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The Gathering Storm by Julia Brannan
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTHE THIRD INSTALMENT IN THE GRIPPING SERIES THAT FOLLOWS THE EXCITING LIVES OF BETH AND ALEX MACGREGOR, THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. The year is 1744, and Prince Charles Edward Stuart is stranded in France, his hopes temporarily frustrated, as the planned French invasion to restore his father to the British throne has had to be abandoned... -
Tides of Fortune by Julia Brannan
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTHE SIXTH AND FINAL BOOK IN THE CAPTIVATING SERIES WHICH FOLLOWS THE LIVES OF BETH AND ALEX MACGREGOR, THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. Alex, now believing Beth to be alive, leaves Scotland and heads south to keep the promise he made to her at Culloden, determined to be reunited with his wife regardless of the danger to himself...Categorized as:
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To Tame a Rogue by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA spy with a guilty conscience. A war widow who works for the government. Both united to bring down a ring of traitors...To prevent her father from marrying her off to an elderly suitor, Lady Gemma Barton begs her childhood friend to marry her, devising a way for them to be found in a compromising position...Categorized as:
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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... -
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At the Pleasure of the Marquess by Sofie Darling
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHortense Marchand has played many roles, but never wife. Until one desperate marquess seeks the lady spy’s help—and her hand…Thief. Spy. Wife.Orphaned as a child, Hortense has had to fight her way to becoming the ton’s favorite private investigator. But for a woman who lives on the edge, the past is never dead... -
More than a Masquerade by Adele Clee
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn enquiry agent seeking her first case.After spending weeks eagerly awaiting an assignment, Rachel Gambit is instructed to meet her potential new client at a Vauxhall masquerade. She’s been given a list of instructions: to wear red, to find the mysterious gentleman amongst the crowd, with no clue to his identity... -
The Duke's Deceitful Governess by Caroline Lee
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLove is a luxury he can’t afford… For years, he was known only as Blackrose’s Blade, an elite assassin in the employ of the Crown. But after a mission cost him the use of his leg, Rourke Lindsay has unexpectedly inherited a dukedom…and along with it, the headache of a pair of hellion twins... -
The Lies We Leave Behind by Noelle Salazar
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFor fans of Kate Quinn and Beatriz Williams, this sweeping story follows a fearless nurse who must leave love behind when duty calls her back to the front.Somewhere in the Pacific, 1943. Kate Campbell is a nurse who bravely flies back and forth from the front to rescue wounded soldiers, amid long days, harsh conditions and often dangerous weather...Categorized as:
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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... -
Forever Claimed by Betty Shreffler, Betty Legend
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCaptured by my enemy and held in his captivity, I have two choices; play his games to survive or die fighting. Surrendering my body or territory to him is not an option. Determined to outlast his manipulations, I utilize every advantage no matter how treacherous. Only my enemy holds the key piece of leverage necessary to break me down to my core, leaving me questioning every move I make... -
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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Seductive Surrender by Collette Cameron
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDalliances, flirtations, liaisons? Aye. But marriage? Nae. Spies dinna wed. Betrothed four times.Gwendolyn McClintock has resolutely slammed the door on romance and marriage. Intent on beginning a new life, she sells her beloved familial home in America and totes her orphaned niece and nephew to Scotland’s Highlands...Categorized as:
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The Starlet Spy by Rachel Scott McDaniel
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHollywood Star Turns Spy In 1943, movie producer Henrik Zoltan approaches Amelie Blake under the guise of offering the Hollywood star a leading part in his upcoming film, but he has a more meaningful role in mind. Amelie’s homeland of Sweden declared neutrality in the war, but Stockholm has become the “Casablanca of the North...Categorized as:
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The Undercover Duke by Jess Michaels
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe sixth steamy book in The 1797 Club from USA Today Bestseller Jess Michaels. Lucas Vincent may be the Duke of Willowby but he’s never acted as such. He’s been too busy working for the War Department as a spy. But years of dangerous work has finally caught up to him and he was involved in a violent attack that nearly killed him... -
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Let Sleeping Dukes Lie by Emily Windsor
