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Hunting for Silence by Robert Thier
British business mogul Rikkard Ambrose has departed London to face his arch-rival in a deadly game of espionage and intrigue at the Royal Court of France, leaving his lady love behind to knit socks and twiddle her thumbs... -
![In the Eye of the Storm by Robert Thier]()
In the Eye of the Storm by Robert Thier
Egypt. .. land of romance, mystery, and exploding camels. Lilly Linton thought she’d be ready for anything after one month of working for her boss – cold, calculating businessman Rikkard Ambrose...Categorized as:
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![Silence is Golden by Robert Thier]()
Silence is Golden by Robert Thier
Silent. Cold. Chiselled perfection. That is Rikkard Ambrose, the most powerful business mogul in Great Britain. Free-spirited. Fiery. Definitely not attracted to the aforementioned business mogul. That is Lilly Linton, his personal secretary and secret weapon. The two have been playing a cat and mouse game for months...Categorized as:
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![Storm and Silence by Robert Thier]()
Storm and Silence by Robert Thier
Freedom – that is what Lilly Linton wants most in life. Not marriage, not a brood of squalling brats, and certainly not love, thank you very much! But freedom is a rare commodity in 19th-century London, where girls are expected to spend their lives sitting at home, fully occupied with looking pretty... -
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![Storm of Bells by Robert Thier]()
Storm of Bells by Robert Thier
Never do what you’re told, never boil your own head in vinegar and, most important of all, never ever marry a man—those have always been Lilly Linton’s principles for a happy, carefree life. So, how the heck did she end up engaged to multinational industrial magnate Rikkard Ambrose? Right now she’s too happy to care... -
![Jane Eyre - The Graphic Novel by Amy Corzine, Charlotte Brontë]()
Jane Eyre - The Graphic Novel by Amy Corzine, Charlotte Brontë
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsPresents in graphic novel format an adaptation of Brontë's story about an orphaned young English woman who accepts employment as a governess at Thornfield Hall, a country estate owned by the mysterious and remote Mr. Rochester.Categorized as:
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![Arabella by Georgette Heyer]()
Arabella by Georgette Heyer
Arabella by using Georgette Heyer is a lovely Regency romance that mixes charm, wit, and a heartwarming tale of affection and social adventure. Arabella Tallant, the eldest daughter of a rustic vicar, is sent to London to live together with her godmother and make her social debut...Categorized as:
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![Miss Devon's Choice by Sally Britton]()
Miss Devon's Choice by Sally Britton
An arranged marriage, a choice to love, and the hope for a happily ever after. Rebecca Devon lives under the severe eye of her aunt, and the iron will of her father. She wears what she is told, befriends the people they choose for her, yet she spends every moment longing for freedom to do as she wishes... -
![North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell]()
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
"I believe I've seen the end of the world. .. it's all smoke and noise and iron. ". Margaret Hale, a parson's daughter from the genteel, sun-drenched South of England, is forced to move to the gritty, smoke-shrouded industrial town of Milton in the North...Categorized as:
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![North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell]()
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 65 ratings'How am I to dress up in my finery, and go off and away to smart parties, after the sorrow I have seen today? '. When her father leaves the Church in a crisis of conscience, Margaret Hale is uprooted from her comfortable home in Hampshire to move with her family to the north of England...Categorized as:
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![A Game of Hearts by Joanna Barker]()
A Game of Hearts by Joanna Barker
If you can't join them. .. beat them. Marigold Cartwell has only one goal: to defeat her long-time rival on the archery field. She knows she can outshoot irritating, cynical Tristan Gates, but the local bowmen’s society—the one he belongs to—refuses to allow women to compete. Spurred on by their rejection, Marigold decides to start a new society. Naturally, it has only one rule: no men...Categorized as:
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![Pride & Prejudice by Stacy King, Jane Austen]()
Pride & Prejudice by Stacy King, Jane Austen
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsBeloved by millions the world over, Pride & Prejudice is delightfully transformed in this bold new manga adaptation. All of the joy, heartache, and romance of Jane Austen's original, perfectly illuminated by the sumptuous art of manga-ka Po Tse, and faithfully adapted by Stacy E. King. -
