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Allow yourself to be swept away as you count down to Christmas with this collection of twenty-four romantic short stories. From friends to lovers and instant romance to secret identities and so much more, these treats are sure to fill you with warmth this holiday season. So grab a hot drink, settle into your favorite spot, and indulge in the magic of happily ever afters.
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December 1: A Drunken Christmas
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No other woman compares… Six years ago, Athena Townsbridge broke up a wedding. This worked out well for her brother and the lady he loved, but Athena has never forgiven herself for what it did to Robert Carlisle. No one has seen him since he fled the church in humiliation, so when she learns of his estate's proximity to the property she is staying at during a family visit, she sets out, determined to make amends. When Robert, Marquess of Darlington,...
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At the Kingsborough Ball volume 2
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He is the next Marquess of Wolvington . . .
She is a lady with nothing but beauty and wits . . .
Together they share a forbidden kiss .
Lady Rebecca is determined to find a husband on her own terms, rather than marry any of the aging suitors her greedy aunt and uncle foist upon her. Her chance comes at the Kingsborough Ball, where she meets several potential grooms . . . yet no one compares to the dangerously handsome Daniel Neville.
Notorious...
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At the Kingsborough Ball volume 1
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Sometimes happily ever after . . .
Anthony Hurst, Duke of Kingsborough, knows the time has come for him to produce an heir. But first he must find a bride. When he meets the most exquisite woman at his masquerade ball, he thinks his search is over . . . until the breathtaking beauty runs off. With few clues other than her figure, her scent, and the memory of her kiss, Anthony must find his mystery lady.
. . . needs a little bit of help.
Isabella...
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Thorncliff Manor is the perfect setting for a masquerade ball . . . where the heart's secret desires are about to be uncovered in this scintillating Regency romance from Sophie Barnes
Richard Heartly has exiled himself from society since the war, plotting his revenge for a terrible betrayal. A masked ball at Thorncliff Manor is intended to be a brief diversion. Instead, he encounters a fascinating young woman as entranced by the music as he is. He...
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A fated love destined to test their devotion…
When Lady Lilliana gets stuck in a hole and Mr. Tristan Henley comes to her rescue, sparks immediately fly. Unfortunately, instead of being a fellow peer, Mr. Henley is merely a valet. So as much as Lilliana would like to pursue a romantic attachment with him, she must refrain, lest she ruin her reputation. Something she probably should have considered before she welcomed his kisses.
Intent on supporting...
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Love caught him completely off guard and forced him to question everything… When Brody Evans, Duke of Corwin, goes incognito at a printing press, he doesn't anticipate meeting Mr. Michaels, a charming young man with whom he shares an instant connection. Soon he's questioning everything he believed to be true of himself, while losing his heart in the process. Accepting the way he feels is not only hard, it's also illegal and downright dangerous....
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When an earl's daughter falls for a businessman in this secret identities Regency romance, she risks more than heartbreak when his connection to her past threatens her reputation...
How can he build a future with a woman whose father ruined his life?
Having recently suffered the death of her father, Rosamund Parker faces an uncertain future. Intent on retaining her independence, she plans to invest her modest inheritance. But the man whose help...
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The holidays are a time for wishes, magic and, of course, love. Celebrate the season with this delightful collection of Christmas tales.
What better way for Connor Talbot, Earl of Redfirn, to spend the holidays than convincing Leonora Compton that the only match she needs to make is with him!
The Duke of Ashton has had three years to plan for his perfect Christmas present-the Lady Eleanor Fitzsimmons as his wife. Now, all he has to do is convince...
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Please note that this book is a compilation of three previously published novellas: The Governess Who Captured His Heart, The Earl Who Loved Her and The Duke Who Came To Town.
Impoverished, the Potter sisters have few prospects, yet each is about to find love in the most unlikely of ways...
When Louise sets out to accompany her new employer's uncle to the Northern part of England, she expects to share her journey with an older gentleman. Instead,...
