Charton Minster Series by Margaret James

Please note this book was previously titled The Morning Promise and The Silver Locket.1914.War brought them together, now duty threatens to tear them apart.Rose Courtenay is bound by duty to her wealthy family. She is expected to marry well and continue the family legacy. But when war engulfs Europe, she sees her chance to escape.She volunteers as a nurse on the Western Front, prepared to face the horrors of the battlefield rather than submit to a life she doesn’t want... morePlease note this book was previously titled The Morning Promise and The Silver Locket.1914.War brought them together, now duty threatens to tear them apart.Rose Courtenay is bound by duty to her wealthy family. She is expected to marry well and continue the family legacy. But when war engulfs Europe, she sees her chance to escape.She volunteers as a nurse on the Western Front, prepared to face the horrors of the battlefield rather than submit to a life she doesn’t want.Arriving in France, Rose is immediately thrown into the chaos of war as she tends to injured soldiers. At the hospital she is reunited with Lieutenant Alex Denham, her childhood friend she never thought she’d see again.The connection between Rose and Alex is instant and, as she nurses him back to health, stolen moments turn into something deeper.But Alex has a secret, one that binds him to a duty he can’t escape. As war rages around them, Rose and Alex must decide — will they fight for love, or will duty tear them apart once more?A sweeping tale of forbidden romance, sacrifice and resilience2011 Reviewers' Choice Award from Single Titles. less

A free luxury wedding gives two strangers a second chance at love in this charming contemporary romance novel in the Charton Minster series.   Cat Aston thought she hit the jackpot when she won a fairytale wedding in a luxury hotel. But now that her finance has run out on her, her dreams of wedded bliss have turned into a nightmare. But still, no woman in her right mind would turn down a free wedding of a lifetime. Now she just needs to find a groom . . moreA free luxury wedding gives two strangers a second chance at love in this charming contemporary romance novel in the Charton Minster series.   Cat Aston thought she hit the jackpot when she won a fairytale wedding in a luxury hotel. But now that her finance has run out on her, her dreams of wedded bliss have turned into a nightmare. But still, no woman in her right mind would turn down a free wedding of a lifetime. Now she just needs to find a groom . . .   Adam Lawley was left devastated when his girlfriend turned down his heartfelt proposal and he’s vowed to never love again. But something keeps pulling him toward Cat. They’ve both been burned by love—so why can’t they stop thinking about each other? It might be too good to be true, or it just might be their second chance for true love—complete with a happily ever after.  “In this wildly passionate, touching and sometimes funny story, James portrays two brokenhearted souls who connect and magically find a way to love again. Most of the book has an offbeat, almost fairy-tale feel, but it’s uplifting and satisfying. James spins her story with hope in mind, and her characters help us believe in castles in the air without equivocation.” —RT Book Reviews less

Passport to love London-based PR and promotions consultant Rosie Denham has just spent a year in Paris where she’s tried but failed to fall in love. She’s also made a big mistake and can’t forgive herself. American IT professor Patrick Riley’s wife has left him for a Mr Wonderful with a cute British accent and a house with a real yard. So Patrick’s not exactly thrilled to meet another Brit who’s visiting Minnesota, even if she’s hot. Pat and Rosie couldn’t be more different... morePassport to love London-based PR and promotions consultant Rosie Denham has just spent a year in Paris where she’s tried but failed to fall in love. She’s also made a big mistake and can’t forgive herself. American IT professor Patrick Riley’s wife has left him for a Mr Wonderful with a cute British accent and a house with a real yard. So Patrick’s not exactly thrilled to meet another Brit who’s visiting Minnesota, even if she’s hot. Pat and Rosie couldn’t be more different. She’s had a privileged English upbringing. He was raised in poverty in Missouri. Pat has two kids, a job that means the world to him and a wife who might decide she wants her husband back. So when Pat and Rosie fall in love, the prospects don’t seem bright for them. But magic sometimes happens – right? less

A young woman’s heart is torn between two men in this compelling British historical romance novel from the author of The Silver Locket.  England, 1960s. On her first day at Oxford University, Lily Denham meets Harry Gale and Max Farley, two fellow undergraduates who are full of mischievous charm. The three students become firm friends, exploring everything Oxford has to offer, from riotous parties to sailing the river Thames on sunny afternoons... moreA young woman’s heart is torn between two men in this compelling British historical romance novel from the author of The Silver Locket.  England, 1960s. On her first day at Oxford University, Lily Denham meets Harry Gale and Max Farley, two fellow undergraduates who are full of mischievous charm. The three students become firm friends, exploring everything Oxford has to offer, from riotous parties to sailing the river Thames on sunny afternoons.   But their innocent fun get complicated when Lily starts falling for both men. Harry is generous and kind, reliable and trustworthy. Max embodies the spirit of the sixties: adventurous, rebellious, and a little bit dangerous . . .   As university ends and Lily struggles to make her mark on the vibrant fashion scene, she must make a decision that could have devastating consequences for all of their futures. A moving story forged in the bonds of friendship, The Girl in Red Velvet is a novel that proves there’s more than one way to love someone. less