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Residing next door to the insufferable Marquess of Batchwood, I’m prompted to ponder the cosmic forces that led me to such proximity. Me, in love with him? Hardly, or…am I? His infuriating charm is matched only by his striking handsomeness, and our ceaseless banter has become the talk of the Ton, providing fodder for their insatiable appetite for gossip. Our rendezvous, inevitably set against the brick wall between our properties, serves as a stage for our verbal sparring, where the discovery of cryptic letters unveil a shared threat. Unbeknownst to us, adversaries with intimate ...

Elizabeth Caldwell, a passionate governess, has a secret double life. She never intended to fall for her handsome target, Duke George Fitzroy. When she's assigned to infiltrate the household of the Duke of Somerset under the guise of caring for his children, she believes it is for the good of the country. Yet she finds herself entranced by the charismatic widower, who upends all her expectations of nobility. As they bond over his children's lessons and stolen moments together, an undeniable passion ignites between them. But surrendering her heart to the Duke could endanger everything she ...

I never expected I would find true love with my older next-door neighbor. As I stood by my husband's grave holding my little girl, the future seemed bleak and uncertain. The offer of marriage from Lord Joshua Cecil, the Marquess of Pembroke, brought a glimmer of hope to my shattered world. The Marquess and I have a similar story, but I always saw him as a fatherly figure and nothing more. Could this arrangement with a man twice my age lead to anything beyond practicality? I soon discover a depth of understanding and patience in him that surpasses all expectations. With each tender glance ...

From the moment I moved next door to the handsome, proud Marquess, I knew life would never be the same. I long for quiet study, but fate intertwines my path with Matthew Whitman, the Marquess of Wexford, a man as enigmatic as he is aloof. Our gardens become the battleground for our skirmishes, a war of roses and wits, where every glance is a challenge and every word a parry. Yet, beneath our rivalry, an unexpected bond begins to form. His world of secrecy and service to the Crown draws me into a whirlwind of adventure. Our late night rendezvous to thwart kidnappings and coups ignite a ...

I never imagined my life intertwining with the rake next door. I laughed at the thought. John Paul Beaumont, the Earl of Derwent, was known for his unchecked extravagance. He teetered on the brink of financial ruin as his reckless expenses knew no bounds. My father, a successful merchant, proposed a solution to save the Beaumont estate: our marriage. Reluctantly, I agreed, driven by familial duty and a hidden curiosity about the handsome man behind the title. Our union began on rocky grounds, with my skepticism clashing with his selfish charm. But as we faced the challenges of estate ...

I am so attracted to the handsome Marquess of Waverly… but I should’ve known he is a rake. In my first masquerade I danced with him and looking into his eyes I felt a spark ignite deep within me. I know now why he is being chased by every single lady of the Ton. New to wealth and power, my brother Sebastian was about to be destroyed by the rumor mill of the Ton. His best friend, the Marquess of Waverly, proposed a fake engagement as a means to divert the rumors surrounding my brother and the Marquess’s reputation as an old womanizer who will never marry. His incredible charm bewitches...

A handsome, older Marquess rescued me on a dreadful night. Lord Christopher Seymour, the Marquess of Meadowbrook, a powerful and wealthy figure, bore the scars of his past—a speech impediment and a broken heart. His life was shrouded in mystery and solitude. In my desperate escape from an abusive home, I, a simple yet spirited young woman, disguised myself as a boy. His timely intervention offered me refuge, transforming my life in ways I never imagined. Under his roof, I discovered not only his gruff exterior but also a heart brimming with kindness. As he taught me to read and write, our...

Duke Thomas Cavendish of Chatsworth, the off-limits rake next door, may be rich and powerful, but Lady Eleanor brands him an enemy from the start. Lady Eleanor La Croix is the epitome of sauciness and pretends not to be a damsel in distress. After her father’s death, her family emigrated from France to London with one goal: To find the perfect rich husband for her eldest sister, who could also care for her family. Thomas Cavendish is a bored duke with a secret. He sees no purpose in life until his eyes land on a feisty young woman in one of his underground wrestling matches. He’s ...

Never could I have anticipated that a chance encounter with my insufferable and arrogant neighbor, the reclusive Earl of Thornbrook, would profoundly alter my life. Though his tarnished reputation should have rendered him wholly unsuitable, his musical genius captivated me. And, I must confess, those stormy grey eyes had their own undeniable allure. Lord Horatio Ainsworth was the only person who truly understood the song of my heart. As we quarreled, we also bonded over our shared passion. Still, our growing connection was one my family would never approve of—especially with Lord Edgar ...

In the heart of Regency England, a chance encounter in the woods sparks a clash of worlds when a hotheaded Irish Catholic Duke accuses a kindhearted, nature-loving beauty of horse thievery. Cillian O’Neill, a rebel who dreams of Irish freedom, moves next door to Jane La Croix, an intelligent, open-minded peacemaker, and turns her quiet English life upside down. She stumbles upon his clandestine militia while he discovers she's gaining knowledge from druids. They are forced to keep each other’s secrets, for their life’s missions are at stake. Swirling forces of politics and religion ...

Opposites attract, forbidden passions ignite, and hearts unite when the Duke meets the seamstress. Edward Spencer, a Duke with a hidden longing for genuine connection, finds his world forever altered when he crosses paths with Juliet Ashford, a vivacious beauty with a heart of gold. As their lives intertwine amidst the lush gardens and lavish ballrooms, their irresistible chemistry ignites a journey of forbidden love, tested loyalties, and unbreakable bonds. From their first fateful meeting to stolen moments beneath starry skies, their love defies societal norms, weathering whispers, doubts...

How could I be so inexplicably drawn to the Earl of Kensington, the notorious rake who resided next door? Lord Edmund Redgrave epitomized everything I stood against and always seemed to escape the consequences of his actions. My passion for women's rights, much to my family's dismay, led me to attend rallies and protests. At one such gathering, I unexpectedly encountered Lord Redgrave. I never imagined someone of his ilk would be drawn to my spirit and determination, yet he was. His piercing blue eyes captivated me, and I could not deny my growing attraction to him. We shared hardships when...

A rakish Duke meets a witty commoner, his sister’s best friend, at a ball in his honor, only to treat her abominably despite his attraction to her. Daniel Fitzwilliam, a man with a scandalous past, returns home after eight years abroad to become the Duke of Ashford. After making significant mistakes in matters of the heart involving two women, Daniel was disinherited and exiled by his father. His sister is determined to find him a wife, and she thinks the perfect match is her best friend, Marcia. Marcia Hughes is a talented seamstress whose dowry was squandered by her uncle, leaving her ...

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