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She had sworn never to marry, never to allow any man to claim her or her lands. Nevertheless, Lady Adelaide fended off fortune hunters aplenty when she arrived at the king's court. Yet when dark whispers in castle corridors threw her into the arms of a valiant knight seeking a wife, the beautiful heiress began to rethink her solemn vow. To ransom his captive brother, Armand de Boisbaston had great need of a wealthy-and willing-wife. Fate sent him...
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His arrow strikes true... bringing Lady Elizabeth d'Averette face-to-face with the decidedly intriguing Finn--an outlaw with more honor than most knights. When he saves her from unspeakable violence, she agrees to reward his valorous actions. But would sharing his bed--however chastely--prove too high a price to pay? Finn values courage, a quality Lizette displays in abundance. She joins him in a dangerous subterfuge to rescue his brother and expose...
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The promise of the bedchamber
After glimpsing a softer side to the stern Sir Roland of Dunborough, Mavis of DeLac is filled with hope for their arranged marriage. So when the wedding night explodes with an exquisite passion, she dares to dream that their newfound bliss will last forever.
But the following morning, convinced he could never make this beautiful woman truly happy, Roland becomes cold and aloof once again. And as the newlyweds journey...
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She would have no man-Far from the intrigues of the king's court, all Lady Gillian desired was to keep her family's estate safe-and to honor her vow never to marry. Then Sir Bayard de Boisbaston arrived at D'Averette castle to warn of possible danger and protect all within. Who was this man, to take over her castle? No matter that he was surely the handsomest knight in the realm, and made her rethink her steadfast vows. He would have no other-Chivalry...
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Facing marriage to a man she loathes, virtuous Thomasina is forced to choose family duty over her own happiness, until a high-stakes tournament ends in her abduction! Trapped with her fearless captor, the legendary Wolf of Wales, she soon finds herself irresistibly drawn to the man beneath the armor. Though Rheged captured Tamsin in the name of revenge, he can't ignore his instinct to protect her. Although to love her could bring the wrath of his...
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Passion blooms when a beautiful brewer shares an accidental kiss with a nobleman's son in this medieval romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.
A marriage had been foretold-but 'twas not the one Trystan DeLanyea sought. The village seer would have him wed, not to an icy Norman beauty, but to the saucy and sensuous Mair, who'd baited and teased him since childhood, and now offered a most inconvenient-and thoroughly inescapable-passion!
Though...
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Desperate Needs... Beautiful orphan Vivienne Burroughs is determined to marry only for love and isn't about to allow her uncle to marry her off for a noble title. But her plans to escape this fate are interrupted by a strong and masterful man walking out of the mist. He alone offers Vivienne salvation from her dilemma...but will not reveal his identity. And when he kisses her, Vivienne knows she won't rest until she finds her mystery man. Desperate...
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Seduction Was His Plan...Lord Neville Farrington's day begins badly with an unannounced visit from his stern, unbending father, the Earl of Barrsettshire, who is accompanied by Arabella Martin, a most exquisite young miss. Immediately things start to look up and Neville unleashes his roguish charms hoping to seduce this prized beauty. But the high-minded gentlewoman scorns his advances. But Was Marriage to Be His Destiny? Of all the impertinence!...
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Sir Douglas Drury was a spy during the Napoleonic war and has the scars, and enemies, to show for it. When he is set upon in a London street, he finds it hard to be grateful because his rescuer is not only a woman, but French into the bargain!
Juliette Bergerine has learned to keep herself safe by avoiding undue attention, but now her life is also in danger and, together, she and Drury must take refuge in a mansion in Mayfair. There, this broodingly...
10) All My Desire
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When a bold knight kidnaps the wrong lady, he ends up with more than he bargained for in this passionate, exciting love story from the pen of a most talented writer.
