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The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons
The golden skies, the translucent twilight, the white nights, all hold the promise of youth, of love, of eternal renewal. The war has not yet touched this city of fallen grandeur, or the lives of two sisters, Tatiana and Dasha Metanova, who share a single room in a cramped apartment with their brother and parents... -
![The Wicked Wallflower by Tracy Sumner]()
The Wicked Wallflower by Tracy Sumner
A slow-burn battle of wills leads to love.Their biggest secret? Their infatuation with each other.Independent, impulsive Lady Philippa Darlington guarantees her freedom by playing the role of a wallflower. After two miserable seasons in the ton, she’s vowed to never marry with the help of the most dreaded female enterprise in London—the Duchess Society...Categorized as:
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![Sutton's Scoundrel by Scarlett Scott]()
Sutton's Scoundrel by Scarlett Scott
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn this deliciously steamy Regency romance from USA Today bestselling author Scarlett Scott, a lady determined to restore her reputation meets her match in a seductive East End rogue she can't deny.Dubbed Lady Scandal thanks to her gossip-stirring past, Portia Fairhaven, the widowed Countess of Blakewell, is no stranger to rumors and innuendos...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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![Sin Like Flynn by Kathryn Le Veque, Alexa Aston]()
Sin Like Flynn by Kathryn Le Veque, Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling author Kathryn Le Veque and #1 Amazon Bestselling author Alexa Aston, the Regency Duet you've been waiting for... meet the sensual, handsome, and naughty Sinning Flynns.London will never be the same...Mad King George III shocks Polite Society when he awards Cornish smuggler Sean Flynn, descended from an Irish pirate, an earldom and lands in Cornwall... -
![In the Dark with the Duke by Christi Caldwell]()
In the Dark with the Duke by Christi Caldwell
A lady of reserve and a fierce street fighter find common ground in the second Lost Lords of London novel by USA Today bestselling author Christi Caldwell.Eight years ago, Lady Lila March retreated to the safe shadows of her family’s estate after a devastating tragedy. Weary of being a whisper of her former self, she is determined to brave the dangers of the outside world again...Categorized as:
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![The Moonstone Major by Meara Platt]()
The Moonstone Major by Meara Platt
His scars ran deep. Only Chloe had the power to heal him.It is said moonstones shine brightest in the presence of true love. Will they shine for Chloe, the youngest of the Killigrew sisters, and Fionn, the battle-scarred hero who has closed himself off to love?Lady Chloe Killigrew is surprised to find herself much sought after in Moonstone Landing's elegant society... -
![The Moonstone Hero by Meara Platt]()
The Moonstone Hero by Meara Platt
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe thought the moonstones were magic. He knew the magic was her.Ever since she was a little girl, Lady Ella Stockwell has spent idyllic summers at her uncle’s home in Moonstone Landing. But this year is slightly different, for a contingent of wounded soldiers has just arrived in the charming seaside village, including the handsome and highly decorated war hero, Caden Seaton... -
![The Making of a Gentleman by Kathleen Ayers]()
The Making of a Gentleman by Kathleen Ayers
Miss Olivia Nelson has never done anything reckless in her life.Determined to be the perfect young lady amongst a field of wild Barringtons, Olivia strives for politeness. Modesty. Restraint. But when Lady Phaedra Barrington declares her to be boring and goads her into venturing to Elysium, Olivia reluctantly agrees...Categorized as:
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![The Princess and the Rogue by Kate Bateman]()
The Princess and the Rogue by Kate Bateman
A princess in disguise is forced to live with a rogue in order to protect her from danger in this fun, sexy regency romance.Bow Street agent Sebastien Wolff, Earl of Mowbray, doesn't believe in love―until a passionate kiss with a beautiful stranger in a brothel forces him to reconsider... -
![Reforming Lord Neil by Sally Britton]()
Reforming Lord Neil by Sally Britton
An arrogant lord cut-off by his family. A penniless widow in desperate need. In their reduced circumstances, can love save them both? Lord Neil Duncan, third son of the Marquess of Alderton, finally angers his father enough to be cut off from the family. Neil believes it is only a matter of time before he is reinstated, but time is passing slowly and he needs to eat... -
![Duke of Pryde by Mariah Stone]()
Duke of Pryde by Mariah Stone
