The second in Lenora Bell's Disgraceful Dukes series from a gorgeous new voice in Historical romance. If I Only Had a Duke is perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Sarah MacLean, Johanna Lindsey, Eloisa James or Georgette Heyer
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Have you heard? The future Duke of Barrington has just been gambled away by his father. To an heiress!
The first in a brand new series from bestselling author Lenora Bell.
The second in a brand new historical romance series from bestselling author Lenora Bell, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Sarah MacLean and Eloisa James.
'Georgette Heyer with a sexy twist' Eloisa JamesReady.Raised in the countryside by her overprotective uncle, Mina Penny's dream of a triumphant London season is finally here. She determined her perfect match long ago: Rafe Bentley, the wickedest rake of them all. There's only one very large, very unyielding obstacle: Rafe's brother Andrew, the reclusive Duke of Thorndon.Aim.This was supposed to be simple. Duke goes to London. Duke selects suitable bride. Love match? Not a chance. But when Drew meets Mina, she complicates everything. How can a lady armed with such beauty and brains fall for his irresponsible degenerate of a brother? Drew vows to save her from heartbreak and ruin, no matter the cost.Desire!But Mina is no damsel in distress. She's daring, intuitive, passionate . . . and halfway to melting Drew's cold heart. And although Mina thought she knew exactly what she wanted, one breathtakingly seductive kiss from Andrew changes everything. Now Mina must decide between long-held dreams and dangerous new desires. Could her true destiny lie in the arms of a duke?Praise for Lenora Bell:'How the Duke was Won is exciting and emotional - evocative of the best of the genre. If you've been looking for a bold, new voice in historical romance, the search ends here. Lenora Bell is it!' Sarah MacLean'Fresh, flirty, and fabulous! The new Belle of Historical Romance!' Kerrelyn Sparks'A charming romp of a romance' Kirkus Reviews
'You'll love Lenora Bell!' Eloisa JamesOnce upon a time in Mayfair . . . a group of wallflowers formed a secret society with goals that had absolutely nothing to do with matrimony. Their most troublesome obstacle? Rogues!They call her Beastly Beatrice.Wallflower Lady Beatrice Bentley longs to remain in the wilds of Cornwall to complete her etymological dictionary. Too bad her brother's Gothic mansion is under renovation. How can she work with an annoyingly arrogant and too-handsome rogue swinging a hammer nearby?Rogue. Scoundrel. Call him anything you like as long as you pay him.Navy man Stamford Wright is leaving England soon and renovating Thornhill House is just a job. It's not about the duke's bookish sister or her fiery copper hair. Or the etymology lessons the prim-yet-alluring lady insists on giving him. Or the forbidden things he'd love to teach her.They say never mix business with pleasure. But when Beatrice and Ford aren't arguing, they're kissing.Sometimes temptation proves too strong to resist . . . even if the cost is a heart.Praise for Lenora Bell:'Love is a Rogue is a love letter to bookish girls' Entertainment Weekly'Love is a Rogue has it all with laughter, romance, and all the emotions. Whether this is your first venture into historical romance or you're a long-time fan of Lenora Bell, this book will make your heart flutter!' The Nerd Daily'Brilliant and intoxicating' Booklist (starred review)'Gripping and emotionally charged, this romance promises more good things from the series to come' Publishers Weekly (starred review)'If you've been looking for a bold, new voice in historical romance, the search ends here. Lenora Bell is it!' Sarah MacLean'You've been waiting for Lenora Bell' Sophie Jordan'Lenora Bell is a true delight to read' Lorraine Heath'Fresh, flirty, and fabulous! The new Belle of Historical Romance!' Kerrelyn Sparks
'You'll love Lenora Bell!' Eloisa JamesOnce upon a time in Mayfair . . . a group of wallflowers formed a secret society with goals that had absolutely nothing to do with matrimony. Their most troublesome obstacle? Rogues!Lady Henrietta Prince is far too busy for romance. She's dedicated her life to turning her family vineyards into a profitable wine venture. But when she shares a kiss at midnight with a handsome stranger, she's captivated... until he claims to be the distant heir to her father's earldom.Ash Ellis is a gambler who lives life on the edge. Now he's locked his sights on a glittering prize and nothing will stand in his way.When Henrietta is forced to marry the wickedly seductive scoundrel to keep her beloved vineyards, she vows that Ash will never have her trust, or her love. Even if his kisses are more intoxicating than the finest of wines.His new bride is certainly beautiful, but biddable? Not so much. Ash will settle for nothing less than Henrietta's total surrender... but is he the one in danger of losing his heart?Praise for Lenora Bell:'Love is a Rogue is a love letter to bookish girls' Entertainment Weekly'Love is a Rogue has it all with laughter, romance, and all the emotions. Whether this is your first venture into historical romance or you're a long-time fan of Lenora Bell, this book will make your heart flutter!' The Nerd Daily'Brilliant and intoxicating' Booklist (starred review)'Gripping and emotionally charged, this romance promises more good things from the series to come' Publishers Weekly (starred review)'If you've been looking for a bold, new voice in historical romance, the search ends here. Lenora Bell is it!' Sarah MacLean'You've been waiting for Lenora Bell' Sophie Jordan'Lenora Bell is a true delight to read' Lorraine Heath'Fresh, flirty, and fabulous! The new Belle of Historical Romance!' Kerrelyn Sparks
