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| Nothing Like a Duke: The Duke's Sons by Jane AshfordRegency Historical. Lord Robert Gresham adores bluestocking Flora Jennings, who dismisses him as a frivolous pink of the ton. Seeking distraction from his hopeless infatuation, Gresham accepts an invitation to a house party in the country. Imagine his surprise when he learns that Flora (who normally avoids society) is also in attendance. This witty, charming comedy of manners is the 4th book in the Duke's Sons series, which begins with Heir to the Duke. |
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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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Come sundown
by Nora Roberts
Running the Montana ranch that has been home to four generations of her family, Bo and the man she is starting to love encounter her badly injured aunt, who ran off decades earlier, before a local murder reveals sinister activities in the mountains that surround their home. By the best-selling author of Whiskey Beach. (romance).
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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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| No Strings Attached by Kate AngellSports Romance. Despite being surrounded by bikini-clad beach babes, professional volleyball player Dune Cates only has eyes for Sophie Saunders, the shy, unathletic girl who can't swim and gets sunburned at the (literal) drop of a hat -- especially now that she's starting to come out of her shell. A steamy courtship complicated by a generations-old family feud makes this heartwarming 2nd book in the Barefoot William series a good bet for fans of Donna Kauffman's Brides of Blueberry Cove, also set in a small coastal community. |
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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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| 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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