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How the Duke Saved Christmas

Author : Anna Harrington

Publisher : Rose Garden Books

Page : 278 pages

File Size : 50,41 MB

Release : 2021-11-02

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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MERRY CHRISTMAS… Two years ago, Lady Clara Marshall led a fairytale life. She was the toast of the ton, beloved sister to an earl, leading charity patroness, and deeply in love. A bright future lay in her grasp, until a tragic phaeton accident ripped it all away. Now, she’s lost the use of her right leg and never ventures from home. She’s lost all happiness and the love of her life. When she’s forced to travel north for the holidays, a fierce snowstorm, a damaged bridge, and her meddling brother all conspire against her to bring her under the same roof with the one man she never wanted to see again. MARRY ME? Michael Stanton, Duke of Wakefield, cannot believe his eyes when he sees Clara being carried into his country house to seek shelter from the storm. Two years ago, his heart nearly stopped when he watched the wreck, only for it to shatter completely when she broke off with him without explanation. Certain she blames him for her leg, he’s resigned to having lost her, until her brother asks for his help in showing her how to live again. But the last thing Clara wants is to be trapped with Michael and all the ghosts of Christmases past. Will the duke be able to save not just Christmas, but also her life?



How the Dukes Stole Christmas

Author : Tessa Dare

Publisher : HarperCollins

Page : 464 pages

File Size : 40,92 MB

Release : 2019-09-24

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0062962426

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From the ballrooms of London, to abandoned Scottish castles, to the snowy streets of Gilded Age New York, four bestselling authors whip up unforgettable Christmas romance. “Meet Me in Mayfair” by Tessa Dare Louisa Ward needs a Christmas miracle. Unless she catches a wealthy husband at the ball, the Duke of Thorndale will evict her family from their home. When Louisa finds herself waltzing with the heartless Thorndale, she’s unnerved by his handsome looks—and surprising charm. “The Duke of Christmas Present” by Sarah MacLean Rich and ruthless, Eben, Duke of Allryd doesn’t care for the holidays. But when Lady Jacqueline Mosby returns to town after a long absence, Eben falls under the spell of Christmas—and the woman he never stopped loving. “Heiress Alone” by Sophie Jordan When Annis Bannister finds herself stranded in the Highlands during a Christmas snowstorm, she must fend off brigands terrorizing the countryside. Her only hope falls on her neighbor, a surly hermit duke who unravels her with a kiss. “Christmas in Central Park” by Joanna Shupe Mrs. Rose Walker pens a popular advice/recipe column. No one knows Rose can’t even boil water. When her boss, Duke Havemeyer, insists she host a Christmas party, Rose must find a husband, an empty mansion, and a cook. But Rose fears her plan is failing—especially when Duke’s attentions make her want to step under the mistletoe with him.



Can't Buy Me a Duke

Author : Bianca Blythe

Publisher : Bianca Blythe

Page : 206 pages

File Size : 44,62 MB

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Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1957458178

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Enjoy Bianca Blythe's delightful, enchanting Duke Hunters Club regency romance series today! When an American wallflower learns her younger sister is forbidden to become betrothed until someone courts her, she pays a duke to pretend to be her suitor. Lucy Banks will never be mistaken for the belle of the ball. Her red hair, freckles, and reputation for surliness make that impossible, no matter how many coffers of coin her father procured on Wall Street. Unfortunately, her parents didn’t move across the Atlantic so Lucy could struggle to find a husband. Even more unfortunately, her younger sister cannot have a suitor until Lucy’s future is secure. Unless Lucy can find someone to court her, she is standing in the way of her sister’s happiness. Fortunately, Lucy is willing to pay. Harrison James, Duke of Sturbridge, might be beloved by the ton, but he has no intentions of ever marrying. That would mean exposing a bride to his secret, and that is impossible. When Miss Banks offers him money to feign romantic interest in her, he reluctantly agrees. Once Lucy returns to New York, he can pronounce himself brokenhearted and avoid another year of questions. Lucy and the duke now only have one problem: they must not confuse their hearts with their fake courtship. A fun fake engagement romance between an American heiress and a charming duke with a big secret. Can't Buy Me Love meets Taming of the Shrew set in London's glittering ballrooms and sumptuous townhouses. The Duke Hunters Club Series 1. All You Need is a Duke 2. My Favorite Duke 3. A Duke Never Forgets 4. The Duke Before Christmas 5. The Duke Meets His Matchmaker 6. The Truth about Princesses and Dukes 7. Can't Buy Me a Duke



