His Inherited Duchess


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An exciting, passionate Victorian romance His unexpected inheritance? The dowager Duchess! With his promotion to Duke of Darlington after his cousin’s strange passing, carefree rake Logan Maddox must bear the responsibility of a new household shrouded in mystery… And no one is more mysterious than the newly widowed duchess, Olivia de Lacey. Uncovering the truth about his dukedom is one thing—unraveling Olivia is a challenge Logan never anticipated but cannot resist! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Daring Rogues Book 1: Miss Claiborne's Illicit Attraction Book 2: His Inherited Duchess




His Inherited Duchess/a Season of Flirtation


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His Inherited Duchess - Bronwyn Scott strong>His unexpected inheritance? The dowager Duchess! With his promotion to Duke of Darlington, after his cousin's strange passing, care-free rake Logan Maddox must bear the responsibility of a new household. A household shrouded in mystery...and no one is more mysterious than the newly widowed duchess, Olivia de Lacey. Uncovering the truth about his dukedom is one thing, unravelling Olivia is a challenge Logan never anticipated...but cannot resist! A Season Of Flirtation - Julia Justiss Her lessons in flirtation...could work too well! When Lady Laura Pomeroy offers to give her friend lessons on surviving the Season, she doesn't expect her friend's brother to join! Banker Miles Rochdale is dubious of the aristocracy and clearly thinks Laura is shallow and silly. Frustratingly, mathematical genius Laura finds herself attracted to him, and will enjoy challenging his assumptions! But, as a Marquess's daughter, there's no point impressing Miles because she'll never be allowed to marry someone in the trade...




The Inheritance


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Daisy knew that someday, somehow, she would pay for wanting what no proper woman wanted… The ravishing Duchess Daisy vowed to save Severn Manor by marrying Nicholas Calloway, a Texas bounty hunter come to claim his family’s ancestral lands. But the moment they met, the slate eyed barbarian took Daisy’s breath away. She proposed a marriage of convenience. But she hadn’t reckoned on flash-fire passion with the savage new duke… Nicholas Calloway came to England to discover the truth about his bastard birth, then sell his inherited estate—with Duchess Daisy’s help. Her price was marriage. He agreed, determined to have her on his own terms–only to find himself hostage to the fiery redhead he couldn’t leave behind… The highly acclaimed bestselling author of Outlaw’s Bride, Joan Johnston brings to life two extraordinary characters—an outrageous duchess and an unlikely duke—in a love story that enchants and enthralls to the very last page.




His Three-Day Duchess


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He’s claimed his title. Could he inherit a bride, too? A romantic Regency adventure by a “very talented” author (Chicks, Rogues and Scandals). The Duchess of Skeffington retreats to the estate that was her refuge during her cruel marriage. She’s shocked to come face-to-face with the distant heir, now newly inherited duke, adventurous Simon Alexander. When Elizabeth is robbed, it’s up to them both to find the thief. But traveling together would attract too much gossip—unless they pose as husband and wife . . .




My Fair Duchess


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The unexpected duchess Archibald Salisbury, son of a viscount, war hero, and proficient in the proper ways of aristocratic society, has received orders for his most challenging mission: Genevieve, Duchess of Blakesley. How she inherited a duchy isn’t his problem. Turning her into a perfect duchess is. But how can he keep his mind on business when her beauty entices him toward pleasure? It was impossible, unprecedented…and undeniably true. Genevieve is now a “duke”, or, rather, a duchess. So what is she to do when the ton eyes her every move, hoping she’ll make a mistake? Genevieve knows she has brains and has sometimes been told she has beauty, but, out of her depth, she calls on an expert. And what an expert, with shoulders broad enough to lean on, and a wit that matches her own. Archie is supposed to teach her to be a lady and run her estate, but what she really wants to do is unladylike—run into his arms.




A Rogue for the Dutiful Duchess


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A dramatic Regency romance The scandal of the season Must be stopped! Widowed duchess Sophie will do anything to protect her son and his inheritance. Even ask roguish Lord Nicholas Pascoe to retrieve her late husband’s diaries before the secrets they contain bring down the government and the monarchy! Sophie knows she must maintain her distance from Nicholas…only she can’t help but respond to the desire in his eyes. Their mission is treacherous, but will it prove as dangerous as their unexpected attraction? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.




