Bøger af Ruth Kaufman

Could she defy her king for love? England 1453: King Henry VI sends Sir Nicholas Grey to protect the recently widowed Lady Amice Winfield from undesirable suitors. Though Nicholas intrigues her, she yearns to run Castle Rising without a man's control. Nicholas has no interest in marriage, but can't deny he's attracted to Amice. He's surprised to finally find in Castle Rising a place he feels at home. A kiss sparks desire neither can ignore, yet serving opposing factions seeking to govern England threatens to pull them apart. At court, the king and queen reject Amice's pleas and choose a new husband for her, a highly-ranked lord who'll provide connections and coin for the king's depleted coffers that Nicholas cannot. How can she follow the king's command when she's a scribe for his rival? How can she marry another man when she's falling in love with Nicholas? Praise for AT HIS COMMAND-Historical Romance Version: "Loved every minute of reading this book!" -5 star Amazon review "A wonderful debut sure to please lovers of romance!" -NYT & USA Today bestselling author Madeline Hunter "With a bold knight and a strong-willed lady, Kaufman's story is positively medieval." - NYT & USA Today bestselling author Tracy Anne Warren

Can love and faith surmount duty and royal commands? England 1453: Sir Nicholas Grey planned to go on a pilgrimage after fighting the French, but King Henry VI sends him to protect the recently widowed Lady Amice Winfield from undesirable suitors. Though Nicholas intrigues her, Amice yearns to run Castle Rising without a man's control. Mutual interest and affection grows, yet serving opposing factions seeking to rule England threatens to pull them apart. At court, the king and queen reject Amice's pleas and choose a new husband, a highly-ranked lord who'll provide political connections and coin for the king's depleted coffers that Nicholas cannot. How can she follow the king's command when she's a scribe for his rival, who she believes should rule? How can she marry another man when she's falling in love with Nicholas?

Maybe if I'd done one more task every day... written one more page, sent out one more resume or query letter, attended one more networking event... Maybe if I were funnier, cleverer, prettier... Despite two graduate degrees and even after career achievements such as earning national top performer awards at two large corporations, Ruth Kaufman, like millions of women, just didn't feel like she was good enough. Find Your Inner Fabulous chronicles the eye-opening and sometimes frustrating journey that leads her to discover contentment and greater self-esteem. Kaufman and Mindy Gold, a 25-year veteran psychotherapist specializing in women's self-esteem issues, share conversations, empowering exercises, advice and feedback. This honest and forthright book, the first of its kind co-written by a therapist and former client, helps women realize and appreciate their inner fabulous. FYIF focuses on seven valuable principles, including Be Present, Redefine Intentions, Be Connected and Forgive. An eight-step roadmap, with steps that include Understand External Beliefs and Rewrite Internal Contracts, provides readers with concrete methods for creating positive change in their own lives. Interviews with women who know they're fabulous, such as a model from the original Dove(R) Campaign for Real Beauty, reinforce FYIF's inspiring message. FIND YOUR INNER FABULOUS IS THE WINNER OF THE NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR BEST SELF-HELP BOOK

Unforeseen passion draws them together, but his secrets threaten to tear them apart. England 1460: Joanna Peyntor sees the world through the jewel-like windows she creates, with her only goal to save her glass-painting workshop from ruin as she makes her way in a man's world. Sir Adrian Bedford will do anything to restore his family name and estate. When irresistible passion makes their marriage of convenience inconvenient, will they be able to follow their hearts?

Lady Eleanor de la Tour's life turns upside down on her wedding day. Instead of her betrothed, she must wed the new earl, to whom the king has given his title and lands. Though Richard Courtenay is handsome and intriguing, she wants the man she loves and chose. And Richard pursues alchemy, anathema to her because the obsession to turn base metals into gold is destroying her father. Richard needs and wants to stay wed to Eleanor to uncover her father's alchemy secrets. He vows to win her even as she arranges a bride tournament to find him a better, and more willing, wife. Can they attain what they most desire?