Carole Mortimer
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Carole Mortimer was born on 1960 in a village in England that she claims was so small that "if you blinked as you drove through it you could miss seeing it completely!" She was the youngest of three children, and she adds that her parents still live in the house where she first came into the world, and her two brothers live very close by. Carole's early ambition to become a nurse came to an abrupt end after only one year of training due to a weakness in her back, suffered in the aftermath of a fall. Instead, she went on to work in the computer department of a well-known stationery company. During her time there, Carole made her first attempt at writing a novel for Mills and Boon. "The manuscript was far too short and the plotline not up to standard, so I naturally received a rejection slip," she says. "Not taking rejection well, I went off in a sulk for two years before deciding to 'have another go.'" Her second manuscript was accepted, beginning a long and fruitful career. Her strong, traditional romances, with their distinct style, brilliantly developed characters and romantic plot twists, have earned her an enthusiastic audience worldwide. Since the publication of her first novel in 1978, this British writer has shown no signs of slowing her pace. In fact, when over 20 years later she celebrated the publication of her 100th book She says: "I have enjoyed every moment of my career! I really do enjoy my writing, and have every intention of continuing to do so for another 20 years!" Carole married to Peter, father to two sons, they had four sons more, and now the family is formed by six sons: Matthew, Joshua, Timothy, Michael, David and Peter Jr. (with 22 years of difference between the first-born and the unexpected youngest child). She says: "I'm happily married to Peter senior; we’re best friends as well as lovers, which is probably the best recipe for a successful relationship. We live in a lovely part of England." Theyt also live with a menagerie of pets, including a dog acquired several years ago in Canada, which is actually half-coyote!
Books
The Sicilian's Innocent Mistress
Was Luc short for Lucifer? Darci wondered, because Luc Gambrelli was the most sinfully tempting man she'd ever encountered! Her plan was simple: she'd teach womanizer Luc a lesson by leading him on then dumping him. But the irresistible Sicilian turned the tables on Darci! Unable to resist Luc's seduction, Darci feared he'd discover she wasn't a sophisticated tease, but was an innocent--and in way over her head!
At the Sicilian Count's Command
Count Wolf Gambrelli annoyed, irritated... and aroused her. Angelica tried to hate the Sicilian, but couldn't get him out of her head! Wolf had been chosen to protect her, and Angelica hoped her body would not betray her under the intense scrutiny of his gaze. It was clear that Wolf wanted Angelica--and he'd stop at nothing to bed her....
Private Lives
"Drawing on many revealing and sometimes colorful court cases of the past two centuries, Private Lives offers a lively short history of the complexities of family law and family life - including the tensions between the laws on the books and contemporary arrangements for marriage, divorce, adoption, and child rearing."--Jacket.
The Tycoon's Mistress
Cressy travels to Greece on holiday where she meets Draco, a local Greek man, who turns out later to be a wealthy tycoon. The two fall in love and plan to marry until at the last minute she finds out that her self-absorbed father has had a heart attack. She races back to England, jilting Draco. Eventually Draco finds a way to have his revenge.
Saving Grace
To Love Again
When the man she was about to marry died just before the wedding, Helen felt that her life had fallen apart, and that her world was shrouded with the ghost of her dead lover. It is six months since the death of her fiancé Christopher, but Helen still feels the world contains very little that is worth living for. She thinks of herself as a one-man girl - until she meets Peter Farrington. He was just like her dead fiance. That was Helen's first heart- stopping impression of Peter, who reminded her so much of her dead Christopher. Yet she soon came to recognize his differences and he crept right into her heart. Although Helen thought she could never fall in love again, she realized that she was in love with him. But Helen stills has little chance of happiness. For although Peter seems to feel the same way about her, he was engaged to the beautiful but selfish Rita Wade, her glamorous boss. Helen hated the thought of what this marriage would do to him. Even if she didn't love him, Helen would have been distressed at the thought of him marrying this selfish and hard-hearted woman. She knew a certain truth about Rita that would open Peter's eyes--but could she break a confidence even to save him?
Mother of the Bride
Mother of the bride catches the bouquet! With just a few months until her daughter's wedding, Maisie feels butterflies at the prospect of seeing Jenni's dad, Rob, again after so many years. As parents of the bride they'll be hosting the wedding party at his stunning Scottish ancestral estate, and watching as their daughter says "I do." Whether it's nostalgia or wedding planning fever, Maisie's beginning to wonder, can she convince Rob that they have another chance at their own happily-ever-after?
