A Scarlet Bride

A Scarlet Bride
Author: Sylvia McDaniel
Publisher: Virtual Bookseller, LLC
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2014-01-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0991623851

From USA Today Bestselling Author Sylvia McDaniel A Marriage Built on Lies, a Love That Defies All Alexandra Thurston’s life was shattered when her husband branded her a scarlet woman, accusing her of infidelity and divorcing her in disgrace. Now, she’s determined to clear her name and live on her terms—never to be tied down by marriage again. But her father has other plans. Desperate for an heir to his banking fortune, he’s determined to marry her off. When Alexandra is unexpectedly caught in a compromising situation with the dashing plantation owner, Connor Manning, her fate takes a turn she never imagined. Connor Manning has only one love: his beloved River Bend plantation. Facing ruin at the hands of the taxman, he’s willing to do anything—even marry for money—to save it. But when he agrees to wed the fiercely independent Alexandra, he doesn’t expect the fiery beauty to capture his heart. As passion ignites between them, both must confront the truth of their marriage—built on secrets and a betrayal that could destroy them both. Will their desire for each other be enough to bridge the gap, or will the foundation of lies tear them apart? Fans of Shirlee Busbee and Merry Farmer will enjoy this tale of a scorned woman.

The Jingle Bell Bride

The Jingle Bell Bride
Author: Scarlet Wilson
Publisher: Tule Publishing
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2017-10-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1947636235

New York wedding planner Jessica Christie always goes above and beyond for her clients. So, stopping in Alaska to pick up the famed Jingle Bell flower for her famous client’s bouquet doesn’t seem too outrageous–until she ends up stranded there. Matt Holden has spent the last five years since his fiancée died, living in a virtual bubble in Alaska. His research work as a botanist and assistant at the local reindeer farm keep him busy during the holidays. But when Jessica Christie bursts into his life, all bets are off. Her stay is definitely temporary, but the feelings she ignites aren’t. Could Ms. Oh-So-Wrong actually be Mrs. Right? Each book in the Christmas Wishes series is a standalone: *The Runaway Christmas Bride *A Royal Christmas Princess *The Jingle Bell Bride *The Christmas Contest *The Christmas Clues

The Scarlet Bride

The Scarlet Bride
Author: Cheryl Ann Smith
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 331
Release: 2012-06-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101569131

Notorious bad boy Simon Harrington, third in line for his uncle’s title, has finally conceded to settling down and finding a noble wife. Then he stumbles across a courtesan in peril on a dark London street, and his life takes an unexpected turn. Fearing for her safety, he brings the mysterious beauty to his cousin’s School for Brides, where compromised women are taught how to be suitable wives. But he finds it impossible simply to walk away. A poor country squire’s daughter, Laura Precott was promised in marriage to the shadowy Earl of Westwick. Instead of making her his wife, however, he betrayed her and forced her to become his mistress. When she learned of his plan to sell her at auction, she fled for her life. Simon knows he must forget his feelings for such an unsuitable woman or risk disgracing his family. But when Laura’s former lover turns out to have been murdered the very night of her escape, suspicion falls squarely on Laura. Now it is up to Simon to prove her innocence—even if it leads to his downfall…

The Scarlet Veil

The Scarlet Veil
Author: Shelby Mahurin
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 603
Release: 2023-09-26
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0063258773

A new darkness is rising in Belterra. This dark and thrilling vampire romance—set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Serpent & Dove series—is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas. Six months have passed since Célie took her sacred vows and joined the ranks of the Chasseurs as their first huntswoman. With her fiancé Jean Luc as captain, she is determined to find her foothold in her new role and help protect Belterra. But whispers from her past still haunt her, and a new evil is rising—one that Célie herself must vanquish, unless she falls prey to the darkness.

