Recency Romance and the like
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Genius by SallySlater
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All of London believes Evie's husband is one of the world's greatest inventors, rivaled only by the reclusive Earl of Westmorland. Nobody knows that Evie, not her husband, is the real mastermind behind his genius inventions. When Evie's husband is brutally murdered, she is forced to seek out a new partner through whom to sell her creations. Desperation leads her to seek out the earl, a man her late husband despised and returned the sentiment. Though he neither likes nor trusts her, he can't help but feel that her husband's murder is more than it seems. And when Evie's name is added to the suspect list, he has to intervene. Striking a reluctant partnership, Evie and the earl search for the man--or woman--who killed her husband, and uncover a much larger threat--one that threatens all of England.
The Heiress Queen (Season Series Prequel) by MissKatey
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**The Season Series Prequel (#0.5)** Isabelle de Haviland is hopelessly in love with Prince Leopold of Germania. Fortunately for her, the dashing foreign prince is her betrothed, thanks to a decade-old marriage treaty signed by her father, the Duke of Kentshire. But Kentshire is a rich and bountiful duchy, with Isabelle as its sole heiress. Whomever she marries will inherit her father's lands, which sit on the hotly contested border between Germania and Pretania. Refusing to be outwitted by his own duke, the King of Pretania summons Isabelle to Highcastle Palace as a debutante for his son, Graham, the temperamental crown prince. Determined to remain loyal to her husband-to-be, Isabelle is forced to navigate the tricky waters of the royal court all while keeping the meddlesome prince at an arm's length. But all is fair in love and war and Prince Graham is not one to lose at either...
Secrets of the Kingdom by Nynx13
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Elizabeth has only ever known one life, a life of sorrow and hard times. Growing up in the 17th century is hard, but it's the only life she's ever known. Her parents died when she was small, and now she lives with her grandmother in a small cottage,under the rule of King George VI. Even though she's gone through rough times, she always has a smile on her face. Her best friend since childhood is Alec, and he's always been there for her no matter what, but is that too good to be true? One fateful day, Elizabeth's life crumbles around her, as she learns things about her self that she'd never thought possible. Will she stand strong and make it through? Or will she lose herself in all the lies and deception around her? Highest Ranking #112 in Historical Fiction! 8/11/2016 This is my first book on here so please be kind (:
How to be a Housemaid by gingerbread250
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[Completed] New Highest Ranking #7 in Historical Fiction: After a shaky past of arranged marriages and abuse, Millicent Thorne decides to start anew away from the life she used to know. To escape her past life, Millicent signs up for a job as a housemaid on the estate owned by Mr. Theodore Ashton. Can Millicent change her life for the better, or will her past finally catch up with her and ruin her hard work forever? Book Cover Copyright- © Victoria Davies/ Trevillion Images Highest Rankings #61- August 16 #21- August 19 #8- August 20 #14- August 22 #7- October 10
One Fiery Rose by NormaRodman
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Pandora is a woman at odds with the mores of 1820 England. She is a headstrong woman who wants to study horticulture. Until the handsome rake, Lord Tristan Royce enters her life. Can he be the man who tames her wild spirit? This is a revision of an earlier story, A Fiery Rose, which many readers asked for a longer version of. Enjoy This story was my first story in this genre. I read the comments , and I do take them into consideration as I continue to write. This story was experimental to me. There's a passion to the story that people like.
The Vicar's Daughters by SarahBigD
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If every young lady likes to be crossed in love now and then, the Vicar Pearce's daughters are three times blessed. Willful and spirited, Rachel refuses to think Lord Ellsworth's son, her dearest friend since childhood, is not in love with her. But the youngest sister, Amanda, is the one who's attracted the eye of Lord Dabney with her honey-gold hair and angelic demeanor. Meanwhile, Marian is stuck in the middle with no one to love--unless that charming rogue Simeon counts. The ways of the heart do not unfold in a straightforward manner for the delightful sisters in this Regency period romance.
The Season (Season Series #1) by MissKatey
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**Only the bonus chapter is paid, the rest of the story is (and will stay) free!!** Libby Marks-Whelan is decidedly not a lady. Kicked out of nearly every finishing school in the country, she's shocked when her demure, straight-laced cousin Ella invites her to the royal court as attendant during her debutante season. What Ella fails to realize, however, is that Libby's brand of mischief is exactly the kind of distraction Prince Andrew is looking for during his inaugural season as an eligible bachelor. Cover designed by Adam Budny
The Debutante (Season Series #2) by MissKatey
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***2016 WATTY AWARD WINNER - VORACIOUS READS*** WINNER OF THE FICTION AWARDS 2016 - HISTORICAL FICTION Against all odds, Libby Marks-Whelan is back at court - and no longer confined to the service corridors as a lady-in-waiting. With the start of the new Winter Season, however, the competition for a crown just got a lot fiercer. Now that there are two princes searching for wives, Libby struggles not just against the other debutantes but also against the monotony of court life in her new position. With the queen's disapproval aimed squarely in her direction, will she weather the storm to win her prince? ***Please note that this story is the sequel to The Season. Since there are many characters, backstories, and subplots that I won't be able to fully explain in the first few chapters, I strongly recommend you read The Season first!***
His Common Queen (Temporary ending) by Adorkable_Moi
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He was so devilishly handsome; he was tall with unruly curls with secret promise never to be tamed. The way his clothes clung to his body showed off his exquisite physique, the white collard shirt was tight fitting showing his muscles bulge with every movement he made. What she wouldn't do to reach out right now and feel his skin up against hers again. Feel his soft lips pressed up against hers. She quickly pulled herself away from those thoughts, clearing her throat and lowering her face to hide the blush that was creeping up to her cheeks. 08.03.2016 #79 in Historical Fiction! 08.05.2016 #30 in Historical Fiction!
The Girl Underground by _WriteMeThis_
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***The Girl Underground, Book 1 *** "Loving him was a mistake, I knew that. It was the most beautifully evil thing I have ever done." In the case of forbidden love in the English countryside, the shrewd and powerful Magistrate, John Quincy, found one that would change his life forever. Spellbound by the young and beautiful servant, Malia, he watches her silently from afar, tormented by the want of her. Malia doesn't know the effect she's had on the imposing Magistrate, merely seeing him as one of her many superiors. But soon looks turn to touch, and touch soon turns into a very dangerous love story. http://8tracks.com/milaaaa94/the-girl-underground