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Courier of Death by Cara Devlin
Months after a devastating discovery about the murder of her family, Leonora Spencer is still struggling to cope. She has kept her distance from Scotland Yard—and from Detective Inspector Jasper Reid—just as she has vowed to do... -
![Aurora by D.G. Rampton]()
Aurora by D.G. Rampton
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 15 ratings70,000+ readers have already discovered the Regency Goddesses Series. The books, which can be read in any order, are regularly in the U.S. top 20 for Historical Romance and Humor & Satire... -
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![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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![The Bachelor Mr Darcy by Julie Cooper]()
The Bachelor Mr Darcy by Julie Cooper
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHere I am, surrounded by heiresses without so much as a murmur from my heart MR FITZWILLIAM DARCY'S FAMILY has decided it is time for him to select a wife and marry. To that end, Pemberley is suddenly inundated with eligible young ladies vying for his time and attention. Disinterested in the notion, Mr Darcy’s attention is on his myriad other troubles... -
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![One Fine May by Courtney McCaskill]()
One Fine May by Courtney McCaskill
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOne Fine May…Furious that his son was featured in the notorious Rake Review column, Evander Beauclerk’s stickler father issues an give up his dissolute ways and marry a respectable woman by the end of the month, or the family fortune will go to his dimwitted cousin... -
![The Captain's Heiress by Amy Jarecki]()
The Captain's Heiress by Amy Jarecki
Captain Gibb MacGalloway might adore women, but he does not allow them aboard his ship…Females are too distracting for his crew—and too distracting for him, truth be told. But when his brother, the Duke of Dunscaby, asks him to provide safe passage to Miss Isabella Harcourt, the daughter of an old family friend, Gibb has no choice but to bend his rules... -
![Without Undue Pride by Heather Moll]()
Without Undue Pride by Heather Moll
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBecoming a wife has cost her everything. Are his unflinching promises enough to make her risk the dangers of love once more?Elizabeth Fitzwilliam, née Bennet, doesn’t believe she will ever trust. Left destitute and pregnant after her colonel husband dies on the battlefield, the once-lively widow is horrified when her brother-in-law threatens to seize custody of her child... -
![A Proper Introduction: A Pride & Prejudice Epistolary by Alix James]()
A Proper Introduction: A Pride & Prejudice Epistolary by Alix James
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's bored to deathShe's a breath of fresh airFitzwilliam Darcy may never walk again. He's sustained a life-threatening injury and he's fighting everyone, even his own doctor, to maintain some control over his life.Elizabeth Bennet only wanted a book. What she found was a mind like her own, and a man desperately in need of a friend. And he likes her jokes... -
![Once Upon an Accidentally Bewitching Kiss by Bree Wolf]()
Once Upon an Accidentally Bewitching Kiss by Bree Wolf
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn this second-chance Regency romance by USA Today bestselling and HOLT Medallion winning author BREE WOLF, a jilted lord and a young widow are forced to risk their hearts all over again.Once, he loved her.Once, he lost her.Now, he must fight for her.England 1803: TROY BEAUMONT, only son to the EARL OF WHICKERTON, risked his heart once…and came to regret it... -
![I Never Knew Myself: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Melanie Rachel]()
I Never Knew Myself: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Melanie Rachel
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsElizabeth Bennet is living a lie.She’s known since she was fifteen that she isn't truly a Bennet, but who is she? Are the people and places that appear in her dreams just a sign of her active imagination, or are they memories of her true family? Could the stories she'd told Jane when they were children not be stories at all?Fitzwilliam Darcy is reliving a nightmare... -
![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 Lyon: The Lyon's Den Connected World (The Lyon's Den Connected World) by Anna St. Claire]()
The Heart of a Lyon: The Lyon's Den Connected World (The Lyon's Den Connected World) by Anna St. Claire
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe needs a miracle to save her, but he refuses to consider marriage, until a pretend betrothal changes how he sees her .Riddled with guilt and haunted by nightmares over the tragic death of his father, Henry Stanton, the Earl of Egerton, returns home a broken man and seeks solace in the excesses of the Lyon’s Den... -
![Peacocks of Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig]()
Peacocks of Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDarcy is surprised that Elizabeth has won the friendship of his unusual sister, and he is shocked when he begins to fall for her as well.Mr. Darcy feels guilty that he was not there to prevent Mr. Bingley from marrying Jane Bennet, who no doubt was only after his money... -
![From the Fields of Porthlenn by Deborah M. Hathaway]()
From the Fields of Porthlenn by Deborah M. Hathaway
