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Seventeen-year-old Lady Lucinda wants her freedom back.... |
Can the heart of this tormented man be healed? |
Sparks fly between them... |
Mysterious, brooding rogue... |
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The Pirate's Desire
Jennette Green Diamond Press, 2014 Best Historical romance Regency romance England, 1812 Seventeen-year-old Lady Lucinda wants her freedom back. But an orphaned young woman has no property rights in regency England; indeed, she has few rights at all. . . After Lucinda’s father is killed in action, he leaves her under the guardianship of a former pirate, the devastatingly handsome Captain Riel Montclair. Riel is a barbaric rogue, however, as he demonstrates the very first evening he arrives. Montclair clearly has a will of iron, which frustrates Lucinda beyond measure. Read more about The Pirate's Desire... |
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One Good Earl Deserves a Lover
(The Second Rule of Scoundrels) Sarah MacLean Avon, 2013 Best Historical Romance book A mysterious, brooding rogue... Nearly engaged to Lord Castleton, the always proper and logical Lady Philippa “Pippa” Marbury wants to learn about London’s dark side before she happily heads off to the country and embraces married life. But it’s in London’s shadowy corners where she meets Cross, the brooding, mysterious bookkeeper ... Read more here on BRNT... |
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Michelle Marcos St. Martin’s Paperbacks, 2012 Best Historical romance book Sparks fly between them... Thrust into indentured servitude as a child, Shona Slayter is counting the days until her twenty-first birthday, when she gains her precious freedom. Unfortunately, the new laird of the estate has other plans...Read more about this book. . . |
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The Seduction of Elliot McBride
(Mackenzies Series) Jennifer Ashley Berkley, 2012 Best Historical Romance, Hot Can she heal the heart of this tormented man? Juliana St. John was raised to be very proper. After a long engagement, her wedding day dawns—only for Juliana to find herself jilted at the altar. Fleeing the mocking crowd, she stumbles upon Elliot McBride, the tall, passionate Scot who was her first love. His teasing manner gives her an idea, and she asks Elliot to save her from an uncertain future—by marrying her… After escaping brutal imprisonment, Elliot has returned to Scotland a vastly wealthy yet tormented man. Now Juliana has her hands full restoring his half-ruined manor in the Scottish Highlands and trying to repair the broken heart of the man some call irredeemably mad.... Read more about this book. . . Top Pick “...tender and touching...” – Kathe Robin, RT Book Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon 
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He is the mysterious masked avenger... |
The vicar has a smoulder the devil might envy... |
She’s rescued by the notorious rake she’s always despised... |
... the Scottish warrior will move heaven and earth to save her... |
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Lord of Darkness
(Maiden Lane) Elizabeth Hoyt Grand Central Publishing, 2013 Best Historical Romance He is the mysterious masked avenger... He lives in the shadows. As the mysterious masked avenger known as the Ghost of St. Giles, Godric St. John's only goal is to protect the innocent of London. Until the night he confronts a fearless young lady pointing a pistol at his head-and realizes she is his wife . . . More here... |
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A Notorious Countess Confesses
(Pennyroyal Green Series) Julie Anne Long Avon, 2012 Best Historical Romance novel The vicar has a smoulder the devil might envy... From courtesan to countess, Evie Duggan has riveted London in every role she’s played. But the ton never could forgive her scandalous—if shockingly short—marriage, and when her star plummets amid gleefully vicious gossip, the countess escapes to the only legacy left to her: a manor house in Pennyroyal Green. He never expected to fall so hard . . . He has the face of a fallen angel and a smolder the devil would envy, but Vicar Adam Sylvaine walks a precarious line, resisting temptation . . . and the wild Eversea blood in his veins. Read more about this book. . . Five Stars “...clever, funny, and poignant.” – Blythe Barnhill , All About Romance …full book review Five Stars “...a joy to read...” – Heather Nordahl Files, Affaire de Coeur …full book review Five Cups Coffee Time Romance and More Available at Amazon
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Tempting the Bride
