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The Duke and I
Julia Quinn
Romance / Historical Fiction
*Can there be any greater challenge to London’s Ambitious Mamas than an unmarried duke?
—Lady Whistledown’s Society Papers, April 1813*
By all accounts, Simon Basset is on the verge of proposing to his best friend’s sister, the lovely—and almost-on-the-shelf—Daphne Bridgerton. But the two of them know the truth—it’s all an elaborate plan to keep Simon free from marriage-minded society mothers. And as for Daphne, surely she will attract some worthy suitors now that it seems a duke has declared her desirable.
But as Daphne waltzes across ballroom after ballroom with Simon, it’s hard to remember that their courtship is a complete sham. Maybe it’s his devilish smile, certainly it’s the way his eyes seem to burn every time he looks at her… but somehow Daphne is falling for the dashing duke… for real! And now she must do the impossible and convince the handsome rogue that their clever little scheme deserves a slight alteration, and that nothing makes quite as much sense as falling in love…
The Duke and the Assassin
Heather Slade
An M16 agent falling for the wrong woman.A Russian with secrets to hide.And the passion that defies the rules...THE DUKEMy team. My family. My allegiance. As a duke, the boundaries and loyalties are clear. I may be the Marquess of Wells with a stoic and rigid father on his deathbed, but I have desires and needs that break those boundaries. Falling for an assassin may be an issue. But I haven't faced a problem yet that I can't solve—other than assembling a crib.THE ASSASSINSecrets. Lies. Deception. As a Russian assassin, I'm riddled with it all. Now, with a ten-million-dollar bounty on my head, there's no way I can get out alive. But the irresistible and incorrigible duke thinks otherwise. He wants me in his life, in his arms, and in his bed. There's no declining the desires of a duke. And quite frankly, I have no intention of denying him anything. Previously released as Shiver.
Aphrodite and the Duke
J. J. McAvoy
Crime / Romance / Thriller
“Bridgerton lovers have found their next read. J. J. McAvoy is a welcome new voice in historical romance.”—New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean Second chances are even sweeter. . . .Aphrodite Du Bell has always resented her name. While the members of the ton, and even the queen herself, praise her warm brown skin, perfect curls, and exquisite features, Aphrodite can’t help but think that living up to the literal goddess of beauty is asking a bit much. Her renowned loveliness certainly didn’t stop the love of her life from jilting her and marrying another woman four years ago.When Aphrodite’s formidable mother summons her back to London to aid in her sister’s debut, she has no choice but to acquiesce. But Aphrodite is determined to ignore one man in particular: Evander Eagleman, the Duke of Everely, the man who devastated her all those years ago. Yet why does her guileless heart...
Faith And Her Devoted Duke (The Revelstoke Legacy Book 1)
Part #1 of "The Revelstoke Legacy" series by Lynda Hurst
After being evicted from her family home by Devlin, the newly minted Duke of Prestonridge, Faith Revelstoke spends her formative years living with her younger brother. She provides for them both while attempting to unravel the mystery of her mother's disappearance. But as clues become scarce, Devlin shows up at the door to Faith's cottage. The Duke is intent on both becoming her guardian and finding her a proper husband. Knowing she will require Devlin's assistance to continue her research, Faith begrudgingly agrees to become the Duke's ward.The pair spend the season in London, their relationship becoming complicated as feelings blossom, mysterious threads unravel and potential suitors loom. Devlin soon finds that his devotion to finding Faith a husband takes an unexpected turn. His own love for the young Revelstoke becomes self-apparent, and he can imagine nobody else by her side. Can they find love in each other's arms while also solving the mystery of the Revelstoke legacy?
The Duke, the Wallflower, and the Holly Tree
Aileen Fish
Holiday / Christmas / Romance
Four years ago, Gabriel Preston, Duke of Beckhampton prepared to ask for the hand of his love, Lady Eliza Clayton. Then she vanished. Rumors ran rampant through Polite Society, each one suggesting a different theory, yet all resulted in the same conclusion: Lady Eliza didn't love him. Vowing never to bare his soul to a woman again, Beck locked himself away on his estate. After protesting, cajoling, and crying daily for four years, Lady Eliza has finally convinced her mother to allow them to return to England from Boston, where they'd been "visiting" family. She knew the true reason for their voyage, despite Mama's denials. Her parents refused to allow her to marry the Duke of Beckhampton. Yet after all this time apart, Eliza still loved him. Beck is shocked when Eliza appears in Society once more, and even more surprised to discover he desires her after all the pain she caused him. He's feeling the Christmas spirit for the first time in years....
