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"Once we roamed the skies unfettered, masters of the four winds. We chased the sun and devoured the moon, sprinkled across the heavens like fierce, relentless stars." ~ from Shana Abé's The Dream Thief
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| Heir to the Duke by Jane AshfordRegency Historical. Pleasant, polite, and sensible, Lady Violet Devere appears to be an eminently suitable match for Nathaniel Gresham, heir to the Duke of Langford. But Violet, raised by her strict grandmother, can't wait to kick over the traces and experience the (relative) freedom that marriage affords a future duchess. Soon, she's taken society by storm. As Nathaniel watches his shrinking Violet bloom, he's torn between admiration for her spirit and fear that her newfound independence may threaten the placid life he envisioned. But, really, is that such a bad thing? Heir to the Duke kicks off the Duke's Sons series; future volumes will feature Nathaniel's five younger brothers. |
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| My American Duchess by Eloisa JamesHistorical Romance. Duty requires that Octavius Allardyce, the sixth Duke of Trent, select a woman above reproach to be his duchess and bear his heirs. So why is he so drawn to Merry Pelford, the scandalous American heiress best known for jilting two fiancés before snagging a third (who happens to be Octavius' brother Cedric)? For Merry, the third time absolutely must be the charm; if she breaks another engagement, she'll disgrace her family and face ostracism by polite society. She's as determined to resist Octavius' charms as he is determined to wear down Merry's defenses. Well-developed characters and a witty, engaging story make My American Duchess a must-read. |
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| With Every Breath: A Wanderlust Novel by Lia RileyNew Adult Romance. How far would you go to land your dream job? Auden Woods, aspiring travel writer, is willing to climb La Aguja in Patagonia if it'll get her name on the masthead at Outsider magazine. During her ascent, Auden encounters surly Scottish mountaineer Rhys MacAskill, who does not want company on his climb. But adverse weather conditions force them to band together, causing both to wonder if the old legend is true: if you stand on the summit of the mountain, you'll find your heart's desire. With Every Breath is the 1st book in the Wanderlust series. |
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| Between a Vamp and a Hard Place by Jessica SimsParanormal Romance. When her overenthusiastic assistant uses their fledgling business' savings to purchase an entire estate, sight unseen, antiques dealer Lindsey Hughes has no choice but to travel to Venice and see what she's bought. Among other priceless pieces, the collection contains a one-of-a-kind item: a coffin containing vampire Rand FitzWulf. Newly awakened Rand can't wait to sink his teeth into Lindsey, a beautiful woman with a very rare blood type, but he promises to hold off when she offers to help him track down the vampire who turned him centuries ago. With its fast pacing, comedic situations, and steamy interludes, Between a Vamp and a Hard Place may appeal to fans of Kerrelyn Sparks' Love at Stake series. |
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| The Dream Thief by Shana AbéFantasy Romance. Sacred to the drákon race, Draumr, the "dreaming diamond" lies hidden deep within the Carpathian Mountains. Lady Amalia "Lia" Langford, the only one who can hear its song, knows that she must retrieve it. Also seeking the gem is jewel thief Zane, a human raised among the drákon and charged by his adoptive family with retrieving Draumr. With their common goal, shared background, and mutual attraction, Lia and Zane should be natural allies. But Lia is clairvoyant and her visions suggest that Zane could prove to be an enemy. Set in an alternate 18th-century England where shape-shifting dragons conceal their existence from humans, The Dream Thief is the 1st book in the Drakon series, after The Smoke Thief. |
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| When the Rogue Returns by Sabrina JeffriesHistorical Romance. Ten years after scheming relatives and a set of stolen jewels drove the newlyweds apart, Victor and Isabella Cale are unexpectedly reunited in Edinburgh. Victor, a private inquiry agent employed to investigate a wealthy baron's beautiful fiancée, never imagined that his client's betrothed would turn out to be Victor's own erstwhile bride! Isabella, posing as a widow, is infuriated by the sudden appearance of the man who deserted her and broke her heart -- especially since his goal is to prevent her from rebuilding her life and his methods entail reminding her of the passionate love they once shared. When the Rogue Returns is the 2nd book in the steamy Duke's Men series, which begins with What the Duke Desires. |
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| The Year of Living Scandalously by Julia LondonRegency Historical. Years ago, the famed Ashwood jewels went missing and an innocent man was hanged for the crime. Declan O'Connor, Lord Donnelly, is working to recover the jewels and unmask the true culprit. This will require the cooperation of the current Countess of Ashwood. Alas, she's an impostor: Keira Hannigan has temporarily assumed the identity of her cousin Lily, who's living abroad. A strong family resemblance means that nobody notices the switch -- except Declan, who has known Keira since childhood. Declan agrees to keep her secret, but on one condition: she must aid him in his search. Mystery, murder, and misunderstandings add suspense to the romance in this opening installment of the Secrets of Hadley Green series. |
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| The Bride's Necklace by Kat MartinHistorical Fiction. To protect her sister from their predatory stepfather, Victoria Temple Whiting steals a family heirloom known as "the Bride's Necklace" to pay for their passage to London, where they can hide from their guardian. Posing as "Tory Temple," Victoria enters the service of libertine Cordell "Cord" Easton, the Earl of Brant. Intrigued by his newest housemaid, Cord wants to make Tory his mistress. However, his proposition turns into a proposal when her stepfather shows up to claim the sisters and Cord intervenes to ensure their safety. Now facing a marriage of convenience instead of a sexual liaison, Cord and Tory must discover if their chemistry is enough to sustain a long-term union. |
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| Remember When by Nora RobertsRomantic Suspense. Laine Tavish is the proprietor of Remember When, a charming antiques store in Angel Gap, Maryland. But Laine Tavish only exists on paper: it's the alias of Elaine O'Hara, daughter of infamous con artist Big Jack O'Hara, and she's gone to great lengths to distance herself from the family business. That changes when sexy private investigator Max Gannon shows up, seeking a cache of stolen diamonds. Fast forward to 2059 and NYPD Lieutenant Eve Dallas is still searching for the stones, assisted by rogue-turned-life partner Roarke. Nora Roberts, writing both as herself and as J.D. Robb, combines her signature blend of small-town contemporary romance with the futuristic thrills of the In Death series. |
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