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Something Wonderful by Judith McNaught
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThis is a previously published edition of ISBN 9780671737634... -
Once Upon a Temptingly Ruinous Kiss (The Whickertons in Love) by Bree Wolf
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn this Regency romance by USA Today bestselling and HOLT Medallion winning author Bree Wolf, a brooding marquess and a bookish lady realize that love can conquer all...particularly when one least expects it.A marquess hell-bent on revenge.A lady haunted by her past.And an encounter that just might save them both.England 1802: Lady Leonora, daughter to the Earl of Whickerton, longs to understand. -
The Spy Who Seduced Her by Christi Caldwell
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsChristi Caldwell is a MUST READ!! ~Mary Balogh, New York Times bestselling author And see why Tessa Dare says, "A Christi Caldwell book never fails to touch the heart." In this spellbinding new Regency series by Christi Caldwell, The Heart of a Duke meets the Brethren of the Lords...Categorized as:
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Cocky Viscount by Annabelle Anders
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat happens when a lady breaks the rules?Felicity Brightley is the most genteel of ladies. Raised to marry the Earl of Westerley, she’s never failed to follow the dictates of society. Doing so, she’d been promised, ensured lifelong security and happiness. When her future is shattered, however, she decides it’s time she tests those rules—perhaps make up a few of her own...Categorized as:
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Temptations of a Duke's Daughter by Samantha Holt
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSolving a murder is dangerous business. So is falling in love…Lady Chastity Fallon will not stand idly by while her sister is suspected of murder. Since no one wants to help, she’ll take matters into her own hands. The plan? Simple. She’ll disguise herself as a servant and investigate...Categorized as:
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The Last True Gentleman by Grace Burrowes
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSycamore Dorning has watched one sibling after another succumb to the blandishments of wedded bliss, while he has grown wealthy and—deuce take it—lonely. He loves the ladies generally, though he waits in vain for the woman who can love him back in all his contrary, stubborn, outspoken glory... -
Confessions of a Dangerous Lord by Elisa Braden
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsDarkly sensual and thrillingly emotional, the latest release in Elisa Braden’s Rescued from Ruin series tells the hotly anticipated story of the enigmatic Lord Dunston and the one woman who tempts him to unmask all his secrets. Never judge a man by his cover… Society knows the affable Earl of Dunston for his flashy waistcoats and rapier wit...Categorized as:
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A Heart in the Balance by L.G. Rollins
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsProtect her reputation? Or save a man’s life? How does a lady ever choose?Lady Cassandra Lockhart is determined to stop anyone that might taint the night her brother announces his engagement—not gossipy ladies nor backhanded Peers. When she sees a gentleman slip from the ballroom, Cassandra assumes the worst; he is off to rendezvous with a young lady...Categorized as:
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Deception in Emeralds by Laura Landon
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBARNABY LINSCOTT, under orders from the Crown, must apprehend or kill one of England’s most elusive villains. The means to accomplish his mission are anything but clear, but his mind is resolved. The man has already murdered three government agents, and Barnaby vows he will not be the fourth, though he has little to lose...Categorized as:
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Vienna Waltz by Mary Lancaster
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn 1814, with Napoleon finally defeated, the great and the good of Europe descend on Vienna to plan a lasting peace – and to dance. Ejected from her home on the death of her father, Lizzie Gaunt - along with her gaggle of siblings and a large, unruly dog - finds herself in Vienna with her diplomat uncle. But Lizzie is determined not to remain dependent upon her aunt and uncle for long...Categorized as:
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The Ears Have It by Rebecca Connolly
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTo see or not to see…Emmeline Bartlett has a secret. By day, she is the polite, proper, sometimes teacher of writing and rhetoric at the prestigious Miss Masters Finishing School. But by night, she disguises herself as the mysterious Ears, exploring and investigating the darker sides of London, writing articles about her discoveries under a pseudonym and exposing scandals...Categorized as:
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Fiona and the Enigmatic Earl by Grace Callaway
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe is a member of a secret society of lady investigators. He is a spy for the Crown. Both want a marriage of convenience as a cover for their true activities... What could go wrong?When her overprotective family tries to curtail her activities, spirited and independent debutante Fiona Garrity decides marriage is her surest way to freedom... -
A Tip of the Cap by Rebecca Connolly