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Regency Romance—Cornwall, 1818Poppy Honeysett wants to be seen as the woman she is—not as the naive young lady she was. She will no longer race across beaches or collect seashells like a child. And she will not, under any circumstances, pine after the lieutenant who broke his promise—and her heart—two years before...Categorized as:
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![The Heart of a Lyon (The Lyon's Den Connected World) by Anna St. Claire]()
The Heart of a Lyon (The Lyon's Den Connected World) by Anna St. Claire
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 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. She needs a miracle to save her, but he refuses to consider marriage, until a pretend betrothal changes how he sees her... -
![An Excellent Walker by Lyndsay Constable]()
An Excellent Walker by Lyndsay Constable
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIs Mr Darcy capable of wanting to marry just for the sake of love?AN UNEXPECTED MEETING between Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet becomes suddenly and shockingly dangerous. Mr Darcy is determined to protect Elizabeth but his exertions leave him grievously wounded... -
![A Pair of Sparkling Eyes: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Andreea Catana]()
A Pair of Sparkling Eyes: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Andreea Catana
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“ A Pair of Sparkling Eyes ” is a sweet and romantic Pride and Prejudice variation, sprinkled with some angst and plenty of original twists, appropriate for readers of all ages.A spirited ten-year-old Elizabeth Bennet travels to Derbyshire with her uncle Thomas Gardiner and his new wife Madeline to visit Madeline’s relatives in Lambton... -
![Whoever Lives in Love: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Lucy Marin]()
Whoever Lives in Love: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Lucy Marin
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsElizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy meet in the summer of 1811 when he is staying at Netherfield Park with his friend, Charles Bingley. They are immediately drawn to each other. Love soon blossoms, and they look forward to an autumn wedding... -
![The Duke and I and The Viscount Who Loved Me: Bridgerton Collector's Edition by Julia Quinn]()
The Duke and I and The Viscount Who Loved Me: Bridgerton Collector's Edition by Julia Quinn
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsA stunning collectible edition containing the first two novels in #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Bridgerton series. This edition features:gorgeous sprayed edgesintricate foil iconographyribbon bookmarkbeautiful endpapersSee these beloved stories come to life on screen in Bridgerton, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix... -
![The Truth About Family: A friends to lovers variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice by Lucy Marin]()
The Truth About Family: A friends to lovers variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice by Lucy Marin
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBANISHED FROM LONGBOURN at a young age, Elizabeth Bennet is raised among the Fitzwilliams at the Romsley estate, growing up alongside Fitzwilliam Darcy and his cousins. Entering adulthood, Elizabeth soon finds herself in possession of a secret love for him that even she knows is futile, and she must settle for his friendship... -
![Mismatched Under the Mistletoe by Jess Michaels]()
Mismatched Under the Mistletoe by Jess Michaels
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJohn Cavendish has carried a secret for most of his adult life: he has been in love with the wife of his best friend, Lady Emily Rutledge, since the first time he laid eyes on her. Years have passed, she’s been widowed and they have become the closest of friends, but that deep feeling has remained... -
![Lord of the Knight by Elizabeth Johns]()
Lord of the Knight by Elizabeth Johns
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDesperation, jealousy, intrigue…unrequited love.Lady Maria Mottram was plain by ton standards. Yet, gentlemen were drawn to her for her pleasing wit, ability to speak of their favorite pastimes, and for her lofty family connections which made her very handsome indeed. Until one wretched day when her family’s name was attached to scandal... -
![Mr. Darcy Steals a Kiss (and Some Other Stuff) by Alix James]()
Mr. Darcy Steals a Kiss (and Some Other Stuff) by Alix James
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMy family is about to be ruined, and the only person who can help me is a burglar whose kisses make me forget my own name. Elizabeth BennetMy father is a fraud. There, I’ve confessed it. Jane and I are the only ones who know that he fakes “ancient Greek vases” and sells them to unsuspecting buyers for exorbitant sums to keep our mother in pin money... -
![Love in Disguise by M.A. Nichols]()
Love in Disguise by M.A. Nichols
He wanted peace. She wanted quiet. Together they found trouble.Rosanna Leigh must find a husband. For her sake, she wants a happy marriage and a quiet life, but her parents demand a gentleman of consequence. Preferably a nobleman. At the very least, a wealthy heir. Certainly not a dashing servant with a smile that makes Rosanna’s heart skip a beat... -
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![The Fake February Rake by Charlie Lane]()
The Fake February Rake by Charlie Lane
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe ton thinks Hades is a rake. He’s not.Before the Brazen Belle’s gossip column named him February’s rake, Dr. Hades Jones was the ton’s most trusted doctor, proper in every way but for his family’s scandalous past. But the rake the Belle named wasn’t him. I t was someone wearing his distinctive silk-lined coat, which was stolen from him months ago... -
