Romance

'If you have a Wild, Unruly, or Undisciplined Daugher, two Ladies of Genteel Birth offer to Bring Out said Daughter and Refine what may have seemed Unrefinable. We can make the Best of the Worst'When Amy and Effie Tribble, two charming but impoverished spinster sisters, lose out on an inheritance, they place this advertisement in The Morning Post and hire themselves out as professional chaperones. Vowing to prepare even the most difficult misses for marriage, the Tribble sisters will spend a London season on each client, educating them in their School for Manners.Fiona has been sent to them by her guardians as a last resort, for at nineteen, the beautiful and wealthy Scottish heiress still has no prospect of a suitable marriage. The Tribbles are puzzled, however, by their charge's demure perfection, until they take her to her first ball - and discover she is an incorrigible flirt! And when quizzed by the Tribbles Fiona betrays her real feelings ... so the sisters are forced to confront the truth about her past!

The first book in M.C. Beaton's charming School for Manners series.'If you have a Wild, Unruly, or Undisciplined Daughter, two Ladies of Genteel Birth offer to Bring Out said Daughter and Refine what may have seemed Unrefinable. We can make the Best of the Worst'When Amy and Effie Tribble, two charming but impoverished spinster sisters, lose out on an inheritance, they place this advertisement in The Morning Post and hire themselves out as professional chaperones. Vowing to prepare even the most difficult misses for marriage, the Tribble sisters will spend a London season on each client, educating them in their School for Manners.Felicity Baronsheath, their first assignment, turns out to be more of a challenge than they could have ever imagined. Not only is Felicity indifferent to the idea of marriage, she is also a spoilt brat! And when, despite their best endeavours, Felicity insists on remaining unrefined and hoydenish, the Tribbles begin to fear that her season - and their new business venture - will end in disaster.The School for Manners series follows these two stalwart spinsters as they undertake enterprises of matchmaking and navigate the troublesome machinations of the London marriage mart.'Romance fans are in for a treat' - Booklist'[M. C. Beaton] is the best of the Regency writers' - Kirkus Reviews

Do you love romance? Do you love reading? Do you love The Bachelor? Are you from Texas? If you answered yes to any two of those questions, do we ever have a book for you.Huffington PostAs the longtime host of ABCs hit shows The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, Chris Harrison has witnessed the joys and heartbreak of men and women searching for everlasting love. A true romantic at heart, he believes that everyone deserves their own fairytale ending. Now, in his first work of fiction, Chris draws on his unique insights and wisdom in a remarkable debut novel that explores love and its consequencesa must-read for Bachelor fans and hopeless romantics everywhere.Leigh Merrill spent ten years running away from her past. Now shes going back . . .A talented young book editor in New York City, Leigh leads a rich life full of writing, parties, and romance, far from the dust of her grandfathers horse farm in Texas. And she is engaged to Joseph, a brilliant, generous man who adores her. Still, when shes invited to a writers conference in Austin, Leigh cant help but feel that Texas, with all of its tangled secrets, is calling her home.She tells herself the trip is just a few days away to catch up with old friends, meet new authors, and clear her mind. But Leighs plans for a quiet retreat quickly dissolve when she discovers a stack of letters from her past in her hotel room . . . letters that bare her soul and her deepest and darkest secrets . . . letters she wrote to the love of her life.After years of running, but with nowhere left to hide, Leigh must finally decide what she truly wants . . . and just how much shell risk to get it.

The gay romance novel that inspired a movie!The hot Texas nights were lonely for Ben before his heart began beating to the rhythm of two words; Tim Wyman. By all appearances, Tim had the perfect body and ideal life, but when a not-so-accidental collision brings them together, Ben discovers that the truth is rarely so simple. If winning Tim''s heart was an impossible quest, keeping it would prove even harder as family, society, and emotion threaten to tear them apart.Something Like Summer is a coming-of-age story spanning a decade and beyond as two young men discover what it means to be friends, lovers, and sometimes even enemies.Each Something Like... book follows a different LGBTQ character on their quest for love. Central to the plot is the troubled relationship between Ben and Tim, high school sweethearts who continue to meet at different stages of their lives, their chemistry changing with each encounter. Surrounding them are a wealth of friends and enemies, each with their own story, resulting in an immersive universe filled with optimism and hope, heartbreak and healing. While the series doesn''t shy away from sexual content, it also focuses deeply on emotion, promising an experience that will stay with you long after the final page is turned.The Something Like... series:01: Something Like Summer02: Something Like Autumn03: Something Like Winter04: Something Like Spring05: Something Like Lightning06: Something Like Thunder07: Something Like Stories - Volume One08: Something Like Hail09: Something Like Rain10: Something Like Stories - Volume Two11: Something Like Forever12: Something Like Stories - Volume Three

