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The Duke's Counterfeit Wife
by Louise AllenA feigned marriageA very real attraction… When their ship is commandeered, Nicholas Terrell, Duke of Severton, saves stranger Sarah Parrish by claiming she&’s his wife! She&’s more valuable if their captors believe she&’ll bring them a duchess&’s ransom, but now Nicholas is compelled to share a cabin with his distractingly beautiful faux bride… Outspoken Sarah enchants him like no debutante ever has. Yet, as a lady&’s companion, Sarah&’s completely unsuitable for a duke. So surely a real match between them is impossible? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Duke's Courtship
by Grace BurrowesThe Duke's Courtship-4 Novellas of the Windham series by New York Times bestselling author Grace BurrowesTHE COURTSHIPThe first novella to be published by New York Times bestselling author Grace Burrowes features the foundation story for her bestselling Windham series. This is the tender story of love tested and won, and how Percy Windham, the dashing and brilliant man who was never supposed to become the Duke of Moreland, wooed Esther Himmelfarb, the amazing lady who became his beloved Duchess.THE DUKE AND HIS DUCHESSIn this second prequel novella to the popular Windham series, Grace Burrowes continues the story of the Duke and Duchess of Moreland through the tumultuous and bittersweet first years of marriage and parenthood. Percival Windham is a second son and cavalry officer when he weds the beautiful Esther Himmelfarb. Percy and Esther must grow into the nobility they've been resisting and stand together, or face the threat of destroying their young family and the beautiful love that started out with such promise...MORGAN AND ARCHERThis sparkling short story ties back to Grace Burrowes' popular Windham series with characters introduced in The Virtuoso and Lady Maggie's Secret Scandal. Archer Portmaine is investigating a plot against the Crown when he meets Morgan James, a young lady who believes her hearing problems make her a poor candidate for marriage, although her disability provides the key to unraveling Archer's mystery--and to capturing his heart.JONATHAN AND AMYIn Lady Eve's Indiscretion, the Marquis of Deene wanted to wrest custody of his niece Georgina from her wealthy Irish father, widower Jonathan Dolan. Now Jonathan needs Deene's assistance to help him woo Miss Amy Ingraham, Georgina's proper, pretty governess. Jonathan must be clever, determined, and above all else honorable if he's to win not only Amy's hand, but the respect of a society only too willing to judge him harshly.
The Duke's Cowboy (Cowboy Nobility #1)
by Andrew GreyGeorge Lester, the Duke of Northumberland, flees familial expectations in Britain for the promise of freedom of San Francisco, looking for the chance to be himself. But before he even gets close, a blizzard forces him off the road, and he finds himself freezing half to death in a small town with no motel… with a litter of puppies to look after. Luckily for George, he also finds Alan. As the heir to his family&’s ranch, Alan Justice knows the burden of being the oldest son. He doesn&’t have time to show George, the stranger his brother dragged home, what it takes to be a cowboy. But that very night, George surprises him by helping a mare in distress through a difficult birth. Maybe the duke is made of sterner stuff than Alan thought. George and Alan keep surprising each other, and every day they grow a little closer. But when George&’s responsibilities call him home, Alan finds he&’s the one who has something to prove—that he can handle what it means to be the duke&’s cowboy.
The Duke's Daughters: Lady Be Reckless (The Duke's Daughters #2)
by Megan FramptonThe Duke’s five daughters have beauty, breeding, and impeccable reputations. Or at least, they did. Now that two have chosen to follow their hearts, can the others be far behind?Lady Olivia refuses to repeat her siblings’ scandalous mistakes. Instead, she will marry the lord rejected by her sister and help with his good works. When he resists, Olivia forms another plan: win his lordship’s admiration by helping his illegitimate best friend find a bride. How difficult can it be to transform the rakish Edward Wolcott into a gentleman? To ignore his virile good looks? To not kiss him in a moment of impulsive madness? Apparently, very difficult indeed.Edward Wolcott promised his ailing father he would marry well, and it appears Lady Olivia wishes to assist him. The sparkling firebrand intends to smooth his way through London’s ballrooms, parlors, and eligible ladies, while all Edward’s thoughts suddenly revolve around bedrooms . . . and Lady Olivia herself. Only a scoundrel would seduce the duke’s most dutiful daughter. And only a truly reckless lady would risk everything to be in his arms . . .
