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A Recipe for Murder by Verity Bright
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCream cakes, cucumber sandwiches, apple tarts and… poison? Lady Swift is trying to plan the menu for her wedding, until murder strikes in kitchens across the village!Lady Eleanor Swift’s marriage to dashing Chief Inspector Hugh Seldon is just days away. There’s a lot to organise from the dress to the catering, including, of course, the all-important wedding cake... -
![Murder in Mayfair by Verity Bright]()
Murder in Mayfair by Verity Bright
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTea and cake at The Ritz, a stolen pearl necklace and a missing dead body… Lady Swift is back on the case!Lady Eleanor Swift has been eagerly awaiting her trip in a hot air balloon to take in London’s amazing sights... -
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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... -
![The Hotel on the Riviera by Carol Kirkwood]()
The Hotel on the Riviera by Carol Kirkwood
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsBy the sapphire blue waters of the French Riviera, a decades-long secret is about to be revealed…Wayward Greek heiress, Ariana Theodosis, inherits the Hotel du Soleil as part of a mysterious legacy. Captivated by its faded glamour, she hopes it offers her the chance to start again... -
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![Murder at Beacon Rock by Alyssa Maxwell]()
Murder at Beacon Rock by Alyssa Maxwell
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe New York Yacht Club’s exclusive gathering at Newport, Rhode Island’s Beacon Rock mansion hits stormy seas in the summer of 1900 when reporter Emma Cross, a lesser Vanderbilt, discovers a drowned corpse in Alyssa Maxwell’s tenth Gilded Newport Mystery…As a reporter, Emma is used to covering Newport’s social events... -
![Walking on Hidden Wings: A Novel of the Roaring Twenties by Rachel Scott McDaniel]()
Walking on Hidden Wings: A Novel of the Roaring Twenties by Rachel Scott McDaniel
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"A tangled web, a sleuthing adventure, a rekindled romance . . . Walking on Hidden Wings has it all."--Rachel Fordham, author of The Letter TreeGeneva Ashcroft Hayes's marriage to a newspaper mogul might have been arranged, but the New York socialite is devastated when her husband's plane crashes a few short months after their nuptials... -
![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... -
![Marcia Schuyler by Grace Livingston Hill]()
Marcia Schuyler by Grace Livingston Hill
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsMarcia's devoted friend and neighbour has her hands full with a loveless marriage, a scheming sister-in-law, and ill-mannered children... -
![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... -
![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 Castlemaine Murders by Kerry Greenwood]()
The Castlemaine Murders by Kerry Greenwood
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe fabulous Phryne Fisher, her sister Beth and her faithful maid, Dot, decide that Luna Park is the perfect place for an afternoon of fun and excitement with Phryne's two daughters, Ruth and Jane. But in the dusty dark Ghost Train, amidst the squeals of horror and delight, a mummified bullet-studded corpse falls to the ground in front of them... -
![He Fell in Love with His Wife by Edward Payson Roe]()
He Fell in Love with His Wife by Edward Payson Roe
"He Fell in Love with His Wife" by Edward Payson Roe is a heartwarming tale of James Holcroft, a farmer who hires Mrs. Mumpson, a widow, to manage his household after his wife's passing. The story delves into the evolving dynamics between Holcroft and Mrs. Mumpson as they navigate their working relationship amidst challenges and unexpected events... -
![Betrothed to Mr Darcy by Lin Mei Wei]()
Betrothed to Mr Darcy by Lin Mei Wei
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen a rumour forces Elizabeth to get engaged to Mr Darcy she swears to never allow him to pierce her defences. But the betrothal forces her into Mr Darcy's frequent company, and the better she knows and understands him, the more he bewilders and fascinates her.Meanwhile, behind the scenes, dark forces are at work... -
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![The White Walls by Lucilla Andrews]()
The White Walls by Lucilla Andrews
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLondon, 1954. Young theatre nurse Clare Maitland makes a life-changing move after Dr Bill Blake suddenly ends their engagement. Can she find love and happiness again in the Scottish Highlands?"Arguably the best of all writers of hospital fiction." Nursing TimesClare is devastated when her fiancé calls off their dream wedding because he wants to marry someone else... -
![The Secret Journey by Lucilla Andrews]()
The Secret Journey by Lucilla Andrews
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings1956. Nurse Jenny Carson saves Dr Joe Mackenzie's life when his car crashes. Then Joe makes an unusual offer to help Jenny out of her own crisis."Arguably the best of all writers of hospital fiction." Nursing TimesJenny faces humiliation when her love life becomes hospital gossip... -
