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Charming Artemis by Sarah M. Eden
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsCharlie Jonquil is mild-mannered and kind—except when it comes to his one true adversary, Artemis Lancaster. Though Charlie has a brilliant mind for mathematics, Artemis poses a problem he can’t seem to comprehend: how can one be so lovely and so infuriating? A party in London brings him into the company of the maddening young lady, and it is clear that Charlie’s disdain is mutual...Categorized as:
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Vacancy: Viscount Preferred by Tammy Andresen
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLady Priscilla is in trouble…When a cousin she didn’t even know existed inherits her father’s title, the new Earl of Purlington wants more than just the earldom, he want’s Priscilla too. Or at least, her dowry. What she needs is a hero. A man to swoop in and save her despite her cousin’s intimidating lurking...Categorized as:
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Fall of the Lyon: The Lyon's Den Connected World (The Lyon's Den Connected World) by Chasity Bowlin
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“It’s all a bit sleight of hand, isn’t it? This business of seduction.” Faced with the devastating and impending loss of her stepfather and the all too real threat of unscrupulous relatives who would have her inheritance at any cost, Miss Margaret Upshaw flees to London. Her stepfather has tasked her to make her way to the Lyon’s Den to seek the assistance of Mrs... -
An Affectionate Heart: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Heather Moll
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAre love and affection enough to overcome the pain of grief and anger?In the spring of 1812, Elizabeth and Lydia are the only Bennet daughters still unmarried after the death of their father. Elizabeth's health and spirits worsen as she moves among relations as an unwanted, dependent sister... -
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Tamed by the Lyon: The Lyon's Den Connected World (The Lyon's Den Connected World) by Chasity Bowlin
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.It was their first kiss, possibly her first kiss ever. All the more reason to get it right... -
Lady Ivy and the Irishman: A Regency Romance Novel by Sally Britton
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBound by her family’s expectations, Lady Ivy never though freedom would come in the form of a charming Irish baron with a penchant for flirtation.Lady Ivy Amberton, weighed down by her family’s expectations, has often struggled to navigate the complexities of high society—until the arrival of Lord Dunmore, a dashing Irish baron whose open charm and spirited view of life turn her world upside down... -
The Lost Lieutenant by Erica Vetsch
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe's doing what he can to save the Prince Regent's life . . . but can he save his new marriage as well? Evan Eldridge never meant to be a war hero--he just wanted to fight Napoleon for the future of his country. And he certainly didn't think that saving the life of a peer would mean being made the Earl of Whitelock...Categorized as:
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Lady Luck and the Lyon: The Lyon's Den Connected World (The Lyon's Den Connected World) by Chasity Bowlin
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.Kissing her had been a terrible miscalculation on his part...Categorized as:
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Lyon Eyes by Lynne Connolly
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 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.Heiress to a fortune, Jenny Hambling needs a husband, before she is made to marry a man she despises... -
Lyon's Prey: The Lyon's Den Connected World by Anna St. Claire
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.Haunted by his wife’s death, he vowed to never marry again.. -
A Crimson Frost by Marcia Lynn McClure
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBeloved of her father, King Dacian, and adored by her people, the Scarlet Princess Monet endeavored to serve her kingdom well—for the people of the Kingdom of Karvana were good, and worthy of service. Long Monet had known that even her marriage would serve her people. Her husband would be chosen for her—for this was the way of royal existence... -
Match Me, I'm Falling by Michelle Willingham
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTo the London ton, Cameron MacNeill is an awkward, wallflower of a man with no hope of finding a wife. But the Highland chief holds deadly secrets, and he uses his beggar-like appearance to remain unnoticed... -
The Measure of Love: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Alix James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBound by duty; saved by love.When tragedy leaves Mr. Darcy clinging to life, Elizabeth sacrifices her dreams to repay the debt owed to her family's damaged savior. But can her compassion penetrate his bitter heart and spark hope again?Beneath Darcy’s aloof bitterness smoulders a broken, vulnerable man stripped of his mobility and purpose...Categorized as:
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Torn: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Lory Lilian
