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Romancing the Duke
Part #1 of "Castles Ever After" series by Tessa Dare
Romance
In the first in Tessa Dare's captivating Castles Ever After series, a mysterious fortress is the setting for an unlikely love . . . As the daughter of a famed author, Isolde Ophelia Goodnight grew up on tales of brave knights and fair maidens. She never doubted romance would be in her future, too. The storybooks offered endless possibilities. And as she grew older, Izzy crossed them off. One by one by one. Ugly duckling turned swan? Abducted by handsome highwayman? Rescued from drudgery by charming prince? No, no, and… Heh. Now Izzy’s given up yearning for romance. She’ll settle for a roof over her head. What fairy tales are left over for an impoverished twenty-six year-old woman who’s never even been kissed? This one.
Forgotten & Remembered - The Duke's Late Wife
Part #1 of "Love's Second Chance" series by Bree Wolf
Romance / Fiction / Historical Fiction
One night, they found themselves under some mistletoe.Now, he owes her a kiss. And she is determined to claim it.One night, they found themselves under some mistletoe.Now, he owes her a kiss. And she is determined to claim it.HIS HEART TORN in two, Graham Astor, Duke of Kensington, mourns his wife. As he distances himself from everything that reminds him of happier days lost forever, he comes to realize that there is one thing he cannot run from.Graham needs a new wife, if only for the sake of his daughter.DISILLUSIONED WITH LOVE, Rosabel only wishes to not remain a burden to her uncle’s family much longer. After seeing her parents’ love turn against them, Rosabel dreams of an independent life as a governess.But then a stranger asks for her hand in marriage, and to her utter shock her uncle instantly agrees.Will Rosabel find love after all? Or will the memory of Graham’s late wife keep him from finding happiness?*Although certain characters appear in multiple books, 'Forgotten & Remembered - The Duke's Late Wife' can be read as a stand-alone. However, in order to avoid spoiler, I'd advise against reading them out of order. Love's Second Chance Series#1 Forgotten & Remembered - The Duke's Late Wife#2 Cursed & Cherished - The Duke's Wilful Wife#3 Despised & Desired - The Marquess' Passionate Wife#4 Abandoned & Protected - The Marquis' Tenacious Wife#5 Ruined & Redeemed - The Earl's Fallen Wife (coming June 22, 2017)#6 Betrayed & Blessed - The Viscount's Shrewd Wife (coming fall 2017)More to follow!A Forbidden Love Novella Series#1 The Wrong Brother#2 A Brilliant Rose#3 The Forgotten Wife#4 An Unwelcome Proposal (coming February 28, 2017)More to follow!
The Lost Duke of Wyndham
Part #1 of "Two Dukes of Wyndham" series by Julia Quinn
Romance / Historical Fiction
A soldier. And he has always been a rogue. What he is not, and never wanted to be, is a peer of the realm, responsible for an ancient heritage and the livelihood of hundreds. But when he is recognized as the long-lost son of the House of Wyndham, his carefree life is over. And if his birth proves to be legitimate, then he will find himself with the one title he never wanted: Duke of Wyndham. Grace Eversleigh has spent the last five years toiling as the companion to the dowager Duchess of Wyndham. It is a thankless job, with very little break from the routine. . . until Jack Audley lands in her life, all rakish smiles and debonair charm. He is not a man who takes no for an answer, and when she is in his arms, she's not a woman who wants to say no. But if he is the true duke, then he is the one man she can never have. . .
Deceiving the Duke of Kerrington
Ginny Hartman
Historical / Regency / Romance
When Lady Noelle is forced into an arranged marriage to a man she has never met, she convinces her lady's maid Hope to trade places with her so she can flee to America with the man she truly loves. Thrown into a life she has only ever viewed from the outside, Hope must convince everyone that she is a lady lest her farce be discovered. Guarding her heart will be the hardest challenge of all.Hope Hillburn was born to a life of servitude and never once questioned her role in society. As a lady's maid to Noelle Parrish, she had everything she wanted out of life; a secure and honorable post, a decent room to call her own, and ample time to write fantastical tales of winsome creatures while her mistress, Lady Noelle, attended the various society events offered by the ton. Lady Noelle Parrish knew that her father was anxious to see her wed but she never imagined he'd go behind her back and arrange for her to marry against her will, to a duke with a questionable reputation no less. Disheartened by the prospect of marrying a man she's never met and the possibility of foregoing a lifetime of love, Noelle makes the impulsive decision to flee England with an American gentleman she's only just met. There's only one problem...Lady Noelle's father, the Earl of Brattondale, would never permit her to marry an untitled American, nor was he willing to go back on his word to the duke. In her desperation, Lady Noelle convinces Hope to take her place after noticing an uncanny resemblance between them both. Against her own better judgment, Hope agrees to take Noelle's place when she realizes there's no other way for Noelle to flee to America without causing her family disgrace. Thrown into a life she has only ever viewed from the outside, Hope must convince everyone that she is a lady lest her farce be discovered. She is confident that she can handle society's strict rules of propriety but she soon learns that guarding her heart from falling in love with an incredibly handsome, self assured duke with a penchant for snarling isn't going to be quite as easy.
