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Widow in White by Spiszy
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Scarred and broken from a disastrous marriage, Laura Maidstone vows never to love again. And it's not love, when she seduces Richard Armiger, Lord Albroke, on her library room floor. It's only desire. And anger. And loneliness. Which, as she discovers, can be quite as dangerous... COMPLETED
The Rival Alpha's Tribute by TheSnowbunnyLibrary
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When her mate publicly rejects her in front of their entire pack... but instead of killing herself, Julia is sent as "tribute" to their most dangerous rival pack, the MoonBlade Pack. A move meant to break her. The ruthless alpha sees her tiny wolf form. He doesn't kill her. Instead, he wraps his massive arms around her and growls, "Mine." Perfect for fans of second chances, healing after heartbreak, and the kind of love that doesn't hurt to hold. 🎬 Audiobook available on my YouTube channel! Channel name: The Snowbunny Library (Link in my profile) 🖤
His Brother's Bride by rhonda92
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Lone Pine, Texas, 1885. When Lena Morrison steps off the dusty stagecoach with nothing but a worn satchel and a heart full of hope, she believes she's arrived to marry Jake Hartwell-the man who promised her a home, a future, and a fresh start. But fate delivers a cruel twist: Jake is dead. In his place stands Nathan Hartwell-Jake's rugged, guarded brother who never expected a stranger to arrive claiming to be his brother's bride. Out of duty, not desire, Nathan offers Lena a name, a roof, and a place on his ranch. What begins as a marriage of necessity slowly grows into something neither of them expected. Through early hardships, simmering glances, and a town quick to judge, Lena and Nathan must learn what it means to build not just a life together, but a love that lasts. But when secrets rise and family loyalties are tested, they'll have to choose: cling to the past, or risk everything for a future forged in trust and tenderness. A heartwarming and sensual historical romance about second chances, unexpected love, and the strength found in the unlikeliest partnerships.
Tough Like Us (Second Generation Book 4)  by JSmith_Writes
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He was everything that she wanted, but that was exactly the problem. Stef Morales knew nothing except loss, hurt, and broken hearts. When she met the handsome cowboy at her new workplace, she thought he'd be a fun ride, but what she got was much more than that. What should have been the joy of falling in love, quickly turned into panic, so Stef did the only thing she knew how to do. Sabotage, push him away, save him and herself. Deacon Alexander thought he found the love of his life until she ripped his heart out and stomped all over it. As stubborn as his Daddy though, Deacon refuses to give up on her when he knows she feels the same way. His plan is simple, break down her walls, brick by brick. Show her that what she fears is the same thing he does too, but together they can handle whatever life hands them. Can he resist her attempts to push him away? Will she ever give in and believe that true love doesn't have to mean heartbreak?
His Warbride *COMPLETE ✅ by amateur_anonymous
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| COMPLETED | ~ | Chapters are being Edited | #Wattys2020 ~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~~•~~•~•~~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~• He was a soldier, running toward the war zone. She was a victim , fleeing away from the war zone. He grew up not knowing what love or family was. She grew up with the love of her family. He left something of himself. She now holds dear to what he left. He is a soldier. She is his warbride. ~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~~•~~•~•~~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~• After struggling to live through and losing loved ones due to war, all Leah wishes for is to leave this war torn country. With a mysterious past, Dylan tries to live a normal life as a military man and prepares himself to lead hundreds of men into this next battle. In the most oddest circumstances, they both meet and feeling are expressed, love blooms, secrets are exposed, memories are revived, obstacles are faced, but at the end of the day love and family is everything. ~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~~•~~•~•~~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~• "Wait Leah!" I wanted to tell her that she is not like a sister to me and that I love her, but something stopped me. The hope that shone in her eyes stopped me. War is unpredictable. The outcomes are unpredictable. If I were to tell her the truth and we were to fall in love, wouldn't there be more risks. I'll be worried about her constantly, as she'll be about me. If I were to get injured in the field, she will have to spend her life taking care of me. If I were to die, wouldn't I hurt her more than now.
