After ending her engagement, a woman decides to go on a much-needed getaway with her friends to clear her head—but she soon realizes her secret may be the one thing she can’t get away from. “A twisty, tense and claustrophobic tale of secrets, manipulation and soured relationships. I loved it!”—Claire Douglas, author of Local Girl Missing When Lizzie calls off her wedding in the south of France only a week before the big day, not even her closest friends know why. But since the château is already paid for, they figure it’s the perfect place to take Lizzie and get her mind off her suddenly single state. When the group arrives, it’s as if the wedding is waiting for them. The next day, Lizzie wakes to find her friends have drunkenly reveled in the wedding-that-wasn’t—but not all their antics were benign. Someone is set on tormenting Lizzie, and she can’t figure out who. The more the friends try to piece together exactly what happened that night, the more secrets start to come out. The biggest secret of all—the one that must not be revealed—is Lizzie’s. But as intimidating messages appear around the château, it seems that someone intends to pursue her until it is. Will Lizzie ever be able to escape her past, or will it destroy more than one life on this trip?

His mistress helps their marriage have a second chance Millie is a young timid woman betrothed to Charles, the Duke of Camborne. Her life seems perfect until her mother reveals to her, that what will happen on her wedding night will not be pleasant for her. Charles is looking forward to a comfortable and caring marriage with Millie, but when their wedding night turns into a disaster, their relationship stagnates and never have a chance to blossom. Ten years later a chance encounter at Charles's mistress gives them the opportunity for a second wedding night. If you like steamy stories from the Georgian or Regency Era, this novel might be for you. A Second Wedding Night is the first book in the series Lust and Longing. It is a Historical Regency Romance of about 52.000 words (173 pages) about second chances, lust, and love with a happy ever after. New and 30.000 words longer edition added in April 2024.

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Party Crasher and Love Your Life returns with her trademark blend of sparkling wit and playful romance in this page-turning story of a wedding to remember—and a honeymoon to forget. “Sophie Kinsella keeps her finger on the cultural pulse, while leaving me giddy with laughter.”—Jojo Moyes, author of The Giver of Stars and The Last Letter from Your Lover Lottie just knows that her boyfriend is going to propose, but then his big question involves a trip abroad—not a trip down the aisle. Completely crushed, Lottie reconnects with an old flame, and they decide to take drastic action. No dates, no moving in together, they’ll just get married . . . right now. Her sister, Fliss, thinks Lottie is making a terrible mistake, and will do anything to stop her. But Lottie is determined to say “I do,” for better, or for worse. Praise for Wedding Night “[A] fun novel that’s as light and bubbly as a glass of wedding champagne.”—USA Today “Filled with laugh-out-loud moments, this is Sophie Kinsella at her wittiest. . . . An engrossing novel.”—Bookreporter “You won’t be able to stop reading. . . . The narrative gallops along with humorous scenes and great one-liners.”—The Daily Mail “A fast-paced, hilarious comedy [with] a charming cast of characters.”—Kirkus Reviews

This enlightening narrative takes a look at the wedding night—its origins, history, customs, cultural expressions, and fictional representations through the ages. Though just outside of public view, the wedding night is loaded with expectation and consequence. The Wedding Night: A Popular History is an entertaining, accessible, touching, and humorous volume that looks at the previously unexplored topic of wedding history "between the sheets." Covering a kaleidoscopic array of cultural expressions, this unique study zooms in on what's quintessential and shares insights into the history of intimacy through the ages. The book traces the formalization of the wedding night in the ancient Near East and classical world, provides many examples of historically significant unions in European and American history, and describes the lively variety of traditions leading up to the present. Spicing their narrative with many piquant quotes from contemporary sources, the authors explore the rich cultural context for the wedding night—processions, royal rituals, apparel, food-related traditions, and pranks—throughout Europe and America in the 19th and 20th centuries. Separate chapters examine sex guides, jokes, and the bed as a special conjugal space.

Mollyanne is a divorced mom on the verge of her second wedding. She's planned this one to be completely different from her first--and she's different, too! A mature professional with two daughters, Mollyanne is not that same starry-eyed bride. But as she's donning her gown for her second big day, Mollyanne's fears assail her. Has she really put her first marriage behind her? Is she rushing into this one? And what about all the things about her first marriage she hasn’t told her fiancé? Mollyanne has built a stable family with her girls. The last thing she wants to do is damage it. There's still time to call it off... "Second Wedding Morning" is a thoughtful, spicy story about courage, serenity, and second chances, about knowing who to hold onto, what to let go of, and about a woman struggling to gain the wisdom to know the difference.

"Will teach you everything you need to know to make your second wedding run smoothly. You will learn what types of vows and ceremonies you should consider and how to deal with religious differences and etiquette for speeches and toasts. You will find useful advice on shopping, choosing a location, registering for gifts, and budgeting. There is also advice on how to plan your reception--from appropriate décor to the right entertainment. This book includes easy-to-use checklists, planning sheets, and a variety of samples to help you stay organized and on-track throughout your planning"--P. [4] of cover.

She'd fallen in love again—with her ex-husband! Fiona was the successful co-owner of Five Star Weddings—the wedding coodinators as far as Sydney's society set was concerned. Which was how she got to organize her ex-husband Philip's forthcoming marriage. Fiona quickly realized she still loved Philip, but she was determined to resist the chemistry that still bubbled between them. Her job was to make sure that the wedding of the year went without a hitch…even after the bride made a stunning revelation—and Fiona found herself agreeing to be Philip's stand-in wife! they're gorgeous, they're glamorous…and they're getting married!

Virgin on Her Wedding Night — Lynne Graham Read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Lynne Graham, now available for the first time in e-book! Already haunted by a youth of illegitimacy and poverty, Valente Lorenzatto has never forgiven Caroline Hales’ abandonment of him at the altar. But now Valente has made millions and claimed his aristocratic Venetian birthright, and he’s poised to buy Caroline’s family — lock, stock and barrel. So she’ll have to submit to his revenge! Perhaps his new-found wealth and lineage will soften her up when he demands that she give him their wedding night — for which he’s waited five long years… Originally published in 2010 Bought by Her Husband — Sharon Kendrick Read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Sharon Kendrick now available for the first time in e-book! Bought by her husband, bedded for revenge! The innocent bride: Victoria was from a poor background, but Greek billionaire Alexei Christou still wanted her. The wayward wife? But passion wasn’t enough, and soon their marriage fell apart. His bought mistress: Victoria must ask for a divorce and is desperate for cash. Alexei won’t refuse her the money, but he’ll make her work for it... as his mistress! Originally published in 2006

Buried passions resurface as lovers reunite in this red-hot island romance by Michelle Smart. They never got to have their wedding night. Now he’ll claim it in Greece! It’s heart-stopping for architect Helena to learn that her mystery client is Theo Nikolaidis—her ex-fiancé! Unwilling to sacrifice her hard-fought independence, she ended their engagement, but memories of their passion were harder to leave behind… Theo has one goal: seeking vengeance on his runaway bride! Yet their return to the Greek island they had planned to call home complicates everything. Theo can’t escape their past…or the intense connection that spectacularly reignites! Will this tycoon be tempted to rewrite the rules of his revenge? From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

A bride for the taking Harriet Flint must marry before she's twenty-five if she is to claim her inheritance. She turns to sexy Roan Zandros, who agrees to a marriage in name only. Their marriage vows exchanged, Roan reveals he is a billionaire whose every demand is granted. Harriet realizes that Roan has every intention of claiming his inexperienced bride!