The Duke and the DJ
Shanae Johnson
A dashing duke who needs to wed an heiress to save his ancestral home. A down and out DJ hoping to put a positive spin on her future. The tables turn when these two opposites attract. Diego Zhi Wen de Bernadino, the Duke of Mondego, vowed to never follow the blue blood tradition of marrying for money. Unfortunately, left in crippling debt by his profligate father, and with his mother and staff threatened with destitution, marrying for love is not an option. When a tech billionairess hosts a party in Cordoba, he's determined to win her affection. But his prestigious education and mastery of four languages hasn't prepared him for a party girl's unique vocabulary—his big seduction gets lost in translation. DJ Spin d'Elle's upbringing left her wary of the monied, noble class. Spin lives her life for the next party and gives away everything she doesn't need. But when she meets the delicious duke, the record scratches and her tune changes. Though...
Lord James and his bride (The Duke's Brothers Book 1)
Fiona Miers
Romance / Historical Romance
She expected a marriage proposal…but he proposed she be his mistress instead.Miss Abigail Roth must marry to save her family from financial ruin. Scorned by society after a failed engagement, her dreams of finding love have long since faded. Until the handsome Lord Melton sweeps her off her feet. She's expecting a proposal of marriage. Instead, he proposes she become his mistress. Embarrassed and ashamed, Abigail is determined to forget the man who broke her heart. But he has other plans…Lord James Melton is home from the war after six long years. Believing he is too damaged to be of any use to anyone, he travels to Weymouth to spend the summer at his family's estate. There, an accidental meeting throws him in the path of the lovely Abigail, whose stunning smile and sparkling wit hold him captive. But James doesn't believe he's capable of love, and while his nightmares still cause him to cry out in the middle of the night, he won't even try. So, he'll hold onto Abigail the only way he knows how. As his mistress.When she brutally rebuffs his offer, James realises he's done the unthinkable. He's found love… and lost it.Can this repentant gentleman rise above the pain in his past, and win back the heart of the woman he loves?
The Truth About Princesses and Dukes (The Duke Hunters Club)
Blythe, Bianca
Romance / Historical Romance
She's been receiving wonderful letters… If only she knew the sender's true identity. Princess Aria Eleonora Ingrid Petronella of Sweden has been exchanging letters with the most marvelous man in the world. Perhaps her true love is somewhat aged, and perhaps butterflies didn't swarm inside her chest when they met at a ball, but she is certain no man equals the Duke of Framingham in magnificence. When he proposes marriage in a letter, she eagerly accepts.Rupert Andrews didn't expect to enjoy writing letters on behalf of his elderly cousin. But when the Duke of Framingham informs Rupert that he's fallen in love with a beautiful woman and needs someone to write letters on his behalf, Rupert reluctantly agrees. After all, the cottage he inherited after his mother's death is heavily mortgaged, and the duke has kindly let him take longer than expected to repay the debt. On the duke's wedding day, Rupert overhears the duke tell his mistress that he plans to toss his new bride off his balcony so he can marry his mistress. The duke merely wants the princess's money, and Rupert knows he has to rescue her. Princess Aria is astonished when she is kidnapped by a young man. She's in love with the duke—after all, he's sent her such wonderful letters for weeks. Soon though, she's on the run with Rupert. If only Rupert had sent her such lovely letters…
The Good, the Bad, and the Duke
Part #4 of "The Cavensham Heiresses" series by Janna MacGregor
Praise for the Cavensham Heiresses series "Sparkling." —Publishers Weekly"Full-bodied romance...with intelligence and heart."—New York Times bestselling author Cathy MaxwellA lady with a noble mission. A duke looking for redemption. A forbidden love that cannot be denied...Lady Daphne Hallworth is ready to celebrate the holidays with her family. But when they accidentally leave her home alone, Daphne uses the time to work on her dream—opening a home for unwed mothers. But her quest isn't problem-free: She's in a battle to win the property for the home against her brother's best friend-turned-enemy, Paul Barstowe, Duke of Southart. And that's not all: someone has stolen her personal diary, which holds secrets that could devastate her family. Daphne has always harbored private feelings for the man her family scorns...though perhaps striking a bargain with the handsome Duke will solve both...
