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The Winter Companion by Mimi Matthews
A holiday reunion for the orphans brings romance for Neville Cross in Book 4 of Mimi Matthews' USA Today bestselling Parish Orphans of Devon series. She Wanted to be Seen... As a lady's companion, Clara Hartwright has never received very much attention from anyone...Categorized as:
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![Meant for the Marquess by Alexa Aston]()
Meant for the Marquess by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAn army major compelled to leave the military. A lady forced to earn her living. Two souls finding a new way of life . . . and each other . . . along with love. A brutal attack leaves Major Devin Hunt missing two fingers. Unable to fire a gun, he sells his commission and takes refuge with a former fellow officer who has now become a duke... -
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![As You Are by Sarah M. Eden]()
As You Are by Sarah M. Eden
A horse breeder by trade, Corbin Jonquil is more at home in the stables than in the ballroom of his sprawling estate. Corbin is the quietest of the Jonquil brothers and has always faded into the background, contentedly unnoticed. When a mysterious young widow, Mrs. Clara Bentford, moves into the neighborhood, however, Corbin quickly comes to realize that being noticed has its advantages...Categorized as:
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![Wildly Daring by Emma V. Leech]()
Wildly Daring by Emma V. Leech
A bold Miss and her beloved dog…Lady Cara Baxter is a scandal waiting to happen. She knows it. Her family know it. The only question is when and what kind of scandal she will fall into, though undoubtedly her dog, Sultan, will be at the heart of it. Cara doesn’t care. The marriage mart is a bear bait, and not half so much fun as she thought it would be...Categorized as:
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![Engaging Sir Isaac by Sally Britton]()
Engaging Sir Isaac by Sally Britton
She swore she would win the baronet’s heart in order to break it, never dreaming she would lose her own in the process. Millicent Wedgwood will never obtain her rightful place in Society, which means she will never have an advantageous reputation, marriage, or fortune. All because Millie's sister eloped years before...Categorized as:
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![The Miracle of Love by Meara Platt]()
The Miracle of Love by Meara Platt
He was only assigned to protect her for the week, but his heart wanted to protect her forever.Enjoy this next installment in the humorous and heartwarming, bestselling Regency romance Book of Love series.Deklan Quinton is a blazing hot hero who has more than earned his reputation as the Crown’s top agent...Categorized as:
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![Into the Lyon of Fire: The Lyon's Den Connected World by Abigail Bridges]()
Into the Lyon of Fire: The Lyon's Den Connected World by Abigail Bridges
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeing indebted to the Black Widow of Whitehall could be a catastrophe in the making—or a path to salvation.Sarah Montague Ainsworth has tucked away the darkest of her secrets. A widow who never wants to marry again, Sarah is relieved her abusive husband died but is struggling to keep her household solvent. She bought her current home with a loan from Mrs... -
![It Happened One Winter by Christi Caldwell]()
It Happened One Winter by Christi Caldwell
Mr. Martin Phippen, a highly successful London builder, is forced by a business partner’s foolish decision, to take on a project in the wretchedly scenic wilds of Yorkshire. Three little scamps have made his work site their private playground, and Martin is determined that their mischief be curtailed before somebody gets badly hurt. Widowhood means Mrs... -
![Stormy Persuasion by Johanna Lindsey]()
Stormy Persuasion by Johanna Lindsey
James Malory sets sail for America to honor a promise he made to his in-laws: His and Georgina’s daughter, Jacqueline, will have her come-out in America. Judith and Jacqueline Malory are not simply cousins; they are inseparable best friends...Categorized as:
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![Someone to Cherish by Mary Balogh]()
Someone to Cherish by Mary Balogh
Is love worth the loss of one's freedom and independence? This is what Mrs. Tavernor must decide in the new novel in the Westcott series from New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh.When Harry Westcott lost the title Earl of Riverdale after the discovery of his father's bigamy, he shipped off to fight in the Napoleonic Wars, where he was near-fatally wounded... -
