Showing results for "The Castle" in Contemporary

Zweite Chance oder Neuanfang für die Liebe? Der bezaubernde Liebesroman vor der winterlichen Kulisse eines englischen Schlosshotels. Nell wartet vergeblich auf den Heiratsantrag ihres langjährigen Freundes Gregg, wobei die einstigen Schmetterlinge im Bauch schon längst verflogen sind. Um dem tristen Beziehungsalltag zu entfliehen und das Leben ohne Männer zu genießen, beschließt sie, vier Wochen im idyllischen Eastwood Castle in England zu verbringen.

Predictability and efficiency have marked Delphine DuVert's orderly life as Castle Stewardess in the small European country of Lethersby—until she is tasked by the monarchy to hire a British researcher. Lethersby needs help solving the 100-year-old mystery of their Lost Queen, a young royal who disappeared into the night during World War I.

As the daughter of a famed author, Isolde Ophelia Goodnight grew up on tales of brave knights and fair maidens. She never doubted romance would be in her future, too. The storybooks offered endless possibilities. And as she grew older, Izzy crossed them off. One by one by one. Ugly duckling...

In Diana Kingston's defense, it was the middle of the night in the deserted hospital chapel. Surely it was just a dream. She hadn't really sold herself to a brooding stranger to save her father's life, right? Then she wakes, and her father is fully recovered, and a mysterious letter arrives from the tall, dark, handsome - um, devil? Yep, it was right there on the contract, Lucien Star, aka Lucifer Morningstar, that had been his name in the dream.... Gulp. What would the devil himself want with her? Sex. Three months of it, every Friday night.

Safe in the ivory tower. Gabriel Miller swears he’ll keep me safe. Enemies lurk outside, waiting to strike. An army held back by these walls. Except some animal instinct warns me the danger is much closer. It’s already here. Is Gabriel my protector, or my enemy? Is this house a castle or a cage?

Unwrap this gorgeous gift of a book for an escape to the snow-peaked caps of the Scottish Highlands and a romance that will melt your heart… Izzy McBride had never in a million years expected to inherit an actual castle from her great uncle Bill but here she was, in the run up to Christmas...

Während sich der winterliche Zauber über die schottische Insel Skye und Culloch-Castle legt, planen die liebenswerten Bewohner des Schlosses etwas Außergewöhnliches. Alle Vorbereitungen laufen auf Hochtouren, allerdings haben sie nicht mit der Bäckerstochter Amanda gerechnet, die es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht hat, das kleine schottische Dorf gegen die Familie McCulloch aufzuwiegeln. Als Ella zu allem Überfluss auch noch auf ihre Jugendliebe John trifft, ist das Weihnachtschaos perfekt.

USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham delights with two dramatic royal baby romances! Cinderella's Desert Baby Bombshell From substitute bride… To carrying the royal heir! For her family’s sake, penniless Tatiana Hamilton must marry Prince Saif after his original bride, her cousin...

After a devastating incident ended my dance career at twenty, I uprooted my life to teach at a studio for beginners in Sandcastle Cove. I find solace in building my dream home next to my parent's vacation house on the island. But my plans aren't met with enthusiasm by their neighbor across the street, who seems perpetually annoyed by my presence. The sexy contractor lives alone in his seaside mansion, and despite his grumpy nature, I can't help but feel drawn to him like a moth to a flame.

Nestled amongst the comforting shelves of her beloved Bay Books, Lily Appleton finds the peace and quiet she needs. But with Christmas just around the corner, Lily has to find an extra pair of hands to help her share the bookish magic. After selling his business, Lars Jóhannsson is feeling lost. A job at Bay Books would give him the space he needs to contemplate his next move, but returning would mean confronting a painful past he's been avoiding. He’s also fairly sure he’s the one person Lily would never want to see again.

Ein grausamer Mord, der alles in der Gesellschaft verändert. Eine langjährige Schuld, die beglichen wurde. Ein Teufel, der sich als Verbündeter ausgibt. Joaquim wurde verhaftet, während Madison und den anderen Lords die Hände gebunden sind. Der Einzige, der dieses Chaos aufhalten kann, befindet sich auf offener See in einem Motorboot. Während Madison und die Lords zuvor eine Auszeit genießen konnten, bricht nun wie in keinem Moment zuvor ein heftiger Orkan über sie herein. Denn Madox ist wieder frei und seine Abrechnung mit seinem Cousin wird grausamer als je zuvor.

