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Love and Marriage at Harpers by Rosie Clarke
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLondon 1913The shop girls of Harpers Emporium on Oxford Street arehappy in their work and their lives are moving on at quite a pace.United by the suffragette cause and now living under oneroof, some will find love and marriage whilst others experience heartache andtears.Harpers is the bond that holds them together, bringingstrength through hardship and pain and friendship and love...Categorized as:
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High Street by Anna Jacobs
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn 1845 Annie Gibson can finally leave Salem Street. Her dreams of being able to open an elegant dressmaking salon in the High Street of Bilsden, a Lancashire mill town, have come true. And she is going to take her father and his second family with her, away from poverty, away from the Rows. But Annie has not left trouble behind. Someone is trying to undermine her business...Categorized as:
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![Lady Constantine and the Sins of Lord Kilgore by Julie Johnstone]()
Lady Constantine and the Sins of Lord Kilgore by Julie Johnstone
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the game of love, even a rogue can come undone by his own wicked wager. Callum, the Marquess of Kilgore, long ago accepted that he was no saint. So when he’s offered a shameful bet—to seduce the lady some have dubbed the “Ice Queen” and recover the land he foolishly gambled away—he agrees... -
![The Lady's Maid: A Novel by Dilly Court]()
The Lady's Maid: A Novel by Dilly Court
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom internationally bestselling author Dilly Court comes a breathtaking historical saga about fate, friendship, and family Born on the same night in the summer of 1854, two infants are ripped away from their young mothers. Kate lives the life of a servant, penniless and shackled to her circumstances, while Josie grows up in the lap of luxury, given privilege and freedom she takes for granted...Categorized as:
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![Calder Brand by Janet Dailey]()
Calder Brand by Janet Dailey
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA legendary era comes to vivid life in this saga of the beautiful, unforgiving American West, where the only thing more vital than hard work is the love of an unforgettable woman. "A sprawling, emotional love story... -
![Lady Lilias and the Devil in Plaid by Julie Johnstone]()
Lady Lilias and the Devil in Plaid by Julie Johnstone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFree-spirited Lilias Honeyfield has a secret. She’s certain the rich and powerful Duke of Greybourne is meant to be hers. He just needs to reappear in her life and stop denying his love for her before she’s forced to wed another...Categorized as:
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![Cynsters: The Beginning: Cynster Novels 1, 2, and 3 by Stephanie Laurens]()
Cynsters: The Beginning: Cynster Novels 1, 2, and 3 by Stephanie Laurens
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGet the first three Cynster Novels in one boxed set from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens! Fans of Regency-era historical romances with adventure and mystery will enjoy these stories of passionate alpha heroes and the ladies who bring them to their knees. Devil's Bride Was he the husband of her dreams . . . or a devil in disguise? When Devil, Duke of St...Categorized as:
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![Hearts to Be Mended by Bree Wolf]()
Hearts to Be Mended by Bree Wolf
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe is in love.So is he.If only it were as simple as that. Lady Eleanor Abbott is in love. However, the one man who manages to send her heart into an uproar with a single smoldering look is the one man she is forbidden to marry. As the fifth son of a baron, the man who conquered Eleanor’s heart is not the match her mother wants her to make...Categorized as:
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![The Coal Miner's Daughter by Maggie Hope]()
The Coal Miner's Daughter by Maggie Hope
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA wealthy landlord’s son and a coal miner’s daughter . . . Growing up in poverty, one of six siblings, Hannah Armstrong never thought she’d know anything other than her little mining town. But then she falls for Timothy Durkin, a wealthy Oxford student. Following her heart, Hannah sacrifices everything she holds dear and follows her new husband to Oxford...Categorized as:
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![The Magic of You by Johanna Lindsey]()
The Magic of You by Johanna Lindsey
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAlso see: Alternate Cover Editions for this ISBN [ACE] ACE #1 ACE #2 As wild and reckless as the most incorrigible of her male cousins, Amy Malory has reached a marriageable age and has set her sights on a most inappropriate mate: the straight-laced American ship captain who once nearly had her Uncle James hung hanged for piracy... -
![If You Wannabe My Marquess by Merry Farmer]()
If You Wannabe My Marquess by Merry Farmer
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLady Colleen O’Shea simply cannot stand Lord Benedict Boleran. He is overbearing, he is arrogant, he is opinionated, he is handsome and has lovely eyes and a fine form and...oh dear. But no, she most definitely cannot abide him. And she won’t fall victim to her brother’s marriage machinations and marry the man...Categorized as:
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![The Rogue to Ruin by Vivienne Lorret]()
The Rogue to Ruin by Vivienne Lorret
