Bøger af Leigh Michaels

Gayle has no illusions...As Jared Logan's secretary, she's sent too many flowers on too many "mornings after" not to know what he was really like.But a good secretary does whatever is necessary to advance the goals of her boss -- so when Jared needs a temporary fiancee in order to cement a business deal, Gayle has no choice but to agree. She's in no danger of falling in love with him... is she?

From international best-selling author Leigh Michaels - the first book in an interwoven trilogy Cassie Kerrigan's been hired to housesit and supervise a construction project, not to deal with the homeowner's unpredictable brother. Especially when the guy in question can't stay in one place long enough to finish a six-pack of beer... though Cassie has to admit his six-pack of a physique is quite appealing. Jake Abbott needs a peaceful place to stay while he's investigating one of Denver's premiere businesses. His brother's empty house should be the ideal location, if it wasn't already occupied by a disturbingly attractive young woman. Still, Jake isn't about to leave till his special project at Tanner Electronics is finished - and until he's satisfied his desire for Cassie. The Rent-a-Wife trilogy: Three single women, one home-help agency, and three professional bachelors...what could possibly go wrong? Husband on Demand: Rent-a-Wife book #1Bride on Loan - Rent-a-Wife #2Wife on Approval - Rent-a-Wife #3

A desperate young lady... When Elinor's guardian arranges her marriage to an elderly merchant interested only in her society connections, she will do anything to sabotage the wedding - even if it means ruining herself by running off with another man. A gentleman rake... Who could be a better choice for a woman who needs ruining than a man so notorious that all of London calls him Lord Rake? A straightforward bargain... But when their arrangement goes awry, saving Elinor may mean ruining the rake!

Though early settlement in Iowa followed the rivers, it was the advent of the railroads, starting in the late 1850s, which opened up the remainder of the state for development -- bringing goods to residents and sending their crops and products out to the world. Railroads formed the backbone of middle America, with dozens of trains -- freight and passenger -- reaching out to nearly every small town in the region. This collection of photographs from the 1800s to the present day celebrates the railroads and railroaders of southeast Iowa.

1890 - Ottumwa, Iowa: The nation's only Coal Palace has just finished its first season, with another exhibition scheduled for 1891. Finishing touches are being put on the Opera House at the corner of Main and Jefferson. The new post office has just gone into service. Churches, schools, businesses and hotels are busy; houses from simple to grand march up the hills on the north side of the Des Moines River and spread across the plain on the south bank. Originally published in 1890, Illustrated Ottumwa is a time capsule of the city's progress and history just decades after its founding. More than 100 years later, few copies of the book exist to show the high hopes, big dreams, and excitement to be found in Ottumwa, Iowa. This edition contains all the text and photographs to be found in the original, along with added illustrations from the 1890s. Text has all been reset for added clarity, and photographs are reproduced in a larger size than in the original.

St. Louis World's Fair -- 1904 A hundred years after the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States, a World's Fair -- the Louisiana Purchase Exposition -- was held in Missouri to celebrate the event. Photographer T.W. Ingersoll documented the fair with his stereoscopic camera. Meet Me at the Fair revisits the exposition with 100 Ingersoll images, reproduced in black and white. The images were originally published as a set in 1904.

From international best-selling author Leigh Michaels - the first book in an interwoven trilogy Cassie Kerrigan's been hired to housesit and supervise a construction project, not to deal with the homeowner's unpredictable brother. Especially when the guy in question can't stay in one place long enough to finish a six-pack of beer… though Cassie has to admit his six-pack of a physique is quite appealing. Jake Abbott needs a peaceful place to stay while he's investigating one of Denver's premiere businesses. His brother's empty house should be the ideal location, if it wasn't already occupied by a disturbingly attractive young woman. Still, Jake isn't about to leave till his special project at Tanner Electronics is finished - and until he's satisfied his desire for Cassie. The Rent-a-Wife trilogy:Three single women, one home-help agency, and three professional bachelors… what could possibly go wrong? Husband on Demand: Rent-a-Wife book #1Bride on Loan - Rent-a-Wife #2Wife on Approval - Rent-a-Wife #3

He was the man she was born to love... If only he wasn't dead. As Europe is about to explode into world war, a bullet goes astray and a British secret agent is hit. But he was not supposed to die. Back at home, waiting for a man she's never met -- the man she is destined to love -- is the girl he would have married... if he had come home the way fate intended, not as a ghost.As their destiny labors to put things right, the two fall in love during one beautiful English summer, just before the outbreak of World War II. TRYST (noun): A private romantic rendezvous between lovers. In nearly 30 years as an author, Elswyth Thane wrote more than 30 novels, plays, and non-fictior works. Her best-known books are the Williamsburg series of historical novels following several generations of an American family. Leigh Michaels is the author of more than 100 romance novels, contemporary and historical. Her books have been published in 27 languages and 120 countries, with more than 35 million copies in print.

