By Karen Hawkins

"**In this saucy conflict of the sexes, *New York occasions* bestseller Karen Hawkins pits a hard-headed Scottish lord with an strange relatives curse opposed to a headstrong heiress who has an answer for each problem...except her personal wayward heart.**

When Lord Gregor MacLean learns his youth buddy, Venetia Oglivie, has been kidnapped through a fortune hunter, he rides off to Scotland in sizzling -- and intensely pissed off -- pursuit. Venetia's gentle center has gotten her in significant difficulty this time: if he doesn't rescue her quickly, the scandal will ostracize the provocative wench!

The simply brilliant member of her relations, Venetia is bound she will repair any challenge, even this one. So whilst an irate Gregor catches up along with her, arrogantly waiting for a hero's welcome, the sparks among them start to fly. Then an unforeseen storm from snow traps them at an resort, and Gregor discovers his emotions for the beautiful Venetia are a long way hotter than he discovered -- fiery sufficient to burn down the hotel! Now if he can basically persuade Venetia that his reason for marriage isn't duty... yet desire."

By Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

"Once, Abrielle used to be a privileged daughter coveted for her bearing, her breeding, her wit, and her attractiveness. but if her stepfather is denied his rightful name and the wealth that accompanies it, Abrielle reveals herself by surprise disgraced. just one guy might nonetheless have her: the oafish and ugly Desmond de Marlé. To rescue her once-proud family's honor, Abrielle needs to sacrifice her advantage to this scoundrel she fears and detests . . . at the same time she yearns for an additional lover.

Dashing, good-looking, tall, and sort, Raven Seabern is kind of not like any guy Abrielle has ever encountered. yet their love can by no means be, for Abrielle is betrothed to a monster. And the overall healthiness of everybody she cares for calls for that she honor her promise. nonetheless, Raven understands he has discovered the genuine one and mustn't ever permit her go—though secrets and techniques, deceptions, dishonor, and unbelievable peril would certainly be their destiny in the event that they keep on with the dictates in their hearts.

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By Sherry Thomas

"ONE OF LIBRARY JOURNAL'S most sensible ROMANCES OF THE YEAR

In this new masterpiece of old romance from the acclaimed Sherry Thomas, a headstrong good looks is rescued by means of the infamous rake she has consistently despised... Helena Fitzhugh is aware completely good that she will be ruined should still her mystery love affair be found. So while a rendezvous is going fallacious and she or he is set to be stuck within the act, it truly is with the best reluctance that she accepts support from David Hillsborough, Viscount Hastings, and elopes with him to avoid wasting her acceptance. Helena has despised David considering they have been children—the infamous rake has tormented her all her lifestyles. David, nevertheless, has consistently enjoyed Helena, yet his satisfaction won't ever enable him admit the secrets and techniques of his middle. A carriage twist of fate the day after their elopement, despite the fact that, robs Helena of her memory—the slate is cleaned. eventually David dares to bare his love, and she or he unearths him either attention-grabbing and fascinating. yet what's going to take place while her reminiscence returns and he or she realizes she has fallen for a guy she has sworn by no means to trust?

From Booklist

Andrew Martin will be married, yet Helena Fitzhugh is confident he really loves her. regrettably, David Hillsborough—Helena’s brother’s ally and an demanding thorn in her part for years—has stumbled throughout their mystery trysts and positioned a cease to them. Six months later, whilst the chance to “meet” with Andrew provides itself, Helena rushes off to the Savoy in simple terms to discover it's a capture set by means of Andrew’s busybody sister-in-law. thankfully, David additionally catches wind of the assembly, and he manages to create the appearance that the romantic rendezvous on the lodge is among himself and Helena as a postscript to their fresh elopement. ahead of Helena can placed an finish to their fictitious marriage, she is occupied with a carriage coincidence that leaves her with amnesia and provides David the suitable chance to ultimately woo and win the lady he has constantly enjoyed. Thomas’ wonderfully nuanced characters and emotionally compelling plot provide the 3rd booklet in her most modern lushly sensual, exquisitely written old trilogy (Ravishing the Heiress, 2012) a unprecedented richness and intensity readers will treasure. --John Charles

Review

""With lush sensuality, excessive emotion, lyrical writing, and exquisitely learned characters, Thomas has added one other unforgettable winner."" (Starred evaluation) --Library Journal

Praise for Tempting the Bride: ~Chosen by way of Library magazine as the most effective Books of 2012~ ""Sizzling....Helena's self-possessed intelligence makes her a standout heroine, and Thomas has a wonderful skill to move the reader into the phenomenal story.""—Publishers Weekly (starred overview) ""Thomas’ wonderfully nuanced characters and emotionally compelling plot provide the 3rd publication in her newest lushly sensual, exquisitely written ancient trilogy... an extraordinary richness and intensity readers will treasure."" --Booklist ""Exquisitely attractive prose...heartwrenching emotion....A profoundly appealing romance that I completely adored."" --All approximately Romance [Desert Isle Keeper] compliment for Sherry Thomas: “Thomas’s lyrical writing is de facto the megastar of the exhibit. There are writers who can inform a superb tale, and writers who can inform a superb tale with good looks and artistry. Thomas is within the latter type, and her writing is, simply, a lower above.” —All approximately Romance ""Searing, delicate, and jam-packed with ardour, her writing is little short of a revelation.""—Lisa Kleypas, long island occasions bestselling author“Thomas…has made a reputation for herself along with her beautiful use of language.”—Library Journal
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By Julia Quinn

"When Caroline Trent is abducted by means of Blake Ravenscroft, she doesn′t even attempt to elude this dangerously good-looking agent of the crown. in any case, she′s been operating from undesirable marriage proposals. convinced, Blake believes she′s a infamous secret agent named Carlotta De Leon, yet for 6 weeks till her twenty-first birthday, whilst she′ll achieve keep watch over of her fortune, hiding out within the titillating corporation of a mysterious captor is very handy -- and perhaps a little bit romantic, too.