The Duke's Daughters: Ravenwood's Lady and Lady Brittany's Choice
by Amanda ScottTwo sisters discover unexpected passion in two Regency romances from the USA Today–bestselling author, &“a most gifted storyteller&” (RT Book Reviews). Lady Cecily is known as the &“Ice Princess&” because of her cool blond beauty and her refusal to wed any of her several eligible suitors. She has no choice but to obey her father, the Duke, who wants Cecily to marry the one man who can assure the family&’s social and financial positions: the arrogant and infuriating Viscount Ravenwood, who has been her enemy since childhood. A marriage of convenience is all she expects from their pairing—she has no idea that Ravenwood conceals a deep secret, or just how determined he will be to claim her heart. Cecily&’s sister, Lady Brittany, is relieved that she doesn&’t have to take part in the husband hunt in London&’s marriage mart—though as a duke&’s daughter, she is considered a prime catch. Comfortably engaged to amiable Lord Anthony Faringdon, she knows that though they may not be a love match, she and Tony will get along just fine—that is, until she meets his best friend, the darkly handsome Marquess of Cheriton, whose eyes pierce her very soul. Brittany&’s comfortable life and perfect plans will be overturned by her increasingly passionate feelings for the irresistibly charming Marquess.
The Duke's Daughters: Ravenwood's Lady and Lady Brittany's Choice
by Amanda ScottTwo sisters discover unexpected passion in two Regency romances from the USA Today–bestselling author, &“a most gifted storyteller&” (RT Book Reviews). Lady Cecily is known as the &“Ice Princess&” because of her cool blond beauty and her refusal to wed any of her several eligible suitors. She has no choice but to obey her father, the Duke, who wants Cecily to marry the one man who can assure the family&’s social and financial positions: the arrogant and infuriating Viscount Ravenwood, who has been her enemy since childhood. A marriage of convenience is all she expects from their pairing—she has no idea that Ravenwood conceals a deep secret, or just how determined he will be to claim her heart. Cecily&’s sister, Lady Brittany, is relieved that she doesn&’t have to take part in the husband hunt in London&’s marriage mart—though as a duke&’s daughter, she is considered a prime catch. Comfortably engaged to amiable Lord Anthony Faringdon, she knows that though they may not be a love match, she and Tony will get along just fine—that is, until she meets his best friend, the darkly handsome Marquess of Cheriton, whose eyes pierce her very soul. Brittany&’s comfortable life and perfect plans will be overturned by her increasingly passionate feelings for the irresistibly charming Marquess.
The Duke's Deceit
by Sherrill BodineA case of amnesia and a desperate lie are the start to an irresistible tale of love in this Regency romance from the author of Scandal’s Child. When Mary Masterton gazes into the eyes of a handsome stranger and informs him that they’re engaged, he has no reason to doubt her. After all, his head injury has resulted in a complete loss of memory. Mary, however, clearly remembers the stable fire and the brave man who saved her prized horses—this man before her now, who has unwittingly become her fiancé to thwart the advances of a loathsome suitor. Richard’s signet ring is the only clue to the stranger’s true identity as the Duke of Avalon. Determined to reclaim his past, he begs Mary to accompany him on a journey to track down the ring’s meaning. Having rescued herself from a loveless marriage and the plans of her scheming relatives, Mary once more faces a seemingly hopeless situation. But as she falls deeply in love with Richard, she vows to tell him the truth. If only the truth were as simple as deceit. “A talented author with a real gift for linking the modern reader to the glamorous past.” —RT Book Reviews
The Duke's Desire
by June CalvinA classic Signet Regency Romance from beloved author June Calvin. AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME The beautiful Viscountess Deborah Silverton has vowed never to wed again. The death of her hateful husband ended an unspeakable nightmare. On the other hand, she desperately wants to see her sixteen-year-old daughter Jennifer safely married. If Jennifer does not find a decent husband, either her grasping guardian will auction the girl off to the most odious libertine in the realm, or she will be snapped up by one of the seductive rakes circling like sharks around her. Fortunately, the Duke of Harwood is in London. Not only is Harwood as handsome as he is wealthy, his wife's death has left him in clear need of a spouse. How could he possibly resist a young lady as lovely as Jennifer? But Deborah is shocked to find that she is the focus of the Duke's flirtatious attentions. Struggling to suppress her growing passion for the Duke, Deborah is determined to convince him to wed Jennifer. But Harwood's keen wit, iron will, and subtle wiles, might just persuade Deborah to forget her disdain for marriage and succumb to her secret desire for the Duke...
