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The Duke at Hazard by K.J. Charles
Don't miss the second thrilling standalone Regency romance in the Gentlemen of Uncertain Fortune series by KJ Charles...The Duke of Severn is one of the greatest men in Britain.He's also short, quiet, and unimpressive. And now he's been robbed, after indulging in one rash night with a strange man who stole the heirloom Severn ring from his finger...Categorized as:
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![The Pursuit Of... by Courtney Milan]()
The Pursuit Of... by Courtney Milan
What do a Black American soldier, invalided out at Yorktown, and a white British officer who deserted his post have in common? Quite a bit, actually. • They attempted to kill each other the first time they met. • They're liable to try again at some point in the five-hundred mile journey that they're inexplicably sharing. • They are not falling in love with each other... -
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![Emma by Jane Austen]()
Emma by Jane Austen
'I never have been in love; it is not my way, or my nature; and I do not think I ever shall.' Beautiful, clever, rich - and single - Emma Woodhouse is perfectly content with her life and sees no need for either love or marriage. Nothing, however, delights her more than interfering in the romantic lives of others... -
![Frederica by Georgette Heyer]()
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...Categorized as:
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![The Convent Girl by Tania Crosse]()
The Convent Girl by Tania Crosse
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA compelling tale of secrets and betrayal, friendship and trust in a time of war.1941. Bombs are falling all over Plymouth. Young Maisie O’Sullivan must make a choice that will change her life for ever.Maisie yearns for a family of her own. Raised as a charity orphan in a Catholic convent in Ireland, she believed she was all alone in the world... -
![Cocky Origins by Faleena Hopkins]()
Cocky Origins by Faleena Hopkins
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA period-piece novel to charm the pants right off of you... New to the series? A prequel is a great place to start. Fan of the series? Oh boy, are you going to love this. Miss May Eloise Kearns meets for the very first time the young and oh-so-handsome Jerald Daniel Cocker, a submarine planesman for the Navy on special leave in Georgia, U.S.A., at the end of World War II... -
![A Lesson in Propriety by Jen Turano]()
A Lesson in Propriety by Jen Turano
With her father dead, her fortune stolen, and her fiancé casting her aside, Miss Drusilla Merriweather's privileged life has been upended. She is left with only one option: to provide for her family by opening a finishing school in the allegedly haunted castle she's inherited from her eccentric aunt...Categorized as:
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![Paradise Valley by Robyn Carr]()
Paradise Valley by Robyn Carr
Marine corporal Rick Sudder is home early from Iraq--his tour ended abruptly on the battlefield. The carefree boy is gone, replaced by a man who believes his future is as bleak as his mirror image... -
![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... -
![A Confirmed Rake by Martha Keyes]()
A Confirmed Rake by Martha Keyes
When Rebecca Russell’s brother marries, she finally has the opportunity she has been dreaming of: to leave the seclusion of her reclusive grandfather’s home and enter into Society. But when her inexperience has her making blunders and courting embarrassment, help comes from an unexpected source: the brooding, irritable brother of her chaperone...Categorized as:
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![The Duke's Wicked Wife by Elizabeth Bright]()
The Duke's Wicked Wife by Elizabeth Bright
Sebastian Sinclair, the Duke of Wessex, is not in love with Eliza Benton—nor anyone else, for that matter. But he must marry and produce an heir, and love is not required for either. His future duchess must be of high birth and good nature, a lady unlikely to snipe at him over breakfast. In short, the complete opposite of Eliza...Categorized as:
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![The Lost House of Ireland by Susanne O'Leary]()
The Lost House of Ireland by Susanne O'Leary
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn enchanting story about forgotten family secrets that will transport you to the charming village of Sandy Cove on the beautiful Irish coast.Allegra Casey is searching for a new beginning. So when she discovers an engagement ring buried in the sand near her home in Cape Cod, the last place she expects it to lead her is to the west coast of Ireland...Categorized as:
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![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 . . -
![Peacocks of Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig]()
Peacocks of Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDarcy is surprised that Elizabeth has won the friendship of his unusual sister, and he is shocked when he begins to fall for her as well.Mr. Darcy feels guilty that he was not there to prevent Mr. Bingley from marrying Jane Bennet, who no doubt was only after his money... -
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![The Mésalliance by Stella Riley, Anna Marsh]()
The Mésalliance by Stella Riley, Anna Marsh
The Duke of Rockliffe is in the market for a wife who will occupy her position with well-bred grace and chaperone his younger sister, Nell. What he does not need, therefore, is to find himself drawn to an infuriatingly sharp-tongued lady with a clutch of appalling relatives - namely, Adeline Kendrick. But so it is . . . and the result is what his world calls a mesalliance...Categorized as:
