Historical Romance

A Hand for the Duke by Meredith Bond

Can the Ladies of the Wagering Whist Society help an impoverished modiste win the hand of a sought-after Duke?
Tina Rowan is beautiful, talented—and wants nothing more than to be free of her past. The illegitimate daughter of a baroness, she is being blackmailed by her own foster-father. She must rely on her flair for designing dresses to earn enough to pay him off. Starting a business dressing the ladies of Regency society isn’t easy for a nobody. But Tina has three aces up her sleeve—her own amazing talent, her well-connected biological mother, and the helpful (if meddlesome) support of the Ladies’ Wagering Whist Society.
The handsome, arrogant Duke of Warwick has grown up schooled in the “proper” way for a nobleman to behave. Rule number one: do not fraternize with people of the lower classes. But when he has to introduce his beloved sister to society, he finds himself completely reliant on the beguiling woman he’s hired as his sister’s modiste. To his astonishment, he finds himself opening up to her and enjoying her company far, far too much.
When Tina discovers the true man behind the ducal title, her heart might very well be lost. But can the duke set aside his façade and allow himself to love the only woman who could possibly make him happy?
It will take the combined efforts of the Ladies’ Wagering Whist Society to see this difficult hand well played.

Rhapsody and Rebellion by Aubrey Wynne

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Rhapsody and Rebellion by Aubrey Wynne

An ancient Scottish legacy… A political rebellion… Two hearts destined to meet…
Raised in his father’s image, the Earl of Stanfeld is practical and disciplined. There are no gray lines interrupting the Gideon’s black and white world. Until his mother has a dream and begs to return to her Highland home.

Alisabeth was betrothed from the cradle. At seventeen, she marries her best friend and finds happiness if not passion. In less than a year, she’s a widow. Vowing to honor her husband’s memory, she joins his group of Glasgow weavers and is soon embroiled in the Radical War of 1820.

Crossing the border into Scotland, Gideon finds his predictable world turned upside down. Folklore, legend, and political unrest intertwine with an unexpected attraction to a feisty Highland beauty. But Lissie doesn’t trust the Englishman or the rising desire between them. When the earl learns of an English plot to stir the Scots into rebellion, he must choose his country or save the clan and the woman who stirs his soul.

The Last Love Letter by Felix Alexander

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The Last Love Letter by Felix Alexander

“What if you were the one?”

With those words, Arabella España is lured into a tale of forbidden love and forgotten secrets. In the wake of a murder in 1950’s Puerto Rico, Nationalists revolt against American colonialism. An amnesiac recluse, married to a man she does not love, Arabella finds solace in the only remaining book in her possession. One of many banned by Puerto Rico’s Gag Law.

The mysterious novel entitled THE LAST LOVE LETTER by one Aurelio Valentino leads Arabella on a journey with the main character in search of his lost love. But as she delves deeper into the story, she makes a shocking discovery: the novel contains clues to finding the legendary Labyrinth of Love Letters. A place of love and myth linked to the letter stolen from the corpse of the man who had recently been killed.

As each page draws Aurelio and Arabella closer together, she anxiously searches for the love letter that will reveal the identity of Aurelio’s lost love. In her endeavor to find the Labyrinth, she discovers that the murder is a fate tied closely to her own destiny. Soon Arabella’s literary journey reveals memories of her forgotten past and she discovers what happens when the main character of the story falls in love with the reader.

The Sharps Shooter by Valerie Douglas

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Exacting justice for her father’s murder comes at a steep price for Felicity Patterson. Now she’s the one being hunted. An offer of help comes from an unlikely source but it’s not without strings. Tragedy forces her to flee West, only to find herself in more danger. Will her skills with her guns and a new ally be enough to survive?

Targeted Age Group: 18-100
Genre: Historical Romance

Mistaking Her Character by Maria Grace

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Lady Catherine commands everything except Elizabeth’s heart.

Elizabeth Bennet, daughter of noted physician, Dr. Thomas Bennet, is her father’s right hand in caring for his patients. Lady Catherine de Bourgh’s generosity lured him away from his London practice to move his family to Rosings Park in order to care for her sickly daughter Anne. But his good income comes with a price: complete obedience to Lady Catherine’s every whim.