![The Daring Debutante by Tracy Sumner]()
The Daring Debutante by Tracy Sumner
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to the next generation in the Duchess Society!Tobias Streeter’s son and Xander Macauley’s daughter fight falling in love!In the bustling streets of 1840s London, a jaded and world-weary man, Nigel Streeter, carries the scars of a tortuous past... -
![Cotillion by Georgette Heyer]()
Cotillion by Georgette Heyer
Kitty Charing can inherit a fortune from her irascible great-uncle Matthew when she marries one of her cousins. Kitty is not wholly averse, if the right nephew proposes. Unfortunately, Kitty has set her heart on Jack Westruther, a confirmed rake. To make him jealous and to see a little more of the world, Kitty convinces cousin Freddy Standen to pose as her fiance...Categorized as:
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![Lily of the Valley by Sarah M. Eden]()
Lily of the Valley by Sarah M. Eden
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCumberland, 1786Amateur inventor Kester Barrington prefers the peace and quiet of his estate to the bustle of Society. But when his tight-knit group of friends, the Gents, descends on Livingsley Hall for their annual gathering, he stoically joins in their activities. It all seems exhausting—until an unexpected addition to the party catches his eye: his new neighbor, the lovely Violet... -
![Barbarous by Minerva Spencer]()
Barbarous by Minerva Spencer
He could be her ruin Hugh Redvers is supposed to be dead. So the appearance of the sun-bronzed giant with the piratical black eye patch is deeply disturbing to Lady Daphne Davenport. And her instant attraction to the notorious privateer is not only wildly inappropriate for a proper widow but potentially disastrous... -
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![Shattered Rainbows by Mary Jo Putney]()
Shattered Rainbows by Mary Jo Putney
Honed by danger and haunted by the past, Lord Michael Kenyon finds it easy to risk his life for his country's sake. But in the shadow of war, he faces a far more dangerous threat—the loss of his heart to the beautiful battlefield nurse who saves his life yet can never be his... -
![A Duke's Most Tempting Saviour: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Henrietta Harding]()
A Duke's Most Tempting Saviour: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Henrietta Harding
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe enthralling Lady Amelia Croweley has an alternate identity to those at the local hospital where she volunteers. They know nothing of her nobility, and that is the way she and her family like it...Categorized as:
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![The Wonder of Love by Meara Platt]()
The Wonder of Love by Meara Platt
She was in danger. He meant to protect her. But could he protect his heart? More Regency fun as The Book of Love brings together two reluctant hearts.Willow Farthingale never meant to punch Taunton’s magistrate, Shayne Brayden, in the nose. And she certainly did not set the fire that destroyed the coaching inn’s carriage house the very morning she was to leave for London and her society debut...Categorized as:
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![To Marry Her Marquess by Christi Caldwell]()
To Marry Her Marquess by Christi Caldwell
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsComing to the world of Heart of the Duke...the romance between:Lady Caroline Brookfield and Wynn Masterson, the Marquess of Exmoor (formerly the Earl of Astor)With ruin bearing down on his sisters, Wynn Masterson, Marquess of Exmoor, must find a respectable wife posthaste... -
![The Accidental Duke by Barbara Devlin]()
The Accidental Duke by Barbara Devlin
What happens when the Mad Matchmakers of Waterloo join forces to find wives for each other? Delectable chaos. And no woman in London is safe. Welcome to book 1 in the fabulous new series from USA Today Bestselling Author Barbara Devlin... -
![The Perfect Gentleman (Valiant Love) by Deborah Wilson]()
The Perfect Gentleman (Valiant Love) by Deborah Wilson
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLady Brinley discovers shocking news that will leave her in despair… Her father is in possession of someone else’s horse. But… it is not just someone else’s horse. The horse belongs to the third son of the Duke of Curbain - one of the oldest and most respectable homes in England. Lord Lore Curbain...Categorized as:
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![Wager with a Siren by Sofie Darling]()
Wager with a Siren by Sofie Darling