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![The Last Letter from Juliet by Melanie Hudson]()
The Last Letter from Juliet by Melanie Hudson
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFor fans of Soraya M. Lane, Lorna Cook and Pam Jenoff. Me Before You meets The English Patient in this stunning romantic novel from award-winning author Melanie Hudson. This is a note to yourself, Juliet. You must keep the memories alive, because once upon a time you told a man called Edward Nancarrow that you would, and it’s important to keep that promise... -
![Only a Lady Will Do by Tamara Gill]()
Only a Lady Will Do by Tamara Gill
She’s exactly what he isn’t looking for...and everything he never knew needed...Josh Worthingham, Duke of Penworth, must marry—and not just any bride will do. He needs a true lady to be his duchess. It’s what’s expected of him, and he can accept no less...Categorized as:
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The Masqueraders by Georgette Heyer
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsStep into the glittering world of Georgian England with Georgette Heyer’s The Masqueraders, a captivating tale of daring disguises, high society intrigue, and unexpected romance.In the aftermath of the failed Jacobite rebellion, siblings Prudence and Robin Tremaine find themselves on the run, their lives hanging in the balance... -
![The Taste of Love by Meara Platt]()
The Taste of Love by Meara Platt
Will the mysterious Book of Love lead Penelope to her true love? Lady Penelope Sherbourne is not—absolutely not—going to fall in love with Thaddius MacLauren, Laird of Caithness, even if he is a big, handsome Scottish brute and ridiculously protective of her...Categorized as:
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![A Secret at the Cottage by the Loch (Loch Cameron) by Kennedy Kerr]()
A Secret at the Cottage by the Loch (Loch Cameron) by Kennedy Kerr
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe endless green and purple of the Scottish hills stretch as far as Liz can see, curving up around the loch to meet the wide blue sky. She takes a deep breath and hopes this beautiful place will help hide her secrets…When thirty-seven-year-old Liz Parsons first sets eyes on the cosy, whitewashed cottage perched on the edge of the loch, she feels the knot in her chest begin to unwind... -
![The Derbyshire Dance by Rosanne E. Lortz]()
The Derbyshire Dance by Rosanne E. Lortz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn aimless life. An unsettled conscience. Can the gentlewoman next door bring a new sense of purpose to this duke run aground in Derbyshire?Nigel Lymington, the new Duke of Warrenton, always played second fiddle to his elder brother’s wild exploits... -
![Gentleman Jim by Mimi Matthews]()
Gentleman Jim by Mimi Matthews
From USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews comes a swashbuckling tale of Regency era romance and revenge.She couldn’t forget…Wealthy squire’s daughter Margaret Honeywell was always meant to marry her neighbor, Frederick Burton-Smythe, but it’s bastard-born Nicholas Seaton who has her heart...Categorized as:
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![The Courtship of Chloe by Dorothy Mack]()
The Courtship of Chloe by Dorothy Mack
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA whirlwind romance set in Regency England! Perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Jane Aiken Hodge and Jane Austen. Can Chloe bring order to the Montrose family? Regency England As a practical doctor’s daughter living in the countryside, Chloe Norris has had little experience among the aristocracy...Categorized as:
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![The Charmed Heir by Merry Farmer]()
The Charmed Heir by Merry Farmer
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMistaken identity is only the beginning….Miss Charlotte Benning has lived a charmed life as the daughter of a wealthy, eccentric industrialist. Her only aim in attending the house party at Nedworth Hall is to find a nice man to marry and have a family with. She certainly doesn’t think she’s witty or clever enough to engage in all the excitement about Lord Carshalton’s mysterious heir... -
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![The Alabaster Hip by Maggie Fenton]()
The Alabaster Hip by Maggie Fenton
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe long-anticipated—and hilarious—final installment in The Regency Romp Trilogy… After the Viscount Marlowe’s latest misadventure gets Miss Minerva Jones sacked from her teaching post, he hires her as a governess for his twins. Marlowe finds himself falling for the feisty bookworm—an alarming development for a man who was nearly broken by his disastrous marriage... -
![3 SEAL Daddies for Christmas by Ava Gray]()
3 SEAL Daddies for Christmas by Ava Gray
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI swore I wouldn’t come back to my hometown. The moment I arrive home, three blasts from the past want to make me their Christmas miracle. When my brother tragically died, it left my life in a pile of ash. But an unexpected return to Harbank Spring reunites me with his three military best friends who’d do anything to take care of me...Categorized as:
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![Saving Eli by Amber Thielman]()
Saving Eli by Amber Thielman
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBringing a criminal mastermind to justice was my intention. Falling in love with a cop was most certainly not.Kasper Hill is a wife beater. A corrupt cop. A relentless, cruel man.He might think he’s above the law, but I beg to differ. As a social worker, I don’t carry a gun. I don’t have mobster connections. But I have something he’ll never have—integrity and true courage... -