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 15 ratings“Strait-laced. Ruthless. Arrogant.”Alexander Westhide, the Duke of Rakecombe has no quarrel with such faint praise as he has forever shunned marriage, women and anything remotely resembling love. Indeed, the damning words merely serve to enhance his haughty façade. But beneath the controlled demeanour lies a duke beset by tragedy, a man turbulent and restless.“Forthright...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... -
The Dedicated Villain by Patricia Veryan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHOW THE DEVIL COULD A FELLOW MAKE LOVE TO A GIRL WHO GIGGLED WHEN HE TRIED TO KISS HER?! Fiona Bradford was more amused than offended by handsome Roland Fairleigh Mathieson's passionate ardour. He was acting, she suspected--a talent that seemed to come quite naturally as he managed to wangle his way into the caravan of traveling actors led by Fiona's father... -
Out of Time by Shirlee McCoy
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSomeone plans to disrupt the 175th anniversary celebration of the Battle of the Alamoand it's Alamo Ranger Susannah Jorgenson's job to stop the culprit. But that means partnering with Levi McDonall, who skipped town years ago with her heart. Levi's now a Texas Ranger, sworn to protect her at any cost, but Susannah knows she'll pay the price if she falls for him again... -
The Highland Earl by Amy Jarecki
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMr. & Mrs. Smith meets Outlander in this action-packed Scottish romance where a marriage of convenience leads to secrets that could be deadly. With two young sons to care for and a large estate to run, John Erskine, the widowed Earl of Mar, needs to remarry as quickly as possible. And beautiful Lady Evelyn Pierrepont would be the perfect match... -
A Dangerous Scheme by Laura Beers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIs it possible for love to persist if it was built on a lie? Mr. Guy Stewart, now an agent of the Crown, has been sent to determine if an illegal labor union has formed in the town of Anmore. It is a simple enough assignment, but nothing seems to go as planned when he arrives, and he quickly learns that one wrong move can lead to his death... -
Windswept by Annabelle McCormack
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA British nurse in WWI Egypt races to deliver explosive intelligence that could change the course of the war in this novel of suspense, adventure, and love. May, 1917. Ginger Whitman left a life of wealth and privilege in England to train as a battlefield nurse and serve in the Great War. Working on the brutal frontlines in Palestine, she finds a wounded soldier hiding in her camp...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... -
Unexpected Temptation by Mink
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove pops up in unexpected places in this collection from MINK. Even though temptation might not be foreseen, love takes control and brings these alpha heroes to their knees for the women they adore. This collection features Unexpected Queen, Unexpected Love, Unexpected Devotion, Sweet Psycho, and the brand new story Sweet Obsession (the highly-requested story for Ocean!)... -
Christmas in Cumbria by Tammy Andresen, Collette Cameron
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLet the Spirit of Christmas sweep you away! Christmas in Cumbria features THIRTEEN STORIES of love and romance from your favorite authors…Let these glorious stories full of Christmas magic and true love—with more than a hint of steam— sweep you away to a time gone by. Indulge yourself free of guilt with this collection from USA Today and Amazon bestselling authors...Categorized as:
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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... -
Lady Mary's Dangerous Encounter by Cheryl Bolen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLady Mary’s traveling companion has disappeared and only one man believes she ever existed. Lord Stephen Stanhope, a duke’s diplomat son who’s traveling to the Congress of Vienna, agrees to protect his friend’s wayward sister on Stephen’s journey to Austria. Lady Mary Beresford has impetuously set off on her own for Vienna...Categorized as:
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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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A Scandalous Portrait by Callie Hutton
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe took one look at the painting and all the air in the room disappeared. . .The Earl of Huntington (Hunt) is a silent partner in a successful gambling hell run by his two brothers. A well-respected member of the ton, he moves about in Society as an unknown agent for the Crown on its most sensitive matters...Categorized as:
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Darling Jasmine by Bertrice Small
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJasmine had been forced into marriage twice. Rebelling at King James' decree that she wed Jemmie Leslie, fifth earl of Glenkirk, she fled to France with her children. But her youngest, the illegitimate offspring of Jasmine's hot-blooded lover, Prince Henry Stuart, is the king's only grandson... -
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... -
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... -
Duke of Depravity by Scarlett Scott
