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The Conqueror by Kris Kennedy, Love is nothing without trust. But, it is hard to trust anyone when your country is at war and your enemies desire your land. Read Review>> Star Attraction by Jamie Craig, Reading this story is a satisfying way to spend a rainy afternoon. Read Review>> Mastered by Love by Stephanie Laurens, Royce Varisey, the Duke of Wolverstone, is home after sixteen years of banishment. Instead of reconciling with his father, he is burying him. With the grand dames insisting that he find a bride, Royce finds unexpected desire towards Minerva Chesterton, his parents’ ward and the present chatelaine of the estate. Will she accept him after she finds out his deepest secrets? Read Review>> Reckless Liaison by Kayleigh Jamison, Sebastian Cade, Duke of Rutland, recluse, and rumored to be deformed with an expected short life span, thrives in privacy on his family estate. His self-imposed banishment, the result of a betrayal ending in tragedy, is about to come to an end when young Julia, dressed in a stable hands’ clothing, is found unconscious in his rose garden. Can he unravel the mystery that is “Julia” before his past catches up to him? More importantly, can he do it before he loses his heart to her? Read Review>> Sydney Cove Series, Book 3 - Enduring Love by Bonnie Leon, John and Hannah, a happily married couple, are out on the town for the night with friends in New South Wales when John’s first wife, long assumed dead, runs up to him, claiming she has been searching for him. Before her ‘death’ Margaret had stolen all his money and slept with his cousin. Now she denies it all. Why is she suddenly back? What will this mean for John and Hannah? Read Review>> Colonel Brandon's Diary by Amanda Grange, In this retelling of SENSE AND SENSIBILITY by Jane Austen, Ms. Grange really delivers...Jane Austen fans will surely love her stories as much as I do. Read Review>> Loving A Lost Lord by Mary Jo Putney, Mariah Clark finds a man on the beach and when he awakes with no memory, she knows he is the answer to her prays, but will her small deception create more problems than they solve. Read Review>> Wickedly Ever After by Michelle Marcos, After being overlooked and finally engaged at the age of twenty-eight, only to be cuckolded, she starts a school for women her age to find a husband. When the engagement of one of her students is broken because she is too demonstrative, the brokenhearted woman’s brother Captain Marshall Hawkesworth blames the school. However, at the school, he finds more than he expected. Read Review>> Loving a Lost Lord by Mary Jo Putney, Lonely, Mariah Clarke performs one of her great grandmother’s rituals, to get a husband. Later that night, a voice tells her to go to the shore. Once there she finds a floating body. She takes him to her home where he awakens, with no memory. She tells him she is his wife. The desire between them grows, but what will happen when the truth comes out? Read Review>> What Happens in London by Julia Quinn, When Harry Valentine moves in next door to Lady Olivia and is rumored to have killed his fiancée, Olivia is determined to find out all she can about him. Before she is finished, she will find more than even she was looking for. Read Review>>

The Orphan Train Legacy – Roan’s Redemption by BK Reeves, Life in 1892 is unpredictable and no one knows that more than Addie McKenna and Roan McLeod. When life as they each know it falls apart they come together but are they ready for a life together? Read Review>> Bound By Honor: An Erotic Novel of Maid Marian by Colette Gale, This tale is about Robin Hood and Maid Marian, but this isn’t your children’s tale. This is Marian’s story and it has a definite sensual twist that will leave you looking for ice to cool off. Read Review>> Ship of Dreams by Reilly Ryan, Ship of Dreams or Ship of Dreamers? There is a difference, as James and Will find out. When they also discover their attraction to each other and struggle with the possibility they've found something true and lasting, they vow to make changes in their lives. Little do they know they're simply rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic--literally. Read Review>> Betrothed to the Enemy by H. C. Brown , The end of the Battle of Hastings has brought about many changes to the Saxon people. The women now find themselves expected to marry loyal Norman men of King William’s choosing. Only Lady Angela’s found the man she chooses to marry and he’s not the same one the king chose for her. Dare she risk all to defy his dictates? Read Review>> A Chance Encounter by Emily Johnson, When their carriage overturns, her aunt and uncle lose their life and Felicia is injured. Lord William Chessyre pulls her from the wreckage and brings her to his home. He takes on the task of helping her gain back the inheritance she has been cheated out of. Will this chance encounter lead to love for Felicia? Read Review>> Kate and the Soldier by Barbara Bell, Kate had adored her childhood friend David, the illegitimate son of her guardian, who’d left six years ago for the war. When David returned to Westerly to see his dying father, he could only look forward to seeing little Kate whom he’d treasured as an adoptive sister. Despite David’s detached ways, Kate longs to bring comfort to him in his time of need. As the two spend time together again, their love grows from childhood affection to that of an adult. Can they dare to dream of overcoming the past and society to have a chance at love? Read Review>> The Royal Snuff Box by Barbara Hazard, In Georgian England, one woman attracts the unwanted attention of three men. Which will she choose: the prince, the rake, or the earl? Read Review>> The Club by Sharon Page, She went searching for her friend and ended up finding the love of her life…he only had to prove himself worthy first. Read Review>> Doctor McBride by Lauri Robinson, Emma’s been in love with Jake for the past ten years. She’s determined to finally catch his attention but she’s unaware of a promise he made to her father and brother to keep his hands off of her. Read Review>> Renegade by Sarah Parr, He won her in a game of chance in a gaming den. He doesn’t need the complication but there’s no denying his attraction to his new slave’s exotic beauty. Only he’s a man who plays by his own rules and he intends to take care of all her needs. Read Review>>

