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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..Categorized as:
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![Wildly Daring by Emma V. Leech]()
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... -
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![Once Upon an Accidentally Bewitching Kiss by Bree Wolf]()
Once Upon an Accidentally Bewitching Kiss by Bree Wolf
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn this second-chance Regency romance by USA Today bestselling and HOLT Medallion winning author BREE WOLF, a jilted lord and a young widow are forced to risk their hearts all over again.Once, he loved her.Once, he lost her.Now, he must fight for her.England 1803: TROY BEAUMONT, only son to the EARL OF WHICKERTON, risked his heart once…and came to regret it... -
![Reforming Lord Neil by Sally Britton]()
Reforming Lord Neil by Sally Britton
An arrogant lord cut-off by his family. A penniless widow in desperate need. In their reduced circumstances, can love save them both? Lord Neil Duncan, third son of the Marquess of Alderton, finally angers his father enough to be cut off from the family. Neil believes it is only a matter of time before he is reinstated, but time is passing slowly and he needs to eat... -
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![Truth or Dare by Emma V. Leech]()
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... -
![Courier of Death: A Spencer & Reid Mystery by Cara Devlin]()
Courier of Death: A Spencer & Reid Mystery by Cara Devlin
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMonths after a devastating discovery about the murder of her family, Leonora Spencer is still struggling to cope. She has kept her distance from Scotland Yard—and from Detective Inspector Jasper Reid—just as she has vowed to do...Categorized as:
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![Marquess of Fortune by Tammy Andresen]()
Marquess of Fortune by Tammy Andresen
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Marquess of Fortune is too dangerously wicked to ignore…Tall, dark, and handsome, the mysterious Lord Smith is the exact kind of man with which the sister of a baron should never consort. But he captures Miss Emily Cross's interest at every turn, her heart fluttering wildly in her chest whenever their eyes meet... -
![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... -
![Sinfully Daring by Emma V. Leech]()
Sinfully Daring by Emma V. Leech
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe Perfect Young Lady…Lady Rosamund Adolphus, daughter of the Duke of Bedwin, will not have the slightest trouble in finding a husband. So says the ton. She has beauty, breeding, charm and a dowry weighty enough to sink an East Indiaman. Yet the only man she fancies is the elusive Lord Ashburton, longtime friend of her older brother Jules...Categorized as:
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![More than Tempted by Adele Clee]()
More than Tempted by Adele Clee
She has loved him secretly for years.Miss Helen Langley felt the first pangs of love seven years ago when her brother’s best friend examined her sprained ankle. She has suffered in silence ever since. A lady might engage in mild flirtation, but Nicholas St. Clair is considered part of her family and acts like a brother... -
![A Counterfeit Heart by K.C. Bateman, Kate Bateman]()
A Counterfeit Heart by K.C. Bateman, Kate Bateman
As Sabine de la Tour tosses piles of forged banknotes onto a bonfire in a Paris park, she bids a reluctant farewell to her double life as a notorious criminal. Over the course of Napoleon’s reign, her counterfeits destabilized the continent and turned scoundrels into rich men, but now she and her business partner must escape France—or face the guillotine... -
![The Journey of Love by Meara Platt]()
The Journey of Love by Meara Platt
Sometimes it takes getting lost to truly find one’s way home.What happens when a blazing hot Brayden hero matches wits with a strong-willed Farthingale heroine and the mysterious Book of Love?Camellia Farthingale, the youngest of the Devonshire Farthingale sisters, wants nothing to do with London and the Marriage Mart...Categorized as:
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![The Highlander’s Wild Flame by Heather McCollum]()
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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![Sweet Liar by Jude Deveraux]()
Sweet Liar by Jude Deveraux
It was her father's dying wish that Samantha Elliot search for her grandmother, who'd disappeared from Louisville when she was a baby. So here she was, in big, dirty New York City...her parents were dead, her divorce was final, and she was all alone.... Michael Taggert was Samantha's landlord, and he was easily the most beautiful man she'd ever seen... -
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![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...Categorized as:
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![His Cousin's Betrothed: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Iris Lim]()
His Cousin's Betrothed: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Iris Lim