![A Ward Door Opens by Lucilla Andrews]()
A Ward Door Opens by Lucilla Andrews
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings1959. Nurse Maggie Blakney is busy arranging her friends' love-lives. But is she neglecting her own feelings for the new Senior Medical Officer, Dr Cameron? "Arguably the best of all writers of hospital fiction." Nursing Times Maggie and student doctor George are just good friends. When Jock Cameron spots them together he jumps to the wrong conclusion... -
![His Scarred Duchess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Patricia Haverton]()
His Scarred Duchess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Patricia Haverton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“You are the only person I could ever love…”Unable to remember the accident that caused it, Miss Rose has lived her life with a hideous scar across her face. Even the man she has loved since childhood will not look at her, and she knows she must make peace with the truth: She will never be loved.Leonard, the Duke of Colburn, does not want a love match... -
![A City of Broken Glass by Rebecca Cantrell]()
A City of Broken Glass by Rebecca Cantrell
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn 1938, after four years in hiding in Switzerland, journalist Hannah Vogel believes the coast is clear and takes the opportunity for a holiday with her 13-year-old son Anton. Traveling again under the name of Adelheid Zinsli, they arrive in Poland to cover the St. Martin festival, only to learn of the deportation of 12,000 Polish Jews from Germany... -
![To Kiss A Rake by Barbara Monajem]()
To Kiss A Rake by Barbara Monajem
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWHEN A LADY IS ABDUCTED BY MISTAKE . . . Melinda Starling doesn’t let ladylike behavior get in the way of true love. She’s secretly assisting in an elopement . . . until she’s tossed into the waiting coach and driven away by a notorious rake. REVENGE REALLY DOESN’T PAY. Miles Warren, Lord Garrison, comes from a family of libertines, and he’s the worst of them all—or so society believes... -
![Murder on a Midsummer Night by Kerry Greenwood]()
Murder on a Midsummer Night by Kerry Greenwood
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Hon. Phryne Fisher, languid and slightly bored at the start of 1929, has been engaged to find out if the antique-shop-owning son of a Pre-Raphaelite model has died by homicide or suicide. He had some strange friends - a Balkan adventuress, a dilettante with a penchant for antiquities, a Classics professor, a medium, and a mysterious supplier who arrives after dark on a motorbike... -
![Winnie West Has an Agenda by Kat Sterling]()
Winnie West Has an Agenda by Kat Sterling
It's 1908, and Washington state suffrage is back on the docket. The newest Suffrage Society is sashed, pinned, and ready for action...Winnie West is sick of know-it-all men and ready for adventure, so she sets her sights on becoming one of Seattle’s pioneering female journalists... -
![Lord of Dread by Invi Wright]()
Lord of Dread by Invi Wright
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRebecca doesn't have many demands for life. She wants a good husband, a neverending supply of chocolate cake, and a house full of children.She's polite and well-mannered, but despite her attempts to secure a love match with a man of her choosing, she finds herself in an unwanted marriage with the elusive Lord Elijah... -
![First Comes Marriage by Paula Kremser]()
First Comes Marriage by Paula Kremser
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAlthough he’s been living in the West Indies for the past five years, Daniel hurries home to England when he learns of his brother and sister-in-law’s deaths, only to find out that he might be too late. A greedy distant uncle has already strategically swept in to take custody of his orphaned niece and nephew and their inheritance... -
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![Cross the Ocean by Holly Bush]()
Cross the Ocean by Holly Bush
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAlternate cover edition for 9781586087715 1871 . . . Worlds collide when American Suffragist, Gertrude Finch, and titled Brit Blake Sanders meet in an explosive encounter that may forever bind them together. Gertrude Finch escorts a young relative to London and encounters the stuffy Duke of Wexford at his worst...Categorized as:
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![The Viscount's Vow by Collette Cameron]()
The Viscount's Vow by Collette Cameron
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAmidst murder and betrayal, destiny and hearts collide when scandal forces a nobleman and a gypsy to marry in this Regency Romance. Half Romani, half English noblewoman, Evangeline Caruthers is the last woman in England Ian Hamilton, the Viscount Warrick, could ever love—an immoral wanton responsible for his brother’s and father’s deaths...Categorized as:
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![Ladies' Bane by Patricia Wentworth]()
