The Impetuous Heiress

The Impetuous Heiress
Author: Alina K. Field
Publisher: Havenlock Press
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2022-03-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1944063358

When dashing Fitzhenry Lovelace escorted sensible Mary Elizabeth Parker to a once in a lifetime meeting with her estranged grandfather, an unexpected romance bloomed that had nothing to do with her grandfather’s immense wealth. Throwing caution to the wind, sensible Miss Parker said a wholehearted yes to Fitz. But before they could finalize their nuptials, a family emergency called Fitz away. Then he stopped answering her letters. Months pass and the Yuletide arrives, and Miss Parker faces the fact that her impetuosity has led to a Dilemma. Then word arrives that her ruthless mother and stepfather, suspecting a possible inheritance, are descending upon her with a horrid replacement for Fitz in tow. Miss Parker bolts, but her meddling cousin plans an unexpected stop on the journey. Having made a hash of his finances and neglected the lady he still loves, Fitz, now Lord Loughton, realizes he must make amends with the woman he still loves. But before he can act, Miss Parker arrives on his doorstep. He soon senses more is amiss with her than just his careless courtship. Can he uncover her secrets and win her back before he loses her altogether? Previously part of the Christmas Kisses Regency Holiday Romance Anthology

Rivals of Fortune / The Impetuous Heiress

Rivals of Fortune / The Impetuous Heiress
Author: Jane Ashford
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2016-05-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1492631523

Two classic Regency romances from beloved bestselling author Jane Ashford When London society debarks to their country estates, the courtships are no less heated... RIVALS OF FORTUNE — Joanna Rowntree thought she would die of a broken heart when her one true love married another—until not one but two fascinating newcomers appear on neighboring estates. As the roughhewn Jonathan Erland and the polished Sir Rollin Denby engage in a heated competition for her hand, Joanna realizes her heart is alive and well—but to whom will she give it? THE IMPETUOUS HEIRESS — When spoiled Lady Alicia Alston, privileged daughter of a duke, is accidentally tossed into a ravine after a wild gallop with Ian MacClain, Earl of Cairnyllan, she expects a proposal as soon as is convenient. The stubborn Scot has other ideas. It takes a headlong journey to prevent an elopement to give Alicia and Ian a chance to clear up misunderstandings and figure out what they find so damnably passion-inducing about one another... "Deft writing...an engaging cast of characters...a charming plot and a just the right amount of sensuality." —RT Book Reviews, 4 stars for The Bride Insists "Marvelous...the perfect blend of interesting, emotionally complex, and openhearted protagonists." —Publishers Weekly Starred Review, for Married to a Perfect Stranger

The American Heiress

The American Heiress
Author: Daisy Goodwin
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Total Pages: 475
Release: 2011-06-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1429987081

Now including an excerpt from VICTORIA: A Novel, by Daisy Goodwin, the Creator/Writer of the Masterpiece Presentation on PBS. "Anyone suffering Downton Abbey withdrawal symptoms (who isn't?) will find an instant tonic in Daisy Goodwin's The American Heiress. The story of Cora Cash, an American heiress in the 1890s who bags an English duke, this is a deliciously evocative first novel that lingers in the mind." --Allison Pearson, New York Times bestselling author of I Don't Know How She Does It and I Think I Love You Be careful what you wish for. Traveling abroad with her mother at the turn of the twentieth century to seek a titled husband, beautiful, vivacious Cora Cash, whose family mansion in Newport dwarfs the Vanderbilts', suddenly finds herself Duchess of Wareham, married to Ivo, the most eligible bachelor in England. Nothing is quite as it seems, however: Ivo is withdrawn and secretive, and the English social scene is full of traps and betrayals. Money, Cora soon learns, cannot buy everything, as she must decide what is truly worth the price in her life and her marriage. Witty, moving, and brilliantly entertaining, Cora's story marks the debut of a glorious storyteller who brings a fresh new spirit to the world of Edith Wharton and Henry James. "For daughters of the new American billionaires of the 19th century, it was the ultimate deal: marriage to a cash-strapped British Aristocrat in return for a title and social status. But money didn't always buy them happiness." --Daisy Goodwin in The Daily Mail One of Library Journal's Best Historical Fiction Books of 2011

An Impetuous Interlude

An Impetuous Interlude
Author: Leah Trent
Publisher: Laura Huskins
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2020-12-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1946306088

