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The Wicked Wallflower by Tracy Sumner
A slow-burn battle of wills leads to love.Their biggest secret? Their infatuation with each other.Independent, impulsive Lady Philippa Darlington guarantees her freedom by playing the role of a wallflower. After two miserable seasons in the ton, she’s vowed to never marry with the help of the most dreaded female enterprise in London—the Duchess Society... -
![A Bachelor's Lessons in Love by Sally Britton]()
A Bachelor's Lessons in Love by Sally Britton
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA reluctant guardian. A determined spinster. A battle of wits that might just end in love. Former military officer Edward Halstead never imagined his quiet bachelor existence would be upended by the unexpected guardianship of a spirited young lady... -
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![A Bachelor's Lessons in Love by Sally Britton]()
A Bachelor's Lessons in Love by Sally Britton
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA reluctant guardian. A determined spinster. A battle of wits that might just end in love. Former military officer Edward Halstead never imagined his quiet bachelor existence would be upended by the unexpected guardianship of a spirited young lady... -
![The Promise by Kathryn Le Veque]()
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... -
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![Someone Perfect by Mary Balogh]()
Someone Perfect by Mary Balogh
Sometimes, just one person can pull a whole family apart. And sometimes, it just takes one person to pull it back together. For fans of Bridgerton, New York Times bestselling Regency Romance author Mary Balogh shows how love truly conquers all in this new Friends of the Westcotts novel... -
![A Spring Dance by Mary Kingswood]()
A Spring Dance by Mary Kingswood
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA family in trade moving up in the world. A family of landed gentry stepping aside for them. And the sons and daughters caught in the middle.Will Fletcher is the eldest son and heir to the family fortune, and although his father is reluctant to relinquish his roots in trade, Will is more than happy to become a gentleman...Categorized as:
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![Miss Determined by Grace Burrowes]()
Miss Determined by Grace Burrowes
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTrevor, Marquess of Tavistock, has finally decided to stop larking around on the Continent, come home, and take a bride. His solicitors applaud his decision to settle down, provided he chooses a wealthy young lady to be his marchioness. Those years Trevor spent seeing the world were bad years for the lordly coffers... -
![Miss Desirable by Grace Burrowes]()
Miss Desirable by Grace Burrowes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMiss Catherine Fairchild spent much of her life haring about the globe with her diplomat parents, though she grasped at a young age that as a legitimate by-blow, her social standing among Polite Society would be marginal at best... -
![Mad Duke March by Sadie Bosque]()
Mad Duke March by Sadie Bosque
Whisky. Plenty of it. Keep it coming… That’s all that Alexander Blackwood, the notorious “Mad Duke” of London, desires. Determined to waste his life away, he manages to offend even his closest friends. But when he carelessly ruins Miss Emily Fitzwilliam while in a drunken stupor, he finds himself chained to the only woman in England who refuses to fear or fawn over him... -
![The Moonstone Marquess by Meara Platt]()
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... -
![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...Categorized as:
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![Lords by Stacy Von Haegert]()
Lords by Stacy Von Haegert
London 1830... Anastasia Lintel never wanted for more than a simple existence, arranging flowers in her father's shop, catering to the soft-palmed elite. However, when tragedy strikes, taking with it the only family she has ever known, Anastasia must adapt to an unexpected new life... -
![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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![To Steal a Lyon’s Heart by Dayna Quince]()
To Steal a Lyon’s Heart by Dayna Quince
A marriage contract, a life debt, and a love worth defying fate for..Lord Samuel Clark, Earl of Alston, woke from the brink of death to a new life he didn’t recognize. To save him, his sister made a deal with the Widow of Whitehall, trapping Sam in a marriage contract with a total stranger. But Sam refuses to accept such a cold fate and schemes to free himself in secret...Categorized as:
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![Lyon Eyes by Lynne Connolly]()
