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| Nothing Like a Duke: The Duke's Sons by Jane AshfordRegency Historical. Lord Robert Gresham adores bluestocking Flora Jennings, who dismisses him as a frivolous pink of the ton. Seeking distraction from his hopeless infatuation, Gresham accepts an invitation to a house party in the country. Imagine his surprise when he learns that Flora (who normally avoids society) is also in attendance. This witty, charming comedy of manners is the 4th book in the Duke's Sons series, which begins with Heir to the Duke. |
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Jane of Austin : a novel of sweet tea and sensibility
by Hillary Manton Lodge
""Know your own happiness. You want nothing but patience - or give it a more fascinating name, call it hope." --Jane Austen,Sense and Sensibility Just a few years after their father's business scandal shatters their lives, Jane and Celia Woodward find themselves forced out of their San Francisco tea shop.The last thing Jane wants is to leave their beloved shop on Valencia Street, but when Celia insists on a move to Austin, Texas, the sisters pack up their kid sister Margot and Jane's tea plants, determined to start over yet again. But life in Austin isn't all sweet tea and breakfast tacos. Their unusual living situation is challenging and unspoken words begin to fester between Jane and Celia. When Jane meets and falls for up-and-coming musician Sean Willis, the chasm grows deeper. While Sean seems to charm everyone in his path, one person is immune - retired Marine Captain Callum Beckett. Callum never meant to leave the military, but the twin losses of his father and his left leg have returned him tothe place he least expected--Texas. In this modern spin on the Austen classic, Sense and Sensibility, the Woodward sisters must contend with new ingredients in unfamiliar kitchens, a dash of heartbreak, and the fragile hope that maybe home isn't so far away"
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The little French bistro : a novel
by Nina George
Overcome by regrets after decades in a loveless and unhappy marriage, Marianne attempts suicide and is abandoned by her husband before finding herself in picturesque Brittany, where she finds loving new friends who encourage her to develop her talents for her own pleasure. By the best-selling author of The Little Paris Bookshop.
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| About a Dog: A Bluff Point Romance by Jenn McKinlayContemporary Romance. Having avoided her hometown for the past seven years, Mackenzie "Mac" Harris is back in Bluff Point, Maine to attend her best friend's wedding. Coming home means seeing veterinarian Gavin Tolliver, her best friend's brother and the man with whom she had a brief but unforgettable fling after her fiancé jilted her. This sweetly sensual love story, which kicks off the Bluff Point Romances, may appeal to readers who enjoyed Kristan Higgins' The Best Man. |
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| The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband: A Bridgerton Prequel by Julia QuinnHistorical Romance. When her brother Thomas is injured in battle, Cecilia Harcourt sets sail for the American colonies. By the time she arrives, Thomas has gone missing. Meanwhile, his best friend, Edward Rokesby, has suffered a head injury and can't remember the last several months, let alone Thomas' whereabouts. Posing as Edward's wife will allow Cecilia to search for Thomas. If only she weren't developing feelings for her fake husband. Fans of the extended Bridgerton family will enjoy reading about the romantic adventures of the previous generation in this stand-alone prequel, set during the American Revolution. |
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| No Strings Attached by Kate AngellSports Romance. Despite being surrounded by bikini-clad beach babes, professional volleyball player Dune Cates only has eyes for Sophie Saunders, the shy, unathletic girl who can't swim and gets sunburned at the (literal) drop of a hat -- especially now that she's starting to come out of her shell. A steamy courtship complicated by a generations-old family feud makes this heartwarming 2nd book in the Barefoot William series a good bet for fans of Donna Kauffman's Brides of Blueberry Cove, also set in a small coastal community. |
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| Rookie Move: A Brooklyn Bruisers Novel by Sarina BowenSports Romance. Georgia Worthington is the interim PR director for the Brooklyn Bruisers, the NHL's newest team. It's a demanding job made more difficult by the fact that her father is the new head coach. What's more, "Coach" has a longstanding grudge against new player Leo Trevi, who happens to be Georgia's ex-boyfriend who still carries a torch for her. An engaging, fast-paced story and well-matched leads with plenty of chemistry make Rookie Move, book 1 in the Brooklyn Bruisers series, a good bet for fans of Victoria Denault's San Francisco Thunder novels. |
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| Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthySports Romance. Two years after her husband died in a crash at Talladega, single mother Tamara Briggs is ready to start dating again. Her criteria: nothing serious and absolutely no race-car drivers. Sexy younger man Elec Monroe seems like the perfect candidate -- until she discovers that he's a rising NASCAR superstar and that he wants more than just a fling. Flat-Out Sexy is the 1st book in the Fast Track series, followed by Hard and Fast. |
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| First Star I See Tonight by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsContemporary Romance. Hired to tail retired quarterback Cooper Graham, private investigator Piper Dove has to think fast when Graham catches her in the act. Pretending to be his stalker seems easier than admitting the truth. Madcap misadventures ensue in this 8th installment of the Chicago Stars series, which easily stands on its own. However, if you prefer to read the books in order, start with It Had to Be You. |
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| The Devil in Denim by Melanie ScottSports Romance. Maggie Jameson has spent her entire life preparing to take over from her father as owner of the New York Saints baseball team. Then dad sells the franchise to businessman Alex Winters, who hires Maggie to reassure the team's stakeholders. Working side by side soon turns these adversaries into lovers. Less explicit than Jaci Burton's Play by Play novels but spicier than Jennifer Season's Diamonds and Dugouts books, this 1st book in the New York Saints series should be a hit with fans of baseball-themed sports romances. |
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