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Charming Artemis by Sarah M. Eden
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsCharlie Jonquil is mild-mannered and kind—except when it comes to his one true adversary, Artemis Lancaster. Though Charlie has a brilliant mind for mathematics, Artemis poses a problem he can’t seem to comprehend: how can one be so lovely and so infuriating? A party in London brings him into the company of the maddening young lady, and it is clear that Charlie’s disdain is mutual...Categorized as:
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![The Last House in Lambton: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Grace Gibson, Debbie Styne]()
The Last House in Lambton: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Grace Gibson, Debbie Styne
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDoes it ever stop raining in Lambton?Darcy and Bingley depart Netherfield Park, leaving Elizabeth Bennet acutely aware of the monotony of her life. Seeking a reprieve, she volunteers to serve as temporary companion to Mrs. Gardiner’s elderly aunt who lives in Lambton... -
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![Aurora by D.G. Rampton]()
Aurora by D.G. Rampton
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 15 ratings70,000+ readers have already discovered the Regency Goddesses Series. The books, which can be read in any order, are regularly in the U.S. top 20 for Historical Romance and Humor & Satire... -
![Taken to the Grave by Cara Devlin]()
Taken to the Grave by Cara Devlin
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe Bow Street Duchess Mystery series comes to a thrilling conclusion in the seventh and final book, Taken to the Grave.As Audrey Sinclair reaches the end of her mourning period, she and Hugh Marsden, the Viscount Neatham, are at long last looking toward their future together — and hoping for a respite from the dangerous criminal investigations they’ve found themselves entrenched in... -
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![A Spring Dance by Mary Kingswood]()
A Spring Dance by Mary Kingswood
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA family in trade moving up in the world. A family of landed gentry stepping aside for them. And the sons and daughters caught in the middle.Will Fletcher is the eldest son and heir to the family fortune, and although his father is reluctant to relinquish his roots in trade, Will is more than happy to become a gentleman... -
![Fall of the Lyon: The Lyon's Den by Chasity Bowlin]()
Fall of the Lyon: The Lyon's Den by Chasity Bowlin
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsEnter the world of the most notorious gambling den in London, where matches are made... unusually. Welcome to the world of THE LYON'S DEN: The Black Widow of Whitehall Connected World, where the underground of Regency London thrives... and loves... -
![Duke with a Reputation by Scarlett Scott]()
Duke with a Reputation by Scarlett Scott
From USA Today bestselling author Scarlett Scott comes a scorching-hot enemies-to-lovers romance between a single dad duke and the fiercely independent countess who has vowed to guard her heart at all costs...The Duke of Brandon is London’s most infamous rake... -
![What Remains of Heaven by C.S. Harris]()
What Remains of Heaven by C.S. Harris
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThe latest request for help from Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin--from the Archbishop of Canterbury, no less--is undeniably intriguing: The bodies of two men have been found in an ancient crypt, their violent deaths separated by decades. One is the Bishop of London, the elderly Archbishop's favored but controversial successor... -
![Lady Violet Says I Do by Grace Burrowes]()
Lady Violet Says I Do by Grace Burrowes
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsLady Violet and Sebastian MacHeath are trying to forge a cordial marriage out of unlikely beginnings. When they are invited to a summer house party, they accept, hoping to make the excursion into a belated wedding journey of sorts–or at least a respite from meddling relatives. No sooner do they arrive, than their host’s ward is accused of petty wrongdoing... -
![Tamed by the Lyon by Chasity Bowlin]()
Tamed by the Lyon by Chasity Bowlin
It was their first kiss, possibly her first kiss ever. All the more reason to get it right.Abandoned at the altar by her groom in favor of her younger sister, Miss Madeline Keyes has become an object of pity, scorn and scandal. Rather than flee to the countryside to rusticate as a spinster with her less than loving parents, she seeks the aid of Mrs... -
![The Moonstone Marquess by Meara Platt]()
The Moonstone Marquess by Meara Platt
