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Dark Warrior by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIt’s the Dark Knight’s wild son, Cortland “Cort” de Russe in an adventure that could see him executed for treason. March Medieval Madness has arrived! 1518 A. D. – As a decorated knight for Henry VIII, Cort is sent to Ireland to assist the Earls of Kildare in ruling The Pale, the only strip of Ireland that the English ruled uncontested in the whole country... -
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Frederica by Georgette Heyer
LONDON IN "THE SEASON". Frederica Merriville and her three siblings have come to London for the glittering social season, in order to give young and beautiful Charis a chance to make a good marriage. Frederica herself, a witty charmer, believes herself happily beyond marriageable age -- she is twenty-four, after all... -
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![Dear Nameless Stranger by Jeannie Peneaux]()
Dear Nameless Stranger by Jeannie Peneaux
“Please admire my docile and obedient nature. I will not thank you for providing us with a home, nor will I even breathe a word of gratitude for your provision of such funds as will feed us each quarter. I will not even write such platitudes as ‘You are very good,’ given that you have also provided us with respectability in the form of Mrs. Ingles. There... -
![A Michaelmas Truce by Mary Kingswood]()
A Michaelmas Truce by Mary Kingswood
Rated: 4.55 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. Madge Paton has been the mainstay of the Fletcher household for a quarter of a century, and even though her role managing the household and raising the children has been usurped by Harry Fletcher’s new wife, there’s still work to be done for a spinster aunt... -
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![It's Raining Rakes in April by Annabelle Anders]()
It's Raining Rakes in April by Annabelle Anders
An undercover duke and a clumsy, but ambitious, debutanteEveryone knows debutantes will do anything to marry a duke, which is precisely why this season, the Duke of Ridgefield is going undercover as yet another notorious rake—the mysterious Mr. Pope. As the eldest of seven sisters, Miss Julia Rigsby has one task in life—marry well. The trouble is, she’s clueless when it comes to flirting...Categorized as:
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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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![Miss Determined by Grace Burrowes]()
Miss Determined by Grace Burrowes
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTrevor, Marquess of Tavistock, has finally decided to stop larking around on the Continent, come home, and take a bride. His solicitors applaud his decision to settle down, provided he chooses a wealthy young lady to be his marchioness. Those years Trevor spent seeing the world were bad years for the lordly coffers... -
![Miss Desirable by Grace Burrowes]()
Miss Desirable by Grace Burrowes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMiss Catherine Fairchild spent much of her life haring about the globe with her diplomat parents, though she grasped at a young age that as a legitimate by-blow, her social standing among Polite Society would be marginal at best... -
![Three Sins and a Scoundrel by Tracy Sumner]()
Three Sins and a Scoundrel by Tracy Sumner
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMeet the newest member of the Leighton Cluster! The final novel in the popular Duchess Society series by USA Today bestselling author Tracy Sumner! Beneath his disguise lies a secret life…and a secret love. Jasper Noble is the most feared man in London, a ruthless scoundrel with a reputation as dark as the rookery alleys he prowls... -
![Not a Chance in Hell by Emily E.K. Murdoch]()
Not a Chance in Hell by Emily E.K. Murdoch
Lady Lilianna Chance, daughter of the Marquess of Aylesbury, has a high opinion of herself, her looks, her reputation, and her family, and thus she plans to make a stupendous match. Falling into the arms of a reprobate was not the plan...Categorized as:
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![The Happiness of a Most Beloved Sister: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Mary Smythe]()
The Happiness of a Most Beloved Sister: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Mary Smythe
Had not my own feelings decided against you, had they been indifferent, or had they even been favourable, do you think that any consideration would tempt me to accept the man, who has been the means of ruining, perhaps forever, the happiness of a most beloved sister? AFTER HER ELDER SISTER JANE is endangered by a youthful romantic disappointment, Elizabeth Bennet takes it upon herself to stand... -
![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... -
![One Night to Remember by Erica Ridley]()
One Night to Remember by Erica Ridley
Meet the unforgettable men of London's most notorious tavern, The Wicked Duke. Seductively handsome, with charm and wit to spare, one night with these rakes and rogues will never be enough…... -
