An Heiress's Guide to Deception and Desire

An Heiress's Guide to Deception and Desire

Author: Manda Collins

Publisher: Forever

Published: 2021-11-16

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 1538736160

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Former lovers become reluctant allies in this delightfully witty historical rom-com from the bestselling author of A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem—for fans of Evie Dunmore, Enola Holmes, and Netflix's Bridgerton! England, 1867: As half of the writing duo behind England’s most infamous crime column, Miss Caroline Hardcastle has quite the scandalous reputation. It may have cost her a fiancé, but she would much rather bring attention to crimes against those ignored by society than worry about what the ton thinks of her. After Caro’s dear friend is kidnapped, however, she has no choice but to work with Lord Valentine Thorn, the same man who broke her heart. Worse, when her actions put her father’s business at risk, a marriage of convenience may be her only solution . . . but can she trust Val to stand by her? Or will their past repeat itself? Val—the new Viscount Wrackham—is in an untenable position: His father is demanding he find a respectable bride to secure the succession. Yet the only woman he’s ever loved, Miss Caroline Hardcastle, is notorious for behaving improperly. And she’s never forgiven him for his youthful transgressions, missteps made in the name of familial duty, but ones he still regrets to this day. As they grow closer to unmasking the culprit, Val sees an opportunity to show Caro he’s a changed man. But can he convince her to give their love a second chance—before death does them part?


Desire and Deception: A Rouge Regency Romance

Desire and Deception: A Rouge Regency Romance

Author: Nicole Jordan

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2014-12-17

Total Pages: 531

ISBN-13: 1448147883

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A sweeping historical romance, from Nicole Jordan, the New York Times bestselling author Faced with the prospect of a forced marriage, the young Lauren DeVries is anxious to flee London and seeks passage to America. Only Captain Jason Stuart, the man who can offer her this, is also the man she is desperately trying to avoid. Stuart is willing to take her aboard his ship, but only in exchange for a night of wild abandon. Can Lauren resist the seductive rogue and still get what she wants? Rouge romance - the best historical romance novels, perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer.


Madame's Deception

Madame's Deception

Author: Renee Bernard

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2007-08-28

Total Pages: 371

ISBN-13: 1416538321

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When an innocent takes over a bordello, can her seduction be far behind? Jocelyn Tolliver believes that her mother's couture business financed her European boarding school education. Imagine her shock when she discovers that her dying mother is the infamous Madame of London's elite Crimson Belle. Promising to care for the bordello and its ladies, Jocelyn, a virginal bookworm, transforms herself and is soon known as the reclusive Madame DeBourcier. Rakish Alex Randall, Lord Colwick, is determined to win admittance to the intriguing Madame's bed. His outrageous attempts to garner her favor cannot go unnoticed for long. . . . When danger threatens the elegant women of the Belle, Jocelyn strikes a bargain with Alex, hoping he can provide some protection. But Jocelyn's deception forces her and Alex into a passionate battle of wills in which all illusions will be shattered . . . and all desires fulfilled.


The Dark Affair

The Dark Affair

Author: Máire Claremont

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-03-04

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 1101609354

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The Victorian era was full of majestic beauty and scandalous secrets—a time when corsets were the least of a woman’s restrictions, and men could kill or be killed in the name of honor… Lady Margaret Cassidy left a life of nobility behind in Ireland, forsaking her grieving homeland to aid war-ravaged men in England. Still, she never expected a cruel turn of fate to lock her into an unwanted betrothal with one of her English patients—much less one as broken and dangerous as Viscount Powers. Wrecked by his tragic past, Powers’ opiate-addled sanity hangs precariously in the balance, leaving him poised to destroy anyone who dares to utter the names of the wife and child he still so deeply mourns. So when he is forced to marry Margaret in exchange for freedom, he is shocked by the desire to earn her trust, her body, and—most alarming of all—her heart…


A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem

A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem

Author: Manda Collins

Publisher: Forever

Published: 2020-11-10

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 153873611X

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"[Manda] Collins is a delight" (Elizabeth Hoyt) in this fun and flirty historical rom-com, where an intrepid female reporter matches wits with a serious, sexy detective -- perfect for fans of Tessa Dare, Julia Quinn, and Netflix's Enola Holmes! England, 1865: Newspaper columnist Lady Katherine Bascomb finds herself the subject of speculation when her latest article leads to an arrest in the murders plaguing London. The English believe women ought not to write about such vulgar things as crime, and a particularly attractive detective inspector is incensed that she's interfered with his investigation. To escape her sudden notoriety, Katherine heads to the country-only to witness a murder upon her arrival. Detective Inspector Andrew Eversham is appalled when Lady Katherine entangles herself in one of his cases-again. Her sensationalist reporting already nearly got him kicked off the police force, and he'll be damned if he permits her to meddle a second time. Yet, her questions are awfully insightful, and he can't deny his attraction to both her beauty and brains. As the clues point to a dangerous criminal, the two soon realize their best option is working together. But with their focus on the killer lurking in the shadows, neither is prepared for the other risk the case poses-to their hearts.


The Devil in Her Bed

The Devil in Her Bed

Author: Kerrigan Byrne

Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks

Published: 2021-03-09

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 1250318890

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The Devil in Her Bed is the final book in the stunning Devil You Know trilogy by USA Today bestselling author Kerrigan Byrne! He lives in secret service to the Crown—a man of duty, deception, and an undeniable attraction to a woman who threatens to tear his whole world apart. They call him the Devil of Dorset. He stands alone, a man of undeniable power. Moving in and out of shadows, back alleys and ballrooms, he is unstoppable and one of the Crown’s most dangerous weapons. However, when he sets his sights on the undeniably beautiful Countess of Mont Claire, Francesca Cavendish, he doesn’t realize that he has met a match like no other. TRUE LOVE WEARS NO DISGUISE Francesca is a countess by day and stalks her prey—those responsible for the death of her family—by night. What she does not expect is to be thrown into the path of the devil himself, the Earl of Devlin. She has secrets of her own and he seems determined to lay them bare. Can her heart survive finding the love of her life and losing him when all is revealed? “Romantic, lush, and suspenseful.”—New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Enoch


A Necessary Deception

A Necessary Deception

Author: Laurie Alice Eakes

Publisher: Revell

Published: 2011-10

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 0800734661

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Award-winning Regency novelist draws readers into a world of elegance and intrigue in this exciting story set in London.


