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Persuasion
Jane Austen
Fiction / Romance / Humor and Comedy
Twenty-seven-year old Anne Elliot is Austen\'s most adult heroine. Eight years before the story proper begins, she is happily betrothed to a naval officer, Frederick Wentworth, but she precipitously breaks off the engagement when persuaded by her friend Lady Russell that such a match is unworthy. The breakup produces in Anne a deep and long-lasting regret. When later Wentworth returns from sea a rich and successful captain, he finds Anne\'s family on the brink of financial ruin and his own sister a tenant in Kellynch Hall, the Elliot estate. All the tension of the novel revolves around one question: Will Anne and Wentworth be reunited in their love? Jane Austen once compared her writing to painting on a little bit of ivory, 2 inches square. Readers of Persuasion will discover that neither her skill for delicate, ironic observations on social custom, love, and marriage nor her ability to apply a sharp focus lens to English manners and morals has deserted her in her final finished work.
Betrothed
Part #6 of "The Vampire Journals" series by Morgan Rice
Young Adult / Fantasy / Science Fiction & Fantasy
London in 1599 is a wild place, filled with paradoxes: while on the one hand it is an incredibly enlightened, sophisticated time, breeding playwrights like Shakespeare, on the other, it is also barbaric and cruel, with daily public executions, torture, and heads of prisoners impaled on spikes. It is also a time of superstition and grave public danger, with a lack of sanitation, and the Bubonic Plague spreading in the streets, carried by rats. In this environment Caitlin and Caleb land, on the search for her father, for the third key, for the mythical shield that can save humankind. Their mission takes them through a whirlwind of London’s most amazing medieval architecture, through the British countryside’s most breathtaking castles. It takes them back into the heart of London, where they just might meet Shakespeare himself, and see one of his plays live. It brings them to a little girl, Scarlet, who just might become their daughter. And all the while, Caitlin’s love for Caleb deepens, as finally they are together—and as Caleb might just finally find the perfect time, and place, to propose to her. Sam and Polly have traveled back, too, and as they find themselves stuck together on their own journey, their relationship deepens, as they each, despite themselves, can’t help feeling more deeply for each other. But all is not well. Kyle has come back, too, as has his evil sidekick, Sergei, and they are both intent on destroying everything good in Caitlin’s life. It will be a race to the finish, as Caitlin is forced to make some of the hardest decisions of her life if she is to save everyone who is dear to her, save her relationship with Caleb—and try to make it out alive.
Lawfully Betrothed
Part #20 of "The Lawkeepers" series by Ginny Sterling
Romance / Christian / Historical Fiction
Betrothed by Christmas
Jess Michaels
A madcap plan to avoid marriages they do not desire, leads two women to romance and passion they don't expect in a duet of novellas by bestselling authors Jess Michaels and Elizabeth Essex.A Lady's Gift for Seduction by Jess MichaelsLady Evangeline is a Diamond of the First Water, but she fears her father will match her to his own advantage, not hers. She decides marrying a biddable groom is the only way to salvage her future and chooses her old friend, astronomer Henry Killam. But she soon realizes Henry isn't quite as manageable as she first believed and her feelings for him are stronger than she ever imagined.A Lady's Gift for Scandal by Elizabeth EssexMiss Tamsin Lesley desires above all else to be a bluestocking and lead an intellectual life. The only thing standing in her way is her father's heir, who wants her along with her father's estate. To foil him, Tamsin enlists the services of...
Betrothed to the Enemy Viking
Michelle Styles
A wounded Viking warriorMust keep his enemies close...Left for dead by a mysterious attacker, Viking warlord Kal Randrson comes around with a deep head wound and a hazy memory, yet he instantly recognizes his rescuer—captivating Lady Cynehild, whose life he turned upside down years before. Although she's his enemy, they agree to a fake betrothal to expose his attacker. But is the capable, intriguing Cynehild's mission to help him, or has she another intention entirely?From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Vows and VikingsBook 1: A Deal with Her Rebel VikingBook 2: Betrothed to the Enemy Viking
Betrothed
Part #1 of "Windemere Hall Trilogy" series by Catherine Lloyd
Historical Fiction / Mystery
The Betrothed
Kiera Cass
Young Adult
A would-be queen. A handsome young king. A perfect match...or is it?From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Selection series comes The Betrothed, a glittering royal romance sure to captivate her legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue alike.When King Jameson declares his love for Lady Hollis Brite, Hollis is shocked—and thrilled. After all, she's grown up at Keresken Castle, vying for the king's attention alongside other daughters of the nobility. Capturing his heart is a dream come true.But Hollis soon realizes that falling in love with a king and being crowned queen may not be the happily ever after she thought it would be. And when she meets a commoner with the mysterious power to see right into her heart, she finds that the future she really wants is one that she never thought to imagine.