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Bourne Matrimonial Agency has one rule: Never fall in love with a client, which shouldn't be a problem when one’s faking an engagement to the rogue across the street . . . Ainsley Bourne needs the family business to succeed. But one obstacle stands in her way—Reed Sterling, the huge, handsome, former prize fighter and owner of the gaming hell across the street...Categorized as:
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![Naughty Earls Need Love Too by Merry Farmer]()
Naughty Earls Need Love Too by Merry Farmer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMaeve Sperrin considers herself a modern woman, but she’s not ready to abandon the rules of society yet. She is determined to marry well and be a good and loyal wife. Her best friend since childhood, Alice Woodmont, has similar aims but far wickeder ideas about how to achieve them... -
![Conquering her Heart: A Regency Romance by Bree Wolf]()
Conquering her Heart: A Regency Romance by Bree Wolf
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe most awful woman in England. An honour-bound gentleman. And a pact that will benefit them both. Not too long ago, GRIFFIN RAMSEY, EARL OF AMBERLY, thought that agreeing to his sister’s suggestion of choosing each other’s spouse was an acceptable idea. At the very least, it was worth ensuring that she would marry the one man she had always loved...Categorized as:
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![Licence to Dream by Anna Jacobs]()
Licence to Dream by Anna Jacobs
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMeriel grows up in England a tomboy, helping her beloved grandfather with DIY projects. At school she discovers a talent and love for art, but her mother forces her to become an accountant. She’s good at that too, but her heart just isn’t in it...Categorized as:
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![It Happened One Midnight by Julie Anne Long]()
It Happened One Midnight by Julie Anne Long
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMore 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...Categorized as:
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![The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter by Hazel Gaynor]()
The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter by Hazel Gaynor
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFrom The New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Came Home comes a historical novel inspired by true events, and the extraordinary female lighthouse keepers of the past two hundred years.“They call me a heroine, but I am not deserving of such accolades. I am just an ordinary young woman who did her duty.”1838: Northumberland, England...Categorized as:
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![Let's Face the Music and Dance by Merry Farmer]()
Let's Face the Music and Dance by Merry Farmer
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Marquess of Vegas made a deal with the devil, and now his sons must pay the price.In order to restore the family fortune he lost, Lord Vegas has ordered his sons to marry money, and to marry it fast. But the four of them are determined to strike back at their father by marrying the most unsuitable brides they can find.. -
![Deceived by Desire by Marie Force]()
Deceived by Desire by Marie Force
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Marie Force comes a glittering tale of star-crossed romance set amid the lavish mansions and decadent lifestyles of early 20th century Newport, Rhode Island...Categorized as:
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![The Gillyvors by Catherine Cookson]()
The Gillyvors by Catherine Cookson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA century or so ago there lived at Heap Hollow Cottage, situated near Fellburn in County Durham, a man and a woman and their six children. By all appearances they were a close and loving family. Yet across the happy facade lay a shadow that had lengthened and darkened with the passing years...Categorized as:
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![Deadly Desire by Brenda Joyce]()
Deadly Desire by Brenda Joyce
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe time is turn-of-the-century New York City. Society's elite host glittering balls inside sprawling mansions while outside, the teeming street harbor secrets of their own. New York City's Police Commissioner Rick Bragg has been called upon to investigate a shocking crime...Categorized as:
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![Vows by LaVyrle Spencer]()
Vows by LaVyrle Spencer
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn this beautiful and moving story, two willful lovers discover the importance of taking vows with someone you really, truly love. "LaVyrle Spencer is magic...Categorized as:
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![My Mother's Shadow by Nikola Scott]()
My Mother's Shadow by Nikola Scott
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAddie thinks she knows everything about her mother. But when a stranger appears claiming to be her sister, she realises that her life so far has been a lie. But why? Perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Santa Montefiore. Hartland House has always been a faithful keeper of secrets...1958... -
![Angel in a Devil's Arms by Julie Anne Long]()
Angel in a Devil's Arms by Julie Anne Long
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Julie Anne Long comes the second book in an exciting new historical romance series, the first since her beloved Pennyroyal Green series. He has devil's blood in his veins. At least, that's always been the legend...Categorized as:
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![It Started With a Scandal by Julie Anne Long]()
It Started With a Scandal by Julie Anne Long