![Midwinter Magic by Stella Riley]()
Midwinter Magic by Stella Riley
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCelebrate among old friends ... and perhaps a gate-crasher or two. There will be wassailers and kissing-boughs; music, dancing and romance; laughter and some tears. Above all, expect the unexpected because at Christmas anything can happen.So accept your invitation for what promises to be the most talked-of house-party of 1778 ... and is also a last Huzzah to the Rockliffe series... -
![Dukes of War (Books 1-2): Historical Romance Collection (Regency Romance Tasters) by Erica Ridley]()
Dukes of War (Books 1-2): Historical Romance Collection (Regency Romance Tasters) by Erica Ridley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA collection of the first two romances in the witty, feel-good, fan-favorite DUKES OF WAR series, from a New York Times bestselling author!The Viscount's Tempting MinxCertain individuals might consider Lady Amelia Pembroke a managing sort of female, but truly, most people would be lost without her help... -
![Home on Apple Blossom Road by Sheila Roberts]()
Home on Apple Blossom Road by Sheila Roberts
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHome is where the love is… Colin Wright and Mia Blair grew up in Icicle Falls, but they left years ago—and not on good terms. Now Colin's grandmother, Justine, has died, and they've come home to honor this woman they both loved. That's when they get some unexpected news. They're about to inherit something. Jointly. They just have no idea what...Categorized as:
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![A Match, Unmasked by Erica Ridley]()
A Match, Unmasked by Erica Ridley
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMiss Kitty Stanley’s childhood boy-next-door—the arrogant, entirely too handsome daredevil Nathaniel Baxter—was supposed to stand up with her for the first dance the night of her come-out. The rotter went off to war instead.Now she’s a spinster of means, enjoying her freedom at the masquerade ball of the season. Kitty has forgotten that old foolish tendre. She has no need for Brigadier Baxter... -
![The Look of Love by Meara Platt]()
The Look of Love by Meara Platt
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWelcome to Book One in the fabulous new Book of Love series. A dingy old book tucked away in an old Regency London bookshop holds magic and love for those who use the 'recipes'! When Lady Olivia Gosling finds The Book of Love in a musty bookshop, she is most eager to try out its love “recipes” on someone safe...Categorized as:
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![Wilde Child by Eloisa James]()
Wilde Child by Eloisa James
Eloisa James returns to the Wildes of Lindow Castle series with the next Wilde child who runs and joins a theatre troupe—and the duke who tries to save her reputation...Categorized as:
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![Lady Violet Finds a Bridegroom by Grace Burrowes]()
Lady Violet Finds a Bridegroom by Grace Burrowes
Why must a widow newly emerged from mourning be invited to every wedding in the realm? Lady Violet Belmaine ponders that conundrum while traveling from London to rural Scotland at the invitation of an old friend. Escorted by her dashing physician friend, Hugh St. Sevier, Violet prepares to again subject herself to a nuptial celebration, except… the groom fails to appear...Categorized as:
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![A Day Until Forever by Erin Langston]()
A Day Until Forever by Erin Langston
A Prequel Novella to Forever Your Rogue Raymond Travers is a Busy Man. The harried eldest son has a to-do list as long as his father’s last bender, and his plans don’t include spending Allhallowtide playing chaperone to a spirited debutante... -
![How the Grinch Stole My Heart by Annabelle Costa]()
How the Grinch Stole My Heart by Annabelle Costa
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSingle mom Noelle can’t stand her crotchety next-door neighbor. She’s never met the man in person, but Mr. Grieder, a.k.a. Mr. Grinch, leaves her nasty notes whenever her son plays in the hallway. He complained until their doorman got rid of the beautiful Christmas tree in the lobby. He even slammed his door on the Girl Scout Carolers... -
![An Affair by the Sea by Erica Ridley]()
An Affair by the Sea by Erica Ridley
What happens when a wallflower's extremely make-believe fake suitor appears in the flesh just in time to ruin all her spinsterly plans?Orphaned pianist Allegra Brown is a poor relation with nothing much to recommend her, save a minuscule dowry and a very big imagination... -
![The Perilous Life of Jade Yeo by Zen Cho]()
The Perilous Life of Jade Yeo by Zen Cho
For writer Jade Yeo, the Roaring Twenties are coming in with more of a purr. She's perfectly happy making a living by churning out articles on what the well-dressed woman is wearing. But when she pillories one of London's leading literary luminaries in a scathing review, she may have made the mistake of her career. Sebastian Hardie is tall, dark and handsome--and more intrigued than annoyed...Categorized as:
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![A Warriner to Rescue Her by Virginia Heath]()
A Warriner to Rescue Her by Virginia Heath
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTempted by the damsel in distress! Captain James Warriner is startled to find a curvaceous beauty caught up a tree in his orchard! Despite his shattered leg, he rescues Miss Cassandra Reeves, then is determined to have nothing more to do with the enticing vicar's daughter. Except when Cassie seeks Jamie out to apologize, they find themselves persuaded to work together on her storybook... -
