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The Devil's Deception by Wendy Vella
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
Hiding in plain sightWhen your life is destroyed by a faceless villain and the grief cuts so deep it could destroy you, there are two choices. Give up or fight. Lord Montgomery chose the latter. Society sees him as a bumbling fool, but in fact Theo is far from it. With the return of his childhood friend, Lady Iris Challoner, everything suddenly changes...

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Shameless Duke by Scarlett Scott
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 12 ratings
Lucien, Duke of Arden, is on the brink of disaster, about to lose everything he worked so hard to attain as the leader of the Special League. When Home Office obliges him to join forces with a Pinkerton agent to keep his position, he is determined to send the fellow back to American shores faster than he can say “Yankee Doodle...

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Augusta by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
· 14 ratings
Augusta "Gussie" Dulan is the only Dulan sister to make it all the way to California on the wagon train for brides. Each of her four sisters has taken off along the trail to marry up with a man they fell in love with and now Gussie is hoping to find a man to love here at the end of the trail...

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The Mystery of Mr Daventry by Adele Clee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
How long can one keep up a charade?A gentleman who hides many secrets.Society thinks it has the measure of Lucius Daventry, illegitimate son of the Duke of Melverley, but they know nothing of the dangerous man who lies beneath the constructed façade. As a member of a secret group known as the Order of Themis, he works to right injustices, to make wicked men pay...

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The Devereaux Affair by Adele Clee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
Two lonely children form a bond.As the daughter of a famed courtesan, Julianna de Lacy had seen more than her share of heartbreak. As a child, her own heart was broken the night her mother dragged her from the Marquess Devereaux’s mansion and forced her into a stranger’s carriage...

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The Soul of a Rogue by K.J. Jackson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
A lady who swore she’d never love again. A bitter rogue out to avenge horrors of the past. Two hardened souls are forced together in an adventure to break a curse, sparking to life a sizzling attraction that will not be denied in this newest novel from USA Today Bestseller, K.J. Jackson.A lady who swore she’d never love again.Eliana Graham, Dowager Countess of Raplan, had once had it all...

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Unmasked by Her Lover by Mary Lancaster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
Revealing the true love of her life! The thrilling conclusion to the Season of Scandal series! Lady Meg’s parents decide that the best solution to the scandal breaking over her head, is to marry her to her old childhood friend, Harry. Meg will not allow it. Instead, she persuades Harry to take her secretly to her twin sister’s house in Kent to ride out the storm...

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The Earl's Iron Warrant by Kate Archer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
An Icy Lady and an Implacable Lord... Charles Battersea, Earl of Dalton and heir to the Duke of Glastonburg, is the last holdout among the six young heirs who have been pressured to marry by way of the Dukes’ Pact. This surprises precisely nobody, especially not himself. He has unaccountably lost his friend, Grayson, to Miss Dell, but if he is forced to tow the bachelorhood line alone, so be it...

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Suddenly a St. Clair by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
Will a marriage of convenience blossom into one filled with love? Read Book 5 in the bestselling "The St. Clairs" series for free with Kindle Unlimited! At age eighteen, Hudson St. Clair learns he’s the Duke of Everton’s bastard...

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Mysterious Lover by Mary Lancaster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
Welcome to a thrilling new series, "Crime & Passion," from USA Today Bestselling Author Mary Lancaster.London, 1851In the shadow of the Great Exhibition, poverty and crime stalk the meaner backstreets of the city. But sin is not confined to the underworld. One couple passes seamlessly between the neighboring worlds of privilege and privation, solving crimes and enabling love to bloom...

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Sinfully Wanton by Kathleen Ayers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
A seductive virgin. An experienced older rake. Lady Aurora Sinclair is no stranger to scandalous behavior, after all, she is a Deadly Sin. Now that she’s survived two Seasons, Aurora is bored. Far more curious about things of a physical nature than she should be, her interests will soon lead her down the path to ruin. A solution presents itself, in the form of Mr...

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Alley Urchin by Josephine Cox
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
· 12 ratings
A captivating historical romance of revenge, hatred, lust and true love It is 1870 and Emma Grady has spent seven years of servitude as a convict in Australia. Now, having earned her ticket-of-leave, she is held by chains of honour and friendship...