The Last Duke
Part #1 of "Thornton" series by Andrea Kane
Mystery & Thrillers / Romance
Revenge is all he lives for . . . until he meets one extraordinary woman
No one knows the identity of the Tin Cup Bandit, the dashing highwayman who steals from the rich to give to the poor. Shocked when he climbs into her bedroom in the middle of the night, Lady Daphne Wyndham is even more stunned at her powerful response to the masked stranger. The innocent beauty feels certain they’ve met somewhere before, but she’s unaware that she’s a pawn in a cunning plan of revenge. Grievously wronged by Daphne’s father, the ruthless marquis of Tragmore, Pierce Thornton has waited long enough for justice. But Daphne is a distraction he didn’t anticipate—and a temptation impossible to resist. Succeeding in his plan means risking his future with the spirited noblewoman . . . and Pierce is forced to choose between vengeance and a love he never expected to find.
Sins of a Wicked Duke
Part #1 of "The Penwich School for Virtuous Girls" series by Sophie Jordan
Romance / Young Adult / Science Fiction & Fantasy
She works to live...
One would think the last place a beauty like Fallon O'Rourke could keep her virtue was in the Mayfair mansion of London's most licentious duke, the notorious Dominic Hale. Yet Fallon—who's endured nothing but lecherous advances since her father's tragic death—is perfectly safe there...disguised as a footman! Beneath the notice of the dark-haired devil with his smoldering blue eyes and sinful smile, Fallon never imagines her secret will be discovered. But how long can her deception last when she begins to wish she is one of the many women traipsing in and out of the sinful rogue's bedchamber?
He lives to sin...
Most men envy the duke, never suspecting his pleasure-loving ways are a desperate attempt to escape, however briefly, the pain of a past that's left him with a heart of stone. Only one woman can break down his defenses. Only one woman can win his love...if she reveals her secret and succumbs to the sins of the wicked duke.
Cursed & Cherished: The Duke's Wilful Wife
Part #2 of "Love's Second Chance" series by Bree Wolf
Romance / Fiction / Historical Fiction
A dashing duke. A headstrong heroine. And a battle of wills.
EDMOND DUNSWORTH, DUKE OF CROMWELL, is bankrupt. The solution to his problem: a wife with a sizable dowry.
Not worried in the least, Edmond takes his pick. After all, what woman could resist his charms?
However, when his choice lands on fiery Anna, he realises he may not be able to conquer his wife’s heart with a charming smile alone.
ANNA HANFORD, a merchant's daughter, is faced with a difficult choice: allow her sister to marry the duke and see her happiness shattered...or marry the duke herself.
Determined to ensure her sister's future, Anna makes her choice. After all, isn't marriage just a minor inconvenience in life?
Unfortunately, her new husband proves to be more than an inconvenience…but an enticement instead.
Will Anna be able to resist him? Or will Edmond manage to conquer her heart after all?
This tale by a USA TODAY bestselling author will make you smile and chuckle at Edmond's different attempts to entice his wife while making you wish to hit stubborn Anna over the head for resisting his charms.
If you like marriage of convenience stories with a touch of mystery, a dash of humour as well as heartfelt emotion, then you’ll love this instalment of Bree Wolf’s emotionally charged Love’s Second Chance Series. Buy CURSED AND CHERISHED, grab a cup of tea, settle into your favorite reading spot and start this swoon worthy romance now!
Love's Second Chance Series
1 Forgotten & Remembered - The Duke's Late Wife (Rosabel & Graham)
2 Cursed & Cherished - The Duke's Wilful Wife (Anna & Edmond)
3 Despised & Desired - The Marquess' Passionate Wife (Ellie & Frederick)
4 Abandoned & Protected - The Marquis' Tenacious Wife (Henrietta & Connor)
5 Ruined & Redeemed - The Earl's Fallen Wife (Charlotte & Sebastian)
6 Betrayed & Blessed - The Viscount's Shrewd Wife (Beth & Tristan)
7 Deceived & Honoured - The Baron’s Vexing Wife (Madeline & Derek)
More to follow:
8 Sacrificed & Reclaimed - The Soldier's Daring Widow (Meagan & Edward) (Bonus Novella)
A Forbidden Love Novella Series
1 The Wrong Brother
2 A Brilliant Rose
3 The Forgotten Wife
4 An Unwelcome Proposal
5 Rules to Be Broken
6 Hearts to Be Mended
To Follow:
7 Winning her Hand
8 Conquering her Heart
The Duke's Perfect Wife
Jennifer Ashley
Romance / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
Lady Eleanor Ramsay is the only one who knows the truth about Hart Mackenzie. Once his fiancee, she is the sole woman to whom he could ever pour out his heart.
