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Stolen Charms (Winter Garden Series #1)
Par Adele Ashworth. 1999
In Adele Ashworth’s classic historical romance Stolen Charms, the privileged Natalie Haislett wishes to meet the Black Knight, a Robin…
Hood–type crook who steals from the rich and gives to the poor.Against her better judgment, she enlists the help of Jonathan Drake, a known rogue who has left many hearts in his wake. Will Natalie be his latest conquest or will it be the Black Knight who’ll capture her heart?A suspenseful mystery with plenty of sexual tension and romance in Victorian England, Stolen Charms is a sophisticated, sultry read that will appeal to fans of Cathy Maxwell, Christina Dodd, and Lisa Kleypas.What A Lady Wants (Last Man Standing #2)
Par Victoria Alexander. 2007
“With witty dialogue and a true gift for storytelling, Alexander creates a world that enchants readers”—second in the series following…
A Little Bit Wicked (Fresh Fiction).One bachelor down . . . three more to go. Four most desirable gentlemen have wagered one shilling apiece and a bottle of cognac that will go to the last unmarried man standing . . .Nigel Cavendish knows he’ll marry one day, but hopefully that day is many years—and many women—in the future! Until then, the handsome, unrepentant rake intends to enjoy life’s pleasures to the fullest.From the moment Lady Felicity Melville spies the adventurous scoundrel climbing from a neighbor’s window—with his comely conquest’s husband in hot pursuit—she knows Nigel is the answer to her prayers . . . with a little reformation, of course. Felicity craves excitement and who in all of London is more exciting than the infamous Mr. Cavendish? So what’s a girl to do but hatch a scheme to win what she so fervently desires. But her plan works too well when a game of chance and an errant pistol shot abruptly make them husband and wife—but in a way neither wanted.Now Felicity has to prove to her wayward husband that she’s the only woman he could ever want . . . or need!“[A] delightful, witty Regency tale . . . A fine cast of supporting characters, including the elderly but mischievous card sharks Lord and Lady Fernwood, keep the laughs up throughout.” —Publishers WeeklyThe Pirate Bride (Viking I Series #11)
Par Sandra Hill. 2014
A Viking to bed, not to wed!Medana Elsadottir, known as the Sea Scourge, never planned to become a pirate, but…
there’s no denying her talent. Her female-only tribe has an island hideaway, food aplenty, goods to trade…everything except the means to breed. That’s where the strapping Norsemen tied up in her ship’s hold come in handy. Eight godly specimens—and Thork Tykirrson is the most virile of them all. Once their, eh, work is done, they’ll be free to leave. Medana had naught to due with this gods-awful plan, but she wouldn’t mind reaping the benefits.Wed or bed…this Viking has plans of his own.Renowned as the wildest Viking of his time, Thork was returning home to regain his father’s favor. Mayhap even (shudder) marry. His brazen—and very beautiful—kidnapper has likely done him a favor in preventing such an irksome fate. That doesn’t mean he’ll let her off easy. No one takes anything from a Viking that he’s not willing to give...not even a violet-eyed vixen who sets off the wildest fantasies.To Sin With a Stranger (The Seven Deadly Sins Series #1)
Par Kathryn Caskie. 2008
Meet the "Seven Deadly Sins"The seven Sinclair brothers and sisters live for scandal and delight in disgrace . . .…
until their father decrees that they must reform. Propriety has never come easily, but now they have no choice. Marry in haste . . . or regret in poverty!The Sinclairs of Scotland are known throughout society as the Seven Deadly Sins. Cast out by their father and denied their inheritance unless they mend their wild ways, they travel to London to seek respectability. No member of the clan is more scandalous than Sterling Sinclair, the Marquess of Blackburn. The ladies of the ton are powerless to withstand his rakish charms . . . until Miss Isobel Carington comes along.Ten thousand pounds if she marries Sinclair!Isobel is horrified to learn that's the amount wagered at White's Club—and now all of London is eagerly betting on her future! She's already publicly spurned the marquess, a man she hardly knows, but she's sure he is up to something, as he launches a bold campaign of seduction anyway. But soon she is surprised to learn there is much more to this man than reckless adventure and bad behavior . . . and, against her will, she begins to relish the thrill of sinning with this stranger . . .The Most Wicked of Sins (The Seven Deadly Sins Series #2)
Par Kathryn Caskie. 2009
In The Most Wicked of Sins, the second romance in Kathryn Caskie's Seven Deadly Sins series, readers meet Ivy Sinclair.…
