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To Love a Marquis by Jenn Langston
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMiranda Jayne Whittier flees to London, escaping marriage to the Marquis of Melbourne, a man she's never met who is surrounded in rumors she can't overlook. With the last of her pin money spent, she accepts employment at Lady Constance’s House of Reform... -
The Hathaways Complete Series by Lisa Kleypas
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHere together for the first time in a convenient ebook bundle, the five books from The Hathaways series by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas: Mine Til Midnight , Seduce Me at Sunrise , Tempt Me at Twilight , Married by Morning , and Love in the Afternoon...Categorized as:
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Braving the Outbreak with the Duke: A Clean & Sweet Regency Historical Romance Novel by Fanny Finch, Starfall Publications
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHealing people is her purpose in life, but she would never imagine she could mend a broken heart… When a horrible disease spreads like wildfire in Falmouth, Bridget Garvey cannot stand aside and watch people die. Her knowledge in medicine is vast, thanks to her doctor of an uncle, and her resolve to help the ill is even greater.But as the daughter of the Earl of Exeter, she cannot do so openly... -
Castles / The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsChristina Bennett had taken London society by storm. The ravishing beauty guarded the secret of her mysterious past until the night Lyon, Marquis of Lyonwood, stole a searching, sensuous kiss. An arrogant nobleman with a pirate's passions, he tasted the wild fire smoldering beneath Christina's cool charm and swore to posses her.. -
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Kitty McKenzie's Land by AnneMarie Brear
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1866 Kitty McKenzie path has taken her from the slums of York to the inhospitable bush of colonial Australia. Yet, when she believes her dreams will never be attained, she is shown that sometimes life can be even better than what you wish for. Kitty McKenzie is gifted land in the far north of New South Wales... -
Falling for the Marquess by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA war hero who returns to a title. A lady making her debut into Polite Society. Two people drawn together, yet others think them better apart . . . Second son August Holt is serving as a captain in the Peninsular Wars when he is gravely injured. August loses an eye and also bears a hideous scar running from his brow to his cheek from a saber wound...Categorized as:
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Sutton's Seduction by Scarlett Scott
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA ruthless East End rogue collides with a lady he has vowed to ruin in this wickedly steamy Regency romance from USA Today bestselling author Scarlett Scott.Lady Emma Morgan is desperate. After her father’s gambling debts leave her family in penury, she settles upon the only solution to preserving her younger sister’s chance for future happiness... -
The Making of a Gentleman by Kathleen Ayers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMiss Olivia Nelson has never done anything reckless in her life.Determined to be the perfect young lady amongst a field of wild Barringtons, Olivia strives for politeness. Modesty. Restraint. But when Lady Phaedra Barrington declares her to be boring and goads her into venturing to Elysium, Olivia reluctantly agrees... -
A Well-Kept Promise by L.G. Rollins
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt is a truth universally acknowledged that two conniving minds are better than one.Lady Venetia Lockhart has one goal—to prove to her family she is healthy enough for the London Season next year. But between an inattentive family and unwanted suitors, Venetia finds herself struggling to just make it through the hunting season... -
Drawing Mr. Darcy: Sketching His Character by Melanie Rachel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Thomas Bennet's childless aunt and uncle ask that one of his five daughters come to stay with them, he knows just which girl to send. Bright, energetic, and endlessly inquisitive, his little Lizzy is poised to become the apple of her father’s eye and the target of her mother’s fears. Neither will promote family harmony... -
The Lyon's Lady Love: The Lyon's Den Connected World by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 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... -
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... -
Field of Dreams: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by J. Dawn King
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA TENDER MR. DARCY...A VULNERABLE ELIZABETH BENNETElizabeth Bennet is in dire straits. Desperate for guidance, she hides her identity as a female before appealing to a knowledgeable and highly recommended gentleman from Derbyshire for advice.Fitzwilliam Darcy is pleased to aid the young man from Hertfordshire. E.R. Bennet asked reasonable questions in a well-crafted letter... -
The Cockney Angel by Dilly Court
