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The duke must take a wife. But he'd rather kiss a Scottish matchmaker.The Duke of Clearford would like to marry for love, but his family's secret erotic lending library makes that impossible. If the library is discovered, his wife would be ruined. But if he marries a member of the library, someone already courting scandal, he won't have to risk an innocent's reputation. He's determined to do just that. Until he meets Lady Emma Blackwood—beautiful, intelligent, and entirely off limits. Chased out of Edinburgh by her enraged father and a scandal she did not cause, Lady Emma is determined to restart her matchmaking practice in London with a prestigious client—the insufferable Duke of Clearford. He's handsome, attentive, a bit brooding, and thinks he knows everything about courtship. Her reputation can't survive it… His morals won't allow it… Yet attraction, unexpected and consuming, threatens their loyalty to duty and obligation. But disappearing sisters, a race to Scotland, and one room at an inn force them to question how much they're willing to sacrifice before giving in to the demands of their hearts.

Passion and rivalry collide in this irresistible collection of enemies-to-lovers historical romances, where fiery tempers, stolen kisses, and reluctant hearts pave the way for unexpected love.From the ballrooms of Regency England to the wild Scottish Highlands, these captivating tales bring together stubborn lords, vengeful ladies, and scandalous rogues, each bound by duty, deception, and undeniable attraction. Bewitching the Earl by Lauren Smith – A desperate lady. A reluctant earl. A marriage born of chance, but will love defy the past's icy grip?Enemy of the Wallflower by Dawn Brower – Lady Cora's quest for vengeance leads her to a wounded lord whose past is more tragic than her own—will love mend their broken hearts, or is it too late?So Long, My Scoundrel by Amanda Mariel – Lady Selina Whitcombe swears to bring Viscount Blackwood to justice, believing him responsible for her husband's death—but as secrets unravel, so does her resolve to resist his charm.To Desire a Scoundrel by Tracy Sumner – A second chance Christmas romance where a rebellious newspaper magnate and the woman who once loved him must navigate scandal, desire, and the undeniable pull of fate.A Very Daring Christmas by Charlie Lane – In the bustling streets of London, a reluctant debutante and a devoted steward embark on a chaotic holiday quest—where the greatest gift of all might just be love.Her Accidental Groom by Nadine Millard – A spoiled lady and a penniless lord enter into a fake engagement, but when clashing wills turn into passion, will they realize love was never part of the scheme?The Lady's Guide to a Highlander's Heart by Emmanuelle De Maupassant – Fleeing a forced marriage, a fiery Highland lass seeks revenge—only to find herself ensnared in a game of seduction with the very man she sought to escape. Prepare for duels of wit, tempestuous kisses, and love stories forged from the fiercest rivalries. Will these sworn enemies surrender to passion, or will pride and deception keep them apart forever?

A fellow should obey the rules of courtship. Unless he's not a gentleman.Join the mischievous Lady Andromeda as she juggles a fake engagement and a secret lending library, where passion-filled novels spark more than just imagination. Will Tristan Kingston's courtship survive the chaos?🔥Enemies to lovers💛 Illegitimate hero🔥Brother's best friend💛 Hero with ward🔥Courtship lessons💛Steamy Romantic comedyTo protect his guardianship of his beloved younger brother, newspaperman Tristan Kingston turns to courtship and marriage. But the woman must be just right—maternal, proper, and unbothered by marrying an earl's bastard. Dreamy yet practical Lady Andromeda Merriweather seems like the perfect choice.But she's already taken.Everyone thinks Lady Andromeda is engaged to a baron in Cornwall. She's not. It's a ruse to hide a bigger secret: she runs an erotic lending library with her four sisters. When the confident Mr. Kingston swaggers in, announcing his intentions to court her, Andromeda's in trouble. In every way possible.Because she's got a secret, and he's a newspaperman.Because he wants to marry her, and she's fake engaged.Because he kisses her, and she wants more.He doesn't seem to care she's unavailable. He doesn't seem to believe it. And while his attentions threaten her secret, he's a much bigger threat to her heart.Grab your seat in this romantic comedy by USA Today Bestselling author Charlie Lane, where propriety meets passion! Will Tristan break the rules or win Lady Andromeda's heart? Find out in "e;Never Woo the Wrong Lady"e; – because in love, some rules are meant to be broken!

