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Noble Intentions

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by Katie MacAlister


  Michael must save his family fortunes by wedding an heiress, but Caroline has vowed never again to sell herself in marriage. She offers him an affair, hoping to master her long-lasting fascination with him—but he remains steadfast, as always, in his dedication to purpose and his dukedom.

  The only way she can keep him near is to help him find the wealthy bride he requires. As she guides him through society, Caroline realizes that she’s lost her heart again. But if she pursues the only man she’s ever loved, she’ll lose the life she’s built and on which she has pinned her sense of worth. And if Michael—who has everything to lose—ever hopes to win her hand, he must open his long-shuttered heart.

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  A Taste of Temptation

  by Amelia Grey

  She came to avoid a scandal

  Olivia Banning came to London to solve one mystery, and stumbled upon another quite by accident. Unfortunately her plans are disrupted when the notoriously rakish Earl of Dugdale catches her investigating—in his bedchamber.

  And ended up the talk of the ton

  Andrew Terwillger, the Earl of Dugdale, scoffs at Olivia’s tales of things that go bump in the night, although her beauty and courage are tempting. When they’re caught in a kiss, neither he nor she wants the marriage Society demands. But marry they must, despite their misgivings. And as soon as they say, “I do,” increasingly strange and mysterious things start to happen…

  Praise for Amelia Grey:

  “Amelia Grey’s novels are what romance dreams are made of. Simply charming!”—Love Romance Passion

  “Grey strives to create touching tales to reach readers on many levels, and she succeeds beautifully.”—RT Book Reviews

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  Sapphires Are an Earl’s Best Friend

  by Shana Galen

  She wants him…she wants him not…

  Lily Dawson, dubbed the Countess of Charm by the Prince Regent himself, plays the role of the courtesan flawlessly while her real purpose is spying in the service of the Crown. Her mission now is to seduce a duke to test his true loyalties. She’ll do it, even though the man she really wants is Andrew Booth-Payne, Earl of Darlington—the duke’s son.

  Andrew is furious when he finds himself rivaling his father for Lily’s attention. When he uncovers Lily’s mission, Andrew is faced with impossible choices. It seems he is destined to betray either his family, his country, or the longings of his own heart…

  Praise for Shana Galen:

  “Shana Galen is one of my favorite, go-to authors for books filled with adventure, humor, and passion…”—Rogue Under the Covers

  “Galen can do no wrong when it comes to historical romance! Her writing draws you in and lets you fall in love with her exciting and passionate characters.”—The Romance Reviews

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  Desperately Seeking Suzanna

  by Elizabeth Michels

  Her Cinderella Moment

  Sue Green just wanted one night to be the pretty one. But a few glasses of champagne and one wild disguise later, she’s in some serious trouble. Who knew the devastatingly handsome face of Lord Holden Ellis would get in the way of her foot? And how exactly did all that high-kick dancing start in the first place? At least she blamed it all on her new persona—Suzanna—so Society’s most eligible bachelor will never find out the truth.

  All Holden wants is the truth. Who was that vixen who seduced him so thoroughly, then disappeared? The only one who seems to have any answers about Suzanna is Miss Sue Green. She’s promised to help him find his mystery woman, but she’s not being all that helpful. And the more time Holden spends with Sue—witty, pretty, and disarmingly honest—the more he realizes he may have found exactly what he’s been looking for all along…

  “A little bit of Cinderella and a little bit of quirk… A potent mix of love, laughter, and poignancy.”—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars

  “Elizabeth Michels is an author that will be at the top of this genre and I can’t wait to see what else she has in store for us!”—Historical Romance Lover

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  The Bride Insists

  by Jane Ashford

  She thinks she’s bought a compliant husband…

  Although Clare Greenough has inherited an unexpected fortune, her money is in the hands of a trustee until she marries—everyone knows a woman is incapable of managing funds. What she needs is an easygoing husband, right away…

  They’re both in for a shock

  She makes a deal with impetuous young James Boleigh, seventh Baron Trehearth: they will marry, Clare will get control of her money, and Jamie will get the funds he desperately needs to restore his lands. To stave off ruin, Jamie agrees, believing Clare will soon become a proper, submissive wife. But to expect a serene, passionless marriage was only their first mistake…

  Praise for Once Again a Bride:

  “A near-perfect example of everything that makes this genre an escapist joy to read.”—Publishers Weekly

  “Well-rendered, relatable characters, superb writing, an excellent sense of time and place, and gentle wit make this a romance that shouldn’t be missed.”—Library Journal

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  What the Groom Wants

  by Jade Lee

  USA Today Bestselling Author

  An honest love…

  Radley Lyncott has been in love with Wendy Drew as long as he can remember. When he went to sea, she was too young to court. Now that he’s returned to take up his Welsh title, he is appalled to find that debt has ruined the Drew family, and—even worse—Wendy is being courted by another man.

  Or a dangerous attraction?

  Family comes first for seamstress Wendy Drew, who is forced to settle her brother’s debt by working nights at a notorious gambling den. But her double life hasn’t gone unnoticed—she has captivated none other than Demon Damon, a nefarious rake who understands Wendy’s darkest desires and is hell-bent on luring her into his arms.

  Praise for Jade Lee:

  “Lee has a definite flair for creating engaging characters…”—Booklist Online

  “Ms. Lee is a wonderful storyteller. I cannot wait to see what she has in store for her readers next.”—My Book Addiction Reviews

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  About Katie

  For as long as she can remember, Katie MacAlister has loved reading. Growing up in a family where a weekly visit to the library was a given, Katie spent much of her time with her nose buried in a book. Despite her love for novels, she didn’t think of writing them until she was contracted to write a nonfiction book about software. Since her editor refused to allow her to include either witty dialogue or love scenes in the software book, Katie swiftly resolved to switch to fiction, where she could indulge in world building, tormenting characters, and falling madly in love with all her heroes.

  Two years after she started writing novels, Katie sold her first romance, Noble Intentions. More than thirty books later, her novels have been translated into numerous languages, been recorded as audiobooks, received several awards, and are regulars on the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists. She also writes for the young adult audience as Katie Maxwell.

  Katie lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and dogs, and can often be found lurking around online.

 

 

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