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith Cap in hand...Malcolm Colerain, Earl of Montgomery, needs a wife. He has four children, a peerage, and a demanding secret occupation as a member of the London League; all of which give him a fulfilling life, so a proper marriage of convenience is all he seeks. But when he meets Elizabeth Owens, things begin to change... -
To Sketch a Sphinx by Rebecca Connolly
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the Hand of Sketch...Henrietta "Hal" Mortimer has been working with England's operatives and spies for years, her remarkable memory and artistic talents invaluable to many missions. The last thing she expects is to be pulled into a field mission herself, and to be partnered with the most insufferable asset she has ever met. Worse, then, that she has to marry the man.And the mind of Sphinx.. -
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A Rogue About Town by Rebecca Connolly
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA disgruntled operative… Gabriel Statler, Lord Wharton, has a problem. His duties as an operative for the Crown are being compromised for the sake of his cover, where he is known only as the Rogue. His days are now filled with trivial investigations, and none of the problems are ones he wants to solve...Categorized as:
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By Hook or By Rook by Rebecca Connolly
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 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..Categorized as:
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Fortune Favors the Sparrow by Rebecca Connolly
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMischief is as mischief does... Clara Harlow is perfectly content with her life as a teacher of art and French at the Miss Masters Finishing School, so nothing startles her more than to discover that the school is far more than it seems, and its purposes more complicated than anything she could have imagined...Categorized as:
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Truly Beloved by Grace Burrowes
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFabianus Haviland, Viscount Penweather, did not journey to the wilds of Dorsetshire in the dead of winter to engage in yet another dalliance with yet another lonely widow. Being a trifle lonely himself—only a trifle—he's looking for a fresh start in fresh surrounds.Fabianus has always enjoyed the company of sensible women, though, and Lady Daisy is very sensible... -
Hell Hath No Fury by Annabelle Anders
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhen a merchant's daughter meets London's Ton, sparks fly. Forever a Wallflower.... Miss Cecily Findlay practices proper etiquette, dances the waltz flawlessly, wears clothes of the latest fashion, and is a beauty in her own right. Even so, she'd never be received by the ton if not for her enormous dowry...which has attracted Flavion Nottingham, a spoiled and entitled earl...Categorized as:
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Mastered By Love by Stephanie Laurens
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe men of the Bastion Club proved their bravery secretly fighting for their country. Now their leader faces that most dangerous mission of all: finding a bride. As the mysterious leader of the Bastion Club known as "Dalziel," Royce Varisey, 10th Duke of Wolverstone, served his country for decades, facing dangers untold...Categorized as:
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A Season for Scandal by Golden Angel
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe always dreamed of marrying a Stuart brother. Just not the one who meets her at the altar. When scandal sweeps through London's ballrooms, Lord Elijah Stuart's younger brother is caught in its web. Though his main duty is to England's spymaster, Elijah must forsake his work searching for the traitor to the Crown and instead focus on weddings and reputations... -
A Season for Treason by Golden Angel
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA traitor. A courtship. A scandalous Season.In the race against time, will this pair reach the altar or the traitor first?In the service of England's spymaster (well, his niece, but surely he'll appreciate the help), Miss Mary Wilson is on a mission to uncover a treasonous plot...Categorized as:
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A Dangerous Game by Laura Beers
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSpies never play by the rules, especially when it comes to falling in love. Emmeline Lockhart is in an extraordinary position for a woman of her station. However, she has no desire to marry a duke who is old enough to be her grandfather. But what other options does she have? The only way out is to find someone who is willing to marry her... and quickly... -
Discreet Destruction by K.J. Jackson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA wayward ruler of the London underworld. The woman determined to protect him at all costs. Where betrayal and obsession meet, does love stand a chance in this adventure-filled historical romance?He’s oblivious to the danger bearing down on him.A titan of the rookeries, the last thing Declan Rudderton needs in his life is another thing to worry about... -
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Darcy's Longest Day: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by M.A. Sandiford
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFriday 18th May, 1804Dawn. St Albans, Hertfordshire. Fitzwilliam Darcy travels north with his sister, bound for Pemberley. In his frockcoat pocket lies a letter to Elizabeth Bennet, penned the night after his disastrous proposal. He intended to hand it to her before quitting Rosings for London, but their paths never crossed... -
Chasing Elizabeth by Jennifer Joy
