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The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 5 by Beth Brower
I took Treasure Island to church with me as a talisman.“What a lovely bible,” Mrs. Tribly said.“Isn’t it just?” I replied, hoping she would not ask me to read a favorite verse aloud.I do not believe the psalmist wrote,Fifteen men on a dead man’s chest,Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum.The Year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighbourhood of St. Crispian’s... -
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 8 by Beth Brower
"Strange, considering it all now after a night's sleep, that I'd had no premonition of what awaited. That seems to be the nature of life, however. Things that ought to come with warnings rarely do. "The Year is 1884 and Emma M. Lion has, at long last, gained her majority... -
Roseanna by Beverley Watts
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFrom the highly acclaimed author of The Shackleford Sisters, Beverley Watts, comes an exciting new series featuring the next generation.The Shackleford Legacies are a delightful dance of romance, humour, mystery and fun...Lady Roseanna Atwood was not looking forward to the annual weekend garden party at Blackmore... -
The Honorable Rogue by Wendy Vella
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA gentleman with secrets, a society miss and a treasure they must find to stay alive.When Charles Thomas stumbles upon a mysterious note hidden in an old Russian book, he’s unable to decipher it—until he crosses paths with Miss Violet Althorp. Like him, she’s searching for something to escape the shadows of her past... -
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The Loyalty of a Lyon: The Lyon's Den Connected World (The Lyon's Den Connected World) by Linda Rae Sande
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s the widowed Marquess of Hawke. She’s a wealthy spinster named for Apollo. Will a conniving cousin thwart a matchmaker’s plans to see they end up together? Robert Strathford, Marquess of Hawke, had thought to spend his older years traveling the world with his beloved wife, but when Eleanor dies in a carriage accident, he’s left heartbroken—and broke... -
Duke of Bronze: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Emma Linfield
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Five dates with the Wild Spinster to the highest bidder!” Anna was already mortified to be auctioned off, even if it was for a charity. But when she heard the outlandishly high bid, she had only one Anyone but the Duke of Copperton!One last adventure before settling down. Duke Colin just needed the opportunity to choose, when the auction took a turn... -
The Lyon Whisperer by Kimberly Keyes
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this high stakes game of love and marriage, when love equals surrender, who will be the victor? Lady Amelia Duval is used to being indulged. The reckless daughter of an earl has evaded each and every suitor her father has put before her... -
The Elusive Earl by Grace Burrowes
He's carrying a torch...Graham MacNeil wants nothing to do with the family earldom, much less with a drafty castle full of rumgumptious relatives, or with the nosy neighbors determined to inspect the prodigal laird. His sole reason for returning from exile is to discover the truth behind the crime that saw him consigned to seven years transportation... -
The Duke's Absolutely Audacious Debutante by Eva Devon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeloved child of Lady Juliet Briarwood and American printer Tobias Miller, Portia cannot wait for her first London Season! When one is part of the Briarwood family there is always fun to be had. When a duke who seems her opposite in every way begins to pursue her, she’s captivated by his quiet ways... -
A Lady's Mishap by Laura Beers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe was the last man she ever wanted to turn to. Now, he’s the only one she can’t live without. Lady Elodie Lockwood is content with being a wallflower, but fate has other plans. Declared the diamond of the Season by the queen herself, she finds herself the unwilling focus of Society’s relentless gaze—a situation that feels more like a curse than a blessing... -
The Last House in Lambton by Grace Gibson, Debbie Styne
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDoes it ever stop raining in Lambton?Darcy and Bingley depart Netherfield Park, leaving Elizabeth Bennet acutely aware of the monotony of her life. Seeking a reprieve, she volunteers to serve as temporary companion to Mrs. Gardiner’s elderly aunt who lives in Lambton... -
Aurora by D.G. Rampton
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 15 ratings70,000+ readers have already discovered the Regency Goddesses Series. The books, which can be read in any order, are regularly in the U.S. top 20 for Historical Romance and Humor & Satire... -
Sloth: The Fallen Earl by Christi Caldwell
A ruined lady. A reluctant lord. One scandalous night that changes everything…Miss Cressida Alby has spent her life as a mere shadow in society, a poor country squire’s daughter with no prospects and even less hope. But nothing could have prepared her for the night she’s put up for auction at The Devil’s Den... -
