Lacey's Seduction

Lacey's Seduction
Author: Crissy Smith
Publisher: Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD)
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2009-10-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1907280308

One seduction leads to another as two people fight to come together. Lacey seduces Brent Wilson after careful planning. Everything seems to go according to plan...until he gets up and leaves, breaking her heart in the process. Brent knows he messed things up with Lacey. He has to make things up to her. Using her feelings for him, he sets out to return the seduction. Will they find their way to each other or end up destroying each other's hearts?

Seasons of Seduction III

Seasons of Seduction III
Author: Lacey Alexander
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-10
Genre: Halloween
ISBN: 9781419956928

When slightly chubby Suzanne Montgomery comes across a personal ad in her local free magazine for a Kept Woman, she's intrigued enough to keep the paper, but not brave enough to respond. That is, until her best friend Wendy takes her by the bra straps, encourages her to get over her crazy ex-husband, lose the weight she's been complaining about and move on with her life. Encouraged, Suzanne emerges from her sheltering cocoon a new woman. New hair, clothes and attitude regarding her body-along with the help of her I'm not taking no for an answer girlfriend-give her the courage to respond to the ad that continues to not only run in the magazine but in her mind. It also helps that her current battery-operated boyfriend isn't doing such a great job lately. Enter Brian Armstrong, a self-made man, dating all the wrong women. He's good-looking and the CEO of Armstrong Control Systems. Women want him-want to change him, that is...control him. But what he wants is a sexy, confident, intelligent...submissive woman. Oh yeah, and one who likes Chinese food and miniature golf. With the help of his Administrative Assistant, a sexually submissive woman herself, Brian places a personal ad for the woman of his dreams. Someone willing to be kept by him. Loved by him. Controlled by him. Eat pizza with him. When Suzanne and Brian meet, sparks fly and dreams of a possible future emerge but then so, too, does Suzanne's just out of jail ex-husband.

Perished by a Painting (A Lacey Doyle Cozy Mystery—Book 6)

Perished by a Painting (A Lacey Doyle Cozy Mystery—Book 6)
Author: Fiona Grace
Publisher: Fiona Grace
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2020-11-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1094371394

"Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!" --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor) PERISHED BY A PAINTING (A LACEY DOYLE COZY MYSTERY—BOOK 6) is book six in a charming new cozy mystery series which begins with MURDER IN THE MANOR (Book #1), a #1 Bestseller with over 100 five-star reviews—and a free download! Lacey Doyle, 39 years old and freshly divorced, has made a drastic change: she has walked away from the fast life of New York City and settled down in the quaint English seaside town of Wilfordshire. Fall has arrived in Wilfordshire, bringing with it Fall festivals of food, charming holidays and refreshing return to simple normalcy. To celebrate their new proposal, Lacey and Tom finally get a romantic countryside trip together, and Lacey is thrilled to stumble upon a rare painting in the most unexpected place—a shack on the side of the road. But Lacey has no idea how rare and valuable his painting actually is. When she finds out the shocking news, she grapples with whether she should return it—when a shocking twist and a dead body put her right in the middle of a crime that she must, with her beloved dog at her side, solve—or else lose all that she has worked for. SILENCED BY A SPELL (Book #7), FRAMED BY A FORGERY (Book #8), and CATASTROPHE IN A CLOISTER (Book #9) are also available!

Framed by a Forgery (A Lacey Doyle Cozy Mystery—Book 8)

Framed by a Forgery (A Lacey Doyle Cozy Mystery—Book 8)
Author: Fiona Grace
Publisher: Fiona Grace
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2021-04-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1094371416

"Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!" --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor) FRAMED BY A FORGERY (A LACEY DOYLE COZY MYSTERY—BOOK 8) is book eight in a charming new cozy mystery series which begins with MURDER IN THE MANOR (Book #1), a #1 Bestseller with over 100 five-star reviews—and a free download! Lacey Doyle, 39 years old and freshly divorced, has made a drastic change: she has walked away from the fast life of New York City and settled down in the quaint English seaside town of Wilfordshire. November has arrived, bringing the crisp weather, farms, and the promise of Fall holidays, and Lacey is thrilled to be auctioning off a rare and priceless letter. But after selling it to an eager buyer, the letter turns out to be too good to be true—it’s been forged, and the buyer wants his money back. But the person who sold it to her is now dead. Can the forgery and murder be connected? Lacey, with her beloved dog, must solve the crime and unearth the source of the forgery before she herself is implicated and her business is taken away from her. Book #9—CATASTROPHE IN A CLOISTER—is also available!

