Cloaked in Beauty (Texas Ever After)

Cloaked in Beauty (Texas Ever After)
Author: Karen Witemeyer
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-12-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 149344817X

In the heart of the Piney Woods of Texas, Letty Hood has spent the last fifteen years of her life hidden away with her grandmother to escape the deadly schemes of an uncle who wants her dead. Now, with her twenty-first birthday on the horizon, she is forced to accept the escort of a stranger and return to Houston in secret so she can claim a birthright that will make her one of the wealthiest women in Texas. If she lives long enough to inherit. Pinkerton agent Philip Carmichael has one duty: get the Radcliffe heiress home alive. Expecting a spoiled girl, Philip is surprised to encounter a woman of rare strength with a kind soul and keen wit. As they journey together, Letty's resilience wins his admiration, breaking through his hardened cynicism. Yet the threat to Letty grows more menacing with every mile, and Philip fears that keeping her out of harm's way may be just as impossible as keeping her out of his heart. "Little Red Riding Hood" and "Sleeping Beauty" entwine for a romantic fairy tale retelling that explores the power of true love conquering even the darkest of nights.

Cloaked in Beauty

Cloaked in Beauty
Author: Karen Witemeyer
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-12-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780764240430

In the heart of the Piney Woods of Texas, Letty Hood has spent the last fifteen years of her life hidden away with her grandmother to escape the deadly schemes of an uncle who wants her dead. Now, with her twenty-first birthday on the horizon, she is forced to accept the escort of a stranger and return to Houston in secret so she can claim a birthright that will make her one of the wealthiest women in Texas. If she lives long enough to inherit. Pinkerton agent Philip Carmichael has one duty: get the Radcliffe heiress home alive. Expecting a spoiled girl, Philip is surprised to encounter a woman of rare strength with a kind soul and keen wit. As they journey together, Letty's resilience wins his admiration, breaking through his hardened cynicism. Yet the threat to Letty grows more menacing with every mile, and Philip fears that keeping her out of harm's way may be just as impossible as keeping her out of his heart. "Little Red Riding Hood" and "Sleeping Beauty" entwine for a romantic fairy tale retelling that explores the power of true love conquering even the darkest of nights.

Fairest of Heart (Texas Ever After)

Fairest of Heart (Texas Ever After)
Author: Karen Witemeyer
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 347
Release: 2023-06-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1493442112

Once upon a time in Texas . . . Beauty has been nothing but a curse to Penelope Snow. When she becomes a personal maid for a famous actress whose troupe is leaving Chicago to tour the West, she hides her figure beneath shapeless dresses and keeps her head down. But she still manages to attract the wrong attention, leaving her prospects in tatters--and her jealous mistress plotting her demise. After his brother lost his life over a woman, Texas Ranger Titus Kingsley has learned to expect the worst from women and is rarely disappointed. So when a young lady found in suspicious circumstances takes up residence with the seven old drovers living at his grandfather's ranch, Titus is determined to keep a close eye on her. With a promotion hanging in the balance, Titus is assigned to investigate a robbery case tied to Penelope's acting troupe, and all evidence points to Penelope's guilt. But Titus might just be convinced that the fairest woman of all has a heart as pure as her last name . . . if only he can prove it.

The Lady in the Blue Cloak

The Lady in the Blue Cloak
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2006
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

For each Texas mission, there is a rich and complicated history. In the title story, from Mision de San Francisco de los Tejas, a mysterious woman in blue visits the Teas people to prepare them for the missionaries' arrival. In "Rosa's Window" and "The Bell" the love and grief of two couples torn apart in the making of the Mision de San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo manifest themselves in the very edifices of the mission. The Mision de Nuestra SEnora de la Purisma Concepcion de Acuna, named for and dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, was the scene of a remarkable salvation as the Teas workers tried to escape the heated pursuit of the Comanches in "The Miracle at the Gate." Here Kimmel gracefully retells these and other powerful legends behind four of th missions, each enhanced by a beautifully evocative painting by Susan Guevara.

