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The Unlovely Bride by Alice Coldbreath
Lenora Montmayne leads a charmed life as the most beautiful woman at King Wymer’s court, surrounded by admirers. And then disaster strikes. The red pox sweeps the summer palace at Caer-Lyones and Lenora’s fair face falls victim to its ravages. Without her looks, what does Lenora have left to her? If ever there was a knight the crowd loves to hate, it’s Garman Orde... -
The Wicked Wallflower by Tracy Sumner
A slow-burn battle of wills leads to love.Their biggest secret? Their infatuation with each other.Independent, impulsive Lady Philippa Darlington guarantees her freedom by playing the role of a wallflower. After two miserable seasons in the ton, she’s vowed to never marry with the help of the most dreaded female enterprise in London—the Duchess Society... -
Dark Warrior by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIt’s the Dark Knight’s wild son, Cortland “Cort” de Russe in an adventure that could see him executed for treason. March Medieval Madness has arrived! 1518 A.D. – As a decorated knight for Henry VIII, Cort is sent to Ireland to assist the Earls of Kildare in ruling The Pale, the only strip of Ireland that the English ruled uncontested in the whole country... -
The Crimson Shield: A Medieval Romance by Kathryn Le Veque
He’s an Executioner Knight with a royal secret that could blow England apart.She’s the last of the bloodlines from the High Kings of Ireland.Between the two of them, they have more royal blood in them than anyone alive, but royal blood can be far more of a curse and far less of a privilege when dealing with secrets that could bring down a kingdom... -
The Prize by Julie Garwood
In the resplendence of William the Conqueror's London court, the lovely Saxon captive Lady Nicholaa was forced to choose a husband from the assembled Norman nobles. She chose Royce, a baron warrior whose fierce demeanor could not conceal his chivalrous and tender heart... -
The Promise by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYou met Cullen de Nerra in the January 2019 release 'By the Unholy Hand'. Now, Cullen is off on his own adventure of political intrigue and a forbidden love! 1208 A.D. - Sir Cullen de Nerra is a knight's knight... -
The Mountain Dark by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Executioner Knights are back, now with one of their own falling in love with a Welsh princess who holds the key to a renewed rebellion. Will love win out over his sense of duty? Kress de Rhydian is a man on a mission... -
Winter of Solace by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCaius d'Avignon, the knight known as The Britannia Viper, finds himself on the opposite side of William Marshal... and the Executioner Knights are caught in the middle... Welcome to another Executioner Knights' tale! When Caius d’Avignon is sent north at the request of a cousin of William Marshal to help in a dispute between neighbors, Caius couldn’t have imagined how his life would change... -
Moonraker's Bride by Madeleine Brent
Born in a Mission in China, Lucy Waring finds herself with fifteen small children to feed and care for. The way she tackles this task leads to her being thrown into the grim prison of Chengfu, where she meets Nicholas Sabine - a man about to die. He asks her a cryptic riddle, the mystery of which echoes through all that befalls her in the months that follow.. -
One Wicked Secret by Adele Clee
When Elsa Dalton discovers her estranged husband purchased her hand for a paltry two shillings, she resolves to reclaim her life. Hurt and betrayed, she visits London to confront the man who abandoned her on their wedding night. But seeing him again ignites a passion she thought had waned, and her quest for the truth challenges everything she believes about the infuriating rogue... -
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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Lion of War: A Medieval Romance (Sons of de Lohr by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe heir to Lioncross Abbey Castle makes his presence known.Like all sons of de Lohr, Curtis de Lohr was born for war.As the firstborn son of the Earl of Hereford and Worcester, England’s greatest knight during the reign of Richard I, Curtis grew up knowing what was expected of him and he thrived through the pressure... -
Sin Like Flynn by Kathryn Le Veque, Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling author Kathryn Le Veque and #1 Amazon Bestselling author Alexa Aston, the Regency Duet you've been waiting for... meet the sensual, handsome, and naughty Sinning Flynns.London will never be the same...Mad King George III shocks Polite Society when he awards Cornish smuggler Sean Flynn, descended from an Irish pirate, an earldom and lands in Cornwall...Categorized as:
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Wildly Daring by Emma V. Leech
A bold Miss and her beloved dog…Lady Cara Baxter is a scandal waiting to happen. She knows it. Her family know it. The only question is when and what kind of scandal she will fall into, though undoubtedly her dog, Sultan, will be at the heart of it. Cara doesn’t care. The marriage mart is a bear bait, and not half so much fun as she thought it would be...Categorized as:
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Haunted by Barbara Cartland
After serving with distinction in his Regiment with the Duke of Wellington, civilian life bores the handsome Marquis of Heroncourt and he fills his time with empty affaires de coeur that bore him even more. But when his demure, humbly-dressed but beautiful young neighbour Lady Mimosa Field arrives unannounced at his ancestral home, Heron Hall, to beg for his help, he is instantly intrigued...Categorized as:
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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... -
Highland Feud by Emma Prince
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTwo clans on the brink of war. A king hell-bent on keeping the peace. Let the forced marriages begin.Catlin MacRob is used to being called headstrong. In fact, she’s earned the title... -
Taming His Wicked Duchess by Sadie Bosque
Mr. and Mrs. Smith meets Beauty and the Beast in this fiery enemies-to-lovers romance… He’s married to a cold, opportunistic shrew.Dane, the Duke of Kensington, is having a very bad night. Not only is the musicale he attended exceptionally dull, but the after-party is deadly. Attacked in the dark and nearly murdered, he is unexpectedly saved by the person he hates most in all the world: his wife... -
Highlanders Never Surrender by Julie Johnstone
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOn the path of vengeance, he unwillingly collided with love. No one desires retribution against their enemy more than Highlander Cormac MacLean. Yet his foe has the favor of the king and Cormac lacks irrefutable proof of the man’s nefarious deeds, so revenge must be planned with calculated care...Categorized as:
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Truth or Dare by Emma V. Leech
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSoon to be revealed!**** This is the eighteenth book in the series and focuses on the children of The Girls Who Dare series. They can be read separate from Girls Who Dare; however, for a more intimate experience, one should read the Girls Who Dare first. The reading order for Daring Daughters 'Heat rating of 3' -Spicy, descriptive and provocative, but not erotica... -
Forever Betrothed, Never the Bride by Christi Caldwell
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsHopeless romantic, Lady Emmaline Fitzhugh, is tired of sitting with the wallflowers, waiting for her betrothed to come to his senses and marry her. When Emmaline reads one too many reports of his scandalous liaisons in the gossip rags, she takes matters into her own hands... -
Stormy Persuasion by Johanna Lindsey
James Malory sets sail for America to honor a promise he made to his in-laws: His and Georgina’s daughter, Jacqueline, will have her come-out in America. Judith and Jacqueline Malory are not simply cousins; they are inseparable best friends...Categorized as:
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The Princess and the Rogue by Kate Bateman
A princess in disguise is forced to live with a rogue in order to protect her from danger in this fun, sexy regency romance.Bow Street agent Sebastien Wolff, Earl of Mowbray, doesn't believe in love―until a passionate kiss with a beautiful stranger in a brothel forces him to reconsider... -
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The Highlander's Secret Vow by Eliza Knight
From the bestselling author of the Stolen Bride Series comes a brand new and exciting family saga! For fans of Scottish historical romance, the Sutherland Legacy propels you into the Highlands with tales of daring adventure, irresistible heroes and passion! When Liam Sutherland was a lad of fifteen summers, he saved a Sassenach lassie’s life, and secretly vowed to always keep her safe...Categorized as:
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While Angels Slept by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratings1139 A.D. – When her husband perishes in a skirmish, the Lady Cantia du Bexley Penden is distraught. Her husband was assisting the mighty Viscount Winterton in the battle for the throne between Empress Matilda and Stephen of Blois, caught, like most men, in a vicious struggle for the rightful ruler of England... -
Her Wicked Rogue by Scarlett Scott
