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Instalove. Unwelcome surprise. Heartwarming romance. The rake... Heath Morgan is a happy man. He has his ranch in Rocky Ridge, Colorado, his close-knit family, and his freedom. He doesn’t need anything else. He has no intention of following his brothers’ footsteps and getting “stuck” with one woman for the rest of his life when there are so many out there to enjoy. The small town woman... Annabelle Forrester’s life in a small mining community is anything but exciting. The only bright spot in her existence is when Heath comes to visit friends there every few months. Annabelle has ...

"Quiero una esposa. Joven, recatada... y virgen. Alguien que no desee nada más que un hogar." (Andrews Lausen) Inglaterra, 1988. Guapo, poderoso y millonario, el magnate Andrews Lausen parecía tenerlo todo. Pero tras recibir un diagnóstico inesperado, su prioridad cambia: necesita un heredero. Y quiere hacer todo a la antigua —matrimonio, hijos, familia. Sin implicaciones emocionales. Sin juegos sociales. Solo deber y tradición. En busca de la esposa perfecta, Andrews viaja hasta un internado femenino en Irlanda, donde encuentra a Liv: una joven huérfana, educada, sensible y ...

Elizabeth is not a Bennet. The circumstances that brought her to Longbourn are shocking. Darcy might be the only person who can help her. Her past is shrouded in mystery. Having been discovered wounded and wandering a lonely road in Derbyshire twelve years ago, Elizabeth remembers nothing of her life before the Bennets took her in. Whatever shreds of memory she has are hazy and unclear. Content with the love of her adopted family, she never could have imagined the turn her life would take when Netherfield Park is let at last.

London, 1888. As colorful and unfettered as the butterflies she collects, Victorian adventuress Veronica Speedwell can't resist the allure of an exotic mystery - particularly one involving her enigmatic colleague, Stoker. His former expedition partner has vanished from an archaeological dig with a priceless diadem unearthed from the newly discovered tomb of an Egyptian princess. This disappearance is just the latest in a string of unfortunate events that have plagued the controversial expedition, and rumors abound that the curse of the vengeful princess has been unleashed as the shadowy figure of Anubis himself stalks the streets of London.

1867, Richmond, Virginia: Though she wears the same low-cut purple gown that is the uniform of all the girls who work at Worsham's gambling parlor, Arabella stands apart. It's not merely her statuesque beauty and practiced charm. Even at seventeen, Arabella possesses an unyielding grit, and a resolve to escape her background of struggle and poverty. Collis Huntington, railroad baron and self-made multimillionaire, is drawn to Arabella from their first meeting. Collis is married and 30 years her senior, yet they are well-matched in temperament, and flirtation rapidly escalates into an affair.

For Michael Stirling, London's most infamous rake, after a lifetime of chasing women, of smiling slyly as they chased him, of allowing himself to be caught but never permitting his heart to become engaged, he took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell so fast and hard into love it was a wonder he managed to remain standing. Unfortunately for Michael, however, Francesca's surname was to remain Bridgerton for only a mere 36 hours longer.

Running away from an arranged marriage to a cruel man might be the most reckless decision Evelyn Montgomery has ever made. With nowhere to go and her true identity at risk of being exposed, she lies to the one man willing to offer her help… Carter Hale, a widowed rancher raising his headstrong son, struggles to balance his responsibilities between managing the ranch, aiding the new sheriff, and keeping his son from spiraling out of control. When Evelyn enters his life, she seems like the perfect solution to his problems—if her past doesn’t come back to haunt them first. As Evelyn ...

A reckless princess. An enemy kingdom. And a mistake that could cost her everything.

Lady Eleanor Henshaw, daughter of the Earl of Ravensdale, has always been strong and independent. So when she is forced to marry Lord Nathaniel Fairfax, she is determined to keep her freedom and heart safe. Yet, within the shadowed halls of Loxley House, Eleanor begins to feel an unexpected connection she cannot ignore… Nathaniel Fairfax, Marquess of Loxley, is a man shaped by loss and duty. He thinks marriage is just a deal, until Eleanor’s bold spirit breaks his defenses. He starts to question his cold rules and feels a pull toward her that surprises him. Will Nathaniel protect his ...

