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Her Dangerous Beast by Scarlett Scott
A royal prince exiled from his country long ago, Theo St. George forged a new life in London's dark and seedy underworld. As a coldhearted mercenary, he's willing to do anything for a price. But when he accepts a position as bodyguard to a duke in danger, he finds his true opponent in the nobleman's prim and icy sister...Categorized as:
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![Sutton's Scoundrel by Scarlett Scott]()
Sutton's Scoundrel by Scarlett Scott
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn this deliciously steamy Regency romance from USA Today bestselling author Scarlett Scott, a lady determined to restore her reputation meets her match in a seductive East End rogue she can't deny.Dubbed Lady Scandal thanks to her gossip-stirring past, Portia Fairhaven, the widowed Countess of Blakewell, is no stranger to rumors and innuendos...Categorized as:
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![In the Dark with the Duke by Christi Caldwell]()
In the Dark with the Duke by Christi Caldwell
A lady of reserve and a fierce street fighter find common ground in the second Lost Lords of London novel by USA Today bestselling author Christi Caldwell.Eight years ago, Lady Lila March retreated to the safe shadows of her family’s estate after a devastating tragedy. Weary of being a whisper of her former self, she is determined to brave the dangers of the outside world again... -
![Sinfully Tempted by Kathleen Ayers]()
Sinfully Tempted by Kathleen Ayers
Tempting a duke is a Deadly Sin.Tamsin Sinclair is known for her bold manner. As a Sinclair, nicknamed one of the Deadly Sins she is expected to be improper and uncivilized. Seeking solace from the unrelenting whispers about her at a ball, Tamsin retreats to the gardens and makes the unexpected acquaintance of the eccentric, moth collecting, Duke of Ware...Categorized as:
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![The Moonstone Major by Meara Platt]()
The Moonstone Major by Meara Platt
His scars ran deep. Only Chloe had the power to heal him.It is said moonstones shine brightest in the presence of true love. Will they shine for Chloe, the youngest of the Killigrew sisters, and Fionn, the battle-scarred hero who has closed himself off to love?Lady Chloe Killigrew is surprised to find herself much sought after in Moonstone Landing's elegant society... -
![The Moonstone Hero by Meara Platt]()
The Moonstone Hero by Meara Platt
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe thought the moonstones were magic. He knew the magic was her.Ever since she was a little girl, Lady Ella Stockwell has spent idyllic summers at her uncle’s home in Moonstone Landing. But this year is slightly different, for a contingent of wounded soldiers has just arrived in the charming seaside village, including the handsome and highly decorated war hero, Caden Seaton... -
![Duke of Luhst by Mariah Stone]()
Duke of Luhst by Mariah Stone
Nothing could change him for the better. Save, perhaps, her.Seductive as a deadly sin, Lucien Wrenn, the Duke of Luhst, can tempt any lady into his bed. But his best friend’s little sister—bluestocking scientist Lady Chasity Perrin—is forbidden fruit. And he’s spent a lifetime aching to take a bite. Chastity has always loved Lucien but the thoughtful boy she cherished grew into a careless rogue...Categorized as:
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![The Christmas Wedding by Dilly Court]()
The Christmas Wedding by Dilly Court
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe first book in the dramatic new saga from the Sunday Times bestselling authorHolding the letter in trembling hands, Daisy’s future crumbled before her – the words engraved on her heart forever. The village of Little Creek, the long winter of 1867 The first flakes of snow are falling when Daisy Marshall, secretly engaged to her master's son, finds herself jilted at the altar... -
![Devil's Cub by Georgette Heyer]()
Devil's Cub by Georgette Heyer
THE ABDUCTION Dominic Alistair, Marquis of Vidal is a bad lot a rake and seducer, reckless, heedless, and possessed of a murderous temper. He is known by friend and foe alike as the "Devil's Cub." Yet as the handsome and wealthy heir to a Dukedom, he is considered a good prospect on the marriage market... -
![Winter's Whispers by Scarlett Scott]()
Winter's Whispers by Scarlett Scott
