Patricia Rice

“Absolutely stunning... Rice gives us everything we could want in this ‘to keep forever’—love, mystery, and adventure... Fantastic.” Bell, Book ,and Candle Pippa Cochran flees an abusive boyfriend only to end up working for a man everyone calls the Grim Reaper—and not just because he’s a bestselling author of horror novels. Fame and fortune are cold comfort for Seth Wyatt, a man whose inner demons have him living on a volatile precipice—even before someone tries to murder him. An indefatigable caretaker, Pippa isn’t prepared to battle both her employer and his enemies. Still, she can’t resist the emotional pull of Seth’s damaged son or the opportunity to hide in the fortress he calls home. Pippa’s new-found security is destroyed when she and Seth are the victims of several near-fatal accidents. To prevent harm to those she’s come to love, must she run again? Can Seth ask her to stay when it could mean one of them might die? REVIEWS: The Romantic Reader: "You can always count on Patricia Rice for an entertaining story with just the right mix of romance, humor, and emotion." Rendezvous: "A wickedly luscious novel filled with scintillating dialogue, madcap characters, and a premise that shows what true romance is all about. With her superb talent, Ms. Rice pens remarkable tales that come across the pages in whatever genre she writes." Romantic Times: "Vastly entertaining...A wonderful combination of poignancy and humor." Library Journal "(A) romance that snares the reader right from the start." Keywords: California, novelist, nurse, disability, small town, contemporary romance, criminal, mystery and suspense, betrayal, disguise, revenge, romantic, assistant, bad boy, billionaire, boss, recluse, romantic mystery, quirky, humorous

Blue Clouds

Jo Beverley

Mary Jo Putney

Joanna Bourne

Nicola Cornick

Christmas, 1815. Upstairs and downstairs, Holbourne Abbey is abuzz with preparations for a grand ball to celebrate the year's most festive holiday. At the top of each guest's wish list is a last chance to find true love before the New Year. And you are cordially invited to attend....

The Last Chance Christmas Ball

When he becomes the seventh Earl of Danecroft, inheriting a crumbling estate and a mountain of debt, John Fitzhugh Wyckerly heads to London in search of a very rich wife, but instead finds himself drawn to a beautiful farmer's daughter. Original.

The Wicked Wyckerly

“Patricia Rice weaves magical love stories”--Mary Jo Putney, NY Times Bestselling Author "Rice takes her readers on an amorous adventure in this magical tale."--RT Book Reviews "There is never a dull moment.”--Nightowl Reviews The long-awaited sequel to NY Times bestseller Patricia Rice's <i>Magic </i>series of historical romances is finally here! He’s a scientist who studies the stars. She’s an astrologer who predicts the future. Can a lonely witch save a handsome unbeliever from his own doom? The Lonely Witch While creating zodiac charts for her eccentric and mysterious Malcolm relations, Lady Azenor Dougall — a talented astrologer — realizes the alignment of the stars poses a fatal threat to her beloved siblings. To protect those she loves, she flees her Scots home... and searches for an answer. The Handsome Scientist Lord Theophilus Ives, heir presumptive to the Marquess of Ashford, is a renowned astronomer who has perfected a telescope capable of seeing beyond Saturn’s moons. If only the women his all-male family attracted were as predictable as the laws of science. Nonetheless, Theo is undaunted by the tumult of his life — until the day the luscious Lady Azenor arrives to warn them that his brother, the Marquess, is in terrible danger. The Magic in the Stars Can Lady Azenor Dougall convince a laughing disbeliever of peril? And can she escape the fate her stars predict if she lingers too long in Lord Theo’s enthralling company? If you enjoy the humor of Eloisa James, the history of Jo Beverley, or the emotion of Mary Jo Putney, don’t miss this exciting new chapter in Patricia Rice’s acclaimed romance series! Scroll up and get your copy of Magic in the Stars today! Unexpected Magic Series in order: Magic in the Stars , Book 1 Whisper of Magic, Book 2 Theory of Magic, Book 3 Aura of Magic, Book 4 Chemistry of Magic, Book 5 No Perfect Magic, Book 6

Unexpected Magic Book #1

Magic in the Stars

Scandalous artist Lady Lucinda Pembroke, after depicting a man she has never met as a murderer, flees to a remote cottage where she encounters the very same man she painted--Sir Trevelyan Rochester, who believes she is out to destroy him.