** *A lady with a noble mission. A duke looking for redemption. A forbidden love that cannot be denied…* **
Lady Daphne Hallworth is ready to celebrate the holidays with her family. But when they accidentally leave her home alone, Daphne uses the time to work on her dream—opening a home for unwed mothers. But her quest isn’t problem-free: She’s in a battle to win the property for the home against her brother’s best friend-turned-enemy, Paul Barstowe, Duke of Southart. And that’s not all: someone has stolen her personal diary, which holds secrets that could devastate her family. Daphne has always harbored private feelings for the man her family scorns…though perhaps striking a bargain with the handsome Duke will solve both their problems?
Paul, long considered good for nothing, aims to open a hospital to honor his brother and restore his reputation. So when a conflict over the land brings him straight into Daphne’s life, they make a deal: He will help her find her diary if Daphne can change her family’s opinion of him. But before he can win her family’s affection, he has to win hers first. Maybe love was the answer to their family feud all along?
Daisy and the Duke
Elizabeth Cole
What does it take to turn a wallflower into a wildfire? Miss Margaret Merriot is known as Daisy to her friends. But she is totally unknown by the larger world. Penniless, orphaned, and shy, Daisy is a true wallflower, destined to live out her days in the shadows, working for her thankless stepfamily. Living in the English countryside, Daisy knows that nothing special will happen to her...until she meets a most unusual duke. Tristan Holbrook never wanted to become the Duke of Lyon, but when has fate ever favored him? Scarred by war, uneasy in his new life, and now saddled with a massive estate that can't pay for itself, Tristan needs a miracle to turn things around. One day, his path leads him directly to Daisy, and now he can't get his shy but sweet neighbor out of his mind. Daisy is charmed by Tristan's direct manner and his unpretentious ways, not to mention his brooding good looks. But he's a duke, and must marry an heiress to fulfill...
The Virgin And The Hero (Innocent Series Book 2)
Part #2 of "Innocent Series" series by Kendall Duke
'I didn’t believe in love at first sight–didn’t believe in anything, any more. But when I saw that girl for the first time I knew something was happening to me–love, a heart attack, or maybe God finally had pity on me for all the things that had gone wrong in my life and sent down an angel just to say hello, I don’t know. But something was happening, something big....'Jordan McCready survived two tours in Afghanistan before coming home to bury his parents and care for his sick brother. He works long hours in the mill, doesn't talk much, and likes it that way. His PTSD keeps him away from other people, but it also keeps him comfortable. He can't stand to be pitied and doesn't want anyone around him getting hurt.Jessica has spent most of her life bouncing between homeless shelters and foster families, but you could never tell from her smile. She loves taking care of the animals in the By-Gone Shelter, and just got a job at the old diner on the edge of town. She's training during the graveyard shift when Jordan comes in and... Well, she's a little distracted by those blue eyes. Otherwise, maybe she would've been more careful when the next guy comes in.The bad guy. The one with a gun.The Virgin and the Hero is super safe smut full of over-the-top situations and insta-love galore. It is a bit mushier than the usual Kendall Duke story, but that's because these are good people that need real love–and sex. Lots, and lots, and lots of sex. Please enjoy this lovely story full of baby-making goodness with a big ole HEA for two people who've been through the worst and deserve the best.Some violence in the beginning of the book–but remember: this is about a hero. Everything turns out just fine. The Innocent series, all stand alone stories about sassy virgins and the possessive, wounded alphas that have just got to claim them.
The Debutante and the Duke: A Regency Romance (Seductive Scoundrels Book 11)
Collette Cameron
Romance / Historical Fiction / Fiction
All she wants is her freedom. All he wants is her…
Rayne Wellbrook shouldn’t be living in a luxurious London manor. She shouldn’t be the step-niece to a powerful duke, either. And she most certainly shouldn’t be sneaking into the neighbor’s gardens—even if the house is unoccupied. Or so she thinks until a rakishly handsome Scot startles her one morning. Though she’s wary of men and even leerier of nobles, this man with his too-long hair and piercing blue-green eyes sends her heart to frolicking. When he insists on an introduction, Rayne flees but can’t get the enigmatic new neighbor out of her thoughts.
Fletcher McQuinton, Duke of Kincade, is only in London long enough to put the finishing touches on his new business ventures, and then he intends to head straight back to Scotland. His meddling English mother has other plans, however—namely finding him an appropriate blue-blooded wife to become the next duchess. Fletcher has vowed to never take an English aristocrat as a wife, but when he comes upon a delightfully intriguing woman climbing his garden wall, he begins to reconsider his reluctance.