Don’t miss this special addition to the bestselling The Wicked Winters series, featuring Winter family favorites and a whole lot of holiday steam!Blade Winter is a coldhearted assassin with a deadly reputation. After a costly mistake leaves him banished to the countryside for a Christmas house party he has no wish to attend, he is furious. No amount of merrymaking is going to improve his mood... -
![The Duke of Hearts by Jess Michaels]()
The Duke of Hearts by Jess Michaels
The 7th highly anticipated book in the 1797 Club series from USA Today Bestselling Author Jess Michaels Matthew Cornwallis, Duke of Tyndale, once loved a woman, but she died in a tragic accident he felt responsible for. Since then, he’s been playing pretend that he isn’t broken inside, even as he’s seen as London’s most sought after bachelor...Categorized as:
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![Duke in a Box: Twelve Steamy Historical Holiday Novellas by Kate Bateman, Amy Rose Bennett]()
Duke in a Box: Twelve Steamy Historical Holiday Novellas by Kate Bateman, Amy Rose Bennett
Twelve novellas from your favorite historical romance authors featuring never-before-published steamy holiday stories. Don’t miss this limited time collection—on sale only from November 1-December 31, 2022...Categorized as:
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![The Gorgon by Kathryn Le Veque]()
The Gorgon by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYear of our Lord 1235 A.D., Dorset, England An epic Medieval romance written in the same old-world vein as 'Ivanhoe', this is a tremendously powerful story of Sir Bose de Moray and the Lady Summer du Bonne. Bose was the Captain of the Guard for King Henry III until Bose's wife's untimely death in childbirth... -
![Loved and Found by Christi Caldwell]()
Loved and Found by Christi Caldwell
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn the latest installment in the Scandalous Affairs Series, it's never too late for a second-chance at love...Lieutenant Thaddeus Phippen has lived a lifetime away from the only love he ever knew, Lady Edith, a powerful duke's daughter. Thaddeus has now returned from fighting Boney's forces, ready to put aside tragic battlefield remembrances and the memory of past heartbreak of love lost... -
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![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... -
![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... -
![A Duchess for the Duke by Sally Britton]()
A Duchess for the Duke by Sally Britton
The Duke of Montfort takes a wife. Gregory Dinard, a young duke caught unprepared for his role, needs a companion. When he meets Cecilia, he knows she has the grace and intelligence his duchess will need. Lady Cecilia never expected more than a marriage of mutual benefit, but she's still surprised when the duke proposes an alliance between them... -
![Great Protector by Kathryn Le Veque]()
Great Protector by Kathryn Le Veque
1402 A.D. Eighteen years ago, Sir Richmond le Bec, a knight in the service of Henry of Bolingbroke, was tasked with a mission of great importance. Young Henry had an affair with a married woman who bore him a child, and the woman's husband vowed to kill both his wife and the child she birthed. Richmond was charged with taking the baby to safety and acting as her protector... -
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A Snowflake Kiss for Lady Sophie by Maggie Dallen, Katherine Ann Madison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLady Sophie has arranged the perfect match. Too bad she kisses the wrong man under the mistletoe...Lady Sophie's husband-to-be is a handsome earl in need of the dowry she can provide. The details of the arrangement were made via letters, and now all that’s left is to meet the gentleman at her aunt’s Christmastide house party... -
![Kiss Me at Christmas by Valerie Bowman]()
Kiss Me at Christmas by Valerie Bowman
A spirited lady facing spinsterhood. A common man with a noble mission. And a surprise that just might be waiting for them under the mistletoe. . . Bow Street Runner Daffin Oakleaf abhors Christmas. Carol singing and holiday cheer only remind him of a dark time. When a close friend calls on him for help, Daffin is happy to capitalize on the distraction... -
![To Bed the Baron by Emma V. Leech]()
To Bed the Baron by Emma V. Leech
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsGirls who dare – Inside every wallflower is the beating heart of a lioness, a passionate individual willing to risk all for their dream, if only they can find the courage to begin. When these overlooked girls make a pact to change their lives, anything can happen. Eleven girls – eleven dares in a hat, twelve passionate stories. Who will dare to risk it all? To Bed the Baron... -
![Wishes in Winter by Scarlett Scott]()