When Like Minds Collide (Brightmore #1) by Ashful
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Lord Marshall Sutherland wanted a wife. He had also known exactly who he wanted as his wife for precisely a year. Unfortunately, Miss I.P. Bright was a pseudonym and locating the woman of his dreams had taken a considerable amount of time, effort and money on his part. He had spent the better part of his time last year at the blasted London Season only to discover that it was apparent Miss I.P. Bright - whoever she was- did not run in the same circles as him. It had been an irksome and trying experience because now every débutante and her mama thought that he sought a wife, any wife. But that wasn't the case. He was hunting for a particular woman and no other woman would do. Marshall was a man of definable tastes and once he knew what he wanted, he generally got it. Miss Imogen Brightmore did not want a husband, especially one the likes of Lord Marshall Sutherland, who boorishly and chauvinistically opposed her anonymously published articles. So when a handsome, intelligent and agreeable country gentleman comes to town, Imogen finds herself surprisingly attracted to him and little does she suspect that he harbors a secret that could ruin their blossoming courtship.
His Lady in Breeches by greenwriter
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"They may see you as how you try to be, but what I see is what you try not to be." SHE IS A BASTARD... Maxine Theobald hid from the rest of society to protect her father's name. But as she grows tired of her role-playing games every year during the famous Theobald weekend parties, she starts to question how she has been living her life. She starts to wonder about the other part of her that she was deprived of--her mother and why she left her. A DISGUISE... Having finally found the courage to search for the one thing that she believes can help her understand her true nature, Maxine cuts her hair, puts on her breeches, and runs away from the only home she has ever known. She travels to the affluent town of Wickhurst and found herself employed as the valet of the famous rake Nicholas Everard, a game she will later find to be quite dangerous. SOMETHING DIFFERENT... Maxine set out into an adventure with none but one goal, yet found herself stumbling upon an unlikely find for the search of something else--romance. Still set in the fictional place of the Town, this fifth book in the Everard Family series follows one heroine who has chosen to defy the norm and her own fears in an attempt to understand her own nature, the first step to a discovery of not just about her lineage, but of love so unexpectedly, irritatingly and undeniably powerful. (This story is a standalone title in the Everard Family series.)
The Duke's Prize by lloroncita
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The Duke of Marlborough, a wealthy rake with the reputation of the Devil, wins an unusual prize in a game of cards, the prickly and thorny Cordelia Rivers.
Eventually Yours by ANHorton1227
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A younger sister cannot wed before an older sister. It's a law of their society, a rule vehemently obeyed by prominent families in the nobility, and it's always been Ella Harrington's buffer. Ella has never been interested in marrying for anything short of love itself. Unfortunately for her, love is a rarity in the marriages of the aristocracy. Fortunately for her, her sister Emily is precisely one year older than her and is the most unpleasant, disagreeable, sulking woman to ever debut in all of England. So Ella may never have to marry at all. A free woman, she enjoys her time on the sidelines and wishes for nothing more. That is, until a tall, dark, and brooding Duke comes to town alongside an old friend of her brother's. Suddenly, Ella finds herself questioning the antiquated marriage order rule as her buffer begins to feel more like a barrier. Not that it matters. The Duke isn't interested in her anyway. Right?
Her Duke In Disguise (The Reluctant Dukes Book 1) by CrazyCatLunatic
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❗️Mature audiences❗️ *can be read standalone* (UNEDITED) THESE ARE NOT HISTORICALLY ACCURATE ON PURPOSE A steamy, fantasy historical fiction full of intrigue and hot romance. Rosemary (Rose) Mariner was not born to a wealthy family, but she made her own way in life despite the struggles. Growing up in a cottage on the estate of a wealthy duke, she learnt from a young age that her friendship with the Duke's son was doomed to end. When her father passed away, she is left without a home or funding, turning to the only money a young pretty girl could make. Working the bar at a house of ill repute. Keeping herself away from the clubs members was difficult, but what proved the larger challenge was keeping her eyes off the new security man whose husky voice and intimidating stature made her curiously drawn in. Quinn William Norbury, the 7th Duke of Aylesbury was not one to sit still and mingle with the ton he so detested. Instead of attending balls, Quinn spent his spare time undertaking missions in service to the Crown. His latest quest? To moonlight as a security guard for in an exclusive gentlemans club, infamous for its sordid services and even more underhanded clientel. Someone is plotting to kill an Earl and where best to look for shady characters but at a shady club? The only spanner in the plan is that instead of keeping his eyes on the members, Quinn finds he can't keep his eyes, or his mind off the stunning and fiery barmaid he remembered from childhood. Only, Quinn isn't himself and Rose doesn't recognise him.