![A Dutiful Son: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Kelly Miller]()
A Dutiful Son: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Kelly Miller
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat will Fitzwilliam Darcy do when his beloved father stands between him and happiness?Darcy has always emulated his wise and honourable father, George Darcy. But following a sinister act of betrayal by a former family friend, his father rejects his most benevolent principles... -
![From Land and Legacy ... To Love: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Shana Jefferis-Zimmerman]()
From Land and Legacy ... To Love: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Shana Jefferis-Zimmerman
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat if Mr. Darcy’s cold manner and taciturn disposition were not the consequence of abominable pride but instead a painful reluctance to place his trust in those deserving of it, as a result of his own disappointments? Bestowing trust in those who are worthy is a theme woven throughout this Pride and Prejudice variation... -
![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... -
![Ramsgate Rescue: A Ramsgate Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig]()
Ramsgate Rescue: A Ramsgate Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsElizabeth has fine eyes, no wealth, and eminently unsuitable connections. Darcy finds that he can neither act on his feelings for her nor wish them away.Elizabeth Bennet happens upon Georgiana in Ramsgate, along with her companion and an old family friend. Her new acquaintance seems to have family, fortune and love... -
![The Lord from London by Amanda Panhorst]()
The Lord from London by Amanda Panhorst
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRosy Barrett is a woman of simple tastes, asking nothing more than for leave to ride from dawn until dusk and tend to the horses in her father’s stables at Broadstone Manor. With the foaling season well underway, she is wholly focused on obtaining the beginnings of her own future breeding operation, separate from her father’s... -
![Vermillion by Baird Wells]()
Vermillion by Baird Wells
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOn the eve of war, General Matthew Webb has returned to his division in Belgium. Upon arriving, he finds his garrison in disarray and the regimental surgeon, Doctor Addison, on his deathbed. With Napoleon on the horizon, Matthew struggles to prepare his men while feeling frustrated by the regiment's headstrong nurse...Categorized as:
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![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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![To Redeem a Highland Rogue: Scottish Highlander Historical Romance by Collette Cameron]()
To Redeem a Highland Rogue: Scottish Highlander Historical Romance by Collette Cameron
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSometimes, a kiss is only a kiss. Meaningless. Their kiss was not that kind... Arieen Fleming is desperate. She’ll do anything to force her betrothed into calling off their arranged marriage—even create a public scandal that could leave her disowned, destitute, and untouchable. The charming Highlander at the masked ball is perfect for what she has in mind... -
![Rescued from Betrayal by Teah Kemp Weight]()
Rescued from Betrayal by Teah Kemp Weight
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHer pride, his prejudice, and the scandal that brought them together.Melior means superior—at least that is what Miss Melior Kendall, niece of the Duke of Bedford, has been taught to believe. Perfection is her goal in all things, including her connections... -
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![Befriending Burgess by Iris Lim]()
Befriending Burgess by Iris Lim
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe feeds him information to keep the title-hunters at bay. He starts with wanting her help, but ends up wanting her heart.A duke, even a reluctant one, is duty-bound to marry and to sire his own heir. When the savagery of the marriage mart overwhelms the quiet, scholarly Duke of Burgess, he turns to a friend to help him repel the worst of the bunch... -
![The Best of Friends by Sarah M. Eden]()
The Best of Friends by Sarah M. Eden
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsDaria Mullins just accomplished the seemingly impossible --she successfully convinced her parents to grant her one final London Season. Though their concession comes with certain expectations, Daria is determined to enjoy every moment alongside her dear friends, the Huntresses, as they make their annual foray into the Marriage Mart.Toss Comstock has no interest in marriage... -
![Clarity by Sydney Jane Baily]()
Clarity by Sydney Jane Baily
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn earl’s daughter is caught between the man who wishes to wed her and the one who wants to bed her.She’s a fun-loving earl’s daughter . . . Firstborn daughter of a prominent family, Lady Clarity brightens the lives of everyone around her. This social season, she has decided to choose a husband from amongst her flock of suitors... -
![Lord Salisbury's Ledgers on How to Woo a Wife by Jill M. Beene]()
Lord Salisbury's Ledgers on How to Woo a Wife by Jill M. Beene
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEngland, 1825.A man whose head has never been turned…The Marquess of Salisbury loves women... -
