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Historical Romance Guide

Alexander, Victoria. “What Happens at Christmas.” Kensington Books. Camille, Lady Lydingham, knows precisely what she wants for Christmas--an official engagement to a handsome, dashing prince. Her very proper suitor expects a proper English family and the perfect Dickensian Christmas, which leaves the lovely widow with a slight problem. The last thing Camille wants is for the prince to meet her unconventional relatives. But with the aid of a troupe of actors, Camille intends to pull off a Christmas deception of massive proportions. At least until Grayson Elliott comes back into her live after an absence of twelve years. (Millworth Manor #1)

Alexander, Victoria. “The Importance of Being Wicked.” Zebra. For Viscount Stillwell, finding a prospective bride seemed easy, but Win soon found out endless gossip had broken all his engagements. He decided to hire a company to repair his family's fire-damaged country house. Nothing disreputable in that--until the firm's representative turns out to be a very desirable widow. Lady Miranda Garret expected a man of Win's reputation to be flirtatious, even charming. But the awkward truth is that she finds him thoroughly irresistible. For the first time, the wicked Win has fallen in love. And what began as a scandalous proposition may yet become a very different proposal. (Millworth Manor #2)

Alexander, Victoria. “The Perfect Mistress.” Zebra. Widowed Julia, Lady Winterset, has inherited a book that every gentleman in London seems to want. Harrison Landingham, Earl of Mountdale, can't let the obstinate Julia release the shameless memoir that could ruin his family's name, but the only way to stop her may be equally sordid, for his rivals are intent on seducing the captivating woman to acquire the book. (Sinful Family Secrets #1)

Alexander, Victoria. “His Mistress by Christmas.” Zebra. For three years, Lady Veronica Smithson has been perfectly happy as a widow and thoroughly independent. Still, the right gentleman could provide the benefits of marriage without the tedious restrictions. And in Sir Sebastian Hadley-Attwater, renowned explorer and rogue, Veronica is sure she has found him. Sebastian will come into his inheritance in a matter of weeks; if his family deems him responsible enough. There's no better way to prove his maturity than with a wife. But though Veronica will share his bed, she refuses to marry. However, Sebastian has a plan: An intimate sojourn at his new country house will surely change Veronica's mind. Sebastian never takes no for an answer and he intends to persuade his Christmas mistress that they belong together in this, and every season to come. (Sinful Family Secrets #2)

Alexander, Victoria. “My Wicked Little Lies.” Zebra. Evelyn Hadley-Attwater has it all, a genteel Victorian life, loving husband and elegant parties. No one, including the man she married, suspects that she was once a spy for England's most enigmatic intelligence agency and now she's been summoned for one final assignment. Adrian Hadley-Attwater is a respectable, dignified gentleman. But even the most proper gentlemen have secrets from their wives. Secrets that have a price. Now, as a veil of secrecy frays, a tantalizing game of cat and mouse will test the bounds of unfailing love. (Sinful Family Secrets #3)

Ashe, Katharine. “Swept Away By a Kiss.” When pirates storm Viscount Steven Ashford's ship upon the high seas, it brings him closer than ever to the nefarious criminal he seeks to ruin. Only one seductive detail threatens his victory; the scandalous beauty imprisoned with him, Lady Valerie Monroe. Temptation has never been so intoxicating or so forbidden, for Steven is disguised as a French priest. If they make it off ship alive, to protect her from his enemies he must never see her again. Back in England, 2 and under the ton's scrutiny for a reckless past she hasn't escaped, Valerie dreams of the breathtaking 'man of the cloth' with whom she shared her greatest adventure. (Rogues of the Sea #1)

Ashe, Katharine. “Captured By a Rogue Lord.” Avon. Serena Carlyle dreams of a happily ever after. Firmly upon the shelf at twenty-five, instead she's determined to find the perfect match for her beautiful younger sister. What better prospect than their neighbor, the wealthy, rakishly handsome Earl of Savege? Now Serena can beg his help in halting a local band of smugglers. Then, one night, stealing away from yet another disappointing ball, Serena finds herself trapped alone with a stranger. (Rogues of the Sea #2)

Ashe, Katharine. “In the Arms of a Marquess.” Avon. Miss Octavia Pierce is witty, well-off and shockingly unwed. Still, she is far too successful in society to remain on the shelf forever, and her family has hopes that Octavia will finally make the perfect match. What they don't know is that, years earlier, Octavia was scandalously tempted by the one man capable of sweeping her off her feet; the man now known as the Marquess of Doreé. A third son, never meant to inherit, Lord Ben Doreé has abandoned his past and grown accustomed to his illustrious new position of wealth and power. But he has never forgotten Octavia, and now she desperately needs his help in a most dangerous, clandestine matter. Although she claims she has put the memories of the passion they shared behind her, Ben is determined to once again have her in his arms and in his bed. (Rogues of the Sea #3)

Ashe, Katharine. “When a Scot Loves a Lady.” Avon. After years as an agent of the secret Falcon Club, Lord Leam Blackwood knows it’s time to return home to Scotland. One temptation threatens his plans, Kitty Savege. The scandal-plagued lady warms his blood like a dram of fine whiskey. But a dangerous enemy stands in the way of desire, and to beat this foe Leam needs Kitty’s help. Kitty never wanted to spend her holidays in a wretched country village! With snow up to the windows, escape is nowhere in sight. A roguish Scottish lord, however, is. His rough brogue sends tingles of heat from Kitty’s frigid toes to her chilled nose, but she’s confident she can withstand that. What she cannot control is the reaction of her carefully guarded heart when she discovers this beast is, in fact, no beast at all. (Falcon Club #1)

Ashe, Katharine. “How to Be a Proper Lady.” Avon. Viola Carlyle, who refuses to obey the rules for being a proper lady, is unable to control herself around Captain Jin Seton, who, unbeknownst to her, has been searching for her for over two years in order to repay a debt. (Falcon Club #2)

Ashe, Katharine. “How a Lady Weds a Rogue.” Avon. Beautiful Diantha Lucas understands society’s rules: a young lady must find a man to marry. But Diantha has a bigger goal, and she’s not afraid of plunging into adventure to achieve it. When daring, dashing Wyn Yale rescues her, she’s certain he’s just the man she needs. As an agent for the secret Falcon Club, Wyn knows his duty, but he’s not about to admit he’s a hero of any sort. He has a plan, too: steal a prized horse, murder an evil duke, avenge an innocent girl, and probably get hanged for it in that order. Wyn can’t afford to be distracted by a pretty face, even one with delectable dimples and kissable lips. But how can a country miss and a hardened spy solve their problems when they can’t keep their hands off each other? (Falcon Club #3)

Ashe, Katharine, “I Married the Duke.” Avon. Arabella Caulfield, one of three orphaned sisters, has clung to an ancient gypsy prophecy as the only way to save her family from endless heartbreak. Now she has twelve days to reach a remote French castle and fulfill her destiny: to marry a prince. Along the way, Arabella meets Lucien Westfall, decorated naval captain and the new Duke of Lycombe. She thought he 3 was a pirate. He thought she was a governess. Two wrongs have never made such a scandalously perfect right. (The Prince Catchers #1)

Ashe, Katharine. “Kisses, She Wrote.” Avon. Handsome as sin and scandalously rakish, Cam Westfall, the Earl of Bedwyr, is every young lady's wickedest dream. Shy wallflower Princess Jacqueline of Sensaire knows this better than anyone, because her dreams are full of the breathtaking earl's kisses. And not only her dreams, but her diary, too. When Cam discovers the maiden's not-so-maidenly diary, will her wildest Christmas wishes be fulfilled in its pages or in his arms? (The Prince Catchers #1.5)

Ashford, Jane. “Man of Honour.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. Eliot saw his duty and married Laura. What else could a gentleman do when they had been snowbound together at an inn unchaperoned? The fact that Laura was beautiful, gentle, and completely suitable as a wife made his behaving as a man of honour very easy. But Laura was not satisfied with such a meager basis for marriage. And the once-docile young bride soon began a rebellion that had all of the ton agog and her husband forgetting about honor and listening instead to his heart.

Ashford, Jane. “The Marriage Wager.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. Lady Emma Tarrant possesses little but the gambling skills her dead husband taught her, but she’s no match for a real gamester. Colin Wareham, Baron St. Mawr, gambles to distract himself from devastating memories. The gaming has long since lost its appeal, until he meets sparkling Lady Emma and finds that she’s an even better distraction.

Ashford, Jane. “Once Again a Bride.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. Widowhood has freed Charlotte Wylde from a demoralizing and miserable marriage. But when her husband's intriguing nephew and heir arrives to take over the estate, Charlotte discovers she's unsafe in her own home. Alec Wylde was shocked by his uncle's untimely death, and even more shocked to encounter his uncle's beautiful young widow. Now clouds of suspicion are gathering, and charges of murder hover over Charlotte's head.

Ashford, Jane. “The Three Graces.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. Finding themselves suddenly impoverished and alone in the world, the three Hartington sisters must rely on their wits, charm, and unique talents to support themselves. Forced to go their separate ways, each of these enchanting sisters is brought to a dead end by the perplexing ways of men and the inequity of fate. Then each receives a letter that changes everything, and if the sisters are going to overcome the obstacles to love, they are going to require some astonishingly creative solutions.

Ashley, Jennifer. “The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie.” Leisure Books. In the aristocratic circles of London, 1881, everyone says Lord Ian McKenzie is crazy and possibly a murderer but a young widow longing for passion is determined to bare the truth about the dashing and darkly charming Scotsman. (Highland Pleasures #1)

Ashley, Jennifer. “Lady Isabella’s Scandalous Marriage.” Berkley Sensations. Six years ago, eighteen-year-old Lady Isabella Scranton scandalized all of London by eloping the night of her come-out ball with the notorious rake, Lord Mac Mackenzie. After three turbulent years of marriage, she scandalized London once again, this time by leaving him. Now Mac has resurfaced, every bit as charismatic, and with one goal: to seduce Isabella back into his life and his bed even if it means acting like a real gentleman. But when Isabella rises to the challenge of posing nude for Mac's erotic paintings, 4 her pent-up hunger for the decadent rake is exposed as well, and she finds herself unable to resist the smooth strokes of an artist at work. (Highland Pleasures #2)

Ashley, Jennifer. “The Many Sins of Lord Cameron.” Berkley Sensations. Cameron Mackenzie is a man who loves only horses and women, in that order or so his mistresses say. Ainsley Douglas is a woman with a strong sense of justice and the desire to help others, even if that means sneaking around a rakish man's bedchamber. This is exactly where Cam finds her six years after he caught her the first time. Only then, she convinced Cam she was seeking a liaison, but couldn't go through with it because of her husband. Now a widow, she's on a mission to retrieve letters that could prove embarrassing to the queen. Cam has no interest in Ainsley's subterfuge, but he vows to finish what they started those many years ago. One game, one kiss at a time, he plans to seduce her. And what starts out as a lusty diversion may break Cam's own rules—and heal the scars of a dark and damaging past. (Highland Pleasures #3)

Ashley, Jennifer. “The Duke’s Perfect Wife.” Berkley Sensations. When Lady Eleanor Ramsay, his former fiancée, arrives at his doorstep with scandalous nude pictures of him taken long ago, Hart Mackenzie, who has sacrificed everything to keep his brothers safe, wonders if she has come to ruin him or save him. (Highland Pleasures #4)

Ashley, Jennifer. “A Mackenzie Family Christmas.” AG Publishing. The Mackenzies gather for a clan Christmas and New Year's in Scotland. In the chaos of preparations for the celebration--the first of Hart and Eleanor's married life--one of Ian's Ming bowls gets broken, and the family scrambles to save the day. Daniel busily runs a betting ring for everything from the time Eleanor's baby will arrive to whether Mac's former-pugilist valet can win a boxing match to who will be the first of the many guests to be caught under the mistletoe. Ian begins a new obsession, and Beth fears the loss of one of his precious bowls has made him withdraw once more into his private world. (Highland Pleasures #4.5)

Ashley, Jennifer. “The Seduction of Elliot McBride.” Berkley Sensation. When her first love, Elliot McBride, saves her from an uncertain future by marrying her, Juliana St. John works to restore Elliot's half-ruined manor and help him heal from his ordeal of imprisonment and torture in India. (Highland Pleasures #5)

Ashley, Jennifer. “The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie.” Berkley Sensation. After fraudulent spiritual medium Violet Bastien flees England, Daniel Mackenzie, a rogue from a scandalous family, is determined to find the woman who touched his heart. (Highland Pleasures #6)

Balogh, Mary. “First Comes Marriage.” Delacorte Press. Vanessa is the second daughter, proud and daring, a young widow who has her own reason for pursuing the most eligible bachelor in London. The arrival of Elliott Wallace, the irresistibly eligible Viscount Lyngate, has thrown the country village of Throckbridge into a tizzy. Desperate to rescue her eldest sister from a loveless union, Vanessa Huxtable Dew offers herself instead. In need of a wife, Elliott takes the audacious widow up on her unconventional proposal while he pursues an urgent mission of his own. But a strange thing happens on the way to the wedding night. Two strangers with absolutely nothing in common can’t keep their hands off each other. Now, as intrigue swirls around a past secret, one with a stunning connection to the Huxtables, Elliott and Vanessa are uncovering the glorious pleasures of the marriage bed and discovering that when it comes to wedded bliss, love can’t be far behind. (Huxtable Quintet #1) 5

Balogh, Mary. “Then Comes Seduction.” Delacorte Press. In a night of drunken revelry, Jasper Finley, Baron Montford, gambles his reputation as London's most notorious lover on his ability to seduce the virtuous Katherine Huxtable. For Katherine, Jasper's offer is irresistible: to make London's most dangerous rake fall in love with her. Then Jasper suddenly ups the ante by asking her to become his wife. (Huxtable Quintet #2)

Balogh, Mary. “At Last Comes Love.” Delacorte Press. Only desperation could bring Duncan Pennethorne, the infamous Earl of Sheringford, back home after the spectacular scandal that had shocked even the jaded ton. Forced to wed in fifteen days or be cut off without a penny, Duncan chooses the one woman in London in frantic need of a husband. A lie to an old flame forces Margaret Huxtable to accept the irresistible stranger's offer. But once she discovers who he really is, it's too late-she's already betrothed to the wickedly sensual rakehell. Quickly she issues an ultimatum: If Duncan wants her, he must woo her. And as passion slowly ignites, two people marrying for all the wrong reasons are discovering the joys of seduction-and awaiting the exquisite pleasure of what comes after. (Huxtable Quintet #3)

Balogh, Mary. “Seducing an Angel.” Delacorte Press. In glittering Regency England a destitute widow stands accused of murdering her husband and must now barter her beauty in order to survive. With seduction in mind, she sets her sights on Stephen Huxtable, the irresistibly attractive Earl of Merton and London's most eligible bachelor. (Huxtable Quintet #4)

Balogh, Mary. “A Secret Affair.” Delacorte Press. Hannah, the recently widowed Duchess of Dunbarton, revels in her new freedom by setting her sights on Constantine, the black sheep of the scandalous Huxtable family, whose wicked reputation rivals her own. (Huxtable Quintet #5)

Balogh, Mary. “More Than a Mistress.” Delacorte Press. She raced onto the green, desperate to stop a duel. In the melee, Jocelyn Dudley, Duke of Tresham, was shot. To his astonishment, Tresham found himself hiring the servant as his nurse. Jane Ingleby was far too bold for her own good. Her blue eyes were the sort a man could drown in-were it not for her impudence. She questioned his every move, breached his secrets, and touched his soul. When he offered to set her up in his London town house, love was the last thing on his mind. Jane tried to pretend it was strictly business, an arrangement she was forced to accept in order to conceal a dangerous secret. Surely there was nothing more perilous than being the lover of such a man. Yet as she got past his devilish facade and saw the noble heart within, she knew the greatest jeopardy of all, a passion that drove her to risk everything on one perfect month with the improper gentleman who thought love was for fools. (Mistress Trilogy #1)

Balogh, Mary. “No Man’s Mistress.” Delacorte Press. The dark, devastating stranger rode into the village fair and wagered twenty pounds at the throwing booth for a chance to win the daisies in Viola Thornhill’s hair. The Gypsy fortune teller had warned: “Beware of a tall, dark, handsome stranger. He can destroy you — if you do not first snare his heart.” Recklessly Viola flirted, and then danced with him around the Maypole. And then came his delicate, delicious kiss. Viola did not regret that she had let down her guard until the next morning, when he appeared at her door to claim her beloved Pinewood Manor. Lord Ferdinand Dudley won her home in a game of cards! Viola hated him for trying to take everything, including her soul. She was mistress of Pinewood Manor. Yet Dudley refused to leave, even as his conscience rebelled at compromising this beautiful innocent whose only proof of ownership was a dead earl’s promise. Dudley held the deed, but at what cost? (Mistress Trilogy #2) 6

Balogh, Mary. “The Secret Mistress.” Delacorte Press. When Edward Ailsbury, the new Earl of Heyward, rescues Angeline Dudley from public embarrassment, Angeline falls instantly in love. But the stuffy Earl has little concern for Angeline. Edward wishes only to wed an old friend for an amicable companionship, a good match for his staid persona. But Angelina may show Edward that comfort is no match for passion. (Mistress Trilogy #3)

Balogh, Mary. “Simply Unforgettable.” Delacorte Press. They meet in a ferocious snowstorm. She is a young teacher with a secret past. He is the black-caped stranger who comes to her rescue. Stranded together in a country inn, Lucius Marshall and Frances Allard share a night of glorious, unforgettable passion. But Frances knows her place. Due to begin her teaching position at Miss Martin's School in Bath, Frances must try to forget that one extraordinary night. But when fate once again throws them together, Lucius's passionate, single-minded pursuit will force Frances to give up all her secrets, except one, to win the heart of the man she already loves. (Simply Quartet #1)

Balogh, Mary. “Simply Love.” Delacorte Press. Anne Jewell, a favorite teacher at Miss Martin's School for Girls, is forced to confront the tragedies of the past in order to build a new life for herself and her son after she meets Sydnam Butler, a quiet and gentle hero of the Peninsular Wars. (Simply Quartet #2)

Balogh, Mary. “Simply Magic.” Delacorte Press. Haunted by tragedy, fiery Susanna Osbourne is determined to keep her distance from all men, including handsome Peter Edgewater, an aristocrat drawn to her wit and independence, who is determined to overcome the secrets of the past to build a new future with her, in a romance set against the backdrop of Regency England. (Simply Quartet #3)

Balogh, Mary. “Simply Perfect.” Delacorte Press. Having resigned herself to life without love, Claudia Martin, headmistress of Miss Martin's School for Girls, is drawn despite herself and the difference in their stations, to Joseph, the Marquess of Attingsborough, who is willing to defy convention and break every rule in society to make her his, in the conclusion of the romantic Regency series. (Simply Quartet #4)

Banks, Maya. “Never Seduce a Scot.” Ballantine Books. Eveline Armstrong, the beautiful daughter of a powerful clan, doesn't speak and is considered daft, but no one knows that she cannot hear. When she becomes the wife of rival clan member Graeme Montgomery, he learns her secret, and when family rivalries threaten, he will do anything to protect her. (The Montgomerys & Armstrongs #1)

Banks, Maya. “Highlander Most Wanted.” Ballantine Books. Genevieve McInnes is locked behind the fortified walls of McHugh Keep, captive of a cruel laird who takes great pleasure in ruining her for any other man. Yet when Bowen Montgomery storms the gates on a mission of clan warfare, Genevieve finds that her spirit is bent but not broken. Still, her path toward freedom remains uncertain. Unable to bear the shame of returning to a family that believes her dead or to abandon others at the keep to an imposing new laird, Genevieve opts for the peaceful life of an abbess. But Bowen's rugged sensuality stirs something deep inside her that longs to be awakened by his patient, gentle caress--something warm, wicked, and tempting. Bowen seizes his enemy's keep, unprepared for the brooding and reclusive woman who captures his heart. He's enchanted by her fierce determination, her unusual beauty, and her quiet, unfailing strength. But wooing her will take more than a seasoned seducer's skill. For loving Genevieve, he discovers, means giving her back the freedom that was stolen from her, even if it means losing her forever. (The Montgomerys & Armstrongs #2) 7

Banks, Maya. “In Bed with a Highlander.” Ballantine Books. Ewan McCabe, the eldest, whose determination to eliminate his clan's enemy leads him to take Mairin, the daughter of the king, into his custody, but after he finds his resolve softened by the dark haired beauty, Ewan forces her to become his bride and discovers the girl's spirit and passion have affected his views on the value of love over land or revenge. (McCabe Trilogy #1)

Banks, Maya. “Seduction of a Highland Lass.” Ballantine Books. When he is attacked while on his way to claim the hand of a neighboring chieftain's daughter, Alaric McCabe is rescued by Keeley McDonald, an outcast from her own clan, and when they fall in love, he faces a difficult choice. (McCabe Trilogy #2)

Banks, Maya. “Never Love a Highlander.” Ballantine Books. To salvage the uneasy alliance between two clans, Caelen McCabe, putting family loyalty above all else, marries Rionna McDonald, his brother's jilted bride, and as they form a tentative and passionate bond, a battle for the McCabe legacy is ignited. (McCabe Trilogy #3)

Barnes, Sophie. “The Trouble with Being a Duke.” Avon. Anthony Hurst, Duke of Kingsborough, knows the time has come for him to produce an heir. But first he must find a bride. When he meets the most exquisite woman at his masquerade ball, he thinks his search is over until the breathtaking beauty runs off. With few clues other than her figure, her scent, and the memory of her kiss, Anthony must find his mystery lady. Isabella Chilcott can scarcely believe it: she is finally at the Kingsborough Ball. As a child, she dreamed of dancing a waltz here, and now, thanks to a gorgeous gown she has found in the attic, Isabella is living her fairytale fantasy. And she is waltzing with the Duke of Kingsborough himself! But she must escape before he discovers her secrets, for she is not who she pretends to be, and falling in love with Prince Charming is the last thing she can allow herself to do. (At the Kingsborough Ball Series #1)

