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message 3101: by RomLibrary (new)

RomLibrary | 260 comments U. wrote: "looking for a book where h and H are childhood friends and they both are from a very humble background. and then one day H's father died and he is upset (not sure about it) butthen he turns up at h..."

Might be His Sicilian Cinderella by Carol Marinelli


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U. Lhen | 18 comments no its not this one :(


message 3103: by Gloria (new)

Gloria | 25 comments Hi was wondering if someone could help me out here - hopefully this is an easy one. I think (almost certain) its a Diana Palmer book or one of her sobriquets about a teenager who meets two brothers mechanic I think can't remember who are paid off by her father and years later she meets one of them. I think he had saved her from being attacked whilst she was walking down the street as a school girl. Have searched all over still can't find the name. Read it so long ago so think what Ive written is accurate
Thanks


message 3104: by Gloria (new)

Gloria | 25 comments found it tangled destinies by diana palmer


message 3105: by Kristin (last edited Mar 23, 2018 09:33PM) (new)

Kristin (bookloverinva) | 35 comments Fanniny wrote: "Hi, trying to find a book from around 90's and 00's. I think the H and h are together only because she's pregnant, can't remember if they married or not. She goes to his company building but she ca..."

Hi Fanniny

Your description intrigued me and I really want to read this one. Do you remember any other details?

Have you tried looking at these lists, you might recognise the cover:

https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...

http://romanceaholic.booklikes.com/sh...

If you find it, please let us know!


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Fanniny Moreno Zavaleta | 99 comments Kristin wrote: "Fanniny wrote: "Hi, trying to find a book from around 90's and 00's. I think the H and h are together only because she's pregnant, can't remember if they married or not. She goes to his company bui..."

Hi, unfortunately that's all I remember. I went through the lists and even checked the ones I have in electronic but no luck. It could be that I read it in Spanish and so the cover is completely different. I'll keep looking and let you know if I find it :)


message 3107: by Se (new)

Se Mcgregor | 550 comments Rosalba wrote: "I am really sorry, but I'm giving this one last shot. I have added more details in hopes of finding this elusive title. If you can please help, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!!!!!

H and ..."

Sounds familiar, not sure - lots of standard storyline in your desc. As well as teaching, did H coach school sports team? I would guess late 90's though. Was the hero a geek? Did he wear heavy glasses?


message 3108: by Kristin (last edited Mar 25, 2018 11:19PM) (new)

Kristin (bookloverinva) | 35 comments I am looking for another book but I don’t remember much about it.

It’s set in the mid-east. The heroine is unsuitable for some reason, possibly because she’s barren? I vaguely remember the hero wanting to put her into the harem, she is possibly insulted and says no. What I do remember is she has left and the hero is devastated, and rings the bell for a harem girl and it’s the heroine who comes to him. There’s also a part, I think, where he pays the harem girls off with jewels because he can’t bring himself to have sex with them.

The rope that rings a bell and brings a harem girl is a huge point of contention between them.


message 3109: by Se (last edited Mar 26, 2018 03:22AM) (new)

Se Mcgregor | 550 comments Kristin wrote: "Se, thanks but that’s not it."
I re-read it recently, for some reason mixed it up with Captive of Kadar. Both start with Captive... Captive for the Sheikh's Pleasure
Banished to the Harem
Try this list
https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
or
https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/harem


message 3110: by Kristin (last edited Mar 25, 2018 03:15AM) (new)

Kristin (bookloverinva) | 35 comments Se, I’m sorry but it’s not that one either.


