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The Rogue Pirate's Bride by Shana Galen, Practically raised at sea by her admiral father, Raeven is determined to get revenge when her fiancé is killed in a battle with Captain Cutlass, aka Bastien. When Bastien was challenged to a duel by a lad, the last thing he expected was that she was a young lady bent on revenge. But one devastating kiss is just the start of an exciting high seas chase. Read Review>> A Week To Be Wicked: Spindle Cove, Bk 2 by Tessa Dare, Do not miss book number two in Tessa Dare's SPINDLE COVE series, A WEEK TO BE WICKED. It will tug at more than a few heart-strings. Read Review>> Once Upon a Wicked Night by Jennifer Haymore, This novella bridges the gap between author Jennifer Haymore’s two novels; CONFESSIONS OF AN IMPROPER BRIDE and SECRETS OF ACCIDENTAL DUCHESS in her delightful DONOVAN SISTERS series. At her very first ball, Olivia waltzes with the evil Lord Fenwicke, who plies her with champagne. As he leads her to a secluded alcove, will the slightly drunk and confused Olivia come to her senses in time to save herself? Read Review>> Secrets of an Accidental Duchess by Jennifer Haymore, Max and Fenwicke, both heirs to dukedoms, are bitter rivals. Seeing Olivia for the first time at a ball, Max was enchanted. Noticing Fenwicke taunted him into signing a wager that Max could not seduce her. However, Max found himself falling in love with her. How will she take the news of the wager, especially when danger strikes them just when they need to remain united? Read Review>> Till Dawn with the Devil by Alexandra Hawkins, After his tragic first marriage the Earl of Rainecourt has sworn off any attempts at a serious entanglement again. Yet when his path crosses with Lady Sophia and a scandal surfaces, he finds the desire to be with her far outweighs his sense of duty. Read Review>> Lost Lords of Pembrook, Book 1 - She Tempts the Duke by Lorraine Heath, Twelve years after their father’s death and being forced to flee for their lives, Sebastian and his brothers return to claim their inheritance. Their rescuer, Lady Mary, is now engaged, but Sebastian, the new duke, has never forgotten her. When a scandal causes Sebastian to marry her, she wonders if she can gain the love he reserves for his estate. Read Review>> Between the Duke and the Deep Blue Sea: Royal Entourage, Bk 1 by Sophia Nash, Author Sophia Nash's latest series, ROYAL ENTOURAGE is not to be missed. Start with BETWEEN THE DUKE AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA and then read THE ART OF DUKE HUNTING. Read Review>> Confessions From An Arranged Marriage: Burgundy Club, Bk 4 by Miranda Neville, Do not miss book number four in Miranda Neville's BURGUNDY CLUB series, CONFESSIONS FROM AN ARRANGED MARRIAGE. It is gripping. Read Review>> How Miss Rutherford Got Her Groove Back by Sophie Barnes, After her parents’ deaths, Emily knew she could still rely on her love for Adrian. But when he turns to her best friend Kate, Emily feels betrayed by both of them. For the past ten years, she has hated Francis, her one-time childhood friend, so she is shocked when he comes to her rescue. Francis, an earl, finds himself falling in love with Emily, but will she be able to handle his secrets? Read Review>> Texas Bride: A Bitter Creek Novel, Mail-Order Bride series, Book 1 by Joan Johnston, If anyone can charm the pants off rancher Jacob Creed, it has to be Miranda Wentworth, the oldest of six orphans who survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Requesting a mail-order bride is a bit desperate, but she seems willing enough to fast-track herself to be his wife. That should have been his first clue... Read Review>>