Barnes, Sophie. “The Scandal in Kissing an Heir.” Avon. Lady Rebecca is determined to find a husband on her own terms, rather than marry any of the aging suitors her greedy aunt and uncle foist upon her. Her chance comes at the Kingsborough Ball, where she meets several potential grooms…yet no one compares to the dangerously handsome Daniel Neville. Daniel Neville, notorious rake and heir to the Marquis of Wolvington, is in need of a bride, but finding a lady who’s willing to accept his past, is an entirely different matter. When he spies a stunning woman across the ballroom, Daniel believes he’s found her…until scandal erupts around them. How can he convince Rebecca to take a chance on him…and on the love that could be theirs forever after? (At the Kingsborough Ball #2)

Beverley, Jo. “A Lady’s Secret.” Signet. When the fun-loving Earl of Huntersdown encounters a foul- mouthed nun in a French inn, he, instantly drawn to trouble, offers to help Sister Immaculata reach England and soon discovers that his companion is not a woman of God, but a woman on the run from danger. (Mallorens #8)

Beverley, Jo. “The Secret Wedding.” Signet. When she discovers that her husband, Christian Hill, who was forced to marry her after saving her honor, did not die in battle, as she supposed, Dorcas Froggatt refuses to sacrifice her independence to this man she barely knows. (Mallorens #9) 8

Beverley, Jo. “The Secret Duke.” Signet. When Bella Barstowe is kidnapped and taken to a Dover tavern, she believes her life and virtue will be forfeit until she's rescued by the notorious Captain Rose, a man who seems as dangerous to her as her original captors. Convinced her only option is to flee; she steals his horse and disappears into the night. Bella never expects to see Captain Rose again, but years later she learns the wicked truth behind her abduction. Determined to get revenge, she seeks out the only ruthless man she knows, the man who rescued her all those years ago. What she doesn't know is that Captain Rose is just a disguise for the formidable Duke of Ithorne, who is intrigued to hear from the mysterious woman from his past. Their lives are soon entangled by danger and a growing passion that should never be. (Mallorens #10)

Beverley, Jo. “An Unlikely Countess.” Signet. After leaving the army and falling out with his family, Catesby Burgoyne is drowning his sorrows when he comes across a woman being attacked by thugs. A fight is just what he needs, but little does he realize that the lady he rescues will change his life. Prudence Youlgrave is not just the victim of ruffians. Her life has been made a shambles by her selfish brother and her brutish fiancé. But she has a bold and courageous spirit Catesby can't resist and before he knows it, he rescues her again by marrying her himself. A reckless adventurer may be forgiven for such an impulse. But when Catesby's elder brother dies, he becomes the Earl of Malzard and Prudence is suddenly a most unlikely countess. Neither she nor Catesby is prepared to face the shock of his family. Still almost strangers, Prudence and Catesby have no one to turn to but each other and it is in each other's arms that they find a love neither ever expected. (Mallorens #11)

Beverley, Jo. “A Scandalous Countess.” Signet. Lady May is back. And so is the scandal that sent her tumbling from her position as the toast of London, when her husband, the Earl of Maybury, was killed in a duel. Even a year of mourning hasn't quieted the rumors of her infidelity. Georgia Maybury is determined to regain her position in the beau monde, but a scarred ex-naval officer threatens her plans. (Mallorens #12)

Beverley, Jo. “Seduction in Silk.” Signet. Peregrine Perriam, son of an earl, has no desire to marry, but when he's named heir to Perriam Manor, he finds he has only a month to persuade a stranger, Claris Mallow, to the altar or the property will be lost to his family forever, and his line will be cursed. Having survived her parents' tormented marriage, Claris prefers poverty to any husband. When a high-born stranger demands her hand, she drives him off at pistol point. Perry finds weapons of his own, however, and soon Claris is compelled to accept his proposal. But she does so on her own terms, especially that the marriage be in name only. Once mistress of Perriam Manor, however, she discovers she isn't immune to Perry's charms. Perhaps a real marriage might be worth the risk, including a real marriage bed. (Mallorens #13)

Burrowes, Grace. “The Heir.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. Gayle Windham, Earl of Westhaven, is the first legitimate son and heir to the Duke of Moreland. To escape his father's inexorable pressure to marry, he decides to spend the summer at his townhouse in London, where he finds himself intrigued by the secretive ways of his beautiful housekeeper. Anna Seaton is a beautiful, talented, educated woman, which is why it is so puzzling to Gayle Windham that she works as his housekeeper. As the two draw closer and begin to lose their hearts to each other, Anna's secrets threaten to bring the earl's orderly life crashing down and he doesn't know how he's going to protect her from the fallout. (Windham #1) 9

Burrowes, Grace. “The Soldier.” Sourcebook Casablanca. When Devlin St. Just, the bastard son of a duke, arrives at his new estate, he discovers that he is responsible for the previous owner's illegitimate daughter and her beautiful cousin, which further complicates his life. (Windham #2)

Burrowes, Grace. “The Virtuoso.” Gifted pianist Valentine Windham, youngest son of the Duke of Moreland, has little interest in his father's obsession to see his sons married, and instead pours passion into his music. But when Val loses his music, he flees to the country, alone and tormented by what has been robbed from him. Grieving Ellen Markham has hidden herself away, looking for safety in solitude. Her curious new neighbor offers a kindred lonely soul whose desperation is matched only by his desire, but Ellen's devastating secret could be the one thing that destroys them both. Together they'll find there's no rescue from the past, but sometimes losing everything can help you find what you need most. (Windham #3)

Burrowes, Grace. “Lady Sophie’s Christmas Wish.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. Lady Sophie Windham has maneuvered a few days to herself at the ducal mansion in London before she must join her family for Christmas in Kent. Suddenly trapped by a London snowstorm, she finds herself with an abandoned baby and only the assistance of a kind, handsome stranger standing between her and complete disaster. With his estate in ruins, Vim Charpentier sees little to feel festive about this Christmas. His growing attraction for Sophie Windham is the only thing that warms his spirits--but when Sophie's brothers whisk her away, Vim's most painful holiday memories are reawakened. It seems Sophie's been keeping secrets, and now it will take much more than a mistletoe kiss to make her deepest wishes come true. (Windham #4)

Burrowes, Grace. “Lady Maggie’s Secret Scandal.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. The illegitimate daughter of the Duke of Moreland, Maggie Windham leads a dignified life until someone steals her personal letters, and to stave off blackmail she turns to investigator Benjamin Hazlit for help. (Windham #5)

Burrowes, Grace. “Lady Louisa’s Christmas Knight.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. Years ago Lady Louisa Windham acted rashly on a dare from her brother, and that indiscretion is about to come to light. She knows her reputation will never survive exposure. Just as she's nearly overwhelmed by her dilemma, Sir Joseph Carrington offers himself to her as a solution. But Sir Joseph has secrets as well, and as he and Louisa become entangled with each other, their deceptions begin to close in on them both. (Windham #6)

Burrowes, Grace. “Lady Eve’s Indiscretion.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. Pretty, petite Evie Windham has been more indiscreet than her parents, the Duke and Duchess of Moreland, suspect. Fearing that a wedding night would reveal her past, she's running out of excuses to dodge adoring swains. Lucas Denning, the newly titled Marquis of Deene, has reason of his own for avoiding marriage. So Evie and Deene strike a deal, each agreeing to be the other's decoy. At this rate, matrimony could be avoided indefinitely until the two are caught in a steamy kiss that no one was supposed to see. (Windham #7)

Burrowes, Grace. “Lady Jenny’s Christmas Portrait.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. For Christmas, soft- spoken Lady Jenny Windham craves the freedom to pursue her artistic ambitions, though it will mean scandalizing her ducal parents and abandoning all hope of a family of her own. She confides her plans to successful artist Elijah Harrison when he's commissioned to paint a portrait of her small nephews, because assisting Elijah will bring Jenny that much closer to her heart's desire--won't it? Elijah Harrison 10 finds in his unlikely assistant not only an inspiring muse and unappreciated talent, but also a lovely and passionate woman. If Elijah supports Jenny's career, his own professional interests will suffer, but more significantly, he will lose Jenny forever. Both Jenny and Elijah must choose between true love and a lifelong dream. (Windham #8)

Burrowes, Grace. “The Bridegroom Wore Plaid.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. Ian MacGregor is wooing a woman who's wrong for him in every way. As the new Earl of Balfour, though, he must marry an English heiress to repair the family fortunes. But in his intended's penniless chaperone, Augusta, Ian is finding everything he's ever wanted in a wife. (Macgregor Trilogy #1)

Burrowes, Grace. “Once Upon a Tartan.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. Tiberius Flynn may be every inch the English lord, but smart, headstrong beauty Hester Daniels has no use for his high-handed ways no matter how handsome, charming, or beguiling he is. They only see eye to eye in caring about the feisty little girl who is under their protection. Tiberius's haughty insistence that his wealthy estate in England is a better place for the child than her beloved, rundown Scotland home sparks Hester's fierce protectiveness, and the battle lines are drawn. (Macgregor Trilogy #2)

Camp, Candace. “A Winter Scandal.” Pocket Star. When plain and proper Thea Bainbridge stumbles upon a baby in the manger of her church’s nativity, she is understandably shocked. Discovering a brooch bearing the insignia of Gabriel, Lord Morecombe, hidden among the child’s clothing, she is certain the dissolute rake is to blame. Incensed, Thea sets out to reproach the arrogant lord—only to find herself utterly swept away. Gabriel is intrigued by the vivacity in Thea’s flashing gray eyes when she accuses him of fathering the orphan, even as he adamantly maintains his innocence. The brooch is one he remembers all too well, however, and Gabriel is determined to find the mother of the missing child. As the mystery around the baby deepens, Gabriel is continually thrown together with Thea and finds himself growing more entranced every day. Even with whispers of winter scandal swirling around them, they cannot deny the longing in their hearts. A longing which promises the best gift of all: a shelter from the storm in each other’s arms. (Legend of St. Dwynwen Series #1)

Camp, Candace. “A Summer Seduction.” Pocket Books. No one in tiny Chesley knows the truth about Damaris Howard; a woman of wealth and beauty, she rarely allows anyone to get close. Her past was marked by scandal and abandonment. Then Damaris meets Alec Stafford, the Earl of Rowden. The tall, handsome border lord is a man of quiet but deep passion, raised to show no weakness and burned once before by a woman’s love. But when he and Damaris cross paths inside London society, they set sparks of attraction blazing and rumors flying. And when someone abducts Damaris from the city streets, Alec must stake more than his reputation to rescue her. Finding out who’s behind a dangerous plot plunges Alec and Damaris together in an intimacy that melts their well-guarded reserve, proving that true love’s rich rewards may just be worth the risks. (Legend of St. Dwynwen #2)

Camp, Candace. “The Marrying Season.” Pocket Books. When scandal shatters her engagement and her respectability, Genevieve Stafford is stunned when Sir Myles Thorwood offers to marry her and wonders if his attentions are a mere kindness or true devotion. (Legend of St. Dwynwen #3)

Carlyle, Liz. “One Touch of Scandal.” Avon. All Grace Gauthier ever wanted was the security of a good marriage, family, and home. Instead, despised by her aristocratic father’s family because of her mother’s foreign birth, she’s taken a “safe” position as a governess. Now, unprotected and alone in 11

London, accused of the shocking murder of her employer, she has no one to turn to except the mysterious and possibly dangerous Lord Ruthveyn. A dark-eyed Lucifer, Ruthveyn guards his secrets carefully. His shadowed past is a source of pain and rumors. Grace’s plight moves him, as does her quiet beauty. Ruthveyn is determined to save Grace by unmasking a killer. But his growing passion places his own heart at risk and threatens to expose his dark gifts to the world. (Fraternitas Aureae Crucis #1)

Carlyle, Liz. “The Bride Wore Scarlet.” Avon. Anais de Rohan has faced danger in her past, but never anything as great as posing as the new bride to one of the St. James Society's most magnetic and ruthless leaders. But Lord Bessett's bold challenge to prove her worthy of joining his secret all-male society is impossible to resist. So she daringly agrees to travel with the enigmatic nobleman on a dangerous mission to save one of their own a little girl with a frightening gift. Soon intrigue swirls about them, drawing them ever closer. And Anais quickly realizes that the intimacy of sharing Lord Bessett's bedroom is proving a temptation impossible to resist. As for Bessett himself, well, he might be a soldier sworn to the Society, but he certainly isn't anyone's saint. (Fraternitas Aureae Crucis #2)

Carlyle, Liz. “The Bride Wore Pearls.” Avon. Fleeing her native India to seek refuge within London's secretive St. James Society, exotic beauty Lady Anisha Stafford is intrigued by her protector, the Earl of Lazonby, and, with no one to trust, these two passionate souls risk everything for a love that could be their salvation or destruction. (Fraternitas Aureae Crucis #3)

Carlyle, Liz. “A Bride by Moonlight.” Avon. When she agrees to pose as the future bride of Royden Napier, Scotland Yard's most relentless police commissioner, Lisette Colburne finds herself in danger of losing her heart to the one man who has the power to destroy her. (Fraternitas Aureae Crucis #4)

Carlyle, Liz. “Never Lie to a Lady.” Pocket Books. Xanthia Neville knows exactly how to run a successful worldwide shipping business, but navigating the social waters of the ton is another matter entirely. At a London soiree, the mystery man with whom Xanthia shares a kiss turns out to be notorious rake and gamester Stefan Northampton, the Marquess of Nash. Xanthia knows that any romantic liaison with Stefan is social suicide, but she can't forget the dark and dangerous lord. Xanthia gets a second chance with Stefan when the British government asks her to use her business connections to look into Stefan's possible connections to gun-smuggling in Greece, and Xanthia soon finds herself ensnared in a dangerous game of seduction and intrigue with the sublimely sexy Stefan. (Neville Family #1)

Carlyle, Liz. “Never Deceive a Duke.” Pocket Books. Through a twist of fate, Gareth Lloyd, part owner of Neville Shipping, discovers that the title of duke of Warneham has now fallen to him. It's a bitter inheritance for Gareth, who as a child was sentenced by the old duke to a hardscrabble life aboard ship. Reluctantly, Gareth visits his new country estate, Selsdon Court, only to discover the duke's beautiful widow, Antonia, still in residence. Passion flares between the emotionally damaged pair as Antonia reveals her grief over the death of a young daughter, and Gareth faces anti-Jewish sentiment among the upper class. (Neville Family #2)

Carlyle, Liz. “Never Romance a Rake.” Pocket Books. Shunning the glitter of elite high society for the decadent pleasures of the demimonde and hardened by his past, Kieran, Baron Rothewell, accepts a wager from the dissolute Comte de Valigny, the possession of the French aristocrat's illegitimate daughter, Mademoiselle Camille Marchant. (Neville Family #3) 12

Carlyle, Liz. “Tempted All Night.” Pocket Books. Lady Phaedra Northampton is a proper English miss but burdened by a dark secret. She's buried her shame in running her wealthy brother Lord Nash's household while hiding behind a sharp wit and dull wardrobe until a reckless village maid's disappearance pulls her into London's seedy underworld. A former mercenary and jaded spy-for-hire, Tristan Talbot, Lord Avoncliffe, does little, and manages to do it scandalously. Though Tristan's an out-and-out rogue, when his dying father begs him to delve into the secrets behind a notorious brothel; a perfect task for his talents! Tristan can't refuse. Is the brothel a front for a notorious Russian spy ring? Tristan is on the hunt - until his path collides with the oh-so-tempting Lady Phae. (Neville Family #4)

Carlyle, Liz. “In Love with a Wicked Man.” Avon. What does it matter if Kate, Lady d'Allenay, has absolutely no marriage prospects? She has a castle to tend, an estate to run, and a sister to watch over, which means she is never, ever reckless. Until an accident brings a handsome, virile stranger to Bellecombe Castle, and Kate finds herself tempted to surrender to her houseguest's wicked kisses. Disowned by his aristocratic family, Lord Edward Quartermaine has turned his gifted mind to ruthless survival. Feared and vilified as proprietor of London's most notorious gaming salon, he now struggles to regain his memory, certain of only one thing: he wants all Kate is offering and more. But when Edward's memory returns, he and Kate realize how much they have wagered on a scandalous passion that could be her ruin, but perhaps his salvation.

Chase, Loretta. “Silk is for Seduction.” Avon. Brilliant and ambitious dressmaker Marcelline Noirot is London's rising star. And who better to benefit from her talent than the worst-dressed lady in the ton, the Duke of Clevedon's intended bride? Winning the future duchess's patronage means prestige and fortune for Marcelline and her sisters. To get to the lady, though, Marcelline must win over Clevedon, whose standards are as high as his morals are not. The prize seems well worth the risk but this time, Marcelline's met her match. Clevedon can design a seduction as irresistible as her dresses; and what begins as a flicker of desire between two of the most passionately stubborn charmers in London soon ignites into a delicious inferno and a blazing scandal. (The Dressmakers #1)

Chase, Loretta. “Scandal Wears Satin.” Avon. A blue-eyed innocent on the outside and a shark on the inside, dressmaker Sophy Noirot could sell sand to Bedouins. Selling Maison Noirot's beautiful designs to aristocratic ladies is a little harder, especially since a recent family scandal has made an enemy of one of society's fashion leaders. Turning scandal to the shop's advantage requires every iota of Sophy's skills, leaving her little patience for a big, reckless rake like the Earl of Longmore. The gorgeous lummox can't keep more than one idea in his head at a time, and his idea is taking off all of Sophy's clothes. But when Longmore's sister, Noirot's wealthiest and favorite customer, runs away, Sophy can't let him bumble after her on his own. In hot pursuit with the one man who tempts her beyond reason, she finds desire has never slipped on so smoothly. (The Dressmaker #2)

Clare, Pamela. “Surrender.” Berkley Sensation. Charged with a crime they didn't commit, the MacKinnon brothers faced a death sentence until they agreed to fight on the British side of the French and Indian War. When Iain MacKinnon rescues Annie Burns from the French who raided her home, he knows she is hiding something from him but can't resist falling in love with her. (MacKinnon’s Rangers #1)

Clare, Pamela. “Untamed.” Berkley Sensation. Though forced to fight for the hated British, Morgan MacKinnon would no more betray the men he leads than slit his own throat—not even when he was captured by the French and threatened with an agonizing death by fire at the hands of their Abenaki allies. 13

Only the look of innocent longing in the eyes of a convent-bred French lass could make him question his vow to escape and return to the Rangers. And soon the sweet passion he awoke in Amalie had him cursing the war that forced him to choose between upholding his honor and pledging himself to the woman he loves. (MacKinnon’s Rangers #2)

Clare, Pamela. “Defiant.” Berkley Sensation. Major Connor MacKinnon despises his commander, Lord William Wentworth, beyond all other men. When ordered to rescue Wentworth's niece after the Shawnee take her captive; he expects her to be every bit as contemptible as her uncle. Instead, she is a brave and beautiful lass in desperate peril. But the only way to free Sarah is for Connor to defeat the Shawnee warrior who kidnapped her and claim her himself. (MacKinnon’s Rangers #3)

Clare, Tiffany. “The Secret Desires of a Governess.” St. Martins. Abby, the newly appointed governess for the brooding Earl of Brendall, finds herself drawn to her employer despite her better judgment, but her secret desires and his dark past threaten to destroy their newfound love.

Clare, Tiffany. “The Seduction of His Wife.” St. Martins. Emma Hallaway has not seen her husband in twelve years and that's fine with her. As a young girl, she'd agreed to a simple marriage of convenience, allowing her to pursue her private passion for painting. And though unknown to the rest of polite society, Emma is now one of the most daring and sought-after artists in London. However, when her secret is threatened to be exposed, Emma is forced to open her heart and her home—to a total stranger: her husband. Richard Mansfield, Earl of Asbury, is all too familiar with danger. As a matter of fact, it is hard on his heels when he returns to England. Still, even he is shocked to learn of his wife's scandalous double life as an artist. But once he sees the vibrant grown woman she has become so passionate, so strong, and so alluring his undeniable attraction to Emma stuns him. Suddenly Richard is determined to turn their sham of a marriage into a true and lasting love. But how exactly does a gentleman seduce his own wife?

Clare, Tiffany. “The Surrender of a Lady.” St. Martins. S old. With one word, Lady Elena Ravenscliffe’s destiny changes forever. Forced into Constantinople’s slave market to pay off her late husband’s debts and save her son, Elena reinvents herself as Jinan a harem girl adored by the rich lords who bid on her favors. But one man instantly sees through her façade. Griffin Summerfield, Marquess of Rothburn, let Elena slip through his fingers years ago. When he recognizes her on the auction block, he pays an outrageous sum to possess her even if it is for a short period of time. But when his deadline looms, Griffin will risk all in a desperate bid to make her his and his alone.