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIt was supposed to be one night with the marquess…Everyone loves Lord Julian Batchelor, Marquess of Ormonde. The golden boy of the ton, he knows everyone, and they think they know him, too... -
![The Lady Glass by Anneka R. Walker]()
The Lady Glass by Anneka R. Walker
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNothing shapes glass like fire.Theresia Dvorak has nothing left of her parents—nothing save her dowry, a priceless crystal vase stolen and sold by her own stepmother. Theresia will do anything to secure what is rightfully hers—even assume a false identity and steal her future back... -
![To Bed the Baron by Emma V. Leech]()
To Bed the Baron by Emma V. Leech
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsGirls who dare – Inside every wallflower is the beating heart of a lioness, a passionate individual willing to risk all for their dream, if only they can find the courage to begin. When these overlooked girls make a pact to change their lives, anything can happen. Eleven girls – eleven dares in a hat, twelve passionate stories. Who will dare to risk it all? To Bed the Baron...Categorized as:
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![Violet by Lauren Royal]()
Violet by Lauren Royal
England, 1673 The Ashcroft family motto is "Question Convention," and eldest sister Violet agrees with the sentiment completely. For one thing, she's not planning to marry... -
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![The Elizabeth Papers by Jenetta James]()
The Elizabeth Papers by Jenetta James
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“It is settled between us already, that we are to be the happiest couple in the world,” said Elizabeth Bennet at the conclusion of “Pride & Prejudice”—but was it true? Charlie Haywood is a London-based private investigator who has made his own fortune—on his own terms...Categorized as:
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![The Journey of Love by Meara Platt]()
The Journey of Love by Meara Platt
Sometimes it takes getting lost to truly find one’s way home.What happens when a blazing hot Brayden hero matches wits with a strong-willed Farthingale heroine and the mysterious Book of Love?Camellia Farthingale, the youngest of the Devonshire Farthingale sisters, wants nothing to do with London and the Marriage Mart...Categorized as:
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![Her Broken Duke: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel by Scarlett Osborne]()
Her Broken Duke: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel by Scarlett Osborne
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I will never let him touch you again”Forsaking everything she knows, Lady Anna has been running for a long time. Yet her dark past always finds her. Sodden, scared, and desperate, she sees a castle in the storm. Her only option…Swearing off society after his disfigurement, Duke Duncan has the reputation of a monster, a killer... -
![The Blind Duchess and Her Rakish Duke by Sally Vixen]()
The Blind Duchess and Her Rakish Duke by Sally Vixen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I simply do not have any sense when it comes to you..”Lady Bridget has given up on finding love. Ever since the tragic fire that cost her her eyesight, her prospects have changed drastically, and she is certain she will remain alone. Now, she pours everything she has into supporting her younger sister in her first season.Joseph always keeps his promises...Categorized as:
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![The Long Return: A Regency Romance: The Returned Lords of Grosvenor Square by Rose Pearson]()
The Long Return: A Regency Romance: The Returned Lords of Grosvenor Square by Rose Pearson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy only true love is gone. I only wish he knew how much I loved him Arabella Marchmont was destroyed when she found out that Jacob died in the war. It was her fault he was there in the first place. She just couldn’t take him seriously when he proposed, and before she could rectify her mistake he was already gone...Categorized as:
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![The Virgin Who Captured a Viscount by Anna Bradley]()
The Virgin Who Captured a Viscount by Anna Bradley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBehind the buttoned-up façade of The Clifford Charity School for Wayward Girls reside some of London’s most brilliant ladies. For the extraordinary young women of the secret Swooning Virgins Society are capable of taking down an utter scoundrel —or redeeming an aristocrat worthy of a woman’s love . .Categorized as:
