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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 Beast's Beguiled by Eva Devon, Maire Claremont]()
The Beast's Beguiled by Eva Devon, Maire Claremont
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom USATODAY Bestselling author Eva Devon, writing as Maire Claremont, comes a brand new series that will sweep you away to the drama and angst of Regency England. Glittering ballrooms, wild moors, and brooding lords waiting to be tamed by bluestockings await. . .Catherine Ludlow knows the betrayal of family...Categorized as:
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![The Heart of a Scoundrel by Christi Caldwell]()
The Heart of a Scoundrel by Christi Caldwell
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsRuthless, wicked, and dark, the Marquess of Rutland rouses terror in the breast of ladies and nobleman alike. All Edmund wants in life is power. After he was publically humiliated by his one love Lady Margaret, he vowed vengeance, using Margaret’s niece, as his pawn. Except, he’s thwarted by another, more enticing target—Miss Phoebe Barrett...Categorized as:
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![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... -
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![Kiss Me, My Duke by Fenna Edgewood]()
Kiss Me, My Duke by Fenna Edgewood
In this simmering steamy Regency romance by USA Today bestselling author Fenna Edgewood, a handsome but arrogant duke and a prim young housekeeper join forces in a dangerous endeavour… only to find out that falling in love will be the greatest risk of all.Lost: One duke's sister. Found: The unexpected love of a lifetime... -
![The Hawk and the Dove by Virginia Henley]()
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... -
![The Dark One: Dark Knight by Kathryn Le Veque]()
The Dark One: Dark Knight by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 13 ratings1486 A.D. Fresh from his treacherous turning of the tides against Richard III in the Battle of Bosworth, Sir Gaston de Russe’s reputation is dark and dirty. Those loyal to Richard hate him and those loyal to Henry Tudor fear him. He is, after all, The Dark One...Categorized as:
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![The Wonder of Love by Meara Platt]()
The Wonder of Love by Meara Platt
She was in danger. He meant to protect her. But could he protect his heart? More Regency fun as The Book of Love brings together two reluctant hearts.Willow Farthingale never meant to punch Taunton’s magistrate, Shayne Brayden, in the nose. And she certainly did not set the fire that destroyed the coaching inn’s carriage house the very morning she was to leave for London and her society debut...Categorized as:
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![A Lady Never Surrenders by Sabrina Jeffries]()
A Lady Never Surrenders by Sabrina Jeffries
New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries delights readers with the final novel in her sexy Regency Hellions of Hallstead Hall romance series, featuring Lady Celia Sharpe and the upstanding Bow Street runner, Pinter. Lady Celia Sharpe has always been wary of marriage but now her future depends on it... -
![Still Wicked by Kathleen Ayers]()
Still Wicked by Kathleen Ayers
Lady Elizabeth Reynolds is perfectly happy living as a nun.Secure within the walls of St. Albans, Elizabeth is determined to take her vows and never return to London. Life in society holds no appeal and she has no desire to wed.Unfortunately, Elizabeth’s long absent mother has plans for her daughter. Taken from St... -
![Deceive Not My Heart by Shirlee Busbee]()
Deceive Not My Heart by Shirlee Busbee
HER FURY PROMISED VENGEANCE Leonie's only interest in the despicable cad she had been forced to marry was the return of her dowry. She had not seen her husband in five years, and now Morgan Slade angrily denied there had ever been a marriage...Categorized as:
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![The Duchess Takes a Lover by Jillian Eaton]()
The Duchess Takes a Lover by Jillian Eaton
A duchess with nothing to lose... After a disastrous wedding night followed by eighteen months of isolation at her husband's country estate, the Duchess of Southwick has grown tired of being lonely. There's only so many books a person can read, and Mara has read most of them twice. So she's made a decision. For the first time since her wedding, she's traveling to London for the Season...Categorized as:
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![Sleepless at Midnight by Jacquie D'Alessandro]()
Sleepless at Midnight by Jacquie D'Alessandro
The ladies in London are abuzz over Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, especially Miss Sarah Moorehouse. Her imagination is fired up, so when she spies Matthew Devenport, Marquess Langston, mysteriously sneaking home in the wee hours clutching a shovel, she simply must investigate...Categorized as:
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![My Ruthless Marquess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Sally Vixen]()
