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"Dreaming of You" by Lisa Kleypas
Avon Books, May 1994 Reviewed on 3/24/00 | |||||
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In the shelter of her country cottage, Sara Fielding puts pen tp paper to sreate dreams. But
curiosity has enticed the prim, well-bred gentlewoman out of her safe haven - and into Derek Craven's dangerous
world. A hand some, tough and tenacious Cockney, he rose from poverty to become lord of London's most exclusive
gambling house - a struggle that has left Derek Craven fabulously wealthy, but hardened and suspicious. And now
duty demands he allow Sara Fielding into his world - with her impeccable manners and her infuriating innocence.
But here, in a perilous shadow-realm of ever-shifting fortunes, even a proper "mouse" can be transformed into a
breathtaking entrantress - and a world-weary gambler can be shaken to his cynical core by the power of passion...
and the promise of love.
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"East of Forever" by Christina Skye
Dell, August 1993 Reviewed on 3/24/00 | |||||
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Like a cat, a beauty prowls London's night-dark roofs, stealing into the boudoirs of the rich
and powerful in search of an ancient jewel-encrusted pillow book, an erotic treasure, to barter for her captive father.
But neither her martial arts nor her armored heart can protect violet-eyed Chessy Cameron from the man she tried
to forget so log ago. Five man have already died in search of the elusive treasure. Now Lord Tony Morlnad seekd
it as well, to buy diplomatic relations betwen England and the recalcitrant Chinese emperor. But fiery, independent
Chessy Cameron stands in his way, a temptress most dangerous of all. Through London's whirling social season
to the sunlit seclusion of a country manor, they embrace destiny with reckless passion, reinventing the art of love
even as they seek the fabled ancient guide. But somewhere in the shadows, and evil master lies in wait - for the
pawns - and the prize.
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"Pray Love, Remember" by Elaine Fox
Leisure, May 1998 Reviewed on 7/10/99 | |||||
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Julian Coletun's wedding day was to be his happiest - but in a shipwreck that claimed his father's
life, the handsome aristocrat lost his memory. When he washed ashore, he found himself heir to the house of Northcliffe
and betrothed to a beauty he couldn't recall. Intent on reclaiming his past and the home he no longer knew, the determined
earl found that every shadow hid a secret and every face a falsehood. But in a governess' sweet kiss he saw the light,
and found he had to fight to control his passion for the tempestuous Miss Travers. Then and there he swore to fathom
her silence, and know why - in their most ardent embrace - her eyes so passionately cried: pray love, remember.
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"Love at First Sight" by Sandra Lee
Bantam Books, January 1999 Reviewed on 7/5/99 | |||||
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Last in a line of Celtic mystics, Golde learned early that witchcraft is lucrative. Since no
man dares marry into her family, she tells fortunes and mixes potions to support herself - even though in truth she
has no powers at all. But lately it's been harder to take the commoners' money, for Golde has developed an inconvenient
sympathy for their plight. Fortunately, the rich, arrogant Baron of Skyenvic is a different story. Suddenly struck
blind, he will surely grant an ample reward for a remedy... and she won't mind taking him for all he's worth. Now
all she has to do is fake a cure and be gone before he realizes her ruse. Yet Golde's plans go awry when she arrives
at the castle to meet the imposing lord and is assailed by both unsettling visions - and unexpected passion. Soon it
seems her deception will have a far greater cost than she'd dreamed... for Golde is swiftly losing her heart to a dark,
tempestuous man who has even more secrets than she.
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"Hawk's Lady" by Catherine Archibald
Leisure Books, October 1997 Reviewed on 11/28/97 | |||||
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Lady Kaylin D'Arcy only wanted what was best for her sister, Celia. Which meant traveling
to Hawkhurst and confronting Lord Hawkhurst about his brother, who had wooed and impregnated her sister. But
she hadn't counted on falling for the arrogant Hawk. Even Hawk couldn't believe that he could fall in love with Kaylin,
because all he wanted was a nice, gentle wife who would cause him no trouble. Which Kaylin was not. But the two
must overcome a hidden enemy in order for their future to proceed. And their love to flourish.
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"Valentine" by Jane Feather
Bantam Books, February 1995 Reviewed on 10/16/97 | |||||
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Sylvester Gilbraith had to marry one of the Belmont girls in order for him to run his estate.
But the Gilbraith's and Belmont's hadn't gotten along in generations. Sylvester knew that he had an advantage, the
Belmont's would only inherit the fortune their grandfather left not the land and homes. He knew that he could marry
one of the girls and that way he would have money to run his estate and a Belmont would still live on Belmont land.