Clare, Tiffany. “Wicked Nights with a Proper Lady.” St. Martins. Leo Harrow, Earl of Barrington, is a regular subject of the scandal rags. Once an unrepentant pleasure seeker, he knows that young ladies are warned to look the other way when he enters a room. But when he comes face to face with a woman from his past-the one that got away-he will do anything to keep the rumors about him at bay. Or risk losing her forever. (Dangerous Rogues #1)

Clare, Tiffany. “Midnight Temptations with a Forbidden Lord.” St. Martins. Tristan Bradley, the notorious Marquess of Castleigh, is a danger to any woman’s reputation. Devastatingly handsome and devilishly seductive, he delights in the challenge of a lovely new conquest especially when she’s engaged to a man he despises. But when this particular young lady asks him to dance, Tristan realizes he may not be the only one playing a game. Defiantly bold and disarmingly beautiful, Lady Charlotte Lindsey will do anything to break free from her loathsome fiancé even destroy her good name to do it. What better way to 14 seal the deal than a tryst with Lord Tristan, who’s led many a girl to ruin? But when Charlotte looks into his eyes and Tristan takes her in his arms all of their schemes melt away because the heart has a plan of its own. (Dangerous Rogues #2)

Coulter, Catherine. “The Wyndham Legacy.” Putnam. Marcus Wyndham never asked to become the Earl of Chase. The Duchess never asked to be illegitimate. And neither of these two asked that their fates become so entwined. Marcus is passionate, quick to rage, just as quick to laughter. He's tough, opinionated, domineering, known as the devil's own son. The Duchess is serene and aloof, she has silence down to a fine art. She is always in control, her smiles as rare as bawdy jests in the pulpit. She is self- reliant once she realizes that a very special talent can make her so, a talent no one suspects. Surrounding this unlikely pair are three servants cast in the Shakespearean mold: Spears, Badger, and Maggie all cocky, smart, good plotters and better friends, who don't know the meaning of subservient. (Legacy #1)

Coulter, Catherine. “The Nightingale Legacy.” Putnam. Caroline Derwent-Jones is at the eve of her nineteenth birthday. She's chomping at the bit to get out from under the control of her smarmy guardian, the frighteningly obsessive Roland Ffalkes. But Ffalkes has other plans for Caroline. She manages to escape him only to find herself in the fascinating company of Frederick North Nightingale, Lord Chilton. As tragedy and mystery thicken the air, Caroline finds herself more and more drawn to Lord Chilton, a man who claims he's a lonely beggar, his soul suited for solitude and for walking his hounds on the moors. Mysteries old and mysteries new abound. Misogyny is rampant in Lord Chilton's house, Mount Hawke, filled only with men. But to his surprise, Lord Chilton finds he wants nothing more than to have Caroline Derwent-Jones in his life. (Legacy #2)

Coulter, Catherine. “The Valentine Legacy.” Putnam. In the early 1820s, horse racing was a down and dirty sport. James Wyndham, who owns racing stables in both England and America, finds his racing nemesis in red-haired Jessie Warfield, renowned hoyden and champion jockey, who knows as many dirty racing tricks as James does. When either wins a race, the other's nose gets rubbed in the dirt. Jessie has known James for six years, since she was fourteen years old. She often wants to kick him for the way he treats her, but more importantly, she adores him. She just doesn't know how to show it. When chance throws Jessie out of a tree, landing her on top of James, she is pronounced ruined. When she decided to run, she really goes for it, all the way to England, to James's cousins Marcus and Duchess Wyndham. James arrives, laden with guilt, to find a Jessie who sounds like the old Jessie but isn't. Jessie has undergone a transformation worthy of Pygmalion. Will James do the right thing and undo Jessie's ruin? What about Jessie's nightmares which seem to call up something terrible from her childhood? (Legacy #3)

Dare, Tessa. “A Night to Surrender.” Avon. While in the town of Spindle Cove, a haven for ladies with delicate constitutions, to gather a militia, the new Earl of Rycliff meets his match in Susanna Finch, a woman who is determined to save her personal utopia from the invasion of his makeshift army. (Spindle Cove #1)

Dare, Tessa. “A Week to be Wicked.” Avon. Minerva Highwood, one of Spindle Cove's confirmed spinsters, needs to be in Scotland. Colin Sandhurst, Lord Payne, a rake of the first order, needs to be anywhere but Spindle Cove. These unlikely partners have one week to fake an elopement, convince family and friends they’re in love, outrun armed robbers, survive their worst nightmares and travel four 15 hundred miles without killing each other. All while sharing a very small carriage by day and an even smaller bed by night. What they don't have time for is their growing attraction and heaven forbid they spend precious hours baring their hearts and souls. (Spindle Cove #2)

Dare, Tessa. “A Lady by Midnight.” Avon. When mysterious strangers come searching for her in Spindle Cove, Kate Taylor finds an unexpected ally in Corporal Thorne, a militia commander who, posing as her fiancé to save her from danger, makes her feel safe in his arms. (Spindle Cove #3)

Dare, Tessa. “Beauty and the Blacksmith.” Avon. Beautiful and elegant, Miss Diana Highwood is destined to marry a wealthy, well-placed nobleman. At least, that's what her mother has loudly declared to everyone in Spindle Cove. But Diana's not excited by dukes and lords. The only man who makes her heart pound is the village blacksmith, Aaron Dawes. By birth and fortune, they couldn't be more wrong for each other-- but during stolen, steamy moments in his forge, his strong hands feel so right. Is their love forged strong enough to last, or are they just playing with fire? (Spindle Cove #3.5)

Dare, Tessa. “Any Duchess Will Do.” Avon. Griffin York, the Duke of Halford, has no desire to wed this season--or any season--but his diabolical mother abducts him to "Spinster Cove" and insists he select a bride from the ladies in residence. Griff decides to teach her a lesson that will end the marriage debate forever. He chooses the serving girl. (Spindle Cove #4)

Drake, Olivia. “If the Slipper Fits.” St. Martins. Raised in a girls' school, Annabelle Quinn longs for the world outside the walls of the academy. When she's hired as the governess to an orphaned duke, Annabelle never expects the child's breathtakingly handsome guardian to capture her imagination or her heart. Falling for his young nephew's governess is an irksome complication in Lord Simon Westbury's orderly life, but Annabelle's quiet beauty and wry intellect are too much to resist. Meanwhile, a mysterious danger looms over the remote Cornwall estate. Will their newfound desire stand the test of time? Or are some happy endings just too good to come true? (Cinderella Sisterhood #1)

Drake, Olivia. “Stroke of Midnight.” St. Martins. T he infamous Laura Falkner has returned to London society in disguise. Determined to clear her father's name, she becomes a companion to elderly Lady Josephine only to learn the woman's nephew is none other than Alexander Ross, the devilish Earl of Copley, the man Laura once loved with all her heart. The same man who'd accused her father of theft and forced them to flee England. Alex has never forgotten Laura or forgiven himself for letting her go. Today, Laura is as lovely—and stubborn—as ever, and her attempts at crime-solving are putting her in danger. The only way Alex can keep her safe is to marry her. But how can this notorious rake convince Laura that his heart is true before the clock strikes twelve? (Cinderella Sisterhood #2)

Dreyer, Eileen. “Barely a Lady.” Forever. When she finds Jack Wyndham, the ex-husband who ruined her life, on the battlefield, wounded and wearing an enemy uniform, Olivia Grace is unable to resist helping him, but discovers that he has no memory of their annulment. (Drake’s Rakes #1)

Dreyer, Eileen. “Never a Gentleman.” Forever. Caught in a compromising position with London's favorite rogue Diccan Hilliard, soldier's daughter Miss Grace Fairchild is forced to marry him, and as unexpected passion flares between them, an enemy from Diccan's past traps them both in a deadly web of intrigue and betrayal. (Drake’s Rakes #2) 16

Dreyer, Eileen. “Always a Temptress.” Forever. Kidnapping the most outrageous woman in London before her scandalous secrets take down the crown, Major Sir Harry Lidge forms a tentative alliance with Lady Kate Seaton who agrees to tell him the truth if he agrees to trust her with his heart. (Drake’s Rakes #3)

Dreyer, Eileen. “Once a Rake.” Forever. Ian Ferguson flees after being falsely accused of trying to assassinate the Duke of Wellington, he finds himself wounded and at the mercy of Lady Sarah Clarke, an impoverished country wife with secrets of her own. (Drake’s Rakes #4)

Duran, Meredith. “At Your Pleasure. Pocket. Adrian Ferrers, Earl of Rivenham, has been tasked by the king to uncover a traitor, but instead he finds a conspiracy. Lady Leonora knows that Rivenham is the devil in disguise and that the tension between them is as irresistible and unpredictable as their situation. When war breaks out she knows she has no choice but to put her trust in the man holding her hostage and hope that love does not become a weapon that will destroy both of them.

Duran, Meredith. “Lady’s Lesson in Scandal.” Pocket. When Nell Whitby breaks into an earl's house on a midnight quest for revenge, she finds her pistol pointed at the wrong man one handsome as sin and naked as the day he was born. Pity he's a lunatic. He thinks her a missing heiress, but more to the point, he'll help her escape the slums and right a grave injustice. Not a bad bargain. All she has to do is marry him. A rake of the first order, Simon St. Maur spent his restless youth burning every bridge he crossed. When he inherits an earldom without a single penny attached to it, he sees a chance to start over provided he can find an heiress to fund his efforts. But his wicked reputation means courtship will be difficult until fate sends him the most notorious missing heiress in history. All he needs now is to make her into a lady and keep from making the only mistake that could ruin everything: falling in love.

Duran, Meredith. “That Scandalous Summer.” Pocket. In the social whirl of Regency England, Elizabeth Chudderley is at the top of every guest list, the life of every party, and the belle of every ball. But her friends and admirers would be stunned to know the truth: that the merriest widow in London is also the loneliest. Behind the gaiety and smiles lies a secret longing for something, or someone, to whisk her away. Raised in scandal, Lord Michael de Grey is convinced that love is a losing gamble and seduction the only game worth playing. But when duty threatens to trump everything he desires, the only way out is marriage to a woman of his brother's choosing. Elizabeth Chudderley is delightful, delicious and distressingly attractive. With such a captivating opponent, Michael isn't quite sure who is winning the game. How can such passionate players negotiate a marriage of necessity when their hearts have needs of their own?

Duran, Meredith. “Wicked Becomes You.” Pocket. Gwen Maudsley is pretty enough to be popular, and plenty wealthy, too. But what she's best known and loved for is being so very, very nice. When a cad jilts her at the altar again the scandal has her outraged friends calling for blood. Only Gwen has a different plan. If nice no longer works for her, then it's time to learn to be naughty. Happily, she knows the perfect tutor Alexander Ramsey, her late brother's best friend and a notorious rogue. Unbeknownst to Gwen, Alex's aloof demeanor veils his deepest unspoken desire. He has no wish to see her change, or to tempt himself with her presence when his own secrets make any future between them impossible. But on a wild romp from Paris to the Riviera, their friendship gives way to something hotter, darker, and altogether more dangerous. With Alex's past and Gwen's newly unleashed wildness on a collision course, Gwen must convince Alex that his wickedest intentions are exactly what she needs. 17

Elliott, Cara. “Too Wicked to Wed.” Forever. Outspoken and independent, Lady Alexa Bingham enjoys the heady freedom of making all her own decisions, even though the challenges of overseeing her family's country estate are daunting. But when a chance encounter with London's most notorious rake awakens a secret longing for adventure, she accepts her aunt's invitation for a Season in Town only to find that breaking the rules of the ton has serious consequences. The Earl of Killingworth uses his rakehell reputation to hide the fact that poverty has forced him to work for a living. As the owner of a gambling den and brothel, Connor has no time for glittering ballrooms or innocent young ladies. But after a reckless wager leaves him with a new business partner, he is forced to take a risky gamble. Will the cards fall in their favor? (Lords of Midnight #1)

Elliott, Cara. “Too Tempting to Resist.” Forever. Determined to stop her wayward brother from squandering their dwindling fortune, Lady Eliza Brentford decides to follow him to his favorite den of depravity. There, among the candlelight and raucous revelry, she encounters her brother's role model in debauchery, the notorious Marquess of Haddan, Gryffin Dwight. Staring into his smoldering green eyes, Eliza can't help but find the rakehell nobleman seductively charming and sinfully attractive. When Gryffin appears on Eliza's estate as a guest of her brother, a stolen kiss among the garden's blooms leads to a night of unbridled passion. Suddenly the lovely widow feels herself opening up, like the petals of a rose. Could this master of seduction possibly feel true emotion for Eliza? Or is he leading her down the garden path to an Eden of delights no woman can resist-and a fall no woman can escape? (Lords of Midnight #2)

Elliott, Cara. “Too Dangerous to Desire.” Forever. To save her father's honor, Sophie Lawrance turns to Cameron Daggett, a man from her past whom she betrayed, and together they embark on a dangerous deception to battle a dark enemy--and their own burning desires. (Lords of Midnight #3)

Enoch, Suzanne. “The Care and Taming of a Rogue.” Avon. After years away from London, Captain Bennett Wolfe is back and alive, much to Society's surprise. Having been presumed dead, this rugged adventurer is now much sought after by every marriage-minded young woman but Bennett only has eyes for the intriguing Lady Phillipa Eddison. Phillipa would rather read than flirt, but she does know a thing or two about proper courtship rituals. A gentleman does not kiss a lady senseless, and he certainly does not bring his pet monkey when he comes calling. Lady Phillipa's never been so scandalized or tempted. She simply must teach Bennett some manners before she succumbs to temptation as wild as the man who offers it. (Adventurer’s Club #1)

Enoch, Suzanne. “The Lady’s Guide to Improper Behavior.” Avon. Theresa Weller understands the rules of decorum, and is appalled when Colonel Bartholomew James disrupts a perfectly civilized dinner. This rude, insensitive man is the complete opposite of everything a gentleman should be but with one searing kiss, Tess can think of no one else. Aggravated beyond bearing by a man who speaks his mind, Tess wishes there was a guide to men like Bartholomew. Surely, with such an assortment of handsome, polite suitors to choose from, Tess should not ache for him . She invites him on carriage rides and dares him to dance, and almost makes him want to return to Society. Bartholomew knows Tess wants to be seen as a proper miss, but deep down, he knows she is precisely the sort to spark his desire ... A most improper lady. (Adventurer’s Club #2)

Enoch, Suzanne. “Rules of Engagement.” Avon. Captain Bradshaw Carroway loves the seafaring life though he'd rather be battling brigands than his current assignment of ferrying a boatload of spoiled 18 aristocrats. One passenger, however, has caught his eye: a bewitching young minx who definitely distracts him from the rules of shipboard decorum. Miss Zephyr Ponsley has traveled the world, but she's completely innocent in the ways of love. She's never learned to dance or flirt. But scientific observation has taught her that the laws of attraction have no rules, and that no adventure, on land or sea, is more dangerous or delicious than passion! (Adventurer’s Club #3)

Enoch, Suzanne. “The Beginner’s Guide to Rakes.” St. Martins. All of London is abuzz with the return of the utterly alluring, recently widowed Diane Benchley. Will she remarry? What will she do with her late husband’s fortune? Society is shocked by her announcement at the Grand Ball, of all places that she plans to open an exclusive gentleman’s gaming club in the family mansion. But no one is more stunned than the Marquis of Haybury, Oliver Warren. Years ago, Oliver and Diane shared a private indiscretion. Now Diane threatens to reveal Oliver’s most ungentlemanly secrets unless he agrees to help her. A notorious gambler and rake Oliver is overqualified to educate Diane in the ways and means of running her establishment. But striking a deal with Diane might just be the biggest risk Oliver has ever taken. This time, the only thing he has to lose is his heart. (Scandalous Brides #1)

Enoch, Suzanne. “Taming an Impossible Rogue.” St. Martins. One year ago, Lady Camille Pryce left her haughty fiancé at the altar-for good reason. Not only was the marriage arranged before she could even walk, her betrothed was too smug to exert himself to meet her. Now, disowned, with no husband or family to support her, she's left with one option: go to work in the notorious Tantalus Club. A gentleman's gaming house run by a woman, the Tantalus is no place for a proper lady; so, to save face, her jilted fiancé must retrieve her. But banned from the club, he's forced to employ his ne'er-do-well cousin instead. A handsome, experienced rogue, Keating Blackwood is the perfect man to lure Camille away. But the moment they meet, Keating instead wants to save her for himself. (Scandalous Brides #2)

Enoch, Suzanne. “Rules to Catch a Devilish Duke.” St. Martins. Sophia White knows she will never marry into polite society. The illegitimate daughter of a nobleman, she works at the Tantalus Club, a discreet establishment for gentlemen and her only suitor is a pastor who wants to save her soul. So when Sophia is invited to spend the holidays at the estate of Adam Baswich, the devilishly handsome Duke of Greaves, she is delighted and determined to enjoy her last nights of freedom before surrendering her hand. Inviting Sophia for Christmas is a daring courtesy on Adam's part, but he soon finds the pleasure is all his. Sophia is beautiful, courageous, and stubbornly self-sufficient despite her scandalous circumstances and not at all the kind of woman he could possibly marry. Adam knows he must find a wife by his thirtieth birthday or he will lose his fortune. But can he defy convention and convince Sophia to risk it all in the name of true love? (Scandalous Brides #3)

Enoch, Suzanne. “The Handbook of Handling His Lordship.” St. Martins. Emily Portsman has a secret, and three years ago she decided the best way to keep it would be to work at the Tantalus Club, a notorious gaming establishment for gentlemen. It’s not the sort of work a beautiful, well-bred governess would ever consider unless she’s hiding from her past and a man who wants to destroy her present. Nate Stokes, Earl of Westfall, is a supremely accomplished former spy more at home on London’s seedy streets than in any glittery ballroom. His peers know him only as a bookish fellow who can find anything or anyone. When the Marquis of Ebberling hires him to find a murderess, Nate’s search leads him to the Tantalus Club and Emily Portsman. In a game where no one is who they seem and when every 19 conversation is a deadly dance of trust and desire, the only thing Nate knows for sure is that once he gets Emily in his arms, he will never let go. (Scandalous Brides #4)

Enoch, Suzanne. “The Devil Wears Kilts.” St. Martins. On a mission to rescue his runaway sister from the lure of flowery compliments and a useless lot of satin-clad scalawags disguised by their snooty titles, Ranulf MacLawry, Marquis of Glengask, has roared into British society like a storm across the Highlands. But he's about to find out that satin has its appeal, especially when it covers the curves of Miss Lady Charlotte Hanover whose tongue is as sharp as her skin is soft. Lady Charlotte Hanover has had her fill of hot-headed men, having lost her fiancé in an utterly unnecessary duel. When did brawn ever triumph over brains? And yet there is something solid and appealing about the brash Highlander who's as dangerous in the ballroom as in battle. (Scandalous Highlanders #1)

Essex, Elizabeth. “Almost a Scandal.” St. Martins. A lady in disguise: For generations, the Kents have served proudly with the British Royal Navy. So when her younger brother refuses to report for duty, Sally Kent slips into a uniform and takes his place at least until he comes to his senses. Boldly climbing aboard the Audacious, Sally is as able-bodied as any sailor there. But one man is making her feel tantalizingly aware of the full-bodied woman beneath her navy blues. A man overboard: Dedicated to his ship, sworn to his duty and distractingly gorgeous Lieutenant David Colyear sees through Sally's charade, and he's furious. But he must admit she's the best midshipman on board and a woman who tempts him like no other. With his own secrets to hide and his career at stake, Col agrees to keep her on. But can the passion they hide survive the perils of a battle at sea? Soon, their love and devotion will be put to the test. (The Reckless Brides #1)

Essex, Elizabeth. “A Breath of Scandal.” St. Martins. Knowing that only scandal will save her from a loveless marriage, Antigone Preston decides to ruin her reputation during a high society ball where she catches the eye of Captain William Jellicoe, a dashing war hero who is drawn to her unconventional nature. (The Reckless Brides #2)

Essex, Elizabeth. “Scandal in the Night.” St. Martins. Assuming a false identity as a prim and proper governess, the bold and beautiful Cat Rowan thinks she has finally escaped the wild misadventures of her past and the wickedly handsome spy who seduced her in India. Imagine her surprise when her employer introduces his brother: the very same cad who destroyed her heart! The Honorable Thomas Jellicoe cannot believe his eyes when he sees his beloved Cat the Scottish beauty who nearly jeopardized his mission in India. Disguised as a horse trader from the bazaars of the Punjab, the British spy risked his life for one night of passion in her arms. But here and now breaking all rules of decorum one heated kiss ignites a flurry of gunfire. (The Reckless Brides #3)

Feather, Jane. “Rushed to the Altar.” Pocket Books. Jasper Sullivan, Earl of Blackwater, needs a prostitute. Not in the usual way, however. His wealthy uncle's will promises to divide his huge fortune among his nephews if each rescues a fallen woman...by marrying her! And since Jasper's estates were already mortgaged to the hilt before he inherited them, when he catches a pretty young prostitute trying to pick his pocket, he immediately makes his proposal. Clarissa Astley is not at all what Jasper believes. The orphaned daughter of a prosperous merchant, she is searching the seedier districts of London for her young brother, abducted by their evil guardian, who wants the little boy's inheritance. But she needs powerful help, and the darkly handsome Earl of Blackwater is certainly that. So she pretends to be exactly 20 what he assumed-- a risky charade for an innocent virgin. But when passion flares between Jasper and Clarissa, the deception becomes even more difficult to handle. (Blackwater Brides #1)

Feather, Jane. “A Wedding Wager.” Pocket Books. Lady Serena Grantley was born to the nobility, but fortune's whim placed her in control of her gamester stepfather, who uses her beauty to lure young men to his gambling tables. At her stepfather's command, she dismissed her first love, the Honorable Sebastian Sullivan. But now when he attempts to force her into a liaison with a dissolute earl, she resolves to no longer do his bidding. Sebastian is the only man who ever captured her heart, and it is to him she now turns. (Blackwater Brides #2)

Feather, Jane. “An Unsuitable Bride.” Pocket Books. Only desperation would drive a lady to disguise herself in hopes of employment, but the twenty thousand pounds that their father promised beautiful Alexandra Douglas and her invalid younger sister has vanished into the hands of the greedy cousin who inherited the estate. Alexandra, in search of justice, embarks on an elaborate charade to infiltrate Combe Abbey, her ancestral home, and secretly take the money back. Peregrine, visiting the Abbey, is intrigued by a woman whose mind matches his on every level. Who is this middle-aged spinster with a young woman's eyes and a youthful step that even a limp cannot disguise? Sensing some scandalous secret, Perry assumes the lady would delight in being rescued. But his efforts are rebuffed; Alexandra will take care of herself and her sister, thank you very much. Can Perry court the daring and independent young woman, win her heart, and be the last brother to wed? (Blackwater Brides #3)

Feather, Jane. “A Wicked Gentleman.” Pocket Books. Pooling their meager resources, Lady Cornelia Dagenham, her sister-in-law Aurelia, and their friend Liv Lacey arrive in London's Cavendish Square to spend a month at the home Liv has just inherited. But why anyone would show a fervent interest in purchasing the rundown property particularly the arrogant Viscount Bonham, who clearly could afford the finest of homes is a puzzle to Cornelia. His charms are undeniable, though and Cornelia finds her resistance to this mysterious stranger falling away as a sparking passion clouds her view. But their affair may place her and her friends in danger as Harry Bonham sweeps her into the sparkling whirl of high society. Leading a double life as a code breaker for the Crown, Harry is a man of many secrets. Is it Cornelia whom he truly desires, or something hidden in the house on Cavendish Square? (Cavendish Square #1)

