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Tricking the Scoundrels: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Collection

Author : Laura A. Barnes

Publisher : Laura A. Barnes

Page : 531 pages

File Size : 25,35 MB

Release : 2020-09-28

Category : Fiction

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Follow the courtships of the ladies and gentlemen of Regency England as they find their one true love. Enjoy the Tricking the Scoundrels Boxed Set where scoundrels tempt the ladies of London with scandalous kisses, passionate embraces, and midnight rendezvous. These stories set in Regency England are full of scandal, drama, and a passion that draws you in until the last page. Whom Shall I Kiss… An Earl, A Marquess, or A Duke? ~ What started as a research project soon became a scandal... Whom Shall I Marry… An Earl or A Duke? ~ An afternoon spent in disguise leads to a passion that … I Shall Love the Earl ~ How many times must a gentleman ruin a lady before he offers for her hand... The Scoundrel’s Wager ~ A wager on a young lady’s virtue leads to… The Forgiven Scoundrel ~ Secrets have a way of coming to light … Enjoy these five Regency Historical Romance novels in this boxed set. If you love historical romances filled with ladies falling in love with scoundrels… you’ll love Tricking the Scoundrels!



Matchmaking Madness: A Historical Regency Romance Collection

Author : Laura A. Barnes

Publisher : Laura A. Barnes

Page : 865 pages

File Size : 33,99 MB

Release : 2022-08-11

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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A matchmaking uncle and his five wards. Can the duke make a match for each of his wards without any scandal? A regency series full of matchmaking mischief. Delight in the Matchmaking Madness Boxed Set where an uncle’s matchmaking machinations leads the chosen couple into stolen interludes along a secret passageway, passionate-filled kisses, and scandalous trysts around every corner. These stories set in Regency England are filled with mischief, passion, and scandal as each soul succumbs to the love of their chosen match. How the Lady Charmed the Marquess ~ A love that sneaks upon you unaware … How the Earl Fell for His Countess ~ A love that must overcome deception… How the Rake Tempted the Lady ~ Love at first sight can sweep you away into a … How the Scot Stole the Bride ~ When fate opens a door, one must … How the Lady Seduced the Viscount ~ When one believes in love, they will embrace … How the Lord Married His Lady ~ One cannot force love, but must wait for the perfect moment to make their match. Delight in these six Regency Historical Romance novels in this boxed set. If you love historical romances filled with mischief and everlasting love, then you’ll love Laura A. Barnes’s Matchmaking Madness stories.



I Shall Love the Earl: A Scandalous Steamy Historical Regency Romance

Author : Laura A. Barnes

Publisher : Laura A. Barnes

Page : 182 pages

File Size : 11,42 MB

Release : 2019-12-10

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Enjoy this scandal filled soulmates romance by International Bestselling regency author Laura A. Barnes ... How many times must a gentleman ruin a lady before he offers for her hand.... She waited for the temptation held in his gaze. He refused to give into his desire to court her. Can a ruination of a lady lead toward a love to last a lifetime? Every ball Dallis MacPherson attended, she saved a spot on her dance card for a certain gentleman. Many balls later and still no offer, prompts her to pursue the earl. When she encounters him on a darkened balcony, he steals a kiss and warns her away. His stolen kiss promises a passion she wants to explore. At every occasion he attends, she tempts him with her own promise. Soon the earl falls for her charms and sends her down a path of ruination with one incident after another. Can Dallis overcome the scandal of the earl’s pursuit? Roderick Beckwith watched the Scottish beauty from afar. He lost his heart the moment he set eyes upon her. Throughout the season every gentleman offered her a dance, but him. With his financial affairs on the brink of disaster, he couldn’t provide her with the life she deserved. When his mother introduces his sworn enemy to his heart’s desire, he must set aside his pride. However, his courtship is less than ideal. At every opportunity he brings scandal to her name. Can Rory redeem himself and prove to Dallis that he is a gentleman worth loving? With every glance, Dallis pulls Rory in deeper. His stolen kisses forces him to make her an offer of marriage. As they prepare for their wedding, he acts as the perfect gentleman. However, the proper gentleman was not who Dallis desired. Will her scoundrel show himself before they say I do? I Shall Love the Earl is the third book in the Tricking the Scoundrels series. For fans of Rose Pearson, Kate Archer, or Ellie St. Clair, this is a novel filled with a scandalous courtship set in Regency England. This book can be read as a stand alone. Enjoy!



