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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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| Night of the Highland Dragon by Isabel CooperParanormal Historical. Dispatched to Scotland's remote Loch Arach, government investigator William Arundell meets Lady Judith MacAlisdair, keeper of her family's castle -- and a dragon in disguise. Although obliged to report her to the Crown, Arundell refuses to betray Lady Judith. And that's a good thing, because he'll need her help to defeat a dangerous foe that threatens national security. Night of the Highland Dragon is the 3rd book in the Highland Dragons series, after Legend of the Highland Dragon and The Highland Dragon's Lady. For more Victorian paranormal romance featuring dragons, try Shana Abe's Drakon Saga, starting with The Smoke Thief. |
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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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| Busted by Shiloh WalkerMulticultural Romance. In the six years since his wife died in childbirth, novelist Trey Barnes has been preoccupied with raising his son, Clayton, and balancing single parenthood with a successful writing career. But meeting librarian Ressa Bliss upends Trey's carefully calibrated existence. Meanwhile, Ressa can't believe that a guy as kind, smart, and gorgeous as Trey could be single, and can't believe her luck when she discovers that her interest is reciprocated. However, both have some serious issues to work out before their story can have a happily-ever-after. Busted is the 3rd book in the Barnes Brothers series, after Wrecked and Razed. |
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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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| A Lady's Guide to Improper Behavior by Suzanne EnochRegency Historical. Established as a haven for London's misfits and outcasts, the Adventurer's Club serves as a home away from home for Colonel Bartholomew "Tolly" James, who sustained terrible injuries during military service in India. Having witnessed firsthand the horrors of war, Tolly has nothing but contempt for polite society and its fripperies -- even as he finds himself inexplicably drawn to the prim and proper Theresa "Tess" Weller. Tess, however, sees Tolly's potential and is determined to claim him as her own. If you enjoy unlikely couples who find common ground on the road to love, check out this 2nd in the Adventurers' Club series, after The Care and Taming of a Rogue. |
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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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| Seducing Mr. Knightly by Maya RodaleRegency Historical. Annabelle Swift has loved Derek Knightly, owner of the London Weekly, for nearly four years -- ever since he hired her to pen "Dear Annabelle," the newspaper's advice column. Alas, Knightly's interest in Annabelle is strictly professional. As the illegitimate son of a duke who's built his business from the ground up, he's focused on securing his future, preferably by marrying into society. Unwilling to lose Knightly before she's even had him, shy Annabelle summons her courage and requests her devoted readers' help in achieving her heart's desire. Will she succeed in her quest for love? (And will her fans ever forgive her if she fails?) Seducing Mr. Knightly is the 4th and final volume in the Writing Girls series. |
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