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Delighting the Duke by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
· 14 ratings
Accused of something they never did. Five boys banished from their homes in disgrace, to the place where they find the brothers of their heart—and build new family ties that will last a lifetime.An army major whose soul is stained by war. A lonely bluestocking who failed miserably during her first Season. Two strangers who bond over an injured kitten..

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Disrupting the Duke by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
· 14 ratings
Accused of something they never did. Five boys banished from their homes in disgrace, to the place where they find the brothers of their heart—and build new family ties that will last a lifetime.A brash army major who surprisingly becomes a duke. A lady who has no interest in ever wedding. An attraction that leads to passion... and love..

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Wilder than the Rest by Shirleen Davies
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
· 6 ratings
“A captivating historical western romance set in the burgeoning and treacherous city of San Francisco. Go along for the ride in this gripping story that seizes your attention from the very first page.” “If you’re a reader who wants to discover an entire family of characters you can fall in love with, this is the series for you...

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The Sin Commandments by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
· 6 ratings
Get ready for a scandalous Regency romp. Meet the Sinning Flynns!Rory Flynn, grandson of the Duke of Savernake, is embittered by his family’s reputation as a wealthy family from Irish stock. They are hated by the Ton but accepted because of their links to the duke. Rory has a list of those who have offended his family the most and he intends to do something about it...

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Wicked Again by Kathleen Ayers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
A scandalous affair with a much younger man...Lady Marissa Cupps-Foster has buried three husbands. Only one, her dear Reggie, was a love match. As a woman considered past her prime with two grown sons, she's decided on discreet trysts when she feels the need for male companionship. Lord Trenton Haddon was only a dalliance. Haddon is tempting but far too young for her...

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Marquess of Menace: Regency Romance by Tammy Andresen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
He’s a rake beyond redemption...The Marquess of Milton was the sort of handsome that made women swoon at his feet. Which suited him just fine. Of course, no mother would allow him near her daughter, which worked even better...

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Dangerous Lover by Mary Lancaster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
A danger to the world? Or just to her heart? Alexandra Battle is desperate enough to accept a new post as governess to the illegitimate daughter of Sir Nicholas Swan, without having met either of them. Fortunately, Evelina turns out to be delightful as well as challenging, though her father, from their first encounter in the dead of night, remains a disturbingly attractive mystery...

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Scorned & Craved - The Frenchman's Lionhearted Wife by Bree Wolf
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
In this Regency romance by USA TODAY bestselling and HOLT Medallion winning author Bree Wolf, a delicate English lady risks it all in order to capture the heart of a French privateer. Years ago, a coincidence brought them together.Now, Fate will reunite them upon the high seas...

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The Wicked Governess by Mary Lancaster, Dragonblade Publishing
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
Read Book Six in the bestselling Blackhaven Brides series... a lonely governess, a mute pupil, and secrets abound in this captivating tale. Purchase the novel or read FREE in Kindle Unlimited! Can the governess teach a damaged hero? Caroline Grey is devastated when she is dismissed from her post as governess to the Earl of Braithwaite’s sisters...

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Captivated by the Lyon by C.H. Admirand
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
A man searching for the truth, and a woman afraid to reveal it, cross paths in the middle of the notorious Lyon’s Den! A year after his brother Adam, the former Viscount Moreland’s untimely death, Edmund Broadbank is still searching for clues to unravel the identity of the mysterious woman who arrived at Templeton House the day after his brother died...

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Moonlight and the Duke: A Regency Historical Romance by Meara Platt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
Handsome widower. Shy spinster. Will he be the one to give her a first kiss? Connor Fieldstone, the Duke of Lynton, renowned as a Silver Duke, has no intention of ever marrying again...

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Seductive Danger by Wendy Vella
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
From USA Today Bestseller Wendy Vella comes an exciting Regency series about legend, love and destiny, with a hint of magic …Can a touch of magic and a holiday miracle bring these two destined lovers together?Rory Huntington has vowed to live his life relying on no one, but when he's betrayed and left for dead, a determined raven-haired beauty rescues him, and he must put his trust in her to...

