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A Duke by Default: Reluctant Royals
by Alyssa Cole
Starring: Portia Hobbs, whose quest for self-improvement leads to an internship at the Scottish armory of sexy swordsmith Tavish MacKenzie -- who's also the secret heir to a dukedom.
Read it for: a sympathetic heroine and her #swordbae.
Don't miss: This sequel to A Princess in Theory features cameos by Naledi and Thabiso.
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| The One You Fight for by Roni LorenStarring: siren songstress Jamez and Lucas, the kind stranger who comes to her rescue at an open mic night. (It's a long story.)
Actually: "Jamez" is psychology professor Taryn Landry, survivor of a school shooting, and "Lucas" is Shaw Miller, the brother of the troubled boy who killed her sister.
Is it for you? This heartwrenching 3rd book in the Ones Who Got Away series follows traumatized characters who find love and healing as they rebuild their lives in the aftermath of tragedy. |
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A Duke Changes Everything
by Christy Carlyle
What it's about: Unbeknownst to many, London casino owner Nicholas Lyon is also the second son of a duke. When he unexpectedly inherits the title and estate he never wanted, Nicholas meets his steward, Mina Thorne, and begins to reconsider.
Series alert: This steamy and engaging Victorian romance is the 1st book in the Duke's Den series.
For fans of: cardsharps and casino owners who gamble on love and play for keeps, such as those found in Sarah MacLean's Rules of Scoundrels series or Caroline Linden's Wagers of Sin novels.
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A Gentleman Undone
by Cecilia Grant
What it's about: Miss Lydia Slaughter uses her gambling skills to achieve financial independence, only to discover that she cannot legally control her own money. Fortunately, retired soldier Will Blackshear is willing to help...for a price.
Why you might like it: This 2nd book in the Blackshear family romances, after A Lady Awakened, features unconventional, self-reliant leads who defy society's rules to pursue love and personal fulfillment.
Try this next: Kelly Bowen's The Devil and the Duke, another steamy Regency romance about a lady cardsharp who finds her perfect partner.
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| The Accidental Beauty Queen by Teri WilsonWhat it's about: When an allergic reaction sidelines her glamorous, twin sister Ginny, school librarian Charlotte agrees to enter a beauty pageant in her stead. What could go wrong?
Why you might like it: No cattiness here! Although Charlotte and Ginny are very different people, their bond is loving and supportive. Similarly, their pageant competitors are depicted in a positive light.
About the author: Best known for her Royals series, which riffs on classic films such as Roman Holiday and Royal Wedding, author Teri Wilson pays homage to Miss Congeniality in this upbeat novel. |
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| Not Always a Saint by Mary Jo PutneyWhat happens: a passionate kiss between a woman with a past and a man with a future.
Starring: Daniel Herbert, a physician whose recently inherited title requires him to find a wife to smooth his path into polite society; Jessie Kelham, a vulnerable widow who needs a husband -- STAT.
Why you might like it: This steamy 7th installment of the Lost Lords series features seemingly mismatched leads who turn out to be perfect for each other. |
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| About That Kiss by Jill ShalvisWhat it's about: After artisan Kylie Masters and veteran Joe Malone share an unforgettable kiss, Joe...doesn't call her. And now she needs his help tracking down a stolen keepsake.
Read it for: a quirky scavenger hunt that takes a pair of would-be lovers across San Francisco.
Series alert: About That Kiss is the 5th book in the upbeat Heartbreaker Bay series, about a magic wishing fountain that brings couples together. |
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