Discover Fieldstones: A private London club that caters to the whims of the finest ladies and gentleman. However naughty those whims may be… Edward, Viscount Stafford has no desire to marry one of the insipid debutantes his mother invites to a house party at his country estate. But Edward must do his duty and provide an heir, no matter how uninspired he feels about bedding one. A chance encounter with a passionate, masked woman at the masquerade ball changes his tune. If he can locate her, he will marry her and do his duty with pleasure. Miss Genevieve Mortimer is forced to play down her beauty until her sister can get Lord Stafford to come up to scratch and wed her. A masquerade provides the perfect opportunity for Genevieve to shed the dowdy gowns and appease her curiosity with a real kiss. Little does she know the highwayman she stumbles upon is the very man meant for her sister. Warning: This story contains a gentleman by title but not nature, a lady with shameless curiosity, and a love that shines no matter who they invite to join their games… Enjoy this Regency club romance for FREE! An Impetuous Interlude is Book 1in the Fieldstones Adventures Series. M/F, M/F/F, M/F/M Heat: Inferno

The Daring Exploits of a Runaway Heiress

The Daring Exploits of a Runaway Heiress
Author: Victoria Alexander
Publisher: Zebra Books
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2015-04-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1420132296

An inheritance inspires a scandalous adventure—that may just lead to a passionate love—in this historical romp by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author. To Do: Swim naked in the moonlight Play in a high stakes card game Ride an elephant Be painted sans clothing Take a lover . . . Lucy Merryweather has inherited a fortune—and her great-aunt’s list of unfulfilled wishes. What better way to honor her memory than by accomplishing as many of them as possible? And with Lucy’s family an ocean away in New York, nothing stands in her way—if one ignores the private investigator hired to spy on her. Yet Cameron Effington is infuriatingly difficult to ignore . . . As a reporter, Cameron is always looking for a good story. An American heiress running rampant between Millworth Manor and Mayfair is the perfect subject. Not to mention captivating. And extremely kissable. And if Lucy believes he’s a detective? Well, the truth should never get in the way of a good story—or hinder delicious, impetuous passion . . . “Nobody does Victorian romance hijinks like Alexander.” —Publishers Weekly

The Heiress

The Heiress
Author: Ellen Pickering
Publisher:
Total Pages: 168
Release: 1845
Genre: Heiresses
ISBN:

The Ragged Heiress

The Ragged Heiress
Author: Dilly Court
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2010-09-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1407087835

A classic story from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller Dilly Court. London, 1874 When Lucetta Froy wakes up in a hospital bed, she remembers nothing of the events that brought her to her present state. She's taken home by two rough-speaking individuals who claim to be her brothers. However, as her health improves and her memory returns, she realises she has been kidnapped. The men hope to claim Lucetta's fortune as a ransom, for she is the daughter of a prosperous importer whose ship went down at sea. Her parents tragically drowned but Lucetta survived. Abandoned and destitute, it seems as though the world is against her. But Lucetta's spirit will never be broken, and she soon sets out to reclaim what is rightfully hers. . .

Man of Honour

Man of Honour
Author: Jane Ashford
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2013-09-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1402276826

The Only Thing Worse Than a Forced Marriage...is Falling in Love When Eliot Crenshaw agreed to drive Laura Lindley to her aunts in London, he didn't expect to end up stranded, unchaperoned—and married. He doesn't believe in love, but he does know his duty. What he doesn't know is how to behave when his marriage of necessity unexpectedly turns into a love match. Laura Lindley's dreams of her first London season are smashed by a forced marriage to avoid a devastating scandal. But she finds herself devastated instead by her husband's cool and distant behavior. How can she possibly compete with Eliot's dazzling—and vengeful—mistress? Desperate to win his love, the young bride begins a rebellion that had all the ton agog—and her husband forgetting about honor and listening instead to his heart. Praise for The Marriage Wager: "Exceptional characters and beautifully crafted historical details ensure a delightful read for Judith McNaught and Mary Balogh Fans."—Publishers Weekly "Lively, well-written Regency romance sparkles with wonderful dialogue, witty scenes, and just the right tough of humor, adventure, and repartee."—RT Book Reviews

The Heir of Kayolin

The Heir of Kayolin
Author: Douglas Niles
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2012-03-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0786962682

If they can stay alive long enough, they can find the way to a new future. Thorbardin remains closed against the world as two violent factions of dwarves clash in a brutal civil war. Neither side can prevail, and violence threatens destruction of the entire kingdom. Brandon Bluestone returns home to Kayolin to find himself a wanted fugitive. His nation has changed drastically since his departure. Bolstered by the courage of a beautiful dwarf priestess, he battles an ancient enemy, struggles to right a great wrong, and tries to take the only step that allows for a peaceful and prosperous future for all the dwarves of Krynn. And with the fate of two nations hanging in the balance, it falls to the lowest of the low to put the wheels of history in motion.