Mistress by Marriage

Mistress by Marriage
Author: Maggie Robinson
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2011-05-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0758274599

Too late for cold feet Baron Edward Christie prided himself on his reputation for even temperament and reserve. That was before he met Caroline Parker. Wedding a scandalous beauty by special license days after they met did not inspire respect for his sangfroid. Moving her to a notorious lovebirds' nest as punishment for her flighty nature was perhaps also a blow. And of course talk has gotten out of his irresistible clandestine visits. Christie must put his wife aside—if only he can get her out of his blood first. Too hot to refuse. . . Caroline Parker was prepared to hear the worst: that her husband had determined to divorce her, spare them both the torture of passion they can neither tame nor escape. But his plan is wickeder than any she's ever heard. Life as his wife is suffocating. But she cannot resist becoming her own husband's mistress. . . "A very talented debut author." —Romance Junkies Praise for Maggie Robinson's Mistress by Mistake "Sizzles off the page." —Anna Campbell

The Kings' Mistresses

The Kings' Mistresses
Author: Elizabeth C Goldsmith
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2012-04-03
Genre: History
ISBN: 1586488902

The Mancini Sisters, Marie and Hortense, were born in Rome, brought to the court of Louis XIV of France, and strategically married off by their uncle, Cardinal Mazarin, to secure his political power base. Such was the life of many young women of the age: they had no independent status under the law and were entirely a part of their husband's property once married. Marie and Hortense, however, had other ambitions in mind altogether. Miserable in their marriages and determined to live independently, they abandoned their husbands in secret and began lives of extraordinary daring on the run and in the public eye. The beguiling sisters quickly won the affections of noblemen and kings alike. Their flight became popular fodder for salon conversation and tabloids, and was closely followed by seventeenth-century European society. The Countess of Grignan remarked that they were traveling "like two heroines out of a novel." Others gossiped that they "were roaming the countryside in pursuit of wandering lovers. "Their scandalous behavior -- disguising themselves as men, gambling, and publicly disputing with their husbands -- served as more than just entertainment. It sparked discussions across Europe concerning the legal rights of husbands over their wives. Elizabeth Goldsmith's vibrant biography of the Mancini sisters -- drawn from personal papers of the players involved and the tabloids of the time -- illuminates the lives of two pioneering free spirits who were feminists long before the word existed.

The Perfect Marriage

The Perfect Marriage
Author: Jeneva Rose
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2020-07-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1504071573

One million sold: “A tantalizing premise . . . twists at every turn . . . [A] masterful debut about betrayal and justice” by a New York Times-bestselling author (Samantha M. Bailey, #1 national bestselling author of Watch Out for Her). Optioned by Picture Perfect Federation for development as a film or TV series Sarah Morgan is a successful and powerful defense attorney in Washington D.C. As a named partner at her firm, life is going exactly how she planned. The same cannot be said for her husband, Adam. He’s a struggling writer who has had little success in his career and he tires of his and Sarah’s relationship as she is constantly working. Out in the secluded woods, at the couple’s lake house, Adam engages in a passionate affair with Kelly Summers. But one morning everything changes. Kelly is found brutally stabbed to death and now, Sarah must take on her hardest case yet, defending her own husband, a man accused of murdering his mistress. The Perfect Marriage is a juicy, twisty, and utterly addictive thriller that will keep you turning pages. You won’t see the ending coming . . . guaranteed! “Everything I want in a thriller. Sexy, shocking, and tense with an ending I never saw coming. Jeneva Rose is the queen of twists.” —Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times–bestselling author on You Shouldn’t Have Come Here “A twisty, compulsive book that will keep you reading all night! Fast-paced with crisp writing and an intriguing plot. Jeneva Rose is one to watch.” —Samantha Downing, #1 international bestselling author of My Lovely Wife “A book to be read in one gulp—this dastardly debut flies to a shocking reveal. I couldn’t put it down; I had to see what happened. Twists galore.” —J.T. Ellison, New York Times–bestselling author of Her Dark Lies

Married to a Mistress

Married to a Mistress
Author: Lynne Graham
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2017-12-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1488095639

Read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Lynne Graham, now available for the first time in e-book! Race to the altar—Maxie, Darcy and Polly are The HUSBAND Hunters! The terms of the will: Maxie, Darcy and Polly have each been left a share of their godmother’s estate—if they marry within a year and remain married for six months… The hunter: Maxie is faced with paying her father’s gambling debts. Her godmother’s bequest could be the answer to her prayers… The husband? Greek tycoon Angelos Petronides has waited three long years to bed Maxie, and mistakenly assumes she will be his the instant he asks… Only, Angelos finds that marriage is the price he must pay to make Maxie his! Originally published in 1998

Becoming Your Husband's Mistress

Becoming Your Husband's Mistress
Author: Dee Johnson
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2016-03-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9781530693887