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The Steel Rogue by K.J. Jackson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
A scarred lady, living in the outskirts of society. A hardened rogue brought up from the worst of humanity. One seeks revenge. One seeks redemption. Neither is prepared for a love that will defy all odds.A scarred lady, living in the fringes. Lady Alton knows she doesn't fit into polite society. Her scars determined that long ago, and marrying a viscount never helped the matter...

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To Trust a Duke by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
Book 3 in the exciting new Soldiers and Soulmates series has arrived. A soldier returning from war. A war widow who’s created a new life for herself. An attraction that brings them together... Forced to marry a stranger after one chaste kiss, Lady Ashlyn Dunwood spends a single night with her new husband before his regiment ships off to war...

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Winter's Waltz by Scarlett Scott
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
The Marquess of Sundenbury needs to stay out of trouble. Genevieve Winter needs a favor. What could go wrong? Only everything...Sundenbury has a gambling problem. Genevieve has a Sundenbury problem. Namely, she has been tasked with keeping an eye on the scandalous lord...

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The Blood of a Baron by K.J. Jackson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
A 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...

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The Lord's Desperate Pledge by Kate Archer
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
A Steely Lady and a High Stakes Lord Book 3 in The Dukes' Pact Series—six dukes take dire steps to force their heirs to marry, while those heirs fight just as hard to remain bachelors. A sweet regency romance.Lily Farnsworth is a resourceful lady. As well she should be, her father has spent years dragging the family’s estate from the edge of ruin and she’s always had to make do with little...

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Temptations of a Duke's Daughter by Samantha Holt
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
Solving 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...

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Dark of Knight by Elizabeth Johns
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
The most dangerous thing in battle turns out to be a beautiful lady. Major Lord Felix Knight has always known he was destined for the army and is fiercely loyal to the Crown. Thriving on adventure and danger, there is no room in his life for the love and relationships which have cast their spells over his brothers...

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Wrong Earl, Right Dare by Alyssa Clarke
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
Lucinda Darby never dreamed that she would accidentally climb into the wrong bed during her seduction when she accepted a wicked dare! After one night of passion with Alexander, the Earl of Chisholm, Lucinda finds herself more than attracted to Alexander. Still, she is wary of involving herself too deeply as the earl is a right rogue who does not believe in attachments...

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The Duke’s Unexpected Love by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
· 12 ratings
A virgin widow running her own company. A man who returns home after years at sea. An oddly-matched couple—who may not be so incompatible after all . . . James Jones recalls little of his past, only remembering being taken as a young boy and growing up on the Seven Seas...

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A Rogue to Ruin by Darcy Burke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 6 ratings
From USA Today bestselling author Darcy Burke, your next Regency obsession: The Pretenders! Set in Burke’s popular world of The Untouchables, indulge in the saga of a trio of siblings who excel at being something they’re not...

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The Promise of Love by Meara Platt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 6 ratings
Can The Book of Love bring together two hearts passing in the night? Juniper Farthingale is on her way to London for her debut season when she meets handsome Scottish general Augustus MacLauren by chance at an elegant coaching inn. The man is so obviously right for her...

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Deadlier Than the Rest by Shirleen Davies
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 6 ratings
“A passionate, heartwarming story of the iconic MacLarens of Fire Mountain. This captivating historical western romance grabs your attention from the start with an engrossing story encompassing two romances set against the rugged backdrop of the burgeoning western frontier.” Connor MacLaren’s search has already stolen eight years of his life...

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Harder Than the Rest by Shirleen Davies
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 6 ratings
Will MacLaren is a hardened, plain-speaking bounty hunter. His life centers on finding men guilty of horrendous crimes and making sure justice is done. There is no place in his world for the carefree attitude he carried years before when a tragic event destroyed his dreams. Amanda is the daughter of a successful Colorado rancher...

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Writing the Rake by Ellie St. Clair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 6 ratings
She knew a rake would never do. But her heart never received the message.Alice Cunningham loves two things—writing and romance. A magazine picks up her serial, on the premise that she bases her stories on relationships amongst the ton. The only problem? She has never known passion of her own, except for one kiss with a man she knows will only ever leave her a broken heart...

