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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... -
The Finest Print by Erin Langston
One sensational love story. American journalist Ethan Fletcher traversed the globe to claim his late uncle’s Fleet Street print shop, only to find his unexpected inheritance is shackled by ruinous debt. To save his business and finally direct his own course, he needs to raise capital, and quickly... -
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Right Ho, Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsThis eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Bertie returns to London from several weeks in Cannes spent in the company of his Aunt Dahlia Travers and her daughter Angela... -
A Dangerous Kind of Lady by Mia Vincy
A desperate situation calls for dangerous deeds…. Proud heiress Arabella Larke has little respect for rules and no time for scruples, not when she faces marriage to a man she loathes and fears. Determined to save herself, Arabella comes up with a plan: a fake engagement with her childhood nemesis, Guy Roth, Marquess of Hardbury, recently returned home after years away... -
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Behind Every Good Man by Sara Goodman Confino
A wronged wife goes toe to toe with her cheating husband at the polls in this hilarious and heart-lifting novel by the bestselling author of Don’t Forget to Write. It’s a doozy of a bad day for Beverly Diamond when she catches her husband, Larry, in a compromising position with his secretary...Categorized as:
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Star by B.B. Easton
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIn 1999, I met my Prince Charming. He was the tall, tattooed, wickedly handsome bass player for the up-and-coming rock band, Phantom Limb. But, more importantly, he was mine. I knew it the moment he flashed me that shy, dimpled smile. And he knew it too. Hansel "Hans" Oppenheimer wore his heart on one sleeve and scrawled lyrics about me on the other... -
Frederica by Georgette Heyer
LONDON IN "THE SEASON". Frederica Merriville and her three siblings have come to London for the glittering social season, in order to give young and beautiful Charis a chance to make a good marriage. Frederica herself, a witty charmer, believes herself happily beyond marriageable age -- she is twenty-four, after all... -
Truce by R.L. Mathewson
This is the story before everything. .. Elizabeth knows what’s expected of her, perfection. She’s the daughter of an Earl and expected to marry well, say and do the right things with a smile on her face when inside she’s dying for a chance to escape. Thanks to an inheritance her godmother left her years ago, her chance will come with her next birthday... -
Harvest of Rubies by Tessa Afshar
The prophet Nehemiah has a cousin who can speak several languages, keep complex accounts, write on rolls of parchment and tablets of clay, and solve mysteries. This cousin is catapulted into the center of the Persian court—working long hours, rubbing elbows with royalty, and completing high-level tasks as a scribe for the queen. Not bad, for a woman living in a man's world. -
Cocky Origins by Faleena Hopkins
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA period-piece novel to charm the pants right off of you. .. New to the series? A prequel is a great place to start. Fan of the series? Oh boy, are you going to love this. Miss May Eloise Kearns meets for the very first time the young and oh-so-handsome Jerald Daniel Cocker, a submarine planesman for the Navy on special leave in Georgia, U. S. A. , at the end of World War II. True Love. . -
It Happened One Midnight by Julie Anne Long
More than one beautiful woman’s hopes have been dashed on the rocky shoals of Jonathan Redmond’s heart. With his riveting good looks and Redmond wealth and power, the world is his oyster—until an ultimatum from his father and a chilling gypsy prophesy send him hurtling headlong toward a fate he’ll do anything to avoid: matrimony... -
A Lesson in Propriety by Jen Turano
With her father dead, her fortune stolen, and her fiancé casting her aside, Miss Drusilla Merriweather's privileged life has been upended. She is left with only one option: to provide for her family by opening a finishing school in the allegedly haunted castle she's inherited from her eccentric aunt... -
The Christmas I Stole a Viscount by Alexandra Vasti
Persephone Ballard has kidnapped a viscount. In her defense, it was her brother's fault. For ten years, Percy’s brother has been madly in love with a notorious actress. And for just as long, he’s refused to marry her to protect his wallflower little sister from scandal. But now that Percy’s firmly (and happily! ) on the shelf, she’s had enough of her brother’s self-sacrifice... -
The Lady Gets Lucky by Joanna Shupe
