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Scandal's Daughters


Christi Caldwell - 2016
    Desperate for new beginnings, Eve conceals secrets of her past from her employer. But can she break down the walls protecting Lucas’s heart, or will the secrets between them shatter all hope of true love?Sleepless in a Scandal by Eva DevonAll Lady Felicity Drake wants is to make a good match but after her father leaves herself and her sisters almost entirely ruined due to some very scandalous behavior, such a thing is next to impossible. . . That is, until she’s caught in a compromising position with the Marquess of Talbot. The question is, will the oh so staid Marquess save her from the proverbial wolves or will he leave her to her scandal?A Fine Madness by Elizabeth EssexMiss Otis regrets… The entirely of Miss Elspeth Otis’s inheritance from her wastrel of a father is a battered old trunk with some scrawled-upon foolscap sheets. Nothing that could free her from a stifling life with her fusty maiden aunties in a musty old cottage in a misty corner of Scotland. Nothing that will give her the life she’s always dreamed of—a life full of kindness and kisses and love. Or will it?Nothing…Mr. Hamish Cathcart wants more than anything to avoid the hasty marriage to a brewer’s daughter his father, the earl, has arranged to revive his fortunes. Hamish’s only hope is his failing publishing company, whose only asset is a scandalously banned book by an infamous, but unfortunately deceased, author. But when a new novel written by the same man lands on Hamish’s doorstep, he’ll go to any length to secure it—any length but love.A Lady’s Choice by Anthea LawsonLady Sara Ashford has spent years cultivating her spotless reputation: a difficult task in the face of her mother’s scandalous exploits abroad. Now she is set on a path toward a perfect, respectable future—until the highly unsuitable Comte du Lac comes to London, and she is given the task of instructing him on how to behave properly in English Society.At first Lady Sara finds him intolerable, but after he steals a kiss she realizes he is a terrible danger to her future. As soon as possible, she must put him out of her life—and her heart—forever.Lord of Chance by Erica RidleyCharming rake Anthony Fairfax is on holiday to seek his fortune…and escape his creditors. When an irresistible Lady Luck wins him in a game of chance—and a slight mishap has them leg-shackled by dawn—the tables have finally turned in his favor. But when past demons catch up to them, holding on to new love will mean destroying their dreams forever.

Suffer a Sea Change


Celeste De Blasis - 1976
    Aristocratic Arthur Barton comes into her life unexpectedly, and just as surprisingly Jessica turns to him for solace and advice. Soon he insists that Jessica needs a change, a sea change in exotic Bermuda. Though uneasy, she cannot refuse his generosity. No sooner have her eyes adapted to the shimmering island sun, than two men block the light from view-forceful, charming Kyre Tarkington and volatile, mysterious Winston St. James. Both exercise a frightening power over Jessica, and only when she faces the gravest danger does she realize that the time to play it safe is long past. Now Jessica must open herself up to life, render herself vulnerable to love. Only then can she come to grips with the past and reap the richest reward of all.

The Rise of a Dark Mage


D.L. Harrison - 2017
    She wants him dead, not to take his place, but so she can escape the bond of magical slavery, and leave Zual behind to explore the other kingdoms of the world. Her ambition will drive her to rediscover the secrets of the strongest of magic. She is determined to succeed, or she’ll die trying.Note: This stand-alone fantasy book follows the life of Cassandra, it takes place in the same world as the stand-alone book The Formerly Dark Mage, but happens three hundred years later, long after Silvia is gone, and some shocking changes have taken place in the world. It is not necessary to read the first book, but if you plan to read both, you should read The Formerly Dark Mage first to avoid spoilers.

Claire's Christmas Dance: A Victorian Christmas Novelette


Rachelle J. Christensen - 2018
     The Fielding House Christmas Ball is for everyone, including servants. This Christmas Eve a lady’s maid, Claire Walden, plans to attend for the first time, but when Mrs. Fielding’s grandson shows up unexpectedly the dance may take a different turn. Edmund is a gentleman of the upper class, but with a questionable background. When he shows an interest in Claire, she doesn’t want to risk her heart, but over time, Claire comes to know Edmund. As the Christmas Eve ball approaches, Claire wonders if love might be able to cross the lines of servants and high society. If she saves a dance for Edmund, will he steal her heart forever?