My Ruthless Marquess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Sally Vixen
“I hate you…almost as much as I want you.”Lady Julia and the Marquess of Trowbridge can never see eye to eye. But when he saves her, she must return the favor.What Andrew asks in return should be a fake betrothal till the end of the Season, and then they wouldn’t have to face each other again.But what starts as a ruse soon turns into obsession... -
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![To Steal A Heart by K.C. Bateman, Kate Bateman]()
To Steal A Heart by K.C. Bateman, Kate Bateman
A master spy and a beautiful thief find love and intrigue in each other’s arms. . .Forced to do the bidding of a corrupt government minister, Marianne de Bonnard agrees to plant incriminating evidence in the offices of France’s most notorious spymaster... -
![Desired by Mr Darcy by Claudia Lomond]()
Desired by Mr Darcy by Claudia Lomond
If you’re looking for a low angst romance with plenty of steam, Desired by Mr Darcy is the book for you.Fitzwilliam Darcy never gave much thought to matters of the flesh—until his engagement to Elizabeth Bennet. Now, he finds himself increasingly consumed by desire, his carefully maintained self-control unraveling with each passing day... -
![Taming the Rake by Monica McCarty]()
Taming the Rake by Monica McCarty
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey are known as the Rake Slayers… Tired of the different standards applied to the men who flout society’s rules, three young ladies seek a little primitive justice and hatch a plan to bring a few of London’s most notorious rakes up to snuff before refusing them. But they soon learn exactly what it is that makes rakes so dangerous... -
![Lady At Last by Annabelle Anders]()
Lady At Last by Annabelle Anders
She can't make a baby without a husband! Or can she? A fter witnessing the miracle of birth, self-determined spinster Miss Penelope Crone is having second thoughts about swearing off marriage. She wants – no, she needs – to experience the blessed event herself...Categorized as:
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![The Forbidden Lord by Sabrina Jeffries]()
The Forbidden Lord by Sabrina Jeffries
Devastating Passion Jordan Willis, the Earl of Blackmore, has played with the hearts of many a society belle- yet one stolen kiss impulsively planted on the soft, irresistible lips of the preacher's daughter, prim and proper Emily Fairchild, proves to be his undoing... -
![My Wicked Pirate by Rona Sharon]()
My Wicked Pirate by Rona Sharon
First he gave her a wicked kiss... Azure-eyed Alanis was by far the most exquisite treasure ever claimed by the black pirate known as the Viper, but his motives went deeper than his silken promise to ravish the feisty Yorkshire heiress. Commanding the waters of the Caribbean was his means to an end: reclaiming his birthright—and his blood debt against those who had betrayed him... -
![The Bachelor Duke by Cecilia Rene]()
The Bachelor Duke by Cecilia Rene
The Bachelor Duke meets a beautiful, curvaceous lady.Remington Warren, The Duke of Karrington, lives his life by the name society has thrust upon him. Having witnessed cruelty against the fairer sex with his own eyes, he vows never to marry to prevent himself from becoming like the monster who raised him...Categorized as:
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![Lyon at the Altar (The Lyon's Den Connected World) by Lily Harlem]()
Lyon at the Altar (The Lyon's Den Connected World) by Lily Harlem
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMiss Anna Toussaint’s first love is passionate, addictive and forbidden and leaves deep scars on her heart that can never be healed—or can they? With a scandal in her past, a dark smear of shame, Miss Anna Toussaint finds herself in dire need of a husband and under the rather dubious wing of The Black Widow of Whitehall...Categorized as:
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![The Marriage Prize by Virginia Henley]()
The Marriage Prize by Virginia Henley
Few writers can rival the sheer storytelling mastery of New York Times bestselling author Virginia Henley. Brimming with sensual tension, humor, and narrative power, Henley's award-winning novels have enchanted readers worldwide...Categorized as:
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![Isle of Lies by Donna Fletcher]()
Isle of Lies by Donna Fletcher
Moira Maclean is summoned by Mother Abbess in the dead of night. Frightened and worried and with no time to dress, she rushes in her night dress and bare feet to discover disturbing news. Her father and brothers have been killed by a rival clan and it is her father’s dying wish that she wed the Highlander warrior he sent to keep her safe... -
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![101 avenue Henri Martin, 1942-1944 by Régine Deforges, Yaşar İlksavaş]()
101 avenue Henri Martin, 1942-1944 by Régine Deforges, Yaşar İlksavaş
