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All My Tomorrows by Ellie Dean
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe compelling new Second World War novel from the author of Always in My Heart. In defending herself against her brutal husband, eighteen-year-old Ruby Clark is forced to flee London. She has no idea where Cliffehaven is, or what she will find there, but she knows that she will never be able to return home again. At first it seems she's fallen on her feet... -
![Shelter from the Storm by Ellie Dean]()
Shelter from the Storm by Ellie Dean
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNineteen-year-old April Wilton has just enlisted in the WRENs in Portsmouth, where she works servicing engines on ships. She finds herself immersed in dockyard life and surrounded by soldiers - from England and America. The atmosphere is one of spontaneity and impulsiveness, brought on by the unpredictability of war... -
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![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... -
![On a Turning Tide by Ellie Dean]()
On a Turning Tide by Ellie Dean
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCliffehaven, October 1944 As the Allied troops draw closer to victory, life at Beach View Boarding House is still full of uncertainty. Rosie’s plans for her wedding to Ron Reilly are plagued with misunderstandings. And when Ron takes on a secret assignment just days before they are due to say their vows, it seems their plans for a future together may be doomed... -
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![Sealed With a Loving Kiss by Ellie Dean]()
Sealed With a Loving Kiss by Ellie Dean
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe gripping new Second World War novel from Sunday Times Top Ten bestselling author of While We're Apart.After the death of her parents in a bombing raid, Mary Jones discovers a secret in the pages of father’s diaries. Her search for the truth brings her to Cliffehaven on the south coast... -
![Courage of the Shipyard Girls by Nancy Revell]()
Courage of the Shipyard Girls by Nancy Revell
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSunderland, 1942: Polly's heart and her future are hanging in the balance… Polly’s sweetheart Tommy has been declared missing while serving overseas, and although there is no certainty that he is dead, there is no guarantee that he will return home. Now Polly needs her friends more than ever, and the other women welders are ready to rally around her while she waits for news... -
![The Scullery Maid's Salvation by Emma Hardwick]()
The Scullery Maid's Salvation by Emma Hardwick
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe start to young Ebba Sheehan’s life would never be that of a fairy-tale princess.Born to an aggressive drunk of an Irish father, and an English mother lacking any maternal interest, times were hard.Facing many challenges, she is forced to look after herself at a tender age... -
![Beguiled by a Baron by Christi Caldwell]()
Beguiled by a Baron by Christi Caldwell
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Lady with a Secret… Partially deaf, with a birthmark marring her face, Bridget Hamilton is content with her life, even if she’s been cast out of her family. But her peaceful existence—expanding her mind with her study of rare books—is threatened with an ultimatum from her evil brother—steal a valuable book or give up her son. Bridget has no choice; her son is her world... -
![Christmas with the Shipyard Girls by Nancy Revell]()
Christmas with the Shipyard Girls by Nancy Revell
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTHE SEVENTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIES. ‘Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!’ Northern Echo____________________________________________________________Sunderland, 1942: Christmas is fast approaching and with it comes a flurry of snow and surprises… Against all odds, Polly’s fiancé has finally returned home from the front line... -
![The Beast's Bargain by Eva Devon, Maire Claremont]()
The Beast's Bargain by Eva Devon, Maire Claremont
Rated: 4.35 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. . .Sometimes the only way a beast can find love is with a bargain. . -
![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... -
![The Lady of a Lyon by Linda Rae Sande]()
The Lady of a Lyon by Linda Rae Sande
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's a former courtesan. He was once her favorite client. Will a conniving earl thwart a matchmaker's efforts to see them reunited?Newly widowed viscountess and mother to a young boy, Annabelle reluctantly returns to London in the hopes of securing invitations to Society events...Categorized as:
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![Venus in Disguise by Emma V. Leech]()
Venus in Disguise by Emma V. Leech
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA lovely distraction… Viscount Cavendish, and his Indian wife, Aashini, caused quite a scandal with their marriage, back in the day, and their son, Ashton Anson, is well aware some people still view him as less than an English gentleman... -
![Her Gambit with the Marquess by Ava MacAdams]()
Her Gambit with the Marquess by Ava MacAdams
