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Love Is for the Birds (Bachelors of Blackstone's) by Deborah M. Hathaway
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe's a professional. She's an amateur. There can be only one victor. .. Bird enthusiast Lark Fernside will stop at nothing to prove she has a place in the male-dominated, bird-observing community... -
![Her Dangerous Beast by Scarlett Scott]()
Her Dangerous Beast by Scarlett Scott
A royal prince exiled from his country long ago, Theo St. George forged a new life in London's dark and seedy underworld. As a coldhearted mercenary, he's willing to do anything for a price. But when he accepts a position as bodyguard to a duke in danger, he finds his true opponent in the nobleman's prim and icy sister...Categorized as:
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![An Autumn Courtship by Mary Kingswood]()
An Autumn Courtship by Mary Kingswood
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 13 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. Johnny Fletcher is exactly where he wants to be - a Fellow at Cambridge, with a lifetime of scholarly pursuits in front of him. He’s not allowed to marry, but he has no need for a wife when he has his books for company... -
![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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![Before the King : by Heather Kaufman]()
Before the King : by Heather Kaufman
Rated: 4.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratings"Heather Kaufman is a truly fresh voice in biblical fiction. "--TESSA AFSHAR, bestselling author. Joanna's wealthy family aspires to Herod's inner circle, but when her father's esteemed position in the Sepphoris Sanhedrin is threatened, her family harbors a dark secret...Categorized as:
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![The Lost Daughter by Iris Cole]()
The Lost Daughter by Iris Cole
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsClary only wanted to find her mother. She couldn’t know the terrible price she would pay. Clary’s home is the foundling hospital where she has lived since birth. When a terrible tragedy occurs, Clary is blamed and thrown to the streets with her only possession - a token, left by her birth mother... -
![The Noble Guardian by Michelle Griep]()
The Noble Guardian by Michelle Griep
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Cross-Country Trip through Regency England Brings Intrigue, Rogues, and High Adventure. The must-read conclusion to Michelle Griep’s Bow Street Runners Trilogy: Life couldn’t be better for Abigail Gilbert—but it’s been a long time in coming. Having lived with a family who hated her, it’s finally her time for love... -
![Earl of Spades by Tammy Andresen]()
Earl of Spades by Tammy Andresen
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsShe’s a beauty beyond compare…. Ash can’t deny that her fragile beauty holds him captive. And then there’s the fact that he stands between her and the danger circling ever closer. What man doesn’t wish to save a woman like Lily? He’d protect her with his last breath even he can’t give her a future. They are worlds apart and deep down he knows that love isn’t for a man like him... -
![Vacancy: Viscount Preferred by Tammy Andresen]()
Vacancy: Viscount Preferred by Tammy Andresen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLady Priscilla is in trouble…. When a cousin she didn’t even know existed inherits her father’s title, the new Earl of Purlington wants more than just the earldom, he want’s Priscilla too. Or at least, her dowry. What she needs is a hero. A man to swoop in and save her despite her cousin’s intimidating lurking...Categorized as:
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![A Stormy Season by Melanie Dickerson]()
A Stormy Season by Melanie Dickerson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNothing but the deepest love will induce Jane Gilchrist to marry, even when asked by the young and handsome widower with whom every other girl is in love. Luke Watley lost his wife to a tragic accident. But when he discovers it was no accident at all, he must solve the mystery behind her murder, or he—and anyone close to him—is in danger of becoming their next victim... -
![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... -
![Blinded by Prejudice by KaraLynne Mackrory]()
Blinded by Prejudice by KaraLynne Mackrory
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsInto what kind of hell had I emerged from under those ruins? ELIZABETH BENNET ANTICIPATED NOTHING MORE than a pleasant day among friends and relations when the pleasure trip to the ruins of Bodden chapel commenced... -
![I'll Be Seeing You by Robin Lee Hatcher]()
I'll Be Seeing You by Robin Lee Hatcher
