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A handsome and reclusive horse breeder, Spencer Dumarque, the fourth Duke of Morland, has a reputation as the dashing "Duke of Midnight." Each evening he selects one lady for a breathtaking midnight waltz. But none of the ladies of the ton catch his interest for long, until Lady Amelia d'Orsay tries her luck.In an effort to get the Duke to forgive her brother's debts, Amelia claims the duke's dance. But she is playing a dangerous game with a notorious rake...The first novel in Tessa Dare's delightful Stud Club trilogy. Other titles in this series are Twice Tempted by a Rogue and Three Nights with a Scoundrel.Rouge Romance - your first stop for romance books

When you pick up the latest Emily Henry novel, or settle in for an evening with the newest volume of your favorite romantasy, you are taking part in a process stretching back two millennia. The ancient Greeks considered it a highlight of one's life to hear with one's own ears the words of the great romantic poets of their day. The Romans enjoyed sprawling romantic epics that only reunited their lovers after continent-spanning struggles against foreign armies, pirates, and treacherous monarchs. The Middle Ages sung hushed stories of lust far from the ears of the Church, while its great poets probed the darker boundaries of courtly love, and the writers of the seventeenth century delighted in giving young women ten-volume romances, delivered over the course of a decade, to fill their bookshelves and lonely hours. Writing about love, its complexities, and resolutions, has been a part of the literary tradition since its inception, but it is only in the last three centuries that the format has grown into the publishing juggernaut we know today. From the intensely observed novels of Jane Austen, through the great Sensation Novels of the 1860s that fused romance and mystery, and into the great industrial and marketing machine that was Mills & Boon and Harlequin at their height, new developments in publishing have linked up with new ideas about womanhood, sex, and romance, to produce an ever-evolving approach to the romance novel, culminating in our own modern Golden Age, where more people from more backgrounds are writing more types of romance than ever before for a readership than is larger than it has ever been, and is consuming its favourite literary form in convenient new formats. A History of Romance Novels: From Trembling Innocents to Hunky Werewolves explores the long story of our love affair with love stories, during both its eras of creative flourishing, and the long periods of industrially motivated stagnation, to give even the most dedicated romance reader a few new veins to mine, and a few more characters to fall in love with.

The bestselling author of THE THORN BIRDS returns with a novel of laughter, passion and more than a little magic …1960, Sydney's Kings Cross. Harriet Purcell leaves her conventional, respectable home and respectable, passionless boyfriend and moves into a rooming house owned by Mrs. Delvecchio Schwartz.There, Harriet finds a life she relishes – excitement, adventure and passion. Mrs. Delvecchio Schwartz makes a living from telling fortunes, and is mother to 4-year-old Flo. Beautiful little Flo is mute, and Harriet comes to love her as if Flo were her own – and must protect her at all costs when tragedy strikes…Angel is Colleen McCullough at her vintage best, drawing on her own experiences of living in the Cross in the 1960s and writing of a world that has long gone. Most of all, it is a tale of a woman's love for a child, and what she is prepared to endure to ensure her survival.

Luck is a double-edged sword for brooding war hero Rhys St. Maur. His death wish went unanswered on the battlefield, while fate allowed the murder of his friend in the elite gentlemen's society known as the Stud Club. Out of options, Rhys returns to his ancestral home on the Devonshire moors, battle-scarred and world-weary.But he is offered a chance at redemption in the arms of beautiful innkeeper, Meredith Maddox who dares him to face the demons of his past The second novel in Tessa Dare's delightful Stud Club trilogy. Other titles in this series are One Dance with a Duke and Three Nights with a Scoundrel.Rouge Romance - your first stop for romance books

