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| captive bride: Salzano's Captive Bride Daphne Clair, 2009-07-01 Marco Salzano is furious! One moment of passion in the sultry heat of carnaval has had its price. Burning with suspicion and anger, the arrogant Venezuelan is going to track down his errant one-night stand and claim his love child! But he's accusing the wrong woman. Pretending to be her sister, fragile Amber convinces Marco that the baby in question is not his. But when Marco discovers her deception, he vows to take Amber—not as his mistress, but as his bride! |
| captive bride: Captive Bride Johanna Lindsey, 1992-06-01 After recklessly following her brother from London to Cairo, beautiful Christina Wakefield is stolen from her bed by an unknown abductor who takes her to his hidden encampment |
| captive bride: His Captive Bride Shelly Thacker, 2012-11-16 The warriors of Asgard Island are keeping a secret from their new brides… Kidnapped from a trade fair by a mysterious swordsman, Lady Avril de Varennes awakens on Asgard Island, an enchanted paradise cloaked in mists and mystery, kept secret from the world for centuries. Against her will, Avril weds her arrogant captor, Hauk Valbrand—even as she vows to escape. Hauk believes himself beyond the reach of love, until his fiery captive bride begins to melt his heart of ice. But soon he must reveal the stunning truth about Asgard and its people—and Hauk and Avril must choose between love and honor, duty and desire...now and forever. Powerful. From the very first page you're whisked away to a world where anything is possible. -The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “An involving, beautiful story. I thought about the characters often at work, at the grocery store, in my car—wherever I was until I could get back to the book. A definite keeper. Five hearts (highest rating).” -TheRomanceReader.com An utterly absorbing read! With its richly drawn characters, powerful conflict and vividly imagined setting, His Captive Bride is a romantic fantasy lover's dream. When it comes to sweeping, sizzling historical romance, Shelly Thacker is a shining star! -Lara Adrian, New York Times bestselling author “If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would! I loved Asgard Island and Shelly’s descriptions made it feel so real, as if I’m there with them. Highly recommended. I loved all the books but this was by far my most favorite!” – Goodreads reviewer “I'm in awe of this author's talent. Thacker has made me want to read all her books. She is so skilled at telling a story with strong, well defined characters and original storylines. This one blew me away!” – Goodreads reviewer “Take me to Asgard Island, please! His Captive Bride is totally engrossing, passionate and SEXY! The chemistry between Avril and Hauk is electric. I highly recommend every one of the books in this series as perfect escape reads.” – Reading Between the Wines Originally published by Dell under the title Timeless. This revised and expanded Author's Preferred Edition includes new scenes never before published. The Stolen Brides Series These regal brides are about to discover that falling in love with a warrior is the most dangerous adventure of all. Each book is a stand-alone, steamy historical romance: Book 1: HIS STOLEN BRIDE (Darach and Laurien) Book 2: FOREVER HIS (Gaston and Celine) Book 3: HIS FORBIDDEN TOUCH (Royce and Princess Ciara) Book 4: HIS CAPTIVE BRIDE (Hauk and Avril) Book 5: HIS SCOTTISH BRIDE (Henri and Aileen) |
| captive bride: Their Captive Bride Julia Sykes, I'm a pawn in a brewing mafia war, a captive bride in a power play between two cold-blooded monsters. My father sold me to the devil: an arranged marriage with Dante Torrio, sadistic capo and would-be Boss. But before their bargain is complete, I'm stolen away by Luca Vitale, heir to the Vitale crime family. I hate Luca for forcing me into marriage, but he'll do anything to mold me into his obedient wife. The longer I remain trapped with him, the more I come to crave the dark pleasure my unyielding husband offers me. He is fiercely possessive and jealously guards me. He protects me from his enemies, especially Dante, who is determined to steal me back. Which fate would be worse? To belong to the ruthless mafia prince or to the devil himself? |
| captive bride: The Warrior's Captive Bride Jenna Kernan, 2016-09-01 His wife for two moons...? Plagued by a mysterious sickness, Crow warrior Night Storm captures the witch he believes cursed him. But his anticipated revenge dissolves when he realises that beautiful Skylark might be the only one who can provide a cure... Skylark agrees to pose as Night Storm's wife so she can find a way to heal him. But when an unexpected desire flares, Sky's mission changes and she'll do everything in her power to find a way to make their arrangement last a lifetime! |