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s his cousin who’s an agent of the Crown. But when Colonel Fitzwilliam brings along a mysterious, beguiling Miss Elizabeth to their family’s house party, Mr. Darcy can’t help but do some investigating of his own.Wealthy, handsome, and privileged, Fitzwilliam Darcy has never had reason to envy his cousin Richard as the latter serves the Crown both on and off the battlefield...Categorized as:
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![Her Favorite Duke by Jess Michaels]()
Her Favorite Duke by Jess Michaels
The second exciting book in the bestselling 1797 Club series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Jess Michaels. Simon Greene, Duke of Crestwood has been obsessed with Margaret Rylon for years. There is only one thing standing between them: her fiancé, who also happens to be his best friend...Categorized as:
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![To Kiss A Rake by Barbara Monajem]()
To Kiss A Rake by Barbara Monajem
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWHEN A LADY IS ABDUCTED BY MISTAKE . . . Melinda Starling doesn’t let ladylike behavior get in the way of true love. She’s secretly assisting in an elopement . . . until she’s tossed into the waiting coach and driven away by a notorious rake. REVENGE REALLY DOESN’T PAY. Miles Warren, Lord Garrison, comes from a family of libertines, and he’s the worst of them all—or so society believes... -
![Nobody's Angel by Karen Robards]()
Nobody's Angel by Karen Robards
In Carolina Colony, the community admired Susannah Redmon, plain eldest daughter of the preacher. Her herbal healing skills made her an angel of mercy, her determination held together the family's farm, and her strong will always got her what she wanted--even the buying of a man. But no suitor had ever courted her.. -
![My Reckless Earl by Tamara Gill]()
My Reckless Earl by Tamara Gill
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTo get her happily ever after, she’s ready to do something reckless…Miss Harlow York has been planning for her second season in London for months, and she’s finally ready to achieve her goal: winning the heart of the elusive Earl Kemsley. It won’t be easy, but she’s more than up for the challenge. And one thing is certain...Categorized as:
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![Whispers at Midnight by Karen Robards]()
Whispers at Midnight by Karen Robards
Carly Linton returns to her hometown of Benton, Georgia, to open a bed-and-breakfast in the house she inherited from her grandmother. She's also dead-set on burying her former good-girl image - by seducing the one man who can give her a guided tour of the wild side...Matt Converse, the local sheriff, was once the town's bad boy who shared one magical night with Carly at her senior prom...Categorized as:
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![Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish by Grace Burrowes]()
Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish by Grace Burrowes
ALL SHE WANTS IS PEACE AND ANONYMITY... Lady Sophie Windham has maneuvered a few days to herself at the ducal mansion in London before she must join her family for Christmas in Kent. Suddenly trapped by a London snowstorm, she finds herself with an abandoned baby and only the assistance of a kind, handsome stranger standing between her and complete disaster...Categorized as:
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![Honor & Roses by Elizabeth Cole]()
Honor & Roses by Elizabeth Cole
Forbidden flames burn brightest... "An extraordinary, fresh new series by a must-read author..." The knight Alric of Hawksmere has endured years of war and survived dozens of battles in the service of the king. A new challenge awaits him when he returns home to renew his bond with a childhood friend...Categorized as:
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![The Uncompromising Lord Flint by Virginia Heath]()
The Uncompromising Lord Flint by Virginia Heath
Imprisoned by her pastSet free by her enemy!Part of The King’s Elite. Charged with high treason, Lady Jessamine Fane’s under the watchful eye of icily calm Lord Peter Flint. A task this spy won’t be swayed from, no matter how alluring his prisoner! Only, it’s not long before Flint realizes tenacious Jess hides a lifetime of pain... -
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![Engaged in Sin by Sharon Page]()
Engaged in Sin by Sharon Page
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBeneath the cover of darkness, passion plays by its own rules. Lovely, poised Anne Beddington is in a desperate situation: on the run for a crime she didn’t commit... -
![Whisper to Me of Love by Shirlee Busbee]()
Whisper to Me of Love by Shirlee Busbee
A whisper of passion... She was a raven-harried waif from the streets of London-- a wild innocent to be rescued... and tamed. A spirited beauty, she would captivate Royce Manchester's jaded heart-- while resisting the smoldering desire she felt fo her virile protector. A whisper of danger..Categorized as:
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![Secret Thunder by Patricia Ryan]()
Secret Thunder by Patricia Ryan