A marriage of convenience forces a powerful duke to choose between his ferocious pride and love that melts his icy heart.Reputation is everything in the ton. And no one's is more pristine than Constantine Buccleigh, Duke of Pryde's...Categorized as:
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![The Heart of a Scoundrel by Christi Caldwell]()
The Heart of a Scoundrel by Christi Caldwell
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsRuthless, wicked, and dark, the Marquess of Rutland rouses terror in the breast of ladies and nobleman alike. All Edmund wants in life is power. After he was publically humiliated by his one love Lady Margaret, he vowed vengeance, using Margaret’s niece, as his pawn. Except, he’s thwarted by another, more enticing target—Miss Phoebe Barrett...Categorized as:
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![Lake + Manning by Jessica Hawkins]()
Lake + Manning by Jessica Hawkins
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsThe final book in the Something in the Way series, a love saga. Manning and I have what happily-ever-after is made of . . . A home he built us on the unshakeable foundation we fought for. A life of laughter carved out of heartache and betrayal. A love story to stand the test of time...Categorized as:
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![Forever Her Rake by Scarlett Scott]()
Forever Her Rake by Scarlett Scott
After spending all her life pinned beneath her overbearing mother’s thumb, Lady Edith Smythe is desperately weary of being a respectable, dutiful daughter...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... -
![The Bequest by Joanna Chambers]()
The Bequest by Joanna Chambers
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDavid Lauriston and Lord Murdo Balfour have been living happily together for three years at the Laverock estate in Perthshire. But when some unexpected news arrives, Murdo must confront old demons he thought he’d put behind him forever. This story will be exclusively available to my newsletter... -
![The Duke of Hearts by Jess Michaels]()
The Duke of Hearts by Jess Michaels
The 7th highly anticipated book in the 1797 Club series from USA Today Bestselling Author Jess Michaels Matthew Cornwallis, Duke of Tyndale, once loved a woman, but she died in a tragic accident he felt responsible for. Since then, he’s been playing pretend that he isn’t broken inside, even as he’s seen as London’s most sought after bachelor... -
![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...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... -
![The Gorgon by Kathryn Le Veque]()
The Gorgon by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYear of our Lord 1235 A.D., Dorset, England An epic Medieval romance written in the same old-world vein as 'Ivanhoe', this is a tremendously powerful story of Sir Bose de Moray and the Lady Summer du Bonne. Bose was the Captain of the Guard for King Henry III until Bose's wife's untimely death in childbirth...Categorized as:
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![The Moonstone Duke by Meara Platt]()
The Moonstone Duke by Meara Platt
What happens when a steamy duke who has never lost in battle meets the innocent young lady determined to conquer his heart?When Lady Henley Killigrew’s father dies and his title of earl passes to a not so friendly cousin who wants her and her two younger sisters out of their elegant London townhouse, she takes them to Moonstone Cottage, a lovely manor house they inherited from a maiden aunt in... -
![Duke of Renown by Alexa Aston]()
Duke of Renown by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWho doesn’t love a duke? How about five of them?Welcome to bestselling author Alexa Aston’s new Regency romance series, the Dukes of Distinction! These five aristocrats all come with nicknames Polite Society has bestowed upon them. Renown. Charm. Disrepute. Arrogance. Honor.A woman with a broken heart...A soldier who never dreamed he’d become a duke..Categorized as:
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![Great Protector by Kathryn Le Veque]()
Great Protector by Kathryn Le Veque
1402 A.D. Eighteen years ago, Sir Richmond le Bec, a knight in the service of Henry of Bolingbroke, was tasked with a mission of great importance. Young Henry had an affair with a married woman who bore him a child, and the woman's husband vowed to kill both his wife and the child she birthed. Richmond was charged with taking the baby to safety and acting as her protector... -
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![The Broken Heart by Mary Lancaster]()
The Broken Heart by Mary Lancaster
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDanger, loyalty and loving the enemy… Book 4 in The Unmarriageable Series is now available! Read for Free with Kindle Unlimited! Shunned by society and even by her own family after the treachery of her late husband, Isabelle de Renarde has long given up any thought of love or remarriage...Categorized as:
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![Kaze Hikaru, Vol. 4 by Taeko Watanabe]()
Kaze Hikaru, Vol. 4 by Taeko Watanabe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRomance between "swordsmen," based on a true-life adventure of a young girl determined to be a part of history.In the 1860s in Japan, a new era is dawning. During this time fraught with violent social upheaval, samurai of all walks of life flock to Kyoto in the hope of joining a band of warriors united around their undying loyalty to the shogunate system... -
![A Deal with the Duke of Ice by Daphne Byrne]()
A Deal with the Duke of Ice by Daphne Byrne
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“She said exactly what she thought, not caring at all whether I disapproved. It was fascinating.”Lady Rosaline Wyre’s family has been in debt for years. Paid to go on a blind date, in the stead of her friend, she is shocked to see the Duke of Ice waiting for her. The man who terrifies the whole ton…The Duke of Kenswick has no patience and no need for any woman in London... -
![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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![My Lady of Deception by Christi Caldwell]()
My Lady of Deception by Christi Caldwell
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 18 ratings***This dark, sweeping Regency novel was previously only offered as part of the limited edition box sets: "From the Ballroom and Beyond", "Romancing the Rogue", and "Dark Deceptions". Now, available for the first time on its own, is "My Lady of Deception". Everybody has a secret...Categorized as:
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![The Diamond and the Duke by Christi Caldwell]()
The Diamond and the Duke by Christi Caldwell
When a wounded soldier and self-proclaimed "beast" finds unlikely friendship with a headstrong and unconventional beauty, they quickly find themselves weaving a tale as old as time… Despite a hero’s return to England from the Napoleonic Wars, Wesley Audley isolates from the ton. Deep wounds from the horrors of combat—and the despair of a broken heart—left him scarred... -
![The Perks of Loving a Viscount by Alexa Aston]()
The Perks of Loving a Viscount by Alexa Aston
A man who cherishes his freedom at sea. A woman who fears she will never find her place in Polite Society. Two unlikely people who come together—and find love . . . As a boy, Seth Atwell falls in love with the sea. His uncle, Lord Hopewell, arranges for Seth to become a cabin boy, and over the years, Seth works his way up to the position of captain of a trading vessel... -
![Kiss Me, If You Dare by Alyssa Clarke]()
Kiss Me, If You Dare by Alyssa Clarke
Never accept a wager to kiss a rogue. There is the danger of winning.Miss Frederica Williams accepted a dare to kiss Percy Devereaux Marquess of Wolverton, her guardian. That he is a disreputable rake, and she is hopelessly falling in love with him makes the situation far, far worse... -
![Seduce Me, If You Dare by Alyssa Clarke]()
Seduce Me, If You Dare by Alyssa Clarke
Accidentally compromised Prudence Merriweather marries the handsome lord of her dreams. But three years later, their marriage is unconsummated, and Lady Prue wants her husband to fall desperately in love with her. If only wishes were that simple. One wicked dare might be just what she needs to turn her marriage around, from misery to blissful happiness...Categorized as:
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![The Broken Duke by Jess Michaels]()
The Broken Duke by Jess Michaels
The third sensual romance in the 1797 Club series by USA Today Bestselling Author Jess Michaels. Adelaide Longford is London’s most overlooked bluestocking wallflower and that is fine by her. Being ignored gives her the perfect opportunity to sneak out and secretly take on the persona of the most celebrated actress of the day, Lydia Ford... -
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![Fallen Angel by Charlotte Louise Dolan]()
Fallen Angel by Charlotte Louise Dolan
Man of Mystery It was simple for Miss Verity Jolliffe to find out a great deal about Gabriel Rainsford, Lord Sherington. His good looks and wealth were evident. His arrogance and ruthlessness were legendary. Still, a question remained...Categorized as:
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![A Lady's Guide to a Gentleman's Heart by Christi Caldwell]()
A Lady's Guide to a Gentleman's Heart by Christi Caldwell
Christi Caldwell's brand-new Regency book, "A Lady's Guide to a Gentleman's Heart" is sure to fill your heart with cheer and warmth this winter season! Don't miss out on the long-awaited second book in The Heart of a Scandal series!!Honor demands he give her up- Heath Whitworth, Marquess of Mulgrave and heir to a dukedom, is honorable to his handsome bones...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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![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... -