Betrothed
Lola White
In witching society, magic and politics are the only things that matter, and marriages are arranged for advantage rather than love. Humiliated by a string of broken betrothals, Ileana Lovasz only wants freedom from her manipulative grandfather. So when she's forced into meeting her next suitor, she decides to give the budding relationship all she's got. Eliasz Levy simply wants an alliance with Ileana's brother Silviu, a man rising through the witching ranks. That is, until the Lovasz woman arrives at his home and stirs up emotions Eliasz never thought to feel. Silviu has bigger things on his mind than his sister's marriage. Georgeanne Davenold, Silviu's betrothed and the key to his rise in power, is back in his life after a ten-year separation that left her distrustful of his intentions. Their union is a novelty, spanning the divide between matriarchal and patriarchal Families. Their union is also alarming, combining the influence and magic of two...
The Betrothed
Alessandro Manzoni
Historical Fiction / Poetry
Set in Lombardy during the Spanish occupation of the late 1620s, The Betrothed tells the story of two young lovers, Renzo and Lucia, prevented from marrying by the petty tyrant Don Rodrigo, who desires Lucia for himself. Forced to flee, they are then cruelly separated, and must face many dangers including plague, famine and imprisonment, and confront a variety of strange characters – the mysterious Nun of Monza, the fiery Father Cristoforo and the sinister 'Unnamed' – in their struggle to be reunited. A vigorous portrayal of enduring passion, The Betrothed's exploration of love, power and faith presents a whirling panorama of seventeenth-century Italian life and is one of the greatest European historical novels.
Betrothed Episode One
Odette C. Bell
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Romance / Philosophy
Sometimes destiny can no longer wait ….Annie Carter is new to the future. Born 400 years in the past, she was cryogenically frozen after a serious illness, only to wake up to a new world.One that has a plan for her.Sometimes destiny can no longer wait ….Annie Carter is new to the future. Born 400 years in the past, she was cryogenically frozen after a serious illness, only to wake up to a new world.One that has a plan for her.Annie is not normal. She has an ability – one that could condemn the very universe.People will kill to get to her.There is one man who can keep her safe. But to get to him, she must battle her way through assassins, armies, and friends.The stakes could not be higher, for they are everything.….Betrothed is a five-part sci fi series. It is complete, and all five episodes are currently available. A space opera packed with adventure, action, and romance, it is sure to please fans of Odette C. Bell’s A Plain Jane and The Betwixt.
Bewitched and Betrothed
Juliet Blackwell
Mystery & Thrillers / Science Fiction & Fantasy
A supernatural force on the loose in San Francisco and a family reunion keeps witch and vintage storeowner Lily Ivory on her toes as she prepares to walk down the aisle... When Lily Ivory stumbles on the uniform of a former prisoner from Alcatraz and SFPD inspector Carlos Romero's cousin is kidnapped, Lily suspects something dangerous has been unleashed on the ghost-ridden island of Alcatraz. She'll have to sleuth out the culprit—when she's not busy entertaining her visiting relatives and resolving romantic conflicts as her wedding date approaches. Could recent omens be pointing to the magical threat in her adopted city? If so, she'll have to line up her allies to change the fate of the Bay Area. Because no matter what, Lily's determined to celebrate her marriage with her friends by her side—even if it means battling a demonic foe before she can make it to the altar.
The Beast's Betrothed (The Bluestocking War)
Eva Devon
The Beast’s Betrothed (The Bluestocking War, Book 6)
Dragon Betrothed
Part #3 of "Quicksilver Dragons" series by Amelia Jade
Fantasy / Paranormal / Romance / Paranormal Romance
"Are you nuts?!"It's not quite what dragon shifter Stoen expected to hear when he popped the biggest question of his life, but perhaps he should have waited until after the third date? With the woman he knows is his mate standing right in front of him, how is he supposed to resist? Fate has brought them together; why should he waste any time? She's short, curvy in all the right places, intelligent…and a private investigator?Rose Pridham stumbled onto something big, and she's been on the run ever since. Now her instincts are telling her she's trapped. Out of options, she calls the last person she wants to see again, and also the only person who might be able to help. If he isn't completely insane. Her life as a P.I. has prepared her for a lot of things, but not the romantic intentions of a powerful dragon shifter who wants to claim her as his own.The instant he arrives she can tell things are different than before. It's...
The Betrothed Sister
Carol McGrath
A beautifully woven tale of an exiled princess's quest for happiness. Compelling and convincing, the medieval world is brought vividly to life. Charlotte Betts What happened to the family of King Harold after William the Conqueror won the Battle of Hastings? Carol McGrath has delved into one of history's forgotten footnotes and come up with the astonishing story of Thea, the exiled English princess destined for Russian royalty. An enthralling tale, told with elegance and sympathy. Vanora Bennett "The Betrothed Sister is like one of its own rich embroideries, cut from the cloth of history and stitched with strange and passionate lives." Emma Darwin It is September 1068. Thea, also known as Gytha, the elder daughter of King Harold II, travels with her brothers and grandmother into exile carrying revenge in her heart. She is soon betrothed to a prince of Kiev. Will her betrothal and marriage bring her happiness, as she confronts enemies from inside and outside Russian territories?...