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWarning - Author's Note! This is the second edition of this book! The first edition was published two years ago and although it had some fabulous reviews, there were flaws reported by the readers which have been remedied in this second edition. This new version brings significant changes:The addition of approx... -
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A Marriage is Arranged: A Regency Romance by GL Robinson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan An Arranged Marriage Be Arranged ?When the two plainest people in London enter into an arranged marriage the ton isn't so much surprised as counting the days to an arranged separation.Louise is too short, too dull and too dowdy and the Earl is positively frightening, with his frowning demeanor and massive shoulders... -
Deceived & Honoured: The Baron's Vexing Wife by Bree Wolf
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA simple man. A vexing lady. And an unforgettable night.LADY MADELEINE has vowed not to marry below the rank of an earl. Using her clever wit and fierce determination, she has passed up several marriage offers as well as successfully sidestepped the occasional scandal... -
Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey by Abigail Wilson
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn this new Regency romance, Elizabeth knows she must protect her heart from the charm of her new husband, Lord Torrington. She is not, however, prepared to protect her life. When the widowed Lord Torrington agreed to spy for the crown, he never planned to impersonate a highwayman, let alone rob the wrong carriage...Categorized as:
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Her Seafaring Scoundrel by Sophie Barnes
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe last thing she wants is a husband…Least of all one determined to win her heart…Lady Cassandra has no desire to marry. But when Captain Devlin Crawford brings scandal to her doorstep and offers salvation, she cannot say no. Not with her daughter’s future at stake. So she decides to accept Devlin’s offer, provided he agrees to never being intimate with her... -
A Convenient Christmas Proposal: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Sally Forbes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsScarlett has always dreamed of marrying for love, but her strict father has different plans. He always believed that he could control her life with the power of money, so his Christmas present to her is an arranged marriage to a future Viscount... -
The Viscount Takes a Bride: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Violet Hamers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Was compromising me part of your plan so I have no choice but to accept your offer?”The Viscount of Saxton killed her brother. That much is certain amongst Margaret’s family. And now he has the audacity to blackmail them in exchange for her hand in marriage!Seth is a man of few words. And as the Viscount of Saxton, he is used to getting his way... -
The Beastly Duke’s Bride: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Violet Hamers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I would do anything to save my father, Your Grace. Just…be gentle with me.”No one hates the Duke of Hillow more than he hates himself. After being humiliated about his war disfigurement and losing everyone he loved, he doesn’t dare show his face outside anymore. Not without his mask on.Edwina was never supposed to be a part of the ton... -
Married to a Dying Duke by Harriet Caves
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Our marriage will not be like most others because I am… dying.”Daphne always dreamed that she would find true love in her debut. But when duty forces her hand into marriage, she is determined to make the best of her situation. For, how hard could it be to make her husband fall for her?The Duke of Dawson is terminally ill and has presumably only a few months left... -
The Difference a Duke Makes by Harriet Caves
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratings“I would do anything expected of me but fall in love, Your Grace."Amelia doesn’t believe in love. So when her parents pressure her to make a love match, she approaches a wealthy Duke with her intentions clear: a betrothal with no feelings involved.The Duke of Barrington would never repeat the same mistake and give his heart to a woman again. But he is in desperate need of a wife... -
The Lyon's Share by Cerise DeLand
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 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. She’d spend every last penny to marry again for security, comfort—or even friendship... -
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The Murmur of Masks: Love and Heartbreak in Regency England by Catherine Kullmann
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAnything Can Happen at a Masquerade – Just Ask Olivia Eighteen-year-old Olivia's naval captain father is 'somewhere at sea' fighting the French when her mother dies suddenly, leaving her daughter homeless. Desperately in need of security and safety, a distraught Olivia accepts Jack Rembleton's offer of a marriage of convenience, hoping that love will grow between them... -
Still Wicked by Kathleen Ayers
