If His Kiss is Wicked (Lady Rivendale's Connections, Book Three)

If His Kiss is Wicked (Lady Rivendale's Connections, Book Three)
Author: Jo Goodman
Publisher: ePublishing Works!
Total Pages: 477
Release: 2023-12-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 164457666X
GET BOOK

In a World of Art, Abduction Conceals Dark Secrets in If His Kiss is Wicked, a Historical Regency Romance from Jo Goodman When a chilling abduction leaves her battered and bruised, Emmalyn Hathaway's memories are fragmented, and her trust is shattered. Seeking safety for herself and her cousin, Marisol, she turns to Restell Gardner, a man rumored to be a rake and ne'er-do-well but also a man of unwavering determination. No stranger to the art of deception, Restell delves into Emma's case, captivated by the perplexing woman who seeks his aid. With her delicate strength and quiet resilience, Emma is a puzzle worth solving, and Restell is determined to uncover the truth behind her abduction—no matter the cost. As Emma and Restell seek answers, the shadowy world of art fraud and betrayal emerges. Sir Arthur Vega, a celebrated artist, and Marisol's fiancé, Neven Charters, an art expert, both hold secrets that could shatter Emma's world. With threats at every turn, Restell must not only protect Emma but also win her heart, a feat he never imagined he'd desire. Awards: Top Ten Best Romances 2018 Library Journal Best Romance, All About Romance 2008 Annual Reader Poll Romantic Times Career Achievement Award Top Ten Romance of the Year 2011, Library Journal #5 in the Top 100 Romances of All Time, Dear Author Starred reviews, Publishers Weekly Reviews: “A romance to savor.” ~Library Journal “Goodman has a real flair...Witty dialogue, first-rate narrative prose, and clever plotting.” ~Publishers Weekly “A master storyteller” ~The Romance Dish “Jo Goodman is a master at historical romance.” ~Fresh Fiction

One Forbidden Evening (Lady Rivendale's Connections, Book Two)

One Forbidden Evening (Lady Rivendale's Connections, Book Two)
Author: Jo Goodman
Publisher: ePublishing Works!
Total Pages: 468
Release: 2023-12-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1644576554
GET BOOK

A Night of Forbidden Desire Unleashes a Web of Secrets in One Forbidden Evening, a Historical Regency Romance from Jo Goodman Haunted by the memory of her husband's tragic death, Cybelline Caldwell is torn between her roles as a mother and a woman. Longing for the embrace of a man, she succumbs to the allure of a masquerade party hosted by the mysterious Christopher Hollings, Earl of Ferrin. Behind the veil of anonymity, Cybelline seeks a night of passionate abandon, choosing Ferrin as her willing partner in this forbidden game. But, when unexpected passion excites desires neither could have foreseen, Ferrin cannot resist the urge to uncover the identity of his mysterious lover. When he eventually learns Cybelline's true identity, he launches a quest to earn her trust. Cybelline, however, has no desire to be found by anyone. The mysterious letters she's been receiving accuse her of a sinister crime—the murder of her husband. Terrified and desperate to protect her young daughter, she flees London, hoping to escape her past and the dangerous accusations against her. In his determination to unravel the mystery surrounding the captivating Cybelline Caldwell, Ferrin gains her household's trust and captures her daughter's heart. As their connection deepens, Cybelline can't deny her growing feelings for the persistent earl even as they inch closer to the shocking truth concealed within the sinister letters that threaten to destroy them. Awards: Top Ten Best Romances 2018 Library Journal Best Romance, All About Romance 2008 Annual Reader Poll Romantic Times Career Achievement Award Top Ten Romance of the Year 2011, Library Journal #5 in the Top 100 Romances of All Time, Dear Author Starred reviews, Publishers Weekly Reviews: “A romance to savor.” ~Library Journal “Goodman has a real flair...Witty dialogue, first-rate narrative prose, and clever plotting.” ~Publishers Weekly “A master storyteller” ~The Romance Dish “Jo Goodman is a master at historical romance.” ~Fresh Fiction