What happens when a battle-scarred hero bent on destroying himself meets an irresistible force by the name of Phoebe?Lady Phoebe Killigrew is appalled by the scandalous country parties their new neighbor, a war hero marquess, is holding at his estate in Moonstone Landing. She has every intention of keeping well away from him, until a governess arrives at her door with his two nieces... -
![Nature of the Crime by Cara Devlin]()
Nature of the Crime by Cara Devlin
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Bow Street Duchess Mystery series continues in January 2024 with the sixth Audrey Sinclair and Hugh Marsden investigation...When a fellow passenger is found dead on Audrey’s packet ship from France, a mysterious note on the body points to her as the killer... -
![Miss Desirable by Grace Burrowes]()
Miss Desirable by Grace Burrowes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMiss Catherine Fairchild spent much of her life haring about the globe with her diplomat parents, though she grasped at a young age that as a legitimate by-blow, her social standing among Polite Society would be marginal at best... -
![Irresistible by Darcy Burke]()
Irresistible by Darcy Burke
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsJessamine Goodfellow has spent six Seasons avoiding the parson’s trap, and spinsterhood is finally within her grasp. A brilliant scholar, she longs for adventure and new experiences, things her family frowns upon. Presented with the opportunity to use her puzzle-solving talent on a secret mission for the Foreign Office, Jess eagerly accepts... -
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![Lyon Eyes by Lynne Connolly]()
Lyon Eyes by Lynne Connolly
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEnter the world of the most notorious gambling den in London, where matches are made... unusually. Welcome to the world of THE LYON'S DEN: The Black Widow of Whitehall Connected World, where the underground of Regency London thrives... and loves.Heiress to a fortune, Jenny Hambling needs a husband, before she is made to marry a man she despises... -
![No One's Bride by Adele Clee]()
No One's Bride by Adele Clee
For Ailsa MacTavish, collecting old books was as much a hobby as her verbal spars with Viscount Denton. They were bitter rivals, barely friends, but she never felt more alive than when they clashed swords. As he’d made an oath not to marry for years, she considered him a safe companion for a would-be spinster.But one mistake at an auction leaves her in possession of an old grimoire...Categorized as:
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![Miss Devoted by Grace Burrowes]()
Miss Devoted by Grace Burrowes
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPsyche Fremont has known two constants in life: Her passion for her art, and society’s determination to ignore her talent. She isn’t looking for anything other than a handsome model when she crosses paths with Michael Delancey, and he’s only interested in making a few discreet coins lounging about in the altogether... -
![The Beast's Beguiled by Eva Devon, Maire Claremont]()
The Beast's Beguiled by Eva Devon, Maire Claremont
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom USATODAY Bestselling author Eva Devon, writing as Maire Claremont, comes a brand new series that will sweep you away to the drama and angst of Regency England. Glittering ballrooms, wild moors, and brooding lords waiting to be tamed by bluestockings await. . .Catherine Ludlow knows the betrayal of family...Categorized as:
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![The Heart of a Scoundrel by Christi Caldwell]()
The Heart of a Scoundrel by Christi Caldwell
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsRuthless, wicked, and dark, the Marquess of Rutland rouses terror in the breast of ladies and nobleman alike. All Edmund wants in life is power. After he was publically humiliated by his one love Lady Margaret, he vowed vengeance, using Margaret’s niece, as his pawn. Except, he’s thwarted by another, more enticing target—Miss Phoebe Barrett...Categorized as:
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![Barefoot in Hyde Park by Chasity Bowlin]()
Barefoot in Hyde Park by Chasity Bowlin
I’m not holding you to keep you from leaving. I’m holding you because it’s a way of showing you how precious you are to me. The wait is over! The anticipated "Barefoot in Hyde Park" is now available! Book 2 in "The Hellion Club" series. Read for Free with Kindle Unlimited! Lillian Burkhart could not be more different from her half-sister, Wilhelmina...Categorized as:
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![Ruin Me, If You Dare by Alyssa Clarke]()
Ruin Me, If You Dare by Alyssa Clarke
