An Unexpected Earl


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A sexy new feminist historical romance from award-winning author Anna Harrington. Brandon Pearce, former brigadier and now the Earl West, is determined to help the girl he once loved save her property and the charity she's been struggling to build. But he'll have to deceive her first... Twelve years ago, Brandon Pearce had to give up the girl he loved, Amelia Howard. Now Amelia is a grown woman with a past she desperately needs to keep hidden in order to save her brother Frederick's reputation. In an effort to avoid blackmail, Frederick needs to place a list of gentlemen into government positions, and for that, he'll need an ally in Parliament--Pearce. Pearce has been investigating Scepter, a criminal group the Armory believes is behind the government appointments. Pearce must pretend that he sides with the blackmailer, even though it means breaking Amelia's heart. But Pearce is willing to do anything he can for a second chance with her, even when he discovers she's been keeping secrets of her own. Get out your smelling salts: This sexy Regency romance features a second-chance romance between a former military commander who stubbornly thinks he knows best and a strong-headed heroine who will fight tooth and nail for those she loves. "As steamy as it is sweet as it is luscious. My favorite kind of historical!"--GRACE BURROWES, New York Times bestselling author, for Dukes Are Forever




A Murdered Earl


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Luke Peters, French aristocrat, has escaped from the guillotine to England, and needs to protect his sister from vicious revolutionaries while searching for the family jewels. Hoping the Earl of Redditch can help, he becomes the Earl's valet, then disaster strikes and he might be accused of murder.




The Earl Elopes


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Clive, the Earl of Bourne, nearly twenty-eight, tall, handsome and pursued by innumerable women is determined not to get married. He is sick and tired of his father, the Duke of Shelbourne and his relations begging him to produce an heir and he has decided that he will not marry until he is very much older. To his horror the Duke comes back from Windsor Castle to tell his son that Queen Victoria commands him to marry Princess Gilberta of Saxe-Coburg, who is arriving in England almost immediately. The Earl quarrels with his father who says that, unless he does as he is told, he will refuse to pay off his very large debts.In despair the Earl goes up to the nursery to see his old Nanny who has always loved him and to whom he has turned with all his troubles since his mother died. Nanny is appalled at the idea of him having to marry a German woman he has never seen and she therefore has a clever idea and suggests to the Earl that he runs away. In fact, to cover his tracks, Nanny suggests that he should elope with the person he loves more than anyone else, who is actually himself! The Earl does exactly as Nanny suggests As he thinks his father will send someone North to prevent him marrying at Gretna Green, he drives his horses South and eventually arrives at Land's End, where he rescues a very pretty girl from a highwayman, who his attempting to steal her favourite horse. The Earl then takes a job looking after horses for a distinguished General, who is the father of lovely girl.How, unexpectedly, he finds what he has always been seeking without really being aware of it, is told in this fascinating story by BARBARA CARTLAND.




The Earl's Inconvenient Houseguest


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The earl she loved to hate …until she stayed in his mansion! Sophie Gilbert has thwarted the standoffish new earl’s plans to sell his country estate and the quaint village that forms part of it. But when disaster strikes and he offers her refuge, she must reconsider everything about this vexing, determined man. After the heartbreak in her past, it’s a revelation to feel her pulse racing and her body yearning for his touch… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. A Very Village Scandal Where love can be found at every turn Book 1: The Earl's Inconvenient Houseguest




The Earl's Revenge


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The Earl of Bridgeport plots the perfect revenge for Elaine Thompson, the insignificant chit who left him standing at the altar, tarnishing his reputation. But Elaine doesn’t cooperate, instead initiating a battle of wits that threatens to destroy them both. Will she discover his deepest secret, or will he uncover hers? Regency Romance by Allison Lane; originally published by Signet




The Earl's Untouched Bride


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Fearing a forced betrothal with a man known for his cruelty, Heloise Bergeron throws herself on the mercy of Charles Fawley, Earl of Walton. He believes himself attracted to her younger, beautiful sister, so what is he doing entertaining thoughts of marriage to the plain, quiet Heloise? But marry her he does. Returning to England with a convenient wife, who inspires a very inconvenient desire, Charles is about to discover just how untouched his French bride really is….




The Earl's Cedars


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Reprint of the original, first published in 1860.




Mr. Earl


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“Mr. Earl” will take you to heights of empowerment that you never imagined possible. The characters each represent a cycle or situation that will cause the reader to identify with each character and frantically search for the solutions that they may have been struggling with in their lifetimes with the turning of each page. The most exciting way to learn how to build a relationship with God while learning from real life examples of characters who deal with tear jerking heartbreaks and unimaginable despair; Mr. Earl is sure to captivate you.




The Earl's Marriage Bargain


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A delightful marriage of convenience romance in the second of Louise Allen’s charming Liberated Ladies series! A compromising situation… for an innocent lady! After fending off ruffians with her parasol and hauling a battered man into her carriage, Jane Newnham finds herself unwittingly compromised with enigmatic Ivo Merton, Earl of Kendall! Jane always intended to become an artist, not a wife, and now she has no choice but to become betrothed. They strike a bargain that means she can continue to paint, but Ivo has awakened another passion in her—to uncover his secrets… Liberated Ladies Unconventional heiresses…full of big ambitions! Least Likely to Marry a Duke The Earl’s Marriage Bargain Look out for the next book in the series, coming soon! “Louise Allen was among my first Harlequin Historical authors… And she has stood the test of time.” — Frolic “Ms. Allen is an excellent writer and does a beautiful job showing us what is in the hearts of her protagonists.” —All About Romance on Least Likely to Marry a Duke “Ms. Allen is capable of creating terrific sexual tension between her heroes and heroines and is very skilled at developing a believable romance.” —All About Romance on Contracted as His Countess




The Earl's Secret Passion


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Two warring families. One forbidden love. Lady Cecily Balfour was always taught that the Hartley men are mad, bad and dangerous to know. When she meets Robert Hartley, Earl of Scarcliffe, she makes a few additions to that list: Stubborn. Infuriating. Handsome. Charming. Tempting. Society expects Cecily to make an advantageous match of her father’s choosing. What can she do now that her own choice is a man she is expressly forbidden to see? The Earl of Scarcliffe enjoys hunting, drinking, billiards, and bachelordom. Love does not feature on his list of requirements. Especially for a woman with a stubborn streak a mile wide and a penchant for riding off on his favourite stallion. And if that same woman is a Balfour? Not a chance! But Cecily just happens to have a pair of striking blue eyes, a taste for adventure and a rapier-sharp sense of humour… Robert’s heart is in as much danger as his head will be if they are caught together. When Robert and Cecily defy their powerful families for love, what will they have to sacrifice in return?