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| Author | : Jenny Wheeler |
| Publisher | : Jenny Wheeler |
| Total Pages | : 187 |
| Release | : 2020-12-21 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 099513085X |
Sugar heiress Leilani Manolo faces an impossible choice between love and duty. With time running out, will a shocking revelation be her salvation or her downfall? In 1870s Hawaii, royal favourite Lani Manolo is caught between the desires of her heart and the demands of her powerful family. Deeply in love with French vintner Aristide Laurent, she feels duty bound to secure her family’s future by marrying a man she does not love, a wealthy nobleman favored by the king. Risking his fragile place in high society, Aristide refuses to let Lani go without a fight. He delves into the nobleman's past, only to uncover a scandalous secret that could change everything. But his revelation comes at a high price. The explosive secret about Lani's would-be husband carries a truth that could tear the lovers apart forever or finally set them free. From glittering palace ballrooms to the wind-swept beaches of Maui, will Leilani listen to her head, or her heart? Will she bow to family wishes, or find the strength to defy convention? A tale of love, deception and the courage to forge your own path, Captive Heart, Book 8 in the Of Gold & Blood series, will sweep you away in the beauty and turmoil of 19th century Hawaii. An unforgettable story in the grand tradition of Victoria Holt and Kathleen Woodiwiss. Buy Captive Heart and immerse yourself in a royal Hawaiian Christmas today.
| Author | : Jenny Wheeler |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 190 |
| Release | : 2020-12-15 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780995130876 |
They thought they knew the meaning of sacrifice. But the hardest choice is yet to come. Sugar heiress Leilani Manolo and French wine maker Aristide Laurent defied death and found magnetic attraction during a turbulent San Francisco winter, but accepted a future together wasn't to be their destiny. Leilani belongs in Honolulu heading the family business and caring for her dying guardian and Aristide must fulfil his promise as an award-winning vintner for one of California's rising wine ventures. But living apart is even harder than resigning themselves to permanent separation. And when Aristide learns Leilani is being pressured into a 'dynastic' marriage with one of the Hawaiian King's senior advisors, he suspects bad family blood runs deep. Aristide faces a torturous choice. Reveal the true extent of Lani's betrayal by someone close and risk life-long rejection, or accept the match and see her lose everything she holds dear. Book #8 in the action-packed historical mystery series Of Gold & Blood. Romance against the odds. Captive Heart,
| Author | : Jenny Wheeler |
| Publisher | : Jenny Wheeler |
| Total Pages | : 412 |
| Release | : 2021 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0995145229 |
Do you love sweet romance and twisty family secrets? From Elanora’s New York Christmas, to Josefa’s dilemma on a California ranch and Leilani’s Hawaiian Christmas adventure; three heart-warming novellas laced with mystery for escapist holiday reading. Tangled Destiny Book #4, prequel to ten book Of Gold & blood historical mystery series. New York, 1847. Elanora’s 21st birthday Christmas proposal from sweetheart Eustace is her dream come true. But when she stumbles upon a secret that could tear his family apart, she’s drawn into a love triangle that will have tragic repercussions for the next generation. The colorful prequel to the Of Gold & Blood mystery series. Hope Redeemed Book #6, sequel to #5, Unbridled Vengeance Sacramento Valley, 1870. Josefa’s running out of time to find a suitable husband before she becomes a Californio nobility scandal. But that doesn’t mean she’ll settle for just any man who comes courting… Vaquero Santiago Valaquez is an unlikely candidate until he uncovers family secrets that make proud Josefa see him in a new light. Captive Heart #8, sequel to #7, Tainted Fortune. Honolulu, 1871. Sugar heiress Leilani is considering a ‘dynastic’ marriage to save her inheritance, ignoring her magnetic attraction to a charismatic Frenchman. But when Aristide uncovers betrayal in her inner circle, he faces a torturous choice. Warn her and face life-long rejection - or accept the acclaimed match to a King’s counsellor and see her lose everything she holds dear.