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Iszy | 27 comments Hi i'm looking for a book about a h who traveled to Greece after her mother died because she found a painting and a tittle deed for a house her mother had hidden. She met the H when she sneaked into the house to view it . They fell in love only to discover that the H father had loved the h mother and even gotten her pregnant with the h and had built her the house in the painting but the h mother ran away when she discovered that he was married and that his wife tried to commit suicide when he tries to divorce her so he can;t get divorced. For a while the H and h thought they were brother and sister . please help


message 3112: by Kristin (last edited Mar 26, 2018 12:28PM) (new)

Kristin (bookloverinva) | 35 comments Se wrote: "Kristin wrote: "Se, thanks but that’s not it."
I re-read it recently, for some reason mixed it up with Captive of Kadar. Both start with Captive... Captive for the Sheikh's Pleasure..."


Oh jeez, yes that's it. I had come across it the other day but dismissed it because it mentioned pregnancy and I was convinced she was unsuitable because she was barren. JEEZ.

Anyway, it was after all
Banished to the Harem (Empire of the Sands #1) by Carol Marinelli

Thanks for your help!


message 3113: by Se (new)

Se Mcgregor | 550 comments Kristin wrote: "Se wrote: "Kristin wrote: "Se, thanks but that’s not it."
I re-read it recently, for some reason mixed it up with Captive of Kadar. Both start with Captive... Captive for the Sheikh's Pleasur..."</i>

yw [book:Christmas Bride for the Sheikh
is part 2



message 3114: by Kristin (new)

Kristin (bookloverinva) | 35 comments Thanks Se! I love reading the connected books but they don't always make the connections obvious!


message 3115: by Sanya (new)

Sanya | 28 comments Iszy wrote: "Hi i'm looking for a book about a h who traveled to Greece after her mother died because she found a painting and a tittle deed for a house her mother had hidden. She met the H when she sneaked int..."
I'm almost sure it is one of Lynne Graham's book but can't remember which one


message 3116: by boogenhagen (new)

boogenhagen | 306 comments Iszy wrote: "Hi i'm looking for a book about a h who traveled to Greece after her mother died because she found a painting and a tittle deed for a house her mother had hidden. She met the H when she sneaked int..."

His Forbidden Bride Sara Craven


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boogenhagen | 306 comments Sanya wrote: "I'm almost sure it is one of Lynne Graham's book but can't remember which one."

You're probably thinking of The Greek Tycoon's Disobedient Bride by LG - and it is similar, but the H has to marry the h to get the house for his adopted mum and it is set in England.


message 3118: by Kristin (last edited Apr 02, 2018 11:33PM) (new)

Kristin (bookloverinva) | 35 comments I just finished reading Captivated by Her Innocence and I love reading connected books and was wondering if one was written for Angel, the hero’s sister. Also, a couple was mentioned, Princess Olivia and Rafe, and I was wondering if they had a book. I’ve googled but haven’t had any luck tracking anything down. I’m looking at the author’s backlist but haven’t stumbled across them yet so thought I’d ask.


message 3119: by Se (last edited Apr 03, 2018 12:41AM) (new)

Se Mcgregor | 550 comments Kristin wrote: "I just finished reading Captivated by Her Innocence and I love reading connected books and was wondering if one was written for Angel, the hero’s sister. Also, a couple was mentione..."

Angel is in the next book.
A Secret Until Now

List of all Kim Lawrence books here:
https://www.fictiondb.com/author/kim-...


message 3120: by Kristin (new)

Kristin (bookloverinva) | 35 comments I don’t know how you always know but thank you, again!


message 3121: by Gloria (new)

Gloria | 25 comments Hi I'm looking for a book I read a few years ago cant remember much except he's Mediterranean possibly Greek, with all the usual accomplishments in the world of romance books: rich, good looking, great at nocturnal activities etc, they are separated/ divorced she needs money for a business I think, so she goes to him he will give her the money and divorce? if she becomes his mistress for a while.
Certain things I do remember in the book he buys her lingerie, takes her to a hotel in Paris, when she first calls him after the separation his receptionist/ secretary is on her knees in front of him .
The receptionist /secretary is rude to her when she visits his office and tries to cause trouble by informing her that she was on her her knees in front of the ex.

