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New York Times bestseller Lisa Kleypas returns with an enthralling and steaming romance between a Scot with a mysterious past and strong-willed lady looking for adventure—and love. “The devil never tries to make people do the wrong thing by scaring them. He does it by tempting them.” Lady...

Lady Eleanor Henshaw, daughter of the Earl of Ravensdale, has always been strong and independent. So when she is forced to marry Lord Nathaniel Fairfax, she is determined to keep her freedom and heart safe. Yet, within the shadowed halls of Loxley House, Eleanor begins to feel an unexpected connection she cannot ignore… Nathaniel Fairfax, Marquess of Loxley, is a man shaped by loss and duty. He thinks marriage is just a deal, until Eleanor’s bold spirit breaks his defenses. He starts to question his cold rules and feels a pull toward her that surprises him. Will Nathaniel protect his ...

Two of the greatest women authors of the twentieth century come together in this incredible collection. This audiobook includes unabridged recordings of Jane Austen Complete Novels and Anne of Green Gables Collection.

Orphaned and destitute, Lydia Fairchild is spending her time seeking solace in a world of canvases and watercolors. When her controlling brother decides to marry her off to the notorious “Beast of Brackenridge” to pay off mounting debts, she is left with little choice. Could this arrangement of convenience ever turn into blooming affection for Lydia? Having returned from a war that left him permanently scarred, Lord Alistair Hawthorne, Earl of Brackenridge, has three weeks to find a bride or lose everything. Still, the prospect of courting feels more dangerous than any battlefield. ...

Florentia Notley has always been drawn to the unusual, yet she lives quietly, keeping her sharp mind focused on what matters. However, when her sister’s future is at stake, she accepts an arranged courtship out of duty. Arriving at Stanworth Hall, she recognizes the very place where she first heard whispers of a curse- and realizes the man she is meant to marry may stand at the heart of it.… Owen Stanton, Earl of Stanworth, has avoided his ancestral home for years, convinced a family curse will claim him. A marriage was meant to secure his estate and nothing more, until Florentia ...

After Leo and Jasper are summoned to the reading of a last will and testament for a woman they do not know, they are stunned to receive not only a joint bequest, but also a bidding from the grave: to find out if the woman's young son fell to his death a dozen years ago . . . or if he was, as she...

Eleanor Harrington posee un don tan peligroso como involuntario: la habilidad para provocar escándalos. Orgullosa, inteligente y poco dispuesta a someterse a las expectativas sociales, Eleanor regresa a la capital durante la temporada social solo para verse envuelta en un rumor que amenaza con destruirla. El origen del problema tiene nombre y título: Nicholas Montgomery, conde de Blackwood; el encantador y detestable mejor amigo de su hermano. Nicholas siempre ha sido todo lo que Eleanor desprecia en un hombre: arrogante, seductor y demasiado consciente de su atractivo. Sin embargo, ...

Isa Rose can hardly believe her luck when she lands a job as a maid to Charles Dickens' family. She has writing ambitions of her own and it isn't long before the charming, convivial Charles begins to take her under his wing. But as Isa is drawn into the lives of the Dickens' family, she begins to realise that behind closed doors all is not quite as it seems, and not everyone there is happy about her growing influence.

Et si un seul instant pouvait tout changer ? Lors du bal de Meryton, Elizabeth Bennet se prépare au dédain du fier Mr. Darcy. Mais lorsque leurs regards se croisent sur la piste de danse, elle ne trouve aucun mépris—seulement une réserve prudente et une étincelle d'intérêt sincère. Une insulte absente. Une danse courtoise. Une première impression altérée. À partir de cette seule divergence, tout change. Sans préjugé pour troubler son jugement, Elizabeth découvre un homme réfléchi sous l'extérieur réservé de Darcy. Sans son ressentiment à surmonter, Darcy se trouve ...