Sherry Thomas Berkley, 2012 Best Historical Romance ...she’s rescued by the notorious rake she’s always despised... Helena Fitzhugh understands perfectly well that she would be ruined should her secret love affair be discovered. So when a rendezvous goes wrong and she is about to be caught in the act, it is with the greatest reluctance that she accepts help from David Hillsborough, Viscount Hastings, and elopes with him to save her reputation. Helena has despised David since they were children—the notorious rake has tormented her all her life. David, on the other hand, has always loved Helena, but his pride will never let him admit the secrets of his heart. Read more about this book. . . Five Stars “...incredibly engrossing and moving.” – Carrie S., Smart Bitches, Trashy Books ...full book review Five Stars “...truly a joy to read.” – Elizabeth Cimaglia, All About Romance …full book review Available at Amazon
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Never Seduca a Scot
(The Montgomerys and Armstrongs) Maya Banks Ballantine Books, 2012 Best Historical Romance ... the Scottish warrior will move heaven and earth to save her... Eveline Armstrong is fiercely loved and protected by her powerful clan, but outsiders consider her “touched.” Beautiful, fey, with a level, intent gaze, she doesn’t speak. No one, not even her family, knows that she cannot hear. Content with her life of seclusion, Eveline has taught herself to read lips and allows the outside world to view her as daft. But when an arranged marriage into a rival clan makes Graeme Montgomery her husband, Eveline accepts her duty—unprepared for the delights to come. Graeme is a rugged warrior with a voice so deep and powerful that his new bride can hear it, and hands and kisses so tender and skilled that he stirs her deepest passions. Read more about this book. . . Five Stars “...exceptional...” – Queen of Books, Romance at Random …full book review Available at Amazon
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All bets are off... |
Why is there smoldering passion in his kiss? |
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A Lady by Midnight
(Spindle Cove 3) Tessa Dare Avon, 2012 Best Historical romance Rating: Hot Why is there smoldering passion in his kiss? After years of fending for herself, Kate Taylor found friendship and acceptance in Spindle Cove—but she never stopped yearning for love. The very last place she'd look for it is in the arms of Corporal Thorne. The militia commander is as stone cold as he is brutally handsome. But when mysterious strangers come searching for Kate, Thorne steps forward as her fiancé. He claims to have only Kate's safety in mind. So why is there smoldering passion in his kiss? Read more about this book. . . Top Pick “... lovingly crafted...” – Kathe Robin, RT Book Reviews …full book review Five Stars “It's delicious.” – Sarah, Smart Bitches, Trashy Books …full book review Five Stars “...superb.” – Nichole Howell, The Romance Reader …full book review Five Stars Affaire de Coeur Available at Amazon
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Taming an Impossible Rogue
Suzanne Enoch St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2012 Top Historical romance book, Hot All bets are off… One year ago, Lady Camille Pryce left her haughty fiancé at the altar—for good reason. Not only was the marriage arranged before she could even walk, her betrothed was too smug to exert himself to meet her! Now, disowned, with no husband or family to support her, she’s left with one option: go to work in the notorious Tantalus Club… A gentleman’s gaming house run by a woman, the Tantalus is no place for a proper lady; so, to save face, her jilted fiancé must retrieve her. But banned from the club, he’s forced to employ his ne’er-do-well cousin instead. A handsome, experienced rogue, Keating Blackwood is the perfect man to lure Camille away. But the moment they meet, Keating instead wants to save her…for himself. Read more about this book. . . 5 Stars “...touching and wonderful...” – Suzanna Gill, All About Romance …full book review Top Pick “...deliciously naughty hero...” – Kathe Robin …full book review Available at Amazon
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Lady Maggie Windham has secrets... |
The scandal sheets call him Lord Ice... |
...vivid passion flares between them... |
...the flames of passion are difficult to deny... |
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Lady Maggie's Secret Scandal
Grace Burrowes Sourcebooks Casablanca, 2012 Top Historical romance novel Lady Maggie Windham has secrets... And she's been perfectly capable of keeping them...until now. When she's threatened with exposure, she turns to investigator Benjamin Hazlit to keep catastrophe at bay. But Maggie herself intrigues Benjamin more than the riddle she's set him to solve. As he uncovers more and more of her past, Maggie struggles to keep him at a distance, until they both begin to discover the truth in their hearts... Read more about this book. . . Five Stars Recommended Read “... lovely intense...” – Deb, Manic Reviews, Dark Diva Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon
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Defiant
(MacKinnon's Rangers, Book 3) Pamela Clare Berkley, 2012 Best Historical romance, Hot ... the flames of passion are difficult to deny... Major Connor MacKinnon despises his commander, Lord William Wentworth, beyond all other men. Ordered to rescue Wentworth's niece after the Shawnee take her captive, he expects Lady Sarah Woodville to be every bit as contemptible as her uncle. Instead, he finds a brave and beautiful lass in desperate peril. But the only way to free Sarah is for Connor to defeat the Shawnee warrior who kidnapped her--and claim her himself. Torn by tragedy from her sheltered life in London, Lady Sarah is unprepared for the harshness of the frontier--or for the attraction she feels toward Connor. When they reach civilization, however, it is she who must protect him. For if her uncle knew all that Connor had done to save her, he would surely kill him. Read more about this book. . . 5 Stars “...engrossing, powerful...” – Jean Wan, All About Romance …full book review Available at Amazon
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The Taming of a Scottish Princess
(The Mysterious Hurst Amulet) Karen Hawkins Pocket Books, 2012 Best Historical romance, hot ...vivid passion flares between them... A DETERMINED EXPLORER When famed Egyptologist Michael Hurst discovers that the infamous Hurst Amulet is hidden in Scotland, he insists his trusted assistant, Miss Jane Smythe-Haughton, accompany him north. Strangely, the usually unflappable Jane seems perturbed by their destination—the mysterious Isle of Barra. A fascinated Michael watches as his staid assistant transforms, revealing intriguing layers of mystery and vulnerability. Could he be about to uncover not one, but two, precious treasures? A DAUNTLESS PRINCESS Once her clan’s princess, Jane fled Barra years ago to avoid a forced marriage. Since then, she has made her living as efficient Miss Smythe-Haughton—the perfect (and highly paid) assistant. Now she must confront her secrets . . . including her feelings for her irascible employer, too-handsome-for-his-own-good Michael Hurst. Read more about this book. . . Top Pick “...delightfully humorous...” – Kathe Robin, RT Book Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon
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How the Marquess Was Won
(Pennyroyal Green Series) Julie Anne Long Avon, 2011 Top Historical romantic book The Scandal Sheets call him Lord Ice. Ruthless, cold, precise, Julian Spenser, Marquess Dryden, tolerates only the finest— in clothes, in horseflesh, in mistresses. And now he’s found the perfect bride, the one whose dowry will restore his family’s shattered legacy and bring him peace at last: the exquisite heiress Lisbeth Redmond. She's about to play with fire... But one unforgettable encounter with Lisbeth’s paid companion, Phoebe Vale, and the Marquess is undone. This quiet girl with the wicked smile and a wit to match is the first person to see through the icy façade to the fiery man beneath. But their irresistible attraction is a torment as sweet as it is dangerous... Read more about this book. . . Top Pick “...out of this world!” – Melanie Friedman, Romance Reader at Heart …full book review Available at Amazon
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The Commander's Desire
Jennette Green Diamond Press Medieval, Historical romance, PG-13 Princess Elwytha wants revenge on the monster who murdered her brother. In a false exchange for peace, she offers herself in marriage to the enemy Prince. The plan? Kill the Prince's battle-scarred Commander-the man who ended King Thor's life with one filthy sword thrust through the back. To her horror, the Commander agrees to take Elwytha as his bride.... Read an excerpt... Top Pick from Romance Reader at Heart “Ms. Green’s portrayal of the Commander was refreshing. He was kind and caring without being wimpy, and it takes a talented author to bring that out in a character without losing the effect of being a strong alpha warrior while keeping the reader's interest at the same time....THE COMMANDER'S DESIRE is definitely a keeper.” – Sheila Smith, Romance Reader at Heart …full review “The Commander’s Desire is a historical novel that reaches you deep down to your soul.... Simply stated, I loved this book. No matter what genre you read or what heat level you enjoy, you will be enthralled with The Commander’s Desire. You will feel their emotions, understand their sorrows and celebrate their victories. It definitely stays on my shelf.” – Cindy K. Green, WRDF Reviews (Blog has ceased to exist) “Jennette Green's THE COMMANDER'S DESIRE is a quick paced romance read…. Jennette Green is an author whose career medieval romance readers should watch with interest.” – Merri, Medieval Book Reviews ...full review Available at Amazon
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