The Wallflower Wager

The Wallflower Wager
Author: Lana Williams
Publisher: Lana Williams
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2023-08-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

One high-stakes wager. Two stubborn hearts. After a humiliating debut three years earlier, Lady Prudence Davies decided to embrace her status as a wallflower and sets course for spinsterhood. But when her fellow wallflowers become targets of a band of rogues, Prudence ventures out of the shadows to aid them. Silas Hayward, Viscount Winstead, and his friends make an unfortunate wager, one that Silas deeply regrets. If his family didn’t so desperately need the winnings, he would’ve found a way to bow out. Twelve balls and a dance with twelve different wallflowers. How hard could it be? Prudence has no intention of allowing any of the rogues to win the ridiculous wager—not when she’s one of the twelve. While a steamy kiss with Silas has her reconsidering her opinion of rogues, she refuses to allow her friends to be hurt. Silas is knocked sideways as he comes to know Prudence and doesn’t like the idea of using her to win. Suddenly there’s more at stake than the money, yet he can’t possibly choose her over helping his family. Who will win the wallflower wager? This standalone novella is connected to Revenge of the Wallflowers and The Mayfair Literary League series, which starts with A Matter of Convenience. If you enjoy wallflower romances with charming rogues, read The Wallflower Wager!

The Wallflower Wager

The Wallflower Wager
Author: Tessa Dare
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2019-08-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0062672150

New York Times and USA Today Bestseller They call him the Duke of Ruin. To an undaunted wallflower, he's just the beast next door. Wealthy and ruthless, Gabriel Duke clawed his way from the lowliest slums to the pinnacle of high society—and now he wants to get even. Loyal and passionate, Lady Penelope Campion never met a lost or wounded creature she wouldn’t take into her home and her heart. When her imposing—and attractive—new neighbor demands she clear out the rescued animals, Penny sets him a challenge. She will part with her precious charges, if he can find them loving homes. Done, Gabriel says. How hard can it be to find homes for a few kittens? And a two-legged dog. And a foul-mouthed parrot. And a goat, an otter, a hedgehog . . . Easier said than done, for a cold-blooded bastard who wouldn’t know a loving home from a workhouse. Soon he’s covered in cat hair, knee-deep in adorable, and bewitched by a shyly pretty spinster who defies his every attempt to resist. Now she’s set her mind and heart on saving him. Not if he ruins her first.

The Viscount's Wallflower Wager

The Viscount's Wallflower Wager
Author: Liz Tyner
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2024-03-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 036973971X

A lively Regency romance with secrets to unravel… The stakes of the wager? Saying “I do”! When Gabriel is awakened by the news that his riotous grandmother has lost a card game and he has gained a bride, he knows he has to act! So the viscount wastes no time in meeting Marie, his unexpected betrothed. But she’s nothing like the wallflower he expected. Not least because Marie is privy to his family’s deepest secrets…which he has worked hard to hide. Now he has no choice but to keep Marie tantalizingly close! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

How to Catch a Wild Viscount

How to Catch a Wild Viscount
Author: Tessa Dare
Publisher: Tessa Dare
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2014-08-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

She’s on the hunt for a hero… Luke Trenton, Viscount Merritt, returned from war a changed man. Battle stripped away his civility and brought out his inner beast. There is no charm or tenderness in him now; only dark passions and a hardened soul. He has nothing to offer the starry-eyed, innocent girl who pledged her heart to him four years ago. But Cecily Hale isn’t a girl any longer. She’s grown into a woman—one who won’t be pushed away. She and Luke are guests at a house party when a local legend captures their friends’ imaginations. While the others plunge into the forest on a wild goose...er, stag chase, Cecily’s on the hunt for a man. She has only a few moonlit nights to reach the real Luke…the wounded heart she knows still beats inside the war-ravaged body…or she could lose him to the darkness forever. This is a novella of approximately 20,000 words, or 80 pages. It was originally published under the title The Legend of the Werestag.

