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A fated love destined to test their devotion…
When Lady Lilliana gets stuck in a hole and Mr. Tristan Henley comes to her rescue, sparks immediately fly. Unfortunately, instead of being a fellow peer, Mr. Henley is merely a valet. So as much as Lilliana would like to pursue a romantic attachment with him, she must refrain, lest she ruin her reputation. Something she probably should have considered before she welcomed his kisses.
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Love caught him completely off guard and forced him to question everything… When Brody Evans, Duke of Corwin, goes incognito at a printing press, he doesn't anticipate meeting Mr. Michaels, a charming young man with whom he shares an instant connection. Soon he's questioning everything he believed to be true of himself, while losing his heart in the process. Accepting the way he feels is not only hard, it's also illegal and downright dangerous....
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She doesn't want to be a kept woman…
Josephine Potter knows she must retain her employment to provide for her younger sisters and to maintain the house. While a young woman working as an accountant – at a hotel no less – could be frowned upon by some, it's still a respectable way to earn a living. No matter what a certain duke might think. Besides, Josephine has a few rules she lives by: Don't rely on others, don't accept money from someone...
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United in a common cause...Lady Juliette Matthews longs to be much more than just another pretty ornament in society. But using her recently acquired fortune to do some good is more complicated than she anticipated. Young ladies are not expected to risk their safety in helping the less fortunate. And the one gentleman who could help in her mission is stubborn, infernally handsome-and far too honorable to act on their mutual attraction.
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Allow yourself to be swept away as you count down to Christmas with this collection of twenty-four romantic short stories. From friends to lovers and instant romance to secret identities and so much more, these treats are sure to fill you with warmth this holiday season. So grab a hot drink, settle into your favorite spot, and indulge in the magic of happily ever afters. Story titles:December 1: A Drunken Christmas EscapadeDecember 2: A Royal Affair...
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He never imagined he'd be the man he was born to be, or that one woman's faith in him would change his life forever...
When Carlton Guthrie, Scoundrel of St. Giles, encounters a runaway bride in the London slums, he offers to help her. Not out of kindness, but because she's the Earl of Hedgewick's daughter. Using Regina to exact his revenge on her father seems like the perfect plan. Until Carlton starts to fall for the innocent beauty.
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If you want to see a couple of self-made businessmen fall in love, then this is the book for you.Mr. Donahue's Total SurrenderStranded in England, Calista Faulkner seeks employment at a hotel. When Mr. Donahue discovers her in the kitchens, he offers to help her return to New York. But as their acquaintance deepens, it's harder for them to part ways, and for her to accept that she's supposed to marry another.Mr. Clarke's Secret DesireAfter her father's...
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Sometimes happily ever after . . .
Anthony Hurst, Duke of Kingsborough, knows the time has come for him to produce an heir. But first he must find a bride. When he meets the most exquisite woman at his masquerade ball, he thinks his search is over . . . until the breathtaking beauty runs off. With few clues other than her figure, her scent, and the memory of her kiss, Anthony must find his mystery lady.
. . . needs a little bit of help.
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A kiss can cure any ailment…Lady Abigail has been infatuated with Mr. James Townsbridge for three years. But when she is finally introduced to him, she finds him arrogant and rude. Unfortunately, this doesn't stop her heart from racing or her stomach from flip-flopping while in his presence. In fact, being near him makes her feel somewhat ill. Which complicates matters when they are suddenly forced to marry.James doesn't like the aloof young lady...
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Please note that this book is a compilation of three previously published novellas: The Governess Who Captured His Heart, The Earl Who Loved Her and The Duke Who Came To Town.
Impoverished, the Potter sisters have few prospects, yet each is about to find love in the most unlikely of ways...
When Louise sets out to accompany her new employer's uncle to the Northern part of England, she expects to share her journey with an older gentleman. Instead,...
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Emily Rutherford is having a very bad day.
Of course, having the man you've loved forever announce his engagement to your (now very former) best friend will do that.
Emily is sure nothing good could possibly come out of this horrid situation. But she lets her sisters-along with Francis Riley, the delectable but brooding Earl of Dunhurst-convince her that a season in London will be just the thing.
Now Emily has a choice: sulk in a corner while...
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When an earl's daughter falls for a businessman in this secret identities Regency romance, she risks more than heartbreak when his connection to her past threatens her reputation...
How can he build a future with a woman whose father ruined his life?
Having recently suffered the death of her father, Rosamund Parker faces an uncertain future. Intent on retaining her independence, she plans to invest her modest inheritance. But the man whose help...
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It's going to be a wild ride…
Lady Alexandra Summersby is not your average society miss. Not only is she more likely to climb a tree than she is to wear a dress, but she has also sworn off marriage. Alex loves taking chances, which is how she finds herself embroiled in a secret mission as she races across the country with the Earl of Trenton. But Alexandra is about to discover that the real danger lies not in duels, but in her completely unexpected...
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He never thought he'd become a duke, or that the secrets of his past would cost him his greatest love... Raphe Matthews hasn't stepped foot in polite circles since a tragedy left his once-noble family impoverished and in debt. The bare-knuckle boxer has spent the last fifteen years eking out an existence for himself and his two sisters. But when a stunning reversal of fortune lands Raphe the title of Duke of Huntley, he's determined to make a go of...
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She was the last person he ever expected to marry… Callum Davis, Duke of Stratton, never expected to get along with Emily Brooke, but thanks to his ward, he starts to realize she's pretty good company. The more time he spends with her, the better he likes her. But rather than let their relationship grow at a gradual pace, a pretend courtship leads to a whirlwind romance that quickly collapses when Emily finds out what Callum has written about her....
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He was only supposed to keep an eye on his friend's sister . . . now he's about to lose his heart . . .When Thomas Heathmore, Duke of Coventry, agrees to steer his friend's inexperienced younger sister through society, he doesn't expect the lady in question to be so infernally stubborn. Amelia Matthews seems to have little interest in balls or suitors at all. Instead, she intends to open a school, and against his better instincts, Thomas offers to...
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She was looking for inspiration...When historical romance author Jane Edwards goes to England on a research trip, she doesn't expect to travel two hundred years into the past. She also doesn't expect to be accused of murdering the Earl of Camden's sister. Presented with few choices, Jane decides the best course of action is to help Camden find the real killer. But the more time she spends in his company, the more she falls for the dashing earl, and...
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"Branded a money-hungry con artist for marrying the elderly Duke of Tremaine days before his death, Viola Cartwright has found refuge in her work at St. Agatha's Hospital. No one must know the painful reason behind her marriage. She steers clear of attachments--until Henry Lowell, heir to the Viscount Armswell, lands on her operating table after a duel. Charming and wickedly handsome, Lowell is one of London's most inveterate scoundrels. Yet he may...
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It has long been assumed a rogue does not have a heart... They seduce, snare, and steal a lady's love with no reason other than it's there for the taking. The Christmastide season is no different, a rogue will do what they do best: lead a lady down a path of temptation they're unable to resist, and at the end, perhaps the rogues will discover they do indeed have a heart, and the ability to love in return...
The Reliable Rogue by Annabelle Anders:...