Sophie Weston goes to Russia to visit her sister Rilla and falls in love with Prince Leonid, the Astrov heir, to the opposition of his family. She finds her love for the Prince brings back memories of a violent past that promises to destroy two families. Together, then Leonid and she battle the enmity of both families and uncover the mystery that stands between them.

Easy to use, competently indexed, and fun to explore, this bibliography is an irresistible antidote for all forms of gothic snobbery. Recommended for gothophiliacs, gothophobiacs, and readers with idle nights and empty weekends.

A comprehensive guide that defines the literature and the outlines the best-selling genre of all time: romance fiction. More than 2,000 romances are published annually, making it difficult for fans and the librarians who advise them to keep pace with new titles, emerging authors, and constant evolution of this dynamic genre. Fortunately, romance expert and librarian Kristin Ramsdell provides a definitive guide to this fiction genre that serves as an indispensible resource for those interested in it—including fans searching for reading material—as well as for library staff, scholars, and romance writers themselves. This title updates the last edition of Romance Fiction: A Guide to the Genre, published in 1999.While the emphasis is on newer titles, many of the important older classics are retained, keeping the focus of the book on the entire genre, instead of only those titles published during the last decade. Specific changes include new chapters on linked and continuing romances, a new section on "Chick Lit" in the Contemporary Romance chapter, an expansion of coverage on the alternative reality subset. This is THE romance genre guide to have.

Let much-loved author Constance Heaven sweep you away in this captivating and compelling romance spanning pre-war Europe. Both heart-warming and heart-wrenching, this is perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy, Kristin Hannah and Katie Flynn. 'Readable and atmospheric' -- DUBLIN TIMES. 'Excellent! Difficult to put down' -- ***** Reader review 'Exciting read' -- ***** Reader review 'A great novel from a great writer' -- ***** Reader review *************************************************************** Leading a demonstration for the starving children of the Rhondda, Luke Llewellyn Jones is literally swept off his feet by the daughter of a Russian princess. For it is Tanya who first hits, then carries him in her car to her father's hospital. It it something of an eye-opener for Luke to be invited to the Cambridgeshire home of Lord Aylsham, and to meet his delightful and unconventional family who chatter as easily in Russian as English. And all too easy to fall for the lovely and impetuous girl who still insists it was him that ran into her. But Luke's dream of winning Tanya's heart is broken the moment she meets the charming but enigmatic Dirk von Richter. She leaves England to live in a Europe trembling on the brink of war. And it is in very different and dangerous circumstances that Luke risks all to see her again - among the bleak and far-flung mountains of Siberia.

She was a bold, defiant debutante who left Baltimore and her frivolous life behind in search of adventure. He was a proud, dangerously handsome and much-feared Apache chief who was more than ready to supply what she was looking for. From the author of Desert Bride.

A guide to series fiction lists popular series, identifies novels by character, and offers guidance on the order in which to read unnumbered series.

Keen on adventure stories, but have run out of favourite authors? Want to try gothic romances but are not sure where to start? Know that your favourite author writes spy stories, but also writes science fiction under another as yet unknown name?Now Read On will solve all these problems. It is a guide to popular modern fiction divided up into writing genres, such as historical novels, macabre stories and science fiction. Each author entry within these novel types gives a brief life history, outlines the writer's style and lists all the relevant published titles. In addition a Now Read... list indicates authors who write in a similar vein. Much had changed since the first edition. New writers have established themselves as genres writers, some have switched from one area of writing to another or have even added a new interest to an old one. Around 450 titles have been added to authors listed in the first edition (particularly in 'Family Stories' and 'Police Work'), 60 new names have been selected, and one new genre 'Women Detectives' has been created.All this is backed up by an author index, and a list of characters that reappear in related stories and series. The winners of the relevant book prizes over the last 25 years are also included.This book will prove invaluable to readers, booksellers and library staff, for anyone who wants to expand their fiction reading interests or advise others on the next good read.