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEighteen-year-old Irene Angel lives with her parents in a tiny room above the shop where her crippled mother ekes out a living selling pickles and sauces, whilst her charming but feckless father Billy gambles away what little money they do manage to earn. And it is all Irene can do to keep the family together.Billy's addiction soon leads him into trouble... -
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Valued by the Viscount by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA reformed rogue who yearns for a love match. A widow who’s been tossed from her home. A house party meant to bring lovers together . . .Reed Davenport is a womanizer enjoying a carefree life until his beloved father dies. Now Viscount Boxling, Reed takes his responsibilities seriously, including providing an heir... -
Diana by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA woman whose reputation was destroyed. A powerful earl who longs for children. Can they ignore the raging gossip and find happiness together? Lady Diana de Wolfe's curiosity about kissing led to her ruin before she ever made her come-out in London... -
The Duke’s Unexpected Love by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA 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...Categorized as:
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The French House by Helen Fripp
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe vineyards stretched away in every direction as he plucked a perfect red grape, sparkling with dew. “Marry me,” he’d said. “We’ll run these vineyards together.” But now he is gone. There is no one to share the taste of the first fruit of the harvest... -
Satyr's Son: A Georgian Historical Romance (Roxton Family Saga) by Lucinda Brant
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHis wealth can buy anything, except the love of a penniless girlA vast inheritance allows Lord Henri-Antoine every indulgence. Miss Lisa Crisp relies on the charity of relatives to keep her from the poorhouse. Under startling circumstances, they meet... -
Dancing with Desire: a Series Starter Collection by Nancy Yeager, Annabelle Anders
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA series starter collection with thirteen full-length novels from your favorite regency romance authors!Hell Hath No Fury by Annabelle AndersWhat the Duke Wants by Amy QuintonA Study in Scandal by Robyn DehartDesires of Lady Elise by Rachel Ann SmithNever Have I Ever with a Duke by Darcy BurkeOne Kiss from Ruin by Nancy YeagerThe Reluctant Duke by Christine DonovanEngaging the Enemy by Heather... -
A Rogue in Winter by Grace Burrowes
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsVicar Pietr Sorenson is preparing to endure—enjoy, rather—another solitary, frigid holiday season at the edge of the Yorkshire moors, when Miss Joy Danforth's coach lurches to a halt across the village green. Joy and her brother have nowhere to wait out the impending bout of nasty weather, while the vicarage is even emptier than usual...Categorized as:
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The Moonstone Duke by Meara Platt
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat happens when a steamy duke who has never lost in battle meets the innocent young lady determined to conquer his heart? When Lady Henley Killigrew’s father dies and his title of earl passes to a not so friendly cousin who wants her and her two younger sisters out of their elegant London townhouse, she takes them to Moonstone Cottage, a lovely manor house they inherited from a maiden aunt in...Categorized as:
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Into the Lyon's Den: The Lyon's Den Connected World by Jade Lee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 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. From USA Today Bestselling author JADE LEE, a lush tale from the greatest, most notorious gambling den in London... -
Rendezvous / Ravished / Reckless (Amanda Quick Triple Exclusive) by Amanda Quick
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsthree bestselling historical novels in one volume by the versatile and talented jayne ann krentz,aka.amanda quick.complete and unabridged,the three novels are rendezvous,ravished and reckless... -
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An Unexpected Merry Gentleman by Anngela Schroeder
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings‘Tis the season to be jolly and Mr. Darcy and his sister have been invited to Netherfield for Christmas with Bingley’s business associate and the Bennets of Longbourn. There is no comfort or joy for this taciturn man when he discovers the sparkling Elizabeth Bennet finds him proud and arrogant...Categorized as:
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Anne de Bourgh Takes Charge : A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson A Lady
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the 5th book in this series, it is Anne de Bourgh’s (who more often than not is a footnote in most books based on Pride & Prejudice) turn to take charge.Similar to canon, Anne is sickly and had a bad bout of scarlet fever when she is around 10 years. Unlike canon, she is not a wallflower sitting and sniffing while her companion piles shawls on her... -