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGenerations of secrets unfold as a young college student learns the truth about her great-grandmother’s World War II heartbreak and love. Brianna Hastings’s life seems dull and full of disappointment until a handsome young man visits her church. She’s instantly smitten by the charming Greg, who leads an exciting, independent life—the kind of life she longs for... -
![The Sin Commandments by Kathryn Le Veque]()
The Sin Commandments by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGet ready for a scandalous Regency romp. Meet the Sinning Flynns! Rory Flynn, grandson of the Duke of Savernake, is embittered by his family’s reputation as a wealthy family from Irish stock. They are hated by the Ton but accepted because of their links to the duke. Rory has a list of those who have offended his family the most and he intends to do something about it... -
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![Deceived & Honoured - The Baron's Vexing Wife by Bree Wolf]()
Deceived & Honoured - The Baron's Vexing Wife by Bree Wolf
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn the seventh installment of USA Today bestselling author Bree Wolf's emotionally charged 'Love's Second Chance Series', Madeline must find a way to become a woman she never wanted to be. .. before she loses the one man she never knew she always wanted. She is determined to marry an earl. If only he weren't only a baron...Categorized as:
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![Her Wicked Rogue by Scarlett Scott]()
Her Wicked Rogue by Scarlett Scott
Archer Tierney has devoted his life to becoming one of the most powerful men in London. He’s cutthroat and merciless to anyone who crosses him and ruthless in his determination to always maintain the upper hand over friends and foes alike. There’s no situation he can’t control, no battle he can’t win... -
![Seducing September's Scoundrel by Diana Bold]()
Seducing September's Scoundrel by Diana Bold
In the scandalous world of Regency London, where society's rakes reign supreme, the Brazen Belle, a notorious gossip columnist, casts her wicked spotlight on the charismatic scoundrels of the ton. Welcome to the captivating ninth installment of The Rake Review series, where chaos and reluctant romance collide in a tempestuous dance... -
![Stranger at the Grove by Mary Kingswood]()
Stranger at the Grove by Mary Kingswood
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn estranged brother is forced to return to his home and face up to his past. Malcolm Gage walked out of his brother’s life sixteen years ago when they both wanted to marry the same woman. Malcolm lost that battle, and he’s never forgiven his brother for it, preferring to live in poverty as a schoolmaster rather than swallow his pride and go home... -
![The Odd Mystery of the Cursed Duke: A Clean & Sweet Regency Historical Romance Novel by Abby Ayles]()
The Odd Mystery of the Cursed Duke: A Clean & Sweet Regency Historical Romance Novel by Abby Ayles
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Clean & Sweet Regency Historical Romance Novel. When all hope seems lost, a deal between them offers them a new life. But within his castle walls, something evil seeks to destroy their happiness. .. After her heart was broken, Beatrice Leeson has forsaken love. Close to spinsterhood, she is content to help with her sister’s family... -
![The Lady of the Lighthouse: A Clean & Sweet Regency Historical Romance by Abby Ayles]()
The Lady of the Lighthouse: A Clean & Sweet Regency Historical Romance by Abby Ayles
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe needs to escape. He wishes to bring truth to light. But there is love waiting for them by the Lighthouse and it is about to set them free. .. Diana Douglass, daughter of the Earl of Winthrop, is desperate to escape the grim future others planned for her... -
![A Duke's Most Tempting Saviour: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Henrietta Harding]()
A Duke's Most Tempting Saviour: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Henrietta Harding
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe enthralling Lady Amelia Croweley has an alternate identity to those at the local hospital where she volunteers. They know nothing of her nobility, and that is the way she and her family like it...Categorized as:
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![Miss Delightful by Grace Burrowes]()
Miss Delightful by Grace Burrowes
Miss Dorcas Delancey, vicar’s daughter and advocate for the less fortunate, has been guarding her heart from fortune hunters and fashionable fribbles for years. She’s completely unprepared for Alasdhair MacKay, former officer and all around grouch, to steal that heart... -
![The Last Duke (The Valiant Love Regency Romance) (A Historical Romance Book) by Deborah Wilson]()