Feather, Jane. “To Wed a Wicked Prince.” Pocket Books. Livia Lacey came to the house she inherited in London's Cavendish Square with her two friends, Lady Cornelia Dagenham and Lady Aurelia Farnham, to experience the excitement of city life. With Cornelia now happily married, Livia and Aurelia are on their own. But dashing Prince Alex Prokov, a newcomer to London, seems enchanted by Liv the moment they meet. Disarmed by the prince's determined pursuit of her, his exuberant joy of living, and the desires he awakens in her, Liv agrees to marry him. But while night is a time for passionate embraces, Liv discovers that her irresistible husband can be as autocratic as he is extravagantly generous. While Alex balks at Liv's independent ways, he refuses to explain his own comings and goings. When Liv learns one of Alex's secrets she only loves him more. But when she learns the other secret, will she feel wickedly betrayed? (Cavendish Square #2)

Feather, Jane. “A Husband’s Wicked Ways.” Pocket Books. Aurelia Farnham is happy living in London's stylish Cavendish Square, but with her friends Livia and Cornelia both married, sometimes she 21

longs for more. Then Colonel Sir Greville Falconer storms into her life, delivering a letter from her late husband, revealing he was a spy for the Colonel. The Colonel asks her to partner with him as he exposes a ring of Spanish spies who have infiltrated London society. When the simmering attraction between them ignites into passion and the danger of Aurelia's double life escalates, Aurelia realizes she has more than shadowy antagonists to fear. (Cavendish Square #3)

Feather, Jane. “The Widow’s Kiss.” Bantam Books. Lord Hugh of Beaucaire, himself a widower, believes his young son Robin has a legal right to some of the lands left to Lady Guinevere in the four marriage contracts she apparently wrote herself. He seeks the king's aid to secure his son's rights, and Cromwell, the king's Lord Privy Seal, encourages his investigation of Lady Guinevere. Lord Hugh does not know that the Privy Seal has plans of his own for the widow's riches. Hugh's stay on her estates gives him both reason to believe he may be right and reason to hope he is not, for he falls in love with Guinevere and her two daughters. He learns that two of her husbands apparently met their ends naturally, but discrepancies in her servants' stories about the most recent death require him to take her to London, where her saucy tongue sends her to the Tower. Will Lord Hugh save Lady Guinevere, and if he marries her, can he ever trust her? (Kiss Trilogy #1)

Feather, Jane. “To Kiss a Spy.” Bantam Books. Lady Pen Bryantson had been caught red-handed looking for clues among her mother-in-law’s papers. But the mystery she sought to uncover only deepened with the sudden appearance of a man whose mere presence sent shivers of excitement coursing through her. What could this dangerously seductive man who moved with a courtier’s charm and brandished an assassin’s skill want with someone as ordinary as she was? But to Owen D’Arcy, the bewitching young woman he’d been assigned to ensnare was anything but ordinary. With a single kiss, the sophisticated spy found that he’d been unexpectedly disarmed. Determined to seduce her on his own terms, Owen offered Pen a devil’s bargain she had no choice but to accept. Now they would both go undercover, only to find themselves drawn into a world of deception and double cross, where anyone could be the deadliest of enemies--and their own uncontrolled passion the most dangerous threat of all. (Kiss Trilogy #2)

Feather, Jane. “Kissed by Shadows.” Bantam Books. Lady Philippa Nielson had neither memory of what took place in her bedchamber in the dead of night nor knowledge of the dangerous plot that put her life in jeopardy. But with a brief touch of his hand and one glance of his knowing gray eyes, Pippa felt a connection to the dark stranger who should have been her greatest enemy. Who was this man who seemed to understand more about her life than she did herself? Why did she respond to his most casual caresses with the most urgent and reckless of desires? Lionel Ashton had been appointed guardian of both Pippa and the secret she unknowingly bore. And protect this sensuous and fiercely independent woman he would, even from the king himself. But what Lionel knows about Pippa will put both their lives in the greatest danger even as they slip under the spell of a daring seduction that will turn them into passionate outlaws and legendary lovers. (Kiss Trilogy #3)

Featherstone, Charlotte. “Seduction & Scandal.” HQN. With the scandalous nature of her birth to live down, Isabella Fairmont dreams of a proper marriage, even if a passionless one. She saves her deepest desires for the novel she dares to pen, wherein a handsome lord with dark powers seduces her. But then her courtship with an appropriate suitor is threatened by the sudden attentions of the reclusive Earl of Black, whose pale blue eyes and brooding sensuality are exactly as she described in her book. Isabella 22 tries to resist the mysterious Earl of Black. Yet as he pursues her, with inexplicable knowledge of her past and kisses that consume her, Isabella fears she will succumb. If only the earl could tell Isabella the truth. With very real, and treacherous, thieves endangering her life, Black will need to protect Isabella from the very people she trusts the most. (The Brethren Guardians #1)

Featherstone, Charlotte. “Pride & Passion.” HQN. They each have their secrets, but what they share is passion... Lucy Ashton had long ago given up her quest for true love. In the rarified society of Victorian England, Lucy plays the game - flirting, dancing and dabbling in the newly fashionable spiritualism. Even marrying when - and who - she's supposed to. If the stuffy Duke of Sussex cannot spark the passion she craves, he can at least give her a family, a home of her own, and a place to belong. But when her polite marriage reveals a caring and sensual man, Lucy begins to wonder if she can indeed have it all. But Lord Sussex is not the man that London has come to admire. And Lucy has some ghosts of her own, as well. Thus, when a blackmail scheme turns to threats of danger, the newfound peace of the Sussex marriage is cast upon the rocks. Passion has a price, Lucy learns. And not all ghosts stay buried. (The Brethren Guardians #2)

Featherstone, Charlotte. “Temptation & Twilight.” HQN. Iain Sinclair, Marquis of Alynwick, is certain there is a special hell for him. An unrepentant rake, he holds nothing sacred except for beautiful Elizabeth York. For years, Alynwick has tried to forget the woman he loved so well, and treated so badly. A woman who could hold nothing in her heart for him except hatred. All of society believes Elizabeth, blind daughter of a duke, to be a proper young lady. But no one knows of her wanton affair with Alynwick. When Lizzy learns of her ancestor’s ancient diary – filled with exotic tales – she longs to uncover the identity of the unnamed lover within and hesitantly allows Alynwick, who claims to have knowledge of the “veiled lady,” to help her solve the mystery. Eager to be Lizzy’s eyes, Alynwick brings the seductive text to life, and each night it takes greater effort for her to forget his betrayal. With each whispered word, her resolve gives way, without her knowing that a centuries-old secret will lead them to a present-day danger. (The Brethren Guardian #3)

Foley, Gaelen. “My Wicked Marquess.” Avon. To London's aristocracy, the Inferno Club is a scandalous society of men no proper young lady would acknowledge. But though they are publicly notorious for pursuing all manner of debauchery, in private they are warriors who would do anything to protect king and country. The Marquess of Rotherstone has decided it's time to restore the family's good name. But as a member of the Inferno Club, he knows there is only one way to redeem himself in Society's eyes: marry a lady of impeccable beauty and breeding, whose reputation is, above all, spotless. Someone quite unlike Daphne Starling. True, she's temptingly lovely, but a jilted suitor has nearly ruined her reputation. Still, Max cannot resist her allure or the challenge of proving London's gossips wrong. He would do anything to win her hand and show that even a wicked marquess can make a perfect husband. (The Inferno Club #1)

Foley, Gaelen. “My Dangerous Duke.” Avon. The Duke of Warrington is distracted from his devotion to the Inferno Club and its secret mission to protect the country when a group of cutthroats offers him Kate Madsen, a fierce beauty, in hopes of calming his infamous temper. (The Inferno Club #2)

Foley, Gaelen. “My Irresistible Earl.” Avon. The Inferno Club: In public, this scandalous society of London aristocrats is notorious for pursuing all manner of debauchery. But in private, they are warriors 23

who would do anything to protect king and country. once, she had vowed to marry the Earl of Falconridge. Now, she vows to forget him. After he abandoned her for a life shrouded in secrets, Mara, Lady Pierson, has succeeded in keeping him away, until he appears in London unexpectedly, making her fall in love all over again. Forced back into Mara's life by duty, the earl quickly stays for love. He has never forgotten this passionate beauty and never meant to break her heart. But their newfound happiness is endangered--because the Inferno Club demands much of its members, and his vital mission is exposing a deadly plot that could threaten their very lives. (The Inferno Club #3)

Foley, Gaelen. “My Ruthless Prince.” Avon. His brother warriors fear the Earl of Westwood has turned traitor, but Emily Harper knows this is impossible for the man she has loved since childhood as impossible as a marriage between them could ever be she, the gamekeeper’s daughter and he, a bold and adventurous nobleman. Driven by hatred and revenge, Westwood is playing a deadly game of deception, bent on destroying the enemy’s dark conspiracy from the inside, and he’s furious when Emily plunges herself into danger for his sake. Forced into close quarters, their long-suppressed desire explodes into all- consuming passion. Emily knows her love can save him but Westwood is a man who doesn’t want to be saved. (The Inferno Club #4)

Foley, Gaelen. “My Scandalous Viscount.” Avon. After she is forced into a marriage of convenience with Sebastian, Viscount Beauchamp, Carissa Portland, known to the ton as a ''lady of information,'' once again goes snooping and uncovers dangerous secrets about the Inferno Club. (The Inferno Club #5)

Foley, Gaelen. “My Notorious Gentleman.” Avon. Former spy and Inferno Club member Lord Trevor Montgomery is about to ace the greatest danger of all; marriage! Yes, he has every lady of the ton swooning, but he doesn't have a jot of interest in any of them, except for shy, warm-hearted Miss Grace Kenwood the parson's daughter. She could steal his heart if he believed he still possessed one. (The Inferno Club #6)

Galen, Shana. “If You Give a Duke a Diamond.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. He had a perfectly orderly life. William, the sixth Duke of Pelham, enjoys his punctual, securely structured life. Orderly and predictable that's the way he likes it. But he's in the public eye, and the scandal sheets will make up anything to sell papers. When the gossips link him to Juliette, one of the most beautiful and celebrated courtesans in London, chaos doesn't begin to describe what happens next. Until she came along. Juliette is nicknamed the Duchess of Dalliance, and has the cream of the nobility at her beck and call. It's seriously disruptive to have the duke who's the biggest catch on the Marriage Mart scaring her other suitors away. Then she discovers William's darkest secret and decides what he needs in his life is the kind of excitement only she can provide. (Jewels of the Ton #1)

Galen, Shana. “If You Give a Rake a Ruby.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. Fallon, the Marchioness of Mystery, is a celebrated courtesan with her finger on the pulse of high society. She's adored by men, hated by their wives. No one knows anything about her past, and she plans to keep it that way. Warrick Fitzhugh will do anything to protect his compatriots in the Foreign Office, including seduce Fallon, who he thinks can lead him to the deadliest crime lord in London. He knows he's putting his life on the line. To Warrick's shock, Fallon is not who he thinks she is, and the secrets she's keeping are exactly what make her his heart's desire. (Jewels of the Ton #2) 24

Garwood, Julie. “Prince Charming.” Pocket Books. Only her beloved grandmother, Lady Esther, knew how devastated Taylor Stapleton had been when her fiancé eloped with Taylor's cousin. Now dear Esther, one of London's richest and most formidable matriarchs, lies dying. But first she was going to help Taylor pull off the scam of the season. To escape becoming a ward of her unscrupulous uncle, Taylor would wed Lucas Ross, a rugged American rancher. Lady Esther's money would enable Ross to return home to Montana. Taylor had her own urgent reason to go to America, a precious legacy she hadn't revealed to Ross, for they had agreed to part ways once they reached Boston. But as her handsome new husband spoke of life in Montana, Taylor began planning a new future. To Taylor, the wide-open spaces of Montana sounded like paradise.

Garwood, Julie. “The Secret.” Pocket Books. It is the late 12th century and lovely Lady Judith Hampton is making plans to leave her home in England for a dangerous journey to Scotland. She is keeping a childhood promise to attend her dearest friend, Frances Catherine, in childbirth. But Judith has a private reason for visiting the Highlands: to locate the father she has never known. Nothing has prepared Judith for the sight of Iain Maitland, Frances Catherine's brother-in-law, the Scottish warlord who comes to escort her to his land. The Laird of his clan, Iain is the handsomest, most compelling man Judith has ever met. Though he finds Judith as stubborn as she is enchanting, passion rages between them from their first kiss and grows into a love so great that he fears for their future together for her father's identity is a devastating secret that could shatter the boldest alliance and the most glorious of loves! (Highlands’ Lairds #1)

Garwood, Julie. “Ransom.” Pocket Books. As a child, Gillian lost her sister and saw her father killed by Baron Alford, a man driven by greed, determined to obtain a jeweled box belonging to King John. Years later, while searching for her sister, Gillian enlists the aid of Scottish Lairds Ramsey Sinclair and Brodick Buchanan, as well as a new friend, Brigid Kirk Connel. The four unite to face the terrifying and powerful baron who has stolen Gillian's home. But in the process of regaining her heritage, will Gillian lose her heart? (Highlands’ Lairds #2)

Garwood, Julie. “Shadow Music.” Pocket Books. For Princess Gabrielle of St. Biel, Scotland is a land of stunning vistas, wild chieftains, treacherous glens, and steep shadows skullduggery, betrayal, and now murder. Prized for her exquisite beauty, the daughter of one of England's most influential barons, Gabrielle is also a perfect bargaining chip for a king who needs peace in the Highlands: King John has arranged Gabrielle's marriage to a good and gentle laird. But this marriage will never take place. For Gabrielle, everything changes in one last burst of freedom when she and her guards come upon a scene of unimaginable cruelty. With one shot from her bow and arrow, Gabrielle takes a life, saves a life, and begins a war. Within days, the Highlands are aflame with passions as a battle royal flares between enemies old and new. Having come to Scotland to be married, Gabrielle is instead entangled in Highland intrigue. For two sadistic noblemen, underestimating Gabrielle's bravery and prowess may prove fatal. But thanks to a secret Gabrielle possesses, Colm MacHugh, the most feared man in Scotland, finds a new cause for courage. Under his penetrating gaze, neither Gabrielle's body nor heart is safe. (Highlands’ Lairds #3)

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Garwood, Julie. “The Bride.” Pocket Star. By edict of the king, the mighty Scottish laird Alec Kincaid must take an English bride. His choice was Jamie, youngest daughter of Baron Jamison, a feisty, violet- eyed beauty. Alec ached to touch her, to tame her, to possess her forever. But Jamie vowed never to surrender to this highland barbarian. He was everything her heart warned against, an arrogant scoundrel whose rough good looks spoke of savage pleasures. And thought Kincaid's scorching kisses fired her blood, she brazenly resisted him until one rapturous moment quelled their clash of wills, and something far more dangerous than desire threatened to conquer her senses. (Laird’s Fiancées #1)

Garwood, Julie. “The Wedding.” Pocket Books. 1119. Journeying from England to Scotland to wed a highlander, Lady Brenna had resigned herself to the arranged match. But when a band of fierce, painted warriors captured her en route, she fearlessly met their demand to marry their leader -- the quick- tempered laird Connor MacAlister. She couldn't know that her capture was merely the first act of vengeance against her betrothed, Connor's sworn enemy. Brenna harbored no illusions that her husband was in love with her; after a hasty forest wedding, MacAlister assured her she could return home once she had borne him a son. But she could not deny that she had once proposed to MacAlister, ten years ago, when she was just a child, and the visitor to her father's castle charmed her with his dazzling, unexpected smile. Now, as she sets out to win the brave chieftain whom she has come to adore, a legacy of revenge ensnares Brenna in a furious clan war and only her faith in her gallant hero can save her. (Laird’s Fiancées #2)

Grace, Samantha. “Miss Hillary Schools a Scoundrel.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. Debonair bachelor Lord Andrew Forest lives for pleasure and offers no apologies. But he receives a dose of his own medicine when his family's entrancing houseguest beds him, then disappears without as much as a by- your-leave. He'd like to teach the little vixen a thing or two about how to love a man if he can find her. After the dashing man of her dreams is revealed as a lying scoundrel, heiress Lana Hilary is ready to seek a match with a respectable gentleman if only they weren't so dreadfully boring. Unable to rein in her bold nature for long, Lana flirts with trouble and finds herself entangled with exactly the type of man she's vowed to avoid. (Beau Monde #1)

Grace, Samantha. “Lady Amelia’s Mess and a Half.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. Jake broke her heart by leaving her after sharing a passionate kiss. Lady Amelia broke his by marrying his best friend. When she returns to town a widow-pursued by an infamous rake, Jake's debauched brother, and just maybe by himself, Lady Amelia will have a mess and a half on her hands. (Beau Monde #2)

Grace, Samantha. “Miss Lavigne’s Little White Lie.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. Spirited and determined to protect her young brother at any cost, Lisette Lavigne is desperate to flee New Orleans. There's only one ship sailing to England, though, and the rakish Captain Daniel Hillary will only allow Lisette's family aboard for a very steep price. (Beau Monde #3)

Grace, Samantha. “Lady Vivian Defies a Duke.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. When Luke, the newly named Duke of Foxhaven, discovers that his bride-to-be is an opinionated headstrong beauty, he decides to find her another husband until he discovers that he cannot imagine her in anyone else's arms but his. (Beau Monde #4) 26

Grace, Samantha. “One Rogue Too Many.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. Anthony Keaton, Earl of Ellis, and Baron Sebastian Thorne have been competing since childhood. Now, they both have their eyes set on Lady Gabrielle. Gabby feels like a fool for trusting in Anthony but she doesn't know the whole truth. Determined to guard her heart this time around, she's looking for a man who is steadfast and eloquent. Sebastian knows this is his one chance to steal her heart. He has everything she's looking for. But when Anthony finally reveals his true feelings, how will she choose between the two? (Rival Rogues #1)

Gracie, Anne. “The Autumn Bride.” Berkley Sensation. Governess Abigail Chantry will do anything to save her sister and two dearest friends from destitution, even if it means breaking into an empty mansion in the hope of finding something to sell. Instead of treasures, though, she finds the owner, Lady Beatrice Davenham, bedridden and neglected. Appalled, Abby rousts Lady Beatrice's predatory servants and with Lady Beatrice's eager cooperation--the four young ladies become her "nieces", neatly eliminating the threat of disaster for all concerned! It's the perfect situation, until Lady Beatrice's dashing and arrogant nephew, Max, Lord Davenham, returns from the Orient--and discovers an impostor running his household. A romantic entanglement was never the plan for these stubborn, passionate opponents but falling in love may be as inevitable as the falling of autumn leaves. (Chance Sisters #1)

Gracie, Anne. “The Stolen Princess.” Berkley Sensation. The estranged younger son of an earl, Gabriel Renfrew earned glory and honor on the battlefield, but now, without purpose, he finds himself deliberately courting danger at every turn. Then one night he races his horse along a dangerous moonlit cliff and stumbles upon a beautiful woman obviously in need of saving. A princess on the run, Callie has disguised herself and her son, the crown prince, as commoners, hoping to protect him from those intent on stealing the throne. She has no choice but to trust the handsome ex-officer who's come to her rescue, even when he insists that only a marriage of convenience will provide her the ultimate protection. But while her new husband may keep Callie and her son safe from assassins, what will he do to her heart? (Devil Riders #1)

Gracie, Anne. “His Captive Lady.” Berkley Sensation. Harry Morant’s tough exterior hides a badly scarred heart. The natural son of an earl, high-born ladies have only one use for him, in the bedchamber. Now, after eight years at war, Harry is breeding racehorses and planning a practical, unemotional marriage. But when he buys a new estate, his careful plans are threatened by an unexpected passion for of all things an earl’s daughter. (Devil Riders #2)

Gracie, Anne. “To Catch a Bride.” Berkley Sensation. It was the perfect excuse to delay a dreaded marriage of convenience and head off on an exotic journey to track down a young lady missing in Egypt for six years. Rafe Ramsey, son of the Earl of Axebridge, is utterly besotted when he finally locates the beautiful and spirited Ayisha, who has taken a new name. But a mysterious past has made it impossible for her to return to England, and she is on the run from something far more serious than an unwanted betrothal. (Devil Riders #3)

Gracie, Anne. “The Accidental Wedding.” Berkley Sensation. When Nash Renfrew wakes in the bed of lovely Maddy Woodford, he thinks he's dreaming. Then he learns of his accident and the loss of his memory. But when it returns, Nash has no desire to leave Maddy's side and continues pretending he has 27

amnesia. With each passing day, Nash's attraction to Maddy grows. But he's a diplomat and she's just a country girl. How can he even entertain thoughts of seducing her? (Devil Riders #4)

Gracie, Anne. “Bride by Mistake.” Berkley Sensation. Eight years ago, Lieutenant Luke Ripton made a hasty wartime marriage-in-name-only to protect a young girl from a forced union and left her protected in a remote mountain convent. Now, Luke is Lord Ripton, but he has been unable to obtain an annulment. This leaves him no choice but to claim a wife he doesn't want. For nearly a decade, Isabella has waited like a princess locked in a tower, dreaming of her handsome, dark-haired prince. Her dreams are shattered when Luke reveals himself not as a prince, but an autocratic soldier, expecting her unquestioning obedience, which is something Isabella's fiercely independent nature will not tolerate. And while Luke and Isabella's fiery personalities clash at every turn, they remain bound to their vows, never expecting that the passionate fury they share could become passion of a different kind. (Devil Riders #5)