Wishes in Winter by Scarlett Scott
Lady Lydia Brownlow's parents have given her an ultimatum. She must settle upon a husband or face a future life of drudgery as a companion. Dreading either fate, Lydia attends a Christmas country house party to settle upon a match. But much to her dismay, her brother's rakish best friend is also in attendance...Categorized as:
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![A Snowfall Sleigh Ride for Lady Serena by Maggie Dallen, Katherine Ann Madison]()
A Snowfall Sleigh Ride for Lady Serena by Maggie Dallen, Katherine Ann Madison
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHunting the hoyden...The Earl of Rushton is in need of a wife and Lady Serena requires a husband. This ought to be a simple arrangement. And yet...how is a man supposed to court his potential bride when he can't even find her? Rush always thought he'd marry for love like his parents, but love won't save his estate from ruin... -
![The Virgin Who Captured a Viscount by Anna Bradley]()
The Virgin Who Captured a Viscount by Anna Bradley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBehind the buttoned-up façade of The Clifford Charity School for Wayward Girls reside some of London’s most brilliant ladies. For the extraordinary young women of the secret Swooning Virgins Society are capable of taking down an utter scoundrel —or redeeming an aristocrat worthy of a woman’s love . .Categorized as:
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![One Burning Heart by Elizabeth Kingston]()
One Burning Heart by Elizabeth Kingston
William prefers not to think of his insufferable burden of a wife. She’s far too pious and, even worse, painfully meek and submissive – qualities he holds in the highest contempt...Categorized as:
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![Discovering Grace: A Regency Romance by Sally Britton]()
Discovering Grace: A Regency Romance by Sally Britton
A Sweet Regency Romance To avoid being sent across an ocean, Grace switches places with her sister. The only man aware of their deception? A dear friend, and her secret love. Grace Everly has no desire to set sail for the Caribbean, unlike her adventurous twin sister, Hope...Categorized as:
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![Marian's Christmas Wish by Carla Kelly]()
Marian's Christmas Wish by Carla Kelly
Miss Marian Wynswich is a rather unconventional young lady. She plays chess, reads Greek, and is as educated as any young man. And she’s certain falling in love is a ridiculous endeavor and vows never to do such a thing. But everything changes when she receives a Christmas visit from someone unexpected—a young and handsome English lord... -
![The Pretender by Celeste Bradley]()
The Pretender by Celeste Bradley
Rule #1: Never fall in love. Celeste Bradley captivated critics and readers alike with her unforgettable novel Fallen, which was nominated for the prestigious RITA Award from Romance Writers of America for Best First Book... -
![The Twelve Clues of Christmas by Rhys Bowen]()
The Twelve Clues of Christmas by Rhys Bowen
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsOn the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me—well, actually, my true love, Darcy O’Mara, is spending a feliz navidad tramping around South America. Meanwhile, Mummy is holed up in a tiny village called Tiddleton-under-Lovey with that droll Noel Coward! And I’m snowed in at Castle Rannoch with my bumbling brother, Binky, and sourpuss sister-in-law, Fig... -
![With Love in Sight by Christina Britton]()
With Love in Sight by Christina Britton
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom RWA's 2017 Golden Heart Winner comes a story of passion that is much more than meets the eye.An aging spinster at 26, all Imogen Duncan sees ahead of her is a life of servitude to her overbearing mother. Her London Season has passed and her desperate shyness and reserved demeanor has destroyed any chance for a match...Categorized as:
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![The Broken Duke by Jess Michaels]()
The Broken Duke by Jess Michaels
The third sensual romance in the 1797 Club series by USA Today Bestselling Author Jess Michaels. Adelaide Longford is London’s most overlooked bluestocking wallflower and that is fine by her. Being ignored gives her the perfect opportunity to sneak out and secretly take on the persona of the most celebrated actress of the day, Lydia Ford... -
![Accidentally His by Sabrina Jeffries]()
Accidentally His by Sabrina Jeffries