The Last Duke (The Valiant Love Regency Romance) (A Historical Romance Book) by Deborah Wilson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLady Valiant is facing the challenge of her life as she faces the murderous, handsome brute, the Duke of Cartelle. Three Reasons Lady Valiant Chase Should Avoid the Dashing Duke of Cartelle:. 1- He's a murderer, a brute, and will challenge any man to a duel for the barest of slights- including those gentlemen who offend her. 2- He's a shameless flirt. .. and his kisses leave her breathless... -
![Marriage by Mistake: A Clean & Sweet Regency Historical Romance Novel by Abby Ayles, Starfall Publications]()
Marriage by Mistake: A Clean & Sweet Regency Historical Romance Novel by Abby Ayles, Starfall Publications
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe was the most beautiful lady he had ever laid his eyes upon. Well-educated, opinionated, well-spoken, intelligent…but she was Helena, not Elizabeth! She bumped into him. The woman he had been waiting for his whole life, the one who could calm even the stormiest of seas and make them more beautiful than ever before... -
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![Disregarded & Adored: The Widower's Perfect Match by Bree Wolf]()
Disregarded & Adored: The Widower's Perfect Match by Bree Wolf
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this Regency romance by USA TODAY bestselling and HOLT Medallion winning author Bree Wolf, a reclusive earl and a disillusioned widow come to see that it is never too late for love. She married without love. Twice. -
![A Waltz with the Kind Marquess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Bridget Barton]()
A Waltz with the Kind Marquess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Bridget Barton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsArabella Dandridge's heart has always been torn between living the life her parents wish for her and finding adventure beyond the borders of England. When a much older man puts a claim on her, she will do whatever it takes to avoid a union with him; even enlisting a handsome Marquess to pretend they have an interest in each other... -
![From Dowager to Duchess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Alice Kirks]()
From Dowager to Duchess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Alice Kirks
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFollowing her husband's passing, all Lady Emily Sheffield has left is her beloved son, Henry. However, with her late husband’s cousin vying for control of Henry and the estate funds, she now faces losing the most important person in her life too… Fate intervenes when she crosses paths with the handsome but distant Duke of Monbtury, who will soon make her feel that life is worthwhile again... -
![The Perfect Gentleman (Valiant Love) by Deborah Wilson]()
The Perfect Gentleman (Valiant Love) by Deborah Wilson
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLady Brinley discovers shocking news that will leave her in despair…. Her father is in possession of someone else’s horse. But… it is not just someone else’s horse. The horse belongs to the third son of the Duke of Curbain - one of the oldest and most respectable homes in England. Lord Lore Curbain. And what’s worse…...Categorized as:
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![How to Win a Duke's Heart by Collette Cameron]()
How to Win a Duke's Heart by Collette Cameron
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsSome fairy tales begin with love at first sight. This is not one of those tales…. Sophronie Slater had no interest in getting married. Even if she did, the Duke of Waycross would not be her choice. She would, however, do anything for her father... -
![The Innkeeper's Daughter by Michelle Griep]()
The Innkeeper's Daughter by Michelle Griep
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA London officer goes undercover to expose a plot against the Crown. Dover, England, 1808: Officer Alexander Moore goes undercover as a gambling gentleman to expose a high-stakes plot against the king—and he’s a master of disguise, for Johanna Langley believes him to be quite the rogue. . . until she can no longer fight against his unrelenting charm... -
![Murder at King’s Crossing by Andrea Penrose]()
Murder at King’s Crossing by Andrea Penrose
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFor fans of Miss Scarlet and the Duke and Bridgerton—a masterfully plotted mystery that combines engaging protagonists with rich historical detail and “an unusually rich look at Regency life,” (Publishers Weekly), plus a touch of romance that readers of Amanda Quick and Deanna Raybourn will savor... -
![An Officer's Vow by Penny Hampson]()
An Officer's Vow by Penny Hampson