| captive bride: The Billionaire's Captive Bride Emma Darcy, 2012-01-01 The Billionaire's Captive Bride Emma Darcy When handsome Sydney billionaire Peter Ramsey discarded pre–school teacher Erin Lavelle after two amazing days together, Erin's dreams of a future with him were shattered. Peter had thought Erin was different – uncomplicated and real. But then he discovered she was keeping a secret which made her no better than all the gold–digging women he had ever known. However, when Peter realised that Erin was pregnant, there was only one way he could think of to ensure his unborn child's security. Could Erin's knight–in–tarnished armour return to her loving arms? |
| captive bride: Captive Bride Rosemary Carter, 2012-07-16 A Wedding Deception? I want you to be my wife. Kyle had asked Liane to marry him not once, but twice, which at least should have argued sincerity on his part. Or, perhaps it was just determination—if he was serious, wouldn't he have told her that he loved her? Seven years ago, Liane would have had no doubts. But then their affair had ended in bitterness and anguish, and she hadn't seen Kyle since. So how could she be certain that he wasn't just out to get his revenge! |
| captive bride: The Dark Knight's Captive Bride Natasha Wild, 2016-11-14 She is the daughter of his enemy...and the keeper of his heart. Richard de Claiborne, the dark earl of Dunsmore, serves King Edward Plantagenet well. Sworn to obey his king's every order, he nevertheless chafes at the command he wed the daughter of his enemy--a man who slew his father in cold blood. But King Edward wants peace in his lands, and he will stop at nothing to get it. If he has to order his most powerful Marcher lord to marry a Welsh princess, he considers it a small price to pay. Princess Gwenllian is a political pawn. When she's forced to marry the evil Black Hawk de Claiborne, she quakes at his fierceness and brutality. But she does her duty to her father and her people, knowing she will never surrender to her enemy. In the halls of Black Hawk's great keep, Gwen glimpses a man who can be tender and passionate-and who teaches her about breathtaking sensuality and a desire so great it threatens every vow she ever made to keep her heart locked tight. As war once more looms between Wales and England, Gwen realizes a terrible truth: she's in love with the enemy. When long-buried secrets threaten to destroy her fragile happiness, she must make a terrible choice-or watch the man she loves sacrifice his life to save hers... |
| captive bride: Alien Warrior's Captive Bride Miranda Martin, 2018-08-01 Every now and then, when all the planets are in proper alignment, fate smiles on one lone warrior... Hope Earth is no longer able to support human life and trying to scratch out a meager existence is nearly impossible. Hope is reluctantly forced to sign up for the intergalactic brides program. Just as she’s getting desperate, she finds a tolerable species willing to purchase her contract... Because nothing is ever that easy, her ship gets hit by raiders and Hope can’t manage keep her big mouth shut when their alien captors begin tormenting one of the younger women. Jettisoned into space, her one and only chance at survival, is in the hands of a Draconian warrior... Larok Larok is a lone sentinel, standing guard for his mother ship. When he comes across a frail human queen, his world tilts out of alignment. Saving her means a nasty death if his vicious Draconian queen finds out he rescued her. Risking his own life is one thing, but risking the life of his entire family and small son is another! Snagging the beautiful human out of harm’s way results in battling against the Draconian fleet, destroying a planet and stealing a wormhole device that's their only chance at escape. Larok finds himself forced to reach his hand into the dragon’s mouth, desperate to pull victory from the jaws of defeat. By the time it’s all finished, he will either die in the glorious battle of a lifetime, or end up mated to the most attractive human female in the galaxy! |
| captive bride: THE CAPTIVE BRIDE Susan Spencer Paul, Satomi Tsuya, 2020-10-13 Sir Senet has come to steal Lady Katharine’s castle away from her. But the only way for him to get it is to marry her. Lady Katherine flatly refuses him and does everything in her power to defy him. But, in time, she feels her emotions begin to change as his sharp eyes and strong, battle-tested body begin to win her over! |
| captive bride: Kept Bride Alta Hensley, 2021-07-02 |