The Duke's Desire
by Margaret MooreShe'd fled the bed of the duke of Deighton and returned to her life of quiet respectability. But VerityDavis-Jones could never forget Galen Bromney, "her" notorious duke,for she saw him daily in the face of their child—the daughter shemust deny him, along with her heartfelt love!Ten years of self-imposed exile had done little to dissuade GalenBromney of the rightness of being with Verity. Yet how would he everconvince the woman of his dreams that a life together raising theirdaughter was his deepest desire?
The Duke's Disaster
by Grace BurrowesNoah Winters, Duke of Anselm, exercises the pragmatism for which he's infamous when his preferred choice of bride cries off, and her companion, Lady Thea Collins, becomes his next choice for his duchess. Lady Thea's mature, sensible and even rather attractive-what could possibly go wrong?As a lady fallen on hard times, Thea doesn't expect tender sentiments from His Grace, but she does wish Noah had courted her trust, lest her past turn their hastily arranged marriage into a life of shared regrets. Is His Grace courting a convenient wife, or a beautiful disaster?Praise for Grace Burrowes:"Burrowes has a knack for giving fresh twists to genre tropes and developing them in unexpected and delightful directions [with] consistently excellent writing, deep and layered stories, and intelligent and compassionate characters." -Publishers Weekly"Warmth, sensuality, and humor infuse Burrowes' writing." -Booklist"Burrowes continues to captivate and enchant!" -Fresh Fiction
The Duke's Double
by Anita MillsHow do you rebuild your life when your one true love is the one who ruins it? Joanna Sherwood, the Countess of Carew, has always been wildly in love with Adrian Delacourt, the darkly handsome and devastatingly charming Duke of Roxbury. When they wed, it was her dream come true—a dream that quickly turned to a nightmare as her husband accused her of infidelity and sullied her good name in Regency society. It was only a desperate flight to Italy with her husband&’s best friend at her side and his promise to rescue her through a new marriage that saved her sanity. Years later, after being left a widow, Joanna returns to the only other home she has ever known in England, only to find that nothing has changed. Her name and reputation are burdened by scandal, while her heart is burdened with the passion of an impossible love for her ex. Will her redemption be her saving grace, or her undoing?
The Duke's Family for Christmas
by Sarah MalloryA heartwarming Regency romance He has until Christmas Eve…To make them a family!Determined to claim the son his late wife kept secret from him, Leo, Duke of Tain, is working in disguise as his tutor. Until Miss Lily Wrayford, the child&’s fiercely protective guardian, discovers Leo&’s true identity…and gives him until Christmas to prove she can trust him! All Leo wants is to be a good father, but might this brave, captivating woman be the final missing piece of his family? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Duke's Forbidden Ward (Scandalous Society Brides #3)
by Millie AdamsA thrillingly sensual Regency romance from Millie Adams!Her unattainable guardianThe man she secretly yearns for! This season, Eleanor Jennings must find a husband. Her guardian, Hugh, the autocratic and devastatingly alluring Duke of Kendal, has made that abundantly clear. The only flaw in his plan? Eleanor&’s scandalous longing for him! Hugh might consider her off-limits and dangerously innocent, but Eleanor can see the pain and secrets he hides. Can Eleanor also be brave enough to make Hugh see the passion that exists between them? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Scandalous Society BridesBook 1: The Duke's Forbidden Ward
The Duke's Gambit (A Malcolm & Suzanne Rannoch Historical Mystery #15)
by Tracy GrantFormer spies Malcolm and Mélanie Suzanne Rannoch return to Dunmykel Castle in Scotland in response to a secret summons from Malcolm's grandfather, the Duke of Strathdon. The duke has a plan that will allow the Rannochs to resume their former life in Britain. Malcolm, worried that Mélanie could face treason charges for her past as a French spy, wants nothing more than to take his family safely back to Italy. But when Malcolm's sister Gisèle disappears from Dunmykel, Malcolm instead find himself doing the one thing he didn't want to do—risking a return to London in search of his missing sister. Meanwhile in Scotland, Mélanie uncovers information that connects her own shadowy past with Gisèle's disappearance, which sends Mélanie off on a quest of her own. As they unravel the tangled threads, Malcolm and Mélanie learn Gisèle's disappearance is part of a dangerous game involving two old enemies and the highest reaches of Britain's government. The stakes rise still higher when one of their enemies is arrested for murder. From snowy Scotland to glittering Mayfair drawing rooms and the stews of St. Giles, the Rannochs unearth a conspiracy that could topple kings—and shake their family to the core…"Shimmers like the finest salons in Vienna." —Deborah Crombie"Meticulous, delightful, and full of surprises." —Tasha Alexander"Glittering balls, deadly intrigue, sexual scandals. . .the next best thing to actually being there!"— Lauren Willig
The Duke's Gamble
by Miranda JarrettA Daring Duke...Eliot Fitzharding, Duke of Guilford, once visited Penny House to enjoy the games of chance. Now he finds that his heart beats faster-not at the turn of a card, but at the thought of matching wits with Miss Amariah Penny, the fashionable club’s proprietress.Amariah, a clever copper-haired beauty, enjoys Guilford’s company as well...perhaps too much. If only he were not so wickedly attractive!When an unknown gambler accuses Penny House of harboring a cheat-and threatens violence if the man is not expelled-Guilford comes immediately to Amariah’s rescue. But as the two of them race to shield Penny House from the rumors, they risk becoming an item of choice gossip themselves....