A Bachelor's Lessons in Love by Sally Britton
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA reluctant guardian. A determined spinster. A battle of wits that might just end in love. Former military officer Edward Halstead never imagined his quiet bachelor existence would be upended by the unexpected guardianship of a spirited young lady... -
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A Bachelor's Lessons in Love by Sally Britton
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA reluctant guardian. A determined spinster. A battle of wits that might just end in love. Former military officer Edward Halstead never imagined his quiet bachelor existence would be upended by the unexpected guardianship of a spirited young lady... -
The Secret Heart by Mary Lancaster
Betrayal, temptation and an impossible love.The final book in the Unmarriageable series...Some suspect that Lily Villin is the true heart of the Hart Inn, a lucky house where love always seems to blossom, whatever the obstacles. But Lily has another secret. She is in love with an enigmatic nobleman, and no luck in the world can make such a marriage possible... -
Lady Dramatic by Kate Archer
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTwo guarded hearts. One undeniable pull. Can love break through their carefully built walls? She is bursting with feelings and prone to laughing or crying. He is regularly gripped with strong sentiments he keeps behind a mask of reserve. Very naturally, they both go to great lengths to hide these deficiencies from one another... -
A Heart Devoted by Nichole Van
Living happily ever after should be easy. After all, Tristan and Isolde Gilbert, the new Duke and Duchess of Kendall, have overcome obstacles, confessed their love, married, and are eager to sail off into the sunset of their glorious future. But, of course, life rarely offers smooth sailing. After their honeymoon tour, an unexpected return to London sends the new couple reeling... -
Pretending to Love a Lyon: The Lyon's Den Connected World by Dayna Quince
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey clash like fire and ice, but their attraction is undeniable. Lady Amelia Clark finds herself in a desperate gamble when her twin brother, the Earl of Alston, falls victim to a tragic accident. To protect them both, Amelia must keep his dire condition a secret from their enemies, and Amelia’s only ally is the man who loathes her—her brother’s best friend, Mr. Graham Blakewood... -
The Spinster’s Stolen Heart: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Dorothy Sheldon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA viscount with a broken heart. A violinist with a daring spirit. One love that defies the rules. Pippa Randall’s violin sings with passion, but her future is stifled by her mother’s relentless push to secure a wealthy husband. When a chance encounter introduces her to Lord Nathan Whitmore, a reserved viscount burdened by duty and loss, sparks fly... -
An Innocent Kiss by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn introverted earl who cannot escape the nightmare of war. A free-spirited beauty with no interest in marriage or babes. An innocent kiss that begins to change everything . . .Only son Perry Beaumont resents his father’s neglect of Beauville, the family’s country estate, and asks his father for more authority to make decisions in running it... -
Unmasked By A Devil by Wendy Vella
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe man who was loved by everyone… except herZachariel Deville knew what people thought of him. The youngest brother, all charm, and no substance. He knew better. His serious side came out when he performed his duties for the king or protected his family. He cared nothing about how others perceived him. Except her, of course. He cared very much about that... -
A Spring Dance by Mary Kingswood
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA family in trade moving up in the world. A family of landed gentry stepping aside for them. And the sons and daughters caught in the middle.Will Fletcher is the eldest son and heir to the family fortune, and although his father is reluctant to relinquish his roots in trade, Will is more than happy to become a gentleman...Categorized as:
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The Duke's Bartered Mistress by Caroline Lee
The whispers say he’s a demon, but now he owns her…It is vital Lady Georgia Stoughton finds a way to pay her father’s debt, but the cursed man who owns it refuses her money. So when she offers herself in repayment, the devil with the body of an angel calls her bluff…and signs the contract. Now she belongs to him, body and soul, until the last hour of December...Categorized as:
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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 . . -
Sutton's Scandal by Scarlett Scott
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIt's a battle of wits and wills between a bold East End lady and the icy shop owner she can't resist in this deliciously steamy Regency romance from USA Today bestselling author Scarlett Scott.Lily Sutton has been running wild for years beneath her siblings’ noses. Born and raised in the rookeries, she is not afraid of anything or anyone... -
