Jennie Goutet

She needs a champion. He needs one less person to worry about. Selena Lockhart comes with neither fortune nor connections, and she knows better than to expect Society to give her a welcome--especially after her father gambled away his fortune, precipitating the family's sudden fall from grace and Selena's betrothed to break off the engagement. It therefore comes as no surprise that her new neighbor, Sir Lucius, treats her with disdain. Why should he look beyond appearances when her own promises so little? Sir Lucius Clavering is not married, but he may as well be, considering he is expected to escort his widowed mother to watering holes, round out the numbers at his married sister's dinners, and come to the aid of his scapegrace younger siblings. It doesn't help that single women and matchmaking mamas jostle each other for his face, fortune, and title so that he's left without a moment's peace. When Selena shows up at Lucius's doorstep looking for help, he is sure it's another ploy aimed at cutting up his prized bachelor existence. Although his prejudice does not last long, Lucius fears his first reaction might have ruined his chances with her. How can he save her from Society's teeth when she continues to hold him at arm's length?

A Fall from Grace

A young woman inherits a fortune but discovers that she must marry in order to keep it.

A Regrettable Proposal

Theirs is not a love match. She'll make sure of it. Kitty Stokes never imagined she'd be so weak as to sacrifice herself on the altar of family obligations, but when the only alternative to marriage with Lord Hayworth is to play nursemaid to her brother's children, Kitty reluctantly agrees. On her wedding day, she's certain she has made a grave error, but it's too late to back out. Phineas Hayworth refrained from setting eyes on his new bride before their wedding day--the price he forced himself to pay for being so mercenary as to wed the sister of a wealthy merchant in a bid to save his estate from ruins. Her beauty, therefore, comes as a shock, as does her icy treatment, which he feels he deserves. He swears an oath he will not approach her for an heir unless the invitation comes from her. As Phineas sets out to put his estate in order and present his new wife to Society, he finds her more enchanting than he could have hoped for, even in a love match. Kitty continues to hold him at arm's length, although he suspects her feelings for him run just as deep. As Phineas's love and desire for his wife grows, the oath he swore her begins to suffocate. It soon becomes clear that while he'd once been prepared to settle for a loveless marriage, he will not abide an unrequited love. His Disincined Bride is a sweet/clean regency romance stand-alone novel, book seven in the Seasons of Change series. ♥ Other books in the series include: Book 1: The Road Through Rushbury by Martha Keyes Book 2: A Forgiving Heart by Kasey Stockton Book 3: The Last Eligible Bachelor by Ashtyn Newbold Book 4: A Well-Trained Lady by Jess Heileman Book 5: The Cottage by Coniston by Deborah M. Hathaway Book 6: A Haunting at Havenwood by Sally Britton Book 7: His Disinclined Bride by Jennie Goutet

His Disinclined Bride

She excels at everything—especially at capturing his heart. Philip Townsend is too busy trying to render his estate profitable to worry about managing its rundown house or finding a woman suited to the role of his wife. His beautiful and competent neighbor Honoria would be the logical choice, were it not for the enmity between their fathers that makes such a thing impossible. Honoria Bassett takes pride in a household well run and cannot understand why her dear neighbor won’t make more of an effort at his. When it comes to the choice of husbands, she is too certain of what she wants to consider Philip for the role. But his tendency toward quiet acts of heroism, and those firm lips quirked upward in a grin, keep doing strange things to her heart. When challenges appear in their individual lives, Philip and Honoria turn to one another for guidance. Now in constant company, the strength of their feelings makes them question whether mere friendship is enough. But even if they decide they might suit, how in the world will they convince Honoria’s father to agree? Chaste, Regency romance, written in the traditional style.

A Whimsical Notion

What began as a friendly bet between two bored guests at a ball turned into stirrings of love as George and Alice helped their proteges find happiness. But Lady Alice has sworn she will not marry, and George has applauded her decision. For him to try to weaken her resolve now would be unsportsmanlike.

The Sport of Matchmaking

After a respectable number of years on the town, Jack Blythefield is at last contemplating the idea of settling down. What he seeks is a compliant wife and not the managing Philippa Clavering who turns his life upside down. If only she were not so often underfoot--and not so beguiling.