The summer she will never forget.... Time’s running out for Iggy Ludworth to restore the wild gardens of Camland Castle in time for the Summer Fete, so she ropes in hotshot gardener Will Talbot.... But she regrets her decision as soon as he sets foot in the historic grounds - not only is Will arrogant and bossy, he’s totally gorgeous! And very soon, sparks are flying amongst the bluebells. Yet with summer nearly over, will their summer fling convince Will and Iggy to go the distance?

When Lucie Kennington flees the bright lights of London for the quiet Derbyshire countryside, she’s shocked to discover that the heir to the Bluebell Castle estate is far from the wizened employer she expected. In fact, Arthur Ludworth might just be the most handsome man Lucie’s ever laid eyes on - and a terrible distraction! So when she stumbles across a legendary painting feared lost for centuries, she can’t believe her luck - perhaps this is the hidden treasure to save Arthur and his family from ruin?

Don’t miss Starlight Over Bluebell Castle, the third book in the delightfully uplifting Bluebell Castle trilogy! The most magical time of the year… Jessica Ridley’s life has just been turned upside-down – and not in a good way! So when blast-from-the-past Tristan Ludworth invites her to...

Cash Fraser is planning revenge, and to get it he needs the perfect woman. So he hires her. Abigail Butler has lost nearly everything in her life and she's about to lose the home she loves. Cash meets Abby, who is posing as a paid escort, and the minute he does he knows he's willing to pay for more than Abby being his pretend girlfriend. A lot more. Abby needs the money or the last thing that links her to her dead family and husband will be gone. The deal is struck, but both Cash and Abby get more than they bargained for.

Schottland, 1850: Nach dem tragischen Tod ihrer Eltern bleibt die schöne Leona Grenville allein und brotlos in der Welt zurück. Eine Reise nach Schottland zu einem alten Freund ihrer Mutter, dem Herzog von Ardness, soll sie zurück ins Leben holen – und tatsächlich ist sie von der wilden Schönheit der Highlands überwältigt. Doch dann gerät ihre Kutsche in ein schweres Unwetter – in der stürmischen Dunkelheit kommt ihr niemand anderes als Lord Strathcairn zur Hilfe, der ihr Zuflucht in seinem Schloss gewährt.

‘Cakes, castles and oodles of charm: this book is huge fun and pure escapism’ Cathy Bramley Can Ellie bake her way to a happy ever after? A deliciously heartwarming novel for fans of Lucy Diamond and Milly Johnson. Can Ellie bake her way to a happy ever after? A deliciously heartwarming...

Excited to return to Sandcastle Cove as maid of honor for my best friend Avie's wedding, I'm ready for sun, surf, and celebration. That is until I learn I'll be sharing a beach cabana with the sexy-as-sin but uptight Naval officer, Lennon Harraway—the groom's older brother and best man. With his strict, by-the-book personality, Lennon and I are complete opposites. He likes to play by the rules, and I like to break them all. Sparks fly, and tensions rise, but as the days unfold, so does an undeniable attraction.

After trials, tears and a torturous break-up, Kitty Appleby has finally found where she's meant to be. Tumbledown Sandcastle Cottage, in the delightful seaside village of Firefly Common, is home, and Kitty's eccentric band of friends and neighbours are enjoying a glorious summer. There's just one tiny little problem. Sandcastle Cottage doesn't belong to them. And Mavis Mullholland, Kitty's landlord, is on her way home from her round-the-world cruise.

Er balancierte am Abgrund. Sie war sein einziger Halt - bis er sie beide in die Tiefe stürzte. Nie wieder wird sie Connor Quinn in ihr Leben lassen - das hat Kit sich geschworen, als ihr ehemals bester Freund ihr vor vier Jahren das Herz brach und ihrer Heimatstadt ohne ein Wort des Abschieds den Rücken kehrte. Doch jetzt ist er zurück an der Westside University - zurück in den Ruinen ihrer Vergangenheit.