Can two polar opposites who are so perfectly wrong for each other overcome all that stands between them? Only one thing is certain. The road to happily ever after is about to get very bumpy…
The Virgin And The Convict (Innocent Series Book 6)
Part #6 of "Innocent Series" series by Kendall Duke
Trinity Espinoza is having the worst birthday of her life. Her room-mate just up and left, she's been called in to work the graveyard shift, and a druggie snags a scalpel and tries to kid-nap her. Just because the man who saves her happens to be fresh from prison doesn't mean he isn't a hero, and if her anxiety doesn't interfere, she just might tell him so.Eric Marchado did two years for the job that ended everything–his family, his life as he knew it, and any hope he ever had. Now he finds himself back out in the world, utterly alone, until he runs into an old acquaintance at the bus stop. It's one thing to tussle with the guy there, but another thing entirely when his old nemesis set his sights on Trinity. The beautiful woman that treats him like a human being spurs Eric to action, first to protect, then to befriend, and finally, against all odds, to love...This Kendall Duke romance has more than the usual amount of Angst (yes, in this case the capital A is necessary), and comes with a brooding alpha to match. Not going to lie: there's a chance you will be sad. There's some flashbacks to violence and general bad luck that make this story more intense than most short romances.... But it's also my favorite, so there. Make no mistake–Eric is the toughest bad boy you'll ever meet... He's also very pretty, pretty dangerous in the bedroom, and just about everywhere else. Get your tissues ready for wet cheeks and sheets. The Innocent series, all stand alone stories about sassy virgins and the possessive, wounded alphas that have just got to claim them.
Rescued by the Duke: Book One: Dukes, Spies and Lies (Dukes, Spies, and Lies) Anthology
Elizabeth Brighton
Anthology containing:
Rescued by the Duke: Book One: Dukes, Spies and Lies (Dukes, Spies, and Lies) by Elizabeth Brighton
Caught with the Earl: Dukes, Spies, and Lies by Brighton, Elizabeth
Swept Away by the Captain: Dukes, Spies, and Lies by Elizabeth Brighton
Cherish and the Duke: A Regency Historical Romance (The Silver Dukes Book 1)
Meara Platt
Romance / Historical Fiction
Cherish and the Duke (The Silver Dukes, Book 1)
The Duke and the Disciple
Sarah M. Cradit
She's eager for every lesson he teaches. Escape into this tempting tale of a reserved scholar and the young, enthusiastic disciple ready to learn everything he has to offer. The Duke and the Disciple is an age gap, teacher/student romance set in the Kingdom of the White Sea Universe, featuring characters first introduced in The Claw and the Crowned. It is the second story in the Sceptre Cycle of The Book of All Things. The final novel in the trilogy is The Tempest and the Tides. The Book of All Things is a series of fantasy romance tales set in the vibrant, epic world first introduced by USA Today Bestselling Author Sarah M. Cradit in the Kingdom of the White Sea trilogy. For content advisories, please visit sarahmcradit.com.
The Matchmaker and the Duke
Ann Lethbridge
Regency Romance / Historical Fiction
Is it ever too late...to marry a duke?Sought-after matchmaker Amelia Durant wants the best for her three young ladies as they make their debut. So when the highly elusive but very eligible Duke of Stone shows an interest, she is shocked. Could the handsome devil who dashed her young hopes all those years ago be a changed man? And is he really interested in a debutante as a wife...or is it Amelia herself who has sent His Grace's pulse skyrocketing?"A really fun romance that should leave a smile on your face" — A Cat, A Book, and A Cup of Tea on A Lord for the Wallflower Widow"Everything you'd want in a regency romance, love intrigue, drama and a rollercoaster of emotions as you connect with our hero and heroine."— Goodreads on A Family for the Widowed Governess
The Surfer And The Virgin (Innocent Series Book 8)
Part #8 of "Innocent Series" series by Kendall Duke
Mila Davidson doesn't know what to expect when she arrives in sunny Southern California to wrap up her estranged step-father's estate, but a surf-bum lawyer with a chip on his shoulder and a wit so sharp it cuts was definitely not it... Especially when you add in the fact that he's so sexy she can barely meet his scalding blue eyes.Brody Boudreaux came home from Afghanistan cynical, broken and beat-down, but the old veteran surfer that took him under his wing saved his life. Estranged from his children through bad marriages and worse drinking, Tommy takes care of Brody like his own–even after he dies. Brody remembered his old friend telling him all about his daughter, but he still wasn't expecting... This. The way his heart pounds just looking at her, the way his hands clench, and his-- Well. Best stop there.Or should he? He's never been a fan of limits...This is a little different Kendall Duke romance–these guys are a little bit older, a little pricklier (and wittier), and ready for a real ride. All the sexy HEA, over-the-top instalove goodness complete with virgin baby-making you could possibly want–and be prepared for some emotional grown-folk talk, too, because if it's not Smut with Soul, it's not a KD romance. The Innocent series, all stand alone stories about sassy virgins and the possessive, wounded alphas that have just got to claim them.
