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Don't Get Your Viscount In A Twist - London Ladies' League 4

Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Take one grumpy viscount. Add a sunshiny flirt. Mix well for chaos! When widowed Colin Bell, Viscount Manning, arrives at his brother-in-law’s summer house party, he expects polite conversation, card games, and possibly some matchmaking machinations from his sister. Love is not on the agenda. His heart died with his wife, and he’ll not risk that pain again. Anne Weatherby, who generates gossip in every ballroom, knows what society whispers—that she’s a shameless flirt. But beneath her bright laughter lies a longing for something true. When she crosses paths with the brooding viscount, sparks fly. And not the pleasant kind. Each is the last person the other should want. Yet amidst country rides, scandalous gossip, and the ever-prying eyes of The Muckraker, attraction turns to something far more than either expected. A match neither of them want—but both of them need.

A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Heirs - London Ladies' League 3

Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

He agreed to save her reputation. His heart wasn't part of the bargain. Victor Pratt may be heir to a viscountcy, but his heart belongs to canvas and color–not courtship. Dodging his mother's attempts to marry him off, he concocts a plan: a faux courtship with the one woman who needs his help as much as he needs a pleasant diversion. After a humiliating debut, Juliana Merrick, half-sister to a duke, finds herself the subject of whispered ridicule. When Victor proposes his plan to restore her reputation, she reluctantly agrees–never expecting his kindness to upend both their lives. In a gesture of friendship, Juliana arranges a commission for Victor to paint portraits of her brother's family, hoping to help him gain the recognition his talent deserves. As brush meets canvas, their sham attachment begins to feel disconcertingly real. But Victor chases a ghost from his past, leaving Juliana to grapple...

Every Rake Has A Silver Lining - London Ladies' League 2

Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

No woman can resist his charms. Enter the ice queen. Experience has taught Simon Beckham that love only leads to grief. Although he needs to marry someday and produce an heir, for now he prefers a fun dalliance. A smile, a wink, a pretty compliment, and women tumble into his bed willingly—except for one irritatingly attractive sharp-tongued harpy. Lady Charlotte Talbot does not suffer fools, particularly the buffoon Simon Beckham, with his handsome face and roguish grin. The man doesn’t have a serious bone in his all-too-tempting body. Although she has no intention of being leg-shackled to any man, when her brother attempts to foist an arranged marriage on her—to an abusive suitor no less—even that incorrigible rake Simon seems preferable After the two are discovered in a compromising situation, they strike an agreement. A marriage of convenience saving Charlotte’s reputation in exchange for providing Simon an heir. Love isn’t...

A Duke In The Rough - London Ladies' League 1

Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

How can a newly minted duke escape title-seeking debutantes? Lie, of course! Lady Honoria Bell never recovered from her broken heart. Fending off suitors her marquess father forces in her path, she’s put aside hopes of marriage. However, word of a house party hosted by the new, eligible Duke of Burwood brings a renewed gleam to her father’s eye. But regardless of the new duke’s appeal, Honoria knows he won’t fill the void Drake Merrick left. If there’s one thing Drake Merrick knows, it’s that aristocratic women care more about a title than they do love. Losing the love of his life because he was a lowly groom proved it. So, when a twist of fate makes him the new Duke of Burwood, he’s determined to choose a bride who wants him—not his title. Switching places with his man of business seems like the perfect plan to test the affections...

The Hope Clinic Books 1-3 - The Hope Clniic

Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Start the journey at The Hope Clinic where a touch of science can mend hearts. Book One: The Reluctant Duke's Dilemma Find out how it started in this exciting story of a duke who only wishes to be a doctor, the woman who survived years of abuse and their unforgettable tale of beating the odds to find love. Tropes: Forbidden Love, Hurt/Comfort Book Two: A Doctor For Lady Denby Dr. Oliver Somersby is a man with too many secrets. Lady Camilla Denby wishes to mend her broken heart. Will their journey together heal them or tear them apart? Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Class Differences, Secret Parentage Book Three: Healing The Viscount's Heart Can a scientifically minded bluestocking and a rule-abiding viscount discover the formula for a happily ever after? Find out in this humorous and often heartwarming tale of two awkward soulmates. Tropes: Forced Marriage/Compromise, Bluestocking heroine, Secret Identity

Redeeming Lord Nash - The Hope Clniic 5

Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

He’s no one’s hero . . . until he’s hers Lord Nash Talbot’s reputation as a rake keeps him free from the parson’s mousetrap, just the way he likes it. Until his marquess brother issues an ultimatum: find an aristocratic bride, or he’ll cut the purse strings. But Nash’s plan to escape his brother’s dictate unravels when an American bluestocking stumbles into his life. Past mistakes have taught Adalyn Lovelace that trusting the wrong man results in devastating consequences. Yet, against the advice of friends to avoid Nash, she is inextricably drawn to him. And the vulnerability she senses beneath his carefully crafted façade resurrects passions that had previously been her undoing. With each stolen encounter, they fall deeper in love. But the investment that will secure Nash’s financial freedom lies in England, and Adalyn has promised to return to Boston with her widowed father. As they struggle to find...

Saving Miss Pratt - The Hope Clniic 4

Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Saving her reputation will he lose his heart? Timothy Marbry has sworn off love. Once he takes up his position as a physician at the Hope Clinic in the East End of London, he knows he’ll need a wife who’s beyond reproach. But the last thing he wants or needs is passion that clouds the mind and leads to heartbreak. Priscilla Pratt left London in disgrace. Exiled in the northern countryside, her only marriageable prospect is a dull, judgmental curate. And gone is her hope of finding a man who gazes at her with eyes filled with passion. Meeting on a country road, the two take shelter in an abandoned cottage during a snowstorm. Sparks fly between them, but Priscilla gives Timothy a false name to avoid judgment. They part ways, each thinking they will never cross paths again. Reunited in London, Timothy discovers Priscilla’s true identity, and she pleads...