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWith a fresh new hook for readers of Regency romance by Julia Quinn, Lisa Kleypas, and Madeline Hunter, New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries returns to the Dazzling Debutantes series featuring a trio of ladies who defy social constraints by starting a business as party planners to the ton... -
![Step Lively, Mr. Darcy: A Lighthearted Darcy and Elizabeth Christmastime Novella by Laura Hile]()
Step Lively, Mr. Darcy: A Lighthearted Darcy and Elizabeth Christmastime Novella by Laura Hile
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsElizabeth’s mother has lied. Now the horrible Thorpes have come for Christmas!No matter that the fib is an old one, Elizabeth Bennet’s cousins are certain that she is an heiress. Is not the Bennet’s prosperous estate evidence enough? There is a fortune to be had through marriage, and John Thorpe is hungry for it.Repelling the man’s advances is only one of Elizabeth’s troubles... -
![To Wed a Scandalous Spy by Celeste Bradley]()
To Wed a Scandalous Spy by Celeste Bradley
Lovely, high born Willa Trent was an orphan, raised by a local, somewhat odd family in the country, who want nothing but the best for their girl. So when she drags the unconscious man she accidentally hit with a slingshot home, they arrange a hasty marriage and pack the couple off with best wishes. Armed with a groggy husband and a new future, Willa's pie-eyed optimism has no limits.. -
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![Lady Helen Finds Her Song by Jennifer Moore]()
Lady Helen Finds Her Song by Jennifer Moore
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSpring 1813 --The exotic splendors of India are legendary, and the colorful sights of her new home in Calcutta immediately captivate eighteen-year-old Lady Helen Poulter. Whereas many of her fellow British expatriates despise the culture they see as barbaric, Helen sees excitement in the unusual locale... -
![The Earl's Christmas Gift by Jillian Eaton]()
The Earl's Christmas Gift by Jillian Eaton
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA marriage grown cold as frozen snowAs lovers lose their newlywed glowAll hope seems lost, but never fear…This holiday season, miracles are sure to be nearSome women want chocolates for Christmas. Others would be satisfied with a pretty hair ribbon or a new hat. But Lady Alexandria desires only one thing: a divorce from her husband, the cold-hearted Lord Duncan White, Earl of Chesterfield... -
![Marry in Scandal by Anne Gracie]()
Marry in Scandal by Anne Gracie
A shy heiress and a well-known rake face a scandal-forced marriage that might be true love in the latest irresistible romance from the national bestselling author of Marry in Haste. Shy young heiress, Lady Lily Rutherford, is in no hurry to marry. She dreams of true love and a real courtship... -
![Prince Charming by Gaelen Foley]()
Prince Charming by Gaelen Foley
" There is star quality in this writer!" raves the Romantic Times about gifted author Gaelen Foley. Her love stories are filled with glorious settings, stunning characters, and unforgettable passion. Destiny casts its hand one perfect moonlit night when Ascencion's most elusive highwayman, the Masked Rider, chooses the wrong coach to rob...Categorized as:
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![To Love a Libertine by Liana LeFey]()
To Love a Libertine by Liana LeFey
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLondon, 1727 When Miss Eden Lowther catches the eye of Lord Percival Falloure, Marquess of Tavistoke, she’s delighted, for his wicked lordship is anything but boring. The canny coquette who declined five suitors the season prior sets out to capture the infamous “Terror of the Ton” for keeps, but the man she finds behind the façade isn’t at all what she expects... -
![It Happened Under The Mistletoe by Valerie Bowman]()
It Happened Under The Mistletoe by Valerie Bowman
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFirst in an exclusive Can happily ever after begin with one Christmas kiss? It Happened Under the Mistletoe is a brand-new holiday novella from award-winning author Valerie Bowman! When Oliver Townsende escapes to his friend’s house for a Christmas party, he intends to avoid the hordes of marriage-minded misses who have been dogging his steps in London ever since he inherited a dukedom...Categorized as:
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![Hearts Run Wild by Shelly Thacker]()
Hearts Run Wild by Shelly Thacker
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWhen she awoke this morning, she certainly never expected to end the day in bed with a man…Samantha Delafield is an aristocratic lady turned devious thief. Nicholas Brogan is an ex-pirate with years of sin branded on his soul...Categorized as:
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![Seducing the Marquess by Callie Hutton]()
Seducing the Marquess by Callie Hutton
Richard, Marquess of Devon is satisfied with his ton marriage. His wife of five months, Lady Eugenia Devon, thought she was, too, until she found the book. Their marriage is one of respect and affection, with no messy entanglements such as love. Devon’s upbringing impressed upon him that gentlemen slake their baser needs on a mistress, not their gently bred wives...Categorized as:
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![A Lady of Esteem by Kristi Ann Hunter]()
A Lady of Esteem by Kristi Ann Hunter
Miss Amelia Stalwood may live in London at her absent guardian's townhouse, but she's never actually met any nobility, and instead of aristocrats, her closest friends are servants. Quite by happenstance, she's introduced to the Hawthorne family and their close family friend, Anthony, the reformed marquis of Raeburn... -
![Winning Miss Wakefield by Vivienne Lorret]()
Winning Miss Wakefield by Vivienne Lorret
She's got nothing left to lose… With her fiancé suddenly engaged to another and her reputation in tatters, Merribeth Wakefield needs a bold plan to reclaim her life. She must be brave. Confident. She must … kiss a rake? The suggestion is ludicrous! Yet when Merribeth finds herself alone with the dark and brooding Lord Knightswold, suddenly the plan doesn't seem so farfetched...Categorized as:
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![Pale Moon Rider by Marsha Canham]()
Pale Moon Rider by Marsha Canham
He lived by night--the dark, dangerous highwayman who stole her heart.... "It was a fine night for treachery, dark with a pale moon rising...." Like a wraith he appeared in the Coventry night, the notorious highwayman called Captain Starlight. Renée d'Anton watched, breathless, as the cloaked figure commanded, "Stand and deliver!" and her coach shuddered to a halt... -
![A Maiden Lane Christmas Special by Elizabeth Hoyt]()
A Maiden Lane Christmas Special by Elizabeth Hoyt
A Maiden Lane Christmas SpecialA wonderful little Christmas tidbit for the fans of Maiden Lane series, featuring different characters who appeared regularly or from time to time. This short story can be read at Elizabeth Hoyt's website... -
![The Spy by Celeste Bradley]()
The Spy by Celeste Bradley
RULE #3: NEVER SURRENDER YOUR WILL ... By day, he is a gentleman with a notorious fondness for games of seduction. By night, he is one of the most skilled saboteurs in the Liar's Club --- a secret group of renegades dedicated to serving the Crow. And while he is willing to risks his life for the good of England, he vows never to put his heart in harm's way ..Categorized as:
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![A Very Matchmaker Christmas by Christi Caldwell, Danelle Harmon]()
A Very Matchmaker Christmas by Christi Caldwell, Danelle Harmon
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat do you get when you have four despairing mamas with four unwed daughters? A very matchmaker Christmas, of course! This delightful holiday anthology features 4 novellas written by 4 authors, all revolving around the same fun plot involving a Regency holiday house party and hijinks aplenty! Her Christmas Rogue by Christi Caldwell Lady Winifred Grisham has been in love with her brother's... -
![Mistletoe Christmas: An Anthology by Eloisa James, Christi Caldwell]()
Mistletoe Christmas: An Anthology by Eloisa James, Christi Caldwell
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsFrom four beloved writers—Eloisa James, Christi Caldwell, Janna MacGregor, and Erica Ridley—comes a hilarious tale of a Christmas house party that serves up love and scandal in equal measure!The Duke of Greystoke’s Christmas Revelry is famous throughout the British Isles for its plays, dancing, magical grotto… not to mention scandals leading to the marriage licenses he hands out like confetti... -
![Fiona and the Three Wise Highlanders by Jennifer Ashley]()
Fiona and the Three Wise Highlanders by Jennifer Ashley
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStuart Cameron must fulfill a task to repay the reprobates, Gair and Padruig, who have smuggled him across Scotland at Christmas in 1746. Fiona Macdonald, sister to his enemy, is the only one who can help.Tied with the Mackenzies / McBrides series, Stuart Cameron is an old friend of Malcolm, Alec, and Will Mackenzie. He appears in The Stolen Mackenzie Bride and Alec Mackenzie's Art of Seduction...
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