The Wings of the Morning


Louis Tracy - 1903
    Contents: The Wreck of the Sirdar; The Survivors; Discoveries; Rainbow Island; Iris to the Rescue; Some Explanations; Surprises; Preparations; The Secret of the Cave; Reality v. Romance-The Case for the Plaintiff; The fight; A Truce; Reality v. Romance-The Case for the Defendant; The Unexpected Happens; The Difficulty of Pleasing Everybody; Bargains, Great and Small; and Rainbow Island Again-And Afterward.

A Dogtown Christmas


Callie Hutton - 2017
    Priscilla Cochran intends to prove to the world she is a grown up woman, able to take care of herself. She accepts a job as a teacher in Dogtown, Colorado where the man who hired her thinks she is a woman of ‘mature years.’ Mitch Beaumont is tired of young women who come to Dogtown and leave in tears because it is not a built up city with entertainment a young woman would want. He has finally secured a teacher for the town who has assured him she is a middle aged spinster, and will be able to last through the hard winters. Then twenty year old Priscilla steps off the mail coach and falls at his feet in the mud.

Getting Down To Business


Nicolette Dane - 2017
    She’s a rising star at work, managing investor relations at a Chicago tech start up. She’s well liked, she’s funny, she’s smart, she’s pretty. But despite all this, for some unknown reason, she’s had an absolutely awful love life. It couldn’t possibly be self-sabotage, could it? It couldn’t be Amy’s fault, right? No way! Enter Josephine Taft, rich and successful tech investor, swooping in to save Amy’s company from financial ruin. In addition to being super wealthy and accomplished, Josephine is also a total fox. Will Amy be able to rein in her eccentricities to prove to Josephine that she’s worth the investment? Or will navigating this conflict of interest prove to be too precarious for our quirky heroine? As an often absurd Amy maneuvers through this stylized romantic comedy, always eager to get the girl, butting heads with a whimsical cast of characters, she just may discover that outward success isn’t a good indicator of happiness inside. And sometimes, to prove our love, we’ve got to look within at our own inner truth. No sweat! Right?

Verity


Brenda Jagger - 1980
    She was a woman of 26 when she fell in love.Verity knew well why her handsome, womanizing cousin Joel Barforth wed her. She was heiress to a great Yorkshire weaving mill, and her husband lusted for wealth as keenly as he lusted for her.In return, Joel gave her all a nineteenth-century wife could expect -- a fine home, servants, children, even a growing knowledge of sensual pleasure. Then Verity met a man as different from Joel as day from night -- Crispin Aycliffe, bitter foe of all that her husband represented -- and in his arms she surrendered to the overwhelming, terrifying force of love.

Omega Auctioned


Laura Wylde - 2020
    Life as an Omega is a hard one.It is full of duties and desires that are never truly fulfilled.I was one of them, yet I refuse to live my life only to breed for Alpha shifters.I am not going to let them steal or buy me away from my family, all for the sake of some ancient duty I was supposed to have.I wasn’t going to let it happen.Then it did happen.I was bought at an auction, while simultaneously saved from a clan of shifters that wanted to breed me and take my children for their new soldiers.Isaac was an outlier, someone that just showed up out of the blue.I was afraid of Isaac at first, even as I owed him my life.Things changed when I went into my very first heat.My desire for my new mate was undeniable and I was begging him for something I thought I would never want.Need turned into pleasure that I’d never felt before.And maybe even something else.Maybe even love.Or it was all just too good to be true and my life was going to take a turn for the worst.Nothing this good ever lasted too long....

