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Temptress in Disguise by Adele Clee
Aramis Chance has a reputation to uphold. When a man is dark, brooding and as dangerous as the devil, everyone must fear him. So, when Aramis is kidnapped by a demure young woman wielding a pistol, he’s certain it’s a prank. No one would dare risk his wrath, which is why he’s convinced his brothers have hired an actress to test his mettle.Miss Naomi Grant needs a man with brains and brawn... -
Hope by Beverley Watts
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThere was no doubt that things had definitely looked better for Gabriel Atwood, one time Viscount Northwood. Mainly because everyone who knew him or of him almost certainly believed him dead - the bastard who’d betrayed him had made sure of that...Categorized as:
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Petteril's Folly by Mary Lancaster
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTime to confront reality – and a worrying mystery.Lord Petteril and his new viscountess return to England to face the consequences of their unequal marriage, only to discover that Petteril’s valet, the enigmatic Stewart, has been arrested for theft... -
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... -
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Petteril's Wife by Mary Lancaster
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIncognito in Portugal…Lord Petteril’s cousin, the newly commissioned Major Bertie Withan, has gone missing somewhere between landing in Lisbon and joining his regiment on the front line of the Peninsular War... -
Petteril's Christmas by Mary Lancaster
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA merry Christmas for the Petterils?Piers wants to make their first Christmas together special, and so it proves to be - just not quite in the way he planned.His eccentric Great Aunt Prudence summons him to London with the news that she is dying and that one of her servants is stealing from her. Only one of these claims turns out to be true, though both require investigating... -
Petteril's Corpse by Mary Lancaster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA murdered stranger in his home wood…The discovery of a naked corpse upsets the new Viscount Petteril’s return to his ancestral acres. The local magistrate, Robert Lindon, has no idea how to proceed with so heinous a crime... -
Petteril's Thief by Mary Lancaster
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA missing family heirloom – and one of the family stole it.In the spring of 1812, Piers Withan is dragged from his beloved Oxford to be the new Viscount Petteril. Burdened by responsibilities he doesn’t want and the remnants of a family who don’t want him, he is saved from an irredeemable mistake by Ape, the small thief burgling his house... -
Petteril's Ladybird by Mary Lancaster
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAn earl’s son, shot in the home of his mistress…Lord Petteril, with his redoubtable assistant April, is called back to London to help prove the innocence of his friend, Percy Austen, who is suspected of murder.Percy was once the lover of the victim’s mistress, and his pistol was found at the scene of the crime... -
Fall of the Lyon: The Lyon's Den by Chasity Bowlin
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 13 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... -
What the Devil Knows by C.S. Harris
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsSebastian St. Cyr thought a notorious killer had been brought to justice until a shocking series of gruesome new murders stuns the city in this thrilling historical mystery from the USA Today bestselling author of Who Speaks for the Damned.It's October 1814. The war with France is finally over and Europe's diplomats are convening in Vienna for a conference that will put their world back together... -
Who Buries the Dead by C.S. Harris
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThe grisly murder of a West Indies slave owner and the reappearance of a dangerous enemy from Sebastian St. Cyr’s past combine to put C. S. Harris’s “troubled but compelling antihero” (Booklist) to the ultimate test in this taut, thrilling mystery.London, 1813. The vicious decapitation of Stanley Preston, a wealthy, socially ambitious plantation owner, at Bloody Bridge draws Sebastian St... -
When Falcons Fall by C.S. Harris
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsAyleswick-on-Teme, England, 1813. Sebastian has come to this seemingly peaceful Shropshire village to honor a slain friend and to learn more about his own ancestry. But when the body of a lovely widow is found on the banks of the River Teme, a bottle of laudanum at her side, the village’s inexperienced new magistrate turns to St. Cyr for help... -
Lyon's Prey: The Lyon's Den Connected World by Anna St. Claire
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 15 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.Haunted by his wife’s death, he vowed to never marry again.. -
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Seven Nights with the Duke by Alyssa Clarke
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMiss Elizabeth ‘Lizzy’ Fairbanks cannot forget a few abandoned moments with Rannulf Headley, the Duke of Ravenswood. Their romance had begun by accident until it ended when she discovered they were worlds apart.Now that her brother is the new Earl of Celdon, the very bad Fairbanks have been trying to behave themselves and fit into London society... -
The Duke's Virgin Sister by Caroline Lee
They haven’t quite managed to tame her wild streak. It is to be The Match of the Season. At least, that’s what Lady Carlotta Merritt, sister to the cool and aloof Duke of Cashingham, has been told repeatedly by her mother. The Dowager is beyond thrilled about her daughter’s engagement to Society’s most eligible bachelor, Lord What’s-His-Face... -
Twelve Mighty Orphans: The Inspiring True Story of the Mighty Mites Who Ruled Texas Football by Jim Dent
