Laura Martin
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Matchmade marriages volume 3
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A funny, heartwarming Regency romance.
A convenient arrangement...
...a complicated attraction
Jane Ashworth dreams of being an author, yet Society insists she become a debutante-so play the game she must! Jane finds an unlikely ally in notorious rake Tom Stewart. As a new guardian to his nephew, Tom is out of his depth and intent on remaining a bachelor. They agree to fool society with a pretend courtship, but both are unprepared when the lines...
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The governess tales volume 2
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In this historical romance, a young woman embarks on a journey of discovery and desire when she accepts a job in the home of a handsome sheikh.
Rachel Talbot has always dreamed of venturing to faraway lands. So when she's offered a job as governess to the Sheikh of Huria's children, it seems as if her dreams are finally coming true. But she is about to encounter a reality unlike anything she could have imagined . . .
After arriving in Huria,...
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Emma Knight's wish list:
1. Realize a lifelong dream to travel to the magnificent Egyptian desert.
2. Locate an undiscovered tomb by following her father's ancient map.
3. Avoid all men, especially charming ones-experience tells her they're the most dangerous!
Emma needs a guide to fulfil her quest, but treasure hunter Sebastian Oakfield is the last person she would choose! He's charming, he's arrogant and his roguish grin makes Emma want...
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From baby bump to marriage vows! Rosa Rothwell knows her pregnancy is scandalous. She will do anything to protect her baby, even staging a daring escape from her family's Italian home. Rosa has no idea what the future holds-until a handsome but infuriating stranger offers his help. Convinced his family is cursed, Lord Hunter believes he's far better off alone. But the pregnant debutante's sweet nature touches him deeply. Can he confront his demons...
25) Hoax for Hire
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Goonies meets the humor and heart of Gordon Korman in this new adventure full of nonstop action and spot-on humor from the critically acclaimed author of Float.
The McNeil family has always been professional hoaxers-tricking bystanders into believing they're seeing legendary creatures like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster.
Unlike the rest of his family, twelve-year-old Grayson hates hoaxing and wants nothing to do with the business-even when the...
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The marquess's fair lady. Lord Alexander Whitemore would rather train racehorses than take unconventional but beguiling Lina Lock from gypsy dancer to perfect debutante. However, to win a wager, he's willing to try! Lina is tired of fairs and fortune-telling. So when Alex's unusual proposition comes just in time to get her out of hot water, she seizes the opportunity. Skeptical of the aristocracy, Lina must curb her rebellious instincts as she's swept...
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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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"You're my wife, Lucy."
His lost-and-found viscountess
After a year of desperate searching, Lord Oliver Sedgewick has found his wife...in the slums of St. Giles.
He can't suppress his joy that Lucy is alive, despite his grief that their baby had not made it.
With his viscountess home, the spark of passion burning with more intensity than ever, Oliver may not fully understand why she left, but surely their marriage has a chance of a happy future...?...
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An excellent student…
In the art of flirtation
Caroline Yaxley has always been in love with her best friend, James Dunstable, Duke of Heydon. After years of waiting for him, she’s finally admitted defeat and decided to find a husband. James suggests she practice her nonexistent flirtation skills on him, which seems like a good idea—until she must pull away to avoid a shattered heart. Their pretend attraction has begun to feel alarmingly real!...
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One man uses an earl's daughter to fulfill his quest for vengeance-until passion waylays his scheme. First in the Scandalous Australian Bachelors series.
When Sam Robertson returns to London after making his fortune in Australia, he has one mission-revenge on the earl who'd had him wrongly convicted and sent away years before.
But upon meeting Lady Georgina, the earl's daughter, Sam's plan is thrown into disarray. Their admiration is mutual,...
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A convenient betrothal
"It will save us both from scandal."
Widowed three times over, Lady Anna Fortescue is used to ignoring the wagging tongues of the ton. After finding herself in a compromising position with handsome bachelor Lord Harry Edgerton, to avoid scandal she ends up engaged again. The arrangement may be one of convenience, but as Anna finds herself unable to resist Harry's charms, she realizes the betrothal may have its benefits…
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Just when Sheila, Snapper and Pen are beginning to adjust to their lives, adopted into a new family, an old adversary emerges. Kalik, an evil sorcerer who they thought was vanquished, reappears. Unknown to the children, she has come back with her two evil sisters to destroy them. These three, dark shadows lurk and scheme a plot to steal the children's magical powers. A coven of good witches, deep in the heart of Stonehenge have mysteriously disappeared....
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Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders, muscled Viking warriors and rugged Wild West cowboys? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection!
REUNITED WITH HIS LONG-LOST CINDERELLA
Scandalous Australian Bachelors
by Laura Martin
(Regency)
Widow Lady Francesca is surprised to meet former love Ben Crawford at a ball. Now that he's returned from Australia, their attraction burns brightly, and...
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Step back in time and experience the grandeur and romance of a previous era as Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection!
THE HOUSEKEEPER'S FORBIDDEN EARL (Regency)
by Laura Martin
Kate's finally found peace working in a grand house, until her new employer, Lord Henderson, returns. Soon, it's not just the allure of the home that Kate's falling for…but its owner, too!
THE VISCOUNT'S DARING MISS (1830s)
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35) Nature's art box
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c2003
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Presents more than sixty projects made from natural materials that are available almost anywhere.
37) History of Tea
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As the world's second most popular beverage after water, tea has fascinated, awakened, motivated, and calmed us for well over two thousand years. A History of Tea tells the compelling story of the rise of tea in Asia and its eventual spread to the West and beyond. From the tea houses of China's ancient Tang Dynasty (618-907) to the tea ceremonies developed in Japanese Zen Buddhist temples, to the current social issues faced by tea growers in India...
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Lose the sugar with recipes for sweet and savory treats that use only natural sweeteners and seasonal products: no white sugar, corn syrup, or chemical substitutes allowed. Celebrity chefs from across America contribute their favorite recipes to this unique collection, which offers suggestions for delicious dairy-and gluten-free treats, along with vegan and low-fat variations. And every recipe has been tested and re-tested to perfection.
Plus, Laura...
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This book is a fascinating history of tea and the spreading of tea throughout the world. Camellia sinensis, commonly known as tea, is grown in tea gardens and estates around the world. A simple beverage, served either hot or iced, tea has fascinated and driven us, calmed and awoken us, for well over two thousand years. The most extensive and well presented tea history available, Tea: The Drink that Changed the World tells of the rich legends and history...
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Black Panther (2016) volume 9
Pub. Date
2016.
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"T'Challa confronts a dramatic upheaval in Wakanda that will make leading the African nation tougher than ever before. When a superhuman terrorist group calling itself The People sparks a violent uprising, the land famed for its incredible technology and proud warrior traditions will be thrown into turmoil. As suicide bombers terrorize the population, T'Challa struggles to unite his citizens, and a familiar villain steps out of the shadows. If Wakanda...