What happens when the one that got away comes back? Find out in this sparkling comedy from #1 bestseller Mhairi McFarlane ‘Think of the great duos of history. We're just like them.’ ‘You mean like Kylie and Jason? Torvill and Dean? Sonny and Cher?’ ‘I think you’ve missed the point, Rachel.’ Rachel and Ben. Ben and Rachel. It was them against the world. Until it all fell apart. It’s been a decade since they last spoke, but when Rachel bumps into Ben one rainy day, the years melt away.They’d been partners in crime and the best of friends. But life has moved on: Ben is married. Rachel is not. Yet in that split second, Rachel feels the old friendship return. And along with it, the broken heart she’s never been able to mend. Hilarious, heartbreaking and everything in between, you’ll be hooked from their first ‘hello’. ‘Very very witty and funny. Left me in awe … a total gem’ Marian Keyes‘The funniest, most romantic book I've read since One Day’ Lisa Jewell

The hilariously relatable book from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Mum Who Got Her Life Back A straying husband. A broken heart. And a crazy rescue dog in a town of posh pooches… When Kerry Tambini upped sticks with her family to a new home on the coast, she couldn’t have been happier. Then husband Rob made the biggest mistake of his life…Stranded with her children in snooty Shorling, Kerry has plenty on her plate. So how can she say no to the kids' pleas for a dog when they're missing their father dreadfully? Will adopting a wayward hound lead Kerry to a new love – or has she bitten off more than she can chew?As she steps back into the dating world Kerry must juggle her family, her neurotic dog and try to fit in with the local pedigree mums, making her a true heroine for our time.

Nora Roberts is a publishing phenomenon; this New York Times bestselling author of over 200 novels has more than 450 million of her books in print worldwide. Praise for Nora Roberts'The most successful novelist on Planet Earth' – Washington Post‘A storyteller of immeasurable diversity and talent’ – Publisher’s Weekly

How far would you go in the name of love?Sarah Parsons has a choice ahead of her. After the trip of a lifetime she’s somehow returned home with TWO handsome men wanting to whisk her away into the sunset.Pulled in two directions across the globe, it’s making life trickier than it sounds. Her gorgeous American Josh, wants to meet Sarah in Hawaii for a holiday to remember. Meanwhile silver fox James plans to wine and dine her in London.It’s a lot to handle for this Aussie girl, who had totally sworn off men! Join Sarah after her adventure in One Summer in Santorini, for the heart-warming and uplifting third novel in The Holiday Romance series. Travel to beautiful destinations with old friends and new in this gorgeous romantic novel perfect for fans of Holly Martin and Sue Roberts.

Where have all the men gone? Faced with 25, 000 more women than men in London, and gleeful media reports that it's statistically more likely for single women to be murdered than get married, Katie is reached an all-time low. But all is not lost …Another hilarious high-concept romantic comedy from Jenny Colgan.While Katie's glad it's not a man's world any more, she'd be quite pleased if there were more men in it – or at least single ones, anyway.More likely to get murdered than married, according to gleeful media reports, Katie resigns herself to the fact there's no sex in the city and heads for the hills – or the Scottish highlands, to be precise.Despite the fact she's never been a girl for wellies – and Fairlish is in the middle of nowhere – the tiny town does have one major draw: men. Lots of them.But while Katie relishes the chance to do battle with armies of admirers, she's not reckoned on going head to head with her grumpy new boss, Harry, shadowy developers intent on destroying the beautiful countryside and Mrs McClockerty, the least suitable hotelier since Norman Bates.At least there's the local eye-candy to distract her, including gorgeous newshound Iain. But he is at loggerheads with Harry, and Harry despises her. Life in the country might not be one big roll in the hay but can Katie ever turn her back on the delights of Fairlish and return to city life?

Reissue of the author’s most famous and well-loved work, the Starbridge series, six self-contained yet interconnected novels that explore the history of the Church of England through the 20th century.Jon Darrow, a man with psychic powers, is a man who has played many parts: a shady faith-healer; a naval chaplain, a passionate husband, an awkward father, an Anglo-Catholic monk.In 1940 Darrow returns to the world he once renounced, but faced with many unforeseen temptations he fails to control his psychic, most glamorous powers. Corruption lies in wait for him, and threatens not only his future as a priest but his happiness with Anne, the young woman he has come to love.

