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Silence Breaking by Robert Thier
Family - the most important thing in the world,right? If it's your own, maybe. But if it's the family of the incredibly powerful, incredibly alluring businessman with whom you've beenconducting a secret office affair, and they don't yet know about theaffair, things are a little bit different. Life is about to getreal for Lilly Linton... -
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In the Eye of the Storm by Robert Thier
Egypt... land of romance, mystery, and exploding camels. Lilly Linton thought she’d be ready for anything after one month of working for her boss – cold, calculating businessman Rikkard Ambrose... -
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![Hunting for Silence by Robert Thier]()
Hunting for Silence by Robert Thier
British business mogul Rikkard Ambrose has departed London to face his arch-rival in a deadly game of espionage and intrigue at the Royal Court of France, leaving his lady love behind to knit socks and twiddle her thumbs...Categorized as:
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Storm and Silence by Robert Thier
Freedom – that is what Lilly Linton wants most in life. Not marriage, not a brood of squalling brats, and certainly not love, thank you very much! But freedom is a rare commodity in 19th-century London, where girls are expected to spend their lives sitting at home, fully occupied with looking pretty... -
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Silence is Golden by Robert Thier
Silent. Cold. Chiselled perfection. That is Rikkard Ambrose, the most powerful business mogul in Great Britain. Free-spirited. Fiery. Definitely not attracted to the aforementioned business mogul. That is Lilly Linton, his personal secretary and secret weapon. The two have been playing a cat and mouse game for months... -
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Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
As soon as Anne Shirley arrives at the snug white farmhouse called Green Gables, she is sure she wants to stay forever . . . but will the Cuthberts send her back to to the orphanage? Anne knows she's not what they expected—a skinny girl with fiery red hair and a temper to match...Categorized as:
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Don't Forget to Write by Sara Goodman Confino
In 1960, a young woman discovers a freedom she never knew existed in this exhilarating, funny, and emotional novel by the bestselling author of She’s Up to No Good . When Marilyn Kleinman is caught making out with the rabbi’s son in front of the whole congregation, her parents ship her off to her great-aunt Ada for the summer... -
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The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery, Lucy Maud Montgomery
"The Blue Castle" by L.M. Montgomery takes readers on a journey into the life of Valancy Stirling, a meek and unassuming woman living under the thumb of her domineering family in a small Canadian town. However, everything changes when Valancy receives a life-altering diagnosis and decides to seize control of her destiny... -
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Anne of The Island by L.M. Montgomery
New adventures lie ahead as Anne Shirley packs her bags, waves good-bye to childhood, and heads for Redmond College. With her old friend Prissy Grant waiting in the bustling city of Kingsport and her frivolous new friend Philippa Gordon at her side, Anne tucks her memories of rural Avonlea away and discovers life on her own terms, filled with surprises . .Categorized as:
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Arabella by Georgette Heyer
Arabella by using Georgette Heyer is a lovely Regency romance that mixes charm, wit, and a heartwarming tale of affection and social adventure.Arabella Tallant, the eldest daughter of a rustic vicar, is sent to London to live together with her godmother and make her social debut... -
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Queen Charlotte by Julia Quinn, Shonda Rhimes
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn and television pioneer Shonda Rhimes comes a powerful and romantic novel of Bridgerton's Queen Charlotte and King George III's great love story and how it sparked a societal shift, inspired by the original series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, created by Shondaland for Netflix.“We are one crown... -
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A Game of Hearts by Joanna Barker
If you can't join them... beat them.Marigold Cartwell has only one goal: to defeat her long-time rival on the archery field. She knows she can outshoot irritating, cynical Tristan Gates, but the local bowmen’s society—the one he belongs to—refuses to allow women to compete. Spurred on by their rejection, Marigold decides to start a new society. Naturally, it has only one rule: no men...Categorized as:
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Persuasion by Jane Austen (1818) - Illustrated: ( Original Version ) Persuasion by Jane Austen by Jane Austen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 83 ratingsPersuasion by Jane Austen (1818) Original Version Twenty-seven-year old Anne Elliot is Austen's most adult heroine. Eight years before the story proper begins, she is happily betrothed to a naval officer, Frederick Wentworth, but she precipitously breaks off the engagement when persuaded by her friend Lady Russell that such a match is unworthy... -
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Persuasion by Jane Austen