Sinfully Yours by Kathleen Ayers
Kidnapping should be a Deadly Sin…especially if you lose your heart. Malcolm Sinclair, former soldier, and mercenary has once more run afoul of the authorities. He needs a quick escape back to London which Lord Buckmore is only too happy to provide, if only Malcolm will perform a small task. Kidnap the young lady Buckmore wishes to wed from her overzealous, overprotective cousin... -
Love Blooms with the Duke by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA fourth son instantly propelled into a dukedom . . .A beautiful woman trying to support herself as a governess . . .Two people who want to be accepted—and who long for love . . .Xander Hughes, London’s biggest rake, suddenly finds himself in over his head, becoming the Duke of Brockbank and guardian to two nieces he has never met... -
Three Sins and a Scoundrel by Tracy Sumner
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMeet the newest member of the Leighton Cluster! The final novel in the popular Duchess Society series by USA Today bestselling author Tracy Sumner!Beneath his disguise lies a secret life…and a secret love.Jasper Noble is the most feared man in London, a ruthless scoundrel with a reputation as dark as the rookery alleys he prowls... -
The Duke's Wicked Widow (Surprise! Dukes) by Caroline Lee
They call him the Duke of Death, but he’s her last chance at a life worth living!To Society, Fawkes MacMillian is a nobody; a hanger-on at the edge of respectability with a murky past and an even murkier lineage. But to Lady Danielle Aycock, he is her only hope of salvation before a horrible Christmas deadline... -
Lyon Eyes by Lynne Connolly
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEnter the world of the most notorious gambling den in London, where matches are made... unusually. Welcome to the world of THE LYON'S DEN: The Black Widow of Whitehall Connected World, where the underground of Regency London thrives... and loves.Heiress to a fortune, Jenny Hambling needs a husband, before she is made to marry a man she despises... -
The Duke of Aces by Rachel Ann Smith
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWagering on Love is Risky...A lady's fate should never be determined by the turn of a card.Lady Isadora Malbury must remain unwed if she wishes to continue to be a member of the exclusive and secret Wicked Ladies Salon... -
A Gentleman's Reckoning (Bachelors of Blackstone's) by Jennie Goutet
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Scandalous Past. A Secret Identity. A Love That Could Ruin Everything.Once the most charming rake in London, John Aubin lost everything when he overheard a powerful earl’s fraudulent dealings. Branded a liar and cast out of society, he now lives under an assumed name, working in the very orphanage the earl owns. But Aubin’s purpose isn’t charity—it’s revenge... -
I Like Big Dukes and I Cannot Lie by Annabelle Anders, Amy Rose Bennett
From the delightfully debonair to the devilishly dangerous, these dashing dukes can't help but command your attention. And let's not forget the real stars here—the dazzling, damsel-not-in-distress heroines who don't need a title to rule. These are ladies of wit, grit, and not a little bit of mischief.Every one of these novellas has a duke for its leading man...Categorized as:
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Make Believe with the Marquess by Annabelle Anders
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen he mistakes you for a chambermaid… The Marquess has something this teacher wants, and, as luck would have it, she has something he needs. Beatrice Wolcott is desperate to keep her past a secret... -
The Beast's Beguiled by Eva Devon, Maire Claremont
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom USATODAY Bestselling author Eva Devon, writing as Maire Claremont, comes a brand new series that will sweep you away to the drama and angst of Regency England. Glittering ballrooms, wild moors, and brooding lords waiting to be tamed by bluestockings await. . .Catherine Ludlow knows the betrayal of family...Categorized as:
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Ruin Me, If You Dare by Alyssa Clarke
They are wallflowers, bluestockings, merry widows, and debutantes—members of a secret, exclusive Lady’s Club in Berkeley Square! There ladies indulge in daring wagers, learn to fight, read scandalous books, and learn the art of wooing the gentlemen they will bring to their knees…A proper lord. A rebellious lady. A dare that could ruin them both.. -
Kiss The Rake Hello by Tracy Sumner
Cortland DeWitt is the most infamous second son in England. Twin to a duke, he thankfully lost out on the ducal title by a mere three minute's grace. And he's never looked back, living his life with one rule and one rule only: no attachments.But to Alexandra Mountbatten, the fearless woman who's known him since childhood, Cort is merely the loathsome boy next door...Categorized as:
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His Reckless Bargain by Cynthia Wright
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSpecial Author's Cut EditionOriginally published by Ballantine Books as BARBADOS1818: Nathan Raveneau is known as “The Scapegrace” in Regency London for his rakish exploits and devastating good looks. He's also a sea captain with an estate on Barbados, where his enemy Xavier Crowe lives... -
