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The Lady Gets Lucky by Joanna Shupe

From the publisher...

"The woman no one notices . . . 

Shy heiress Alice Lusk is tired of being overlooked by every bachelor. Something has to change, else she’ll be forced to marry a man whose only desire is her fortune. She needs to become a siren, a woman who causes a man’s blood to run hot . . .and she’s just met the perfect rogue to help teach her. 

He’s the life of every party . . . 

Christopher “Kit” Ward plans to open a not-so-reputable supper club in New York City, and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to hire the best chef in the city to guarantee its success. Even if it requires giving carnal lessons to a serious-minded spinster who has an in with the chef. Their bedroom instruction grows passionate, and Alice is a much better pupil than Kit had ever anticipated. When the Society gentlemen start to take notice, Kit has to try to win Alice in other ways . . . but is he too late to win her heart?"

The Duchess Hunt by Lorraine Heath

From the publisher...

"Hugh Brinsley-Norton, the Duke of Kingsland, is in need of a duchess. However, restoring the dukedom—left in ruins by his father—to its former glory demands all his time, with little room for sentiment. He places an advert encouraging the single ladies of the ton to write why they should be the one chosen, and leaves it to his efficient secretary to select his future wife.

If there exists a more unpleasant task in the world than deciding who is to marry the man you love, Penelope Pettypeace certainly can’t imagine what it might be. Still, she is determined to find the perfect bride for her clueless, yet ruthlessly charming employer. 

But when an anonymous note threatens to reveal truths best hidden, Kingsland has no choice but to confront the danger with Penelope at his side. Beguiled by the strong-willed, courageous beauty, he realizes he’s willing to risk everything, including his heart, to keep her safe within his arms. Could it be the duchess he’s hunting for has been in front of him all along?

The Duke Undone by Joanna Lowell

When Lucy finds a naked man passed out drunk in an alley, she does what she can to make the man comfortable. But she can't seem to get him out of her mind and ends up painting his image on a canvas and selling it. But not knowing who the man really is, is what causes the problems...

Anthony never expected to become the duke, but when his brother passes away, he become the heir. When it comes his time to inherit, he father has many rules that can't be broken. One of which is that there can be no scandal. This portrait of him could ruin his chances of getting his inheritance. He sets out to find the painter and is surprised to learn who it is...

Both Lucy and Anthony have problems that the other can help with, so they end up spending a lot of time together. Can this mix matched couple find their HEA?

Winter's Warrior by Scarlett Scott

As the healer in the family, when Caro finds a wounded man outside her family's gaming hell, she naturally brings him into the club to tend to his wounds. What she doesn't realize is that he is a member of a family that is enemies with her own.

When Gavin wakes up from being knocked out, he doesn't know who he is. He is just thankful for the wonderful woman that is taking car of him. But Caro soon learns who Gavin really is, but is told by her brother to keep it a secret. 

Caro and Gavin become very close to one another. But what will Gavin do when he learns who he really is and that Caro knew almost from the start?

Scoundrel of My Heart by Lorraine Heath

Kathryn must marry a titled gentleman to get the cottage that she adores. Unfortunately the man she loves, doesn't have a title. But since he doesn't seem to share her feelings, she allows herself to gain the attention of a duke.

Griffith lost all standing with Society when his father was found guilty of treason. His life is now in a more dangerous part of the city. But when Kathryn comes back into his life, he is not ready to give her up again.

Can these two find their way back to one another?

Taming of the Beast by Christi Caldwell

Faye is determined to bring the people that were responsible for taking the Lost Lords to justice. She knows the perfect man for the job, the Beast of Newgate. The only problem is that he is now locked up in the prison that he used to run. She makes plans to get him out of prison.

Tynan is freed from prison with the help of Faye, but she expects to get something in return. All Tynan wants to do is to get his position back at the prison he just left. What he doesn't realize is how determined Faye is to get him to help her. 

Can these two find a way to work together and will they end up with more that they bargained for?

