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Edenbrooke / Heir to Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThis edition pairs the bestselling Edenbrooke with the never-before-published novelette Heir to Edenbrooke, which is the prequel to the story, told from the point-of-view of the dashing suitor of Edenbrooke. Marianne Daventry will do anything to escape the boredom of Bath and the amorous attentions of an unwanted suitor... -
![Prague Counterpoint by Bodie Thoene]()
Prague Counterpoint by Bodie Thoene
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsIn Vienna Prelude, Elisa Lindheim risked her life helping others escape pre-World War II Austria. The climactic ending finds her safely in Czechoslovakia, but not for long. A million other lives are endangered, and she cannot still their silent cry for help... -
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![Ambition by Mary Kingswood]()
Ambition by Mary Kingswood
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOne man with a secret. A family torn apart by the consequences. Olivia, the youngest daughter of the Earl of Rennington, has had a difficult year. Denied her first season in town by the illness of her grandmother, there was worse to come — her uncle, the chaplain, was brutally murdered... -
![Better Luck Next Time: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Alix James]()
Better Luck Next Time: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Alix James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHis only job is to protect her. But first, he has to keep track of her. When Elizabeth Montclair’s privileged world shatters after witnessing a crime that could topple the crown, she vanishes into the quiet countryside, hiding in plain sight with the unsuspecting Bennet family. Her sharp tongue and quick wit make her impossible to ignore—and even harder to protect... -
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![Season of Blessing by Beverly LaHaye, Terri Blackstock]()
Season of Blessing by Beverly LaHaye, Terri Blackstock
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe fourth and final novel about the trials and joys of the residents of Cedar Circle. Sylvia Bryan has been feeling weak and tired, but is shocked when her internist finds a malignant lump in her breast. She and her husband can’t understand why God is allowing cancer to attack at a time when their missionary work is going so well...Categorized as:
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![Loyalty by Mary Kingswood]()
Loyalty by Mary Kingswood
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsOne man with a secret. A family torn apart by the consequences. Mr Kent Atherton isn’t too worried about the sudden discovery that his parents’ marriage was invalid and he is illegitimate — he loves machinery of all types, so what would be more perfect than a career as an engineer? The industrial future is so much more interesting than the traditions of the past... -
![Training the Duke by Alexa Aston]()
Training the Duke by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn army officer who has returned to his childhood home . . . An earl’s daughter forced to earn her own living . . . Two damaged souls who find friendship . . . and love . . . Lieutenant-General Cyrus Cressley’s head wound leaves him blind in one eye and unsuited to lead men into battle... -
![The Deception: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by AnnaMarie Wallace]()
The Deception: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by AnnaMarie Wallace
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsElizabeth travels with her aunt and uncle, the Gardiners, to Derbyshire. Reassured that the family is away from home, she agrees to visit Pemberley, but encounters Mr. Darcy. He is elated to have a second chance with her, as he has reason to hope that her feelings for him have changed. But an unkind fate intervenes when Jane’s letters, containing the news of Lydia’s elopement, arrive when Mr... -
![Born From the Ashes: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meeyah Channan]()
Born From the Ashes: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meeyah Channan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMrs Elizabeth Carrington is rescued by Mr Darcy and his sister on the most difficult day of her life! The Bennets have endured tragedies over the past few years, with only Jane and Kitty remaining at home with Mr Bennet. Elizabeth, a widow in her year of mourning, must attend Town and encourages Jane to accompany her. A warm friendship had blossomed between Elizabeth and Miss Georgiana Darcy... -
![Every Savage Can Dance: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Lory Lilian]()
Every Savage Can Dance: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Lory Lilian
