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Silence Breaking by Robert Thier
Family - the most important thing in the world,right? If it's your own, maybe. But if it's the family of the incredibly powerful, incredibly alluring businessman with whom you've beenconducting a secret office affair, and they don't yet know about theaffair, things are a little bit different. Life is about to getreal for Lilly Linton... -
![In the Eye of the Storm by Robert Thier]()
In the Eye of the Storm by Robert Thier
Egypt... land of romance, mystery, and exploding camels. Lilly Linton thought she’d be ready for anything after one month of working for her boss – cold, calculating businessman Rikkard Ambrose... -
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![Hunting for Silence by Robert Thier]()
Hunting for Silence by Robert Thier
British business mogul Rikkard Ambrose has departed London to face his arch-rival in a deadly game of espionage and intrigue at the Royal Court of France, leaving his lady love behind to knit socks and twiddle her thumbs...Categorized as:
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Silence is Golden by Robert Thier
Silent. Cold. Chiselled perfection. That is Rikkard Ambrose, the most powerful business mogul in Great Britain. Free-spirited. Fiery. Definitely not attracted to the aforementioned business mogul. That is Lilly Linton, his personal secretary and secret weapon. The two have been playing a cat and mouse game for months... -
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![Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery]()
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
As soon as Anne Shirley arrives at the snug white farmhouse called Green Gables, she is sure she wants to stay forever . . . but will the Cuthberts send her back to to the orphanage? Anne knows she's not what they expected—a skinny girl with fiery red hair and a temper to match...Categorized as:
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![Long Live the Beautiful Hearts by Emma Scott]()
Long Live the Beautiful Hearts by Emma Scott
Never again would I allow my heart to become the plaything of someone else. Never again would I let a man (or men) come between me and my goals. Never again would I love without feeling the fullness of that love in return. Not until I knew it was real. And if that took me a lifetime to find, so be it...Categorized as:
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![Storm of Bells by Robert Thier]()
Storm of Bells by Robert Thier
Never do what you’re told, never boil your own head in vinegar and, most important of all, never ever marry a man—those have always been Lilly Linton’s principles for a happy, carefree life. So, how the heck did she end up engaged to multinational industrial magnate Rikkard Ambrose?Right now she’s too happy to care... -
![The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery, Lucy Maud Montgomery]()
The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery, Lucy Maud Montgomery
"The Blue Castle" by L.M. Montgomery takes readers on a journey into the life of Valancy Stirling, a meek and unassuming woman living under the thumb of her domineering family in a small Canadian town. However, everything changes when Valancy receives a life-altering diagnosis and decides to seize control of her destiny...Categorized as:
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![A Light on the Hill by Connilyn Cossette]()
A Light on the Hill by Connilyn Cossette
Seven years ago, Moriyah was taken captive in Jericho and branded with the mark of the Canaanite gods. Now the Israelites are experiencing peace in their new land, but Moriyah has yet to find her own peace. Because of the shameful mark on her face, she hides behind her veil at all times and the disdain of the townspeople keeps her from socializing. And marriage prospects were out of the question...Categorized as:
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![Anne of The Island by L.M. Montgomery]()
Anne of The Island by L.M. Montgomery
New adventures lie ahead as Anne Shirley packs her bags, waves good-bye to childhood, and heads for Redmond College. With her old friend Prissy Grant waiting in the bustling city of Kingsport and her frivolous new friend Philippa Gordon at her side, Anne tucks her memories of rural Avonlea away and discovers life on her own terms, filled with surprises . .Categorized as:
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![The Hidden Prince by Tessa Afshar]()
The Hidden Prince by Tessa Afshar
From the bestselling author of Jewel of the Nile comes the thrilling tale of a woman who feels she has no future but soon discovers the fate of nations may rest in her hands.The beloved daughter of Jewish captives in Babylon, Keren is sold into Daniel’s household to help her family survive... -
![Isaiah's Daughter by Mesu Andrews]()
Isaiah's Daughter by Mesu Andrews
In this epic Biblical narrative, ideal for fans of The Bible miniseries, a young woman taken into the prophet Isaiah's household rises to capture the heart of the future king. Isaiah adopts Ishma, giving her a new name--Zibah, delight of the Lord--thereby ensuring her royal pedigree. Ishma came to the prophet's home, devastated after watching her family destroyed and living as a captive...Categorized as:
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![Arabella by Georgette Heyer]()
Arabella by Georgette Heyer
Arabella by using Georgette Heyer is a lovely Regency romance that mixes charm, wit, and a heartwarming tale of affection and social adventure.Arabella Tallant, the eldest daughter of a rustic vicar, is sent to London to live together with her godmother and make her social debut...Categorized as:
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![Queen Charlotte by Julia Quinn, Shonda Rhimes]()
Queen Charlotte by Julia Quinn, Shonda Rhimes
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn and television pioneer Shonda Rhimes comes a powerful and romantic novel of Bridgerton's Queen Charlotte and King George III's great love story and how it sparked a societal shift, inspired by the original series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, created by Shondaland for Netflix.“We are one crown... -
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![The Selection Series Collection by Kiera Cass]()
The Selection Series Collection by Kiera Cass
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe first four books in Kiera Cass's #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series are now available in one ebook collection!For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon...Categorized as:
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![Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery]()
Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery
ollowing Anne of Green Gables (1908), the book covers the second chapter in the life of Anne Shirley. This book follows Anne from the age of 16 to 18, during the two years that she teaches at Avonlea school. It includes many of the characters from Anne of Green Gables, as well as new ones like Mr. Harrison, Miss Lavendar Lewis, Paul Irving, and the twins Dora and Davy... -
![The Kiss of a Stranger by Sarah M. Eden]()
The Kiss of a Stranger by Sarah M. Eden
When Crispin, Lord Cavratt, thoroughly and scandalously kisses a serving woman in the garden of a country inn, he assumes the encounter will be of no consequence. But he couldn’t be more mistaken— the maid is not only a lady of birth, she’s the niece of a very large, exceptionally angry gentleman, who claims Crispin has compromised his niece beyond redemption...Categorized as:
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![The Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd]()
The Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd
An incredible story of dangerous and hidden friendships, ambition, betrayal, and sacrifice.The year is 1739. Eliza Lucas is sixteen years old when her father leaves her in charge of their family's three plantations in rural South Carolina and then proceeds to bleed the estates dry in pursuit of his military ambitions... -
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Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Puffin in Bloom A new line of classics with gorgeously illustrated covers by renowned stationery brand Rifle Paper Co.'s lead artist, Anna Bond. Grown-up Meg, tomboyish Jo, timid Beth, and precocious Amy. The four March sisters couldn't be more different. But with their father away at war, and their mother working to support the family, they have to rely on one another... -
![Anne's House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery]()
Anne's House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery
Anne's own true love, Gilbert Blythe, is finally a doctor, and in the sunshine of the old orchard, among their dearest friends, they are about to speak their vows. Soon the happy couple will be bound for a new life together and their own dream house, on the misty purple shores of Four Winds Harbor. A new life means fresh problems to solve, fresh surprises...Categorized as:
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![Miss Devon's Choice: A Sweet Regency Romance by Sally Britton]()
Miss Devon's Choice: A Sweet Regency Romance by Sally Britton
An arranged marriage, a choice to love, and the hope for a happily ever after. Rebecca Devon lives under the severe eye of her aunt, and the iron will of her father. She wears what she is told, befriends the people they choose for her, yet she spends every moment longing for freedom to do as she wishes... -
![The Yielding by Tamara Leigh]()
The Yielding by Tamara Leigh
ALT Cover ASIN: B00APRN7IU The Unveiling, the first book in the Age of Faith series, introduced readers to the formidable Wulfrith family during Duke Henry’s battle for England’s throne in 1153. Now, four years later, Henry wears the crown, but the Wulfriths are no less defiant—and no more amenable to forging alliances through king-decreed marriage. SHE HAD KILLED A MAN... -
![Georgana's Secret by Arlem Hawks]()
Georgana's Secret by Arlem Hawks
1811, HMS Deborah A Regency romance on the high seas. As a young girl, Georgana Woodall dreamed of beautiful dresses, fancy balls, and falling in love. However, when her mother dies, she cannot face a future under the guardianship of her abusive grandmother and instead chooses to join her father on his ship disguised as his cabin boy, “George... -
![Training the Duke by Alexa Aston]()
Training the Duke by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn army officer who has returned to his childhood home . . .An earl’s daughter forced to earn her own living . . .Two damaged souls who find friendship . . . and love . . .Lieutenant-General Cyrus Cressley’s head wound leaves him blind in one eye and unsuited to lead men into battle... -
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![Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson]()
Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson
Marianne Daventry will do anything to escape the boredom of Bath and the amorous attentions of an unwanted suitor. So when an invitation arrives from her twin sister, Cecily, to join her at a sprawling country estate, she jumps at the chance...Categorized as:
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![To Charm a Lady by Joanna Barker]()
To Charm a Lady by Joanna Barker