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe future looks bleak to Major Nate Crawford. Depressed after being sent home from the Peninsular Campaign as unfit for service, he contemplates ending it all. Then an unexpected opportunity for adventure beckons in the shape of a delightfully intriguing runaway heiress. He will prove his worth as an officer and a gentleman by offering his help. He has a plan…Lottie Benham is desperate... -
![The Lady Glass by Anneka R. Walker]()
The Lady Glass by Anneka R. Walker
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNothing shapes glass like fire. Theresia Dvorak has nothing left of her parents—nothing save her dowry, a priceless crystal vase stolen and sold by her own stepmother. Theresia will do anything to secure what is rightfully hers—even assume a false identity and steal her future back...Categorized as:
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![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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![Never Fool a Duke by Claudia Stone]()
Never Fool a Duke by Claudia Stone
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA Season of Shakespeare Continues. .. Miss Violet Havisham is in a bind. Having agreed to help her twin brother disappear from London for a spell, she now finds that his presence is needed by Whitehall, to help them catch a spy. Not only that, but the man who has summoned him, is none other than the formidable Duke of Orsino... -
![Smitten with an Ethereal Lady: A Historical Regency Romance Book by Bridget Barton]()
Smitten with an Ethereal Lady: A Historical Regency Romance Book by Bridget Barton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLady Charlotte Lumley knows that she can never aspire to have a normal life, like any other lady in her position would. Many years ago, an accident on a rainy day, had put an end to any chance of her becoming a bride... -
![Fitzwilliam Darcy, Traitor: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Jennifer Joy]()
Fitzwilliam Darcy, Traitor: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Jennifer Joy
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHero or villain? Gentleman or traitor? What if your life depended on discerning one man's character? He wants to honor his family legacy. Fitzwilliam Darcy takes his responsibilities seriously. He excels in every endeavor he pursues and upholds the highest standards … and he has little patience for those who flaunt their flaws like the Bennets do. She wants to fall in love with a hero... -
![Dancing with a Gracious Lord: A Historical Regency Romance Book by Bridget Barton]()
Dancing with a Gracious Lord: A Historical Regency Romance Book by Bridget Barton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter a childhood illness left her with a scarred face, Juliana Rothmond is determined that no man will ever look at her except for her generous dowry. When her father announces that she is soon to marry Ira Galbrathe, an opportunistic and arrogant man, Juliana desperately tries to escape from her future misery... -
![Her Lady's Whims and Fancies: Sweet Regency Romance by Jen Geigle Johnson]()
Her Lady's Whims and Fancies: Sweet Regency Romance by Jen Geigle Johnson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe has a secret to hide. He has a hurt to cover. But they both start having too much fun to notice. Miss Kate is full of spontaneity and dreams of fashion. Put her in a room with Ackerman's fashion plates, the makings of a new bonnet, and a strong cup of tea, and she would be happy for hours. But she is not your typical Regency miss... -
![The Mystery of the Iron Duke: A Clean & Sweet Regency Historical Romance Novel by Fanny Finch]()
The Mystery of the Iron Duke: A Clean & Sweet Regency Historical Romance Novel by Fanny Finch
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEveryone had heard the rumors. But no one was prepared for the truth. .. Lady Catherine Cartwright, daughter of the Earl of Abingdon, is a beauty coveted by many. When her greedy parents announce her courtship to the mysterious Duke of Windermere, she is determined not to show fear, despite the strange rumors that are whispered about the recluse Duke... -
![A Bottle of Betrayal for the Forgotten Duchess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Emma Linfield]()
A Bottle of Betrayal for the Forgotten Duchess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Emma Linfield
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"And into your arms I go, to lose my mind and find my soul. .. ". For Miss Ethel Pates, working at her uncle’s apothecary is everything she has ever known. In charge of her healer’s shop, she spends her days mixing herbs and trying to solve a mystery: her own parents' death. Austin Woodmore, Marquess of Kingshill, lives with one goal: stay true to his familial duty... -