Ze kenden elkaar absoluut niet, de twee nichtjes; ze wisten zelfs niet van elkanders bestaan af. Wanneer zij bij toeval oog in oog komen te staan na een treinongeval in Engeland, wordt de hoeksteen gelegd voor een komedie die tien dagen zal moeten duren. Dat deze komedie voor Prinses Johanna, voor Koning István van het verre Luthenije verstrekkende gevolgen zal hebben, kunnen de beide meisjes op dat moment niet voorzien.

A New York Times Notable Book of 2021 “The kind of book for which the word “rollicking” was invented.”—New York Times Book Review A prim and proper lady thief must save her aunt from a crazed pirate and his dangerously charming henchman in this fantastical historical romance. Cecilia...

After two loveless marriages to older men, lonely, widowed countess Alicia Selwood is ready to find a competent, passionate lover. But her late night . . . adventures will require her to take on a bodyguard with a proven track record of professionalism and discretion. Joss Gormley is perfect for the job. Imagine her surprise when she discovers Joss's other qualifications—naughty qualifications that might make him the ideal man to satisfy ALL her needs . . .

Orphaned and reduced from lady to little more than a servant in her aunt’s household, Clara Ashcombe survives on quiet resilience and a fragile hope for independence. London’s Season may be her only chance to secure her inheritance and the freedom it promises, until a chance encounter with a dashing stranger awakens feelings she cannot afford… As the youngest son of the Duke of Pennington, Nathaniel Harrowby carries grief and duty in equal measure while watching his father’s health fail. When he rescues a young woman on the verge of collapse, he offers her a position as governess to...

Lord Richard Seaton will do anything to find his missing brother—even confront criminal lord Thorne Blackmore. Thorne’s price for information? Something Richard’s wounded heart vowed never to pay: marriage. And not to one of the stunning debutantes chasing him but to Thorne’s bluestocking sister, Jane.

INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER! The Lost Apothecary meets Gothikana in a Victorian era gothic romance about a botanist who likes to poison unsavory men, but when her next target visits her apothecary, they discover their dark bond runs deeper than they imagined. “Have you ever wondered how long...

“No matter your intentions, crashing my wedding is utterly scandalous…” When Emma Hayward discovers her childhood friend is about to marry the notorious Duke of Wells, she is determined to save her. No matter the cost… Evan Haddington has every detail of his future carefully arranged. Until a bold, captivating lady destroys his plans. And he won’t let her get away with it… Emma’s actions lead to an unexpected twist. She becomes his bride. Yet, despite their promise to keep their distance, she can no longer deny her attraction for the one man she can never have... her own ...

A horse race in trousers on Rotten Row. Visiting a gaming hall in a dress that would make her mother faint. Sneaking an invitation to a masquerade ball attended by only the wickedest, most debauched members of society.... None of these things are scaring off bookish but strong-willed Amelia Bishop's stuffy, egotistical fiance.

Lady Arabella Kingsley never expected a single misstep at Vauxhall Gardens to alter her future. Raised to be proper and patient, she dreams of a marriage built on affection. When whispers threaten her reputation, she is thrust towards a widower whose past is darker than anyone dares to name. Torn between safety and the life she truly desires, Arabella must decide how far she is willing to go to follow her heart… Edward Ashford, Duke of Ashford, has closed himself to love since his wife’s death. A widower devoted to his restless son, he seeks a wife only to bring order to his household. ...

Years ago, Lord James Harrington, the Earl of Manderly, saved Miss Evie Ashewood and made her his countess. Their marriage was meant to be a sanctuary—until a threat to Evie’s life shatters their fragile peace and exposes her hidden wounds. Now the quiet earl is tormented by an improper longing…for the wife he adores but cannot reach. Brilliant, shy, and far more comfortable in a greenhouse than a ballroom, Evie never intended to marry—least of all a man as impossibly perfect as James. Yet behind closed doors, his tenderness awakens dangerous desires.

Ladies of London’s High Society are known for their social graces and poise. Vivian Kirby boasts neither of these enviable qualities, though she does offer impressive conversation on chemical compositions. Unfortunately, it appears that not many men want a brilliant wife. So it is that Vivian finds kinship with a group of young women who embrace each other’s differences: The Blue Orchid Society.