Any help in finding the title would be great thanks


message 3122: by boogenhagen (new)

boogenhagen | 306 comments Gloria wrote: "Hi I'm looking for a book I read a few years ago cant remember much except he's Mediterranean possibly Greek, with all the usual accomplishments in the world of romance books: rich, good looking, g..."

Bought by Her Husband Sharon Kendrick. that book is infamous LOL :)


message 3123: by Gloria (new)

Gloria | 25 comments Boogenhagen Thank you so much really appreciate your help, you're a gem


message 3124: by boogenhagen (new)

boogenhagen | 306 comments Gloria wrote: "Boogenhagen Thank you so much really appreciate your help, you're a gem"

Glad I could help! Happy reading! :)


message 3125: by Reyna's Mom (last edited Apr 05, 2018 07:45PM) (new)

Reyna's Mom (reynasmom) | 7 comments Hi! Looking for a Harlequin I probably read in the early to mid 90's. I am almost positive it was Presents.

I have googled and gone through almost every listopia created for Harlequins. I am beggining to think I made it up!

Here is what I remember:

The heroine knew the hero growing up. I think he was a neighbor or family friend. She was in her teens and he was a few years older. Of course, she begins to have that loving feeling as she hits puberty.

She makes a move and he is into it. But, the blood rushes back to his brain, and he rejects her.

She overhears him talking to her dad? Brother? Not sure which, but he basically assures the person he isn't into her. I am not sure if she makes her move before or after hearing him. I believe he was leaving the next day.

Years later she returns to her family home. I know there is a specific scene where he comes upon her at night while she is swimming. They argue, which then turns into some kissing and heavy petting.

I know it ends with her crying, I believe on a beach, because she believes he will never love her. He shows up and, of course, admits he always loved her.

I may have confused this next scene with another book. The hero comes to visit the heroine at her apartment when she is a little older. They argue and then have sexy times. She then kicks him out in the morning.

That's about all I can remember. I will say this, since searching for this book, I have come to learn that this trope is super popular in Harlequin books. I'm sorry I can't remember more.

Thanks in advance for any help!


message 3126: by boogenhagen (last edited Apr 05, 2018 11:14PM) (new)

boogenhagen | 306 comments Reyna's Mom

The one where she kicks the H out the next day is Patricia Wilson's Never a Stranger - it might have the pool scene in it too.

The other one that comes to mind is PW's Dangerous Obsession.


message 3127: by Gloria (new)

Gloria | 25 comments I think Dian Palmer has written a book with a similar plot although not sure which one


message 3128: by Reyna's Mom (last edited Apr 06, 2018 07:52AM) (new)

Reyna's Mom (reynasmom) | 7 comments boogenhagen wrote: "Reyna's Mom

The one where she kicks the H out the next day is Patricia Wilson's Never a Stranger - it might have the pool scene in it too.

The other one that comes to mind is PW's ..."


Thanks boohenhagen. I read Never a Stranger and that wasn't it. I am on the waiting list for Dangerous Obsession, so will let you know if that's it.

I seem to remember that the heroine was not quite as helpless as Wilson's heroines tend to be, but I could be wrong.


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Reyna's Mom (reynasmom) | 7 comments Gloria wrote: "I think Dian Palmer has written a book with a similar plot although not sure which one"

Thanks! I checked some of Palmer's books and none rang a bell, but will keep checking.


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boogenhagen | 306 comments Reyna's Mom wrote: " I am on the waiting list for Dangerous Obsession, so will let you know if that's it. .."

I will keep an eye out, sorry I couldn't be more help. Penny Jordan has a few with the H telling the older person he isn't involved with the h too - but no pool scene that I remember. Stranger from the Past is one of them.


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Reyna's Mom (reynasmom) | 7 comments boogenhagen wrote: "Reyna's Mom wrote: " I am on the waiting list for Dangerous Obsession, so will let you know if that's it. .."

