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"'You have not been foolish,' she said. 'But you have been unlucky. The results are indistinguishable.'" ~ from Joanna Bourne's The Forbidden Rose
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| The Songbird's Seduction by Connie BrockwayEdwardian Romance. Lucy Eastlake is trouble. From the moment she borrows his pen and drags him into a barroom brawl, the free-spirited singer turns straight-laced scholar Ptolemy Archibald Grant's life upside down. But a black eye and a broken engagement is just the beginning for poor Archie. When Lucy's beloved great-aunts discover that they stand to inherit a substantial sum, Lucy enlists Archie's aid to ensure that they receive it. Unfortunately, the funds are in France and none of the ladies have ever traveled abroad, which makes for a madcap cross-Channel adventure. Throw in a pouch of rubies, an unexpected sojourn on Guernsey, and the redoubtable Margery, London's most famous female impersonator (whose decision to play Cupid only adds to the chaos) and you've got a charming romantic comedy that should delight fans of Katie MacAlister's Nobles series. |
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| What a Duke Dares by Anna CampbellGeorgian Romance. Camden "Cam" Rothermere, Duke of Sedgemoor, is everything a woman could want in a husband. His only flaw? He insists he doesn't believe in love. However, Miss Penelope "Pen" Thorne does -- which is why, despite having adored Cam since childhood, she refuses his pragmatic proposal and embarks on a nine-year sojourn on the Continent. But when Pen's dying brother begs Cam to find his wayward sister and bring her back to England, Cam acquiesces, knowing full well that honoring his friend's final request means facing the woman who wounded his pride and, as it turns out, possesses the ability to both capture and break his heart. For a steamy, stormy love story about second chances, don't miss this 3rd novel in Anna Campbell's Sons of Sin series. |
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| The Homecoming: A Thunder Point Novel by Robyn CarrContemporary Romance. Sidelined by a career-ending injury, former NFL player Seth Sileski returns to his hometown of Thunder Point, Oregon. Now working for the sheriff's department, Seth seeks to rebuild his life -- not to mention his relationship with his former best friend, Iris McKinley, who has hated him since the night of their high school prom. Seth doesn't know exactly what he did to upset Iris, especially since he's spent years carrying a torch for her, but he's determined to earn her forgiveness and, hopefully, win her love. The Homecoming is the 6th book in Robyn Carr's Thunder Point series, which starts with The Wanderer. |
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| Virtue Falls by Christina DoddRomantic Suspense. Twenty-three years ago, Elizabeth Banner's father fatally stabbed her mother in the family's home in Virtue Falls, Washington. At least, that's what Elizabeth has always been told; only four at the time, Elizabeth has no memory of the event despite being the only witness to the crime. Now a geologist, Elizabeth returns to her hometown when an earthquake devastates the region. That's not the only seismic shock she experiences: there's a serial killer on the loose, one whose methods are eerily reminiscent of her mother's murder. To discover the truth about what really happened that fateful night -- and to avoid becoming the killer's next victim -- Elizabeth will have to work with her ex-husband, FBI Agent Garik Jacobsen, who hasn't lost his ability to rock her world. |
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| A Winter Wedding: A Love for All Seasons by Amanda ForesterRegency Historical. James Lockton, Duke of Marchford, would sooner face an invading army than a gaggle of giggling debutantes. He'd even settle down with his grandmother's sensible young companion, Miss Penelope Rose, if only she'd accept his suit. However, Penelope has other ideas: she and the Dowager Duchess operate a matchmaking service under the pseudonym "Madame X." Finding James a suitable bride would be a boon to their business -- if only he'd stop flirting with Penelope! A Winter Wedding is the 3rd installment of the Marriage Mart series, after A Wedding in Springtime and A Midsummer Bride. For more seasonally themed Regencies, try Ann Gracie's Chance Sisters romances; if you enjoy reading about matchmakers who get caught in their own matrimonial snares, check out Candace Camp's Matchmakers series. |
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| Forged by Desire by Bec McMasterParanormal Historical. Once a blood thrall to the Echelon's vampire aristocracy, now a guard in the elite Nighthawks, Perry Lowell prides herself in doing her job without distractions. Although attracted to her partner, Garrett Reed, she's unwilling to jeopardize her career or her hard-won independence. Garrett, for his part, never thought of Perry as a woman, only as a colleague. That is, until they shared an unexpected kiss that now consumes his every waking thought. His is an unwise obsession, to say the least, since lust exacerbates the incurable Craving Virus that, unchecked, will cause him to lose all reason and possibly slaughter everyone he cares about. Forged by Desire is the 4th book in the London Steampunk series, which begins with Kiss of Steel. |
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| The Forbidden Rose by Joanna BourneHistorical Romance. Amid the French Revolution's chaotic aftermath, aristocrat Marguerite de Fleurignac risks her own life smuggling endangered citizens to England. Pursued by the French secret police, Marguerite pretends to be a Scottish governess named Maggie and accepts the protection of bookseller Guillaume LeBreton. But "Guillaume" is also not who he seems, and his secret agenda may put Marguerite in the greatest danger of all. Booklist calls this 3rd installment of Joanna Bourne's Spymaster series a "flawless romance in which an espionage-steeped plot is deftly balanced with a lusciously sensual love story." |
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| Duchess by Night by Eloisa JamesHistorical Romance. In this 3rd book in the Desperate Duchesses series, Harriet, the widowed Duchess of Benbow, is done following conventional London society's rules. For once in her life, she wants to be wild and wicked! Risking her reputation, she disguises herself as a man and attends one of Lord Strange's scandalous house parties. While Harriet relishes the freedom she enjoys as "Harry," she can't help but fall for Lord Strange, who in turn finds himself unaccountably drawn to his unusual houseguest. Booklist calls Duchess by Night "a lusciously sexy and wickedly witty tale of disguise, deception, and desire that will dazzle readers." |
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| Highlander In Disguise by Julia LondonHighland Romance. Determined to retrieve the "Beastie" -- a solid gold statuette stolen by distant (Sassenach!) cousins -- Highlander Griffin Lockhart disguises himself as a Scottish earl and heads to London. His search for the valuable family heirloom that will save the Lockharts from financial ruin is complicated by Miss Anna Addison, who not only sees through Griffin's disguise but also knows the whereabouts of the Beastie -- information she'll reveal or withhold depending on his willingness to help her win the affections of another man. There's just one flaw in Anna's plan: Griffin would rather have her for himself. Highlander in Disguise is the 2nd book in Julia London's fast-paced and steamy Lockhart Family trilogy. Follow the romantic adventures of Griffin's siblings in Highlander Unbound and Highlander in Love. |
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| Fearless by Diana PalmerWestern Romance. Targeted by the powerful drug czar she helped put behind bars, San Antonio attorney Gloryanne "Glory" Barnes receives orders to go into hiding on an organic farm in rural Jacobsville, Texas. Meanwhile, DEA agent Rodrigo Ramirez, hoping to gather information on the local cartel's activities, disguises himself as a laborer employed by the very same farm. Though neither Glory nor Rodrigo is what they appear to be, each is profoundly attracted to the other -- and unable to reveal the truth about who they really are. Sizzling passion, sympathetic characters, and a dramatic and suspenseful storyline make Fearless a riveting read. |
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