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The Devil's Own Moon; April Moon; White Fire; Sailor's Moon; PDF

212 Pages·2012·0.89 MB·English
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PRAISE FOR THESE AWARD-WINNING AUTHORS National bestselling author SUSAN KING “No one weaves the magic and mystery of Scotland into passionate romance better than Susan King!” —New York Times bestselling author Mary Jo Putney “Susan King’s talent is a gift from the gods.” —New York Times bestselling author Virginia Henley “Susan King casts a spell like a sorcerer—her books never fail to enchant!” —New York Times bestselling author Patricia Gaffney “King deftly spins a mystical Highland romance…(she) is a consummate story teller with a keen ear for dialogue and the ability to create multifaceted characters who capture the reader’s sympathy.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review of The Sword Maiden and bestselling author MIRANDA JARRETT “Miranda Jarrett writes beautiful romance.” —New York Times bestselling author Patricia Gaffney “Miranda Jarrett continues to reign as the queen of historical romance.” —Romantic Times “A marvelous author…each word is a treasure, each book a lasting memory.” —The Literary Times “Miranda Jarrett is a sparkling talent!” —Romantic Times MERLINE LOVELACE spent twenty-three years in the air force, pulling tours in Vietnam, at the Pentagon and at bases all over the world. When she hung up her uniform in 1991, she decided to try her hand at writing. She’s since had more than fifty novels published, with over seven million copies of her works in print. She and her own handsome hero live in Oklahoma. They enjoy traveling and chasing little white balls around the fairways. SUSAN KING Former art history lecturer Susan King is the author of several acclaimed, award- winning historical romances set in Scotland. An enthusiastic researcher, Susan has handled hawks, shot longbows and caught arrows in her hand; she has interviewed a harper, a stonecarver, a swordsmith, a falconer, swordsmen, martial artists and Gypsies. She lives in Maryland with her husband, three sons and a Westie puppy. Her most recent release is Kissing the Countess from NAL Signet. MIRANDA JARRETT considers herself sublimely fortunate to have a career that combines history and happy endings, even if it’s one that’s also made her family far too regular patrons of the local pizzeria. Miranda is the author of twenty-eight historical romances, has won numerous awards for her writing and has been a three-time Romance Writers of America RITA® Award finalist for best short historical romance. She loves to hear from readers at P.O. Box 1102, Paoli, PA 19301- 1145, or [email protected]. For the latest news, please visit her Web site at www.Mirandajarrett.com. MERLINE LOVELACE SUSAN KING MIRANDA JARRETT APRIL MOON CONTENTS SAILOR’S MOON Merline Lovelace LETTER TO READER CHAPTER ONE CHAPTER TWO CHAPTER THREE CHAPTER FOUR CHAPTER FIVE CHAPTER SIX LETTER TO READER WHITE FIRE Susan King LETTER TO READER PROLOGUE CHAPTER ONE CHAPTER TWO CHAPTER THREE CHAPTER FOUR CHAPTER FIVE CHAPTER SIX CHAPTER SEVEN CHAPTER EIGHT CHAPTER NINE CHAPTER TEN THE DEVIL’S OWN MOON Miranda Jarrett LETTER TO READER CHAPTER ONE CHAPTER TWO CHAPTER THREE CHAPTER FOUR CHAPTER FIVE CHAPTER SIX CHAPTER SEVEN CHAPTER EIGHT CHAPTER NINE SAILOR’S MOON Merline Lovelace Dear Reader, I have two handsome nephews who are E.R. docs. They say they’re always busiest on nights when the moon is full. The strangest things seem to happen—dogs howl, tempers rise and passions rule. Passions certainly rule in these three novellas, which all take place on one fateful April night. I hope you enjoy them! To Suze 1 & 2— great friends, fun schmoozers and superb authors! CHAPTER ONE IN THE QUIET MOMENTS before the first shot boomed across the bow, Lady Sarah Stanton was in her cabin aboard the HMS Linx, preparing to take the evening meal in the officers’ mess. Stiff-spined, she stood before the fold-down writing desk that had doubled as her dressing table during the long voyage across the Atlantic. While her maid fussed with the laces of her corset, Sarah stared through the porthole at the low- hanging April moon. The silvery orb, which had waned to a mere slice after the Linx sailed from Plymouth so many weeks ago, had since waxed full again. It now glowed fat and round above the indigo sea, signaling the imminent end of the long sea voyage… and of Sarah’s reprieve. Soon the Linx would drop anchor in the West Indies. Short days after that, Sarah would wed Captain Sir James Lowell, a battle-hardened veteran of the French War and master of this frigate. A widower, James had wanted to say their vows before they sailed from Plymouth, but Sarah had cited a desire to be married at her new home with his young daughter in attendance. She’d won that delay, but keeping him pacified during this damnable voyage had proved a good deal more difficult. She’d been forced to employ every coy, teasing skill she’d acquired during her five-year reign as The Notorious Lady S. to hold him off. Sighing, she tugged on the curling auburn strand that fell across her bare shoulder. The Notorious Lady S. She was so very weary of that label! Not that she hadn’t done everything in her power to earn it. As a girl, she’d been up for every dare and madcap scrape. As a young bride married to a doting, indulgent husband three times her age, she’d set London society on its ear. As a wealthy widow, she’d plunged into the desperate search for pleasure so characteristic of the generation that had come of age during a decade of war with Napoleon. Looking back, Sarah could scarce believe only five years had passed since she’d wed Sir Cedric Stanton. Three since the dull but exceedingly rich Ceddie had died of an inflammation of the bowels. One since she, her father and brother had run through every penny of her widow’s portion. How very long ago it all

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