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Cassandra by vodkacranberries
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Lady Cassandra Whitlock, the sister of the wealthy Duke of Somerhall, knows what is expected of young ladies in the ton such as her. She is to marry a wealthy, preferably titled, man and is to have no expectations of his fidelity. She is to remain subservient to him. However, she's never been good at meeting expectations. She is fully prepared to remain a spinster for the rest of her life until, in London, she encounters the Earl of Hawthorne, Christopher Weston, a secluded man but one who challenges all of her beliefs about society. She is instantly drawn to this elusive Lord Hawthorne, but is the farthest from prepared as one can be for an attachment.
A Solemn Promise by littleLo
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As Lord Adam Beresford left Ashwood, Hertfordshire for the training and education of a gentleman, he promised to return and marry his childhood best friend, and the only girl he could see himself marrying, Grace Denham. Neither of them foresaw that it would be twelve years until they would meet again. A lot has changed in that time, and their lives are vastly different. Adam became a gentleman, and everything that the heir to a Dukedom ought to be. Grace remained in Ashwood and became a housemaid to support her family. But as their lives intertwine once more, their childhood promise bubbles to the surface, throwing their lives, the lives of their families, and the village of Ashwood into chaos.
To Woo A Duchess (Blackridge Legacies Book 3) by BronT86
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Jane Blackridge has no illusions about herself. She knows herself to be no great beauty, yet she possesses what Society too often undervalues: a sharp mind, an observant eye, and a tongue inclined toward wit rather than flattery. Content to remain in the shadow of prettier debutantes, Jane intends only to endure her first Season with dignity intact. Nathaniel Ashworth, heir to the Marquess of Worthington, has never known what it is to be overlooked. Handsome, charming, and assured of his place in society, he moves through ballrooms with effortless grace, the object of admiration from every quarter. Yet beneath the polish lies the constant weight of expectation-the heir, the model son, the man who must never falter. When his attention falls upon the unassuming Miss Blackridge, no one is more surprised than Jane herself. Her calm indifference unsettles him, her quiet humor disarms him, and soon Nathaniel finds himself drawn to the one woman who refuses to be dazzled. What begins as sport becomes something far more dangerous: a contest of pride and perception, where one risks his heart, and the other, her trust. But when the truth behind his courtship comes to light, Jane's trust is shattered - and Nathaniel must decide whether to defy society's expectations, or to lay himself bare for the for the only woman who ever saw him clearly. To Woo a Duchess is a Regency tale of sharp minds, subtle flirtation, and the unexpected power of seeing - and being seen - for who you truly are. COMPLETE
IN HIS PERFECT TIME by itsvelynne
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"We didn't fall in love while looking at each other. We fell in love while looking at Christ together." Luna Castillo is the girl everyone thinks they know. She's funny, creative, confident, and always the person people run to when they need help. Behind her camera, coffee dates, and endless smiles, however, is a girl silently carrying wounds from a past she never talks about. After years of pretending she's okay, Luna slowly reaches a point where she no longer knows how to keep going. Until one invitation from someone unexpected leads her to a place she never thought she'd belong: church. There, she discovers a love greater than anything she has ever searched for-God's love. Through friendships, discipleship, ministry, and healing, Luna begins to understand that restoration is not instant, forgiveness is not easy, and faith is a journey. Along the way, she meets Eli-a ministry partner who never tries to save her, because he knows only Jesus can do that. And maybe... love comes not when we are searching for it, but in His perfect time.
Bow to the King by DivineRomance
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"I was starving. Not a soul cared. The nobles and rich do not care for 'dirt-scum' or 'drunk beggars.' Our King is sick and tired. His heir, the Prince, is a pompous, arrogant, self-absorbed fool. At least, I think so. A beggar has no chance at joy, particularly an orphan one. I am destined to a life of dirt, hard floors, cold, starvation, loneliness, and judgement. I am kicked and scorned; insulted and teased; cold and broken." When Rose meets the Prince her one desire is to show her wrath. Forced into servitude for an act of rebellion, Rose discovers the Prince is not all she thought. Despite their pasts, wounds begin to heal and hearts begin to open. But not all are supportive of a friendship between a Prince and a servant... The Prince wanting to change; the beggar needing to heal; a danger racing towards them. The fight against her heart is about to turn into the fight for her life. (Book #1) Highest rank: #1 in Christ!!!