Susannah Murphy never expected a stranger’s kindness to change the course of her life. Fresh off the train in Emerald Spring, she’s flustered when a tall, brooding rancher quietly steps in to pay for her supplies. She brushes it off—until she learns he’s Jasper Reed, the reclusive heir to the ranch her father now works for. And without ever speaking to her again… he’s just asked for her hand in marriage. Jasper Reed has spent years hiding from the world—and from himself. Scarred by a past he won’t discuss and weary of his father’s pressures, he’s resisted every attempt ...

Weaving a vibrant tapestry of fact and fiction, Into the Wilderness sweeps us into another time and place...and into the heart of a forbidden, incandescent affair between a spinster Englishwoman and an American frontiersman. Here is an epic of romance and history that will captivate readers from the start.

Hurtled back through time more than two hundred years to 1743 Scotland, Claire Randall finds herself caught in the midst of an unfamiliar world torn apart by violence, pestilence, and revolution and haunted by her growing feelings for a young soldier, James Fraser.

Why we think it’s a great listen: Some books are meant to be read; others are meant to be heard – Water for Elephants falls into the second group, and is one of the best examples we have of how a powerful performance enhances a great story. Nonagenarian Jacob Jankowski reflects back on his wild and wondrous days with a circus. It's the Depression Era and Jacob, finding himself parentless and penniless, joins the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth.

Miss Catherine Abernathy may be the daughter of a viscount, but after her parents’ deaths, she became little more than a servant in her aunt’s household. Longing for freedom through a practical marriage, her plans are upended when a charming lord saves her from a speeding phaeton. But what future can she have with a nobleman who believes she’s a servant? Lord Benedict Blackwood, second son of a duke, is consumed with caring for his struggling family while trying to hold himself together. Offering a governess position to Cate, the captivating young woman he rescued, is meant to be an ...

Tabitha and Wolf have just arrived back in London after their relaxing stay in Corfu. They haven’t thought about murder investigations for almost two months. However, any hopes they have that this respite might last a little longer are shattered when the groom’s father, Clarence Williams, the Earl of Warwick, is accused of murder just before Tobias’ wedding day to Lady Lily. Can Tabitha and Wolf clear the earl’s name in time for the wedding to proceed as planned? And what on earth is the dowager doing teaming up with Uncle Duncan, of all people?

Ever since Colin Firth's Mr Darcy emerged from the lake in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, the novels of Jane Austen have become more popular than ever, delighting millions of fans all over the world. Now, Alison Larkin's critically acclaimed narrations of Austen's six completed novels are brought together in this very special 200th anniversary audio edition. "Alison Larkin's narration will captivate listeners from the first sentence" raves AudioFile magazine about the Earphones Award-winning recording of Sense and Sensibility, which starts the collection.

She fled disgrace for a loveless marriage. He swore never to give his heart again. Montana's winter will test them both... When scandal destroys Sarah Fuller's teaching career, she answers Caleb Harrison's blunt advertisement: "Ranch owner seeks practical woman as wife. No romantic notions necessary." Caleb Harrison buried his heart the day his fiancée abandoned their ranch for city comforts. He needs a capable partner, not another dreamer who'll flee this harsh frontier life. But as Montana's brutal winter isolates them together, cracks form in their no-nonsense arrangement. Sarah awakens...

The book probes the possible roles of four brothers in the unresolved murder of their father, Fyodor Karamazov. At the same time, it carefully explores the personalities and inclinations of the brothers themselves. Their psyches together represent the full spectrum of human nature, the continuum of faith and doubt. Ultimately, this novel seeks to understand the real meaning of faith and existence and includes much beneficial philosophical and spiritual discussion that moves the reader towards faith.

A year and a half after her husband’s tragic death, all Lady Julianna Barrows wants is to be left alone and forget that most of her heart went with him when he passed. Instead, she finds herself the subject of many a matchmaking scheme and lurid offer to ease her widowhood, as well as save her fading fortune. Desperate to avoid an arranged marriage, she takes on a position as a tutor, only to discover that the man she’s helping unexpectedly stirs her heart and passion.

Josephine Anderson has always trusted her parents' judgment. When they arrange her marriage to a stranger in Texas, she accepts without protest. After losing her sister in a tragic accident, Josie sees this new beginning as a chance to heal and embrace the unknown. With excitement and hope in her heart, she boards a train to Meadow Brook. Peter Frederick has everything-education, a place in his father's business, and a future already mapped out. But his dream lies in sawdust and woodwork, not ledgers and shipments. When his father promises financial help if he marries within six months, ...