Of the four girls, Theo was the most likely wife for him. Theo didn't think so, of course. She had been running the
estate for three years and wasn't ready to give it up to anyone especially a Gilbraith. But Sylvester uses the desire
they share to woo Theo. Once married, Theo and Sylvester must figure out who is trying to kill him and why.
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"Falcon and the Sword" by Julie Beard
Jove Book, May 1997 Reviewed on 9/16/97 | |||||
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Bron, a former Knight of the Temple, had been having dreams of Lady Elinor, the legendary
healer, since the time that he was almost mortally wounded at Acre. Upon returning to England, Bron goes to see
his legitimate half-brother to ask for a position. What he has to do is simple, ask several lords about their loyalty
to the crown. His first stop, Lonegrin Castle, the ancestral home of Lady Elinore. Before Bron even reaches the
isolated castle, he meets Ariel. Ariel was very uncommon for a woman in the middle ages, she was one of the most
skilled falconers in the land. Bron can't quite understand why Ariel doesn't run away, she could make a living training
falcons and get all the money for herself. But Ariel feels safe, until her feelings for Bron begin to worry her and
she learns the terrible secret of her childhood and who she really is. Bron must overcome his Templar training and
Ariel must deal with love, lies and secrets.
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"The Counterfeit Count" by Jo Ann Ferguson
Zebra Books, May 1997 Reviewed on 8/16/97 | |||||
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Dmitri Dmitrieff was a war hero. But he has a secret. He was a she. Natalya has been pretending
to be her dead brother for two years, while fighting in the Russian army. After defeating Bonapart, Natalya is forced
to travel to London. Lord Creighton Ashcroft couldn't believe that he had to play host to a bothersome Russian. Until
he accidentally uncovers Natalya's secret, then he knows that life is never going to be simple again.
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"Intimate Betrayal" by Adrienne Basso
Leisure Books, December 1995 Reviewed on 8/05/97 | |||||
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Alyssa Carrington was not surprised when the Duke of Gillingham showed up on her doorstep.
Expecting to have to settle yet another of her father's debts, Alyssa was shocked when the dashing and too handsome
Morgan Ashton claimed to be the new owner of her beloved home, Westgate Manor. Not only had her father auctioned
her home to the highest bidder, he had died while still in London. Alyssa, now penniless, makes a deal with Morgan,
she'll remain at Westgate to oversee the renovation of Westgate. Alyssa mistakenly believes that Morgan wants to
marry her but all he wanted was for her to become his mistress. When they finally clear up their misunderstandings,
they find a love of a lifetime.
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"Molly in the Middle" by Stobie Piel
Love Spell, April 1997 Reviewed on 8/05/97 | |||||
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Sheep!!! Yuck. Molly hated them; thought they were better off as mutton. But Molly was
a sheepdog, a Scottish Border collie, and unless she could get her mistress, Miren, to give up her obsession for
these stupid sheep, Molly would have to work. That's when Nathan MacCallum came into their life. And Molly knew
he was the key make her dream of being a house pet come true. Unfortunately, humans don't always do things the
easy way, so Molly is forced to intercede and help out her humans resolve their conflicts and realize how much they
love each other. **This is an interesting story--with several glimpse into the mind of Molly, the dog.
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"Lord Savage" by Debra Dier
Leisure Books, December 1996 Reviewed on 8/05/97 | |||||
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Lady Elizabeth Barrington couldn't believe the Ash MacGregor, a very dangerous-looking
man, could be the lost grandson of the Duke of Marlow. Elizabeth had dreamed about Peyton Trevelyan ever since
she had heard his tragic story. Peyton had been lost in the American wilderness. Convinced that Ash is Peyton,
Elizabeth and the Duke bring Ash back to England. Not only must Elizabeth teach Ash, an ex-bounty-hunter, how
to be a gentleman, she's got to convince him that he is the lost Marquis of Anglestone. Though Ash is leery of his
true self, he can't help enjoying his time spent with his Beth [Elizabeth]. And neither can Elizabeth.
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"The Deed" by Lynsay Sands
Leisure Books, April 1997 Reviewed on 3/31/97 | |||||
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Lady Emmalene Eberhart wanted to know what all the talk was about. She went to the king
to make her husband do it to her. But before the deed could be done her husband died. The king
gave her dowry and her person the his favorite, Amaury de Aneford. Amaury believes he's being wed to an ugly hag,
her own husband had to ordered to her bed. When Amaury realizes that Emma is young, beautiful and unbelievably
innocent, he must use all his skills to teach Emma about love. But in the end Emma is the true teacher of love!!
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