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsVoici le second volume de la célèbre saga de Régine Deforges, La Bicyclette bleue . Un roman qui plonge l'héroïne Léa Delmas dans la tourmente et les affres de l'Occupation. En cette année 1942, les habitants du domaine de Montignac sont victimes de maints deuils et privations... -
![Dark Fires by Rosemary Rogers]()
Dark Fires by Rosemary Rogers
Desire -- savage, untamed and undeniable -- bound tempestuous Virginia Brandon to Steve Morgan, her magnificent, dangerous soldier of fortune. And in the blistering heat Of revolution's flames, they swore tolove for an eternity and beyond...Categorized as:
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![Highland Vengeance by K.E. Saxon]()
Highland Vengeance by K.E. Saxon
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTHIS IS THE FULL SERIALIZED NOVEL...Categorized as:
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![Dark Duke by Sabrina York]()
Dark Duke by Sabrina York
Dark Duke, by Sabrina York Book 2 in the Noble Passions Steamy Regency Series Edward Wyeth, the Dark Duke of Moncrieff’s life has been turned on its end. His well-ordered home has been invaded. By destitute relatives. From Scotland... -
![Velvet Is the Night by Elizabeth Thornton]()
Velvet Is the Night by Elizabeth Thornton
The French Revolution comes to vivid life as the USA Today–bestselling author’s Devereux Trilogy continues. “A joy to read!” (RT Book Reviews). As the newly appointed commissioner, Philippe Duhet has the power of life and death over the local French aristocracy. In return for her family’s safe passage out of the country, the breathtakingly lovely Claire Devereux agrees to be his mistress...Categorized as:
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![The Beast's Belle by Eva Devon, Maire Claremont]()
The Beast's Belle by Eva Devon, Maire Claremont
From USATODAY Bestselling author Eva Devon, writing as Maire Claremont, comes a brand new series that will sweep you away to the drama and angst of Regency England. Glittering ballrooms, wild moors, and brooding lords waiting to be tamed by bluestockings await. . .The last Penworthy sister, ruined and saved from a trickster at the alter has one chance to come back to England and find a new life... -
![Rules of Their Royal Wedding Night by Michelle Smart]()
Rules of Their Royal Wedding Night by Michelle Smart
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsComing soon! Rules of Their Royal Wedding Night by Michelle Smart will be available Dec 27, 2022... -
![Loved by a Duke by Christi Caldwell]()
Loved by a Duke by Christi Caldwell
For ten years, Lady Daisy Meadows has been in love with Auric, the Duke of Crawford. Ever since his gallant rescue years earlier, Daisy knew she was destined to be his Duchess. Unfortunately, Auric sees her as his best friend's sister and nothing more. But perhaps, if she can manage to find the fabled heart of a duke pendant, she will win over the heart of her duke... -
![Captivated by the Viscount by Emily Windsor]()
Captivated by the Viscount by Emily Windsor
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA lot can change in four nights.... Ruination and kidnap were not on Miss Lucy Lazenby´s list of planned events for that week...even if it seems to be for her own good. Caught up in the lies and passion of Lord Danbury, Lucy finds the truth can never be hidden for long. Jasper Carnforth, Viscount Danbury is really doing the girl a favour by ruining her..Categorized as:
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![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...Categorized as:
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![Lost Love, Last Love by Rosemary Rogers]()
Lost Love, Last Love by Rosemary Rogers
THE FEVER! THE FIRE! THE ECSTASY! Theirs was a love that could never be tamed, yet the whims of fate and their own reckless desires were destined to tear Virginia Brandon and Steve Morgan from the rapturous heights of reuinion - and carry them to opposite ends of the earth... -
![Sheik by Connie Mason]()
Sheik by Connie Mason
Princess Zara had been raised a warrior, always at her father's side in battle against the Arabs who had stolen their land. So when she was taken prisoner by Sheik Jamal abd Thabit during a raid, she was determined not to succumb to his wishes... -
![The Accidental Letter: A novella based on Pride and Prejudice by Melissa Anne]()
The Accidental Letter: A novella based on Pride and Prejudice by Melissa Anne
This story takes place following the events at Hunsford. Darcy, realizing his mistakes, confesses his misdeeds to Bingley earlier, even before Elizabeth has the chance to visit Pemberley. As a result, Bingley returns to Hertfordshire in June, while Darcy retreats to Pemberley to reflect on his actions...Categorized as:
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![A Promise Given by Samantha James, Sandra Kleinschmidt]()
A Promise Given by Samantha James, Sandra Kleinschmidt