The Garden Intrigue by Lauren Willig, Eloise Kelly is back! This time, she’s investigating some terrible poetry and its possible link to Napoleon and America. Get ready for some fun! Read Review>> Seduction: The Spymaster's Men, Bk 1 by Brenda Joyce, Brenda Joyce is a bestselling author for a reason. If you want a slice of perfection, purchase a copy of SEDUCTION now. Read Review>> The Husband Hunt: Madison Sisters, Bk 3 by Lynsay Sands, The third book in the MADISON SISTERS series, THE HUSBAND HUNT has arrived. Fans of Lynsay Sands will not want to miss out on this one. Read Review>> A Rogue By Any Other Name: The Rules of Scoundrels, Bk 1 by Sarah MacLean, Do not miss out on Sarah MacLean's intoxicating new series, THE RULES OF SCOUNDRELS. The first book, A ROGUE BY ANY OTHER NAME should be on everyone's must read list. Read Review>> The McCabe Trilogy, Book 3 – Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks, The final title in Maya Banks’ MCCABES TRILOGY is here and you won’t want to miss Caelen and Rionna’s drama filled romance. Read Review>> The Other Guy's Bride by Connie Brockway, Trying to find the lost city of Zerzura to make her name in scientific circles, troublemaker Ginesse switches places with her newfound, seasick friend Mildred, when she leaves the ship to travel on land to their destination of Egypt. Taking her place and her guide, cowboy Jim, she falls for him. But what will happen when the real Mildred shows up? Read Review>> The Hellions of Halstead, Book 5 - A Lady Never Surrenders by Sabrina Jeffries, With only two months to find a husband and get married, Lady Celia has narrowed it down to three suitors and wants bow street runner Jackson to investigate them. This proves hard for Jackson since he desires her, but when her life is threatened, he realizes he wants her for himself, despite his low birth. Can he convince her? Read Review>> Taming An Impossible Rogue by Suzanne Enoch, TAMING AN IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE is a romance not to be missed. Ms. Enoch has surely penned another best-seller. Read Review>> Miss Hillary Schools a Scoundrel by Samantha Grace, Lana Hillary is tired of being pursued by rakes and fortune hunters. She just wants a man who will love her and who she can love in return. She knows it is not Lord Andrew Forest but her silly heart still yearns for him. Will he prove her expectations wrong? Read Review>> Susanna's Choice by Sara Luck, While investigating the stock manipulations of a group of rival mine owners, entrepreneur Rab saves the life of a young woman, Susanna, and finds himself falling in love with her. Newspaper reporter Susanna has been promised to the son of the couple who took her in when she was little. But she cannot help her feelings for Rab. Which will she choose; her love for Rab, or will she honor her prior agreement? Read Review>>

Romancing Olive by Holly Bush
When librarian Olive, a spinster, receives word that her brother and sister-in-law are dead, she sets out West to pick up their two young children. But when she arrives, the children have come to love their caretaker, Jacob Butler, a widower. Will she return home without the children; or stay and try to win over the man who still grieves for his deceased wife?

The Snow Bride by Lindsay Townsend
When Elfrida’s sister Christina is the third bride to be kidnapped in their village, Elfrida sets herself up as bait. But when Sir Magnus comes to her rescue, she wonders if he is the beast. Elfrida is everything Magnus has ever wanted in a woman, but can she look beyond his horrible battle scars to see the real man as they work together to rescue the stolen brides?

The Price of Temptation by Lecia Cornwall
After coming to the rescue of Lady Evelyn, the wife of a traitor, Lord Sinjon is arrested for treason. However, he is given the opportunity to prove his innocence by working undercover as a footman and spying on Lady Evelyn. But the last thing he expects is to fall in love with her. Can he prove her innocence? Will she forgive him for his subterfuge?

To Catch a Husband by Sarah Mallory
When earthy characters are thrust into the socially rigid world of the Ton, confusion and misinterpretations are bound to run rampant. Now, throw in some simple, yet undeniable sexual chemistry, and readers will agree that "positively delightful" perfectly sums up Sarah Mallory’s TO CATCH A HUSBAND.

A Secret in Her Kiss by Anna Randol
Mari lives for a life of adventure and puts her sketching and spying talents to ensure her life is full of it. Major Bennett lives for a life full of control and he follows his duty no matter what to ensure that his life is full of it. Mari and Bennett are nothing alike, but sometimes that’s all it takes create a spark of desire.

The Art Of Duke Hunting by Sophia Nash
Sophia Nash shows promise with her latest release, THE ART OF DUKE HUNTING. She is quickly climbing my list of must-read authors.

Sunrise With a Notorious Lord by Alexandra Hawkins
Christopher, the Earl of Vanewright known as Vane, was determined to remain single and not tie himself down to one woman when he had his choice of lovely ladies, despite his mother’s matchmaking plans. But that was before he had a run-in with Miss Isabel Thorpe. Certainly she could not be involved in his mother’s schemes…or could she?