The great lady controls every aspect of the Bennet household, from the shelves in the closet to the selection of suitors for the five Bennet daughters. Now she has chosen a husband for Elizabeth– Mr. George Wickham—whether Elizabeth agrees or not.

When Fitzwilliam Darcy, Lady Catherine’s nephew, comes to visit Rosings Park, he is fascinated by Elizabeth who effortlessly understand everyone around her, including him—something no woman has ever done. But Lady Catherine does not take kindly to anyone interfering with her plans to see Anne and Darcy wed.

Will Darcy be able to thwart Lady Catherine’s plans before Elizabeth is lost to him forever?

Targeted Age Group: general audience
Genre: Historical Romance

The Lovers (Echoes from the Past Book 1) by Irina Shapiro

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1665. When Elise de Lesseps is sold in marriage to Lord Edward Asher, she resolves to be an obedient and dutiful wife, until, on their wedding night, she finds out exactly what her husband has in store for her. His request leaves her feeling shocked and humiliated, but being his chattel, she has no right to refuse. The consequences of that night seal Elise’s fate, and set her on a path that will lead to heartbreak and tragedy.

2013. Renowned archeologist, Dr. Quinn Allenby has a gift; she can see into the past when holding an object that belonged to the dead. When asked to host a documentary called “Echoes from the Past,” Quinn uses her gift to find out what really happened to the 17th century couple known only as ‘The Lovers,’ and unwittingly stumbles onto the secret of her own birth.

Targeted Age Group: 18+
Genre: Historical Romance

The Lady Meets Her Match by Gina Conkle

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The Lady Meets Her Match by Gina Conkle

A rags to riches commoner, Cyrus Ryland has ambitions for his family. He thinks nothing of marriage until he meets an alluring woman hiding in his study. After one dance the lady disappears, leaving behind a single shoe. The hunt is on, but finding her is only half the battle.

A masked woman who vanishes at midnight…newly independent Claire Mayhew works to keep her coffee shop. She resists the scorching attraction with Mr. Ryland — her new landlord — a man who doesn’t give up easily, but… What if Cinderella doesn’t want her shoe back?

Tucker’s Justice by Maggie Carpenter

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When hardened gunslinger Tucker Prescott is tasked with bringing law and order back to a town overrun by a gang of criminals, he quickly realizes that his biggest challenge won’t be the villainous McGill brothers. The one who will truly put him to the test is Dolly Baker, the beautiful, feisty 22-year-old daughter of the man who hired him.

From the moment she barges into his cabin uninvited, Tucker knows Dolly is going to be trouble, and it isn’t long before she tests his patience one time too many and earns herself a sound spanking. The embarrassing chastisement gets her attention, but it will take quite a bit more than a few smacks on the bottom to teach her obedience, and the more he sees of Dolly, the more Tucker is forced to admit that he would love to be the man to properly tame her.

Tucker didn’t come to Spring Junction to keep a woman in line, however, he came to deal with the McGill brothers and their gang. He has a plan to do just that, but it will depend on his quick wits as much as his quick draw, and despite his best efforts Tucker can’t get Dolly off his mind. Can he bring the outlaws to justice and make her his bride before she drives him to distraction?

Tucker’s Justice is an erotic romance novel that includes sexual scenes and spankings. If such material offends you, please don’t buy this book.

Targeted Age Group: 18+
Genre: Historical Western

Norse Jewel by Gina Conkle

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Norse Jewel by Gina Conkle

What does the wolf-eyed Viking want?

Stolen by marauding Danes, Helena’s desperate to escape. Her savior comes, a fierce Viking chieftain who takes her to the icy north. Hakan wants to lay down his sword and live a peaceful farmer’s life. Past betrayal froze his heart, yet he warms to Helena. Her tender ways lure him, weaving kindness into his hard life. But, war erupts and the kingdom’s in the balance. Can Hakan defend his homeland and save the woman he’s grown to love?

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