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The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 5 by Beth Brower
I took Treasure Island to church with me as a talisman.“What a lovely bible,” Mrs. Tribly said.“Isn’t it just?” I replied, hoping she would not ask me to read a favorite verse aloud.I do not believe the psalmist wrote,Fifteen men on a dead man’s chest,Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum.The Year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighbourhood of St. Crispian’s... -
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The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 8 by Beth Brower
"Strange, considering it all now after a night's sleep, that I'd had no premonition of what awaited. That seems to be the nature of life, however. Things that ought to come with warnings rarely do. "The Year is 1884 and Emma M. Lion has, at long last, gained her majority... -
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![Roseanna by Beverley Watts]()
Roseanna by Beverley Watts
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFrom the highly acclaimed author of The Shackleford Sisters, Beverley Watts, comes an exciting new series featuring the next generation.The Shackleford Legacies are a delightful dance of romance, humour, mystery and fun...Lady Roseanna Atwood was not looking forward to the annual weekend garden party at Blackmore... -
![The Honorable Rogue by Wendy Vella]()
The Honorable Rogue by Wendy Vella
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA gentleman with secrets, a society miss and a treasure they must find to stay alive.When Charles Thomas stumbles upon a mysterious note hidden in an old Russian book, he’s unable to decipher it—until he crosses paths with Miss Violet Althorp. Like him, she’s searching for something to escape the shadows of her past... -
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![The Loyalty of a Lyon: The Lyon's Den Connected World (The Lyon's Den Connected World) by Linda Rae Sande]()
The Loyalty of a Lyon: The Lyon's Den Connected World (The Lyon's Den Connected World) by Linda Rae Sande
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s the widowed Marquess of Hawke. She’s a wealthy spinster named for Apollo. Will a conniving cousin thwart a matchmaker’s plans to see they end up together? Robert Strathford, Marquess of Hawke, had thought to spend his older years traveling the world with his beloved wife, but when Eleanor dies in a carriage accident, he’s left heartbroken—and broke... -
![Duke of Bronze: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Emma Linfield]()
Duke of Bronze: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Emma Linfield
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Five dates with the Wild Spinster to the highest bidder!” Anna was already mortified to be auctioned off, even if it was for a charity. But when she heard the outlandishly high bid, she had only one Anyone but the Duke of Copperton!One last adventure before settling down. Duke Colin just needed the opportunity to choose, when the auction took a turn... -
![The Lyon Whisperer by Kimberly Keyes]()
The Lyon Whisperer by Kimberly Keyes
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this high stakes game of love and marriage, when love equals surrender, who will be the victor? Lady Amelia Duval is used to being indulged. The reckless daughter of an earl has evaded each and every suitor her father has put before her... -
![The Duke's Absolutely Audacious Debutante by Eva Devon]()
The Duke's Absolutely Audacious Debutante by Eva Devon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeloved child of Lady Juliet Briarwood and American printer Tobias Miller, Portia cannot wait for her first London Season! When one is part of the Briarwood family there is always fun to be had. When a duke who seems her opposite in every way begins to pursue her, she’s captivated by his quiet ways... -
![A Gentleman in Challenging Circumstances by Grace Burrowes]()
A Gentleman in Challenging Circumstances by Grace Burrowes
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA legacy of lies...Lord Julian Caldicott, still recovering from his years at war, is tasked with investigating the circumstances of a small boy who could be either the salvation of the Waltham dukedom or a pawn in a scheme to sink the Caldicott family in endless scandal... -
![Sloth: The Fallen Earl by Christi Caldwell]()
Sloth: The Fallen Earl by Christi Caldwell
A ruined lady. A reluctant lord. One scandalous night that changes everything…Miss Cressida Alby has spent her life as a mere shadow in society, a poor country squire’s daughter with no prospects and even less hope. But nothing could have prepared her for the night she’s put up for auction at The Devil’s Den... -
![Petteril's Folly by Mary Lancaster]()
Petteril's Folly by Mary Lancaster
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTime to confront reality – and a worrying mystery.Lord Petteril and his new viscountess return to England to face the consequences of their unequal marriage, only to discover that Petteril’s valet, the enigmatic Stewart, has been arrested for theft... -
![A Bachelor's Lessons in Love by Sally Britton]()
A Bachelor's Lessons in Love by Sally Britton
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA reluctant guardian. A determined spinster. A battle of wits that might just end in love. Former military officer Edward Halstead never imagined his quiet bachelor existence would be upended by the unexpected guardianship of a spirited young lady... -
