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Lady Clara Mapleton believes in love—the kind worth waiting for, not the kind brokered in drawing rooms or secured by titles. It certainly doesn't include Crispin Hallworth, Earl of Oakford, a man so steeped in scandal he’s earned the name Devil of Oakford. But when a masked kiss at a lavish masquerade threatens to destroy her reputation, Clara does the unthinkable to protect herself: she claims they are engaged.

In Regency-era England, Damien Archer, Earl of Grayson, and Lady Charlotte Lawson are a study in contrasts. His dark allure clashes with her fair beauty, while his brooding nature contrasts her cheerful disposition. Yet, despite their differences, a compelling magnetism draws them together, setting their hearts and reputations ablaze. Damien is the embodiment of recklessness, indulging in carousing, gambling, and defying societal norms. In contrast, Charlotte leads a life of elegance, gracing tea parties and enchanting balls.

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.

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.

Marquess Gulliver, Seth Mowbray, lacks a family of his own. When he is not keeping company with his close friends, the duke and duchess of Selkirk, he drowns his loneliness by indulging in the more wicked things life has to offer. Lady Constantine Hartley cannot seem to follow the rules of society. What's more, the pressure of it all has ruined her fun. So, why bother? This season, she is determined to ignore the rules and enjoy herself.

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.

In the wake of profound loss…Lady Elianna's world crumbled with her father's passing, thrusting her into the clutches of her conniving cousin's family. In servitude, she wore countless hats, from lady's maid to scullery worker, silently enduring. Then, a glimmer of hope arrives in the form of Lord Sinclair, who stirs dormant dreams within her weary heart.

The American ballet sensation, Miss Serendipity Shaw, has traveled to England at the invitation of the Duchess of Abernathy and her husband, Mr. Lewis Duffield. She came to perform and experience an English Christmastide, but when she meets the dashing and brooding Earl of Dayton, everything changes. Determined to bring the magic of Christmas into the earl’s life, Serendipity takes every opportunity to do so. The more time she spends with him, the further in love she falls. She never planned to give Wesley her heart. But now that she has, she means to have his in return.

In the snow-kissed splendor of Regency England, a jaded lord with a scandalous past and a heartbroken lady determined to avoid love find themselves irresistibly drawn together in a chance meeting. Lady Eleanor Winthrop has sworn off marriage after a broken engagement. Her fierce independence and sharp wit are her shields against a world that has let her down. Lord Alexander Harrington, Marquess Rockingham, is a dashing rake with a reputation as notorious as it is scandalous.

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.

La señorita Prudence Drake solo desea regresar a América y recoger los trozos de su vida. Luego de haber permanecido cautiva en la Black Dawn y de haber sido testigo del asesinato de su padre, lo último que quiere es encontrarse en las manos de otro pirata –aun siendo este buen mozo y honorable. El capitán Jasper Blackmore ha renunciado a su pasado y se ha alejado de las tierras inglesas en búsqueda de una nueva aventura, luego de que la guerra lo hubiera marcado físicamente y de haber sido descartado por lRa única dama que se había atrevido a amar. Un diablillo americano jamás ...

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.

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.

Als der berüchtigte Frauenheld Lord Julian Luvington mit dem Verlust der Unterstützung seines Vaters konfrontiert wird, richtet er seine Aufmerksamkeit auf Lady Sarah. Sie ist so respektabel wie eine Lady nur sein kann, genau das, was sein Vater sich für ihn vorgestellt hatte. Aber diese Lady ist nicht so leicht zu gewinnen.Lady Sarah Roseington ist entschlossen, aus Liebe zu heiraten oder gar nicht, und sie würde alles tun, um die Freiheit zu erlangen, die sonst nur den Männern gewährt wird.

Lady Cordelia Daventry may be a spinster, but she has not given up all hope. When she finds herself alone with the well-known rogue, Nathaniel Lowell, Viscount Wolverton, she embraces her chance to experience desire. Finding herself in a delicate condition, she turns to Lady Celia Kendal for help. The last thing she expects Celia to do is share her secret with Nathaniel. When he discovers what he has done, he sets out to make an honorable woman of Cordelia. The last thing he expects is for her to run. Still, he is resolved to marry her at any cost - and marry her, he will.

En medio del frenesí casamentero de la Inglaterra de la Regencia, la caritativa lady Catherine Breckenridge y el carismático duque de Bedford se adentran en un falso romance, desentrañando sus convicciones mientras navegan por la delgada línea que separa el engaño de la verdadera pasión. Lady Catherine Breckenridge se ha dedicado a actividades benéficas, evitando entrar en el encanto del romance y el matrimonio. Sin embargo, su familia tiene otros planes. A medida que Catherine se acerca a los veintidós años, la decisión de sus parientes para que se case a tiempo se hace cada vez ...

Una mujer lo ha perdido todo… Después de la muerte de su padre, Lady Elianna es forzada a trabajar como sirvienta de su primo y su familia. Durante años, ella ha hecho lo que se le ordena, fungiendo desde ser una acompañante a una sirvienta de cocina sin quejarse. Eso es hasta que Lord Sinclair se presenta en la propiedad causando que ella se atreva a soñar una vez más. Un hombre determinado a salvarla… Lord Sinclair se siente intrigado sobre Elianna después de un breve encuentro en Hyde Park. Él está convencido de que la mujer está escondiendo algo y está determinado a ...

Lady Brooke Linwood never could have guessed what would happen after she literally ran into the Duke of Grafton. Now the devilishly handsome duke won't leave her alone, and with each moment they spend together Brooke's determination to resist him slips a little more. Dare she believe in love, or is it only her body at stake?

Much to her dismay, Hannah finds herself smitten with Ramsbury, her brother's best friend. A state she knows is hazardous to her freedom, but she is powerless to fight her growing attraction. She soon discovers that one shared kiss is not nearly enough, but dare she give in to her desire?

Zwei Freundinnen, ein Missverständnis und die große Liebe für eine Lady. Nachdem ihre Verlobung zerbricht, ist Lady Natalie frei, dem Mann ihrer Träume nachzustellen. Als der Begehrte auf einer Weihnachtsfeier ebenfalls anwesend ist, heckt sie einen Plan aus, ihn für sich einzunehmen. Lord Christian St. Vella, der Marquis von Knightly, hat nicht die Absicht, in die Ehefalle zu tappen. Je mehr Lady Natalie ihm nachstellt, desto verärgerter ist er. Doch dann beginnt er, hinter die Fassade zu blicken und eine Lady zu entdecken, für die er sich erwärmen könnte.