![Daddy Long Legs by Jean Webster]()
Daddy Long Legs by Jean Webster
Raised in a bleak orphanage without even a name from her parents, this modern girls' fairy tale tells the story of Jerusha Abbott, a plucky young woman without ties and unsure of her future. After a visit from the trustees of the orphanage, Jerusha is told that one of the trustees sees in her the potential of a writer and wishes to be the patron of her college education... -
![Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 12 by Rei Tōma]()
Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 12 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsPrincess Nakaba of Senan and Prince Caesar of Belquat only married each other for the sake of peace between their two warring countries, yet the two develop feelings for each other while political forces threaten to tear their world apart. With Caesar's departure to Belquat the couple separates... -
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![Mr Midshipman Hornblower by C.S. Forester]()
Mr Midshipman Hornblower by C.S. Forester
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsAs a seventeen-year-old with a touch of sea sickness, young Horatio Hornblower hardly cuts a dash in His Majesty's navy. Yet from the moment he is ordered to board a French merchant ship in the Bay of Biscay and take command of crew and cargo, he proves his seafaring mettle on the waves... -
![Time Enough for Drums by Ann Rinaldi]()
Time Enough for Drums by Ann Rinaldi
Sixteen-year-old Jem struggles to maintain the status quo at home in Trenton, New Jersey, when the family men join the war for independence...Categorized as:
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![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 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…... -
![Georgana's Secret by Arlem Hawks]()
Georgana's Secret by Arlem Hawks
1811, HMS Deborah. A Regency romance on the high seas. As a young girl, Georgana Woodall dreamed of beautiful dresses, fancy balls, and falling in love. However, when her mother dies, she cannot face a future under the guardianship of her abusive grandmother and instead chooses to join her father on his ship disguised as his cabin boy, “George. ”...Categorized as:
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Anger by Mary Kingswood
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsOne man with a secret. A family torn apart by the consequences. The Earl of Rennington’s daughter, Lady Isabel, has done well for herself. Married for five years to an indulgent viscount, with two small daughters, she lives her life in the centre of a social whirl, respected and admired for her beauty, her elegance and her liveliness... -
![Sylvester or The Wicked Uncle by Georgette Heyer]()
Sylvester or The Wicked Uncle by Georgette Heyer
Sylvester, Duke of Salford, has exacting requirements for a bride. Then he meets Phoebe Marlow, a young lady with literary aspirations, and suddenly life becomes very complicated. She meets none of his criteria, and even worse, she has written a novel that is sweeping through the ton and causing all kinds of gossip. .. and he's the main character!Categorized as:
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![Playing with Matches by Lee Strauss, Elle Strauss]()
Playing with Matches by Lee Strauss, Elle Strauss
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsEmil Radle is a dedicated member of Hitler Youth. He's loyal to the Fuehrer before family, a champion for the cause and a fan of the famous Luftwaffe. When his friends Moritz and Johann discover a shortwave radio, everything changes. Now they listen to BBC broadcasts of news reports that tell both sides. Now they know the truth...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Annie, Between the States by L.M. Elliott]()
Annie, Between the States by L.M. Elliott
Annie Sinclair's Virginia home is in the battle path of the Civil War. Her brothers, Laurence and Jamie, fight to defend the South, while Annie and her mother tend to wounded soldiers. When she develops a romantic connection with a Union Army lieutenant, Annie's view of the war broadens. Then an accusation calls her loyalty into question... -
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![Emma (Manga Classics) by Jane Austen]()
Emma (Manga Classics) by Jane Austen
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 86 ratingsJane Austen's classic novel Emma is a timeless story of love, friendship, and self-discovery. Set in the small village of Highbury, England, during the early 19th century, the novel follows the story of Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy and beautiful young woman who is determined to make her own way in the world...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![One Kiss Alone by Nichole Van]()
One Kiss Alone by Nichole Van
