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To Love a Duke by hwineck2021
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Eleanor Whitcombe steps into the glittering world of London society with hope in her heart, determined to find more than wealth or title. Nathaniel, Duke of Ravenswood, carries the heavy burden of legacy and duty, convinced love is a luxury he cannot afford. When a single dance draws them together, whispers and choices intertwine, and both must decide if they will yield to expectation-or risk everything for a love neither expected.
Of Lords and Ladies by paris_monet
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When Edward Kensington inherits his late and great aunt's estate, the soon-to-be Lord of The Kensington Castle is now the most eligible bachelor in town. However, will his mother approve of the potential marriage between her son and the infamous Katherine Hawthorne? More importantly, will Katherine's brother approve of his best friend pursuing his younger sister?
The Necklace IX - Surrey, 1815 by LindaSRice
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After Lady Emily is struck down by a falling tree in her garden and falls into a coma, Susan stands vigil over her future mother-in-law and falls ill herself. James is beside himself with worry for the two people he loves most.
To Tame a Duke [Regency Romance] by maelockwood
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She is running from her past. He is determined to uncover it. When Isabelle Hart arrives at Thornfield Manor as a governess, she only has one goal: survive unnoticed. She has spent two years hiding, perfecting the art of invisibility. But Alexander Westmere, the Duke of Thornfield, is not a man easily deceived. He does not trust strangers. He does not believe in coincidence. And something about Miss Hart does not add up. She is too well-spoken. Too well-educated. And she does not flinch under his scrutiny. As tension simmers and secrets unravel, the walls between them begin to crack. But in a world where power is everything, trust is dangerous-and falling for the wrong person could cost them both everything.
The Duke's Unexpected Duchess by BrownSugarr28
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18+ The Duke of Kent, Theodore Allen Hale, has lived in self-imposed isolation for years. A childhood stutter, mocked and ridiculed by the first and last lady he gave his heart to, believing he would receive more ridicule from society, forced him into the shadows, where he has remained, speaking only when necessary. Despite his wealth and power, he is the ghost of the ton-whispered about but rarely seen. Lady Sophia Hannah Newton has never stepped foot into a grand ball or a glittering soirée. She was never introduced to society, this allowed her to dedicate herself to her true passion-painting. Under an anonymous name, her art has taken the ton by storm, each new masterpiece the subject of fierce bidding wars among London's elite. Yet no one knows the artist behind the work. What happens when fate draws them together and they agree to a marriage of convenience? ©2025 | All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without my permission. *NO PLAGIARISM!!!*
Loving Lady Violet by audreyhepburnfan
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A REGENCY ERA ROMANCE (Book #1 in the Payne series) *** England, 1817 Anthony Worth, Duke of Caldstone, adored his enchanting wife Violet. Until both truth and lies alike tore apart the couple. Now, Tony will do whatever necessary to win back the heart of the woman he loves, before it is too late... *** CW: Sexism (period typical), classism (period typical), sexual content, mentions of verbal, sexual, and physical abuse, childhood sexual abuse and trauma, depression, alcoholism, cheating (somewhat), and an age gap relationship. ⚠️ WARNING! ⚠️: These topics are prevalent throughout the entire book. If any of them are upsetting to you or could potentially put you in a dark place, I would HIGHLY suggest clicking off for your own mental health. I would completely understand. Thank you.
Lady Adrianna and her predicaments by AngeliaNyo
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Lady Adrianna Nottaway, daughter of a Viscount, was a blooming debutante with few marriage proposals. However, after the death of her father, she was caught in a scandal with a certain gentleman, or to be precise, a rake, and was accused of stealing a priceless Idol's Eye diamond. Anna Credence works as a companion to the dowager lady Wentworth for more than a year. The longest companion the dowager ever has, given the proud, austere, and reserved yet fair natured elderly she is. Anna is grateful for the position and the days passed uneventful, that is, until Lord Wentworth, the Marquess of Claremont, the dowager's grandson, returns home. Sparks can be felt between them from the moment they met. However, at the mention of Lady Adrianna, Anna felt tensions rising and was grip with fear. It seems that Anna has been hiding a dark secret. A secret that will soon unveil. What is the relation between the two ladies? Will Anna be caught up in Lady Adrianna's predicaments? How will Lord Wentworth react upon knowing her secret?
Trevone Hall by ameliaxbenford
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✔ Ex-Friends to Lovers ✔ Victorian Era ✔ Slow Burn ✔ Forced Proximity ✔ Idyllic Countryside ✔ He falls first ≈≈≈ She vowed to guard her heart. He vowed to win it back. After a failed marriage and years spent piecing herself back together, Roselyn Whitewood has no intention of giving her heart away again. Love, after all, is a dangerous game-one she's already lost once. But when fate brings Ignatius Clark back into her life, the infuriatingly charming doctor who's always been just out of reach, Roselyn finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew about second chances. Clark has been in love with Roselyn for as long as he can remember. He's watched her from afar, waited for the right moment-but now, he's done waiting. He knows she's been hurt before, but he also knows this: they belong together. And he'll do whatever it takes to prove it. But love is never simple. As secrets unravel and old wounds resurface, Roselyn must decide if she's ready to trust again-or risk losing the one man who has always been meant for her. For fans of slow-burn romance, undeniable chemistry, and love that stands the test of time, Trevone Hall is a sweeping historical romance about risk, redemption, and the kind of love worth fighting for.
Dukes And Games (Reluctant Dukes Book 3) by CrazyCatLunatic
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A Steamy Historical Romance Novel *Can be read without the others* (Not historically accurate novels) Lady Rebecca Turner loved her brother dearly, they had spent their childhood together playing and he always stood up for her. Her brother's downside, however, was his best friend, Lucien Montgomery the Duke of Horsham. They had spent their childhood taunting each other and since seeing him become a notorious rake, she liked winding him up even more. But now he's returned from the country after 3 years to make a name for himself in the ton, and Rebecca finds him as infuriating as ever but there's a heat to their exchanges that doesn't just come from her anger. Lucien Montgomery detests two things. His dukedom and his feelings for Lady Rebecca Turner. The spindly little girl who dogged her brothers footsteps their entire life and he had no intention of seeing her again after returning to the city. Except she's everywhere he goes and he can't seem to keep his eyes off her, or his mind. Determined to win over the one woman who doesn't like him, Lucien proposes a set of games to Rebecca, the winner gets to claim a prize from the loser. The best prank wins, but when hearts are involved, the games turn up the heat on their relationship and they may both find they're losers in the end....or both winners.