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe shows him the meaning of home.He gives her the adventure of a lifetime.Elizabeth Bennet longs for a break from the confines of Longbourn. Her morning rides with her best friend at Lucas Lodge are her only relief from the endless tedium of a lady’s never-changing routine...Categorized as:
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Miss Prim and the Duke of Wylde by Stephanie Laurens
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA gentleman seeking a suitable wife is forced by Fate and unhelpful circumstance to become engaged to a lady who had no idea that in selflessly assisting him she was auditioning for that part... -
Crimes Of The Brothers by D. L. Carter
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBrothers are supposed to be kind... caring... supportive... protective. Catherine Walman's brother, however, is not. He has maligned her reputation until no honorable man will seek her company, wasted her dowry and endangered her home with his gambling and now his new wife has made it clear Catherine is no longer welcome... -
The Lady Who Loved Him by Christi Caldwell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn this passionate, emotional Regency romance by Christi Caldwell, society's most wicked rake meets his match in the clever Lady Chloe Edgerton! And nothing will ever be the same! She doesn’t believe in marriage…. The cruelty of men is something Lady Chloe Edgerton understands. Even in her quest to better her life and forget the past, men always seem determined to control her... -
A Bride Worth Taking by Rebecca Connolly
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHis lawfully dreaded wife… When disaster strikes, Marianne Bray finds herself in quite a mess, and the most important things in the world are at stake: her family name and her reputation. Desperation leads to a solution she cannot bear, but she has no choice. She must bind herself to a man who can protect her, save her, and, more importantly, tolerate her... -
The Lady and the Gent by Rebecca Connolly
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA woman of great fortune… Margaret Easton needs a husband, and she needs one now. Her parents are convinced that only a European will do, but Margaret wants nothing more than to stay in England. The trouble is that there is only one man Margaret can think of, or rather, one she cannot forget, and he wouldn’t do as a husband at all...Categorized as:
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Amber by Lauren Royal
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEngland & Scotland, 1668 Kendra Chase's brothers are telling her it's high time she get married. But although they've presented her with many wealthy, titled suitors, no man has caught her fancy—until her coach is held up by a dashing, mysterious highwayman...Categorized as:
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The Detective Duke by Scarlett Scott
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsHe was never meant to be a duke. She was always destined to be a duchess.Grit, determination, and a will of steel have propelled Hudson Stone through life. No case he faced as Chief Inspector at Scotland Yard went unsolved. But nothing could have prepared the implacable investigator for inheriting a dukedom... -
In Bed with the Devil by Lorraine Heath
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThey call him the Devil Earl—a scoundrel and accused murderer who grew up on the violent London streets. A proper young lady risks more than her reputation when consorting with the roguishly handsome Lucian Langdon, but Lady Catherine Mabry believes she has no choice. To protect those she loves, she would do anything—even strike a bargain with the devil himself...Categorized as:
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The Son of a Soldier by Eleanor Meyers
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan a woman be born a harlot? Lady Nora Leverton was. At least, that was what the ton believed. Born to a countess with an astonishing past, Nora never stood a chance when it came to the marriage market ... until the day she is approached by a gentleman who sees her plight and offers her a way out...Categorized as:
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The Son of an Earl by Eleanor Meyers
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove and Lies ... . Sir Warren Leverton has many secrets.1- He's a writer,2- a spy in service to the crown,3- a man in love with a woman who was only supposed to have been an assignment.Wooing Sopherina into a marriage so he could get closer to her father had been easy but keeping his heart at a distance turned out to be more difficult... -
Traitor in Her Arms by Shana Galen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo morally compromised souls wage a battle of wits—and seduction—against the backdrop of the French Revolution in this thrilling romance from bestselling author Shana Galen. After her late husband leaves her in debt to some dangerous people, Lady Gabrielle McCullough is forced to become a thief. In the intervening years, her skills have not gone unnoticed... -
A Shameless Angel by Elizabeth Cole
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA courageous codebreaker, a gentleman with a score to settle, and a past that refuses to stay hidden… Sarah Brecknell has always had an unusual obsession with numbers. After the unfortunate death of her fiancé, she’s lost her place in society, and her gift has left her alone with a dangerous secret. Sarah must turn to a complete stranger for help—a secret agent in service to the Crown...Categorized as:
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A Reckless Soul by Elizabeth Cole