Archer Tierney has devoted his life to becoming one of the most powerful men in London. He’s cutthroat and merciless to anyone who crosses him and ruthless in his determination to always maintain the upper hand over friends and foes alike. There’s no situation he can’t control, no battle he can’t win... -
The Hawk and the Dove by Virginia Henley
The Dove... She'd been bought for a strip of land, then abandoned: a bartered bride, married by proxy, determined to wreak revenge. As innocent Sara Bishop she'd paid dearly for freedom from her cruel, mocking family. As flame-haired, jade-eyed Sabre Wilde, she would scandalize Queen Elizabeth's court as she set out to seduce her unknown husband, become his mistress--and make him her slave... -
Seducing September's Scoundrel by Diana Bold
In the scandalous world of Regency London, where society's rakes reign supreme, the Brazen Belle, a notorious gossip columnist, casts her wicked spotlight on the charismatic scoundrels of the ton. Welcome to the captivating ninth installment of The Rake Review series, where chaos and reluctant romance collide in a tempestuous dance... -
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... -
The Devil and the Viscount by Mary Lancaster
A little pleasure is a dangerous thing…Welcome to book 1 in the steamy new series from USA Today Bestselling author Mary Lancaster.Rollo Darblay has been going to the devil for most of his adult life, thanks to frustrated ambitions and natural hedonism. When his father dies, leaving him finally in charge of ruined finances and failing estates, there is only one solution left: to marry money...Categorized as:
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Guardian Of Darkness by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 13 ratings1200 A.D. After decades of warring between the Lairds of Kerr and Prudhoe Castles in Northumbria, a tentative peace is reached. The Lady Carington Kerr is sent to Prudhoe as a hostage to ensure her father’s good behavior, and a more reluctant hostage there never was. Small and dark, with emerald eyes and a luscious figure, she is as gorgeous as she is fiery. Enter Sir Creed de Reyne... -
Beast: Great Bloodlines Converge by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe blood lines of seven great houses come together in the greatest knight of them all. Prepare yourself for the BEAST. Editorial reviews: "This is truly vintage Le Veque. This is the type of book that put her in the forefront of Medieval Romance writers. There is love, romance, political intrigue, knights fighting, knights drinking and laughing, a king that will grow up right in front of you... -
The Broken Heart by Mary Lancaster
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDanger, loyalty and loving the enemy… Book 4 in The Unmarriageable Series is now available! Read for Free with Kindle Unlimited! Shunned by society and even by her own family after the treachery of her late husband, Isabelle de Renarde has long given up any thought of love or remarriage...Categorized as:
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Kaze Hikaru, Vol. 5 by Taeko Watanabe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn the year 1863, a time fraught with violent social upheaval, samurai of all walks of life flock to Kyoto in the hope of joining the Mibu-Roshi--a band of warriors united around their undying loyalty to the Shogunate system. In time, this group would become one of the greatest (and most famous) movements in Japanese history.. -
A Reckless Runaway by Jess Michaels
The second in the bestselling series by USA Today Bestselling Author Jess Michaels Anne Shelley has always been known as the “wild” one of the infamous Shelley triplets, and never has that been truer than when she ran away from her engagement with a scandalous man... -
The Champion by Carla Capshaw
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA warrior without equal. A woman without options... Triumphs in the Coliseum—and society bedchambers—made gladiator Alexius of Iolcos famous for his brutal skill and womanizing ways. Yet the only woman who intrigues him is Tiberia the Younger, who now needs his help... -
Bride of the Lion by Elizabeth Stuart
In an age of chivalry tainted by bloodshed and betrayal, two unlikely lovers are swept up by a passion strong as steel, sensual as velvet, and eternal as the stars... Jocelyn Montagne Reckless, exotic daughter of a Celtic noblewoman and a Norman knight, left to guard her father's fortress, she fought brutish takeovers with a dagger...Categorized as:
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Spectre of the Sword by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratings1203 A.D. The Lady Elizabeau Treveighan is the illegitimate daughter of Geoffrey, Duke of Brittany. Elizabeau was sent to foster at a very young age, her identity known only to a herself and the earl who fostered her... -
