Love And Joy

Description

Love And Joy is a novella set in Restoration England.
Joy Ashley lost her ancestral home when Cromwell came to power, forcing her to take a position as a maid.
When King Charles II regains the throne, she mistakenly believes that Ashley Hall will be restored to her. When her dream is shattered, she becomes the governess of Lord Noel Huntingdon's precocious daughter. The little tyrant rules the roost, and that's when the fun and games begin.
Not only does Joy transform Amanda from a petulant child to a happy, loving hoyden, she teaches her new master a few things about "Love and Joy".
This heartwarming story sweeps you back to 17th Century England. It moves from the magnificent estate of Lord Huntingdon, who is a personal friend of the king, to the glittering Whitehall Court of King Charles and his new bride, Queen Catherine.
The playhouses in the City of London have been reopened and the people who had suffered repression are more than ready to indulge themselves in fun-loving, risque entertainments, and close their eyes to the loose morals of the Royal Court.
This is a tale of miracles, and the tender love story will touch your heart.

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Love And Joy is a novella set in Restoration England.
Joy Ashley lost her ancestral home when Cromwell came to power, forcing her to take a position as a maid.
When King Charles II regains the throne, she mistakenly believes that Ashley Hall will be restored to her. When her dream is shattered, she becomes the governess of Lord Noel Huntingdon's precocious daughter. The little tyrant rules the roost, and that's when the fun and games begin.
Not only does Joy transform Amanda from a petulant child to a happy, loving hoyden, she teaches her new master a few things about "Love and Joy".
This heartwarming story sweeps you back to 17th Century England. It moves from the magnificent estate of Lord Huntingdon, who is a personal friend of the king, to the glittering Whitehall Court of King Charles and his new bride, Queen Catherine.
The playhouses in the City of London have been reopened and the people who had suffered repression are more than ready to indulge themselves in fun-loving, risque entertainments, and close their eyes to the loose morals of the Royal Court.
This is a tale of miracles, and the tender love story will touch your heart.

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Master Of Paradise

Description

Master Of Paradise is a Plantation Novel; A Southern Family Saga.
This is an original book, never before published.

When Nicholas Peacock is cheated from his inheritance of Peacock Hall in Kent, he sails to South Carolina. He buys land, clears it, and plants cotton. Eventually he builds a magnificent house known as Paradise Plantation. He falls in love with the daughter of Bernard Jackson on the neighboring plantation, but when Civil War threatens circumstances force him to agree to a marriage in name only. The sexual tension is stretched to breaking point as the would-be lovers are torn between honor or surrendering to the love and longing in their hearts.

From the Author
Master of Paradise portrays the historically accurate evils of slavery.

Review

Virginia Henley is a multiple award-winning NYTimes bestselling author.

"A master storyteller... Henley knows what historical romance is all about and always gives the readers what they want." Romantic Times

"No one sets fire to the page like Virginia Henley." Christina Skye

"Virginia Henley writes the kind of book you simply can't stop reading." Bertrice Small

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Master Of Paradise is a Plantation Novel; A Southern Family Saga.
This is an original book, never before published.

When Nicholas Peacock is cheated from his inheritance of Peacock Hall in Kent, he sails to South Carolina. He buys land, clears it, and plants cotton. Eventually he builds a magnificent house known as Paradise Plantation. He falls in love with the daughter of Bernard Jackson on the neighboring plantation, but when Civil War threatens circumstances force him to agree to a marriage in name only. The sexual tension is stretched to breaking point as the would-be lovers are torn between honor or surrendering to the love and longing in their hearts.

From the Author
Master of Paradise portrays the historically accurate evils of slavery.

Review

Virginia Henley is a multiple award-winning NYTimes bestselling author.

"A master storyteller... Henley knows what historical romance is all about and always gives the readers what they want." Romantic Times

"No one sets fire to the page like Virginia Henley." Christina Skye

"Virginia Henley writes the kind of book you simply can't stop reading." Bertrice Small

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Hot As Fire

Description

Hot As Fire is a far more fitting title than the original "Christmas Eve" for this anthology-length story.
Real estate agent Eve Barlow, a devout feminist, finds Clint Kelly, a macho firefighter, irritating beyond belief. When they become snowbound at a property on Lake Michigan, hot sparks fly between these complete opposits. But when Eve suffers a life-threatening accident, she discovers just how desirable it is to have a real man fill all her needs and teach her what it feels like when burning passion turns to love.

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Hot As Fire is a far more fitting title than the original "Christmas Eve" for this anthology-length story.
Real estate agent Eve Barlow, a devout feminist, finds Clint Kelly, a macho firefighter, irritating beyond belief. When they become snowbound at a property on Lake Michigan, hot sparks fly between these complete opposits. But when Eve suffers a life-threatening accident, she discovers just how desirable it is to have a real man fill all her needs and teach her what it feels like when burning passion turns to love.

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The Dark Earl

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Bold Conquest

Description

Guy de Montgomery's Norman invaders sweep across the English countryside to claim Godstone Hall and its fairest prize of war, Lillyth. She is irresistibly drawn to this virile conqueror who woos her to surrender. Though treacherous friend and foe alike rise up to challenge him, Guy will never relinquish this bewitching woman who has enflamed his warrior's blood with a passion he is powerless to resist. Bold Conquest is a classic captor/captive tale of loyalty and passion that sizzles with white-hot intensity, written by "The Queen of Steamy Romance."

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Guy de Montgomery's Norman invaders sweep across the English countryside to claim Godstone Hall and its fairest prize of war, Lillyth. She is irresistibly drawn to this virile conqueror who woos her to surrender. Though treacherous friend and foe alike rise up to challenge him, Guy will never relinquish this bewitching woman who has enflamed his warrior's blood with a passion he is powerless to resist. Bold Conquest is a classic captor/captive tale of loyalty and passion that sizzles with white-hot intensity, written by "The Queen of Steamy Romance."

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The Irish Duke (Signet Eclipse)

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A sweeping historical romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Decadent Duke.

Lady Louisa scoffed when Lord Abercorn of Ireland first asked for her hand. She will be the mistress of her own destiny and no man can change that. As the greatest young beauty in all of England, she is pursued by every titled bachelor in the land, and refuses everyone, including the Irish lord. But a family scandal soon throws Louisa reluctantly into his arms, bringing consequences she never expected.

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