![A Convenient Christmas Proposal: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Sally Forbes]()
A Convenient Christmas Proposal: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Sally Forbes
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsScarlett has always dreamed of marrying for love, but her strict father has different plans. He always believed that he could control her life with the power of money, so his Christmas present to her is an arranged marriage to a future Viscount... -
![The Duke’s Cinderella: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Hazel Linwood]()
The Duke’s Cinderella: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Hazel Linwood
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“When you are around, everyone else pales in comparison. ”. Barbara sneaks out to a masquerade ball, knowing she must never reveal her identity. Not even to the extremely charming Duke she meets. When the clock strikes midnight, she knows she will never see him again. Yet fate proves her wrong at her sister’s wedding party. Duke Alexander swears to find his mystery Cinderella... -
![Saving her Marriage to the Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Ava MacAdams]()
Saving her Marriage to the Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Ava MacAdams
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Watch yourself, wife, or I will become the monster you are making me out to be. ”. The Duchess of Lancaster is so depraved that she would let just anyone in her bed. At least this is what the gossip columns declare about Arabella. If only they knew these rumors were no more than a ploy to ruse her elusive husband back to her…... -
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![The Perfect Lady (Valiant Love) (A Regency Romance Book) by Deborah Wilson]()
The Perfect Lady (Valiant Love) (A Regency Romance Book) by Deborah Wilson
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsShe is willing to give up her love for his honor …. He is willing to give up his honor for her love …. Lady Beatrix Gillingham ran from her duty years ago…. Giving up her family’s status and childhood dreams. No one would suspect the barmaid is an earl’s daughter. She’s learned to work hard and make her heart even harder. But … in one night, everything changes. She saves a life... -
![A Springtide Meeting: A Regency Romance by Emily Murdoch]()
A Springtide Meeting: A Regency Romance by Emily Murdoch
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWould you recognise love when you saw it? Cordelia Honeyfield has been sent to the seaside 'for her health' - and the last thing she wants is the meddling nonsense of a country doctor. Her wild spirit is frowned upon by the ton, and familial embarrassment now means she's stuck at the beach in a brisk March wind, waiting to meet this doctor as she promised her father... -
![A Damsel for the Daring Duke by Bridget Barton]()
A Damsel for the Daring Duke by Bridget Barton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIntroducing the "A Damsel for the Daring Duke" Novel - Discover NOW The New Regency Romance Book by Bridget Barton! Lovely - Romantic - Exciting! When James Harrington, heir to the Duchy of Sandford, goes to see an old friend in the east of the county, it is to do no more than escape his father's constant interference in his life... -
![A Mysterious Governess for the Reluctant Earl by Abby Ayles]()
A Mysterious Governess for the Reluctant Earl by Abby Ayles
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll he wanted was a governess for his children. He never thought he would find his second chance in love. Sebastian Blackburn Earl of Grimshaw is more the perturbed at the loss of his last governess. It would seem that she only used her employment as a means of securing a desirable match... -
![The Sullen Seamstress of Horenwall Manor by Emma Linfield]()
The Sullen Seamstress of Horenwall Manor by Emma Linfield
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou can’t reach what’s in front of you, unless you let go of what’s behind you. For talented seamstress Miss Rosaline Hall, her new task to fashion a wedding gown for the Duke of Horenwall’s future wife comes with a catch. The bride is none other than the lady who sent her late sister to jail... -
![A Scandalous Match Against All Odds by Emily Honeyfield]()
A Scandalous Match Against All Odds by Emily Honeyfield
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSusanna always thought that her life would be a straight pathway to happiness, but her plans went askew when her husband spread rumours of a scandalous affair with another man. Ηumiliated and ostracised by society, Susanna has to pick up her pieces and move on...
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