I will keep an eye out, sorry I couldn't be more help. Penny Jordan has a few with the..."


Lol! I just read that last night, thinking that might be the book.

I'm beginning to think I took scenes from several books and made up my own story.

On the positive side, I have read some great vintage hqs in the last few weeks, because of my search.


message 3132: by boogenhagen (new)

boogenhagen | 306 comments Reyna's Mom wrote: "On the positive side, I have read some great vintage hqs in the last few weeks, because of my search. "

Legacy of Shame has a pool scene similar to what you describe


message 3133: by Gloria (new)

Gloria | 25 comments Reyna's Mom wrote: "Gloria wrote: "I think Dian Palmer has written a book with a similar plot although not sure which one"

Thanks! I checked some of Palmer's books and none rang a bell, but will keep checking."
you're welcome


message 3134: by Reyna's Mom (new)

Reyna's Mom (reynasmom) | 7 comments boogenhagen wrote: "Reyna's Mom wrote: "On the positive side, I have read some great vintage hqs in the last few weeks, because of my search. "

Legacy of Shame has a pool scene similar to what you desc..."


Thanks! I read through the description and reviews and doesn't sound like it. But, I am on the waiting list to read it.

If I ever find this book, I will be really disappointed if it's terrible.


message 3135: by Reyna's Mom (new)

Reyna's Mom (reynasmom) | 7 comments Definitely not Legacy of Shame. Dangerous Obsession sounds promising, but haven't read it yet.

This obsessive search has led me to read a lot of Patricia Wilson books, and I have enjoyed most of them, so there is a silver lining.

Thanks everyone who helped! I am still googling and obsessively searching through fictiondb. Much like the hq hero, I will not give up!


message 3136: by Maleka (new)

Maleka | 69 comments Hi,

I read an HP long time back and all I remember is the beginning scene wear h goes to H's house on his wedding day in the morning. His house is kind of on the hill. She meets H in his home office which has a huge window overlooking the ocean/river (good scenery). anyways She is here to deliver her cousin/stepsister's message that she cannot marry him and has run away in the early morning with her boyfriend. H is i think Italian, he gets angry and makes h marry him as a substitute bride. As usual our h is not so pretty or so she thinks and her cousin/stepsister is model pretty. I believe at some point this ex returns. This book has been bugging me since long. PLease help. TIA


message 3137: by boogenhagen (new)

boogenhagen | 306 comments Maleka wrote: "Hi,

I read an HP long time back and all I remember is the beginning scene wear h goes to H's house on his wedding day in the morning. His house is kind of on the hill. She meets H in his home offi..."


The De Santis Marriage Michelle Reid


message 3138: by Maleka (new)

Maleka | 69 comments Wow that was fast..Thanks boogenhagen :)


message 3139: by Soumaya (new)

Soumaya BJ | 2 comments Hi ,

Thank you for this amazing Thread! I have been looking for this book for years now.

So the heroine and the hero are teenagers and she falls pregnant and he doesn't believe her because he thinks he cant have kids. her reputation is ruined and she run away. she gives birth to her baby alone but he dies.

Years later she comes back for revenge and she challenges the Hero that she can fall pregnant again by him.
he turns out to be really sweet and i also remember that she collect animals made with glass.

Thankyou and I hope that makes sense :p
I really appreciate your help :)


message 3140: by boogenhagen (new)

boogenhagen | 306 comments Soumaya wrote: "Hi ,

Thank you for this amazing Thread! I have been looking for this book for years now.

So the heroine and the hero are teenagers and she falls pregnant and he doesn't believe her because he thi..."



