Recommendations based on Beauty and the Blacksmithby Tessa Dare

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  1. Any Duchess Will Do

    by Tessa Dare
    A barmaid is chosen to be transformed into a duchess by a wealthy duke, but she has her own plans.

    What’s a duke to do, when the girl who’s perfectly wrong becomes the woman he can’t live without? Griffin York, the Duke of Halford, has no desire to wed this season—or any season—but his diabolical ... (Goodreads)

  2. A Week to Be Wicked

    by Tessa Dare
    A bluestocking and a rake embark on a scandalous journey to Scotland, discovering love and adventure along the way.

    When a devilish lord and a bluestocking set off on the road to ruin... time is not on their side., Minerva Highwood, one of Spindle Cove's confirmed spinsters, needs to be in Scotland. Colin ... (Goodreads)

  3. A Night to Surrender

    by Tessa Dare
    A headstrong woman and a war hero duke fall in love in a small English village. A charming and witty historical romance.

    The novel is set during the Regency era , in the remote seaside community of Spindle Cove. Local woman Susanna Finch has turned the village into a retreat for young ladies who do not quite fit into ... (Wikipedia)

  4. The Heiress Effect

    by Courtney Milan
    A witty and unconventional heiress struggles to find love while navigating societal expectations and family obligations in Victorian England.

    Miss Jane Fairfield can’t do anything right. When she’s in company, she always says the wrong thing—and rather too much of it. No matter how costly they are, her gowns fall on the unfortunate side of ... (Goodreads)

  5. The Duchess War

    by Courtney Milan
    A tale of two lovers struggling to overcome a web of lies and secrets to be together.

    Sometimes love is an accident.,This time, it’s a strategy. Miss Minerva Lane is a quiet, bespectacled wallflower, and she wants to keep it that way. After all, the last time she was the center of ... (Goodreads)

  6. The Governess Affair

    by Courtney Milan
    A romance between a governess and a duke, as they confront the social conventions of their time.

    She will not give up… Three months ago, governess Serena Barton was let go from her position. Unable to find new work, she’s demanding compensation from the man who got her sacked: a petty, selfish, ... (Goodreads)

  7. Mine Till Midnight

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A young woman from a noble family falls in love with a self-made man, but their different backgrounds threaten their happiness.

    Two hearts steeped in scandal . . ., When an unexpected inheritance elevates her family to the ranks of the aristocracy, Amelia Hathaway discovers that tending to her younger sisters and wayward ... (Goodreads)

  8. Code Name Verity

    by Elizabeth Wein
    Two female spies' harrowing mission during WWII and the secrets they discover.

    In 1943 Nazi-occupied France, a British Lysander spy plane crashes in the fictional town of Ormaie. On board are two best friends, a pilot (Maddie, code name: Kittyhawk) and a spy (Julie, code name: ... (Wikipedia)

  9. Bloom

    by Elizabeth Scott
    Lauren's life is turned upside down when her mother is arrested for embezzlement, forcing her to confront her own identity and relationships.

    There's a difference between falling and letting go. Lauren has a good life: decent grades, great friends, and a boyfriend every girl lusts after. So why is she so unhappy? It takes the arrival of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. After the Kiss

    by Lauren Layne
    A steamy romance between a playboy and his best friend's little sister. But can they keep it a secret?

    Lauren Layne kicks off her Sex, Love & Stiletto series with a delightful short novel! In, After the Kiss,, the star columnist of, Stiletto, magazine will do anything for a story. Anything . . . ... (Goodreads)

  11. Ralph's Party

    by Lisa Jewell
    A group of young Londoners navigate love, lust, and friendship in a shared house. Secrets and surprises abound.

    Meet the residents of the London brownstone on 31 Almanac Road who together weave a tangled web of romance. Ralph, a ne'er-do-well artist, suddenly realizes he's head over heels in love with his new ... (Goodreads)

  12. The Duke

    by Gaelen Foley
    A notorious rake, the Duke of Hawkscliffe, falls for a virtuous governess, but their love is threatened by secrets from their pasts.

    Driven to uncover the truth about the mysterious death of his ladylove, the Duke of Hawkscliffe will go to any lengths to unmask a murderer. Even if it means jeopardizing his reputation by engaging ... (Goodreads)

  13. 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)

  14. The Forever Song

    by Julie Kagawa
    The final battle between vampires and humans, as Allison Sekemoto fights to save the world and the ones she loves.

    Humaine ou monstre ? Dans un monde dévasté, où la vie semble ne plus avoir de valeur et où les alliances se défont aussi vite qu’elles se concluent, Allie affronte ses jours les plus sombres. Elle va ... (Goodreads)

  15. Spying in High Heels

    by Gemma Halliday
    Fashionista Maddie Springer becomes an amateur detective to clear her best friend's name in a murder case.

    L.A. shoe designer, Maddie Springer, lives her life by three rules: Fashion. Fashion. Fashion. But when she stumbles upon the work of a brutal killer, her life takes an unexpected turn from Manolos ... (Goodreads)

  16. A Scot in the Dark

    by Sarah MacLean
    A Scottish Duke is forced to marry a scandalous woman to save his reputation, but finds himself falling for her.