At the Mercy of the Queen: A Novel of Anne Boleyn by Anne Clinard Barnhill
A five blue ribbon rated sweeping saga about Henry the VIII and Queen Anne Boleyn, told from the viewpoint of Queen Anne's lady-in-waiting and cousin, Margaret "Pretty Madge" Shelton. Madge is fifteen-years-old when she arrives at court to serve her queen, so her impressions and growth into a woman are what make this novel so refreshing. It's much more than you expect!

The Bastard by Brenda Novak
Brenda Novak takes readers on a high seas adventure in her new book THE BASTARD! Set during the French Revolution, Jeannette and Treynor face adversity on every side as they fall in love.

The Tattooed Duke: The Writing Girls, Bk 3 by Maya Rodale
Maya Rodale is a rising star in the historical romance genre. Readers will be addicted to THE WRITING GIRLS series, which consists of three spectacular reads, A GROOM OF ONE'S OWN, A TALE OF TWO LOVERS and THE TATTOOED DUKE.

When A Scot Loves A Lady: Falcon Club, Bk 1 by Katharine Ashe
Do not miss Katherine Ashe's latest historical romance, WHEN A SCOT LOVES A LADY. It is sure to captivate.

My Ruthless Prince by Gaelen Foley

After being nearly broken by being tortured by the evil Prometheans, Drake loses his memory of everyone…except Emily, his life line and love. But as soon as he begins to recover, he leaves home again, deciding on bringing down the evil ones, even at the cost of his life. But he doesn’t count on Emily coming to his rescue, trying to help him with her love. Can she save him and his soul, or is it too late?

The Pleasure of Your Kiss by Teresa Medeiros

Agreeing to rescue his brother Max’s fiancée from a sultan, who purchased her from a group of pirates, Ash is shocked to find that she is none other than the love of his life, Clarinda. But seeing her again, when she runs to the sultan, inquiring of his safety, he finds he has a dilemma; should he rescue her for his brother, convince her to stay with him or leave her with the sultan she seems to care about now?

The Blessed by Ann H. Gabhart
Lacey and Isaac found themselves attracted to each other in a Shaker village where men and women were not permitted to marry or to even show affection for the opposite sex. Can they ignore their feelings for each other and remain living as brother and sister only, or will they leave the village in order to be together?

How the Marquess was Won by Julie Anne Long
Phoebe, a teacher at Miss Endicott’s Academy, knows all about Julian, the Marquess of Dryden, due to her much loved broadsheets. But when a bet brings her to his attention, they are soon sharing heated moments. Will Julian give up his chance to restore another property to the family estate to be with Phoebe?

Warrior's Redemption by Melissa Mayhue
WARRIOR’S REDEMPTION is a trip through time, with magic, mystery and mayhem, with heroes commingling in this action filled fantasy tale of love and adventure.

The Duke is Mine by Eloisa James
Olivia has been engaged to the Duke of Canterwick’s simpleminded son Rupert since birth. But when she accompanies her twin to the Duke of Sconce’s home on the possibility that her twin will become his wife, she finds herself attracted to the duke, who also desires her. Will they go against her fiancé, her twin and his mother to be together?

The Christmas Cookie Chronicles: Raylene by Lori Wilde
When Raylene finally tells her husband about a child she had given up thirty-five years ago, during their last breakup, he leaves her. Now a year later, she is desperate to learn something about him and whether he is alive or dead. But when the local Santa begins reminding her of her beloved Earl, she begins to think she is losing it.

A Crimson Warning by Tasha Alexander
Lady Emily Hargreaves is up for any challenge. With her intellect, wit and keen understanding of human behavior, she’s ready to solve most any mystery. That’s good, too, since most mysteries have a way of landing on her doorstep.

Josefina's Sin by Claudia H. Long
Josefina fits well into her life. She accepts her present and her future, which both consist of her fulfilling the traditional roles of mother and wife. She likes her life, even if it is somewhat uneventful.

Border Lord's Bride by Gerri Russel
Lucias Carr came home to collect the earldom, take care of his five sisters and unknowingly has a woman waiting to be his bride. It was a lot more than he planned on and he was going to reject the bride. Would this cause him any problems in the future? More importantly would there be a contract binding him?

