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"Glittering parties, rakish rogues, breathtaking romance...all those things that only ever took place in books would finally, finally happen to her." ~ from Maya Rodale's The Wicked Wallflower
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| The Study of Seduction: The Sinful Suitors Series by Sabrina JeffriesGeorgian Romance. A spurned suitor pushes Lady Clarissa Lindsey into the arms of Edwin Barlow, Earl of Blakeborough, who agrees to a marriage of convenience in order to keep her safe from a French count who won't take no for an answer. However, the count's behavior escalates, turning him into a full-fledged stalker and putting the newlyweds' budding relationship -- and their lives -- in jeopardy. The Study of Seduction is the 2nd steamy book in the Sinful Suitors series, which starts with The Art of Sinning. |
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| The Infamous Heir by Elizabeth MichelsRegency Historical. For a brief moment, Lady Roselyn Gray's future is assured: her betrothal to the eminently suitable Trevor, Lord Ayton, means that she'll one day be mistress of Ormesby Place. But her fiancé's sudden, suspicious death changes everything. In the aftermath of the tragedy, Roselyn becomes engaged to Trevor's brother, Ethan, who might just be the murderer. Disinherited as a result of scandal, pugilist Ethan Moore doesn't want a title or an estate. He does, however, want Roselyn -- which means finding the real killer and clearing his name. As suspenseful as it is steamy, The Infamous Heir is the opening installment of the Spare Heirs series. |
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| Fortune Favors the Wicked by Theresa RomainRegency Historical. The London papers call it the theft of the century. Someone has robbed the Royal Mint of 50,000 pounds and the Crown is offering a substantial reward for its return. Courtesan Charlotte Perry wants the money to start a new life. A chance encounter in a tavern leads to an alliance with blind Royal Navy lieutenant Benedict Frost, who wishes to use the funds to augment his sister's meager dowry. As they join forces to track down the stolen sovereigns, Charlotte and Benedict discover a love more precious than gold. Fortune Favors the Wicked kicks off the Royal Rewards series. |
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| A Better Man: A Sunshine Creek Vineyard Novel by Candis TerryContemporary Romance. After the death of his parents, professional hockey player Jordan Kincade returns home to take care of his teenage sister, Nicole. Wracked with guilt at not being there for his family when they needed him most, he's determined to do right by Nicole. Since she's struggling with school, Jordan approaches her teacher, Lucy Diamond, for help. Lucy is touched by Jordan's efforts to be a good man -- a far cry from their high school days, when he stood her up on a date and then left town. Still, everything should be okay as long as she doesn't fall for him. With its well-developed characters and moving story of second chances, this 1st of the Sunshine Creek Vineyard novels should appeal to fans of Jill Shalvis' small-town contemporary romances. |
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Love and other scandals
by Caroline Linden
Embracing her singleness after suffering through four seasons in London, buxom beauty Joan Benet, who longs for excitement, decides to become the kept woman of a rakish earl or similarly exciting scoundrel and sets her sights on her brother's best friend, Tristan, Lord Burke. Original.
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The surrender of Miss Fairbourne
by Madeline Hunter
When she inherits her late father's prestigious London auction house, Emma Fairbourne, determined to run the business, is met with resistance from the arrogant Earl of Southwaite, her father's silent partner, who will stop at nothing to convince her to sell the business. 300,000 first printing.
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The trouble with Honor
by Julia London
When her stepbrother's fiancée threatens to steal away her inheritance, Honor Cabot conspires with the illegitimate son of a duke to ruin the woman's reputation, but working in close quarters with such a rogue has its dangers ... and its pleasures. Original.
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Secrets of a wedding night
by Valerie Bowman
To stop an innocent girl from marrying the Marquis of Colton, who had broken her own heart five years earlier, young widow Lily Andrews anonymously writes and distributes a pamphlet entitled "Secrets of a Wedding Night" and garners the ire of the Marquis, who issues a wicked challenge. Original.
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The autumn bride
by Anne Gracie
When governess Abigail Chantry, along with her sister and two friends, comes to the aid of Lady Beatrice Davenham, they are saved from destitution until Lady Beatrice's nephew Max returns to question their position in his aunt's household
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The lady risks all
by Stephanie Laurens
Miranda Clifford, imprisoned by rigid respectability, risks everything when danger and intrigue lead her to Neville Roscoe, who, bound only by his own code of honor, tempts her like no other. Original.
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