How to romance a rogue: kiss him, court him, drive him mad. 💙 Frenemies to lovers🔥 Childhood friends to lovers💙 Enemies to lovers🔥 Alpha hero💙 Smirking viscount🔥 Romantic comedy A single kiss ruined him.How's a rake supposed to please the ladies if he's incapable of kissing anyone but her—Lady Charlotte Merriweather, the thorn in Quinton Chance, Viscount Noble's backside. He should never have kissed her. But what else is a man to do when a beautiful woman cries? Now the one woman who makes him feel weak is the only woman he wants. And he promised his father on his deathbed to never show weakness. A proper society marriage will help him focus on his duties as a peer and banish Lottie's kiss forever. A single kiss awakened her heart. Lottie has been in love with Quinton since he kissed her the day of her parents' funeral. But he apologized and ran, and now all he gives her is smirks and snide remarks. That's why she's determined to forget him, to choose a husband from the many men courting her. But none of them kiss like Quinton, and when she discovers his barbs hide softer feelings for her, she knows she can't give up. She'll do her best to romance a rogue and prove loving is no weakness.The Duke of Clearford's Guide to Courtship will help Quinton woo a tepid bride, but Lottie will use it to romance her rogue. If these waring lovers can quit arguing long enough, perhaps they'll see that happily ever after begins with a kiss.

"e;Every once in a while you find the perfect combination of thrill, sizzle and laughs, and this was it!"e; Hotel Hades seeks pretend Persephone; ladies need not apply.Lady Isabella Merriweather hoards gossip like dragon's gold, especially now that her brother's happiness is at stake. She'll do anything to ensure he marries the right woman, even donning a maid's uniform and challenging a mysterious hotelier who wants her to be his wife.Rowan Trent needs a pretend bride, not a real one. That would require him to join society, and he'd rather not. Especially when he's busy buying a new inn, a deal in danger when the owner refuses to sell to a bachelor. Rowan must marry, but why do that when he can simply hire help? He knows the perfect woman for the job—beautiful and cunning and no maid at all.She needs the gossip streaming though his hotel halls. And he needs a beautiful pretender. A tenuous partnership, a fake marriage, and a searing attraction both real and inconvenient. They'll need each other to regain control of their lives, but they risk losing their hearts.

To win her heart he'll have to convince her he's truthful. Unfortunately, he's not. 💜 Opposites attract🔥 Bearded hero💜 Cinderella Regency romance🔥 Hot & spicy💜 Open door romance🔥 American hero A prim lady with mischief in mind. An American rogue with ink on his hands. A house party where everything that's hidden will come to light.Order should be Lady Prudence's middle name. Unfortunately, it's Anna, but that doesn't stop her from making sure the little naughty lending library she helps run is perfectly organized. She'd be a happy spinster keeping everything just so if her brother would stop shoving eager suitors in her direction. Including the appallingly messy Benjamin Bailey, whose confidence would be… appealing if his beard weren't so unkempt.American Benjamin Bailey's future name is Baron Brightly, but he'd rather not talk about that. He's too busy running his printshops and trying to remember his schedule. When the Duke of Clearford offers to sell his shares of Ben's favorite shop if he'll pretend to court his sister, and discover her secrets, Ben agrees. Why not? The prim little lady couldn't possibly cause any trouble.But when fake courtship becomes real kissing at a house party for ladies who like their books slightly scandalous, Ben must decide what he wants more—a printshop that reminds him of home, or the love of a lady who makes him a better person.