Lyon Eyes by Lynne Connolly
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 11 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.Heiress to a fortune, Jenny Hambling needs a husband, before she is made to marry a man she despises... -
![Her Ruthless Duke by Scarlett Scott]()
Her Ruthless Duke by Scarlett Scott
From USA Today and Amazon Top 100 bestselling author Scarlett Scott comes a new, deliciously wicked Regency romance featuring scorching heat between a jaded guardian and his bluestocking ward, plus a delightful dash of mystery.Conscienceless seducer, cunning spy, confident scoundrel. Trevor Hunt, the Duke of Ridgely, has been called many things, most of which are true... -
![Make Believe with the Marquess by Annabelle Anders]()
Make Believe with the Marquess by Annabelle Anders
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen he mistakes you for a chambermaid… The Marquess has something this teacher wants, and, as luck would have it, she has something he needs. Beatrice Wolcott is desperate to keep her past a secret... -
![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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![Duke of Pryde by Mariah Stone]()
Duke of Pryde by Mariah Stone
A marriage of convenience forces a powerful duke to choose between his ferocious pride and love that melts his icy heart.Reputation is everything in the ton. And no one's is more pristine than Constantine Buccleigh, Duke of Pryde's...Categorized as:
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![Sinfully Wanton by Kathleen Ayers]()
Sinfully Wanton by Kathleen Ayers
A seductive virgin. An experienced older rake. Lady Aurora Sinclair is no stranger to scandalous behavior, after all, she is a Deadly Sin. Now that she’s survived two Seasons, Aurora is bored. Far more curious about things of a physical nature than she should be, her interests will soon lead her down the path to ruin. A solution presents itself, in the form of Mr...Categorized as:
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![Scandalous by Minerva Spencer]()
Scandalous by Minerva Spencer
"Have you no decency?" Straight-laced missionary Sarah Fisher has never met a man like Captain Martin Bouchard. He is the most beautiful person—male or female—she's ever seen. Overwhelmingly masculine, elegantly attired despite months at sea, he is in complete command of everyone and everything around him: everyone, that is, except Sarah... -
![The Princess and the Rogue by Kate Bateman]()
The Princess and the Rogue by Kate Bateman
A princess in disguise is forced to live with a rogue in order to protect her from danger in this fun, sexy regency romance.Bow Street agent Sebastien Wolff, Earl of Mowbray, doesn't believe in love―until a passionate kiss with a beautiful stranger in a brothel forces him to reconsider... -
![The Art of Stealing a Duke's Heart by Ellie St. Clair]()
The Art of Stealing a Duke's Heart by Ellie St. Clair
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIt was only supposed to be one night.Calliope Murphy was determined to prove to her family that she was as capable as the rest of them. That she could master a priceless painting to steal from a duke who is far too arrogant and pompous for his own good... -
![Earl of Spades: Regency Romance by Tammy Andresen]()
Earl of Spades: Regency Romance by Tammy Andresen
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsShe’s a beauty beyond compare…Ash can’t deny that her fragile beauty holds him captive. And then there’s the fact that he stands between her and the danger circling ever closer. What man doesn’t wish to save a woman like Lily? He’d protect her with his last breath even he can’t give her a future. They are worlds apart and deep down he knows that love isn’t for a man like him... -
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![The Untamed Duke by Melanie Rose Clarke]()
The Untamed Duke by Melanie Rose Clarke
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen a Scottish duke targets her brother, Sophia will do anything to protect her family, including kidnapping the powerful lord. What happens when the duke kidnaps her instead?Welcome to book 3 in the bestselling series The Secret Crusaders from the talented Melanie Rose Clarke!Social justice crusader Sophia Hawkins will do anything to protect her family... -
![Mad Duke March by Sadie Bosque, The Rake Review]()
Mad Duke March by Sadie Bosque, The Rake Review
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhisky. Plenty of it. Keep it coming… That’s all that Alexander Blackwood, the notorious “Mad Duke” of London, desires. Determined to waste his life away, he manages to offend even his closest friends. But when he carelessly ruins Miss Emily Fitzwilliam while in a drunken stupor, he finds himself chained to the only woman in England who refuses to fear or fawn over him... -
