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The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde's madcap farce about mistaken identities, secret engagements, and lovers entanglements still delights readers more than a century after its 1895 publication and premiere performance. The rapid-fire wit and eccentric characters of The Importance of Being Earnest have made it a mainstay of the high school curriculum for decades... -
Three to Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 113 ratingsStephanie Plum, the brassy babe in the powder blue Buick is back and she's having a bad hair day -- for the whole month of January. She's been given the unpopular task of finding Mo Bedemier, Trenton's most beloved citizen, arrested for carrying concealed, gone no-show for his court appearance...Categorized as:
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Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 02 by Rei Tōma
Princess Nakaba of Senan and Prince Caesar of Belquat only married each other for the sake of peace between their two warring countries, but things take a surprising turn when Caesar finds himself falling for his strange wife! Caesar tries to get Nakaba to return his feelings, but she maintains that he is her enemy and that she hates him...Categorized as:
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The Emerald Sea by Richelle Mead
The final installment in Richelle Mead's sweeping, enthralling Glittering Court series answers the trilogy's biggest question: what is the secret that drives Tamsin to win at all costs?Tamsin Wright is unstoppable...Categorized as:
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The Agency for Scandal by Laura Wood
An all-female detective agency righting wrongs at the end of the nineteenth century; infiltrating a scandalous upper class world straight out of Bridgerton and using their wit and bravery to unmask a villain. Eighteen-year-old Isobel Stanhope is keeping a lot of secrets... -
By Hook or By Rook by Rebecca Connolly
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe most dangerous journeys...Jeremy Pratt is a spy for the Crown, and one of the best. He had been in more dangerous situations than he can admit, and has always come out unscathed. But escorting his colleague's cousin home to her family, even in disguise, just might be beyond his skills, and the temptation beyond his ability to withstand.May be ones of the heart.. -
Emma (Manga Classics) by Jane Austen
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 86 ratingsJane Austen's classic novel Emma is a timeless story of love, friendship, and self-discovery. Set in the small village of Highbury, England, during the early 19th century, the novel follows the story of Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy and beautiful young woman who is determined to make her own way in the world...Categorized as:
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Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 114 ratingsThis one's double the fun! Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is still learning the ropes at her cousin Vinnie's bail bond office, so when she sets out on the trail of Kenny Mancuso - a suspiciously weatlhy, working class Trenton boy who has just shot his best friend - the stakes are higher than ever...Categorized as:
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Summerhaven by Tiffany Odekirk
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThis beautiful collector’s edition includes the never-before-published novella, “The Making of an Earl,” which highlights select Summerhaven chapters told through Damon’s point of view.Hannah Kent and Oliver Jennings pledged their hearts to each other as children. Now, years later, Hannah is thrilled to receive an invitation to spend the summer at Oliver’s family’s country estate... -
Pilfered Promises by M. Louisa Locke
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt is the winter of 1880, and the future looks promising for Annie and Nate Dawson. Nate’s law practice is taking off. Annie has made the transition from pretend clairvoyant to a successful financial consultant. And they are looking forward to spending their first Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays together... -
Secrets of a Spinster by Rebecca Connolly
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsBehind every little secret... Mary Hamilton has had enough of being passed over by all of the eligible men in London, though she's had years and years of practice, and she's ready to give it up. But before she hangs up her dancing shoes for good, she wants one season of everything she's never had - invitations, flirtation, and suitors...Categorized as:
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Cleopatra's Moon by Vicky Alvear Shecter
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsCleopatra's Moon.The Critically Acclaimed Young Adult Novel Based On The Real Life Of Cleopatra's Daughter, Selene.The only daughter of the last queen of Egypt watches her beloved father--Mark Antony--fall on his sword in front of her. Then she hears the haunting wails of the priestesses of Isis on the island of Pharos and knows her mother died...Categorized as:
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Stepping on Roses, Vol. 1 by Rinko Ueda