The stunning new summer besteller from Freya North.Vita’s nursing a broken heart.Oliver’s heart belongs to the past.They should be perfect for each other.But will they chance it?Vita's gift shop would do better if she ran it as a business, not as somewhere to daydream. But she's not one to tell herself off: she leaves that to Tim, her ex.Active and outdoorsy Oliver runs his tree-surgery business as calmly as his home – but his love life is intensely private.When Vita and Oliver’s paths cross at a pear tree, there’s a chance of something blossoming. As spring turns into summer, both Vita and Oliver are given choices and chances. But will they take them – or walk away?

Hilarious, poignant and frequently surreal, Small Holdings is a is a comedy of errors from a neglected corner of everyday life by the brilliantly unconventional Nicola Barker.An attractive park in Palmers Green plays host to Phil, a chronically shy gardener who feels truly at home only with his plants. He and his gentle colleague Ray, a man with all the sense of a Savoy cabbage, are tortured by Doug, their imposing and unpredictable supervisor, and a malevolent one-legged ex-museum curator called Saleem. In love with the truck-obsessed Nancy, Phil strives nobly to maintain his equilibrium despite being systematically mystified, brutalised, drugged, derided and seduced. But when he loses his eyebrows, he decides to fight back.

From the Orange Prize winning author of We Need to Talk About Kevin, this is the novel Lionel Shriver wrote directly afterwards. The Post-Birthday World is an unflinching account of the choices that unfold before us and what our decisions really mean.Irina McGovern’s destiny hinges on a single kiss. Whether she gives into its temptation will determine whether she stays with her reliable partner Lawrence, or runs off with Ramsey, a hard-living snooker player.Employing a parallel universe structure, Shriver spins Irina’s competing futures with two drastically different men. An intellectual and fellow American, Lawrence is clever and supportive, but rigid and emotionally withdrawn. A British celebrity, Ramsey is passionate and spontaneous, but jealous, undereducated, and prone to pick arguments. Their contrasting characters will colour her other relationships, her career, and the texture of her daily life.If love is always about trade-offs—if every romantic prospect is flawed—how can we ever know whom to choose?

An English Girl in New YorkAs the snow starts to fall on Manhattan, PA Dory Mackenzie is a long way from home, far from the comforts and cheer of her cozy family Christmases back in Liverpool.So when her boss Tyler Alexander offers to pay her pricey ticket home for New Year, Dory just can’t say no… even if she has to pretend to be his girlfriend for the holidays!Tyler may be hiding the real reason he needs a girlfriend-of-convenience but that’s the least of Dory’s worries when she’s up against the disapproval of his high society mother, and the suspicions of his gorgeous older brother Lucas, the black sheep of the family.There’s no fooling Lucas, and it’s not just the truth he wants to get closer to… So before the bells have even rung out for Christmas day, Dory finds herself caught up in the Alexander family’s dramas – and sharing more than just a few kisses under the mistletoe!Lose yourself in this gorgeously romantic and heart-warming novella this holiday season.

Filthy Beautiful Love is the provocative conclusion to Filthy Beautiful Lies 18+ ‘I never wanted to pay for sex, Sophie. I just didn’t want that asshole bidding on you at the auction to take you home. You were too good, too pure and beautiful to belong to him.’When Colton Drake paid one million dollars for Sophie Evan’s virginity, the last thing he expected was to fall for her – hard – and then to watch her leave him with her virginity intact. But when Sophie discovers that Colton has been lying to her, it is going to take more than money to get her back.Colton won’t be deterred. Sophie is his – she just doesn’t know it yet. Can he seal the deal and rock her world so thoroughly she’ll never want to leave again, or has he left it too late…

An intense and page-turning romance perfect for fans of Lynne Graham and Penny Jordan! Jake Carlyle always gets what he wants… especially when it comes to his runaway bride. To save her family's business, determined Madison Ellsworth must turn to Jake Carlyle, her ex lover and the man she left standing at the altar.Jake eventually agrees to help, but on one condition – he gets what he’s owed. His wedding night.Still in love with Jake, Madison agrees, but once the passionate honeymoon is over, she can’t help but wonder if their marriage is based on convenience, love – or revenge.As they deal with the failing business, Madison and Jake soon learn that high-stakes games played in the boardroom will inevitably spill over into the bedroom!