| captive bride: V Card Sweetheart Hope Ford, I'll give her everything she wants. Jane He’s a truck driver that’s just passing through town. He’s quiet. Guarded. And he never takes his eyes off me. I thought I’d see him one time, but he keeps showing up. If I was any other girl, I’d probably get my hopes up. But not me. I’m plain Jane. Destined to be alone with my vCard intact. Dutton From the moment I saw her, I wanted her as mine. Slowly, I’ve moved my business to Sweetheart, Colorado just to be near her. She’s too young. And just as sweet as the apple pie she bakes. She makes me smile and wish for things I never knew I wanted. I thought I could be happy just seeing her at the diner. But then she goes out on a date with another man. I can’t just stand by. And I won’t stop until Jane is mine. |
| captive bride: The Desert Sheikh's Captive Wife Lynne Graham, 2015-12-14 A sheikh blackmails the working-class woman who broke his heart in this royal romance by a USA Today–bestselling author. Tilda was living to regret that once she’d had a short-lived romance with Rashad, the Crown Prince of Bakhar. Now, not only had he gained possession of her impoverished family’s home, Rashad was also blackmailing her for the huge debt they owed him—and insisting she pay the price . . . as his concubine! Tilda was appalled—but in no position to refuse. Soon she was the arrogant sheikh’s captive, ready to be ravished in his faraway desert kingdom. But Rashad slipped up by publicly naming Tilda as his woman . . . and under the law of Bakhar this meant she and he were bound together forever . . . as husband and wife! |
| captive bride: Captive Bride Rosemary Carter, 2012-07-16 A Wedding Deception? I want you to be my wife. Kyle had asked Liane to marry him not once, but twice, which at least should have argued sincerity on his part. Or, perhaps it was just determination—if he was serious, wouldn't he have told her that he loved her? Seven years ago, Liane would have had no doubts. But then their affair had ended in bitterness and anguish, and she hadn't seen Kyle since. So how could she be certain that he wasn't just out to get his revenge! |
| captive bride: Captive Bride Johanna Lindsey, 1977-08-01 The irresistible call of adventure brings lovely Christina Wakefield to the alluring Arabian desert. But fate imprisons her after she encounters Sheik Abu, the strikingly handsome though arrogant adventurer, whom she had known in England as Philip Caxton. Once Christina had rejected Philip's fervent offer of marriage. But now she is to be his slave -- desperate for the freedoms denied her...yet weakened by her heart's blazing desire to willingly explore her virile captor's most sensuous cravings. |
| captive bride: Captive Bride Johanna Lindsey, 1996 After recklessly following her brother from London to Cairo, beautiful Christina Wakefield is stolen from her bed by an unknown abductor who takes her to his hidden encampment. |
| captive bride: Highland Captive Hannah Howell, 2008-11-01 New York Times bestselling author Hannah Howell breathes life into the enchanting beauty of the Scottish Highlands in this epic romance between a strong-willed captor and the striking young woman he both confines and protects . . . The windswept Scottish Highlands hold great beauty, but also great danger. So when Aimil Mengue is abducted by a feuding clan, she is right to fear for her life—and her virtue. For Aimil’s keeper is the infamous warrior Parlan MacGuin. Aimil sets out to hate him, but Parlan is more honorable—and infinitely more alluring—than expected. Though betrothed to another, Aimil cannot deny her startling desire for the man who holds her captive... Parlan MacGuin knows well his reputation as a fierce warrior; he uses it to claim land and lovers. But beautiful Aimil is a different type of conquest. Now Parlan feels an unfamiliar longing for the woman he keeps at ransom as their forbidden passion threatens to spark an unstoppable blood feud—or forever fill their hearts . . . |
| captive bride: The Laird's Captive Wife Joanna Fulford, 2014-10-15 Dark warrior, rebellious bride… Taken prisoner by the Norman invaders who destroyed her home and family, Lady Ashlynn finds her life in jeopardy—until her saviour comes in the form of a powerful Scottish warlord. Black Iain may be fierce, yet Ashlynn feels strangely safe in his arms… Iain McAlpin’s reputation is well deserved, and no one will capture his heart. Having loved and lost once before, Iain wants only to be free of the rebellious, enticing Ashlynn. But then a decree from the King arrives…and commands Iain to make his beautiful captive his wife! |