Duchess


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A murder confession was all he left behind. She thought she knew her husband. But everyone has secrets, and some secrets can kill. Damara had the perfect husband. Ever since the war started, she’d been prepared for this moment: when a messenger arrived to inform her of his death. What she hadn’t expected was his sister, the Queen, to deliver the news. And nothing could have prepared her for the truth: he was a murderer and the king’s spy. While trying to uncover a plot against the king, he was killed. Before he died, he left evidence behind and put his wife and son in danger. Now it’s up to Damara to expose them before they come for her too. To do so, she must follow the clues her husband left behind and join the secret society he had infiltrated. The deeper she goes, the more she questions her own alliances. In court where deceit and betrayal are common, no one can be trusted, even family. Torn between the ghost of her husband, and her new role as spy, Damara must find the real killer, before she becomes their next victim. A murder mystery, and courtly intrigue that readers say left them guessing until the end. Get this standalone prequel to the Reign of Prophecy series today!




Always Be My Duchess


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A Cosmopolitan Best Romance of 2022 Pretty Woman meets the Bridgertons in this witty, vivacious historical take on 90s romcoms by USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard. Lord Lysander Blackstone, the stern Duke of Montcroix, has only one interest: increasing his considerable fortune. After a series of betrayals, he keeps his emotions buried deep. Money, after all, can't break a man's heart—or make promises it can’t keep. But when his reputation for being heartless jeopardizes a new business deal, he finds himself seeking a most unusual—and alluring—solution . . . Once an up-and-coming ballerina, Miss Geneviève Valery is now hopelessly out of work. After refusing to become a wealthy patron's mistress, Nève was promptly shown the door to the streets. When she accidentally saves the life of a handsome duke, she doubts the encounter will go any better than her last brush with nobility. But instead of propositioning her, Montcroix makes Nève an offer she would be a fool to refuse: act as his fake fiancée in exchange for fortune enough to start over. Only neither is prepared when very real feelings begin to grow between them. They both stand to win . . . but only if they’re willing to risk their hearts.




Historical Box Set Feb 2023/Marriage Deal with the Earl/The Making of His Marchioness/His Inherited Duchess/A Season of Flirtation


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Mills & Boon Historical — Your romantic escape to the past. Marriage Deal with the Earl - Liz Tyner Widowed Susanna isn’t looking to remarry, but her late husband’s debts mean she’s open to an old friend’s proposition. Last time she saw Quinton Langford he was content being a physician, but after unexpectedly becoming an Earl, he needs a wife to navigate Society. Susanna agrees to his proposal of a paper marriage, never expecting long buried feelings to resurface, that threaten to derail their agreement! The Making of His Marchioness - Lauri Robinson After the American Civil War propels widow Clara and her daughter to England, they’re given refuge by the enigmatic Marquess of Clairmount. Being the damsel in distress doesn’t come easy to independent Clara, so finding his estate in disarray, she seizes her chance to help him. As she plays the role of Marchioness, her attraction to the guarded Marquess is bittersweet, as this Cinderella knows she doesn’t belong in his aristocratic world... His Inherited Duchess - Bronwyn Scott With his promotion to Duke of Darlington, after his cousin’s strange passing, care-free rake Logan Maddox must bear the responsibility of a new household. A household shrouded in mystery...and no one is more mysterious than the newly widowed duchess, Olivia de Lacey. Uncovering the truth about his dukedom is one thing, unravelling Olivia is a challenge Logan never anticipated...but cannot resist! A Season of Flirtation - Julia Justiss When Lady Laura Pomeroy offers to give her friend lessons on surviving the Season, she doesn’t expect her friend’s brother to join! Banker Miles Rochdale is dubious of the aristocracy and clearly thinks Laura is shallow and silly. Frustratingly, mathematical genius Laura finds herself attracted to him, and will enjoy challenging his assumptions! But, as a Marquess’s daughter, there’s no point impressing Miles because she’ll never be allowed to marry trade...




The Annual Register


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