They are wallflowers, bluestockings, merry widows, and debutantes—members of a secret, exclusive Lady’s Club in Berkeley Square! There ladies indulge in daring wagers, learn to fight, read scandalous books, and learn the art of wooing the gentlemen they will bring to their knees…A proper lord. A rebellious lady. A dare that could ruin them both.. -
![Vacancy: Viscount Preferred by Tammy Andresen]()
Vacancy: Viscount Preferred by Tammy Andresen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLady Priscilla is in trouble…When a cousin she didn’t even know existed inherits her father’s title, the new Earl of Purlington wants more than just the earldom, he want’s Priscilla too. Or at least, her dowry. What she needs is a hero. A man to swoop in and save her despite her cousin’s intimidating lurking...Categorized as:
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![Empowered by the Earl by Alexa Aston]()
Empowered by the Earl by Alexa Aston
First sons inherit all. Third sons are promised to the church. Second sons do their duty and serve in the military—unless fate intervenes and turns their lives upside down... -
![Scandalous by Minerva Spencer]()
Scandalous by Minerva Spencer
"Have you no decency?" Straight-laced missionary Sarah Fisher has never met a man like Captain Martin Bouchard. He is the most beautiful person—male or female—she's ever seen. Overwhelmingly masculine, elegantly attired despite months at sea, he is in complete command of everyone and everything around him: everyone, that is, except Sarah... -
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![The Moonstone Duke by Meara Platt]()
The Moonstone Duke by Meara Platt
What happens when a steamy duke who has never lost in battle meets the innocent young lady determined to conquer his heart?When Lady Henley Killigrew’s father dies and his title of earl passes to a not so friendly cousin who wants her and her two younger sisters out of their elegant London townhouse, she takes them to Moonstone Cottage, a lovely manor house they inherited from a maiden aunt in... -
![The Fake February Rake by Charlie Lane]()
The Fake February Rake by Charlie Lane
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe ton thinks Hades is a rake. He’s not.Before the Brazen Belle’s gossip column named him February’s rake, Dr. Hades Jones was the ton’s most trusted doctor, proper in every way but for his family’s scandalous past. But the rake the Belle named wasn’t him. I t was someone wearing his distinctive silk-lined coat, which was stolen from him months ago... -
![The Viscount Takes a Bride: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Violet Hamers]()
The Viscount Takes a Bride: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Violet Hamers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Was compromising me part of your plan so I have no choice but to accept your offer?”The Viscount of Saxton killed her brother. That much is certain amongst Margaret’s family. And now he has the audacity to blackmail them in exchange for her hand in marriage!Seth is a man of few words. And as the Viscount of Saxton, he is used to getting his way... -
![Daring the Duke of Marble: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Daphne Byrne]()
Daring the Duke of Marble: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Daphne Byrne
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“The man of marble begins to crack. I suppose he is human, after all.”Lady Elaine Cobber, a sworn spinster, gets into regular spats with the Duke of Carterville. And the worst thing is that his carefully curated mask of indifference never cracks. So, her friends wager Elaine to make the Duke show five emotions: Anger, Disgust, Jealousy, Happiness and Sadness... -
![The Boys of Summer by Chasity Bowlin]()
The Boys of Summer by Chasity Bowlin
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor the first time in her life, she understood how a woman might be led astray. Playmates during one magical summer on the coast, Clarissa and Gus made a vow to one another: when they were older, when they were both free of the shadows of their neglectful and abusive fathers, they would marry... -
![The Beastly Duke’s Bride: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Violet Hamers]()
The Beastly Duke’s Bride: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Violet Hamers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I would do anything to save my father, Your Grace. Just…be gentle with me.”No one hates the Duke of Hillow more than he hates himself. After being humiliated about his war disfigurement and losing everyone he loved, he doesn’t dare show his face outside anymore. Not without his mask on.Edwina was never supposed to be a part of the ton... -
![Sinfully Daring by Emma V. Leech]()
Sinfully Daring by Emma V. Leech