| captive bride: Song of a Captive Bird Jasmin Darznik, 2018 A spellbinding debut novel about the trailblazing Iranian poet Forugh Farrokhzad, who defied society's expectations to find her voice and her destiny. Remember the flight, for the bird is mortal. All through her childhood in Tehran, Forugh Farrokhzad is told that Persian daughters should be quiet and modest. She is taught only to obey, but she always finds ways to rebel, gossiping with her sister among the fragrant roses of her mother's walled garden, venturing to the forbidden rooftop to roughhouse with her three brothers, writing poems to impress her strict, disapproving father, and sneaking out to flirt with a teenage paramour over café glacé. During the summer of 1950, Forugh's passion for poetry takes flight, and tradition seeks to clip her wings. Forced into a suffocating marriage, Forugh runs away and falls into an affair that fuels her desire to write and to achieve freedom and independence. Forugh's poems are considered both scandalous and brilliant; she is heralded by some as a national treasure, vilified by others as a demon influenced by the West. She perseveres, finding love with a notorious filmmaker and living by her own rules, at enormous cost. But the power of her writing only grows stronger amid the upheaval of the Iranian revolution. Inspired by Forugh Farrokhzad's verse, letters, films, and interviews, and including original translations of her poems, this haunting novel uses the lens of fiction to capture the tenacity, spirit, and conflicting desires of a brave woman who represents the birth of feminism in Iran, and who continues to inspire generations of women around the world.--Amazon. |
| captive bride: The Captive Wife Fiona Kidman, 2010-05-01 Based on real events, this prize-winning novel is the compelling story of a marriage, of love and duty, and the quest for freedom in a pioneering age. When Betty Guard steps ashore in Sydney, in 1834, she meets with a heroine's welcome. Her survival during a four-month kidnapping ordeal amongst Taranaki Maori is hailed as nothing short of a miracle. But questions about what really happened slowly surface within the élite governing circles of the raw new town of Sydney. Jacky Guard, ex-convict turned whaler, had taken Betty as his wife to his New Zealand whaling station when she was fourteen. After several years and two children, the family is returning from a visit to Sydney when their barque is wrecked near Mount Taranaki. A battle with local Maori follows, and Betty and her children are captured. Her husband goes to seek a ransom, but instead England engages in its first armed conflict with New Zealand Maori when he is persuaded to return with two naval ships. After her violent rescue, Betty's life amongst the tribe comes under intense scrutiny. |
| captive bride: The Greek Tycoon's Defiant Bride Lynne Graham, 2008-02-01 A wealthy playboy aims to take the mother of his child as his bride in this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author. Maribel was a shy virgin when she and handsome Leonidas Pallis shared a night of passion. She assumed he was inspired by his need for comfort, rather than lust for her. However, unbeknownst to Leonidas . . . Maribel conceived his child. Now Leonidas wants what’s his: his baby boy and Maribel, available 24/7. But the only way Leonidas will claim her and their son is if he takes her . . . as his bride! Originally published in 2008. |
| captive bride: Captive Joan Johnston, 1996-04-01 She was a gorgeous rebel. Defying all the rules, daring to speak her mind, Charlotte Edgerton declared her independence before she even entered the Earl of Denbigh's home. Her new guardian immediately made her a prisoner in her own room—until she agreed to learn the lady-like arts. Furious, she complied. Anything to buy her freedom from Denbigh. She's even marry a man she didn't love to get away from her domineering guardian. In fact, love was the furthest thing from her mind... He was the Earl who vowed to tame her. Lionel Morgan, Earl of Denbigh, had been betrayed at the altar by another woman and vowed that no female would ensnare him again. Then Charlotte Edgerton burst into his life. Denbigh wasn't prepared for this headstrong American—or the passions she inspired on first sight. He knew only that he had to civilize her, present her at court, and Almack's, and then marry her off to the highest bidder. It wasn't until he nearly lost her that he realized the truth: She'd somehow reversed their roles and become the captor of his heart. |
| captive bride: The Italian Billionaire's Pregnant Bride Lynne Graham, 2008-03-01 A cleaning woman gets dirty after playing chess with a wicked billionaire in this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today bestseller. A waitress by day and office cleaner by night, Kathy labors to forget her traumatic past. Until the evening when impossibly rich, ruthless, and handsome Sergio Torrente takes her virginity. It doesn’t take Sergio long to find out about Kathy’s damning history—or that she’s carrying his baby. He cannot love her, but he will marry her and be a father to their child! Originally published in 2008. |
