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Lord of Scoundrels
by Loretta Chase
A notorious rake and a headstrong woman clash in a battle of wits and passion in Regency England.
In the story's prologue , Sebastian Ballister is born in Devon to the 2nd Marquess of Dain and his Italian wife, Lucia Usignuolo. The Marquess is disgusted with the child, describing him as the ... (Wikipedia)
Flowers from the Storm
by Laura Kinsale
A forbidden romance between a theologian and a woman with memory loss.
The Duke of Jervaulx was brilliant - and dangerous. Considered dissolute, reckless, and extravagant, he was transparently referred to as the "D of J" in scandal sheets. But sometimes the most ... (Goodreads)
A Rose in Winter
by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
A medieval tale of a young woman forced into marriage with a dark and brooding lord, who slowly falls in love with her.
The fairest flower in Mawbry is Erienne Fleming, the enchanting, raven-haired daughter of the village mayor. Charming, spirited and exquisitely lovely, she is beset on all sides by suitors, any one ... (Barnes & Noble)
Suddenly You
by Lisa Kleypas
A young woman's life changes when she inherits a fortune and attracts the attention of a charming businessman.
She was unmarried, untouched and almost thirty, but novelist Amanda Briars wasn't about to greet her next birthday without making love to a man. When he appeared at her door, she believed he was her ... (Barnes & Noble)
Ravished
by Amanda Quick
A historical romance novel featuring a headstrong heroine and a mysterious hero who must work together to solve a murder mystery.
The New York Times bestselling author of Rendezvous presents a spellbinding new Regency historical destined to be a hot beach read this summer. Moving from the cozy confines of a tiny seaside village ... (Goodreads)
It Had to Be You
by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
A romantic comedy of a woman trying to find her true identity and love.
What if a woman who knows nothing about sports inherits a professional football team? The Windy City definitely isn't ready for Phoebe Somerville, the outrageous York knockout who’s taking over their ... (Goodreads)
The Secret
by Julie Garwood
A romance between a noble knight and a mysterious maiden, fighting to save a kingdom from destruction.
Judith Hampton was as beautiful as she was proud and loyal. Her dear Scottish friend from childhood was about to give birth, and Judith had promised to be at her side. But there was another, private ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Kingdom of Dreams
by Judith McNaught
A fairy-tale romance between a dashing nobleman and a country girl, set in the Highlands of Scotland.
Jennifer Merrick is the feisty daughter of a Scottish laird. Royce Westmoreland, the "Black Wolf", is sent by the King of England to wage war against Scotland. When Royce's brother, Stefan ... (Wikipedia)
The Duke and I
by Julia Quinn
A tale of forbidden love and unexpected romance between a duke and an ordinary woman.
A #1 New York Times bestseller From, New York Times, bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the first novel in the beloved Regency-set world of her charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series ... (Barnes & Noble)
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake
by Sarah MacLean
A young woman decides to break societal norms and pursue a notorious rake, leading to unexpected love and scandal.
A lady does not smoke cheroot. She does not ride astride. She does not fence or attend duels. She does not fire a pistol, and she never gambles at a gentlemen's club. Lady Calpurnia Hartwell has ... (Goodreads)
Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage
by Jennifer Ashley
Lady Isabella marries a Scottish lord to escape her abusive husband, but their marriage is threatened by secrets and scandal.
Only one man could match a lady like this—scandal for scandal. Six years ago, eighteen-year-old Lady Isabella Scranton scandalized all of London by eloping the night of her come-out ball with the ... (Goodreads)
Yours Until Dawn
by Teresa Medeiros
A blind soldier returns from war and falls in love with the woman who nursed him back to health, but she has a secret identity.
Gabriel Fairchild's valor during battle earns him the reputation of hero, but costs him both his sight and his hope for the future. Abandoned by the fiancée he adored, the man who once walked like a ... (Goodreads)
Morning Glory
by LaVyrle Spencer
A woman's personal journey of growth and self-discovery, bolstered by a chance encounter with an old flame.
LOVE IN A STRANGER'S EYES... ELLY In town, they called her "Crazy Widow Dinsmore." But Elly was no stranger to their ridicule–she had been an outsider all her life, growing up in a boarded-up old ... (Goodreads)
And Then He Kissed Her
by Laura Lee Guhrke
A young woman falls in love with a notorious rake, exploring the power of love to transform.
An expert in etiquette, Emma takes her pristine reputation seriously. But the devilish Lord Marlowe is determined to prove that some rules of proper behavior are made to be broken... Supremely ... (Goodreads)
Romancing Mister Bridgerton
by Julia Quinn
A forbidden romance between a wealthy gentleman and a lower-class woman in Regency England.
,, From, New York Times, bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the fourth novel in the beloved Regency-set world of her charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shonda Rhimes for ... (Barnes & Noble)
Dreaming of You
by Lisa Kleypas
A young woman dreams of a passionate love affair with a notorious and dangerous man, but reality proves to be more complicated.