Hart has it all--a dukedom, wealth, power, influence, whatever he desires. Every woman wants him--his seductive skills are legendary. But Hart has sacrificed much to keep his brothers safe, first from their brutal father, and then from the world. He's also suffered loss--his wife, his infant son, and the woman he loved with all his heart though he realized it too late.
Now, Eleanor has reappeared on Hart's doorstep, with scandalous nude photographs of Hart taken long ago. Intrigued by the challenge in her blue eyes--and aroused by her charming, no-nonsense determination--Hart wonders if his young love has come to ruin him . . . or save him.
The Duke Buys a Bride
Part #3 of "The Rogue Files" series by Sophie Jordan
Romance / Young Adult / Science Fiction & Fantasy
A bride wasn’t in his plans . . .
The last thing Marcus, the Duke of Autenberry, expects to see after sleeping off a night’s drunken shenanigans is a woman being auctioned in the village square. Before he can think about the ramifications, he buys her, thinking he’s winning the girl her freedom. Instead, he discovers he’s bought a wife.
A duke wasn’t in hers . . .
Alyse Bell is almost rid of the shackles that bound her in a name-only marriage, but the day her friend promised to purchase her in a wife auction, he vanishes, leaving her to face a mob of unsavory bachelors intent on owning her body and soul. But the appearance of a wicked, wealthy stranger changes her path forever.
The road to ruin . . .
Marcus doesn’t know what to do with the impertinent chit who clearly isn’t duchess material! Insisting their marriage isn’t legitimate, they leave for his estate in Scotland, hoping to devise a plan to get rid of each other. However, on a journey fraught with misadventure, their attraction grows and Marcus realizes he’ll do anything to keep this fiery woman for his own.
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 Weed War
Duke Kell
The Weed War, is the second book in the "Freedom Files" series, a collection of novelettes about ongoing civil liberty issues. It is a philosophical story about the prohibition of marijuana and its ties to social and economic manipulation. Set 150 years in the future, a teacher uses the power of the written word and the Socratic Method to introduce freedom to his students.The Weed War is a fictionalized tale about legalized hemp and cannabis and the chaos that followed after the government interfered.Angela HelfrichOk....so I finished his ebook this morning. I am in awe of how well written Duke Kell! This should and will be a movie one day. But hopefully not the very possible future we could have in front of us. Please share or take a minute to read the first few pages. You won't regret it!Mike MerrillPro marijuana or against it this a MUST read and it's free!Traci HillI suggest everyone read this. It makes you really think. its a short read about a hundred pages and is free. The message it sent to me was a powerful one. so please everyone read!!
No Good Duke Goes Unpunished
Part #3 of "The Rules of Scoundrels" series by Sarah MacLean
Romance / Young Adult / History
A rogue ruined...
He is the Killer Duke, accused of murdering Mara Lowe on the eve of her wedding. With no memory of that fateful night, Temple has reigned over the darkest of London’s corners for twelve years, wealthy and powerful, but beyond redemption. Until one night, Mara resurfaces, offering the one thing he’s dreamed of... absolution.
A lady returned...
Mara planned never to return to the world from which she’d run, but when her brother falls deep into debt at Temple’s exclusive casino, she has no choice but to offer Temple a trade that ends in her returning to society and proving to the world what only she knows... that he is no killer.
A scandal revealed...
It’s a fine trade, until Temple realizes that the lady—and her past—are more than they seem. It will take every bit of his strength to resist the pull of this mysterious, maddening woman who seems willing to risk everything for honor... and to keep from putting himself on the line for love.
The Mad, Bad Duke
Jennifer Ashley
Romance / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
London, 1820
Miss Meagan Tavistock doesn’t believe the talisman her friend purchases from a so-called witch is truly a love spell—that is, until the love spell backfires, catching her in it with the handsome, ruthless Grand Duke Alexander, ambassador to England from the far-off kingdom of Nvengaria.
The last thing Alexander needs is to be swept into a wild love-spelled frenzy with an innocent miss. He has problems of his own—memory losses, strange and terrible dreams, and a shape-shifting logosh called Myn following him around.
Alexander is honorable enough to ensure Meagan is not ruined by their love-spell induced encounter. He thinks to marry her, conquer his seeming madness, and carry on with his task of intimidating King George of England for the good of his beloved Nvengaria.
What he doesn’t figure into the equation is Meagan—a very determined and lovely young woman who seeps into his every thought. Meagan is resolved to have a real marriage and a real family, and to see that Alexander does too. She will ensure Alexander takes up his duties as her husband and father to his nine-year-old son, even if she has to resort to some very Nvengarian intrigue to accomplish it.