| captive bride: Captive Bride Gilbert Morris, 1987 Vividly portraying the forces that shaped our early American history, Book 2 in The House of Winslow series takes the dynamic story of the Winslow family beyond the Pilgrim settlement at Plymouth to the Salem witch trials. |
| captive bride: The Women's Bible Commentary Carol A. Newsom, 2014-07-17 The Women's Bible Commentary gathers the best feminist scholars in the field today to produce a commentary on every book of the Bible, including the apocryphal books, with additional articles on the reception history of biblical women, feminist critical method, and women's religious life in ancient Israel and the early Church. The commentary explores the ways in which women and other marginalized people are portrayed in the Bible, and raises questions about gender roles, sexuality, political power, and family life, while challenging long-held assumptions about how biblical texts should be read and appropriated for today. 'With The Women's Bible Commentary, careful and critical feminist biblical interpretation is made accessible for preaching, study groups, and seminary courses.' Professor Letty M. Russell, Yale University |
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| captive bride: The Highlander's Stolen Bride Melanie George, 2006-02-06 Lady Rosalyn Carmichael is on the run from her evil stepbrother, who will do anything to gain her inheritance. When Derek Hardwicke rescues her from an attempted kidnapping in London, she gratefully accepts the protection of his remote Scottish castle. And though Derek's devilishly handsome looks inspire scandalous fantasies, a secret from her past means those fantasies must forever remain dreams.... A Highland laird, Derek intends to marry his childhood friend Megan MacPherson, since only a Scottish wife will satisfy his clan. But beautiful Rosalyn awakens feelings he never dreamed he'd have. And while he has promised to keep her safe, the attraction between them burns too hot to deny. Now, with danger inching ever closer, he must choose between his allegiance to his clan and a passion like he's never known.... |
| captive bride: The Kindred Warrior's Captive Bride Evangeline Anderson, 2020-05-22 A Warrior who has sworn never to love again...A hapless girl, kidnapped and sold at auction...When Need buys Lan'ara, he swears not to love her.But can he keep his promise? Read The Kindred Warrior's Captive Bride to find out! Needrix is a Kindred warrior with a tragic past. After losing his pregnant mate during childbirth, he has sworn never to even look at another female again. So he tells himself to ignore the auction going on where a lovely young woman is being sold. But when Need's disgusting crewmate, a three-headed Trollox called Drung, starts bidding on her, he knows he can't abandon her to such a cruel fate. Need buys the hapless girl, swearing he won't fall in love with her and planning to get rid of her as soon as possible. Lan'ara is a graduate of the elite Twyleth Tigg Academy--a finishing school where beautiful young ladies of good breeding are trained to be the wives and concubines of the richest and most influential men in the galaxy. But on graduation night, the school was raided by a band of pirates who stole her away and auctioned her off. Now she finds herself the property of a surly Kindred warrior who has vowed never to touch or love her. He even promises to bring her back to the man who bought her contract in the first place. So her life should be back on track, right?Wrong. Neither Lan'ara or Need knows that she has been injected with the Lust Bacterium, a compound which causes her to need his touch. As her touch cravings grow stronger, Lan'ara finds herself turning to the big Kindred more and more. And Need finds it harder and harder to resist falling for the beautiful female he has rescued. But Drung the Trollox still wants her for his own and has sworn to take her away from Need, no matter what the cost. Will Need and Lan'ara find true love? Or will they be torn apart by evil? You'll have to read...The Kindred Warrior's Captive Bride to find out. Author's Note: There is a scene in the first chapter of this book which may upset anyone who has been the victim of past sexual abuse. Please read responsibly! **This is a Plus length novel--over 100K words long** |
