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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... -
The Agency for Scandal by Laura Wood
An all-female detective agency righting wrongs at the end of the nineteenth century; infiltrating a scandalous upper class world straight out of Bridgerton and using their wit and bravery to unmask a villain. Eighteen-year-old Isobel Stanhope is keeping a lot of secrets...Categorized as:
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The Secret of Bow Lane by Jennifer Ashley
A stranger who appears on Kat's doorstep turns out to be one Charlotte Bristow, legal wife of Joe Bristow, the man Kat once believed herself married to—who she thought died at sea twelve years ago. Kat is jolted by Charlotte’s claims that not only was Joe murdered, but he had amassed a small fortune before he died...Categorized as:
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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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The Duke and the Wedding Crasher by Olivia T. Bennet
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA prideful duke, a betrayed lady, and a wedding that must be stopped…. Happily engaged, Lady Laura finds out through the papers that her betrothed is marrying her old friend. Devastated by their betrayal she is on her way to make a scene. Yet her carriage breaks down and a ravishing stranger appears, all too willing to help…... -
Disinheritance by Mary Kingswood
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsOne man with a secret. A family torn apart by the consequences. Walter Atherton, Viscount Birtwell, has drifted through his charmed life without a care in the world. As the eldest son and heir to an earl, he has never had to make his way in the world. His days are filled with pleasure, and to set the seal on it, he will shortly be married to a vastly wealthy heiress...Categorized as:
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The Improper Duke by Scarlett Osborne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“You are making it very hard for me to be good…”. For proper Duke Joseph, meeting a lady in the dark garden of a ball is scandalous... -
The Measure of Love: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Alix James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBound by duty; saved by love. When tragedy leaves Mr. Darcy clinging to life, Elizabeth sacrifices her dreams to repay the debt owed to her family's damaged savior. But can her compassion penetrate his bitter heart and spark hope again? Beneath Darcy’s aloof bitterness smoulders a broken, vulnerable man stripped of his mobility and purpose...Categorized as:
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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...Categorized as:
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El Dorado: Further Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel (The Scarlet Pimpernel (chronological order) #7) by Emmuska Orczy
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe elusive Pimpernel returns for another swashbuckling adventure in El Dorado. The still-raging French Revolution continues to claim lives, and the shadow of the guillotine draws ever nearer to the young Dauphin, son of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette... -
The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh by Claudia Gray
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe third book in the Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney Mystery series, which finds the amateur sleuths facing their most daunting challenge preventing the murder of the imperious Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Someone is trying to kill Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Esteemed aunt of Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, generous patroness of Mr... -
A Wish Upon a Marquess by Maggie Dallen, Katherine Ann Madison
How does a socially inept bluestocking find love? One ruined chemistry set. A marquess in need of a scientific mind. Three meddling friends and, of course. One wish upon a maypole. Miss 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... -
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 Hawks. Women of a Certain Age by Josi S. Kilpack. A Most Unsuitable Suitor by Sarah M. Eden. Timeless Regency Collections:. AUTUMN MASQUERADE. A MIDWINTER BALL. SPRING IN HYDE PARK. SUMMER HOUSE PARTY. A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS. A HOLIDAY IN BATH. FALLING FOR A DUKE. A NIGHT IN GROSVENOR SQUARE. ROAD TO GRETNA GREEN...Categorized as:
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Pilfered Promises by M. Louisa Locke
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt is the winter of 1880, and the future looks promising for Annie and Nate Dawson. Nate’s law practice is taking off. Annie has made the transition from pretend clairvoyant to a successful financial consultant. And they are looking forward to spending their first Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays together...Categorized as:
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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... -
A Wager with the Gentleman by Sadie Bosque
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA timid bluestocking…. Stuck in her little cottage with her three sisters and an aging father her entire life, Miss Beatrice Fowley has never had the chance to experience the real world. After being jilted by a charming viscount, she now has to marry a seventy-year-old lord intent on begetting an heir and a spare... -
Her Scandal of a Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Emma Linfield
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“What else can I do? ”. “Marry me. ”. Phoebe never wanted it to end like this. After two years on the marriage mart, to be ruined by scandal! And even worse, forced to marry a man she can never love…. While trying to unmask his brother’s killer, Duke Phillip just wanted to make sure Phoebe returned home safely. But no good deed goes unpunished and soon, he has no choice but to marry her... -
A Match for the Unbending Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Hazel Linwood
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Never met a woman so testing in all my days…”. After a fire breaks out, the dowager duchess and her companion, Selina, are forced to stay at her grandson’s estate. But even as the Duke proves to be a fearsome man, Selina is not one to stand by anyone’s insults…. Duke Morgan’s intimidating appearance has made every one of his sister’s governesses run for the hills... -