Alexander admires her resilience, but the secret he harbors about himself and his past is sure to endanger her and his son, two people he swears to protect and love even at the cost of his own happiness and quite probably his life.
Welcome back to Nvengaria, a land of intense beauty and wild magic, where shape-shifters are real and fairy tales might just come true.
Each Nvengarian story is based loosely on a well-known fairy tale:
Penelope and Prince Charming—Cinderella
The Mad, Bad Duke—Beauty and the Beast
Highlander Ever After—Snow White and the Seven Highlanders
The Longest Night—Little Red Riding Hood (and the Big, Bad Wolf)
The Duke's Deception
Sasha L. Miller
Gay and Lesbian / Fantasy / Romance
All Larkin wants is to be left in peace, live a life free of lies and deceit. But agreements have been made and he must see them through if he ever hopes to achieve his goals. But between nefarious dealings, dangerous encounters, and one stubbornly determined prince, the obstacles may ultimately prove insurmountable …Jessica Hall is a young music sensation and a rising star. After landing a deal with Diamond Records, she quickly comes under fire from a rival producer. But that is the least of her problems. She quickly becomes enveloped in fame, money, and glory which slowly drag her down. Alcohol quickly becomes a part of Jessica’s life. Can her friend, admirer, and songwriter Jimmy King help her out of her despair? Or will he too make the wrong decision?
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.
The Duke's Untamed Desire
Amy Jarecki
Romance / Historical Fiction
He's the most notorious rake in London...Though he uses the reputation to his advantage, the exotic Duke of Evesham is misunderstood and mysterious. He sidles around societal rules, especially when it comes to pursuing a wife. Though when he sets his sights on Lady Georgiana, the rules find a way of bending on their own accord.She has no intention of courting anyone…The consummate bluestocking is in London for one thing—to find a financier for her late husband's fire engine. And after six years away from the ton, Georgiana realizes social codes of conduct are different for widows—especially for ladies who catch the attention of the Duke of Evesham—the one man from whom the lady harbors a ghastly secret.But fate has a way of making opposites attract…And when this pair unite, the sparks between them are hotter than blue fire. But will Lady...
The Duke of Spice
Sasha Cottman
Romance / Historical Fiction
She's the strong heroine. He's the villain. They've just got married. Robert Tolley, the Duke of Saffron Walden doesn't much care for the rule book. He will do whatever it takes, legal or otherwise, to get what he wants. Everything of course, except get caught. With her family's reputation for creating outrageous scandals, Lady Victoria Kembal is doing her best to maintain her slim chances of securing a respectable marriage. She spends her days quietly reading cookbooks and cutting restaurant reviews out of the newspaper. When the Duke of Spice and Lady Victoria lock horns over the quality of restaurants in London, the feisty daughter of the Duke of Mowbray is determined that she won't be the one to back down. But Lady Victoria's ill-conceived plans to get even with the Duke of Spice quickly unravel when he catches her stealing from his garden in the dead of night. Victoria's relief at hearing the villainous duke won't be...
The Duke Beneath Her Mistletoe
Nicki Pascarella
Under royal command, The Duke of Astleyshire, William Harrington investigates a notorious writer stirring up trouble among the lower classes. Never one to back down from a challenge, he also makes a bet to bed a known man-hating lady. There is no way Georgiana Eaton will spend another season paraded in front of the ton's eligible bachelors. She has more important things to do, like secretly writing chapbooks that support workers' rights. When a roguish duke invites himself to her family's holiday celebrations at Trent Castle, Georgie fights back. Never mind their intense attraction, the duke and the lady despise each other. Believing that Winkentattle is one of Georgie's brothers, William follows her to a protest where all hell breaks loose. Now William and Georgie must appease the Prince Regent, save themselves from the gallows, and make it back to Trent Castle before Twelfth Night.
A Chance to Dance with the Duke
Maggie Dallen
Romance / Young Adult
When the popular Duke accidentally makes a fool of the wallflower... Sweet, frail Meg has never said yes to a dance in her life. Everyone knows it. Including the handsome, beloved young duke. Which is precisely why he asks Meg to be his partner. Because, unbeknownst to the ton, the charming duke...? He cannot dance. But when Meg stuns him and the rest of the crowded ballroom by saying yes to his request, the duke's in a pickle. Without meaning to, he makes a laughingstock of poor Meg, and now the only way he can think to make it right is to trick all of London into believing he's in love with her. Or, perhaps he's not fooling anyone but himself. Because, despite her bad opinion of him—this duke is falling head over heels for a wallflower.Meg's story marks the start of a sweet regency novella series. If you enjoyed Maggie Dallen's School of Charm, you won't want to miss this spinoff series. Find...