Uncovering her secret…LA lawyer Rosalie Walker will do whatever it takes to protect her adopted son. She promised his mother before she died that she’d look after him and keep him safe from his paternal family. So when delectable Morgan Danby walks into her office in search of his nephew, she must keep the baby in her care a secret—even if one look from Morgan makes her want to share everything with him…As a favour to his step-mother— the woman who actually raised him, unlike his real mother who abandoned him as a child—successful businessman, Morgan is searching for the son of his incarcerated step-brother. He can tell Rosalie is hiding something and the temptation to seduce her for her secret is strong, but will he be able to handle the consequences once all is revealed…?

Now a Netflix Film Starring Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest! She could never have guessed what the year would hold… ‘A pure delight … will stay with you long after you’re done’ TAYLOR JENKINS REIDGazing up at the dreaming spires of Oxford, American student Ella Duran can’t believe it: she has finally arrived at Oxford University.A new life starts, and not even Ella’s handsome lecturer Jamie Davenport can distract her from her classes. But, as the term goes on, Ella can’t deny the growing attraction between them – an attraction that soon turns to love.And when Ella learns of Jamie’s life-changing secret, their relationship becomes deeper than Ella could have ever anticipated.As Ella’s Oxford year draws to a close, she must decide whether the dreams she arrived with are the same ones with which she will leave…

‘Some people take baths to feel cosy. I pick up a Carla Burgess novel!’ The Writing Garnet *The top 10 digital bestselling author!* She thought she’d never see him again…Rachel Jones’ best friend’s wedding is the perfect distraction from her own broken heart. That is, until the moment she squeezes into her bridesmaid dress and looks up to see the man who walked out of her life a year ago, Anthony Bascombe!Still just as gorgeous as she remembers, it’s clear Anthony’s been keeping a secret from her and Rachel’s determined to get to the bottom of it! The trouble is, the more time she spends around Anthony, the more she can’t help falling for him… But Anthony’s already disappeared before, can Rachel trust that this time he’s back for good? Readers love Carla Burgess:‘simply brilliant from the first page’‘So heartwarming and romantic’‘Simply fantastic this book didn't want it to end at all highly recommend anyone to read it.’‘Another lovely warm feel good book’‘A hug in book form and entertaining to boot.’

Life’s always better with a little bit of sparkle.Poppy and Ben have been best friends for ever and now they’re embarking on a new adventure together – opening a joint unicorn gift shop and cafe.Ben has one rule; no unicorn paraphernalia is to cross into his tea shop. But Poppy has other ideas… As she sneakily begins adding glitter and sparkle to Ben’s upmarket tea shop BenBut now, with a business to run, it may just come between them.Readers love Kellie Hailes:‘a feel-good read powered by the magic of unicorns’‘'The Little Unicorn Gift Shop' is the perfect antidote to a rainy day.’‘I cannot recommend this book enough, I want to read it all over again - utterly divine!’‘a delightful, warm, tender and fun contemporary novel’‘a heart-warming read’