Cora Atherton wants nothing more than to finally fall in love—real love, not the unrequited sort. When she is invited to attend a house party without her disapproving, overbearing mother, Cora leaps at the chance, desperate to make a match of her own. That is, until she finds that Oliver Cartwell is also attending the party...Categorized as:
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![Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens]()
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet fishing village. Kya Clark is barefoot and wild; unfit for polite society. So in late 1969, when the popular Chase Andrews is found dead, locals immediately suspect her.But Kya is not what they say... -
![To Dwell among Cedars by Connilyn Cossette]()
To Dwell among Cedars by Connilyn Cossette
Eight years ago, when the Philistines stole and then surrendered the ark of the covenant back to the Israelites, Eliora left her Philistine homeland to follow the ark to the community of Kiryat Yearim. There, the family she was adopted into has guarded the ark at the top of a mountain in seclusion... -
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Voice of the Ancient by Connilyn Cossette
As the eldest son of a Levite and a Philistine, Avidan is torn between his duty to his family legacy and the desire for something more. When Ammonites attack the city of Yavash-Gilead, he takes the opportunity to fight with his cousins for the newly crowned King Saul. But when one of the cousins goes missing during the battle, Avidan stays behind to search for him in hopes that he's still alive...Categorized as:
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![A Kingdom to Claim by Sian Ann Bessey]()
A Kingdom to Claim by Sian Ann Bessey
Aisley lost everything in a Viking attack. Now, working alongside the one man she trusts, she is ready to fight for her people—and for love.Wessex, AD 878Aisley’s young life was changed forever when her father accompanied King Alfred into battle and lost his life in a deadly skirmish with the Vikings...Categorized as:
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![Sylvester or The Wicked Uncle by Georgette Heyer]()
Sylvester or The Wicked Uncle by Georgette Heyer
Sylvester, Duke of Salford, has exacting requirements for a bride. Then he meets Phoebe Marlow, a young lady with literary aspirations, and suddenly life becomes very complicated. She meets none of his criteria, and even worse, she has written a novel that is sweeping through the ton and causing all kinds of gossip..Categorized as:
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![An Old-Fashioned Girl by Louisa May Alcott]()
An Old-Fashioned Girl by Louisa May Alcott
It was first serialised in the Merry's Museum magazine between July and August in 1869 and consisted of only six chapters. For the finished product, however, Alcott continued the story from the chapter "Six Years Afterwards" and so it ended up with nineteen chapters in all. The book revolves around Polly Milton, the old-fashioned girl who titles the story... -
![Miss Newbury’s List by Megan Walker]()
Miss Newbury’s List by Megan Walker
”An immediate hit. A resounding success for Walker, whose talent for emotional intricacy and smart wit elevate the standard of excellence in the genre.”—Booklist, starred review”Miss Newbury’s List is a gentle, moving, romance novel that’s inspired by kindred companionship and crossroad reckonings.”—Foreword ReviewsBefore Rosalind weds, she wants to experience ten things...Categorized as:
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![Summerhaven by Tiffany Odekirk]()
Summerhaven by Tiffany Odekirk
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThis beautiful collector’s edition includes the never-before-published novella, “The Making of an Earl,” which highlights select Summerhaven chapters told through Damon’s point of view.Hannah Kent and Oliver Jennings pledged their hearts to each other as children. Now, years later, Hannah is thrilled to receive an invitation to spend the summer at Oliver’s family’s country estate... -
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![Forget Me Not by Sarah M. Eden]()
Forget Me Not by Sarah M. Eden
Nottinghamshire, 1785Julia Cummings has long been acquainted with loss-her mother, her brother, her sister, her friend, all gone too soon. But the loss that pushed her grief to the limit as a young girl was that of her best friend, Lucas Jonquil, who abandoned her without looking back... -
![The Rake and Lady Julia by Claudia Stone]()
The Rake and Lady Julia by Claudia Stone
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLady Julia Cavendish has always been a most sensible and practical young woman. So when her parents declare that she must marry, or spend the rest of her days acting as a companion to her dreadful Aunt Mildred, she agrees.Love, she believes, is not real, and an advantageous marriage is far preferable to the life of a servant.But then she meets Lord Montague..Categorized as:
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![The Call of the Sea by Sian Ann Bessey]()
The Call of the Sea by Sian Ann Bessey
A Viking Historical RomanceOn the eve of her betrothal to a nobleman she’s never met, Rhiannon seeks comfort on the shores of the sea she loves so well. But instead of offering peace to her uneasy heart, the ocean heralds doom with the arrival of dreaded Viking ships. A vicious raid leads to the death of her beloved father and leaves Rhiannon’s life in tatters... -
![The Bride of Blackfriars Lane by Michelle Griep]()
The Bride of Blackfriars Lane by Michelle Griep
The Continuing Adventure of Jackson and Kit! Detective Jackson Forge can hardly wait to marry the street-sly swindler who’s turned his life upside down... -
![A Lady's Wager by Arlem Hawks, Josi S. Kilpack]()