Following The Heiress Hunt, beloved author Joanna Shupe continues her new Fifth Avenue Rebels series with a scandalous romance about a good girl desperate to rebel and the rebel desperate to corrupt her. A first-rate scoundrel. A desperate wallflower. Lessons in seduction. The woman no one notices . . . Shy heiress Alice Lusk is tired of being overlooked by every bachelor... -
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Dare to Cause a Scandal by Emma V. Leech
Their mothers dared all for love. Just imagine what their daughters will do…. A one track mind…. Miss Arabella Hunt is a vivacious redhead with a kind heart and decisive nature. The daughter of the man who owns the notorious gambling den known as “Hunters” has set her sights on the beautiful Louis César de Montluc, the Comte de Villain. The trouble is, the devil doesn’t know she exists...Categorized as:
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A Shore Thing by Joanna Lowell
A delightful queer Victorian love story, featuring a boldly brash trans hero, the beguiling botanist who captures his heart, and a buoyant bicycle race by the British seaside -- from the author of The Duke Undone. Former painter and unreformed rake Kit Griffith is forging a new life in Cornwall, choosing freedom over an identity that didn't fit... -
Ten Things I Hate About the Duke by Loretta Chase
USA Today bestselling author Loretta Chase continues her Difficult Dukes series with this delightful spin on Shakespeare's classic, The Taming of the Shrew. Cassandra Pomfret holds strong opinions she isn’t shy about voicing... -
A Secret Love by Stephanie Laurens
All of Regency London knows that no Cynster male would ever walk away from a lady in distress. .. but their protection can come at a tantalizingly high price. And now, Stephanie Laurens has created her boldest Cynster yet--Gabriel--a man who has known the pleasure of many women, but who has given his heart to no one. She was desperate for his help. . -
The Halifax Hellions by Alexandra Vasti
From USA Today bestselling author Alexandra Vasti comes The Halifax Hellions: a pair of sexy, hilarious romps in which the most scandalous ladies in London finally meet their match. From the day of their debut, when Matilda smoked a cheroot and Margo tied a cherry stem in a knot with her tongue, the Halifax twins have flouted convention at every turn... -
Ophelia's Embrace by Dahlia Rose
Ophelia Pascal thought she would lead a life of adventure when she left Paris. Instead she ended up as a teacher at a school outside Quebec in a small town named Kamouraska. They weren’t many people or women of her color in Canada in the early 1899. There were no laws centered against being black and she didn’t have to fear for her life... -
A Governess Should Never... Lure a Spy by Emily Windsor
“So tell me, Miss Jones, why should I employ you as governess? ”. A question to rouse fear within the breast of any prospective governess, unless…she wasn’t a governess at all. Yet Amelia must gain this position by whatever means necessary, for this gentleman, dubbed The Scandalous Hugh Cadwalader by fashionable society, is not all he seems... -
Willful in Winter by Scarlett Scott
Rand, Viscount Aylesford, needs a fiancée, and he needs one now. His requirements are concise: she must not embarrass him, and she must understand he has no intention of ever marrying her. Miss Grace Winter is the most stubborn of the notorious Wicked Winters. When her brother decrees she must marry well, she is every bit as determined to avoid becoming a nobleman's wife... -
The Masqueraders by Georgette Heyer
"A treasure beyond price. The Masqueraders is a wicked delight, worth more than its weight in gold. ". Anne Stuart. Such a daring escape…. Their infamous adventurer father has taught Prudence Tremaine and her brother Robin to be masters of disguise... -
An Infamous Betrayal by Lynn Messina
Having solved the two murders that somehow fell in her path, Beatrice Hyde-Clare is on the lookout for a third. Through a absurd quirk of stupid fate, the shy spinster has fallen in love with the thoroughly unattainable Duke of Kesgrave and is desperate for something, anything, to occupy her mind. A dead body would do nicely... -
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Her Wicked Marquess by Stacy Reid
Miss Maryann FitzWilliam is too witty and bookish for her own good. No gentleman of the ton will marry her, so her parents arrange for her to wed a man old enough to be her father. But Maryann is ready to use those wits to turn herself into a sinful wallflower. When the scandal sheet reports a sighting of Nicolas Ives climbing out the chamber windows of a house party, Maryann does the unthinkable... -
The Duke Who Didn't by Courtney Milan
Miss Chloe Fong has plans for her life, lists for her days, and absolutely no time for nonsense. Three years ago, she told her childhood sweetheart that he could talk to her once he planned to be serious. He disappeared that very night. Except now he’s back. Jeremy Wentworth, the Duke of Lansing, has returned to the tiny village he once visited with the hope of wooing Chloe... -