INVASION OF LOVE Faithe of Hauekleah was as proud as she was passionate, as brave as she was beautiful. Though she ached for love after the death of her noble Saxon husband in war, she vowed that the Norman conqueror she now was forced to wed would never have her heart...Categorized as:
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![A Brazen Curiosity by Lynn Messina]()
A Brazen Curiosity by Lynn Messina
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsTwenty-six-year-old Beatrice Hyde-Clare is far too shy to investigate the suspicious death of a fellow guest in the Lake District. A spinster who lives on the sufferance of her relatives, she would certainly not presume to search the rooms of her host's son and his friend looking for evidence... -
![The Silver Coin by Andrea Kane]()
The Silver Coin by Andrea Kane
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMs. Kane writes like no other, says Romantic Times of Andrea Kane's breath-catching, dramatic mixture of romance and danger. Now, in this dazzling sequel to The Gold Coin, she continues her suspenseful tale of two beautiful cousins, so alike even their own family mistakes them, so enmeshed in a web of deceit that their very lives are at risk... -
![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... -
![A Spinster for the Untamable Duke by Hazel Linwood]()
A Spinster for the Untamable Duke by Hazel Linwood
He could have any woman he wanted except for her…As a spinster, Rose pours all she has into finding the perfect matches for her sisters. That means no man with a questionable reputation is allowed anywhere near them. Not even the most charming duke she has ever seen…The most eligible bachelor of the Season, Duke Mark, has never met a woman that can keep his interest... -
![A Devil of a Duke by Madeline Hunter]()
A Devil of a Duke by Madeline Hunter
From New York Times bestselling author Madeline Hunter comes the latest sexy tale of three untamable dukes and the women who ignite their decadent desires . . . HE MAY BE A DEVIL He's infamous, debaucherous, and known all over town for his complete disregard for scandal, and positively irresistible seductions. Gabriel St... -
![In Debt to the Earl by Elizabeth Rolls]()
In Debt to the Earl by Elizabeth Rolls
"If you wish, I can take you out of all this." In his quest for revenge against a disreputable card sharp, James, Earl of Cambourne, discovers the man's innocent daughter... -
![Heaven Can Wait by Cheryl St. John]()
Heaven Can Wait by Cheryl St. John
In her secret heart, sheltered Lydia Beker yearned for more —a sea of sensation, a husband to be tender with. Surely such longings couldn't be wrong? And then came Jakob Neubauer, an outsider who promised her a world of passion... One simple dream sustained Jakob: to work his land and build a life with the perfect woman at his side... -
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![To Marry the Devil by Terri Mackenzie]()
To Marry the Devil by Terri Mackenzie
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratings“I ruin everything I touch. That has been my curse since the day I was born.”Lady Annabelle Beaumont prefers books to ballrooms. With her elder sister married, she intends to avoid men until she’s old enough to be put on the shelf along with her favourite novels... -
![The Duke's Quandary by Callie Hutton]()
The Duke's Quandary by Callie Hutton
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLondon 1814... Drake, Duke of Manchester is searching the Marriage Mart for a perfect bride. He wants a woman who is poised, sophisticated, and worthy of the title Duchess. But most of all, he wants a woman who does not want the useless emotion of love. Socially awkward Miss Penelope Clayton isn't meant for marriage...Categorized as:
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![With Love in Sight by Christina Britton]()
With Love in Sight by Christina Britton
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMiss Imogen Duncan has had her London season, but her desperate shyness and reserved demeanor effectively destroyed any chance she might have had at making a match. A spinster now, having returned to London for her younger sister’s debut, Imogen resigns herself to playing the wallflower, believing her chances for excitement are well and truly past... -
![Daring Miss Danvers by Vivienne Lorret]()
Daring Miss Danvers by Vivienne Lorret
It's all fun and games . . . until someone falls in love. Oliver Goswick, Viscount Rathburn, needs money—and soon. With time ticking away and his inheritance held hostage until he's properly wed, Rathburn's slim options point to a single solution: a faux engagement. In need of the perfect bride, he knows of only one candidate: his best friend's wallflower sister... -
![The Legendary Lord by Valerie Bowman]()
The Legendary Lord by Valerie Bowman
THE MAKING OF A LEGEND… When Christian Forester, Viscount Berkeley, flees the stuffy ballrooms of London for his Scottish hunting lodge, the last thing he expects to find ensconced before his fire is an incredibly beautiful woman. But the plight of lovely young Sarah Highgate, who has run away from an unwanted betrothal, inspires an eminently practical exchange...Categorized as:
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![Four Weeks of Scandal by Megan Frampton]()