Kiss of a Duke

Author : Erica Ridley

Publisher : WebMotion

Page : 176 pages

File Size : 35,95 MB

Release : 2018-11-06

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1943794189

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An opposites attract, enemies-to-lovers, feel good romp from a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author: Lady chemist Penelope Mitchell took England by storm with Duke, a perfume for men that has women swooning at their feet. To prove the same aphrodisiacal potency of her upcoming version for ladies, the new perfume must cause a rake to fall in love with her in ten days. And she has just the man in mind… Sexy pleasure-seeker Nicholas Pringle—known as “Saint Nick” for his wicked ways—wants to end the absurd cologne that has every young buck believing himself a ladies’ man. How hard can it be to charm a spinster into changing her mind? But when Penelope does the charming, this rakish scoundrel must decide between losing the war... or losing his heart. The 12 Dukes of Christmas is a series of heartwarming Regency romps nestled in a picturesque snow-covered village. Twelve delightful romances… and plenty of delicious dukes!



My Favorite Duke

Author : Bianca Blythe

Publisher : Bianca Blythe

Page : 246 pages

File Size : 37,85 MB

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Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1957458143

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Enjoy Bianca Blythe's delightful, enchanting Duke Hunters Club regency romance series today! Lady Juliet is happy. Very happy. After all, she's engaged, even if she rarely sees her betrothed. So what if her betrothed keeps postponing their wedding? Or that there are wicked rumors about him? Still, when the Duke of Sherwood doesn't appear at a ball as intended, there's only one thing she can do: discover the truth herself. Lucas, the Duke of Ainsworth, is exceedingly dull. At least, that's what he desires everyone to believe. He makes certain to enter into conversations with the ton about obscure plants and to quote Latin tomes while fiddling with his spectacles. By night, Lucas is involved in a different task: bringing down criminals. No criminal is as elusive as the person spreading counterfeit coin through the Lake District, and Lucas is determined to discover the source. When he sees someone sneak onto the man's estate in the Lake District, he expects to discover one of the man's accomplices. Instead, he is shocked to discover Lady Juliet. Lucas vows to help her, no matter how distracting her alluring presence is. A light-hearted regency historical romance set in England's spectacular Lake District. The Duke Hunters Club Series 1. All You Need is a Duke 2. My Favorite Duke 3. A Duke Never Forgets 4. The Duke Before Christmas 5. The Duke Meets His Matchmaker 6. The Truth about Princesses and Dukes 7. Can't Buy Me a Duke



All I Want for Christmas Is a Duke

Author : Vivienne Lorret

Publisher : HarperCollins

Page : 464 pages

File Size : 19,75 MB

Release : 2015-12-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0062441515

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The holidays are a time for dining, dancing, and of course—dukes! Celebrate the Christmas season with this enchanting collection of historical romances featuring the most eligible bachelors of the ton… A childish prank may have reunited the Duke of Hollingsworth with his estranged wife, but only the magic of Christmas will show this couple ’tis the season of second chances… Sophie Kinsley planned to remain a wallflower at the Duke of Hollyshire’s ball. Yet when a dance with him leads to a stolen kiss, will the duke be willing to let her go? Or will Sophie’s Christmas wish be granted at last? To the Duke of Vale, science solves everything—even marriage. When the impulsive Ivy Sutherland makes him question all of his data, he realizes that he’s overlooked a vital component in his search for the perfect match: love. Patience Markham never forgot the fateful dance she had with the future Duke of Kingsbury. But when a twist of fate brings them together for Christmas Eve, will the stars finally align in their favor? An Avon Romance



Once Upon a Duke

Author : Erica Ridley

Publisher : WebMotion

Page : 193 pages

File Size : 30,15 MB

Release : 2018-10-09

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1943794170

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A heartwarming, second chances, reunion romance from a New York Times bestselling author: Enjoy a fun regency romp featuring a spinster in a counting house, a grumpy duke, goats, true love, and a partridge in a pear tree. What could go wrong? Absolutely everything! Beware romantic spirits from Christmas past... Due to the terms of an estranged relative's will, the Duke of Silkridge must revisit the cold, unforgiving mountains where he lost everything he once loved. As soon as he restores his family legacy, he'll return to London where he belongs. He definitely won't rekindle the forbidden spark crackling between him and the irresistible spitfire he'd left behind... Noelle Pratchett is immune to charming scoundrels like the arrogant duke. He stole her heart, stole a kiss, and then stole away one night never to return. Now he's back—and they both know he won't stay. But how can she maintain her icy shields when every heated glance melts her to her core? The 12 Dukes of Christmas is a series of heartwarming Regency romps nestled in a picturesque snow-covered village. After all, nothing heats up a winter night quite like finding oneself in the arms of a duke!



