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Wild Jasmine by Bertrice Small
"SPELLBINDING." --Romantic Times From the palaces of pashas in seventeenth-century India to the scandalous court of James Stuart of England, one woman struggles against fate to find true love...Categorized as:
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![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... -
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![Stepping on Roses, Vol. 4 by Rinko Ueda]()
Stepping on Roses, Vol. 4 by Rinko Ueda
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsReads R to L (Japanese Style), for T+ audiences. New maid Keiko Kinoshita enters the Ashida household under the guise of helping out, but she's actually a spy for the vice president of Soichiro's company... -
![Ghosts of the Canyon by Michelle Mankin]()
Ghosts of the Canyon by Michelle Mankin
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWelcome to the year 1969, a tumultuous year when the world and rock ’n’ roll were changing. Woodstock, war protests, free love, it’s all there, plus a rollercoaster romance that will have you frantically flipping pages to discover who this heroine chooses.What Katelyn Love longs for most of all is a child. Someone to shower with the affection she never received from her parents...Categorized as:
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![A Marriage is Arranged by GL Robinson]()
A Marriage is Arranged by GL Robinson
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCan An Arranged Marriage Be Arranged ?When the two plainest people in London enter into an arranged marriage the ton isn't so much surprised as counting the days to an arranged separation.Louise is too short, too dull and too dowdy and the Earl is positively frightening, with his frowning demeanor and massive shoulders...Categorized as:
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![Amending the Shades of Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary by Regina Jeffers]()
Amending the Shades of Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary by Regina Jeffers
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratings“You have willfully misunderstood me, Miss Bennet. You have no worry of my releasing you, for I do not wish you to perform as a governess to my daughter, but rather as my wife and the mistress of my hereditary estate.” Elizabeth Bennet had thought the stranger quite handsome; yet, she had ignored those first tendrils of interest, for she was in no position for the gentleman to pursue her... -
![Torn: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Lory Lilian]()
Torn: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Lory Lilian
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWarning - Author's Note! This is the second edition of this book! The first edition was published two years ago and although it had some fabulous reviews, there were flaws reported by the readers which have been remedied in this second edition. This new version brings significant changes:The addition of approx... -
![Kaze Hikaru, Vol. 5 by Taeko Watanabe]()
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.. -
![Match Me, I'm Falling by Michelle Willingham]()
Match Me, I'm Falling by Michelle Willingham
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTo the London ton, Cameron MacNeill is an awkward, wallflower of a man with no hope of finding a wife. But the Highland chief holds deadly secrets, and he uses his beggar-like appearance to remain unnoticed... -
![Lord Temptation by Rebecca Hagan Lee]()
Lord Temptation by Rebecca Hagan Lee
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhat’s a proper lady to do when a gentleman’s charms prove irresistible?With his unruly black hair and cool gray eyes, Anthony Carlisle, the Earl of Carlisle, was christened “Lord Temptation” the first time he conquered London society. His effortless charm captured the hearts of every besotted belle in Regency London.But his own heart was captured when he first laid eyes on Lady Caroline Hardage... -
![Rescued from Betrayal by Teah Kemp Weight]()
Rescued from Betrayal by Teah Kemp Weight
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHer pride, his prejudice, and the scandal that brought them together.Melior means superior—at least that is what Miss Melior Kendall, niece of the Duke of Bedford, has been taught to believe. Perfection is her goal in all things, including her connections... -
![Stepping on Roses, Vol. 2 by Rinko Ueda]()
Stepping on Roses, Vol. 2 by Rinko Ueda
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 25 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 he'll provide her with the money she so desperately needs if... -
![He Fell in Love with His Wife by Edward Payson Roe]()
He Fell in Love with His Wife by Edward Payson Roe
"He Fell in Love with His Wife" by Edward Payson Roe is a heartwarming tale of James Holcroft, a farmer who hires Mrs. Mumpson, a widow, to manage his household after his wife's passing. The story delves into the evolving dynamics between Holcroft and Mrs. Mumpson as they navigate their working relationship amidst challenges and unexpected events... -
![The Duke's Unexpected Bride by Lara Temple]()
The Duke's Unexpected Bride by Lara Temple
From country miss to London duchess!Sophie Trevelyan has been enjoying her visit to London, even if her closest companion is an overweight pug! Then she encounters the dashing Duke of Harcourt, who intrigues her more than is strictly properMax knows he must marry... -
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![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 Importance of Being Eunice by Claudia Stone]()
The Importance of Being Eunice by Claudia Stone