The Bodyguard And The Girl Next Door (Russian Alpha Erotic Romance Book 2)
Part #2 of "Russian Alpha Erotic Romance" series by Kendall Duke
I was so surprised I didn't notice his hands swiftly push open my thighs, locking them in position with his own strong legs. 'Ivan,' I moaned, feeling his teeth slip along the ridge of my collarbone. He licked the back of my neck as his hands slid under my shirt, teasing me through my bra. 'Ivan, I want to be good,' I said, still a little nervous about where this might be going, but I felt the ripples his touch sent over my skin and arched my back, giving him full access in spite of my reservations. 'I promise. It's just...''No you don't,' he said gruffly, and bit my neck again...Julie finally got a taste of love with her Bodyguard, Ivan, the Russian hit-man that's living in her house at the behest of her mob boss fiance, Alexei. She knows what's best for all of them, and there's no way she's going to stop being bad if it means she'll get what she wants. But even Julie isn't expecting a surprise visit from her suspicious fiance--or the pleasures such a meeting will bring with it... What's better than one Russian alpha? You guessed it: two Russian alphas, a MFM romance for the ages...Hot, dirty sex between a possessive Alpha deeply in love with his recently de-flowered charge... There's all kinds of new things they can do together, if he'll just agree...
Lilian and the Irresistible Duke
Virginia Heath
A reunion in Rome...Sparks an affair to remember!Part of Secrets of a Victorian Household. Responsible widow Lilian Fairclough is persuaded to travel to Rome for a hard-earned break and to let down her hair! She's surprised to be reunited with passionate, cynical Italian duke Pietro Venturi. He reawakens her sensual side and intrigues her with glimpses of pain beneath his rakish surface. Enticed into a secret and temporary affair, what will happen once she returns home?
The Rookie And The Virgin (Innocent Series Book 4)
Part #4 of "Innocent Series" series by Kendall Duke
'And she was just a girl—she was only nineteen, or I’d eat my baton. I knew I just had a couple of years on her, but… I felt protective. I liked that titanium spine. I liked the gunpowder taste she left in my mouth when she turned her sour puss my way, sparking like a fire-cracker and spoiling for a fight. I respected the audacity she had, the sheer will it took to simply exist as she did.I liked her.Maybe I shouldn’t, but I did. And no way in hell was I going to send her back to the goddamn Terrace. I’d build her her own g**damn house, right next to mine, if I had to...'Dylan McIntyre is new to the police force, but not to the streets. Raised as the scion of a local kingpin, he understands the minds of criminals a little too well. When he arrives at the gas station on the outskirts of town, all of his alarm bells start ringing when he sees the car left in the lot. Something is wrong, very wrong...Riley Delmonte grew up in the bad neighborhood Dylan can never forget, and does her best to walk the line until she has to make a choice between running and giving in to the local villain. The only thing she remembers from the worst day of her life is the face of the policeman who saves her, and the only thing she wants is her freedom--from the 'hood, from men, from everything. But to get that, she has to hide first, and the only place that's safe is the one she would never choose to go... Home with Dylan McIntyre, the cop.There is a brief walk on the dark side, a real touch of grit, and a glimpse into evil in this book--but only a glimpse. This is a totally safe, sweet-yet-extremely smutty KD story with all the good stuff: a brooding, possessive alpha suffering from a dark history and performing heroic acts for the incredibly sassy woman he can't live without–even though they just met. The Innocent series, all stand alone stories about sassy virgins and the possessive, wounded alphas that have just got to claim them.
