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Legends by elouisetanghe
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Sometimes, only a part of the legend is true. Despite being a country girl in heart and soul, Elena Hunter lives in Denver, Colorado. But with the passing of her father, she has to return to the small town of Saint Charles and face many memories - and Asher. He should hate her. And she should not think of him. Yet Elena knows that eventually they will see each other again and relive the past. But she left that life behind with a reason. So she doesn't want to see Asher again because her heart might beat faster. Or it will slow down because of his rightful anger. Either way, she will be torn once again. She could forgive herself and stay with Asher. But the haunting past will push her away from him - again.
The Beautiful Wallflower by elouisetanghe
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"You truly are one special lady." Wallflowers symbolize a shy or excluded person at a dance or party, especially a girl without a partner. Victoria Blackburn lives a lonely and simple life. She is not like most ladies in London, and that is how she likes it. She does not want to be the centre of gossip, but a rumour about her and a lord she does not know well has been made up. Now her house at Lyne Avenue seems to be the place where everyone wants to be. Andrew Brompton is not liked by the ton, and when a rumour comes out, he does not bother about it. But he feels the need to protect the lady who is in the centre of attention, next to him. He discovers there is much more to her than he initially thought, and that mayhap all rumours are untrue. Will they be able to see through the superficial façade of rumours and brave the ton, or will they return to their quiet and uneventful life? Victorian Flower Series #2 Can be read as a stand-alone book.
The Broken Daylily by elouisetanghe
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"I hope I can be a better mother than I am a wife." Daylilies symbolize motherhood. In China, it refers to a mother's devotion and filial devotion from a child to his or her mother. In Chinese superstition, the daylily relates to birth. It is said that the birth of a son is made possible if the pregnant woman wears a daylily in her girdle. Madilyn Hayes has a perfect life with perfect parents. She is young, rich and quite beautiful. The ton loves her, but her parents do not always. Behind her gorgeous smile is a doubtful and unsure girl who tries to make her parents notice that she is more than just a girl. Thomas Brompton's life is turned upside down when he inherits the estate of Lindenberg from an uncle, giving him both a second property and a title. He is also making a name for himself by working as a detective, eager to safe children beggars from evil men. But when a life changing event ties them together, they have to find a way to live peacefully with each other. Victorian Flower Series #3 Can be read as a stand-alone book.
The Frozen Rose by elouisetanghe
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"You say you cannot trust me, yet you want to befriend me." Red roses symbolize passion, true love, romance and desire. The red rose is a classic "I Love You" rose. A deep red rose can mean that you are ready for commitment, and have a deep passion for that person. When red roses are used for a bridal bouquet, they represent bliss in the marriage as well as true respect and appreciation toward one another. Ultimately, if you want to tell someone you love them, a red rose is the way to go. Elizabeth Brompton, as third child of her parents, has not had an easy life. She is twenty-three now, but does not feel the pressure to marry. In fact, she does not want to marry for her heart has been broken too many times: by her brother, by her father, and by him. William Brown, lord of Hawthorne, must admit that his life has been a bore ever since he left her. For all those years, he has not been able to stop thinking of her, for his best friend - her brother - was a constant reminder of the woman he has lost. But after all those years of running away from the past, their eyes met and they realized that the love was never lost. Victorian Flower Series #1 Can be read as a stand-alone book.