| captive bride: THE BRIDE THIEF Susan Spencer Paul, Chisato Nakamura, 2019-08-01 After her father is executed for being a traitor, Isabelle is taken in by her tyrannical uncle, who confiscates her fortune. Every day she is abused by her evil cousin. Her only saving grace is her talent for accounting. All her life she thought she was too unattractive and too low of a status to get married…yet she’d always desired Sir Justin. One night Sir Justin, who had come to propose to her cousin, kidnaps her instead. He takes her to a monastery and asks her to marry him. Is this some kind of dream? What is his motive? |
| captive bride: A Captive Heart Sally Carr, 2012-07-16 Lora Was Falling in Love…With Her Kidnapper! Nothing had prepared Lora Seaton for a man like Luc de la Falaise! Faced with the man's devastating good looks and Gallic charm, Lora found it all too easy to forget that she was Luc's prisoner, a pawn in a game of revenge she didn't understand. And whatever her elaborate plans for escape, she knew that Luc would always hold her heart captive! |
| captive bride: Forever His Shelly Thacker, 2013-02 On New Year's Eve, she tumbles 700 years back in time--and into the bed of a darkly dangerous knight. Sir Gaston de Varennes wanted a docile bride who would fit into his plans for vengeance and justice, but a trick of time finds him married to a thoroughly modern American lady who turns his castle, his life, and his heart upside down. Will her desperate secret tear them apart after only a few bittersweet weeks of stolen passion-or will they conquer mistrust, treachery, and time itself to discover a love that spans the centuries? Winner of the National Readers Choice Award: Best Historical Romance of the Year Irresistible, right down to the surprise at the end ... One of the best romances of the year. -The Detroit Free Press A Desert Isle Keeper. Touching, ingenious ... I love this book. I've read it time after time, and even if I haven't waited quite long enough between readings to forget all the details, I always get drawn back into the story so intensely that I can't put it down. Grade: A (highest rating). -Ellen Hestand, All About Romance Moving, riveting, magical. Forever His is destined to become an all-time favorite in medieval and time-travel romances. -The Mediaeval Chronicle A full-length novel of 125,000 words Adult content: explicit love scenes Originally published by Avon Books The Stolen Brides Series: One falls through time and finds herself married to a dark stranger ... one may never reach her royal wedding if she can't resist her rugged protector ... one is abducted by a mysterious swordsman and swept away to a secret island paradise. Three regal brides are about to discover that falling in love with a warrior is the most dangerous adventure of all. |
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| captive bride: His Forbidden Touch Shelly Thacker, 2013-02 She may never reach her royal wedding if she can't resist the rugged mercenary assigned to protect her. Disgraced ex-knight Royce Saint-Michel was banished from his homeland because of an impulsive act that cost him all he held dear. Now, he has the chance to reclaim his birthright--if he agrees to protect a princess on a journey that may prove deadly to them both. Royce must escort the lovely Princess Ciara across a war-torn land to her royal wedding... and ensure that she arrives untouched. The two set off alone on a treacherous journey through snowy mountain passes, but forbidden desire soon proves even more dangerous than the assassins on their trail. With the fate of two kingdoms hanging in the balance, will Royce and Ciara do as honor and duty demand... or surrender to the longing in their hearts? |
| captive bride: His Captive Bride Shelly Thacker, 2013-12 Originally published under the title Timeless She's swept away to a hidden island paradise filled with pleasures... and secrets. Abducted from a trade fair by a mysterious warrior, Lady Avril de Varennes awakens on Asgard Island, an enchanted paradise cloaked in mists and mystery, kept secret from the world for centuries. Against her will, Avril weds her arrogant captor, Hauk Valbrand--even as she vows to escape. Hauk believes himself beyond the reach of love, until his fiery captive bride begins to melt his heart of ice. But soon he must reveal the stunning truth about Asgard and its people--and Hauk and Avril must choose between love and honor, duty and desire... now and forever. An utterly absorbing read! With its richly drawn characters, powerful conflict and vividly imagined setting, HIS CAPTIVE BRIDE is a romantic fantasy lover's dream. When it comes to sweeping, sizzling historical romance, Shelly Thacker is a shining star! -New York Times bestselling author Lara Adrian Five hearts (highest rating). An involving, beautiful story. I thought about the characters often at work, at the grocery store, in my car-wherever I was until I could get back to the book. A definite keeper. -TheRomanceReader.com Powerful. From the very first page you're whisked away to a world where