Beneath the Duke's Mask by Hanna Hamilton
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"In her disobedience, I found the freedom I never knew I craved". After his parent’s passing, Duke Philip devoted himself to looking after his younger brother and always following the rules. But despite his strict nature and the need for a proper wife, he can't get the ton's most unruly woman out of his mind. . -
Seducing his Wicked Duchess by Ava MacAdams
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“What if I do not want you to control yourself, Your Grace? ”. A year ago, Miss Anne was held at knifepoint by a man she thought she loved. And even though she is back in London for the Season as if nothing happened, she can't get the chivalrous Duke that risked his life to save her out of her head. Benjamin's only goal is to avenge his father's murder... -
Three Nights with the Ruthless Duke: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel by Maybel Bardot
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I will forgive you on one condition…You must spend three nights with me. When Lady Beatrice volunteers to reject her friend’s suitor in her place, she never expects him to be the Ruthless Duke. Trying her best to make him reject her, she soon realizes she doesn’t want him to…. Dark, broody, and enigmatic, everyone within the ton fears Duke Charles... -
Claimed by the Duke of Ice: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Violet Hamers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I cannot stand anyone’s touch yet… I crave yours. ”. Duke Nathaniel has a secret he can never his aversion to touch. He despises any form of physical contact until he accidentally meets a lady who has the complete opposite effect on him…. Grace’s dream of having a family of her own seems impossible, thanks to her family’s reputation... -
Loving Lieutenant Lancaster by Sarah M. Eden
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsOrphaned as a child, Arabella Hampton was the unwanted and unloved charge of a cruel aunt and neglectful uncle. The only light in her young life was the kindness of the Jonquil family, and she clung to the childish dream of someday living with them at Lampton Park... -
Blackmoore by Julianne Donaldson
Kate Worthington knows her heart and she knows she will never marry. Her plan is to travel to India instead—if only to find peace for her restless spirit and to escape the family she abhors. But Kate’s meddlesome mother has other plans. She makes a bargain with Kate: India, yes, but only after Kate has secured—and rejected—three marriage proposals...Categorized as:
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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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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... -
The Lost Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Patricia Haverton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I was doomed before I met you. ”. Crashing his carriage during a hurricane in the middle of nowhere, overworked Duke Samuel finds refuge in the only house he can see. The house of a country Baron, with the most infuriating and beautiful grandaughter…. For Eleanor, taking care of her grandfather and brother in the quiet countryside was all she ever wanted... -
Educating Elizabeth by Jennifer Moore
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor years, Elizabeth Miller has dreamed of opening a school for underprivileged girls in London’s East End. But despite her best efforts, she soon discovers that the cost of running the fledgling school may spell disaster for the endeavor. In desperation she turns to the one man she’d rather Lord Charles Chatsworth, a rich and carefree flirt whose scandalous reputation she despises...Categorized as:
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The Duke's Pretend Bride by Hanna Hamilton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I never believed in love, but in its presence, my faith begins to rekindle again…”. Duke Henry has stopped believing in love after experiencing his parents' troubled marriage. But as the pressure to find a wife grows, he makes an intriguing proposal to a broken lady. .. After being hurt by a deceitful man, Natalia has vowed to remain a spinster... -
The Marquess and the Spinster by Violet Hamers
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I cannot decide whether to throttle you or kiss you. ”. A renowned spinster, Lady Helena, would never allow a man into her life let alone her family home. Her father’s will clearly states that no new heir can toss her out. Until the new Marquess of Bridgerock shows up with a different will, claiming that her house now belongs to him…... -
A Capital Arrangement by Christina Dudley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s a reluctant tourist. His future does not allow for detours. Will they find each other in the terra incognita of love? England, 1814. Coaxed by family members to the seaside, Beatrice Ellsworth nearly loses her life in a bathing-machine mishap, only to be rescued by a quick-thinking young man... -
Beneath the Scars of a Duke by Hanna Hamilton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"You, amidst everyone else, emerged, unveiling a beauty unseen…”. Lady Eliza would do anything to help her ailing sister. Even if it means seeking the help of the mysterious Duke with the horrible reputation. .. Duke Aaron's tragic past has left him with many scars, visible and invisible. Now, to salvage his reputation, he decides to aid Eliza's sister...Categorized as:
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Her Ruse with the Duke of Stone: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Olivia T. Bennet
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“This thirty-day courtship with the Duke of Stone… it is a ruse. ”. Invisible to the Ton, Emily suffers in the shadow of her sister’s scandal. So she comes up with a lie to grab everyone's her courtship with the Duke of Stone. Yet she never expected that he would show up to claim her. Carved from stone, the Duke of Stonebridge is infamous for his cruelty... -
Stealing a Duke's Kiss: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Tiffany Baton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I am struck by Cupid’s arrow… with the wrong person. ”. Between love and writing, Lady Deborah has chosen the latter. So as a sworn spinster, she never expected to kiss a gentleman. Yet she has no other choice if she is to distract the man that is about to ruin her brother’s happiness. Duke Henry values propriety more than anything... -
