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In this charming traditional Regency romance novella, Patience Cherwell is resigned to a life of spinsterhood. Therefore, when her young friend, the lovely Lorna Hartley, comes to stay for a London season, she decides the eligible, handsome Lord Blackwood is the perfect match for Lorna. Granted, Lord Blackwood, at forty, is much older than the vivacious 20-year-old Lorna, but Patience is determined to help her young friend make a good match. So why isn’t she happy when his lordship and Lorna seem to like each other’s company? The problem is that Patience is already madly in love with his lordship! An unexpected invitation arrives for Lorna and Patience to attend Lord Blackwood’s Valentine Ball. This is the perfect moment for him to propose to Lorna. Mysteriously, a corsage arrives from an anonymous admirer. Who is it for? And what will be the outcome for the wearer at Lord Blackwood’s Valentine Ball? This novella is the prequel to The Lady’s Revenge.
The rugged character and indomitable spirit of the early pioneers of Stephen F. Austins Texas colony had their roots in a turbulent, distant past. From the early 1600s, their courageous ancestors had pushed westward, leaving the European shores to carve out a new nation from the wilderness. They fled religious and political oppression in search of a better life in which freedom was of supreme importance. Many came with tales of their former struggles in Londonderry, Ireland during the great siege, of terrible massacres and clan rivalries in the times of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland. They vividly remembered the tribulations of Martin Luther and the deadly religious s...
Travels by member of Indian Gelogical Survey 1864-1878 chiefly in Bengal, also in Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Biographies of more than 100 Irish scientists (or those with strong Irish connections), in the disciplines of Chemistry and Physics, including Astronomy, Mathematics etc., describing them in their Irish and international scientific, social, educational and political context. Written in an attractive informal style for the hypothetical 'educated layman' who does not need to have studied science. Well received in Irish and international reviews.
He doesn’t believe in happy endings… Saddled with the impossible task of finding a feel-good story, journalist Aiden O’Sullivan reluctantly accepts his godmother’s invitation to visit Marietta, Montana, to experience the small town’s Valentine’s Day celebration. Upon his arrival, a minor ankle injury lands him in the ER of the local hospital when his godmother insists a doctor should examine it. After her parents’ untimely deaths, Dr. Vivian Miller moved from Sacramento to Marietta with her siblings. Apart from the freezing cold and rampant gossiping, life in town is uneventful. Until a music teacher at the local high school brings her godson to the ER. Vivian has a soft spot for children and hurries to help, only to find the “godson” is an opinionated, rude journalist with no visible injury to his foot. Vivian has no time for journalists, even the drop-dead gorgeous kind. Aiden isn’t in town for long, but he quickly becomes involved in the lovely doctor’s problems, something he’s sworn will never happen again. Will these two strangers end up finding a home together at the foot of Copper Mountain?
New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.
This is the story of the Kingdom of Marmikel, the people who lived there, their king, and a very special contest. Not long ago, living in Marmikel wasnt very much different from living the way we do today, except of course it wasnt modern. In other words, there were no radios, no bowling alleys, no movie theatres, no shopping malls, no TV, no cell phones, no MP3 players, no Twitter, and no Facebook! So instead, the people of Marmikel gave balls. They gave birthday balls, Monday balls, winter balls, anniversary balls, and fall balls, just to name a few.
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Seventeen-year-old Chrissie's acceptance into The Christian Academy promises a world of opportunities. Yet, her father's hidden relief reveals a deep-seated bias, setting the stage for a tale that explores the great divide between privilege and acceptance. Chrissie's journey takes an unexpected turn when she auditions as a backup singer for ÉLastique, a school band led by the charismatic eighteen-year-old Vincent. Vincent, a talented black musician, becomes the lead singer in the composition of Chrissie's heart, challenging the prejudices that seek to silence their love. Chrissie and Vincent navigate a world where prejudices threaten to create dissonance, and the path to acceptance requires courage and strength. Keywords: Young Adult Interracial Romance, Sweet Christian Young Adult Fiction, Diverse Teen Love Story, Prejudice Overcoming Romance, Music-themed Young Adult Novel, Wholesome High School Romance, Multicultural Teen Fiction
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