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe second novel in the Secrets of the Zodiac series: Full-length historical romances, featuring sexy storylines, complex characters, and international intrigue, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars.A seductive agent, a disillusioned lord, and a web of deceit only they can untangle...Sophie Bertrand is skilled in acting, espionage, and the subtle art of seduction... -
Last Duke Standing by Cheryl Bolen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs the third son of the Duke of Fordham, Alex never thought he'd become a duke. But he's suddenly catapulted to the lofty title after his slightly older brother dies in his sleep. Now Alex has the onerous task of announcing the death to the woman his brother was to wed...Categorized as:
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Mending the Duke's Pride by C.H. Admirand
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPride, Lust, Envy and Greed...vices that could lead a gentleman down the road to ruin. Unless he meets his saving grace in the form of a bespectacled bluestocking... Jared Malcolm Lippincott, the Sixth Duke of Wyndmere, has restored the family fortune. Will his plans to restore the family name mend his pride? An unknown enemy from the past will stop at nothing to ruin him...Categorized as:
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Her Wicked White by Tammy Andresen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMeet the White family... Benedict White is the new Duke of Whitehaven, but he's inherited a whole set of old problems right along with his dukedom.Warring siblings.A mysterious clause within his father’s will.And swirling questions about his father’s death.He’s a man who lives his life alone...Categorized as:
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Captivating the Earl by Callie Hutton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLady Elizabeth is hiding in plain sight...and very plain dresses. To escape her traitorous father's reputation, she's left behind the glittering balls of London Society to act as a governess. For the first time in her life, she’s independent and taking care of herself. All is fine...until the irresistible Lord Hawkins arrives at her employer's house...Categorized as:
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Secrets of Lady Lucy by Rachel Ann Smith
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s never easy keeping secrets… Only her desire to crush the Crown’s enemies could induce Lady Lucy Stanford to endure another Season. For years she has worked secretly for the Home Office, and she has come to London with one purpose: foil the attempted kidnapping of a highly valuable target, identity unknown. Inconveniently, Lord Harrington—Lucy’s brother and guardian—has other plans...Categorized as:
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When a Rogue Loves a Woman by Samantha Holt
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNotorious rogue, Lord Nathaniel Kingsley always tended to leap without thinking. Becoming a smuggler, adopting a sheep, getting engaged to Miss Patience Grey…. Patience has no need for a fiancé, or a husband. For once in her life, she wants to prove she’s just as good as a man and she does not need Nathaniel Kingsley getting in her way...Categorized as:
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Jaded Moon by Laura Landon
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRoss Bennett, Marquess of Rainforth , hadn’t come to St. Stephen’s Hollow because he wanted friends. He’d turned his back on Society—just as they’d turned their backs on him. Now St. Stephen’s was his sanctuary. But anonymity was short-lived. The mistress with whom he’d parted amicably five years earlier had borne him a child, a child he hadn’t known existed...Categorized as:
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An Irresistible Alliance by Stephanie Laurens
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA duke’s second son with no responsibilities and a lady starved of the excitement her soul craves join forces to unravel a deadly, potentially catastrophic threat to the realm - that only continues to grow. With his older brother’s betrothal announced, Lord Michael Cynster is freed from the pressure of familial expectations. However, the allure of his previous hedonistic pursuits has paled... -
An Indecent Invitation by Laura Trentham
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKeeping her safe is difficult, keeping a proper distance from her is downright impossible. Lady Lily Drummond understands only too well the danger of spy work. Her father, a preeminent master spy, has been missing for months, and her brother barely survived his final mission for the Crown...Categorized as:
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A Fine Passion by Stephanie Laurens
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe men of the Bastion Club are powerful, loyal, and not averse to overcoming danger if they must. Now, after years of loyal service to the Crown, they each -- one by one -- must face that greatest danger of all ...love. The last of his line, Jack, Baron Warnefleet, has fled London after nearly being compromised into marrying a dreadful female...Categorized as:
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Beyond Seduction by Stephanie Laurens
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn a moment of recklessness, Gervase Tregarth, 6th Earl of Crowhurst, swears he'll marry the next eligible lady to cross his path. Cloistered at his ancestral castle in Cornwall, with nary a suitable woman for miles, he never expects he'll have to fulfill his pledge, at least not until the London Season begins. But then he meets his neighbor, the very appealing Madeline Gascoigne...Categorized as:
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