Lady Rivendale's Connections Box Set, Books 1 to 3

Lady Rivendale's Connections Box Set, Books 1 to 3
Author: Jo Goodman
Publisher: ePublishing Works!
Total Pages: 1795
Release: 2024-03-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1644577348
GET BOOK

Discover Shadows of Desire amid Secrets Revealed in Lady Rivendale’s Connections Box Set, Books 1 to 3: Three Full-Length Historical Romances from Jo Goodman Book 1 - A Season to be Sinful: Fleeing the grasp of an unwanted English lord, Lily Sterling—an orphan raised in a French abbey—seeks refuge in London's bustling streets, only to be ensnared by the very man she aimed to escape. Amidst her escape into Holborn's dangerous alleys, she becomes a guardian to young pickpockets, schooling them in survival when she valiantly rescues Alexander Grantham, Viscount Sheridan (Sherry), a man of uprightness attacked in the streets. In her brave attempt to save him, she's grievously wounded, leading Sherry to bring her and her charges under his care. As they recover, an undeniable attraction blossoms, unearthing deep-seated secrets and vulnerabilities. The discovery of their pasts' dangerous intertwining, coupled with Sherry's mysterious resignation from covert Crown work, propels them into a shared fight against a looming threat. In each other, they find not only love but the courage to face their shared enemy. Book 2 - One Forbidden Evening: Tormented by her husband's death and torn between motherhood and her desires, Cybelline Caldwell finds solace in the arms of Christopher Hollings, Earl of Ferrin, during a masquerade ball's night of passion. Their encounter, meant to remain anonymous, takes a turn when Ferrin vows to discover the identity of his mysterious lover. As he uncovers Cybelline's true self, she struggles with mysterious letters accusing her of her husband's murder, forcing her to flee London with her daughter to escape the allegations. Ferrin's quest to protect and understand Cybelline brings him closer to her family, winning her daughter's affection and gradually earning Cybelline's trust. Despite the looming threat of the letters' contents, their burgeoning relationship faces the ultimate test as they risk everything for love amidst shadows of suspicion and danger. Book 3 - If His Kiss is Wicked: After a harrowing abduction leaves Emmalyn Hathaway with fragmented memories and deep mistrust, she finds refuge in Restell Gardner, a man rumored to be both a rake and a savior. Amidst her turmoil, Emmalyn, alongside her cousin Marisol, seeks Restell's protection and expertise in navigating the treacherous undercurrents of her past. Restell, intrigued by Emmalyn's resilience and mystery, commits to unraveling the circumstances of her ordeal. Their investigation unveils a sinister realm of art fraud involving Marisol's fiancé, Neven Charters, an art expert, and the acclaimed artist Sir Arthur Vega, revealing secrets that threaten Emmalyn's fragile world. As danger mounts, Restell's resolve to protect Emmalyn evolves into a deeper, unexpected desire to win her heart, challenging him to not only safeguard her life but also to mend the trust and affection shattered by her trauma. Awards: Top Ten Best Romances 2018 Library Journal Best Romance, All About Romance 2008 Annual Reader Poll Romantic Times Career Achievement Award Top Ten Romance of the Year 2011, Library Journal #5 in the Top 100 Romances of All Time, Dear Author Starred reviews, Publishers Weekly Reviews: “A romance to savor.” ~Library Journal “Goodman has a real flair...Witty dialogue, first-rate narrative prose, and clever plotting.” ~Publishers Weekly “A master storyteller” ~The Romance Dish “Jo Goodman is a master at historical romance.” ~Fresh Fiction LADY RIVENDALE'S CONNECTIONS, in series order: A Season to be Sinful One Forbidden Evening If His Kiss is Wicked The Price of Desire THE DENNEHY SISTERS SERIES, in series order: Only My Love My Heart's Desire Forever in My Heart Always in My Dreams Only in My Arms THE MARSHALL BROTHERS SERIES, in series order: Her Defiant Heart His Heart's Revenge THE THORNE BROTHERS TRILOGY, in series order: My Steadfast Heart My Reckless Heart With All My Heart MEET JO GOODMAN: Once upon a time, Jo believed she was going to be a marine biologist. She feels lucky that seasickness made her change course. Jo lives with her family in West Virginia.