A Sweet Obsession

A Sweet Obsession
Author: Lana Williams
Publisher: Lana Williams
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2024-02-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Bonded by books and united by a purpose, The Mayfair Literary League has taken on a new mission—For Better or Worse. The bachelors of London won’t know what hit them when these bookish ladies set their sights on the men in their lives who don’t see them for who they truly are—yet. When Lady Winifred Barnes is jilted a week before her wedding, her longtime friend Caleb Godwin comes to her rescue with an offer of a marriage of convenience. As a second son, he has little to offer other than his name. Despite facing ruin and a broken heart, Winifred won’t set aside her wish to marry for love and refuses him. Humiliated, Caleb ventures to America for a fresh start, swearing to never again rescue a damsel in distress, especially one he’s secretly loved for years. However, Winifred’s frequent letters help ease his loneliness and make it impossible to forget her. Winifred’s regret grows along with her feelings for Caleb as she realizes the man she refused might be the only one for her. Three years later, tragedy and a title bring him home, and her sweet obsession is now a brooding marquess whose cool indifference further intrigues her. With no chance of winning Caleb’s heart, Winifred is forced to consider marrying another...until a heated kiss rekindles her hope that a second chance might be possible after all. What’s a lady to do except make a bold move to prove true love is worth fighting for? A Sweet Obsession is perfect for those who enjoy second chances, pen pals, forced proximity, bookish ladies, and friends-to-lovers historical romances. Join the ladies of the league as they pursue their HEAs! A Matter of Convenience, Book 1 A Pretend Betrothal, Book 2 A Mistaken Identity, Book 3 A Simple Favor, Book 4 A Christmastide Kiss, Book 5 A Perilous Desire, Book 6 A Sweet Obsession, Book 7 ~Also look for The Wallflower Wager, a novella connected to The Mayfair Literary League and the Revenge of the Wallflowers series, coming July 2024

Bridget

Bridget
Author: Christine Donovan
Publisher: Christine Donovan
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2015-03-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Bridget Gallagher has the misfortune of spending two years of her life, she can never get back, dating her boss. One day he announces he’s trading her in for a college student. Devastated, she decides she needs a vacation, a long vacation. She convinces her sister, Rachel, to accompany her and they set sail on an Alaskan cruise. During their time on ship they meet the Petrillo brothers from Nashville and the fun and games begin. Dominic Petrillo, one of Nashville’s finest boys in blue, recently signed his divorce papers. His wife came home one day and announced she’s in love with their next door neighbor. To celebrate his thirty-fifth birthday and cheer him up after his marriage hit the skids, his two brothers, Vincent and Tony, take him on an Alaskan cruise to fish, drink and party. During Muster Drills, Dominic locks eyes with Bridget and the ship is not large enough to keep them apart. Once back in Nashville, Dominic decides a change of scenery is necessary and lands a detectives job in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The very town Bridget works in. First day on the job finds him investigating the death of a fitness club owner. Not only is it Bridget’s place of employment, but it’s also her ex. Bridget is one of three women on the top of the suspects list. Dominic is torn between listening to his heart and doing his job. No matter what the evidence says, he will never believe the smart, funny and sexy, not to mention, loyal woman he met on vacation and lost his heart to could be a cold blooded killer.

Standish Bay Romance Three Book Box Set

Standish Bay Romance Three Book Box Set
Author: Christine Donovan
Publisher: Christine Donovan
Total Pages: 691
Release: 2018-10-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

