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Welcome to Suddenly a Duke—the new Regency romance world from USA Today bestselling author Alexa Aston. Eight titled peers who never expected to become dukes do just that—and are attracted to females whom Polite Society does not believe worthy of the title duchess, due to their desires to be more than typical ladies of the ton. But these sudden dukes choose to forge their own paths with the remarkable women who are already doing just that—and the resulting love proves that trusting one’s heart is always the right choice. A fun-loving man who has become a staid duke . . .

A rule-following viscount who becomes a sudden duke . . . A young woman who loses her parents and turns to music for solace . . . Two people who want very different things from life . . . Lord Henry Vaughn witnesses the deaths of his father and grandfather and becomes the new Duke of Linberry. A decent, kind, and responsible man, Henry knows after this double tragedy that it is important he take a wife and provide a ducal heir since death can come calling unexpectedly. Lady Sophia Sawyer loses both her parents closely together and mourns them the requisite year.

Fire and ice. Powerful forces on their own. Combined? Invincible passion. When mighty Thorburn MacDougall, commander of the Lord of Argyll’s warriors, overpowers the canniest Norwegian he’s ever battled, he rips off the man’s helm to savor the look of horror right before delivering the killing blow.

After a virulent illness takes the lives of Elizabeth Bennet’s parents and elder sister, she is raised at the Barton family estate in Salisbury. Unlike her Barton cousins, Noah and Cassandra, Elizabeth is penniless. Furthermore, she must be shielded from her uncle, a dissolute tradesman.

In Regency-era England, Damien Archer, Earl of Grayson, and Lady Charlotte Lawson are a study in contrasts. His dark allure clashes with her fair beauty, while his brooding nature contrasts her cheerful disposition. Yet, despite their differences, a compelling magnetism draws them together, setting their hearts and reputations ablaze. Damien is the embodiment of recklessness, indulging in carousing, gambling, and defying societal norms. In contrast, Charlotte leads a life of elegance, gracing tea parties and enchanting balls.

Her arrow hit his shoulder. Her beauty caught his eye. But then there was the kiss...commander Valan MacDougall and his men are sent to end extended attack on Caerlaverock Castle, stronghold of Clan Maxwell. The warriors fully expect the reportedly aged widow of the keep to swoon with relief when they arrive. The English have plagued the fortress and surrounding village for weeks. The warriors from Argyll mean to end the siege in a day or less. In fact, they're placing bets on just how long it will take. After all, they are the invincible Gallóglaigh, and the English are... the English.

Oaken and Twistle are twins. Twistle is an old word meaning where brooks or rivers meet. Oaken for where the twins were born. The Twins can be trusted to be wherever they say they are going to be, whenever they are going to be there. Until one day, they aren't, leading to a discovery that not even the Fairy Queen could have imagined. Meet a new family in the Gisburn Hall series, and enjoy listening about their adventures in England, Ireland, and Scotland as they enjoy their honey moon, where they discover there is a plot to overthrow the Fairy Queen.

Sometimes the best revenge is to thrive… When Ross MacDougall, fearless warrior, frequenter of brothels, and seducer of other men’s wives, receives word that the Lord of Argyll wishes to reward him for their latest campaign, he’s skeptical. His liege’s gifts are often dubious blessings. Oftentimes, more like curses. Turns out he’s right to be leery. The reward is an Irish lass who looks like a grubby boy meant to work in the stables. And she's not intended to be Ross’s slave. She’s meant to be his wife. Men turn away from Elise O’Cleirigh because of the accursed red stain on her right cheek.

1940. Stasia Niemec siempre se sintió feliz en la idílica campiña francesa, a donde viajaba cada verano desde Holanda en compañía de su familia. Aquellos días, jugando en los jardines de un viejo castillo en Ruan y escribiendo cuentos de hadas, la marcaron para siempre. Pero ese tiempo de inocencia llega a su fin cuando los alemanes invaden su país. En medio del caos de la guerra, pronto se convierte en una de las agentes de la Resistencia más buscadas por los alemanes y comprende que el único lugar donde puede estar a salvo es en el castillo de Ruan.