How long ago did you read it?


message 3141: by 3houd (new)

3houd | 11 comments Hi
So I don't know if this thread is the right place, but I want to find some HP novels with themes I like but rarely come across.
I like when h is a mother or at least has been married before (preferably not a miserable marriage). I don't have a problem with virgin heroines but I'm sick of he thinks she's a slut until she proves her virginity theme. I want a normal h with a normal life, and a backbone to be honest. (and I hope to find such stories non revenge related)
Any suggestions?


message 3142: by Se (new)

Se Mcgregor | 550 comments 3houd wrote: "Hi
So I don't know if this thread is the right place, but I want to find some HP novels with themes I like but rarely come across.
I like when h is a mother or at least has been married before (pre..."


What about Dani Collins "Love in Montana" series?

https://www.goodreads.com/series/1896...

Perhaps Desire / Modern might be more to your taste?

I loved the Texas Cattleman - After the Storm - series. Story lines not too OTT.
https://www.goodreads.com/series/1355...

Have you read any Andrea Laurence books? Especially her early ones are pretty good. Still likely to get the millionaire but the females do tend to have some backbone!


message 3143: by 3houd (new)

3houd | 11 comments Se wrote: "3houd wrote: "Hi
So I don't know if this thread is the right place, but I want to find some HP novels with themes I like but rarely come across.
I like when h is a mother or at least has been marri..."


I've read a Desire book once and it was awful, so I have been keeping away ever since.

The Texas Cattleman series looks promising tbh, especially the (Sheltered by the Millionaire) I think I will give it a go.

Thank you, much appreciated


message 3144: by Se (new)

Se Mcgregor | 550 comments 3houd wrote: "Se wrote: "3houd wrote: "Hi
So I don't know if this thread is the right place, but I want to find some HP novels with themes I like but rarely come across.
I like when h is a mother or at least has..."


Hope you enjoy! I've only read the TCC "after the storm" and "lies and lullabies" series. I think Texas Cattleman's Club stories have been running for close to 20 years. I got sucked in by the hurricane story and its aftermath. Each book loosely connects to the next.

Another Desire series I enjoyed was Men of Wolff Mountain by Janice Maynard.


message 3145: by 3houd (new)

3houd | 11 comments Se wrote: "3houd wrote: "Se wrote: "3houd wrote: "Hi
So I don't know if this thread is the right place, but I want to find some HP novels with themes I like but rarely come across.
I like when h is a mother o..."


I will make sure to check them out :)


message 3146: by U. (new)

U. Lhen | 18 comments i am looking for a book. its a sheikh romance. it was part of a series i think. the heroin worked for H in his stables as some sort of recompense. and she participated in a horse race without his knowledge where she fell off the horse. but the horse waited for her to compose herself and protected her by covering her.she then went on to win the race. the hero commented that it is very rare to have a horse care this much for its riders well being.
i really appreciate ur help


message 3147: by StMargarets (new)

StMargarets | 112 comments U. wrote: "i am looking for a book. its a sheikh romance. it was part of a series i think. the heroin worked for H in his stables as some sort of recompense. and she participated in a horse race without his k..."

Bella and the Merciless Sheikh by Sarah Morgan


message 3148: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 35 comments Hi,

I only recall one scene about this HP of the eighties. There's a flood or an earthquake (some natural disaster) and H-h (I think they're married) go to help the villagers or they are on their way somewhere when disaster strikes and they end up helping the villagers. The scene I remember distinctly is that after the rescue H is searching for h -- I think he asks one man "Where's my wife?" and the man takes him to a hut where H sees an exhausted h asleep with one of the villager's child in her arms.

I suddenly remembered the scene, but can't remember which book is it. Hoping one of you will be able to help me.


message 3149: by Soumaya (new)

Soumaya BJ | 2 comments hi boogenhagen thank you for the reply i read it 10years ago ! it is an old one


message 3150: by U. (new)

U. Lhen | 18 comments StMargarets wrote: "U. wrote: "i am looking for a book. its a sheikh romance. it was part of a series i think. the heroin worked for H in his stables as some sort of recompense. and she participated in a horse race wi..."
yes thats the one. thankyou so much


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