Grant, Cecilia. “A Lady Awakened.” Bantam. Newly widowed and desperate to protect her estate and beloved servants from her malevolent brother-in-law, Martha Russell conceives a daring plan. Or rather, a daring plan to conceive. After all, if she has an heir on the way, her future will be secured. Forsaking all she knows of propriety, Martha approaches her neighbor, a London exile with a wicked reputation, and offers a strictly business proposition: a month of illicit interludes for a fee. Theophilus Mirkwood ought to be insulted. He should be appalled. But how can he resist this siren in widow’s weeds, whose offer is simply too outrageously tempting to decline? Determined she’ll get her money’s worth, Theo endeavors to awaken this shamefully neglected beauty to the pleasures of the flesh—only to find her dead set against taking any enjoyment in the scandalous bargain. Surely she can’t resist him forever. But could a lady’s sweet surrender open their hearts to the most unexpected arrival of all love? (Blackshear Family #1)

Grant, Cecilia. “A Gentleman Undone.” Bantam. Lydia Slaughter understands the games men play both in and out of the bedroom. Not afraid to bend the rules to suit her needs, she fleeces Will Blackshear outright. The Waterloo hero had his own daring agenda for the gaming tables of London’s gentlemen’s clubs. But now he antes up for a wager of wits and desire with Lydia, the streetwise temptress who keeps him at arm’s length. A kept woman in desperate straits, Lydia has a sharp mind and a head for numbers. She gambles on the sly, hoping to win enough to claim her independence. An alliance with Will at the tables may be a winning proposition for them both. But the arrangement involves dicey odds with rising stakes, sweetened with unspoken promise of fleshly delights. And any sleight of hand could find their hearts betting on something neither can afford to risk: love. (Blackshear Family #2)

Grant, Cecilia. “A Woman Entangled.” Bantam. Kate Westbrook finds her plans for breaking into high society by marrying a nobleman thwarted by the alluring Nick Blackshear, who has been enlisted by Kate's father to prevent anyone taking advantage of his daughter. (Blackshear Family #3)

Gray, Juliana. “A Lady Never Lies.” Berkley Sensation. Lady Alexandra Morley, an alluring widow, is desperate to devise a plan to reverse her fortunes. When fate lands her in the arms of Phineas "Finn" Burke, a brilliant inventor with a shocking past, she despairs of ever getting what she needs until they kiss. (Affairs by Moonlight #1) 28

Gray, Juliana. “A Gentleman Never Tells.” Berkley Sensation. Elizabeth Harewood and Lord Roland Penhallow were London's golden couple, until being forced apart by her scheming relatives and his clandestine career. Six years later, when Roland turns up mysteriously at the castle where Elizabeth, now Countess of Somerton, has hidden herself away, holiday temptation is only a kiss away. (Affairs by Moonlight #2)

Gray, Juliana. “A Duke Never Yields.” Berkley Sensation. Impatient with the strictures of polite British society, Miss Abigail Harewood has decided to live life on her own terms--and the first thing she requires is a lover. When the commanding Duke of Wallingford arrives on the doorstep of her leased holiday castle, she thinks she's found the perfect candidate: handsome, dashing, and experienced in the art of love. (Affairs by Moonlight #3)

Gray, Juliana. “How to Tame Your Duke.” Berkley Sensation. England, 1889. Quiet and scholarly Princess Emilie has always avoided adventure, until she's forced to disguise herself as a tutor in the household of the imposing Duke of Ashland, a former soldier disfigured in battle and abandoned by his wife. When chance draws her into a secret liaison with the duke, Emilie can't resist the opportunity to learn what lies behind his forbidding mask, and find out what adventure really means. (A Princess in Hiding #1)

Gray, Juliana. “How to Master Your Marquess.” Berkley Sensation. Of all her sisters, Princess Stefanie is by far the least amenable to law and order, which is why she’s appalled to find herself masquerading as an unbearably drab clerk for the most honorable barrister in England. But her dull disguise turns out to have its privileges: namely, the opportunity to consort unchaperoned with her employer’s exceedingly handsome nephew, James Lambert, the Marquess of Hatherfield. Hatherfield quickly realizes that his uncle’s spirited new clerk is, in fact, a lovely young woman of daring habits. The outwardly impeccable marquis isn’t about to reveal her deception. After all, he’s hiding a dangerous secret of his own. But when one too many escapades with the madcap princess bring Hatherfield’s troubled past to light, it is only Stefanie’s sharp wits that stand between the marquis and utter disaster, and only Hatherfield’s daring that can save the princess from the shadowy agents bent on finding her. (A Princess in Hiding #2)

Grey, Amelia. “A Hint of Seduction.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. John Fines, the Fifth Earl of Chatwin, is racing his horse in Hyde Park when he almost runs down a beautiful and alluring young woman. Lady Catherine Reynolds doesn't have time to dally about with infatuations- she's on a quest to find her real father. And when John is mesmerized by her, she takes up the opportunity to steal his horse right from under him, leaving behind a trail of gossip. Everyone in the town believes that Catherine has come to London to find a husband, but what she really needs is an ally who can help her uncover the truth. The dashing Lord Chatwin would have been the perfect gentleman to help her, if only she hadn't stolen his horse and his heart.

Grey, Amelia. “A Duke to Die For.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. The Duke of Blakewell realizes he'd better marry off his new ward before he gives in to temptation, but Henrietta, believing she carries a curse that killed her previous guardians, just wants her independence. In a moment of passion, they become scandalously entwined, and suddenly he must take her curse seriously and she must save the one man she could love. (The Rogues’ Dynasty #1) 29

Grey, Amelia. “A Marquis to Marry.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. The Marquis is shocked to find a Duchess on his doorstep. When his noble visitor accuses Raceworth of hiding priceless stolen pearls belonging to her family, no way is he going to hand over his grandmother's necklace not even to a lady he finds beautiful and intriguing. Relentless as she is, Susannah, Duchess of Brookfield, refuses to be intimidated by the Marquis's commanding presence, chiseled good looks, or charming smile and her immense attraction to him isn't going to stop her either. But when the pearls disappear, Race and Susannah will have to work together in order to discover they can't live apart. (The Rogues’ Dynasty #2)

Grey, Amelia. “An Earl to Enchant.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. Lord Morgandale is as notorious as he is dashing, and he's determined no woman will tie him down. But from the moment Arianna Sweet appears on his doorstep, he cannot resist the lure of her fascinating personality, exotic wardrobe, and tempting green eyes. But Arianna has a deadly secret. She is in possession of her father's groundbreaking discovery, one that someone would kill for. She can't tell Lord Morgandale her secret, but she knows she needs his help, desperately. (The Rogues’ Dynasty #3)

Grey, Amelia. “A Gentleman Never Tells.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. As if from a dream, Lady Gabrielle walked from the mist and into Viscount Brentwood's arms. Within moments, he's embroiled in more scandal than he ever thought possible... Beautiful, clever, and courageous, Lady Gabrielle needs Brent's help to get out of a seriously bad situation. But the more she gets to know him, the worse she feels about ruining his life. (The Rogues’ Dynasty #4)

Grey, Amelia. “A Gentleman Says “I Do”.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. Burgeoning author Catalina Crisp completes a parody involving twins Iverson and Matson Brentwood's scandalous arrival in London and publishes it under her father's name. When the writing hits the town, it's not long before a darkly handsome man Lord Iverson Brentwood himself is at her door, looking for her father with blood in his eyes. Dallying with the dashing rogue seems like the perfect escape and it should calm him down enough to leave her father alone. But Catalina does the exact opposite she heats him up like no other woman ever has. (The Rogues’ Dynasty #5)

Grey, Amelia. “The Rogue Steals a Bride.” Sourcebooks Casablanca. All heiress Sophia Hart's father wanted was for her to marry a gentleman with a title. She promised him on his deathbed she would do just that. But the only man Sophia wants to spend time with is Matson Brentwood, who makes up for the lack of a title by being dashing and decidedly dangerous. Since Matson crashed his way into her life and her heart, that vow to her father has become an awful burden. (The Rogues’ Dynasty #6)

Guhrke, Laura Lee. “Wedding of the Season.” Avon. As Lady Beatrix Danbury, the woman he loves, but who he jilted six years earlier, prepares to marry another, William Mallory is hell-bent on stopping the wedding of the season and winning Beatrix back. (Abandoned at the Altar #1)

Guhrke, Laura Lee. “Scandal of the Year.” Avon. One tryst was all she wanted from their very first meeting, Julia knew that Aidan Carr, the oh-so-proper Duke of Trathen, had a bit of the devil in him, a devil who secretly yearned for what he could not have, and a devil who harbored a desire for her. So when she needed to be caught in a compromising situation, Aidan was the answer to her prayers. One tryst just wasn't enough. Aidan is supposed to be looking for a bride, yet his scandalous liaison with Julia is all he can think about. Hot, erotic memories of kissing her skin, falling into her bed, pulling her naked 30

body on top of his own continue to torment and tempt him. What is it about this brazen seductress that he finds so hard to resist? And how can he stop himself from falling into her bed a second time? (Abandoned at the Altar #2)

Guhrke, Laura Lee. “Trouble at the Wedding.” Avon. Trouble at the Wedding is the third unforgettable walk down the aisle by the always delightful RITA Award winning author. The marriage ceremony of a Victorian heiress to the perfect man is most rudely interrupted by a meddlesome duke who's convinced the bewitching lady is making a the biggest mistake of her life. (Abandoned at the Altar #3)

Guhrke, Laura Lee. “When the Marquess Met His Match.” Avon. Nicholas Stirling, Marquess of Trubridge, loves his life just as it is: dissolute, scandalous, and deuced good fun. His father, the Duke of Landsdowne is not amused, and when he cuts off Nicholas’ trust fund, the fun-loving marquess is forced to find an alternate source of income—in other words, he has to marry an heiress. Every new-money American heiress knows Lady Belinda Featherstone is the key to social acceptance. Once a new-money nobody herself, Belinda discovered first-hand how heartbreaking the game of love and matrimony could be after a reprobate British earl married her for her money. Now a respectable widow, Belinda has become England’s most successful matchmaker, guiding young American heiresses through the hazards of the London season and helping them to find husbands worthy of them. To her mind, the Marquess of Trubridge is nothing but a fortune-hunting scoundrel and she has no intention of allowing him to charm his way into any American girl’s heart, including her own. (An American Heiress in London #1)

Hawkins, Alexandra. “All Night with a Rogue.” St. Martins. Seduce Lady Juliana Ivers and then cast her aside: Those are his sister’s instructions. Alexius Braverton, Marquess of Sinclair, also known as Sin to the ton is happy enough to oblige, especially when he catches a glimpse of his target. Juliana is completely unlike the empty-headed chits who barely hold his attention for a week. A true gentleman would leave her to find a worthy suitor. But then, a Lord of Vice would never claim to be a gentleman. Juliana is expected to marry well to improve her family’s finances, even if she secretly longs to make a living through her musical compositions. A dalliance can only complicate matters, though not even practical Juliana can help succumbing to the aptly named Sin. But one unforgettable night will draw her into a scandalous affair and a seduction begun as sport will soon become deliciously, dangerously real. (Lords of Vice #1)

Hawkins, Alexandra. “Till Dawn with the Devil.” St. Martins. Exquisitely beautiful though decidedly modest, Lady Sophia usually shuns the festive ballrooms of London society. But when a man who calls himself "Reign" enters her life and shows her true kindness, her wary young heart begins to melt. Of course, Sophia would be shocked to learn the truth about Reign's past. But when scandal strikes, this devilish stranger may be her only salvation. (Lords of Vice #2)

Hawkins, Alexandra. “After Dark with a Scoundrel.” St. Martins. The lure of the hunt brings Lord Hugh, or Dare, to London. He's not searching for a wife; all he requires is a willing lady or two to warm his bed. However, the one lady he desires is the one most likely to get him killed. (Lords of Vice #3) 31

Hawkins, Alexandra. “Sunrise with a Notorious Lord.” St. Martins. Christopher Courtland, Earl of Vanewright known around London as “Vane” is the very picture of a rich, handsome ladies’ man. Why shackle himself to just one lady when he’s free to sample them all? In spite of his own mother’s attempts at matchmaking, Vane has sworn to stay single. Until he has a chance run-in with Miss Isabel Thorne. A modest and refined beauty, Isabel is a lot more brazen than she appears. When a pickpocket tries to make away with Vane’s bejeweled snuffbox, Isabel attempts to thwart his escape and manages to steal Vane’s heart. But the harder he tries to seduce the sharp-tongued, strong-willed Isabel, the more she resists. Now it’s up to this tried-and-true bachelor to find a new way to play the game or risk losing the one woman who’s ever captured his heart. (Lords of Vice #4)

Hawkins, Alexandra. “All Afternoon with a Scandalous Marquess.” St. Martins. When he falls in love with Madame Venna, the mysterious and exotic proprietress of an exclusive brothel and the one woman he cannot have the Marquess of Sainthill will stop at nothing to tear down the walls around her heart. (Lords of Vice #5)

Hawkins, Alexandra. “Dusk with a Dangerous Duke.” St. Martins. When the woman to whom he has been betrothed since childhood decides to call off the wedding, the Duke of Huntsley, a.k.a. the Lord of Vice, is surprised by his refusal to let Lady Grace Kearly go, viewing her as a beautiful challenge he cannot resist. (Lords of Vice #6)

Hawkins, Alexandra. “Twilight with an Infamous Earl.” St. Martins. Lord Chillingsworth’s reputation precedes him the infamous “Frost” is as legendary on the field of honor as he is in the bedroom. This makes it surprising that young Emily Cavell has taken up the cause of closing Frost’s favorite gambling hell. Who does this brazen, flame-haired beauty think she is? Emily’s vendetta is personal: She is determined to take a pound of flesh from Frost, who ruined her sister. But the man she meets is not the cold-hearted devil she imagined and is twice as handsome to boot and soon Emily finds herself falling for him. Their battle of wills quickly ignites into blazing desire. Could it be that the most jaded Lord of Vice is finally willing to risk everything and gamble on her heart? Or is true love only a fool’s game? (Lords of Vice #7)

Hawkins, Karen. “How to Capture a Countess.” Pocket Books. At seventeen, Rose fell wildly in love with Lord Alton Sinclair, known as Lord Sin for his wicked ways. Stung by his indifference, the starry- eyed girl tried to win an illicit kiss, but then panicked and pushed the notorious rakehell into a fountain. Leaving Lord Sin floating among the lily pads to the mocking laughter of his peers, Rose escaped back to the obscurity of the Scottish countryside. Six years later, Sin convinces his aunt, the Duchess of Roxburghe, to invite Rose to her annual house party, where he plans to get revenge by making Rose the laughingstock of polite society. To his astonishment, he finds she has become an alluring woman who threatens to turn the tables on his nefarious plans. Thus Sin and Rose begin an epic battle of the sexes that becomes more passionate at every turn. Eventually, one will have to surrender but to vengeance? Or to love’s deepest passion? (The Duchess Diaries #1)

Hawkins, Karen. “How to Pursue a Princess.” Pocket Books. Lily Balfour has spent her entire life under the shadow of financial ruin, and she’s determined to save her family in the only way available to women by marrying well. When the Duchess of Roxburghe, Lily’s godmother, announces she’s found the perfect match for Lily, the handsome, dashing, and extremely wealthy Earl of Huntley, Lily hopes they’ll 32

fall wildly in love, marry, and that his wealth will save her family. But when Prince Pietr Wulfinski, the poorest of the Russian princes, walks into the Duchess’s ballroom and sweeps a hot, possessive glance over her, Lily knows she’s in big trouble. Marry the safe, handsome, and wealthy Earl, or the dangerous, rakish, but poor Prince? To make the right choice, Lily must decide if she’ll listen to her heart or her head. (The Duchess Diaries #2)

Hawkins, Karen. “How to Entice an Enchantress.” Pocket Books. Scarred in the terrible accident that took his wife, gruff Lord Kirk has hidden himself from Society. When he meets his neighbor, Dahlia Balfour a young beauty who shares his love for poetry and books he realizes she is the one woman who could make him forget the past. But how can such a recluse attract the eye of an enchantress? Kirk appeals to his godmother, the Duchess of Roxburghe, to help him become the dashing, well-dressed hero of Dahlia’s dreams. Arriving at a house party given by the Duchess, Dahlia is unprepared for the change in her neighbor. Suddenly, she is seeing him in a whole new light. When he captures her lips with an ardent kiss, she realizes he could be her romantic hero, but then a jealous rival twists an inadvertent comment she makes. Now Dahlia must persuade Kirk that she’s not just a pretty girl feeling pity, but a passionate woman who sees past painful scars into the soul of the man she’s come to love. (The Duchess Diaries #3)

Hawkins, Karen. “One Night in Scotland.” Pocket Star Books. Someone is holding her brother prisoner in exchange for a gold-and-onyx box covered in mysterious runes, so Mary Hurst boldly sets out from the family vicarage to find the priceless artifact. But the man who possesses it, Angus Hay, the Earl of Erroll, is less than sympathetic to her plight. He is a prisoner of his dark past, Angus refuses to yield the box or allow Mary to leave! Suspicious of the alluring lass’s mission, he vows to wrest a confession from her, but unearths a fiery temper and a will as strong as his own. Passion flares between them, but now there is more at stake: an unknown enemy is hunting down the precious box, and will stop at nothing. Risking all for love, Angus must solve the mystery behind the runes . . . and trust the only woman who can awaken his forgotten heart. (Hurst Amulet #1)

Hawkins, Karen. “Scandal in Scotland.” Pocket Star Books. Despite fame and countless admirers, actress Marcail Beauchamp has never forgotten William Hurst, the audacious seafarer she once loved and lost. Now, forced by a mysterious blackmailer who threatens her family, she must steal an ancient onyx box from the one man she's vowed never to see again. To save his brother from a ruthless abductor, William must deliver the artifact as ransom. He's stunned when Marcail, lovelier than ever, suddenly appears on his ship. But when she drugs him and steals the box, his fury knows no bounds. William pursues Marcail, but too late: she has already delivered the box. The estranged lovers realize they must work together both to regain the artifact that could mean life or death to his family and to destroy the mysterious blackmailer's power over her family. Thus begins a high-stakes quest through the reaches of Scotland, a quest that stirs up long-forgotten memories and an unquenchable passion. (Hurst Amulet #2)

Hawkins, Karen. “A Most Dangerous Profession.” Pocket Books. For beautiful, seductive Moira MacAllister, the stakes have become terrifyingly high. Her daughter has been abducted and a priceless ancient relic is the ransom. Moira must acquire it at any cost, even if it means confronting the man she once duped and left, a man who still doesn’t know she has a child and that he is the father. Robert Hurst, an operative in the king’s service, has never forgiven the mysterious spy who seduced him into marriage 33 and then disappeared without a trace. Now, as he pursues the onyx box that will save his brother’s life, their paths cross again. But Robert isn’t sure which he longs for more; to satisfy his lust for revenge or to quench his relentless hunger for this bewitching woman. When Moira reveals to Robert her long-kept secret, however, he realizes his burning desires must wait as a treacherous foe closes in, threatening all they hold dear and their second chance at love. (Hurst Amulet #3)

Hawkins, Karen. “The Taming of a Scottish Princess.” Pocket Books. When famed Egyptologist Michael Hurst discovers that the infamous Hurst Amulet is hidden in Scotland, he insists his trusted assistant, Miss Jane Smythe-Haughton, accompany him north. Strangely, the usually unflappable Jane seems perturbed by their destination the mysterious Isle of Barra. A fascinated Michael watches as his staid assistant transforms, revealing intriguing layers of mystery and vulnerability. Could he be about to uncover not one, but two, precious treasures? Once her clan’s princess, Jane fled Barra years ago to avoid a forced marriage. Since then, she has made her living as efficient Miss Smythe-Haughton; the perfect (and highly paid) assistant. Now she must confront her secrets including her feelings for her irascible employer, too-handsome-for-his-own-good Michael Hurst. Others are also searching for the missing amulet, however. Can Jane and Michael learn to trust each other in time to solve two riddles: the location of the Hurst Amulet, and the meaning of the vivid passion flaring between them? (Hurst Amulet #4)

Hawkins, Karen. “How to Abduct a Highland Lord.” Pocket Books. It's hardly the type of wedding Fiona MacLean dreamed of. No family, no guests, just a groom who's been dragged literally to the altar. But if marriage to Black Jack Kincaid, the handsome wastrel she'd sworn never to see again, will avert a bloody war between their clans, so be it. Surely she can share his bed without losing her heart. Known throughout Scotland and London as a wild rogue, Jack is accustomed to waking in dire situations, but married? Long ago, he and Fiona reveled in a youthful passion. Now, the fiery, sensual lass is his once more. And though their marriage is in name only, Jack is determined to win her forever body and soul. (Maclean Curse #1)

Hawkins, Karen. “To Scotland, With Love.” Pocket Books. When Lord Gregor MacLean learns his childhood friend, Venetia Oglivie, has been abducted by a fortune hunter, he rides off to Scotland in hot and very annoyed pursuit. Venetia's soft heart has gotten her in major trouble this time: if he doesn't rescue her swiftly, the scandal will ostracize the provocative wench! The only sensible member of her family, Venetia is sure she can fix any problem, even this one. So when an irate Gregor catches up with her, arrogantly expecting a hero's welcome, the sparks between them begin to fly. Then an unexpected snowstorm traps them at an inn, and Gregor discovers his feelings for the lovely Venetia are far warmer than he realized fiery enough to burn down the inn! Now if he can only convince Venetia that his motive for marriage isn't duty but desire. (Maclean Curse #2)

Hawkins, Karen. “To Catch a Highlander.” Pocket Books. When her father gambles away the family estate to darkly dangerous Lord Dougal MacLean, Sophia MacFarlane is determined to use her wiles to regain it. Forced to stake the one thing she has left her virtue she desperately hopes her skill can limit her losses to a few kisses no matter how hotly tempting Dougal turns out to be. Dougal MacLean knows that Sophia has some trick up her sleeve, but he can't resist the challenge or her ravishing beauty. So when she proposes a card game with most unusual stakes, Dougal is delighted to accept. But as the game ends, Dougal and Sophia discover they've wagered something even more precious their hearts. (Maclean Curse #3) 34