The Duke's Wicked Wife
Elizabeth Bright
Sebastian Sinclair, the Duke of Wessex, is not in love with Eliza Benton—nor anyone else, for that matter. But he must marry and produce an heir, and love is not required for either. His future duchess must be of high birth and good nature, a lady unlikely to snipe at him over breakfast. In short, the complete opposite of Eliza. So who better to help him find a bride?Eliza Benton is not in love with the Duke of Wessex. He's infuriating, arrogant, and an ass of the first order. Not that she has any intention of marrying anyone now that her secret dream is on the cusp of becoming reality. A husband would ruin all her careful plans. But she's all for finding her nemesis the perfect bride, anything to get him from underfoot so she can focus on her writing.Thank goodness Sebastian and Eliza aren't in love. That would be disastrous.
The Duke & the Pirate Queen
Victoria Janssen
Aboard her privateering ship, The Seaflower, Captain Imena Leung is the law. Ashore she answers only to her liege, Duke Maxime. They are a powerful couple, with an intense attraction neither can disguise nor deny. As a nobleman, Maxime is destined to wed strategically, so his seductive advances must be purely for pleasure. And what self-respecting pirate denies herself any pleasure?Their delicious dalliance is prolonged when Imena is forced to abduct Maxime to thwart a political plot against him. At sea, with a stunningly virile man bound and held in her private quarters, Imena can imagine--and enact--any number of intoxicating scenarios.The heat between captain and captive is matched only by the perils that beset The Seaflower and her crew. Violent storms, marauding corsairs and life-or-death sex games on a desert island--how fortunate for the seemingly insatiable lovers that danger and desire go hand-in-hand.
The Surveillance State
Duke Kell
Freedom Files Book 3, What if the camera on your phone, computer, TV and security camera were watching you, recording your life? What if your school records, your medical records were no longer protected? What if the people who are controlling our government have crossed the line and everything you’ve ever done will be held against you. This is The Surveillance State and there is nowhere to hide.The Surveillance State is the third book in the "Freedom Files" series, a collection of novelettes about ongoing civil liberty issues. Cameras and microphones are embedded in everything we own, and we gladly gave up some of our freedom for security. Where is the line that we won’t cross, the point where our principals stop us from being monsters? What if the camera on your phone and your computer and your TV and your security camera were watching you, recording your life? What if your school records, your medical records were no longer protected? What if the people who are controlling our government have crossed that line and everything you’ve ever done will be held against you. This is The Surveillance State and there is nowhere to hide.Included at the beginning and the end is the Freedom Files that correlate with this story.
The Bodyguard's Bride (Russian Alpha Erotic Romance Book 4)
Part #4 of "Russian Alpha Erotic Romance" series by Kendall Duke
With our baby on the way, Ivan and I are planning our new life from his penthouse suite. We have so much to decide... Where to put the crib, who my new driver will be, what to do about my scheming father... Reality feels very far away as we find new ways to explore our love in the bedroom, but I feel like we've earned our happiness together. And then, on the wedding day of my dreams, villainy tries to separate us one last time... I guess they forgot my fiance is also The Bodyguard.A sweet finish to The Bodyguard serials, The Bodyguard's Bride brings them together like you've never seen, with smoking hot scenes that make your toes curl and an over-the-top wedding that could've happened on Dynasty. Enjoy the conclusion of The Bodyguard as Ivan and Julie commit to their love.Kindle-melting romances that feature sweet, strong heroines, brooding alphas with hearts of gold, and love with a guaranteed HEA. Not quite fluff and not quite dark, these stories check all the boxes to make you buy in to their happy ever afters.
In Bed With the Duke
Christina Dodd
Thriller / Suspense / Romance
Demure lady's companion Emma Chegwidden avoids defying society's rules. Until the night she runs right into the arms of the seductive Reaper--a man who rides the night-shadowed countryside and conceals his identity behind a mask. His goal is justice... or is it vengeance? Only one thing is certain: Nothing will stop him from his dark purpose.
Michael Durant, long-lost heir to the duke of Nevitt, has a score to settle. Cynical, dangerous and ruthless, Michael is the last man on earth that sensible Emma should defy. But some challenges are too tempting to resist ... and some passions too fierce to ignore. Soon Michael discovers in Emma the woman he has always longed for: a woman whose beauty and courage reach through to his tortured soul. And he will defy anything, even fate itself, to claim her...