COLE - BOOK 1 - STANDISH BAY ROMANCE Cole Jackson is sent to prison for a murder he did not commit, the murder of his wife Lindsey. She is stabbed to death late one night. A night Cole doesn’t remember, but he does know one thing for certain, he could never have committed the act. His talent as a songwriter and avid reader save him from the loneliness of the cold, dark and unforgiving prison walls. As he joins the world of the free again, after fifteen years in prison, he struggles with his once again fame in being part of a rock-n-roll band, the stigma of being a convicted killer and the fact that his self-esteem and self-respect were lost years ago. What he has is a tarnished reputation and the determination to find the true killer and restore his life as best he can. Shannon Gallagher’s hard work as a writer is finally paying off. She owns a beautifully restored Victorian home on the ocean, is raising a terrific and talented sixteen-year-old son. She believes her life is complete, until she meets Cole Jackson. She idolized him at sixteen, cried at twenty-one when he went to prison. Now at thirty-six, she meets him and falls in love. Only being in love with Cole is more painful than she ever imagines it can be. And more dangerous as the closer Cole gets to exposing his wife's killer, the closer Shannon becomes to being his next victim. BRIDGET - BOOK 2 - STANDISH BAY ROMANCE Bridget Gallagher has the misfortune of spending two years of her life, she can never get back, dating her boss. One day he announces he’s trading her in for a college student. Devastated, she decides she needs a vacation. Her sister, Rachel, accompanies her and they set sail on an Alaskan cruise. On the ship they meet the Petrillo brothers from Nashville and the fun and games begin. Dominic Petrillo, one of Nashville’s finest boys in blue, recently signed his divorce papers. To celebrate his thirty-fifth birthday and cheer him up his two brothers, take him on an Alaskan cruise. During Muster Drills, Dominic locks eyes with Bridget and the ship is not large enough to keep them apart. Once back in Nashville, Dominic decides a change of scenery is necessary and lands a job in Plymouth, Massachusetts. First day on the job finds him investigating a homicide. Not only is it Bridget’s place of employment, but the victim is her ex. Bridget is suspect number one. Dominic is torn between listening to his heart and doing his job. No matter what the evidence says, he will never believe the smart, funny and sexy woman he met on vacation and lost his heart to could be a cold blooded killer. MITCH - BOOK 3 - STANDISH BAY ROMANCE Mitch Gallagher, ex-Naval Aviator, leaves his job flying corporate jets after losing three co-workers in a plane crash. The tragedy has him rethinking his life and priorities and decides it’s time to be closer to family and friends. He sells his condo, moves in with his sister in his hometown of Standish Bay, and begins a new job giving flying lessons. Kindergarten teacher, Faith Harrington, lives in a garage apartment in Standish Bay. Since moving there three years ago she has become close friends with Rachel Gallagher. She accompanies Rachel to a family cookout where she meets a devastated Mitch, still grieving over his lost co-workers. Although there is an instant attraction on both sides, timing couldn’t be worse. During the following weeks Faith and Mitch’s lives change drastically. Against Faith’s rule of not dating parents of her students, she has a brief involvement with Kyle Kennedy. When she ends it, he doesn’t handle it well. Also, her landlady sells her home to Mitch and he becomes her landlord. The attraction between them flares up and they begin dating sending Kennedy into a rage. He believes Faith belongs to him and between that and his violent temper, Faith and Mitch become his target in his desire for revenge.

His Bride for the Taking

His Bride for the Taking
Author: Tessa Dare
Publisher: Tessa Dare
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2021-01-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

It’s the first rule of friendship among gentlemen: Don’t even think about touching your best friend’s sister. Sebastian, Lord Byrne, has never been one for rules. He’s thought about touching Mary Clayton—a lot—and struggled to resist temptation. But when Mary’s bridegroom leaves her waiting the altar, only Sebastian can save her from ruin. By marrying her himself. In eleven years, he’s never laid a finger on his best friend’s sister. Now he’s going to take her with both hands. To have, to hold…and to love. This novella was originally published in Rogues Rush In, a Regency romance duet (2018), by Tessa Dare and Christi Caldwell

Once Upon a Winter’s Eve

Once Upon a Winter’s Eve
Author: Tessa Dare
Publisher: Tessa Dare
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2021-01-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Some wallflowers bloom at night… Violet is a quiet girl. She speaks six languages, but seldom raises her voice. The gentlemen aren’t beating down her door. Until the night of the Spindle Cove Christmas ball, when a mysterious stranger crashes into the ballroom and collapses at Violet’s feet. He’s wet, chilled, bleeding, and speaking in an unfamiliar tongue. Only Violet understands him. And she knows he’s not what he seems. She has one night to draw forth the secrets of this dangerously handsome rogue. Is he a smuggler? A fugitive? An enemy spy? She needs answers by sunrise, but her captive would rather seduce than confess. To learn his secrets, Violet must reveal hers—and open herself to adventure, passion, and the unthinkable… Love.