Mrs. Peabody and the Unexpected Duke
Part #1 of "Lady Charlotte’s Society of Angels" series by Grace Callaway
From USA Today Bestseller Grace Callaway When former lovers Hawker and Mrs. Peabody are paired on a spy mission over the holidays, the pair battle a deadly enemy...and a desire that neither can deny. As they surrender to passion, secrets emerge that could destroy their chance at happiness. Can they work together to vanquish their foes and win the love of a lifetime? This steamy, enemies to lovers Christmas novella is part of the Lady Charlotte's Society of Angels series. Grace's books feature hot historical romance, fun and feel-good happily ever afters, and exciting mystery and adventure. Her books are standalones which can also be enjoyed as part of her interconnected series. LADY CHARLOTTE'S SOCIETY OF ANGELS (hot Victorian romance) #1 Olivia and the Masked Duke (Livy & Ben) #2 Pippa and the Prince of Secrets (Pippa & Cullen) #3 Fiona and the Enigmatic Earl (Fiona & Thomas) #4 Glory and the Master of...
A Duke, the Spy, an Artist, and a Lie
Vanessa Riley
Founded by the ton's most ingenious countess, the secret society The Widow's Grace comes to the aid of ill-treated widows and wives and helps them regain their fortunes, their families, and sometimes discover true love. . . For adventurous heiress Cecilia Charity Thomas, marrying charming military lieutenant Viscount Gantry to save him from danger—and herself from mercenary suitors—was a painful mistake. Instead of a passionate life together, she's stranded at his chilly mansion with his unaccepting family. Worse, she finds he is actually a spy dedicated to duty over wedlock—and secrets over trust. So when she hears her sister has been driven to her death, Cecilia is determined to expose the powerful man responsible. Assisted by The Widow's Grace, she flees to Covent Garden with a new identity. But can she elude her formidable husband—even as the desire between them continues to flare even hotter? Always calm, forever controlled,...
The Bodyguard And The Virgin (Russian Alpha Erotic Romance Book 1)
Part #1 of "Russian Alpha Erotic Romance" series by Kendall Duke
'You say you want this,' Ivan breathed. I looked up at him, heat filling my body. 'You show me, say my name.' He'd seen the video--the video I forgot all about!'Ivan, I--''Nyet,' he hissed. 'No excuses. You belong to Alexei. I cannot have you, Julie.''Ivan, please--''You cannot do this thing you say today,' Ivan said, and there was a thread of pleading under the rasp in his voice. 'You cannot give this to anyone but Alexei.''I already have,' I said, defiantly staring up at him. 'I gave it to you. You just haven't claimed it yet...'Julie's father worked for the Russian mafia for years. When he finally betrays them, a bodyguard is sent to keep his daughter "safe," as living leverage. Julie knows her dead-beat dad isn't coming back, although his betrayal seems to have no bounds--and she finds herself desperate to gain the trust and attention of Ivan, the massive Russian bodyguard that now spends every waking day--and night--in her house. What would it take to break his resolve? And how can she possibly survive the possession she craves?Introducing the smoldering series The Bodyguard, starring Russian alphas and their fated mates, instalust and true love, angst, drama, and brutally hot sex. Forceful and forced, there's no one that escapes from The Bodyguard...
Lord Robert and his bride (The Duke's Brothers Book 2)
Fiona Miers
Romance / Historical Romance
Lord Robert Melton is a successful barrister in London. Despite having the knack of speaking amongst his peers, he is incredibly shy when in the presence of a lady. As always, he returns to his family's country estate in the off-Season to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of Weymouth. That is where he meets the beautiful Lady Julia, a woman who instantly calms him and brings him out of the shell of his reserved nature.Julia is in Weymouth as a companion to her Great-Aunt Arabella. It is there that her cousin Freddy arrives unexpectedly and demands his Aunt settle all his gambling debts, and makes unwelcome advances on Julia. The two women seek the help of their barrister neighbour Lord Robert, and it is there Julia finds a true gentleman.But Freddy will not be put off so easily. He is determined to marry Julia, even if it means he has to ruin her to do it.