She must marry to please her father, but trouble ensues when she's jilted and hires a rakish actor to impersonate her beloved marquess.The Groom Says Yes (Brides of Wishmore #3)
Par Cathy Maxwell. 2014
In the third and final Brides of Wishmore novel, “suspense, danger, and simmering passion blends with Maxwell’s signature humor and…
joyous romance” (RT Book Reviews, 4 stars).He had a noose around his neck and a price on his head . . .Sabrina Davidson, dutiful daughter, avowed spinster, thought she’d secured a place for herself in Aberfeldy society—until her hard-earned acceptance of her fate is challenged by the arrival of Cormac Enright, earl of Ballin, trained physician, soldier of fortune, and convicted felon.A prim and proper miss was the last thing he needed . . .Mac is determined to clear his name, but first he has to find the man whose testimony sentenced him to a hangman’s noose. Of course, Robert Davidson is missing and protecting Mac is Davidson’s daughter, the most entrancing, frustrating, beguiling, stubborn woman Mac has ever met.And it doesn’t help that he has already tasted her kisses. Or that he has found in her a passion for life and adventure to rival his own.Mac has turned Sabrina’s world inside out—but what will happen when he leaves?Or will the groom say yes?The Ruin of a Rogue (The Wild Quartet #2)
Par Miranda Neville Miranda Neville. 2013
Charm, wit, and nerves of steel have helped Marcus Lithgow gamble his way across the Continent. But when his heart…
is at stake, all bets are off for this most perfect rogue . . .Anne Brotherton is sick and tired of being an heiress. She cannot bring herself to marry a fortune hunter. Why can't men like her for her sharp mind and kind heart rather than her impressive dowry? Just when she is about to bow to her fate as a confirmed spinster, she meets the handsome and charming Marcus Lithgow.It's been years since Marcus set foot in England—why toy with the ton when he can fleece wealthy fools in Paris and Rome? Yet everything changes when he inherits a ramshackle estate. Marcus's first and only chance at a respectable life needs funding . . . the kind Anne Brotherton can provide. Such a wallflower should be ripe for the picking. So why does Marcus feel like he's the one hanging by a thread?She nearly falls for Marcus's smooth seduction. But when Anne realizes she's being strung along, a lust for payback empowers her like never before. Two can play the game of deception. The game of love, however, has its own rules . . .Seducing Mr. Knightly (Writing Girls #4)
Par Maya Rodale. 2012
A newspaper columnist sets her sights on her dashing employer in this steamy Regency romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.He’s…
the only man she’s ever loved . . . For ages it seems advice columnist Annabelle Swift has loved Derek Knightly, editor-owner of The London Weekly from a distance. Determined to finally attract her employer’s attention, she seeks advice from her loyal readers—who offer Annabelle myriad suggestions . . . from lower-cut bodices (success!) and sultry gazes (disaster!) to a surprise midnight rendezvous (wicked!).She’s the only woman he’s never noticed . . . Derek never really took note of his shy, wallflower lady writer. But suddenly she’s exquisite . . . and he can’t get Annabelle out of his mind! She must be pursuing someone, but who? For some inexplicable reason, the thought of her with another man makes Knightly insanely jealous.Will Dear Annabelle find her happy ending?But Knightly’s scandalous periodical has been targeted for destruction by a vengeful Lord Marsden, and the beleaguered editor now faces a devastating choice: either marry Marsden’s sister to save his beloved newspaper . . . or follow his heart and wed his Writing Girl.Priceless
Par Christina Dodd. 1992
Headstrong and adventurous, Bronwyn Edana regularly stuns polite society with her reckless exploits. But there is one type of exploit…
the fiery beauty has never experienced. Still innocent when it comes to men and their roguish ways, she can barely believe the breathless desire she has begun to feel for Adam Keane, a distinguished nobleman and a man with more than his fair share of liaisonsin his past . . .Now branded by a haunting tragedy, Adam will not rest until he lures Bronwyn to his bed. When a shocking conspiracy threatens their lives, he'll bring her from the dangerous streets of London to the sweeping countryside—for he has seen enough of the world to know that a passion like theirs is priceless.The Warrior Laird (The Highland Brothers #1)
Par Margo Maguire. 2012
“Margo Maguire is a masterful storyteller.”—Lorraine HeathMargo Maguire has a true talent for writing scintillating, powerfully emotional historical romance novels.…
