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A widow in reduced circumstances makes a desperate offer-and discovers romance and danger-in a suspenseful tale by a New York Times–bestselling author. Annabelle Carruthers could only dream of being kissed by a man as dashing as Lord Darkwood. Instead, she remained locked in misery, married to a rakish drunk who gambled their lives into financial and social ruin. But his sudden death-and rumors of spies and treachery-only made matters worse. Burdened...
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A princess with a secret in a Regency caper that captures the heart from the New York Times–bestselling author of the Traveling Matchmaker series. London is all on edge and astir to have in its midst the exquisite Princess Felicity of Brasnia. If only the nobility knew that the bejeweled heir to a royal throne is in truth Miss Felicity Channing of Cornwall, fleeing a match, she does not want and that has been arranged by her conniving stepfather...
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"A dead employer's legacy of five thousand pounds allows spinster Hannah Pym to resign from housekeeping and find adventure traveling the English countryside by coach. But the adventure soon finds Miss Pym in the form of runaway brides, spirited heiresses, and international refugees, who continue to test her expert matchmaking skills. No sooner does Miss Pym board her next stagecoach than she finds herself embroiled in the plight of Miss Belinda Earle,...
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How should a proper young lady spend her summer months in Regency England? By getting into plenty of mischief by masquerading as a servant girl, of course.
Cassandra, or Cassie to her friends, sticks out like a redheaded weed amidst her family of tidy blooms. At Bramfield Park, Cassie's prim parents and attractive older sister, Sophia, wish for nothing but an advantageous marriage for their eldest and prettiest-and for Cassie to stay out of the way....
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In the coach to Portsmouth, Hannah Pym faces her most difficult matchmaking challenge yet. Miss Penelope Wilkins would be the perfect match for handsome Lord Augustus, if the two were at all compatible. Undaunted, Miss Pym is convinced she can bridge the chasm between the lovers.
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The charms of a rumored rake prove irresistible in this captivating Regency from the New York Times—bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin mysteries.
As far as matrimonial prospects were concerned, Lucy Bliss was told she'd make an excellent clergyman's wife. Her mother, however, had loftier aspirations for her lovely younger sister Belinda. Belinda would marry a duke. More specifically, the Duke of Wardshire.
Lucy was truly horrified. "Lucifer"...
47) Plain Jane
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A house in London's fashionable West End is the setting for romance, mystery, and danger in this Regency-set tale by a New York Times–bestselling author. Number 67 Clarges Street-a good address in London's elegant Mayfair with a dubious past and a lovably eccentric staff-is where the Hart sisters are taking up residence for the season. Beautiful and socially ambitious Euphemia and her younger sister, Jane, enter a world of balls, coming-out parties,...
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The New York Times–bestselling author presents a delightful series in which the staff in a London townhouse helps with much more than the household chores. It was the fashion during the Regency era to hire a house for the season in Mayfair-the heart of London's West End-at a disproportionately high rent for sometimes very inferior accommodation. But Number 67 Clarges Street, a town house complete with staff, has remained vacant season after season,...
49) Maggie
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A tragic past taints one woman's future in this intriguing Regency romance from the New York Times—bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin mysteries.
Maggie Macleod was weary of life with a soul sickness that ate into every fiber of her being. In a mad way, it did not seem strange to her that she should be on her way to the high court to stand trial for the murder of her husband. Her marriage seemed to have been one long, dreary desert lit by flares...
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An impulsive spitfire gambles on love in a witty Regency romance from the New York Times–bestselling author of the Traveling Matchmaker series. The Misses Penelope Yarwood, Euphemia Perkins, and Letitia Helmsdale waste no time in smugly informing Fiona that the Marquess of Cleveden is the most eligible-and the most elusive-catch in the London marriage mart. And since society's most dazzling beauties have failed to win him over, a newcomer like Fiona...