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 85 ratingsThe final novel by the acclaimed writer places heroine Anne Elliot, a woman of integrity and deep emotion, against the brutality and hypocrisy of Regency England...Categorized as:
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![Daddy Long Legs by Jean Webster]()
Daddy Long Legs by Jean Webster
Raised in a bleak orphanage without even a name from her parents, this modern girls' fairy tale tells the story of Jerusha Abbott, a plucky young woman without ties and unsure of her future. After a visit from the trustees of the orphanage, Jerusha is told that one of the trustees sees in her the potential of a writer and wishes to be the patron of her college education...Categorized as:
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![Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery]()
Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery
ollowing Anne of Green Gables (1908), the book covers the second chapter in the life of Anne Shirley. This book follows Anne from the age of 16 to 18, during the two years that she teaches at Avonlea school. It includes many of the characters from Anne of Green Gables, as well as new ones like Mr. Harrison, Miss Lavendar Lewis, Paul Irving, and the twins Dora and Davy... -
![Three to Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich]()
Three to Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 113 ratingsStephanie Plum, the brassy babe in the powder blue Buick is back and she's having a bad hair day -- for the whole month of January. She's been given the unpopular task of finding Mo Bedemier, Trenton's most beloved citizen, arrested for carrying concealed, gone no-show for his court appearance...Categorized as:
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Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Puffin in Bloom A new line of classics with gorgeously illustrated covers by renowned stationery brand Rifle Paper Co.'s lead artist, Anna Bond. Grown-up Meg, tomboyish Jo, timid Beth, and precocious Amy. The four March sisters couldn't be more different. But with their father away at war, and their mother working to support the family, they have to rely on one another... -
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Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsCaptain Blood is one of the great pirate stories. First published in 1922, Rafael Sabatini’s novel has never been out of print. It was the basis for the hit Warner Bros. movie Captain Blood (1935), starring Errol Flynn. Although Blood is a fictional character, much of the historical background of the novel is based on fact... -
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Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson
Marianne Daventry will do anything to escape the boredom of Bath and the amorous attentions of an unwanted suitor. So when an invitation arrives from her twin sister, Cecily, to join her at a sprawling country estate, she jumps at the chance...Categorized as:
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To Charm a Lady by Joanna Barker
Cora Atherton wants nothing more than to finally fall in love—real love, not the unrequited sort. When she is invited to attend a house party without her disapproving, overbearing mother, Cora leaps at the chance, desperate to make a match of her own. That is, until she finds that Oliver Cartwell is also attending the party... -
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Sylvester or The Wicked Uncle by Georgette Heyer
Sylvester, Duke of Salford, has exacting requirements for a bride. Then he meets Phoebe Marlow, a young lady with literary aspirations, and suddenly life becomes very complicated. She meets none of his criteria, and even worse, she has written a novel that is sweeping through the ton and causing all kinds of gossip.. -
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Emma (Manga Classics) by Jane Austen
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 86 ratingsJane Austen's classic novel Emma is a timeless story of love, friendship, and self-discovery. Set in the small village of Highbury, England, during the early 19th century, the novel follows the story of Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy and beautiful young woman who is determined to make her own way in the world...Categorized as:
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Emma by Jane Austen
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 83 ratingsA Sparkling Tale of Matchmaking, Misunderstandings, and Self-DiscoveryStep into the charming world of Regency England with Jane Austen's beloved novel, "Emma." This timeless classic follows the misadventures of Emma Woodhouse, a clever, beautiful, and wealthy young woman who fancies herself an expert matchmaker.At twenty years old, Emma is the mistress of Hartfield, her family's estate...Categorized as:
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![Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich]()
Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 114 ratingsThis one's double the fun! Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is still learning the ropes at her cousin Vinnie's bail bond office, so when she sets out on the trail of Kenny Mancuso - a suspiciously weatlhy, working class Trenton boy who has just shot his best friend - the stakes are higher than ever...Categorized as:
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Emma by Jane Austen
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 81 ratingsEmma is a comic novel by Jane Austen, first published in December 1815, about the perils of misconstrued romance. The main character, Emma Woodhouse, is described in the opening paragraph as "handsome, clever, and rich" but is also rather spoiled. Prior to starting the novel, Austen wrote, "I am going to take a heroine whom no-one but myself will much like...Categorized as:
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![One Kiss Alone by Nichole Van]()
One Kiss Alone by Nichole Van
Ethan Penn-Leith is the most renowned poet of his day—his likeness so widely recognized, he is regularly accosted by adoring admirers. Everyone wants something from him—his time, words, charm, torn bits of his kilt . . . Everyone, that is, but Lady Allegra Gilbert.Twin sister to the authoritarian Duke of Kendall, Lady Allegra fights for freedom from her brother’s iron-gripped control... -
![New Storm Rising by Robert Thier]()
New Storm Rising by Robert Thier
This was NOT how Lilly had expected her honeymoon to go. Ever since their ship left the shore, she has been feeling dizzy, irritable and nauseous...and what the heck are these strange cravings she keeps having? Her brand-new husband is no help either. Suddenly, stoic, icy billionaire Mr Rikkard Ambrose has turned into a moody, overprotective caveman... -
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Maison Ikkoku Collector’s Edition, Vol. 1 (めぞん一刻 [Maison Ikkoku] (10 Volumes) #1) by Rumiko Takahashi
Acclaimed author Rumiko Takahashi’s classic romantic comedy about finding your path in life.Yusaku Godai didn’t get accepted into college on the first try, so he’s studying to retake the entrance exams. But living in a dilapidated building full of eccentric and noisy tenants is making it hard for him to achieve his goals...Categorized as:
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Red Sky at Morning: A Novel (Perennial Classics) by Richard Bradford
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe classic coming-of-age story set during World War II about the enduring spirit of youth and the values in life that count... -
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Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa
A trans boy searches for a future―and a romance―in which he can live and love openly as himself in this heartwrenching YA reimagining of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice , part of the Remixed Classics series. London, 1812 . Oliver Bennet feels trapped. Not just by the endless corsets, petticoats and skirts he's forced to wear on a daily basis, but also by society's expectations...Categorized as:
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Under the Bayou Moon by Valerie Fraser Luesse
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsRestless with the familiarity of her Alabama home, Ellie Fields accepts a teaching job in a tiny Louisiana town deep in bayou country. Though rightfully suspicious of outsiders, who have threatened both their language and their culture, most of the people in tiny Bernadette, Louisiana, come to appreciate the young and idealistic schoolteacher as a boon to the town...Categorized as:
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Pursuing Miss Hall by Karen Thornell
Nathaniel Blake has been in love with his best friend, Meg, for as long as he can remember. Though a gentleman himself, his status in Society is inarguably below Meg’s own. Determined to avoid the label of “fortune hunter,” Nathaniel has long concealed the feelings of his heart... -
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Faro's Daughter by Georgette Heyer
THE HIGH STAKES OF LOVE Skilled in the art of card playing, Deborah Grantham, a gambler's daughter, uses that skill as her sole means of support as mistress of her aunt's elegant and exclusive gaming club in 18th-century London. The beautiful young must find a way to restore herself and her aunt to respectability, preferably without accepting either of two repugnant offers... -
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![Friday's Child by Georgette Heyer]()
Friday's Child by Georgette Heyer
Rejected by the incomparable Miss Milborne for his unsteadiness of character, wild Lord Sheringham is bent on avenging Fate and coming into his fortune. But the very first woman he should see is Hero Wantage, the young and charmingly unsophisticated chit, who has loved him since childhood ..Categorized as:
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![A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting by Sophie Irwin]()
A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting by Sophie Irwin
A whip-smart debut that follows the adventures of an entirely unconventional heroine who throws herself into the London Season to find a wealthy husband. But the last thing she expects is to find love...Kitty Talbot needs a fortune. Or rather, she needs a husband who has a fortune. Left with her father’s massive debts, she has only twelve weeks to save her family from ruin... -
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The Trouble with Inventing a Viscount by Vivienne Lorret
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHonoria Hartley enjoys flirting far too much to consider marrying. And besides, she’s been betrothed since birth to the long-lost Viscount Vandemere. But no one has actually ever met the viscount and, without an heir, the title will soon become extinct. So she’s willing to do anything to keep her viscount alive, even if she has to invent him herself.Oscar Flint is a first-rate gambler...Categorized as:
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![His Yankee Bride by Rose Gordon]()
His Yankee Bride by Rose Gordon
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAt nineteen John Banks decides to board a ship bound for America—oblivious of who he'll find when he arrives. Having grown up on a large indigo plantation, the expressive and possibly overdramatic, Carolina Ellis can hardly wait to see what the gentlemen of Charleston will be like. But alas, they were not what she'd been hoping for...Categorized as:
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Summer of '42 by Herman Raucher
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIn everyone's life there is a summer of '42...In that particular summer Hermie was fifteen, wildly obsessed with sex, deeply and passionately in love with an "older woman" of twenty-two. Summer of '42 is the story of Hermie and the lovely Dorothy, of Hermie's frantic efforts to become a man, and of his glorious and heartbreaking initiation into sex... -
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The Highlander’s Tudor Lass by Heather McCollum
Callum Macquarie would give anything to go back to the Highlands and Wolf Isle. Instead, he’s stuck circling an undefended English castle in too-tight breeches, longing for his bed and his plaid. But he has an oath to keep: to bring home the bonny Anna Montgomerie and her sister before that devil of a blaggard pirate Jundeau finds them first... -
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The Scoundrel and I: A Novella by Katharine Ashe
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA sexy, heartwarming novella from the author of RITA® Award Finalists My Lady, My Lord and How to Marry a Highlander… Printer’s assistant Gabrielle Flood just made the worst mistake of her life. Then handsome, dashing Captain Anthony Masinter came along… And made it even worse. And he’s the last man on earth who can help her fix it... -
![It's In His Kiss: The Epilogue II by Julia Quinn]()
It's In His Kiss: The Epilogue II by Julia Quinn
What happened to the diamonds????If you've read It's in His Kiss, you want to know. Don't miss this charming and passionate addendum, in which Gareth proves that some things get better with age, Hyacinth gains new respect for her mother (with a daughter like Isabella she'd have to, wouldn't she?), and everyone learns that while diamonds are lovely, sometimes tenacity is a girl's best friend... -
![An Improper Scheme by Audra Wells]()
An Improper Scheme by Audra Wells
Sleep---something Henry longs for yet cannot seem to attain. It had never been the case before, but since his younger sister Louisa has been out in society, he is plagued by dreams of failure. And to top it all off, an old acquaintance has asked for his assistance in watching out for another young lady during her first season. He should say no. But his good nature will not allow it...Categorized as:
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![Incognita by Jaima Fixsen]()
Incognita by Jaima Fixsen
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThere are worse things than being spectacularly jilted. Losing a leg, for instance, or getting shot—well, perhaps not: The bullet Alistair took fighting in the peninsula never landed him in London’s scandal sheets...Categorized as:
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![The Secret Countess by Eva Ibbotson]()
The Secret Countess by Eva Ibbotson
Anna, a young countess, has lived in the glittering city of St Petersburg all her life in an ice-blue palace overlooking the River Neva. But when revolution tears Russia apart, her now-penniless family is forced to flee to England. Armed with an out-of-date book on housekeeping, Anna determines to become a housemaid and she finds work at the Earl of Westerholme's crumbling but magnificent mansion... -
![You're the Problem, It's You by Emma R. Alban]()
You're the Problem, It's You by Emma R. Alban
The enemies-to-lovers queer Victorian romance follow-up to Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend, in which a young lord and a second son clash, but find themselves thrust together again and again by their meddling cousins...Categorized as:
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![The Unobtainable One by Marcia Lynn McClure]()
The Unobtainable One by Marcia Lynn McClure
THE CHILD WAS STRAWBERRY-SWEET AND LOVING…BUT THE MAN WAS FORBIDDEN FRUIT. Annette Jordan had accepted the unavoidable reality that she must toil as a governess to provide for herself. Thankfully, her charge was a joy—a vision of youthful beauty, owning a spirit of delight...Categorized as:
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The Last Rogue by Deborah Simmons
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Marriage of Inconvenience… Faced with a tumbledown inheritance and forced to marry a penniless young woman, Viscount Raleigh thinks his luck has run out. But could his unwelcome wife be the best thing that ever happened to him?The daughter of a vicar, Jane Trowbridge disdains privileged noblemen, especially an idle rogue like Raleigh... -
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Every Duke Has His Day by Suzanne Enoch
Brain meets Beauty in this sparkling, fresh take on the classic Bringing Up Baby – if Jane Austen had written it! A romantic comedy with a dash of chaos featuring the most ill-behaved poodle in Regency London, by New York Times bestseller Suzanne Enoch.Michael Bromley, Duke of Woriton, has a passion, but it’s not for chasing ladies or gambling till dawn...Categorized as:
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![Never Seduce a Duke by Vivienne Lorret]()
Never Seduce a Duke by Vivienne Lorret
In USA Today bestselling author Vivienne Lorret's latest romance, a young lady engages in a steamy flirtation with a bespectacled, studious duke while on holiday, only to return with more than just memories... After being jilted, Margaret Stredwick has sworn off men and marriage. What she needs is a holiday. But a detour along the way takes a surprising turn that leads Meg to him...
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