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAuthor’s Note. This is. the second edition. of the book. Except for some editing and formatting, it brings nothing new to the readers who have already purchased or read it! Every Savage Can Dance is a romantic story of Elizabeth and Darcy, recommended for readers of all ages. It contains moderate angst, fast pacing, many unexpected turns of events, and some changes in several characters... -
![Valiant Hearts by Linda Lee Chaikin]()
Valiant Hearts by Linda Lee Chaikin
Valiant Hearts concludes the sweeping World War I saga begun in Arabian Winds and continued in Lions of the Desert... -
![The Secret of Bow Lane by Jennifer Ashley]()
The Secret of Bow Lane by Jennifer Ashley
A stranger who appears on Kat's doorstep turns out to be one Charlotte Bristow, legal wife of Joe Bristow, the man Kat once believed herself married to—who she thought died at sea twelve years ago. Kat is jolted by Charlotte’s claims that not only was Joe murdered, but he had amassed a small fortune before he died...Categorized as:
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![Cottonwood Whispers by Jennifer Erin Valent]()
Cottonwood Whispers by Jennifer Erin Valent
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn this sequel to Jennifer’s award-winning debut novel Fireflies in December, Jessilyn Lassiter and her best friend Gemma Teague have survived prejudice and heartache in their lifelong friendship, but the summer of 1936 threatens to tear them apart yet again. Gemma’s job with the wealthy Hadley family leads to a crush on their youngest son... -
![The Duke and the Wedding Crasher by Olivia T. Bennet]()
The Duke and the Wedding Crasher by Olivia T. Bennet
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA prideful duke, a betrayed lady, and a wedding that must be stopped…. Happily engaged, Lady Laura finds out through the papers that her betrothed is marrying her old friend. Devastated by their betrayal she is on her way to make a scene. Yet her carriage breaks down and a ravishing stranger appears, all too willing to help…... -
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![The Events at Branxbourne by Caitlin Williams]()
The Events at Branxbourne by Caitlin Williams
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 11 ratings“Whatever else happens, and we may expect dark days ahead, never doubt that in this moment, beneath this perfect blue sky, on this warm September day, you are loved as no other woman has ever been loved before. You are loved for all that you are, for all you once were, and for all that you will come to be. ”. - Fitzwilliam Darcy... -
![The Improper Duke by Scarlett Osborne]()
The Improper Duke by Scarlett Osborne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“You are making it very hard for me to be good…”. For proper Duke Joseph, meeting a lady in the dark garden of a ball is scandalous... -
![The Measure of Love: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Alix James]()
The Measure of Love: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Alix James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBound by duty; saved by love. When tragedy leaves Mr. Darcy clinging to life, Elizabeth sacrifices her dreams to repay the debt owed to her family's damaged savior. But can her compassion penetrate his bitter heart and spark hope again? Beneath Darcy’s aloof bitterness smoulders a broken, vulnerable man stripped of his mobility and purpose...Categorized as:
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![The Highlander’s Inconvenient Wife by Eloise Madigan]()
The Highlander’s Inconvenient Wife by Eloise Madigan
“You can’t keep me locked up in here forever! ”. “I shall be the one to decide if ye stay in here forever or not. ”. Rumored to have killed even those closest to him, losing an eye in the process, Laird Jasper doesn’t let anyone near. Until a feisty English Lady, Joan, stumbles into his castle... -
![Determination by Mary Kingswood]()
Determination by Mary Kingswood
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne man with a secret. A family torn apart by the consequences. Mr Bertram Atherton has one foot in the Ancient World, emerging from his library only to eat and sleep. But when the chaplain of his uncle, the Earl of Rennington, is brutally murdered, it is revealed that he was never ordained and so the earl’s marriage was invalid, and his children rendered illegitimate... -
![Fleur de Lis by Sarah M. Eden]()
Fleur de Lis by Sarah M. Eden
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThirteen years ago, Henri Fortier left a tumultuous life in France to begin anew in England. His adopted country has become home, and his dearest friends, the Gents, are family. Unfortunately, ties to the past still plague him, and he’s forced to live in near destitution. Henri secretly publishes his poetry to supplement his meager income, but it is both insufficient and risky... -
![The Coming of Age of Elizabeth Bennet by Caitlin Williams]()
The Coming of Age of Elizabeth Bennet by Caitlin Williams