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe Perfect Young Lady…Lady Rosamund Adolphus, daughter of the Duke of Bedwin, will not have the slightest trouble in finding a husband. So says the ton. She has beauty, breeding, charm and a dowry weighty enough to sink an East Indiaman. Yet the only man she fancies is the elusive Lord Ashburton, longtime friend of her older brother Jules...Categorized as:
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![Still Wicked by Kathleen Ayers]()
Still Wicked by Kathleen Ayers
Lady Elizabeth Reynolds is perfectly happy living as a nun.Secure within the walls of St. Albans, Elizabeth is determined to take her vows and never return to London. Life in society holds no appeal and she has no desire to wed.Unfortunately, Elizabeth’s long absent mother has plans for her daughter. Taken from St... -
![More Than a Duke by Christi Caldwell]()
More Than a Duke by Christi Caldwell
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsPolite Society doesn’t take Lady Anne Adamson seriously. However, Anne isn’t just another pretty young miss. When she discovers her father betrayed her mother’s love and her family descended into poverty, Anne comes up with a plan to marry a respectable, powerful, and honorable gentleman— a man nothing like her philandering father... -
![Lord of the Privateers by Stephanie Laurens]()
Lord of the Privateers by Stephanie Laurens
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWidely known as the lord of the privateers, Royd Frobisher expects to execute the final stage of the rescue mission his brothers have begun. What he does not expect is to be pressured into taking Isobel Carmichael his childhood sweetheart, former handfasted bride and current business partner with him. A force of nature, Isobel has a mission of her own: to find and bring a young cousin safely home...Categorized as:
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![Lady Violet Investigates by Grace Burrowes]()
Lady Violet Investigates by Grace Burrowes
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsLady Violet Belmaine emerges from two years of mourning less than enthusiastic about resuming her place in Polite Society. She’s talked into attending a country house party by her French physician friend, Hugh St. Sevier, only to find that the house party guests are preyed upon by a mysterious thief.Among the guests is Sebastian MacHeath, Marquess of Dunkeld... -
![Impassioned by Darcy Burke]()
Impassioned by Darcy Burke
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSociety’s most exclusive invitation...Welcome to the Phoenix Club, where London’s most audacious, disreputable, and intriguing ladies and gentlemen find scandal, redemption, and second chances.In nearly two years of marriage, Sabrina Westbrook has barely spoken to her husband and shared a bed even less. Both activities would require they actually live together... -
![To Catch an Earl by Kate Bateman, K.C. Bateman]()
To Catch an Earl by Kate Bateman, K.C. Bateman
A case of secret identities finds reunited lovers on opposite sides of the law in this fun, flirty Regency romance.There's only one case Bow Street agent Alex Harland, Earl of Melton, hasn't cracked: the identity of the mysterious woman who stole a kiss from him before he left for war. He's neither forgotten--nor forgiven--her for leaving him wanting... -
![Murder at King’s Crossing by Andrea Penrose]()
Murder at King’s Crossing by Andrea Penrose
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFor fans of Miss Scarlet and the Duke and Bridgerton—a masterfully plotted mystery that combines engaging protagonists with rich historical detail and “an unusually rich look at Regency life,” (Publishers Weekly), plus a touch of romance that readers of Amanda Quick and Deanna Raybourn will savor... -
![Misadventures with the Duke by Stacy Reid]()
Misadventures with the Duke by Stacy Reid
"A duke by any other name! Touted as honourable, and a sterling example for all young bucks to emulate, this author has it on the highest authority that a certain duke is nothing but a libertine! Grab your weekly feature to keep abreast with the duke of disgrace!" Christopher Worth, the Duke of Carlyle, has a carefully cultivated reputation of 'respectability' but he possesses a dark, lustful... -
![A Faithful Narrative: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Mary Smythe]()
A Faithful Narrative: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Mary Smythe
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDarcy's own name leapt at him from the page and his treacherous eyes could not withstand the temptation drawing them downward. What had Elizabeth written about him?FITZWILLIAM DARCY IS ON THE VERGE of proposing to Miss Elizabeth Bennet when he happens upon her diary in a field of bluebells... -
![The Lyon's Share by Cerise DeLand]()
