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Philip Hawksbury, the Earl of Rothermere, obeying his father's dying wish, hies himself to Scotland to offer for one of the daughters of Alexander Kilbracken, the Earl of Ruthven. Frances Kilbracken, informed of the earl's arrival and his mission, disguises herself as a bespectacled dowd so she won't be the one selected by the young earl. But choose her he does, and for all the wrong reasons. The newly married couple return to England, together but not at all happy. Philip dumps Frances at Desborough Hall, his ancestral estate, and heads back to his old life in London. Ah, but Desborough has a stud farm and racing stable, and Frances is magic with horses. When the earl returns to his home, driven by guilt, he discovers the woman he married has grossly deceived him. What follows is a battle of the sexes that will have you chuckling, maybe even howling with laughter... The Magic Trilogy - 1

Young Richard Gracen, just coming from his mother's funeral, had nowhere to turn. Thrust upon his uncle and family, life looked dreadful indeed. His future as planned by the uncle, included work at the slaughterhouse and board with the uncle's family, who took every opportunity to remind Richard of the debt he owed them. Returning one last time to the only home he'd ever known, Richard received a telegram from the sister of his long-dead father. The telegram kindly asked Richard to visit and made provision for travel and any other necessities he may have. With no other options, Richard decided to accept the invitation, putting into motion things that would impact his life and the lives of several others for now and for eternity. Principles in this story are still applicable today. Lives are still being changed every day with the application of love, care and the Good News!

Grace Livingston Hill created a moving portrayal of opposite outlooks on life in this summer romance. Maria Hammond is only happy when things are going perfectly right, while her sister Rachel can find a rainbow in any situation. When the family finances plunge, their large home in the city is rented and the family moves to a lowly cottage at Lone Point. Will a minister on vacation by the sea be able to help Maria change her perspective on life, or will her attempts to be selfless and good end up being only a fa?ade to attract more attention?

Lydia and Paul, both visiting parents in an English village, become interested in an archeological puzzle -- and in each other.

YOU CAN RUN FROM THE PAST . . . When private investigator Valerie Parker tails a cheating wife late one night, it's business as usual--until the woman is murdered and the man she's with becomes the prime suspect. Val gets an even bigger shock when she discovers the suspect's identity: He's Alex DeMarco, an old flame she swore she'd never speak to again. But then Val's own life is threatened, and before she can blink she's on the run, side by side with the unbelievably gorgeous man who once shattered her dreams and broke her heart . . . all in the same day. . . . BUT YOU CAN'T HIDE FROM LOVEAs a cop, Alex knows better than to ignore his instincts, but for some reason he offersthe woman on the prowl a ride home anyway. When she turns up dead and he comes face-to-face with Val Parker, his problems are only beginning. As they work together to clear his name and to protect Val's life, Alex finds himself drawn once again to the wild, impetuous woman from his past--even as the shocking secret behind the murder threatens to tear them apart forever.From the Paperback edition.

(The Elizabethan Lady Series #1) Diamonds, doublets and double-crosses; stately dances; religious intrigue; one deflowered maiden and a Virgin Queen--LADY IN WAITING has it all. Commanded by her grandfather to snare a wealthy husband, Anne Blanchemain enters the lavish court of Queen Elizabeth. But the beautiful, headstrong Anne is a lamb among wolves, easy prey to treachery and an aging queen's jealousy. She never suspects that handsome courtier Chirstopher Hollier has been sent to ruin her. Christopher Hollier is the only man in Elizabeth's court uninterested in making a rich marriage--for himself. All that matters to Christopher is reclaiming the title Lord Graistan for his brother. If doing that requires him to destroy Anne, so be it...even if her destruction costs him his life. But a tide of betrayal sweeps Anne and Christopher into a dangerous dance of plots to defy crown and country that could ultimately cost them their lives, and their love. The Elizabethan Lady Series : Lady in Waiting (The Lady Series #1) Lady in White (The Lady Series #2)