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA duke, a spinster, a faux engagement; what could possibly go wrong? For four seasons Lady Eunice was quite content with the mantle of wallflower. Bespectacled, frumpy, and put-upon by her overbearing mother, all she really wished to do was vanish from London once she came of age to inherit her fortune...Categorized as:
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![Impassioned by Darcy Burke]()
Impassioned by Darcy Burke
Society’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... -
![Wedded to the Broken Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Ava MacAdams]()
Wedded to the Broken Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Ava MacAdams
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“This shall never be a love match, I married you to fulfill my duty.”Having lived as a pariah in her own home, Lady Margaret is finally happy to be married off to the first man her father finds for her. But her hopes of finding love in her marriage are soon crushed.After the terrible accident that cost him his wife and his leg, the Duke of Haddington has lost his will to live...Categorized as:
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![The Painter's Daughter by Julie Klassen]()
The Painter's Daughter by Julie Klassen
Sophie Dupont, daughter of a portrait painter, assists her father in his studio, keeping her own artwork out of sight. She often walks the cliffside path along the north Devon coast, popular with artists and poets. It's where she met the handsome Wesley Overtree, the first man to tell her she's beautiful. Captain Stephen Overtree is accustomed to taking on his brother's neglected duties... -
![The Little Board Game Cafe by Jennifer Page]()
The Little Board Game Cafe by Jennifer Page
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn irresistible story of love, friendship and the power of Games Night, perfect for fans of Holly Martin and Christie Barlow.When Emily loses her job, house and boyfriend all within a matter of days, she's determined to turn a negative into a positive and follow her dream of running a small cafe in the gorgeous Yorkshire village of Rosegarth...Categorized as:
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![His Scarred Duchess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Patricia Haverton]()
His Scarred Duchess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Patricia Haverton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“You are the only person I could ever love…”Unable to remember the accident that caused it, Miss Rose has lived her life with a hideous scar across her face. Even the man she has loved since childhood will not look at her, and she knows she must make peace with the truth: She will never be loved.Leonard, the Duke of Colburn, does not want a love match... -
![Ironvine by Cat Porter]()
Ironvine by Cat Porter
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn unexpected collision of schemes, ambitions, and desires can play havoc with your destiny. Suddenly, your world is burning, broken, gone forever.Glittering heiress Georgina Townsend’s world is shattered one night at a ball in London. To thwart her family’s distasteful plans for her, she needs to marry and fast, and seeks help from her older brother’s friend, the dashing rake Charles Montclare...Categorized as:
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![The Prince's Bride by Charis Michaels]()
The Prince's Bride by Charis Michaels
USA Today bestselling author Charis Michaels continues her delicious Hidden Royals series with a rugged prince living in exile and his long-lost bride-to-be, who comes to find him.Lady Marrianne “Ryan” Daventry was betrothed to an obscure French prince when she was just a baby. Years later, the young prince entered exile and was never heard from again... -
![Devil to Pay by Sofie Darling]()
Devil to Pay by Sofie Darling
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsEveryone knows you can’t trust the devil.Lady Beatrix St. Vincent was born with a silver spoon—and a father who would as soon sell it out from under her for his gambling debts. No matter how hard she works, there’s always an obstacle in her way, keeping her from achieving her dreams... -
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![Unmasking the Earl by Madeline Martin]()
Unmasking the Earl by Madeline Martin
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTHE SELF-SACRIFICING RESERVED LADYLady Cecelia Stopford has postponed her life for the sake of her family for too long and has sought the help of her aunt, a notorious matchmaker, for help in finding a husband. While her hopes lean toward someone responsible and reserved just like her, the soft-spoken earl she anticipates has a rakish air she wasn't expecting...Categorized as:
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![Of One Heart by Cynthia Wright]()
Of One Heart by Cynthia Wright
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA BATTLE FOR POSSESSION... in which the beautiful young French widow Michelene Tevoulere becomes the pawn in a royal scheme involving England's King Henry VIII and the court of France's Francois I.A BATTLE FOR POWER..Categorized as:
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![A Covenant of Marriage by C.P. Odom]()
A Covenant of Marriage by C.P. Odom
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA covenant of marriage - legally binding, even for an unwilling bride!Defined as a formal, solemn, and binding agreement or compact, a covenant is commonly used with regard to relations among nations or as part of a contract. But it can also apply to a marriage as Elizabeth Bennet learns when her father binds her in marriage to a man she dislikes...Categorized as:
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![Thorn in My Heart by Liz Curtis Higgs]()
Thorn in My Heart by Liz Curtis Higgs
Two brothers fight to claim one father’s blessing. Two sisters long to claim one man’s heart. In the autumn of 1788, amid the moors and glens of the Scottish Lowlands, two brothers and two sisters each embark on a painful journey of discovery. Jamie and Evan McKie both want their father Alec’s flocks and lands, yet only one brother will inherit Glentrool... -
![A Temporary Betrothal by Dorothy Mack]()
A Temporary Betrothal by Dorothy Mack
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA heart-stopping Regency romance! Perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Jane Aiken Hodge and Jane Austen. Can Belinda shield her cousin from scandal without sacrificing her happiness? Regency England Having spent several years caring for her grandmother, Belinda Melville has hardly ever left her family home...Categorized as:
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![Gabriële by Anne Berest, Claire Berest]()
Gabriële by Anne Berest, Claire Berest
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe story of a passionate love affair that triggered a revolution.An atmospheric, exuberant novel from the best-selling author of The Postcard, Anne Berest, and her sister, Claire Berest, about love and sex, art and revolution, experimentation and creativity, and three young people who changed the world... -
![Cinderella and the Scarred Viscount by Sarah Mallory]()
Cinderella and the Scarred Viscount by Sarah Mallory
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn imperfect proposal...But a perfect match?Major James Rossington, Viscount Austerfield, survived Waterloo, but can he survive the Season as London’s most eligible bachelor? Convinced his battle scars make him unlovable, and to escape Society’s matchmakers, Ross proposes a wedding in name only to shy, sensible Carenza Bettridge... -
![First Comes Marriage by Paula Kremser]()
First Comes Marriage by Paula Kremser
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAlthough he’s been living in the West Indies for the past five years, Daniel hurries home to England when he learns of his brother and sister-in-law’s deaths, only to find out that he might be too late. A greedy distant uncle has already strategically swept in to take custody of his orphaned niece and nephew and their inheritance... -
![The Duke's Accidental Bride by Eva Devon]()
The Duke's Accidental Bride by Eva Devon
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsNever trust a rake to find you a husband…Lady Jaqueline Peabody is extremely vexed. Her nemesis, the Duke of Stone, has just ruined her life by matching her sister with a perfect gentleman. Except the gentleman in question has little in the way of income... -
![Casalvento: House of the Wind by Gudrun Cuillo]()
Casalvento: House of the Wind by Gudrun Cuillo
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsRomance and family secrets intertwine in Tuscany.Erika Germoglio is a self-made woman who has it all—a successful career and a well-connected fiancé—then suddenly has even more. An Italian grandfather she has never met wills to her Casalvento, a house and a vineyard, and Livernano, a medieval village turned bed-and-breakfast, both in the Chianti region of Tuscany... -
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![Angel in Scarlet by Jennifer Wilde]()
Angel in Scarlet by Jennifer Wilde
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPAPERBACK Angela Howard was the toast of London -- a breathtaking vision every woman envied and every man longed to possess. Few would have dreamed this violet-eyed beauty was the precocious child of a country schoolmaster... the feisty girl who had spurned Lord Clinton Meredith, the "fairy tale prince", to surrender her innocence to Hugh Bradford, his illegitimate brother.. -
![The Captain's Wife by Nina Jarrett]()
The Captain's Wife by Nina Jarrett
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIn this steamy historical romance a vicar's daughter marries a handsome army captain but they are separated by war and the acts of men, with little hope of reconciliation.Mrs. Thorne is a woman with no past ...After fulfilling her life long dream of marrying Captain Lewis, Mrs. Lydia Lewis survives a brutal evening in her husband's absence and is forced to run from the family home... -
![Rules for Engaging the Earl by Janna MacGregor]()
Rules for Engaging the Earl by Janna MacGregor
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsGet ready for lost wills, broody dukes, and scorching hot kissing all over London.Constance Lysander needs a husband. Or, so society says. She’s about to give birth to her late husband’s child―a man who left her with zero money, and two other wives she didn’t know about. Thankfully, she has her Aunt by her side, and the two other wives have become close friends... -
![Separate Beds by LaVyrle Spencer]()
Separate Beds by LaVyrle Spencer
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThe wedding of Clay Forrester and Catherine Anderson was the social event of the season. It seemed like a page out of a fairy tale. But everything about it–from the formal vows to the magnificent reception–was a lie, Catherine had reluctantly agreed to Clay's "marriage of convenience"...and the only thing that could threaten their arrangement was the unexpected arrival of love... -
![Circling the Sun by Paula McLain]()
Circling the Sun by Paula McLain