She stood at danger's threshold—then love beckoned her in., A prim, well-bred gentlewoman, Sara Fielding is a writer who puts pen to paper to create dreams. But now curiosity is luring her from the ... (Goodreads)
Kiss an Angel
by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
A young woman embarks on a cross-country journey to find herself and true love.
Wedding Day, Pretty, flighty Daisy Devreaux can either go to jail or marry the mystery man her father has chosen for her. Arranged marriages don't happen in the modern world, so how did the ... (Goodreads)
Slow Heat in Heaven
by Sandra Brown
A steamy romance novel set in the sultry heat of Louisiana, where passion and danger collide.
Grappling with hidden family secrets, forbidden passions, and a business in peril, the adopted daughter of a Louisiana mogul must confront the past to bring peace back to her hometown. The adopted ... (Goodreads)
The Gift
by Julie Garwood
A young woman is forced into marriage with a Scottish laird, but finds love and adventure in the Highlands.
Alternate cover for this ISBN can be found, here, A child bride, Sara Winchester had grown into a winsome beauty, joyfully anticipating the day when her husband Nathan, Marquess of St. James, would ... (Goodreads)
Slightly Dangerous
by Mary Balogh
A woman's struggle to rebuild her life after a scandalous past.
BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Mary Balogh's The Secret Mistress. All of London is abuzz over the imminent arrival of Wulfric Bedwyn, the reclusive, cold-as-ice Duke of Bewcastle, at ... (Goodreads)
Bared to You
by Sylvia Day
A passionate romance between two damaged people, learning to trust and love again.
From #1, New York Times, bestselling author Sylvia Day comes the provocative masterstroke of abandon and obsession that redefined the meaning of desire and became a global phenomenon... Gideon Cross ... (Goodreads)
My One and Only
by Kristan Higgins
Harper falls for her ex-husband's cousin, Nick, while searching for her father. But can she trust him?
Just when she thought she had life, and, love all figured out... Divorce attorney Harper James can't catch a break. Bad enough that she runs into her ex-hubby, Nick, at her sister's destination ... (Goodreads)
The Many Sins of Lord Cameron
by Jennifer Ashley
Lord Cameron's past sins catch up with him when he falls in love with a woman who knows his secrets.
He is a man of simple tastes—and complex pleasures... Cameron Mackenzie is a man who loves only horses and women—in that order—or so his mistresses say. Ainsley Douglas is a woman with a strong sense ... (Goodreads)
The Summer Garden
by Paullina Simons
A love story of two people caught in the whirlwind of war and its consequences.
Four years have gone by since World War II has ended; and Tatiana and Alexander are married and living a life together with their son, Anthony. Yet, they are strangers to each other. Having been ... (Wikipedia)
This Heart of Mine
by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
A young woman receives a heart transplant and falls in love with the brother of the heart donor.
New York Times bestselling author Susan Elizabeth Phillips magic is vibrantly alive, and it's on display in This Heart of Mine, the fifth book in her wildly popular Chicago Stars series! Molly ... (Barnes & Noble)
Someone to Watch Over Me
by Lisa Kleypas
A wealthy businessman hires a bodyguard to protect his daughter, but their attraction complicates matters.
Alternative cover editions for this ISBN can be found, here, and, here,. Grant Morgan is one of London's most eligible and unattainable bachelors. He's also a powerful member of the Bow Street ... (Goodreads)
The Flame and the Flower
by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
A historical romance novel set in the 18th century, following the story of a young woman who falls in love with a wealthy aristocrat.
The novel is set at the turn of the 19th century. After Heather Simmons, a penniless orphan, kills a man named William Court who was attempting to rape her, she flees the scene. Near the London ... (Wikipedia)
Much Ado About You
by Eloisa James
A young woman travels to England to escape scandal and finds love with a charming nobleman. A witty and romantic tale.
When you're the oldest daughter, you don't get to have any fun! Witty, orphaned Tess Essex faces her duty: marry well and marry quickly, so she can arrange matches for her three sisters – beautiful ... (Goodreads)
The Perfect Rake
by Anne Gracie
A charming rake falls for a headstrong woman who is determined to never marry. Can he convince her to change her mind?
She ran from a brute... Fleeing violent tyranny, Prudence Merridew escapes with her beautiful younger sisters to London. One of them must marry—and fast. To act as her sisters' chaperone, Prudence ... (Goodreads)
For the Roses
by Julie Garwood
A young woman flees her past and finds love in the arms of a handsome rancher. But her secrets threaten to destroy everything she holds dear.
Alternate-cover edition for ISBN 9780671870980 , can be found, here, 1879. In Blue Belle, Montana, everyone knew better than to mess with the Claybornes. The brothers had once been a mismatched gang ... (Goodreads)