The Dennehy Sisters Box Set, Books 1 to 3

The Dennehy Sisters Box Set, Books 1 to 3
Author: Jo Goodman
Publisher: ePublishing Works!
Total Pages: 1738
Release: 2024-02-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 164457733X
GET BOOK

Join the Dennehy Sisters on a Journey of Love and Intrigue: The Dennehy Sisters Box Set, Three Full-Length Historical Romances from Jo Goodman Book 1 – Only My Love: Abducted during a train robbery, New York City newspaperwoman Mary Michael Dennehy is carried off by gang member Ethan Stone, who claims she's his estranged wife. Ethan, an undercover federal marshal, will do anything to protect Mary's true identity. But when the gang is finally brought to justice and Mary bolts, Ethan can't seem to get the feisty reporter out of his dreams. Book 2 – My Heart's Desire: Mary Renee "Rennie" Dennehy, one of Jay Mac Worth's five bastard daughters, studies engineering to gain her railroad mogul father's attention. However, Jay Mac's attention comes in an unexpected form when Jarret Sullivan, a bounty hunter, is instructed to break off Rennie's engagement. Furious, Rennie expels both men from her heart and life. Yet, when Jay Mac is involved in a train wreck and believed dead, dangerous rumors of fraud and foul play swirl, compelling Rennie to reconsider her feelings towards Jarret. Book 3 – Forever in My Hear: When New York heiress Mary Margaret "Maggie" Dennehy awakens in her fashionable Fifth Avenue residence, she has no memory of her venture into a seedy neighborhood the night before, except for a haunting dream that fills her with longing. Colorado Rancher Connor Holiday can't forget the passion-filled night spent in a fancy New York bordello, or the exquisite lover who so willingly played the innocent. But when that lover turns out to be the bastard daughter of one of the city's richest men, he is forced to choose between what he wants and what he needs. REVIEWS: "Goodman has a real flair...Witty dialogue, first-rate narrative prose, and clever plotting." ~Publishers Weekly THE DENNEHY SISTERS SERIES, in series order: Only My Love My Heart's Desire Forever in My Heart Always in My Dreams Only in My Arms THE MARSHALL BROTHERS SERIES, in series order: Her Defiant Heart His Heart's Revenge THE THORNE BROTHERS TRILOGY, in series order: My Steadfast Heart My Reckless Heart With All My Heart MEET JO GOODMAN: Once upon a time, Jo believed she was going to be a marine biologist. She feels lucky that seasickness made her change course. Jo lives with her family in West Virginia.

Forever in My Heart (The Dennehy Sisters Series, Book 3)

Forever in My Heart (The Dennehy Sisters Series, Book 3)
Author: Jo Goodman
Publisher: ePublishing Works!
Total Pages: 462
Release: 2014-10-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1614176701
GET BOOK

Injured and lost, Mary Margaret "Maggie" Dennehy stumbles into a seedy New York City neighborhood. When the New York heiress awakes in her fashionable 5th Avenue residence, she remembers nothing of her experience, save a haunting dream that fills her with longing. Colorado Rancher Connor Holiday can't forget the passion filled night spent in the fancy New York bordello, or the exquisite lover who so willingly played the innocent. But when that lover turns out to be the bastard daughter of one of the city's richest men, he is forced to choose between what he wants and what he needs. To save his ranch... to save her dreams... Connor and Maggie strike a bargain where the success of their marriage hinges on breaking their vows. REVIEWS: "Jo Goodman is a master at historical romance." ~Fresh Fiction THE DENNEHY SISTERS SERIES, in series order: Only My Love My Heart's Desire Forever in My Heart Always in My Dreams Only in My Arms THE MARSHALL BROTHERS SERIES in order: Her Defiant Heart His Heart's Revenge THE THORNE BROTHERS TRILOGY, in series order: My Steadfast Heart My Reckless Heart With All My Heart

If His Kiss Is Wicked

If His Kiss Is Wicked
Author: Jo Goodman
Publisher: Kensington Books
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2007-09-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1420103911
GET BOOK