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His Wallflower White by Tammy Andresen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 6 ratings
He’ll keep her safe no matter the cost...When The Honourable Patrick Cranston is hired by the White family to guard a duke’s sister, he’s relieved. Watching one debutante is a fair sight easier than bareknuckle boxing; at least, that’s how it seems. At first...

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Stronger than the Rest by Shirleen Davies
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 6 ratings
“Smart, tough, and capable, the MacLarens protect their own no matter the odds. Set against America’s rugged frontier, the stories of the men from Fire Mountain are complex, fast-paced, and a must read for anyone who enjoys non-stop action and romance.” Drew MacLaren is focused and strong...

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My Hellion, My Heart by Amalie Howard, Angie Morgan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 6 ratings
He fought battles for crown and country. She waged war for his heart. Lord Henry Radcliffe, the scarred but sinfully sexy Earl of Langlevit, is a beast. The only way Henry can exorcise the demons of his war-ravaged past is through intense physicality. In and out of bed. An endeavor that has no shortage of willing participants...

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Truth or Dare by Emma V. Leech
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 6 ratings
Not a daring daughter…Agatha de Montluc’s life is a fairy story.Born in the rookery and alone in a dangerous world, the day she picked the Comte de Villen’s pocket might have seen her transported, or even hanged. But the beautiful comte’s past was dark too, and he sees himself in the grubby urchin he determines to save...

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The Broken Heart by Mary Lancaster
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
Danger, loyalty and loving the enemy… Book 4 in The Unmarriageable Series is now available! Read for Free with Kindle Unlimited! Shunned by society and even by her own family after the treachery of her late husband, Isabelle de Renarde has long given up any thought of love or remarriage...

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The Vulgar Heart by Mary Lancaster, Dragonblade Publishing
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
Get Book Three in the bestselling The Unmarriageable Series - read for FREE in Kindle Unlimited! When convention clashes with love… Eager to outshine her older sisters, Henrietta Maybury is disappointed to discover the first man to make her heart race is the scion of a banking family, and therefore quite ineligible as a husband to a viscount’s daughter...

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The Song of Love by Meara Platt
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
Welcome to more Regency fun and frolic in the romantic, bestselling Book of Love series. Now Violet Farthingale must put The Book of Love to the test to capture Romulus Brayden’s heart.What makes a man fall in love? Violet Farthingale is desperate to know, because she has just been caught in Captain Romulus Brayden’s home with her gown unlaced and his hands too far up her legs to explain away...

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The Time for Love by Stephanie Laurens
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens explores what happens when a gentleman intent on acquiring a business meets the unconventional lady-owner, only to discover that she is not the biggest or the most lethal hurdle they and the business face...

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An Heiress for August by Kathleen Ayers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
London’s most notorious rake needs to wed.August Wade was never meant to be the Duke of Courtland. Now he’s inherited the title from his uncle along with the poorly managed ducal estates. After months of attempting to remedy the situation, August concludes that he must wed an heiress. Specifically, Miss Hazel Dartmont, only child of an obnoxiously wealthy textile merchant...

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Fed to the Lyon by Mary Lancaster
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
Enter 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.A high-stakes game…but who is playing?On the day the Princess of Wales goes into exile, Diana loses both her court place and her betrothed...

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A Scandalous Bargain by Darcy Burke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
· 6 ratings
From USA Today bestselling author Darcy Burke, your next Regency obsession: The Pretenders! Set in Burke’s popular world of The Untouchables, indulge in the saga of a trio of siblings who excel at being something they’re not...

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The Wonder of Love by Meara Platt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
· 6 ratings
She was in danger. He meant to protect her. But could he protect his heart? More Regency fun as The Book of Love brings together two reluctant hearts.Willow Farthingale never meant to punch Taunton’s magistrate, Shayne Brayden, in the nose. And she certainly did not set the fire that destroyed the coaching inn’s carriage house the very morning she was to leave for London and her society debut...

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