![Twins for Mr. Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by J. Dawn King, Christina Boyd]()
Twins for Mr. Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by J. Dawn King, Christina Boyd
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDuty brought them together. Love made them stay.After tragedy strikes, Fitzwilliam Darcy becomes the caretaker of not just one, buttwo orphaned children of Charles and Jane Bingley, along with their determinedand devoted aunt, Miss Elizabeth Bennet.Elizabeth is resolved to protect the babies at any cost—even if it means joiningforces with the most disagreeable man of her acquaintance, Mr. Darcy... -
![Her Wicked Rogue by Scarlett Scott]()
Her Wicked Rogue by Scarlett Scott
Archer Tierney has devoted his life to becoming one of the most powerful men in London. He’s cutthroat and merciless to anyone who crosses him and ruthless in his determination to always maintain the upper hand over friends and foes alike. There’s no situation he can’t control, no battle he can’t win... -
![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... -
![Seduce Me, If You Dare by Alyssa Clarke]()
Seduce Me, If You Dare by Alyssa Clarke
Accidentally compromised Prudence Merriweather marries the handsome lord of her dreams. But three years later, their marriage is unconsummated, and Lady Prue wants her husband to fall desperately in love with her. If only wishes were that simple. One wicked dare might be just what she needs to turn her marriage around, from misery to blissful happiness... -
![Follies and Vices: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Emily Russell]()
Follies and Vices: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Emily Russell
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhat was Wickham’s real reason for not attending the Netherfield Ball? Elizabeth Bennet had been looking forward to the ball at Netherfield Park. In particular, she’d been looking forward to dancing with the charming, amiable George Wickham. But when he fails to appear, Elizabeth blames the proud Mr Darcy and his animosity against Wickham for keeping him away... -
![Seducing September's Scoundrel by Diana Bold]()
Seducing September's Scoundrel by Diana Bold
In the scandalous world of Regency London, where society's rakes reign supreme, the Brazen Belle, a notorious gossip columnist, casts her wicked spotlight on the charismatic scoundrels of the ton. Welcome to the captivating ninth installment of The Rake Review series, where chaos and reluctant romance collide in a tempestuous dance... -
![To Catch an Earl by Kate Bateman, K.C. Bateman]()
To Catch an Earl by Kate Bateman, K.C. Bateman
A case of secret identities finds reunited lovers on opposite sides of the law in this fun, flirty Regency romance.There's only one case Bow Street agent Alex Harland, Earl of Melton, hasn't cracked: the identity of the mysterious woman who stole a kiss from him before he left for war. He's neither forgotten--nor forgiven--her for leaving him wanting... -
![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... -
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![The Duke in Question by Amalie Howard]()
The Duke in Question by Amalie Howard
James Bond meets Bridgerton in this steamy enemies-to-lovers Regency romance by bestselling author Amalie HowardLady Bronwyn Chase is far from the paragon of society that her mother expects her to be. Which is why she's on her brother's passenger liner bound for America with a secret packet of letters that could get her into trouble. Serious trouble. The kind sisters to dukes shouldn't be in... -
![Irresistibly Alone by Julie Cooper]()
Irresistibly Alone by Julie Cooper
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsUNTIL THE DAY of the Netherfield Ball, Elizabeth Bennet’s greatest concerns are wondering who might partner with her for a dance and the likely ruin of her shoe roses after she stands up with Mr Collins. A death in the neighbourhood changes everything, including her belief in the benevolence of the father she has always adored... -
![Big Duke Energy by Kerrigan Byrne, Christi Caldwell]()
Big Duke Energy by Kerrigan Byrne, Christi Caldwell
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKerrigan Byrne and Friends Present: The Seasons of Sin 2022 Anthology Collection. Four books for four seasons from highly-acclaimed, award-winning, and USA Today bestselling authors... -
![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... -
![The Beastly Duke’s Bride: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Violet Hamers]()
