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Something Wonderful by Judith McNaught
Bestselling author Judith McNaught masterfully portrays a remarkable heroine, and an unforgettable passion, in this powerfully moving love story -- one of her most beloved novels of all time! The tempestuous marriage of Alexandra Lawrence, an innocent country girl, and Jordan Townsende, the rich and powerful Duke of Hawthorne, is about to face its ultimate test of tender loyalty... -
![As Sure as the Dawn by Francine Rivers]()
As Sure as the Dawn by Francine Rivers
This classic series has inspired nearly 2 million readers. Both loyal fans and new readers will want the latest edition of this beloved series. This edition includes a foreword from the publisher, a preface from Francine Rivers and discussion questions suitable for personal and group use. #3 As Sure As the Dawn: Atretes. German warrior. Revered gladiator... -
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![Frederica by Georgette Heyer]()
Frederica by Georgette Heyer
LONDON IN "THE SEASON" Frederica Merriville and her three siblings have come to London for the glittering social season, in order to give young and beautiful Charis a chance to make a good marriage. Frederica herself, a witty charmer, believes herself happily beyond marriageable age -- she is twenty-four, after all... -
![The Crimson Shield: A Medieval Romance by Kathryn Le Veque]()
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...Categorized as:
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![The Red Tent by Anita Diamant]()
The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
Her name is Dinah. In the Bible, her life is only hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the more familiar chapters of the Book of Genesis that are about her father, Jacob, and his dozen sons. Told in Dinah's voice, this novel reveals the traditions and turmoils of ancient womanhood--the world of the red tent... -
![One Wylde Knight by Kathryn Le Veque]()
One Wylde Knight by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe bigger and badder they are, the harder they fall...Dark, sultry, with a hint of fire in his blood from his Visigoth ancestors and a spark in his eye that betray his killer instincts, Thorington “Thor” de Reyne is the son of the Earl of Ashington and one of the greatest knights England has ever seen. His talent is unmatched, so much so that the king himself has demanded Thor’s service... -
![Shelter of the Most High by Connilyn Cossette]()
Shelter of the Most High by Connilyn Cossette
The daughter of a pagan high priest, Sofea finds solace from her troubles in the freedom of the ocean. But when marauders attack her village on the island of Sicily, she and her cousin are taken across the sea to the shores of Canaan. Eitan has lived in Kedesh, a City of Refuge, for the last eleven years, haunted by a tragedy in his childhood and chafing at the boundaries placed on him... -
![A Michaelmas Truce by Mary Kingswood]()
A Michaelmas Truce by Mary Kingswood
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 13 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.Madge Paton has been the mainstay of the Fletcher household for a quarter of a century, and even though her role managing the household and raising the children has been usurped by Harry Fletcher’s new wife, there’s still work to be done for a spinster aunt... -
![A Cold Wynter's Knight (de Reyne Domination) by Kathryn Le Veque]()
A Cold Wynter's Knight (de Reyne Domination) by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1230 A.D. - Dogged by sinister rumors courtesy of a jealous older brother, Gage de Reyne is the knight on the tournament circuit known as the North Wind—destructive, powerful, and cold as ice. But a chance meeting with a childhood friend Lady Wynter de Thorington brings about a spark that could melt the glacier he’s become.Or it could burn down his entire world...Categorized as:
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![Harvest of Rubies by Tessa Afshar]()
Harvest of Rubies by Tessa Afshar
The prophet Nehemiah has a cousin who can speak several languages, keep complex accounts, write on rolls of parchment and tablets of clay, and solve mysteries. This cousin is catapulted into the center of the Persian court—working long hours, rubbing elbows with royalty, and completing high-level tasks as a scribe for the queen. Not bad, for a woman living in a man's world... -
![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... -
![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... -
![Katherine by Anya Seton]()
Katherine by Anya Seton
This classic romance novel tells the true story of the love affair that changed history—that of Katherine Swynford and John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, the ancestors of most of the British royal family...Categorized as:
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![A Secret Love by Stephanie Laurens]()
A Secret Love by Stephanie Laurens