The Wallflower Takes a Rogue

The Wallflower Takes a Rogue

Author: Linda Rae Sande

Publisher: Brook Ridge Press

Published: 2024-11-05

Total Pages: 1332

ISBN-13:

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Step into the enchanting world of the Revenge of the Wallflowers, where determined and overlooked wallflowers dare to take destiny into their own hands. This captivating box set brings together nine delightful tales of love, passion, and revenge, set amidst the elegance and intrigue of Regency England. Each story introduces a determined wallflower ready to claim her place in society and in the heart of a rogue. The Wager of a Wallflower by Linda Rae Sande: When Lucy makes a bold wager with Marcus, the stakes are high—marriage or ten thousand pounds. But as secrets are uncovered, and Marcus leaves for his Grand Tour, will Lucy collect what she's owed, or will love rewrite the rules of their wager? The Willful Wallflower by Meredeth Bond: A rekindled passion between Emilie and Gabriel forces them into a game of cat-and-mouse. Will the flames of their past consume them once more, or will they find a love that's worth the fight? A Waltz for the Wallflower by Rue Allyn: Years after her disastrous first season, she's still known as an accident waiting to happen. But when an old suitor reappears, will she give him a chance to change disaster into delight? Beware a Wallflower's Wrath by Aubrey Wynne: Annis Craigg once gave her heart away at seventeen. Fifteen years later, Lord Robert Harding returns to Scotland, desperate to reclaim the only woman he's ever loved. But Annis is no longer the innocent girl he left behind—she has secrets, and a wrath that could turn their reunion into a tragedy. The Wallflower, the Rake, and the Masquerade by Alanna Lucas: To escape her family's matchmaking schemes, a wallflower enlists the help of her estranged childhood friend, Titus, the Earl of Ravensworth. But as they navigate a masquerade of deception, will they discover that love has been hiding in plain sight all along? The Wallflower's Secret by Rose Pearson: Miss Julia Harbison seeks revenge on the roguish Lord Rushington, but a dance floor mishap leads to a game of love and deception. Can passion and truth prevail over vengeance? Highland Wallflower by Hildie McQueen: She's been taught to see him as her enemy, yet her heart tells her otherwise. In the Scottish Highlands, a wallflower battles between duty and desire, discovering that the line between love and hate is dangerously thin. Wallflower Gone Wild by Cecelia Rene: Ruined and shunned by society, Letty must decide whether to forgive the man responsible or let her anger drive her down a darker path. When Mac's secret is revealed, will love be enough to heal their shattered hearts? The Wallflower Identity by Dawn Brower: A notorious wallflower with a tattered reputation, a rake with a faulty memory, and a scheme doomed to fail—when deception and identity collide, can love emerge victorious? Will these wallflowers find the courage to transform their destinies and win the hearts of the rogues they dare to love? Find out in The Wallflower Takes a Rogue—where passion, revenge, and romance intertwine in nine irresistible Regency tales.


A Little Light Mischief

A Little Light Mischief

Author: Cat Sebastian

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2019-08-06

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 0062951033

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A seductive thief Lady’s maid Molly Wilkins is done with thieving—and cheating and stabbing and all the rest of it. She’s determined to keep her hands to herself, so she really shouldn’t be tempted to seduce her employer’s prim and proper companion, Alice. But how can she resist when Alice can’t seem to keep her eyes off Molly? Finds her own heart For the first time in her life, Alice Stapleton has absolutely nothing to do. The only thing that seems to occupy her thoughts is a lady’s maid with a sharp tongue and a beautiful mouth. Her determination to know Molly’s secrets has her behaving in ways she never imagined as she begins to fall for the impertinent woman. Has been stolen When an unwelcome specter from Alice’s past shows up unexpectedly at a house party, Molly volunteers to help the only way she knows how: with a little bit of mischief.


It Takes Two to Tumble

It Takes Two to Tumble

Author: Cat Sebastian

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2017-12-12

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 0062820508

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"Sebastian proves she is a new force to be reckoned with in historical romances.”--Booklist Some of Ben Sedgwick’s favorite things: Helping his poor parishioners Baby animals Shamelessly flirting with the handsome Captain Phillip Dacre After an unconventional upbringing, Ben is perfectly content with the quiet, predictable life of a country vicar, free of strife or turmoil. When he’s asked to look after an absent naval captain’s three wild children, he reluctantly agrees, but instantly falls for the hellions. And when their stern but gloriously handsome father arrives, Ben is tempted in ways that make him doubt everything. Some of Phillip Dacre’s favorite things: His ship People doing precisely as they're told Touching the irresistible vicar at every opportunity Phillip can’t wait to leave England’s shores and be back on his ship, away from the grief that haunts him. But his children have driven off a succession of governesses and tutors and he must set things right. The unexpected presence of the cheerful, adorable vicar sets his world on its head and now he can’t seem to live without Ben’s winning smiles or devastating kisses. In the midst of runaway children, a plot to blackmail Ben’s family, and torturous nights of pleasure, Ben and Phillip must decide if a safe life is worth losing the one thing that makes them come alive.