Love In Disguise

Marion Watt is set to embark on her first London Season, and her parents have spared no expense to help her secure a suitable husband. Unlike most of the social-climbing young women in her position, Marion has no desire to marry quickly or for anything less than love. But when she learns of her mother's declining health, she knows she must keep an open mind. What she does not anticipate, however, are the attentions of the insufferable Lord William Everton. He might be the most sought-after bachelor of the Season, but she sees in him nothing but a frivolous cad. Until William inherits his father's title and seat in parliament, he must rely on his own devices to change the world. Dressing like a ridiculous dandy serves its purposes, but he is certain his newest disguise will help him find a wife to please his parents and further his own agenda. William finds only one woman who passes his test. Unfortunately, the perfect choice is the only woman in all of London who despises him.--

Delightfully Engaging Blend of Romance, Suspense, History, and Humor When costume-maker Ellie Moore suddenly finds herself out of a job in the middle of a bleak Chicago winter, she uses her knowledge of theatrical disguise to secure a position as an undercover operative with the Pinkerton Detective Agency. Her assignment: find the culprit behind the theft of silver shipped from the mines near Pickford, Arizona. Disguised as Lavinia Stewart, a middle-aged widow, Ellie begins her investigation. Soon she finds she must also pose as the dazzling young Jessie Monroe, whose vivacious personality encourages people to talk. Mine owner Steven Pierce is about to lose his business after the theft of several bullion shipments--until hope arrives in the unlikely form of Lavinia Stewart, who offers to invest in Steven's mine. In his wildest dreams, Steven never expected to be rescued by an inquisitive gray-haired widow...or to fall head over heels for Lavinia's captivating niece, Jessie. But then the thieves come after both Lavinia and Jessie. Ellie isn't safe no matter which character she plays! Will she be forced to reveal her true identity before the criminals are caught? What will Steven do when he discovers the woman he loves doesn't exist?

After her scandalous first Season, Lady Kathryn needs a new beginning. Concealing her stunning hair and sapphire eyes beneath a dowdy facade, she's grateful to earn her keep as companion Kate Montgomery. Until she comes face-to-face with her past in Lord Dalton, the only man she has ever loved. The debutante Dalton fell in love with years ago was beautiful beyond compare. The gentle, mysterious young woman he encounters at a country house has qualities he now values more highly—until he learns of her deception. Kate has broken his heart not once, but twice. Can faith help him see that love, like true beauty, always comes to light?

When undercover Pinkerton agent Ellie Moore's assignment turns downright dangerous--for her safety and her heart--what's this damsel in disguise to do?

Isabelle McAvoy, private art consultant in New York City. The first half of the book focuses on her past, having three daughters with three different men and following her through each of those relationships. When the narrative switches back to present-day, Isabelle learns that she's losing her sight and hires an assistant. She bonds with each of her daughters, one in India, one in New York, and one in Tuscany, and falls in love again.

Trust is overrated. Maybe I'm bias. But the day I came home and saw my father cheating on my mother, I vowed to never trust another man. Until I met Gabe. He flipped my world around and made me rethink everything I knew about trust, loyalty, and love. Yet there's a nagging feeling I can't seem to shake. I think he's hiding something. And I won't be sticking around to find out.

“A superb spellbinder…weaving a glimmering tapestry of incredible richness…captures the heart and soul of the Regency era…a gem of a book.” —Romantic Times TWO FACES OF LOVE Miss Susannah Logan felt very fortunate to have not one but two gentlemen shepherding her through the first London season. One was the cynical and brilliant Mr. Warwick Jones, whose wit and wealth gave him free entry into society and whose pretended scorn for women was matched only by the sensual intensity of his passion for them. The other was the handsome and honorable Julian, Viscount Hazelton, whose fierce desire for an unobtainable beauty had led him to financial ruin but could not mar his irresistible, godlike good looks. Warwick Jones and Julian were good friends until they took the inexperienced Miss Logan in hand…each leading her on a different path of love and passion toward a decision that threatened to intoxicate her flesh…and yield her ripe innocence to the one man whose tantalizing nearness she could no longer resist.

Love In Disguise, the debut novel by author, L. Melissa Smith, purposefully goes outside the box of what many may believe is the Christian experience. If you're expecting a sweet saccharine novel where Christian people sit around the campfire and sing "kum bah yah," don't buy this book! Rape. Incest. Premarital Sex. Adultery. These are just some of the issues Love In Disguise deals with in this gritty, reality-based Christian novel. This mesmerizing piece of Christian fiction demonstrates how Christian people deal with heartbreak, sexuality, anger and forgiveness in a godly manner. Most times they get it right, but often, they get it wrong. Engaging dialogue and whirlwind suspense bring you up close and personal to real-life Christianity in 21st Century America.