All of Regency London knows that no Cynster male would ever walk away from a lady in distress...but their protection can come at a tantalizingly high price. And now, Stephanie Laurens has created her boldest Cynster yet--Gabriel--a man who has known the pleasure of many women, but who has given his heart to no one. She was desperate for his help.. -
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![Highlander The Conqueror by Donna Fletcher]()
Highlander The Conqueror by Donna Fletcher
Born into a life of conflict, Slayer emerges as a formidable warrior destined for leadership within Clan Ravinsher. Leading the Gallowglass, an elite group of mercenaries, he is a born protector, sworn to safeguard his older brother, the rightful heir to the clan. However, fate alters his course when his father and brother are murdered...Categorized as:
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![Being Mrs Darcy by Lucy Marin]()
Being Mrs Darcy by Lucy Marin
One distressing night in Ramsgate, Elizabeth Bennet impulsively offers Georgiana Darcy aid. Scandalous rumors soon surround the ladies and Fitzwilliam Darcy, forcing Elizabeth and Darcy, strangers to each other, to marry. Darcy despises everything about his marriage to the daughter of an insignificant country gentleman with vulgar relations... -
![The Peasant King by Tessa Afshar]()
The Peasant King by Tessa Afshar
Jemmah has always thought of herself as perfectly ordinary . . . until she faces extraordinary circumstances.When her mother, the Persian king’s famous senior scribe, is kidnapped, Jemmah and her sister must sneak undetected into enemy territory to rescue her. But infiltrating their adversary’s lands proves easier than escaping them...Categorized as:
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![Of Love and Treason by Jamie Ogle]()
Of Love and Treason by Jamie Ogle
Valentine defies the emperor and becomes a hero . . . and the most wanted man in the empire. Compelled by his faith, he has nothing to lose, until a chance encounter with the daughter of a Roman jailor changes everything.Rome, AD 270. In the wake of the emperor’s marriage ban, rumors swirl that there is one man brave enough to perform wedding ceremonies in secret...Categorized as:
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![A Lady's Lesson in Scandal by Meredith Duran]()
A Lady's Lesson in Scandal by Meredith Duran
In gritty, working-class London, she does what she must to survive… When Nell Whitby breaks into an earl's house on a midnight quest for revenge, she finds her pistol pointed at the wrong man—one handsome as sin and naked as the day he was born. Pity he's a lunatic. He thinks her a missing heiress, but more to the point, he'll help her escape the slums and right a grave injustice... -
![Bewitched by the Bluestocking by Jillian Eaton]()
Bewitched by the Bluestocking by Jillian Eaton
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsIt's British versus American in this sexy battle of wits! British private investigator, Thomas Kincaid, thinks he’s seen it all . . . until a gorgeous, soaking-wet American shows up on his doorstep and demands he help her find a stolen family heirloom. Having had his heart crushed once before by a beautiful woman, Kincaid has no intention of tempting fate a second time... -
![Always Remember: Ben's Story by Mary Balogh]()
Always Remember: Ben's Story by Mary Balogh
Lady Jennifer Arden and Ben Ellis know that a match between them is out of the question. Yet their hearts yearn for the impossible. Discover a new heartwarming story from New York Times bestselling author and beloved “queen of Regency romance” Mary Balogh... -
![Highlander The Cursed Lord by Donna Fletcher]()
Highlander The Cursed Lord by Donna Fletcher
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe time has come for a curse that has plagued three clans for 20 years to meet its fate at the hands of three women who hold the key to its destruction... -
![The Twentieth Wife by Indu Sundaresan]()
The Twentieth Wife by Indu Sundaresan
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsAn enchanting historical epic of grand passion and adventure, this debut novel tells the captivating story of one of India's most controversial empresses -- a woman whose brilliance and determination trumped myriad obstacles, and whose love shaped the course of the Mughal Empire...Categorized as:
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![The Black Madonna by Stella Riley]()
The Black Madonna by Stella Riley
Author revised and extended edition of this epic saga of love and revenge, set against the dramatic backdrop of the English Civil War. By July 1639, unpopular taxes, religious differences and no Parliament in a decade have turned England into a simmering cauldron of discontent. Less concerned by this than by his ailing finances, King Charles seeks ways of filling his empty treasury... -
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![Seeking Persephone by Sarah M. Eden]()
Seeking Persephone by Sarah M. Eden