Philippa Holds Court

David Whitehouse

Marie Vareille

Vicki Lesage

Audrey Chapuis

Adria Cimino

Sarah del Rio

Leslie Floyd

Amy Hayes

April Heise

Elle Marie

Cheryl McAlister

Lucia Paul

Didier Quémener

Laura Schalk

Brooke Takhar

édérique Veysset

Lisa Webb

Anna Weeks

April Weeks

A collection of fiction and nonfiction stories about Paris: part travel memoir, part commentary on French culture, part Paris love story#1 Hot New Release in Essays & Travelogues Paris-the most romantic, beautiful and frustrating city in the world! If you've ever traveled to Paris, lived in the City of Light or dreamed of setting foot on its cobblestoned streets, you'll enjoy escaping into this collection of short stories about France's famed capital. From culinary treats (and catastrophes) to swoon-worthy romantic encounters (and heartbreaking mishaps), this anthology takes you on a journey through one of the most famous cities in the world. View this cosmopolitan metropolis through the chic eyes of Parisians, francophiles and travelers who fell in love with the city and haven't quite gotten around to leaving yet... That's Paris: a glimpse into living, loving and surviving in the City of Light. Author proceeds benefit the charity Room to Read, which promotes literacy and gender equality in education. Thanks for supporting the cause! This anthology has it all: travel humor, French culture, Paris love stories, and tidbits on the French lifestyle. If you enjoy travel essays and funny stories that give you a real taste of life in a foreign city, this book is for you! Interview with the EditorsQ: There are a lot of Paris books out there. Why read this anthology in particular? A: The charm of this short story collection is the variety of voices from people who, for the most part, have spent a considerable amount of time in the City of Light. Stephen Clarke, author of best-selling book "A Year in the Merde" sets the tone in the foreword, reminding us there is always more to write about Paris! Q: After Hemingway and the Lost Generation, how does it feel to be a modern-day author writing about Paris? A: Some of the stories in "That's Paris" are set in the same places featured in "A Moveable Feast." Paris hasn't changed much in all of these years! It still inspires us to write. Q: What types of stories will we find in this anthology? A: There are funny essays and Paris love stories. There are Paris food, wine and cheese stories, stories of family and stories of friendship. There are stories set at sidewalk cafés. Those who like travel essays, travel memoirs and Paris fiction would love this book! And for those who like ballet fiction, there is one for you in this anthology too! Q: Author proceeds from the book go to charity? A: Yes, buy "That's Paris" and support the charity Room to Read! We love the idea of supporting reading and gender equality in education. Categories for That's Paris- Travel Essays & Travelogues - Anthologies & Literature Collections - Biographies & Memoirs - Contemporary Short Stories - Humor Essays For readers who like: travel essays, travel memoirs, travel humor, funny essays, French culture, French lifestyle, and Paris love stories.

An Anthology of Life, Love and Sarcasm in the City of Light

That's Paris

At seventeen, Jennie Goutet has a dream that she will one day marry a French man and sets off to Avignon in search of him. Though her dream eludes her, she lives boldly—teaching in Asia, studying in Paris, working and traveling for an advertising firm in New York.When God calls her, she answers reluctantly, and must first come to grips with depression, crippling loss, and addiction before being restored. Serendipity takes her by the hand as she marries her French husband, works with him in a humanitarian effort in East Africa, before settling down in France and building a family.Told with honesty and strength, A Lady in France is a brave, heart- stopping story of love, grief, faith, depression, sunshine piercing the gray clouds—and hope that stays in your heart long after it's finished.

A Lady in France

Eleanor Daventry’s inheritance promises an end to her problems—until she discovers that she must marry to keep it. Meanwhile, Stratford Tunstall learns that his uncle willed his lands to Miss Daventry. To Stratford, it’s only logical that they should marry, but he botches the proposal, and badly. Disgusted, Eleanor is certain they could never love each other, but being thrown together for a season in London threatens to change both their minds.

She’s capable of many things—including driving him mad. At the start of their London Season, Philippa Clavering discovers her friend Susan is being pursued by the wrong gentleman and decides to turn Susan’s head to a worthier suitor. Not one to shrink from what she views as her duty and gift, Philippa sets plans in motion to bring about the happy ending her friend deserves. What she does not expect is to have Susan’s older brother watching—and criticizing—her every move. After a respectable number of years on the town, Jack Blythefield is at last contemplating the idea of settling down. What he seeks is a compliant wife to provide him an heir or two and make his home comfortable while he spends his evenings at the club where a man can get some peace. What he does not need is a termagant who sets his life on end with madcap schemes which invariably involve his unwilling assistance. However, when the reputation of Jack’s family is threatened, Philippa is the one he turns to. And as her most determined suitor grows assured of his conquest, Jack must decide if a comfortable and docile wife is truly what he seeks, or if he should throw down the gauntlet of his heart before Philippa closes court.

The heart is deceitful above all things. Who can understand it? When Juliana Issot’s godmother invites her to spend the month of Christmas at a house party in Yorkshire, Juliana feels compelled by affection to accept. Never mind that she escaped Yorkshire at the first chance to secure a more glittering match in London and that the only matrimonial prospect back home is her childhood playmate, Willelm. Willelm Armitage is a born-and-bred Yorkshireman, and as far as he is concerned, Juliana belongs here, too - here at his side. However, the one time he dared to convince her of this, she speedily gave him the right-about, making him question whether she truly is the right choice for him. After all, if she cannot see how well they suit, why should he force her hand? A Christmas house party with pudding, games, charades, riding, and carols turns out to be just the thing to remind Juliana of how much she loves Yorkshire. But when her nostalgia slips into love, will she be able to admit that Willelm knows the longings of her heart better than she knows her own?