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsA rags-to-riches romance from the creator of Tail of the Moon!Poor Sumi Kitamura… Her irresponsible older brother Eisuke keeps bringing home orphans for her to take care of even though they can barely afford their own basic needs! Just when Sumi's financial problems become dire, wealthy Soichiro Ashida enters her life with a bizarre proposition: he'll provide her with the money she so... -
Rebel Spy by Veronica Rossi
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsRebellious Frannie Tasker knows little about the war between England and its thirteen colonies in 1776, until a shipwreck off her home in Grand Bahama Island presents an unthinkable opportunity. The body of a young woman found floating in the sea gives Frannie the chance to escape her brutal stepfather—and she takes it...Categorized as:
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The Mad Girls of New York by Maya Rodale
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn exciting novel based on the fearless reporter Nellie Bly, who would stop at nothing to expose injustices against women in early 19th century New York, even at the risk of her own life and freedom.In 1887 New York City, Nellie Bly has ambitions beyond writing for the ladies pages, but all the editors on Newspaper Row think women are too emotional, respectable and delicate to do the job... -
Murder at the Piccadilly Playhouse by C.J. Archer
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsShe was admired by women and desired by men, until jealousy and past secrets took center stage. Help Cleo and her friends solve the murder of one of London’s leading actresses.When a hotel guest’s mistress is found dead in the stalls of the Piccadilly Playhouse, a verdict of suicide is given. Convinced his lover didn’t kill herself, Lord Rumford wants the truth uncovered...Categorized as:
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The Last Letter From Your Lover by Jojo Moyes
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 68 ratingsFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Giver of Stars, a sophisticated, page-turning double love story spanning forty years It is 1960. When Jennifer Stirling wakes up in the hospital, she can remember nothing-not the tragic car accident that put her there, not her husband, not even who she is...Categorized as:
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Love Me Always by Marie Higgins
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsProduct Description No Way Out – Catherine Martin is trapped. Either she wed an elderly man and commit to a marriage without love, or continue living with the father who believes her guilty of murder and one foot outside the asylum. Catherine picks marriage to the Duke of Ashton, Grant Fielding... -
The Secret Countess by Eva Ibbotson
Anna, a young countess, has lived in the glittering city of St Petersburg all her life in an ice-blue palace overlooking the River Neva. But when revolution tears Russia apart, her now-penniless family is forced to flee to England. Armed with an out-of-date book on housekeeping, Anna determines to become a housemaid and she finds work at the Earl of Westerholme's crumbling but magnificent mansion...Categorized as:
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The Art of Love and Lies by Rebecca Anderson
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 11 ratings“Enchanting. An art thief can't prevent love from blooming.” —Foreword Reviews, starred review“Exciting historical romance. A tender love story.” —Library Journal“The romantic escapades of this unlikely duo will keep readers eagerly turning pages.” —Publishers WeeklyA free-spirited artist teams up with a no-nonsense detective to capture a thief who has stolen a priceless Michaelangelo painting... -
Violins of Autumn by Amy McAuley
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen the Germans begin bombing London in World War II, Betty is determined to do her part. Instead of running air raid drills like most girls her age, she lies about her age and trains to become a spy. Now known by her secret agent persona, Adele Blanchard, she finds herself parachuting over German-occupied France under the cover of darkness to join the secret Resistance movement...Categorized as:
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Too Wicked to Love by Debra Mullins
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsToo wicked to love . . . but too tempting to resist!Having already been deceived by a heartless fiancé, Genevieve Wallington-Willis knows better than to trust any man—which is why her attraction to John Ready is so very disturbing. Though devilishly handsome, he is far too mysterious—and a humble coachman, no less! But one inadvertent kiss and Genevieve is lost... -
Diva by Jillian Larkin
If you love "The Great Gatsby," you'll want to read the Flappers series. Joy and tragedy collide in DIVA, the riveting conclusion to the Flappers series, set in the dazzling Roaring Twenties. Parties, bad boys, speakeasies--life in Manhattan has become a woozy blur for Clara Knowles... -
Behind a Mask by Louisa May Alcott
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsOriginally published in 1866 under the pseudonym "A. M. Barnard." Louisa May Alcott's novel of romance and sexual intrigue is one of her lesser-known gems. Its tone and characterizations strike a markedly different chord from her best-known works, such as "Little Women" and "Little Men," and it remains a popular addition to her oeuvre... -