A thought-provoking, poignant story of family life, and never to give up hope, which will resonate with people everywhere by the world's favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel.

Verbier. Exclusive Swiss ski resort and the winter playground of the rich and famous = every chalet girl's dream!Good for:Maximum time on the ski slopes - and in the bars at night!Looking for flings - or looking for rings!Super hot snowboarders such as Luxury Chalet Experiences owner Scott Hamilton...But not for Holly Buchanan. This accidental chalet girl won't drink, can't ski - and isn't there to hook up with any man who's only interested in making her another notch on his ski pole. Or so she thinks!Scott's living life to full, both on and off the piste, and Holly can't help but find his attitude just a little bit infectious... And the hook up? Well,she's going to have to confess that one night with her boss just won't be enough!So pack your salopettes and pour another shot of Jagermeister, it's time to hit the slopes.

Summer nights and star-crossed lovers! From USA Today bestselling author Sarina Bowen.Once upon a time, he gave me a summer of friendship, followed by one perfect night. We shared a lot during our short time together. But he skipped a few crucial details.I didn't know he was a rock star.I didn't know his real name.Neither of us knew I'd get pregnant.And I sure never expected to see him again.Five years later, his tour bus pulls up in Nest Lake, Maine. My little world is about to be shattered by loud music and the pounding of my own foolish heart.

A medieval house, a dead body and some rather suspicious chocolate fudge? Call for Lady Swift! Autumn, 1920. Lady Eleanor Swift, accidental amateur detective and retired explorer, is determined to take a break from investigating murders. So when a local politician dies suddenly at an elegant dinner party at Farrington Manor, she tries her hardest not to listen to the raft of rumours around the village that he might have been poisoned by the fudge. It's the anniversary of the disappearance of her beloved parents and she's promised herself not to get mixed up with any more mysteries. She isn't sure they'd have approved. But when she arrives home to discover that Mrs Pitkin, the kindly cook from Farrington Manor, has been dismissed without wage or reference because the police consider her a suspect, Eleanor knows she needs to act. If there was a murder, then she needs to track down the culprit and clear Mrs Pitkin's name.Accompanied by her faithful partner in crime, Gladstone the bulldog, who has the best nose for sniffing out bones in the country, Eleanor sets out to find the killer. And when another body turns up and she finds poisoned fudge in the victim's house, Eleanor knows she's on the right track. But can she sort the truth from the lies before she becomes a witness to another murder - this time rather closer to home? An utterly charming cozy mystery! Warm and witty, fans of Agatha Christie, TE Kinsey and LB Hathaway will be totally hooked. Readers absolutely love Verity Bright! 'What a great cozy mystery! I am hooked! This is the best book, bar none, that I have read this year… An extremely witty, fast-paced mystery… I love the heroine, intrepid adventuress… I want to live at Henley Hall, I love Gladstone, the very funny bulldog, too cute! A most enjoyable read!' Reviews by Carol in Tallahassee ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'So engaging. I loved reading this book, it was so easy to read and absolutely captivating. I cannot wait to read of the further adventures of Lady Eleanor and her beloved bulldog Gladstone. Highly recommended.' Goodreads Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'I liked Eleanor a lot, she's feisty and sweet… The ending had me a little teary, because she's finally come home… The best part of the book was that it made me feel cozy and warm. Looking forward to the next book! Highly recommended.' Goodreads Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

Sunday Times bestseller Karen Swan returns with another moving, surprising and heartwarming novel this Christmas

What happens when your life is a rom-com...but you don''t even believe in true love?   Chloe Sanderson is an optimist, and not because her life is easy. As the sole caregiver for her father, who has early onset Alzheimer''s, she''s pretty much responsible for everything. She has no time—or interest—in getting swept up in some dazzling romance. Not like her best friend Annie, who literally wrote a rom-com that''s about to premiere in theaters across America...and happens to be inspired by Chloe and Nick Velez, Chloe''s cute but no-nonsense boss.   As the buzz for the movie grows, Chloe reads one too many listicles about why Nick is the perfect man, and now she can''t see him as anything but Reason #2: The Scruffy-Bearded Hunk Who''s Always There When You Need Him. But unlike the romance Annie has written for them, Chloe isn''t so sure her own story will end in a Happily Ever After.