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![Discovering Grace: A Regency Romance by Sally Britton]()
Discovering Grace: A Regency Romance by Sally Britton
A Sweet Regency Romance To avoid being sent across an ocean, Grace switches places with her sister. The only man aware of their deception? A dear friend, and her secret love. Grace Everly has no desire to set sail for the Caribbean, unlike her adventurous twin sister, Hope...Categorized as:
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![Lady Beast's Bridegroom by Jude Knight]()
Lady Beast's Bridegroom by Jude Knight
Welcome to book 1 in a new series by bestselling author Jude Knight. Follow along in this exciting new twist on traditional fairy tales, the roles are reversed. Lady Ariel lives retired in the country after being badly scarred by a fire. She hides her burns from others by donning a mask, only enticing more gossip by Society who has dubbed her “Lady Beast”... -
![Someone to Honor by Mary Balogh]()
Someone to Honor by Mary Balogh
First appearances deceive in the newest charming and heartwarming Regency romance in the Westcott series from beloved New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh. Abigail Westcott's dreams for her future were lost when her father died, and she discovered her parents were not legally married... -
![Fair as a Star by Mimi Matthews]()
Fair as a Star by Mimi Matthews
From USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews comes a Victorian tale of love and longing in a quaint English village. A Secret Burden… After a mysterious sojourn in Paris, Beryl Burnham has returned home to the village of Shepton Worthy ready to resume the life she left behind. Betrothed to the wealthy Sir Henry Rivenhall, she has no reason to be unhappy—or so people keep reminding her...Categorized as:
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![Cocky Viscount by Annabelle Anders]()
Cocky Viscount by Annabelle Anders
What happens when a lady breaks the rules?Felicity Brightley is the most genteel of ladies. Raised to marry the Earl of Westerley, she’s never failed to follow the dictates of society. Doing so, she’d been promised, ensured lifelong security and happiness. When her future is shattered, however, she decides it’s time she tests those rules—perhaps make up a few of her own...Categorized as:
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![The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyer]()
The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyer
"Fascinating reading...authentic atmosphere in a delightful Enlgish tale" -Chicago Sunday Tribune Less than a hero's welcome... Returning to his family seat from Waterloo, Gervase Frant, seventh Earl of St Erth, could have expected more enthusiasm for his homecoming. His quiet cousin, stepmother, and young half-brother seem openly disappointed that he survived the wars... -
![Scandals of an Earl's Daughter by Samantha Holt]()
Scandals of an Earl's Daughter by Samantha Holt
A history of scandal might be the only thing these opposites have in common…Lady Ivy Musgrave wasn’t especially surprised when a case of mistaken identity led to her near ruination. After all, scandal seems to be her birthright... -
![A Gentleman Will Never... Forget a Lady by Emily Windsor]()
A Gentleman Will Never... Forget a Lady by Emily Windsor
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsGet swept away this winter to rugged Wales...Having lost her beloved, Lady Gwen Evans is planning a life of travel, writing books on her adventures. But will the arrival of a dark, scarred stranger, one winter's eve, disrupt all her plans...A heart-warming Regency tale with sensual scenes...Categorized as:
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![Letters for Phoebe by Sally Britton]()
Letters for Phoebe by Sally Britton
When Phoebe starts receiving anonymous letters, she never once thinks the most irresponsible man in London is her correspondent. Or that she will fall in love with him.Phoebe Kimball grew up believing in love, but after failing to find a gentleman capable of capturing her heart, she has turned more practical than romantic. She is determined to find a husband in London this Season... -
![The Painter's Daughter by Julie Klassen]()
The Painter's Daughter by Julie Klassen
Sophie Dupont, daughter of a portrait painter, assists her father in his studio, keeping her own artwork out of sight. She often walks the cliffside path along the north Devon coast, popular with artists and poets. It's where she met the handsome Wesley Overtree, the first man to tell her she's beautiful. Captain Stephen Overtree is accustomed to taking on his brother's neglected duties... -