Ethan Penn-Leith is the most renowned poet of his day—his likeness so widely recognized, he is regularly accosted by adoring admirers. Everyone wants something from him—his time, words, charm, torn bits of his kilt . . . Everyone, that is, but Lady Allegra Gilbert. Twin sister to the authoritarian Duke of Kendall, Lady Allegra fights for freedom from her brother’s iron-gripped control...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Seeking Persephone by Sarah M. Eden]()
Seeking Persephone by Sarah M. Eden
When Persephone Lancaster receives a marriage proposal from the ill-tempered Duke of Kielder, she refuses, and then reconsiders. The obscene sum of money he's offering Persephone would save her family from ruin. With her characteristic optimism, she travels to the far reaches of Northumberland to wed a greatly feared stranger...Categorized as:
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![The Rake and Lady Julia by Claudia Stone]()
The Rake and Lady Julia by Claudia Stone
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLady Julia Cavendish has always been a most sensible and practical young woman. So when her parents declare that she must marry, or spend the rest of her days acting as a companion to her dreadful Aunt Mildred, she agrees. Love, she believes, is not real, and an advantageous marriage is far preferable to the life of a servant. But then she meets Lord Montague. .Categorized as:
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![Wait for Me by Caroline Leech]()
Wait for Me by Caroline Leech
It’s 1945, and Lorna Anderson’s life on her father’s farm in Scotland consists of endless chores and rationing, knitting Red Cross scarves, and praying for an Allied victory. So when Paul Vogel, a German prisoner of war, is assigned as the new farmhand, Lorna is appalled...Categorized as:
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![The Bride of Blackfriars Lane by Michelle Griep]()
The Bride of Blackfriars Lane by Michelle Griep
The Continuing Adventure of Jackson and Kit! Detective Jackson Forge can hardly wait to marry the street-sly swindler who’s turned his life upside down... -
![A Lady's Wager by Arlem Hawks, Josi S. Kilpack]()
A Lady's Wager by Arlem Hawks, Josi S. Kilpack
Can a lady wager on love? In this collection:. The Diamond of Bristol by Arlem Hawks. Women of a Certain Age by Josi S. Kilpack. A Most Unsuitable Suitor by Sarah M. Eden. Timeless Regency Collections:. AUTUMN MASQUERADE. A MIDWINTER BALL. SPRING IN HYDE PARK. SUMMER HOUSE PARTY. A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS. A HOLIDAY IN BATH. FALLING FOR A DUKE. A NIGHT IN GROSVENOR SQUARE. ROAD TO GRETNA GREEN...Categorized as:
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![A Proper Facade by Esther Hatch]()
A Proper Facade by Esther Hatch
Mercy Rothschild has always been granted an unusually long tether by her parents, who have never pushed her to marry until she’s ready. She assumes that when the right man comes along, she will marry for love. However, even her long-suffering parents have their limits. As she embarks on her third Season, they begin to pressure her to find a match...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
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![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... -
![All We Left Behind by Danielle R. Graham, D.R. Graham]()
All We Left Behind by Danielle R. Graham, D.R. Graham
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe Secret Orphan meets The Tattooist of Auschwitz with a dash of Wild Swans A powerful and incredibly moving historical novel inspired by an untold story of the Second World War. Vancouver 1941. As the war rages around the world, Hitler’s fury is yet to be felt on the peaceful shores of Mayne Island. Sweethearts Hayden and Chidori are in love. But everything changes after Pearl Harbor... -
![New Storm Rising by Robert Thier]()
New Storm Rising by Robert Thier
This was NOT how Lilly had expected her honeymoon to go. Ever since their ship left the shore, she has been feeling dizzy, irritable and nauseous. .. and what the heck are these strange cravings she keeps having? Her brand-new husband is no help either. Suddenly, stoic, icy billionaire Mr Rikkard Ambrose has turned into a moody, overprotective caveman... -
![The Code Girls by Daisy Styles]()
The Code Girls by Daisy Styles
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 21 ratings**A heart-warming and inspiring story of incredible women on the home-front during World War II from the author of The Bomb Girls**. Can four girls protect a whole country? It's 1941 and the country has been turned upside down. For the aristocratic Walsingham family this means being pushed unceremoniously upstairs while their grand home is taken over by the Army... -
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Love Show by Audrey Bell
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsHadley Arrington is the career-driven editor-in-chief of her university’s prestigious newspaper. Jack Diamond is a laidback student whose good looks have made things even easier than they need to be. She’s the girl who came out of nowhere and kissed him in the rain. He’s the boy who made her do something crazy...Categorized as:
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