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To Protect His Children (Sundown Valley Book 1)


Linda Goodnight - 2021
    Only Wade left out an important part of her job—looking after his triplets! Now Kyra’s falling for the three adorable toddlers, along with their love-shy cowboy dad. But when summer ends, can Kyra return to real life…knowing she’s left her heart behind?From Harlequin Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

A Spy Unmasked


Tina Gabrielle - 2014
    A spy in the service of His Majesty, Robert is a "guest" at a masquerade party as he retrieves vital information for a murder investigation. Until he's quite unexpectedly interrupted by an exquisite, masked woman with glittering green eyes. And a pistol she has cocked and aimed right at him... Lady Sophia Merrill has defiantly taken up justice's shining sword, determined to expose the brigand who murdered her eccentric but brilliant father, and stole his latest invention. Now she must masquerade as Robert's betrothed in order to infiltrate the Inventor's Society and find the killer. But the undeniable potent attraction between them not only imperils the investigation, but Sophia's reputation... and both of their lives.

The Wedding Date (Silhouette Yours Truly, #12)


Christie Ridgway - 1996
    The Wedding Date by Christie Ridgway released on Nov 24, 1995 is available now for purchase.

The Billionaire's Gamble


Elizabeth Lennox - 2010
    She's smart beautiful and everything he needs in order to put the crowning touch to the empire he's built through years of sacrifice. He's at the top now, owner of one of themost successful casinos in Las Vegas. And he's determined that Sabrina will become his wife. He just has to convince her. Sabrina Charmichael loves her job and is thrilled when Sid Matthews hires her to be his special events coordinator. But when he asks her to dinner - can she really believe that someone as sexy and dangerous as Sid could possibly be interested in a shy Virginia girl like her?

The Duke's Secrets


Abby Ayles - 2017
     Mr. Haskett is handsome, witty, and charming… Is it too good to be true? Mary is stuck with no alternative options. She is also stuck with a man she can’t trust. Can Mary give her heart to a suitor who keeps so many secrets from her? Can Mr Haskett trust Mary, and her parents, or do they know too much about him? Will their love succeed against the odds, or shall this courtship end in disaster?

Earl of Grayson


Amanda Mariel - 2018
    Where his coloring is dark, she has blond tresses and blue eyes. Charlotte’s alabaster skin tone is a stark contrast to Damien’s sun-kissed tan. He is tall at six feet three inches while she is short at barely over five feet tall. Furthermore, her cheerful disposition is in stark contrast to his brooding nature. But most bothersome of all is his tendency to flaunt society’s rules while she follows them without fail.  Damien desires nothing more than to spend his time carousing, drinking, and gambling while Charlotte spends hers at afternoon teas, balls, and musicals. She is a true lady and he a determined rake. When their paths cross they have every reason to turn in the opposite direction, and yet they cannot seem to avoid one another. Passions flair, putting them both at risk. They stand not only to lose their reputations, but more importantly, their hearts.

Stalked by Secrets (To Serve and Seduce Book 4)


Deborah Fletcher Mello - 2021
    

The Little Vintage Carousel by the Sea


Jaimie Admans - 2019
    Ness has almost resigned herself to being single forever, when she catches sight of the most gorgeous man she’s ever seen on the train to work.But just as she plucks up the courage to speak to him – he steps off the train and disappears into the crowds, without realising he’s accidentally dropped his phone!It’s her ‘glass slipper’ moment, she’s sure of it, she just needs to track him down – all the way to the gorgeous seaside village of Pearlholme, where she finds him restoring a vintage carousel by the sea…Maybe it’s finally time to follow her heart?

The Beleaguered Lord Bourne (Regency Trilogy, #1)


Kasey Michaels - 1986
    After years of danger in foreign wars, he was eager to plunge into a campaign of Conquests among the long lists of London lovelies who would give their all to please a man as well-born well-financed, and well-favored as he. Miss Jane Maitland wanted to be wed even less than did the libertine lord. As proud as she was beautiful, she would never let any man enslave her -- much less claim her body, and woe to any foolhardy enough to try. But now the wedding bells were tolling for them both--sounding the call to battle for this militant miss and martial lord in the perfect mismatch.

Tempt Me Not


Eve Byron - 1995
    But the infectious good humor and radiant smile of the young Lady Jillian soon melted Max's resisting heart --- binding them together with the promise of loving friendship. DIVINE TEMPTATIONThe passing years have transformed Jullian into a stunning and sensuous woman, while circumstance has shattered a time-honored alliance, turning lifelong friends to bitter foes. Now Max is duty bound to smash to bits the cherished dreams of his childhood love. But Jillian has already risked much for her beloved --- her brother's wrath, her reputation, her life itself. And she is determined to let nothing extinguish the flames of her all-consuming passion which, once ignited, must burn forever.

To Santa With Love


Janet Dailey - 1977
    Her solo road trip is going great - until she collides with rancher Choya Barnett in Arizona.

An Innocent to Tame the Italian


Tara Pammi - 2019
    After tracking down the savvy Manhattan hacker, he’s stunned to find gorgeous genius Natalie Crosetto. Yet naive Nat isn’t the saboteur. To uncover who she’s protecting, Massimo returns to Italy—with Nat playing his fake fiancée! But this untamable Italian might have met his match in innocent Nat, who challenges him…and tempts him beyond reason!Sparks will fly between the billionaire and his fake fiancée!

Cowboy Above the Law


Delores Fossen - 2018
    Her mysterious past raises questions, even if his attraction to her is impossible to contain. Before long, though, he discovers Rayna is an innocent pawn in a very dangerous game. Now, to catch a killer, this cowboy will go wherever the case takes him. Even if that includes ignoring the truth in his hardened Texas heart.The Lawmen of McCall Canyon

Duke of Deception


Stephie Smith - 2012
    Lady Louisa Barrick will do anything to save her estate and the village that depends on it, but when she tries to use a rakish privateer in her scheme, things don't turn out as planned. A duke masquerading as a privateer ... Jonathan Derek Wentworth has a scheme of his own: to track down the ton-based smuggling gang responsible for his father's death. When he's caught in a compromising situation with Lady Louisa, he decides it's better to marry her than to risk being ostracized by the London society whose invitations are vital to his plan. But Louisa refuses to marry him, unless he meets her terms, one of which is a month-long reprieve from consummation. Intent on seduction, Derek doesn't count on his unexpected jealousy wreaking havoc with his emotions, his marriage, and his masquerade. Lucy, still grieving the death of her father, wants desperately to avoid another heartbreak, but fears she may have schemed herself into a marriage with the one man destined to break her heart: a man who isn't what he seems, who obviously can't be trusted, and who will surely leave her the first chance he gets.

Raffaele: Taming His Tempestuous Virgin


Sandra Marton - 2009
    She's not what he was expecting...but her dowdy clothes can't hide her lusciously feminine figure or her wildcat temperament!Chiara Cordiano will not love her husband!She's tried everything to avoid her fate, but in the blink of an eye Chiara is swept away from her quaint Sicilian town to New York! She wants to hate Rafe, but seduction is in his blood. With his dark, brooding looks and tempting masculinity, she'll be purring like a kitten!