The Earl and the Courtesan

The Earl and the Courtesan
Author: Raven McAllan
Publisher: Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD)
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2017-06-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1786862077

Once a courtesan, not always a courtesan. It's time to move on, and who better to do it with than a rake? Theresa Kyle, ex-courtesan, will not kowtow to any man in marriage, let alone an odious ex-pupil. When the man rejects her refusal of his proposal, she reluctantly agrees to seek help. Jamie, the Earl of Weston, is in a fix of his own. The marriage mart is not for him, let alone a compulsory wedding due to the machinations of his mother. A mutual friend seems to have the perfect solution. The earl and the courtesan—what better way to foil those who want to see them married against their wills? Alas, the best-laid plans go awry, for neither had expected to fall in love. Needless to say, as far as Jamie is concerned, being a member of the aristocracy comes in handy when you need to bend the rules to your will. Convincing Theresa, however, may well be harder than winning over the ton.

How to Wed a Courtesan

How to Wed a Courtesan
Author: Madeline Martin
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2021-06-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0369710991

From New York Times Bestselling Author Madeline Martin From courtesan …to society wife? When Evander, Earl of Westix, returns from the continent to claim his bride, he is shocked that the innocent vicar’s daughter he once loved has become a notorious courtesan. But Lottie is so much more than the insult society hurls at her. She is resourceful and strong—after all, she’s had to be to survive. Her charms are undeniable, but her heart is beyond his grasp. To win it will mean taking her from bedroom to ballroom… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. The London School for Ladies Book 1: How to Tempt a Duke Book 2: How to Start a Scandal Book 3: How to Wed a Courtesan

The Courtesan's Daughter

The Courtesan's Daughter
Author: Claudia Dain
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2007
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780425217207

With her prospects for finding a suitable match limited by her mother's infamous past as one of London's most sought-after courtesans, Lady Caroline is dismayed to discover that her mother plans to purchase a husband for her by agreeing to settle the Earl of Ashdon's gambling debts in exchange for marriage. Original.

An Eye for an Earl

An Eye for an Earl
Author: Jean Wilde
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2019-07-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781078011693

Hell hath no fury like a lady of society scornedIsabelle Beaumont may be the most sought-after courtesan in London, but there's more to this beautiful seductress than meets the eye. Born to nobility, yet consigned to a life on the streets, Isabelle has done more than just survive. Hell hath no fury like a lady of society scorned.The Unexpected heirAs the new Earl of Digby, Francis Gilbert is determined to live up to his title. The last thing he needs is to become embroiled with the mysterious Belle Beaumont.A battle of willsAs attraction sparks between this unlikely pair, Francis fights his overwhelming desire while Isabelle grows even more determined to seduce the straitlaced earl. A battle of wills can only lead to one thing...his inevitable surrender. But there's more than just their hearts at stake. The devil lurks silently in the shadows, waiting for the opportunity to collect his dues.

The Bookseller and the Earl

The Bookseller and the Earl
Author: Callie Hutton
Publisher: Callie Hutton LLC
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2019-10-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

This book is 100% created by the author. No AI was used. Miss Addie Mallory is finished with the husband hunt. After six London Seasons as a bumbling wallflower, she convinces her parents that she should be allowed to use her dowry to buy a bookstore in Bath where she can live her life the way she wants. Lord Grayson, Earl of Berkshire, has never gotten over his deceased wife’s betrayal with his own brother. He plans to make his life all about his son, Michael, who is deaf. When Grayson gets into a legal issue over his son’s competency, he turns to Addie, a dyslexic bookstore owner, for help. Addie takes a personal interest in helping the boy. However, as time passes, Grayson and Addie’s joint venture to keep Michael from being declared incompetent leads to feelings and desires neither one of them expected. Or necessarily wanted...

Illicit Love

Illicit Love
Author: Jane Lark
Publisher:
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2013-04
Genre: England
ISBN: 9781938404559

Trapped under the reign of a cruel keeper, Ellen Harding longs to be free. Under his oppression, her soul and conscience have died while her body lives on, fulfilling his dissolute desires. She is empty-a vessel-deaf to the voice of morality and blind to shame. When her eyes are drawn to a beautiful man for no other reason than his looks, she imagines what it would be like to escape her chains for a night by giving her body to him. Edward is restless, lonely, and a little angry with his lot in life-it is his only excuse for being drawn to another man's mistress. The woman's dark hair and pale eyes are striking, and he cannot take his gaze off her while she watches him over the top of a fan with an illicit intent in her eyes. Once he's known her, he cannot forget her, and once he's seen the evidence of her supposed benefactor's brutality, he wants to help her. But how can he when she will not run any more than she will speak of her past? When a desperate Ellen finally relents and shocks Edward from his sleep, he doesn't hesitate, he helps her flee. He just doesn't know he's running headlong into the secrets of her past.