![Lady Helen Finds Her Song by Jennifer Moore]()
Lady Helen Finds Her Song by Jennifer Moore
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSpring 1813 --The exotic splendors of India are legendary, and the colorful sights of her new home in Calcutta immediately captivate eighteen-year-old Lady Helen Poulter. Whereas many of her fellow British expatriates despise the culture they see as barbaric, Helen sees excitement in the unusual locale... -
![The Treasure of Love by Meara Platt]()
The Treasure of Love by Meara Platt
Her life was a lie, but his love was real.Another blazing hot Brayden hero is about to meet his match as he goes on the run with a beautiful bluestocking and The Book of Love.Donal Brayden is the Crown’s top agent and he will need all his wiles to protect the bookish Luciana Lessing from the villains who are after her...Categorized as:
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![Love Letters by the Sea by Erica Ridley]()
Love Letters by the Sea by Erica Ridley
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when the proprietress of Siren's Retreat discovers the charming romantic she's been corresponding with is same villain turning her beloved property into a gaming hell?When not responding to advice column letters, entrepreneurial widow Mrs. Deborah Cartwright runs bright, beautiful Siren’s Retreat, legendary for helping her lovelorn guests find their perfect match...Categorized as:
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![Inventing the Viscount by Ellie St. Clair]()
Inventing the Viscount by Ellie St. Clair
She’s never met a problem she can’t fix...Lady Fredericka Ashworth observes the world around her with the intention of making it better. Blessed with a gift of tinkering and the skills of designing and woodworking, she has thought of everything from an easier way to cook eggs to candlesticks that allow for a longer burn...Categorized as:
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![The Devil May Care by Emma V. Leech]()
The Devil May Care by Emma V. Leech
Dishonoured and ashamed, the ton's scandalous darling, 'Beau' the Marquis of Beaumont, is forced to flee England to escape debtor's prison. After a chance encounter, it appears Miss Millicent Sparrow is his only remaining friend, however unlikely. Miss Sparrow lives up to her name... -
![The Wicked Baron by Mary Lancaster]()
The Wicked Baron by Mary Lancaster
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe Wicked Baron is the first in the Blackhaven Brides series, set in a newly fashionable spa town on the beautiful Cumbrian coast, where the great and the bad of visiting Regency society turn local life upside down. Orphan Gillie Muir makes ends meet by holding genteel card parties for friends and visitors to the newly fashionable spa town of Blackhaven... -
![Miss Milton Speaks Her Mind by Carla Kelly]()
Miss Milton Speaks Her Mind by Carla Kelly
A lovely young woman is the guardian of her cousin's son, whom she has cared for since his parents's death, and loved as her own. Her wealthy relatives question the true parentage of the boy, placing his inheritance and their future in jeopardy. Then a handsome mill owner offered to tutor the young boy, catching the eye of his guardian, as well... -
![Discovering Miss Dalrymple by Emily Larkin]()
Discovering Miss Dalrymple by Emily Larkin
Who is he? At the age of four Lord Vickery was stolen by gypsies and sold to a chimney sweep. At the age of five he was reunited with his father. His history is no secret—everyone in the ton knows of his miraculous rescue. But when Vickery finds his father’s diaries, he discovers that there may be a secret buried in his past… Georgiana Dalrymple knows all about secrets... -
![Hidden Hart by Emily Royal]()
Hidden Hart by Emily Royal
A lasting friendship, a dream sacrificed, a life destroyed. Major Devon Hart, the ultimate rake, had women flocking to his bed, until a street brawl four years ago left him scarred, inside and out. His once-handsome face now damaged beyond recognition, he remains hidden, except at night, when he dispenses his own brand of justice on the streets of London...Categorized as:
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![Duke the Halls by Jennifer Ashley, Anna Bradley]()
Duke the Halls by Jennifer Ashley, Anna Bradley
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFrom six beloved writers—Jennifer Ashley, Anna Bradley, Grace Burrowes, Kerrigan Byrne, Christi Caldwell and Tanya Anne Crosby—come six Christmas stories that will warm up your holiday, and put a twinkle in your eyes...
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