His Cavalry Lady by Joanna Maitland
Can a woman pose as a cavalryman in disguise, fool her comrades, and be happy without ever divulging her secret, even to the man who is becoming her closest friend?

Angel and the Duke of Sex by Sherrill Quinn
Widow Angelique Chadbourne is determined to learn about the passion and pleasure that was missing in her marriage bed. Who better to teach her than her dear friend Lillian’s brother, Harry Atherton, whose prowess in the bedroom has earned him the nickname the Duke of Sex.

Brides of Fortune: Book 1, Confessions of a Duchess by Nicola Cornick
Four years ago, a very married Laura spent an idyllic night of love with a much younger Dexter, and then icily dismissed him the next morning. Face to face again after all those years, re-ignition of their lust seems to be inevitable, but the cost of such passion is never free. And for Laura and Dexter, it could claim not just their reputations, but also their lives.

Don't Bargain with the Devil by Sabrina Jeffries
Lucy Seton loves her finishing school but it is in serious jeopardy when a magician decides to open a pleasure garden next door. Lucy wants to save her school but with her attraction to magician Diego Montalvo growing, where will her true loyalties lie?

The Frasers - Holding Out For A Hero by Ana Leigh
Jennifer Burke is HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO when she is kidnapped by Ben Slatter. Will Rico be the hero she is hoping for or will his own plans for revenge leave her heart broken and alone?

Her Ladyship's Companion by Evangeline Collins
Ms. Collins is a wonderful voice in historical romance novels. All her books to date are truly masterful. She has made a fan out of me.

The Scot and I by Elizabeth Thornton
THE SCOT AND I is a truly spellbinding romance... readers will be bewitched with its characters.

Bliss Society Series, Book 1 - More than a Wife by Catherine Stang and Donna McAteer
Corina’s reached the conclusion that she was happier as a mistress than she is as a wife. Her husband, Andre, refuses to give her a divorce but how can he prevent her from leaving. Fortunately the women who make up The Bliss Society have already stepped in and befriended Corina and it may prove to be the healing balm they so desperately need.

Gentlemen of Distinction: Penelope's Awakening by Robin Gideon
In Regency England, one noblewoman will throw caution to the wind, and live out her dreams.

The Improper Ladies, Book 3 – Can’t Say No by Emma Wildes
With a betrothal forced on her, Helen is willing to do whatever she has to in order to ensure that the self-centered Duke will call off their wedding. Her solution - proposition ‘Wicked Warrick’ to ruin her. Only she never thought she’d fall in love with someone her father would deem unsuitable.

A Wife for Big John by Lauri Robinson
Dani’s intentions to earn the money as a cook at a timber camp to pay for her trip to her fiancé in California gets sidelined by the camp owner who refuses to allow her to work in that position. Big John may not be willing to let Dani work at his timber camp but he has no intention of letting her go.

A Knight's Captive by Lindsay Townsend
Lindsay Townsend’s newest release, A KNIGHT’S CAPTIVE, takes place in England just months before the Norman invasion. Readers will be mesmerized by the hero, Marc, and Sunniva, the woman who captures his heart.

Rancher McBride by Lauri Robinson
Josie’s decided that she’s ready to become a rancher’s wife and is transforming her appearance accordingly. Calvin is ready to ask Josie to marry him but he’s horrified by her sudden transformation. What will it take for Josie and Calvin to realize that their goals are exactly the same?

The Legend of the Werestag by Tessa Dare
Cecily Hale has waited four long years for Luke Trenton while he was a way at war. Luke has returned a changed man. A hunt for the Werestag, a man who can change to a deer at will, becomes a turning point when Cecily ends up being rescued by a mysterious man. Struggling with his own inner beast, Luke must fight for Cecily or lose her to another.

