Ergebnis für "broken" in Viktorianisch

Rhys Sheffield, the Duke of Worthington, has bet his friends an ungodly sum of money that despite his loftiness, he can pass himself off as a servant at the house party of the Season. But when his ex-flame arrives and recognizes Rhys pretending to be a groomsman, she realizes it's the perfect opportunity to pay him back for breaking off their engagement.

Lord Michael Alder has always behaved himself, enjoyed the London social Season, and even became engaged in his quiet, unassuming way. Then, treachery shatters his gentlemanly character. So be it...if the bon ton thinks him a rogue, he may as well shed the burdensome, boring veneer of decency and decorum. A vile lord unleashed. Worshiping him from afar, Ada Kathryn is thrilled to encounter the dash-fire viscount in the darkened garden. Minutes later, her innocence in tatters, she waits for the noble Lord Alder to do the honorable thing.

Amelia Driver never shies away from an opportunity, and when the Eglinton Tournament is announced, she recognizes it for the goldmine that it is. A member of one of the most powerful girl gangs in London, Amelia travels to Scotland planning to swindle unsuspecting spectators. Unfortunately for her, she picks the wrong pocket.

A Year of Broken Promises continues the story of James and Mary McGrother, a young Irish fisherman and his wife, who were the main characters in A Pocket Full of Shells. Even with the famine years behind them, tragedy and hardship does not stop. Promises made in good faith are broken along with the hearts of those making them. A solicitor, a constable, and a secretive organization all play parts in determining the fate of a young couple whose only desire is to provide for their family and live a simple life.

Vincent Tremayne, Lord Vampire of Cornwall, is known to English Society as the Earl of Deveril and reputed to be a mad recluse. Imagine his surprise when the Dowager Countess of Morley forces him to honor an old family alliance and take her unwanted granddaughter as his ward. The audacious demand goads Vincent into vowing that he’ll make a better match for his ward than Lady’s Morley’s preferred grandchild. But when Lydia Price arrives and turns his castle upside-down with her vivacious nature, Vincent realizes that marrying her off is going to be harder than he thought.

Jessica Langdon is finding life tough since the death of her husband. Forced to run Langdon's Ranch on her own, she becomes the target of the town bully, George Simmons. Intent on showing her that she needs a man, George is not above playing dirty tricks on Jess, including cutting her fences. In her haste to escape George, Jess literally runs into Cole Jackson in the town of Broken Spur.

Montana Territory, 1875: For Amelia Cooper, arriving in Broken Spur to become a mail-order bride for ex-Deputy Sheriff Brad Garrett is a daunting experience. She has a new job as a schoolteacher and a new husband who is dealing with a life-changing injury. Amelia attempts to build a good, simple life for herself and Brad and finds that someone else in Broken Spur may need her support. Sam, a young boy in her class, seems to be having problems and Amelia feels duty-bound to help.

Before there was a Lady Travelers Society, there was just one lady traveler… Some marry for love. Some marry for money. But Violet Hagen’s quick wedding to irresponsible James Branham, heir to the Earl of Ellsworth, was to avoid scandal. Though her heart was broken when she learned James...

Losing his wife years, Wes begins to think he will not find a woman to love or take care of his children. God soon compels him to place an advertisement for a mail order bride, which Amish widow Hannah responds to. Wes is a strong, God-fearing Christian man. They begin a correspondence and feel God’s love emanating through their letters to one another.

Chance Devlin vividly recollects the day Laura arrived at Broken Arrow ranch, to take charge of three motherless boys. He could only admire her from afar, as her responsibilities were too great to allow any man into her life. Now, the boys are all grown up with families of their own.