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Prisoners in the Palace by Michaela MacColl
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsLondon, 1838. Sixteen-year-old Liza's dreams of her society debut are dashed when her parents are killed in an accident. Penniless, she accepts the position of lady's maid to young Princess Victoria and steps unwittingly into the gossipy intrigue of the servant's world below-stairs as well as the trickery above... -
The Lucky Ones by Anna Godbersen
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsIn 1929, the Bright Young Things escape Manhattan's heat for the lush lawns and sparkling bays of White Cove, looking for leisure, love, and luck. New York City's latest It Girl, Cordelia Grey, is flying high with celebrity pilot Max Darby. But Max is a private person with a reputation to uphold—and a secret to hide... -
Her Ladyship's Companion by Joanna Bourne
LOVE AND PERIL ON THE CLIFFS OF CORNWALL — Beautiful Melissa Rivenwood was leaving Mrs. Brody's Seminary for the Daughters of Gentlemen for a new life. But when she accepted the position as companion to the formidable Lady Dorothy, spirited Melissa could not have known that she would soon be caught up in a web of passion and intrigue at beautiful and remote Vinton Manor...Categorized as:
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Into the Dangerous World by Julie Chibbaro
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings*"This striking combination of story and illustration creates a powerful portrait of a budding artist." Publishers Weekly starred reviewRaised on a Staten Island commune in the 1980s, Aurora has never attended a day of school, and has seen little of the outside world. What she knows best is drawing. To her, it’s like breathing; it’s how she makes sense of the world...Categorized as:
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Scarlet by A.C. Gaughen
Many readers know the tale of Robin Hood, but they will be swept away by this new version full of action, secrets, and romance. Posing as one of Robin Hood’s thieves to avoid the wrath of the evil Thief Taker Lord Gisbourne, Scarlet has kept her identity secret from all of Nottinghamshire...Categorized as:
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Sylvia's Lovers by Elizabeth Gaskell
Sylvia's Lovers is a Victorian romance novel described by the author as "the saddest story I ever wrote". The story begins in the 1790s in the fictional coastal town of Monkshaven against the background of the practice of impressments during the early phases of the Napoleonic Wars...Categorized as:
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Splendor by Anna Godbersen
New Beginnings.Shocking Revelations.Unexpected Endings. As spring turns into summer, Elizabeth relishes her new roles as a young wife, while her sister, Diana, searches for adventure abroad. But when a surprising clue about their father's death comes to light, the Holland girls wonder at what cost a life of splendor comes... -
Lorna Doone by R.D. Blackmore
Rated: 3.73 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsThis tale of romance and revenge is atmospherically situated in the brooding and evocative setting of Exmoor. Blackmore transports us back to the 17th century where the infamous Doone clan preside over the region, imposing their whims and callously removing anyone who stands in their way... -
Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor by R.D. Blackmore
Rated: 3.73 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsLorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor by R. D... -
Lorna Doone by R.D. Blackmore
Rated: 3.73 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsR. D. Blackmore's 'Lorna Doone' is a classic romance novel set in the picturesque landscapes of rural England. The story follows the forbidden love between John Ridd, a humble farmer, and Lorna Doone, the beautiful daughter of a notorious outlaw clan... -
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Rumors by Anna Godbersen
Beautiful sisters Elizabeth and Diana Holland rule Manhattan's social scene. But when the girls discover their status among New York City's elite is far from secure, suddenly everyone—from the backstabbing socialite Penelope Hayes, to the debonair bachelor Henry Schoonmaker, to the spiteful maid Lina Broud—threatens Elizabeth's and Diana's golden future... -
Vixen by Jillian Larkin
Jazz... Booze... Boys... It's a dangerous combination. Every girl wants what she can't have. Seventeen-year-old Gloria Carmody wants the flapper lifestyle--and the bobbed hair, cigarettes, and music-filled nights that go with it. Now that she's engaged to Sebastian Grey, scion of one of Chicago's most powerful families, Gloria's party days are over before they've even begun.. -
The Making of a Marchioness & Its Sequel, The Methods of Lady Walderhurst: Emily Fox-Seton by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsFrances Hodgson Burnett's book, 'The Making of a Marchioness & Its Sequel, The Methods of Lady Walderhurst,' is a captivating tale of love, class, and survival in Edwardian England. The story follows Emily Fox-Seton, a kind-hearted and down-to-earth woman who unexpectedly finds herself in a Cinderella-like situation when she marries the wealthy Marquis of Walderhurst... -