Rescued By the Captain: A Steamy Regency Historical Long Lost Love Mystery Romance

Author : Laura A. Barnes

Publisher : Laura A. Barnes

Page : 234 pages

File Size : 22,88 MB

Release : 2017-01-10

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Enjoy this steamy long lost love starter by International Bestselling regency author Laura A. Barnes ... And our love will cling forever between the ivy and the thorns… He left soon after they shared their first kiss. She waited for his return. Can two lost souls find their way to love each other? Ivy Mallory spent the past seven years patiently waiting for Marcus Thornhill to return. He took her heart with him when he rejected her love. Over the years, Ivy played the part of the perfect lady enjoying the London seasons. However, when she overheard a treason plot threatening her brother, Ivy got herself kidnapped. When she awakened on the ship of the man who broke her heart, Marcus tempted Ivy with a passion she cannot deny. With her life in danger and the need to save her brother, Ivy must put her trust in Marcus’s hands. When Ivy fell more deeply for him, she wondered if Marcus would refuse her love. Can Ivy risk her heart to loving Marcus again? On his journey home Captain Marcus Thornhill discovered a lady floating unconscious in a lifeboat out in the middle of the open sea. Not just any lady, but the one who captured his heart. While Marcus nursed her back to health, he tried to uncover her secrets. When he unraveled the treason plot that would bring war to their beloved shores of England, Marcus cannot deny his love for Ivy. Can Marcus protect Ivy from harm and convince her of his love? Rescued By the Captain is the first novel in the Romancing the Spies series. For fans of Christi Caldwell, Scarlett Scott, or Sabrina Jeffries, this is a steamy drama set in Regency England reuniting the long lost love between Ivy and Thorn. Unlock Rescued By the Captain to begin reading the historical romance series today!



How the Lady Charmed the Marquess: A Steamy Next Door Neighbor Historical Regency Romance

Author : Laura A. Barnes

Publisher : Laura A. Barnes

Page : 225 pages

File Size : 49,45 MB

Release : 2020-11-17

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Enjoy this next door neighbor romance starter by International Bestselling regency author Laura A. Barnes ... A love that sneaks upon you unaware … All she had to do was to pretend an interest in the gentlemen invited to the house party. He only came to the house party to amuse himself. After they are thrown together for the entertainments, will they realize the depths of their desire for one another? Charlotte Holbrooke enjoyed her simple life at her uncle’s estate. She filled her days by spending time with her family and her favorite passion, horses. When her uncle announces a chance for a London season, Charlotte feels the pressure of her freedom drifting away. To prepare for the season, her uncle throws a house party inviting the most eligible bachelors of England. One of them is from a neighboring estate who always dares her into mischief. Then there are the other moments when his soft caresses and seductive whispers leaves Charlotte in a muddled state of confusion. When her twin sister needs her help to win the love of another gentleman in attendance, Charlotte agrees to switch identities. However, her plan goes awry when the one gentleman she wanted to fool cannot be deceived. One simple kiss sweeps Charlotte into a whirlwind of passion. How had she not seen the power of their attraction before? And would their attraction develop into an everlasting love? Jasper Sinclair only accepted the invitation to watch the machinations of a matchmaking duke. Jasper never imagined that he would be a pawn in the madness. When he discovers Charlotte pretending to be her sister, he thought he would have some fun at her expense. However, he could no longer deny the temptation he had fought against any longer. One kiss led to another and soon Jasper had fallen under Charlotte’s spell. But when another gentleman pursue Charlotte, Jasper realizes how much he loves her. Can Jasper win Charlotte’s hand before it is too late? A matchmaking duke. A tomboyish debutante. A rakish marquess. Can they escape the devious scheme of a caring uncle? Or will they succumb to a passion they had been denying, to find everlasting love? How the Lady Charmed the Marquess is the first book in the Matchmaking Madness series. For fans of Beverley Watts, Collette Cameron, or Fiona Miers, this is a light-hearted romances with a dash of steamy scenes between two neighbors. This book can be read as a stand-alone. Enjoy How the Lady Charmed the Marquess today!



