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| Wedded Bliss: The Wicked Worthingtons by Celeste BradleyRegency Historical. To prevent his titled half-brother, Neville, from marrying below his station, Captain Morgan Pryce takes his place at the altar. Although Morgan assumes that the bride-to-be is a gold digger, Bliss Worthington genuinely cares for Neville. However, her fondness for him pales in comparison to the excitement of being married to the dashing Morgan. Wedded Bliss marks the 5th installment of the engaging Wicked Worthingtons series, which begins with When She Said I Do. |
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| From Duke Till Dawn: The London Underground by Eva LeighRegency Historical. Two years ago, Alexander Lewis, the Duke of Greyland, lost his heart to lovely widow Cassandra Blake, who disappeared after their single passionate night together. Two years ago, con artist Cassandra Blake seduced Greyland and took his money. Now Cassandra's life is in danger and the only person who can help is the man she once betrayed but never forgot. Fans of steamy tales of clever lady thieves and their aristocratic marks-turned-lovers, such as Christie Kelley's Scandal of the Season, will enjoy this series opener by the author of the Wicked Quills of London novels. |
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Love me again
by Jaci Burton
Contemporary romances. When Loretta Simmons returns to Hope, Oklahoma, after a disastrous marriage, she's determined to remain independent for the sake of her daughter. The only thing standing in her way is Deacon Fox--the man she loved and walked away from years ago. Since Loretta owns the bookstore right next to his current renovation project, Deacon can't escape the woman who broke his heart. Throw in her adorable little girl and one ridiculously oversized dog, and they're almost a family. Only he can't be that guy--what they had was once in a lifetime. But love has a funny way of reopening a door you thought was firmly closed.
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| About a Dog: A Bluff Point Romance by Jenn McKinlayContemporary Romance. Having avoided her hometown for the past seven years, Mackenzie "Mac" Harris is back in Bluff Point, Maine to attend her best friend's wedding. Coming home means seeing veterinarian Gavin Tolliver, her best friend's brother and the man with whom she had a brief but unforgettable fling after her fiancé jilted her. This sweetly sensual love story, which kicks off the Bluff Point Romances, may appeal to readers who enjoyed Kristan Higgins' The Best Man. |
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| The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband: A Bridgerton Prequel by Julia QuinnHistorical Romance. When her brother Thomas is injured in battle, Cecilia Harcourt sets sail for the American colonies. By the time she arrives, Thomas has gone missing. Meanwhile, his best friend, Edward Rokesby, has suffered a head injury and can't remember the last several months, let alone Thomas' whereabouts. Posing as Edward's wife will allow Cecilia to search for Thomas. If only she weren't developing feelings for her fake husband. Fans of the extended Bridgerton family will enjoy reading about the romantic adventures of the previous generation in this stand-alone prequel, set during the American Revolution. |
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Thrill me
by Susan Mallery
Contemporary Romance. Maya Farlow learned the hard way to depend only on herself, so when she fell too deeply for the bad-boy charms of Del Mitchell, she did the only thing she could-she ran. Stunned, Del left Fool's Gold to make his name and fortune in extreme sports. Now ten years later, Maya's been hired to promote her hometown's new slogan, The Destination for Romance. The celebrity spokesman is none other than Del, the man she dumped but never forgot. Awkward! Although Del's not the type to hold a grudge, he's determined to avoid falling a second time for the woman who broke his heart. He's a daredevil, not an idiot. Trouble is, in all his adventures, he never found a rush as exhilarating as Maya's kiss. Maybe risking his heart will prove to be the biggest thrill of all.
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| Rookie Move: A Brooklyn Bruisers Novel by Sarina BowenSports Romance. Georgia Worthington is the interim PR director for the Brooklyn Bruisers, the NHL's newest team. It's a demanding job made more difficult by the fact that her father is the new head coach. What's more, "Coach" has a longstanding grudge against new player Leo Trevi, who happens to be Georgia's ex-boyfriend who still carries a torch for her. An engaging, fast-paced story and well-matched leads with plenty of chemistry make Rookie Move, book 1 in the Brooklyn Bruisers series, a good bet for fans of Victoria Denault's San Francisco Thunder novels. |
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Love of the game : a Stardust, Texas novel
by Lori Wilde
Contemporary Romance. With major league good looks and talent, Dallas Gunslingers relief pitcher Axel Richmond was living the good life. Even if the roar of the crowd could never distract him from the loss of his young son. But now with an injured shoulder and his career on the line, Axel is stuck recuperating at a ranch in Stardust, Texas. Kasha Carlyle has one week to get Axel back in action or she can kiss her much-needed job with the Gunslingers goodbye. And any chance to seek custody of the orphaned half-sister she never knew existed. She quickly learns that Axel's guarded heart also needs healing ... requiring all kinds of sneaky plays and sexy moves in extra innings
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| First Star I See Tonight by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsContemporary Romance. Hired to tail retired quarterback Cooper Graham, private investigator Piper Dove has to think fast when Graham catches her in the act. Pretending to be his stalker seems easier than admitting the truth. Madcap misadventures ensue in this 8th installment of the Chicago Stars series, which easily stands on its own. However, if you prefer to read the books in order, start with It Had to Be You. |
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| The Devil in Denim by Melanie ScottSports Romance. Maggie Jameson has spent her entire life preparing to take over from her father as owner of the New York Saints baseball team. Then dad sells the franchise to businessman Alex Winters, who hires Maggie to reassure the team's stakeholders. Working side by side soon turns these adversaries into lovers. Less explicit than Jaci Burton's Play by Play novels but spicier than Jennifer Season's Diamonds and Dugouts books, this 1st book in the New York Saints series should be a hit with fans of baseball-themed sports romances. |
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