Wicked Is the Duke
Jamie Salisbury
A spirited miss. A rakehell duke. A love someone will stop at nothing to ruin...After successfully raising his orphaned siblings, Henry Blackmont, duke of Blackmont earned his reputation as a notorious rakehell who avoids polite society at all costs. Yet he finds himself attending the season's largest ball, enduring the avid gazes of doe-eyed, title-hungry debutantes.All because of one woman: Miss Anna Grover. His future duchess.Ever since he glimpsed the demure, dark-haired beauty, he's been drawing up a battle plan to win her heart, bed her thoroughly, and fill his country estate with their children. Preferably as soon as possible.Content to be almost completely overlooked by the ton, Anna is an unusually well-traveled and educated woman who has refused a shocking number of marriage proposals. Until she meets Henry. Despite his reputation, she finds him thoughtful, kind, and handsome in the extreme—and his mere proximity heats her blood in a...
The Red Duke
C. L. Werner
Once a valorous and honourable knight of the realm, the Red Duke was betrayed and struck down in battle but rose again before death could truly claim him. As a bloodthirsty vampire lord he undertook a long campaign of butchery and terror before being defeated once more, and entombed for all time so that he could never again menace the Old World. But centuries later the witch Jacquetta resurrects this ancient evil, and the Red Duke stalks the night again – a new reign of terror plagues the lands of Bretonnia!
The Duke of Pain
Part #4 of "The Rakes of St. Regent's Park" series by Karyn Gerrard
The oldest and only remaining original member of The Rakes of St. Regent’s Park, Gideon Broyles, the Duke of Watford, has grown weary of his debauched escapades. Due to his wretched past, he often refers to himself as the Duke of Pain. He selfishly breezed through life with no thought for anything or anyone. All that changed when Gideon met Olivia Durham at an exclusive club. The passionate encounter has him reeling, as he never experienced these powerful emotions before.
Olivia also has a dark past. Hiding behind a fictitious persona, she provides a particular service to her clients. One that doesn’t involve physical intimacy, for Olivia cannot stand to be touched. In all her years at the club, no man has sparked her interest—until Gideon. Despite trying to ignore the intense feelings swirling between them, Olivia finds the darkly handsome duke hard to resist. When secrets from her past come to light, the complications become insurmountable.
There are multiple obstacles to overcome, including shared doubts about their capacity to feel—anything. For two emotionally closed-off people to find and accept enduring happiness? Gideon and Olivia must believe that love can conquer all.
The Duke's Marriage of Convenience
Fiona Miers
Romance / Historical Romance
A reluctant bride desperate to save her family......but can she save the heart of this jaded Duke?Kitty's family is on the brink of financial ruin, and her hand in marriage is their most valuable asset. The spirited tomboy would rather care for her horses than tend to a husband—even if her betrothed is a dashing Duke. But to save her family, Kitty accepts the dull life of a Duchess, and the societal expectations that will surely crush her soul. Her handsome fiancé, with his extravagant stables and shared love of horses, takes her by surprise. And so does the attraction she feels with every whispered word and flammable touch. This once reluctant bride soon yearns for more than a marriage of convenience.James Seymour, Duke of Somerset, is resigned to his fate... he will marry for duty, rather than love. Since the crushing blow of his parents' deaths, guilt has driven James's every decision. A quiet loveless marriage is all he deserves. But...
Dollars for the Duke
Barbara Cartland
Romance / Contemporary / Historical Fiction
Following the sudden death of his rakish father, Seldon Burn unexpectedly inherits the title of Duke of Otterburn. Returning to the family estate, he swiftly discovers that the title is the only thing he has inherited – along with a mountain of his father's debts and nothing to pay them with.A brave and proud soldier, nothing has prepared the new Duke for the devastation to the family coffers caused by his late father's love of lavish entertainment, Gaiety Girls and good living. Meeting with the family Solicitor, the Duke is horrified to discover the Ducal properties are crumbling, everything of value is entailed and even the racehorses have not been schooled properly.Desperately seeking to rebuild the family fortune and honourably fulfil his duty of care to the old and infirm of the village, his cousin Edith, a sophisticated Socialite, offers a solution.She suggests that he follows in the footsteps of many an impoverished English aristocrat and marries a wealthy...
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...
Governess to the Duke's Heir (Dangerous Lords Book 4)
Maggi Andersen
Romance / Mystery / Suspense
Governess to the Duke’s Heir (Dangerous Lords Book Four)
The Dashing Duke: Novella (The 12 Dukes 0f Christmas Book 1)
Part #1 of "The 12 Dukes 0f Christmas" series by Annabelle Felix
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... A Dashing Duke.Waking up with a handsome rogue in your bed is both scandalous and dangerous, but luckily, Lady Ivy Wentworth is an avid reader of novels and knows just how to fix this situation. Despite the simmering chemistry between her and the mysterious man, Ivy is glad they didn't do anything but accidentally fall asleep in the same bed. As long as her secret doesn't get out, she's safe... That is, until she meets the man a few weeks later–not as a rogue, but as the dashing Duke of St. Beau.A Tale 0f True Love, Christmas, And 0f Course... A Handsome Duke!