‘A sweet and charming story.’ Kaye Temanson (NetGalley reviewer) on The Little Cottage in the CountryA delightfully heartwarming romantic comedy to get you in the mood for summer! A summer of new beginnings… Daisy Ronaldson’s whole life is turned upside-down when her husband dies from cancer. So when she discovers that he left her a wish: to turn their big English country house into a guest house, she’s in shock…At first it seems like just too big a challenge, but in the rush of making beds, painting rooms and preparing breakfasts, with her helpful (and handsome) neighbour James, Daisy realises that her heart is beginning to heal. In fact, she might even be falling in love again! Perfect for fans of Christie Barlow, Holly Martin and Tilly Tennant. Readers love Lottie Phillips:‘This book has left me with a great big smile on my face and a great big warm hug around my heart.’‘There is no amount of love and gushing too big for how much I simply adored this book. A must read for all.’‘such a charming read and amazingly brilliant from the first page.’‘Simply fantastic book highly recommend reading it worth more than five stars for sure.’‘A lovely warm hearted book’

Maria is ready to say 'yes' to the dress!As owner of Happy Ever After, Maria Mallery is Westfield's resident wedding planner, spending her days making dreams come true for future brides.Maria even has her own perfect day planned out too, she just needs to find the right man. So when she falls in love with local celeb Darcy Burgess she can't believe her luck – it’s finally her turn for her Happy Ever After.Or so she thought.Jilted at the altar, Maria can't believe that her fairytale ending hasn't come true. She's ready to give up on love once and for all. But little does she know that once you stop looking for it, love has a way of surprising you.A heartwarming, uplifting new novel from Rachel Dove. Perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Heidi Swain.Readers love Rachel Dove:‘such an entertaining and wonderful story!’‘A fun, heartfelt and well paced story that kept me entertained all the way through.’‘a happy, bubbly and entertaining read’‘I adored this book, it was such a lovely story and it had me reminiscing at times about my own wedding day!’‘Laughter and joy interspersed with disappointment and grief weave together to make a heart warming, engaging story about friendship and love.’

‘Absolutely loved this book. Couldn't put it down. Wonderful uplifting storyline’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Sweet, heartwarming, and very enjoyable’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A perfect summer read’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐* * * * When Lottie’s Gran dies she leaves one last request; save Greenley Theatre. Faced with a decaying building, a mayor who most definitely isn’t on board with the project and a group of actors who just can’t get along, Lottie has her hands full, but with best friend Sid by her side she knows she can do it somehow.But the arrival of Jeremy, a hotshot London developer who sweeps Lottie off her feet, complicates things. Suddenly Sid gets a new girlfriend, the Greenley Players fall apart, and that crumbling building? Well it crumbles a whole lot more. With no one to turn to, Lottie has to find the courage to save the day. Will Lottie be able to save the theatre and also follow her heart? * * * * Readers LOVE Katie Ginger ‘Does jumping up and down, cuddling my Kindle and grinning from ear to ear count as a review?!…Katie writes with such warmth and humour and I could feel every word’ *****‘A fantastic chick-lit page turner’ *****‘The perfect book to enjoy in a few days of quiet downtime’ *****‘Faultlessly enjoyable’ *****‘One of my favourite series out there…Love, laughter and nerves a plenty were bursting off the pages’ *****

'Funny, quirky and delightfully different. I loved it!'  Zara Stoneley, author of The Wedding Date'A modern-day You’ve Got Mail’ Victoria Van Tiem, author of Love Like the Movies'A fun, fabulous and 100% feel-good read!’ Laurie Ellingham, author of Ours is the Winter‘Quirky and amusing’ Katey Lovell, author of Three Men and a MaybePolly and Olly were never supposed to meet…Polly might spend her days searching for eligible matches for her elite list of clients at her New York dating agency, but her own love life is starting to go up in smoke.Even worse, she can’t stop thinking about the very person she’s meant to be setting her latest client up with… surely it can’t get any worse!But then Polly bumps into oh-so-handsome Olly, who heads up a rival agency, and realizes that perhaps all really is fair in love and dating war… Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Debbie Viggiano. Praise for When Polly Met Olly:‘An amazing story.’ Tizi’s Book Review‘A fun and flirty novel full of laugh-out-loud playful banter.’ Norway Ellesea‘A book you simply don't want to put down.’ Lemon Nail Fiend‘A fun, flirty and fabulous read that will have you giggling on many an occasion.’ Bookish Jottings‘A brilliant and funny read that I couldn't put down.’ Coffee and Kindle Book Reviews‘An all-round feel-good, funny read that has swoon-worthy characters.’ Dash Fan 81‘Such a lovely and romantic story about dating.’ In de Boekenkast‘Humour and romance merge in this warm, witty read.’ Books, Life and Everything‘If you are looking for a fun summer read, I’d definitely recommend this one.’ Over the Rainbow Book Blog‘A sweet romance with adorable characters who capture your heart.’ Like Herding Cats Blog‘The perfect summertime read, which leaves you with that nice warm fuzzy feeling.’ Beauty Addict 32‘Heart-warming and thought-provoking.’ Babydolls and Razor Blades‘A fun read.’ B for Book Review