Four Weeks of Scandal by Megan Frampton
If you love the sparkle of Tessa Dare and the wit of Sarah MacLean, then you won't want to miss this newest historical romance by Megan Frampton, who returns with a delicious story about a will in dispute, a four-week bargain, and a pretend engagement with romantic consequences. It only takes one moment to cause a scandal.. -
![Just Another Viscount in Love by Vivienne Lorret]()
Just Another Viscount in Love by Vivienne Lorret
A brand new story in the Season's Original series from USA Today bestseller, Vivienne Lorret! As the toast of the ton, Samuel Wortham, Viscount Ellery, should have no trouble finding a wife. Yet each lady he pursues ends up married to another. As a last hope, Sam plans a house party, intending to choose a bride from one of his guests... -
![Never Marry a Viscount by Anne Stuart]()
Never Marry a Viscount by Anne Stuart
She’s crept back into the home she lost. He’s crept into her heart. Sophie Russell was once society’s darling. But after the disgrace and death of her father, she now finds all doors firmly shut to her—including those of her family home...Categorized as:
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![Sin and Sensibility by Suzanne Enoch]()
Sin and Sensibility by Suzanne Enoch
Lady Eleanor wants an adventure before she surrenders to a dull Society marriage. And who better than the dashing and notorious rake, Valentine Corbett, to protect her from scandal...and school her in sin? Young ladies just want to have fun... Unfortunately Eleanor Griffin has three strapping brothers to frighten away any beau they deem unsuitable...Categorized as:
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![Confessions of a Royal Bridegroom by Vanessa Kelly]()
Confessions of a Royal Bridegroom by Vanessa Kelly
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOnly one woman is worthy of his secrets… They are the Renegade Royals, illegitimate sons of the Royal Princes, each finding his rightful place in society—and the woman destined to be his perfect match… Some men are born into scandal. Others pursue it with a passion. Griffin Steele, secret son of the Duke of Cumberland, is guilty on both counts...Categorized as:
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![My One and Only Earl by Stacy Reid]()
My One and Only Earl by Stacy Reid
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsJames, Lord Kingsley’s best friend’s dying wish was that he married his spinster sister. Unluckily, James is honor-bound to fulfill another oath and can never marry Miss Poppy Ashford, no matter how delightfully charming and sensual he finds her.Treated horridly by her stepmother and half-sisters, Poppy has little to anticipate for her future...Categorized as:
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![To Bed a Beauty by Nicole Jordan]()
To Bed a Beauty by Nicole Jordan
Nicole Jordan takes the delights of the Regency mating game to breathless new heights in this daring second novel of a superb new trilogy, The Courtship Wars. Clever and charming Roslyn Loring, the middle child of three beautiful, independent sisters, knows that true happiness lies in a marriage of the heart–and she has hers set on a love-match with a neighboring earl...Categorized as:
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![His Wicked Reputation by Madeline Hunter]()
His Wicked Reputation by Madeline Hunter
FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR MADELINE HUNTER She was a sensible woman. He was a man who could drive a woman senseless with desire. Gareth Fitzallen is celebrated for four things: his handsome face, his notable charm, his aristocratic connections, and an ability to give the kind of pleasure that has women begging for more...Categorized as:
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![Twice the Temptation by Suzanne Enoch]()
Twice the Temptation by Suzanne Enoch
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsTwo unforgettable tales. One dazzling diamond! Summer 1814... When Evangeline Munroe inherits the exquisite but supposedly cursed Nightshade Diamond, she considers it a bit of good fortune. Then she literally runs into Connoll Addison, Marquis of Rawley, the most sought after bachelor amongst the ton. Surely her immediate attraction to the rogue is bad luck... -
![Carousel of Hearts: A Putney Classic Romance by Mary Jo Putney]()
Carousel of Hearts: A Putney Classic Romance by Mary Jo Putney
A Classic Sweet Regency RomanceLove is in the air, but where is Cupid aiming his darts?Spirited and beautiful, Antonia Thornton is a baroness in her own right, and her companion and best friend is Judith Winslow, a quiet intellectual with a love of natural philosophy... -
![Love According to Lily by Julianne MacLean]()
Love According to Lily by Julianne MacLean
Lily Langdon has finally grown up. Now that her brother the duke's completely malleable best friend Edward Wallis has been brutally (and luckily) rebuffed by his intended, Lily knows her chance for a very permissive and entirely convenient husband is here. In fact, he is staying in her very own home for a house party...Categorized as:
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