The Shocking Secret Of A Guest At The Wedding

Download or read book The Shocking Secret of a Guest at the Wedding written by Victoria Alexander and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times–bestselling author: “Droll banter . . . Well-placed plot twists . . . Jack and Teddy are two of [Alexander’s] all-time finest creations.” —Publishers Weekly The bride and groom cordially request your presence for a wedding at Millworth Manor . . . Guests will include Jackson Quincy Graham Channing, New York City banker, and Lady Theodosia “Teddy” Winslow, wedding planner to the finest families in England. Introductions shall be followed by light conversation, dancing, flirtation, arguing, reconciliation, and an impulsive kiss that both parties are quite certain they will never repeat. Until they do. A mutually beneficial fake engagement will be accompanied by all manner of very real complications, scandalous revelations, nefarious schemes, and one inescapable conclusion: That true love—unlike the perfect wedding—is impossible to plan . . . “Readers will come for the romance and stay for the family dramas.” —Kirkus Reviews Praise for the writing of Victoria Alexander “Sparkling dialogue and endearing characters make this an enthralling read.” —Sabrina Jeffries “Wickedly funny historical romance.” —Booklist

Download or read book The Shocking Secret of a Guest at the Wedding written by Victoria Alexander and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bride and groom cordially request your presence for a wedding at Millworth Manor. . . Guests will include Jackson Quincy Graham Channing, New York City banker, and Lady Theodosia "Teddy" Winslow, wedding planner to the finest families in England. Introductions shall be followed by light conversation, dancing, flirtation, arguing, reconciliation, and an impulsive kiss that both parties are quite certain they will never repeat. Until they do. A mutually beneficial fake engagement will be accompanied by all manner of very real complications, scandalous revelations, nefarious schemes, and one inescapable conclusion: That true love--unlike the perfect wedding--is impossible to plan. . . Praise for Victoria Alexander "Sparkling dialogue and endearing characters make this an enthralling read." --Sabrina Jeffries

Download or read book The Daring Exploits of a Runaway Heiress written by Victoria Alexander and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2015-04-28 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inheritance inspires a scandalous adventure—that may just lead to a passionate love—in this historical romp by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author. To Do: Swim naked in the moonlight Play in a high stakes card game Ride an elephant Be painted sans clothing Take a lover . . . Lucy Merryweather has inherited a fortune—and her great-aunt’s list of unfulfilled wishes. What better way to honor her memory than by accomplishing as many of them as possible? And with Lucy’s family an ocean away in New York, nothing stands in her way—if one ignores the private investigator hired to spy on her. Yet Cameron Effington is infuriatingly difficult to ignore . . . As a reporter, Cameron is always looking for a good story. An American heiress running rampant between Millworth Manor and Mayfair is the perfect subject. Not to mention captivating. And extremely kissable. And if Lucy believes he’s a detective? Well, the truth should never get in the way of a good story—or hinder delicious, impetuous passion . . . “Nobody does Victorian romance hijinks like Alexander.” —Publishers Weekly

Download or read book The Scandalous Adventures of the Sister of the Bride written by Victoria Alexander and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2014-04-29 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times–bestselling author: “Nobody does Victorian romance hijinks like Alexander . . . Fabulously snappy banter, and a soupçon of sex.” —Publishers Weekly Delilah, the very proper widowed Lady Hargate, and Mr. Samuel Russell, previously acquainted during one unforgettable night in New York City when caution—and clothing—were thrown to the wind, will choose to pretend they have never met before when they wind up at the same wedding months later in England. The lady plans to avoid love and its complications at all costs. The gentleman intends to change her mind. Guests are invited to enjoy the many diversions of Millworth Manor as Delilah’s sister and Samuel’s friend are joined in matrimony—delightful grounds, lavish drawing rooms, secluded corners—and for Delilah and Samuel, the chance to discover that one night may have been only the beginning . . . “Sparkling dialogue and endearing characters make this an enthralling read.” —Sabrina Jeffries, New York Times–bestselling author “Alexander’s latest wickedly funny historical romance is the perfect synthesis of love and laughter.” —Booklist

Download or read book The Importance of Being Wicked written by Victoria Alexander and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this dazzling new novel, #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Alexander welcomes you to Millworth Manor, a delightful English country estate where love is always perfectly at home. . . For Winfield Elliott, Viscount Stillwell, finding a prospective bride always seemed easy. Perhaps too easy. With three broken engagements to his name, Win is the subject of endless gossip. Yet his current mission is quite noble: to hire a company to repair his family's fire-damaged country house. Nothing disreputable in that--until the firm's representative turns out to be a very desirable widow. Lady Miranda Garrett expected a man of Win's reputation to be flirtatious, even charming. But the awkward truth is that she finds him thoroughly irresistible. While Miranda resides at Millworth to oversee the work, Win occupies her days, her dreams. . .and soon, her bed. For the first time, the wicked Win has fallen in love. And what began as a scandalous proposition may yet become a very different proposal. . . "For love, laughter, and lots of fun, read Victoria Alexander." --Stephanie Laurens, New York Times bestselling author

Download or read book Sister of the Bride written by Beverly Cleary and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh as a daisy coming-of-age story for the pre-teen set, one of Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary’s beloved classics. Barbara can hardly believe her older sister is getting married. With all the excitement of wedding plans going on, Barbara can't help dreaming of the day she will be the bride. She can't wait to fall in love. But as the big day gets closer, wedding planning often turns into family arguments. Even the bride and groom are bickering over details, and Barbara's fun-loving sister is turning into a very practical, grown-up person. Weddings are fun, but all this serious stuff is scary enough to make Barbara think she's not going to be rushing into a serious romance any time soon.

Download or read book Sophie's Secret written by Nancy N. Rue and published by Zonderkidz. This book was released on 2009-12-15 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sophie and her friends launch an “archaeological expedition” and make a disturbing discovery. Sophie keeps digging to uncover a shocking family secret. In light of this new revelation, will she ever be able to trust her parents again?