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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...Categorized as:
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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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![Storm and Silence by Robert Thier]()
Storm and Silence by Robert Thier
Freedom – that is what Lilly Linton wants most in life. Not marriage, not a brood of squalling brats, and certainly not love, thank you very much! But freedom is a rare commodity in 19th-century London, where girls are expected to spend their lives sitting at home, fully occupied with looking pretty...Categorized as:
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![Silence is Golden by Robert Thier]()
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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The Complete Novels by Jane Austen
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 51 ratingsFew novelists have conveyed the subtleties and nuances of their own social milieu with the wit and insight of Jane Austen. Through her vivacious and spirited heroines and their circle, she paints vivid portraits of English middle-class life as the eighteenth century came to a close... -
![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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The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 2 by Beth Brower
“I was sitting at my desk reading, with a cup of tea, my windows flung open, when I heard The Tenant enter his garret, just on the other side of the wall from myself.” The Year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighbourhood of St. Crispian’s...Categorized as:
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![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... -
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The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 65 ratingsAn extraordinary friendship. A lifetime of stories. Their last one begins here.Life is short. No-one knows that better than seventeen year old Lenni living on the terminal ward. But as she is about to learn, it's not only what you make of life that matters, but who you share it with... -
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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... -
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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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Persuasion by Jane Austen (1818) - Illustrated: ( Original Version ) Persuasion by Jane Austen by Jane Austen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 83 ratingsPersuasion by Jane Austen (1818) Original Version Twenty-seven-year old Anne Elliot is Austen's most adult heroine. Eight years before the story proper begins, she is happily betrothed to a naval officer, Frederick Wentworth, but she precipitously breaks off the engagement when persuaded by her friend Lady Russell that such a match is unworthy... -
![A Game of Hearts by Joanna Barker]()
A Game of Hearts by Joanna Barker
If you can't join them... beat them.Marigold Cartwell has only one goal: to defeat her long-time rival on the archery field. She knows she can outshoot irritating, cynical Tristan Gates, but the local bowmen’s society—the one he belongs to—refuses to allow women to compete. Spurred on by their rejection, Marigold decides to start a new society. Naturally, it has only one rule: no men... -
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![Persuasion by Jane Austen]()
Persuasion by Jane Austen
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 85 ratingsThe final novel by the acclaimed writer places heroine Anne Elliot, a woman of integrity and deep emotion, against the brutality and hypocrisy of Regency England... -
![Daddy Long Legs by Jean Webster]()
Daddy Long Legs by Jean Webster
Raised in a bleak orphanage without even a name from her parents, this modern girls' fairy tale tells the story of Jerusha Abbott, a plucky young woman without ties and unsure of her future. After a visit from the trustees of the orphanage, Jerusha is told that one of the trustees sees in her the potential of a writer and wishes to be the patron of her college education...Categorized as:
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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... -
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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... -
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Daddy Long-Legs Illustrated by Jean Webster
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 52 ratingsDaddy Long-Legs is a book written by Jean Webster and first published in 1912. It tells the story of Jerusha Abbott, who grew up in an orphanage but was sent to college by a mysterious benefactor she calls Daddy Long-Legs. In college she falls in love with a young man who wants to marry her, but she refuses because she is an orphan...Categorized as:
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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... -
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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... -
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By Hook or By Rook by Rebecca Connolly
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe most dangerous journeys...Jeremy Pratt is a spy for the Crown, and one of the best. He had been in more dangerous situations than he can admit, and has always come out unscathed. But escorting his colleague's cousin home to her family, even in disguise, just might be beyond his skills, and the temptation beyond his ability to withstand.May be ones of the heart.. -
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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.. -
![Emma (Manga Classics) by Jane Austen]()
Emma (Manga Classics) by Jane Austen
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 86 ratingsJane Austen's classic novel Emma is a timeless story of love, friendship, and self-discovery. Set in the small village of Highbury, England, during the early 19th century, the novel follows the story of Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy and beautiful young woman who is determined to make her own way in the world... -
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Emma by Jane Austen