Earl of Spades: Regency Romance by Tammy Andresen
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsShe’s a beauty beyond compare…Ash can’t deny that her fragile beauty holds him captive. And then there’s the fact that he stands between her and the danger circling ever closer. What man doesn’t wish to save a woman like Lily? He’d protect her with his last breath even he can’t give her a future. They are worlds apart and deep down he knows that love isn’t for a man like him... -
Duke of Chance by Tammy Andresen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis duke will chance anything... except his heart.The Duke of Durham, better known as the Duke of Chance, is an unrepentant rake, a gambler, a club owner, and an all-around sinner. Which is why, taking over the gaming hell, the Den of Sins, suits him perfectly. And while he knows he’ll have to marry at some point, he looks upon the institution the way some might consider having a tooth extracted... -
Schooled by the Bastard by Annabelle Anders
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSecond Chance * Secret Past * Bastard Hero In this second chance Regency Romance by Annabelle Anders, an independent headmistress fights to keep her all-girls school open even as the only man she’s ever loved—and lost—barges back into her life. As the daughter of a cruel marquess, Augusta Primm has fought tooth and nail to establish her independence... -
The Untamed Duke by Melanie Rose Clarke
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen a Scottish duke targets her brother, Sophia will do anything to protect her family, including kidnapping the powerful lord. What happens when the duke kidnaps her instead?Welcome to book 3 in the bestselling series The Secret Crusaders from the talented Melanie Rose Clarke!Social justice crusader Sophia Hawkins will do anything to protect her family... -
Lyon's Lover by Maggie Sims
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA wastrel lord and an ex-courtesan forced together must pay the price of their past sins. She’s planning for the future… Having enjoyed a successful career as mistress to various members of the Ton, Isabella Rossi longs to walk away from her past. She wants a normal life with all it entails—a husband, a home, and children... -
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21 Days with the Lyon: The Lyon's Den Connected World by Shana Galen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA desperate heiress. A jaded former soldier. They’ve got twenty-one days to fall in love…or risk losing everything. Twenty-one days. A measly three weeks. That’s all the time Bianca Featherswallow is allowed to convince Theo Filliol to marry her. If she doesn’t marry in three weeks, Bianca will once again be prey to fortune hunters who are eager to abduct her for her dowry... -
Defying the Earl by Erica Ridley
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEnjoy a fun, flirty guardian-and-ward forced proximity romp from a New York Times bestselling author!Miss Matilda Dodd refuses to be any man’s property. She’s a month shy of her majority, and cannot wait to live life on her own terms. Rather than meet her unwanted new guardian as instructed, she attends a ball and comes kiss-to-kiss with an adorably befuddled handsome lord instead... -
Every Rake Has A Silver Lining: A Regency Era Romance by Trisha Messmer
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNo woman can resist his charms. Enter the ice queen.Experience has taught Simon Beckham that love only leads to grief. Although he needs to marry someday and produce an heir, for now he prefers a fun dalliance. A smile, a wink, a pretty compliment, and women tumble into his bed willingly—except for one irritatingly attractive sharp-tongued harpy named Lady Charlotte Talbot... -
Duke in a Box: Twelve Steamy Historical Holiday Novellas by Kate Bateman, Amy Rose Bennett
Twelve novellas from your favorite historical romance authors featuring never-before-published steamy holiday stories. Don’t miss this limited time collection—on sale only from November 1-December 31, 2022...Categorized as:
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The Notorious Lord Sin by Tamara Gill
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLove might be the only luxury she can’t afford…Paris Smith remembers the days when she was penniless all too well. The pain of being deemed unsuitable for marriage by her first love never truly faded. Now, she’s a widowed Countess with more money than she could ever spend, and the man who nearly destroyed her wants a second chance... -
An Earl Unmasked by Rachel Ann Smith
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLady Diana Malbury is known for her charm and intelligence, why else would she rather solve another one of the late Earl of Chestwick’s word puzzles than entertain potential suitors for the Season?The old earl presents her with the highest-stake challenge yet…If she remains unwed for the Season, she can return to his estate next summer and solve the latest puzzle by way of his extensive library,...
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