Cate of the Lost Colony by Lisa M. Klein
Rated: 3.62 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsLady Catherine is one of Queen Elizabeth's favorite court maidens—until her forbidden romance with Sir Walter Ralegh is discovered. In a bitter twist of irony, the jealous queen banishes Cate to Ralegh's colony of Roanoke, in the New World. Ralegh pledges to come for Cate, but as the months stretch out, Cate begins to doubt his promise and his love... -
Be True to Me by Adele Griffin
Rated: 3.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA riveting tale of romantic suspense with a shocking twist ending set within the gates of a Fire Island colony of the super rich.Jean, a privileged, sometimes cruel, often insecure, and always envious girl, is accustomed to living in her glamorous older sister’s shadow... -
Fallen Grace by Mary Hooper
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsGrace Parkes has just had to do a terrible thing. Having given birth to an illegitimate child, she has travelled to the famed Brookwood Cemetery to place her small infant's body in a rich lady's coffin... -
Wildthorn by Jane Eagland
Rated: 3.62 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsSeventeen-year-old Louisa Cosgrove longs to break free from her respectable life as a Victorian doctor's daughter. But her dreams become a nightmare when Louisa is sent to Wildthorn Hall: labeled a lunatic, deprived of her liberty and even her real name. As she unravels the betrayals that led to her incarceration, she realizes there are many kinds of prison... -
Beautiful Wild by Anna Godbersen
Rated: 3.31 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYou are invited to set sail on the maiden voyage of the SS Princess of the Pacific in this historical romance.Vida Hazzard can see her future: aboard the heralded “Millionaire’s Ship of the West,” she’ll charm the young scion Fitzhugh Farrar, resulting in a proposal of marriage.But Vida didn’t plan on Fitz’s best friend, Sal, a rough-around-the-edges boy with a talent for getting under her skin... -
Folly by Marthe Jocelyn
Rated: 3.33 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThree fates intertwine in this moving and passionate love story set in Victorian London. Mary Finn: country girl, maid to a lord in London Caden Tucker: liar, scoundrel, and heart's delight James Nelligan: age six, tossed into a herd of boys When Mary Finn falls into the arms of handsome Caden Tucker, their frolic changes the course of her life...Categorized as:
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Cross My Heart by Sasha Gould
Rated: 3.53 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsVenice, 1585. When 16-year-old Laura della Scala learns that her older sister, Beatrice, has drowned, she is given no time to grieve. Instead, Laura's father removes her from the convent where he forcibly sent her years earlier and orders her to marry Beatrice's fiancé, a repulsive old merchant named Vincenzo... -
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Dangerous Alliance: An Austentacious Romance by Jennieke Cohen
Rated: 3.62 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsThe Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue meets Jane Austen in this witty, winking historical romance with a dash of mystery! Lady Victoria Aston has everything she could an older sister happily wed, the future of her family estate secure, and ample opportunity to while her time away in the fields around her home. But now Vicky must marry—or find herself and her family destitute...Categorized as:
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The Season by Sarah MacLean
Seventeen year old Lady Alexandra is strong-willed and sharp-tongued in a house full of older brothers and their friends, she had to learn to hold her own. Not the best makings for an aristocratic lady in Regency London. Yet her mother still dreams of marrying Alex off to someone safe, respectable, and wealthy... -
The Dressmaker by Kate Alcott
Rated: 3.48 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsTess, an aspiring seamstress, thinks she’s had an incredibly lucky break when she is hired by famous designer Lady Lucile Duff Gordon to be her personal maid on theTitanic. Once on board, Tess catches the eye of two men—a kind sailor and an enigmatic Chicago businessman—who offer differing views of what lies ahead for her in America...Categorized as:
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Nicola and the Viscount by Meg Cabot
Nicola always gets what she wants. Nicola Sparks, sixteen and an orphan, is ready to dive headlong into her first glittering London society season. She's also ready to dive headlong into the arms of handsome and debonair Lord Sebastian Bartholomew...Categorized as:
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Romancing the Throne by Nadine Jolie Courtney
Rated: 3.23 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsScandal, secrets, and heartbreak abound in this juicy, modern girl-meets-prince story—perfect for fans of Stephanie Perkins and Jennifer E. Smith. "Maybe sisters aren’t supposed to fall for the same guy, but who can mess with chemistry? A divine romantic comedy" (Brightly.com).For the first time ever, the Weston sisters are at the same boarding school...
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