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 83 ratingsA Sparkling Tale of Matchmaking, Misunderstandings, and Self-DiscoveryStep into the charming world of Regency England with Jane Austen's beloved novel, "Emma." This timeless classic follows the misadventures of Emma Woodhouse, a clever, beautiful, and wealthy young woman who fancies herself an expert matchmaker.At twenty years old, Emma is the mistress of Hartfield, her family's estate... -
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Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 114 ratingsThis one's double the fun! Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is still learning the ropes at her cousin Vinnie's bail bond office, so when she sets out on the trail of Kenny Mancuso - a suspiciously weatlhy, working class Trenton boy who has just shot his best friend - the stakes are higher than ever... -
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Emma by Jane Austen
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 81 ratingsEmma is a comic novel by Jane Austen, first published in December 1815, about the perils of misconstrued romance. The main character, Emma Woodhouse, is described in the opening paragraph as "handsome, clever, and rich" but is also rather spoiled. Prior to starting the novel, Austen wrote, "I am going to take a heroine whom no-one but myself will much like...Categorized as:
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![A Wager Worth Making by Rebecca Connolly]()
A Wager Worth Making by Rebecca Connolly
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe riskier the wager... Everyone knows that Gemma Templeton is a wonderful, cheerful, friendly young woman who is well worth one’s acquaintance. She is vibrant and warm, and plays the violin with exquisite talent. The only thing she lacks is a husband, and time is growing short for her in that regard... -
![Her Unexpected Courtship by Megan Walker]()
Her Unexpected Courtship by Megan Walker
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIsabel Reed has promised to marry for love. At present her heart belongs to the one companion she knows accepts all her eccentricities—her horse. So when her older brother threatens to trade the animal on a whim, Isabel must force aside her progressive beliefs and bargain to entertain her brother's flirtatious, albeit handsome, friend Lucas Ashcroft in exchange for keeping her horse... -
![It's In His Kiss and On the Way to the Wedding: Bridgerton Collector's Edition: Two beloved Bridgerton novels in one beautiful collector's edition ... by Julia Quinn]()
It's In His Kiss and On the Way to the Wedding: Bridgerton Collector's Edition: Two beloved Bridgerton novels in one beautiful collector's edition ... by Julia Quinn
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA beautiful collectible edition containing the seventh and eighth novels of the beloved Bridgerton series by New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn.It’s in His KissGareth St. Clair is in a bind, and at risk of losing his inheritance. His only hope lies in an old family diary written in Italian… and the fiendishly smart, devilishly outspoken Hyacinth Bridgerton, who offers to help translate...Categorized as:
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![Miss Louisa's Final Waltz by Sofi Laporte]()
Miss Louisa's Final Waltz by Sofi Laporte
When a proud beauty weds a humble costermonger, their worlds collide with challenges and secrets that only love can conquer. Miss Louisa Highworth is celebrated not just for her stunning beauty, but also for her unwavering pride. Suitors from near and far seek her hand, only to be dismissed with a haughty demeanour that leaves them humiliated... -
![Darcy in Distress: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig]()
Darcy in Distress: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMr. Darcy is rich, well-connected and handsome, but he is also exhausted, broken-hearted and afraid. Can Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet find happiness together?Fitzwilliam Darcy’s father was an unreliable rake who brought their family much trouble before his death. Darcy’s fears are potent, but his resolve to care for his sister and mother is strong... -
![Mr. Darcy and the Governess by Alix James]()
Mr. Darcy and the Governess by Alix James
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMr. Darcy is running for his life, but he can't get very far when he's saddled with a handful of frightened children and their stubborn, sassy governess... -
![The Rise of Miss Notley by Rachael Anderson]()
The Rise of Miss Notley by Rachael Anderson
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Miss Coralynn Notley’s father barters her off to the first titled gentleman to come along, she realizes she must flee her home or be forced to wed a despicable man. Driven by desperation, she applies for the position of housekeeper at Tanglewood Manor, the home of the handsome Mr. Jonathan Ludlow. The moment Jonathan sees Miss Notley, he is intrigued... -
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![From the Hedgerows to Windsor: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Eselle Teays]()
From the Hedgerows to Windsor: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Eselle Teays
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratings“This Work Is, By His Royal Highness’s Permission, Most Respectfully Dedicated, By His Royal Highness’s Dutiful And Obedient Humble Servant, The Author.”Underneath the dedication was a line written by the Royal Librarian during the Regency, Mr. Stanier ‘A The Honorable Miss Elizabeth Bennet... -
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One Kiss Alone by Nichole Van
Ethan Penn-Leith is the most renowned poet of his day—his likeness so widely recognized, he is regularly accosted by adoring admirers. Everyone wants something from him—his time, words, charm, torn bits of his kilt . . . Everyone, that is, but Lady Allegra Gilbert.Twin sister to the authoritarian Duke of Kendall, Lady Allegra fights for freedom from her brother’s iron-gripped control... -
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New Storm Rising by Robert Thier
This was NOT how Lilly had expected her honeymoon to go. Ever since their ship left the shore, she has been feeling dizzy, irritable and nauseous...and what the heck are these strange cravings she keeps having? Her brand-new husband is no help either. Suddenly, stoic, icy billionaire Mr Rikkard Ambrose has turned into a moody, overprotective caveman...Categorized as:
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![To Sir Phillip, With Love and When He Was Wicked: Bridgerton Collector's Edition: Two beloved Bridgerton novels in one beautiful collector's edition ... by Julia Quinn]()
To Sir Phillip, With Love and When He Was Wicked: Bridgerton Collector's Edition: Two beloved Bridgerton novels in one beautiful collector's edition ... by Julia Quinn
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA beautiful collectible edition containing the fifth and sixth novels of the beloved Bridgerton series by New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn.To Sir Phillip, With LoveSir Phillip knew that Eloise Bridgerton was a spinster, and so he’d proposed, figuring that she’d be homely and unassuming, and more than a little desperate for an offer of marriage. Except . . . she wasn’t...Categorized as:
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![My Sister's Intended by Rachael Anderson]()
My Sister's Intended by Rachael Anderson
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFor as long as Prudence can remember, it has been understood that her sister will one day wed the eldest son of their nearest neighbor. Such an alliance will benefit both families and bring a great deal of joy to all parents involved. Unfortunately, Prudence has never been able to feel as joyful... -
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Maison Ikkoku Collector’s Edition, Vol. 1 (めぞん一刻 [Maison Ikkoku] (10 Volumes) #1) by Rumiko Takahashi
Acclaimed author Rumiko Takahashi’s classic romantic comedy about finding your path in life.Yusaku Godai didn’t get accepted into college on the first try, so he’s studying to retake the entrance exams. But living in a dilapidated building full of eccentric and noisy tenants is making it hard for him to achieve his goals... -
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Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa
A trans boy searches for a future―and a romance―in which he can live and love openly as himself in this heartwrenching YA reimagining of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice , part of the Remixed Classics series. London, 1812 . Oliver Bennet feels trapped. Not just by the endless corsets, petticoats and skirts he's forced to wear on a daily basis, but also by society's expectations...Categorized as:
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![Under the Bayou Moon by Valerie Fraser Luesse]()
Under the Bayou Moon by Valerie Fraser Luesse
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsRestless with the familiarity of her Alabama home, Ellie Fields accepts a teaching job in a tiny Louisiana town deep in bayou country. Though rightfully suspicious of outsiders, who have threatened both their language and their culture, most of the people in tiny Bernadette, Louisiana, come to appreciate the young and idealistic schoolteacher as a boon to the town... -
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Pursuing Miss Hall by Karen Thornell
Nathaniel Blake has been in love with his best friend, Meg, for as long as he can remember. Though a gentleman himself, his status in Society is inarguably below Meg’s own. Determined to avoid the label of “fortune hunter,” Nathaniel has long concealed the feelings of his heart...Categorized as:
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![Faro's Daughter by Georgette Heyer]()
Faro's Daughter by Georgette Heyer
THE HIGH STAKES OF LOVE Skilled in the art of card playing, Deborah Grantham, a gambler's daughter, uses that skill as her sole means of support as mistress of her aunt's elegant and exclusive gaming club in 18th-century London. The beautiful young must find a way to restore herself and her aunt to respectability, preferably without accepting either of two repugnant offers... -
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![The Fall of Lord Drayson by Rachael Anderson]()
The Fall of Lord Drayson by Rachael Anderson
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWho is he really? A high and mighty lord or a lowly servant? When Colin Cavendish, the new earl of Drayson, informs Lucy Beresford that she and her mother need to vacate the house they've called home for the past two years, Lucy is fit to be tied. They have no money, no relations they can turn to for help, and nowhere to go... -
![Friday's Child by Georgette Heyer]()
Friday's Child by Georgette Heyer
Rejected by the incomparable Miss Milborne for his unsteadiness of character, wild Lord Sheringham is bent on avenging Fate and coming into his fortune. But the very first woman he should see is Hero Wantage, the young and charmingly unsophisticated chit, who has loved him since childhood ..Categorized as:
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![The Call to Serve by Cece Whittaker]()
The Call to Serve by Cece Whittaker
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Helen, do you think I’ll ever get married?” Joan asked abruptly. A very troubling thought in 1943. The Call to Serve celebrates the innocence that transcends the decades, and the beauty of true love in this story of friendship between Annie, Joan, Bernice, Helen and their men. The story is set in fictitious Abbotsville, New Jersey in the autumn of 1943... -
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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...Categorized as:
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![A Scholarly Pursuit: A Traditional Regency Romance by Christina Dudley]()
A Scholarly Pursuit: A Traditional Regency Romance by Christina Dudley
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsTyrone Ellsworth’s career as a literary lover-in-lieu began at university, where he found amusement and steady spending-silver in writing poetry, love letters and offers of marriage for fellow Oxonians... -
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The Reluctant Lady by Kate Morrell
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAn Amazon #1 Best Seller in Regency Historical Romance in the UK When rakish Lord Rothsea’s notorious temper draws him into a hasty duel, it stirs the darkest memories from his troubled past. Then his opponent’s blood-thirsty sibling turns up seeking justice! Spirited and proud, Merry has masqueraded as a boy for most of her nineteen years, relishing the freedom of her masculine guise...
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