The treacherous heart

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Sheri Whitefeather

What happens when an adoptive daughter finds love for her estranged biological parents? Reuniting with her daughter was a dream come true for Victoria Allen, but when Kaley wanted to meet her father, well, all bets were off. She would not, could not, allow the older and undoubtedly sexier Ryan to get under her skin. But how could she deny their child a chance to know the man who'd once captured her own heart? When Ryan Nash opened the door to find his first love, and their child, on his doorstep, he was surprised to find his feelings for Victoria were stronger than ever. He now had the chance of a lifetime to right the wrongs of the past. And maybe, in the process, build a family for the future.

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Helen Argers

Raised by an clutch-fisted, vulgar, uncaring father who is deeply in debt and cares for nothing but horses Caroline Richmond faces a bleak future. The only possible escape is through marriage. So she plots (with the help of her invalid mother) to get her father’s permission to spend a small inheritance from her uncle to finance a London Season, on the understanding that she will attract a marriage proposal and generous settlement from her prospective spouse. The plan seems to be working when she attracts, amongst many others, the notice of Branville, Marquis of Kimston. Branville appears to fall in love with the impoverished young woman. Despite giving her reason to think he will declare himself, his own weaknessses make him a willing victim of manipulation by his devious friend, Lefbridge. He is convinced that what he feels is infatuation and Caroline is forced to return home - humiliated and without an offer, but with the promise that Branville will visit her father’s estate. She waits and waits but he never arrives. In the next three years her disappointed mother weakens further and finally dies. Her furious father then promises Caroline to an elderly gentleman, the Duke of Walverston, who also happens to be Branville’s father. Despite Caroline’s initial horror and Branville's objections, the couple is married - but the Duke doesn't survive the wedding night. Caroline is now a widow whose purse strings are controlled by Branville, who behaves appallingly to Caroline, before coming to realise that he has been duped.

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Janet Tronstad

Hunter Jacobson wants no part of his grandfather's matchmaking. The lone cowboy is certain that's what the old man is doing when he trades part of their Montana ranch for Scarlett Murphy's claim to an old Alaska gold mine. Or is he running one of his legendary scams on the sweet, single mom? A trip to Dry Creek, Alaska reveals the truth - and brings Hunter and Scarlett face-to-face with a past family feud and a vulnerable present. Suprisingly, it's the future that intrigues Hunter most ... if he can get Scarlett to make him her groom.

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Santa Montefiore

"England, 193[3]. Grace Hamblin is growing up on the beautiful estate of the Marquiss and Marchioness of Penselwood. The beekeeper's daughter, she knows her place and her future--that is until her father dies and leaves her alone. Her childhood friend Freddie has recently become her lover, and she is thankful when they are able to marry and take over her father's duties ... Massachusetts, 1973. Grace's daughter Trixie Valentine is in love with an unsuitable boy. Jasper Duncliffe is wild and romantic, and in a band that might be going somewhere. But when his brother dies and he is called home to England, Jasper promises to come back for Trixie one day, if only she will wait for him"--