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Cynster novels volume 14
Pub. Date
[2007]
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English
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Charles Morwellan has no intention of following in the footsteps of his family by marrying for love - therefore, he wants to find a bride before fate finds him. But what Charles doesn't realise is the woman he has chosen, Sarah Conningham, wants nothing less than a love match - and she has no intention of letting Charlie get away.
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Miss Pickworth novels volume 3
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English
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On her tour of the English countryside, a chance encounter in the streets alerts Miss Prudence Watson to the inhumane working conditions at the worsted mill. She learns that the owner is William Sherbourne, a Royal Naval officer just returned from sea. Following in his wake is his reputation as a cad and a secret so ghastly he'll do anything to protect it. Even worse, he's handsome and charming and not at all the villain Prudence expected him to be....
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Believing herself guilty of a crime, Olivia Keene flees her home, eventually stumbling upon a grand estate where an elaborate celebration is in progress. But all is not as joyous as it seems. Lord Bradley has just learned a terrible secret, which, if exposed, will change his life forever. When he glimpses a figure on the grounds, he fears a spy or thief has overheard his devastating news. He is stunned to discover the intruder is a scrap of a woman...
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Lord Nightingale volume 3
Pub. Date
2000.
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English
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A desperate former gentleman, Peter Winthrop is hired to kidnap Lord Nightingale, but his new life of crime is complicated by the irascible Lord Nightingale and by Mary Butterberry, a beautiful parson's daughter who is determined to save him from himself.
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English
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Assigned to spy on enemies of the crown at a house party in rural England, spymaster Harry Harmon enlists the assistance of the smart, exotic Simone Ryland, a penniless beauty with no guardian, dowry, or references, to masquerade as a courtesan to infiltrate the party at his side.
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Reid Family volume 2
Pub. Date
2007.
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English
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Ophelia Reid has a reputation for being difficult. She purposely ruins her arranged engagement to Duncan MacTavish because she wants to make her own choices. Raphael Locke, who is disinterested in marriage decides to show her the errors of her ways, introduces the new Ophelia to London society and the marriage proposals start pouring in. Only then does Rafe realize that he has fallen for Ophelia himself
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Victorian society volume 1
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
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In Victorian London, spiritualists are all the rage and "Esmeralda" has gained the trust of the mother of Thomas Hyde, Viscount Varcourt. Thomas fears that the enigmatic Esmeralda is exploiting his mother's grief over his brother's mysterious death years ago. But as he watches the veiled beauty with cynical skepticism, another kind of interest ignites inside him. He's right, she's using his family, but not for the reasons Thomas believes.
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Scandals and seductions volume 3
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English
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When upstanding gentleman Richard Lynsted goes up against hellion Grace MacEachin, who is trying to blackmail his father, he finds himself falling in love with this fearless beauty who is on a misguided mission of justice.
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Simply quartet (Mary Balogh) volume 1
Pub. Date
2005.
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English
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They meet in a ferocious snowstorm ... she is a young teacher with a secret past ... he is the cool, black-caped stranger who unexpectedly comes to her rescue ... desire is instantaneous, and utterly impossible to resist. Stranded together in a rustic country inn, Lucius Marshall, who is the Viscount Sinclair, and Frances Allard share a night of glorious, unforgettable passion. But Frances know her place, and it is far from the privileged world of...
51) Simply perfect
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Simply quartet (Mary Balogh) volume 4
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English
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Not that Claudia Martin is looking for a lover. Or a husband. As owner and headmistress of Miss Martin's School for Girls in Bath, she long ago resigned herself to a life without love. Until Joseph, Marquess of Attingsborough, arrives unannounced and tempts her to toss away a lifetime of propriety for an affair that can only lead to ruin.
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Lucy Ellyson, the improper daughter of an infamous spy, saves the life of the Earl of Clifton. He intends to make her his countess after the war ends, but when he finally is able to return to her, he finds that she′s vanished. Meanwhile, Lucy is living a new life in the heart of Mayfair. But she′s as scandalous as ever, and when Clifton finally happens upon her, she′s landed in the sort of trouble that only a hasty marriage can solve. He′s...
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Matchmaker series (Candace Camp) volume 4
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English
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An expert matchmaker, but unable to find her own husband, Lady Francesca Haughston decides to help the Duke of Rochford, who broke her heart years earlier, find the perfect wife, which leads to a temptation that could result in scandal.
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Penhallow dynasty volume 1
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English
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In an unforgettable debut, Lisa Berne introduces you to the Penhallow Dynasty-men destined to marry, but hesitant to love Wealthy and arrogant, Gabriel Penhallow knows it's time to fulfill his dynastic duty. All he must do is follow The Penhallow Way -find a biddable bride, produce an heir and a spare, and then live separate lives. It's worked so well for generations, certainly one kiss with the delectable Livia Stuart isn't going to change things....
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Hawthorne House novels volume 3
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English
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After a night trapped together in an old stone keep, Lady Adelaide Bell and Lord Trent Hawthorne have no choice but to marry. Dismayed, Adelaide finds herself bound to a man who ignores her, as Trent has no desire to connect with the one who dashed his plans to marry for love. Can they set aside their first impressions before any chance of love is lost?
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The Worthingtons volume 2
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English
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Thanks to their large extended family and unconventional courtship, the Worthingtons have seen their share of scandal and excitement. But nothing has prepared them for this... The Dowager Lady Worthington isn't quite sure what to make of country-girl Dorothea Stern. As the granddaughter of the Duke of Bristol, Dotty is schooled in the ways and means of the nobility. But her sharp wit and outspoken nature has everyone in a tizzy. Especially their cousin,...
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Cynster novels volume 10
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Handsome and wealthy Simon Cynster discreetly searches for a bride, and is surprised at who captures his interest--willfully independent Portia Ashford. Their romance is jeopardized when it appears that Portia may be the next victim of a murderer.
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Neville family volume 4
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Lady Phaedra Northampton and Lady Zoe Armstrong are best friends who couldn't be more different from each other. Phaedra is a good girl, always doing what she's told and being the perfect lady, while Zoe is the bad girl, continually getting into trouble and acting like a hoyden. The pair decides to help each other with their "faults" and stop behaving so predictably. When Phaedra gets involved in solving a mystery with rake Tristan Talbot, sparks...
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