Hope, Dreams and Coding Schemes by lippizzaner01
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Alicia Hannigan's quest to save her marketing firm from financial ruin takes an unexpected turn when she lands a contract with a cybersecurity company owned by Colin-the high school genius she once betrayed. As she grapples with her past, Alicia must navigate not only the cutthroat world of digital marketing but also her unresolved feelings and Colin's lingering resentment. Will she find a way to complete the contract and save her company, or will her past mistakes cost her everything she holds dear? Discover a story of redemption, determination, and the unexpected paths to success.
The Contract Duchess, a Regency Romance: Key To My Heart Book 1 by MountainMomma81
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How difficult can it be to consummate a marriage of convenience? More than you might imagine. Derrick Williams had his life as the Duke of Chesterton planned out when he arrived at the reading of his father's will. An unexpected condition on the title reunites him with Angie, a childhood friend, in a marriage of convenience, and he dares to make new plans for the future. But Angie's life is ruled by her frail health, a weakness that makes her future anything but certain. Will Derrick and Angie be overcome by all that threatens to keep them apart, or will they find happiness together despite their circumstances?
Fix-Her Upper by edenae22
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HIGHEST RANKED #1 IN CHICKLIT. After a high-profile divorce from her NFL-star husband, Sadie Melvin just wants one thing: a fresh start. She's fleeing the spotlight, the drama, and men. Small-town Arkansas, crumbling Victorian, solo renovation. It should be simple. It isn't. Electrical disasters, mice infestations, and a never-ending to-do list have Sadie leaning on Finn Weston, the steady, irresistible contractor with a past as complicated as her own. What begins as reluctant reliance soon sparks into something neither of them can deny. Finn doesn't just see her. He chooses her in a way no one ever has. But Sadie isn't who he thinks she is. She's also Alabama DuBois, a name tied to a past that collides directly with Finn's history in Magnolia. When the truth comes out, and her alter-ego is revealed, will Finn still want her? Slow-burning, addictive, and full of heart, this is a story about love, trust, and taking a leap on the one person worth the risk.
A Cold Wind Blows (Forgotten series, #3) by AMLKoski
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Book three of the Forgotten series ~ Weakness is not allowed in the Mountain packs. Living in the mountains, away from civilization and away from the eyes of mundanes. The Mountain packs are harsh and brutal. Shifter against shifter. Pack against pack. Wolves against wolves. All fighting for the same thing. Survival. Azrael Thorn was a powerful Alpha. He had taken his title by force, as tradition dictated. Power and authority of the Alphas and shifters who had challenged him and lost radiated off of his tall, bulky frame. He was dangerous and he was everything an Alpha of a Mountain pack should be. Yet he had no mate or family to call his own. But a mate who could not stand the bitterly cold winters or the brutality of the pack would not produce strength. It would only bring weakness. Weakness is not allowed in the Mountain packs. ~ If the pain stops, it means you are dead. Lace Owens is underestimated at every turn. Her small and delicate built matches her name but the power of defeated enemies hang off her heavily. A power and an authority that would bring many men to their knees if they sensed it, hangs off of her like an oppressively dark cloud but she hides it carefully. Unwilling to let anyone see just how powerful she has become. Her skin is marked with a painful past and she has turned a thing of cruelty into a thing of beauty with her blade. Swirling patterns adorning her skin, hiding the cruelty among her willing pain, her only comfort against the world around her. If the pain stops, it means you are dead. ~ Two world collide as Azrael and Lace form a bond and spiral down into unfamiliar territory where Azrael is shown that strength doesn't always come from size and Lace learns that love can spring from even the most painful places. Together they show the werewolf world a long held belief still stands strong. Weakness is not allowed in the Mountain packs. ~
The Way We Held On (BWWM)  by doniellajones4life
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Childhood best friends turned soulmates. Flora James is a brilliant, passionate doctor who's spent her life saving others sometimes at the cost of losing parts of herself. Alex Monroe is a wildly popular actor whose fame puts him on every screen... but he really just wanted to be seen by her, and only her. They were inseparable once. Then life happened. Time passed. Careers took off. Hearts grew and broke. But when their chaotic lives collide again, what follows is a love story that's messy, magical, and everything in between. This is the story of Flora and Alex two souls who loved each other in silence, in distance, in chaos... and still chose each other in the end.