![This Earl is on Fire by Vivienne Lorret]()
This Earl is on Fire by Vivienne Lorret
The sheltered daughter of a country baron, Miss Adeline Pimm comes to London looking for adventure… and finds it in the form of a bloody, unconscious man slumped in the doorway of her family’s rented townhouse. Though his identity is a mystery, Adeline is inexplicably drawn to the handsome, injured man and vows to nurse him back to health...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Kaze Hikaru, Vol. 2 by Taeko Watanabe]()
Kaze Hikaru, Vol. 2 by Taeko Watanabe
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRomance between "swordsmen," based on a true-life adventure of a young girl determined to be a part of history.In the year 1863, a time fraught with violent social upheaval, samurai warriors of all walks of life flock to Kyoto with the hope of joining the Mibu-Roshi—a band of warriors united around their undying loyalty to the Shogunate system... -
![The Magic of You by Johanna Lindsey]()
The Magic of You by Johanna Lindsey
As wild and reckless as the most incorrigible of her male cousins, Amy Malory has reached a marriageable age and has set her sights on a most inappropriate mate: the straight-laced American ship captain who once nearly had her Uncle James hung hanged for piracy. Warren Anderson is shocked by the brazen advances of his despised enemy's beautiful niece...Categorized as:
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![To Steal A Heart by K.C. Bateman, Kate Bateman]()
To Steal A Heart by K.C. Bateman, Kate Bateman
A master spy and a beautiful thief find love and intrigue in each other’s arms. . .Forced to do the bidding of a corrupt government minister, Marianne de Bonnard agrees to plant incriminating evidence in the offices of France’s most notorious spymaster... -
![My Captive Earl by Emily Windsor]()
My Captive Earl by Emily Windsor
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Earl of Rookdean did not want to host a house party. Miss Clara Lockwood did not want to attend the Earl of Rookdean’s house party. You don’t always get what you want… At a masquerade ball on the opening night, Rookdean encounters a captivating Grecian-dressed goddess... -
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![Big Burly Xmas by Erin Havoc]()
Big Burly Xmas by Erin Havoc
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy boyfriend cheated on me because I didn’t let him pop my cherry. So I let his father do it.Here’s a there’s a reason I’m twenty-one and still have my V-card. None of the boys I dated made me feel ready. Desired. It turns out I didn’t need a boy. I needed a man.Ryan Wolfe is older, burly, and grumpy. He’s also much taller than me, and I’m not short... -
![I Want You to Want Me by Shana Galen]()
I Want You to Want Me by Shana Galen
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA cruel twist of fate…Nicholas St. Clare, youngest son of the Marquess of Averstow, was an avid horseman until his legs were crushed on the battlefield. The injury sent him home to England a broken man. Ashamed of his injury, he’s become a virtual recluse on his country estate until his mother, the dowager marchioness, insists he marry... -
![Marian's Christmas Wish by Carla Kelly]()
Marian's Christmas Wish by Carla Kelly
Miss Marian Wynswich is a rather unconventional young lady. She plays chess, reads Greek, and is as educated as any young man. And she’s certain falling in love is a ridiculous endeavor and vows never to do such a thing. But everything changes when she receives a Christmas visit from someone unexpected—a young and handsome English lord... -
![Accidentally His by Sabrina Jeffries]()
Accidentally His by Sabrina Jeffries
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWith a fresh new hook for readers of Regency romance by Julia Quinn, Lisa Kleypas, and Madeline Hunter, New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries returns to the Dazzling Debutantes series featuring a trio of ladies who defy social constraints by starting a business as party planners to the ton... -
![Lord of Fire by Gaelen Foley]()
Lord of Fire by Gaelen Foley
After years of preparation, he has baited his trap well, luring the depraved members of Society into his devil’s playground so he can earn their trust and uncover their secrets. Yet no one in London suspects that Lord Lucien Knight is England’s most cunning spy, an officer who has sacrificed his soul for his country...Categorized as:
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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...
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