'You'll love Lenora Bell!' Eloisa JamesUSA Today bestselling author Lenora Bell returns to the Wallflowers vs. Rogues series with a brilliant new novel about a scandalous duke and a wallflower with a secret . . .It is a truth universally acknowledged that a wicked duke who has gambled away his fortune must be in want of an heiress.Scarred by a dark secret, Brandan Delamar, Duke of Westbury, must concede his misdeeds have finally caught up with him. With five younger sisters to support, he must marry for money.Sunny and steadfast, Viola Beaton is no heiress. As music instructor to the duke's sisters, she's developed a genuine affection for the bright young ladies. Unfortunately, she's also developed a forbidden passion for her wildly attractive employer.It must be the way he inspires her to compose sonatas about moonlight and kisses. Or how his gaze smoulders and lingers on her skin. Or because he makes her heart whisper impossible things.When Westbury decrees that he'll choose not only a bride, but grooms for his sisters, Viola can't allow him to curtail their freedom. She strikes a bargain: if he allows his sisters to attend the Season, Viola will chaperone them and keep them safe from scandal.Only...what if Viola and the duke are the ones most likely to cause a scandal?Praise for Lenora Bell:'Love is a Rogue is a love letter to bookish girls' Entertainment Weekly'Love is a Rogue has it all with laughter, romance, and all the emotions. Whether this is your first venture into historical romance or you're a long-time fan of Lenora Bell, this book will make your heart flutter!' The Nerd Daily'Brilliant and intoxicating' Booklist (starred review)'Gripping and emotionally charged, this romance promises more good things from the series to come' Publishers Weekly (starred review)'If you've been looking for a bold, new voice in historical romance, the search ends here. Lenora Bell is it!' Sarah MacLean'You've been waiting for Lenora Bell' Sophie Jordan'Lenora Bell is a true delight to read' Lorraine Heath'Fresh, flirty, and fabulous! The new Belle of Historical Romance!' Kerrelyn Sparks
Twisted Minds is a book of poems that I wrote for three years of my life and contemplated publishing for the past five years. It has dark, mature content that deeply describe suicide and self-harm. Twisted Minds is NOT recommended for those who struggle with mental health or who are easily triggered.
Revisits and updates the centrality of the social construction of sexuality, especially in the age of Viagra, FSD (female sexual dysfunction) and the media saturation of sex. Leonore Tiefer is one of the foremost sexologists working in the United States today; she is a well-known and respected scholar who writes engagingly and humorously about a wide array of topics in sexuality to appeal to both students and general readers. Revised and updated with new pieces on the medicalization of sex, FSD (female sexual dysfunction) and the politics of sex, as well as classic pieces found in the original edition, such as "Am I Normal?: The Question of Sex."
Our Work, Our Lives, Our Words/Women's History and Women's Work
Leonore Davidoff; Belinda (EDT) Westover
Barnes Noble Imports
1986
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Sometimes, the greatest risks lead to the deepest love. Madelyn has carved out a quiet life in the charming lake town of Moke Point, running her beloved caf and cherishing her independence. After overcoming so much in her past, she's determined to make her own way-until a mysterious computer drive thrusts her into a world of danger she never anticipated. When her life is threatened, Madelyn finds herself leaning on the one man who's always had her back: Cain, a former SAS soldier with a protective streak as intense as his blue eyes. Cain has been drawn to Madelyn's strength and resilience since she's come to town, but he's wary of letting anyone get too close. Yet, as the danger around them escalates, he has no choice but to step in and protect the woman he's falling for. Together, they must race against time to uncover the secrets hidden within the drive, navigate a web of betrayal, and confront the shadows of their pasts. As their connection deepens, so does the risk-and the stakes become more personal than ever.
I was just trying to solve a murder. I didn't expect my past-and a world I didn't know existed-to come crashing down on me. As a detective, I've seen my fair share of crime scenes. But when I arrive at this one, the last thing I expect is for Liam Seal-my childhood crush turned walking temptation-to step back into my life. He's bigger, bolder, and somehow even more infuriatingly smug. And apparently, not just a man. Turns out, shifters are real. And I'm smack in the middle of a murder tied to their world. Great. Being a detective means I don't have time for relationships. Been there, done that, got the emotional scars to prove it. My job is my life, and getting tangled up with a possessive, cocky, too-damn-sexy-for-his-own-good polar bear shifter is not in the plan. But Liam Seal? He's relentless. A six-foot-something wall of muscle, charm, and heat who keeps looking at me like I'm his next meal-and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't tempted. He calls me his mate, but I'm not sure I believe in destiny. The problem? The closer we get, the harder it is to ignore the fire between us. And when fated mates are involved, resisting might not be an option. Too bad my heart-and my body-didn't get the memo. Now, with danger closing in and Liam refusing to let me go, I have to decide: fight fate or take the biggest risk of my life... and let a bear claim me as his.
Two fledgling tabletop gamers find themselves falling for each other--both in and out of their weekly D&D sessions--in this charming, fantasy-tinged romance. "Sweet, charming, and wonderful "--Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Spellshop When Sadie Brooks unexpectedly loses her marketing job, she flees New York City to spend the summer with her best friend in small-town Texas, where joining his Dungeons & Dragons campaign is the perfect distraction while she plans her next steps. In the game, she becomes Jaylie, a powerful human cleric blessed by the Goddess of Luck. But in real life, Sadie believes her luck has run out--until she meets Noah Walker, the outgoing bartender roped into joining their party as Loren, an adventurous and charismatic lute-strumming elf. Just as Jaylie finds herself succumbing to the bard's charms over the course of their party's travels, Sadie also begins to fall under Noah's spell. As their relationship progresses in both worlds, Sadie wonders if what they have might last beyond the game. But like his traveling bard character, Noah never stays in one place for long. When a new opportunity arises in New York, Sadie must face the truth about why she lost her job in the first place--and whether she and Noah have found something in Texas worth staying for. Torn between her career dreams in the city and the exciting uncertainty of a new adventure, she will have no choice but to roll the dice.