Blake Ravenscroft′s venture is to carry ""Carlotta"" to justice, to not fall in love. His middle has been hardened by means of years of intrigue, yet this little temptress proves oddly disarming and carefully kissable. And unexpectedly the unthinkable turns into attainable -- that this mismatched Couple will be destined for love.

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By Caroline Linden

"Lady Emma Bowen loves her comfy little residence in London. Captain Phineas Quentin hates his—except that it's close to hers. simply because he feels ever much more than neighborly towards the gorgeous widow subsequent door…

This brief tale (10,000 phrases) initially seemed within the massive booklet of Regency Romance.

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By Elizabeth Hoyt

"**""Elizabeth Hoyt has outdone herself."" --Jennifer Ashley, long island instances bestselling author**

**WHEN STRANGERS within the NIGHT**

He lives within the shadows. because the mysterious masked avenger often called the Ghost of St. Giles, Godric St. John's simply aim is to guard the blameless of London. till the evening he confronts a fearless younger girl pointing a pistol at his head-and realizes she is his spouse . . .

**BECOME enthusiasts . . .**

Lady Margaret examining has vowed to kill the Ghost of St. Giles-the guy who murdered her one real love. Returning to London, and to the fellow she hasn't visible considering the fact that their marriage ceremony day, Margaret doesn't realize the fellow in the back of the masks. Fierce, commanding, and hazardous, the infamous Ghost of St. Giles is every little thing she feared he might be-and a lot more . . .

**DESIRE IS the last word DANGER**

When ardour flares, those intimate strangers can't preserve from revealing extra of themselves than that they had ever deliberate. but if Margaret learns the truth-that the Ghost is her husband-the video game is up and the gamers needs to hand over . . . to the temptation which may smash them both.

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By Lynsay Sands

"Who may marry--all the knights had heard stories of girl Murie, King Edward III's goddaughter and lots more and plenty feted favourite. It used to be acknowledged she was once stunningly attractive, with brilliant blue eyes, golden hair and a candy smile. It used to be additionally stated that the king had doted at the woman and spoiled her rotten. regardless of his desire, while Sir Balan observed her howling and sobbing, Murie was once the final individual he desired to wed. The brat? yet all that glitters isn't gold, and occasionally diamonds glance very, very tough. there has been extra to Murie than met the attention, and Balan quickly realized that he'd be fortunate certainly to deserve this kind of bride. but he was once now not the one one to parent the reality, and the opposite hopeful hubby was once no longer fairly as honorable. A plot used to be afoot. quickly might come a reckoning, a time to teach who was once chivalrous, who was once a cad and who had gained the affection of a middle unspoiled.
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By Loretta Chase

"""Live the romance. learn Loretta Chase"" — Christina Dodd

The conventional English Regency from manhattan instances bestselling writer, Loretta Chase, is back...

Lilith Davenant, has abundant cause to loathe Julian Wyndhurst, Marquess of Brandon: he's precisely the form of guy who hastened the dying of her profligate husband, and the debt he owed to Julian has compelled her to an engagement with a filthy rich suitor for the sake of helping her cherished nieces and nephews. along with that, Lord Julian by some means manages to ignite disturbing... emotions ... she's by no means felt before!

Lord Julian used his huge talents and crafty within the conflict opposed to Napoleon. Now he's obliged to exploit a similar abilities to avoid wasting his younger cousin from a disastrous marriage to a scheming mistress — who makes him a guess: If Julian can seduce the famously icy woman Lilith Davenant, the woman will free up his cousin from the engagement.

But in a short time, Julian discovers Lilith's hidden heat, kindness...
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By Katharine Ashe

"Historical romance... with a twist.

2015 RITA® Award Finalist

The Goddess of affection is trapped in a statue in Regency England, and one altar shy kinfolk is ready to find how committed Aphrodite is to her work...

THE BLUESTOCKING
Lady Corinna Mowbray has 3 passions: first-class books, clever dialog, and disdaining the libertine Earl of likelihood.

THE RAKE
Lord Ian likelihood has 3 pleasures: appealing ladies, quick horses, and tormenting high-and-mighty Corinna Mowbray.

Neighbors for years, they've been at each one other's throats in view that they could have in mind. but if a coincidence forces them to exchange lives, how lengthy will or not it's sooner than they become aware of they can not reside with no each one other?
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By Caroline Linden

"A gentleman and a really fallacious girl are certain jointly via a keenness that crosses the road among top category and underworld in Caroline Linden's bold new romance.

WHAT A ROGUE DESIRES

After a wayward adolescence, David Reece, the youngest scion in a noble relations, has been known as some of the most scandalous rogues of the ton. What he desires to be referred to as is reliable and a real gentleman. To end up he has reformed he's agreed to observe over his absent brother's property and signet ring. All goes swimmingly till highwaymen waylay his trainer and scouse borrow that useful ring...

Street orphan Vivian Beecham has grown up a pickpocket, and a truly beautiful one certainly. Now she and her brother have reluctantly graduated to road theft. And good-looking David Reece has turn into their victim-until he tracks her down and makes her his prisoner. Locked in a spare bed room, Vivian vows to hate her captor. as an alternative she turns into a former rogue's maximum problem: the thing of a passionate seduction. yet David and Vivian are enjoying a deadly online game during which forbidden love is a wild card.
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