The Pet and his Duke
Beryll Brackhaus
Robert is a pet, a human pleasure slave, and well past his prime. So when teenage Duke Thomar of Aylian buys him via mail order, Robert first suspects a dreadful misunderstanding. The duke is young, handsome and headstrong, and the very last thing he needs while struggling to secure his reign over his planet is an aging bargain bin pet by his side. Only, the more time Robert spends with Thomar, the more he learns that the young duke rarely makes mistakes. Unless, of course, Thomar dashes off on one of his mad adventures, which Robert increasingly becomes a part of... 'The Pet and his Duke' is a standalone m/m romance novel in the 'Virasana Empire' universe. Written by Rainbow Book Award winners Beryll and Osiris Brackhaus, it is a story of self-determination and love, and Happily-Ever-Afters in the most unlikely places. Warning: contains slavery, non-con and lots of fluff.
A Brazen Lady And The Shunned Duke (Faces of Love Series #3)
Part #3 of "Faces of Love Series" series by Jessie Bennett
Can a handsome duke with a checkered past finally find true love in Lady Scarlett, a woman with a hefty dowry and a fiery personality?Lord Edward, Duke of Kent, is everything most girls could want in a husband, handsome, titled, and with a bright future ahead of him. However, many of the ton also know that his past is checkered, with rumors of a stilted lover and an illegitimate child clouding his chance for a marriageable future with a noble girl. He has long since decided to marry only for love though, so their opinions matter little to him until he meets a beautiful woman named Scarlett, sister of the Duke of Bellingham, and is carried away by her brazen lack of propriety when it comes to society’s rules.Lord Edward is willing to expose everything about his own past in order to marry the woman he loves, but must decide whether he’s willing to risk losing her heart when she knows the truth.Can Duke of Kent expose his past and win the respect of the outspoken merchant’s daughter, or will the Duke of Bellingham’s own buffoon stepbrother be given the beautiful maiden’s hand in marriage instead?
Daisy and the Duke
Maynard, Janice
Sometimes Ian Furchess hated being the duke of Wolffhampton. Like when he had no idea how to pay for his ancestral castle, which costs more to run than some small countries. Or when his grandmother pressured him to marry—preferably someone rich and titled. Ian hadn't even wanted to be a duke.So when a beautiful American tourist landed on his doorstep, Ian was caught between his duty and his desire. He knew Daisy Wexler had her own agenda, one that could be the ruin of a duke. And yet, Ian had had his fill of duty. It was time to indulge his desires…
Aunt Dimity and the Duke ad-2
Part #2 of "Aunt Dimity" series by Nancy Atherton
Mystery & Thrillers
Emma Porter is forty, fat, frumpy, and a passionate amateur gardener. When her longtime lover dumps her for a younger woman, Emma escapes the cloying sympathy of family and friends by setting out on a summer-long driving tour of England's glorious gardens. A Dimity-contrived coincidence brings her to Penford Hall, a sprawling Gothic mansion in Cornwall, where she finds a duke in search of a missing lantern with extraordinary powers. Suspecting there's more than one mystery to be solved at Penford Hall, Emma accepts the duke's invitation to stay on and restore the once glorious chapel garden to its former beauty. The dark rumors surrounding a rock star and the near-death of the duke's beautiful cousin confirm Emma's suspicions, and set her--with Aunt Dimity's ghostly guidance--on the path to Penford Hall's secrets and the pleasure of unexpected love.
Cinderella and the Duke
Janice Preston
Falling for a duke in disguise! Never welcomed into society circles, Rosalind Allen gave up her marriage prospects long ago—life has taught her she'll only get hurt. So she's shocked when an encounter with a mysterious stranger makes her long to reconsider... Little does Rosalind know that her mystery man is Leo Beauchamp, Duke of Cheriton, traveling in disguise to evade the ladies of the ton! Impoverished Rosalind is the first woman to captivate Leo—but can he persuade this wary Cinderella to trust him with her heart?
The Duke's Undoing (Three Rogues and Their Ladies)
Vandagriff, G. G.
What’s a poor rogue to do? No sooner has he become intrigued by the lonely veiled figure of a young lady sitting in Green Park, than he hears a disembodied voice inform him : “The jig is up, Ruisdell. That is the girl you’re going to marry.” He does not intend to marry anyone! Yet, when he visits a delightful and beautiful young lady in her opera box that very evening, he discovers her to be the woman in the park, Miss Elise Edwards. Not only that, a plethora of insistent ex-fiance’s attends her, one of whom is violent. Once he uncovers a connection between them that makes him honor bound to protect her, his habitual boredom vanishes. Life morphs into into an unstoppable train of events—ironic, dangerous, sweet, and chaotic—until the rogue does not know whether he is on his head or his heels. And then there was that bet he made . . .