Winter's Widow by Scarlett Scott

Mirabel is on a mission to take control of her life after being controlled by her husband for so many years. She has heard that at Lady's Fortune, she can get ALL her wants taken care of. Upon arrival, she asks to see the owner of the establishment where she is introduced to Demon Winter. 

Demon is on strict orders to touch none of the patrons of her club, but when Mirabel comes looking for a lover, he is intrigued. With much back and forth, Mirable and Demon become lovers. While neither is looking for anything permanent, they both are falling for the other.

Mirabel will never marry again after what she went through with her first husband, but can these two still find their HEA?

The Heiress Hunt by Joanna Shupe

When Maddie's best friend asks for her help in finding a spouse, she quickly puts together a house party and invites all her eligible friends. While Maddie and Harrison were best friends growing up, Harrison has been gone a long time and it would seem that Maddie's feelings for him now are more than just friendship. 

Harrison has returned from being abroad for several years. But he knows what he has always wanted...Maddie as his wife. He asks for her helping in finding a wife, just so that he can spend time with her. Can he convince her that what they feel for one another is more than just a lifelong friendship?

Waiting for a Scot Like You by Eva Leigh

Beatrice is finally a free woman and is determined to live her life to the fullest. Heading to a week-long bacchanal, she has plans to fully indulge. But she has a few hiccups on her journey there...mainly with her travel partner.

Duncan has agreed to travel with Beatrice to act as protection while she travels. But the two of them could not be more different and it causes issues along the way. The biggest issues though, seems to be their mutual attraction for one another.

Can this unlikely pair find what they didn't know they were looking in the other person?

Lady Constantine and the Sins of Lord Kilgore by Julie Johnstone

Constantine is about to marry her dead husband's cousin. She is not in love with him, but she wants companionship. But on her wedding day, the man she thinks is dead, arrives to stop to ceremony. While she is ecstatic that the man she loves is alive, he seems to not want anything to do with her. Can she figure out why he is being so standoffish?

Callum spent the last year locked up an an asylum. Now he is looking for revenge against the person woh put him there. While Callum still loves Constantine, he is a different man than he was just a year ago. He doesn't feel like Constantine will love him anymore if he tells her the truth about what he did during their time apart. Will he still have her love when she learns the truth?

A Rogue to Ruin by Darcy Burke

Anne has been spending her afternoons in the book shop where she meets "Mr Bodyguard". They quickly become friends, but after one missed meeting they don't see each other again. That is until he shows up at her BIL's home and she learns his true identity. Having hoped for this reunion, she hopes for more than friendship.

Rafe can't believe that he has found Anne again, but knowing his past, he doesn't think that there will be a future for them. Anne won't want him if she knew all the things that he had done. But just as he is reunited with Anne, he learns who is really is and who had his parents killed. Will bringing the man down, open the way for Rafe to be with Anne or will it just make it that much more impossible?

How to Catch a Devilish Duke by Amy Rose Bennett

Once again, Charlotte (Charlie) finds herself in a jam. But this time, Max comes to her aid. In doing so, Charlie has to reveal how deep she is in trouble. To help her out, Max and Charlie become engaged. It is supposed to be just for appearances, but Charlie has loved Max for years. Can she convince him to make it one in truth?

Max feels duty bound to help out Charlie, because her brother is his best friend and he has known her for years. But spending so much time with Charlie makes him realize that what he feels for Charlie goes beyond friendship. When it seems that someone is out to ruin Charlie, Max does everything in his power to stop it.

Will this temporary engagement lead to something more permanent? 

Winter's Waltz by Scarlett Scott

Genevieve (Gen) is just about to open her gaming hell for women. She doesn't need something else on her plate, but she has been tasked with keeping an eye on the Marquess of Sundenbury. In exchange, he will give her the polish she needs to make her business successful.

Max has made a mess of things. Because of this, his father has cut off his funds. He needs to spend some time away from the ton to reform his reputation. What Max didn't count on was his attraction to Gen. He was staying with her to reform his reputation, but she was leading him down a dangerous path.

What will happen to this unlikely duo?

The Duke Heist by Erica Ridley


Chloe is determined to get back the painting that was stolen from her family. The person who currently has it, has plans to give it away. The family comes up with a plan to get it back, but they didn't count on Chloe abducting a duke in the process.