Ladies' Bane by Patricia Wentworth
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMiss Silver travels to the country to investigate a young man who may be deceiving his wifeNo one has seen Allegra Trent since she got married. Her husband swept her off her feet and out of London, to a faraway town called Bleake. She has stopped writing letters, and her family has begun to worry... -
![Fires of Winter by Roberta Gellis]()
Fires of Winter by Roberta Gellis
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA sparkling prize, the beautiful Mellusine of Ulle is awarded to the bastard-born Bruno of Jernaeve as a spoil of war. Bruno vows to tame the rebellious spirit of the captive beauty, but ultimately surrenders to her charms. Born of different worlds, joined in the flames of passion and intrigue, they find new strength in each other's arms...and a burning love that defies all eternity... -
![Latter End by Patricia Wentworth]()
Latter End by Patricia Wentworth
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThings had never been quite the same at Latter End since Lois had taken over. Suddenly life seemed to be an endless succession of bitter family rows which Lois, needless to say, invariably won. More than one person at Latter End found themselves stretched to the limit by Lois and her bullying, and it was only a matter of time before somebody snapped. It was unthinkable of course.. -
![The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux by Mandy Robotham]()
The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux by Mandy Robotham
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEveryone knows Ruby Devereaux's books. But no one knows her story… until now.From a teenager in wartime England to a veteran of modern-day London – via 1950's New York, the Swinging Sixties, Cold War Berlin, Venice and Vietnam – Ruby Devereaux has lived one hell of a parties, scandals and conflict zones, meeting men and adventure along the way... -
![The Rose-Garden Husband by Margaret Widdemer]()
The Rose-Garden Husband by Margaret Widdemer
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMargaret Widdemer's 'The Rose-Garden Husband' is a charming novella that combines elements of romance and social commentary. Set in the early 20th century, the story follows a young woman named Meg who marries a man she barely knows in order to save her family's estate. The narrative is intertwined with themes of love, duty, and societal expectations, making it a thought-provoking read... -
![The Maid's Quarters by Holly Bush]()
The Maid's Quarters by Holly Bush
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratings1893 . . . Alice Porterman is released from her duties as a maid and travels home to help her mother care for her sickly brother. But her mother and brother are not in their family home when Alice arrives and she learns the landlord, Albert Donahue, has evicted them into the harsh Boston winter. Alice goes in search of him and is surprised at what she finds... -
![Wager for a Wife by Karen Tuft]()
Wager for a Wife by Karen Tuft
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWilliam Barlow's life has been forever altered: his estranged father is dead, and William has inherited the title of Viscount Farleigh. Along with the title comes a neglected estate, an enormous amount of gambling debt, and one astounding acquisition that will turn William's world upside down . . .It is her first London Season, and Lady Louisa Hargreaves could not be more pleased... -
![Elizabeth’s Rush to the Altar: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Bella Breen]()
Elizabeth’s Rush to the Altar: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Bella Breen
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn a shocking turn of events for the Bennet family, their previously tranquil life is thrown into a state of glorious confusion. They discover a loophole in the entailment that could save Longbourn, their beloved home, from falling into the clutches of their odious cousin, Mr. Collins. The only hitch in this perfect plan? One of the Bennet sisters must wed a man of substantial fortune... -
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![You Get What You Give by Karen Grey]()
You Get What You Give by Karen Grey
When a sleepy southern coastal town is crowned the Hollywood of the East worlds collide and sparks fly, especially for two casting directors who end up playing the roles of accidental rivals.It’s not just that the town isn’t quite big enough for the two of them. Violet Davenport brings deep roots, local allies, and old-fashioned Southern charm to the table...Categorized as:
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![It Happened One Fight by Maureen Lee Lenker]()
It Happened One Fight by Maureen Lee Lenker
From Entertainment Weekly writer Maureen Lee Lenker comes a swoony romantic comedy set in the world of 1930s film.Joan Davis is a movie star, and a damned good actor, too. Unfortunately, Hollywood only seems to care when she stars alongside Dash Howard, Tinseltown's favorite leading man and a perpetual thorn in Joan's side...
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