![Once Upon a Leap Year by Anna Bell]()
Once Upon a Leap Year by Anna Bell
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA gorgeous, high-concept romcom about finding love and daring to take a chance. After all, it’s all about timing. . .29th February 2000. Lucy’s never met another leapling until she encounters Noah also spending his once-in-four-years birthday on a disappointing day trip to Calais...Categorized as:
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![The Phantom of Drury Lane by Kate Bateman]()
The Phantom of Drury Lane by Kate Bateman
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIntrepid Lucy Montgomery has survived a shipwreck off Madagascar and the sweltering jungles of Brazil, but now she’s finally back in London she has something worse to deal with – her long-time nemesis Will Arden, Viscount Wade.Their one, impulsive kiss five years ago led to her humiliating rejection, so the fact that she’s never been able to forget the handsome scoundrel is vexing indeed... -
![The Little Board Game Cafe by Jennifer Page]()
The Little Board Game Cafe by Jennifer Page
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn irresistible story of love, friendship and the power of Games Night, perfect for fans of Holly Martin and Christie Barlow.When Emily loses her job, house and boyfriend all within a matter of days, she's determined to turn a negative into a positive and follow her dream of running a small cafe in the gorgeous Yorkshire village of Rosegarth...Categorized as:
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![The Earl’s Hideaway, No Ladies Allowed by Esther Hatch]()
The Earl’s Hideaway, No Ladies Allowed by Esther Hatch
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIf there is one woman Samson Rutherford, Earl of Riverton, can’t abide, it is his meddling sister. He has spent his whole life being a pawn in her plans and tricks, but when one of her schemes leaves him dressed in women’s clothing, he has finally had enough... -
![Cecilia or Too Tall To Love by G.L. Robinson]()
Cecilia or Too Tall To Love by G.L. Robinson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNote: this book contains Book Club Conversation Starters! What can orphaned Cecilia Beaumaris, a too tall, too outspoken gentlewoman with no pretensions to beauty and no fortune, do when the school she has been living in for nearly fifteen years, first as a pupil, then as a teacher, is closed down and she has to leave? She decides to open her own school, of course... -
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![Her Fixer Upper by Emily Kerr]()
Her Fixer Upper by Emily Kerr
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUnable to afford their own homes, two friends decide to buy a renovation house together as a project. What could possibly go wrong…? Freya dreams of owning her own home. Charlie is struggling to get a mortgage. When the two old friends bump into each other on a night out, Charlie jokes that buying together would solve all their problems... -
![Every Rogue Has His Charm by Susanna Craig]()
Every Rogue Has His Charm by Susanna Craig
Love, intrigue, and a fresh spin on historical romance make a sexy and suspenseful mix in the latest novel in Susanna Craig’s Regency-set series—as the wife one man left behind becomes the woman he can’t live without... Caroline, Marchioness of Chesleigh, has been married for six years—at least in name. In fact, Caro has hardly seen her husband since the early days of their union...Categorized as:
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![The Incorrigible Courtesan by Merry Farmer]()
The Incorrigible Courtesan by Merry Farmer
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsGambling with your reputation has never been so much fun! The Disaster at Almack’s was the beginning of the end for Miss Honor Barnes, even though her part in it was small. With her reputation in tatters, she must look for ways to secure her comfort and safety…which is where wealthy tradesman, Sebastian Boothe, comes in... -
![Never Mix Sin with Pleasure by Renee Ann Miller]()
Never Mix Sin with Pleasure by Renee Ann Miller
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWith the proper calculations, even a reckless rake and a secretly infamous woman can find a love they can count on... No one would ever guess that Olivia Michaels, companion to an elderly dowager, is really the thief the London newspapers have nicknamed the Phantom... -
![Mr. Grier and the Governess by Sophie Barnes]()
Mr. Grier and the Governess by Sophie Barnes
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHe's the dutiful guardian...She's the breath of fresh air he needs... Olivia Poole knows her time for marriage has passed, so she accepts the position of governess to Mr. Grier's ward. However, she cannot reject the vow she once made her sister—that she would live her life to the fullest. Armed with a list they created together, she determines to honor her promise...Categorized as:
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![Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn]()
Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
Sometimes you find love in the most unexpected of places... This is not one of those times. Everyone expects Billie Bridgerton to marry one of the Rokesby brothers. The two families have been neighbors for centuries, and as a child the tomboyish Billie ran wild with Edward and Andrew. Either one would make a perfect husband... someday...Categorized as:
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