Whom Shall I Kiss... An Earl, A Marquess, or A Duke?: A Steamy Love Triangle Historical Regency Romance

Author : Laura A. Barnes

Publisher : Laura A. Barnes

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 20,95 MB

Release : 2019-02-25

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Enjoy this steamy love triangle starter by International Bestselling regency author Laura A. Barnes ... What started as a research project soon became a scandal... She wanted to prove a theory. He wanted to play a game. Can their schemes lead them towards a kiss of love? Tired of watching her friends become ruined by the scoundrels of the ton, Sidney Hartridge devises an experiment to reveal their antics. Her plan is to lure three gentlemen to kiss her and see how they would protect her honor. When her research leads her into her own inappropriate scandal, her father agrees to a wedding offer from one of her subjects. As her fiancé blackmails her into a marriage she doesn’t desire, her research becomes exposed. Can Sidney avoid her own scandal with the one she most desires to kiss? Noah Wildeburg started this season as any other by flirting with the sweet new debutantes. When he rescues a lady off the dance floor, he is unprepared for the emotions she stirs in his soul. As he pursues her, he realizes he must compete for her hand. As he charms her with tokens of affections and stolen kisses, he discovers she plays her own game. Will Noah win Sidney’s love or is she just another scandal to add to his list? Whom Shall I Kiss… An Earl, A Marquess, or A Duke? is the first novel in the Tricking the Scoundrels series. For fans of Cynthia Wright, Tracy Sumner, or Samantha Holt, this is a lighthearted love triangle drama set in Regency England. If you enjoy a steamy drama filled courtship, then you’ll love this new foray into the ton. This book can be read as a stand-alone. Enjoy!



Rescued By the Spy: A Steamy Hidden Disguise Regency Suspenseful Romance

Author : Laura A. Barnes

Publisher : Laura A. Barnes

Page : 232 pages

File Size : 26,25 MB

Release : 2018-04-25

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Enjoy this steamy hidden disguise romance starter by International Bestselling regency author Laura A. Barnes ... Deception is still deception no matter what form it takes … She deceived him for vengeance. He wanted to protect her from harm. Can they overcome their lies and deceit to trust in their love? Raina LeClair’s life ended when her family was murdered. Her only mission was to seek revenge against the evil pirate responsible for their deaths. Through many disguises she sets a path of destruction, putting her own life at risk. Raina’s newest masquerade landed her back into the hands of the man she had previously kidnapped. When his touch awakened her to the pleasures of passion, Raina realizes she wants to live again. With her life now in danger Raina must trust the only man who could destroy her heart. Can Raina open her heart to love again? Charles Mallory worked undercover as a spy for the Crown. After being kidnapped and left for dead Charles was always two steps behind in the quest to find his lady kidnapper. When his beloved England became threatened by a treason plot he would go to any lengths to unravel the conspiracy. Only to discover the lady who not only held him hostage, but stole his heart, mixed up in the crossfire. Unable to convince Raina of the danger she was truly in, Charles decided to kidnap her. While protecting her, Charles could no longer deny his desires. With every kiss he fell deeper in love with Raina. Can Charles convince Raina to trust him with her life? Rescued By the Spy is the second book in the Laura A. Barnes’s historical Romancing the Spies series. For fans of Elizabeth Essex, Elizabeth Ellen Carter, or M.A. Nichols, this is a suspenseful drama with many twists and turns set in Regency England. Read Rescued By the Spy to enjoy Laura’s latest romantic adventure today!