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Your betrothed wishes you pretend to be engaged to me? Why?” Pressured by her family to marry a man she doesn’t want, Isobel struggles to come to terms with the impossible dream of becoming a professional translator. Until her betrothed does the he spreads rumors that she is courting a rake... -
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![Sin and the Soldier by Mary Lancaster]()
Sin and the Soldier by Mary Lancaster
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA damaged soldier bound to a musician with a past.They have never spoken. But for two years, the haunted soldier has attended Natalie’s concerts at Maida Gardens, bringing her a little self-belief and a few harmless daydreams.Captain Lord Richard Gorse, wounded in body and soul, finds the beautiful harpist’s music is the only thing that soothes his troubled spirit... -
![Moonstone Angel by Meara Platt]()
Moonstone Angel by Meara Platt
He thought she was a thief, but the only thing she ever stole was his heart... -
![To Experiment with Desire by Emma V. Leech]()
To Experiment with Desire by Emma V. Leech
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsGirls who dare – Inside every wallflower is the beating heart of a lioness, a passionate individual willing to risk all for their dream, if only they can find the courage to begin. When these overlooked girls make a pact to change their lives, anything can happen. Ten girls – Ten dares in a hat. Who will dare to risk it all? To Experiment with Desire... -
![The Lost Letter by Mimi Matthews]()
The Lost Letter by Mimi Matthews
A Proud Beauty Society beauty Sylvia Stafford is far too pragmatic to pine. When the tragic death of her gamester father leaves her destitute and alone, she finds work as a governess in a merchant’s household in Cheapside... -
![Dare To Be Scandalous by Tamara Gill]()
Dare To Be Scandalous by Tamara Gill
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter inheriting a small fortune, Willow Perry has everything she’s ever wanted. Except a husband, that is. But not just any husband will do. She’s looking for a grand love—someone who will challenge and excite her. It’s just her folly that the one man who interests her is a notorious rake. He’s as wild and passionate as Willow is sheltered and staid... -
![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... -
![Song of Love by Meara Platt]()
Song of Love by Meara Platt
Welcome to more Regency fun and frolic in the romantic, bestselling Book of Love series. Now Violet Farthingale must put The Book of Love to the test to capture Romulus Brayden’s heart.What makes a man fall in love? Violet Farthingale is desperate to know, because she has just been caught in Captain Romulus Brayden’s home with her gown unlaced and his hands too far up her legs to explain away... -
![The Chance of Love by Meara Platt]()
The Chance of Love by Meara Platt
How could someone so buttoned up shoot fire through his blood the way she did? Holly Farthingale is a young widow who hardly knew her husband before he went off to war and met his untimely end. She does not want to go through the pain of that loss again and intends never to marry... -
![A Duke to Seal the Deal: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Tiffany Baton]()
A Duke to Seal the Deal: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Tiffany Baton
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I’ve never met a woman like you before.”After being a pariah to the ton and her family’s eyes, wallflower Charlotte has no other choice but to trust the promise of a proposal her suitor has written in his letters. But even her last hope crumbles down when he announces his engagement to another…A confident Duke like Luke never expects to be so intrigued by an untamed lady... -
![The Boys of Summer by Chasity Bowlin]()
The Boys of Summer by Chasity Bowlin
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor the first time in her life, she understood how a woman might be led astray. Playmates during one magical summer on the coast, Clarissa and Gus made a vow to one another: when they were older, when they were both free of the shadows of their neglectful and abusive fathers, they would marry... -
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![The Captain's Daughter by Victoria Cornwall]()
The Captain's Daughter by Victoria Cornwall
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBodmin Moor, Cornwall, 1868.When tragedy strikes, Janey Carhart finds herself torn from her comfortable life as the daughter of the captain of a merchant ship.Janey is forced into service and eventually accepts a job as a lady’s maid at the imposing Bosvenna Manor on the edge of Bodmin Moor.But Janey struggles to settle into life at Bosvenna Manor... -
![Sinfully Daring by Emma V. Leech]()
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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![Missing by Tammy Andresen]()
Missing by Tammy Andresen
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsLady Rebecca has seen a ghost…Three years after the death of her fiancé, the Marquess of Northhampton, she swears she sees him walking down the street. Why now? She can’t afford to lose her mental faculties after all this time. But then again at his father’s funeral, she sees his specter. That can’t be him under the trees...Categorized as:
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![My Duke's Seduction by Tammy Andresen]()
My Duke's Seduction by Tammy Andresen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan her gentle tenacity unlock a duke’s heart? Lady Tricia Riley is the sweet daughter of a duke until her family's ailments force her to breech societies’ dictates and go where no lady should… the docklands. When a tall, strong and handsome stranger helps to keep her safe, she agrees to keep their meeting, secret. She’s no interest in marrying a tall and darkly handsome stranger... -
![Lady Constantine and the Sins of Lord Kilgore by Julie Johnstone]()
Lady Constantine and the Sins of Lord Kilgore by Julie Johnstone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the game of love, even a rogue can come undone by his own wicked wager. Callum, the Marquess of Kilgore, long ago accepted that he was no saint. So when he’s offered a shameful bet—to seduce the lady some have dubbed the “Ice Queen” and recover the land he foolishly gambled away—he agrees... -
![Tempting the Broken Duke by Sally Vixen]()
Tempting the Broken Duke by Sally Vixen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I will keep to my vow…Not matter how tempting she is.”Rachel is fully aware she will, by all likelihood, remain a spinster. But deep inside, she yearns for her deepest to become a mother…Daniel, the Duke of Elbridge, returned from war a broken man... -
![A Rake's Redemption by Maggie Dallen]()
A Rake's Redemption by Maggie Dallen
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsOnly the wildest woman can ruin a devilish lord... Claire is the dutiful, proper Cleveland sister, and the only one who's not embroiled in a scandal. Until now. With her sister's marriage to an earl, the weight of responsibility to save her family has been lifted from her shoulders, and for the first time in her life Claire is free... -
![A Hero for Lady Abigail by Maggie Dallen, Katherine Ann Madison]()
A Hero for Lady Abigail by Maggie Dallen, Katherine Ann Madison
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWith one season left for Lady Abigail to find a husband, now is certainly not the time to lose her head...or her heart.No one would mistake Lady Abigail for a delicate wallflower. In fact, she's more like the gardener's shears. But with her parents' ultimatum still ringing in her ears, “Choose a husband now or we’ll choose for you,” Lady Abigail is desperate... -
![At Last the Rogue Returns by Adele Clee]()
At Last the Rogue Returns by Adele Clee
A lady discovers that the monster of her nightmares just might be the hero of her dreams. The lady labels him a devil. Miss Lydia Lovell is on a quest for justice. For years, Lord Greystone's tenants have suffered at his hands. While he abandoned his estate to rusticate abroad, poverty and illness crippled those who depend upon him...Categorized as:
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![Courting Poppy Tidemore by Christi Caldwell]()
Courting Poppy Tidemore by Christi Caldwell
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLetter to my readers: Over the years, I've received more questions about Lady Poppy Tidemore than any of the characters I’ve written. Readers were first introduced to Poppy when she was a troublesome girl in her brother's book, "Always a Rogue, Forever Her Love." She's grown up on the pages of her siblings' books...and now, at long last, Poppy has her story told... -
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![Death at the Crystal Palace by Jennifer Ashley]()
Death at the Crystal Palace by Jennifer Ashley
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIntrepid cook Kat Holloway puts aside her apron to delve into Victorian London’s high society and catch a killer in this thrilling new mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Murder in the East End.While attending an exhibition at the Crystal Palace, young cook Kat Holloway is approached by a woman in distress... -
![To Bed the Baron by Emma V. Leech]()
To Bed the Baron by Emma V. Leech
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsGirls who dare – Inside every wallflower is the beating heart of a lioness, a passionate individual willing to risk all for their dream, if only they can find the courage to begin. When these overlooked girls make a pact to change their lives, anything can happen. Eleven girls – eleven dares in a hat, twelve passionate stories. Who will dare to risk it all? To Bed the Baron... -
![The Wicked Heir by Merry Farmer]()
The Wicked Heir by Merry Farmer
Every guest invited to the house party at Nedworth Hall has a secret.Lady Patience Wycombe has been sent to Nedworth Hall for the summer under protest... -
![Earl of Morrey by Lauren Smith]()
Earl of Morrey by Lauren Smith
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLetty Fordyce knows three things about her future husband: Lord Morrey is a dangerous man.He frightens her.She desires him. Adam Beaumont, the Earl of Morrey, is full of dark secrets. His brooding and mysterious allure draws women to him like moths to a flame. But he fears he can never marry, not when his secret life is full of constant dangers... -
![To Catch a Viscount by Christi Caldwell]()
To Catch a Viscount by Christi Caldwell