![A Bachelor's Lessons in Love by Sally Britton]()
A Bachelor's Lessons in Love by Sally Britton
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA reluctant guardian. A determined spinster. A battle of wits that might just end in love. Former military officer Edward Halstead never imagined his quiet bachelor existence would be upended by the unexpected guardianship of a spirited young lady... -
![The Secret Heart by Mary Lancaster]()
The Secret Heart by Mary Lancaster
Betrayal, temptation and an impossible love.The final book in the Unmarriageable series...Some suspect that Lily Villin is the true heart of the Hart Inn, a lucky house where love always seems to blossom, whatever the obstacles. But Lily has another secret. She is in love with an enigmatic nobleman, and no luck in the world can make such a marriage possible... -
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![Petteril's Wife by Mary Lancaster]()
Petteril's Wife by Mary Lancaster
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIncognito in Portugal…Lord Petteril’s cousin, the newly commissioned Major Bertie Withan, has gone missing somewhere between landing in Lisbon and joining his regiment on the front line of the Peninsular War... -
![Lady Dramatic by Kate Archer]()
Lady Dramatic by Kate Archer
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTwo guarded hearts. One undeniable pull. Can love break through their carefully built walls? She is bursting with feelings and prone to laughing or crying. He is regularly gripped with strong sentiments he keeps behind a mask of reserve. Very naturally, they both go to great lengths to hide these deficiencies from one another... -
![The Dandy Lyon: The Lyon's Den Connected World (The Lyon's Den Connected World) by Jenna Jaxon]()
The Dandy Lyon: The Lyon's Den Connected World (The Lyon's Den Connected World) by Jenna Jaxon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn love, the odds may never be in your favor. Ruthless, wealthy, social outsider Marcus Dandridge has fallen in love. Hard. So hard he’s already attempted to force marriage to Lady Joanna Longford by means of blackmail—and failed utterly, gaining the eternal enmity of her brother. Now desperate, Marcus consults his friend, Mrs... -
![Beauty and the Lyon: The Lyon's Den Connected World by Tanya Wilde]()
Beauty and the Lyon: The Lyon's Den Connected World by Tanya Wilde
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA heart hidden in shadows. A beauty who dares to see.Eternal optimist Lady Rosilee Fairchild refuses to let fate—or scheming rogues—dictate her future. When her brother is tricked into gambling away their estate and held prisoner by a ruthless man determined to force her into marriage, she takes matters into her own hands... -
![Pretending to Love a Lyon: The Lyon's Den Connected World by Dayna Quince]()
Pretending to Love a Lyon: The Lyon's Den Connected World by Dayna Quince
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey clash like fire and ice, but their attraction is undeniable. Lady Amelia Clark finds herself in a desperate gamble when her twin brother, the Earl of Alston, falls victim to a tragic accident. To protect them both, Amelia must keep his dire condition a secret from their enemies, and Amelia’s only ally is the man who loathes her—her brother’s best friend, Mr. Graham Blakewood... -
![The Spinster’s Stolen Heart: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Dorothy Sheldon]()
The Spinster’s Stolen Heart: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Dorothy Sheldon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA viscount with a broken heart. A violinist with a daring spirit. One love that defies the rules. Pippa Randall’s violin sings with passion, but her future is stifled by her mother’s relentless push to secure a wealthy husband. When a chance encounter introduces her to Lord Nathan Whitmore, a reserved viscount burdened by duty and loss, sparks fly... -
![The Lyon's Love Letters: The Lyon's Den Connected World by Deb Marlowe]()
The Lyon's Love Letters: The Lyon's Den Connected World by Deb Marlowe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWho would be so foolish as to blackmail the Black Widow of Whitehall?Lady Anna Parbury is in trouble. Her father has passed on and his estates and title have passed to her cousin. It’s not enough, apparently, for her cousin wants the fortune Anna’s father left in trust for her, and he’s willing to compromise her—or worse—to get it... -
![Duke of The Underworld: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel by Scarlett Osborne]()
Duke of The Underworld: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel by Scarlett Osborne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“You can call me your lord, little dove, but know that I intend to act like it…” Desperate, Persephone sneaks off to London’s worst neighborhood in the middle of the night. No matter the cost, she must talk to the owner of Underworld…A duke and a gaming hell owner, Hugh Blackwood is feared by all. Except the vixen bursting into his establishment, demanding a deal... -
![An Innocent Kiss by Alexa Aston]()
An Innocent Kiss by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn introverted earl who cannot escape the nightmare of war. A free-spirited beauty with no interest in marriage or babes. An innocent kiss that begins to change everything . . .Only son Perry Beaumont resents his father’s neglect of Beauville, the family’s country estate, and asks his father for more authority to make decisions in running it... -
