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1) Quartet
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A young expat in Paris is caught between her lover and his wife in this autobiographical novel by the author of Wide Sargasso Sea.
Set in the bohemian café society of 1920s Paris, Quartet tells the story of Marya Zelli, a young woman who finds herself alone and adrift when her art dealer husband is arrested. On his insistence, she goes to live with a friendly English couple. But when Marya becomes entangled in the intimate lives of her hosts, she...
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At a young age, Aliette Brunton fell in love with, and married, a much older man. She soon discovers that once married he has little use for her and indeed is often unfaithful. As a result, of his repeated infidelities the two grow apart. Then by chance, Aliette meets Ronald Cavendish and once again falls in love.
It is a story of high courage on one hand and cruelty and revenge on the other. Masterfully written, a gripping story from beginning to...
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In this nineteenth-century historical saga from a "born storyteller," a married woman becomes pregnant during a passionate night with her first love(Times & Citizen).
Bridget Mulligan loves her husband. He is caring, loyal and dependable – everything a woman could ask for. But she can't quite forget Harry-the one who got away – and when a snowstorm drives her into his arms, she cannot deny her feelings.
Overcome with remorse, Bridget...
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A gripping saga of one woman's ill-fated romance, resiliency, and redemption from the Sunday Times–bestselling author of The Letter.
When a train accident leaves Rosie's mother dead and her father left crippled and unable to earn a living, it is up to Rosie to keep the wolf from the door.
With her mother gone and her sweetheart Adam away in the army, Rosie eagerly awaits his letters, but they never come. As she grows more disillusioned,...
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A young governess melts the heart of a brooding earl, only to be shocked by a scandalous proposition in this heartfelt historical romance.
Arriving at the forbidding mansion on the Yorkshire moors, governess Selina Salinger is alarmed to find her new employer just as forbidding! Little is known about Lord Westcroft, who has newly inherited his estate and title-as well as the guardianship of his two orphaned nieces. But Selina soon discovers that...
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A convenient marriage
An inconvenient passion…
His parents' loveless relationship has left silk merchant Jonathan Harcourt suspicious of marriage. But in order to expand his mill and have an heir, he must marry his neighbour Aurelia Upford. Even more surprising than finding himself with a clever, beautiful society wife is the unexpected passion that flares between them, and the unsettling emotions it leads to. Sharing a bed was part of their arrangement,...
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An inconvenient attraction…
To her convenient fiancé!
Patsy Dryer may be a biddable heiress by day, but nothing will stop her from dancing all night in Hollywood's speakeasies-or fulfilling her dream of becoming a reporter. She's investigating the mystery of an escaped convict with brooding, handsome newspaper editor Lane Cox…until they must pretend to be engaged! With their scoop linked to Lane's tragic past, dare Patsy hope for a happy ending...
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An unexpected encounter . . .
Will change everything!Self-made gentleman and widower Grayson Maddox has devoted himself to his children and business, leaving no time for pleasure. Until he has an impulsive, thrillingly sensual encounter with lady's companion Miss Constance Grant! Their passion gives Grayson hope of a happiness he never thought he'd feel again. But there's still much in both their pasts to confront before they can turn their forbidden...
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From third class on the Titanic**…**
…to upper-class bride?
When barmaid Bridget McGowen boarded the Titanic, she never could have imagined the crossing ahead of her. The resilient Irishwoman saves four-year-old Elsie, the niece of New York banker Karl Wingard. Swept into Karl’s world, Bridget feels like a fish out of water, except for the quiet moments she shares with him. As her connection to Karl and Elsie grows, can she break free from...
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Synopsis - Secrets'Secrets' is the 4th book in the 'Journeys of the Fortune Seekers' Historical fiction series by Annie Browne.In the late 1800s, Sarah discovers her husband's selfish behaviours wreak havoc on her growing family's circumstances. Living in England is no longer possible, as the only way forward is making a new start. Emigrating to New Zealand is the best option, but will the addictive habits of former generations continue? Is it possible...
12) Prologue to Love
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What if the children of star-crossed lovers actually dealt with their families' troubles?
Autumn Dean unexpectedly returns home from Europe to her father's ranch in the Okanagan Valley, where she reconnects with Bruce Langdon, a stoic childhood friend grown into an accomplished rancher. Autumn and Bruce's budding romance is halted by the revival of an intergenerational grudge between their two families that is shrouded in mystery. Autumn is insistent...
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A family's survival depends on their unbreakable bond…
The Sandberg family arrive in England having fled Russia to avoid persecution. It is 1905, and in their new home of Manchester they soon discover that hardships can come in many forms. It's a friendship with their neighbours, the Moritz family, that finally makes them feel at ease.
As the two families' become increasingly intertwined, it is eldest son David who finds the culture of his...
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A second chance
…with his first love?
New York businessman Connor McCormick’s heart was broken when his sweetheart Jenny Sommers disappeared seven years ago. Now Connor is unexpectedly reunited with Jenny—and discovers she’s a midwife to pregnant runaways and a single mother herself. Winning Jenny’s trust when she’s wary of depending on anyone and protective of her daughter won’t be easy, but Connor isn’t about to walk away when...
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He walked into hers... Guilt drives New York cop Patrick McCormick, who promises to reunite schoolteacher Lisa Walters with her long-lost father. Only, Lisa also runs an underground speakeasy! Tough yet innocent, Lisa might be the only one who can help Patrick overcome his past, but she's on the wrong side of the law. Patrick must remember he's there to fulfill a promise, not fall in love..
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Forbidden friendship, political conspiracy and incendiary passion draw Australian woman Annie Brand deep into the glamour and turmoil of 1920s Shanghai.
Leaving behind the loneliness and trauma of her past in country Australia, Annie Brand arrives to the political upheaval and glittering international society of Shanghai in the 1920s. Journeying up the Yangtze with her new husband, the ship's captain, Annie revels in the sense of adventure but when...
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"A pretend marriageA passion that’s anything but…
The great depression has left heiress Jolie Cramer’s family destitute! To save them, Jolie must abandon her dreams of independence and marry wealthy Randal Osterlund. Thank goodness Randal only wants a wife to secure a business deal and shares her feelings about love—nothing but heartache! Jolie quickly realizes that’s not all they have in common, but falling for her charismatic husband...
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From high school enemies
To shotgun wedding!
Growing up, heiress Randi Osterlund found the only person who didn't care who her parents were was penniless Jason Heim-until a bitter exchange left bad blood between them. Now, years later, Randi needs Jason's land for a business venture, but the self-made man refuses to sell. There was always something burning between them, and when their arguing turns into one unforgettable night, the consequences...
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Enjoy this emotional reunion romance set after WWI
Can real life compare…
To the love in their letters?
When Emma first used a pseudonym to write to Captain George Weston on the front line, it was because she felt responsible for his broken engagement. Yet his letters became a light in the darkest hours, and she shared more of her desires than she ever dared before, never imagining they'd actually meet. Now that he's home for Christmas, she...
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In this sweet historical romance, a British noble's reluctant American bride discovers that their match is more than perfect.
England, 1889. Though she stands to inherit her grandfather's fortune, Clementine Maccoish prefers her work as a schoolteacher to the gaiety of high society. But when her pretty cousin runs off with a charlatan, it falls to Clementine to fulfill her grandfather's wish and marry into English nobility. Loyal to a fault, she...
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