The Duke's Governess Bride
by Miranda JarrettFormer governess Jane Wood is on borrowed time-and she doesn't want the fairy tale of her Grand Tour to end. She awaits the arrival of her employer, Richard Farren, Duke of Aston, with trepidation....To widower Richard, meek and mousy Miss Wood is unrecognizable as the carefree and passionate Jane. Seeing Venice through her eyes opens his mind and heart to romance!Yet a sinister threat hangs over their newfound happiness: to protect Jane, Richard will have to overcome the demons of his past and persuade her to become his proper wife....
The Duke's Guide to Correct Behavior: A Dukes Behaving Badly Novel (Dukes Behaving Badly #1)
by Megan FramptonAll of London knows the Duke of Rutherford has position and wealth. They also whisper that he's dissolute, devilish, and determinedly unwed. So why, everyone is asking, has he hired a governess?When Miss Lily Russell crosses the threshold of the Duke of Rutherford's stylish townhouse, she knows she has come face to face with sensual danger. For this is no doting papa. Rather, his behavior is scandalous, and his reputation rightly earned. And his pursuit of her is nearly irresistible--but resist she must for the sake of her pupil.As for the duke himself, it was bad enough when his unknown child landed on his doorstep. Now Lily, with her unassuming beauty, has aroused his most wicked fantasies--and, shockingly, his desire to change his wanton ways. He's determined to become worthy of her, and so he asks for her help in correcting his behavior. But Lily has a secret, one that, if it becomes known, could change everything...
The Duke's Guide to Fake Courtship (Daring Debutantes)
by Jade Lee"Lee begins her 'Daring Debutantes' duet with this steamy Regency romance. The bold heroine and her adventurous spirit make for an erotic and enchanting read." - Library JournalA match destined to end Yet impossible to resist… Since he inherited a dukedom, all Declan seems to do is put out fires. The latest? Deterring his feckless cousin from chasing a reprehensible woman. Except Grace Nayao Richards is far from reprehensible, and the beguiling, feisty young woman draws Declan closer… As the illegitimate daughter of an earl, Grace needs an advantageous marriage to protect her and her sister&’s futures. The handsome duke&’s solution? A fake courtship with him to increase her popularity among the ton. But as he teaches her to navigate London society, it&’s her dangerously attractive guide she desires!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Daring DebutantesBook 1: The Duke's Guide to Fake Courtship
The Duke's Indiscretion
by Adele AshworthThe famous soprano, Lottie English, is--unbeknownst to anyone--really the Lady Charlotte Hughes. Colin has been admiring Lottie from afar for almost three years when he finally decides to ask her to be his mistress. Instead, Lady Charlotte suggests they marry so that he can finance a European tour for her, and he can have her legally. Colin agrees, and soon discovers someone at the theater is trying to hurt her. But it's only when her dressing room is vandalized does Charlotte reveal that she possesses a rare, unpublished piece by George Handel that she supsects is the reason for all the violence. Fortunately, Colin secretly works for the government as a forger, and together they concoct a plan to set up the thief. As they work together, they discover true love in the face of danger.