Forever After by Cheryl Holt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCHERYL HOLT continues the fun and excitement of her thrilling FOREVER series with another tale of passion, drama, and love forevermore… SARAH HENLEY grew up as the rich, cosseted daughter of an earl, but when her father died and distant relatives inherited, she fell down society’s ladder... -
Pengarron Pride by Gloria Cook
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe second of the Pengarron sagas set in the mid-eighteenth century against the dramatic scenery of Mount's Bay, Penzance Forced into a marriage against her will, Kerensa Trelynne has adapted well to her change in circumstances... -
Beastly Lords Collection Books 1 - 3: A Regency Historical Romance Collection by Sydney Jane Baily, Dragonblade Publishing
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith books 1-3 in the Beastly Lords series, indulge in the dark, sexy tales set in Victorian England. Damaged aristocrats and destitute women find love in a dangerous and unpredictable world.. -
Always Mine by Cheryl Holt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCHERYL HOLT delivers the thrilling and dramatic final novel in her acclaimed ALWAYS trilogy… Rebecca Blake Carter saw her world fall apart when she was just three years old. Her parents died, and she was sent to live with her greedy, horrid relatives. They always made sure she realized she was a terrible burden, and she’s lived a true Cinderella existence... -
Far From The Tree: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Jeannie Peneaux
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“My better nature was not merely placed there by the rank of my birth, Mr. Darcy! If I have faults to be attributed to Longbourn, then what virtues I possess must also be credited there. My character is not solely a copy of my blood. I am the result of the upbringing by a family and people – good people – that you have disdained... -
Why I Caught the Duke by Eva Devon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLady Agatha has always loved life. Ever since she was a small girl, and witnessed the struggles of her mother, she decided to choose joy. Most of all, she knew she was going to catch a husband she could love with all her heart. When she meets the Duke of Talbot, she knows that he is the one she has been waiting for and nothing will stand in her way. . .The Duke of Talbot only has one goal...Categorized as:
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One Night of Temptation by Darcy Burke
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMeet the unforgettable men of London's most notorious tavern, The Wicked Duke. Seductively handsome, with charm and wit to spare, one night with these rakes and rogues will never be enough...Faced with a marriage she can’t abide, Lady Penelope Wakefield takes drastic measures to preserve her freedom. Her brilliant plan is foolproof until a sexy but imperious rector “rescues” her... -
A Constant Love: A Pride & Prejudice Continuation by Sophie Turner
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBook One of the Constant Love Series As Britain settles into a short-lived peace, the characters of Pride and Prejudice pick up very nearly where the novel left off, in a new series of stories focused on love and family: Elizabeth Bennet finds the joy of her marriage and honeymoon are followed by the demands of becoming Mrs... -
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A Duke By Any Other Name by Eva Devon
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAre you ready to romp with The Dukes' Club? Her dance card is nearly full. The only sister of the Duke of Hunt, Lady Gemma, is finally ready to settle down. After all, she's spent too many of her days frolicking all over town. As an Eversleigh, she's ready for an excellent match. Desiring a serious, reserved, and strong husband who can handle her antics, Gemma handpicks Captain Duke... -
The Muse by Raine Miller
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat if the truth about a famous painting was not what it’s been told to be? What if it was not even the original work and a different painting had inspired its creation? The story of a painting… The motivation behind the work, Flaming June—Romanticist painter, Lord Frederic Leighton’s magnum opus—a woman sleeping in a chair... -
A Lady's Dream Come True by Grace Burrowes
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOak Dorning is an artist determined to take his place among London's most successful portraitists. Town life is expensive, though, so a temporary post restoring a few old paintings for a ruralizing widow strikes Oak as a prudent detour on the way to his brilliant future. Verity Channing was married to a renowned artist, and knows firsthand how spiteful London sophisticates can be... -
A Family of Her Own by Rose Pearson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat do you do when everyone around you has what you want but can’t have?For Sophie Lefebvre, the answer was simple—accept the position as governess to the pompous Earl of Wycliff’s sister, Gertrude. Rude, arrogant and absorbed with his wealth, his presence is a hard task to endure, but far better than the pain of watching others have what she cannot.Claveston St... -
A Truly Perfect Gentleman by Grace Burrowes