![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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![Ruin Me, If You Dare by Alyssa Clarke]()
Ruin Me, If You Dare by Alyssa Clarke
They are wallflowers, bluestockings, merry widows, and debutantes—members of a secret, exclusive Lady’s Club in Berkeley Square! There ladies indulge in daring wagers, learn to fight, read scandalous books, and learn the art of wooing the gentlemen they will bring to their knees…. A proper lord. A rebellious lady. A dare that could ruin them both. . -
![Winterset by Tiffany Odekirk]()
Winterset by Tiffany Odekirk
A hidden past. A house with secrets. And one chance for two wounded hearts to find love together. Northern England, Late Fall, 1820. Katherine Lockwood is hiding for her life in the most unlikely of places: the forgotten priest holes in the abandoned Winterset Grange manor house. When Kate learns that Winterset’s long-absent owner, Mr...Categorized as:
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![The Shameless Flirt by M.A. Nichols]()
The Shameless Flirt by M.A. Nichols
A rogue with a silver tongue. A spinster with an iron heart. Ambrose Ashbrook has spent his life hiding. Even his family see nothing but the roguish facade he has carefully crafted to conceal the secret burdening his heart. But when he finds an abandoned infant, all his pretenses are upended with one look at her dimpled smile...Categorized as:
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![Devil's Cub by Georgette Heyer]()
Devil's Cub by Georgette Heyer
THE ABDUCTION. Dominic Alistair, Marquis of Vidal is a bad lot a rake and seducer, reckless, heedless, and possessed of a murderous temper. He is known by friend and foe alike as the "Devil's Cub. " Yet as the handsome and wealthy heir to a Dukedom, he is considered a good prospect on the marriage market...Categorized as:
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![Unmasked By A Devil by Wendy Vella]()
Unmasked By A Devil by Wendy Vella
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe man who was loved by everyone… except her. Zachariel Deville knew what people thought of him. The youngest brother, all charm, and no substance. He knew better. His serious side came out when he performed his duties for the king or protected his family. He cared nothing about how others perceived him. Except her, of course. He cared very much about that... -
![Miss Dignified by Grace Burrowes]()
Miss Dignified by Grace Burrowes
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsLydia Lovelace has taken the housekeeper’s post in the London home of Captain Dylan Powell. The captain is short on charm, but he’s known for his rapport with, and support of, former soldiers trying to make a peacetime life in London... -
![Always the Matchmaker by Emily E K Murdoch]()
Always the Matchmaker by Emily E K Murdoch
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlways the matchmaker and never the bride - even when she's found her perfect partner…. Miss Theodosia Ashbrooke does not believe there is anything greater than matching the perfect pair - and she's become rather expert in it. Never mind that she's never found the missing half to her own soul and body. Perhaps that's not her lot in life, even at the age of eight and twenty... -
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Captured by Mary Lancaster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAwakening life and love…. On the sudden death of her oppressive father in a duel, the cool and distant Lady Hera Severne finds herself floundering in her new freedom, and instantly attracted to sardonic doctor, Justin Rivers. Determined to change her life, she travels incognito to Lincolnshire, to take up a post as companion to Lady Astley and learn about life. But nothing is as she imagined it... -
![Indecent by Darcy Burke]()
Indecent by Darcy Burke
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSociety’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. If Bennet St... -
![Kiss Me, My Duke by Fenna Edgewood]()
Kiss Me, My Duke by Fenna Edgewood
In this simmering steamy Regency romance by USA Today bestselling author Fenna Edgewood, a handsome but arrogant duke and a prim young housekeeper join forces in a dangerous endeavour… only to find out that falling in love will be the greatest risk of all. Lost: One duke's sister. Found: The unexpected love of a lifetime...Categorized as:
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![The Cheapside Runners by Wade H. Mann]()
The Cheapside Runners by Wade H. Mann
Fitzwilliam Darcy owes a debt to the most unexpected of men—a tradesman from Cheapside who rescued his sister from certain ruin. When Mr. Gardiner of the "Cheapside Runners" intervenes to stop George Wickham's scheme, Darcy must confront his own prejudices and failings...Categorized as:
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![The Hunt for Mr. October by Tabetha Waite]()
The Hunt for Mr. October by Tabetha Waite