The Duke's Proposal for the Governess
Eleanor Webster
From Cinderella to Duchess in this Regency romance!A wedding to save her from scandalA bride to save his heart? After the death of his beloved brother and mother, Randolph, the Duke of Elmsend, feels his life is empty. So, he's in no mood to entertain the rambunctious Harrington family while they're in London. Then he meets Abigail, their governess. When her reputation is in jeopardy, he does the unimaginable—propose! But whilst Randolph can offer her a ring, can he ever offer her a real marriage?From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Duke's School for Young Ladies
Part #2 of "Victorian Correction" series by Emily Tilton
When
her governess catches eighteen-year-old Anne Solmes in the act of pleasuring
herself, Mr. and Mrs. Solmes conclude that drastic action is required. Anne
soon finds herself on her way to Miss Halton’s Preparatory Academy for Girls, a
school founded by the famously strict Duke of Panton for the correction of
young women of marriageable age. The girls of Miss Halton’s have disgraced
themselves, but their future prospects may still be salvaged by means of proper
discipline and training. Anne quickly discovers that her new schoolmistress
will not tolerate disobedience, and that punishments for misbehavior are both
harsh and humiliating.
Though
he samples the pleasures his position offers, the duke does not keep the girls
of the academy for himself. It is not long before one of the duke’s associates,
a handsome, dominant gentleman in his own right, seems ready to ask for Anne’s
hand. But is Anne prepared to spend a lifetime with a man who expects her
obedience to his every demand and who will not hesitate to punish and pleasure
her as he sees fit, no matter how deeply she might blush at his mastery of her
body?
Publisher’s
Note: The Duke’s School for Young Ladies
is an erotic novel that includes spankings, sexual scenes, anal play,
exhibitionism, elements of BDSM, and more. If such material offends you, please
don’t buy this book.
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?
Fortune Favors the Duke
Part #1 of "Cambridge Brotherhood" series by Kristin Vayden
Romance / Historical Fiction / Fiction
Quinton Errington is perfectly happy teaching at Cambridge, with his elder brother carrying the duties of being the Duke of Wesley. But when a trip to celebrate Wesley's last week of bachelorhood ends in tragedy, Quinton, who becomes the Duke, would give anything to have his brother back.
Wesley's would-be bride, Catherine Greatheart, is left heartbroken and alone. Her grandmother has fallen ill, and Catherine has nowhere left to turn but to the family she was so close to being part of. The new Duke is kind, and she could use a friend. Between learning how to be the head of his family, mourning his brother, and trying not to fall in love with his late-brother's fiancée, Quinton will need some help—and it's a good thing he's not alone.
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's Bride
Erica Ridley
From a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author:Unpaid and under-appreciated journalist Miss Eve Shelling never goes anywhere without a trusty notebook and her overprotective Duenna—who happens to be a bullmastiff. Eve learned the hard way that men are not to be trusted. She's definitely not falling head-over-heels for the deceptively charming subject of her front-page column.Local blacksmith Monsieur Sébastien le Duc is the pillar of his community—when he's not pillaging elsewhere. He's a rakish dandy with a heart of stolen gold and two teeny tiny secrets. One happens to be a wee international smuggling operation. The other involves losing his heart to an ambitious journalist determined to expose the truth at any cost…The 12 Dukes of Christmas is a series of heartwarming Regency romps nestled in a picturesque snow-covered village. Twelve delightful romances… and plenty of delicious...
The Duke's Marriage of Convenience (The Seymour Siblings Book 1)
Fiona Miers
Romance / Historical Romance
A reluctant bride desperate to save her family……but can she save the heart of this jaded Duke?Kitty's family is on the brink of financial ruin, and her hand in marriage is their most valuable asset.The spirited tomboy would rather care for her horses than tend to a husband—even if her betrothed is a dashing Duke.But to save her family, Kitty accepts the dull life of a Duchess, and the societal expectations that will surely crush her soul.Her handsome fiancé, with his extravagant stables and shared love of horses, takes her by surprise. And so does the attraction she feels with every whispered word and flammable touch.This once reluctant bride soon yearns for more than a marriage of convenience.
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...
The Duke's Embrace
Erica Ridley
From a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author:Unpaid and under-appreciated journalist Miss Eve Shelling never goes anywhere without a trusty notebook and her overprotective Duenna—who happens to be a bullmastiff. Eve learned the hard way that men are not to be trusted. She's definitely not falling head-over-heels for the deceptively charming subject of her front-page columnLocal blacksmith Monsieur Sébastien le Duc is the pillar of his community—when he's not pillaging elsewhere. He's a rakish dandy with a heart of stolen gold and two teeny tiny secrets. One happens to be a wee international smuggling operation. The other involves losing his heart to an ambitious journalist determined to expose the truth at any cost…The 12 Dukes of Christmas is a series of heartwarming Regency romps nestled in a picturesque snow-covered village. Twelve delightful romances… and plenty of delicious...