Lady Elizabeth Reynolds is perfectly happy living as a nun.Secure within the walls of St. Albans, Elizabeth is determined to take her vows and never return to London. Life in society holds no appeal and she has no desire to wed.Unfortunately, Elizabeth’s long absent mother has plans for her daughter. Taken from St... -
Lyon's Prey: The Lyon's Den by Anna St. Claire
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 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.Haunted by his wife’s death, he vowed to never marry again.. -
Lady Luck and the Lyon by Chasity Bowlin
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 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.Kissing her had been a terrible miscalculation on his part... -
Amending the Shades of Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary by Regina Jeffers
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“You have willfully misunderstood me, Miss Bennet. You have no worry of my releasing you, for I do not wish you to perform as a governess to my daughter, but rather as my wife and the mistress of my hereditary estate.” Elizabeth Bennet had thought the stranger quite handsome; yet, she had ignored those first tendrils of interest, for she was in no position for the gentleman to pursue her... -
The Moonstone Duke by Meara Platt
What 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... -
A Duchess for the Duke by Sally Britton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Duke of Montfort takes a wife. Gregory Dinard, a young duke caught unprepared for his role, needs a companion. When he meets Cecilia, he knows she has the grace and intelligence his duchess will need. Lady Cecilia never expected more than a marriage of mutual benefit, but she's still surprised when the duke proposes an alliance between them... -
A Tryst by the Sea by Grace Burrowes
Vergilius, Viscount Summerton, has watched his wife grow more and more distant, and he’s determined that, this year, the marriage will start moving in a better direction. Penelope, Lady Summerton, is also determined that this year will be different. She slips off to a seaside cottage, intending that to be her first step toward a new life free of marital difficulties...Categorized as:
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Hanover Square Spare by Annabelle Anders
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMarriage of Convenience * Little Sister * Spare turned Heir The Earl of Standish couldn't have a worse name. He's not in good standing anywhere, but with luck and the right bride, that should all change... As the Duke of Crossing’s overlooked daughter, Lady Marigold Hathaway’s prospects are limited, at best...Categorized as:
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Beauty for Ashes by Dorothy Clark
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the prim-and-proper Philadelphia of 1820, a shocking marriage . . . It was the perfect contract for a marriage of convenience to a woman he didn't even know. Didn't want to know. Justin Randolph, a wealthy Philadelphia widower responsible for two small children, is convinced that love is a myth. The only reason for marriage is to find a mother for the children under his care... -
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Accidental Fiancee by Mary Moore
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNecessary Nuptials Lady Grace Endicott never would have dreamed she'd be ruined by a rake. But after an innocent encounter with notorious scoundrel Lord Weston is misconstrued, her beloved sister's introduction to society—and her own reputation—are put at risk. The only way to avoid a scandal is a betrothal... -
Twelve Days in December: A Christmas Novella by Michele Paige Holmes
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Christmas Novella from the bestselling Hearthfire Romance series by Michele Paige Holmes: Five months isn’t enough time to grieve the death of her husband and marry again, but when the unexpected opportunity to take her sister’s place as the bride of wealthy New York businessman, William Vancer, presents itself, twenty-four year-old Charlotte Holbrook agrees...Categorized as:
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Beauty for Ashes by Dorothy Clark
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the prim-and-proper Philadelphia of 1820, a shocking marriage . . . It was the perfect contract for a marriage of convenience to a woman he didn't even know. Didn't want to know. Justin Randolph, a wealthy Philadelphia widower responsible for two small children, is convinced that love is a myth. The only reason for marriage is to find a mother for the children under his care... -
Once Upon a Midnight Kiss: A Regency Historical Romance Holiday Novella by Elisa Braden
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEscape into the enchantment of wintry Scotland in this short holiday novella featuring characters from two of Elisa Braden's Amazon-bestselling series—Rescued from Ruin and Midnight in Scotland. Charming antiquities dealer Andrew Farrington relies on his clumsy-but-capable private secretary, Euphemia Sinclair, to be by his side when he needs her... -
Courting the Countess by Donna Hatch
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen charming rake Tristan Barrett sweeps Lady Elizabeth off her feet, stealing both her heart and a kiss in a secluded garden, her brother challenges Tristan to a duel. The only way to save her brother and Tristan from harm—not to mention preserve her reputation—is to get married. But her father, the Duke of Pemberton, refuses to allow his daughter to marry anyone but a titled lord... -