![Duke of Sorrow by Whitney Blake]()
Duke of Sorrow by Whitney Blake
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA disfigured duke and a mysterious woman discover that love is where you least expect to find it... Get Book Two in the bestselling Dukes of Destiny series - read for FREE in Kindle Unlimited! Lord William Ainsworth, Duke of Ravenwood, never expected to be his family’s heir. A youngest son, he happily undertakes a doctor’s education...Categorized as:
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![And the Widow Wore Scarlet by Adele Clee]()
And the Widow Wore Scarlet by Adele Clee
Discover a heart-warming romance, a thrilling mystery and an exciting journey for two people who never thought to find love. Meet the first Scandalous Son and the woman who tames him in this new series by Adele Clee.A chance meeting changed everything.Damian Wycliff, the illegitimate son of the Marquis of Blackbeck—and notorious rogue—loathes most people...Categorized as:
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![Impassioned by Darcy Burke]()
Impassioned by Darcy Burke
Society’s most exclusive invitation...Welcome to the Phoenix Club, where London’s most audacious, disreputable, and intriguing ladies and gentlemen find scandal, redemption, and second chances.In nearly two years of marriage, Sabrina Westbrook has barely spoken to her husband and shared a bed even less. Both activities would require they actually live together... -
![The Love of a Libertine by Jess Michaels]()
The Love of a Libertine by Jess Michaels
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Morgan Banfield wakes up in Newgate after a night of debauchery, the last thing he wants to see is his estranged brother. But in exchange for his help, Morgan must agree to take on responsibility and try to get his life together by taking on the job of Man of Affairs for a friend.The last thing Lizzie Margolis wants is some rogue coming onto her brother's staff... -
![The Turner Series by Courtney Milan]()
The Turner Series by Courtney Milan
Courtney Milan’s critically acclaimed and New York Times bestselling Turner series is now available in one boxed set. This set contains three full-length books and a novella. Unveiled : When Ash Turner heads to Parford Manor to survey the dukedom he believes he has won from an old enemy, he’s not counting on Lady Margaret, the duke’s daughter, who has sworn to foil him at every turn... -
![As Only Mr. Darcy Can: A Pride and Prejudice Regency Romp by Laura Hile]()
As Only Mr. Darcy Can: A Pride and Prejudice Regency Romp by Laura Hile
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhat a tangled web!Mr. Darcy’s departure has solved nothing. He loves Elizabeth Bennet as much as ever—and he has left her vulnerable to Wickham’s lies. Why not send her a warning? Anonymously, of course. He must conquer his obsession, yet he must also do something to protect her.But when Darcy is dunned for a bill of Wickham’s—an old trick—he sends the magistrate’s men with a warrant... -
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![Romancing the Heiress by Darcy Burke]()
Romancing the Heiress by Darcy Burke
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThanks to his profligate father, Phineas Radford is in dire straits. His estate verges on bankruptcy, and he doesn’t have the funds to maintain his family’s botanical gardens--an intrinsic part of Marrywell’s annual May Day Matchmaking Festival... -
![The Lyon's Share by Cerise DeLand]()
The Lyon's Share by Cerise DeLand
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 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. She’d spend every last penny to marry again for security, comfort—or even friendship... -
![To Catch a Viscount by Christi Caldwell]()
To Catch a Viscount by Christi Caldwell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 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...Categorized as:
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![A Regency Scandal by Alice Chetwynd Ley]()
A Regency Scandal by Alice Chetwynd Ley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBehind the discreet facade of proud wealth and privilege, a London scandal is brewing...The most provocative charmer outside the demimonde gives way to forbidden passion at the Moonlight Masquerade...An embittered Earl tries to locate a missing heir and wreck the titled future of his son...An impetuous young innocent endangers her life to protect the handsome lover of a famous courtesan..Categorized as:
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![Slightly Wicked / Slightly Scandalous by Mary Balogh]()
Slightly Wicked / Slightly Scandalous by Mary Balogh
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsExclusive 2 in 1 EditionMeet the Bedwyns...six brothers and sisters-men and women of passion and privilege, daring and sensuality...Enter their dazzling world of high society and breathtaking seduction...where each will seek love, fight temptation, and court scandal...SLIGHTLY WICKED .. -
![A Matter of Prudence: A Variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice by Lucy Marin]()
A Matter of Prudence: A Variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice by Lucy Marin
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe could hardly stop thinking of Elizabeth, and no longer tried to convince himself that he should.Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy is drawn to Elizabeth Bennet from the day they met, captivated by her cleverness, her charm, and her good humour...
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