To be pardoned for the crime of joining the Jacobite Rebellion, James MacLonan must marry a woman who supports the Hanoverian dynasty. Theadora Tilton fits the bill perfectly. But in every other way, Thea is his enemy. Thea has her own reasons for agreeing to the quick marriage to James, but none included his sudden decision to move her to his clan home in the Scottish Highlands. Then the notorious leader of the Jacobite Rebellion returns and James disappears. Now Thea must rally the strangers around her if she hopes to reclaim the man who first stole her heart. REVIEWS "A thoroughly entertaining and sensual romance." ~RT Book Reviews "...a story that will make you laugh, make you cry, and leave you satisfied long after the last page." ~Kayla Perrin, USA Today bestselling author. HEARTS OF REBELLION SERIES, in order: Pretender's Game Lover's Knot Dangerous Desires

Indebted to Nicholas Prescott, Earl of Wroxton, for her very survival, young Stephanie de la Riviere is miserable, homesick and determined to do whatever it takes--from selling the family jewels to masquerading as a highwayman--to again see her beloved father, an aristocrat caught up in the dangerous French Revolution. Nicholas is determined to prevent the exasperated Stephanie from putting herself in harm's way. But keeping the beautiful brunette out of outrageous scenarios isn't why Nicholas remains awake at night. It's his own desire to match his ward's fiery spirit to his burning passion that won't let him rest. REVIEWS "...an action packed journey with an exciting pair of lovers... all the history without losing focus on the romance." ~Romantic Times "Nicholas is one of a kind. He will sweep you off your feet." ~Affaire de Coeur HEARTS OF REBELLION SERIES, in order: Pretender's Game Lover's Knot Dangerous Desires

Sir Philip Hampton seems to be exactly what he claims: a loyal Royalist newly returned from exile in France. But Alysa Leighton must be without doubt, for in 1659 England, Civil War has set Royalist against Roundhead, and those who support the king, like Alysa's family, are always in peril. If Philip proves a Roundhead spy, everyone Alysa loves is in grave danger. But the more Alysa learns of Philip, the more she likes him. Soon a marriage proposal is in the air and Alysa realizes she is in love. But is Philip friend or foe? REVIEWS "A blend of romance, conspiracy, and hidden identities... with just the right mix of action and seduction." ~Susan Tanner, author of Winds Across Texas HEARTS OF REBELLION SERIES, in order: Pretender's Game Lover's Knot Dangerous Desires

When a young, innocent beauty is falsely arrested in a brothel raid, she agrees to become a mail-order bride to keep from going to jail. Her new husband thinks he's marrying a wanton woman experienced in the ways of love. Instead he gets a headstrong bride determined to keep the marriage unconsummated. Includes a detachable full-color bookmark.

The Late Frank Jamieson Had a Secret Life...Cat says, “NO,” in Fleece the Cat, a 9 Lives Cozy Mystery from Louise Clark --Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada— Pam Muir claims the late Frank Jamieson is the father of her child and wants money from the family trust. But Frank, the cat, denies the allegations. Christy believes the woman is on the hustle, planning to fleece the Jamiesons with a tall tale and phony documents. Then, on the day Pam is supposed to supply her proof, she is killed, murdered on her way to the meeting. To protect the family trust and Frank’s reputation, Christy investigates, and it isn’t long before she discovers Pam’s sordid past and a long history of duping men. With secrets abounding, one of those men is angry enough to kill. Now, Christy must protect the family Trust, Franks’s reputation, and her own life. Publisher Note: The 9 Lives Cozy Mysteries, while containing some very mild profanity, will be enjoyed by readers of clean and wholesome cozy mysteries. Cat lovers and those fond of all things feline, as well as readers of Amanda Lee, Denise Grover Swank, Rita Mae Brown’s Sneaky Pie Brown Mysteries, and Shirley Rousseau Murphy’s Joe Grey Mysteries, will not want to miss this series. The 9 Lives Cozy Mysteries The 9 Lives Cozy Mysteries The Cat Came Back The Cat’s Paw Cat Got Your Tongue Let Sleeping Cats Lie Cat Among the Fishes Cat in the Limelight Fleece the Cat Listen to the Cat When the Cat's Away About The Author: Louise Clark has been the adopted mom of several cats with big personalities. The feline who inspired Stormy, the cat in the 9 Lives books, dominated her household for twenty loving years. During that time, he created a family pecking order that left Louise on top and her youngest child on the bottom (just below the guinea pig), regularly tried to eat all his sister’s food (he was a very large cat), and learned the joys of travel through a cross-continent road trip. The 9 Lives Cozy Mystery Series—as well as the single title mystery, A Recipe For Trouble, are all set in her hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia.

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