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLord Philippe Lavay once took to the high seas armed with charm as lethal as his sword and a stone-cold conviction: he'll restore his family's fortune and honor, no matter the cost. Victory is at last within reach--when a brutal attack snatches it from his grasp and lands him in Pennyroyal Green. An afternoon of bliss brings a cascade of consequences for Elise Fountain... -
![How the Marquess Was Won by Julie Anne Long]()
How the Marquess Was Won by Julie Anne Long
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe Scandal Sheets call him Lord Ice. Ruthless, cold, precise, Julian Spenser, Marquess Dryden, tolerates only the finest-- in clothes, in horseflesh, in mistresses. And now he's found the perfect bride, the one whose dowry will restore his family's shattered legacy and bring him peace at last: the exquisite heiress Lisbeth Redmond. She's about to play with fire.. -
![Waking Up With the Duke by Lorraine Heath]()
Waking Up With the Duke by Lorraine Heath
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThey are masters of seduction, London's greatest lovers ... Renowned for his bedchamber prowess, Ransom Seymour, the Duke of Ainsley, owes a debt to a friend. But the payment expected is most shocking, even to an unrepentant rake—for he's being asked to provide his friend's exquisite wife with what she most dearly covets: a child. Living for pleasure, they will give their hearts to no one .Categorized as:
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![The Rogue Not Taken by Sarah MacLean]()
The Rogue Not Taken by Sarah MacLean
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsLady Sophie's Society Splash!When Sophie, the least interesting of the Talbot sisters, lands her philandering brother-in-law backside-first in a goldfish pond in front of all society, she becomes the target of very public aristocratic scorn. Her only choice is to flee London, vowing to start a new life far from the aristocacy... -
![Surrender My Love by Johanna Lindsey, Джоанна Линдсей]()
Surrender My Love by Johanna Lindsey, Джоанна Линдсей
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsA Lady's ScornWrongly branded a spy, the dark and handsome Viking lord Selig Haardrad suffered greatly in the dungeons of Lady Erika of Gronwood... -
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The Wildflowers by Harriet Evans
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe Wildflowers by Harriet Evans is the spellbinding new novel from the Top 5 Sunday Times bestselling author of A Place for Us and The Butterfly Summer. Fans of Kate Morton's The Lake House or Santa Montefiore will delight in this book. Harriet Evans is 'perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Maeve Binchy' Best Tony and Althea Wilde. Glamorous, argumentative ... adulterous to the core... -
![The Courtship Dance by Candace Camp]()
The Courtship Dance by Candace Camp
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA fan favorite from New York Times bestselling author Candace Camp, originally published in 2009. Lady Francesca Haughston has given up on romance for herself, finding passion instead in making desirable matches for others...Categorized as:
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![The Holiday Present by Johanna Lindsey]()
The Holiday Present by Johanna Lindsey
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsNow together for the first time, Johanna Lindsey's two classic Christmas tales, long beloved by her fans, available with a beautiful keepsake Christmas ornament! The Present (Malory-Anderson Family #6) The love story that began the Mallory dynasty...Categorized as:
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![A Question of Trust: A Novel by Penny Vincenzi]()
A Question of Trust: A Novel by Penny Vincenzi
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsPenny Vincenzi, internationally bestselling author of No Angel, has dazzled readers with her intricately crafted novels for nearly twenty years. She unleashes her signature narrative prowess once more in her latest novel, A Question of Trust.In 1950s London, Tom Knelston is charismatic, charming, with a passion for politics and reform. He is a man with ambition—and someone to watch...Categorized as:
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![Ten Kisses to Scandal by Vivienne Lorret]()
Ten Kisses to Scandal by Vivienne Lorret
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe 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...Categorized as:
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![Mother Road by Dorothy Garlock]()
Mother Road by Dorothy Garlock
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNow in paperback--the bestselling author's first title in a new series set on Route 66, the Depression era's famed road to the Golden West. This first novel takes place in Oklahoma in the hot summer of 1932, where the love of two people is tested at every turn... -
![The Secrets of Ashmore Castle by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles]()
The Secrets of Ashmore Castle by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe brand new series, perfect for fans of DOWNTON ABBEY, from the author of the hugely successful MORLAND DYNASTY novelsBehind the doors of the magnificent Ashmore Castle, secrets are waiting to be uncovered . . .1901. When the Earl of Stainton dies in a tragic hunting accident, Giles, the eldest son of the noble Tallant family, must step forward to replace him as the head of the family... -
![Her Scandalous Pursuit by Candace Camp]()
Her Scandalous Pursuit by Candace Camp
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe long-awaited prequel to the Mad Morelands series—the story of Thisbe, the oldest Moreland daughter.Thisbe Moreland is used to men not taking her seriously. As a scientist, she’s accustomed to being the only woman at lectures and meetings, her presence met with scorn and derision... -
![The Duke Not Taken by Julia London]()
The Duke Not Taken by Julia London