There would be no Moses, no crossing of the Red Sea, no story of breaking the chains of slavery if it weren’t for the women in the Exodus narrative. Women on both sides of the Nile exhibited a subversive strength resisting Pharaoh and leading an entire people to freedom. Defiant explores how the Exodus women summoned their courage, harnessed their intelligence, and gathered their resources to enact justice in many small ways and overturned an empire. Women find themselves in similar circumstances today. The Women’s March stirred the conscience of a nation and prompted women to organize with and for their neighbors, it is worth reflecting on the resistance literature of Exodus and what it has to offer women. Defiant is about the deep work women do to create conditions for liberation in their church, community, and country. The women of Exodus defied Pharaoh, raised Moses, and plundered Egypt. We are invited to consider what the midwives, mothers of Moses, Miriam, Zipporah and her sisters demonstrate under the oppressive regime of Pharaoh and what it might unlock for us as we imagine our mandate under modern systems of injustice. Kelley Nikondeha presents a fresh paradigm for women, highlighting a biblical mandate to join the liberation work in our world. Women’s work involves more than tending to our own family and home. According to Exodus, it moves us beyond the domestic territory and into relationship with women across the river, confronting injustice and working to liberate our neighborhoods so all mothers and children are free. Nikondeha calls women to continue to be active agents in heralding liberation as we organize and march together for one another’s freedom.

Four enchanting, new tales of castles, spells, and happily-ever-afters... "Spellbound" by Nora RobertsA bewitchingly beautiful lady casts a thousand-year love spell on the man of her dreams--and unleashes a nightmare that only true love can conquer. "Castle Doom" by Jill GregoryA Gypsy's prophecy spells love when an unlikely pair join to fight the unltimate evil--and find themselves in their own battle of hearts. "Falcon?s Lair" by Ruth Ryan LanganA young American travels to England to free her father's friend from a fatal curse...and discovers a helping hand from a charming, handsome spirit. "Dragonspell" by Marianne WillmanWith the help of a meddling sorceress, a brave young princess sets out to save her kingdom--and wins the heart of a dashing warrior along the way.

Her resignation was typed and ready. But Joan was strangely reluctant to submit it to Brandt. Her resolve that she was doing the right thing hadn't wavered, but Brandt's unexplained actions raised hopes that she couldn't entirely shrug aside, then everything changed with Brandt's words. — "Miss Somers," he said curtly, "I'm prepared to accept your resignation. And please make it clear to the agency that this time I want someone older, and married. Someone I can rely on not to be carried away by ridiculous flights of fanciful imagination!

An affecting classic romance from Christy Award-winning author Angela HuntHer mother's tragic death led Jacquelyn Wilkes to her career as a nurse, in hopes of saving others from similar sorrow. But her carefully built world was shaken when a new doctor, Jonah Martin, arrived at the clinic. Warm with his patients, yet coolly distant toward the nurses, his behavior fueled her mistrust, until she discovered a lump in her own breast—one that was malignant.In Jonah, Jacquelyn found an unexpected ally in the fight of her life, though she could sense the secret turmoil behind his thoughtful gaze. When past accusations came back to haunt the handsome Jonah, Jacquelyn must find within herself the strength to heal her doctor's wounds.

Vance an army major is involved in identifying sabotage in a factory and he ends up finding his love

When U.S. Marshal Ben Masters became Sarah Ann's guardian, he didn't know she was the lost heir to a Scottish estate--or that her life would soon be in danger. Now, instead of hunting down an outlaw, he faced an aristocratic household divided by ambition. And not even falling in love with Sarah Ann's young aunt could keep her from being a suspect in Ben's eyes.