When Persephone Lancaster receives a marriage proposal from the ill-tempered Duke of Kielder, she refuses, and then reconsiders. The obscene sum of money he's offering Persephone would save her family from ruin. With her characteristic optimism, she travels to the far reaches of Northumberland to wed a greatly feared stranger... -
![The Lost Letter by Mimi Matthews]()
The Lost Letter by Mimi Matthews
A Proud Beauty Society beauty Sylvia Stafford is far too pragmatic to pine. When the tragic death of her gamester father leaves her destitute and alone, she finds work as a governess in a merchant’s household in Cheapside... -
![Masque of Deceptions by Stella Riley]()
Masque of Deceptions by Stella Riley
Had it not been for the scent bottles, it is unlikely that Daniel Shelbourne, Viscount Reculver, and Anna Hawthorne of Hawthorne’s Porcelain would ever have met.Daniel’s late father left him an impoverished estate – which he had expected – and unexplained debts, which he hadn’t. Anna inherited a thriving business, along with the knowledge and passion required to run it... -
![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... -
![Sutton's Surrender by Scarlett Scott]()
Sutton's Surrender by Scarlett Scott
A perfectly proper duke's heir and a fiercely loyal East End lady clash in this steamy Regency romp from USA Today bestselling author Scarlett Scott.With his impeccable reputation and undeniable good looks, Garrick Weir, Viscount Lindsey, heir to the Duke of Dresden, has earned his place at the apex of fashionable London society... -
![Beauty Tempts the Beast by Lorraine Heath]()
Beauty Tempts the Beast by Lorraine Heath
She wants lessons in seductionAlthea Stanwick was a perfect lady destined to marry a wealthy lord, until betrayal left her family penniless. Though she’s lost friends, fortune, and respectability, Althea has gained a scandalous plan. If she can learn to seduce, she can obtain power over men and return to Society on her terms... -
![The Wolf and the Wildflower by Stacy Reid]()
The Wolf and the Wildflower by Stacy Reid
USA Today bestselling author Stacy Reid’s addictive tale of two lost people who are found…by each other.London is buzzing with the news that James Winters, the Duke of Wulverton—thought lost at sea a decade ago—survived in the harsh wilderness of the Yukon. Now he’s been returned to his family, his responsibilities, and a nightmarish world of artifice and noise... -
![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... -
![Duke of Renown by Alexa Aston]()
Duke of Renown by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWho doesn’t love a duke? How about five of them?Welcome to bestselling author Alexa Aston’s new Regency romance series, the Dukes of Distinction! These five aristocrats all come with nicknames Polite Society has bestowed upon them. Renown. Charm. Disrepute. Arrogance. Honor.A woman with a broken heart...A soldier who never dreamed he’d become a duke..Categorized as:
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![The Earl's Debutante Debacle by Maggie Dallen]()
The Earl's Debutante Debacle by Maggie Dallen
"Any young lady would be lucky to marry the Earl of Yardley. Perhaps he failed to mention that to Lady Daphne." - Lady Greta, lovely woman, terrible gossipLady Daphne could have her pick of husbands, but she has very particular requirements—namely, the older and more decrepit the better. Actually, knocking on death's door would be nice... -
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![Like the Wind by Robin Lee Hatcher]()
Like the Wind by Robin Lee Hatcher
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA life in pieces. A hundred-year-old journal. And a chance for love to be reborn.Olivia Ward arrived in Bethlehem Springs alone—with no job, no home, and no money—after her manipulative ex-husband used his power and wealth to destroy everything... -
![The Highlander's Return by Lynsay Sands]()
The Highlander's Return by Lynsay Sands
Graeme Gunn is a warrior through and through. Content for his brother William to hold the title of clan chief, he left home years ago, battling his way through Scotland as a mercenary. When news arrives of William’s death, Graeme is forced to return to everything he left behind, including his brother’s shy young widow, Annella Mackay... -
![When Ardor Blooms by Felicity Niven]()
When Ardor Blooms by Felicity Niven
A free prequel novella to the series The Lovelocks of London for the author's newsletter subscribers. It can be found on her webite.The first love story in The Lovelocks of London series.Even a pragmatist wants a prince.Mary Lovelock makes her debut, and every bachelor in London wants a dance with the rich beauty...Categorized as:
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![How to Fall for a Scoundrel by Kate Bateman]()
How to Fall for a Scoundrel by Kate Bateman