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe very worst has happened. Mr Bennet has died, leaving his wife and five young daughters bereft. The family estate, Longbourn, is now lost, entailed away and fifteen-year-old Elizabeth Bennet is to go two hundred miles away to live with strangers... -
![I Shall Never Fall in Love by Hari Conner]()
I Shall Never Fall in Love by Hari Conner
George has major problems: They’ve just inherited the failing family estate, and the feelings for their best friend, Eleanor, have become more complicated than ever. Not to mention, if anyone found out they were secretly dressing in men’s clothes, George is sure it would be ruination for the family name... -
![A Rational Man: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by AnnaMarie Wallace]()
A Rational Man: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by AnnaMarie Wallace
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlas! Mr. Bingley broke his leg just as he was about to travel to Netherfield to sign the lease papers; but surely his good friend Mr. Darcy would be willing to journey to Netherfield to take care of these tiresome legalities. Would he not? Reluctantly, Mr. Darcy agrees... -
![Superior Connections: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Lory Lilian, Layla Johnson]()
Superior Connections: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Lory Lilian, Layla Johnson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAuthors’ Warning: This is the second edition of the book. Except for some editing and formatting, it adds nothing new for readers who have already purchased or read it! We know little of Mr Bennet’s past and how it happened that Longbourn became entailed on Mr Collins... -
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![Miss Louisa's Final Waltz by Sofi Laporte]()
Miss Louisa's Final Waltz by Sofi Laporte
When a proud beauty weds a humble costermonger, their worlds collide with challenges and secrets that only love can conquer. Miss Louisa Highworth is celebrated not just for her stunning beauty, but also for her unwavering pride. Suitors from near and far seek her hand, only to be dismissed with a haughty demeanour that leaves them humiliated... -
![Her Unexpected Courtship by Megan Walker]()
Her Unexpected Courtship by Megan Walker
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIsabel Reed has promised to marry for love. At present her heart belongs to the one companion she knows accepts all her eccentricities—her horse. So when her older brother threatens to trade the animal on a whim, Isabel must force aside her progressive beliefs and bargain to entertain her brother's flirtatious, albeit handsome, friend Lucas Ashcroft in exchange for keeping her horse... -
![No Less Than Any Other: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by M.J. Stratton]()
No Less Than Any Other: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by M.J. Stratton
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsElizabeth Bennet is not the son and heir her mother wished, much to Mrs. Bennet’s despair. But all was not lost, for soon after her second daughter’s birth, Mrs. Bennet delivered a son. Tom Bennet, born just minutes after his sister, was their family’s savior from the moment he took his first breath. Tom Bennet's peculiar nature soon sets him apart from others around him... -
![An Uncommon Earl by Sian Ann Bessey]()
An Uncommon Earl by Sian Ann Bessey
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAlexander Allerton, the Earl of Bloxley’s, greatest desire is to alleviate the suffering of the poor and less fortunate of England. So when his hackney carriage is involved in an accident that results in the death of one of those he is determined to help, he is devastated...Categorized as:
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![El Dorado: Further Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel (The Scarlet Pimpernel (chronological order) #7) by Emmuska Orczy]()
El Dorado: Further Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel (The Scarlet Pimpernel (chronological order) #7) by Emmuska Orczy
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe elusive Pimpernel returns for another swashbuckling adventure in El Dorado. The still-raging French Revolution continues to claim lives, and the shadow of the guillotine draws ever nearer to the young Dauphin, son of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette... -
![The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh by Claudia Gray]()
The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh by Claudia Gray
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe third book in the Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney Mystery series, which finds the amateur sleuths facing their most daunting challenge preventing the murder of the imperious Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Someone is trying to kill Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Esteemed aunt of Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, generous patroness of Mr... -
![An Unwitting Alliance by Anneka R. Walker]()