| Author | : Jenny |
| Publisher | : Happy Families Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 278 |
| Release | : 2022-12-16 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1991162073 |
She’s on the verge of greatness. He’s a self-proclaimed black sheep. When a slaying brings them together, getting locked up could tear them apart… San Francisco, 1872. Susannah Carterton yearns to be accepted as a serious artist. But family comes first, and she accompanies her adored adopted niece back to the guardianship of an unsuitable biological uncle. But when an estranged friend is found murdered and she stands accused, the panicked painter swallows her pride to ask help of the man who loathes her in kind. Jack Cabot is ecstatic to have his youngest relative back home. Determined to be all that she needs, the likable reprobate could do without her striking shrew of an aunt. But when the beautiful busybody desperately requires his aid, he jumps into action to shore up her defense. Grappling with the idea of someone setting her up for jail time, Susannah fears her chance at winning a prestigious exhibition is about to end in a shocking society scandal. And as Jack starts to see the warmth underneath the woman’s cold exterior, he vows to uncover the villain before she’s charged with the crime. Can these enemies-turned-allies call a truce and save everything they love? Susannah's Secret is the uplifting second book in the Home At Last historical mystery series. If you like strong characters, a splash of romance, and captivating whodunits, then you’ll adore Jenny Wheeler’s compelling page-turner. Buy Susannah's Secret to break free of lies today!
| Author | : Jenny Wheeler |
| Publisher | : Jenny Wheeler |
| Total Pages | : 326 |
| Release | : 2022-06-10 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1991162049 |
A deathbed promise. An impossible task. Will saving a loved one mean losing everything? New York, 1872. Sadie McGillicuddy’s word is her bond. Swearing to her dying mother to always protect her willful sister, she’s soon tested when her beautiful younger sibling runs off into the night. Jumping on a San Francisco train in hot pursuit, the resourceful young woman evades a gangland enforcer’s unwanted attention with the help of a handsome stranger. Count Dolphie Westerhoven’s future feels uncertain. Grieving a father who just left him penniless, the lone-wolf Austrian is traveling to San Francisco when an intriguing passenger slips into his private carriage. Quick to offer her protection at his aunt’s house, he fears there’s more to her story when her sister falls into a mob boss’s clutches and Sadie is delivered a warning – a severed hand. With her sister refusing to leave the mob boss’s clutches, Sadie despairs of getting them both out with their lives intact. And Dolphie is shocked when his mesmerizing new friend gives him the slip and appears to defect to the gang boss’s side, causing him to question if she’s been conning him all along. Can they set things right before they’re both caught in an outlaw’s trap? Sadie's Vow is the exciting first book in the Home At Last post Gold Rush romance historical mystery series. If you like engrossing characters, twisty suspense, and vivid settings brought to life, then you’ll love Jenny Wheeler’s fast-paced adventure. Buy Sadie's Vow to cross the heart and hope not to die today!
| Author | : Jenny Wheeler |
| Publisher | : Jenny Wheeler |
| Total Pages | : 390 |
| Release | : 2018-09-04 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0473430037 |
Unsolved deaths. Untold treasure. Can she solve the mystery of her inheritance before dark forces claim another victim? Graysie Castellanos is ready to take her final bow. When the traveling singer inherits a rundown mine, she thinks it
| Author | : Jenny |
| Publisher | : Jenny Wheeler |
| Total Pages | : 341 |
| Release | : 2023 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1991182554 |
Rosie Kelly is a resilient Irish actress battling to feed her family. Alejandro de Vile is a wealthy heir in hiding after shooting a man in self defence. When illness and a prospective lynching freeze them in a hostile stand off, will her street smarts save him? And will it be at the cost of her heart? 1872 San Francisco: Rosie Kelly’s heart’s desire is to star on stage so she can support her ailing sister back in New York. When she's injured and is dropped from her show, the charmer she’s categorised as a naïve rich boy arranges medical care for her sister. Alex de Vile is certain Spanish charmer Dionisio Garcia wasn’t involved in the assault that threatened his life, and he can’t understand why Rosie is playing up to the flamboyant playboy. But with his life at stake, he must rely on her resourcefulness to uncover a treacherous double cross that goes right back to his hidden family history. Rosie’s proud spirit tells her Alex’s opinion doesn’t matter, as long as she can unravel the tangled web of murder, bribery, and fake documents in time to save him and repay her debt for her sister’s care. Confronting murders, attempted abductions, and ancient lies, she races to dig out seeds of destruction sown a generation ago, while ignoring her savage pain inside. Will these lovers-in-denial win through, face their fears and admit the truth before it’s too late?
