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Elizabeth Thornton

    January 24, 1940 – July 12, 2010

    This author captivates readers with her writing, deeply immersed in the historical romance genre. Her stories, often set in the Regency period, are distinguished by meticulous research into their historical settings and the psychological depth of her characters. Writing became a passion after discovering the genre, leading her to craft a substantial body of work that regularly appears on national bestseller lists and is celebrated for its immersive transportive qualities.

    Elizabeth Thornton
    Una Esposa Conforme Al Corazón de Dios
    A Traitor to Memory
    The Bachelor Trap
    The Runaway McBride
    The Marriage Trap
    Shady Lady
    • Shady Lady

      • 392 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Bestselling author Elizabeth Thornton weaves a tale of seduction, love, intrigue—and the most dangerous of romances. As the Avon Journal’s no-nonsense publisher, Jolie Chesney always sticks to the facts. And the fact is that she finds the celebrated war hero who comes to her office angrily demanding a retraction unsettlingly charismatic. Waldo Bowman’s wild sexual exploits have found their way into the paper’s gossip column, and Jo has no intention of compromising her standards, journalistic or otherwise. But when her star reporter suspiciously vanishes, Jo seeks help from this dangerously sensual man, whose connection to the Special Branch may save her friend’s life, even if it means putting her own life—and heart—on the line. Waldo Bowman senses danger in his instant attraction to Jo. Beautiful and independent, she is unlike any woman he knows—and he’s determined not to lose her, whatever the risk. For soon, these reluctant lovers will embark on a mystery that will either change their lives—or end them.

      Shady Lady
      3.7
    • The Marriage Trap

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Set against a backdrop of scandal and intrigue, this novel weaves a tale of daring proposals and complex relationships. With Elizabeth Thornton's signature wit, the story explores the captivating dynamics between characters embroiled in temptation and secrets. As they navigate their desires and societal expectations, readers are drawn into a world filled with unexpected twists and romantic tension, making for an engaging and thrilling read.

      The Marriage Trap
      3.6
    • The Runaway McBride

      • 310 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      James Burnett is a widower who’s given up hope of finding someone to share his life with. He did, however, once have a lover he later dubbed Faithless McBride. For eight years, he’d suppressed thoughts of Faith McBride’s abandonment with whiskey and women. That is, until visions of her imminent death started to haunt him. Only James can save her from a killer—but can Faith trust the one man who destroyed her faith in love?

      The Runaway McBride
      3.6
    • The Bachelor Trap

      The Bachelor Trap: A Novel

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Set against a backdrop of romance and intrigue, this novel follows a gentleman harboring a secret as he pursues an independent lady. Their journey unfolds in a captivating game of love, where charm and wit play crucial roles. The story promises to entertain with its engaging characters and the complexities of their relationship, making it a delightful read for fans of romance.

      The Bachelor Trap
      3.5
    • Una Esposa Conforme Al Corazón de Dios

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Doce aspectos importantes para un matrimonio. Elizabeth George explica el secreto de la felicidad conyugal, el diseño de Dios para que una esposa ame a su esposo, aunque tenga defectos. Este libro proporciona valiosas ideas en importantes aspectos del matrimonio. Entre otros explica qué significa ser la ayuda idónea del esposo, y qué es y qué no es la sumisión. Elizabeth George shares the secret to marital bliss; God's design for a wife to love her husband-even with his shortcomings! God hasn't called a woman to change her husband, but to focus on her calling as a wife. This book provides valuable insights on key areas of marriage such as what it means to be a husband's helper and what submission is and isn't.

      Una Esposa Conforme Al Corazón de Dios
      4.8
    • In pursuit of the proper sinner

      • 720 pages
      • 26 hours of reading

      When the body of Nicola Maiden, the daughter of a retired Scotland Yard undercover officer, is found near an unidentified body in the middle of a pre-historic stone circle in Derbyshire, Inspector Lynley is asked to lead the investigation into the deaths. Lynley must get to the bottom of the crime without the assistance of his long-time partner Sergeant Barbara Havers following her demotion as a result of an internal investigation. But Barbara Havers has plans of her own, and they involve the very case that Lynley is working on . . .

      In pursuit of the proper sinner
      4.1
    • Balford-le-Nez is a dying seaside town on the coast of Essex. But when a member of the town's small but growing Asian community is found dead near its beach, the sleepy town ignites. Working without her long-time partner, Detective Inspector Lynley, Sergeant Barbara Havers must probe not only the mind of a murderer and a case very close to her own heart, but also the terrible price people pay for deceiving others . . . and themselves.

      Deception on His Mind
      4.1