The Lacey Chronicles #1: The Other Countess

The Lacey Chronicles #1: The Other Countess
Author: Eve Edwards
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2011-07-12
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0375983376

"Part romance, part suspense, part friendship . . . The Other Countess will not disappoint--it really is pure gold!"--Historical Novels Review England, 1582 Ellie—Lady Eleanor Rodriguez, Countess of San Jaime—possesses a worthless title, but her feisty spirit captivates the elite of the Queen's court—especially the dashing new Earl of Dorset. William Lacey, Earl of Dorset, has inherited his father's title—and his financial ruin. Now Will must seek a wealthy bride and restore his family's fortune. If only he hadn't fallen for the beautiful but penniless Ellie . . . Sparks fly whenever Ellie and Will are together, but circumstances—and the conniving interference of others—threaten to keep them apart.

Miss Lacey's Last Fling (A Regency Romance)

Miss Lacey's Last Fling (A Regency Romance)
Author: Candice Hern
Publisher: Candice Hern
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2011-07-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0983866554

Readers who enjoy the traditional Regency Romances of Georgette Heyer, Barbara Metzger, and Carla Kelly will enjoy this witty, award-winning Regency romp by New York Times bestselling author Candice Hern. Miss Rosalind Lacey has spent all her 26 years in the country, quietly managing the lives of her widowed father and five younger siblings. When she learns she has contracted the illness that killed her mother, she decides to spend her last few months doing all the things she's never had the time or opportunity to experience. With the help of her worldly and notorious aunt, the simple country miss is transformed into a dashing Town sophisticate who cuts a wide and wild swath through London Society. Since she won't be around to face the consequences of her behavior, Miss Lacey does and says exactly what she pleases, even becoming involved with the infamous rake, Max Davenant. It is an exciting and heady time for the one-time country mouse, until she receives a fateful letter bearing news that turns her glittering new world upside down. The ballrooms and gaiety of the London Season form a backdrop for this sparkling tale of a young woman who hasn't lived enough, and a man who's lived too much."Candice Hern never fails to deliver a well written Regency with quirky, fun characters and a romance that feels genuine to the core." The Romance Reader"A delightfully different, thoroughly entertaining romp through Regency England. Unforgettable. Fast-paced. Completely captivating." Romance Reviews Today"Thoroughly entertaining, the story wraps around you from the beginning and totally pulls you into its heart." Heart Rate Reviews

A Lacey Doyle Cozy Mystery Bundle: Vexed on a Visit (#4) and Killed with a Kiss (#5)

A Lacey Doyle Cozy Mystery Bundle: Vexed on a Visit (#4) and Killed with a Kiss (#5)
Author: Fiona Grace
Publisher: Fiona Grace
Total Pages: 500
Release: 2021-01-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1094372579

A bundle of books #4 (VEXED ON A VISIT) and #5 (KILLED WITH A KISS) in Fiona Grace’s Lacey Doyle cozy mystery series. This bundle offers books four and five in one convenient file, with over 150,000 words of reading. In VEXED ON A VISIT (Book #4), summer has arrived, and Lacey is delighted when her chef boyfriend surprises her with an offer for a long weekend trip, a romantic getaway into the neighboring seaside towns of the British countryside, with her beloved dog, and a chance to go antiquing. But Lacey is even more surprised when her family shows up from New York on a surprise visit—and when they want to come along! Even worse, Lacey, in a neighboring town, finds herself in the midst of a murder scene. And once again, with her reputation on the line, she may be the only one who can solve it. In KILLED WITH A KISS (Book #5), on a romantic daytrip in the English countryside, Lacey lucks out in an antique market and stumbles upon an incredible find. She has high hopes as she makes it the centerpiece of her next auction. But as summer is coming to a close, two high-rollers come into town and duke it out over the antique, their egos as big as their wallets. When one of them wins but loses the auction on a technicality, chaos ensues. The only thing that makes it worse is when one ends up dead. Lacey finds herself in the fight of her life to save her business and her reputation—and, with the help of her beloved dog, to solve the mysterious death. Books #6-#9 are also available!