Lady Arabella's Scandalous Marriage
You are cordially invited to the marriage of Darius Wynter, Duke of Carlyne "Dark and dangerous, Darius, 31, has a reputation riddled with unsavory rumor..." to Lady Arabella St. Claire "Headstrong and feisty, yet more innocent than she'll ever admit..." What is Lady Arabella, 19, letting herself in for? Sinister whispers surround the death of Darius's first wife--could Arabella be in jeopardy? Or will the infamous duke prove all of society wrong? One thing's for sure--after the compromising situation that led to this marriage, Arabella will soon discover the exquisite pleasures of the marriage bed.... The Notorious St. Claires Series: Book 0.5: At the Duke's Service Book 1: The Duke's Cinderella Bride Book 2: The Rake's Wicked Proposal Book 3: The Rogue's Disgraced Lady Book 4: Lady Arabella's Scandalous Marriage Book 4.5: Regency Christmas Proposals
Christian Seaton
"The declaration: You don't have a choice. You will return with me to England. The deed: In the dark night, British spy Christian Seaton, Duke of Sutherland, abducts Lisette Dupree and flees French mercenaries in a race against time. Christian must protect her at all costs-- Lisette is the answer to everything in the Dangerous Dukes' work for the crown. The difficulty: Innocent Lisette is an enticing temptation who's increasingly hard to resist!"--Page 4 of cover.
Gracious Lady
Testing the limits Short of calling out the cavalry, Sophie could only do her best when it came to handling the enigmatic Maximilian Grant and his headstrong daughter. The catalog of diseasters that had followed since she'd agreed to become the teenager's companion were as disturbing to her equilibrium as her new employer. Under Maximilian's autocratic rule, Sophie and her past were subject to enraging scrutiny. Moreover, she and the arrogant Mr. Grant alternated between being defiant adversaries and would-be lovers. Sophie knew there would be an explosive outcome - but would they emerge fighting...or loving?
The Redemption of Darius Sterne
"Having built a global empire synonymous with excellence, formidable tycoon Darius Sterne is a man who gets what he wants. Always. And right now? He wants ex-ballerina Miranda Jacobs ... in his bed and sighing his name in pleasure. Virginal Miranda can't resist the allure of the brooding billionaire. But the closer he pulls her, the more Darius threatens the barriers she's carefully constructed to conceal the scars of her past. Yet Miranda isn't the only one with pain to hide ..."--Page 4 of cover.
The Wicked Lord Montague
'I have to inform you that your brother has died…' Lord Giles Montague has always lived his life just the way he wants—fighting on the battlefields and fighting off the fawning ladies in London's clubs. But the notoriously wicked Montague is now reluctant heir to Castonbury Park! Having grown up with the Montague family, Miss Lily Seagrove finds her least favorite by far is Lord Giles! He's arrogant, rude and oh, so infuriatingly handsome… But she's a girl of Gypsy heritage, and although she might be able to get under Giles' battle-scarred skin, she can never be Lady of the Manor… Castonbury Park Series: Note: Written by multiple Authors Book 0.5: Flirting with Ruin by Marguerite Kaye Book 1: The Wicked Lord Montague by Carole Mortimer Book 2: The Housemaid's Scandalous Secret by Helen Dickson Book 3: The Lady Who Broke the Rules by Marguerite Kaye Book 4: Lady of Shame by Ann Lethbridge Book 5: The Illegitimate Montague by Sarah Mallory Book 6: Unbefitting a Lady by Bronwyn Scott Book 7: Redemption of a Fallen Woman by Joanna Fulford Book 8: A Stranger at Castonbury by Amanda McCabe Compilations Scandalous Whispers: The Wicked Lord Montague / The Housemaid's Scandalous Secret Castonbury Park: Ladies of Disrepute: The Lady Who Broke the Rules\Lady of Shame Castonbury Park
Velvet Promise
No one but Willow knew the true facts behind her marriage to Russell. Everyone assumed they had married for the sake of their little daughter Dani; but there had been more to it than that. Now, however, it was all over, and Willow has made a new and better life for herself and Dani in the lovely island of Jersey. So why on earth had Russell's cousin Jordan St James suddenly turned up in her life again? He had never made any secret of his dislike of her. Wasn't she ever going to be allowed to put the past behind her for good?
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Subtle Revenge
Out of her bitterness, there came a plan... Twelve years ago Lori's father had been destroyed by the ruthless lawyer Jacob R. Randell in a notorious embezzlement trial. Ruined, overcome with shame, her father had killed himself, protesting his innocence to the end. The trial had haunted them for years: Lori's mother finally wasted away with grief, and Lori, seeking to rebuild her life, was coldly jilted by her fiance when he discovered her true identity. She had reason to hate the Randell family. And when she met Jacob's son, Luke, she saw a way to hurt him as his father had hurt her.
To Be a Bridegroom
Jarrett, Jonathan and Jordan are Bachelor Brothers Jordan. The youngest Hunter brother, he's dark and devilishly attractive, and he's been content to play the field... until Stazy takes a lease on the apartment next door. Stazy. At first Jordan finds her teasing, infuriating, because she treats him as casually as the other male admirers who seem constantly to knock at her door. But then Jordan catches glimpses of the warmth and vulnerability that lie beneath Stazy's beautiful exterior, and he realizes there's only one way to get to the head of her lineup: be her bridegroom!