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Every Time You Hear That Song by Jenna Voris
They say to never meet your idols. But they never said anything about upending your life for a quest designed by one. Seventeen-year-old aspiring journalist Darren Purchase has been a lifelong fan of country music legend Decklee Cassel, who’s as famous for her classic hits as she is for her partnership with songwriter Mickenlee Hooper...Categorized as:
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A Girl Called Foote by A.E. Walnofer
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsYoung Jonathan Clyde causes mischief for everyone at Whitehall, the stately home of his privileged ancestors. As he matures, however, he comes to despise the vanity and conceit surrounding him. Misfortune requires Lydia Smythe, an exceptionally clever farmer’s daughter, to seek employment at Whitehall. As a parlor maid, she feels stifled and harried by those over her... -
Codebreaker by Jay Martel
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis original, interactive thriller from debut author Jay Martel follows a brilliant teenage girl as she races across D. C. to decode the clues her father left behind, which may just be the key to saving the country from a devastating tragedy. Mia Hayes has peaceful plans for the summer―find a part-time job at a coffee shop and work on her college applications...Categorized as:
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Educating Elizabeth by Jennifer Moore
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFor years, Elizabeth Miller has dreamed of opening a school for underprivileged girls in London’s East End. But despite her best efforts, she soon discovers that the cost of running the fledgling school may spell disaster for the endeavor. In desperation she turns to the one man she’d rather Lord Charles Chatsworth, a rich and carefree flirt whose scandalous reputation she despises... -
An Arrangement of Sorts by Rebecca Connolly
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsHe was intrigued. .. Nathaniel Hammond, Earl of Beverton, is working to restore his new estate and aid his tenants. But everything changes when he meets the beautiful and mysterious Moira Dennison, a bold young woman who offers to hire him, unaware of his title, to help her find her fiancE...Categorized as:
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Five Dates with the Duke by Daphne Byrne
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 11 ratings“I’ve never been in love before. It’s an insipid emotion that only leads to pain in any case. ”. Emma has lost all hope for finding a husband, so she enters the Matchmaker’s shop. And she leaves with a date with a Duke…. Charming and dangerous, Duke Nicholas has been a perpetual bachelor, until he is tricked into finding a bride...Categorized as:
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The Elusive Pimpernel (The Scarlet Pimpernel (chronological order) #4) by Emmuska Orczy
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA novel of swashbuckling action in the series featuring the classic hero who saves innocents from the guillotine in Revolutionary France . . . “We seek him here! we seek him there! Those Frenchies seek him everywhere! Is he in heaven? Is he in hell? That demmed elusive Pimpernel? ”. Sir Percy thought he left his enemy vanquished, humiliated, and debased in Calais. Oh, how foolish he was... -
A Viscount's Proposal by Melanie Dickerson
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsLeorah Langdon has no patience for Regency society’s shallow hypocrisy and unnecessary rules, especially for women. She’s determined to defy convention by marrying for grand passion instead of settling for a loveless union like her parents—or wedding a stuffy, pompous gentleman like Edward, the Viscount Withinghall... -
The Elusive Pimpernel (The Scarlet Pimpernel (chronological order) #4) by Emmuska Orczy
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 26 ratings"The Elusive Pimpernel" by Emmuska Orczy is a historical adventure novel set during the French Revolution. It follows the daring exploits of Sir Percy Blakeney, also known as the Scarlet Pimpernel, as he leads secret missions to rescue French aristocrats from the guillotine... -
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... -
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Ashes on the Moor by Sarah M. Eden
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThis beautiful hardback collector’s edition includes a new, never-before-published chapter in the romance of Evangeline and Dermot. The life of an impoverished schoolteacher is not one Evangeline Blake would have chosen for herself...Categorized as:
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The Girl Who Was a Gentleman by Anna Jane Greenville
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLove, courage and humour in Victorian London. Can a girl find true love . .. dressed up as a man? London, 1872. In Victorian England, opportunities are scarce for Joanna and her sisters. Their only hope is to marry well, but who would take one of the penniless sisters as a wife? Joanna doesn’t believe in fairy tales, and chooses to be her own prince... -
The Object of His Affection by Marcia Lynn McClure
Excerpt:. It was cold—so miserably cold. Athena knew by the numbness in her own fingers and toes that Annabel’s, Marta’s, and Bronwen’s must be frozen stiff. Yet she hoped that their merriment—in singing Christmas carols on the doorsteps or in the parlors of those who opened their doors or invited them inside for a moment—would offset their discomfort... -
A Prior Engagement by Ashtyn Newbold
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBargaining a puppy for her hand in marriage. .. what could possibly go wrong? Julia Reeves knows what she wants, and that is Oliver Northcott. At the age of eleven, she was clever enough to trick him into signing a letter in exchange for a puppy, one that promises he will wed her if she is still unmarried in ten years... -
Love Unseen by Rachel Kelley Stones
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 11 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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The Headmistress by Elizabeth Johns
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHannah Bell has spent over ten years of her life running a finishing school for girls where she has prepared several Seasons’ worth of successful ladies for their debuts in the ton. While a worthy cause, at times it could be a very lonely one, especially as she is now facing the festive season by herself...
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