A Lacey Doyle Cozy Mystery Bundle: Framed by a Forgery (#8) and Catastrophe in a Cloister (#9)

A Lacey Doyle Cozy Mystery Bundle: Framed by a Forgery (#8) and Catastrophe in a Cloister (#9)
Author: Fiona Grace
Publisher: Fiona Grace
Total Pages: 500
Release: 2021-05-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1094374776

A bundle of books #8 (FRAMED BY A FORGERY) and #9 (CATASTROPHE IN A CLOISTER) in Fiona Grace’s Lacey Doyle cozy mystery series. This bundle offers books eight and nine in one convenient file, with over 150,000 words of reading. In FRAMED BY A FORGERY (Book #8), November has arrived, bringing the crisp weather, farms, and the promise of Fall holidays, and Lacey is thrilled to be auctioning off a rare and priceless letter. But after selling it to an eager buyer, the letter turns out to be too good to be true—it’s been forged, and the buyer wants his money back. But the person who sold it to her is now dead. Can the forgery and murder be connected? Lacey, with her beloved dog, must solve the crime and unearth the source of the forgery before she herself is implicated and her business is taken away from her. In CATASTROPHE IN A CLOISTER (Book #9), December has arrived, bringing with it the first touch of Winter and the promise of Christmas. As Wilfordshire comes to life with holiday parties, Lacey is surprised when she receives an unexpected phone call—a mysterious object has been found hidden in the wall of a church. The monks who found it believe it is a rare medieval artifact—one which, if auctioned, can be the Godsend the church needs to save it from looming bankruptcy. Lacey is determined to help them. But when the artifact is stolen and a dead body is found, Lacey finds herself in the midst of a murder. With her reputation on the line, she may be the only one who can solve it.

A Lacey Doyle Cozy Mystery Bundle: Killed with a Kiss (#5) and Perished by a Painting (#6)

A Lacey Doyle Cozy Mystery Bundle: Killed with a Kiss (#5) and Perished by a Painting (#6)
Author: Fiona Grace
Publisher: Fiona Grace
Total Pages: 500
Release: 2021-01-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1094372587

A bundle of books #5 (KILLED WITH A KISS) and #6 (PERISHED BY A PAINTING) in Fiona Grace’s Lacey Doyle cozy mystery series. This bundle offers books five and six in one convenient file, with over 150,000 words of reading. In KILLED WITH A KISS (Book #5), on a romantic daytrip in the English countryside, Lacey lucks out in an antique market and stumbles upon an incredible find. She has high hopes as she makes it the centerpiece of her next auction. But as summer is coming to a close, two high-rollers come into town and duke it out over the antique, their egos as big as their wallets. When one of them wins but loses the auction on a technicality, chaos ensues. The only thing that makes it worse is when one ends up dead. Lacey finds herself in the fight of her life to save her business and her reputation—and, with the help of her beloved dog, to solve the mysterious death. In PERISHED BY A PAINTING (Book #6), Fall has arrived in Wilfordshire, bringing with it Fall festivals of food, charming holidays and refreshing return to simple normalcy. To celebrate their new proposal, Lacey and Tom finally get a romantic countryside trip together, and Lacey is thrilled to stumble upon a rare painting in the most unexpected place—a shack on the side of the road. But Lacey has no idea how rare and valuable his painting actually is. When she finds out the shocking news, she grapples with whether she should return it—when a shocking twist and a dead body put her right in the middle of a crime that she must, with her beloved dog at her side, solve—or else lose all that she has worked for. Books #7-#9 are also available!