The start of something wonderful… Sophie Jones loves her little bookshop at Herring Cove. She’ll never give it up to big property developer, Alexander Fletcher – no matter how handsome he might be…Yet beneath Alex’s sharp suit and persuasive manner, there’s something about him that makes Sophie want to trust him.So when he offers to help make her little shop a success again, she wonders whether this could be the start of something wonderful for both Sophie and Alex – together? Perfect for fans of Caroline Roberts, Cathy Bramley and Heidi Swain. Readers LOVE The Little Bookshop at Herring Cove:‘Loved this book. Great characters, easy read, uplifting, funny, romantic and charming…the perfect summer read.’ Beanie, NetGalley reviewer‘I fell in love with Herring Cove and its residents. Kellie Hailes managed to bring this vibrant little village to life and the fact that there was a quaint little bookshop at the heart of the story was a bonus.’ Rachel, NetGalley reviewer‘A page turner from start to finish.’ Ruth, NetGalley reviewer‘Kellie Hailes knocked it out of the park with this cutesy summer read.’ Carrie, NetGalley reviewer‘This is such a sweet love story, that your heart just melts!’ Debbie, NetGalley reviewer ‘The perfect novel to read on a rainy day or sitting by the pool!’ The Cosiest Corner‘A fun and charming read that I couldn’t put down. This book definitely didn’t disappoint…I need to find more books by Kellie Hailes.’ Vikkie, NetGalley reviewer

‘I love when books make me smile so much that my husband asks what I'm grinning at and this is one of those books’ Reader review Fun, feel-good and a must read for fans of Strictly Come Dancing! Saturday nights are strictly for dancing… As the glitter ball shimmers and sequins flash, forty-year-old Maggie remembers the pull of the dancefloor. But now, as a newly divorced mum of two, Maggie’s certain her dancing days are over. Or are they…?Encouraged by her friends, Maggie dusts off her silver stilettoes and enrols for dancing classes, all she needs now is the perfect partner.Enter Seb. Young, carefree and hot as hell, Seb is definitely a perfect 10! Even though everything about him is outrageously inappropriate! But as Seb sweeps her across the dancefloor every week, Maggie begins to see a new side to him; kind, caring, funny, strong.And Maggie realises that he’s the only one she’d like to foxtrot with…perhaps even forever? Readers ADORE Strictly Come Dating: ‘A fun read that will leave you with a smile on your face’ Kathleen‘I loved this so much…wonderful escapism and a fabulous read’ Tara‘Fun, feel good and an absolute treat’ Karen‘Has the same cosy factor as watching the show… A gorgeous book’ Caroline‘My favorite Kathryn Freeman book to date!’ Laura‘Oh gosh, this was cute!’ Karen‘What did it for me was the connection between the characters. I can't wait to find the author's previous books and get stuck in right away!’ Lara‘I loved this book so much, it’s funny, and romantic, and lovely, and a little bit steamy’ Roberta‘This was a book that had me smiling!’ Sinead