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGrey Dorning, Earl of Casriel, needs to marry well and soon. He has five brothers whom he must assist to get a start in life, an estate going ragged around the edges, and nothing he's tried thus far to repair the earldom's finances has worked. He needs to wed an agreeable heiress looking for a title, a lady content to marry a man more renowned for his manners than his fortune... -
The Northern Lady: A captivating and romantic Regency drama by Anna Jacobs
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe is determined to live the life she wants… Cassandra Trent does not like being told what to do. So when she is forced to leave behind her beloved Bardsley and join her aunt in London, she is furious. She wants nothing to do with polite society and useless noblemen.But Cassandra finds some comfort in the friendship she forms with her kind and gentle cousin, Susannah Berrinden... -
The Perks of Loving a Viscount by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA man who cherishes his freedom at sea. A woman who fears she will never find her place in Polite Society. Two unlikely people who come together—and find love . . . As a boy, Seth Atwell falls in love with the sea. His uncle, Lord Hopewell, arranges for Seth to become a cabin boy, and over the years, Seth works his way up to the position of captain of a trading vessel...Categorized as:
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Regent Street Rogue by Annabelle Anders
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s the Duke of Scandal. She’s the girl next door. Together, they’re about to upend the ton. Lady Melanie Rutherford has spent the last year avoiding Society’s harsh glare. After a devastating family tragedy, she’s become more comfortable in the shadows than in the spotlight—until a scandal threatens to destroy her family for good... -
A Kiss for the Ages: A Regency NOVELLA by Grace Burrowes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTime, tide, and temptation wait for no man--or woman! Lysander, Earl of Montmarche, really ought to re-marry, if for no other reason than that he’s completely flummoxed by his rambunctious, outspoken young daughter. He surely owes the girl and his frazzled nerves the benefit of a step-mama’s steadying presence...Categorized as:
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My Yuletide Earl: Regency Romance by Tammy Andresen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA rogue by any other name…Lady Holly Bailey knows a rake when she meets one and the Earl of Tidemore is most definitely that. From his improper suggestions to his lewd stare, he has nothing wholesome on his mind. Fortunately, she has a weapon in hand. All right, fine, it was actually just a stick of bread and now it’s been ruined since she was forced to beat him back with the baked good... -
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Lady Hope and the Duke of Darkness by Maggi Andersen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn her first Season, Hope Baxendale attracts the interest of a powerful English duke, the husband all debutantes wish for and some will fight dirty to get. If only the handsome Frenchman Daniel Brienne, Duc du Ténèbres wasn’t distracting her from her course...Categorized as:
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Pemberley's Christmas Governess: A Pride and Prejudice Holiday Vagary by Regina Jeffers
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo hearts. One kiss. Following his wife’s death in childbirth, Fitzwilliam Darcy hopes to ease his way back into society by hosting a house party during Christmastide... -
The Duke's Obsession Bundle by Grace Burrowes
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Grace Burrowes delivers remarkable characters, intriguing plots, and freshly imagined Regency settings in this unforgettable trilogy about three noble brothers...Categorized as:
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A Tapestry of Lives by Jean Sims
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWitty and intelligent, Miss Elizabeth Bennet has vowed that nothing but the deepest love shall tempt her into matrimony, a tenuous prospect for a poor gentlewoman in 19th century England. She rejects an unexpected offer of marriage from wealthy Mr. Darcy, only to realize that he is just the sort of man to whom she might entrust her heart...Categorized as:
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The Spinster's Second Chance by Audrey Harrison
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA promise broken. A heart torn apart. A decision to take control of a life left rudderless.Jane Dinwiddie had everything, a handsome betrothed, although unofficially, a family who loved her and a village in the lowlands of Scotland that she loved. That was two years ago. She has lost everything and only when at an all-time low can she finally realise that it is time to take control of her life... -
That Bennet Chit: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Jeannie Peneaux
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLizzy shot to her feet, looking directly at the man by the window now, her eyes wide. Shaking her head, she cried, “Mr. Darcy! I did not, sir!” It seemed imperative that she be exonerated. Little wonder he looked so coldly furious to be there. “I hid that letter, and I have not shown it to a single soul nor have divulged any part of it to anyone. I have not and I would not...
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