| Author | : Jenny Wheeler |
| Publisher | : Jenny Wheeler |
| Total Pages | : 322 |
| Release | : 2024-05-15 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1067012206 |
A society belle. A tenacious newshound. A scandal to destroy their lives. Sydney, 1868. Poppy Barclay's privileged life shatters when her father's investment firm collapses amid shocking allegations of fraud. Jilted by her fiancé and shunned by the elite, the beautiful heiress finds herself an outcast, her dreams of a perfect marriage in ruins. She’s determined to fight back, but Poppy's quest for justice pits her against the tenacious journalist Thomas Yates, who is bent on exposing the truth behind the Barclay disgrace. As the former Police Commissioner’s son digs behind lies spun by powerful men, he confronts an agonizing dilemma: pursue the facts and endanger his career, or believe in a woman who rejects his help and dismisses him as a potential suitor. As the conspiracy against Poppy’s family erupts into violence, the former deb is forced to question whether her hostility toward the persistent scribe is justified? Is he an enemy or an unlikely ally? With time running out and dangerous forces closing in, can the mismatched pair overcome their antagonism, or will they allow dirty politics to shatter their dreams and cost them their love? Poppy's Dilemma is the captivating first book in the Sisters of Barclay Square historical mystery series. If you like strong heroines, intriguing sweet romance, and a glimpse behind the glittering façade of colonial high society, then you'll adore Jenny Wheeler’s fast-paced tale of deception and courage. Buy Poppy's Dilemma to uncover the shocking truths today!
| Author | : Jenny Wheeler |
| Publisher | : Jenny Wheeler |
| Total Pages | : 304 |
| Release | : 2022-02-12 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1991162014 |
She's a reclusive countess considering marriage to a former bad boy. He's a senator with a dark past, ready to enjoy his golden years in peace. When blackmail threatens to expose his secrets, can their love withstand the storm? San Francisco 1870: High society widow Elizabeth Westerhoven is amazed to find herself seriously considering marriage to a life-long acquaintance, Hector de Vile, a former bad boy pirate trader, now a powerful Senator. Reclusive, charitable and wise, she's tempted to re-enter society after years of preferring seclusion. Ruthlessly ambitious Senator Hector de Vile, his darkest secrets buried in the past, is looking forward to introducing Elizabeth, a woman he's long admired from afar, as his wife in Washington power circles. But when a social climbing blackmailer threatens to reveal a close family secret and demands marriage as the price of her silence, Hector is faced with an impossible choice. Risk exposure and blow his recently reconciled family apart? Or publicly humiliate Elizabeth by marrying his courtesan blackmailer, sacrificing any hope of later-in-life love? Can their odd couple romance survive the onslaught of secrets and lies, or will a combination of her trust and his cunning steer them to a safe haven? Dangerous Desires is the riveting conclusion to the Of Gold & Blood historical mystery series. If you like conflicted heroes, shocking twists, and the atmospheric intrigue of Old California, then you'll love Jenny Wheeler's suspenseful tale of a man haunted by his past. Buy Dangerous Desires to unravel a scandalous scheme today!
| Author | : Jenny Wheeler |
| Publisher | : Jenny Wheeler |
| Total Pages | : 397 |
| Release | : 2021 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0995145288 |
She's a haunted runaway forced to hide from a brutal past. He's a charismatic businessman who despises deception. Can they overcome the lies that separate them and embrace a passion worth everything? California, 1871: Sarah Wyndham has lived a double life since escaping her abusive family and a forced marriage. Fleeing to San Francisco, the gifted mathematician lives incognito as a mousey secretary, in constant terror of discovery. Hawaiian sugar merchant Kaleo Manolo sees beyond the disguise however, and when Sarah’s secrets put her in grave danger, the handsome super surfer steps in as her protector. Traumatised by her brutal past, Sarah is ashamed to tell her story. And she knows her desperate attempt to maintain her secrets could cost Kaleo his life. Burned by her off-handed dishonesty, Kaleo battles growing feelings for a woman whose silence raises alarm bells over her integrity. He’s convinced she is hiding something, but he's determined to keep her safe, even if it means standing against a powerful enemy As they navigate a treacherous web of lies and revenge, Will Sarah learn to trust him enough to confide her shame-filled story? Or will Kaleo’s determination to do the right thing lead to him paying the ultimate price? With time running out and their lives on the line, Sarah and Kaleo risk everything for a chance at freedom. But after Sarah's deception, will Kaleo still believe the truth of her heart? Ancient Deception is the mesmerizing ninth book in the Of Gold & Blood historical mystery series. If you like brilliant heroines, principled heroes, and deadly games of cat and mouse, then you'll love Jenny Wheeler's captivating tale of secrets and sacrifice. Buy Ancient Deception to unravel the web of lies today!