Two unlikely allies team up to solve a case in this novel filled with Kate Bateman's signature sparkling voice, exciting adventures, and steamy chemistry.As a founding member of King & Co., London’s most successful private investigation firm, studious Eleanor Law delights in secretly proving that women can solve crimes just as well as men... -
![Heat of the Moment: A Billionaire Romance by Georgia Le Carre, Nicola Rhead]()
Heat of the Moment: A Billionaire Romance by Georgia Le Carre, Nicola Rhead
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWillowUh… yuck… so cliché and trite, but my evil step sister is marrying my boyfriend, well, ex-boyfriend. And looks like the whole family has rallied around her. Somehow, she's managed to convince everyone that she is the one deserving of sympathy. Awww... poor little Tiff... -
![The Earl and the Spinster by Collette Cameron]()
The Earl and the Spinster by Collette Cameron
Formerly titled Brooke: Wagers Gone Awry An angry earl. A desperate spinster. A reckless wager. For five years, Brooke Culpepper has focused her energy on two things: keeping the struggling dairy farm that’s her home operating and preventing her younger sister and cousins from starving... -
![Highlander Spurned by Jayne Castel]()
Highlander Spurned by Jayne Castel
Pride keeps them apart, yet fate brings them together. A farmer's daughter struggling to save her family from destitution spurns the man she blames for all her problems—but when her life crumbles around her, she must turn to him for help.Kerr Mackay burns for the one woman he cannot have... -
![The Notorious Lord Knightly by Lorraine Heath]()
The Notorious Lord Knightly by Lorraine Heath
Who is the villainous Lord K? New York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath’s next novel in The Chessmen: Masters of Seduction series where revenge is best served hot… A scandalous book by an anonymous author takes London by storm, and everyone is convinced its villainous “Lord K” is the greatly admired Earl of Knightly... -
![Highlander of Silence: A Highlanders Historical Romance Novel by Eloise Madigan]()
Highlander of Silence: A Highlanders Historical Romance Novel by Eloise Madigan
“Whoever hurts ye, dies.”Ruthless and cold, Laird Braden terrifies everyone - without even a word. Until an English spitfire falls right into his arms...Lady Roselyn would do anything to delay a forced marriage...even flee to Scotland to teach 'The Silent Laird' how to speak. But she only has one month. After that, she must return to London and wed the man her father chooses... -
![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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![Flame and Ember by M.A. Nichols]()
Flame and Ember by M.A. Nichols
A most inconvenient marriage of convenience Simon Kingsley is in desperate need of a wife. After years of searching, he finally found love. Unfortunately, she wed another, and now, it is time to settle for someone with whom he can share his life. A friend, a companion, a helpmate. Love is no longer an option for a man whose heart is irrevocably broken... -
![The Raider's Bride by Kimberly Cates]()
The Raider's Bride by Kimberly Cates
A masked patriot...By day, Ian Blackheath is the most sensual rogue in the colony of Virginia. At night, he secretly rides as Pendragon, ruthless leader of the patriot cause. The last thing he needs is a ward... -
![Middlemarch by George Eliot]()
Middlemarch by George Eliot
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 85 ratingsBy the time the novel appeared to tremendous popular and critical acclaim in 1871-2, George Eliot was recognized as England's finest living novelist. It was her ambition to create a world and portray a whole community--tradespeople, middle classes, country gentry--in the rising provincial town of Middlemarch, circa 1830... -
![The Devil May Care by Emma V. Leech]()
The Devil May Care by Emma V. Leech
Dishonoured and ashamed, the ton's scandalous darling, 'Beau' the Marquis of Beaumont, is forced to flee England to escape debtor's prison. After a chance encounter, it appears Miss Millicent Sparrow is his only remaining friend, however unlikely. Miss Sparrow lives up to her name... -
![A Scandal By Any Other Name by Kimberly Bell]()
A Scandal By Any Other Name by Kimberly Bell
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsJasper De Vere doesn't do sad. Ever since the death of his parents, he’s devoted himself to life’s many pleasures—while making sure to avoid attachments. It’s difficult to avoid your own grandfather though, especially when you’re the heir to his Dukedom. Unable to sit by and watch one of the few people he cares about wither away, Jasper flees to his friend Nicholas’s country estate... -
![Wicked Scandal by Carole Mortimer]()
Wicked Scandal by Carole Mortimer
Wicked Scandal is the 3rd book in USA Today Bestselling Author, Carole Mortimer’s, Amazon #1 Regency Sinners series. Author’s Note: All the books in the very sexy Regency Sinners series are complete and HEA stories. The stories are connected by the friendship of the eight heroes...
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