Hidden Away

Hidden Away
Author: Sharon Dunn
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2018-06-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1488088004

She stumbled onto a smuggling ring— and had nowhere to run When two thieves arrive at the Montana mansion where Isabel Connor is working, undercover investigator Jason Enger isn’t sure if she’s in danger…or an accomplice. Either way, with a snowstorm trapping the pair with the violent thieves, survival depends on working together. But how can they trust each other when he’s concealing his identity…and she’s hiding dark secrets of her criminal past?

A Tailor-Made Bride

A Tailor-Made Bride
Author: Karen Witemeyer
Publisher: Bethany House
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2010-06-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1441212078

Jericho "J.T." Tucker wants nothing to do with Coventry, Texas's new dressmaker. He's all too familiar with her kind--shallow women more devoted to fashion than true beauty. Yet, except for her well-tailored clothing, this seamstress is not at all what he expected. Hannah Richards is confounded by the man who runs the livery. The unsmiling fellow riles her with his arrogant assumptions and gruff manner while at the same time stirring her heart with unexpected acts of kindness. Which side of Jericho Tucker reflects the real man? When Hannah decides to help Jericho's sister catch a beau--leading to uproarious consequences for the whole town--will Jericho and Hannah find a way to bridge the gap between them?

Texas Tycoon & Hidden Pleasures

Texas Tycoon & Hidden Pleasures
Author: Diana Palmer
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2023-06-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0369745590

BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTION Reader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors. Texas Tycoon by New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer Matt Caldwell must be the hardest-hearted man in the Lone Star State. The last thing he wants to do is open up to a woman and risk getting hurt…until his beautiful new assistant walks through the office door. Leslie Murray is on the run and in need of a protector, stat—her new boss just might be up for the job. But when Leslie suddenly finds herself in Matt's strong arms, she wonders if she could be the one to knock down the bachelor's protective walls and finally bring love to this long, tall Texan. FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Hidden Pleasures by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson The moment their paths crossed again at an auction, Galen Steele knew Brittany Thrasher was special. If she wants the house he just won so badly, how far is she willing to go to get it? That's when the Phoenix entrepreneur makes her an offer he fully expects her to refuse. All she has to do is be his lover for a week…

His Hidden American Beauty

His Hidden American Beauty
Author: Connie Cox
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2013-03-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1460307585

Making Annalise smile… Cruise ship doctor Annalise Walcott travels from port to port with no ties to anyone—relationships cause nothing but heartache. So when Greek god Niko Christopoulos catches her eye she's determined to steer clear! Dynamic doc Niko is on board for some R & R. The R might not stand for romance, but a summer fling could be the perfect distraction. Annalise plays it cool on the surface, but Niko will enjoy discovering her hidden depths and awakening the beautiful woman hidden beneath….

Texas Rancher's Hidden Danger

Texas Rancher's Hidden Danger
Author: Karen Whiddon
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2021-12-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0369713850

Help Wanted: A housekeeper with a hidden past… Single dad Ted Sanders thinks he’s hit the jackpot when he hires Amelia Ferguson as a housekeeper for his ranch in Getaway. But even as she becomes a loving confidante for his teenage girls, Amelia’s hiding a terrible secret: she’s fled—complete with a new identity—from the fearsome Coffee Shop Killer. As undeniable electricity sparks between her and Ted, can he keep Amelia safe from a murderer? From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.

Project: Happily Ever After

Project: Happily Ever After
Author: Alisa Bowman
Publisher: Running Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-12-28
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9780762439010

What do you do when your marriage is so unhappy that you begin to fantasize about your husband's funeral? That's how bad it got for Alisa Bowman. . . So she launched a last-ditch effort to save her marriage. Project: Happily Ever After is her fearlessly honest and humorous account of how she went from being a “divorce daydreamer” to renewing her wedding vows—and all of the steps in between. From bikini waxes to erotica, romance instruction manuals to second honeymoons, the silent treatment to power struggles, she goes where many marriage-improvement gurus have feared to tread. Equal parts funny, poignant, and most importantly, useful, Bowman's story will give other miserably-married folks courage and hope. And in addition to telling her own story, she packs straightforward prescriptive guidance, including a “10-Step Marital Improvement Guide.” Readers will laugh. They'll cry. And they can start on the road toward their own happy ending!