A Yorkshire Carol

Selena Lockhart comes with neither fortune nor connections, and Sir Lucius Clavering, a confirmed bachelor, is not immune to her charms. But what Miss Lockhart needs is a champion--and what Sir Lucius needs is one less person to worry about.

Phoebe Tunstall has lived her entire life in the shadow of her outgoing twin sister and in service to her maiden aunt. When she suddenly finds herself alone and free of all responsibility to others, she decides to heed the challenge thrown out by the man she has long admired-her brother's best friend, Lord Ingram. Frederick Ingram is reeling from the shock of learning that his first love has married someone else upon mere weeks' acquaintance. Filled with frustration, he is unable to watch his friend's little sister, Phoebe, living meekly and waiting for happiness to come to her. He tells her to live more boldly. What he does not expect is for her to take it to heart and travel to Brussels as Napoleon begins his march northward. Frederick arrives in Brussels for his military duty and-contrary to his expectation-does not find Phoebe cowering in fear at the threat of the emperor's invasion. Instead, she appears to be the center of Society with every male eye in the city on her. Phoebe is eager to show Frederick exactly what he has been missing out on all these years, and he is finally ready to declare his love.

A Daring Proposal

Elle veut son indépendance. Il veut récupérer ce qui lui revient de droit. L'un d'eux devra rendre les armes. Eleanor Daventry s'est vu léguer une fortune, mais son héritage s'accompagne d'une condition l'obligation de se marier. Intrépide et indépendante, elle préférerait devenir une enseignante que de prendre pour époux un homme pour lequel elle n'a pas d'affection. Stratford Tunstall vient seulement de découvrir que son prédécesseur a légué la terre du domaine non inaliénable à miss Daventry. Bien que cynique au regard de l'amour, l'homme reconnaît une solution pragmatique quand il en voit une. Miss Daventry et lui doivent se marier, et Stratford ne perd pas de temps pour faire sa cour -- avec pour résultat un désastre sans nom. À la lumière d'une proposition si insultante, Eleanor s'enfuit à Londres où elle atterrit à son insu dans la demeure des plus proches amis de Stratford. Mis désormais constamment sur la route l'un de l'autre, Eleanor ne peut s'empêcher d'admirer le talent de Stratford pour les excuses, qu'importe le nombre de fois qu'il se voit devoir en faire. Stratford finit par reconnaître que, à l'encontre de toutes ses prédictions, Eleanor rencontre un franc succès avec la bonne société. Quelle bonne fortune ! Maintenant, si seulement ses prétendants ne ressentaient pas le besoin de venir le voir en quête de conseil. Quand des forces combinées menacent la réputation d'Eleanor, Stratford réalise que ce n'est pas seulement sa dot dont il se soucie. D'une façon ou d'une autre, il va devoir convaincre Eleanor que son intervention pour la secourir est inspirée par l'amour.

Une Fâcheuse Demande

When Nicholas Cranleigh arrives at Cothill Manor to spend Christmas with his sister, he begins to suspect she's planning more than just a Christmas ball. Her dear friend, Miss Lavinia Dresden, has also come to stay. Nicholas is on his guard, but it's hard to resist Miss Dresden's luminous eyes—or her need for a savior. Lavinia Dresden is prepared to sacrifice her future happiness. Her father has arranged her betrothal to a wealthy but notorious baron to save himself from ruinous debt. Lavinia knows her fate will be sealed at the Cothill Christmas ball, but she never considered the cost of her sacrifice until the dashing Lord Cranleigh came into her life. With only five days remaining until Christmas, the question is not whether Nicholas wants to save Miss Dresden—but whether he is able.

The Christmas Ruse

Friendship wasn't enough. April promised her dying father she would study painting in Paris, but friends are few, her budget is tight, and her landlord increasingly won't take "no" for an answer. Then she meets Victor. Victor is as chivalrous as he is wealthy, and if it weren't for him, April would have already left the City of Light behind. Too bad Victor still has eyes for his ex-girlfriend, who is now back on the scene and wants to get married. Although April and Victor swore to remain just friends, magical Paris seems to weave a different spell. The more their connection deepens, the more it becomes difficult to keep a proper distance. Or to remember why they should.

A Sweetheart in Paris

Friendship between a talented young artist and her handsome French neighbor is a promising start--until it's not enough. April promised her dying father she would study painting in Paris, but friends are few, her budget is tight, and her landlord increasingly won't take "no" for an answer. Then she meets Victor. Victor is as chivalrous as he is wealthy, and if it weren't for him, April would have already left the City of Light behind. Too bad Victor still has eyes for his ex-girlfriend, who is now back on the scene and wants to get married. Although April and Victor swore to remain just friends, magical Paris seems to weave a different spell. The more their connection deepens, the more it becomes difficult to keep a proper distance. Or to remember why they should. A clean & wholesome romance

Jennie Goutet

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