Healing The Visciount's Heart - The Hope Clniic 3

Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

A viscount whose life is governed by rules. A bluestocking who circumvents them. What will break first … his principles or her heart? Laurence Townsend, Viscount Montgomery, enjoys his well-ordered, structured life. Yet he craves a love match like those of his closest friends. And after encountering a scientifically minded woman at a masquerade, his hope soars … if only he knew her identity. Beatrix Marbry has two great loves: Laurence Townsend and science. When Bea is faced with an unwanted marriage proposal, her scheme to extract herself goes awry with unexpected consequences. Now everything she’s ever wanted is within her grasp … but for all the wrong reasons. As the two grow closer, secrets and an impetuous wager could implode their budding relationship. Will their desire to protect each other from the truth bring these two awkward soulmates together or tear them apart?

A Doctor For Lady Denby - The Hope Clniic 2

Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

He thinks she's a bossy shrew. She thinks he's rude beyond measure. It's hate at first sight. The illegitimate son of a wealthy aristocrat and a Romani mother, Dr. Oliver Somersby is a man caught between two worlds, longing to be accepted--somewhere. Fear of discovery prevents him from seeking a relationship. And even if he would, the high-and-mighty widow, Camilla Denby, is the last person with whom he'd wish an attachment. If only she would stay out of his thoughts. Years after losing her great love at Waterloo, Camilla is ready to risk her heart again. If only she could find a man who stirs her blood as passionately as her deceased husband. Certainly not that exasperatingly arrogant new doctor. Yet when she discovers he's the captivating man she met at the masquerade, she's forced to confront her feelings. As they're continually thrown unwittingly into each other's paths, their protective...

No Ordinary Love - The Hope Clniic 0

Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

He'll go to the ends of the Earth to win her love. Daughter of a tradesman, Alice Galbraith is dangerously close to being on the shelf. Arriving in London, she has little hope of finding a husband, much less the titled one her aunt expects. But when a handsome gentleman barrels into her path, her prospects appear brighter. As part of the landed gentry, Andrew Weatherby is on the fringe of high society. When he literally runs into the enchanting Miss Alice, he falls--head over heels. But his hope for an attachment dwindles upon discovering she's the great-niece of a countess. Defying her aunt, Alice believes a proposal is on the horizon, until she witnesses a clandestine meeting which sends her running away to heal her broken heart. Called home by his father's illness, Andrew is shocked and confused upon discovering Alice no longer wishes to see him. When they...

The Reluctant Duke's Dilemma - The Hope Clinic 1

Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Bound by duty. Torn by desire. Contented serving as a physician in America, Dr. Harry Radcliffe never imagined he'd return to England as the Duke of Ashton. Inheriting the title upon his brother's untimely death, Harry is nothing like his cruel twin. Yet, his resemblance to the late duke makes his brother's beautiful widow wary. Left destitute by her abusive husband, Margaret Radcliffe remains resilient and struggles to rebuild her life. Yet she can't ignore the uncanny likeness Harry bears to the man who tormented her. And even if her heart whispers that Harry is different, her mind remains cautious. As Harry navigates the treacherous waters of society to find a bride and secure his dukedom, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to Margaret. Battling their growing feelings, their forbidden attraction risks scandal and the legitimacy of any future children. In a world where duty and desire collide, can Harry and...

Look With Your Heart - Different Worlds

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Sometimes love is right in front of your eyes . . . but what if you can't see it? Aspiring actor, Dylan Connor doesn’t have time for relationships, but a fling, sure. Will pretty American Caroline Kwiatkowski capture more than his attention? Caroline Kwiatkowski has never been with a man. Handsome British tour guide Dylan Connor may change that, but her virginity won’t be the only thing she’ll lose. Torn apart, separated for years by continents and misunderstandings, their lives take drastically different turns. One experiences boundless success and the other devastating tragedy. Thirteen years later, happenstance re-unites them. Can Dylan convince Caroline to look with her heart and believe that love really does conquer all, or is he too late?

The Eyre Liszt - Different Worlds

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

It's like Jane Eyre and Beauty and the Beast had a baby! A spirited but plain case worker. A surly but talented recluse. Can she save him from himself, or is he destined to remain the beast he appears to be? Bella Crawford needs a job--like yesterday. She'll do just about anything. Even work for Tristan Leclerc, a wealthy, temperamental recluse who goes through live-in companions like Post-It notes. Intrigued by her mercurial employer, Bella finds herself feeling more than friendship for this troubled man. A fact that terrifies her. Tristan Leclerc spent years building walls to contain his secrets of a past life too painful to remember. That's until Bella Crawford appears at his door. Now, he finds those walls crumbling as she chips away at his defenses. Is she getting too close to the truth--and to his heart? Will risking her heart save him--or will the secrets he...

The Bottom Line - Different Worlds

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

She’s running from her past. He wants to forget his. Could they be each other’s future? Abandoning her position as CEO for a New York Development company and assuming a false identity as Becky Clayton in a small Missouri town, Rebecca Channing just needs to get away and get herself together. But when smart (and sexy) Daniel Jankowski walks into her life, she wonders if her luck just may have changed. Daniel has his own reasons for avoiding relationships, pretty darn good ones, if you ask him. But when Becky shows up with ideas of how to get his struggling construction company in the black, he finds himself drawn to more than her accounting prowess and business sense. But is he willing to risk his heart again? As they navigate the speed bumps along the road to happily ever after, will Becky’s deceit about who she is prove to be...