51) Lessons in Love
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Lady Lucinda Esmond's swine of a father was forever fleecing young bucks in London's gaming halls-until he met Cpt. Mark Chamfrey, who, having been once cheated, would not be made a fool of again and promptly kidnapped ten-year-old Lucinda for ransom … But when Chamfrey thought better of it and returned the girl, Esmond nonetheless exacted his own price: Chamfrey could redeem himself and save his skin by agreeing to marry his little victim nine...
52) The Flirt
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To escape her cruel uncle's guardianship, a debutante agrees to marry a man she despises in this regency romance from a New York Times–bestselling author. After her parents' death, Elizabeth Markham is reduced to the unspeakable class of poor relation. Forced to live with her cruel, miserly uncle, Elizabeth is forbidden to participate in the season's festivities. Realizing that marriage is her only escape, she enacts a daring plan to trick her way...
53) Regency Gold
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Jean Lindsay lives a rather dismal life with her nasty, drunken uncle, and has little to live on but her romantic daydreams, which frequently star the dashing Marquess of Fleetwater. She was used to being an object of others' ridicule. Then she received an unexpected inheritance-and as news of her good fortune spread, suddenly her worn dresses became "quaint," and her forthright manner turned magically to "charming." But while some seek to flatter...
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New York Times—Bestselling Author: After a marriage-for-money scheme goes amusingly awry, the bride and groom join forces to find each other new mates...
Fanny and Charles were pushed into marriage by their families-each mistakenly thinking the other would be a source of wealth. In truth, everyone involved is penniless... and now the couple is left to pick up the pieces.
Charles is on a gentlemanly quest to find someone more fitting for Fanny,...
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New York Times—Bestselling Author: Lady Dacey has a way of leading others into temptation, scandal-and love...
The unhappily married Pamela Perryworth and the pious innocent Honoria Goodham are currently guests of Lady Dacey for the London season- and their hostess is famed among her set for her outrageous behavior. But, the two aren't quite as scandalized as the gossips might expect. After all, being in Lady Dacey's company does provide an adventurous...
56) Quadrille
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A marriage of convenience becomes a battle of wills in this Regency romance by the New York Times—bestselling author...
Lord Hubert Challenge married Mary for her money, but she wants more from her handsome husband-and before long chaos reigns in their unhappy household. Flirtations with others spark jealous outbursts, attempts at seduction go awry, and it soon seems clear that a generous dowry does not a happy marriage make.
But, Mary is willing...
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Lady Betty has no interest in the Duke of Collingham. She doesn't care that he's fabulously wealthy, or devastatingly handsome, or impeccably well-dressed. All she sees is an arrogant nobleman with an abrasive personality and an annoyingly persistent streak. And the Duke of Collingham is persistent. He can have any woman in the whole of Society-but the one who won't have him is the only one he wants. And he'll stop at nothing to persuade her.
58) Annabelle
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In this Edwardian romance by the New York Times, bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin mysteries, an optimistic debutante faces an unlucky season.
It's a maiden's miracle! Annabelle Quennell, daughter of a poor country parson, gets a chance at a London Season to snare a wealthy husband. But before she sets off, Mad Meg the Gypsy predicts trouble ahead! And it is nothing but woe that Annabelle finds. Godmother Lady Emmeline sponsors Annabelle's spree-and...
59) Henrietta
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A spirited spinster takes aim at a prized bachelor in this Edwardian romance by the bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin mysteries.
Even the inhabitants of secluded Nethercote look pityingly upon young Henrietta, the Vicar's sister; her plain features seem to almost guarantee her a solitary future. And yet, she has a determined spirit and magnificent hazel eyes. So when her Great-Aunt Hester leaves her unexpected wealth, Henrietta sets out to...
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Heaven comes to a marriage made in hell in this Regency romance from the New York Times–bestselling author of the Hamish Macbeth mysteries.
Poor Lucy was living a dream-a bad one. One could even say a nightmare. She had married a gambler, a womanizer, and a drunkard. And she refused to admit that his frequent overnight absences were of any significance. The sting came when it was revealed that Lucy's parents had "bought" her husband for her....
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