Seven Minutes In Heaven_A Standalone Billionaire Romance
Part #2 of "Betrothed" series by Cynthia Dane
Betrayed, Betrothed and Bedded
Juliet Landon
THE GAME OF LOVE IS A DANGEROUS ONE IN THE COURT OF HENRY VIII... Betrayed by an ambitious father, forcibly betrothed to the handsome yet enigmatic Sir Jon Raemon and soon to be bedded by the covetous King Henry, Virginia D'Arvall is the female pawn in a masculine game of desire, power and lust. Ginny is determined to keep her honor, but in these dangerous courtly games, she will need to have her wits about her like never before. Will she realize that in Sir Jon she may just have all the love and protection she needs to survive?
Betrothed
Renee Rose
Young Lady Julia is offered by the king as a war prize to the Duke of Pembridge after her father tries to forcibly take the Duke's land. Worried that she will suffer as a result of his animosity, she runs away dressed as a page, only to unwittingly end up in the very same Duke's army. Bronson, the Duke of Pembridge, is not fooled by the little page's disguise for a moment, and offers the lady his protection, not realizing that he is the man she is hiding from. As the attraction between the two grows, Julia is ultimately forced to face her fate and learn her place as the wife of a man she's come to love.
Betrothed: To the People’s Prince
Marion Lennox
Nikos Andreadis is the prince of people's hearts, but the crown of Argyros now belongs to Princess Athena, so he puts his kingdom first and brings the reluctant royal back from America. Seeing beautiful Athena again brings back memories of their forbidden affair that Nikos thought he'd buried. But more shocking is the secret Athena's been carrying.
Besieged and Betrothed
Jenni Fletcher
Historical Fiction / Romance
Bound to her enemy Ruthless warrior Lothar the Frank has laid siege to Castle Haword, but there's a fiery redhead in his way—and she's not backing down! More tomboy than trembling maiden, Lady Juliana Danville would rather die than lose the castle. When she's caught on opposite sides of a war, a marriage bargain is brokered to bring peace. But is blissful married life possible when Juliana has a dangerous secret hidden within the castle walls?
Betrothed to the Barbarian
Carol Townend
Princess Theodora of Constantinople is to marry Duke Nikolaos, the general-in-chief of the army, a man chosen for her by the Emperor. An imperial princess must always do her duty--be beautiful, obedient and pure.But Theodora spent ten years in exile in a barbarian land. There, once, she might have forgotten protocol. Forgotten enough to have given birth to a baby in secret. As her wedding night approaches, Theodora finds she wants to share her bed with the Duke, except she knows she's on the verge of revealing her biggest sin....
Betrothed
Jill Myles
For years, Seri’s simple people have lived under the thumb of the Athonites, a regal, erudite caste. She wants no part of politics, though; she simply wants to live in peace. But when she’s given the opportunity to work at the enemy’s castle, she takes it, not realizing that she is sealing her own fate. Prince Graeme is surprised to see the wild girl at court acting as a servant. He’s even more surprised when, during an important ceremony, she is decreed as his chosen bride – his Betrothed. As his Betrothed, she will give something long denied those of his lineage: relief from his age-old secret curse. As kingdoms come to war and Seri’s people begin an uprising, she will have to pick sides. Will she choose her own folk…or the mysterious prince that is slowly stealing her heart?
Forever Betrothed, Never the Bride
Christi Caldwell
Hopeless romantic, Lady Emmaline Fitzhugh, is tired of sitting with the wallflowers, waiting for her betrothed to come to his senses and marry her. When Emmaline reads one too many reports of his scandalous liaisons in the gossip rags, she takes matters into her own hands. War-torn veteran, Lord Drake devotes himself to forgetting his days on the Peninsula through an endless round of meaningless associations. He no longer wants to feel anything, but Lady Emmaline is making it hard to maintain a state of numbness. With her zest for life, she awakens his passion and desire for love. The one woman Drake has spent the better part of his life avoiding is now the only woman he needs, but he is no longer a man worthy of his Emmaline. It is up to her to show him the healing power of love.
The Secret of the Sheikh's Betrothed
Felicitas Ivey
Fathi is a billionaire businessman who never told his family he's gay, and now they've announced a betrothal. Ikraam was raised as a woman by an avaricious sister. Can their love survive family pressures and cultural taboos?
Betrothed to the Badman
Part #8 of "Russian Bratva" series by Hayley Faiman
Contemporary / Romance / Suspense
His Betrothed
Vivian Leiber
ALWAYS HIS BRIDE -- Upon her birth, Angel Sciopelli was betrothed to Zach Martin. As youngsters enraptured in puppy love, little did they know what criminal machinations would face them as adults. BUT COULD HE MAKE HER HIS WIFE? Marrying Angel would have been Zach's greatest joy. Now it was the cruelest curse. Because to keep her safe he had to keep her away--far away. But the suspicious death of her parents brought her back, and the double-talking district attorney promised her justice in return for her cooperation. And Angel was walking a tightrope with only Zach to break her fall.