She works her enthralling magic once more with a wildly passionate series about siblings who have survived a brutal past and will stop at nothing to claim their birthright. Of course, breathtaking passion and undeniable love are almost certain to come their way. It happens in the first book, The Warrior Laird. Fans of Karen Hawkins, Julianne MacLean, Liz Carlyle, Julia London—and anyone else who loves to be transported by historical romance to the breathtaking Scottish Highlands—will adore this tantalizing tale of a warrior Scotsman on a treasure hunt and the runaway bride who sets out to steal his fortune…only to become his captive prize.Ransom My Heart
Par Meg Cabot, Mia Thermopolis. 2009
Mia Thermopolis, Princess of Genovia and star of Meg Cabot's insanely popular #1 New York Times bestselling Princess Diaries books,…
has "penned" her first historical romance novel . . . with help from Meg CabotHe's a tall, handsome knight with a secret. She's an adventurous beauty with more than a few secrets of her own. Finnula needs money for her sister's dowry, and fast. Hugo Fitzstephen, returning home to England from the Crusades with saddlebags of jewels, has money, and lots of it. What could be simpler than to kidnap him and hold him for ransom?Well, for starters, Finnula could make the terrible mistake of falling in love with her hostage. Princess Mia Thermopolis, Meg Cabot's most beloved character, has always been an outspoken animal-rights activist and committed environmentalist. In keeping with Mia's true spirit, Meg will be donating her advance to Greenpeace.Return of the Viscount (Brides Of Redemption Ser. #1)
Par Gayle Callen. 2012
“Gayle Callen is wonderful!”—Cathy MaxwellUSA Today bestseller Gayle Callen is not only a longtime favorite among avid readers of historical…
romance the world over, she’s a multiple award-winner as well, having won both the Holt Medallion and the Laurel Wreath Award. With Return of the Viscount, she kicks off a wonderfully sexy series set in Victorian England, where the destinies of three battle-scarred soldiers lead them to the women fated to capture their hearts and heal them. Return of the Viscount once again showcases what Romantic Times calls Callen’s “forte,” her ability to “entangle readers in a tale that’s delightfully sexy, fast paced, and filled with engaging characters who hold your interest until the end.” Return of the Viscount is an unforgettable marriage of convenience tale that will enthrall fans of Samantha James and Loretta Chase—the story of a breathtaking love affair between a soldier with a debt to pay and a lady on a quest to unravel her family’s secrets.Rose in Bloom: A Novella
Par Stephanie Laurens. 2004
Childhood enemies reunite as adults—and do more than kiss and make up—in this Regency romance novella first published in Scottish…
Brides.Every Rose has its thorn . . . especially Rose MacKenzie-Craddock! When they were children, the willful girl was the thorn in the Earl of Strathyre’s side. Now, as a beautiful woman, Rose drives the Earl wild with desire. But even grown-ups can play some most interesting games . . .Secret Sisters: A Novel
Par Joy Callaway. 2017
A nineteenth-century student at a Midwestern college fights to establish the first sorority in this novel by the author of The…
Fifth Avenue Artists Society.Illinois, 1881: Whitsitt College sophomore Beth Carrington has two goals to fulfill by the time she graduates: obtain a medical degree, and establish a women’s fraternity, Beta Xi Beta, that will help young women like herself to connect with and support one another while attending the male-dominated Whitsitt.Neither is an easy task. The sole female student in the physicians’ program, Beth is constantly called out by her professors and peers for having the audacity not to concentrate on a more “fitting” subject like secretarial studies. Meanwhile, secret organizations are off-limits, and simply by crowding together in a dank basement room and creating a sense of camaraderie, she and her small group of fraternity sisters risk expulsion.In order to have the fraternity recognized, she knows she needs help. She turns to the most powerful student on campus: senior Grant Richardson, Iota Gamma fraternity president and the scion of a Whitsitt family—a man she’s only acquainted with because of her longstanding friendship with his fraternity brother Will Buchannan. Staunchly traditional, Grant doesn’t see the purpose of this women’s organization, but captivated by Beth, he agrees to give her a helping hand. What she doesn’t know is how many will stop at nothing to keep her burgeoning organization out of the record books—and who she can actually trust along the way.As Beth fights for her beloved Beta Xi Beta to be recognized, she will uncover deep secrets about the college and those who surround her, and will have to put both love and friendship on the line so that history can be made.Praise for Secret Sisters“A shining example of the power of persistent women united in their aim to reshape history. . . . Callaway has done a beautiful job bringing to light this little-known story of America’s first women’s fraternity and so much more.” —Sarah McCoy, New York Times–bestselling author of The Baker’s Daughter and The Mapmaker’s Children“An elegant book with enormous heart. . . . You’ll fly through this perfect summer read, and fall in love with the sisters of Beta Xi Beta.” —Karin Tanabe, author of The Gilded Years“This compulsive, feminist read is a rich drama. . . . The atmosphere of the era feels authentic and draws readers into college life while immersing them in the characters’ experiences.” —RT Book ReviewsWith Seduction in Mind (Girl Bachelors Series #4)