An Agreement with the Soldier by Sadie Bosque
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA broken soldier... John Godfrey, the Baron of Ashbury, has spent most of his life as a soldier. He was never meant to become a baron. But circumstances have changed and now that he's back home, he has to face another battle - saving his failing estates. Marriage to an heiress seems like the simplest solution and finding a lady of his heart turns out to be an easy task... -
Earl of Morrey by Lauren Smith
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsLetty Fordyce knows three things about her future husband: Lord Morrey is a dangerous man.He frightens her.She desires him. Adam Beaumont, the Earl of Morrey, is full of dark secrets. His brooding and mysterious allure draws women to him like moths to a flame. But he fears he can never marry, not when his secret life is full of constant dangers... -
The Accidental Groom by Barbara Devlin
A tortured soldier, a gentle spirit, and a love that will last a lifetime.Welcome to book 2, The Accidental Groom from USA Today Bestselling Author Barbara DevlinA TORTURED SOLDIERInjured at Quatre Bras, Lord Rawden Durant, Earl of Beaulieu, suffers permanent emotional and physical wounds. Hiding a dark secret, he fears exposure that would destroy him... -
Wedded to the Broken Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Ava MacAdams
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“This shall never be a love match, I married you to fulfill my duty.”Having lived as a pariah in her own home, Lady Margaret is finally happy to be married off to the first man her father finds for her. But her hopes of finding love in her marriage are soon crushed.After the terrible accident that cost him his wife and his leg, the Duke of Haddington has lost his will to live...Categorized as:
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Rules for Engaging the Earl by Janna MacGregor
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGet ready for lost wills, broody dukes, and scorching hot kissing all over London.Constance Lysander needs a husband. Or, so society says. She’s about to give birth to her late husband’s child―a man who left her with zero money, and two other wives she didn’t know about. Thankfully, she has her Aunt by her side, and the two other wives have become close friends... -
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Saving Grace by Michele Paige Holmes
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter the death of her grandfather, the Duke of Salisbury, Grace Thatcher wants nothing more than to live quietly in the country with her younger siblings. Her father’s debts thwart those plans, and to protect her sister, Helen, Grace must marry a man of her father’s choosing. As each suitor proves less than desirable, Grace comes up with clever schemes, causing each to reject her... -
A Lady Never Surrenders by Bronwen Evans
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author, Bronwen Evans comes her new Sisterhood of Scandal series. A group of ladies whose friendship is based on ensuring they can take on the world dominated by their men folk. No male relative is going to choose their destinies.Shhh. Blue Stocking Miss Tiffany Deveraux has a secret. The poor orphan is not so poor...Categorized as:
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The Baron's Rose by Mindy Burbidge Strunk
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHell, hath no fury like a woman scorned. Good thing he likes a challenge.Rose Allen was supposed to be duchess when next she came to London. Instead, she was thrown over in favor of her sister. Now, no respectable gentleman, let alone a man of title, will have anything to do with her—except a fortune hunter desperate for her large dowry... -
The Bachelor's Bargain by Catherine Palmer
Best-selling author Catherine Palmer brings readers another stand-alone Regency-period romance in the vein of Jane Austen. When Ruel Chouteau returns home after his supposed death, he shocks everyone. They are even more surprised when he mock-proposes to a common housemaid as proof that no woman in her right mind would marry him... -
The Duke Meets His Match by Karen Tuft
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAt thirty years of age, Susan Jennings has long been considered a spinster. Exceptionally intelligent, she has little tolerance for London and the dreaded Season—if that’s how one is expected to find love, it’s not for her. But when an invitation arrives that cannot be ignored, Susan leaves her comfortable life in the country and enters the fashion and frivolity she most despises...Categorized as:
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The Earl in My Bed by Stacy Reid
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFor years, Daphne Wentworth, Countess Carrington has loved her powerful, enigmatic husband, despite the fact that they married under less than ideal circumstances. But no more. Finally at her breaking point, Daphne intends to create a scandal so big, her austere husband will have no choice but to divorce her. Except everything goes awry when he surprises her with the last thing she expected...Categorized as:
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