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"1. Kiss someone -- passionately." ~ from Sarah MacLean's Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake
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| Only a Promise: A Survivors' Club Novel by Mary BaloghRegency Historical. Four friends rode off to war, but only one returned. For this, Ralph Stockwood, Earl of Berwick, blames himself. Certain that he doesn't deserve life, love, or happiness, Ralph only seeks a wife in order to fulfill his obligation of producing an heir to the earldom. That's where Chloe Muirhead comes in. Scandal has ruined Chloe's prospects, prompting her to propose to Ralph, who is relieved to find a woman amenable to a marriage of convenience. Yet as Ralph and Chloe begin their life together, they come to realize how much more is possible, and how much more they want from each other. Only a Promise is the 5th book in the Survivors' Club septet, which begins with The Proposal. |
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| The Unlikely Lady by Valerie BowmanRegency Historical. An unexpected kiss between bluestocking and bachelor kicks off this merry romantic caper. Lord Garrett Upton and Miss Jane Lowndes spend their days sparring and trading insults -- until a rather steamy encounter at a masquerade ball prompts them to (reluctantly) reassess their mutual antipathy. Meanwhile, friends and family scheme to bring the couple together. This Regency riff on Much Ado About Nothing is the 3rd book in the Playful Brides series, after The Unexpected Duchess and The Accidental Countess. |
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| Way of the Warrior: A Romance Anthology to Benefit the Wounded Warrior Project by Julie Ann Walker et al.Anthology. Love a man or woman in uniform? Have we got the book for you! This "treasure trove" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) of contemporary military romances contains eight short stories and novellas from acclaimed authors such as Suzanne Brockmann, Catherine Mann, M.L. Buchman, and Julie Ann Walker. Ranging from sweet to steamy, the stories in this collection should please a wide variety of romance readers. And for those who don't mind a little extra heat, check out Duty and Desire: Military Erotic Romance, edited by Christina Wright. |
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Put Up Your Duke
by Megan Frampton
Honoring an arranged marriage to keep his estate afloat, the new Duke of Gage weds Lady Isabella, a beautiful woman who longs for independence, and discovers that none of his previous exploits were half as pleasurable as wooing his own wife. Original. 75,000 first printing.
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| Playing Dirty: Monkey Business Trio by C.L. ParkerErotic Romance. When top-level position at Striker Sports Entertainment opens up, the already intense rivalry between junior agents Shaw Matthews and Cassidy Whelan escalates as their long-suppressed mutual attraction heats up. As they compete for a potential client -- star quarterback Denver Rockford -- they also engage in a sensual game of one-upmanship for which neither Shaw nor Cassidy is fully prepared. Be warned: this spicy opening installment of the Monkey Business series ends on a cliffhanger, so keep an eye out for book two. |
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Born of defiance
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Fighting the stigma of being an Andarion without a father, outcast Talyn Batur is drawn into a plot against the crown and is forced to make a choice between his government and his beliefs. By the best-selling author of the Dark-Hunters series.
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Shards of hope
by Nalini Singh
Imprisoned, with their psychic abilities blocked, Aden and Zaira must escape and survive to keep the Arrow squad safe from a shadowy enemy. By the author of Shield of Winter. 75,000 first printing.
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The lady hellion
by Joanna Shupe
Lady Sophia Barnes, the bluestocking daughter of a marquess who fights for the rights of the employees at Madame Hartley's brothel, gets more than she bargains for when she asks Lord Quint, the man who broke her heart years ago, for lessons in self-protection. Original.
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| His Mistress by Morning by Elizabeth BoyleRegency Historical. Be careful what you wish for! After inheriting a magic ring, Miss Charlotte Wilmont goes to bed a tongue-tied wallflower and wakes up as London's most sought-after courtesan -- and the mistress of Sebastian Marlowe, Viscount Trent. This should be a dream come true for Charlotte, given her longstanding infatuation with Sebastian. However, she soon comes to realize that possessing his body isn't enough; she wants to capture his heart as well. With appealing characters, a fast-paced and engaging plot, and a dash of magic, His Mistress by Morning sets the tone for subsequent installments of the Marlowe romances. Next up: Tempted by the Night. |
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| Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLeanRegency Historical. Not quite resigned to a life "on the shelf," 28-year-old spinster Lady Calpurnia Hartwell decides to ever-so-slightly tarnish her spotless reputation and live a little. She makes a list of nine unladylike behaviors she's always wanted to try, from drinking and gambling to fencing and firing a pistol. Then she turns to her girlhood crush, Gabriel St. John, the rakish Marquess of Ralston, to help her check off the items...the first of which is a passionate kiss. This sprightly, sexy romp kicks off the Love By Numbers series, followed by Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord and Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart. |
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