An Unwitting Alliance by Anneka R. Walker
Cassandra Vail has but one objective at the Kellens’ ball: she must secure a proposal from her eminently suitable suitor. Instead, she finds her best-laid plans thwarted by another man―the handsome and thoroughly vexing Mr. Harwood. Thanks to his meddling, Cassandra is faced with an unthinkable consequence: her parents take matters into their own hands and betroth her to a complete stranger... -
![Character and Countenance by M.J. Stratton]()
Character and Countenance by M.J. Stratton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsElizabeth Bennet has led a quiet life in Hertfordshire. Longbourn, her home since birth, hardly feels welcoming given the less-than-loving treatment bestowed by her stepmother, half-sisters, and more recently, her most beloved stepsister, Jane. With plans to partake in the season with their mother’s family, Elizabeth and Mary anticipate the moment when they can go where they are wanted... -
![An Officer, Not a Gentleman by Elizabeth Johns]()
An Officer, Not a Gentleman by Elizabeth Johns
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDespite Tobin O'Neill's humble origins, he finds himself a lieutenant in His Majesty's army, serving on Wellington's staff. When the roguish Irishman strikes up an unlikely friendship with a General's daughter, they somehow become enmeshed in navigating the perils of the greatest battle of their age. Bridget Murphy had grown up following the drum... -
![Darcy in Distress: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig]()
Darcy in Distress: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMr. Darcy is rich, well-connected and handsome, but he is also exhausted, broken-hearted and afraid. Can Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet find happiness together? Fitzwilliam Darcy’s father was an unreliable rake who brought their family much trouble before his death. Darcy’s fears are potent, but his resolve to care for his sister and mother is strong... -
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![Love Unseen by Rachel Kelley Stones]()
Love Unseen by Rachel Kelley Stones
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHannah Hadley is a permanent fixture in London Society and well on her way to becoming a spinster. Despite her beauty and kind disposition, Hannah has accepted the harsh reality of her situation: she will never marry. Continually affected by an illness from her youth, Hannah acknowledges her chances of entertaining potential suitors, at least respectable ones, is slim...Categorized as:
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![A Wager with the Gentleman by Sadie Bosque]()
A Wager with the Gentleman by Sadie Bosque
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA timid bluestocking…. Stuck in her little cottage with her three sisters and an aging father her entire life, Miss Beatrice Fowley has never had the chance to experience the real world. After being jilted by a charming viscount, she now has to marry a seventy-year-old lord intent on begetting an heir and a spare... -
![Her Scandal of a Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Emma Linfield]()
Her Scandal of a Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Emma Linfield
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“What else can I do? ”. “Marry me. ”. Phoebe never wanted it to end like this. After two years on the marriage mart, to be ruined by scandal! And even worse, forced to marry a man she can never love…. While trying to unmask his brother’s killer, Duke Phillip just wanted to make sure Phoebe returned home safely. But no good deed goes unpunished and soon, he has no choice but to marry her... -
![A Match for the Unbending Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Hazel Linwood]()
A Match for the Unbending Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Hazel Linwood
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Never met a woman so testing in all my days…”. After a fire breaks out, the dowager duchess and her companion, Selina, are forced to stay at her grandson’s estate. But even as the Duke proves to be a fearsome man, Selina is not one to stand by anyone’s insults…. Duke Morgan’s intimidating appearance has made every one of his sister’s governesses run for the hills... -
![Beneath the Duke's Mask by Hanna Hamilton]()
Beneath the Duke's Mask by Hanna Hamilton
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"In her disobedience, I found the freedom I never knew I craved". After his parent’s passing, Duke Philip devoted himself to looking after his younger brother and always following the rules. But despite his strict nature and the need for a proper wife, he can't get the ton's most unruly woman out of his mind. . -
![Seducing his Wicked Duchess by Ava MacAdams]()
Seducing his Wicked Duchess by Ava MacAdams