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsJim Dent, author of the New York Times bestselling The Junction Boys, returns with his most powerful story of human courage and determination.More than a century ago, a school was constructed in Fort Worth, Texas, for the purpose of housing and educating the orphans of Texas Freemasons. It was a humble project that for years existed quietly on a hillside east of town... -
Petteril's Portrait by Mary Lancaster
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA defaced portrait and the death of an artist – but is anything quite what it seems?To the furious disapproval of his assistant, April, Lord Petteril insists on calling in on Lady Haggard’s country house party – only to discover his hostess and her guests in uproar over a portrait of the late Sir Weston Haggard which has been deliberately damaged... -
Duke of Pryde by Mariah Stone
A marriage of convenience forces a powerful duke to choose between his ferocious pride and love that melts his icy heart.Reputation is everything in the ton. And no one's is more pristine than Constantine Buccleigh, Duke of Pryde's... -
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 Lost Lieutenant by Erica Vetsch
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe's doing what he can to save the Prince Regent's life . . . but can he save his new marriage as well? Evan Eldridge never meant to be a war hero--he just wanted to fight Napoleon for the future of his country. And he certainly didn't think that saving the life of a peer would mean being made the Earl of Whitelock...Categorized as:
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Nameless by Julie Cooper
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“This was not a man who would explode in a rage, or who would give way to shame or temper...which meant my choices were simple: either he had killed her in cold blood, or he had not killed her at all.”ORPHANED AND ALONE IN THE WORLD, Elizabeth Bennet has found reasonable contentment as a companion to the Dowager Countess of Matlock, the affairs of 1811 and Fitzwilliam Darcy long forgotten... -
An Accidental Meeting by Melanie Rachel
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn accident at Pemberley leads to the revelation of a family secret--and might give Darcy a second chance to win Elizabeth's heart.Fitzwilliam Darcy has been working to improve himself since Elizabeth Bennet’s scorching rejection of his proposal four months ago... -
The Sapphire Intrigue: A Crown Jewels Regency Mystery by Lynn Morrison, Anne Radcliffe
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA stolen code, a locked-down Pavilion, and a love on the line—Regency Brighton’s season of secrets is just beginning.Brighton, 1813: The upper class departs London’s bustling streets for the serene seaside elegance of the Royal Pavilion. A summer of relaxation and romance beckons, especially for Lord Roland Percy and Lady Grace Tilbury... -
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The Noble Guardian by Michelle Griep
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Cross-Country Trip through Regency England Brings Intrigue, Rogues, and High Adventure The must-read conclusion to Michelle Griep’s Bow Street Runners Trilogy: Life couldn’t be better for Abigail Gilbert—but it’s been a long time in coming. Having lived with a family who hated her, it’s finally her time for love... -
One Night to Remember by Erica Ridley
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMeet the unforgettable men of London's most notorious tavern, The Wicked Duke... -
An Affectionate Heart: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Heather Moll
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAre love and affection enough to overcome the pain of grief and anger?In the spring of 1812, Elizabeth and Lydia are the only Bennet daughters still unmarried after the death of their father. Elizabeth's health and spirits worsen as she moves among relations as an unwanted, dependent sister... -
Duke in All But Name by Caroline Warfield
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSecrets and lies threaten to pull them under, but a forced marriage may be their salvation. Gideon Kendrick grew up as the despised bastard son of the Duke of Glenmoor. Exiled to the mines by his father, he has not only survived but thrived and prospered. He lives apart, wanting nothing to do with the duke, the estate—or anything in his past, except his younger brother Phillip, the new duke... -
So True a Love by Joanna Barker
Danger and passion collide when a plucky young woman becomes embroiled in a Bow Street investigation alongside a handsome officer. London, 1803As the daughter of a renowned actress, Verity Travers is a privileged lady of high society —and the last woman one would suspect of working as a private investigator... -
Lady Ivy and the Irishman: A Regency Romance Novel by Sally Britton
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBound by her family’s expectations, Lady Ivy never though freedom would come in the form of a charming Irish baron with a penchant for flirtation.Lady Ivy Amberton, weighed down by her family’s expectations, has often struggled to navigate the complexities of high society—until the arrival of Lord Dunmore, a dashing Irish baron whose open charm and spirited view of life turn her world upside down... -
The Sisters of Sea View by Julie Klassen
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWhen their father's death leaves them impoverished, Sarah Summers convinces her sisters to open their seaside home to guests to provide for their ailing mother. Emily and Georgiana agree, but Viola, who wears a veil to cover a scar, detests the idea. Determined to stay together, the sisters begin the new venture... -
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... -
Tempest by Cynthia Wright