With the Magic


Donna K. Weaver - 2019
    Then he encounters a woman he suspects is from the future--a utopian future that he feels compelled to see. He intends to get what he wants, but it will involve dealing with fae magic. And that could lead to disaster--for his heart.Dr. Catherine Ryan is drawn to the handsome guest at Twickenham Manor, with his odd combination of childish excitement and old eyes that have seen too much pain. She loses her heart to him before she discovers the truth of when he’s from. Now she faces the biggest decision of her life!Series in the Twickenham World:~Twickenham Full-Moon Ball Time Travel Romance by Donna K. Weaver~Twickenham Manor Time Travel Romance by Jo Noelle~Twickenham Time Travel Regency Romances by Laura Beers~Twickenham Regency Romance by Jen Geigle Johnson~Twickenham Time Travel by Johanna Evelyn Dodge~Twickenham True Love Time Travel Romance by Laura D. Bastian

The Stolen Amish Wedding: Amish Romance (The Amish Bonnet Sisters Book 27)


Samantha Price - 2022
    

A Night to Remember: One night is all it took


A.C. Laris - 2016
     A few drinks too many lands her in the arms of Billionaire Maximillian Chase and in his bed. What should have been a one night stand ended up being so much more when the two crosses paths once again. Only to find out that they are heirs to rival companies. They were never meant to meet again. But, Fate had other plans as an undeniable attraction ensues, giving way to a forbidden romance that forms an unbreakable bond.. So much hangs in the balance as they fight to stay together to defend their love. This first encounter led to a night of passion. One night is all it took and their lives are changed forever. Warning: CLIFFHANGER ***This is book 1 of a 3 Book series*** Story contains steamy sexual content, foul language and taboo romance between character with age gap... You have been warned. Read at your own risk....

Hot Billionaire Brothers: A Billionaire Romance Series


Ayla Long - 2019
     Are you ready for these hot billionaire brothers? Hot Billionaire Brother’s Model Hot Billionaire Brother’s Revenge Hot Billionaire Brother’s Wedding Hot Billionaire Brother’s Second Chance Hot Billionaire Brother’s Handler All have an HEA and have never been released before.

His Willful Bride (Victorian Brides #1)


Maggie Carpenter - 2015
    Having grown up without discipline since the death of her parents when she was a child, Charlotte’s sharp tongue and often less-than-ladylike demeanor have caused her hapless aunt and uncle no end of grief, and they have all but despaired of finding her a proper husband. Lord Edward Pemberly III is no timid schoolboy. He is a man of the world, both a gentleman and a businessman, and from the moment she meets him Charlotte’s heart is set racing. Edward quickly makes it clear that once they are wed, he will not hesitate to correct her whenever and wherever he sees fit. On the day of their wedding she misbehaves and he backs up his words, delivering a sound bare-bottom spanking that very evening. Edward’s plans for Charlotte extend far beyond just spanking, and she is soon kneeling naked at his feet, her beautiful body and bright red, well-punished bottom on full display while he inspects what is his. Though her face burns crimson with shame as she is tied to his bed, spread open and fully exposed, she cannot help quivering with desire and even begs for more as her husband claims her fully. With every new experience, every blushing climax, and every stern chastisement, Charlotte finds herself falling deeper in love with her handsome, dominant husband. But when a jealous, vindictive woman seeks to come between them, can Charlotte keep her wits about her and trust that Edward is hers forever, just as much as she is his? Publisher’s Note: His Willful Bride is an erotic romance novel that includes spankings, sexual scenes, anal play, and more. If such material offends you, please don’t buy this book.

Once Upon a Wedding Boxed Set


Kelly McClymer - 2012
    But when an attempt to help her star-crossed brother goes awry, she finds herself married to the Duke of Kerstone. Can the hopeless romantic Miranda prove to her impeccably proper husband that fairy tales really do come true?The Star-Crossed BrideEver a gentleman, Viscount Valentine Fenster steps aside when the woman he loves, Lady Emily Wertherly chooses another man. When he discovers Emily's fiance is a fortune-hunting murderer, Valentine tosses caution—and decorum—to the wind to save her. But he’ll have to move fast since the headstrong and highly-imaginative Emily is intent on saving herself…The Unintended BrideShy Hero Fenster loves two things—books and Arthur Watterly. But Arthur, the heir to a dukedom and pledged to another since birth, is the one thing she can never have—that is until the quest for a rare Arthurian manuscript and a night of passion in a bookshop change everything.The Infamous BrideNotorious flirt Juliet Fenster enjoys the delights of the London season far too much to consider settling down—particularly with a stuffy American like Romeo “RJ” Hopkins. But when the unlikely pair are cast in an amateur production of Romeo and Juliet, they find themselves doing far more than “playing” at love…