Lawrence can't believe that his carriage has been hijacked by a woman. Could she be trying to compromise him into marriage? She claims that she isn't and he gives her a promise of helping her become noticed amongst the ton so she can marry someone other than him. 

But the more time they spend together, the harder each of them is falling. Lawrence needs money to save his estate and Chloe has no dowry. Chloe never had plans to marry. Are they willing to sacrifice to find an everlasting love?

Dancing with Danger by Kerrigan Byrne

Mercy finds her friend dead and in the process of trying to help the authorities, ends up arrested. When released, she is determined to find the killer. She doesn't know that she was going to get some help in that endeavor.

Raphael has personal reasons for trying to find the killer. Since meeting Mercy months ago, he can't seem to get her from his mind. When the opportunity to work closely with Mercy presents itself, he jumps at the chance.

While they both know that neither is good for the other, neither can seem to fight their attraction for the other. Can they solve this murder as well as figure out if there is a spot in each other's life for them?

The Virgin who Vindicated Lord Darlington

Cecilia has been tasked with finding out whether or not Lord Darlington murdered his wife as the gossip says. She goes undercover as a maid, but but does her job pretty badly the first day. But the household soon learns that she has a way with the master's niece and she soon takes over her care. Being the one in charge of his niece, but Cecilia in close contact with Darlington. This is good for the job she is to do, but the more time she spends with him, the more she falls for him.

Rhys needs a wife to help look after his niece. Heartbroken over the loss of his wife, he knows he won't marry for love again. He picks out the perfect woman for the position and proposes. Upon arriving home, he learns he has a new servant. He knows that there is more to Cecilia than she lets on and even with all her mistakes, he can't seem to let her go from her position. The longer she stays, the more intrigued he becomes with her.

But their mutual attraction is not the only thing they are dealing with. Is the White Ghost out to do them harm?

Highland Treasure by Lynsay Sands


English soldiers attach her home and kill her father. With the help of her injured mother, Elysande escapes and make her way to someone that can help her disappear and to give warning to the king that trouble is coming his way. 

When Rory is asked to transport a treasure to the Highlands, he never imagined it would be a person. Being a healer, Rory can see that Elysande is injured but she won't allow him to see the injuries. When he finally does see them, he can't believe that she has carried on with no complains the way she has.

As they journey north, Rory and Elysande grow closer and Rory begins to think that there should be more to his life than that of just a healer.

Capturing the Earl by A.S. Fenichel

Mercedes and her friends are very protective of one another. So when her friend, Aurora, seems to have a new suitor, Mercedes volunteers to warn him away. The only problem is that the more time she spends with her friend's would be suitor, she find herself falling for him herself...

Wesley needs to right the wrongs that his family did and that includes getting back some of the family property. He needs to marry at some point, so when he learns that the property belongs to Aurora, he decides she would make a good enough wife for him. The only problem is that he can't get her friend, Mercedes off of his mind...

Is Wesley willing to give up the property to get a life with the woman he loves?

The Heiress Gets a Duke by Harper St. George

Evan just inherited his title and found that his coffers are empty. His mother lets him know of a family with money that also has a marriageable daughter. While she would make a suitable bride, it is her older sister that intrigues Evan.

August has plans for her future and they don't include marriage. She wants to run the family's iron works company. So when Evan declares that she is the one that he wants, August does her best to show him how unsuitable a wife she would be.

What August doesn't realize, is that with each stunt she pulls, Evan just wants her all the more. Can Evan convince August that they were meant for one another?

Lady Wicked by Scarlett Scott

When Julianna's heart was broken, she fled to America and her mother. But now, she needs to get married to gain an inheritance. Back in London, she approaches the man that broke her heart. Will he agree to an arrangement or will she have to reveal her most guarded secret to get him to comply?

Sidney's heart was broken when Julianna refused his proposal. Now she is back and needs his aid. He wants to refuse, but when her secret is revealed, he knows that he will not.

Can they regain the love they both thought was lost?