A Match Made at Matlock: A sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice by Jan Ashton, Julie Cooper
A regency romance for fans of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. VISCOUNT SAYE, eldest cousin of Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley, is startled one wintry day by the news that his beloved, Lillian Goddard, is to become engaged to another. Unwilling to lose her, he quickly plans a party at his ancestral estate to woo her away from her suitor...Categorized as:
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A Scandalous Deception by Lynn Messina
As much as Beatrice Hyde-Clare relished the challenge of figuring out who murdered a fellow guest during a house party in the Lake District, she certainly does not consider herself an amateur investigator. So when a London dandy falls dead at her feet in the entryway of a London Daily Gazette, she feels no compulsion to investigate... -
Duke with a Secret by Scarlett Scott
From USA Today bestselling author Scarlett Scott comes a deliciously wicked tale of a morally gray duke who always gets what he wants and the bold, independent lady he's determined to claim. .. Rhys Northwick, Duke of Whitby, has unabashedly devoted himself to a life of debauchery and hedonism... -
The Duke's Wicked Wife by Elizabeth Bright
Sebastian Sinclair, the Duke of Wessex, is not in love with Eliza Benton—nor anyone else, for that matter. But he must marry and produce an heir, and love is not required for either. His future duchess must be of high birth and good nature, a lady unlikely to snipe at him over breakfast. In short, the complete opposite of Eliza...Categorized as:
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A Lady's Rules For Ruin by Jennifer Haymore
She’s found the perfect plan to avoid marriage…. Miss Frances Cherrington has long been criticized as independent and prickly. And she’s fine with it. Truth be told, she’d prefer to be a spinster—damn her family’s desires. But it’s a conversation with the devilishly handsome yet highly infuriating Earl of Winthrop that inspires the perfect escape from her nuptial troubles... -
Cupid Comes to Little Valentine by Emma V. Leech
Sylvester Cavendish, the Earl of Beaumarsh, has never heard of Little Valentine, and if he had, he would never consider visiting. The spa town of Little Valentine is a charming and sleepy seaside destination, a place the middle classes retire to and the elderly visit to drink the waters...Categorized as:
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These Old Shades by Georgette Heyer
Under the reign of Louis XV, corruption and intrigue have been allowed to blossom in France, and Justin Alastair, the notorious Duke of Avon and proud of his soubriquet 'Satanas', flourishes as well. Then, from a dark Parisian back alley, he plucks Leon, a redheaded urchin with strangely familiar looks, just in time for his long over-due schemes of revenge on the Comte de St. Vire... -
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
'The more I know of the world, the more am I convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love. I require so much! '. Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo... -
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The Parfit Knight by Stella Riley
The Marquis of Amberley is rich, assured and thirty-four years old, with the reputation of being a law unto himself and a degree of charm which even his friends consider disastrous. When his coach is waylaid by highwaymen and his coachman shot, he is forced to take shelter at the first house he finds and is subsequently trapped there for a week by a severe snow storm... -
Every Duke Has a Silver Lining by Tamara Gill
He can’t deny her anything…except maybe his heart…. Ashley Woodville didn’t mean any harm when she broke into Grady Kolten’s office. It was only a dare from her friends. She wasn’t supposed to get caught. And she certainly wasn’t supposed to talk the notorious gaming hell owner (and disturbingly sexy rogue) into showing her London’s wilder side. Falling for him? Also not part of the dare... -
Black Sheep by Georgette Heyer
With her high-spirited intelligence and good looks, Abigail Wendover was a most sought-after young woman. But of all her high-placed suitors, there was none Abigail could love. Miles Calverleigh had no regard for the polite conventions of Regency society. His cynicism, his morals, his manners appalled Abigail. Yet she was irresistibly drawn to his knowing smile...Categorized as:
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The Stench of Trade: A Pride & Prejudice variation by Gruinard
Tragedy strikes the Gardiner family and Elizabeth sacrifices her own prospects to help the family heal. She performs a heroic act while in London and then has to deal with the consequences for her and her family. Upon her return to Longhorn she attends the Assembly where Mr. Darcy very much does not act the gentleman...Categorized as:
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A Simple Marriage by Janna MacGregor
In the high-stakes game of Regency London’s marriage mart, Lady Pippa Ardeerton rolls the dice with a plan more audacious than wearing last season's gown: snagging a husband to bankroll her dream dress shop. Dispatching marriage proposals like invitations to a ball, Pippa aims for a match made in mercantile heaven, where love is optional, but silk is mandatory...Categorized as:
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The Highlander Takes a Bride by Lynsay Sands
A bold, seductive laird meets his passionate match in a scintillating Highland romance from New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands. .. Sword fighting, swearing, and riding astride come naturally to Saidh Buchanan. Simpering and holding her tongue—definitely not. Raised alongside seven boisterous brothers, Saidh has little interest in saddling herself with a husband. . -
A Governess Should Never... Wager a Duke by Emily Windsor
“So tell me, Miss Webster, why should I employ you? ”. The wintry Marcus Scarcliffe, the Duke of Shawdale, needs a governess. The penniless Miss Charlotte Webster needs employment. What could be simpler? Yet when long-ago love, a wager, a wandering uncle and Christmas are involved… Nothing is simple... -
Turnabout: A Regency Romance inspired by P&P by Sydney Salier
What if a wealthy aunt ensured that Mrs Bennet and her daughters had a secure future and a proper education? What if Darcy arrived at Netherfield a month after the Bingleys – just in time for the assembly and his famous insult? What if Mr Bennet was just a little more engaged and the inhabitants of Meryton a little less impressed with the visitors – resulting in the whole party getting kicked out...Categorized as:
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Ten Kisses to Scandal by Vivienne Lorret
The Bourne Matrimonial Agency has one rule—never fall in love with the client. However, they never said anything about kissing a rake…. Briar Bourne’s matchmaking career could be summed up in two words—comic disaster. Unless she can learn about the irresistible forces that draw men and women together, her professional future looks rather bleak... -
Gentleman Jim by Mimi Matthews
From USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews comes a swashbuckling tale of Regency era romance and revenge. She couldn’t forget…. Wealthy squire’s daughter Margaret Honeywell was always meant to marry her neighbor, Frederick Burton-Smythe, but it’s bastard-born Nicholas Seaton who has her heart... -
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Parnassus on Wheels by Christopher Morley
Christopher Morley's "Parnassus on Wheels" takes readers on a whimsical ride through the enchanting world of books. Meet Helen McGill, a spirited woman who finds herself swept up in a literary odyssey like no other...Categorized as:
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Wilde Child by Eloisa James
Eloisa James returns to the Wildes of Lindow Castle series with the next Wilde child who runs and joins a theatre troupe—and the duke who tries to save her reputation... -
The Last Hellion by Loretta Chase
A ferocious conflict of wills. .. Vere Mallory, the Duke of Ainswood, has everything--he's titled, he's rich, he's devastatingly good looking--and he seems determined to throw it all away. Disreputable, reckless, and wild, the last of the Mallory hellions is racing headlong to self-destruction. .. until a mind numbingly beautiful blonde Amazon knocks him off his feet--literally... -
The Merry Lives of Spinsters by Rebecca Connolly
Spinster is as spinster does. .. Georgiana Allen is a spinster and everybody knows it. She also happens to be one of the writers for the Spinster Chronicles, and everybody knows that as well. She’s accepted her lot in life, and, along with the other spinsters in her circle, takes great pride in the articles she writes and the influence she has... -
The Naturalist by Christina Dudley
Joseph Tierney, a naturalist commissioned by the Royal Society, stumbles upon the perfect assistant: an eager lad who knows the lay of the landscape and his flora from his fauna. But Joseph finds their fruitful partnership compromised when this so-called Arthur Baddely turns out to be one Miss Alice Hapgood, daughter of the neighboring squire.Categorized as:
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Jill the Reckless by P.G. Wodehouse
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThis romantic narrative set on either side of the Atlantic is a true tale of its time. First published in 1920, Jill the Reckless commences in the better circles of London society. Jill Mariner is engaged to Derek Underhill...
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