anything is possible. -The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sizzling paranormal romance from the bestselling author Publishers Weekly hails as innovative and exciting. A full-length novel of 100,000 words Adult content: explicit love scenes Originally published by Dell under the title Timeless This expanded Author's Preferred Edition paperback includes additional scenes never before published. The Stolen Brides Series: One falls through time and finds herself married to a dark stranger... one may never reach her royal wedding if she can't resist her rugged protector... one is abducted by a mysterious swordsman and swept away to a secret island paradise. Three regal brides are about to discover that falling in love with a warrior is the most dangerous adventure of all. |
| captive bride: Vow to Protect Monica Corwin, J L Beck, 2021-08-09 They call me a monster. Murderous and hateful. Beautiful but broken. Nothing can calm the ever raging storm inside of me. As the ruthless leader of the Doubeck family there is a certain standard of brutality, I have to uphold. Then I meet her. Beautiful, innocent, and so very afraid. Valentina is a rival family's daughter, and the little temptress has purposely tangled herself in my dark web. She seeks me out, needing my help, but the price for what she wants will be steep. Since my father's death, I've needed a wife to solidify my family name, and this woman has piqued my interest. So we strike a deal, intertwining our futures. I'll put a ring on her finger, own her body, keep her safe, and kill them all. I make a vow to protect her at all costs, that is until her secrets come to light, and I'm left with the choice of becoming the monster she's only ever heard rumors about. **This is a dark arranged marriage mafia romance. It contains dub-con/non-con as well as other scenes that may be triggering to some readers.** |
| captive bride: The Secret Stella Gray, 2024-12-09 On the day I was married, I promised to love, honor, and obey my husband Stefan. Little did I know how literally I would mean obeying. Stefan tells me what to do, and I do it. There are questions asked, but I always submit in the end. It would hurt less if I hadn’t started falling for him. It was supposed to be pretend. But the secrets we now share are too real, and they’re crumbling every piece of who I thought I was. If only Stefan was the man I thought he was. If only I weren’t so powerless. But there’s one thing I have that he wants. My body. And I’ll do anything it takes to right the wrongs I’ve discovered. Book Two of Three in the Arranged Series. Suggested Reading Order: The Deal - Stefan (Zoric Family Book 1) The Secret - Stefan (Zoric Family Book 2) The Choice - Stefan (Zoric Family Book 3) The Sham - Luka (Zoric Family Book 4) The Contract - Luka (Zoric Family Book 5) The Ruin - Luka (Zoric Family Book 6) The Lie - Emzee (Zoric Family Book 7) The Act - Emzee (Zoric Family Book 8) The Truth - Emzee (Zoric Family Book 9) |
| captive bride: Captive Bride Alta Hensley, 2021-04-06 |
| captive bride: The Sheikh's Captive Bride Leslie North, The desert heats up with danger and desire… When enemies kidnap Erin, Sheikh Kamal’s new bride, the powerful prince entrusts the Head of Palace Security, Talib, to get her back. And to ensure his wife’s safety, he orders Talib to work hand in hand with Erin’s personal bodyguard, the beautiful and capable PJ. But PJ is already fighting an attraction to her partner. Talib is dangerously handsome, and when his hands touch her, she feels an unquenchable desire deep inside. But on a mission this dangerous, romance is a distraction she can’t afford. At least, that’s what she tells herself… Talib has never met a woman like PJ. She’s a spitfire who delights in breaking the rules, and she refuses to obey his orders. But he soon finds her strength and determination rival any man’s. She is tough, smart and never backs down from a challenge. He wants her to surrender to him. But it may be him doing the surrendering… With the temperature rising in every sense of the word, it’s a race against time to locate Erin and bring her back to Kamal. And every second her chances of survival grow slimmer… |
| captive bride: A Captive of Wing and Feather Melanie Cellier, 2019-09-06 Princess Adelaide has been missing for years. And that's how she wants it. Haunted by her past, not even the curse that entraps her makes her long for home. But a handsome prince from her childhood finds her anyway. In this reimagining of Swan Lake, the princess must find the courage to overcome her past to turn a tragedy into a happy ending. |
CAPTIVE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of CAPTIVE is taken and held as or as if a prisoner of war. How to use captive in a sentence.