![Wedded to the Duke of Seduction: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Daphne Byrne]()
Wedded to the Duke of Seduction: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Daphne Byrne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“You write about me because you imagine yourself being claimed, possessed… Thoroughly ruined. Don’t you, my lady?” Widowed and penniless, all Lady Marina has left is her writing. But now her publisher threatens to cut her off—unless she writes about the notorious Duke of Blackmere.After a decade away, Duke Leo returns to London, only to find a bold beauty turning his life into scandalous fiction... -
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![The Viscount and the Hellion by Alyssa Clarke]()
The Viscount and the Hellion by Alyssa Clarke
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAnything can happen in a battle for love …even a kidnapping.Miss Fanny Fairbanks lost her love in the war, and currently goes through life carefully, lest the ton discovers their love child. The last thing she expected was to encounter a gentleman that looked exactly like her lost love, Simon Gracely, at a ball! She is certain that it is he. Worse this gentleman acts as if he does not know her... -
![Love Blooms with the Duke by Alexa Aston]()
Love Blooms with the Duke by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA fourth son instantly propelled into a dukedom . . .A beautiful woman trying to support herself as a governess . . .Two people who want to be accepted—and who long for love . . .Xander Hughes, London’s biggest rake, suddenly finds himself in over his head, becoming the Duke of Brockbank and guardian to two nieces he has never met... -
![The Duke's Wicked Widow (Surprise! Dukes) by Caroline Lee]()
The Duke's Wicked Widow (Surprise! Dukes) by Caroline Lee
They call him the Duke of Death, but he’s her last chance at a life worth living!To Society, Fawkes MacMillian is a nobody; a hanger-on at the edge of respectability with a murky past and an even murkier lineage. But to Lady Danielle Aycock, he is her only hope of salvation before a horrible Christmas deadline...Categorized as:
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![The Duke's Virgin Sister by Caroline Lee]()
The Duke's Virgin Sister by Caroline Lee
They haven’t quite managed to tame her wild streak. It is to be The Match of the Season. At least, that’s what Lady Carlotta Merritt, sister to the cool and aloof Duke of Cashingham, has been told repeatedly by her mother. The Dowager is beyond thrilled about her daughter’s engagement to Society’s most eligible bachelor, Lord What’s-His-Face... -
![Duke in All But Name by Caroline Warfield]()
Duke in All But Name by Caroline Warfield
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSecrets and lies threaten to pull them under, but a forced marriage may be their salvation. Gideon Kendrick grew up as the despised bastard son of the Duke of Glenmoor. Exiled to the mines by his father, he has not only survived but thrived and prospered. He lives apart, wanting nothing to do with the duke, the estate—or anything in his past, except his younger brother Phillip, the new duke... -
![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... -
![Entranced by the Earl by Jillian Eaton]()
Entranced by the Earl by Jillian Eaton
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSometimes love is hiding in the unlikeliest of earls . . . Evelyn Thorncroft wants to marry a duke, but she'll settle for an earl. The Earl of Hawkridge, to be precise. The only problem? Weston cannot stand the sight of her. At least, that's what he says. Their passionate kisses, however, tell a very different story . . -
![His Reckless Bargain by Cynthia Wright]()
His Reckless Bargain by Cynthia Wright
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSpecial Author's Cut EditionOriginally published by Ballantine Books as BARBADOS1818: Nathan Raveneau is known as “The Scapegrace” in Regency London for his rakish exploits and devastating good looks. He's also a sea captain with an estate on Barbados, where his enemy Xavier Crowe lives... -
![Earl of Spades: Regency Romance by Tammy Andresen]()
Earl of Spades: Regency Romance 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... -
![Schooled by the Bastard by Annabelle Anders]()
Schooled by the Bastard by Annabelle Anders
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSecond Chance * Secret Past * Bastard Hero In this second chance Regency Romance by Annabelle Anders, an independent headmistress fights to keep her all-girls school open even as the only man she’s ever loved—and lost—barges back into her life. As the daughter of a cruel marquess, Augusta Primm has fought tooth and nail to establish her independence... -
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![The Lady of a Lyon by Linda Rae Sande]()
The Lady of a Lyon by Linda Rae Sande
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's a former courtesan. He was once her favorite client. Will a conniving earl thwart a matchmaker's efforts to see them reunited?Newly widowed viscountess and mother to a young boy, Annabelle reluctantly returns to London in the hopes of securing invitations to Society events...Categorized as:
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![The Untamed Duke by Melanie Rose Clarke]()