"The one book no serious romance author should be without" - Dubuque Telegraph-HeraldAward-winning romance novelist Leigh Michaels walks you through each stage of the writing and publishing process. From the origins and evolution of the romance novel, to establishing a vital story framework, to writing that last line, to seeking out appropriate publishers, everything you ever wanted to know about writing a romance novel is here - in "the definitive guide to writing the romance novel."Take this step-by-step journey, guided by the author of 100 books - including Regency-period historical romance, contemporary romance novels, and non-fiction books about writing.A six-time finalist in the Romance Writers of America RITA contest for best traditional romance of the year, Michaels has won two Reviewers' Choice awards from Romantic Times (RT Book Review) magazine. More than 35 million copies of her books have been published in 25 languages and 120 countries around the world. She has been published by Harlequin, Mills & Boon, Sourcebooks, Montlake Romance, and Arcadia Publishing, and has independently published her own work.Includes a new chapter on independent publishing.A previous version of this book was published by Writers Digest Books under the title On Writing Romance.

Visit the homes of Ottumwa, Iowa Why are there such grand houses lining the Fifth Street Bluff? Who built the homes that march up Court Hill, line Chester Avenue, and nestle into neighborhoods all across the city?Share in the stories behind more than 100 of Ottumwa's homes, past and present -- the historic, notable, notorious and interesting houses of this city along the Des Moines River.

"The one book no serious romance author should be without" - Dubuque Telegraph-Herald Sweep your readers off their feet.... Writing the Romance Novel is a step-by-step guide to creating love stories that readers and editors will adore. Award-winning romance novelist Leigh Michaels -- the author of 100 contemporary and historical romances -- walks you through each stage of the process, from initial brainstorming to writing the final line, then on to working with publishers or publishing your book on your own. Writing the Romance Novel will help you-->Writing the Romance Novel has everything you need!Includes a new chapter on independent publishing.A version of this book was published in 2007 by Writers Digest Books under the title On Writing Romance.

The Duke of Somervale's sister is planning the wedding of the year - but the guests are in the mood for affairs, not vows!The Duke needs the help of beautiful, stubborn Olivia Reyne to fight off the debutantes who have taken over his country estate. Olivia's willing to help - at a price which will secure the future for her small daughter.Penny Townsend sees the wedding as her last chance to salvage her arranged marriage and turn it into something more than a matter of convenience.And vicar's daughter Kate Blakeley needs a job - and fast! - before she gives in to the tempting presence of her first love...A country house full of scandal unfolds in The Wedding Affair.

Viruses running rampant. Families in quarantine. Health officials worried and looking for treatments. City streets in poor condition. High unemployment. Wages going down and prices going up. Congress at a standstill. Cities awash in racial violence.2020?No... it was 1921.Revisit Ottumwa, Iowa and the nation one hundred years ago through the pages of The Ottumwa Daily News

Starting in late 1913 and continuing into the spring of 1914, the Ottumwa Courier created caricature portraits of more than 90 prominent men of the community. But who were these movers and shakers? How did they impact their city, even more than 100 years later?

Businesses, restaurants, hangouts, entertainment, stores, events and people -- memories of a bustling Iowa city in the 20th century. Memories which are now gone... but are never to be forgotten.

A Regency birthday party leads to love - and scandalWhen Lucien, Isabelle, and Emily are invited to their great-uncle's 70th birthday party, they hope the elderly duke's promise to make their lives easier means they'll be receiving cash. What they don't expect to find is love... and scandal!Lucien, incensed by his father's announcement that he's marrying a girl even younger than Lucien, resolves to convince the bride to back out - no matter what it takes.After a year of a marriage of convenience, Isabel is horrified to find her husband occupying the room next door - and making it clear he intends to move into her bed.And Emily, disillusioned by the whole notion of marriage after the death of her fiancé, decides it's time to take a lover instead...Three siblings, three romances - and three scandals - keep the ton buzzing!The Regency Scandals can be read in any order. Each book is a stand-alone with no cliffhangers.

Meet the Ryecrofts... the family that courts together!RYE - Viscount Ryecroft has a beautiful sister to marry off, but no money to fund a London Season. Perhaps he needs to find an heiress for himself first...SOPHIE - Miss Sophie Ryecroft is willing to marry for the good of the family - if she can meet the sort of man Rye has in mind for her...MIRANDA - Rye and Sophie's mother will do anything for the sake of her children - even be a mistress.The Ryecrofts have Just One Season in London to make their marks - and their futures.

The Earl of Hawthorne expects Number Five Upper Seymour Street to be the perfect love nest. Tucked away in a discreet corner of London, it's ideal for clandestine affairs... but this elegant townhouse has a way of making residents fall in love, even when they don't want to!Anne - the perfect mistress for the rakish Earl of Hawthorne... Felicity - the perfect challenge for Richard, Lord Colford ... and Georgiana - the perfect nightmare for Major Julian Hampton - Three couples find love at Number Five Upper Seymour Street - The Mistress' House.