the woman he cannot live without...

The Pursuit of Pleasure

Literature & Fiction

Essex, Elizabeth

United States

Brava

**This is the out of print 2011 edition. Check out the newly revised and reedited paperback edition of 2017** He Could Be Her Ruin After a shocking letter and then a mysterious warning about the dangers of unworthy men, Celia Burke is on edge. With her precarious position in society, the merest look could tear her reputation to tatters. And the roguish viscount pursuing her seems interested in far more than just a look. . . She Could Be His Salvation Rupert Delacorte, Viscount Darling, believes the ravishing Miss Celia Burke played some part in his beloved sister's death. Looking for revenge, he swears he'll seduce and ruin her--without actually touching her. Yet to win Celia's trust and ignite her passions, Delacorte must open his hardened heart to her--and in the process, risk falling for the very woman he hoped to destroy. .

A Sense of Sin

WHEN A LADY TAKES TO THE ROADS TO PLAY ROBIN HOODLady Quince Winthrop has been robbing from society's rich and giving to Edinburgh's poor for years. But everything changes the day she can't resist the temptation to steal from the Marquess of Cairn.SHE MUST BE ON HER GUARD AGAINST HER SHERIFF OF NOTTINGHAMAlasdair, Marquess of Cairn, has come back to Scotland to stop a thief, never thinking that the lass he's trying to woo is about to give him a lesson in larceny he won't be able to forget. From the twisted streets of Auld Reeky, to the hills of the highlands, Quince leads Alasdair on a merry chase, and finds that the one man she can't fall for is the one man she can't resist.

Mad About the Marquess (Highland Brides)

Romance

Historical

ERB Publishing

The fourth highly anticipated novel in the Highland Brides series by award-winning author Elizabeth EssexHow would you know your one true love, if you didn’t even know your own self?A man stripped of his pastEwan Cameron, 5th Duke of Crieff has his future carefully laid out. Heir to a great estate, he’s been betrothed to Lady Greer Douglas since childhood. After years of correspondence, the date is set—they will meet, marry and be happy. But on the way to his wedding, a vicious attack steals everything he holds dear—his home, his future, his bride, and his very self.A woman robbed of her futureLady Greer Douglas has been faithfully writing to her betrothed, the Duke of Crieff for ten years. Finally, the day she has waited for is at hand—but fate has unkind plans. When her wedding day turns into a funeral, Greer must leave the past behind, and embark on a future without her bridegroom. While mourning her lost love, Greer is drawn to an injured stranger she encounters on the moor. Compassion leads to friendship, and friendship leads to love that reopens the doors to his shuttered memories. Convinced this man is the lost duke, she helps him embark on a journey to regain everything he has lost. But his would-be murderers lurk nearby, and every step into the past puts their lives in peril. Can they regain their future, without losing their reawakened love—or their lives?A heart-rending tale of love, loss, and rediscovery.

Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Marry (The Highland Brides)

Nessa Teague has never believed in the magic that swirls around her village like a fine Cornish mist. She’s never had need of it. Until the day Lord Harry Beck returns to Bocka Morrow and Nessa realizes there is nothing, including the blackest of magic, she won’t do to have him for her own.

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

“If adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village,she must seek them abroad.” Jane Austen Miss Otis regrets…The entirely of Miss Elspeth Otis’s inheritance from her wastrel father is a battered old trunk with some scrawled-upon foolscap sheets. Nothing that could free her from a stifling life with her fusty maiden aunties in a musty old cottage in a misty corner of Scotland. Nothing that will give her the life she’s always dreamed of—a life full of kindness and kisses and love. Or will it?Nothing…Mr. Hamish Cathcart wants more than anything to avoid the hasty marriage to a brewer’s daughter his father, the earl, has arranged to revive his fortunes. Hamish’s only hope is his failing publishing company, whose only asset is a scandalously banned book by an infamous, but unfortunately deceased, author. But when a new novel written by the same man lands on Hamish’s doorstep, he’ll go to any length to secure it—any length but love.

A Fine Madness (Highland Brides)

The fourth highly anticipated novel in the Highland Brides series by award-winning author Elizabeth EssexHow would you know your own true love if you didn’t know yourself?A man without a futureFor Ewan Cameron, Duke of Crieff, the time has come—his carefully-planned future is about to begin. Heir to a great Highland estate, he will finally meet and marry his long-time betrothed, Lady Greer Douglas, and be happy. But on the way to his wedding, a vicious attack steals everything he holds dear—his home, his happiness, and his every memory.A woman in love with the pastAfter ten years of faithful correspondence, Lady Greer and her betrothed are two souls in perfect harmony—she has spent an enchanted girlhood in the Highlands preparing become the Duchess of Crieff. But on the day of her long-planned wedding to Ewan Cameron, fate plays a devastating hand. Without Ewan, all hope of happiness is gone. So when she happens upon a devastatingly handsome man injured on the moor, Greer convinces herself he must be her lost duke. She hides him high in the heather-clad hills so he can regain his shuttered memories—and his true love for her. But every step into the past tests their faith in each other and puts their lives in danger as his would-be assassins draw ever closer. Will the power of their love be strong enough to regain their future without losing each other—this time for good?