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Captive is a 2015 American crime - drama thriller film directed by Jerry Jameson and written by Brian Bird and Reinhard Denke, based on the non-fiction book Unlikely Angel by Ashley Smith.
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CAPTIVE definition: 1. a person or animal whose ability to move or act freely is limited by being kept in a space; a…. Learn more.
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Captive: Directed by Jerry Jameson. With Elle Graham, Kate Mara, Claudia Church, Gina Stewart. A single mother struggling with drug addiction is taken hostage in her own apartment by a man on …
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a person who is enslaved or dominated. He is the captive of his own fears. made or held prisoner, especially in war. captive troops. kept in confinement or restraint. captive animals. enslaved by …
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A captive is something that has been captured and can’t escape, like a prisoner of war or a panda in a zoo. To be captured on the battlefield, and held captive is not so great, but captive doesn’t …
Captive - definition of captive by The Free Dictionary
2. Held in bondage; enslaved. 3. Kept under restraint or control; confined: captive birds. 4. Enraptured, as by beauty; captivated. 5. Restrained by circumstances that prevent free choice: a …
CAPTIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
A captive person or animal is being kept imprisoned or enclosed. Her heart had begun to pound inside her chest like a captive animal. A captive is someone who is captive. He described the …
captive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage …
Definition of captive adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. kept as a prisoner or in a space that you cannot get out of; unable to escape. They were taken captive by masked …
What does captive mean? - Definitions.net
A captive is a person, animal, or object that is confined or held under control by another; this could be as a prisoner, a pet in a cage, or a thing unable to move or be moved freely.
CAPTIVE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of CAPTIVE is taken and held as or as if a prisoner of war. How to use captive in a sentence.
Captive (2015 film) - Wikipedia
Captive is a 2015 American crime - drama thriller film directed by Jerry Jameson and written by Brian Bird and Reinhard Denke, based on the non-fiction book Unlikely Angel by Ashley Smith.
CAPTIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
CAPTIVE definition: 1. a person or animal whose ability to move or act freely is limited by being kept in a space; a…. Learn more.
Captive (2015) - IMDb
Captive: Directed by Jerry Jameson. With Elle Graham, Kate Mara, Claudia Church, Gina Stewart. A single mother struggling with drug addiction is taken hostage in her own apartment …
CAPTIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
a person who is enslaved or dominated. He is the captive of his own fears. made or held prisoner, especially in war. captive troops. kept in confinement or restraint. captive animals. enslaved by …
Captive - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
A captive is something that has been captured and can’t escape, like a prisoner of war or a panda in a zoo. To be captured on the battlefield, and held captive is not so great, but captive doesn’t …
Captive - definition of captive by The Free Dictionary
2. Held in bondage; enslaved. 3. Kept under restraint or control; confined: captive birds. 4. Enraptured, as by beauty; captivated. 5. Restrained by circumstances that prevent free choice: …
CAPTIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
A captive person or animal is being kept imprisoned or enclosed. Her heart had begun to pound inside her chest like a captive animal. A captive is someone who is captive. He described the …
captive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage …
Definition of captive adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. kept as a prisoner or in a space that you cannot get out of; unable to escape. They were taken captive by …
What does captive mean? - Definitions.net
A captive is a person, animal, or object that is confined or held under control by another; this could be as a prisoner, a pet in a cage, or a thing unable to move or be moved freely.