The Duke's Marriage Mission
by Deborah HaleA Most Unconventional MatchWhat governess would refuse a duke? Exuberant, opinionated, irrepressible Leah Shaw, that's who. Since her arrival at Renforth Hall, the Duke of Northam's young son has thrived. Leah, intent on traveling abroad, insists she will stay for one year only. Marriage would change everything-if only Hayden Latimer, the duke, knew how to woo a woman who wants nothing to do with matrimony.All the duke's wealth could not buy Leah the one thing she cherishes most: her independence. But if an overprotective father can give his son room to grow, can she learn to put down roots? For it's every woman's prerogative to change her mind...when her heart is guiding her toward love.
The Duke's Mistress
by Ann Elizabeth CreeHell Hath No Fury Like a Scorned Duke.Lady Isabelle Milborne would pay in hell for her treachery-even if he went there with her! Three years ago, Belle had participated in her late husband’s wager, which had ruined Justin, the Duke of Westmore. And now the duke would stop at nothing to see justice served....But the stricken expression on Belle’s face when Justin made his ruthless proposition struck at his conscience. And all too soon the dark-haired beauty awakened feelings in him that he’d thought long dead. Now Justin wondered if he could ever be content with just having Belle as his mistress for the Season...or if he’d need her in his life forever!
The Duke's New Year's Resolution
by Merline LovelaceThe setting was picture-postcard perfect; the hero, bonafide royalty. Sabrina's worst fear was that she would wake up and discover it was all a dream. Duke--and Doctor--Marco Calvetti had almost run her off the road. Now Sabrina was playing houseguest in his Amalfi-coast villa. Marco's romantic words and skilled hands gave new meaning to the term bedside manner, but his brooding eyes hid secret wounds. . . or was it a secret agenda? Either way, the duke promised her a New Year's she would never forget. . . .
The Duke's Night of Sin (The Seven Deadly Sins Series #3)
by Kathryn CaskieThis sexy Regency romance trilogy comes to a seductive conclusion with “a dazzling combination of scintillating romance and wicked wit” (Booklist).Knowing it is time to find a bride, the Duke of Exeter is determined to locate the passionate minx who enticed him in a pitch-black library. But how can you find someone you’ve never actually seen? Then, while supervising his young ward’s education, he is irresistibly attracted to her exquisite new teacher. He keeps wondering if they’ve met somewhere before, never suspecting she’s the woman he’s never forgotten after his one night of sin.As a beloved instructress at an exclusive school for young ladies, Lady Siusan Sinclair is a model of deportment. But no one knows her secret—that she fled London for Bath, her reputation on the verge of tatters, her fortune lost. Still, no matter how hard she tries, she can’t forget the knee-weakening kiss of the man who led her astray . . .
The Duke's Perfect Wife (Mackenzies Series #4)
by Jennifer AshleyLady Eleanor Ramsay is the only one who knows the truth about Hart Mackenzie. Once his fiancee, she is the sole woman to whom he could ever pour out his heart. Hart has it all--a dukedom, wealth, power, influence, whatever he desires. Every woman wants him--his seductive skills are legendary. But Hart has sacrificed much to keep his brothers safe, first from their brutal father, and then from the world. He's also suffered loss--his wife, his infant son, and the woman he loved with all his heart though he realized it too late. Now, Eleanor has reappeared on Hart's doorstep, with scandalous nude photographs of Hart taken long ago. Intrigued by the challenge in her blue eyes--and aroused by her charming, no-nonsense determination--Hart wonders if his young love has come to ruin him . . . or save him.
The Duke's Proposal (The Turnbridge Sisters #3)
by Leslie LafoyLady Fiona Turnbridge is a fair, green-eyed beauty with a soft spot for injured animals—which is how she arrived on the doorstep of the tall, dark, and handsome Lord Ian Cabott, Duke of Dunsford, at midnight with an injured cat in one hand…and a pistol in her other. Ian, a former military surgeon with a cool demeanor yet uncommon good sense, is willing to help a damsel in distress—no matter how unladylike her behavior. Still, he has needs, too…and, in exchange for his efforts, he could use Fiona's assistance with the young ward in his care. Ever since the sickly Charlotte moved into his home, Ian's efforts to rehabilitate her have been met with sinister curiosity among his peers. But if Fiona were to move into the Dunsford estate, surely scandal could be averted. Now all he has to do is convince both women that his humanitarian heart is true—and perhaps find love along the way…..