The Untamed Duke by Melanie Rose Clarke
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen a Scottish duke targets her brother, Sophia will do anything to protect her family, including kidnapping the powerful lord. What happens when the duke kidnaps her instead?Welcome to book 3 in the bestselling series The Secret Crusaders from the talented Melanie Rose Clarke!Social justice crusader Sophia Hawkins will do anything to protect her family... -
![Radiance by Sydney Jane Baily]()
Radiance by Sydney Jane Baily
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIn this sparkling early Victorian romance by USA Today bestselling author Sydney Jane Baily, a fiery-haired Diamond daughter sets her cap at this man of science... and he doesn’t stand a chance!She’s a gifted artisan with sparkle to spare, and he’s a preoccupied man of science.At Prince Albert’s Great Exhibition, Lady Radiance Diamond falls in love.. -
![Lyon's Lover by Maggie Sims]()
Lyon's Lover by Maggie Sims
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA wastrel lord and an ex-courtesan forced together must pay the price of their past sins. She’s planning for the future… Having enjoyed a successful career as mistress to various members of the Ton, Isabella Rossi longs to walk away from her past. She wants a normal life with all it entails—a husband, a home, and children... -
![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... -
![It Starts With a Kiss: A Very Merry Fairbanks Christmas by Alyssa Clarke]()
It Starts With a Kiss: A Very Merry Fairbanks Christmas by Alyssa Clarke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSnowed in Together, Forced proximity, One bed to share, Steamy Regency Romance.Margaret Fairbanks is devoted to her role in securing her children's place in the ton. She journeys from town to Penporth for the Christmas season. Little did she anticipate being trapped in a cottage with the enigmatic Mr. Grayson Rochester... -
![21 Days with the Lyon: The Lyon's Den Connected World by Shana Galen]()
21 Days with the Lyon: The Lyon's Den Connected World by Shana Galen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA desperate heiress. A jaded former soldier. They’ve got twenty-one days to fall in love…or risk losing everything. Twenty-one days. A measly three weeks. That’s all the time Bianca Featherswallow is allowed to convince Theo Filliol to marry her. If she doesn’t marry in three weeks, Bianca will once again be prey to fortune hunters who are eager to abduct her for her dowry... -
![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... -
![Moonstone Angel by Meara Platt]()
Moonstone Angel by Meara Platt
He thought she was a thief, but the only thing she ever stole was his heart... -
![Duke in a Box: Twelve Steamy Historical Holiday Novellas by Kate Bateman, Amy Rose Bennett]()
Duke in a Box: Twelve Steamy Historical Holiday Novellas by Kate Bateman, Amy Rose Bennett
Twelve novellas from your favorite historical romance authors featuring never-before-published steamy holiday stories. Don’t miss this limited time collection—on sale only from November 1-December 31, 2022...Categorized as:
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![Marquess of Fortune by Tammy Andresen]()
Marquess of Fortune by Tammy Andresen
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Marquess of Fortune is too dangerously wicked to ignore…Tall, dark, and handsome, the mysterious Lord Smith is the exact kind of man with which the sister of a baron should never consort. But he captures Miss Emily Cross's interest at every turn, her heart fluttering wildly in her chest whenever their eyes meet... -
![Discouraging the Duke by Alexa Aston]()
Discouraging the Duke by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWelcome to the new world from Alexa Aston—Dukes Done Wrong.Accused of something they never did. Five boys banished from their homes in disgrace, to the place where they find the brothers of their heart—and build new family ties that will last a lifetime.A lonely army captain who suddenly finds himself a duke. A gentleman’s daughter running an estate because her father no longer can... -
![Truly Beloved by Grace Burrowes]()
Truly Beloved by Grace Burrowes
Fabianus Haviland, Viscount Penweather, did not journey to the wilds of Dorsetshire in the dead of winter to engage in yet another dalliance with yet another lonely widow. Being a trifle lonely himself—only a trifle—he's looking for a fresh start in fresh surrounds.Fabianus has always enjoyed the company of sensible women, though, and Lady Daisy is very sensible...Categorized as:
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![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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![Speechless by Jessie Lewis]()
Speechless by Jessie Lewis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCould anything be worse than to be trapped in a confined space with the woman you love? Fitzwilliam Darcy knows his duty, and it does not involve succumbing to his fascination for a dark-eyed beauty from an unheard of family in Hertfordshire. He has run away from her once already... -
![Irresistible by Darcy Burke]()
Irresistible by Darcy Burke
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 10 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.Jessamine Goodfellow has spent six Seasons avoiding the parson’s trap, and spinsterhood is finally within her grasp...
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