Lady Lucinda Malcolm Pembroke, conocida como "La Pofetisa", ha pintado escenas que anunciaban el futuro desde que era una niña. Al pintar un hombre idéntico a Sir Trevelyan Rochester, todos sospechan que a cometido un asesinato terrible. Trevelyan decide ir en busca de la pintora y acabar con lo que cree que es una conspiración para arruinarlo.

Un poco de magia

A soldier who despises women and a woman who despises soldiers must depend on each other to survive. Scarred in a duel over a feckless female, Gavin Lawrence leaves America to take up his new duty as Marquess of Effingham, vowing never to care about others again. But he does care about protecting his crumbling new home—the secret passages apparently conceal an intruder he’s determined to root out. Dillian Whitnell guards her injured cousin in isolated Arinmede manor after an attempt on both their lives. Having followed her father’s troops for years, Dillian is adept at camouflage. She just hadn’t expected the stubborn new marquess to refuse to believe in ghosts. Her game of hide-and-seek game taunts his irritation into intrigue, and intrigue into a forbidden passion, until Gavin realizes the exceedingly annoying but courageous young woman he chases is in terrible danger. Once more, the marquess is faced with the prospect of a fight for his life over a woman—unless Dillian leaves him and all she loves behind. REVIEWS “...a rousing good tale that is alternately merry, mischievous” Ann McGuire, Romance Reader “This fast-paced, witty novel will definitely delight on a cold winter’s night.” Margaret Devilbiss, Gothic Journal “Ms. Rice brings two marvelous characters together. With her mastery of subtle humor, The Marquess will please the taste of the most discriminating readers.” Joan Hammond, Romantic Times

The Marquess

He's a tradesman; she's a marchioness. They have only one thing in common....Having married once out of desperation, the Virgin Widow Lady Belden has no intention of giving up her independence... until her long-lost siblings arrive on her doorstep. By law their guardianship belongs to the power-hungry marquess of Belden, but Bell will defy law and society to keep her newly reunited family together. Formidable in trade, unlucky in love, Lord Quentin Hoyt has eyed Lady Bell from afar--not just because she possesses the family fortune, but because she's the most desirable woman he's ever met. Now that the widowed Bell is ripe for seduction, the shrewd Scotsman is prepared to negotiate the business merger of his lifetime.Who will be the victor when the imperial Lady Bell engages the clever Lord Quentin in a battle of wits over life, lust, and love?

Formidable Lord Quentin

““Like Julie Garwood, Patricia Rice employs wicked wit and sizzling sensuality.” Mary Jo Putney, author No Longer a Gentleman “Mac” MacTavish impulsively steals his late sister’s neglected children, only to discover it’s easier to handle a clipper in a hurricane than steer two ornery brats. What he needs is a nanny until he can take the children back to his parents in America. Knowing herself to be too plain and large to attract a husband, Bea Cavendish has settled for a quiet life of feathering her father’s nest—until he dies, and she’s left with an estate she doesn’t know how to manage. Alone and terrified, she doesn’t know what to make of the very big, very angry man appearing at her door with two adorable hooligans in tow. Does she take in this ill-tempered stranger and his children in exchange for learning what she needs to know? Or is she in danger that this recklessly ambitious man might teach her more about life than which fields to plant? Regency Love and Laughter series: Crossed in Love Mad Maria’s Daughter Artful Deceptions All A Woman Wants “A fine job...an unlikely but heartening romance...complex, sympathetic characters...moving conclusion.”--Publishers Weekly “All A Woman Wants is a very delightful story. Bea’s struggle to be independent is amusing, charming and inspirational, and Mac’s struggle to teach Bea makes this a terrific novel. The dialogue is sharp, witty, and intelligent. Don’t miss it.” MKN—Rendezvous ﻿Keywords: England, Regency, Victorian, humor, Scots, orphans, spinster, historical romance, Rubenesque

