Will coming home mean heartbreak or happiness?When Emily was eighteen, her mother died in an accident on their farm in rural Ontario. Devastated, Emily vowed never to suffer the loss of love again. She fled to Toronto and transformed herself from a farm girl into a sophisticated businesswoman. Now, ten years later, having made good in the big city, Emily is back to sell the family farm and put her past behind her forever. However, she didn’t count on finding Ray Storm, the...

From the author of The Billionaire’s Secrets and Falling for Rain, Midnight in Venice is a captivating new contemporary tale of romance and suspense set in the magical city of Venice, ItalyReaders met and fell in love with Olivia Moretti in Meadow Taylor’s hugely popular holiday story Christmas in Venice, where Olivia is rescued by a gorgeous Italian cop, Alessandro Rossi, during an airport bomb scare. Now, as the new year begins...

Spanning the eighteenth century to the modern era, *The Greatest Historical Romance Novels of All Time* maps the enduring dialogue between private desire and public history. Its selections range from epistolary seduction narratives, Gothic inheritances, and domestic comedies of manners to adventure romances, realist social chronicles, and transatlantic tales of conquest and displacement. Courtly intrigue, revolutionary upheaval, imperial encounter, ancestral memory, and forbidden attachmen...

Encapsulating the essence of love, conflict, and societal norms through the ages, 'The Greatest Historical Romances of All Time' is a profound anthology that showcases a diverse array of narratives and stylistic approaches spanning several centuries. This collection brings together seminal works that have shaped the romantic genre, blending historicity with tales of affection and human condition. Each piece, while distinct, converges around common themes of desire, societal expectation, an...

Fall in love with romance writer Meadow Taylor’s unforgettable characters in three heartwarming stories of finding, and keeping, true love.When Chloe Winters answers an advertisement seeking a private tutor for a six-year-old girl, little does she know that it means relocating from metropolitan Boston to an isolated mansion on a Newfoundland cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Nor does she realize that the little girl’s widower father is Gaelan Byrne, a billionaire alpha-male typ...

70 Greatest Love Stories in Fiction (Historical Novels Edition) surveys love as a force shaped by inheritance, class, war, empire, religion, and social convention. Moving among courtship comedy, epistolary intrigue, Gothic intensity, realist social observation, sentimental romance, and historical adventure, the volume places canonical novels beside popular and transnational traditions. Its selections illuminate both the private drama of desire and the public structures that constrain or tr...

The "Times." "For its rapid action, in fact, we have seldom read a better story, or one which is more full of incidents, sanguinary, trenchant, and robust." The "Daily Telegraph." "A true and a wonderfully well-sustained piece of Oriental life and striking history." The "Spectator." "This is a very remarkable book. It is a determined attempt to bring the interior Hindoo and Mussulman life of a great Mahratta province during the most exciting times home to the hearts and understandings of E...

The novel is structured as the autobiographical account of Ameer Ali, who narrates his life story to the British authorities after being captured. Through Ali's detailed and vivid recounting, the reader is taken into the secretive and violent world of the Thuggee cult, which operated across India for several centuries.The story begins with Ameer Ali’s early life, describing how he was initiated into the Thuggee way of life. As the narrative progresses, Ali provides an inside look at the ri...

Historical Context: The volume delves into the political and social landscape of India during the period, reflecting the complexities and conflicts of the time.Romantic and Dramatic Elements: The narrative incorporates elements of romance and drama, adding depth and emotional intensity to the historical events.Character Development: Focuses on the growth and development of the central character, exploring her personal journey and the challenges she faces.Conflict and Resolution: The volume...

The novel centers around the life of a noble queen who is both revered and challenged by the tumultuous events of her era. It paints a vivid picture of Indian history, detailing the cultural and political landscape of the time. Through a blend of historical facts and fictional elements, Meadows Taylor weaves a tale of love, power, and intrigue.The queen is portrayed as a strong, intelligent leader who navigates the complexities of her position with grace and determination. The story delves...

The novel is set in India during the time of the Mahratta Empire, a period marked by political intrigue, cultural richness, and social dynamics. The backdrop of the Mahratta Empire provides a rich and exotic setting for the story.The Protagonist: Tara is the central character of the novel, a Mahratta woman whose life and experiences drive the narrative. Tara is portrayed as a strong and resilient character, embodying the values and challenges of her time.

The novel centers around the life of a noble queen who is both revered and challenged by the tumultuous events of her era. It paints a vivid picture of Indian history, detailing the cultural and political landscape of the time. Through a blend of historical facts and fictional elements, Meadows Taylor weaves a tale of love, power, and intrigue.The queen is portrayed as a strong, intelligent leader who navigates the complexities of her position with grace and determination. The story delves...