Hawkins, Karen. “Sleepless in Scotland.” Pocket Books. Catriona Hurst learns that her sister Caitlyn is getting into trouble in her societal debut, and she rushes to London to rescue her bolder, younger twin. Discovering that Caitlyn has planned to force Laird Alexander MacLean into marrying her by stowing away in his coach, Triond sneaks inside MacLean’s coach to dissuade her sister. But Triond gets trapped inside when the coach takes off and it’s not Alex MacLean who discovers her, but his brother Hugh. Distracted by the heat that burns fiercely between them, he doesn’t realize that he’s gotten the wrong sister until it’s too late. (Maclean Curse #4)

Hawkins, Karen. “The Laird Who Loved Me.” Pocket Books. Handsome Alexander MacLean enjoyed his intoxicating flirtation with lovely Caitlyn Hurst until she embarrassed him in front of the entire ton . Orchestrating Caitlyn's attendance at a fashionable house party, Alexander plots her downfall. But to his fury, her charm and wit thwart his plan to ruin her. Her disastrous London season left Caitlyn filled with regret and determined to make things right with Alexander. She's delighted to find him at the house party to which she's unexpectedly invited—but it's clear that the sexy, arrogant Highlander hasn't forgiven her. So Caitlyn comes up with a bold scheme, proposing an unusual contest drawn from legend: each must complete a set of "mythic" tasks. If Caitlyn succeeds, Alexander promises to relent and forgive her previous rash behavior; if he succeeds, she will join him in his bed! But can Caitlyn force Alexander to give up his quest for vengeance without giving up her heart in return? (Maclean Curse #5)

Hawkins, Karen. “Much Ado About Marriage.” Pocket Books. Meeting lovely Fia is all it takes to turn Thomas's espionage mission in Scotland topsy-turvy. Flirting in the woods with the seductive, infuriating lass leaves him captive in the MacLean castle, but his escape attempt brings worse! Caught in an apparently compromising position with the lady, the English earl has no chance to make any ado before he finds himself wed. Thomas is on a serious assignment, but Fia's sharp tongue and saucy wit bring mayhem to his life. How can he concentrate, when just one glance from her makes him burn with desire? (Maclean Curse #6)

Howell, Hannah. “If He’s Wicked.” Zebra. For Chloe Wherlocke, it all begins with a vision a glimpse into the future that foretells a terrible plot against Lord Julian Kenwood and his newborn son. Chloe's psychic gift allows her to save the child from certain death, but the earl remains in grave peril. Julian Kenwood knows someone is trying to kill him and he suspects his scheming wife and her lover are behind the plot. But Julian is shocked when Chloe, a captivating, dark-haired stranger, warns him that sinister forces are indeed at hand and exposes a devastating secret that changes his life forever. As Chloe reveals her plan to save Julian, neither can deny the attraction that grows each moment they're together. Chloe knows the highborn earl could never love her as she loves him. But when danger strikes closer than ever, Chloe must risk everything or lose Julian forever. (Wherlocke #1)

Howell, Hannah. “If He’s Sinful.” Zebra. It is whispered throughout London that the members of the Wherlocke family are possessed of certain unexplainable gifts. But Lord Ashton Radmoor is skeptical until he finds an innocent beauty lying drugged and helpless in the bedroom of a brothel. The mystery woman is Penelope Wherlock, and her special gift of sight is leading her deep into a dangerous world of treachery and betrayal. Ashton knows he should forget her, yet he's drawn deeper into the vortex of her life, determined to keep her safe. But Penelope is no ordinary woman, and she's never met the man strong enough to contend with her unusual abilities. Until now. (Wherlocke #2) 35

Howell, Hannah. “If He’s Wild.” Zebra. Lady Alethea Vaughn Channing is haunted by a vision of a man in danger the same man who she has seen in dreams time and time again. She doesn't even know his name, and yet she feels the connection between them, knows she is the only one standing between him and disaster. But rakish Lord Hartley Greville is capable of protecting himself, as he has proven more than once in his perilous work as a spy for the crown. If he's to carry out his duty, he'll need to put aside the achingly beautiful woman with the strange gift. And yet, when Alethea's visions reveal a plot that could endanger children, Hartley will not be able to ignore the destiny that binds them together or resist the passion burning between them. (Wherlocke #3)

Howell, Hannah. “If He’s Dangerous.” Zebra. When Lorelei Sundun first finds Sir Argus Wherlocke in her garden, she's never heard of the mysterious Wherlocke clan-or their otherworldly abilities. All that changes the moment she watches Argus-the most tantalizing man she's ever seen disappear before her very eyes. What she's witnessed should be impossible. But so should falling in love with a man she's only just met. Pursued by a madman intent on harnessing the Wherlockes' talents as weapons, Argus meant to seek help from his family, not to involve a duke's lovely daughter in the struggle. But now, the enchanting Lorelei is his only hope for salvation-and the greatest temptation he's ever faced. (Wherlocke #4)

Howell, Hannah. “If He’s Tempted.” Zebra. Gifted with the ability to see the future, Lady Olympia Wherlocke teams up with Lord Brant Mallam to save his sister from an arranged marriage orchestrated by his cold, calculating mother until their clever plan works a little too perfectly, revealing the sins of their pasts. (Wherlocke #5)

Hoyt, Elizabeth. “Wicked Intentions.” Grand Central. Infamous for his wild, sensual needs, Lazarus Huntington, Lord Caire, is searching for a savage killer in St. Giles, London's most notorious slum. Widowed Temperance Dews knows the area like the back of her hand she cares for its children at the foundling home her family established. Now that home is at risk. Caire makes a simple offer in return for Temperance's help navigating the perilous alleys of St. Giles, he will introduce her to high society so that she can find a benefactor for the home. But Temperance may not be the innocent she seems, and what begins as a cold bargain soon falls prey to a passion neither can control a passion that may well destroy them both. (Maiden Lane #1)

Hoyt, Elizabeth. “Notorious Pleasures.” Vision. Lady Hero Batten, the beautiful sister of the Duke of Wakefield, has everything a woman could want, including the perfect fiancé. True, the Marquis of Mandeville is a trifle dull and has no sense of humor, but that doesn't bother Hero. Until she meets his notorious brother. Lord Griffin Reading is far from perfect and he likes it that way. How he spends his days is a mystery, but all of London knows he engages in the worst sorts of drunken revelry at night. Hero takes an instant dislike to him, and Griffin thinks that Hero, with her charities and faultless manners, is much too impeccable for society, let alone his brother. Yet their near constant battle of wits soon sparks desire. As Hero's wedding nears, and Griffin's enemies lay plans to end their dreams forever, can two imperfect people find perfect true love? (Maiden Lane #2)

Hoyt, Elizabeth. “Scandalous Desires.” Grand Central Pub. When river pirate "Charming" Mickey O'Connor's past comes back to torment him, he must keep Silence Hollingbrook safe from a merciless enemy, while dealing with the hold the widow has on his heart. And in the face of danger, both will have to surrender to something more terrifying true love. (Maiden Lane #3) 36

Hoyt, Elizabeth. “Thief of Shadows.” Grand Central Pub. When a dragoon captain begins hunting the masked avenger the Ghost of St. Giles, schoolmaster Winter Makepeace the Ghost himself must decide whether or not he can trust Lady Isabel Beckinhall with his secret. (Maiden Lane #4)

Hoyt, Elizabeth. “Lord of Darkness.” Grand Central Pub. He lives in the shadows. As the mysterious masked avenger known as the Ghost of St. Giles, Godric St. John's only goal is to protect the innocent of London. Until the night he confronts a fearless young lady pointing a pistol at his head-and realizes she is his wife Lady Margaret Reading has vowed to kill the Ghost of St. Giles the man who murdered her one true love. Returning to London, and to the man she hasn't seen since their wedding day, Margaret does not recognize the man behind the mask. Fierce, commanding, and dangerous, the notorious Ghost of St. Giles is everything she feared he would be-and so much more. When passion flares, these two intimate strangers can't keep from revealing more of themselves than they had ever planned. But when Margaret learns the truth that the Ghost is her husband the game is up and the players must surrender to the temptation that could destroy them both. (Maiden Lane #5)

Hoyt, Elizabeth. “Duke of Midnight.” Grand Central Pub. The conservative Duke of Wakefield has a secret life fighting crime in the darkest parts of London, and the last thing he needs is the mousey Miss Artemis Greaves showing up at his townhouse jeopardizing his cover. (Maiden Lane #6)

Hunter, Madeline. “The Surrender of Miss Fairbourne.” Jove Books. When she inherits her late father's prestigious London auction house, Emma Fairbourne is determined to run the business but meets with resistance from the Earl of Southwaite, her father's silent partner, who wants her to sell it. (Fairbourne Quartet #1)

Hunter, Madeline. “The Conquest of Lady Cassandra.” Jove Books. The impoverished and scandalous Lady Cassandra Vernham tries to get Viscount Ambury to pay her the considerable sum of money that he owes her, but Ambury, who blames her for the death of his friend, is reluctant to help her. (Fairbourne Quartet #2)

Hunter, Madeline. “The Counterfeit Mistress.” Berkley Publishing Group. Spy hunter Alban Norwood, Viscount Kendale, tries to resist his attraction to French refugee Marielle Lyon, whom he is convinced is a spy, while Marielle is willing to make use of his interest in her to help save her father. (Fairbourne Quartet #3)

Hunter, Madeline. “Ravishing in Red.” Jove Books. While trying to restore her family's honor, Audrianna Kelmsleigh becomes immersed in scandal with Lord Sebastian Summerhays, one of her father's persecutors, and is forced into a marriage of necessity with a man she despises. (The Rarest Blooms #1)

Hunter, Madeline. “Provocative in Pearls.” Jove Books. When he finally finds heiress Verity Thompson, who disappeared two years earlier on their wedding day, Grayson Bridlington, the Earl of Hawkeswell, strikes a seductive bargain with this woman who can help with his financial woes. (The Rarest Blooms #2) 37

Hunter, Madeline. “Sinful in Satin.” Jove Books. When her mother, a famed London courtesan, dies, Celia inherits a mountain of debts and her mother's mysterious and wickedly handsome tenant, whose very presence unnerves her and makes her want to put her erotic training to use. (The Rarest Blooms #3)

Hunter, Madeline. “Dangerous in Diamonds.” Jove Books. When he inherits a flower business called "The Rarest Blooms," the outrageously wealthy Duke of Castleford is stunned when the shop's beautiful and mysterious owner, Daphne Joyes, rejects his advances. (The Rarest Blooms #4)

James, Eloisa. “Desperate Duchesses.” Avon. A marquess's sheltered only daughter, Lady Roberta St. Giles falls in love with a man she glimpses across a crowded ballroom: a duke, a game player of consummate skill, a notorious rakehell who shows no interest in marriage until he lays eyes on Roberta. Yet the Earl of Gryffyn knows too well that the price required to gain a coronet is often too high. Damon Reeve, the earl, is determined to protect the exquisite Roberta from chasing after the wrong destiny. Can Damon entice her into a high-stakes game of his own, even if his heart is likely to be lost in the venture? (Desperate Duchesses #1)

James, Eloisa. “An Affair Before Christmas.” Avon. One spectacular Christmas, Lady Perdita Selby, known to her friends and family as Poppy, met the man she thought she would love forever. The devilishly attractive Duke of Fletcher was the perfect match for the innocent, breathtakingly beautiful young Englishwoman, and theirs was the most romantic wedding she had ever seen. Four years later, Poppy and the duke have become the toast of the ton but behind closed doors the spark of their love affair has burned out. Unwilling to lose the woman he still lusts after, the duke is determined to win back his beguiling bride's delectable affections...and surpass the heady days of first love with a truly sinful seduction. (Desperate Duchesses #2)

James, Eloisa. “Duchess by Night.” Avon. Harriet, Duchess of Berrow, is tired of her title and the responsibilities that come along with it. Enough with proper tea parties and elegant balls; what Harriet really wants is to attend an outrageous soiree where she can unleash her wildest whims and desires. But to attend such an event especially if the event in question is Lord Justinian Strange's rollicking fete, filled with noble rogues and rotters, risqué ladies and illicit lovers would be certain scandal. That's why she must disguise herself. Looking forward to a night of uninhibited pleasure, Lord Strange is shocked to discover that beneath the clothes of a no-good rake is the most beautiful woman in the room. Why is a woman like her risking her reputation at his notorious affair? And can he possibly entice her to stay forever? (Desperate Duchesses #3)

James, Eloisa. “When the Duke Returns.” Avon. Married by proxy as a child, Lady Isidore has spent years fending off lecherous men in every European court while waiting to meet her husband. When she finally lures Simeon Jermyn back to London, she is devastated to learn the duke demands an annulment. (Desperate Duchesses #4)

James, Eloisa. “This Duchess of Mine.” Avon. Scandalous Jemma Beaumont and proper polititian Elijah Beaumont were always like oil and water. It came as no surprise to anyone when Jemma left to thrill all of France with her antics shortly after their wedding. But no one expected her return home ready to play the part of dutiful wife least of all her husband. (Desperate Duchesses #5) 38

James, Eloisa. “A Duke of Her Own.” Avon. Leopold Dautry, the notorious Duke of Villiers, must wed quickly and nobly and his choices, alas, are few. The Duke of Montague's daughter, Eleanor, is exquisitely beautiful and fiercely intelligent. Villiers betroths himself to her without further ado.

After all, no other woman really qualifies. Lisette, the outspoken daughter of the Duke of Gilner, cares nothing for clothing or decorum. She's engaged to another man, and doesn't give a fig for status or title. Half the ton believes Lisette mad and Villiers is inclined to agree. Torn between logic and passion, between intelligence and imagination, Villiers finds himself drawn to the very edge of impropriety. But it is not until he's in a duel to the death, fighting for the reputation of the woman he loves, that Villiers finally realizes that the greatest risk may not be on the dueling field. (Desperate Duchesses #6)

James, Eloisa. “A Kiss at Midnight.” Avon. Miss Kate Daltry doesn't believe in fairy tales or happily ever after. Forced by her stepmother to attend a ball, Kate meets a prince and decides he's anything but charming. A clash of wits and wills ensues, but they both know their irresistible attraction will lead nowhere. For Gabriel is promised to another woman a princess whose hand in marriage will fulfill his ruthless ambitions. Gabriel likes his fiancée, which is a welcome turn of events, but he doesn't love her. Obviously, he should be wooing his bride-to-be, not the witty, impoverished beauty who refuses to fawn over him. Godmothers and glass slippers notwithstanding, this is one fairy tale in which destiny conspires to destroy any chance that Kate and Gabriel might have a happily ever after unless a prince throws away everything that makes him noble unless a dowry of an unruly heart trumps a fortune unless one kiss at the stroke of midnight changes everything. (Fairy Tales #1)

James, Eloisa. “When Beauty Tamed the Beast.” Avon. Miss Linnet Berry Thrynne is a beauty. Naturally, she's betrothed to a beast. Linnet has no idea of the danger posed to her heart by a man who may never love her in return. If she decides to be very wicked indeed, what price will she pay for taming his wild heart? (Fairy Tale #2)

James, Eloisa. “The Duke is Mine.” Thorndike. For Olivia Lytton, betrothal to the Duke of Canterwick hardly a Prince Charming-- feels more like a curse than a happily-ever-after. At least his noble status will help her sister, Georgiana, secure an engagement with the brooding, handsome Tarquin, Duke of Sconce, a perfect match for her in every way every way but one. Tarquin has fallen in love with Olivia. (Fairy Tale #3)

James, Eloisa. “The Ugly Duchess.” Avon. When she discovers that her husband James married her only for her dowry, Theodora Saxby, known by the ton as The Ugly Duchess, is devastated until James launches a campaign to prove that he really loves her. (Fairy Tale #4)

James, Eloisa. “Once Upon a Tower.” Avon. As an extremely wealthy laird, Gowan Stoughton, Duke of Kinross, can have any of the maidens at the ball he attends. The only problem is they are all English and Gowan is not so certain they are suitable. He is accustomed to the hard-working lasses from his Highlands, not these dainty noblewomen who spend their days drinking tea or some other such nonsense. But then he makes the acquaintance of Lady Edith Gilchrist. Utterly bewitched by the emerald-eyed beauty with lush golden locks, he knows he must have her. "Edie" had the misfortune of being dreadfully ill at her debut ball and barely remembers what Gowan looks like. Even worse, she accepted his proposal the following day. Edie's only true passion is playing music until Gowan writes a scandalous letter and 39

stirs the most irresistible desire. Yet when they marry, Edie realizes her husband needs a lesson and locks herself in a tower. Somehow Gowan must find a way to enter the tower and convince his new bride that she belongs in his arms. (Fairy Tale #5)

Johnston, Joan. “Texas Bride.” Dell. Miranda Wentworth never imagined becoming a mail-order bride. Now marriage to a stranger is her only hope of finding a home where she and her two younger brothers can escape the brutality of the Chicago orphanage where they live. With any luck, she can even start a family of her own, once the three of them are settled at Jacob Creed’s Texas ranch. But Miranda has one gigantic concern: Her husband-to-be knows nothing about the brothers she’s bringing along. What if he calls off the deal when he discovers the trick she’s played on him? Jake Creed is hanging on to his Texas ranch by his fingernails. His nemesis, Alexander Blackthorne, is determined to ruin him. Jake will never give up, but he’s in desperate trouble. His wife died six months ago in childbirth, along with their stillborn son, and his two-year-old daughter needs a mother. The advertisement Jake wrote never mentioned his daughter—or the fact that he has no intention of consummating his marriage. He’s determined never to subject another wife to the burden of pregnancy. But Jake doesn’t count on finding his bride so desirable. He doesn’t count on aching with need when she joins him in bed. And he never suspected his bride would have plans of her own to seduce him. (Mail-Order Brides #1)

Johnston, Joan. “Wyoming Bride.” Dell. Newly widowed, pregnant and alone in the Wyoming wilderness, Hannah Wentworth agrees to marry Flint Creed, a bitter man who is in desperate need of a wife, and as the danger of the wild frontier surrounds them, the greatest threat of all are the secrets between them. (Mail-Order Brides #2)

Johnston, Joan. “Montana Bride.” Dell. When Karl Norwood’s mail-order bride meets an untimely demise on the way to the Montana Territory, Hetty Wentworth steps in to take her place. Hetty has no idea how she’s going to pretend to be all the things she isn’t including the mother of two kids. She only knows her deception is necessary if she’s going to save two orphans from the awful fate she suffered as a child. Karl smells a rat when a much younger woman than he was expecting arrives with two children who look nothing like her. But his mail-order bride is so beautiful, he doesn’t object until he realizes that his charming new wife has been lying . . . about everything. Can a woman forced to keep secrets and a man hindered by distrust ever hope to find happily ever after in each other’s arms? (Mail-Order Brides #3)

Kleypas, Lisa. “Mine Till Midnight.” St. Martins. When an unexpected inheritance elevates her family to the ranks of the aristocracy, Amelia Hathaway discovers that tending to her younger sisters and wayward brother was easy compared to navigating the intricacies of the ton . Even more challenging: the attraction she feels for the tall, dark, and dangerously handsome Cam Rohan. Wealthy beyond most men’s dreams, Cam has tired of society’s petty restrictions and longs to return to his “uncivilized” Gypsy roots. When the delectable Amelia appeals to him for help, he intends to offer only friendship—but intentions are no match for the desire that blindsides them both. But can a man who spurns tradition be tempted into that most time-honored arrangement: marriage? Life in London society is about to get a whole lot hotter. (The Hathaways #1)

Kleypas, Lisa. “Seduce Me at Sunrise.” St. Martins. Kev Merripen has longed for the beautiful, well- bred Winnifred Hathaway ever since her family rescued him from the brink of death when he was just a 40

boy. But this handsome Gypsy is a man of mysterious origins and he fears that the darkness of his past could crush delicate, luminous Win. So Kev refuses to submit to temptation and before long Win is torn from him by a devastating twist of fate. Then, Win returns to England only to find that Kev has hardened into a man who will deny love at all costs. Meantime, an attractive, seductive suitor has set his sights on Win. It’s now or never for Kev to make his move. But first, he must confront a dangerous secret about his destiny or risk losing the only woman he has lived for. (The Hathaways #2)

Kleypas, Lisa. “Tempt Me At Twilight.” St. Martins. Poppy Hathaway loves her unconventional family, though she longs for normalcy. Then she meets Harry Rutledge, an enigmatic hotel owner and inventor. When their flirtation compromises her own reputation, Poppy shocks everyone by accepting his proposal - only to find that her new husband offers his passion, but not his trust. (The Hathaways #3)

Kleypas, Lisa. “Married by Morning.” St. Martins. When her constant bickering with her employer's older brother, Leo Hathaway, leads to unexpected romance, paid companion Catherine Marks longs to surrender herself to this man who has resolved never to love again. (The Hathaways #4)

Kleypas, Lisa. “Love in the Afternoon.” St. Martins. As a lover of animals and nature, Beatrix Hathaway has always been more comfortable outdoors than in the ballroom. Even though she participated in the London season in the past, the classic beauty and free-spirited Beatrix has never been swept away or seriously courted and she has resigned herself to the fate of never finding love. Has the time come for the most unconventional of the Hathaway sisters to settle for an ordinary man just to avoid spinsterhood? Captain Christopher Phelan is a handsome, daring soldier who plans to marry Beatrix's friend, the vivacious flirt Prudence Mercer, when he returns from fighting abroad. But, as he explains in his letters to Pru, life on the battlefield has darkened his soul and it's becoming clear that Christopher won't come back as the same man. When Beatrix learns of Pru's disappointment, she decides to help by concocting Pru's letters to Christopher for her. Soon the correspondence between Beatrix and Christopher develops into something fulfilling and deep and when Christopher comes home, he's determined to claim the woman he loves. What began as Beatrix's innocent deception has resulted in the agony of unfulfilled love and a passion that can't be denied. (The Hathaways #5)