Marry in Scarlet

Marry in Scarlet
Author: Anne Gracie
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2020-05-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1984802062

A marriage born of passion and scandal turns into something more from the bestselling author of Marry in Secret. When a duke denied . . . The proud and arrogant Duke of Everingham is determined to secure a marriage of convenience with heiress, Lady Georgiana Rutherford. He's the biggest prize on the London marriage mart, pursued by young unmarried ladies and their match-making mamas, as well as married women with a wandering eye. He can have any woman he wants. Or so he thinks. . . ...Hunts an independent lady . . . Lady Georgiana Rutherford--irreverent and unconventional--has no plans to marry. Having grown up poor, Lady George has no intention of giving up her fortune to become dependent on the dubious and unreliable goodwill of a man. Especially a man as insufferable as the Duke of Everingham, whose kisses stirs unwelcome and unsettling emotions . . . ...Sparks are sure to fly The more she defies him, the more the duke wants her, until an argument at a ball spirals into a passionate embrace. Caught in a compromising position, the duke announces their betrothal. George is furious and when gossip claims she deliberately entrapped the duke--when she was the one who was trapped--she marches down the aisle in a scarlet wedding dress. But the unlikely bride and groom may have found love in the most improbable of places--a marriage of convenience.

The School for Brides

The School for Brides
Author: Cheryl Ann Smith
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2011-04-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101477725

Miss Eva Black spent her life concealing her mother's past as a courtesan. Now a spinster, her beauty hidden away under a dour disguise, Eva spends her days schooling courtesans to be suitable wives. But one vengeful duke does not appreciate Eva turning his mistress into a lady. He plans to seduce Eva into becoming what she detests: a courtesan. But he doesn't expect her to be a woman of such beauty and so many secrets.

The Miracle of the Scarlet Thread

The Miracle of the Scarlet Thread
Author: Richard Booker
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
Total Pages: 180
Release: 1991-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780914903260

The Miracle of the Scarlet Thread reveals God's order, sheds light on the Old Testament and demonstrates in clear language how the Old Testament and New Testament fit together.

The Bride Wore Scarlet

The Bride Wore Scarlet
Author: Liz Carlyle
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2011-07-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0062079190

“Carlyle continues the Fraternitas paranormal Victorian trilogy (after One Touch of Scandal) with sizzling passion and romance.” —Publishers Weekly New York Times– and USA Today–bestselling author Liz Carlyle ushers readers once again inside the mysterious St. James Club, where passion and secrets simmer behind the elegant façade of Victorian London. In her deliciously intriguing The Bride Wore Scarlet, Carlyle does historical romance absolutely right—as a determined young beauty’s desire to gain entrance into the secret all-male society places her under the powerfully sensuous spell of the group’s ruthless and enigmatic leader. Fans of Amanda Quick and Gaelen Foley are going to love this Bride! “Carlyle’s lusciously rich characterization, inventive plot spiked with danger and unexpected twists, and deliciously dry sense of humor make The Bride Wore Scarlet a near-perfect read.” —Booklist (starred review) “Carlyle delivers a fast-paced pleasure.” —BookPage

A Convenient Bride

A Convenient Bride
Author: Cheryl Ann Smith
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2012-12-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101618558

A headstrong beauty propositions an unlikely highwayman in this delightful regency historical romance. On the hunt for his runaway sister, Lord Richard Ellerby stops a suspicious carriage at gunpoint and is shocked to be mistaken for a thieving highwayman. When the attractive woman inside makes him an offer to court her for pay, Richard refuses and sends her on her way. But the determined lady soon finds him again and proposes an even more outrageous offer: wedding her in a marriage of convenience. Desperate to find love with a man of her own choosing, Lady Brenna Harrington will do anything to hold on to her freedom, even if it means propositioning a dangerous highwayman. If she can distract her father with a prospective husband who only wants to marry her for her fortune, Brenna will have time to do things her way. While her plan may be just crazy enough to work, her unsuitable suitor has other more pleasurable strategies in mind...