The Duke Deal
Valerie Bowman
Romance / Historical Fiction
***This story was previously published in the Duke in a Box anthology available from Nov 1 - Dec 31, 2022.***The honeymoon is over...When Veronica said "I do" to Sebastian Sinclair, Duke of Edgefield, she thought all her dreams had come true. He was dashing and doting, and she absolutely adored him—until he betrayed her trust, shattering their marriage, and her heart, into a million tiny bits. She hasn't seen her husband in the two years since, and she'd just as soon make it twenty. But when she learns that her beloved grandfather's dying wish is for her and Sebastian to attend the family's Christmastide celebration, she swallows her pride and asks him a favor: to pretend they're the happy couple they once were. But the passion still simmers.Sebastian is shocked to find his lovely duchess on his doorstep, but he's ready and willing to play the part of a devoted husband for the Christmas...
Married Off by the Duke
Carrie Lomax
Having grown up as the ward of powerful men, Miss Emma Willis is resigned to being unwanted—particularly by her loathsome current guardian, Lord Maximus Aloyisius Tremaine, the Duke of Ardennes. When he abruptly orders her to find a husband, she's prepared to fight him tooth and nail—just as she's done ever since the unfortunate day when they first met. Max has always delighted in riling up his prickly ward, but one unexpected kiss forces him to realize that the only candidate he'll consider for her husband is himself. With only two weeks to convince her of their true connection, Max must now work to win the one thing he never anticipated wanting: Emma's love.This steamy Victorian guardian/ward enemies-to-lovers novella first appeared in the anthology titled I Like Big Dukes and I Cannot Lie. It has been republished with minor changes. Download your copy today!
Winning The Heart 0f The Mischievous Duke (Historical Regency Romance)
Ella Edon
A rake and a lady. An unlikely friendship that leads to desire and a plan that will go completely wrong...Lady Esther Bowen experienced one of the worst kinds of heartbreaks when her betrothed broke off their engagement. By keeping the real reason for their break up a well-guarded secret, she is faced with all kinds of speculations from her family and gossip from the ton.Regardless of her pain, Esther cannot let go of the man she loved, and just when all hope of being with him again is lost, a Duke with a tarnished reputation and questionable motives enters her life.Stefan Hamilton, the infamous Duke of York, has been living a life of sin. Handsome, fun-loving and devious, he will stop at nothing to satisfy his desires, without caring over scandals that followed him everywhere.But when he saves a dignified and heartbroken lady from the waters of a river, he will decide to impose on her affairs and help her win back the love she lost.Can she trust someone with so many secrets of his own? And what is the plan of this sinister Duke?She was meant to steal the heart of another, instead, she stole his…
The Duke's Temptation
Raven McAllan
Tortured duke Gibb Alford has vowed never to love again...until a beautiful French knife thrower brings him to his knees.
When Gibb Alford, Duke of Menteith, saves a beautiful French knife thrower from the unwanted attentions of a fellow aristocrat he is ill-prepared for the immediate tug of attraction to the beautiful Evangeline. Widowed, he has sworn off love forever, so he can well do without this temptation.
Evangeline certainly doesn’t want the complication of being in the sights of one smoky-eyed Scottish duke. She’s a lady on a mission, with no time for love or dalliance.
However, fate and life have other plans and gradually Gibb and Evangeline become a couple.
As each struggle with the demons of their pasts, Evangeline finds life in the ton difficult. The spurned aristocrat Gibb saved her from is not prepared to give in and retire gracefully. And while Gibb fights the man, he also declares war on his own emotions. When Evangeline’s past is revealed to her, everything changes. She has a decision to make.
Fight for Gibb—or flee to a safe but unfulfilled future.
As for her duke… All is fair in love and war—right?
The Duke's Desire
Part #1 of "A Westbrook Regency Romance" series by Elizabeth Elliot
“A Delightful Romantic Romp…”
Before the last of the family fortune dwindles, Eleanor Pinecrest is determined to find a match for her passive but charming younger sister, Felicity.
Storm Westbrook, The Duke of Wakefield, has resolved to sacrifice his quest for love to secure a suitable wife for the sake of his family.
When Storm and Eleanor collide, it seems all their problems are solved. The duke is single-minded in his pursuit of the lovely Felicity Pinecrest but Eleanor disapproves of the antics he uses to gain her sister’s affection. To complicate matters further, Eleanor’s is dismayed at her own budding attraction to the stubborn duke and Storm starts to wonder what Eleanor is hiding. They both realize that perhaps their problems might just be beginning…
First Book in the Westbrook Regency Romance Series
