The Magic Locket Series Box Set
(2017)(A book in the Magic Locket series)
An omnibus of novels by April Kihlstrom
Note: The 3 books in this box set (The Ambitious Baronet, The Widower's Folly, The Soldier's Bride) were originally published as Signet Traditional Regency Romances in 2001 and 2002.
"Wish Always With Love" - Or so Miss Alexandra Barlow reads from an inscription on a locket given to her by the mysterious woman of the woods. The locket is supposed to grant one's fondest desires - but when she envisions her perfect love, Alex's life goes to pieces instead. Her father has just gambled away the family fortune, leaving Alex and her sisters penniless, forcing her to work as a housekeeper. But when the handsome new lord of the manor, Sir Robert Stamford arrives on a secret mission, Alex suddenly finds herself caught between the machinations of the ton, her duty to her family, and Sir Robert's love - which has suddenly become her fondest desire.Thus begins the Magic Locket Series . . .
The Ambitious Baronet
1st book in the "Magic Locket" series: Alexandra Barlow is determined never to marry. She'd rather rescue children. Sir Robert Stamford has been sent to track down the very children she is protecting. It will not be easy to overcome the obstacles between them. But a magic locket may prove to be the key.
The Widower's Folly
2nd book in the "Magic Locket" series: Theresa Barlow writes stories, magical stories for children. Lord Rivendale has a daughter who cannot speak and the only way to reach her seems to be through Miss Barlow's books. Both are wary of love, but in trying to help the child Anna, Tessa and William discover they have much more in common than either would have thought.
The Soldier's Bride
3rd book in the "Magic Locket" series: Lisbeth Barlow marries Lord Thomas Kepley just as he is about to return to war. He is reported drowned, but a year and a half later, he reappears. Together they must find a way to salvage their marriage even though he does not believe her child is his.
Genre: Historical Romance
"Wish Always With Love" - Or so Miss Alexandra Barlow reads from an inscription on a locket given to her by the mysterious woman of the woods. The locket is supposed to grant one's fondest desires - but when she envisions her perfect love, Alex's life goes to pieces instead. Her father has just gambled away the family fortune, leaving Alex and her sisters penniless, forcing her to work as a housekeeper. But when the handsome new lord of the manor, Sir Robert Stamford arrives on a secret mission, Alex suddenly finds herself caught between the machinations of the ton, her duty to her family, and Sir Robert's love - which has suddenly become her fondest desire.Thus begins the Magic Locket Series . . .
The Ambitious Baronet
1st book in the "Magic Locket" series: Alexandra Barlow is determined never to marry. She'd rather rescue children. Sir Robert Stamford has been sent to track down the very children she is protecting. It will not be easy to overcome the obstacles between them. But a magic locket may prove to be the key.
The Widower's Folly
2nd book in the "Magic Locket" series: Theresa Barlow writes stories, magical stories for children. Lord Rivendale has a daughter who cannot speak and the only way to reach her seems to be through Miss Barlow's books. Both are wary of love, but in trying to help the child Anna, Tessa and William discover they have much more in common than either would have thought.
The Soldier's Bride
3rd book in the "Magic Locket" series: Lisbeth Barlow marries Lord Thomas Kepley just as he is about to return to war. He is reported drowned, but a year and a half later, he reappears. Together they must find a way to salvage their marriage even though he does not believe her child is his.
Genre: Historical Romance
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