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New York Times bestselling author Brenda Joyce weaves a spellbinding tale of love and danger that will linger long after the last page is turned. In House of Dreams, two aristocratic families, one English, one Spanish, have been tragically destined to come together time and again over centuries. Cassandra de Warenne spends her days in a quiet English manor, looking after her young niece while her sister Tracey lives the glamorous life of a jet-setter....

"Greed. Seduction. Betrayal. Revenge. Dynasty has it all and more! The formidable Alexis descends on the Carringtons like a force of nature, while the devious Sammy Jo wreaks her own brand of havoc on her new family ... Decadence has never been this much fun."--Container.

Scandal and deception continue to reign over the Carrington family in this season.

A dark and handsome stranger fighting in a town square mesmerizes youthful, innocent Catherine Melford. His shirt off, his skin glistening with sweat-he's all man! On meeting him again in the opulence of the royal court, Catherine finds her desire is more aroused than ever. But he is Andrew, Earl of Gifford, and bad blood runs between their families. And he is the lord she'll be forced to wed!

HE WOULD GIVE HER BABY A NAME To avoid adding more disgrace to the family, Mercedes Ashton agreed to marry her best friend, Jared Maxwell…for convenience sake. Yet the truth was, she was having feelings for him. No, she had the hots for her husband! Whatever was Mercedes going to do, knowing Jared planned to end this marriage as soon as it was safe to? Jared Maxwell did the right thing by marrying Mercedes. After all, she had saved him from his...

Denver, 1980s. The rivalry for the empire continues with the wealthy Carrington family. A violent death devastates the Carrington inner circle. Dex Dexter is Alexis' conniving new suitor. Blake and Krystle exchange wedding vows. Centers around patriarch Blake's Denver-Carrington and Alexis' Colby Co., two large oil corporations.

The Marquis is Shock to Find a Duchess on His Doorstep... When his noble visitor accuses Raceworth of hiding priceless stolen pearls belonging to her family, no way is he going to hand over his grandmother's necklace-not even to a lady he find beautiful and intriguing. Especially When She Turns Out to Be Young and Beautiful Relentless as she is, Susannah, Duchess of Brookfield, refuses to be intimidated by the Marquis's commanding presence, chiseled...

Some prices are too high to pay… Unfortunately, millionaire Trace Ashton had discovered this cold truththe hard way when his fiancée had accepted aone-hundred-thousand-dollar buy off. The betrayal had left Trace abitter, vengeful man. So when Becca Marshall dared to return to NapaValley and the social circles he enjoyed, Trace plotted his fieryrevenge.But even as he seduced Becca, Trace realized she was keeping secrets.Her modest lifestyle belied...

A Rare Sensation by Kathie DeNosky Abigail Ashton had a weakness for injured animals and hotheaded cowboys. So when she found both a lame horse and rodeo rider Russ Gannon at Louret Vineyards, she decided to extend her vacation. Abby may have come to Louret to find the family she'd never known, but she'd stay for the pleasure only Russ could bring her. Russ was a glorified farmhand and part-time rodeo star-not the kind of man that usually dated socialites....

In the early 1600s, the Manchurians rule China under the Ching Dynasty and impose a martial arts ban in order to gain control.