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“What if I do not want you to control yourself, Your Grace? ”. A year ago, Miss Anne was held at knifepoint by a man she thought she loved. And even though she is back in London for the Season as if nothing happened, she can't get the chivalrous Duke that risked his life to save her out of her head. Benjamin's only goal is to avenge his father's murder... -
![To Marry for Love: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by MJ Stratton]()
To Marry for Love: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by MJ Stratton
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDetermined to marry for affection, Elizabeth Bennet rejects her cousin’s proposal, unaware that doing so will throw those she loves most into turmoil. When her decision forces her sister Jane to marry without affection and leaves her dear friend Charlotte Lucas bereft of hope, Elizabeth is ensnared in a tangled web of interference and obligation... -
![Mr. Darcy and the Governess by Alix James]()
Mr. Darcy and the Governess by Alix James
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMr. Darcy is running for his life, but he can't get very far when he's saddled with a handful of frightened children and their stubborn, sassy governess. -
![A Wish Upon a Viscount by Maggie Dallen, Katherine Ann Madison]()
A Wish Upon a Viscount by Maggie Dallen, Katherine Ann Madison
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHow does a daydreaming debutante find love? One forgotten book of poetry. A case of mistaken identity. A love letter to the wrong beau. And a wish made 'round the maypole. -
![Three Nights with the Ruthless Duke: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel by Maybel Bardot]()
Three Nights with the Ruthless Duke: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel by Maybel Bardot
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I will forgive you on one condition…You must spend three nights with me. When Lady Beatrice volunteers to reject her friend’s suitor in her place, she never expects him to be the Ruthless Duke. Trying her best to make him reject her, she soon realizes she doesn’t want him to…. Dark, broody, and enigmatic, everyone within the ton fears Duke Charles... -
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![Claimed by the Duke of Ice: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Violet Hamers]()
Claimed by the Duke of Ice: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Violet Hamers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I cannot stand anyone’s touch yet… I crave yours. ”. Duke Nathaniel has a secret he can never his aversion to touch. He despises any form of physical contact until he accidentally meets a lady who has the complete opposite effect on him…. Grace’s dream of having a family of her own seems impossible, thanks to her family’s reputation... -
![A Sham Betrothal (Georgians in Paris) by Jennie Goutet]()
A Sham Betrothal (Georgians in Paris) by Jennie Goutet
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe can win her freedom, but can she win his heart? With Sophie Twisden’s grandmother laid up with an unidentified illness, causing them to withdraw from the Paris social scene, the pompous Sheldon Cholmeley appoints himself as Sophie’s protector. Protector? Ha! More like tormentor... -
![Georgiana Darcy's Magical Meddling by Leah Page]()
Georgiana Darcy's Magical Meddling by Leah Page
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSixteen-year-old Georgiana Darcy harbors a secret—she's recently discovered she is a witch! Under the tutelage of a wise and witchy companion, she spends her days casting spells and plotting the occasional hex against the irksome Miss Bingley. When the tea leaves reveal that her brother, Mr... -
![Loving Lieutenant Lancaster by Sarah M. Eden]()
Loving Lieutenant Lancaster by Sarah M. Eden
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsOrphaned as a child, Arabella Hampton was the unwanted and unloved charge of a cruel aunt and neglectful uncle. The only light in her young life was the kindness of the Jonquil family, and she clung to the childish dream of someday living with them at Lampton Park... -
![Web of Lies by Brandilyn Collins]()
Web of Lies by Brandilyn Collins
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe was washing dishes when her world began to blur. Chelsea Adams hitched in a breath, her skin pebbling. She knew the dreaded sign all too well. God was pushing a vision into her consciousness. Black dots crowded her sight. She dropped a plate, heard it crack against the porcelain sink. Her fingers fumbled for the faucet. The hiss of water ceased. God, I don’t want this... -
![Thief of Glory: A Novel by Sigmund Brouwer]()
Thief of Glory: A Novel by Sigmund Brouwer
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 13 ratings“Brouwer makes you live it. .. .sharing each moment of an exotic and terrifying time and place in a gripping, personal way. ”. —Bodie and Brock Thoene, authors of Take this Cup. A boy coming of age in a time of war…. the love that inspires him to survive...
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