Shy by nature, Emma Hathaway usually leaves the drama to her rebellious cousin, Marisol. But when Emma agrees to meet with her cousin's secret lover to end the affair, she is pulled into a dangerous game. Now Emma is convinced her involvement in the scandal has put her life in jeopardy. The trouble is none of Emma's confidantes believe anyone is trying to harm her. As whispers of madness begin, Emma turns to the only person who might be able to help ... The very handsome, barely respectable Restell Gardner has gained a reputation for helping people out of compromising positions. Never one to turn away a lady in need, Restell agrees to help solve the intrigue. Sensing there is more to the green-eyed beauty than meets the eye, Restell feels himself falling for Emma. But he resists succumbing to his passion ... at least until he learns the truth about the danger that is haunting her. For if he gives in to temptation too soon, he could lose Emma forever ...

All I Ever Needed (The Compass Club Series, Book 3)

All I Ever Needed (The Compass Club Series, Book 3)
Author: Jo Goodman
Publisher: ePublishing Works!
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2015-11-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1614177961
GET BOOK

Lady Sophia Colley, daughter of the late Earl of Tremont, faces mercenary relatives demanding she marry the money her funds-poor father failed to leave them. Gabriel Whitney, Marquess Eastlyn (East to his friends), is tasked by the Crown with opening new trade with China. Calling upon his three boon companions: South, North, and West--The Compass Club--for aid, two things stand in East's way: The Society of Bishops, a group of men who were East's boyhood tormenters, and false rumors of his engagement to Lady Sophia Colley. When East arrives at Lady Sophia's doorstep to dispel the rumor, the last thing he expects is to be entranced by a woman who's lived beneath his notice. East proposes on the spot. Sophie turns him down flat. The desire between them may be impossible to deny, but deny it she must to protect East from a past intrigue that is about to place them both in very present danger. REVIEWS: "Jo Goodman is a master at historical romance." ~Fresh Fiction THE COMPASS CLUB, in series order Let Me Be The One Everything I Ever Wanted All I Ever Needed Beyond A Wicked Kiss THE DENNEHY SISTERS, in series order: Only My Love My Heart's Desire Forever in My Heart Always in My Dreams Only in My Arms THE MARSHALL BROTHERS, in series order: Her Defiant Heart His Heart's Revenge THE THORNE BROTHERS TRILOGY, in series order: My Steadfast Heart My Reckless Heart With All My Heart

Beyond a Wicked Kiss

Beyond a Wicked Kiss
Author: Jo Goodman
Publisher: Zebra Books
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2004
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780821774175
GET BOOK

This final installment of the "USA Today" bestselling author's Compass Club quartet finds Evan Marchman, the Duke of Westphal, undertaking a dangerous mission that leads to unexpected temptation. Original.

The Last Renegade

The Last Renegade
Author: Jo Goodman
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2012-09-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101589612
GET BOOK

A stunning western historical romance from USA Today bestselling author Jo Goodman, one of today's “premier western romance writers.”* As the owner of the Pennyroyal Saloon and Hotel, Lorraine Berry is privy to almost everything that goes on in Bitter Springs, Wyoming—including the bloodshed plaguing its citizens. With all of the good men dying at the hands of a local rancher and his three sons, Raine hires a shootist to be the town’s protector. But her handsome new employee is more than a hired hand; he’s a man who keeps his guns close and his secrets closer. After a chance encounter on a train, Kellen Coltrane travels to the Pennyroyal to carry out a dying man’s last wish. But once he meets the hotel’s fiery-haired proprietor, Coltrane finds himself assuming the role of the shootist’s accomplice and agrees to protect Bitter Springs. And as he learns more about Raine’s own tragedy, Coltrane can’t deny his growing desire for the courageous widow, or the urge to protect her from the threat that draws near...

A Season to Be Sinful

A Season to Be Sinful
Author: Jo Goodman
Publisher: Zebra Books
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2005
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780821777756
GET BOOK

From the "USA Today" bestselling author of "Beyond a Wicked Kiss" comes a sweeping new tale of courage, desire, and dangerous secrets, featuring an intrepid beauty who discovers that love and trust are two sides of the same coin. Original.