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In Schotland ten tijde van koning Richard moet een jonge vrouw een juwelendoosje opsporen dat haar vader aan haar zusje heeft meegegeven.
Julie Garwood heeft zich gevestigd als een van Amerika's meest geliefde fictie-auteurs. Haar rijke verhalen, vaak gesitueerd tegen een historische achtergrond, worden gekenmerkt door een scherp oog voor detail en levendige vertelkunst. Garwood put inspiratie uit haar Ierse erfgoed en opvoeding in een groot gezin, waar ze leerde zich krachtig, fantasievol en snel uit te drukken. Haar vermogen om romantiek, spanning en historische elementen meesterlijk te verweven, heeft wereldwijd lezers geboeid en zorgt voor een consistente aanwezigheid op bestsellerlijsten.







In Schotland ten tijde van koning Richard moet een jonge vrouw een juwelendoosje opsporen dat haar vader aan haar zusje heeft meegegeven.
De rijke Lady Esther Stapleton ligt op sterven. De mooie en eigenzinnige Taylor, pas zeventien jaar oud en haar enige erfgename, zal zonder bescherming achterblijven. De aantrekkelijke jonge vrouw zal in handen vallen van haar wrede en wellustige oom Malcolm, die zijn zinnen behalve op Taylors geld ook op haar prachtige lichaam heeft gezet. Vlak voor haar dood bedenkt Lady Esther een oplossing. Taylor moet trouwen met de rijzige, stoere rancher Lucas Ross. Taylor weet dat een huwelijk met de onbehouwen Amerikaan haar enige mogelijkheid is om Engeland èn Malcolm te ontvluchten. Ze hoopt dat de barse Lucas zijn belofte haar niet aan te raken na zal komen, en Lucas lijkt haar dan ook nauwelijks te zien staan. Tot haar grote vreugde stemt hij zelfs in met het voorstel meteen te scheiden zodra ze in Boston voet aan wal zetten. Samen beginnen ze aan de lange en gevaarlijke reis naar het verre Amerika. Tijdens de stormachtige en avontuurlijke boottocht worden in Taylor echter ongekende gevoelens wakker - gevoelens van hartstocht voor een man met een bronskleurige huid die haar in zijn sterke armen sluit.
In 1860 ontfermen vier straatjongens in New York zich over een meisje van vier maanden; ze beginnen met haar een nieuw leven in de bergen van Montana.
A woman’s life and love are compromised in this pulse-pounding thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood. Dr. Ellie Sullivan has witnessed the shooting of an FBI agent in pursuit of a ruthless modern-day Bonnie and Clyde. The only person to see the shooter’s face, Ellie is suddenly thrust into the center of a criminal investigation spearheaded by the no-nonsense, by-the-book, and tantalizingly handsome agent Max Daniels. When the couple is captured, she’ll be called to testify. But the Landrys have been caught before, and each time the witnesses are scared into silence—or they disappear. Now Max vows to be Ellie’s shadow, promising never to leave her side until the trial. But that could be dangerous for both of them, and it isn’t long before the sparks—and the bullets—fly.
Written by educator and reading specialist Wood, with lively illustrations by Braun, this Common Core-aligned program stars Tug the Pup and an endearing group of characters who lead beginners through the proven steps for successful reading. Each box set contains 11 stories, a Parent's Guide, and stickers. Full color.
An FBI agent and a lawyer are falling in love—and making a federal case out of it in #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood’s hot romantic thriller. When Special Agent Grayson Kincaid first encounters Olivia MacKenzie, she makes quite an impression. The beautiful, tough young attorney has stumbled into the middle of an FBI sting operation and reduced it to chaos. Olivia has ticked off the wrong guy. He’s FBI. But Olivia is even more intimidating. She’s IRS. Olivia is on the trail of an elaborate Ponzi scheme for her own very personal reasons, and her investigation has enraged some ruthless people and endangered her life. She’s no stranger to tight situations, but she’s smart enough to know when to call for help, especially if that help is tall, dark, and handsome. Together, Grayson and Olivia make a great team to fight corruption, but they’re also fighting an intense attraction—the one battle they’re bound to lose.
When Lady Johanna is widowed at sixteen, she marries a Scottish lord to escape King John's decree.
Judith Hampton was as beautiful as she was proud, as purposeful as she was loyal. The dear Scottish friend of her childhood was about to give birth, and Judith had promised to be at her side. But there was another, private reason for the journey from her bleak English home to the Highlands to meet the father she had never known, the Laird Maclean. Nothing prepared her for the sight of the Scottish barbarian who was to escort her into his land...Iain Maitland, Laird of his clan, a man more powerfully compelling than any she had ever encountered.In a spirited clash of wills and customs, Judith revelled in the melting bliss of Iain's searching kisses, his passionate caresses. Perplexed by her sprightly defiance, bemused by her tender nature, Iain felt his soul growing into the light and warmth of her love. Surely nothing would wrench her from the affection and trust of Iain and his clan...not even the truth about her father, a devastating secret that could shatter the boldest alliance, and the most glorious of loves.
When a woman’s dream for the future turns into a nightmare, a handsome FBI agent makes her vulnerable to more than she ever imagined in this novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood. Peyton Lockhart and her sisters have just inherited Bishop’s Cove, a charming oceanfront resort. But it comes with a condition: They must run the resort for one year and show a profit—only then will they own it. Peyton welcomes the challenge, yet has no idea how many people want to sabotage her success—including her vindictive cousins and the powerful land developers who have an eye on the coveted beachfront property. But when the threats against Peyton escalate into dangerous territory, she enlists the help of her childhood friend, FBI agent Finn MacBain. Finn saved her life once before. Peyton has no choice but to trust him to do it again.
This classic medieval romance from New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood is a fan favorite—a beautiful lady needs rescue from a knight in shining armor, and gets an alpha warrior instead.In the feuding English court, gentle Lady Madelyne suffered the cruel whims of her ruthless brother, Baron Louddon. Then, in vengeance for a bitter crime, Baron Duncan of Wexton—the Wolf—unleashed his warriors against Louddon. Exquisite Madelyne was the prize he catured...but when he gazed upon the proud beauty, he pledged to protect her with his life. In his rough-hewn castle, Duncan proved true to his honor. But when at last their noble passion conquered them both, she surrendered with all her soul. Now, for love, Madelyne would stand fast...as bravely as her Lord, the powerful Wolf who fought for...Honor’s Splendour.