The Reluctant Wife

Author : Bronwen Evans

Publisher : Entangled: Indulgence

Page : 156 pages

File Size : 16,98 MB

Release : 2012-12-17

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1622668685

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The Reluctant Wife by Bronwen Evans Abby Taylor walked out on her irresistible husband three years ago. Now she has no choice but to return to Italy to ask him for a favor. To pay for her grandmother's heart operation she needs his money, but it comes with strings attached. Conte Dante Lombardi has it all—an Italian villa, a successful family business, and a noble title. But he needs a child to carry on his legacy and time is running out. He also hopes to satisfy the desire Abby rouses in him. As Abby uncovers why he's in such a hurry for a child, she falls in love with him again ... just as she realizes it might be impossible to keep her end of the deal.



The Duke Meets His Matchmaker

Author : Bianca Blythe

Publisher : Bianca Blythe

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 45,50 MB

Release : 2020

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1957458151

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Enjoy Bianca Blythe's delightful, enchanting Duke Hunters Club regency romance series today! She’s determined to find him a match… whether he’s ready or not. Miss Daisy Holloway is in need of a position and fortunately she knows the best one: matchmaker. After all, she has no intention of staying in her family’s home forever. Daisy might not yet be England’s premiere matchmaker, but she is certain she will be once she convinces the Duke of Hammett, Bath’s newest temporary resident, to let her find him a bride. What better way to start her career than to find the perfect bride for a duke? And what more difficult duke to match than the dour, perpetually grumpy Duke of Hammett? The only thing worse than being injured in a boxing match for Reginald Smythe, Duke of Hammett, is being forced to go to Bath to heal. There’s a reason that the broadsheets have called him the Beast, and it’s not because of spending time in a spa town to recuperate. Reggie certainly has no need of a wife, despite what a particular aspiring, definitely pushy matchmaker desires. At least, he thought he didn’t desire a wife. Fall in love with this beauty and the beast romance set in Bath. A scarred duke, a cheerful heroine determined to matchmake him, and a heartwarming romance. The Duke Hunters Club Series 1. All You Need is a Duke 2. My Favorite Duke 3. A Duke Never Forgets 4. The Duke Before Christmas 5. The Duke Meets His Matchmaker 6. The Truth about Princesses and Dukes 7. Can't Buy Me a Duke



The Duke Before Christmas

Author : Bianca Blythe

Publisher : Bianca Blythe

Page : 194 pages

File Size : 36,51 MB

Release : 2020-11-24

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1957458054

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Enjoy Bianca Blythe's delightful, enchanting Duke Hunters Club regency romance series today! She accidentally proposed to a duke... then he accepted. Marriage was only supposed to be a business arrangement; Portia wasn’t supposed to fall in love. But then, Colin North, the Duke of Brightling, wasn’t supposed to board the ship to Guernsey either. Unfortunately, Portia isn’t informed about a clause of her late father’s will that stipulates that if she doesn’t marry by the end of the year, she will lose her inheritance, until it is almost too late. She must find a husband herself: one who is not picky and requires money. Fortunately, she finds just the person. Colin North, the Duke of Brightling, does not require a bride. But when he mistakenly takes the cabin of Portia’s new betrothed on a ship bound for Guernsey, and she insists he marry her, he decides he may as well accept her offer. There’s something appealing about her, and he can’t abide the thought of ruining her life. After a decade of being chased by matchmaking mamas and simpering debutantes, it’s a relief to find someone who doesn’t know he’s wealthy and titled. Then the chaos begins. Read this fun, light-hearted Christmas historical romance now. The Duke Hunters Club Series 1. All You Need is a Duke 2. My Favorite Duke 3. A Duke Never Forgets 4. The Duke Before Christmas 5. The Duke Meets His Matchmaker 6. The Truth about Princesses and Dukes 7. Can't Buy Me a Duke