The Dangerous Lord Darrington by Sarah Mallory
When Beth takes a wounded man into her care, she has no choice but to also accept his friend, the scandalous Earl of Darrington, into her home. Family secrets abound, however, and when the Earl discovers hers, well... there's only one thing she can offer up to a man like him for his silence. Is she brave enough to do it?

A Clockwork Christmas by PG Forte, Stacy Gail, Jenny Schwartz, and JK Coi
A CLOCKWORK CHRISTMAS contains a quartet of unique steampunk romances. Each story is very different from the others, and I liked not knowing what to expect from one story to the next.

Once Upon A Winter's Eve by Tessa Dare
Spindle Cove is known as a place where the ladies of London can go to seek refuge from the confines of society. Violet Winterbottom, after being betrayed in the most heartbreaking of ways, is one of those ladies.

Trouble at the Wedding by Laura Lee Guhrke
When Annabelle, a Southern Belle, who only wants to be respected, suddenly becomes rich, she figures marrying Bernard, an earl, will accomplish that goal. However, when her uncle has hired Christian, a rakish duke, to talk her out of it, the attraction between them is mutually strong. But when Christian drunkenly destroys her wedding, Annabelle is determined to make him pay.

Hot Under the Collar by Jane Leopold Quinn
Marriage is the last thing Isis’s looking for when she arrives in Paloverde, Texas, but that isn’t going to deter local preacher Pres. Her only interest might be in setting up a library but he detects that she has a passionate nature that he fully intends to benefit from – provided he can convince her to marry him.

The Merry Widows, Book 2 - Her Christmas Pleasure by Karen Erickson
Celia, Lady Danvers, a widow, began seeing her husband’s best friend, Damien, as a man several months ago when she noticed he was watching her. A scorching kiss under the mistletoe convinces her that she wants more. Devastated when he tells her he is leaving, she knows she must take action. Can she convince him to stay and give them a chance?

To Wed a Wild Lord by Sabrina Jeffries
Lord Gabriel never thought he would meet his match in any woman, but Virginia is throwing him for a loop, matching him wit for wit. She is unafraid to speak her mind to him but will she lose him to something she cannot control?

The Scottish Prisoner by Diana Gabaldon
Jamie Fraser has gone from being a landowner to a prisoner on parole. However, he is somewhat happy at Helwater in the Lake District, because the joys of seeing his son, even if from afar, keep him satisfied.

Winning the Wallflower by Eloisa James
Lucy, the daughter of an earl with virtually no dowry, is delighted to be engaged to wealthy, handsome Cyrus Ravensthorpe. But when a relative leaves her money, making her an heiress, her mother forces her to break off the engagement to look for someone with a title. However, when Cyrus and Lucy meet, things heat up, and Cyrus knows she is the one. But how can he convince her?

Centurion Series Book 3: The Gladiator Prince by Minnette Meador
Ms. Meador has written a captivating and realistic historical romance. I highly recommend this novel to romance and historical fans alike.

All the Pleasures of the Season by Lecia Cornwall
Bowing to family pressure, Miranda, the granddaughter of a duke, agrees to marry Lord Kelton, even though she is in love with Gilbert, an untitled man. Gilbert does not believe he deserves her due to his social status. Knowing the engagement is a mistake, Miranda is determined to break it off, but can she convince her family to let her marry the man she loves?

Brazen by Margo Maguire
Tasked with the duty of finding a dying duke’s granddaughters, Gavin has already found one twin and is now seeking the second one, Christina, Lady Fairhaven. But she refuses to see the duke until Gavin helps her with a blackmailer. During the journey, Christina falls in love, but can she convince Gavin, who believes he does not deserve her, that they belong together?

An Unexpected Gentleman by Alissa Johnson
Deception and desire are the name of the game in AN UNEXPECTED GENTLEMAN. Author Alissa Johnson takes some historical romance tropes and gives them new life, delivering a satisfying romance.

Embrace the Highland Warrior by Anita Clenney
Shay Logan had recently been vandalized. So when she hears noises in the house, which was her childhood home, she creeps down the stairs to check it out. As she steps into the foyer, a man grabs at her in the darkness. Was evil following her?

Seducing the Governess by Margo Maguire

Mercy did not know she was adopted until her mother told her on her deathbed. Left alone and penniless, she accepted a position as a governess for Nash, Lord Ashby’s young niece. From the beginning, Mercy and Nash clash, but sparks sizzle between them whenever they are near each other. However, Nash needs to marry an heiress so he can renovate Ashby Hall. Will he choose Mercy and love or an heiress to finance the renovation?

