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Never quite accepting her role as an earl's daughter, Lady Narissa started a secret, female-only gaming hell catering to the ladies of the ton. Seth Blakley, duke of Blackmore, only wishes to see her properly wed. He never could have imagined what he’d be walking into when he followed her into Lady Narissa’s gaming hell. Seth is captivated by Lady Narissa and determined to learn more about the headstrong, unconventional beauty. Never mind that all she wishes is for him to be gone and his memory of her club forgotten.

To most, she is Moire Noble, the average daughter of a unimpressive Scottish family that settled in London. But the truth is far more intriguing. Born with the ability to see premonitions, Moire must work hard to guard her secret or risk suffering the fate of her mother...accused of witchcraft and burned.

In the glittering ballrooms and scandalous gambling dens of Regency England, the notorious Lord Tristan Breckenridge is a name whispered with both awe and trepidation. When a high-stakes card game leads him to win the captivating Miss Emmeline Brooks, a virtuous lady untouched by the allure of London society, their fates become irrevocably entwined. Tristan, a charming rogue with a disdain for marriage, never expected to acquire a wife through a game of chance. Emmeline, resolute in her determination to avoid scandal at all costs, finds herself bound to a man whose reputation precedes him.

Lady Olivia Montague's betrothed has ignored her and their contract for years. In the meantime, she has decided to remain unwed, embracing the life of a spinster. The last thing she expects is for her betrothed to come storming back into her life. Following the death of his parents, William Breckenridge finds himself as the Duke of Thorne and in charge of his three younger sisters. William and Olivia engage in a battle of wills, but the more she resists and he pursues, the more their passions flare.

Amid the quiet confines of her existence, Lady Jane Roseington resigns herself to a solitary life of spinsterhood, destined to linger in the shadows as an unnoticed bystander. Yet, a glimmer of hope persists within her, defying all rationality. This fragile hope is put to the test when an encounter with a lord possessing the charm of a tempestuous boar shatters her calm demeanor, plunging her into scandal. Caleb Wesley, the brooding Earl of Keery, bears the weight of a past failure that haunts his every step.

Lady Celia Kendal has a knack for mischief, but some adventures should remain in the past. She thought that was the case where a certain marquess was concerned, until he arrived at her brother’s house party, threatening to unearth her secret misadventure.

Lady Othelia Grantham married the earl of Brighton, a man many years her senior, to save her family from financial ruin. The earl was pleasant, but no sparks existed between them. Now that Othelia is a widow, she vows to live life on her terms. Priority one—never marry again. Priority number two—experience passion. She sets her sights on the 9th Duke of Ashbrook. He is the perfect scoundrel to indulge her desire and carries no risk of marriage.

Lady Katherine Wilson never expected to inherit a horse farm, but she embraces the gift and the opportunity to continue her grandmother's legacy. She decides to breed the farm's mares, but only one stud will do. Unfortunately, the stallion belongs to the Marquess of Holton, and they've never gotten along well.

Lady Cristiana Kendal only wanted to feel alive when she welcomed Adam Brighton into her bed. Now, she has a daughter she never plans for him to discover. That is, until the Duke of Danby summons Adam to Yorkshire for the Christmastide holiday, and he appears on her doorstep. Now, she must choose between her desire for him and her determination to protect her child from the rogue who'd never claim her.

Lady Josephine Watkins never meant to shoot the duke of Constantan. Driven by guilt and determined to see him well, she refuses to leave his side. She could not have guessed the devilish duke would capture her heart. Devon Mowbray, duke of Constantan, came to Favershame Abbey out of curiosity. He never intended on the headstrong beauty sticking him with her arrow and stealing his heart in the process. Despite the magic burning between them, a dangerous secret leaves Devon no choice but to push Josie away.

Lord Brian Kennington, Fifth Earl of Connlee, is a master of persuasion. When he crosses paths with the not-too-proper Lady Minerva Fox, he determines that she needs a bit of excitement in her life, and he knows just how to deliver. He will live up to his moniker, the Earl of Persuasion, as he sweeps her along a path of adventure and romance. The only problem with his plan: Love was not a part of the equation.

When the Duke proposes a clandestine alliance to Lady Catherine, her pragmatic nature sees the wisdom in his scheme. While he may be a rogue, he's also a trusted confidant of her brother. Moreover, she remains steadfast in her conviction to resist any rogue's enchantments. Neither harbors matrimonial intentions, and their hearts bear no inclinations toward each other. Their plan appears impeccable—until fate casts an unexpected twist.

In the frost-kissed ambiance of wintry England, where snow blankets the landscape and a Christmas house party twinkles with festive cheer, fate orchestrates an enchanting love story. Lady Elizabeth Breckenridge, an epitome of grace with her golden locks and captivating cerulean eyes, steps into the seasonal revelry, her heart yearning for a love that has eluded her through two bustling social seasons.

When the time came to marry, Stephen Mullins, Earl of Stone, did what any good earl would. He choose a proper lady and proposed. Given her gentle disposition and training, she would make as good a wife as any other debutante. He had but one thing left to do before he took her to be his wife.

Step into a world of medieval intrigue, where the legacy of Almerry Castle is forged through the fires of love and valor. In the heart of the lush earldom of Almerry, a tale of honor, bravery, and an unbreakable bond unfolds. Lady Isabel of Almerry is a force to be reckoned with—tall, with long black hair and piercing green eyes, she has mastered the skills of a knight, forged in the flames of tragedy.

In the haunting ruins of Almerry Castle, scarred by war and shadowed by secrets, a chance encounter between a spirited woman and a war-weary soldier ignites a passion that defies history's wounds in Passion's Lasting Promise, a Regency tale of love's enduring resilience.

Bradford Seymour, the roguish Lord Greenwich, is renowned for his devil-may-care demeanor and heart seemingly encased in ice. Skye Campbell, the widowed Lady Hampton, on the other hand, is a spirited beauty with a penchant for mischief. These two seemingly opposite souls are destined to collide in an unexpected way.

In the heart of the roguish Marquis of Knightly, Lord Christian St. Vella, resides a steadfast aversion to marriage's chains. Yet, as Lady Natalie's pursuit persists, irritation gradually transforms into intrigue. Beyond the veneer of superficiality, he unearths a woman he might just find himself falling helplessly for. Might their destinies intertwine beneath the enchantment of Christmastide, crafting a memory to be cherished forever?

Lady Amelia solo ha conocido la vida acomodada de la aristocracia inglesa de mitad del siglo XVIII, pero cuando primero su madre y después su padre fallecen, se encuentra sola, afligida y... menor de edad. Su tutor, un tío americano, le ha ordenado viajar a su plantación, donde deberá quedarse durante al menos dos años, que será cuando sea mayor de edad. Con la ayuda de lady Grace y Lady Sarah, lady Amelia logra que su tío esté de acuerdo en darle cuatro semanas para arreglar sus asuntos y, sin que él lo sepa, encontrar un lord inglés con el que casarse para poder quedarse en Inglaterra.

After Tabetha Barkley’s mother passes away, she finds herself near destitute and without work experience. Out of options, Tabetha pays a visit to the duchess of Devon to call in an old favor owed to her mother. Thomas Kingston proudly serves the duke of Devon’s household, never dreaming of more, until Miss Tabetha Barkley shows up in the duchess’ drawing room. Tabetha and Thomas grow more fond of each other by the day. Before long, their hearts are engaged, but their circumstances demand they remain unattached.