Meredith Drake hat der Ehe nach ihrer katastrophalen Verbindung mit einem viel älteren Mann abgeschworen. Doch als ihr bester Freund aus dem Krieg zurückkehrt, schwört die junge Witwe, ihm bei der Suche nach seiner Braut zu helfen. Griffin Brooks wuchs als Zweitgeborener–als „Ersatzsohn“–auf, der von niemandem beachtet wurde. Er zog in den Krieg, um zu vergessen, dass Meredith für ihn unerreichbar war. Aber jetzt ist er zurück, und nicht mehr nur der „Ersatzsohn“. Da ein ganzes Herzogtum auf dem Spiel steht, ist er gezwungen, sich eine Braut nehmen. Und für ihn gibt es nur eine Wahl.

Der junge Philip ist unsterblich in die wunderschöne Cleone verliebt, die mit ihren exquisiten Reizen den Herren des englischen Landadels gehörig den Kopf verdreht. Und obwohl die junge Dame dem gutaussehenden Philip durchaus zugetan ist, möchte sie keinen ungehobelten Bauernlümmel ehelichen! Um seine gesellschaftlichen Umgangsformen aufzupolieren und so die Gunst seiner Herzensdame zu gewinnen, stürzt Philip sich in die beste aller Liebesschulen: das mondäne Leben in Paris.

Lose yourself in this Gilded Age historical fiction, perfect for fans of Luisa A. Jones and Beatriz Williams … ORDER NOW! ‘Offers a glimpse into the lives and dilemmas of women in America’s Gilded Age … a clever reworking of Mansfield Park’ Luisa A. Jones Newport, 1895. After failing...

Be swept up in the unforgettable new historical novel from the reader’s favourite. Can Rosina discover the hidden secrets of Moonshadow Manor? When spirited Rosina Wills is driven from her London home by a conniving stepmother, she seeks refuge in the wild heart of Dartmoor. But Moonshadow...

He’s an amiable young man on his Grand Tour. She’s the spitfire he can’t soon forget. Will he have to become a rake to tame the shrew? When the always amiable and well-behaved David, Viscount Penton, departed England with his relatives for a Grand Tour, he didn’t expect to be the only bachelor when they reached their final stop—Rome. Now that everyone but him is married, he’s determined to break out on his own. First he has to attend the come-out ball for his brother’s niece-by-marriage, though. Perhaps this is where he can be a bit of a bad boy. Where he can act like a rogue.

Escaping into the countryside to nurse his wounded pride and heart, Simon Hurst encounters the lovely but eccentric Mimi (half English, half Indian and all mischief) who promises him three favors—then only grudgingly doles them out. If he can capture that last one—that kiss—before she learns the truth about his identity, he should transform into an earl once again.

Andrew Langford is an honorable man. So it is deeply inconvenient when Sophie Renard, the woman he loved, appears at his door on the very day he’s reminded of a youthful wager that will cost the last unwed man a small fortune. She is beautiful, desperate, and, Andrew believes, married. Sophie came to London for a prestigious mathematics position that she’s worked toward for six years. But after the promised job is withdrawn, she faces humiliating failure unless she can persuade her employer to reconsider. With no one else to turn to, she seeks help from her old friend, Andrew.

When everyone is watching, survival will be her greatest performance ... A gripping, utterly absorbing novel about survival and art as defiance on the 1930s Berlin stage, from the bestselling author of The Woman from Saint Germain Berlin 1932: With Germany in chaos, Monika Varády, a young...

He trusted you with his deepest secrets… I believe he still loves you. Elizabeth Bennet returns home from Kent with a burdened heart following Mr Darcy’s offer of marriage. She finds it hard to put aside the revelations of the gentleman’s letter—a letter that challenges everything she believed about pride, honour, and love. Reeling from the truths it contains, Elizabeth finds solace not in the bustling Bennet household at Longbourn, but in the quiet counsel of her godfather, Mr Goulding—a wise, kind-hearted neighbour whose own past is marked by tragedy and quiet heroism.

In this opening from the Western Front, Wesley Anderson Crosington writes to the woman he loves—Savannah Langdon—reaching across continents with longing, gentle humor, and the quiet courage of a man who has seen too much too soon.

The Spy Series Short Stories Collection introduces the listener to the characters of The Shadowing London Series. These short stories introduce you to the children of the characters from The Spy Series. But unlike their parents, they face challenges much closer to home.