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Promise Given The proud head of his Highland clan, Ian MacGregor has returned, cloaked in secrets, to the place where he spent many carefree years, in order to marry Margaret Kincaid--the lowlands lass to whom he has been betrothed since his youth. But it is the wild spirited and hauntingly beautiful Sabrina Kincaid who catches Ian's eye... -
![The Duke of Diamonds by Emily Windsor]()
The Duke of Diamonds by Emily Windsor
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsIn the coldest flint, there is fire...Casper Brook, the eighth Duke of Rothwell, has forever spurned frivolous pleasures, his restless emotions remaining buried beneath duty and command.Yet when a titian-haired minx perches upon his ducal desk and claims to know the whereabouts of his one burning obsession, a game of wits and passion erupts... Fire ignites from a spark..Categorized as:
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![The Dragon and the Jewel by Virginia Henley]()
The Dragon and the Jewel by Virginia Henley
HE WAS HER FOLLY AND HER PASSION. With her sapphire eyes and silken dark hair, Princess Eleanor was a bewitching beauty made for a man's pleasure. But once a child bride widowed at a tender age, she swore never to marry again and took a vow of eternal chastity .. -
![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... -
![Lady Of The Knight by Jackie Ivie]()
Lady Of The Knight by Jackie Ivie
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA passionate, emotional, action-packed story set against the violent and volatile backdrop of 14th-century Scotland. When her family is wiped out by Clan FitzHugh, Morganna KilCreggar makes a vow to gain justice. Tall, fit, and a weapons expert with formidable skill and perfect aim, Morganna becomes the "lad" Morgan and squire to her enemy, Alexander, the youngest FitzHugh... -
![Good Duke Gone Wild by Bethany Bennett]()
Good Duke Gone Wild by Bethany Bennett
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA bookseller and a duke? She couldn’t have written anything more perfect.Dorian Whitaker, Duke of Holland, needs an heir after his so-called “fairytale marriage” ended in disaster... -
![Desired by Virginia Henley]()
Desired by Virginia Henley
Mesmerized by the dark knight's turquoise gaze, Lady Brianna of Bedford tried to turn away. After all, she was betrothed to Robert de Beauchamp. And now this total stranger, Christian Hawksblood, de Beauchamp's bastard brother, claimed her with a soul-searing look. What was his mystical power that compelled her to abandon herself to this man she dare not even trust..Categorized as:
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![No Gentle Love by Rebecca Brandewyne]()
No Gentle Love by Rebecca Brandewyne
When her British grandfather offers the family fortune to the first man who can bring Morgana McShane to the altar, she is unknowingly thrust into a plot against her life--and into the arms of Rian, the one man whose primal passions burn hot enough to warm her cool demeanor...Categorized as:
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![Princes Crave Curves by Jemma Frost]()
Princes Crave Curves by Jemma Frost
She's an escaped nun who's desperate to experience passion.He's coined the Prince of Proper because he never loses control.But one moonlit night and a marriage of convenience will change everything... -
![The Elusive Flame by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss]()
The Elusive Flame by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
A woman in desperate straits ... A fearless man ... A marriage of convenience on turbulent waters ... Cerynise Kendall has been left destitute and in dire need following the death of her doting patron and protectress...Categorized as:
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![Knight's Possession by Carole Mortimer]()
Knight's Possession by Carole Mortimer
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter years of watching her mother's gullible heart drive her from one man to the next, Laurel had decided to marry, for sensible reasons. She didn't believe in fairy tales, knights in shining armor and happy endings. Still, she discovered a champion the night her fiance broke their engagement... -
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Lionheart by Connie Mason
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe Barnes & Noble Review All is fair in love and war in Connie Mason's Lionheart . Lionel de Coeur, the bold knight known as Lionheart, is proud to lead Prince Edward's army against the rebellious Welsh...Categorized as:
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![Enticing the Prince by Patricia Grasso]()
Enticing the Prince by Patricia Grasso
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe daughter of Moscow's most celebrated jeweller, Katerina Pavlova has inherited a keen eye for gems. But when the whims of a wealthy prince bring tragedy to the Pavlovas, Katerina flees Russia with her family's fortune. Once in London, the beguiling Katerina reinvents herself as the Contessa de Salerno, a beautiful, mysterious aristocrat with a talent for making dazzling jewellery...
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