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It's going to be a wild ride…
Lady Alexandra Summersby is not your average society miss. Not only is she more likely to climb a tree than she is to wear a dress, but she has also sworn off marriage. Alex loves taking chances, which is how she finds herself embroiled in a secret mission as she races across the country with the Earl of Trenton. But Alexandra is about to discover that the real danger lies not in duels, but in her completely unexpected...
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Emily Rutherford is having a very bad day.
Of course, having the man you've loved forever announce his engagement to your (now very former) best friend will do that.
Emily is sure nothing good could possibly come out of this horrid situation. But she lets her sisters-along with Francis Riley, the delectable but brooding Earl of Dunhurst-convince her that a season in London will be just the thing.
Now Emily has a choice: sulk in a corner while...
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She was the last person he ever expected to marry… Callum Davis, Duke of Stratton, never expected to get along with Emily Brooke, but thanks to his ward, he starts to realize she's pretty good company. The more time he spends with her, the better he likes her. But rather than let their relationship grow at a gradual pace, a pretend courtship leads to a whirlwind romance that quickly collapses when Emily finds out what Callum has written about her....
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Welcome to Thorncliff Manor, where London's elite mix, mingle, and may even find their heart's desire . . .
There are thousands of things Christopher, Viscount Spencer, would rather do than hunt for a bride, especially since experience has taught him that women are not to be trusted. Then he finds the intriguing Lady Sarah scrambling around in Thorncliff's conservatory and he is instantly charmed by her passionate nature. But why is she so intent...
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An unexpected passion ignites as secrets are exposed in Sophie Barnes's captivating Regency-set romance
Despite the diversions offered at Thorncliff Manor, former spy James, the Earl of Woodford, has one purpose in staying there. He must find an encoded book that exposes a conspiracy within the British aristocracy. And he must do so without revealing his purpose to the clever, tempting Chloe Heartly. The lady has a knack for appearing wherever it...
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Summersby tales volume 2
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Sophie Barnes is back with another delightful Summersby Tale. This time, Ryan Summersby meets his match!
Mary Croyden lives a simple life . . . and she likes it. But when she inherits a title and a large sum of money, everything changes. Forced to navigate high society, Mary finds herself relying on the help of one man-Ryan Summersby. Determined not to lose her sense of self, she realizes that Ryan is the only person she can trust. But Mary's hobbies...
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A kiss can cure any ailment…Lady Abigail has been infatuated with Mr. James Townsbridge for three years. But when she is finally introduced to him, she finds him arrogant and rude. Unfortunately, this doesn't stop her heart from racing or her stomach from flip-flopping while in his presence. In fact, being near him makes her feel somewhat ill. Which complicates matters when they are suddenly forced to marry.James doesn't like the aloof young lady...
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He never imagined he'd be the man he was born to be, or that one woman's faith in him would change his life forever...
When Carlton Guthrie, Scoundrel of St. Giles, encounters a runaway bride in the London slums, he offers to help her. Not out of kindness, but because she's the Earl of Hedgewick's daughter. Using Regina to exact his revenge on her father seems like the perfect plan. Until Carlton starts to fall for the innocent beauty.
Seeking refuge...
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She doesn't want to be a kept woman…
Josephine Potter knows she must retain her employment to provide for her younger sisters and to maintain the house. While a young woman working as an accountant – at a hotel no less – could be frowned upon by some, it's still a respectable way to earn a living. No matter what a certain duke might think. Besides, Josephine has a few rules she lives by: Don't rely on others, don't accept money from someone...
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Summersby tales volume 3
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Lord William finally meets his match in the latest Summersby Tale from Sophie Barnes, author of How Miss Rutherford Got Her Groove Back.
Lucy Blackwell is desperate, reckless, and maybe a little bit crazy. That's the only possible explanation for tricking a man she doesn't know into a dance, a kiss, and an engagement-all in the middle of the biggest ball of the year! But Lord William Summersby is the final piece of her grand plan, and she'll do what...
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