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Doce aspectos importantes para un matrimonio. Elizabeth George explica el secreto de la felicidad conyugal, el diseño de Dios para que una esposa ame a su esposo, aunque tenga defectos. Este libro proporciona valiosas ideas en importantes aspectos del matrimonio. Entre otros explica qué significa ser la ayuda idónea del esposo, y qué es y qué no es la sumisión. Elizabeth George shares the secret to marital bliss; God's design for a wife to love her husband-even with his shortcomings! God hasn't called a woman to change her husband, but to focus on her calling as a wife. This book provides valuable insights on key areas of marriage such as what it means to be a husband's helper and what submission is and isn't.

Detective Inspector Lynley is approached by business magnate Bernard Fairclough for a confidential review - not a formal investigation - of the circumstances of his nephew's demise. The coroner's verdict is accidental death. Recovering from the murder of his wife, Lynley has personal reasons for welcoming a spell away from London. He heads to the wild beauty of the Lake District, with Deborah and Simon St James to provide cover for his inquiries. Barbara Havers, back at base, makes her own unique contribution to the case, distracted only by Isabelle's ambitions to improve her Detective Sergeant's appearance. When he comes to know the various members of the extended Fairclough dynasty, Lynley finds many possible motives for murder, and uncovers layers of deceit and betrayal that expose the lies at the heart of the Cumbrian community.

James Burnett is a widower who’s given up hope of finding someone to share his life with. He did, however, once have a lover he later dubbed Faithless McBride. For eight years, he’d suppressed thoughts of Faith McBride’s abandonment with whiskey and women. That is, until visions of her imminent death started to haunt him. Only James can save her from a killer—but can Faith trust the one man who destroyed her faith in love?

Set against a backdrop of romance and intrigue, this novel follows a gentleman harboring a secret as he pursues an independent lady. Their journey unfolds in a captivating game of love, where charm and wit play crucial roles. The story promises to entertain with its engaging characters and the complexities of their relationship, making it a delightful read for fans of romance.

Set against a backdrop of scandal and intrigue, this novel weaves a tale of daring proposals and complex relationships. With Elizabeth Thornton's signature wit, the story explores the captivating dynamics between characters embroiled in temptation and secrets. As they navigate their desires and societal expectations, readers are drawn into a world filled with unexpected twists and romantic tension, making for an engaging and thrilling read.

Bestselling author Elizabeth Thornton weaves a tale of seduction, love, intrigue—and the most dangerous of romances. As the Avon Journal’s no-nonsense publisher, Jolie Chesney always sticks to the facts. And the fact is that she finds the celebrated war hero who comes to her office angrily demanding a retraction unsettlingly charismatic. Waldo Bowman’s wild sexual exploits have found their way into the paper’s gossip column, and Jo has no intention of compromising her standards, journalistic or otherwise. But when her star reporter suspiciously vanishes, Jo seeks help from this dangerously sensual man, whose connection to the Special Branch may save her friend’s life, even if it means putting her own life—and heart—on the line. Waldo Bowman senses danger in his instant attraction to Jo. Beautiful and independent, she is unlike any woman he knows—and he’s determined not to lose her, whatever the risk. For soon, these reluctant lovers will embark on a mystery that will either change their lives—or end them.

Jane Mayberryová je zanietenou členkou Ladies’ Library a všemožne pomáha ženám týraným manželmi, ako aj mladým dievčatám, ktoré ich príbuzní nútia k sobášu z rozumu. Stretnutie s grófom Castletonom otrasie jej odhodlaním už nikdy sa nezaľúbiť. Hoci sa zo všetkých síl bráni rodiacemu sa citu, Casovi sa postupom času podarí prekonať jej zábrany. Od Casa ako budúceho vojvodu z Romsey sa očakáva, že sa ožení so ženou z vysokých spoločenských kruhov. Napriek tomu, že Jane urodzený pôvod nemá, očarí ho svojou odvahou, nezávislosťou, obetavosťou aj inteligenciou natoľko, že sa rozhodne ignorovať konvencie a bojovať za svoju vyvolenú. Ľúbostný príbeh tohto páru sa odvíja súbežne s napínavým pátraním po záhadnom La Rocovi, ktorý sa snaží Casovi pomstiť.

Vlastník veľkého panstva v južnom Anglicku Jason Radley vyhľadá po ôsmich rokoch svoju vzdialenú príbuznú Gwyneth Barrieovú, vdovu po veteránovi z napoleonských vojen. Keď Gwyn zdedila po manželovi neveľký obnos, rozhodla sa odísť do Londýna, kde mohla vyučovaním hry na klavír ľahšie uživiť seba i svojho synčeka. A hoci pred celým svetom predstiera sebestačnosť, v snahe zabezpečiť svojho syna prijme štedrý dar od neznámeho dobrodinca, ktorý jej priniesol Jason. V tom istom čase sa Gwyn nevdojak pripletie do prípadu nešťastnej lady Mary Gerradovej a stane sa terčom prenasledovania nájomného vraha.

Záleží na žene, akú tvár mužovi ukáže. Marcus Lytton sa zotavuje zo zranenia v španielskom kláštore, kde ho ošetruje temperamentná Catalina, sestra veliteľa partizánskeho oddielu El Grandeho, ktorý ho zachránil pred francúzskym zajatím. Catalina sa do počerného anglického dôstojníka zaľúbi, netušiac, že je to gróf z Wrothamu, ktorý dostal jej sestru na scestie. Po šokujúcom zistení sa rozhodne pre čudesnú formu pomsty - prinúti Marcusa, aby si ju vzal za ženu. Hneď po sobáši ich však vojna rozdelí... Po troch rokoch osud zavedie manželov, nenávidiacich sa na život a smrť, opäť dohromady. Z čiernovlasej ohnivej Španielky sa však po skončení vojny stala červenovlasá novinárka Catherine, vyjadrujúca sa kultivovanou angličtinou, a tak Marcus uverí, že to nie je jeho stratená manželka. Jeden druhému chystali pomstu, nerátali však so silou lásky.