The Heat of the Knight by Scottie Barrett
When faced with the dark forceful nature of the warrior Blacksmith and the sensual prowess of Beckett de Saxby, who can't resist THE HEAT OF THE KNIGHT in this feisty, little story of medieval passion.

Strong, Silent Type – A Wild Ride Story by Lorelei James
Quinn’s spent the past three months living in his horse trailer after his wife of nine years requested a trial separation. He’s never been very demonstrative or talkative but it’s high time he shows her exactly how romantic even the STRONG, SILENT TYPE can be before it’s too late.

A Talent for Sin by Lavinia Kent
Barren, Violet, Lady Carrington, turns down Lord Peter’s marriage proposal, despite her deep love for him. He is younger than she is, so she feels he deserves someone who can give him children. Can he convince her that she is the one for him, whether she can have children or not?

Lady Sabrina's Secret by Jeannie Machin
Three years after losing her husband to the sea, Deborah Marchant receives a parcel from her brother Richard and she is forced to leave her home to prove his innocence. While trying to clear his name, she finds more than she ever expected to find.

If He's Wicked by Hannah Howell
Not wanting the heir to live, Rebecca, the wife of Julian Anthony Kenwood, the Earl of Colinsmoor, switched her healthy son for a dead baby born at the same time. However, foreseeing this event in a vision, Chloe takes the baby and goes to her cousin Leo, where she protects him until the day they save Julian from the latest attempt on his life and Chloe finds herself falling for the earl.

Touched By Love by Tracy Garrett
Take a horseback ride with Jaret and Isabel as they battle a madman and try to contain the passion that is exploding between them. Will their love be strong enough to weather destruction and deceit? Or will a blossoming love wither and die before it can begin?

Shotgun Wedding by Cia Leah
Marrying at the business end of a shotgun holds no appeal to Luke but after being caught in a compromising position with Cassie it looks like he won’t have much choice in the matter.

My Lady Captor by Hannah Howell
Fans of Hannah Howell’s early releases will jump for joy at the rerelease of MY LADY CAPTOR – this time for Zebra Books. Meet Lady Sorcha and Sir Ruari Kerr, two Scottish characters readers won’t soon forget.

The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie by Jennifer Ashley
When a prostitute is found dead, Lord Ian MacKenzie, who spent his youth in an asylum, becomes the number one suspect after Sir Lyndon claims that he followed Lord Ian to the prostitute’s residence the night before. However, Sir Lyndon has an ulterior motive; Lord Ian broke up his engagement with Beth, whom Lord Ian has followed to Paris. Is Lord Ian the killer?

Seducing An Angel by Mary Balogh
When Cassandra Belmont, who has been an abused wife, is rumored to be her husband’s killer and is left penniless, the only work she can find is as some man’s mistress. After seducing Stephen Huxtable into being her protector, he is furious. Since he is attracted to her, he changes the terms to no sex. How long can he stick to the terms of the agreement?

Beyond Camelot, Brother Knights: Book 1, Cynthia and Constantine by Kathye Quick
Cynthia’s life and her people are in jeopardy from a wicked warlord. Her only hope is her betrothed’s return, the rightful Lord of the land. When all would appear lost when Constantine, a Knight of the Round Table, tells her of her fiancé’s death, he offers his aid. And suddenly there’s still hope for good triumphing evil... and for Cynthia, a chance for finding love.

The Nude by Dorothy McFalls
Lady Elsbeth was deceived into marriage once by the elusive painter Dionysus and just when she thinks she has her life back, he deals another blow to her reputation. The only one keeping Elsbeth’s reputation afloat is Dionysus’s benefactor, Nigel Edgeware. This of course begs the question... what’s in it for him?

Highland Outlaw by Monica McCarty
Ms. McCarty is on her way to making it big... an extraordinary author with a lot of talent.

House of Pleasure, Book 3: Simply Shameless by Kate Pearce
Kate Pearce’s third HOUSE OF PLEASURE installment promises to be a scorcher. Helene and Philip met long ago, but neither has been able to forget the other. When fate puts them in each other’s presence once again, sparks fly!

To Beguile a Beast - The Legend of the Four Soldiers by Elizabeth Hoyt
Helen Fitzwilliam is a scared woman on the run. Sir Alistair Munroe is a scarred man hiding from the world. Can these two wounded souls lower their shields long enough to trust each other and begin a lifetime of love?

At Last Comes Love - Huxtable by Mary Balogh
Scandals, lies and mistrust have followed the Earl of Sheringford for five years. The Earl’s grandfather is giving him two weeks to find a bride or he will be disowned. Could there possibly be a lady out there as desperate as he is?