A secret hidden in the past. A family bound by a dark legacy... 'What a fascinating story. I enjoyed every moment of it. Intriguing and with a lovely time-slippery twist' Barbara Erskine, Sunday Times bestselling author Ever since her sister disappeared eleven years ago, Serena Warren has been running from a ghost, haunted by what she can't remember about that night. When Caitlin's body is discovered, Serena returns to her grandfather's house, nestled beside the ruins of Minster Lovell Hall in Oxfordshire, determined to uncover the truth. But in returning to the place of her childhood summers, Serena stands poised at the brink of a startling discovery - one that will tie her family to a centuries-old secret... Taking readers from the present day to the Wars of the Roses in the 1400s, and with an enthralling mystery at its heart, The Last Daughter is a spellbinding novel about family secrets, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Victoria Hislop and Kate Morton. ____ Praise for Nicola Cornick's captivating historical mysteries: 'A most engaging novel, full of intrigue and atmosphere' Anne O'Brien'Weaves the past and present together skilfully' Sarah Morgan'A real page-turner; I couldn't put it down' Tracy Rees'Transporting and imaginative' Woman'A gorgeous novel, so fresh and original. And the tension! I was on the edge of my seat' Jenny Ashcroft

The perfect beach read!

'Such a fresh, funny romance! ... Reminded me a lot of a Sophie Kinsella book' Kaitlyn, Goodreads'One of my favourite books of the year...it wasn't difficult to fall for the fine specimen of Nordic swoon-worthy masculinity' Lyn, Goodreads'A lovely, uplifting story...everything I look for in a romantic comedy' Karen Clarke 'A proper meet-cute...DEFINITELY unputdownable' Isabella May'Funny, poignant and wonderfully descriptive...an unlikely but perfect romcom' Rachel Burton'If you are looking for a wonderful rom-com, that also had a few surprises in it, then this is definitely worth a read' Rachel's Random Reads***Jen Attison likes her life Just So. But being fished out of a canal in Copenhagen by her knickers is definitely NOT on her to do list. From cinnamon swirls to a spontaneous night of laughter and fireworks, Jen's city break with the girls takes a turn for the unexpected because of her gorgeous, mystery rescuer.Back home, Jen faces a choice. A surprise proposal from her boyfriend, 'boring' Robert has offered Jen the safety net she always thought she wanted. But with the memories of her Danish adventure proving hard to forget, maybe it's time for Jen to stop listening to her head and start following her heart...A fabulously feel-good rom com that will make you laugh till you cry and fall in love with the romance! This is a must read if you love romantic comedies by Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk or Mhairi McFarlane!

"A Del Rey manga/Kodansha trade paperback original"--T.p. verso.

Having decided to expand The Guesthouse, Emma has three months to complete the project before her guests arrive for a sumptuous Christmas in Lobster Bay. But as soon as the work begins, Emma's dream of expansion begins to fall apart... Will her relationship with Aidan survive the strain?

An old-fashioned escapist romance, set on a windswept corner of Scotland, in a little fishing village.

Kai and Rikos relationship has finally progressed to their first overnight trip alone. Everything was going perfectly, until Kai shocks Riko with a confession...What will come of their vibrant young love? Kai and Rikos love story concludes in this final volume of HatsuHaru

Join M. L. Buchman for this six-story companion collection to The Complete Delta Force Warriors. Praise for M. L.'s Delta Force series:· "The contemporary standard bearer of military romance."· "Top 10 Romance of the Year."· "A romantic adrenaline junkie's kind of book." M. L. will lead you on the journey with brand-new introductions to each story, their origins, and why they were written. Discover tales of danger, adventure, and ever-lasting love with the top warriors anywhere. Six great reads for one amazing price.