A Rogue by Any Other Name

Author : Sarah MacLean

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 393 pages

File Size : 41,23 MB

Release : 2012-02-28

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0062065386

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What a scoundrel wants, a scoundrel gets. . . A decade ago, the Marquess of Bourne was cast from society with nothing but his title. Now a partner in London's most exclusive gaming hell, the cold, ruthless Bourne will do whatever it takes to regain his inheritance—including marrying perfect, proper Lady Penelope Marbury. A broken engagement and years of disappointing courtships have left Penelope with little interest in a quiet, comfortable marriage, and a longing for something more. How lucky that her new husband has access to an unexplored world of pleasures. Bourne may be a prince of London's illicit underworld, but he vows to keep Penelope untouched by its wickedness—a challenge indeed as the lady discovers her own desires, and her willingness to wager anything for them . . . .even her heart.



Midnight Raider

Author : Shelly Thacker

Publisher : Summit Avenue Books

Page : 442 pages

File Size : 46,7 MB

Release : 2015-02-10

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ISBN : 9780988729889

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Their secret, sizzling partnership was supposed to be strictly business... In London's most glittering salons, she is lovely young widow Lady Elizabeth Barnes-Finchley. But by night, she rides as highwayman Blackerby Swift, seeking vengeance against the man who took from her all she once loved. Then a pistol shot on a moonlit heath brings her face-to-face with a rival highwayman: Marcus Worthington, darkly handsome, lethally dangerous-and determined to stop her. A fallen-from-grace earl with a nefarious reputation, Marcus wants vengeance against the man responsible for his father's death and his family's ruin. Elizabeth is a clever, daring, enchanting obstacle in his path. The two outlaws reluctantly agree to join forces against their mutual enemy, but the odds are against both of them surviving the dangerous partnership-and falling in love was never part of the plan. An RWA RITA Award Finalist: Best Historical Romance of the Year "Shelly Thacker has a unique and dazzling talent!" -New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas "This enthralling tale will keep you spellbound from beginning to end." -Rendezvous "A wild and wonderful ride through dark woods and moonlit roads. Midnight Raider is irresistible to readers who want their love stories laced liberally with adventure, passion and intrigue." -RT Book Reviews A full-length novel of 100,000 words Adult content: steamy love scenes Setting: England, 1742 An earlier edition of this novel was originally published by Avon Books. This Author's Preferred Edition e-book has been extensively revised from first page to last and includes new scenes never before published. The Escape with a Scoundrel Series These sexy bad boys are on the wrong side of the law-and willing to risk everything to claim a love more priceless than any gem they've ever stolen. Each book in the Escape with a Scoundrel Series is a stand-alone novel, so you can enjoy them in any order: Book 1: RUN WILD (Nicholas and Samantha) Book 2: MIDNIGHT RAIDER (Marcus and Elizabeth) Also by Shelly Thacker If you love alpha male heroes, romance edged with danger, and scorching love scenes, you won't want to miss any of Shelly's emotion-packed historical romance novels! AFTER SUNDOWN FOREVER HIS HIS FORBIDDEN TOUCH HIS CAPTIVE BRIDE



Not Wicked Enough

Author : Carolyn Jewel

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 324 pages

File Size : 13,72 MB

Release : 2012-02-07

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1101560770

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When Lily Wellston heads to the Bitterward Estate to comfort her widowed friend Eugenia she certainly does not have romance in mind. In fact the playful but level-headed Lily is amused to no end when, en route, a gypsy gifts her with a beautiful medallion, claiming it will ensnare the romantic desires of a stranger. But Fate has other plans in the form of Eugenia's ruggedly handsome brother, the Duke of Mountjoy. One day at Bitterward and Lily can't deny the sizzling attraction between her and the roguish duke. Nothing can come of it, of course. She's not looking for entanglements and he's practically engaged. But whether it's her outgoing nature and the duke's outlandish ways sparking off one another; or the mysterious gypsy medallion working "magic"--hearts are stirring in the most unexpected and wicked ways...