Kramer, Kieran. “When Harry Met Molly.” St. Martins. Dashing Lord Harry Traemore is perfectly content to live out his days in the pursuit of pleasure. But when he's named by the Prince Regent as one of society's "Impossible Bachelors," Harry is drafted into a ribald romantic wager. The rules of engagement are scandalously simple: The bachelor whose mistress wins the title of "Most Delectable Companion" gets to remain unmarried. Harry is utterly unconcerned about his status until his latest light skirt abandons him. Enter Lady Molly Fairbanks. Harry's childhood friend actually, "foe" is more like it is the most unlikely companion of all. She's attractive but hot-headed, and in no mood for games. Besides, what could the self-indulgent Harry possibly know about what makes a woman delectable? It's time for Molly to teach him a lesson once and for all but will it lead to "happily ever after"? (Impossible Bachelors #1)

Kramer, Kieran. “Dukes to the Left of Me, Princes to the Right.” St. Martins. Most women would not be pleased to be labeled a spinster. But Lady Poppy Smith-Barnes isn’t most women. In fact, Poppy has invented an imaginary fiancé, the Duke of Drummond, to deter unwanted suitors. A very useful fellow, this duke, until the real Drummond turns up and uses Poppy’s ploy to trap her in a betrothal. A good spy flies below the radar. Which is why being named one of the Prince Regent’s “Impossible 41

Bachelors” is so inconvenient for Nicholas Staunton. Every society female will be out to ensnare him. Nicholas needs a fiancée and Poppy’s ruse is the answer. How could he have known she’d be a brazen, sensual siren with an irresistible taste for adventure? Now nothing less will do than to convince his fiery Poppy to revoke her spinster status for good . (Impossible Bachelors #2)

Kramer, Kieran. “Cloudy with a Chance of Marriage.” St. Martins. Every woman dreams of saying “I do.” Jilly Jones did and years of a deeply imperfect marriage followed. Now living in London and working in a charming bookshop, the free-spirited Jilly is perfectly content with her newfound independence until she meets a dashing naval officer who sparks her longing for a real happily ever after. Captain Stephen Arrow is just home after years of service, and he’s in no hurry to give up his hard-won freedom. The meddlesome bluestocking Jilly Jones is exactly the kind of woman he doesn’t need but there’s something about her that keeps drawing Stephen back to the bookshop. With her sparkling wit and understated beauty, she seems like a surprisingly real match for Stephen. But will a scandalous chapter in Jilly’s past stand in the way of their heated attraction? For this bachelor, nothing is impossible. (Impossible Bachelors #3)

Kramer, Kieran. “If You Give a Girl a Viscount.” St. Martins. If life were a fairy tale, Daisy Montgomery’s stepmother and two stepsisters would surely be cast in the wicked roles. For years, they’ve made life miserable for Daisy. But when she discovers she has a godmother, she’s determined to ask her for help. Little did Daisy expect her godmother to play matchmaker with her very own grandson who happens to be a viscount! A freewheeling playboy, Charles Thorpe, Viscount Lumley, is bored with his wealth-seeking female admirers. Not only that, he’s been cut off from the family coffers. One day, on a bet, he rids himself of what little money he has left in his pockets and vows to solve problems using his wits alone. But when the Impossible Bachelor is confronted with Daisy’s plan to save her castle, the payoff is more than he could have bargained for. Sometimes, if you give a girl a viscount, you just might find love. (Impossible Bachelors #4)

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Laurens, Stephanie. “Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue.” Avon. Attending a racy soiree in hopes of finding her dream man, Miss Heather Cynster finds her plan of landing a husband going dangerously awry after she is abducted and the interfering Viscount Breckenridge comes to her rescue. (The Cynster Sisters Trilogy #1)

Laurens, Stephanie. “In Pursuit of Miss Eliza Cynster.” Avon. The pleasure of your company is requested at the wedding of Miss Eliza Cynster but not until she's rescued from a daring abduction by the most unexpected of heroes! Brazenly kidnapped from her sister Heather's engagement ball, Eliza Cynster is spirited north to Edinburgh. Desperate and determined to escape, she seizes upon the first possible champion who happens along gentleman scholar Jeremy Carling. Villains and rescues are a far cry from Jeremy's expertise, yet he cannot abandon a damsel in distress. But danger lurks and hurdles abound in their race to escape the mysterious laird, until a final confrontation on a windswept cliff reveals what their future life could hold if both are bold enough to capture and own the unexpected love they now share. (The Cynster Sisters Trilogy #2) 42

Laurens, Stephanie. “The Capture of the Earl of Glencrae.” Headstrong Angelica Cynster is certain she'll recognize her fated husband at first sight. And when her eyes meet those of a mysterious nobleman across a candlelit ballroom, she knows beyond doubt that he's the one. But her heart is soon pounding for an entirely different reason when he hero abducts her! The eighth Earl of Glencrae has no choice but to kidnap Angelica, the one Cynster sister with whom he hadn't wanted to tangle. But to save his castle and his clan, he must persuade her to assist him and he's prepared to offer marriage to seal the deal. (The Cynsters Sisters Trilogy #3)

Laurens, Stephanie. “And Then She Fell.” Avon. The only thing more troublesome than a Cynster man is a Cynster lady who believes love is not her destiny. Famously known in London society as "The Matchbreaker," Henrietta Cynster's uncanny skill lies in preventing ill-fated nuptials not in falling victim to Cupid's spell. But then she disrupts one match too many and feels honor-bound to assist dashing James Glossup in finding a suitable bride for a marriage of convenience. A task infernally complicated by the undeniable, unquenchable attraction that flares between James and Henrietta, who continues to believe she will never fall. (The Cynster Sister Duo #1)

Laurens, Stephanie. “The Taming of Ryder Cavanaugh.” Avon. Lady Mary has been waiting years for this opportunity. Not that her sister has thrown off her spinster ways and become betrothed, it's finally Mary's chance for true love. She knows exactly who she wants and it's not someone as wild, unmanageable, and sinfully seductive as Ryder Cavanaugh. Ryder Cavanaugh, Marquess of Raventhorne, had never met a woman who wouldn't happily fall at his feet or into his bed until Lady Mary Cynster. But Ryder has made some decisions about his life and he'll only succeed at being the man he wants to be with Mary by his side. And convincing her of that fact is just the kind of challenge he thrills at. (The Cynster Sister Duo #2)

Linden, Caroline. “One Night in London.” Avon. To rescue her niece Georgina from a cruel stepmother, Lady Francesca Gordon must win over the powerful Duke of Durham, and as they form a tentative alliance fraught with longing and desire, the disappearance of Georgina puts their newfound relationship to the ultimate test. (The Truth About the Duke #1)

Linden, Caroline. “Blame it on Bath.” Avon. Pressured to marry her late husband's heir, Katherine Howe, desperate for a better option, proposes a marriage of convenience to Gerard de Lacey, a man for whom she has harbored a secret affection. (The Truth About the Duke #2)

Linden, Caroline. “The Way to a Duke’s Heart.” Avon. When a blackmailer threatens to take away everything that he has, Charles de Lacey, who has led a life of decadent pleasure, will stop at nothing to save his fortune and title even if it means seducing Tessa Neville who could be the woman of his dreams or an enemy in disguise. (The Truth About the Duke #3)

Linden, Caroline. “Love and Other Scandals.” Avon. Embracing her singleness after suffering through four seasons in London, buxom beauty Joan Benet, who longs for excitement, decides to become the kept woman of a rakish earl or similarly exciting scoundrel and sets her sights on her brother's best friend, Tristan, Lord Burke. (Scandals #1) 43

Lindsey, Johanna. “Man of My Dreams.” Avon. Posing as lowborn Jefferys to escape a potentially fatal confrontation, Sir Ambrose is enthralled by the brazen, duke-hunting redhead. Without revealing his true identity, he vows to seduce and tame her, thereby foiling Megan's plans to marry the man of her dreams. But the notorious rogue never imagined the enchanting schemer would turn out to be the only woman he would ever dream of marrying. (Sherring Cross Series #1)

Lindsey, Johanna. “Love Me Forever.” Avon. Still mourning her mother's death, Kimberly Richards is incensed by the determination of her father, the Earl of Amburough, to marry her off as quickly as possible just to please the jealous lover he plans to wed. And since Kimberly harbors a deep-seated dislike of gold-diggers and the whole distasteful state of affairs, the feisty young heiress already despises the "worthy suitor" she encounters at Sherring Cross Estate: Lachlan MacGregor, the dashing, newly impoverished Laird of Clan MacGregor. A tryst with the handsome, haughty Lachlan seems dubious at best—especially since the rogue has designs on the married Duchess of Wrothston. But strange turns and outrageous circumstances promise to lead a woefully mismatched pair to a wildly unexpected destination—where a hard, resisting heart can open to the true glories of love. (Sherring Cross Series #2)

Lindsey, Johanna. “The Pursuit.” Avon. What was to be a grand adventure for Melissa MacGregor an escape from the wilds of her Scottish home into the whirl of the London social scene seems to pale before the promise in the passionate gaze of Lincoln Ross Burnett. Though they exchange but a few words before parting after a chance encounter on her grandfather’s lands, Melissa instantly knows this bold stranger is her destiny, while Lincoln realizes his heart has been claimed forever and he will never be complete until Melissa MacGregor is his bride. But there are serious obstacles impeding the well-smitten Viscount Cambury’s pursuit of glorious romance: sixteen of them all big and brawny, six named Ian and all named MacFearson. Yet he is equally resolved to confront the peril and to pursue his exquisite obsession all the way to London and to the ends of the earth, if necessary. (Sherring Cross Series #3)

Lindsey, Johanna. “The Heir.” Avon. Duncan MacTavish, heir of an English Marquis, is engaged to marry Ophelia, a blonde sophisticate who is going to usher Sabrina, a country girl, through the London coming-out season. Both Duncan and Sabrina are dreading the social events but are pleased to find each other. (Locke Family Series #1)

Lindsey, Johanna. “The Devil Who Tamed Her.” Avon. Offended by an earl's daughter's rude temperament and blatant attempts to escalate her own status, wealthy Raphael Locke takes the young woman under his wing to prove to a friend that he can transform her into a good-natured and eligible match for a gentleman, but his scheme backfires when he learns her personal story and falls for her. (Locke Family Series #2)

Lindsey, Johanna. “A Rogue of My Own.” Avon. For Lady Rebecca Marshall, a whirlwind of excitement begins when she becomes a maid of honor at the court of Queen Victoria. But when Rebecca unknowingly steps into the rivalry between the Queen’s spymaster and a noblewoman who uses the maids as courtly spies, she is soon entangled in a web of deceit with the charming marquis Rupert St. John. The devastatingly handsome spy is the cousin of Raphael Locke, with whom Rebecca was once infatuated. He’s also a secret agent of the crown who leads a double life. Certain that guileless Rebecca is spying on him, Rupert seduces her then, forced to wed, he believes she has set a trap of the worst sort in order to marry into his powerful family! But as he comes to know Rebecca’s true heart, his vow of revenge and 44

infidelity becomes a desire to share many passionate nights only with his beautiful wife. (Locke Family Series #3)

Lindsey, Johanna. “Let Love Find You.” Avon. When an Earl passionate about horses becomes the target of her husband hunt, Amanda Locke knows it's time to overcome her fear of riding. With her sister- in-law Ophelia hastening the romance along by arranging riding lessons, Amanda is soon taking instruction from infuriating Devin Baldwin. Astonishingly, in her daily encounters with Devin who treats her as an ordinary young woman, not a prize to be won at the marriage mart Amanda experiences passion for the first time. Now, her search for a match takes her in an unexpected direction as she finds herself falling in love with Cupid himself. (Locke Family Series #4)

Mackenzie, Sally. “Bedding Lord Ned.” Kensington. Miss Ellie Bowman, who is determined to find a husband, attends a ball thrown by the Duchess of Greycliffe, where she only has eyes for the duchess's dashing son Ned, who long ago captured her heart and roused her desire. (Duchess of Love #1)

Mackenzie, Sally. “Surprising Lord Jack.” Kensington. Traveling alone to London, Frances Hadley, disguising herself as a man, has to share a room at the inn with Jack Valentine, third son of the famous Duchess of Love, who is on the run from his mother's matchmaking melodrama. (Duchess of Love #2)

MacLean, Sarah. “A Rogue by Any Other Name.” Avon. A decade ago, the Marquess of Bourne was cast from society with nothing but his title. Now a partner in London's most exclusive gaming hell, the cold, ruthless Bourne will do whatever it takes to regain his inheritance-including marrying perfect, proper Lady Penelope Marbury. A broken engagement and years of disappointing courtships have left Penelope with little interest in a quiet, comfortable marriage, and a longing for something more. How lucky that her new husband has access to an unexplored world of pleasures. Bourne may be a prince of London's illicit underworld, but he vows to keep Penelope untouched by its wickedness-a challenge indeed as the lady discovers her own desires, and her willingness to wager anything for them even her heart. (First Rule of Scoundrels #1)

MacLean, Sarah. “One Good Earl Deserves a Lover.” Avon. Before getting married, Lady Philippa Marbury has fourteen days to learn more about the darker side of life and hires Cross, the owner of an exclusive gaming hell, to give her a taste of London's wicked underworld. (First Rule of Scoundrels #2)

MacLean, Sarah. “No Good Duke Goes Unpunished.” Avon. A rogue ruined. He is the Killer Duke, accused of murdering Mara Lowe on the eve of her wedding. With no memory of that fateful night, Temple has reigned over the darkest of London's corners for twelve years, wealthy and powerful, but beyond redemption. Until one night, Mara resurfaces, offering the one thing he's dreamed of absolution. A lady returned Mara planned never to return to the world from which she'd run, but when her brother falls deep into debt at Temple's exclusive casino, she has no choice but to offer Temple a trade that ends in her returning to society and proving to the world what only she knows that he is no killer. (First Rule of Scoundrels #3)

MacLean, Sarah. “Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake.” Avon. Lady Calpurnia Hartwell has always followed the rules, rules that have left her unmarried and more than a little unsatisfied. And so she's vowed to break the rules and live the life of pleasure she's been missing. But to dance every dance, 45

to steal a midnight kiss to do those things, Callie will need a willing partner. Someone who knows everything about rule-breaking, someone like Gabriel St. John, the Marquess of Ralston. If she's not careful, she'll break the most important rule of all; the one that says that pleasure-seekers should never fall hopelessly, desperately in love. (Love by Numbers #1)

MacLean, Sarah. “Ten Ways to be Adored When Landing a Lord.” Avon. Since being named one of London’s “Lords to Land” by a popular ladies’ magazine, Nicholas St. John has been relentlessly pursued by every matrimony-minded female in the ton. So when an opportunity to escape fashionable society presents itself, he eagerly jumps only to land in the path of the most determined, damnably delicious woman he’s ever met! The daughter of a titled wastrel, Lady Isabel Townsend has too many secrets and too little money. Though used to taking care of herself quite handily, her father’s recent passing has left Isabel at sea and in need of outside help to protect her young brother’s birthright. The sinfully handsome, eminently eligible Lord Nicholas could be the very salvation she seeks. But the lady must be wary and not do anything reckless like falling madly, passionately in love. (Love by Numbers #2)

MacLean, Sarah. “Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke’s Heart.” Avon. When he discovers Juliana Fiori, a favorite subject of gossip due to her scandalous behavior, hiding in his carriage, the Duke of Leighton vows to teach the reckless beauty a lesson in propriety. (Love by Numbers #3)

Maxwell, Cathy. “Lyon’s Bride.” Avon. Determined to break the curse that binds him, Lord Lyon, who is in need of a bride, but will die if he falls in love, tasks his former childhood friend Thea Martin with finding him the perfect wife--a task that becomes difficult when she decides that she is his soul mate. (The Chattan Curse #1)

Maxwell, Cathy. “The Scottish Witch.” Avon. In order to free his family from the powerful curse of a Scottish witch, Harry Chattan returns to Scotland, where he seeks the aid of Portia Maclean, who is pretending to be a witch to protect her own family. (The Chattan Curse #2)

Maxwell, Cathy. “The Devil’s Heart.” Avon. When her brothers' lives are threatened, Lady Margaret Chattan, who has vowed never to marry in order to break her family's centuries-old curse, teams up with Laird Heath Mcnachtan to fight a powerful supernatural foe. (The Chattan Curse #3)

Michaels, Kasey. “What an Earl Wants.” Harlequin. In Regency England, the last thing Gideon Redgrave wants is to play guardian and role model to a headstrong boy, or to fight the boy's half-sister, young widow Jessica Linden, for custody. But the more they lock horns, the more Gideon realizes he'd prefer to have Jessica on his side--and in his arms. (The Redgraves #1)

Michaels, Kasey. “What a Lady Needs.” Harlequin. Lady Katherine Redgrave has one mission to find her deceased father's journals, which may hold the key to a traitorous conspiracy that puts Kate's family in danger. Kate vows to let no obstacle stand in her way but when she meets Simon Ravenbill, Marquis of Singleton, her attention is diverted as the sinfully handsome nobleman tempts her beyond reason. Simon has a mission of his own: to uncover the truth about the secret society he believes murdered his brother. All he needs is to get to the Redgrave journals before Kate does. The solution is simple: he'll romance the fiery beauty in hopes of distracting her from her quest, all while covertly searching for the diaries himself. 46

Yet what begins as a charade soon becomes an all-consuming desire one that could lead them down the most dangerous path of all. (The Redgraves #2)

Michaels, Kasey. “What a Gentleman Desires.” Harlequin. Plagued by the scandal that once destroyed his father and now threatens his family, Valentine Redgrave dreams of dark justice. Brother to the Earl of Saltwood, with secret ties to the crown, he won't rest until he infiltrates and annihilates England's most notorious hellfire club. To cross its elite members is to court destruction, yet he's never craved a challenge more. Until he encounters enigmatic governess Daisey Marchant, who behind a plain-Jane guise harbors a private agenda and appeals to his every weakness and desire. (The Redgraves #3)

Nash, Sophia. “Between the Duke and the Deep Blue Sea.” Avon. An infamous night has been lost to memory. The scandalous Dukes of the Royal Entourage must make amends. The first step is a heroic rescue. One of England’s most disreputable peers, Alexander Barclay, Duke of Kress, has stumbled upon a perfect opportunity for redemption. Having been exiled to Cornwall by the Prince Regent himself, Barclay discovers lovely Roxanne Vanderhaven clinging to the edge of a cliff, stranded there by her murderous blackguard of a husband just waiting to be rescued. Back on solid ground, Roxanne is desperate for a new life once she’s retaliated for her husband’s despicable actions. Surprisingly, she finds herself drawn to her unlikely champion, certainly the last man in England she could count on. Yet, the infamous Duke of Kress isn’t quite the scoundrel he seems. (Royal Entourage #1)

Nash, Sophia. “The Art of Duke Hunting.” Avon. The Duke of Norwich has two rules: never marry and never go to sea. So on the morning after the most extravagant royal bachelor party of the century, he is stunned to find himself aboard a storm-tossed ship and locked in the arms of a proper lady. The Countess of Derby has two rules as well: never give away your heart and never let anyone get in the way of your life's deepest passions. But Esme cannot resist Roman when all seems lost at sea. Yet when their ship returns to London, everything will be forgotten as long as they can keep their secret from the Prince Regent. For if the future king commands them to marry, all their fondest dreams will be ruined. But where love is concerned, some rules are made to be broken. (Royal Entourage #2)

Nash, Sophia. “The Duke Diaries.” Avon. When Lady Verity Fitzroy wakes up to find her brother's archenemy Rory Lennox, the Duke of Abshire, in her bed, she is less concerned about the danger to her reputation than about being unmasked as the author of the infamous Duke Diaries. (Royal Entourage #3)

Nash, Sophia. “A Dangerous Beauty.” Avon. An outcast from London society, Rosamunde Baird, accepting an invitation to spend a season with a dowager duchess and her clandestine ladies club, becomes immersed in intrigue, adventure, and passion despite her best efforts to remain virtuous. (Widows Club #1)

Nash, Sophia. “The Kiss.” Avon. He had once been her cherished childhood companion, and then the man she lusted for in secret, but Georgiana Wilde hasn't seen recently widowed Quinn Fortesque since the day he married another woman and shattered her heart. Then fate intervenes and brings the man she dreams about each night back to her. Returning to the estate on family business, Quinn would like nothing more than to turn the land over to Georgiana and leave the memories of his former life behind. But then the brooding marquis finds himself under the spell of the beauty he once left behind. With her barely 47

concealed passions, Georgiana melts his coolly guarded heart. Suddenly his well-ordered world is in danger of crashing down. And it all began with just one kiss. (Widows Club #2)

Nash, Sophia. “Love with the Perfect Scoundrel.” Avon. When her carriage crashes in a snowstorm in the wilds of Yorkshire, Grace Sheffey, the Countess of Sheffield, is saved by the ruggedly tall and handsome Michael Ranier a man of many secrets which could place the countess in terrible danger or promise her a life of happiness. (Widows Club #3)

Nash, Sophia. “Secrets of a Scandalous Bride.” Avon. Her first secret: She is not a widow. Elizabeth Ashburton has never even married, and at this rate, she never will. But pretending to be a bereaved young wife was the only way she could escape her horrid fate being forced to marry the man who destroyed her father. Her second secret: She is not a prim young lady. Her third secret: She's willing to risk all. Elizabeth knows she is playing a dangerous game, for her dreaded suitor will not give her up without a fight. Now she needs Rowland more than ever to rescue her from a life of desperation, to drive her wild with desire, and to make her his scandalous bride. (Widows Club #4)

Neville, Miranda. “The Importance of Being Wicked.” Avon. Thomas, Duke of Castleton, has every intention of wedding a prim and proper heiress. That is, until he sets eyes on the heiress's cousin, easily the least proper woman he's ever met. His devotion to family duty is no defense against the red-headed vixen whose greatest asset seems to be a talent for trouble. Caroline Townsend has no patience for the oh- so-suitable (and boring) men of the ton. So when the handsome but stuffy duke arrives at her doorstep, she decides to put him to the test. But her scandalous exploits awaken a desire in Thomas he never knew he had. Suddenly Caro finds herself falling for this most proper duke while Thomas discovers there's a great deal of fun in a little bit of wickedness. (The Wild Quartet #1)