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A Forbidden Marriage Lady Allis nearly swoons when she first seesthe tall, tempting knight at her father's jousting tournament. As theeldest daughter of the family, she is duty-bound to wed someone ofwealth and privilege -- and Sir Connor, though mesmerizing, is not onlypenniless but in disgrace. To Connor this fiery, untouchable maiden isa prize worth fighting for. The onetime hero has little save his prideand his skill -- as a warrior and a lover....
12) Kiss Me Again
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Lady Francessa Cecilia Epping has carried a torch for the Honorable Brixton Smythe-Medway for years, until she discovers that Brix has wagered his friends that he won't marry till he's 50 and he will never, ever marry 'mousy little Fanny Epping'. Francessa makes a counter wager: she'll break his heart in six weeks. She then seals the bet with the most mind-boggling French kiss Brix has ever experienced. Who knew Fanny could kiss like that? Who knew...
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Everyone knows that red-haired women are nothing but trouble! So when enchanting, flame-haired Fiona MacDougal rides into his castle courtyard announcing that she is willing to become his bride, Caradoc of Wales knows to be wary-even of such a beautiful Scottish lass bearing gifts.
14) Kiss Me Quick
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Lady Diana Westover is looking for a hero. She intends to write a gothic novel, but having grown up shielded from the ways of the ton, she knows nothing about men. What better way than to explore the ballrooms of Society? During her first outing, she sees Edmond Terrington, Viscount Adderley. With his dark handsome looks, he is exactly the man she's been looking for. So Diana sets out to follow his every move, to study his manly form, and to experience...
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By the king's command, Sir Richard Blythe has reluctantly agreed to wed-for that is the only way to regain his birthright. But he never expected to be smitten by the lovely bride who has been forced upon him. To own the heart and soul of Elissa Longbourne, Sir Richard would be willing to forsake all other women; yet he realizes that it will take more than a marriage vow to free the passion he sees simmering in the stubborn beauty's eyes. So the notorious...
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Bron yearned to be with Trefor ap Gruffydd for years--and even more so after he returns home from exile a handsome, hardened warrior. Brons's hopes are raised when she sees her desire reflected in Trefor's eyes...only to be crushed when she learns he is to be married to another woman!
Terfor's duty demands that he marry a rich woman who can help his family's estate, not a servant like Bron. Yet Bron and Trefor's passion is too powerful to be denied....
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She'd fled the bed of the duke of Deighton and returned to her life of quiet respectability. But VerityDavis-Jones could never forget Galen Bromney, "her" notorious duke,for she saw him daily in the face of their child-the daughter shemust deny him, along with her heartfelt love!Ten years of self-imposed exile had done little to dissuade GalenBromney of the rightness of being with Verity. Yet how would he everconvince the woman of his dreams that...
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Twas said he could whisper a woman to bed, and now Sir BlaiddMorgan had turned his considerable charms on Lady Becca Throckton. Butcould she trust his intent? A childhood injury had made her fit to beno man's bride, and yet the Welsh warrior made her feel she'd a rightto her woman's heart!The Lady Becca surprised him, and that was rare, Sir Blaidd mused.Indeed, she had a fire that stirred him in unexpected ways. Though hecould ill afford a dalliance...
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The Lord of Dunkeathe had strength and cunning, and with a wife who brought him power and wealth, he would soon be the envy of all. But though countless eager young women paraded before him, vying for his favor, it was the sharp-tongued, quick-witted and completely unsuitable Lady Riona who drew him as no other.
Lady Riona knew full well the arrogant knight would never choose an impoverished Scottish bride, but the Norman devil's heated glances held...
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Lady Marianne scarce dreamed it possible her life could get any worse!
That was before she found herself transplanted to the wild highlands of Scotland-;land of savage barbarians-;and the promised bride of a doddering old Scot. But when a boldly handsome warrior arrived at her door, she knew her prayers had been answered...;.
Adair MacTaren had come in friendship, but one look at the comely lass standing before him addled the young man's mind beyond...
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