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 57 ratingsBrought to Kenya from England as a child and then abandoned by her mother, Beryl Markham is raised by both her father and the native Kipsigis tribe who share his estate. Her unconventional upbringing transforms Beryl into a bold young woman with a fierce love of all things wild and an inherent understanding of nature’s delicate balance... -
![The Viscount's Vow by Collette Cameron]()
The Viscount's Vow by Collette Cameron
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAmidst murder and betrayal, destiny and hearts collide when scandal forces a nobleman and a gypsy to marry in this Regency Romance. Half Romani, half English noblewoman, Evangeline Caruthers is the last woman in England Ian Hamilton, the Viscount Warrick, could ever love—an immoral wanton responsible for his brother’s and father’s deaths...Categorized as:
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![About the Night by Anat Talshir]()
About the Night by Anat Talshir
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsOn a hot summer day in 1947, on a grandstand overlooking Jerusalem, Elias and Lila fall deeply, irrevocably in love. Tragically, they come from two different worlds. Elias is a Christian Arab living on the eastern side of the newly divided city, and Lila is a Jew living on the western side...Categorized as:
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![The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller]()
The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller
It is a perfect July morning, and Elle, a fifty-year-old happily married mother of three, awakens at "The Paper Palace"—the family summer place which she has visited every summer of her life...Categorized as:
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![The Rose-Garden Husband by Margaret Widdemer]()
The Rose-Garden Husband by Margaret Widdemer
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMargaret Widdemer's 'The Rose-Garden Husband' is a charming novella that combines elements of romance and social commentary. Set in the early 20th century, the story follows a young woman named Meg who marries a man she barely knows in order to save her family's estate. The narrative is intertwined with themes of love, duty, and societal expectations, making it a thought-provoking read... -
![The Chance by Edith Layton]()
The Chance by Edith Layton
A brave nobleman who'd successfully fought Napoleon's toughest soldiers, Raphael Dalton was no stranger to treachery and warfare. Yet nothing this modest hero has experienced can prepare him for the famous beauty Annabelle, the toast of the London With his unruly red hair and solid, honest face, Rafe doesn't think he has a chance with the flirtatious beauty who seems not to notice him... -
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![Ten Rules for Marrying a Duke by Michelle McLean]()
Ten Rules for Marrying a Duke by Michelle McLean
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBookish Arabella Bromley never gave a fig for society’s rules—until her sister ran off with a man below her station. Now Arabella is desperate to restore her family’s ruined reputation to favor amongst the ton. She’ll have to marry quickly and well. But in order to carry off her plan, Arabella needs a duke… and she has just the rakish fellow in mind... -
![A Nun for the Viking Warrior by Lucy Morris]()
A Nun for the Viking Warrior by Lucy Morris
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsForced to wed the warriorFalling for the man…Noblewoman Amée Évreux had pledged her life to God, until her father promised her in marriage to thundering Norseman Jorund Jötunnson. After escaping her overbearing father, Amée vows never to fall under another man’s thumb, but her resistance to being Jorund’s wife turns to desire as she gets to know her intriguing new husband... -
![His Bride by Gayle Callen]()
His Bride by Gayle Callen
Though the story line is similar to some others I have read. I did enjoy this one. Written during Elizabethian times- the widower Sir Edmund Blackwell is having to accept an offer made by his ex-father-in-law to get the castle and lands back into shape and it will take a large sum of money. A bride and large dowry has been offered to Edmund with strings attached... -
![Casalvento: House of the Wind by Gudrun Cuillo]()
Casalvento: House of the Wind by Gudrun Cuillo
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRomance and family secrets intertwine in Tuscany. Erika Germoglio is a self-made woman who has it all--a successful career and a well-connected fiancé--then suddenly has even more. An Italian grandfather she has never met wills to her Casalvento, a house and a vineyard, and Livernano, a medieval village turned bed-and-breakfast, both in the Chianti region of Tuscany...Categorized as:
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![Captive Passions by Fern Michaels]()
Captive Passions by Fern Michaels
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA pirate captain plots to end the man who killed her sister in this classic lusty tale of romance and revenge at sea by the #1 New York Times bestseller. Boldly commanding a sleek Spanish ship, Sirena Córdez possesses a headstrong and impatient demeanor that inspires both shock and respect from her male crew...Categorized as:
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![Loving Jessie by Dallas Schulze]()
Loving Jessie by Dallas Schulze
After taking a bullet while covering a story, photojournalist Matt Latimer finds that life has gone out of focus. He heads back to his hometown to reconnect to his roots and his craft, photography. Growing up, Matt was always around when Jessie Sinclair needed him most. Now that he's back, she needs him for the most important decision of her life. She wants a baby...
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