The Courtesan Countess

The Courtesan Countess
Author: JoMarie DeGioia
Publisher: Bailey Park Publishing
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2020-09-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1944181318

A gentleman who masks his emotions A lady who pretends to be something she’s not Secret desires…secret pleasures And a love to reveal both their hearts Left destitute and ruined, Marianne Ellsworth has one option left. She has to become a courtesan to keep her family safe. Their future depends on her younger sister marrying a rich man, and the money Marianne makes allows them to circulate in London society. As the great-granddaughter of an earl, she knows full well that society will turn on them should her secret be revealed. Marcus Lacey, the Earl of Lacey, must wed soon to satisfy his father's will. Though considered cold and reserved, he is captivated by the woman purchased for his pleasure. Unable to think of her with another man, he pays for her exclusivity through the Season. Marianne struggles to maintain her masquerade, avoiding Marcus in company even as she is losing her heart to him. Marcus is falling for his mistress, charmed by her grace and warmth as well as her sensuality. He craves her, heart and soul, but must bow to his obligations by the Season’s end. Will Marcus cast her aside if he discovers her deception? Or will he keep her secret along with her heart?

The Accidental Courtesan

The Accidental Courtesan
Author: Cheryl Ann Smith
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2011-10-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 110154483X

In this School for Brides romance, a respectable lady must play the part of a seasoned lover in a turnabout game of seduction and irresistible intrigue… The School for Brides stands on its principles: turn comely courtesans into proper wives. But when Lady Noelle Seymour attempts to save a bride-in-training from arrest by sneaking into a stranger’s bedroom to return a stolen necklace, she locks eyes with Gavin Blackwell and gets herself into a whole heap of trouble. Since the truth of her nocturnal visit could land both women in jail, Noelle offers a desperate excuse: She’s there as his new courtesan. Gavin has a lot to learn about London society, but a female housebreaker offering her seductive services is beyond the unexpected. When she vanishes, Gavin tracks her down and demands she make good on her proposition. However, there’s more at stake than Noelle’s virtue. That unfortunate night in Gavin’s room has made her an unwitting pawn in the treacherous game of a woman scorned, and now only Gavin can protect her—in every way he desires...

Always the Courtesan

Always the Courtesan
Author: Emily E K Murdoch
Publisher:
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2020-05-27
Genre:
ISBN:

Always the courtesan and never the bride - it's a life she never chose and cannot escape...Indulge yourself in book 3 of the bestselling Never the Bride series. Read for FREE in Kindle Unlimited!Lady Honora Lennox hasn't gone by that name in three years - not since she was abducted and forced to work in a brothel.She's but nineteen and has given up on the world offering her anything of kindness. Until he walks through her door.Josiah Stanhope, Earl of Chester, is exhausted with politics and games, deceit and lies - it's time for simplicity, and there's nothing simpler than the clear cut exchange of coin for pleasure. And yet there's something different about this girl. She knows how to please a man, certainly, but there's more to her. Something refined.He's determined to find out the truth. She's terrified of destroying her family name. Tensions mount as wills clash and there can only be one victor. Can Josiah ever prove himself as trustworthy, or will he fall back to old habits? Can Honora ever return to society after her fall from grace - or is his bed far more inviting?This full-length novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and is part of a series that can be read in any order.Never the Bride SeriesAlways the BridesmaidAlways the ChaperoneAlways the CourtesanAlways the Best FriendAlways the WallflowerAlways the Bluestocking

The Courtesan's Wager

The Courtesan's Wager
Author: Claudia Dain
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2009-02-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1440687110

If Lady Amelia Caversham is to marry before another Season passes, she'd better find help-namely, that of the infamous courtesan-turned matchmaker Sophia Dalby. But even Amelia is shocked when Lady Dalby informs her that they will hold interview for the position. And most shocking of all? Only Dukes need apply.