Regency Love and Laughter #4

All A Woman Wants

Since his youth, Neville Perceval, the very proper English Duke of Anglesey, has struggled to save his family's bankrupt estate. Now supporting the Irish cause in Parliament, he must marry wealth and influence to succeed. Hot-headed Fiona MacDermot, the granddaughter of an Irish earl, has her own plan to free her people from the English: provide jobs for the starving villagers. When the funds raised to buy the looms are stolen, Fiona wants to suspect the despised duke, except he's been nearly beaten to death defending her cause. As Fiona and Neville go toe-to-toe, they reluctantly realize they must set aside their differences to find the real villain, but neither suspect lust and love to redefine their plans or force a choice between life and death. THE REGENCY NOBLES SERIES, in order Genuine Article The Marquess The English Heiress The Irish Duchess ABOUT PATRICIA RICE: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Patricia Rice is married to her high school sweetheart, has two children and is a firm believer in happily-ever-after. Her emotionally-charged romances have won numerous awards. A native of Kentucky and New York, and a past resident of North Carolina and Missouri, Patricia Rice currently resides in Southern California. Visit her website at www.patriciarice.com

The Irish Duchess (Regency Nobles Series, Book 4)

Penelope Carlisle, an impoverished beauty, agrees to marry the maimed and bitter Viscount Graham Trevelyan for financial security, but soon her marriage of convenience is not satisfying enough and she yearns to reawaken her husband's dormant passions

Love Forever After

Scorned by suitors for her statuesque size, Harriet Stansbury bolts when her abusive stepfather begins negotiating with impecunious aristocrats to sell her for her dowry. When opportunity offers, she daringly takes a position in an eccentric household until she can claim her fortune.Once a dashing rakehell, Duncan Ives, Marquess of Ashford lost his eyesight in a murderous assault. Abandoned by his fiancee, unable to ride the vast fields of his estate, he vents his frustration on political reform. On impulse, he hires the intriguing smoky-voiced Harriet even though he knows she's lying--like him--with almost every word she speaks. At first Harriet is a godsend, oddly anticipating what he needs and abating his worst rages. But when her stepfather accuses Duncan of ruining her, the scandal threatens everything he's salvaged from the wreckage of his life. For the sake of his country, Duncan agrees to marriage. With her secret gift of empathy, Harriet isn't so certain. She's falling in love with the impossible marquess, but dare she risk her wounded heart for a man who can't love her? And can Duncan learn to trust a woman whose voluptuous curves paralyze his good sense, but who is far more than she seems?

Unexpected Magic, Book 3

Theory of Magic

NYT bestselling author Patricia Rice brings “Hours of reading delight.” RT Reviews A ditzy dreamer with a well-hidden practical streak, Maya Alyssum has an impossible dream of opening a school where kids can find unconditional acceptance—acceptance she and her sister had never experienced while growing up in foster homes. But Axell Holm, the town council’s representative, holds Maya’s unconventional dream in his hands. Axell is the kind of uptight authority figure Maya loves to hate. So how is it that he’s ringing all her chimes, even as her rebellious plans turn his ordered life upside down? previous title: Impossible Dreams Reviews: “. . .love conquers all, but the kaleidoscope of characters and half a dozen subplots that bind together this story ensures that the battle never gets dull.” Publishers Weekly (Apr 2000) “Patricia Rice shows her diverse talent as a writer…[it] will leave readers with a smile on their faces.” Murray Ledger and Times (KY) Carolina Magnolias series in order: Dixie Rebel Imperfect Rebel Rebel Charm Carolina Rebel Rebel Girl Home Town Rebel Keywords: small town North Carolina, single dad, humor, teacher, astrology, teacher, marriage of convenience, pregnancy Keywords: small town North Carolina, single dad, humor, teacher, astrology,