A Lady's Wager by Arlem Hawks, Josi S. Kilpack
Can a lady wager on love?In this collection:The Diamond of Bristol by Arlem HawksWomen of a Certain Age by Josi S. KilpackA Most Unsuitable Suitor by Sarah M...Categorized as:
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![My Heartless Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Sally Vixen]()
My Heartless Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Sally Vixen
“Just one year, then I’ll be free of her…”When Selina’s overprotective brother leaves for a year, he tasks the only man Selina loathes with looking after her. His cold, dashing best friend, the Duke of Barrington…William is by all accounts a heartless rake. Selina is sweet and insecure. At first they agree to stay out of each other’s way. But soon, a twist of fate forces them closer than ever... -
![A Proper Facade by Esther Hatch]()
A Proper Facade by Esther Hatch
Mercy Rothschild has always been granted an unusually long tether by her parents, who have never pushed her to marry until she’s ready. She assumes that when the right man comes along, she will marry for love. However, even her long-suffering parents have their limits. As she embarks on her third Season, they begin to pressure her to find a match...Categorized as:
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![An Officer, Not a Gentleman by Elizabeth Johns]()
An Officer, Not a Gentleman by Elizabeth Johns
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDespite Tobin O'Neill's humble origins, he finds himself a lieutenant in His Majesty's army, serving on Wellington's staff. When the roguish Irishman strikes up an unlikely friendship with a General's daughter, they somehow become enmeshed in navigating the perils of the greatest battle of their age.Bridget Murphy had grown up following the drum... -
![Love Unseen by Rachel Kelley Stones]()
Love Unseen by Rachel Kelley Stones
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHannah Hadley is a permanent fixture in London Society and well on her way to becoming a spinster. Despite her beauty and kind disposition, Hannah has accepted the harsh reality of her situation: she will never marry. Continually affected by an illness from her youth, Hannah acknowledges her chances of entertaining potential suitors, at least respectable ones, is slim...Categorized as:
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![A Wish Upon a Marquess by Maggie Dallen, Katherine Ann Madison]()
A Wish Upon a Marquess by Maggie Dallen, Katherine Ann Madison
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHow does a socially inept bluestocking find love?One ruined chemistry setA marquess in need of a scientific mindThree meddling friends and, of courseOne wish upon a maypoleMiss Camilla Fairbanks' romance starts with a bang. Literally. The explosion is heard by everyone in the Marquess of Ashburn's country estate. But Camilla isn't searching for love when she arrives at Ashburn's manor... -
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![The Traitor in the Tunnel by Y.S. Lee]()
The Traitor in the Tunnel by Y.S. Lee
Get steeped in suspense, romance, and high Victorian intrigue as Mary goes undercover at Buckingham Palace - and learns a startling secret at the Tower of London. Queen Victoria has a little problem: there's a petty thief at work in Buckingham Palace...Categorized as:
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![The Cruel Duke by Sally Vixen]()
The Cruel Duke by Sally Vixen
Everyone calls him a monster…To salvage his reputation, Duke Edwin must do something he never thought he reenter society and claim a bride.Joanna would do anything to help her sister. Even marry the Cruel Duke in her stead…This marriage of convenience seems doomed from the start...Categorized as:
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![A Lady at Willowgrove Hall by Sarah E. Ladd]()
A Lady at Willowgrove Hall by Sarah E. Ladd
Willowgrove Hall is full of secrets, but soon everything hidden is brought to light. Cecily Faire has a secret—and she intends to keep it. But when she arrives at Willowgrove Hall to serve as a lady’s companion, she comes face-to-face with the only person who knows the truth about her past. As the steward of Willowgrove Hall, Nathaniel Stanton is dedicated to serving those around him...Categorized as:
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![Married to the Cursed Duke by Ava MacAdams]()
Married to the Cursed Duke by Ava MacAdams
“Thirty days. Our marriage will last for thirty days and not a minute longer than that.”Bridget is sick and tired of acting as her pregnant cousin’s personal maid. So finding herself in a compromising situation with the Duke of Acheron seems to her like a golden ticket to freedom.Duke Devlin is fully aware that he is cursed...Categorized as:
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![His Bluestocking Bride by Sally Britton]()
His Bluestocking Bride by Sally Britton
He vows to never risk his heart again. She hides her love to avoid rejection. A marriage of convenience is not what either of them wished for. Overlooked by society and underappreciated in her family, Ellen Bringhurst has resigned herself to spinsterhood and a life of reading... -
![The Widow by Laura Beers]()
The Widow by Laura Beers
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter enduring a horrible marriage to her late husband, the Marquess of Dunsmore, Jane Moore is finally free to lead her own life. But it's the Christmas season, and she feels quite discontent. In an effort to cheer herself up, she decides to host a house party at Dunsmore Castle. It will be the perfect opportunity to try her hand at matchmaking...
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