Neville, Miranda. “The Ruin of a Rogue.” Avon. Anne Brotherton is sick and tired of being an heiress. She cannot bring herself to marry a fortune hunter. Why can't men like her for her sharp mind and kind heart rather than her impressive dowry? Just when she is about to bow to her fate as a confirmed spinster, she meets the handsome and charming Marcus Lithgow. It's been years since Marcus set foot in England. Why toy with the ton when he can fleece wealthy fools in Paris and Rome? Yet everything changes when he inherits a ramshackle estate. Marcus's first and only chance at a respectable life needs funding, the kind Anne Brotherton can provide. Such a wallflower should be ripe for the picking. So why does Marcus feel like he's the one hanging by a thread? She nearly falls for Marcus's smooth seduction. But when Anne realizes she's being strung along, a lust for payback empowers her like never before. Two can play the game of deception. The game of love, however, has its own rules. (The Wild Quartet #2)

Petersen, Jenna. “What the Duke Desires.” Avon. As the new Duke of Billingham, Simon Crathorne has one main duty to fulfill: find a proper wife and continue his family's exalted name. But of all the eligible women who have come to his country party, he desires only one. And she may be the most unsuitable bride of all. Lillian Mayhew is desperate to expose a devastating secret about Simon's distinguished late father so she can salvage her family's reputation. Yet from the moment she meets her rakishly handsome host, she begins to question if she can destroy his world so callously. She once wanted nothing more than to destroy his good name and now she wants nothing more than his kiss. Caught between vengeance and ecstasy, Simon and Lillian begin a passionate affair. But betrayal lurks behind every stolen touch and the duke's shocking past may be his ultimate undoing. (Billingham Bastards #1) 48

Petersen, Jenna. “The Unclaimed Duchess.” Avon. The life of a duchess has its ups and downs. Betrothed at birth to the heir of one of England's loftiest titles, Lady Anne Danvers has been raised to run grand estates and host glittering parties. This leaves her ill-prepared when her husband of one week rides off without a word, with no intention of returning. Rhys Carlisle, Duke of Waverly, never wanted a love match but he never dreamed he'd be abandoning his beautiful bride right after their blissful honeymoon. Alas, a terrible secret has shattered his world and he cannot face the truth or the people he cares about most. To entice back the husband she's long desired but barely knows, Anne will employ any means necessary, a surprisingly pleasurable proposition for them both. But the dangerous swirl of lies, deceits, and blackmail surrounding them merely grows stronger as their hearts grow closer, threatening to tear apart the passionate love affair they've only just begun. (Billingham Bastards #2)

Petersen, Jenna. “A Scoundrel’s Surrender.” Avon. He was everything she'd ever dreamed of and then he was gone. It hasn't been easy for Marah Farnsworth to get over Caleb Talbot, the man who broke her heart. She's done her best, sequestering herself in the sleepy English countryside while convincing herself she'd be happy marrying someone else. And she's quite nearly succeeded when she returns to London and comes face to face with the man who abandoned her all those years ago. Caleb believed he was doing the honorable thing when he disappeared from Marah's life. The shocking truths about his scandalous origins made him unfit to wed. But now, one glimpse of her has again lit a fire in his heart and letting another man have her would be unthinkable. However, winning back Marah's love may prove the most difficult endeavor the handsome scoundrel has ever undertaken. (Billingham Bastards #3)

Putney, Mary Jo. “Loving a Lost Lord.” Zebra. When Mariah Clarke, who is desperate to escape the grasp of a domineering suitor, stumbles upon a man washed ashore on a desolate beach who has no memory of his past, she convinces him that he is her husband. (Loving a Lost Lord #1)

Putney, Mary Jo. “Never Less Than a Lady.” Kensington Books. As the sole remaining heir to the Earl of Daventry, Alexander Randall knows his duty: find a wife and sire a son of his own. The perfect bride for a man in his position would be a biddable young girl of good breeding. But the woman who haunts his imagination is Julia Bancroft, a village midwife with a dark secret that thrusts her into Randall's protection. (Loving a Lost Lord #2)

Putney, Mary Jo. “Nowhere Near Respectable.” Center Point Publishing. He's a bastard, a gambler, and society's favorite reprobate. But to Lady Kiri Lawford he's a hero, braver than the smugglers he rescues her from, more honorable than any lord she's ever met, and far more attractive than any man has a right to be. Damian Mackenzie has secrets that leave no room in his life for courting high-born young ladies, but when Kiri's quick thinking reveals a deadly threat to England's crown, he finds her far more alluring than a man can resist. (Loving a Lost Lord #3)

Putney, Mary Jo. “No Longer a Gentleman.” Center Point Publishing. Cassie Fox, a spy determined to help destroy Napoleon's empire, is distracted from her mission to rescue Grey Sommers, Lord Wyndham, from a French dungeon by her unexpected attraction to him. (Loving a Lost Lord #4)

Putney, Mary Jo. “Sometimes a Rogue.” Kensington. The very well-bred Miss Sarah Clarke-Townsend has always quietly yearned for adventure, but she gets more than she bargained for when an impulsive act of courage saves her pregnant twin, but puts her own life at risk. If the kidnappers after her sister discover 49

they've abducted Sarah instead, she will surely pay with her life. Rob Carmichael survived his disastrous family by turning his back on his heritage and becoming a formidable Bow Street Runner with a passion for justice and a talent for rescuing damsels in distress. When he discovers that the sister-in-law of his friend the Duke of Ashton has been abducted, he swiftly follows the kidnappers to Ireland. After Rob rescues Sarah, they undertake a hazardous escape. As they dodge their pursuers, Rob discovers that his companion is as intrepid as she is sunny, and Sarah finds a man who is as trustworthy as he is dangerous. But when they reach England, Rob's past reaches out to seize him in a shocking way, and the fearsome Bow Street Runner may not survive without the aid of a graceful golden lady. (Loving a Lost Lord #5)

Quinn, Julia. “Just Like Heaven.” Avon. After they survive a deadly fever and the world's worst musical performance, Honoria Smythe-Smith, a really bad violinist, and Marcus Holroyd, her older brother's best friend, fall desperately in love. (Smythe-Smith Quartet #1)

Quinn, Julia. “A Night Like This.” Avon. Anne Wynter might not be who she says she is...But she's managing quite well as a governess to three highborn young ladies. Her job can be a challenge-in a single week she finds herself hiding in a closet full of tubas, playing an evil queen in a play that might be a tragedy (or might be a comedy-no one is sure), and tending to the wounds of the oh-so-dashing Earl of Winstead. After years of dodging unwanted advances, he's the first man who has truly tempted her, and it's getting harder and harder to remind herself that a governess has no business flirting with a nobleman. Daniel Smythe-Smith might be in mortal danger...But that's not going to stop the young earl from falling in love. And when he spies a mysterious woman at his family's annual musicale, he vows to pursue her, even if that means spending his days with a ten-year-old who thinks she's a unicorn. But Daniel has an enemy, one who has vowed to see him dead. And when Anne is thrown into peril, he will stop at nothing to ensure their happy ending. (Smythe-Smith Quartet #2)

Quinn, Julia. “The Sum of All Kisses.” Avon. Hugh Prentice has never had patience for dramatic females, and if Lady Sarah Pleinsworth has ever been acquainted with the words "shy" or "retiring", she's long since tossed them out the window. Besides, even if Hugh did grow to enjoy her company, it wouldn't matter. a reckless duel has left this brilliant mathematician with a ruined leg, and now, unable to run, ride, or even waltz, he could never court a woman like Sarah, much less dream of marrying her. (Smythe- Smith Quartet #3)

Ranney, Karen. “The Lass Wore Black.” Avon. Catriona Cameron was once famed for her seductive beauty and charm. Now she saw no one, hiding from the world...and no one dared break through her self- imposed exile. No one, that is, until Mark Thorburn burst into her home, and Catriona's darkened world began to have color again. Thorburn, secretly the heir to an Earldom, claimed he was a footman. But Catriona didn't care about the scandal their passion could cause for this very touch sparked her back to a life of sensuality, one she thought she'd never have again. Little does she know that Mark is part of a masquerade. One that will end when they become the target of a madman set on revenge. Mark realizes he will have to do more than win her love...he will have to save her life as well.

Ranney, Karen. “A Scandalous Scot.” Avon. Returning to the Highlands of his birth to reclaim his honor, Morgan McCraig is unable to find peace in Ballindair Castle due to an outspoken new maid named Jean MacDonald who, harboring a dark secret, is trying his patience, challenging his manhood, and stealing his heart. 50

Ranney, Karen. “A Scottish Love.” Avon. Shona Imrie should have agreed to Gordon MacDermond's proposal of marriage seven years ago before he went off to war and returned a national hero but the proud Scottish lass would accept no man's charity. The dashing soldier would never truly share her love and the passion that left her weak and breathless or so she believed so instead she gave herself to another. Now she faces disgrace, poverty, and a life spent alone for her steadfast refusal to follow her heart. Honored with a baronetcy for his courage under fire, Gordon has everything he could ever want except for the one thing he most fervently desires: the headstrong beauty he foolishly let slip through his fingers. Conquering Shona's stubborn pride, however, will prove his most difficult battle though it is the one for which he is most willing to risk his life, his heart, and his soul.

Ranney, Karen. “The Devil of Clan Sinclair.” Avon. In order to save her family's estate after her husband dies, Virginia Traylor, Countess of Barrett, in desperate need of an heir, tricks the man she once loved, Scottish warrior Macrath Sinclair, into getting her pregnant, but her clever plan quickly unravels when he discovers her deception. (Clan Sinclair #1)

Rodale, Maya. “The Wicked Wallflower.” Avon. Lady Emma Avery has accidentally announced her engagement to the most eligible man in England. As soon as it's discovered that Emma has never actually met the infamously attractive Duke of Ashbrooke, she'll no longer be a wallflower; she'll be a laughingstock. And then Ashbrooke does something Emma never expected. He plays along with her charade. A temporary betrothal to the irreproachable Lady Avery could be just the thing to repair Ashbrooke's tattered reputation. Seducing her is simply a bonus. And then Emma does what he never expected: she refuses his advances. It's unprecedented. Inconceivable. Quite damnably alluring. London's Least Likely to Misbehave has aroused the curiosity, among other things, of London's most notorious rogue. Now nothing will suffice but to uncover Emma's wanton side and prove there's nothing more satisfying as two perfect strangers being perfectly scandalous together. (Bad Boys & Wallflowers #1)

Rodale, Maya. “A Groom of One’s Own.” Avon. A handsome duke. His beautiful soon-to-be duchess. A whirlwind courtship. It is this author's privilege to report on the event all of London is talking about: the upcoming wedding of the Duke of Hamilton and Brandon to the only daughter of the Duke of Richmond. Every detail of the "Wedding of the Year" will be reported in these pages as a London Weekly exclusive. But I, Miss Sophie Harlow, must confess to a secret infatuation with this "double duke" that can only lead to trouble. It is impossible that this notoriously upstanding gentleman would ever jilt his bride for a scandalous female newspaper writer. And yet the arrival of a foreign prince, the discovery of a shocking secret, and one passionate kiss could change everything. Will this perfect duke risk the scandal of the year to marry the woman his heart desires? (The Writing Girls #1)

Rodale, Maya. “A Tale of Two Lovers.” Avon. When notorious rake Lord Simon Roxbury objects to what gossip columnist Lady Julianna Somerset writes about him for "The London Weekly," his public denunciation places Julianna's reputation and career on the line. (The Writing Girls #2)

Rodale, Maya. “The Tattooed Duke.” Avon. A scandal sheet reporter posing as a common housemaid in order to uncover whatever nasty little skeletons an adventure-seeking Duke may be hiding in his closets only to fall in passionate love with the nobleman whose secrets she's been exposing to the world. (The Writing Girls #3) 51

Rodale, Maya. “Three Schemes and a Scandal.” Avon. Scheme: A folly, a swan, a little lie a compromising position . Lady Charlotte Brandon is always up to something but somehow her best schemes for matchmaking often end in disaster. Scheme: A family feud, outrageously false rumors, a shattered priceless vase an even more compromising position. It's no wonder she's considered by at least one devastatingly handsome man to be devious, destructive, and dangerously appealing. Scheme: A fox, a rabbit, a childhood foe, and a dashing rogue the proposal to end all proposal. It is high time someone turned the tables on the lovely Lady Charlotte, and James Beauchamp is just the man to do it. Even if it means beating Charlotte at her devious game with a scandalous scheme of his own. (The Writing Girls #3.5)

Rodale, Maya. “Seducing Mr. Knightly.” Avon. For ages, it seems, advice columnist Annabelle Swift has loved Derek Knightly, editor-owner of The London Weekly, from a distance. Determined to finally attract her boss's attention, she seeks advice from her loyal readers-who offer Annabelle myriad suggestions from lower-cut bodices (success!) and sultry gazes (disaster!) to a surprise midnight rendezvous (wicked!). Derek never really took note of his shy, wallflower lady writer. But suddenly she's exquisite and he can't get Annabelle out of his mind! She must be pursuing someone, but whom? For some inexplicable reason, the thought of her with another man makes Knightly insanely jealous. (The Writing Girls #4)

Smith, Cheryl Ann. “School for Brides.” Berkley Sensation. Miss Eva Black spent her life concealing her mother's past as a courtesan. Now a spinster, her beauty hidden away under a dour disguise, Eva spends her days schooling courtesans to be suitable wives. But one vengeful duke does not appreciate Eva's stealing his mistress and transforming her into a lady. His vengeance won't be satisfied until he seduces Eva into becoming what she detests most: a courtesan. Nicholas, the Duke of Stanfield, is furious with this woman who frees courtesans from bondage. His revenge? Upend Eva's world by buying her debts and striking a scandalous bargain: She must serve as his mistress's replacement. But he doesn't expect her to be a woman of such beauty and secrets or to have a past that not only endangers Eva herself, but everyone whose life she has so intimately touched. (School for Brides #1)

Smith, Cheryl Ann. “The Accidental Courtesan.” Berkley Sensation. Caught red-handed returning a stolen necklace by Gavin Blackwell, the cousin of the Earl of Seabrook, Lady Noelle Seymour must risk her virtue or destroy her reputation, making her an unwitting pawn in a dangerous game of revenge. (School for Brides #2)

Smith, Cheryl Ann. “The Scarlet Bride.” Berkley Sensation. Notorious bad boy Simon Harrington, third in line for his uncle's title, has finally conceded to settling down and finding a noble wife. Then he stumbles across a courtesan in peril on a dark London street, and his life takes an unexpected turn. Fearing for her safety, he brings the mysterious beauty to his cousin's School for Brides, where compromised women are taught how to be suitable wives. But he finds it impossible simply to walk away. A poor country squire's daughter, Laura Precott was promised in marriage to the shadowy Earl of Westwick. Instead of making her his wife, however, he betrayed her and forced her to become his mistress. When she learned of his plan to sell her at auction, she fled for her life. Simon knows he must forget his feelings for such an unsuitable woman or risk disgracing his family. But when Laura's former lover turns out to have been murdered the very night of her escape, suspicion falls squarely on Laura. Now it is up to Simon to prove her innocence even if it leads to his downfall. (School for Brides #3) 52

Smith, Cheryl Ann. “A Convenient Bride.” Berkley Sensation. On the hunt for his runaway sister, Lord Richard Ellerby stops a suspicious carriage at gunpoint and is shocked to be mistaken for a thieving highwayman. When the attractive woman inside makes him an offer to court her for pay, Richard refuses and sends her on her way. But the determined lady soon finds him again and proposes an even more outrageous offer: wedding her in a marriage of convenience. Desperate to find love with a man of her own choosing, Lady Brenna Harrington will do anything to hold on to her freedom, even if it means propositioning a dangerous highwayman. If she can distract her father with a prospective husband who only wants to marry her for her fortune, Brenna will have time to do things her way. While her plan may be just crazy enough to work, her unsuitable suitor has other more pleasurable strategies in mind. (School for Brides #4)

Smith, Cheryl Ann. “The Wife He Always Wanted.” Berkley Sensation. Sarah Palmer is impoverished, desperate, and alone. Her father was murdered years ago, and her only sibling is now dead. When an unkempt man turns up on her doorstep, he claims a friendship with her late brother, and the desire to fulfill her brother's dying wish that they marry. Sarah sees no other solution for her situation but to wed the roguish stranger. (School for Brides #5)

Thomas, Sherry. “His at Night.” Bantam Books. Lord Vere is used to baiting irresistible traps. As a secret agent for the government, he's tracked down some of the most devious criminals in London, all the while maintaining his cover as one of Society's most harmless--and idiotic--bachelors. But nothing can prepare him for the scandal of being ensnared by Elissande and forced into a marriage of convenience awash with seduction and dark secrets.

Thomas, Sherry. “The Luckiest Lady in London.” Berkley Sensation. Felix Rivendale, the Marquess of Wrenworth, is The Ideal Gentleman, a man all men want to be and all women want to possess. Even Felix himself almost believes this golden image. But underneath is a damaged soul soothed only by public adulation. Louisa Cantwell needs to marry well to support her sisters. She does not, however, want Lord Wrenworth, though he seems inexplicably interested in her. She mistrusts his outward perfection, and the praise he garners everywhere he goes. Still, when he is the only man to propose at the end of the London season, she reluctantly accepts. Louisa does not understand her husband's mysterious purposes, but she cannot deny the pleasure her body takes in his touch. Nor can she deny the pull this magnetic man exerts upon her. But does she dare to fall in love with a man so full of dark secrets, any one of which could devastate her, if she were to get any closer?

Thomas, Sherry. “Not Quite a Husband.” Bantam Books. Their marriage lasted only slightly longer than the honeymoon to no one’s surprise, not even Bryony Asquith’s. A man as talented, handsome, and sought after by society as Leo Marsden couldn't possibly want to spend his entire life with a woman who rebelled against propriety by becoming a doctor. Why, then, three years after their annulment and half a world away, does he track her down at her clinic in the remotest corner of India? Leo has no reason to think Bryony could ever forgive him for the way he treated her, but he won’t rest until he’s delivered an urgent message from her sister and fulfilled his duty by escorting her safely back to England. But as they risk their lives for each other on the journey home, will the biggest danger be the treacherous war around them or their rekindling passion? 53

Thomas, Sherry. “Private Arrangements.” Bantam Books. To all of London society, Lord and Lady Tremaine had the perfect marriage, but for the last ten years, husband and wife have resided on separate continents. When Lady Tremaine wishes to marry another, Lord Tremaine agrees to the divorce on one condition: if she will give him an heir before the year is over.

Thomas, Sherry. “Beguiling the Beauty.” Berkley Sensation. When the Duke of Lexington meets the mysterious Baroness von Seidlitz-Hardenberg on a transatlantic liner, he is fascinated. She's exactly what he has been searching for a beautiful woman who interests and entices him. He falls hard and fast and soon proposes marriage. And then she disappears without a trace. For in reality, the "baroness" is Venetia Easterbrook a proper young widow who had her own vengeful reasons for instigating an affair with the duke. But the plan has backfired. Venetia has fallen in love with the man she despised and there's no telling what might happen when she is finally unmasked. (Fitzhugh Trilogy #1)

Thomas, Sherry. “Ravishing the Heiress.” Berkley Sensation. When her arranged marriage to the Earl Fitzhugh leads to a lasting friendship, but nothing more, Millicent, who has fallen head over heels in love with her husband, vows to prove to him that there is something between them that is worth fighting for. (Fitzhugh Trilogy #2)

Thomas, Sherry. “Tempting the Bride.” Berkley Sensation. When he elopes with Helena Fitzhugh, who has despised him since they were children, to save her reputation, Viscount Hastings gets a second chance to prove his love after a carriage accident robs Helena of her memory. (Fitzhugh Trilogy #3)

Willingham, Michelle. “Undone by the Duke.” Montlake Romance. Reclusive designer Victoria Andrews hasn’t gone outside in five years, though she yearns to escape the prison of her house. She designs sensual lingerie for the most exclusive dressmaker in London, although she has never known a man’s touch. Wounded and stranded in Scotland, Jonathan Nottoway, the Duke of Worthingstone, is avoiding the murderous scandal that darkened his family name. As his wounds heal, he spends several sensual nights with the beautiful seamstress who knows nothing of his true identity. Can a woman trapped by her emotional scars be able to love a duke, when it means abandoning her safe world to embrace the life of a duchess? (Secrets in Silk #1)

Willingham, Michelle. “Unraveled by the Rebel.” Montlake Romance. After being seduced and ruined by her worst enemy, Juliette Andrews has vowed to marry no man especially not Dr. Paul Fraser, her childhood sweetheart. Content to bury herself in accounts and numbers, she refuses to let the devastatingly handsome Highlander back into her life. Paul Fraser's heart burns with the need for vengeance against the earl who executed his father and drove the Scots from their homes. But when he learns that his enemy hurt the woman he loves, Paul has sworn to destroy him. Can Juliette overcome the darkness of her past in the arms of the man she once loved? Or will her secrets tear them apart? (Secrets in Silk #2)

Other Historical Romance Authors

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Anna Campbell Isobel Carr Kathryn Caskie Jacquie D’Alessandro Jude Deveraux Christina Dodds Cassie Edwards Diana Gabaldon Jennifer Haymore Sandra Hill Jillian Hunter Judith Ivory Samantha James Sabrina Jeffries Sophie Jordan Andrea Kane Rebecca Hagan Lee Julie Ann Long Kinley MacGregor Julianne MacLean Anne Mallory Margaret Mallory Kat Martin Debbie Mazzuca Monica McCarty Sarah McCarty Meagan McKinney Judith McNaught Teresa Medeiros Karen Marie Moning Constance O’Banyon Maggie Osborne Diana Palmer Amanda Quick Paula Quinn Suzanne Robinson Nan Ryan Lynsay Sands Amanda Scott Bertrice Small Katherine Sutcliffe Sue-ellen Welfonder Susan Wiggs Lauren Willig Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

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