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsImpossible. Infuriating. Intoxicating. Ever since her sister became queen two years ago, Amelia Ivanosen, Princess of Wesloria, has been flirting and skirting scandal—just barely. Before she does anything too outlandish, she is sent to England and Lila Alexander, illustrious matchmaker to the ton, is recruited...Categorized as:
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![The Earl's Reluctant Proposal by Louise Allen]()
The Earl's Reluctant Proposal by Louise Allen
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen an eligible earlMeets a plain music teacher…Max Fenton, Earl of Burnham, needs someone to attend a house party with him to keep an eye on his willful, romantically inclined stepsister...Categorized as:
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![Waiting For a Rogue by Marie Tremayne]()
Waiting For a Rogue by Marie Tremayne
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLady Caroline Rowe is determined never to marry. After the disastrous end to her last Season, she wants nothing more than to live quietly with her aunt in the country. But her resistance starts to slip when an exasperating new neighbor, The American, begins to invade not just her land, but her life. And, of course, he is the last man who should ever tempt her.. -
![Florios of Sicily, The: A Novel by Stefania Auci]()
Florios of Sicily, The: A Novel by Stefania Auci
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsBased on the true history of the uncrowned kings of Sicily: the story of a family, restless and ambitious, shrewd and determined to be richer and more powerful than anybody else...Categorized as:
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![The Vampire Who Loved Me by Teresa Medeiros]()
The Vampire Who Loved Me by Teresa Medeiros
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsJulian Kane is back in town.Once, as a girl of seventeen, beautiful, headstrong Portia Cabot saved the cursed life of the dashing vampire Julian Kane—who marked her forever, then left to go in search of his soul. He returns five years later to find the enchanting young girl he left behind grown into a bewitching woman with a woman's heart . . . and a woman's desires... -
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Indiscreet by Mary Balogh
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA beautiful, young widow seemed like easy prey for the Viscount Rawleigh. In the country visiting his twin brother, Rex longed for a little diversion. But Catherine Winters was a lady of virtue, and she roundly rejected his improper proposal to become his mistress... -
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Midnight's Wild Passion by Anna Campbell
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLondon's most notorious seducer, Nicholas Challoner lives solely for revenge...The dashing, licentious Marquess of Ranelaw can never forgive Godfrey Demarest for ruining his sister—now the time has come to repay the villain in the same coin. But one formidably intriguing impediment stands in the way of Nicholas's vengeance: Miss Antonia Smith, companion to his foe's unsuspecting daughter... -
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![Temptation and Surrender by Stephanie Laurens]()
Temptation and Surrender by Stephanie Laurens
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHandsome, wealthy, and well-born, Jonas Tallent has everything a gentleman needs to enjoy London society to the fullest - and he has. He's played cards until dawn, flirted with eligible young ladies, and made love to some ineligible ones...Categorized as:
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The Bride's Necklace by Kat Martin
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIS HER HEART PURE ENOUGH TO SURVIVE THE NECKLACE'S CURSE? Knowing that she alone can protect her sister from the Baron Harwood, their lecherous stepfather, Victoria Temple Whiting snatches the family's heirloom necklace, believed to hold the power to bring great happiness or terrible tragedy, to pay for their escape to London... -
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The Rakess by Scarlett Peckham
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMeet the SOCIETY OF SIRENS—three radical, libertine ladies determined to weaponize their scandalous reputations to fight for justice and the love they deserve…She's a Rakess on a quest for women's rights… Seraphina Arden's passions include equality, amorous affairs, and wild, wine-soaked nights... -
![In Total Surrender by Anne Mallory]()
In Total Surrender by Anne Mallory
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAndreas Merrick is the king of London's dark underworld, having amassed unimaginable wealth and power...and a fierce reputation that leaves even the bravest men quaking in their boots. Yet one person is maddeningly unintimidated by his fearsome presence: the persistent Miss Phoebe Pace. Equal parts honey and steel, Phoebe will stop at nothing to find her missing brother and save her family...Categorized as:
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![A Pirate of Her Own by Kinley MacGregor]()
A Pirate of Her Own by Kinley MacGregor
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFew know Morgan Drake's true name—but many fear the Sea Wolf, the scourge of the ocean, a fearless pirate who frees impressed American sailors from British vessels. Now a beautiful reporter is willing to risk her life, her innocence, and her heart to reveal the secrets that Morgan is determined to protect at any cost . .Categorized as:
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Royal's Bride by Kat Martin
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThough he is a tilted nobleman, Royal Dewar is singularly unlucky…forced to choose between his soul mate and his salvation. After years abroad, Royal has returned to Bransford Castle to find his father dying and the family treasury nearly empty...Categorized as:
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