The Lyon's Share by Cerise DeLand
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEnter the world of the most notorious gambling den in London, where matches are made... unusually. Welcome to the world of THE LYON'S DEN: The Black Widow of Whitehall Connected World, where the underground of Regency London thrives... and loves. She’d spend every last penny to marry again for security, comfort—or even friendship... -
![The Murmur of Masks: Love and Heartbreak in Regency England by Catherine Kullmann]()
The Murmur of Masks: Love and Heartbreak in Regency England by Catherine Kullmann
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAnything Can Happen at a Masquerade – Just Ask Olivia Eighteen-year-old Olivia's naval captain father is 'somewhere at sea' fighting the French when her mother dies suddenly, leaving her daughter homeless. Desperately in need of security and safety, a distraught Olivia accepts Jack Rembleton's offer of a marriage of convenience, hoping that love will grow between them... -
![Betrothed to Mr Darcy by Lin Mei Wei]()
Betrothed to Mr Darcy by Lin Mei Wei
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen a rumour forces Elizabeth to get engaged to Mr Darcy she swears to never allow him to pierce her defences. But the betrothal forces her into Mr Darcy's frequent company, and the better she knows and understands him, the more he bewilders and fascinates her.Meanwhile, behind the scenes, dark forces are at work... -
![Earl of Morrey by Lauren Smith]()
Earl of Morrey by Lauren Smith
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLetty Fordyce knows three things about her future husband: Lord Morrey is a dangerous man.He frightens her.She desires him. Adam Beaumont, the Earl of Morrey, is full of dark secrets. His brooding and mysterious allure draws women to him like moths to a flame. But he fears he can never marry, not when his secret life is full of constant dangers... -
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![Gu Fang Bu Zi Shang, Vol.2 by Feng Nong]()
Gu Fang Bu Zi Shang, Vol.2 by Feng Nong
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBai Pingting has always been unable to believe the saying "a woman's virture is ignorance". She is a maid of Jing Anwang, but she lives even better than some wealthly women. She is also wiser than most men and she hopes for a higher intellect. Even if that man is an enemy, both are full of lies and conspiracies. She is not fond of that man... -
![To Catch a Viscount by Christi Caldwell]()
To Catch a Viscount by Christi Caldwell
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMiss Marcia Collins's cameo-perfect life is destroyed when scandal leaves her standing alone at the altar on her wedding day. Her heart shattered, she decides to embrace her ruined reputation and explore every forbidden pleasure. All she needs is a little help from her long-time friend—and society’s most wicked rogue—Andrew Barrett, Viscount Waters... -
![The Cloverton Charade by Sarah E. Ladd]()
The Cloverton Charade by Sarah E. Ladd
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA house party in Regency England provides the perfect opportunity for two rival antiquity brokers to scope out a potentially valuable collection while trying to keep their attraction at bay.Alicia Brannon's knowledge of antiquities is unparalleled, having learned everything she needs to know from her broker father... -
![The Duke of Drury Lane by Tammy Andresen]()
The Duke of Drury Lane by Tammy Andresen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat’s worse than an earl, marquess, or viscount? A duke, of course!Which infuriates Lily Grey. Men like him are the problem, they are NEVER a solution. It makes her molars grind when the Drury Lane Theater insists she visit the man who has been nicknamed the DIFFICULT DUKE to secure funding for their renovation.“Why me?” she asks, barely containing her huff of breath... -
![Sweet Rogue of Mine by Shana Galen]()
Sweet Rogue of Mine by Shana Galen
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA sharpshooter who’s lost his sight…When a stray pistol ball from the battlefield took Nash’s sight, it also took his entire identity. He’s retreated to his father’s county home to lick his wounds, but his drinking and isolation have only made things worse... -
![The Trouble with Love by Heather Boyd]()
The Trouble with Love by Heather Boyd
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsKeeping a promise has never been harder!Whitney Crewe has a dream for her life, and it does not include a properly boring marriage or remaining in England. Passionate by nature, she's headed for an adventure abroad but has been temporarily lured into the countryside to paint an important family portrait...Categorized as:
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