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Courier of Death by Cara Devlin
Months 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... -
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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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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The Country Bride by Dilly Court
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe third book in the dramatic new Village Secrets trilogy from the Sunday Times bestselling author. The time had come to leave Creek Manor. Their relationship was doomed from the start, he was the master of the house and she the servant…. Summer, Little Creek 1879. For most of her life, Judy Begg has been a loyal servant at Creek Manor and to Jack Fox, its future lord... -
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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... -
The Beast of Lismore Abbey by Rebecca Ruger
Lara is a peasant without home or family, without even a surname to call her own. After the siege of Berwick, from which she barely escapes, she and dozens of others attach themselves to the fleeing Scots’ army. She has even less now, being only a camp follower, forced to disguise herself as a man rather than be expected to earn coin on her back... -
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. . -
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... -
The Moonstone Marquess by Meara Platt
What happens when a battle-scarred hero bent on destroying himself meets an irresistible force by the name of Phoebe? Lady Phoebe Killigrew is appalled by the scandalous country parties their new neighbor, a war hero marquess, is holding at his estate in Moonstone Landing. She has every intention of keeping well away from him, until a governess arrives at her door with his two nieces... -
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... -
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... -
The Cheapside Runners by Wade H. Mann
Fitzwilliam Darcy owes a debt to the most unexpected of men—a tradesman from Cheapside who rescued his sister from certain ruin. When Mr. Gardiner of the "Cheapside Runners" intervenes to stop George Wickham's scheme, Darcy must confront his own prejudices and failings...Categorized as:
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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. Is this how a woman falls into ruin? One delicious step at a time…... -
Truth or Dare by Emma V. Leech
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 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. -
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Two Dares, a Duke, and a Runaway Bride by Alyssa Clarke
After a botched elopement, Lady Evie hatches a daring impersonate the wife of a soon-to-depart duke to gain lodging at an inn. However, an unexpected storm traps them together, igniting undeniable chemistry. As their pretend marriage morphs into nights of fiery passion, Evie grapples with her growing feelings, fearing she's diving headlong into a love that promises only heartbreak...Categorized as:
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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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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... -
Courting the Vicar's Daughter by Sally Britton
A gentleman lacking direction and a vicar's daughter full of conviction have little in common. But as their friendship grows, so do deeper feelings. Harry Devon, son of a wealthy gentleman who cared more for money than his family, has returned to the family estate at last...Categorized as:
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Snowed In with the Viking by Lucy Morris
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAn intense forced-proximity story—with an enigmatic Viking stranger…Stranded in the ArcticWith a lone-wolf Viking! Lost in the remote wilderness in a snowstorm, Embla is rescued by local “Wildman” Runar and taken to his cabin—with just one bed! But as he warms her icy body with his, passion inflames them both… She’s been warned against this man her entire life—but as she realizes she could be... -
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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Olive Becket Plays the Rake by Kat Sterling
A wallflower with a secret…. Olive Becket has played it safe since the day her father died. So no one is more surprised than she when her suffrage anthem–an anonymous, harmless jingle–is a state-wide sensation. The public is clamoring to know who she is, but revealing herself could incur the wrath of her anti-suffrage landlord... -
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... -
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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A Scandal By Any Other Name by Kimberly Bell
Jasper 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... -
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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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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. He’ll have no idea what hit him…...Categorized as:
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One Duke Down by Anna Bennett
A FISHERMAN’S DAUGHTER. Miss Poppy Summers is determined to keep her family’s fishing business afloat. Her poor widowed father has fallen ill, and her foolhardy brother has moved to London, leaving her precious little time to read or pursue her own dreams. But she’ll do anything for her family, so she cheerfully spends mornings in her rowboat, casting her nets... -
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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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
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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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. .. -
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
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
"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...Categorized as:
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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... -
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. . -
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 Wanton Marchioness by Sorcha Mowbray
She waited her whole life to be married, and she refuses to let anyone interfere with her happiness…not even her new husband. Elizabeth Grafton, the Marchioness of Carlisle just married the man of her dreams. Or, he was. Now, he barely spends time with her...Categorized as:
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The Uncompromising Lord Flint by Virginia Heath
Imprisoned by her past. Set 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... -
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
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 16 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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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
A Classic Sweet Regency Romance. Love 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... -
In Bed with the Duke (Harlequin Historical) by Annie Burrows
"Vile seducer of women! ". Of all the accusations Gregory, Duke of Halstead, has ever had leveled at him, this is perhaps the most offensive and the least accurate... -
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One Night with the Viking by Harper St. George
"You don't understand what you do to me. ". His whole life, Gunnar has felt unworthy of love. Then one unforgettable night, his childhood sweetheart Kadlin offers herself to him. Knowing he will never truly deserve her, he leaves the next morning… The memories will have to last a lifetime. Kadlin was devastated when Gunnar left...Categorized as:
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Sinful in Satin by Madeline Hunter
When famed London courtesan Alessandra Northrope passes away, her daughter Celia Pennifold inherits little more than a hopelessly contaminated reputation, a house in a middle class neighborhood, and an education that prepared her to take her mother’s place the way Alessandra intended... -
Saxon Bride by Tamara Leigh
Seeking revenge on the Saxon woman whom he believes is responsible for his brother's death, former man of the cloth Maxen Pendery captures the lovely Rhiannyn of Etcheverry, who hides the truth in order to protect her people.Categorized as:
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While You Were Mine by Ann Howard Creel
Everything she loved could so easily be lost. The end of World War II should have brought joy to Gwen Mullen. But on V-J Day, her worst fear is realized. As celebrating crowds gather in Times Square, a soldier appears on her doorstep to claim Mary, the baby abandoned to Gwen one year earlier. Suddenly Gwen is on the verge of losing the child she has nurtured and loves dearly...Categorized as:
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Her Reluctant Groom by Rose Gordon
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsMarcus Sinclair, sixteenth Earl of Sinclair, has lived the last thirteen years as a recluse following an accident that left him heavily scarred. Though a recluse, Marcus has still managed to fall in love...Categorized as:
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Taming Rafe by Suzanne Enoch
Only she can satisfy . . . When Rafe Bancroft wins Forton Hall in acard game, this rogue finds himself saddledwith responsibility he cannot wait to foist off. The sooner he can sell the blasted estate,the sooner he can be off on his next adventure. Yet he doesn't count on running into the veryalluring Felicity Harrington, who ignitesan all-consuming desire in him quitelike no other woman...Categorized as:
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