Mad, Plaid and Dangerous to Marry

ERB Publishing LLC

Product Description Bold, Brazen and Beautiful, the Reckless Brides refuse to play by Society's rules of courtship. But--come hell or high water--they always get their man. SHE'S ALWAYS READY FOR ADVENTURE. HE'S ALMOST READY FOR LOVE...A LADY IN DISGUISE For generations, the Kents have served proudly with the British Royal Navy. So when her younger brother refuses to report for duty, Sally Kent slips into uniform and takes his place--at least until he comes to his senses. Boldly climbing aboard H.M.S. Audacious, Sally is as able-bodied as any sailor there. But one man is making her feel tantalizingly aware of the full-bodied woman beneath her navy blues...A MAN OVERBOARD Dedicated to his ship, sworn to his duty--and distractingly gorgeous--Lieutenant David Colyear sees through Sally's charade, and he's furious. But he must admit she's the best midshipman on board--and a woman who tempts him like no other. With his own secrets to hide and his career at stake, Col agrees to keep her on. But can the passion they hide survive the perils of battle at sea? Soon, their love and devotion will be put to the test... Review "Essex will have readers longing to set sail alongside her daring heroine and dashing hero. This wild ride of a high-seas adventure/desire-in-disguise romance has it all: nonstop action, witty repartee and deft plotting. From the bow to the mast, from battles to ballrooms, Essex delivers another reckless bride, and another read to remember." Romantic Times"Essex sweeps readers away with this high-seas, high-stakes romance featuring a daring heroine and a hero to die for. Brimming with explosive danger and smoldering passion, Almost a Scandal is a romance to treasure." New York Times bestselling author Tessa Dare"The perfect blend of fast-paced adventure and deliciously sexy romance. I couldn't put this book down! Almost a Scandal gets a place on my keeper shelf--I will read anything Elizabeth Essex writes!" New York Times bestselling author Celeste Bradley"Ms. Essex delivers romance at its finest: adventure-packed, passion-filled, and totally satisfying. Teeming with adventure, passion, sexual tension, secrets, scandal, witty banter, romance and love, this story is a delight and a definite keeper." Romance Junkies"Elizabeth Essex has created a fascinating work peopled with fascinating characters. It didn't want this story to end, and with the promise of more books in this series, it doesn't have to. Almost a Scandal is a joy to read." Fresh Fiction "The first book in the Reckless Brides Trilogy is a seafarer's delight. Col and Sally's high-stakes adventure is fast-paced and fraught with peril. Well-times humor punctuates the action and the use of frigate-speak add authenticity to the shipboard dialog. The love story teases the reader at first, as Col and Sally struggle to conceal their attraction on board the Audacious. Then things turn more desperate when the circumstances of war seem intent on driving them apart. A smartly written, emotional tempest." Reader to Reader Reviews"Page-turning and engrossing, I didn't want Almost a Scandal to end." Romance Reviews About the Author Elizabeth Essex is the award-winning author of critically acclaimed historical romance, including Reckless Brides and her new Highland Brides series. Her books have been nominated for numerous awards, including the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award and Seal of Excellence Award, and RWA's prestigious RITA Award. The Reckless Brides Series has also made Top-Ten lists from Romantic Times, The Romance Reviews and Affaire de Coeur Magazine, and Desert Isle Keeper status at All About Romance. Her fifth book, A BREATH OF SCANDAL, was awarded Best Historical in the Reader's Crown 2013. When not rereading Jane Austen, mucking about in her garden, walking her beloved dogs, Ghillie and Brogue, or simply messing about with boats, Elizabeth can be always be found with her laptop, making u

Almost A Scandal (Reckless Brides)

Genre Fiction

Oliver-Heber Books

The rules of courtship are swept out to sea when a shipwreck offers a Reckless Bride a true taste of paradise? CAN A WHIRLWIND ROMANCEFor too long, Miss Jane Burke's father has taken advantage of her painstaking research. Heading to the South Seas to make her own name as a scientist despite the crew's insistence that a woman aboard is bad luck, she isn't prepared to be championed by a handsome ship's officer who rouses longings inside her as wild as any storm? LEAD TO A PROPER PROPOSAL? For Lieutenant Charles Dance, a post on His Majesty's survey ship Tenacious is just one more dutiful rung on the ladder of his career. Even a headstrong bluestocking on board is less troubling than the ship's drunken captain-and the ferocious gales that drive the ship off course. Stranded on a remote island, passion blazes between them as hot as the sun, but it's Jane's love Charles wants forever?

A Scandal to Remember

Literary

THE OFFICER IS A GENTLEMANRoyal Navy Captain Hugh McAlden will do anything to stop the treasonous flow of information out of the Admiralty, even if it means taking in a slyly attractive street thief to steal those secrets back.THE LADY IS A TRAMPCircumstances might have forced Meggs Evans into a life of crime, but she’s bound and determined to lift herself out of the gutters even if it means stealing for the wickedly handsome captain. On the trail of a traitor, the undeniable attraction between Meggs and her captain explodes. But when danger ignites their desire, the only thing in danger of being stolen is her heart.

The Danger of Desire (Dartmouth Brides)

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