The Virgin's Secret by Victoria Alexander
Gabriella Montini is on a mission to clear her dead brother’s name. She believes the Harrington family took something from him that caused her brother to be labeled a fraud. She means to get the object back, using any means she has to.

This Duchess of Mine by Eloisa James
When Elijah, the Duke of Beaumont, who needs an heir, starts having signs that he is dying, he calls home his wife Jemma, from whom he has been separated nine years. After living together one year, she discovers he is dying. As they race around London, trying to find a cure, their love for each other deepens and strengthens. Can they find a cure before it is too late?

Those Who Cherish by Jamie Craig
When Father Alonzo comes across a young man chained and hanging upside down from a tree he knows he has to help no matter the consequences.

Mayhem in Mayfair, Book 4: Tempted at Midnight by Jacquie D'Alessandro
TEMPTED AT MIDNIGHT is just the right installment to end Jacquie D'Alessandro's MAYHEM IN MAYFAIR series! Readers will laugh at the antics of the main characters and sigh for a job well done after reading the last word.

King's Fool: A Notorious King, His Six Wives, and the One Man Who Knew All Their Secrets by Margaret Campbell Barnes
Will Somers gives up his simple life away from court, and the woman he loves, to become the KING’S FOOL.

Captive by Leda Swann
CAPTIVE will hold you captive from the beginning... a very steamy tale set in exotic places. What more can readers ask for?

His Substitute Bride by Elizabeth Lane
When Annie Gustavson escorts her six year old niece on a trip to San Francisco to visit her Uncle Quint she has plans of her own. Annie is taking one last chance at happiness with Quint before she settles for a loveless marriage to another man.

Sins of a Wicked Duke by Sophie Jordan
Wicked duke finds love with poor spitfire of a woman.

Enchanting the Beast: Relics of Merlin Series #3 by Kathryne Kennedy
In Victorian England, titles are acquired by one’s magical prowess. One Lady’s peculiar magical gift—the ability to see ghosts—brings her to the country estate of a handsome shape-shifter, where she must use her gift to uncover a centuries-old mystery.

Mastering The Marquess by Vanessa Kelly
In the face of societal adversity, what to do? Sacrifice one’s dignity, or one’s love?

Marriage Proposal by Kelly Kirch
The first time Marie sees Lord Marby she is drawn to him. She senses that he needs her to take care of him and she is determined to marry him.

Knight's Series - A Knight's Temptation by Catherine Kean
Find yourself transported to a distant time. A page turner, you will be on the edge of your seat.

Awakening by Terry O'Reilly
Jonathan knows his feelings for Nathan cannot be wrong. He is determined to continue seeing his lover no matter the consequences. However, his father has arranged a marriage for Jonathan forcing him to make a very difficult choice.

Confessions of a Little Black Gown by Elizabeth Boyle
Secret identities and British spies make for a lovely romance.

The Secret Wedding by Jo Beverley
Ten years after a young lieutenant saved Caro from being ruined by marrying her; she wants to marry someone else. As each of them have been told that the other is dead, they set out individually to investigate for themselves, each for his/her own reasons. They end up assisting each other, not knowing that they are husband and wife. What will happen when they find out?

The Seduction of A Duke by Donna MacMeans
A clause in the wedding contract states that any children between Francesca and the duke will be educated in America. Therefore, Francesca tries seducing the duke so she can return home. However, the quickie ceremony leads the duke to believe she is already pregnant so he holds off on consummating the marriage, despite his body’s reaction to her seduction. Who will give in first?

Destiny of Love by Donna Grant
Navigate through the woods with Cambria and Gawain as they are drawn together through a magical stone. Will love annihilate the evil that threatens their lives and love? Or will darkness devastate two souls meant to be together?

A Midnight Clear by Mary O'Connor
Can love brighten the holidays for a widowed woman and a cold man who desires more than the loneliness they try to keep at bay?

Allura by Christine Young
Allura has come to treasure her freedom and the adventures she shares with her sisters and her cousins but her father’s decision to find her a husband threatens that freedom. He’s placed an ad in the times in search of a man strong and smart enough to discover where exactly it is that the girls venture when they leave the safety of the castle.

The Cornish Heiress by Roberta Gellis
Smuggling is a time-honored endeavor along the Cornish coast, but no one expects a woman of substance to be engaged. Neither would anyone suspect a high-ranking Englishman of sneaking into Bonaparte's France on a smuggling boat. Can Meg and Philip survive their masquerades long enough to fulfill their love?

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