The Beastly Duke’s Bride: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Violet Hamers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I would do anything to save my father, Your Grace. Just…be gentle with me.”No one hates the Duke of Hillow more than he hates himself. After being humiliated about his war disfigurement and losing everyone he loved, he doesn’t dare show his face outside anymore. Not without his mask on.Edwina was never supposed to be a part of the ton... -
![The Glorious Bastard by Sadie Bosque]()
The Glorious Bastard by Sadie Bosque
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Thief. A Liar. And the only man she ever loved.William survived the streets of London on his own since he was a child. Deception, theft, and trickery were his only allies. He carved out every advantage with his own wit and cunning. So when he fell hopelessly in love with Victoria—a friend’s niece, and a princess!—he knew the only way to win her heart was by lying.A princess without a country... -
![A Deal with the Marquess of Scandal by Daphne Byrne]()
A Deal with the Marquess of Scandal by Daphne Byrne
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“If you agree to fake court me, then I will help you to find out who the author of the gossip column is.”Lady Marina has a guilty she enjoys reading gossip columns. And when her favorite author writes a devastating column about her, Marina is determined to find her... -
![Wedded to the Forbidden Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Ava MacAdams]()
Wedded to the Forbidden Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Ava MacAdams
“Have no doubt, sweet wife, I will have you begging in surrender by the time the night is done.” Lady Cecilia knows the perfect match for her sworn bachelor brother is her best friend. However, the most irritating obstacle stands in her her brother’s best friend, the most rakish of lords.Duke Ian vowed never to wed after his family’s fatal accident... -
![The Scoundrel of Drury Lane by Lauren Smith]()
The Scoundrel of Drury Lane by Lauren Smith
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings(Alternate cover edition of ASIN B0C6NV63FJ.) He was falsely accused and sentenced to die... At nineteen, Christopher "Kit" Hollingsworth is spared the noose but sentenced to serve seven years in Australia as a convict. The men who betrayed him have plans to make sure he never returns to England. But Kit's strong will and thirst for vengeance ensure his survival... -
![The Duke's Indecent Scandal by Golden Angel]()
The Duke's Indecent Scandal by Golden Angel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen he kissed her in the library, he didn’t know she was his best friend’s little sister…Lady Tiffany Bolton, sister of the Duke of Bolton, is painfully plain and dull.At least, that’s how her brother describes her as he bemoans the necessity of finding her a husband...Categorized as:
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![Crying Wolfe by Kerrigan Byrne]()
Crying Wolfe by Kerrigan Byrne
A new trio of siblings learn that it is impossible to be a Goode without being a little wicked…He’s the man with the Midas touch…Elijah Wolfe is just as ruthless and aggressive as his name suggests. Born in harsh Nevada desert, he used his sharp wits and sharper fists to fight for survival mining ore for terrible men... Until one day he struck gold, literally... -
![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... -
![The Devilish Mr. Danvers by Vivienne Lorret]()
The Devilish Mr. Danvers by Vivienne Lorret
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFor the first time in her life, Hedley Sinclair holds the keys to her own future. She's inherited the crumbling Greyson Park, but the disrepair does nothing to dissuade her. No one will ever lock her up again or attempt to take away what's hers. No one except Rafe Danvers—the charming, fiendish man from Fallow Hall... -
![The Elusive Lord Everhart by Vivienne Lorret]()
The Elusive Lord Everhart by Vivienne Lorret
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsVivienne Lorret, the USA Today bestselling author of Winning Miss Wakefield, returns with a new series featuring the three roguish bachelors of Fallow Hall. Gabriel Ludlow, Viscount Everhart, will never marry, and thus is sure to win the bachelors' wager amongst his friends... -
![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... -
![More Than a Duke by Christi Caldwell]()
More Than a Duke by Christi Caldwell
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsPolite Society doesn’t take Lady Anne Adamson seriously. However, Anne isn’t just another pretty young miss. When she discovers her father betrayed her mother’s love and her family descended into poverty, Anne comes up with a plan to marry a respectable, powerful, and honorable gentleman— a man nothing like her philandering father...
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