    Lonesome Lily Turned Scandalous Siren Miss Lillian Hargrove has lived much of her life alone in a gilded cage, longing for love and companionship. When an artist offers her pretty promises and begs ... (Goodreads)

  17. Animal Magnetism

    by Jill Shalvis
    A veterinarian and a pilot navigate their attraction while dealing with a series of animal-related mishaps.

    Read Jill Shalvis's blogs and other content on the Penguin Community. Co-owner of the town's only kennel, Lilah Young has lived in Sunshine, Idaho, all her life. Pilot-for-hire Brady Miller is just ... (Goodreads)

  18. Nora Roberts Land

    by Ava Miles
    After a divorce, a woman inherits a theme park based on the novels of her favorite author and finds love while navigating the challenges of running it.

    Librarian Note: An alternate cover edition of ASIN B00DP64BN8 can be found, here, Journalist Meredith Hale’s ex-husband claimed her Nora Roberts addiction gave her unrealistic expectations about ... (Goodreads)

  19. The Wild One

    by Danelle Harmon
    A young woman disguises herself as a boy to join a group of privateers, but falls in love with the captain.

    England, 1776: Lord Gareth de Montforte is known as an irresponsible rake with a heart of gold. When he takes a bullet for boldly thwarting a stagecoach robbery, he is stunned to discover that the ... (Goodreads)

  20. Shadow Study

    by Maria V. Snyder
    Yelena, a powerful magician, must navigate political intrigue and personal demons to uncover a dangerous conspiracy.

    Librarian's Note: This is an alternate-cover edition for , ISBN 9780778317401, Once, only her own life hung in the balance… When Yelena was a poison taster, her life was simpler. She survived to ... (Goodreads)

  21. It Happened One Wedding

    by Julie James
    A high-powered lawyer and a charming private investigator fake a relationship to solve a case, but end up falling for each other.

    SHE KNOWS BETTER THAN TO SAY “I DO” After a humiliating end to her engagement, investment banker Sidney Sinclair is done with commitment-phobic men. But when her sister winds up engaged after a ... (Goodreads)

  22. No Good Duke Goes Unpunished

    by Sarah MacLean
    A scandalous duke is accused of murdering his fiancée, but a woman with a secret past may be the key to his redemption.

    The novel opens in London in 1831. The hero, William Harrow, the Marquess of Chapin, is better known as Temple, a partner in a popular casino known as The Fallen Angel. Temple was exiled from his ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Love Hacked

    by Penny Reid
    A quirky romance between a computer hacker and a security expert. They navigate through trust issues and personal demons to find love.

    There are three things you need to know about Sandra Fielding: 1) She makes all her first dates cry, 2) She hasn't been kissed in over two years, and 3) She knows how to knit. Sandra has difficulty ... (Goodreads)

  24. Silk Is for Seduction

    by Loretta Chase
    A talented dressmaker and a notorious rake are brought together by a scandalous wager. Passion and love ensue.

    From the Design Book of Marcelline Noirot: The allure of the perfect gown should be twofold: ladies would die to wear it . . . and gentlemen would kill to remove it! Brilliant and ambitious ... (Goodreads)

  25. Impossible

    by Nancy Werlin
    A young girl discovers a family curse that requires her to complete an impossible task to break it.

    Lucy is seventeen when she discovers that she is the latest recipient of a generations-old family curse that requires her to complete three seemingly impossible tasks or risk falling into madness and ... (Goodreads)

  26. Faking It

    by Cora Carmack
    Max and Cade pretend to be in a relationship, but their fake feelings turn into something real.

    Mackenzie "Max" Miller has a problem. Her parents have arrived in town for a surprise visit, and if they see her dyed hair, tattoos, and piercings, they just might disown her. Even worse, they’re ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover

    by Sarah MacLean
    The fourth book in the Rules of Scoundrels series, featuring a powerful woman hiding behind a male persona.

    RITA® Award-winning author Sarah MacLean reveals the identity of The Fallen Angel's final scoundrel in the spectacular conclusion to her New York Times bestselling Rules of Scoundrels series . . . By ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. Cold-Hearted Rake

    by Lisa Kleypas
    Devon Ravenel inherits an earldom and a crumbling estate, but his plans to sell everything are challenged by the presence of his cousin's widow and three sisters.

    Lisa Kleypas is back with a stunning new historical romance!, Readers have long waited for the return of New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas to historical romance—and now she's back with ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. In Bed with a Highlander

    by Maya Banks
    A woman from modern times travels back in time to medieval Scotland and falls in love with a fierce highlander.

    Maya Banks' beguiling new trilogy features three unforgettable brothers risking everything to save their clan and their legacy—and to surrender their hearts to love. Ewan McCabe, the eldest, is a ... (Goodreads)

  30. Practice Makes Perfect

    by Julie James
    A driven lawyer and a cocky FBI agent are forced to work together, but their initial animosity turns into something more.

    Behind closed doors, they're laying down the law. When it comes to the laws of attraction... Payton Kendall and J.D. Jameson are lawyers who know the meaning of objection. A feminist to the bone, ... (Goodreads)