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBestselling author Scarlett Scott...Crispin Ashforth returns from battle the newly inherited Duke of Whitley with two sisters under his charge. Publicly lauded as a hero, he is haunted by the bitter mission that nearly saw him killed and cost the life of his best friend. He’s desperate to drown out the demons tormenting him by any means, regardless of how depraved... -
The Detective's Secret Daughter by Rachelle McCalla
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt's been ten years since Victoria Evans left Owen Fitzgerald and Fitzgerald Bay behind. Now she's returned, looking for a safe place for herself and her nine-year-old daughter. A daughter who bears a striking resemblance to Owen. Why would Victoria keep their child a secret? Owen wants answers, but has to focus on the murder that's rocked Fitzgerald Bay... -
Spy Season by Golden Angel
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn English spy and a debaucherous debutante meet in a French brothel.On a dangerous mission for the Crown, Captain Anthony Browne narrowly escapes capture by a band of French soldiers when a lovely working lady offers him a most pleasurable cover for his visit to a brothel...Categorized as:
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An Extraordinary Lord: A Historical Regency Romance by Anna Harrington
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA steamy historical romance set in Anna Harrington's star-studded Regency world.Soldier turned solicitor Lord Merritt Rivers has dedicated his life to upholding the law. He patrols the streets faithfully, hoping to stop crimes before they can happen. While hunting an escaped convict, he encounters a woman also hunting thieves... -
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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All I Want for Christmas is Blue by Shana Galen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe thrilling follow-up to Shana Galen’s popular Lord and Lady Spy novella The Spy Wore Blue! This Christmas, retired spy Blue and his wife Helena have more to worry about than a holiday ball with his frosty parents. Months ago Blue promised Helena to put her first in his life and retire from spying...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... -
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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Dark Ruby by Laura Landon
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTo escape the memory of a horrific kidnapping that he barely survived, Alexander Linscott, Marquess of Halverston, flees to one of his country estates determined to master his demons. But when Mrs. Daisy Moore arrives on his doorstep applying for the position of housekeeper, he knows his life has taken an unexpected turn. She is clearly not who she pretends to be... -
Under His Protection by Stacy Von Haegert
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFans of Bridgerton and Outlander will love this richly textured and adventurous Historical Romance by International Bestselling Author Stacy Von Haegert!Most debutantes meet their intendeds at polite societal gatherings, not over a duel in Hyde park. However, Greyland Kingston is not your typical young lady, and her family is far from conventional... -
The Rogue Who Rescued Her by Christi Caldwell
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe 3rd Book in the bestselling series, The Brethren by USA Today Bestseller Christi Caldwell! Martha Donaldson went from being a nobleman's wife, and respected young mother, to the scandal of her village. After learning the dark lie perpetuated against her by her 'husband', she knows better than to ever trust a man. Her children are her life and she'll protect them at all costs... -
To Steal A Heart by K.C. Bateman
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA master spy and a beautiful thief find love and intrigue in each other’s arms. . .Forced to do the bidding of a corrupt government minister, Marianne de Bonnard agrees to plant incriminating evidence in the offices of France’s most notorious spymaster...Categorized as:
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A Spring Deception by Jess Michaels
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe second book in the next historical romance series coming soon from USA Today Bestselling Romance Author Jess Michaels Miss Celia Fitzgilbert’s grandfather has decreed she must marry a man with a title or he’ll never reveal her mysterious father’s identity. But her engagement to an Earl was already broken, leaving her steeped in scandal... -
The Rake Who Rescued Me by Samantha Holt
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDashing and rakish by day, secretive and daring by night, Reed Valentine, Duke of Keswick’s uncanny ability to lie at a moment’s notice makes him an ideal candidate to spy for His Majesty’s Secret Service. But now that the war is over, and Napoleon is exiled to the island of St. Helena, he finds himself adrift. The life of a wealthy nobleman isn’t enough to satisfy him...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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The Queen’s Spy by Clare Marchant
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1584: Elizabeth I rules England. But a dangerous plot is brewing in court, and Mary Queen of Scots will stop at nothing to take her cousin’s throne.There’s only one thing standing in her way: Tom, the queen’s trusted apothecary, who makes the perfect silent spy…2021: Travelling the globe in her campervan, Mathilde has never belonged anywhere...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...
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