The Demon Duke and I
Marian Tee
Romance / Contemporary / Paranormal
Tomboy. Potty mouth. Cyber geek. That’s who 24-year-old photo blogger Georgina “George” McCartney really is. But because her father’s death suddenly makes her a “ward” of her odious step-aunt, George’s world is turned upside down as she’s forced into leading a life of respectability in the kingdom of Chalys, where ladies dazzle in corsets and petticoats, gentlemen go a-courting with carriage rides and grand balls, and anything electrical or digital is forbidden. Kidnapped. Hunted. Seduced. All George wants is a stolen adventure after dark, but instead she finds herself drugged – or at least she thinks she is. How else can she explain the way she finds her beautiful, sexy, and powerful captor, Silviu, absolutely irresistible? Plus, he’s crazy. He kisses George like he owns her, tells George creatures from Hell are after them, and he believes his demon half will gain a soul by making her his heartkeeper. Say what? Does he mean ‘housekeeper’?
Lord Thomas and his bride (The Duke's Brothers Book 3)
Fiona Miers
Romance / Historical Romance
The youngest of the Duke's brothers is a fossil hunter. When he hurts himself while excavating, he staggers to the local doctors surgery. That is where he meets the beautiful Rebecca, the doctor's assistant. Thomas is enthralled by the intelligent young woman and actively seeks out her company soon after.Rebecca has just moved to Weymouth with her father, the local physician. She is shocked by the attentions of the gorgeous Lord Thomas, and even more shocked at his mother's offer of money to stay away from him.With the Dowager Duchess set on keeping them apart, how will the lovers stay together?
The Lady And The Duke (Regency Romance)
Hanna Hamilton
Regency / Romance
That is what people call fate...sometimes even the worst turn of events, can lead to absolute happiness...Lydia Fernside must leave her home to live with a sour and demanding aunt after her family falls on hard times. She has the occasion to meet the Duke of Shropshire, and they find they have common interests as well as mutual attractions.But, with the difference in their social stations the Duke’s mother forbids any thought of a romantic alliance. However, two such headstrong and determined lovers are not to be denied, and they must struggle however they can to form a satisfactory alliance.But will it be enough?
The Princess and the Duke
ALLISON LEIGH,
Romance
EDITORIAL REVIEW: Princess Meredith Elizabeth Penwyck had filled her fantasies with Duke Pierceson Prescott's silvery-green gaze for as long as she could remember. But then they shared a steamy kiss at a royal wedding, and the pristine princess discovered that her feelings were much more than make-believe.... Plagued by his perilous past, Duke Prescott had shielded his desire for Princess Meredith since he was a young cadet. But once her lips opened the floodgates of his passion and the truth behind his dark secrets came tumbling out, would he learn that the hole in his heart could only be healed by the princess's tender touch?
The Duke's Tattoo: A Regency Romance of Love and Revenge, Though Not in That Order
Miranda Davis
First comes revenge then comes love and marriage in The Duke’s Tattoo, a historical romance set in Regency England. After being grievously wounded at Waterloo, Jeremy Maubrey returns from war to find his new life as the tenth Duke of Ainsworth painful, dull and full of obligations. That is, until he wakes to find himself indelibly decorated in a mortifying place and mocking manner. Though he cannot recall much of the hellish night when he was abducted and tattooed, he cannot forget the waif-like villainess responsible or her haunting eyes. Ducal duties must wait till he finds the culprit and takes his revenge. Miss Prudence Haversham, Bath’s only female apothecary, knows she has a problem. A big, broad shouldered problem. At least she will have, if the tenth Duke of Ainsworth ever discovers she is to blame for tattooing him. Unfortunately, she meant to tattoo the previous Duke of Ainsworth, who tried to debauch her and disgraced her with his lies. Worse yet, she learns this duke is one of four infamously implacable cavalry officers known as ‘The Horsemen of the Apocalypse.’No sooner has the vengeful duke traced his abductress to Bath, than Prudence Haversham overturns the duke’s every expectation and intention. In turn, the duke proves himself a surprisingly forgiving, honorable man who earns the wary apothecary’s love. This REVISED and EXPANDED full-length novel is Book One of ‘The Horsemen of the Apocalypse’ series.Purchasers of the original prior to July 4 may request this revised edition through either kindle support or manage your kindle. You'll receive the update free but it replaces your copy so you will lose any notes or bookmarks - MD