Dixie Rebel

Can a straitlaced engineer, three psychic children, and a lonely witch find love? The daughter of an earl, Lady Phoebe Malcolm Duncan has the ability to talk to animals. She longs to be a veterinarian, but education requires more coin than she possesses. When the walls of her home come tumbling down, she has to take two steps back—to servitude. Inventor Andrew Blair keeps his nose to the grindstone, knowing his friends and family depend on his talent for turning machines into money. He is about to embark on his biggest investment yet—rebuilding crumbling tenements in Old Town Edinburgh— until his beleaguered cousin begs him to hide his precocious children from a killer. When the School of Malcolms sends Lady Phoebe as governess for his wards, Drew’s well-ordered beliefs are upended. Ladies don’t live in slum housing like the one he’s about to tear down, nor do they command ravens or encourage children to talk to dead mothers. It might take a vengeful ghost to show the disparate pair how to join forces, fight their fears and their enemies, and reveal a path to love.

Lessons in Enchantment

Rebecca York

Diane Chamberlain

Catherine Asaro

Linda Madl

Mallory Kane

Cynthia Valero

Candice Kohl

Lucy Grijalva

Soldier, Warrior, Rebel . . . "Ten tales to tug at your heart strings and remind us all that heroes come in a variety of packages."--Romance Reviews Today "A stellar cast of authors..."--TheBestReviews.com He makes you cry for his pain and cheer for his victories. He fills your daydreams and remains etched in your memory for all time. He's the wounded hero--the most compelling figure in romantic fiction. And he's about to wrap himself around your heart and never let go. The award-winning, bestselling authors of The Journey Home have conjured an inspired collection of stories about this beloved icon whose soul bears the scars of time and fate. In each passionate and magical tale, you'll meet an irresistible warrior who's facing the aftermath of a conflict. You'll meet, too, the courageous woman who wants to tend his wounds, help him rebuild his shattered dreams, and give him the love he needs and so richly deserves--if only he will let her. Ten romantic encounters of the extraordinary kind, each proving what the heart knows is true--that the most powerful healer . . . in any time or place . . . was, is, and always shall be love.

The Journey Home

Jamie Quaid

In which Justine learns the meaning of “blue Christmas” has nothing to do with melancholy As a justice-meting daughter of Saturn and newly-minted lawyer, Tina Clancy is looking forward to a peaceful holiday in the Zone, her chemically-enhanced neighborhood in Baltimore's industrial area. She knows to expect a healthy dose of crazy. Sparkling holiday lights that spontaneously combust—check. Garden gnomes swimming in sauna-like snow melt—check. But when a blue blob crawls out of the red-hot sewer—that's a bridge too far. Tina is suddenly immersed in exorcising a malevolent ghost, stopping the chemical plant from bulldozing her neighbors, and banishing endangered tourists from her increasingly peculiar home. At the same time, she's trying to figure out whether her drop-dead sexy client, Andre Legrande, is a gift-wrapped present or a stocking full of coal. Oh— and Tina just may have accidentally opened a gateway to Hell. Saturn’s Daughters series in order: Boyfriend From Hell Damn Him to Hell Giving Him Hell

Saturn’s Daughters Book 3

Giving Him Hell

Almost Perfect

Despite their initial differences, a couple manages to find true love in a tropical paradise

Moon Dreams

When Felicity Malcolm Childe ventures to Scotland in hope of ridding herself of the curse that gives her visions of those who touch her, Ewan Ives, unaware of her purpose, decides to accompany and protect her.

The Trouble with Magic

Lovely Christine MacTavish risks her heart and her honor when she falls in love with Damien Drayton, a Yankee who had left revolutionary America to come to a hated England to claim his legacy and his title

Love Betrayed

A woman gifted in the magical arts lives a lonely existence in the woods, until a chance meeting with a star-obsessed aristocrat sparks a mutual attraction that will change both of their lives forever. Original.

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