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMiss Marcia Collins's cameo-perfect life is destroyed when scandal leaves her standing alone at the altar on her wedding day. Her heart shattered, she decides to embrace her ruined reputation and explore every forbidden pleasure. All she needs is a little help from her long-time friend—and society’s most wicked rogue—Andrew Barrett, Viscount Waters... -
![Never Blow a Kiss by Lindsay Lovise]()
Never Blow a Kiss by Lindsay Lovise
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe utterly charming Emily Leverton has a dark past and is determined to leave it behind in her respectable new role as a governess. But when she is recruited by a secret network of governesses who spy on the ton, it may just be a way to redeem the dark secrets of her past... -
![Shadows of Scandal (Guardians of the Bones) by K.J. Jackson]()
Shadows of Scandal (Guardians of the Bones) by K.J. Jackson
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsShe needs a champion willing to scandalize her. He doesn’t need anyone. Scandal turns into seduction when a not-quite-perfect heiress tangles with a lost son of society... -
![My Captive Earl by Emily Windsor]()
My Captive Earl by Emily Windsor
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Earl of Rookdean did not want to host a house party. Miss Clara Lockwood did not want to attend the Earl of Rookdean’s house party. You don’t always get what you want… At a masquerade ball on the opening night, Rookdean encounters a captivating Grecian-dressed goddess... -
![Traitor in Her Arms by Shana Galen]()
Traitor in Her Arms by Shana Galen
Two morally compromised souls wage a battle of wits—and seduction—against the backdrop of the French Revolution in this thrilling romance from bestselling author Shana Galen. After her late husband leaves her in debt to some dangerous people, Lady Gabrielle McCullough is forced to become a thief. In the intervening years, her skills have not gone unnoticed... -
![Dukes of War (Books 1-2): Historical Romance Collection (Regency Romance Tasters) by Erica Ridley]()
Dukes of War (Books 1-2): Historical Romance Collection (Regency Romance Tasters) by Erica Ridley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA collection of the first two romances in the witty, feel-good, fan-favorite DUKES OF WAR series, from a New York Times bestselling author!The Viscount's Tempting MinxCertain individuals might consider Lady Amelia Pembroke a managing sort of female, but truly, most people would be lost without her help... -
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![Cocky Marquess by Annabelle Anders]()
Cocky Marquess by Annabelle Anders
A Fake Courtship that becomes all-too-real... The Marquess of Greystone is responsible for carrying on his family’s name and he’s determined to fulfill his duty. He will marry a proper lady, of a proper lineage, and produce an heir. He’s even gone so far as to obtain permission to court Lady Isabella, the debutante he’s decided would make an excellent marchioness...Categorized as:
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![Arucard by Barbara Devlin]()
Arucard by Barbara Devlin
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE. It is the year of Our Lord 1307, and by papal decree, Templar Knight Arucard of Villiers is a hunted man. One of a handful of mariners to escape the Inquisition and Philip the Fair’s treachery, Arucard sets sail for England, where good King Edward II has outlawed torture... -
![Save a Horse, Ride a Viscount by Valerie Bowman]()
Save a Horse, Ride a Viscount by Valerie Bowman
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHis best laid plans…Ewan Fairchild, Viscount Clayton, has been busy ticking off the boxes for a bright future. Become a rising star in Parliament? Check. Find a lady he intends to marry? Check. Make his stables the envy of every man in London? Check, thanks to the prize Arabian thoroughbred he’s just won at auction... -
![Star of Wonder by Alexa Aston, Chasity Bowlin]()
Star of Wonder by Alexa Aston, Chasity Bowlin
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA MASTERPIECE OF HOLIDAY STORYTELLING...Star of WonderStar of LightStar of royal beauty bright…Dragonblade Publishing brings you not one, but two beautiful collections of holiday cheer for 2021. STAR OF WONDER is Collection #1 in this glorious holiday gathering of tales from some of your favorite Dragonblade authors.Imagine, if you will, that it is Christmas Eve... -
![A Match, Unmasked by Erica Ridley]()
A Match, Unmasked by Erica Ridley
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMiss Kitty Stanley’s childhood boy-next-door—the arrogant, entirely too handsome daredevil Nathaniel Baxter—was supposed to stand up with her for the first dance the night of her come-out. The rotter went off to war instead.Now she’s a spinster of means, enjoying her freedom at the masquerade ball of the season. Kitty has forgotten that old foolish tendre. She has no need for Brigadier Baxter... -
![A Hero to Hold by Sheri Humphreys]()
A Hero to Hold by Sheri Humphreys
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsDisillusioned by the scandal that took her husband and standing in society, Viscountess Charlotte Haliday will return to London and come face to face—and mouth to mouth—with a wounded war hero, the best man she has ever known. STANDING TALL Viscountess Charlotte Haliday has lost her illusions...
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