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA marriage of convenience in the Gilded Age...Newport heiress Catherine Beasley Parrish has been groomed all her life to marry an English duke. However, when she meets Adam Raveneau, the latest in a long line of Raveneau rakes and a newly created viscount, Cathy awakens to a destiny worth fighting for... -
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... -
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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... -
Vacancy: Viscount Preferred by Tammy Andresen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLady Priscilla is in trouble…When a cousin she didn’t even know existed inherits her father’s title, the new Earl of Purlington wants more than just the earldom, he want’s Priscilla too. Or at least, her dowry. What she needs is a hero. A man to swoop in and save her despite her cousin’s intimidating lurking...Categorized as:
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In the Family Way: Another John Pickett Mystery by Sheri Cobb South
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith a beautiful and clever wife, a growing investigative business, and a baby due any day, former Bow Street Runner John Pickett finally has a respectable life far removed from his beginnings as a juvenile pickpocket in the rookeries of St. Giles. Then his father returns from transportation to Botany Bay, and Pickett’s hard-won respectability threatens to collapse like a house of cards... -
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... -
Radiance by Sydney Jane Baily
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIn this sparkling early Victorian romance by USA Today bestselling author Sydney Jane Baily, a fiery-haired Diamond daughter sets her cap at this man of science... and he doesn’t stand a chance!She’s a gifted artisan with sparkle to spare, and he’s a preoccupied man of science.At Prince Albert’s Great Exhibition, Lady Radiance Diamond falls in love.. -
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... -
Lost in Darkness by Michelle Griep
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEven if there be monsters, there is none so fierce as that which resides in man’s own heart.Enchanting Regency-Era Gothic Romance Intertwined with Inspiration from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Travel writer Amelia Balfour’s dream of touring Egypt is halted when she receives news of a revolutionary new surgery for her grotesquely disfigured brother. This could change everything, and it does. . -
It Starts With a Kiss: A Very Merry Fairbanks Christmas by Alyssa Clarke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSnowed in Together, Forced proximity, One bed to share, Steamy Regency Romance.Margaret Fairbanks is devoted to her role in securing her children's place in the ton. She journeys from town to Penporth for the Christmas season. Little did she anticipate being trapped in a cottage with the enigmatic Mr. Grayson Rochester... -
Where the Waters Agree by Susan Adriani
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe ached from just looking at her. From wanting her. And from wanting to tell her—again and again—that she was the very best thing that had ever happened to him.EVERMORE ON SEA IS NOT BRIGHTON... -
An Unwitting Match by Laura Beers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLady Edwina Lockwood grapples with the loss of her father when her cousin extends an invitation to Lord Hilgrove to visit Brockhall Manor. She intends to avoid this houseguest, but he quickly becomes a constant presence, much to her annoyance. Despite her initial reluctance, Edwina discovers she can offer support to Lord Hilgrove as he copes with his own grief... -
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An Improper Proposal by Audra Wells
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe had sworn to never fall in love, but one man changed all the rules . . .Louisa Morgan never intended to fall in love, so when the stuffiest of men offers to marry her for the sake of convenience, it feels like an offer from heaven itself. Things change, however, and the rigid Duke of Boroux begins to wax poetic, doing his best to win her hardened heart... -
A Brilliant Alliance by Laura Beers
Bennett Lockwood, Earl of Dunsby, should feel nothing but contentment in his life, yet an unfulfilled longing tug at his heart. Despite past heartbreak, he yearns for a love match. When he discovers an injured young woman in the woodlands, he finds himself drawn to her, especially as she struggles to recall her past... -
Twins for Mr. Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by J. Dawn King, Christina Boyd
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDuty brought them together. Love made them stay.After tragedy strikes, Fitzwilliam Darcy becomes the caretaker of not just one, buttwo orphaned children of Charles and Jane Bingley, along with their determinedand devoted aunt, Miss Elizabeth Bennet.Elizabeth is resolved to protect the babies at any cost—even if it means joiningforces with the most disagreeable man of her acquaintance, Mr. Darcy... -
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... -
The Blood of a Baron by K.J. Jackson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA deal with the devil never goes according to plan in this newest novel from USA Today Bestseller K.J. Jackson.Her last hope.With her brother dead and destitution looming, spinster Lady Elania has only one hope left—finding the mysterious box her brother had left her and trading it for the modest fortune that would last her the rest of her days... -
The Indebted Earl by Erica Vetsch
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCaptain Charles Malvern owes a great debt to the man who saved his life--especially since Major Richardson lost his own life in the process. The best way to honor that hero's dying wish is for Malvern to escort the man's grieving fianc�e and mother safely to a new cottage home by the sea...
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