Princess Charming: Legendary Lovers, Bk 1 by Nicole Jordan
Do not miss PRINCESS CHARMING, the first book in the LEGENDARY LOVERS series. It is sure to rake in many more fans for Ms. Jordan.

A Scottish Love by Karen Ranney
Shona and Gordon had been in love years ago, but she had heeded his father when he warned her off. Now, seven years later, the widowed countess is penniless, but when she tries to sell her ancestral home against her crippled brother, the laird’s, wishes, war hero Gordon comes to her rescue. Can they let go of their pride this time and give themselves a second chance at love together?

The Very Virile Viking by Sandra Hill
Magnus Ericsson is turning thirty-seven and has eleven living children. He has no wife or mistress to help raise them. Holy Thor! What is he to do?

The Blackthorne Brothers, Book 2 - A Midsummer's Night Sin by Kasey Michaels
Puck meets Regina at a masquerade ball that she and her cousin Miranda attend secretly. When Miranda is abducted by white slavers at the ball, Puck and Regina team up to find her and bring her home. Amidst sparks of passion, their feelings for each other grow. But as bodies begin to surface, they know they do not have much time left to find Miranda.

Tides of Love: Seaswept Seduction, Bk 2 by Tracy Sumner
Do not miss Ms. Sumner's TIDES OF LOVE. It is rich with detail and truly engaging.

Forever and a Day - The Rumor series, Book 1 by Delilah Marvelle
What happens when a freak accident delivers a British aristo with no memory into the hands of an American-Irish woman in 1830's New York City? You get an utterly enchanting gift. Huge recommendation.

Lady's Minstrel by N.J. Walters
Alicia had waited six years for her husband Reys to return home from his crusade. As each day passes, she fears she will never see him again. To complicate matters, a mysterious man appears at the castle. Alicia fears he is a spy and confronts him, but what she finds is her long lost husband. Will she receive him with open arms?

Highland Storms by Christina Courtenay
Travel to Scotland with Marsaili and Brice to discover if love can overcome past heartbreaks and a vicious man determined to ruin both of them.

A Lady Grey Novel - The Dark Enquiry by Deanna Raybourn
When Lady Julia discovers her brother secretly meeting with Brisbane, her husband, she is determined to find out why. Secretly following her husband, Julia ends up at the Ghost Club, in the midst of a séance. But before the night is over, someone at the séance will die. Has Julia finally gone too far? Will Julia’s meddling be the final straw for Brisbane?

My Beloved by Karen Ranney
Karen Ranney’s MY BELOVED takes pathos to an all new level. With an impossible love that condemns its lovers to loneliness and despair, readers will be hard-pressed to find a more enthralling happily ever after.

To Wed a Wild Lord by Sabrina Jeffries
Lord Gabriel’s grandmother has issued an ultimatum; all five of her wild grandchildren must marry before the year’s end or lose their inheritance. Gabe has set his cap for Virginia, but she hates him because her brother was killed in a race against him. Yet a stolen kiss leaves her longing for more. Can he overcome her reluctance and win her, despite the ultimatum?

Return of the Highlanders: Book 2, The Sinner by Margaret Mallory
When two people disdain marriage so much, it's inevitable they'll end up wedded to one another... and wanting more! Here's one Highland love story you won't see coming... 5 Blue Ribbons!!!

A Scandalous Countess by Jo Beverley
Romance readers everywhere will be bustling into stores to purchase a copy of Ms. Beverley's A SCANDALOUS COUNTESS. It is a wonderful read to start off the new year with.

Lord of Darkness by Ava Bradley
When Victoria Conrad learns her sister has arranged an unwanted marriage for her, she devises a plan to flee from her home. Her journey is disrupted when she is cornered by two ruffians. She finds herself rescued by a coachman who works for Lord Carlisle. When she is taken to the Lord’s home she finds that he is intent on using her as a pawn to avenge his sister’s death.

Our Blue Ribbon Rating System 2 Ribbons - a book I did not mind reading. 3 Ribbons - a book I enjoyed reading. 4 Ribbons - a book I would recommend to all my friends. 5 Ribbons - a book I would gush about to all my friends and recommend to anyone and everyone. A real page-turner.