Kilty Plea by Caroline Lee
Well, are they married, or aren't they? And does it matter?When Payton MacIntyre, quiet King’s Hunter, is sent to an Abbey to challenge the bandits threatening the land, he doesn’t expect to ride away with a wife. In fact, he’s still not convinced he’s actually married to the intriguing Flora, but that’s what he tells his family to escape their seasonal nagging-him-about-marriage session... -
My Captive Earl by Emily Windsor
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Earl of Rookdean did not want to host a house party. Miss Clara Lockwood did not want to attend the Earl of Rookdean’s house party. You don’t always get what you want… At a masquerade ball on the opening night, Rookdean encounters a captivating Grecian-dressed goddess... -
Knight and Day by Margaux Thorne
A lady searching for excitement …A knight stuck in his past …Lady Alice of Wakefield has never been the most adventurous of her sisters. She lives to paint and, knowing a husband will only stand in her way, decides to join a convent so she can practice her art to her heart’s content... -
The Highlander’s Wild Flame by Heather McCollum
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe only thing more dangerous than his sword is the flame-haired enemy who’s stolen his heart…in this gripping Highland romance from USA Today bestselling author Heather McCollum.Fearsome Highland warrior Rory MacLeod has sacrificed for his clan. But taken as prisoner—in place of his older brother, who’s meant to be laird—is more than any man should bear...Categorized as:
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Lady Ruthless by Scarlett Scott
Lady Calliope Manning is determined to punish the man she holds responsible for her beloved brother's death. She will do anything in her power to destroy him. When rumors swirl that the Earl of Sinclair requires a wealthy bride to rescue himself from dire financial straits, she seizes the opportunity to ruin him at last... -
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The Highlander's Reward by Eliza Knight
BOOK ONE: The Stolen Bride Series She belonged to another… But was destined to be his… Lady Arbella de Mowbray abhors the idea of marrying an English noble occupying Scotland. When she arrives in Stirling, she is thrown into the midst of a full battle between the Scots and the English. Besieged by rebels, she is whisked from her horse by a Highland warrior who promises her safety... -
Mrs. Drew Plays Her Hand by Carla Kelly
Playing with Fire — Young widow Roxanna Drew was fair game in the sport of cads. Her suddenly impoverished state made her as vulnerable as her beauty made her tempting to men with more money than morals. Lord Marshall Whitcomb, who held her purse strings in his pawing hands, was intent on luring her into his bed...Categorized as:
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A Suitable Arrangement by Martha Keyes
The arrangement may well be suitable, but is it bearable?As the new Earl of Lismore, it is Sandy Duncan’s duty to save both his family and Lochlarren Castle from impending ruin. He has always known he must marry well, but his father’s deathbed revelation of a slew of other debts creates an unexpected urgency to the situation... -
The Chief's Maiden by Cecelia Mecca
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Scottish chief. An English maiden. Their forbidden love threatens to destroy them both. The Chief The Scottish king gives Toren Kerr a dangerous but important mission—kill the English Warden. The man’s rumored corruption threatens to destroy the fragile peace along the border, and Toren reluctantly agrees to do his duty...Categorized as:
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The Devastation by Shay Savage
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAlthough Branford is broken and desperate, he finds himself with no choice: He must declare war against Hadebrand, or Edgar’s evil darkness will envelop the commonwealth. Silverhelm’s army is grossly outnumbered, but Branford underestimates the people’s love for their commoner queen. The people rise up in support of their beloved regent, and Branford sees a glimmer of hope for his wife... -
The Following Sea by Marsha Canham
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratings3rd in Canham's Pirate Wolf trilogy. This time the story focuses on Gabriel Dante, taking up where The Iron Rose left off as he sails away from battle with horrendous wounds and half a crew on board a captured ship. On his way home to the safety of Pigeon Cay, Dante crosses paths with a strange ship sailing in circles, showing no signs of life on her deserted decks...
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