It had been the moment Elwood Tyburne, the Earl of Belmont, had been dreading for months. Ever since that Brazen Belle and her dastardly, Rake Review had started wreaking havoc upon all of his friends and acquaintances—some of which were wrongly accused—he had been in a state of panic... -
![Indecent by Darcy Burke]()
Indecent by Darcy Burke
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSociety’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. If Bennet St...Categorized as:
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![Sweet Rogue of Mine by Shana Galen]()
Sweet Rogue of Mine by Shana Galen
A sharpshooter who’s lost his sight…. When a stray pistol ball from the battlefield took Nash’s sight, it also took his entire identity. He’s retreated to his father’s county home to lick his wounds, but his drinking and isolation have only made things worse...Categorized as:
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![How to Tame a Dissolute Prince by Scarlett Scott]()
How to Tame a Dissolute Prince by Scarlett Scott
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom. USA Today. bestselling author Scarlett Scott comes a scorching Regency romance between a rakish prince and a spinster who's been living a lie. .. Nando, the handsome, ne’er-do-well Prince of Varros, has grown bored with his aimless life of pleasure seeking and debauchery... -
![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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![A Very Plain Young Man by Christina Dudley]()
A Very Plain Young Man by Christina Dudley
In this anticipated follow-up to THE NATURALIST, A VERY PLAIN YOUNG MAN takes up the story of Elfrida, the most beautiful of the Hapgood sisters, as well as the most practical. If she must marry eventually, she intends to choose a husband not with her eyes, nor even with her heart, but with her common sense... -
![The Duke's Dark Secret by Courtney McCaskill]()
The Duke's Dark Secret by Courtney McCaskill
Secrets, Lies, and a LockEver since her father’s unexpected death, Cecilia Chenoweth has felt like the heroine of a bad Gothic novel. In addition to leaving her alone and destitute, her father made a deathbed confession that it was no mere fever that took her mother’s life some twenty years ago. Then he pressed a sinister key into her hands, bidding her to go forth and uncover the truth...Categorized as:
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![The Devilish Mr. Danvers by Vivienne Lorret]()
The Devilish Mr. Danvers by Vivienne Lorret
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFor the first time in her life, Hedley Sinclair holds the keys to her own future. She's inherited the crumbling Greyson Park, but the disrepair does nothing to dissuade her. No one will ever lock her up again or attempt to take away what's hers. No one except Rafe Danvers—the charming, fiendish man from Fallow Hall... -
![School for Love by Christina Dudley]()
School for Love by Christina Dudley
Hugh Hapgood, cousin to Squire Richard Hapgood of Bramleigh, finds himself alone after the death of his first wife and scrambling to care for his three motherless children. He must see to their care and education, and yet he feels he hardly knows them...Categorized as:
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![Courting the Vicar's Daughter by Sally Britton]()
Courting the Vicar's Daughter by Sally Britton
A gentleman lacking direction and a vicar's daughter full of conviction have little in common. But as their friendship grows, so do deeper feelings. Harry Devon, son of a wealthy gentleman who cared more for money than his family, has returned to the family estate at last...Categorized as:
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![The Art of Apology: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Lucy Marin]()
The Art of Apology: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Lucy Marin
You have made me view the world about me and the people in it with greater clarity, and I shall forever be grateful, especially because it means I have had the chance to know you. WHEN ELIZABETH BENNET IS INSULTED by Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy at the Meryton assembly, she is determined to despise him forever... -
![Turnabout: A Regency Romance inspired by P&P by Sydney Salier]()
Turnabout: A Regency Romance inspired by P&P by Sydney Salier
What if a wealthy aunt ensured that Mrs Bennet and her daughters had a secure future and a proper education? What if Darcy arrived at Netherfield a month after the Bingleys – just in time for the assembly and his famous insult? What if Mr Bennet was just a little more engaged and the inhabitants of Meryton a little less impressed with the visitors – resulting in the whole party getting kicked out...Categorized as:
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![Love That Moves the Sun by S. E. Granger]()
Love That Moves the Sun by S. E. Granger
What does it take for a broken family to find reconciliation? After overcoming scandal and rejection, Elizabeth Darcy returns to Hertfordshire with her new husband and sister. Elizabeth hopes for some reconciliation with her family before making her London debut. Darcy just wants to protect her from any unjust judgment—by the Bennets or by the Ton...Categorized as:
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![Temperance by Beverley Watts]()
Temperance by Beverley Watts
In this funny romantic series, the Shackleford sisters descend on a Regency society that doesn’t know what’s hit it…. Reverend Shackleford was at a loss. He’d truly believed that in marrying his eldest daughter Grace to an extremely wealthy peer of the realm, his problems would be over... -
![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... -
![The Awakening Heart by Dorothy Mack]()
The Awakening Heart by Dorothy Mack
An entertaining Regency romp! Perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Jane Aiken Hodge and Jane Austen. Can Dinah pursue her passions while learning to fit into respectable society? Regency England. Having been brought up in the countryside with little company, young Dinah Elcott has no experience in respectable society and spends her days painting...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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![The Duke of Drury Lane by Tammy Andresen]()
The Duke of Drury Lane by Tammy Andresen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat’s worse than an earl, marquess, or viscount? A duke, of course! Which infuriates Lily Grey. Men like him are the problem, they are NEVER a solution. It makes her molars grind when the Drury Lane Theater insists she visit the man who has been nicknamed the DIFFICULT DUKE to secure funding for their renovation. “Why me? ” she asks, barely containing her huff of breath... -
![The Trouble with Love by Heather Boyd]()
The Trouble with Love by Heather Boyd
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsKeeping a promise has never been harder! Whitney Crewe has a dream for her life, and it does not include a properly boring marriage or remaining in England. Passionate by nature, she's headed for an adventure abroad but has been temporarily lured into the countryside to paint an important family portrait...Categorized as:
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![Her Christmas Duke by Rose Pearson]()
Her Christmas Duke by Rose Pearson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Duke’s refusal to give to poor widows on St. Thomas’ Day has repercussions he can’t imagine! Can he find love with Miss Moir who rectified his error in an unusual way? Miss Augusta Moir is horrified when the Duke of Meyrick, their host, refuses to give any gifts to the poor on St. Thomas’ day...Categorized as:
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![Curves and Counterfeit by Charlie Lane]()
Curves and Counterfeit by Charlie Lane
Miss Lucy Jones is all curves and covert operations. She escorts endangered women out of London in the dark of night, guiding them to safety. She’d rather face a sword point than hear a man say he loves her. She’s married to her cause and needs no other suitor, not even a terribly handsome stable hand who makes her laugh. Keaton Godwin, Earl of Ennis isn’t a stable hand... -
![Highlander Tempted by Jayne Castel]()
Highlander Tempted by Jayne Castel
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWill she ever have her own ‘Happy Ever After’? A disfigured chieftain, a match-making lady—and the friendship that turns into a once-in-a-lifetime love. Neave Munro prides herself on her ability to solve other people’s problems. After helping her elder sister and husband reconcile, she decides to assist a friend in need as well. Only, he seems reluctant to accept her help...Categorized as:
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![No Good Dare goes Unpunished by Alyssa Clarke]()
No Good Dare goes Unpunished by Alyssa Clarke
Miss Louisa Templeton is considered the shy mouse of the secret ladies’ club held at 48 Berkeley Square but after her friends on a dare kidnapped Sebastian Colfax, the Marquess and Marsden’s cat, Queen, Louisa finds that the delectable and far too dangerous marquess is showing an unusual and scandalous interest in her!Categorized as:
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![Intolerable by Darcy Burke]()
Intolerable by Darcy Burke
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsEvery three years, like clockwork, Ruark Hannigan, Earl of Wexford loses his heart. Alas, he promised his father he wouldn’t marry until the age of thirty so that he’d be certain in his choice. When his best friend’s sister needs him to pose as a potential suitor to garner attention on the Marriage Mart, he’s the perfect candidate—if only he hadn’t kissed her in secret... -
![The Rogue by Celeste Bradley]()
The Rogue by Celeste Bradley
A gambler and a liar? Ethan Damont’s legendary gambling skills have earned him a place at the gaming tables of London’s most exclusive homes. He has used his dubious place in Society to aid the Liar’s Club. But his latest favor to the group has not only put his life in danger—it has thrown him together with the woman who tempts him to forgo his rakish ways...Categorized as:
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