Par Laura Lee Guhrke. 2009
A feisty young woman pursues an audacious plan with London’s most notorious Earl in the New York Times–bestselling author’s sexy…
Victorian romance.London Society can be harsh, especially for women like Daisy Merrick who have no family connections. But when Daisy is sacked from yet another job, the outspoken miss comes up with a plan to secure a future beyond her wildest dreams. There’s only one problem. Her success depends on a man, the most infuriating, impossible, immovable man she’s ever met. Sebastian Grant, Earl of Avermore, is England’s most infamous author. And he’s well earned his notorious reputation. When Daisy shows up on his doorstep with a mad plan, he has no intention of cooperating. The provoking, fire-haired beauty stirs his senses beyond belief, and Sebastian knows he has only one way to stop her. Seduction.Scandalous Love (The Bragg Saga #6)
Par Brenda Joyce. 1992
The Scorching Saga of the Braggs Continues!Never A BrideRebelliously independent Lady Nicole Bragg Shelton refuses to be constrained by the…
stifling rules of Victorian England. And now desire has impelled the beautiful heiress toward a shocking liaison with Hadrian Braxton-Lowell, Duke of Clayborough.Bound by the dictates of honor and duty to another woman, Hadrian is hocked by Nicole's daring conduct, yet entranced by her fiery free spirit and breathtaking sensuality. Though resolved to making the raven-haired beauty his mistress, he will never agree to wed her. But Nicole is no man's plaything. And she is prepared to risk heartache in order to satisfy her wild, uncompromising passion . . . and win the dashing Duke's unwavering loyalty and undying love.When We Meet Again (The Effington Family #10)
Par Victoria Alexander. 2005
Pamela is a mystery Alexei is determined to solve ...Prince Alexei of Avalonia is a master at the art of…
seduction, butwhen a mysterious young woman he meets at a masked ball spends the night in his bed, he finds he is touched in ways he cannot forget. Still, he wonders if she was real or a dream spun of moonlight.Alexei might well be a temptation Pamela cannot resist ...And Miss Pamela Effington is no dream. Certainly, succumbing tothe prince's seduction was madness. Now she's come to her senses and is thankful their paths will never cross again. Even if they do, he had never truly seen her face.But they are both in for the shock of their lives. For back in London, determined to lead a blameless life, Pamela finds Alexei occupying her home -- a townhouse she's only recently inherited -- and he refuses to leave. A feigned courtship seems an excellent idea, and soon the mystery and temptation begin all over again.The Importance of Being Wicked (The Wild Quartet #1)
Par Miranda Neville Miranda Neville. 2012
With her captivating romances filled with brilliant intrigue, Miranda Neville has already won legions of fans among readers of historical…
romance. And her new series set in lusty Georgian England is sure to satisfy. The men are reckless, the women daring, and the hero and heroine The Importance of Being Wicked are no exception. He's a duke who needs to marry a society wife. She's the troublemaker who's going to show him a thing or two about love. The solution: a marriage of convenience rife with powerful passion! If you like Lisa Kleypas and Eloisa James, you'll love the historical romances written by Miranda Neville.Wings of the Falcon
Par Barbara Michaels. 1977
The death of her English father left Francesca alone and unprotected, with nowhere to turn but to the noble Italian…
family of her late mother. Adrift in a strange land, surrounded by cold and suspicious relatives who had disowned her mother on her wedding day, Francesca is determined to make the best of a bad situation. But nothing could have prepared her for the nest of dark secrets and oppressive cruelty she has been cast into. And her fate now rests in the hands of a mysterious horseman known as the Falcon, whose appearance will speed her salvation ... or hasten her doom.Taken By the Laird (Regency Flings #2)
Par Margo Maguire. 2009
Taken by the Laird is a scintillating tale of passion in the Highlands from Margo Maguire, author of Wild and…
Temptation of the Warrior, featuring a laird who must come to the rescue of a bride on the run.