This book is a no nonsense, Christian based guide written for wives who are at a loss on how to get the most from their relationships, for women who want to rekindle the spark and passion in their relationships and for women who are currently in the state of choosing whether or not to pack their bags and get the heck out of Dodge. Who is The MISTRESS? Being a Mistress is a privilege and an honor which comes from holding the title "Wife." In fact, the acronym "MRS." is the abbreviation of the word MISTRESS. The Mistress is one of the most POWERFUL forces in her man's life! The Mistress is the woman who keeps the home fires burning. The Mistress is the woman her man wants to keep happy. By following the methods outlined within, it is my hope that each woman reading this book will understand how powerful she is and how to use that power to get the relational satisfaction she deserves! No longer will women sit on the sidelines and allow other women to seize on the opportunity to enter our relationships. We will be taking a hard look at the many ways we each sabotage our relationships and things we can begin doing to become the women that our husbands fantasize about. It's time that we take ownership of our relationships and our marriages. It's time that we become intentional about our marital interactions. It's time that we become passionate about our martial purposes. It's time for us to step into the role of The MISTRESS!"

Mistress Or Marriage?

Mistress Or Marriage?
Author: Elizabeth Rolls
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2012-05-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1459243293

A Simple Choice? To ensure the succession of the Helford family line, it’s imperative that David Melville, Viscount Helford should marry—and soon! He’s determined to choose a wife of nobility and decorum as a matter of convenience—until his resolve is shaken to the core by the independent and fiery Miss Marsden. Sophie’s plain beauty, forthrightness and virtually penniless state are nothing Viscount Helford desires in a wife. But she stirs a passion in him he cannot resist. The solution seems easy, but to take her as his mistress would tarnish her good name—something he knows she can’t afford to lose. But can he afford to lose her?

How to Beat My Husband’S Mistress.

How to Beat My Husband’S Mistress.
Author: Scholastica Bassey
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2016-05-18
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1524608289

How to Beat My Husband's Mistress is the first book of its kind. While many women choose divorce in the face of infidelity, this book argues wives don't have to abandon their marriages, lives, or accomplishments, nor subject their children (if they have them) to the cruel effects of infidelity and divorce. Instead, it offers wives alternatives to beat their husbands' mistresses with dignity and class, without any physical or electronic contact. Why should you allow fellow women to beat you out of your home and marriage? You have everything in your power as a woman and as a wife to beat his mistress. You're not a quitter! You should take the bull by the horns, do what needs to be done, and beat the mistress out of your life and marriage for good.

Revenge of the Mistress

Revenge of the Mistress
Author: Cydney Rax
Publisher: Dafina
Total Pages: 327
Release: 2017-02-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1496701437

When a dream marriage goes wrong for a mistress-turned-wife, even perfect plan for payback may mean losing it all in this sexy contemporary romance. Nicole finally has it all. She dreamed, schemed, and seduced her way to media adoration and marriage to the lover she stole from his wife. But the honeymoon phase suddenly shatters when the groom decides to win back his ex. But if Nicole can't be the picket-fence wife, she’ll be the picture-perfect, very rich widow. And sexing her ex-con first love will ensure his help—and keep her hot and satisfied through those lonely grieving nights . . . To keep her own hands clean, Nicole must spin new lies, flip new scripts—and deal with the ultimate betrayal. Keeping her enemies close means igniting secrets and revelations even Nicole doesn’t see coming. And as an avalanche of scandal threatens everything she’s trying to keep, the last woman standing may be the biggest loser of all . . .

A Precious Jewel

A Precious Jewel
Author: Mary Balogh
Publisher: Dell
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2009-11-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0440244633

New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh weaves a sensuous spell of romance that brings together the unlikeliest pair of lovers in the unlikeliest place of all–an infamous London house of pleasure. She was unlike any woman he’d ever met in the ton or the demimonde. But Sir Gerald Stapleton frequented Mrs. Blyth’s euphemistically dubbed “finishing school” for pure, uncomplicated pleasure–and nothing else. So why was this confirmed bachelor so thoroughly captivated by one woman in particular? Why did he find himself wondering how such a rare jewel of grace, beauty, and refinement as Priss had ended up a courtesan? And when she needed protection, why did Gerald, who’d sworn he’d never get entangled in affairs of the heart, hasten to set her up as his own pampered mistress to ensure her safety–and have her all to himself? For Priscilla Wentworth, the path leading to Sir Gerald’s bed had been as filled with misfortune as it suddenly seemed charmed. But Priss couldn’t allow herself to believe she’d ever be more to a man like Sir Gerald than a well-cared-for object of pleasure. Now, despite Gerald’s deep distrust of marriage, neither scandal nor society’s censure can keep them apart–only the fear of trusting their hearts.