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| Ayesha at Last by Uzma JalaluddinStarring: Ayesha Shamsi, substitute teacher and aspiring poet; Khalid Mirza, whose traditional dress and socially awkward manner disguise the fact that he may be perfect for Ayesha.
Why you might like it: Sympathetic leads and a diverse supporting cast anchor this warmhearted Pride and Prejudice retelling set in Toronto.
For fans of: the authentic Muslim Canadian characters in Sonya Lalli's The Matchmaker's List; modern multicultural Jane Austen adaptations such as Soniah Kamal's Unmarriageable. |
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99 Percent Mine
by Sally Thorne
What it's about: For as long as she can remember, Darcy Barrett has had a crush on Tom Valeska, her twin brother's best friend. When Tom reappears in her life, newly single, Darcy's determined to win his heart.
Author alert: Australian author Sally Thorne won many fans with her debut, The Hating Game.
For fans of: Christina Lauren's witty romantic comedies, such as Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating.
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The best of us : a Sullivan's Crossing novel
by Robyn Carr
The latest entry in the best-selling series that includes, The Family Gathering, continues the story of the beloved three-generation family on the rustic campground crossroads of the Colorado and Continental Divide trails. (romance). Simultaneous
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Blessing in disguise : a novel
by Danielle Steel
Loving three very different men throughout her lifetime, a single mother and art consultant examines the unique bonds she shares with her three daughters, before an unexpected twist of fate brings a past secret to light.
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The conspiracy
by Kat Martin
"Investigating the disappearance of his best friend, the wealthy owner of a security firm uncovers unscrupulous business dealings at the same time he compromises his beliefs by falling for his friend's sister. By a ""New York Times"" best-selling author."
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Focus on: Pygmalion-inspired Romances
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The Bride Takes a Groom
by Lisa Berne
What it’s about: Wealthy heiress Katherine Brooke needs a title; aristocratic Captain Hugo Penhallow needs cash. This could be the perfect marriage of convenience, but it could also be the start of something much more meaningful.
Series alert: Fans of Lisa Berne’s Penhallow Dynasty will enjoy cameos by characters from earlier books in this series, You May Kiss the Bride and The Laird Takes a Bride.
Reviewers say: “An elegant, poignant, and joyful romance and a must-read for Regency fans” (Kirkus Reviews).
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| The Knave of Hearts by Elizabeth BoyleWhat it's about: After Alaster "Tuck" Rowland humiliates her on the dance floor at Almack's, disaster-prone Lavinia Tempest isn't sure she should accept his offer to repair the damage to her reputation. Especially if it includes dancing lessons.
Why not? "The last time she'd tried to dance a cotillion, Lady Essex's house, Foxgrove, had caught fire."
Series alert: The Knave of Hearts is the 5th book in the Rhymes with Love series, which starts with Along Came a Duke. |
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| Any Duchess Will Do by Tessa DareWhat it's about: Taking his matchmaking mama at her word, Griffin York, the Duke of Halford, chooses the most unsuitable bride he can think of: barmaid Pauline Simms. (The dowager duchess said "any girl" will do.)
The perils of Pauline: Between Griffin's bribe (a small fortune if she promises to fail her "duchess training"), her would-be mother-in-law's scheming, and her own inconvenient attraction to the duke, Pauline must make some difficult decisions.
Reviewers say: This 4th installment of the Spindle Cove series is a "beguiling blend of sparkling wit and simmering sensuality" (Booklist). |
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| My Fair Princess by Vanessa KellyWhat it's about: Oh-so-proper Charles Valentine Penley, Duke of Leverton, has just acquired an unwanted protégée in the form of Gillian Dryden, who despite her royal blood lacks social graces.
Why you might like it: In Gillian's case, "lacks social graces" is a polite way of saying "once trekked across Sicily to hunt down the bandits who murdered her stepfather."
Look for: a cameo by Griffin Steele, the hero of author Vanessa Kelly's Confessions of a Royal Bridegroom. |
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| Lady Claire Is All That: Keeping Up With the Cavendishes by Maya RodaleThe wager: That Maximilian DeVere, Lord Fox, can transform bluestocking Claire Cavendish into the belle of the ball.
The odds: Claire, more passionate about mathematics than the marriage mart, sends most suitors fleeing -- yet Fox finds he can't stay away.
Should you start here? Although Lady Claire is All That is the 3rd installment of the Keeping Up With the Cavendishes series, the storylines of previous volumes run concurrently with this novel, meaning that the books can be read in any order. |
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