Not only had Samantha Oakleigh's brother run off with another man's betrothed, he was also accused of theft! She desperately needed the help of her rather stodgy, but well-heeled, cousin to find the boy. Despite major misgivings, Edward, Lord Salverton puts both his career and his upcoming nuptials in jeopardy, and accompanies Samantha on her rescue mission. And somewhere along the way, he began to enjoy himself. His effort to remain a proper gentleman began to fade as his one ambition became gathering this delectable miss in his arms . . .

Revel Radcliffe's connection with his father was one of receiving orders, reprimand, and having lived with his abusive treatment of Revel's mother. At 17 yrs old, two years after the sweet mother died, Revel is informed his father, Hiram, is going to marry again. In his distress, Revel meets a new friend, Margaret, in the woods. While they find sweet connection with each other, both go separate ways during years of sweetness, difficulties, success, and discouragement. Margaret has her own challenges, as well. But their faith in God and maintaining their own sweet characters, brings about good things for them both.

Good story! Cornelia, called home from college, finds her family in dire straits. Her mother's poor health has taken most of the family's resources, already reduced from setbacks in father's business. After getting reacquainted with her siblings, Cornelia takes on the challenge of renovating the family home, issued by a fellow passenger on the train home. Cornelia rediscovers her love for family and forgotten faith. The family impacts their neighbors and recreates many lives, including their own.

Tragedy sets a courageous young woman on a dangerous course leading to heartbreak...or true love. She hated men. They had killed her father, destroyed her mother, and now the same men were after the lovely Farley MacPherson. So she fled her cabin in the Badlands, and, by the greatest luck, made friends who would bring her into the highest New York society. Or was it luck when her so-called friends shocked her with their dissolute ways. And how long could she go on hating men, when somewhere, very close to her, was the one man in her life to be trusted and cherished forever more?

Julia Cloud lived her life in service to others. She cared for sick neighbors and relatives, including her mother during her last 5 bedridden years of life. After her mother's death, life looked dreary and gray indeed. A brother had died during the war and her other siblings had married and started families of their own. Julia's sister, Mrs. Robinson, and her husband were planning to 'give' Julia a place to live, provided she helped with housework and the children, thus saving the Robinsons the cost of a maid or housekeeper. Weary of her sister's continual critical attitude and sharp words, Julia, unwilling to subject herself to this, began to think about what She wanted to do. An unexpected telegram from her orphaned niece and nephew opened up the possibility of life as their chaperone as they moved into their college years. A visit with the children a number of years prior established a warm relationship with them and resulted in their affectionate nickname for Julia of Cloudy Jewel. Julia's gentle and loving spirit gave the children the loving home they yearned for, and guidance in spiritual things. The impact they had on their college and community was truly of the Lord.

Jane Lonsdale had been dismissed from her position at Miss Prism’s Academy because the music master had tried to kiss her. Jane went to her aunt, having no idea that the housekeeper had married Lord Pargeter, who promptly died. Neighbors at nearby Swann Hall were suspicious about the will, and Lord Fenwick, a visitor, decided to investigate. Though Jane’s past hinted of scandal, Fenwick was intrigued

Edward's proposal was shocking: he would marry Hester and provide for her if she would care for his troubled son. Despite her misgivings, Hester agreed -- for something in Edward's dark, anguished eyes touched her soul. But upon her arrival in Cornwall, Hester feared she had made a terrible mistake. Not only was the castle filled with eccentric relatives -- including a cousin who claimed to be able to contact spirits -- but Edward's father had died under questionable circumstances, and a killer might still lurk within the stone walls.

Prince Alexander is spirited away as an infant to escape the jealous rage of his uncle, the King of Cornwall, who murdered Alexander's father, but when he comes of age he must overcome the temptations of love, an enchantress and the Holy Grail in order to seek justice.

For her doctorate in history, a black woman in Washington sets out to learn her roots. She is Kiana Sheridan and her research centers on her great-great grandfather, an escaped slave who was a well-known glass maker. The research turns into an adventure, a surprise discovery about her family, and a romance with Rex Tandy, a guide of the Underground Railroad tour.